Location: The J, 2935 Birch Hollow Dr., Ann Arbor, MI, 48108, United States

Hosted By: Jewish Community Center

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Event Details:   CONVERSATIONS! Show Host Chuck NewmanTo watch past shows click on the buttons below.      Yalcin YanÄąkoÄlu, Sergio Martinez-BeltrĂĄn, Bob Chunn and Mark Brewer Now that the Michigan Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission has issued new maps, come learn what that means for you and for future elections. Guests on Conversations! will be Sergio MartĂ­nez-BeltrĂĄn, Capital Reporter for Bridge Magazine, Bob Chunn and Yalcin Yonikoglu of Next Vote and Mark Brewer of Goodman Acker P.C.     Dr. Richard Solomon and Rebecca Newman Often called âThe fun doctor,â Rick Solomon M.D., Medical Director at Ann Arbor Center for Development and Behavioral Pediatrics, will be one of the guests on Conversations! where he will answer questions and discuss the latest advances in autism. Dr. Solomon is a developmental pedriatician. His widely admired PLAY Project Autism Intervention Model helps young children improve their language, development, and autism severity and his book, âAutism: The Potential Withinâ, details the intervention. He will be joined by Rebecca Newman who will describe her life as someone with autism.     Attorney Alan Levine Our guest on Conservations will be Alan Levine, one of a trio of pro bono heroes who scored a $26-mln verdict against Charlottesville rally organizers.Hear the inspiring story of how he spent 4 weeks in âa bubble of hate and violenceâ as he cross examined the white supremacists that organized and led the antisemitic and racist violence that resulted in the death of Heather Heyer and the injuring of dozens of others, including seven of the plaintiffs in the suit.    Terry Swartzberg Terry Swartzberg, a Jewish âEthical Campaignerâ who has lived in Germany for 45 years, speaks with us from his home in Munich Germany. Terry Swartzberg became a reporter for the International Herald Tribune. Terry talks about the time he met with Presitent Vladimir Putin and the profound effect the invasion of Ukraine is having on Germany. Terry answered questions about his experiences openly wearing a kippah in Germany for the last 9 years as well as his involvement with the Stolperstein project, the worldâs largest distributed commemoration project. The project has installed over 100,000 concrete cubes bearing a brass plate inscribed with the name and life dates of victims of [censored] extermination or persecution in the sidewalks in front of their last place of residence before becoming victims of the Nazis.         Nurit Gery, Christina, Teâena and Hussein Guest speaker Nurit Gery, director of Givat Haviva International School in northern Israel along with students Christina, Teâena and Hussein from GHIS which is a coed boarding high school that brings together promising young students from diverse communities and varying economic backgrounds. Over three years they train to become leaders for cross-cultural cooperation and conflict resolution. Their stories are fascinating and will give you hope.         Shanay Watson-Whittaker and Renee Chelian Learn why the loss of abortion rights in Michigan is a real possibility and whatâs being done about it.  It happened in Texas and other states and it most likely will happen in Michigan. Shanay Watson-Whittaker of Reproductive Freedom for All  and Renee Chelian of the Northland Family Planning Centers illustrate why this freedom for women is so important.  They share personal stories, why itâs in jeopardy and how it can be avoided.     Derrick Miller and Nataliya Starak Derrick Miller is the Executive Director of the Community Action Network in Ann Arbor Michigan and he felt he had to do something to help the people of Ukraine.  The experience was intense, to say the least, but it was also highly impactful.  While he was there he was assisted by Nataliya Starak who has fascinating and heartwarming stories to share with us. On Conversations they will touch on experiences at 2 refugee centers, a hostel with nearly 300 Ukrainian women and children, multiple border crossings, and hundreds of interactions with a myriad of foreign volunteers, refugees, Polish and Ukrainian authorities and even the pets of Ukrainian refugees.     Nancy Wang â Executive Director of Voters Not Politicians What are the very real possibilities that it will become much more difficult to vote in Michigan and how the Promote the Vote ballot initiative can block the current effort to suppress the vote?       