2/18 Week Four: Brain Plasticity
Happy Week Four!
This week, we have something special planned! For this week we will be offering an in-class option at the Lawrence Family Jewish Community Center (JCC) on Thursday, February 22nd from 10-11:30 AM. It's an opportunity for those who prefer face-to-face interaction to join us in person.
However, please note that attendance in person is entirely optional so for those who can't make it or would rather participate remotely, we will also have a Zoom session available.
We are reminding you that there will be no class this Monday February 19th, for Washington Day.
This Week (2/19 Week Four, Brain Plasticity)
You'll learn how the brain is able to change throughout the lifespan. The brain is alive and changing all the time. We will learn what defines brain plasticity, and how it occurs at the neuronal level. Most importantly, we will talk about what science has expressed as the habits we should have to keep our brain growing and functioning optimally.
Last Week (2/12 Week Three, Introduction to the brain)
Last week we learned about our amazing Brain. How it transmits information, the neuron, the role of neurotransmitters, and how to keep it working and healthy. Don’t forget to continue working on your BrainHQ exercises. Please complete the quizzes after each lesson.
BrainHQ
To access BrainHQ exercises, click here. Every session brings you closer to a sharper mind, so stay consistent, and don’t forget to celebrate your progress. For issues with your BHQ license please send an email to Erika Peralta: eperalta@sdccd.edu.
Zoom Sessions and Links
We have two online Zoom sessions. You may attend whichever one is most convenient. It's easy to access our Zoom sessions and we highly recommend and encourage you to attend at least one. In addition, we also have our Brain HQ Lab session on Tuesdays via Zoom. Join our Brain HQ Lab session if you have any questions regarding Brain HQ, the class, or would like to join us; remember, all are welcome.
Basics Zoom Sessions
Tuesdays, 9:00 - 10:30 AM (Yael Lorberfeld, Instructor, with Sharon Gregory)
Thursdays, 10 - 11:30 AM (occasional in person meeting at JCC) (Yael Lorberfeld, Instructor)
Brain HQ lab (all welcome)
Tuesdays, 12:30 - 2 (Yael Lorberfeld, Instructor, with Mari Rios-O'Brien)
Quick Links
● Brain Fitness website: http://bfclass.com/
○ Weekly e-mails: Weekly Emails
○ Zoom classrooms: Zoom Classroom
● The Basics class has its own website as well: BASICS class website
● For the BrainHQ exercises, just click: www.brainhq.com
Basics Instructors
Your instructors are here to help you so please let us know if you have any questions. For the Spring 2024 Brain Fitness Basics class, your instructors are:
Yael Lorberfeld
and
Ericka Peralta
eperalta@sdccd.edu
Sharon Gregory
sgregory001@sdccd.edu
Mari Rios-O’Brien
mriosobrien@sdccd.edu
Your instructors,
Yael Lorberfeld, Erika Peralta, Sharon Gregory, Mari Rios-O’Brien