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This is the In Person section of a hybrid workshop. Only register for this section if you want to attend the workshop In Person.

Change your mind - to change your stress. Overstressed? Learning from your Physical and Mental stress. Ways to schedule, and manage stress. Will use the Great Course, DVD, How to Make Stress Work for You, by Dr. Kimberly Bonura Class discussion of the lecture and Supplemental support materials. Will include a 15 min meditation at end of class.

The Great Divide, the Explanatory Gap, The Hard Problem of Consciousness. Familiar terms used to describe the “gap” between the subjective and objective world of our experience. While mid-twentieth-century split-brain research identified separate functions of both the right and the left hemispheres, little was understood of the evolutionary niche from which this brain morphology originates. In the presentation, we will explore the ways we navigate this divide and the world each hemisphere brings to our conscious experience. Much of this presentation is inspired by a study published by Dr. Iain McGilchrist, titled The Master and His Emissary.

This is the in person section of a hybrid workshop. Only request this section if you want to attend the workshop in person. 

We will focus on the Causes of Behaviors (Emotional vs. Regulatory): the fascinating NS of Smell and Taste on Appetite & Nutrition; how NS of Pain, Emotion, Genetics influence them.

To make the workshop FUN and Enjoyable, we avoid the complexities of Neurosciences (NS). Instead, we use: Simplified Presentations, Video Clips, Fun Exercises and Discussion interspersed with MUSIC and COMEDY to illustrate:

1.      How to Enhance MEMORY, LEARNING and Motivation.

2.      Neuro-degenerative conditions (e.g., Dementia, AD, Parkinson’s): Detecting Early Symptoms and ways to Lower or Eliminate their risks.

3.      NS of Music – Cognitive & Physical Exercise - Sleep – Five Senses – Inter-Personal Relations.

4.      Using the above to AVOID STRESS and helping us to Age Gracefully – Leading to Happier, Healthier, and more Enjoyable Lives!

Please note: A Science Background is NOT necessary! ·

The only prerequisite is an “open mind.” ·The only resources you need to bring are your “creative juices.” ·

It is important to note that: any medical information (via videos, presentations, discussions or otherwise) is NOT intended to replace professional medical advice; and should NEVER be used for self-diagnosis or self-treatment.

We will continue to enhance our bridge skills in a duplicate environment. Participants should have knowledge of conventions and techniques from previous semesters. Contact either workshop leader if you are unsure whether this workshop is appropriate for you.

The goal of the School of Communication and Journalism (SoCJ) is to create a fairer, more just, and more rational world through effective communication. These sessions from SoCJ will touch on writing op-eds, fairness, bias and balance in the news, fact-checking information online and on social media, and health reporting.

Through hands-on In-Person Workshop sessions we will look at an array of Google Apps for their usefulness in our lives. We will also see how to make them work for us. The people who come will choose which Google Apps to learn and practice. Since this workshop is hands-on, you will need to bring your Laptop Computer OR a Tablet. A phone is just too small a screen to be able to read the text on a phone. Also you will need to know how to join the Wolfienet-secure WiFI on your device. You can come to a Tech Help Session prior to the start of the Workshops on February 9th.

This is the in person section of a hybrid workshop. Only request this section if you want to attend the workshop in person.

I will discuss the basics and latest findings of climate science, the history and future predictions of the earth’s climate, and, from the perspective of a physicist, describe possible ways to reduce the emissions of CO2 gas and therefore limit future temperature increases.

This is a beginner workshop where participants will learn the essential skills needed to perform magic to entertain friends, family, and especially kids. Each week several tricks will be taught that exploit various magic techniques including sleight of hand, psychology, misdirection, and gimmicks. Participants will learn magic with ropes, cards, money, and other ordinary objects. 

Let’s go back to the 60s and early 70s and revisit years of tumultuous political and social climate, which inspired some iconic songwriters to compose legendary songs of protest and hope. Listening to these songs will most certainly lead to some healthy discussion of the news and concerns from way back!

Participants will use their creativity to complete various crafts for the upcoming holiday seasons from Autumn through the December Holidays.  We are going to do a little bit of everything including paper crafts, painting, and decoupage.  Fun and accessible crafts for all skill levels.  

Emphasis on performance, members will be encouraged to choose a monologue (or dialogue with a classmate) to be performed and perfected throughout the semester. Memorization encouraged but script-in-hand is acceptable.

 

The Science Behind Living Your Best Life is a workshop series created through a collaboration between the Stony Brook Center for Healthy Aging (part of Stony Brook Medicine) and the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at Stony Brook University.

Developed for OLLI members, the series brings together leading researchers and clinicians to explore topics spanning fall prevention, brain and joint health, nutrition, and mental well-being. These interactive sessions translate cutting-edge research into practical strategies for everyday life, empowering participants to stay active, informed, and connected.