2/25 Week Five: Attention
We've reached a significant milestone in our Brain Fitness Class – Week 5, and many exciting weeks are ahead!
In-Person Class at the JCC (Optional)
Last Thursday marked a special occasion as we had our first in-person class at the JCC (Jewish Community Center). Seeing some of our students face-to-face and via Zoom was an absolute pleasure. Our in-person classes at the JCC are held once a month.
Free mental health webinar via Zoom
Don't miss out! Join us on Friday, March 15th, 2024, from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. for an engaging Mental Health webinar hosted by Be Well, an SDCCE department dedicated to student well-being. Together, we'll delve into the importance of mental health and the unique challenges older adults face. Explore the mental health resources available through SDCCE and our community. Learn how to seek help and provide support for others. Let's prioritize mental health together!
Location Delivered through Zoomhttps://sdccd-edu.zoom.us/j/89222352523
View the flyer to learn more (This link sends you to the file)
Engaging the Aging Brain Through Art
An opportunity for enriching Aging Brain/Art workshop at the Museum of Contemporary Art in La Jolla! Explore the fascinating intersection between neuroscience and art while engaging in thought-provoking discussions and creative activities. Register now to secure your spot and delve into this unique learning experience.
https://mcasd.ticketapp.org/portal/product/164/events
Last Week (2/19: Brain Plasticity)
We learned all about neuroplasticity and concluded our lessons on the anatomy and biology of the brain and function! Congratulations!
This Week (2/26: Attention)
We will learn together the importance of keeping our brain capable of paying attention, the science behind what happens inside of our amazing brain, and lifestyles that will help us accomplish the goal of improving the length and quality of our attention.
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
ylorberfeld@sdccd.edu
and
Ericka Peralta
eperalta@sdccd.edu
Sharon Gregory
sgregory001@sdccd.edu
Mari Rios-O’Brien
mriosobrien@sdccd.edu
