BC Brain Wellness Program

September 22, 2025

Upcoming Events

BC Brain Wellness Program 6th Year Anniversary

Join us as we will be celebrating the sixth year anniversary of the BC Brain Wellness Program next month. During the week of the 20th of October to the 24th of October, we will offer a range of both in-person and virtual workshops such as art, nutrition, yoga, creative writing, and more! More information and registration details will follow soon.

Wellness Wednesday: The Social Side of Aging - Why Relationships Matter for Health
Wednesday, October 8 from 12:00 to 1:00 PM on Zoom

As we grow older, the quality of our social relationships plays a critical role in shaping our physical and mental well-being. Dr. Theresa Pauly's talk will explore how social isolation and loneliness affect health in later life—potentially disrupting stress regulation systems—and highlights the importance of fostering connection for healthy aging.

Fall 2025 Program has started!

Take a look at our class offerings and register for your Brain Wellness favourites if you have not done so already!

Note on Registration Capacities

We have classes that still have spots and are open for registration! These classes include PAIRS Project (monthly workshop), QiGong (Tuesdays at 4:30pm), in-person Intergenerational Musical Movement (Fridays at 12:30-1:30pm), and more!

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 of our classes and allows you to be notified through e-mail when a spot opens. Please keep an eye out in your inbox, as spots that open are released to everyone on the waitlist and registration is first-come-first-serve. If you are registered for a class you can no longer attend, please cancel your booking to allow those on the waitlist to join the class.

Classes

Announcements and Updates

Creative Collective Call for New Participants

We are currently recruiting participants to join the Creative Collective. The Creative Collective initiative aims to spotlight art created by members of the BC BWP community. Art can be anything from pottery, paintings, photographs, poetry, recipes, gardening arrangements and so much more… we would love to see it all!

The project highlights the importance of creative expression in brain wellness and hopes to encourage more people to use art as a form of healthy expression, relaxation, coping and growth. Check out past participants and their inspiring stories and creative work on our website.

If you have any questions, please email us with the subject line “Creative Collective”. If you would like to submit your creative expression work, please fill out the contact form below.

Artwork Showcase

Creative Submissions

Participant Advisory Committee Call Out

The Participant Advisory Committee (PAC) is currently recruiting 4-6 new members for the 2025-2026 term. The PAC offers participant input to shape the BC Brain Wellness Program’s program delivery, research, and education, promoting a comprehensive and integrated approach to brain wellness.

We encourage all those who are interested to apply by clicking the button below.

Deadline: October 1, 2025
Eligibility: Any active BC Brain Wellness Program participant taking part in at least one class or program in the upcoming year
Commitment: One-year term (October 2025 – September 2026) with monthly 1–2 hour Zoom meetings and an annual hybrid meeting

Apply for PAC

Community Events and Resources

Healthy Aging Research Seminar Event

The Edwin S.H. Leong Centre for Healthy Aging is hosting a research seminar on September 25 with a visiting researcher, Dr. Naila Kuhlmann, whose research focuses on performing arts (circus and theatre) can be used to convey the experiences of people living with Parkinson’s disease and Alzheimer’s dementia.

Event details

Date: Thursday, September 25, 2025
Time: 10:00-11:00am PT
Location: Hybrid event, hosted at the UBC Life Sciences Centre (LSC 1003) and on Zoom
Registration: Free but required for attendance

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

Provide your input for our blog!

The BC Brain Wellness Program blog is here to support and inspire our community by sharing stories, resources, and insights related to brain health and wellness. To make sure we’re providing content that matters most to you, we would like your feedback. Please take 2 minutes to share your thoughts as your input will help us to shape future posts and ensure the blog continues to be a valuable resource for participants, care partners, and the wider community. Fill out the survey below.

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Check out our latest blog post "Fall Term New Offering for Participants!" for insight into all our new initiatives and offerings that you can be a part of.

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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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