The Brain Fitness Classroom:
Zoom
Fall 2025
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Zoom sessions for Fall 2025 (scroll for more information)
Zoom sessions for Fall 2025 (scroll for more information)
Topics Zoom Sessions (tentative)
Topics Zoom Sessions (tentative)
Monday, 9:30–11:30 AM (Erika Peralta, Instructor)
Tuesday, 10:00 AM–12:00 PM (Minoo Pakgohar, Instructor)
Wednesday, 9:30–11:30 AM (Minoo Pakgohar, Instructor)
Wednesday, 6:30–8:30 PM (Charisse Winston, Instructor)
Thursday, 10:00 AM–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)
Special topics (separate registration)
Hands-On & Memoir Class: Cognitive Wellness: Monday, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM (Yael Lorberfeld, Instructor)
Understanding Alzheimer’s Disease: Insights and Strategies: Tuesday, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM (Minoo Pakgohar, instructor)
Diverse & Holistic Brain Health: Diverse Approaches to Brain Health: Tuesday, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM (Mindy Jo Sloan)
Basics Zoom Sessions
Basics Zoom Sessions
Tuesday, 10:00 AM–12:00 PM (Yael Lorberfeld, Instructor)
Thursday, 10:00 AM–12:00 PM (Yael Lorberfeld, Instructor)
Calendar to find Zoom links and phone numbers
Calendar to find Zoom links and phone numbers
Directions: Click on the session that you wish to attend. You will see the zoom address, phone numbers and more. You can also click to "add to my calendar" to add the event to your Google calendar.
NOTE: You can view the calendar by the week, month or agenda. Select your desired view.
Notes about Zoom: Our sessions and updating
Notes about Zoom: Our sessions and updating
Updating Zoom:
Updating Zoom:
Zoom provides frequent updates to improve the program and to protect against malware. Below are two videos describing how to update your Zoom, on a smartphone and on a computer.
Update Zoom on a smartphone
Update Zoom on a computer
Zoom information for Spring 2025
Zoom information for Spring 2025
Finding your Zoom class
Finding your Zoom class
There are multiple Zoom sessions for Brain Fitness students. You are welcome to attend any of these sessions for your class (basics or topics). If you like, attend more than one to hear a different perspective on that week's lesson.
This page has 3 different places to find the Zoom information for classes. Each of these will give you the same link.
Look under the heading Basics and Topics Sessions at a glance. Locate your day and time and click on your instructor. Click on the link to get started.
Midway down the page you will find the calendar. Find the day and time that you want to join a Zoom and click on the name of the instructor. You will see a link to their room.
Near the bottom of the page is a section which provides details on each instructor's days, times and Zoom rooms. This is arranged in days and times, and provides all of the information on each of the Zoom rooms.
Important note: Passcode may be required
Important note: Passcode may be required
Zoom may ask you for the passcode for the Zoom classroom even if you used the link with the passcode embedded. Here is a list of the different passcodes:
Mindy Sloan: No passcode, but there is a waiting room
Yael Lorberfeld: No passcode, but there is a waiting room
Mary Burns: Wednesday evening
Passcode: emeritusAnjali Patel: Passcode 8888
Sharon Gregory: Passcode 12345
Minoo Pakgohar: Passcode Health
Erika Peralta: No passcode, but there is a waiting room
Zoom: The basics, joining from your phone and using Zoom for the first time
Zoom: The basics, joining from your phone and using Zoom for the first time
Zoom Basics
Zoom Basics
Zoom is a relatively easy program to use. There is a link to the Zoom room (which you can find in the calendar by clicking on the individual class). This link will open a page in your browser which will ask your permission to use the Zoom app. The first time that you use Zoom, you will be asked to download the Zoom software, if you don't already have it. When you download the program once, you will not have to do it again on your computer.
Zoom can then be accessed via the link or by clicking on the app and including the meeting ID and password.
NOTE: Some people who do not have a webcam or microphone, but would like to be able to communicate with the class. In this case, you can call in using one of the phone numbers under your session. You can then view the video on your computer and hear and respond via your phone.
Do you have a mobile device? Then go to the app store and download the free Zoom app and set it up. Then, when you click on the link for your session, it will automatically open in the app. Or, just as easy, open the app and tap join a meeting, then add the meeting ID.
For instructions on joining a specific Zoom session, please see the options above the video instructions.
Remember, it is optional to join our Zoom meetings. We hope you do, but if you don't, we hope you will enjoy the lesson and videos each week.
