4/14 WeeK Eleven: Nutrition for the Brain 

Laughter can bring a new perspective -  Christopher Durang

Hello and welcome to week 11 of Our Brain Fitness Journey!

 

Did you know today April 14 is 🎭 International Moment of Laughter Day 🎭 This special day is dedicated to laughter and its ability to bring joy and healing to our lives. 

This week is our in-person class at the Lawrence Family Jewish Community Center (JCC) on Thursday, April 18, from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM. This session provides a fantastic opportunity for those who prefer face-to-face learning. This is a great chance to connect with peers, ask live questions, and enjoy a structured learning environment outside your home. We understand that not everyone will be able to join us in person. Therefore, we will continue to offer our regular Zoom session.

In-Person Class:

Date: Thursday, April 18

Time: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Location: Lawrence Family Jewish Community Center (JCC)

Address: 4126 Executive Dr, La Jolla, CA 92037  

We went over navigation and the brain introducing two types of memory systems involved in navigation and how the brain takes in and organizes spatial information about the environment. 



We will move into lifestyle and habits; this week we will talk about what the brain needs to work optimally in terms of nutrients and the foods you can include in your dietary pattern to optimize brain health.


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