Who pedals a bike with a piano on the back the length of the Mississippi and why? Learn about Markâs adventures including putting the bike with the piano on a boat and towing it with the help of volunteer swimmers from St. Ignace to Mackinac Island. Mr. B is a blues and boogie-woogie pianist who has become one of the premiere purveyors of a vanishing art. Having learned his craft first-hand from the early masters, he is a rare living link to the first generation of blues and boogie pianists. Steeped in the rich legacy of this tremendously exciting music, Mr. B learned directly from blues and boogie legends like Little Brother Montgomery, Boogie Woogie Red, and Blind John Davis.     Ed Surovell and his passion for books Listen to Chuck as he interviews Ed Surovell and explores his passion for books and his career as the founder of Edward Surovell Realtors. His amazing collection includes rare books about Ann Arbor, Michigan, Native Americans and some even dating back to the 1800s.   âI was destined to buy books â I couldnât escape the things. I was born to them and married them. They come whispering to me in the middle of the night.â â Ed Surovell.         Aghogho Edevbie, Michigan State Director of All Voting Join Chuck as he chats with Aghogho Edevbie, Michigan State Director of All Voting is Local, about how a Republican legislature can determine who receives Michiganâs electoral votes â not the voters.         Eli Neiburger, Director of the Ann Arbor District Library Watch this great interview with Chuck Newman and Eli Neiburger about his vision for the role that public libraries can play in the digital age. Neiburger is regarded as a visionary when it comes to the role of public libraries, and he  shares how the Ann Arbor District Library became the 7th best library system in the United States. The AADL has also been rated the best among communities the size of Ann Arbor.       Rich Retyi, Author of The Book of Ann Arbor: An Extremely Serious History Book The 41 stories in the book include a [censored] submarine parade. Ann Arborâs top 10 astronauts. Shakey Jake, The Embassy Hotel, and stories of trains crashing into buildings. The birth of Iggy Pop. Punching Nazis. The day the dictator came to town. The music mobile, the naked mile, and a brief history of poop. Rich and his book are truly fun!     Adam Grant, Executive Director of A Brighter Way Based in Ypsilanti, A Brighter Way empowers formerly-incarcerated individuals to return to the community to achieve purpose-filled lives. With the help and guidance of an experienced and supportive team, people find opportunity, community, and acceptance. In less than a year as the Executive Director of A Brighter Way, Adam has doubled the number of returning citizens served and maintained the organizationâs record of never having any of them return to prison. His success, in part, is due to his spending 27 years in prison himself.       Heather Booth, Founder of JANE âWhen somebody says to you âYou canât get anything done in Washington, I donât know why you tryââŚjust say, âthank you, Heather.'â â Senator Elizabeth Warren Donât miss the interview with Heather Booth, the founder of JANE, an underground abortion service in 1965, before Roe v Wade. She is the most influential person youâve never heard of.       Gwen Strauss discusses her book THE NINE,  the story, the writing of the book and her own fascinating life story. The Nine fol­lows the true sto­ry of the authorâs great aunt HĂŠlène Podliasky, who led a band of nine female resis­tance fight­ers as they escaped a Ger­man forced labor camp and made a ten-day jour­ney across the front lines of WWII from Ger­many back to Paris.     Joe Spaulding, Michigan Elections Strategist Interview with Joe Spaulding, the highly regarded Michigan elections strategist and political messaging expert, explores why the candidates in Michigan won or lost, identifies trends in the electorate, and predicts if one can expect similar results in the future. This is a rare opportunity to learn from someone who makes his living by understanding how elections are won and lost.       Kerry and Theresa Plank Increasingly, school board and library elections are being contested with candidates funded and recruited by out of state organizations who have a divisive, radical, ideological driven agenda. In the midterm election, many of these candidates were elected. Kerry and Theresa Plank describe how they organized to convincingly defeat a slate of misinformation spewing ideological driven candidates. Anyone who is interested in defending public schools and other local institutions should watch and learn from their success.     The views expressed by Chuck Newman and his guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Ann Arbor JCC.Canât wait to join the conversation? Please email Noemi Herzig at [email protected] to request the Zoom link.CONVERSATIONS! is presented by the Jewish Cultural Arts and Education (JCAE) department of the Ann Arbor JCC. For more information on this or other JCAE programs, please contact Noemi Herzig, director of Jewish Cultural Arts and Education, at [email protected].

