BC Brain Wellness Program

August 04, 2026

Registration Changes

Virtual classes are on a break during August and will resume on Monday, September 14th.

Registration for the fall term will open on August 17th for exercise classes and August 18th for creative classes, both at noon.

Class registration will be shifting from Omnify to the "Jane" platform next term. With this transition, there are a few key changes to our registration system. Please check out our Get Started page for a helpful step-by-step breakdown to prepare you for the steps needed before registration opens. All participants will need to create a Jane account and complete an intake appointment before class starts, unless you have previously done so.

Our FAQ page and the video links below can answer many questions about how to register. If you would like more assistance, you can reach out to our team via email at brain.wellness@ubc.ca or via phone at 604-827-4386.

If there is no room in a class you are interested in attending, please sign up on the waitlist. This helps us to evaluate the demand for our classes.

Fall 2026 Classes

We are excited to announce many ongoing classes as well as new additions for the upcoming fall term. To plan ahead, you can review the class schedule and class description below.

F2026 Classes

Upcoming Events

Ask the Expert
Wednesday, August 5, from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM (online)

During this event series, participants are encouraged to come with their own questions and engage directly with our team’s experts. Our August session will feature kinesiologist Matt Kore.

These sessions are designed to be participant-driven, meaning you can ask questions in the chat or speak directly over the Zoom call. Our goal is to create a supportive environment where everyone can hear others' experiences and learn through shared discussion.

Cogitive Health Class Series
This workshop series explores factors that contribute to cognitive health. Facilitated by neuropsychologist Dr. Noah Silverberg and supervised trainees, participants will learn about factors that contribute to cognitive health, strategies for maintaining cognitive health, and compensatory strategies to support cognitive functioning, with a particular focus on memory. Topics include how cognition and memory works, the relationship between stress and cognition and strategies to optimize cognitive functioning under stress, strategies for remembering what I hear, what I read, and what I plan to do, and goal management strategies.

When: Fridays, weekly, from 10:00-11:30AM (August 21 - September 25)
Where: Zoom

Interested participants can register by emailing cog.screening@psych.ubc.ca. A Zoom link will be sent to the participants who successfully registered prior to the classes. Registration is done on a first-come, first-served basis, with a capacity of 20 participants.

Workshop Page

Announcements and Updates

During the virtual program break, we encourage you to make use of the many videos we have in our video library.

Video Library

Community Events and Resources

Music and Movement Co-Creation Workshop
Sing and move together with the Helena Choir, presented by Health Arts Society! You're invited to a free music and movement choral workshop led by Choral Care Director, Cynthia Friesen. Participants will delight in singing treasured songs and collectively crafting one of their own. RSVP by emailing helenachoir@gmail.com or call or text the Health Arts Society at 778-385-4552.

Details

Date: Wednesday, August 19th, 2026
Time: 10AM - 11:30AM
Location: Hodson Manor, 1254 West 7th Ave (Health Arts office space)

Recipe Spotlight

From our Brain Power Kitchen class themed "Freeze Now, Feast Later", click below to find out how to make chicken fajitas and lentil sweet potatoe stew.

Recipes

Research Opportunities

Review current research opportunities with the BC Brain Wellness Program, including the "Microbiome and Diet in Parkinson’s Disease" and the "Probiotic Treatment for Depression and Associated Mood Disorders in Parkinson's Disease" studies.

Learn More

BCBWP Blogs

Check out our latest blog post titled "Dancing to Friendship" to read how Anne and Anna-Liisa's formed a long-lasting connection through the Intergenerational Ballroom Dance project.

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.

Donate

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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