Get certified! Learn the valuable skills of administering CPR and using an AED. Sign up for this course to gain the knowledge and skill set required to be certified to assist both children and adults. Note: The new refund policy applies.

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Monday, Nov 16, TBD - UR Campus ( No seats currently available )

Get certified! Learn the valuable skills of administering CPR and using an AED. Sign up for this course to gain the knowledge and skill set required to be certified in both. Fees are non-refundable unless we are able to fill the slot

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Wednesday, Nov 18, TBD - UR Campus ( No seats currently available )

Ever wonder who stays awake while you sleep? Meet some of Maymont's nighttime residents and learn about their nocturnal adaptations through experiments, games, and a hike of the grounds! Owls, bats, frogs and many other creatures of the dark will help shed some light onto their mysterious ways. Wear comfortable shoes and dress for the weather. The terrain includes hills and flat areas. Note: the new refund policy applies.

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Friday, Nov 20, Maymont (5 seats (20%) remaining)

This beginner-friendly introduction to birding removes the pressure to identify everything perfectly. This talk reframes birdwatching as a simple, restorative practice focused on observing, curiosity, and enjoyment. Participants will learn what they actually need to get started, where to go, and how to build confidence through small, meaningful observations.

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Thursday, Nov 19, TBD - UR Campus ( No seats currently available )

This interactive two-part series explores how investments, charitable giving, banking, and spending can support climate solutions. Participants will learn ways to align their financial decisions with their values while promoting a more sustainable economy. Topics include socially responsible and impact investing, philanthropic capital, and how financial choices can influence corporate behavior and foster positive environmental and social change.

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Thursdays; Nov 5 and 12, TBD - UR Campus ( No seats currently available )

Come to this class to learn about the long-term health benefits of just moving! BeMoved® embraces the joy of dance with people of all movement abilities. Movement expressed through dance and music has a transformative power that enriches a person's well-being above and beyond the well-known physical fitness benefits. BeMoved® is a dance fitness experience that begins with easy-to-follow therapeutic movements that flow into dance styles inspired by a wide variety of musical genres. Note: The new refund policy applies.

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Mondays; Sept 28, Oct 5, 12, 19, 26, Nov 2, 9, 16 (skip 23), 30, Dec 7, 14, TBD - UR Campus ( No seats currently available )

Navigating dementia is difficult. The intricacies of such a complex diagnosis may seem overwhelming. This course will examine the stages of dementia, explore the clinical features of each stage, and identify practical strategies that families and caregivers can use to continue to connect with loved ones.

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Tuesday, Dec 15, TBD - UR Campus (1 seats (2%) remaining)

Discover simple, science-informed tools to help improve mental clarity, creative thinking, and cognitive engagement at any age. Through practical exercises and real-world examples, participants will explore neuroplasticity, break repetitive thinking patterns, and learn ways to stay mentally active, adaptable, and inspired in everyday life.

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Thursday, Oct 29, Synchronous Online ( No seats currently available )

This course will provide participants with an overview of the (critical) role of the subconscious, and a plethora of (practical) strategies/techniques for enabling participants to enhance its support and usefulness while reducing or eliminating its 'negative chatter'.

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Thursdays, Dec 3 and 10, TBD - UR Campus ( No seats currently available )

This course will focus on planning for the end of life. Discussions will focus on legal considerations, communication of wishes, and ritual planning. Participants will discuss their desires for the end of their lives, their hopes about their legacy, and ways of ensuring their desires are met. Led by a local death educator, the group will be conversational and driven by participant areas of interest and need.

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Wednesdays; Sept 23, 30, Oct 7, Special Programs Building, Classroom 156

Family gatherings and celebrations can still be joyful, meaningful, and inclusive for those living with brain change. Let's explore ways to prepare, include, and adjust to create meaningful moments for all.