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Location: The J, 2935 Birch Hollow Dr., Ann Arbor, MI, 48108, United States

Hosted By: Jewish Community Center

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Event Details: CONVERSATIONS! Show Host Chuck NewmanTo watch past shows click on the buttons below.  Admiral L.J. Goldstein, Founder of Krewe du JieuxThe Krewe du Jieux in New Orleans describes itself as âa free spirited parade organization committed to deflating the stereotypes that have historically been aimed at the Jewish people.â Chuck interviews Admiral L.J. Goldstein about the founding of the Krewe, their annual Mardi Gras parade, the wonderfully irreverent âRunning of the Jieuxâ and other events. You will not believe the Kreweâs hilarious, in your face, antics.   Deepak Puri, Co-Founder of The Democracy LabsWhether you are interested in winning elections, supporting people who are, or advocating for change with policymakers and elected officials, you want to watch this interview with Deepak Puri. Deepak has been cited in Newsweek and NBC as an expert in identifying effective low and no cost technologies. You will meet a fascinating man who resigned from his executive positions in Silicon Valley to work pro bono helping progressive causes and candidates win with leading edge technologies.   Dr. Philip Zazove, retired Chair of the UM Family Medicine DepartmentEnjoy watching the CONVERSATION! with Charles Newman interviewing Philip Zazove, M. D. Born almost totally deaf, he has spent his entire life beating the odds. He was one of the first children mainstreamed in the northern Chicago suburbs, excelled at Northwestern University (where he made the football team as a walk-on) and overcame numerous rejections for admittance to medical school. He became a respected and well-loved doctor and recently retired as the Chair of the UM Family Medicine Department. Hear how he overcame discrimination due to his hearing loss to become a doctor as well. Chuck will also explore the numerous improvements to patient care in family medicine due to his efforts.   Julie Ellis, Joy Wolfe Ensor and Avishay Hayut â The Ones Who Remember.Hear how they honor their parentâs courage and resilience and how they live with the aftermath of their parentsâ inconceivable experiences. âWhat was unimaginable did, in fact, happen. We know because those who survived told us. Truth needs light. Truth needs telling. Truth bears repeating. Read these accounts. And never forget.â â Harry Smith, NBC News           Climate Action Now!Chuckâs guests on CONVERSATIONS! are his sons, Mike and Steve Newman, both of whom are considered experts in evaluating what practices can and cannot help mitigate climate change. We know we need climate action, and we need it fast. But WHICH actions will be effective? New systems and new ways of thinking are needed in so many domains and what we can do to see that this happens. Climate Change is 87% Business. The real climate action takes place in the business world. Itâs critical that we find ways to change the behavior of businesses, not just individuals. If Carbon Offsets are the Answer, What is the Question?   Be inspired by Oxford shooting survivors who are fighting to keep our children safe.This CONVERSATION gives us some insight into the failure of many of our legislators to put the safety of our children ahead of their political interests. Our guests put their safety at risk and became critical contributors to the historic passage of gun safety legislation. You will get the inside story of whatâs involved in finally passing this legislation and where we are in finishing the process.     How will Artificial Intelligence change the world? CHATGPT PART ONE  How will Artificial Intelligence change the world? CHATGPT PART TWOBernie Banet demonstrates during two episodes of CONVERSATIONS! the power, promise and threat posed by A.I. powered tools and their ability to create texts, letters, articles, emails and other forms of written communication.     Are chatbots intelligent? What harm and good can they do now and in the future?  Steve has earned accolades for his extensive research and well-reasoned analysis of climate issues, documented on his blog, Climateer. Now, heâs doing the same for A.I., and he will share what he has learned on Conversations.     Michael Thompson Clemency ProjectCONVERSATIONS! is an enlightening interview with Michael Thompson, a man who was incarcerated for nearly 25 years for selling three pounds of [censored]. Weâll delve into the efforts of the Michael Thompson Clemency Project, which aims to assist individuals serving disproportionately harsh prison sentences by securing clemency and commutations for them. Live from UkraineOlena Novytska reports live from Ukraine on how day to day life is under the current state of their country, the ongoing conflict, and personal experiences. It is essential that we hear their narratives. _______________________________________________________________________The views expressed by Chuck Newman and his guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Ann Arbor JCC.For comments and questions contact Charles Newman at [email protected]ât wait to join the CONVERSATIONS? contact Charles Newman at [email protected] email Noemi Herzig at [email protected]! is presented by the Jewish Cultural Arts and Education (JCAE) department of the Ann Arbor JCC. For more information on this or other JCAE programs, please contact Noemi Herzig, director of Jewish Cultural Arts and Education, at [email protected]. 

