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The Six Pillars of Brain Health

2024-04-18 12:00:00 2024-04-18 13:00:00 America/New_York The Six Pillars of Brain Health It’s never too late to take charge of your brain health! Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room

Thursday, April 18
12:00pm - 1:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-04-18 12:00:00 2024-04-18 13:00:00 America/New_York The Six Pillars of Brain Health It’s never too late to take charge of your brain health! Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room

It’s never too late to take charge of your brain health!

In this interactive session, you will learn about the six pillars of a brain-healthy lifestyle, share your brain-boosting activities, and be inspired by others.  This session is a good overview for anyone interested in improving their brain health and will provide you with actionable steps you can take along with resources to learn more. 

Dolores Cole is a certified life coach in Alexandria, Virginia, and volunteer for AARP.  She grew up in Detroit, Michigan, married and followed her then husband to southern California.  From 1983 through 2004 she served in human resources and EEO positions: As a corporate Director of EEO & Training, Director of the EEO & Job Development Office at the University of Southern California, Assist. Vice Chancellor for Human Resources at the California Community Colleges system, and Assoc. Vice President for Human Resources and EEO at California State University, Monterey Bay.

Dr. Cole moved to the Washington, DC area in 2004 to accept a senior executive position at the Department of Housing and Urban Development and retired from HUD in 2016.  She attained MBA and EdD degrees from the University of Southern California, an MA from the University of Michigan, and a BA from Wayne State University.  She has served on the Board of Horton’s Kids, a non-profit organization providing tutoring and mentoring services to young people in Anacostia, since 2014 and been a volunteer for AARP since 2018.

AGE GROUP: | Seniors | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Health & Nutrition | All Alexandria Reads |

TAGS: | neurology | cognitive health |

Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library

ahargreaves@alexlibraryva.org
Phone: 703.746.1704
Fax: 703.746.1775
Branch manager
Abby Hargreaves

Hours
Mon, Sep 15 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Sep 16 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Sep 17 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Sep 18 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Sep 19 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Sep 20 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Sep 21 1:00PM to 5:00PM

About the branch

Parking:
There is a library parking lot available.

Public Transit:

  • Metrorail: King Street Station
  • Metrobus: F20
  • DASH Bus: 36A, 36B, 102

Upcoming Events

Wed, Sep 17, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Meeting Room
Enjoy weekly sessions with other fiber artists. Bring and share your projects, and see others. Quilting tutorials will be provided on the first Wednesday of every month. No registration is required.

Thu, Sep 18, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Meeting Room
Learn basic line dance steps while you workout to Golden Oldies music. This is a great class for beginners. Bring a friend or come alone. Please wear comfortable shoes and clothing.

Fri, Sep 19, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room
Please join us for a sing-along edition of the 2025 animated film.

Sat, Sep 20, 11:30am - 1:00pm
Meeting Room
Join us for a fun-filled hour learning more about tarot!

Rescheduled
Sat, Sep 20, 12:00pm - 12:30pm
New date Saturday, September 20, 11:30am - 1:00pm
Join us for a fun-filled hour learning more about tarot!

Mon, Sep 22, 10:15am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
Join us to socialize and engage your mind with a game of bingo served with food, prizes, and fun. Registration is required.

Mon, Sep 22, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room
English practice for English language learners. No registration is needed. Class is held in the Burke Branch Meeting Room

Wed, Sep 24, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Meeting Room
Enjoy weekly sessions with other fiber artists. Bring and share your projects, and see others. Quilting tutorials will be provided on the first Wednesday of every month. No registration is required.

Thu, Sep 25, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Meeting Room
Learn basic line dance steps while you workout to Golden Oldies music. This is a great class for beginners. Bring a friend or come alone. Please wear comfortable shoes and clothing.

Thu, Sep 25, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room
Virginia Cooperative Extension Master Financial Education Volunteers will provide some tips and tricks for traveling on a budget within the US and internationally.

Fri, Sep 26, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
Come create accordion books that fold out into various configurations.
This event is full

Sun, Sep 28, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room
Oddball Cinema brings you all of the weird, eclectic, and lesser-known films you probably never saw in theaters.

Cancelled
Mon, Sep 29, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
English practice for English language learners. No registration is needed. Class is held in the Burke Branch Meeting Room

Wed, Oct 01, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Meeting Room
Enjoy weekly sessions with other fiber artists. Bring and share your projects, and see others. Quilting tutorials will be provided on the first Wednesday of every month. No registration is required.

Thu, Oct 02, 3:00pm - 7:00pm
Shop used books and more while supporting the Burke Branch Friends!

Rescheduled
Thu, Oct 02, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
New date Thursday, October 09, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Stitchers of all kinds and skill levels, join us for a couple hours of stitching and community at Burke Branch Library!

Fri, Oct 03, 11:00am - 4:00pm
Shop used books and more while supporting the Burke Branch Friends!

Fri, Oct 03, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room
Have fun on Fridays after school building, making, playing word bingo, and winning prizes! Grades K-5.

Sat, Oct 04, 11:00am - 4:00pm
Shop used books and more while supporting the Burke Branch Friends!

Sun, Oct 05, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Shop used books and more while supporting the Burke Branch Friends!

Mon, Oct 06, 10:15am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
Join us to socialize and engage your mind with a game of bingo served with food, prizes, and fun. Registration is required.

Mon, Oct 06, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room
English practice for English language learners. No registration is needed. Class is held in the Burke Branch Meeting Room