Build Confidence. Stay Connected. Stay Safe. Senior Tech Academy helps our senior community learn computers step‑by‑step with simple, friendly, Detroit‑rooted training designed for real life. Whether someone is brand‑new to technology or wants to sharpen everyday digital skills, our program makes learning easy, stress‑free, and empowering. What We Teach: AI use for everyday use for home or business Email, internet safety, and scam prevention Video calling with family Online shopping and banking Smartphones, photos, and social media Word, Excel, cloud storage, and more Why Seniors Love It: Clear, easy‑to-follow lessons Large‑print guides and hands‑on support Friendly instructors who move at your pace Real‑world skills that build independence
In Person
ASL, or American Sign Language, is a complete visual-gestural language used by Deaf and Hard of Hearing communities in North America, featuring unique grammar and syntax distinct from English, expressed through handshapes, movement, placement, and facial expressions, and while learning basic signs and phrases is achievable, true fluency often takes years, with resources ranging from online courses to local classes available for learners.
7800 Outer Drive, Detroit
Caregiver training classes offer essential skills for professional and family caregivers, covering topics like personal care, dementia, safety, and self-care, with options ranging from in-person workshops to online certifications. Training can lead to certifications (DCW) required for employment. Join us every Thursday at 6 pm.
7800 Outer Drive, Detroit
The Enhance Fitness program is a low-cost, evidence-based group exercise and falls prevention program designed specifically to improve the overall fitness and well-being of older adults.
7800 Outer Drive, Detroit
Beginner ceramic classes teach fundamental clay techniques like pinching, coiling, and slab building, introducing students to the potter's wheel, clay properties, and basic firing/glazing, focusing on hands-on creation of simple functional or decorative pieces like bowls, tiles, or dishes to build confidence and understanding before exploring more complex art.
In Person & Via Zoom
The "Blind Hustle Dance Group teaches ballroom and other styles to visually impaired dancers using touch and verbal cues, or events featuring blindfolded dancers in Hustle competitions, showcasing how blind individuals master intricate partner dances by relying on feeling the rhythm and partner's movements. These groups and events highlight adaptive dance techniques, proving that blindness doesn't prevent complex choreography, often incorporating elements of traditional Hustle.