May is Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month!
Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month recognizes the contribution and influence of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islander Americans to the history, culture, and achievements of the United States. The Ann Arbor YMCA is excited to host a series of workshops to educate on and celebrate these contributions, all of which are open to both members and the community! The schedule and descriptions for these workshops can be found below. We hope to celebrate with you!
Tuesday, April 30 • 2-4 PM
Guided UMMA Tour
Join us for a guided tour through the exhibits at the University of Michigan Museum of Art centered around the works of AAPI artists. Featuring both contemporary and older works, this tour will cover a range of artists from diverse cultural backgrounds interacting through different mediums. Following the completion of the tour, Y staff will take participants to Ding Tea for bubble tea!
🔗https://tinyurl.com/2s3whh3s
Wednesday, May 1 • 5-7 PM
Go Workshop
An introduction to one of the oldest two-player strategy board games! Attendees will learn game rules and play with fellow first-time players.
Originating 3000 years ago in China, one two-player strategy board game remains unchanged — the game of Go. Go is played on a 19 by 19 board, creating more possible variations than the number of subatomic particles in the known universe!
Ready to start your Go journey? Join our FREE beginner Go class at the YMCA taught by Jamie Tang, a Huron High School senior.
Open to ages 12+.
🔗https://tinyurl.com/2p9jekbn
Monday, May 6 • Beginning 9AM
DJ’s Bakery Donuts
The weekly morning coffee and donuts our members love, with a special approach of celebrating local AAPI owned business, Dj’s Bakery!
Every Monday in May, DJ’s Bakery donuts will be available in the membership lobby while supplies last.
Saturday, May 11 • 12-2 PM
Ikebana Workshop
Learn the ancient traditional art of Japanese flower arranging with the Ikebana International Ann Arbor Chapter 183. Ikebana floral arrangements are sculptural, focusing on the flower’s shape and form. Ikebana arrangements are precise and meaningful, featuring typically a single or limited number of flowers. Florals and supplies will be provided.
🔗https://tinyurl.com/28uua9ex
Monday, May 13 • Beginning 9AM
DJ’s Bakery Donuts
The weekly morning coffee and donuts our members love, with a special approach of celebrating local AAPI owned business, Dj’s Bakery!
Every Monday in May, DJ’s Bakery donuts will be available in the membership lobby while supplies last.
Saturday, May 18 • 10AM-12PM
Go Workshop
An introduction to one of the oldest two-player strategy board games! Attendees will learn game rules and play with fellow first-time players.
Originating 3000 years ago in China, one two-player strategy board game remains unchanged — the game of Go. Go is played on a 19 by 19 board, creating more possible variations than the number of subatomic particles in the known universe!
Ready to start your Go journey? Join our FREE beginner Go class at the YMCA taught by Jamie Tang, a Huron High School senior.
Open to ages 12+.
🔗https://tinyurl.com/2rrc9x24
Monday, May 20 • Beginning 9AM
DJ’s Bakery Donuts
The weekly morning coffee and donuts our members love, with a special approach of celebrating local AAPI owned business, Dj’s Bakery!
Every Monday in May, DJ’s Bakery donuts will be available in the membership lobby while supplies last.
Friday, May 24 • 6-7 PM
Michigan Moana Hula Show
Polynesian Dancers of Michigan will take you on a voyage to the islands of Hawaii, Tahiti and New Zealand, teaching dances and Polynesian culture along the way. This performance is both educational and interactive for the audience, featuring authentic Polynesian music and instruments.
🔗https://tinyurl.com/54mwxzth
Saturday, May 25 • 12-2 PM
Ikebana Workshop
Learn the ancient traditional art of Japanese flower arranging with the Ikebana International Ann Arbor Chapter 183. Ikebana floral arrangements are sculptural, focusing on the flower’s shape and form. Ikebana arrangements are precise and meaningful, featuring typically a single or limited number of flowers. Florals and supplies will be provided.
🔗https://tinyurl.com/2a2kkf9y
Tuesday, April 28 • Beginning 9AM
DJ’s Bakery Donuts
*Rescheduled to Tuesday due to Memorial Day Closure*
The weekly morning coffee and donuts our members love, with a special approach of celebrating local AAPI-owned business, Dj’s Bakery!
Every Monday in May, DJ’s Bakery donuts will be available in the membership lobby while supplies last.