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This Fall we'll study the Election of 1960 along with the upcoming, consequential, Midterms. Each class will begin with a quiz (prizes awarded), followed by a trip back to the 1960 Election, then we'll view the status of key Midterm races across the country. We'll try to wrap up with something to smile about.

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

1. Become Physically and Cognitively Sharper; and
2. Attain Extraordinary Memory Retention and Flexibility like those decades younger
along with a more robust Emotional Well-being; and Disease Resilience.
Utilizing recent findings on Neurogenesis (i.e. brain’s ability to regenerate New Brain Cells and
Renew Itself) fending off cognitive decline.

• This semester, we focus mainly on how Nutrition & Diet collaborate with Memory &
  Learning to increase Neurogenesis.
• Discover Simple Activities or Factors that Increase Neurogenesis while avoiding those
  that Lower Neurogenesis leading to a Longer, Healthier, and more Enjoyable Life!
• The only prerequisite is an “open mind”, as we avoid all complexities of neurosciences.

Workshop Style: Workshop Designed to be Enjoyable and Having Fun while Learning: using simplified presentations with video clips; fun cognitive exercises and discussions.

Through a blend of ballet and modern dance forms, we can improve our balance, stamina, strength, and mood. Dance is an excellent way to enhance our brain to body connection while having fun.  

• Each class will include a warmup, stretching and dance exercises, and simple choreographed dances.
• Some dance or exercise experience is helpful but not essential. Everyone is encouraged to participate at her or his level.
• Please bring a water bottle and yoga mat to class

If you learned the fundamentals of Bridge, and don't want to engage in a Duplicate Bridge experience, come and play a friendly, no-score keeping, no-partner rotation game of Bridge.

Come and play Mah Jongg if you have already learned how to play the game. All skill levels are welcome. Participants can be new players or more experienced. Strategies will be shared and assistance will be provided.  Reminder: this is not a workshop for people who have never played and would like to learn. 
Materials needed:  Bring "2026 National Mah Jongg League card."

Op-Ed provides the opportunity to join in discussions of the political, social and economic issues currently affecting our lives. Each week three different volunteers present newspaper, internet or magazine opinion articles, that can be read aloud in five minutes or less and make for lively discussions by members with differing points of view. While every volunteer has the opportunity to comment first or last on their own article, they may want to sit and listen as everyone gets a chance, face-to-face, to voice his or her opinion on the subject.

 

Over the course of the workshop, we will read Ragtime by E.L. Doctorow and explore various themes, events, arts, and notable historical figures of the American Progressive Era (1902-1912).

Films with legal, political, or constitutional issues will be viewed and discussed in this popular and recurring workshop. Movies presented in past semesters ran the gamut from serious (12 ANGRY MEN) to humorous (MY COUSIN VINNY) and covered many areas of law and civil rights. The interactive workshop covers the movies’ “backstories”, making, and a study of what is “real” or “reel”. Not only do participants enjoy good flicks, but they also learn about the law.

We will discuss the personalities and events that were involved in the War.