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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 and Science of Attention

Learn the how and why to develop your skills to focus and concentrate.

Tuesday, April 20th , 1pm to 3pm, $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!

March - Summerhouse by Nancy Thayer
April - Crashing Through by Robert Kursen

Feel free to bring a lunch.

First Wednesday of every month, 11:30am to 1:30pm. Free.

Brain-Heart Health 101

Because we are living longer, it is even more critical that we learn how these two organs work and what they need to be healthy.

Tuesday, March 30th 9:30am to 11am, $45.00

Building Strong Relationships: Your Social Brain

Discover what neuroscience knows about the brain's role and skills needed to enhance interactions with others.

Thursday, April 22nd - 6pm to 8pm; $45

Digital Photography 101

How digital photography works and how you can make it work for you. In this class you will not only learn to take the pictures but learn how to email them to family and friends.

Mondays & Wednesday, 9am to 11am; April 19, 21, 26, 28 May 3, 5, 10, 12; $55 price includes text book

Exploring Spirituality

This program is designed as a starting point to explore spirituality and what it may mean for your health and well-being. Also, how to begin to more intentionally bring spirituality into your life

Wednesday, April 21, 10am to 11:30am, $15

Fasten Your Seatbelt - Teen Brain Turbulence May Occur

Heard your neighbors whispering? Seen the movies? Instead of keeping your fingers crossed, uncertain if or when your child will become unpredictable, join us to learn what is going on in the teen brain.

Wednesday, April 14th, 7pm to 9pm, or Saturday, April 24th, 1pm to 3pm. Location: HealthWorks!
111 W. Jefferson Blvd.
South Bend, IN 46601
$35 or $48 per pair of parents

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, an Essential Part of Brain-Heart Basic Maintenance

Learn what forgiveness is not and the "how to" in finding peace and closure.

Tuesday, April 13th; 1pm to 3pm. $45.00 - $5.00 off if over 65 years old

Funtimer's Euchre Group

The Funtimer's get together weekly to play Euchre.

Fridays 1 - 3:30pm. FREE. Experience playing Euchre required.

Managing Cognitive Side Effects from Chemotherapy

The types of concentration and memory problems that occur during or after cancer treatment can be subtle, frustrating, or even debilitating. Learn the strategies to help you cope.

Wednesday, March 31st 5:30pm to 7:30pm, $45.00

Memory Strategies

Learn several methods known to improve memory skills.

Wednesday, April 28th, 6pm to 8pm, $45.00. $5.00 off if over 65 yrs old.

MindFit Program

Designed to improve your attention, memory, speed of processing and language. Pick the program that best suits your training goals.

Programs offered in the MindGames Cognitive Training Gym include: Posit Science, MindFit, MindFit, Art Dealer, Lumosity. MindGames is open every afternoon so you may pick your favorite workout time.

Please call for info and pricing.

Neuroplasticity 101

Becoming familiar with the ability of your brain to re-wire and re-organize during your lifetime.

Thursday, Apr 1, 1pm-3pm; $45 - $5 discount if over 65

Remembering Your Stories

Get the facts! Learn about how memory works.

Thursday, March 25th 6pm to 8pm, $45.00 - $5 off if you come with a friend

Senior Line Dancing

Held at Health and Lifestyle Center, 111 W. Jefferson, South Bend. Lessons available by appointment only.

Tuesdays, 2 - 3pm; Free

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.

Drop in Tuesdays at 11:00am. 8/ea. or buy 6 for $35. $5 off 6 classes if over 65 yrs

The Brain-Heart Connection

Research continues to reveal what we can do to maintain and improve the health of both major organs. Because we are living longer, it is even more critical that we learn how these two organs work and what they need to be healthy.

Wednesday, April 14th, 9am to 10:30am, or Thursday, April 29th, 6pm to 7:30pm, $45

The Mind Evolves as the Brain Develops

Find out how what happens in the brain that drives the growth and development of adults in the second half of life.

Wednesday, March 24th 1pm to 3pm, $36.00

Transforming Stress

Walk away from this two part program with techniques to stop stress in its tracks - today.

Monday, April 12th and Monday, April 26th; 3pm to 5pm; $125 - $15 discount if over 65

Wisdom Circle

Join the conversation and see where it leads. Each month a different Wisdom Principle of the 108 Wisdom Principles will be featured. This month - The Law of Forgiveness: What you do not forgive holds you hostage.

April 16th; 9:30 - 11:00am; 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.

Drop in $12/ea. Buy 6 for $60.
Tuesdays 5:30pm - Active Yoga
Tuesdays 7:15pm - Gentle Yoga