| Our Winter term has started last week, but you can still register for classes! |
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The following classes still have spots available:
- Care Partner Workshops (Mondays, 10:00 - 11:30 AM)
- Higher Intensity Chair Exercise (Mondays, 11:15 AM - 12:00 PM)
- PAIRS Project (Mondays, 1:00 - 2:00 PM / Wednesdays 4:00 - 5:00 PM)
- Crafters for a Cause (Mondays, 3:30 - 4:30 PM)
- Brain Power Kitchen (Mondays, 4:00 - 5:00 PM)
- Strength and Balance Level 1 (Tuesdays, 10:30 - 11:30 AM)
- Floor-Based Functional Strength (Thursdays, 9:00 - 10:00 AM)
You can find an overview and descriptions for each class on our website linked below. |
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| Announcements and Updates |
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Free Nutrition Counselling Sessions
The BC Brain Wellness Program is pleased to be offering you the opportunity for a free virtual nutrition counselling session with a UBC dietetics student this Winter. At the session, the dietetics students will complete a nutrition assessment, which includes asking about your medical history, digestive health, and your food and health goals. They will then help you to better understand the roles of food for health and develop strategies to meet your food and nutrition goals. If you are interested, please fill out the form linked below by January 23rd. |
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Wellness Wednesday: The Healthy Aging Brain
Wednesday, January 21st from 12 PM to 1 PM (on Zoom)
In the first Wellness Wednesday of the year, Clinical Neuropsychologist Dr. Jodie Gawryluk from the University of Victoria will present about different trajectories of aging, including cognitive decline, healthy aging and super aging. Brain function and brain structure will both be discussed. |
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Sunset Meditation
Friday, January 23rd, from 7 PM to 9 PM (in-person)
In collaboration with the H. R. MacMillan Space Centre, you are invited to join us for a wellness-focused evening which combines a visually soothing planetarium experience with a meaningful conversation on mindfulness and resilience.
Participants will travel through a breathtaking visual journey and relax under a star-filled night sky, followed by a talk on mindfulness by David Greenshields. Hosted by Dr. Silke Cresswell and Alisa Hashimoto, this event explores practical, science-informed approaches to managing stress and supporting long-term well-being. Find more information on the event page linked below.
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Research Seminar Series: Are We Facing a Loneliness Epidemic, or Choosing Connection?
Thursday, February 12th, from 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM (on Zoom)
In the first Research Seminar Series of the year, Dr. Yeeun Archer Lee will present a series of studies on what is needed to improve human connection on multiple levels: An acts-of-kindness intervention to reduce loneliness at the individual level, neighborhood social cohesion as a resource for community resilience, and global trends in social support. Together, this talk discusses what it means to build more connected individuals and communities in an increasingly isolated world. Register below! |
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In-Person Workshop: Brushstrokes of BC
Friday, February 13th, 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM (in-person)
Join professional artist Sabine Fedder for a relaxing, beginner-friendly in-person watercolour workshop focused on painting iconic BC landscapes, including mountains and ocean scenery. This session will explore colour theory, watercolour techniques and mixing, and how to create depth in a painting.
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In-Person Workshop: Improv for Brain Health
Thursday, February 26th, 1:30 PM to 3:00 PM (in-person)
Join us for another in-person Improv for Brain Health workshop, where you will connect with others, exercise your brain, and share some laughs! Through fun games and exercises, participants will learn improv skills and explore how they can be applied to life and fostering wellness. No improv experience is required, everyone is welcome! |
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| Community Events and Resources |
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| DWP Vancouver Community Class |
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Dancing with Parkinson's will be hosting another community class taught by their founder Sarah Robichaud and Vancouver-based instructors. If you would like to participate, reach out to info@dancingwithparkinsons.com to RSVP.
Details
- Date: Monday, January 26th
- Time: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM, with refreshments afterwards
- Where: The Dance Centre, 677 Davie Street, Vancouver, BC
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Volunteering with Dancing with Parkinson's
Review the flyer below if you are interested in a meaningful volunteer opportunity with Dancing with Parkinson's and reach out to info@dancingwithparkinsons.com. |
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Reimagining the Mind: Innovations in Mental Health Research and Care
On January 28, join the Djavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health at UBC Robson Square for Reimagining the Mind: Innovations in Mental Health Research and Care, an evening exploring how brain science, emerging technologies and compassion are coming together to shape the future of mental health.
From non-invasive brain stimulation therapies like TMS, to ethical uses of social robots and AI, to movie-based neuroimaging that helps us better understand child mental health, this event highlights how innovation is expanding what’s possible in mental health care. Featuring talks from:
- Dr. Fidel Vila-Rodriguez
- Dr. Julie Robillard
- Dr. Tamara Vanderwal
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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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| 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. |
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| 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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