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Location: The J, 2935 Birch Hollow Dr., Ann Arbor, MI, 48108, United States

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Event Details: Become a Patron of the Arts and be recognized at all of our Cultural Arts events!These events include but are not limited to:Ann Arbor Jewish Book FestivalAnn Arbor Jewish Film FestivalAmster Art Gallery OpeningsLecturesAnd More!For more information click here  

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Location: Online, United States

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Event Details: CONVERSATIONS! Show Host Chuck NewmanTo watch past shows click on the buttons below.      Michael Levine      What Happened on Capitol Hill      To obtain a link for Dr. Richard Millerâs recorded CONVERSATION! please write to [email protected]. Richard A. Miller, Director, Paul F. Glenn Center for Biology of Aging Research will speak on what current research says about slowing and reversing aging.     Dr. Susan WeissLearn everything you should know about coronaviruses, including vaccinations, mutations, antiviral treatments and what we should be doing to protect ourselves from future pandemics. Dr. Susan Weiss is considered âThe Mother of Coronavirusesâ and is co-director of Pennâs new Center of Research for Coronaviruses and Other Emerging Pathogens.     Dr. Isaiah âIkeâ McKinnonDr. Isaiah McKinnon, former police officer who became the chief of  the Detroit Police Department and the deputy mayor of Detroit. He was one of the first African American officers in the Detroit police force and was almost killed by racist fellow police officers in an incident that was later covered internationally.       Fred Upton, Debbie Dingell and Ryan ClancyRyan Clark of No Labels, and Representatives Debbie Dingell (D-12th CD) and Fred Upton (R-4th CD) of the Problem Solversâ Caucus  discuss prospects for bipartisan legislation in Congress. Learn how goodwill still exists and how it can be effective with the support of No Labels, even in todayâs polarized political climate.     Fems for Dems Julie Campbell-Bode and Lori GoldmanInterview with Julie Campbell-Bode and Lori Goldman of Fems for Dems. Fems for Dems is an awesome citizen activist group that had a major impact in the 2020 election. The New York Times cited them 5 times last year because of their amazing work. Julie and Lori are funny, irreverent and inspiring. Learn from them what you can do to make a difference now and in future elections.     Ethan Kross â Chatter: The Voice in Our Head, Why It Matters, and What to Do About ItChuck Newman interviews Award-Winning Psychologist Ethan Kross who released his First Book, Chatter: The Voice in Our Head, Why It Matters, and How to Harness ItEthan Kross, psychologist, professor, and author shares his research on how the conversations people have with themselves impacts their health, performance, decisions and relationships and shape their lives and give them the power to change themselves.   He describes groundbreaking behavioral and brain research with colorful real-world examples.   Ranked Choice Voting-Sarah Woolsey and Kevin Deegan-KrauseChuck Newman interviews Kevin Deegan Krause and Sue Norman from Ranked Choice Voting, a better way to vote. Ranked Choice Voting diminishes negative campaigning, decreases the likelihood of having to vote for the no âlesser of two evilsâ, encourages diverse candidates for elected office, increases voter turnout and eliminates âspoilers.â Rank MI Voteâs Kevin Deegan Krause and Sue Norman will explain how and why it works and why it should be adopted.   Implementing Restorative Justice â Dulin, Savit, Burton-Harris, Dr.âIkeâ McKinnon Chuck Newman interviews Belinda Dulin, the Executive Director of the Dispute Resolution Center, Washtenaw County Prosecutor Eli Savit and Chief Assistant Prosecutor Victoria Burton-Harris about Implementing Restorative Justice in Washtenaw County. Restorative Justice is a dramatic new approach for resolving crimes that can change offenderâs behavior and give comfort to victims.   Thomas Zurbuchen â Inside NASA Chuck Newman interviews Thomas Zurbuchen, a distinguished Swiss-American astrophysicist. Dr. Zurbuchen has been the Associate Administrator for the Science Mission Directorate at NASA since October 2016. He is responsible for the selection of NASAâs missions and their implementation. Get the inside scoop about NASAâs achievements and plans straight from the source!     Sue Shooner â Girls Group How retired automobile executive Susan Schooner is helping young women reach their potentialâand how that work has helped her find herself.     