Joining Zoom from your phone
Joining Zoom from your phone
Following are detailed instructions for joining by phone only, in case you would like to read through them:
Dial an in-country number. If you dial a toll number, your carrier rates will apply. You can find the numbers on your meeting invitation or a full list of international dial-in numbers at https://zoom.us/zoomconference.
You will be prompted to enter the meeting ID - the nine (9), ten (10), or eleven (11) digit ID provided to you by the host, followed by #.
If the meeting has not already started and join before host is not enabled, you will be prompted to enter the host key to start the meeting. Since you are not host, press # to wait if you are participant.
You will be prompted to enter your unique participant ID. This only applies if you have joined on the computer or mobile device or are a panelist in a webinar. Press # to skip.
To disconnect from the meeting, just hang up your phone.
Using Zoom for the first time
Using Zoom for the first time
Zoom is a program that you will download. If you are using a computer, you will be prompted the first time you connect to download this program. After that, it will always open when you click on the Zoom link.
To join a Zoom session, you would first click on the Zoom link, such as our Wednesday night link: ( https://sdccd-edu.zoom.us/j/9191959460?pwd=OXh0RE9ZTVZTWElTMUQ0ZzAxQzExdz09)
9191959460 is the room number
Following the ? in the address above is the password (pwd=OXh0RE9ZTVZTWElTMUQ0ZzAxQzExdz09)
Clicking on the entire link with the password encoded will get you to the Zoom screen
Click Launch Meeting and agree to add an app if it asks
Entering just the room number may require a passcode.
Each instructor has a different room number and password/passcode.
If you have a webcam with a microphone, select "computer audio".
If you do not have a webcam and/or a way to communicate via your computer, click phone call, where you will see a phone number to call on your device and your participant ID. Call in with your phone, and then click "done" on the screen. You will then be connected via webcam and your phone.
If you do not have a webcam or microphone, you can call in (via your phone) . To do this, see below (General instructions for Joining by phone)
If you want to use an Android or iPad tablet to join us, you will go to the App store and download the free Zoom app. The app is available in Google Play and in the Apple App store. After, when you click on the link it will automatically open in the app. Or, you can open the app and tap join a meeting, then add the meeting ID.
For additional instructions on using Zoom in an iPad or mobile device, see tutorials below. There are a few differences, so we do recommend you view these videos if you are using a mobile phone.
Details on each of the Zoom classrooms
Details on each of the Zoom classrooms
Basics with Yael and Hands-On & Memoir Class: Cognitive Wellness
Basics with Yael and Hands-On & Memoir Class: Cognitive Wellness
Zoom link:
https://sdccd-edu.zoom.us/j/4867094713
If you want to join the Zoom session by phone only, dial one of the following numbers:
+1 929 205 6099 US (New York)
+1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)
+1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC)
+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)
+1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)
+1 646 931 3860 US
+1 669 444 9171 US
+1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)
Find your local number: https://sdccd-edu.zoom.us/u/kcKXmJCPCw
You may be asked for the Meeting ID: 486 709 4713
There is no passcode, but you may be sent to the waiting room.
*Note: The phone numbers above may bring a charge, depending upon the service plan you have set up with your carrier. If you have free long-distance (as most smart phones do), there should be no charge.
Topics with Minoo
Topics with Minoo
Zoom link:
https://sdccd-edu.zoom.us/j/9191959460?pwd=OXh0RE9ZTVZTWElTMUQ0ZzAxQzExdz09
Or, if you don’t’ have access to a computer, join by phone:
+1 669 900 6833 (US Toll)
+1 253 215 8782 (US Toll)
+1 346 248 7799 (US Toll)
+1 312 626 6799 (US Toll)
+1 646 876 9923 (US Toll)
+1 301 715 8592 (US Toll)
You may be asked for the Meeting ID: 919 195 9460
You may be asked for the Password: emeritus
Find your local number: https://sdccd-edu.zoom.us/u/kcKXmJCPCw
*Note: The phone numbers above may bring a charge, depending upon the service plan you have set up with your carrier. If you have free long-distance (as most smart phones do), there should be no charge.
