BC Brain Wellness Program

December 08, 2025

Winter 2026 Class Schedule

This week is the last week of classes of the current term! The last day is Friday, December 12th. Here are some important dates for the upcoming term:

Registration opens on December 15th at 12 PM
First day of classes: January 12th
Last day of classes: April 17th

Review the full class schedule below to plan ahead:

You can find an overview and descriptions of all classes on our website linked below.

Winter 2026 Program Details

Upcoming Events

In-Person Workshop: SongShine (Festive Edition)
Wednesday, December 17 from 1 PM to 2:30 PM

Joani Bye will guide participants through a 90 minute capsule of what SongShine has to offer - with a festive twist! You will use relaxation techniques, breath exercises, diction work, imagination stimulation, laughter and festive songs to help harness the power of the voice, both speaking and singing. Everyone is welcome!

In-Person Workshop: Creative Reset Session
Monday, January 12 from 1:30 PM to 3 PM

In this new workshop, Dr. Bonnie Nish will guide participants through a peaceful, nurturing space to unwind and rediscover your inner balance through gentle creative exploration. Using the expressive arts—movement, art-making, writing, and sound—you’ll release tension, quiet your mind, and awaken a sense of ease and possibility. No art experience is needed.

Announcements and Updates

Online Exercise Class Information Session

Please join us on December 12th from 12 PM to 1 PM on Zoom for an information sharing session on the BCBWP online exercise program. We will review the following:

The importance of exercise on brain health
The different modalities of exercise classes
The exercise level classification
The screening/ assessment and reassessment process

This session is open to all participants and clinicians that would like to know more about our programs.

Keeping active during the break/holidays
During the upcoming break, we encourage you to take a look at the recorded class options and other community resources. This will support your ongoing hard work and effort to build strength, cardiovascular fitness and balance. Please make sure the class you choose is appropriate. The classes all have levels attached to them, and as a reminder, here is a description of the levels of exercise – click here. When exercising, please make sure you have sufficient space to move and that the environment is free of tripping hazards.

Community Resources

Program Videos

Blog

Spot available in in-person exercise classes
We still have available spots in the BC Brain Wellness Program in-person exercise classes! In collaboration with the UBC School of Kinesiology, these classes are taught by qualified instructors and supported by UBC Kinesiology students who gain from the hands on, immersive nature of the classes. Classes take place from Monday-Thursday at various times, at the UBC Vancouver Campus. If you are interested in participating, please email brain.wellness@ubc.ca.

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Research Opportunities

Review current research opportunities with the BC Brain Wellness Program, including Impact 360 for Parkinson's Disease and Microbiome and Diet in Parkinson’s Disease.

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BCBWP Blog

Check out our latest blog post "New Year, New Neural Pathways: Building Healthy and Consistent Habits" for a new perspective on achieving New Year's resolutions. By understanding how our brains adapt over time, we can support effective, long-term habit formation in a way that feels mindful and sustainable.

Read here

Donate

The BC Brain Wellness Program is an entirely donor funded program and would not be possible without donors like you. A gift today will ensure the ongoing development and delivery of classes. Thank you for your support.

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Feedback

We would love to hear your feedback and suggestions regarding the program. If you wish to submit anonymous feedback, please fill out our Feedback Form on the Contact Us page.

If you would like to inquire about technical issues or any other feedback requiring a response, please reach out to us via email or phone. Responses on the feedback form are anonymous.

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