Jennifer Mendelsohn â Genealogist and JournalistChuck Newman interviews Jennifer Mendelsohn, renown genealogist and journalist, who shares fascinating stories of how she finds relatives of holocaust survivors that they didnât know existed.       Leslie McGraw and William HamptonChuck Newman interviews his guests William Hampton, the President of the Ann Arbor Branch of the NAACP and Leslie McGraw whose uncle was lynched in Tennessee for attempting to help blacks register to vote.       Andrew NagyLittle did they know that the Naziâs would soon invade Hungary and how desperate their fight for survival would be. Join Chuck Newman and hear the amazing story of how Andrew Nagy survived WWII in Budapest in significant part due to the heroic efforts of University of Michigan graduate Raul Wallenberg.He subsequently escaped Communist Hungary and eventually immigrated to the United States where he became a distinguished Professor of Atmospheric, Oceanic and Space Sciences at the University of Michigan. He still consults for NASA at the age of 89.    Michigan House Minority Leader Donna LasinskiMichigan House Minority Leader Donna Lasinski  talks about  her resolution to create a bipartisan joint select committee to investigate Michigandersâ involvement in the Jan. 6 pro-Trump insurrection in the U.S. and also discusses the April 2020 storming of the Michigan Capitol during a protest against Gov. Gretchen Whitmerâs COVID-19 health orders, which congressional Democrats have argued was a âdress rehearsalâ for Jan. 6.     Attorney Mark BrewerAttorney Mark Brewer speaks to the current status of the redistricting process and what we can do about it. His principal areas of practice include campaign finance and non-profit law. He has been involved in a wide variety of election cases since the 1980s including county, legislative and congressional redistricting, presidential primaries/caucuses, recalls, recounts, ballot access, voter protection on Election Day and the protection of the right to vote a straight party ticket. The vast majority of the maps submitted to Michiganâs Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission to date would result in districts that are more inequitable than the existing gerrymandered districts. Similarly, most of the comments that have been received support these maps.   Ritchie Boy â Guy SternGuy Stern escaped [censored] Germany in 1937 and subsequently joined the U.S. army where he served as an interrogator of captured German soldiers. Guy and his life story are amazing. This might be our last best chance to hear what life was like in pre war Germany and WWII from someone who was there.         Kevin LiebermanChuck Newman interviews  Michigan Robotics PhD Candidate Kevin Lieberman.  You may have enjoyed listening to Kevin playing a selection of Jewish music emanating from the Baird Carillon at Burton Memorial Tower.  They discuss his studies in human-robot interaction in aerospace, defense, and other complex environments.  He will also inquire about the international presentation on RoboEthics and Rabbis: Being Jewish During the Robot Apocalypse.       Stanton Newman Interview with Stan Newman live from London. Stan recently found a stash of letters written by his father in 1937 describing his trip to Germany and Eastern Europe. Stan will describe what his father learned and his life as a pilot fighter in North Africa and as a spy in South Africa during WWII.     Joshuah Silverman Inside story on how Josh Silverman CEO of Etsy took Etsyâs market capitalization from $1.56B in May of 2017 to $27.9B today. Etsy, Inc. is an American e-commerce company focused on handmade or vintage items and craft supplies.  We will talk about growing up in Ann Arbor and his amazing career.       Yalcin YanÄąkoÄlu and Bob Chunn Yalcin YanÄąkoÄlu and Bob Chunn have been intimately involved in helping create and evaluate proposed maps with their proprietary software. Chuck asked them to evaluate the Independent Redistricting Commissions maps so citizens can knowledgeably comment on them while there is still time.   Interview with host Chuck Newman and author Robert Lefkowitz A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to Stockholm: The Adrenaline-Fueled Adventures of an Accidental Scientist. The rollicking memoir from the cardiologist turned legendary scientist and winner of the Nobel Prize that revels in the joy of science and discovery. The views expressed by Chuck Newman and his guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Ann Arbor JCC.Canât wait to join the conversation? Please email Noemi Herzig at [email protected] to request the Zoom link.CONVERSATIONS! is presented by the Jewish Cultural Arts and Education (JCAE) department of the Ann Arbor JCC. For more information on this or other JCAE programs, please contact Noemi Herzig, director of Jewish Cultural Arts and Education, at [email protected].

