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Mon33 Easy Fun 8 Form T'ai Chi Chaun - Southfield
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Mon33 Easy Fun 8 Form T'ai Chi Chaun - Southfield

$55

with Cecelia Hossler

Calendar Sep 14, 2026 at 1 pm, runs for 10 weeks

Improve strength, flexibility, balance, energy, and overall well-being through Easy 8 Form T’ai Chi Chuan. Suitable for all fitness levels, this gentle exercise may help lower blood pressure, reduce blood sugar, and ease arthritis discomfort while promoting relaxation and a positive outlook.

Mon34 Forever Connected Help Desk
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Mon34 Forever Connected Help Desk

Free

with Cynthia Nikolai, Ph.D.

Calendar Sep 14, 2026 at 1 pm, runs for 10 weeks

Do you have a computer question? Can’t figure out how to get to your emails. Confused by the cloud. Want to learn more about the App Store? Bring your computer questions to open office hours, and I will try to answer them. Bring any questions related to computers, cell phones, or even iPads. Mac or Windows, iOS or Android, no matter how big or small - all questions are welcome. This is a drop-in service. No FLI tuition is required.

Mon35 Inventions and Discoveries: From fire to AI (Artificial Intelligence)
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Mon35 Inventions and Discoveries: From fire to AI (Artificial Intelligence)

$55

with David Warkentien, EE & B.S.

Calendar Sep 14, 2026 at 1 pm, runs for 10 weeks

Travel through human history as we explore the inventions and discoveries that transformed civilization. Using the “What, Who, Why, When, Where, and How” approach, we’ll examine breakthroughs in transportation, medicine, agriculture, manufacturing, energy, communications, warfare, artificial intelligence, and more.

Mon36 Murder & Mayhem: Solving the Mystery
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Mon36 Murder & Mayhem: Solving the Mystery

$55

with Dorothy McGovern, M.A.

Calendar Sep 14, 2026 at 1 pm, runs for 10 weeks

Mystery stories are always a puzzle. As we read the stories, we'll try to figure out whodunit and whydunit before the detectives in the book find these answers. The term will read these mysteries: -- Monkeewrench by P.J. Tracy -- Iron Lake by William Kent Krueger -- Along Came a Spider by James Patterson -- Bad Business by Robert B. Parker -- Fade Away by Harlan Coben

Mon37 Ukulele Workshop
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Mon37 Ukulele Workshop

$55

with Scott Caviness

Calendar Sep 14, 2026 at 1:10 pm, runs for 10 weeks

Learn to play the ukulele—an affordable, travel-friendly instrument with a cheerful sound that’s easy and fun to learn. Perfect for beginners, grandparents wanting to play with grandchildren, and those with smaller hands. In this class, you’ll learn basic chords and songs while building confidence as a musician. An ukulele and tuner are required for participation. Those who already know how to play will benefit from these workshops. The Amazon site could be helpful. (Starter pack https://www.amazon.com/s?k=ukulele+affordable+starter+packages)

Mon38 Balance for Better Mobility & Stability
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Mon38 Balance for Better Mobility & Stability

$55

with Dave Stahl, B.S.

Calendar Sep 14, 2026 at 1:30 pm, runs for 10 weeks

Improve balance, coordination, strength, and confidence through exercises focused on static and dynamic balance, locomotor movement, posture, endurance, and functional strength. Activities are designed to enhance stability and support everyday movement.

Mon39 The Shape of Loss: Understanding the Many Forms of Grief in Our Lives
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Mon39 The Shape of Loss: Understanding the Many Forms of Grief in Our Lives

Free

with Lisa Haines, LLC

Calendar Sep 14, 2026 at 2 pm, runs for 1 week

Grief is a natural response to many forms of loss, not just death. This course explores grief across the lifespan, including anticipatory, ambiguous, disenfranchised, and cumulative grief. Participants will examine how life changes such as retirement, illness, relationship shifts, identity changes, and unmet expectations can trigger grief. Through discussion and reflection, students will gain insight into grief and learn compassionate ways to understand and respond to it. This one day class is Monday, September 14.

Tue10 Knitting Made Easy: A Beginner’s Guide
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Tue10 Knitting Made Easy: A Beginner’s Guide

$55

with Beth Holstein, MSN, MBA

Calendar Sep 15, 2026 at 9 am

Perfect for those who have never knitted or haven’t picked up needles in years. Learn to knit, purl, read patterns, and master basic knitting skills while creating a dishcloth. Bring to the first class: #7 knitting needles (straight or circular) and one skein of solid-colored 100% cotton yarn (such as Sugar and Cream or Peaches and Cream). Avoid spending a lot on supplies.





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