Schedule of Events
All events are at BrainWorks unless otherwise noted. For more information, or to register, call 647-6628.
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Art & Science of Attention
Learn the how and why to develop your skills to focus and concentrate.
Wednesday, February, 17th - 6pm to 8pm; $40 - $5 discount if over 65
Book Club (Monthly)
Read and discuss a wide variety of books, many available at your local library. Meet new people!
February - Prayers for Sale, by Sandra Dallas
March - Summer House, by Nancy Thayer
First Wednesday of every month, 11:30am to 1:30pm. Free.
Fluency Fast Spanish
Teaching language the way our brains learn best. Acquire the most frequently spoken 100-200 words in day to day Spanish. Not your same old, same old language class. Using a proven brain based learning method, retention and usability increases.
Monday – Thursday, June 21 to 24, 2010; 8am to 12noon; $199; CEU's available*; Click here to see flyer; Non-Memorial Hospital employees who have taken this class before can take the class again and get a $25 discount.; Any company sending 3+ people will receive a 20% discount on each person.
Forgiveness
Learn the steps and gains in finding peace and closure.
Thursday, February 11th, 6pm to 8pm; $45 - $5 discount if over 65
Funtimer's Euchre Group
The Funtimer's get together weekly to play Euchre. Knowing the game of Euchre is required.
Friday's, 1:00pm to 3:30pm. Free.
Line Dancing
Held at Health and Lifestyle Center, 111 W. Jefferson, South Bend. Lessons available by appointment only.
Tuesdays, 2 - 3pm; Free
Memory Strategies
Learn several methods known to improve memory skills.
Thursday, February 4th - 6 to 8pm or Tuesday, February 16th - 1pm to 3pm; $45 - $5 discount if over 65
MindFit Program
A 24-session cognitive training program by CogniFit, an award winner for research based cognitive games. Designed to improve your attention, memory, speed of processing, and language. Programs will self-adjust to your changing skill. Learn more about MindFit.
Set your own schedule, Mon - Friday; 12noon - 4pm; $90.00 (Retail price $140)
Neuroplasticity 101
Becoming familiar with the ability of your brain to re-wire and re-organize during your lifetime.
Wednesday, February 24 - 10am to noon; $45 - $5 discount if over 65
Parenting the Teenage Brain
Know what's happening in their brain and how you can be part of their best brain development.
Wednesday, February 10th - 6pm to 8pm; $45
Plugged In - Intro to Computers
Learn the ins and outs of working with your new computer. Emails and downloads included.
2/9, 11, 16, 18, 23, 25 and 3/2 and 3/4; 9am to 11am; $55 - take home book included
Tai Chi
Tai Chi is an ideal exercise for lifelong well-being. The movement patterns and a simplified form of the traditional Yang Style Tai Chi is offered.
Research shows that Tai Chi reduces falls, reduces chronic pain, improves sleep, improves alertness, and enhances physical alignment, balance, relaxation, and mental focus.
Instructor: Mary Hagen, PT. Every Tuesday, 11am to 12noon; $8 per class or purchase a punch card for 6 classes for $35 ($5 off 6 class if over 65)
Transforming Stress
Walk away from this two part program with techniques to stop stress in its tracks - today.
February 17th & March 3rd - both sessions part of program; 4pm to 6pm; $125 - $15 discount if over 65
Wisdom Circle
The Law of Thought: You Are What You Think
Friday, February 19th - 9:30am to 11am; FREE
Yoga
Yoga offers a meditative flow through a wide range of basic postures that emphasize muscular movements linked with breath. Research indicates yoga offers many results including improved concentration, reduced stress, increased flexibility, and reduced blood pressure. Fluid Power Vinyasa, Gentle Vinyasa, or Yin Yoga.
Instructor: Machelle Lee. Every Tuesday: Session I Active Yoga - 5:30pm to 6:30pm; Session II Gentle Yoga - 7:15pm to 8:15pm; Bring a mat; $12 to drop in or purchase a punch card for $60 for 6 classes