Topics with Anjali
Topics with Anjali
Zoom link:
https://sdccd-edu.zoom.us/j/3969740401?pwd=NjVneVZiRkdib2pSaUxPamlSallVZz09
Or, if you don't have access to a computer, join by phone:
+1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)
+1 669 444 9171 US
+1 719 359 4580 US
+1 253 205 0468 US
You may asked for the meeting ID: 396 974 0401
You may be asked for the passcode: 8888
Find your local number: https://sdccd-edu.zoom.us/u/kcKXmJCPCw
*Note: The phone numbers above may bring a charge, depending upon the service plan you have set up with your carrier. If you have free long-distance (as most smart phones do), there should be no charge.
Topics with Sharon
Topics with Sharon
Zoom link:
https://sdccd-edu.zoom.us/j/8064469177?pwd=bHJTc3hlZExZdVlTUzVROER0VitMZz09
Meeting ID: 806 446 9177
Passcode: 12345
One tap mobile
+16699006833,,8064469177# US (San Jose)
+16694449171,,8064469177# US
Dial by your location
+1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)
+1 669 444 9171 US
+1 719 359 4580 US
+1 253 205 0468 US
+1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)
+1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)
+1 386 347 5053 US
+1 507 473 4847 US
+1 564 217 2000 US
Meeting ID: 806 446 9177
Find your local number: https://sdccd-edu.zoom.us/u/kcKXmJCPCw
*Note: The phone numbers above may bring a charge, depending upon the service plan you have set up with your carrier. If you have free long-distance (as most smart phones do), there should be no charge.
TOPICS (Diverse approaches to Brain Health) Mindy Jo Sloan
TOPICS (Diverse approaches to Brain Health) Mindy Jo Sloan
Zoom link
https://sdccd-edu.zoom.us/my/mindyzoomroomsdccd
Or, if you don't have access to a computer, join by phone:
+1 669 900 6833 (US Toll)
+1 253 215 8782 (US Toll)
+1 346 248 7799 (US Toll)
+1 301 715 8592 (US Toll)
+1 312 626 6799 (US Toll)
+1 646 876 9923 (US Toll)
You may asked for the meeting ID: 677 548 4280
No passcode or password, but there is a waiting room. You will be let in by the instructor.
Find your local number: https://sdccd-edu.zoom.us/u/kcKXmJCPCw
*Note: The phone numbers above may bring a charge, depending upon the service plan you have set up with your carrier. If you have free long-distance (as most smart phones do), there should be no charge.
Topics: Erika Peralta
Topics: Erika Peralta
Topic: Erika Peralta's Personal Meeting Room
Zoom link:
https://sdccd-edu.zoom.us/j/5526328025?pwd=bk93WDhpeCtndjBKa2NrelQraTYxUT09
Meeting ID: 552 632 8025
Passcode: FDZ6rZ
One tap mobile
+16699006833,,5526328025#,,,,*121036# US (San Jose)
+16694449171,,5526328025#,,,,*121036# US
Dial by your location
+1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)
+1 669 444 9171 US
+1 719 359 4580 US
+1 253 205 0468 US
+1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)
+1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)
+1 309 205 3325 US
+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)
+1 360 209 5623 US
+1 386 347 5053 US
+1 507 473 4847 US
+1 564 217 2000 US
+1 646 931 3860 US
+1 689 278 1000 US
+1 929 205 6099 US (New York)
+1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC)
+1 305 224 1968 US
Meeting ID: 552 632 8025
Passcode: 121036
Find your local number: https://sdccd-edu.zoom.us/u/kcvofsHpYI
*Note: The phone numbers above may bring a charge, depending upon the service plan you have set up with your carrier. If you have free long-distance (as most smart phones do), there should be no charge.
Student Guide To Zoom and videos
Student Guide To Zoom and videos
New to Zoom? Here you can find a detailed guide
New to Zoom? Here you can find a detailed guide
Detailed Guide to Zoom: You can access this guide online, or just view it below.
All about Zoom.pdfShort videos to show you features of Zoom
Short videos to show you features of Zoom
Using Zoom on smartphone and tablet (a little lengthy but lots of information!)
Shorter, but more of just what you need to know.
More help:
More help:
And, for more assistance, go to the GCFLearnFree website (a tutorial website) to learn about Zoom: Click here for the GCFLearnFree site.
Meet the Instructors
Meet the Instructors
Minoo Pakgohar, PhD
Yael Lorberfeld, MA
Yael Lorberfeld, MA
Mary Burns, MS, MA
Erika Peralta, MPH
Mindy Jo Sloan, Ph.D.
Anjali Patel, MPH, RD
Sharon Gregory
Charisse Winston, PhD
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