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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.

Enhancing and Finding Relationships: Your Social Brain

What neuroscience knows about finding and keeping people in your life.

Thursday, February 25th - 6pm to 8pm; $45

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