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Purpose – A Prescription for Long Life: Part 2 1920 1080 Hannan Center

Purpose – A Prescription for Long Life: Part 2

It’s official! You’re retiring and are ready to sit back and kick your feet up. You deserve it, but what do you do after you catch up on your sleep? Or, maybe you’ve already retired, and you’re seeking new hobbies and activities besides watching Judge Judy, who has started making guest appearances in your dreams.…

Talking Art & Survival with Richard Phillips and Vincent Tilford 1920 1080 Hannan Center

Talking Art & Survival with Richard Phillips and Vincent Tilford

Richard Phillips was a Detroit high-school dropout who was sent to prison at age 26 for a murder he did not commit. No galleries, no art fairs, only fellow inmates would see the art of America’s longest-serving inmate to win exoneration after 45 years in prison. With few choices in prison, Richard became an avid…

Driving While Old 1920 1080 Hannan Center

Driving While Old

We all swim against time and the riptides of our genetics, lifestyle, and environment.  Any one of these variables, and indeed any combination, can drag us out to sea.  It can be a struggle, particularly when it comes to the activities we engage in that help maintain our independence.  However, no matter how old we…

Life has been a little overwhelming for everyone lately… 1000 562 Hannan Center

Life has been a little overwhelming for everyone lately…

by Daniel Horrigan, LLMSW For many, the new year provides an opportunity for self -reflection, goal setting, resolutions, and positive change. In 2021 this might seem more challenging. Many of us have not “shaken off” 2020 and are still experiencing the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. We’re still isolating and we’re still trying to stay…

Hannan Players Holiday Radio: The Regift 150 150 Hannan Center

Hannan Players Holiday Radio: The Regift

Take a trip back in time to when people gathered around the radio to listen to stories!  Grab a cup of hot cocoa or eggnog and join Patricia Beard and Christine Lawson of the Hannan Players as they bring several characters to life in “The Regift.”  A little holiday present from Hannan Center!

Interview with artist Ira Russell 800 523 Hannan Center

Interview with artist Ira Russell

The Hannan Center Director of Arts and Culture Richard Reeves recently sat down and did a Zoom interview with artist Ira Russell. Have a look!

Interview with Artist Rosemary Summers 800 523 Hannan Center

Interview with Artist Rosemary Summers

The Hannan Center Director of Arts and Culture Richard Reeves recently sat down and did a Zoom interview with artist Rosemary Summers. Have a look!

Interview with Artist Carol Cook Reid 800 523 Hannan Center

Interview with Artist Carol Cook Reid

The Hannan Center Director of Arts and Culture Richard Reeves recently sat down and did a Zoom interview with artist Carol Cook Reid. Have a look!

Mood Boards, Playtime, and Music Therapy 1200 723 Hannan Center

Mood Boards, Playtime, and Music Therapy

Karolen Coleman Executive Assistant How are you doing? Are you finding ways to maintain your sanity and have fun during this time of quarantine? How’s your physical and mental health? I’ll admit it – after several weeks of social distancing, it’s becoming a little difficult to come up with positive, fun and healthy ideas to…

My COVID-19 Survival Toolbox 1200 723 Hannan Center

My COVID-19 Survival Toolbox

My COVID-19 Survival Toolbox   Richard Reeves, Jr. Director of Arts and Culture I am an artist.  I have created art since my schooldays, in graphite, pastel and watercolor, and as a photographer and videographer.  All along I have sought out and been open to new forms of artistic expression, especially involving new technology.  I…

COVID-19 and Higher Risk Individuals 1200 723 Hannan Center

COVID-19 and Higher Risk Individuals

By Melissa Draughn, LMSW, Director of Social Work I have been diagnosed with two autoimmune disorders, hyperthyroidism and Multiple Sclerosis. It has been a long, difficult journey that ultimately taught me to be more mindful of my health. I won’t say I have been perfect about it but I have definitely become more careful and consistent.…

A Note From A Millennial
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A Note From A Millennial


By Corey Achambault AmeriCorps Program Director Full disclosure: I am, in fact, a Millennial. Born between the early 1980s and mid-1990s, I grew up watching cable TV, am skilled with a smartphone, and have no real memories of a time before the internet. I’m also an avid reader, love dogs, and consider volunteering to be my favorite…