3/18 Week Eight: People Skills
Hello Students,
This week, we're offering a special treat—an in-person class at the Lawrence Family Jewish Community Center (JCC) on Thursday, March 21, from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. This is a wonderful opportunity for those who enjoy face-to-face interaction to join us in person!
However, I want to emphasize that attendance in person is entirely optional. For those unable to make it to the JCC or who would instead participate remotely, we will also continue to host our regular Zoom session.
In-Person Class:
Date: Thursday, March 21
Time: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Location: Lawrence Family Jewish Community Center (JCC)
Address: 4126 Executive Dr, La Jolla, CA 92037
Here is the schedule for our future in-person classes at the JCC! Mark your Calendars!
March 21 at the JCC
April 4 at the JCC
April 18 at the JCC
May 2 at the JCC
May 16 at the JCC
Mental Health Webinar:
Thank you to everyone who attended and participated in our Mental Health Webinar last Friday, March 15. For those who were unable to join us, we got you. You can access the recording of the webinar and much more by.
Clicking on this link: https://sites.google.com/sdceonline.com/emeritusclasses/new-mental-health-webinar-and-resources?authuser=0
Music You Will Love
We are delighted to invite you to the Fourth Annual Emeritus Concert, an afternoon of delightful performances and community engagement. This concert will be in a beautiful theatre setting. We invite you to join us in person or virtually. Admission to the program is free for all attendees. A concert recording will be made available for those unable to attend in person.
Date: April 27, 2024
Time: 3:00 p.m.
Location: Canyon Crest Academy, 5951 Village Center Loop Road, San Diego, CA 92130
Last Week (Week 7, 3/11: Everything Memory)
Many students have great expectations for this class because they want to improve their memory. Last week we learned how we memorize, how we process information, where in the brain memories are created and retrieved, and ways to improve your memory.
This Week (Week 8, 3/18: People Skills)
This week, we will explore the importance of people skills, encompassing personal effectiveness, interaction ability, and peacemaking. Strong interpersonal skills are vital for personal and professional success, often listed as job requirements. Improving these skills involves practicing empathy, fostering a positive attitude, and honing effective communication techniques.
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
Your instructors,
Yael Lorberfeld, Erika Peralta, Sharon Gregory, Mari Rios-O’Brien