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Location: The J, 2935 Birch Hollow Dr., Ann Arbor, MI, 48108, United States

Hosted By: Jewish Community Center

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Event Details: The Russ Collins Film Discussion Group is BACK!September 2023 â June 2024, 7:00-8:30 PM @ the JCCREGISTER HERE!Each month, starting in September and ending in June, join Russell Collins, Executive Director of the Michigan Theater and co-host of WEMUâs Cinema Chat, for a lively discussion of movie plots, characters and the unique cinematic elements that send subtle messages to viewers.Films selected will include popular blockbusters, independent films, thought-provoking dramas, intense thrillers, and more. Refreshments will be provided.Rate: $100/10 sessionsRegistration fills up quickly, so click the link above now to secure your spot! Confirmed dates are as follows:2023Monday, September 11Monday, October 9Monday, November 20Monday, December 112024Monday, January 8Monday, February 12Monday, March 11Monday, April 8Monday, May 20Monday, June 10 

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Location: The J, 2935 Birch Hollow Dr., Ann Arbor, MI, 48108, United States

Hosted By: Jewish Community Center

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Event Details: CONVERSATIONS! Show Host Chuck NewmanTo watch past shows click on the buttons below.

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Location: The J, 2935 Birch Hollow Dr., Ann Arbor, MI, 48108, United States

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Event Details: WISE at the J is a congregate meal program that takes place at the JCC and is organized by Jewish Family Services of Washtenaw County. Currently, the program takes place on Mondays (12:30-3:30pm), Wednesdays and Fridays (12:00-3:30pm). During the program, we serve a delicious and nutritious lunch. Lunch is served and typically includes a main course, soup, salad, fruit and a dessert. After lunch, there is always a fun program. On Wednesdays, the group watches a movie together. On Fridays, the group plays Mahjong. We have a variety of other games available as well. For this program we ask for a suggested donation of $3 for anyone older than 60. There is a fee of $5.50 for anyone under 60 years old. For more information or to register for lunches, please reach out to Rebecca Nieubuurt at [email protected]

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Location: The J, 2935 Birch Hollow Dr., Ann Arbor, MI, 48108, United States

Hosted By: Jewish Community Center

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Event Details: Tai Chi Thursdays at the J!Beginner Qigong & Chen Tai Chi: Stretch, De-Stress and EmpowerClass is FREE for all ages and fitness levels!Thursdays from 10:30-11:30 AM (January 11 â March 28)Gelman Lounge, 2935 Birch Hollow DriveEnjoy slow, low-impact mind-body exercise that strengthens muscles, improves balance and motor control and facilitates mindfulness and concentration. Practice simple, smooth whole-body movements that can improve your quality of life when added to your daily routine. Light, fun, refreshing warm-ups include stretching, joint revolutions, loosening, and silk reeling exercise. Learn simple, yet profound, Qigong and Tai Chi forms that you can practice on your own. For more information about Tai Chi Thursdays, contact Sifu Karla Groesbeck!

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Location: The J, 2935 Birch Hollow Dr., Ann Arbor, MI, 48108, United States

Hosted By: Jewish Community Center

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Event Details: Tai Chi Thursdays at the J!Beginner Qigong & Chen Tai Chi: Stretch, De-Stress and EmpowerClass is FREE for all ages and fitness levels!Thursdays from 10:30-11:30 AM (January 11 â March 28)Gelman Lounge, 2935 Birch Hollow DriveEnjoy slow, low-impact mind-body exercise that strengthens muscles, improves balance and motor control and facilitates mindfulness and concentration. Practice simple, smooth whole-body movements that can improve your quality of life when added to your daily routine. Light, fun, refreshing warm-ups include stretching, joint revolutions, loosening, and silk reeling exercise. Learn simple, yet profound, Qigong and Tai Chi forms that you can practice on your own. For more information about Tai Chi Thursdays, contact Sifu Karla Groesbeck!

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Location: The J, 2935 Birch Hollow Dr., Ann Arbor, MI, 48108, United States

Hosted By: Jewish Community Center

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Event Details: Tai Chi Thursdays at the J!Beginner Qigong & Chen Tai Chi: Stretch, De-Stress and EmpowerClass is FREE for all ages and fitness levels!Thursdays from 10:30-11:30 AM (January 11 â March 28)Gelman Lounge, 2935 Birch Hollow DriveEnjoy slow, low-impact mind-body exercise that strengthens muscles, improves balance and motor control and facilitates mindfulness and concentration. Practice simple, smooth whole-body movements that can improve your quality of life when added to your daily routine. Light, fun, refreshing warm-ups include stretching, joint revolutions, loosening, and silk reeling exercise. Learn simple, yet profound, Qigong and Tai Chi forms that you can practice on your own. For more information about Tai Chi Thursdays, contact Sifu Karla Groesbeck!

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