BC Brain Wellness Program

November 24, 2025

Winter 2026 Class Schedule

The last day of classes for the current term is 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 for each class on our website linked below.

Winter 2026 Program Details

Upcoming Events

Research Seminar Series: The Role of Dietary Fats in Brain Health
Wednesday, December 3rd from 12 PM to 1 PM on Zoom

Join us for the last Research Seminar of the year! Dr. Kendra Furber will present about age-related cognitive decline as associated with changes in white matter structures, which are the nerve tracts that connect different areas of the brain, and the biological role of different fats in brain function. She will discuss how different dietary fats influence the lipid species found in the brain and how this relates to healthy brain aging.

In-Person Workshop: SongShine (Festive Edition)
Wednesday, December 17th 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!

Announcements and Updates

New Co-Director Sally Stelling
Working alongside Dr. Silke Appel-Cresswell, Sally Stelling has now taken on the role of Co-Director of the BC Brain Wellness Program. Her ongoing commitment to connecting research, education, and community engagement will continue to strengthen the BCBWP’s role as a bridge in the healthcare system. Sally will continue to work as the program Physiotherapist as Exercise and Education lead.

Crafters for a Cause
Join us for tonight's Crafters for a Cause class from 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM as we welcome guest speaker Lauren Kingsland, artist and author of "Hands on Mindfulness: How to use creative handwork through challenging times", as she shares her knowledge and experience in the healing benefits of hand work.

Community Events and Resources

New friends, new adventures: Margaret and Bee's Brain Wellness Program journey
Margaret Miller and Bee Wanstall's friendship was forged through the BC Brain Wellness Program. Both have been participating in the program since its inception, and their inspiring story has recently been published on the Djavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health's website.

Read here

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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Navigating grief after acquiring a disability or health condition

This project seeks to understand peoples' experiences with loss, change or transitions in their ability to do the daily activities they need to do or want to do in a day. This research is exploring the grief that may follow these changes, as well as the coping strategies used after acquiring a health condition or disability. If you are interested in participating, review the information on our website.

Research Page

BCBWP Blog

Check out our latest blog post "Resources for now and for later!" for a list of helpful resources about accessing government assistance, community services, home support, charity organizations, and more.

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

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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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