Dear students,
We hope you enjoyed your Thanksgiving break!
This Wednesday, December 3, we’ll be holding the third webinar of our Brain Fitness Series from 1:00 to 2:00 PM. Student Services will also be available to assist with the registration process from 2:00 to 3:00 PM.
Here is the Zoom link: [https://sdccd-edu.zoom.us/j/85666371572?pwd=r6suY9H0tzJembeGVhazsEP2rU22C1.1]
Meeting ID: 856 6637 1572
Passcode: 12345
We hope you can join us for this informative and engaging session!
This Week: Traveling & the Brain – How Exploring New Places Impacts Our Minds
This week’s lesson explores how travel both in-person and virtual—supports brain health, emotional well-being, and social connection, especially for older adults and individuals living with dementia. You’ll learn the science behind these benefits and how adapted travel experiences can promote joy, purpose, and engagement for those experiencing cognitive decline.
Topics Zoom Sessions
Monday, 9:30 - 11:30 AM (Erika Peralta, Instructor)
Tuesday, 10-12 PM (Minoo Pakgohar, Instructor)
Wednesday 9:30 - 11:30 AM (Minoo Pakgohar, Instructor)
Wednesday 6:30 – 8: 30 PM (Charisse Winston, Instructor)
Thursday 10 - 12:00 PM (Charisse Winston, Instructor)
Thursday 1:00 - 3:00 PM (Sharon Gregory, Instructor)
Friday 9:30 - 11:30 AM (Erika Peralta, Instructor)
Special topics (separate registration)
Brain Fitness Lab: Cognitive Wellness Through Hands-On Exercises and Living Stories, Monday 10:00 – 12:00 PM (Yael Lorberfeld, Instructor)
Understanding Alzheimer’s Disease: Insights and Strategies for Care and Support, Tuesday 1:00 – 3:00 PM (Minoo Pakgohar, instructor)
Diverse Approaches to Brain Health, Tuesday 6:00 - 8:00 PM (Mindy Sloan, Instructor)
Remember, as a Brain Fitness student you are welcome to attend any of the Brain Fitness classes, even more than one a week.
Quick Links (all blue colored & underlined words are live links)
Course website: bfclass.com
BrainHQ site: https://v4.brainhq.com/
Student site with schedule and more: sdcestudent55.com
Site to enroll in classes: myportal.sdccd.edu
Official SDCCE site: sdcce.edu
Enjoy a brain-healthy week! We look forward to seeing you in next week.
Mindy, Yael, Sharon, Erica, Charisse, Desiree & Minoo
Mindy Jo Sloan, Ph.D.
msloan@sdccd.edu
Yael Lorberfeld. MA
Yloberfeld@sdccd.edu
Sharon Gregory
sgregory001@sdccd.edu
Erica Peralta, MS
eperalta@sdccd.edu
Charisse Winston, Ph.D.
Desirree Harguess, DPT
Minoo Pakgohar, Ph.D.
mpakgohar@sdccd.edu