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Monday, Nov 23, TBD - UR Campus

This course is designed for those who would like to enhance their meditation skills or are new to meditation. You will learn various techniques on how to meditate successfully anytime and anywhere in order to manage everyday stresses and move beyond any blocks that keep you stuck in old patterns of thinking and behavior.

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NOTE: NEW DATES Tuesdays & Thursdays; Nov 3, 5, 10, 12, TBD - UR Campus ( No seats currently available )

The purpose of the course is to establish mindfulness meditation skills in class using a variety of practices to relieve stress and to promote positivity, relaxation, calmness, and physical and emotional health and well-being. The goal for each participant is to unlock the body's healing potential and restorative power through a consistent, daily mindfulness/meditation practice, and to be a part of a community committed to such a practice.

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Tuesdays & Thursdays; Oct 13, 15, 20, 22, TBD - UR Campus ( No seats currently available )

This course will examine the role of fungi in human wellness and ecological balance. Students will learn about the healing properties of mushrooms such as Lion's Mane, Reishi, and Turkey Tail, including their effects on brain health, immunity, and stress resilience. The course will also highlight fungi's role in soil building, nutrient cycling, and plant communication. Students are encouraged to bring materials to take notes!

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Tuesdays, Sept 22, Special Programs Building, Classroom 156 ( No seats currently available )

Senior Living options are numerous. Let's examine options for healthcare services and senior living in the Richmond area, reviewing types of services available at different healthcare and senior living communities. We will then connect this information to insurance and payment options. By the end of the course attendees will have a better understanding of the options that are available as well as be prepared with questions to ask providers as they navigate the healthcare continuum.

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Wednesday, Nov 11, TBD - UR Campus ( No seats currently available )

New research shows that sleep isn't the mind's off switch, but instead a complex and dynamic process that impacts both our physical and mental health. Our modern lifestyle damages the 24 hour wake/sleep cycle and hinders our brain's ability to maintain and regenerate itself. We'll discuss some important and useful new research findings, and share ideas for practical strategies to protect and improve our brain health.

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Tuesdays; Nov 3, 10, 17, TBD - UR Campus ( No seats currently available )

Protect your biggest asset from predatory bad actors. This interactive workshop uses a lively 'Real or Fraud?' game to expose deceptive mailers, deed scams, and contractor traps targeting home equity. We'll reveal a live, three-minute process using free county public records to safely monitor your property deed. Walk away with a solid framework and consumer advocacy tools to shield your home wealth.

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Friday, Oct 2, JPSN, Room 118 (14 seats (16%) remaining)

Plastics are everywhere. We use them constantly, store and cook our food in them, and wear them as polyester clothing. We travel in plastic cars and airplanes. But plastics are not biodegradable. Recent studies indicate that we're eating, drinking, and breathing increasing amounts of tiny micro- and nano-plastics. This course will discuss strategies to reduce our plastic consumption, and refer to recent studies of the health problems these substances may cause.

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Tuesdays; Dec 1, 8, 15, TBD - UR Campus ( No seats currently available )

Join this class to explore how we could all benefit from research-based strategies for managing Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Modern environments challenge our capacity to focus and complete tasks. Fortunately, cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) for adult ADHD offers insights on how to take back your attention and turn your intentions into actions, regardless of whether you have ADHD.

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Wednesday, Sept 23, JPSN, Room 118 (8 seats (9%) remaining)

The Grand Canal stretches 30 feet from the mouth to the rectum. Starting with the sense of taste and ending appropriately with the treatment of hemorrhoids, we will discuss the various maladies that one may encounter in our travels down the Canal. Clinical cases along with errors both on the part of the physician as well as the patient will be presented.

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Monday, December 21, TBD - UR Campus ( No seats currently available )

We'll help you understand long term care as well as the options available to pay for care. What is the most tax-efficient way, based on an individual's circumstances, to pay for long term care? There is no one-size-fits-all solution.

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Thursday, Oct 15, TBD - UR Campus

Take a walking tour of the UR campus, named one of the nation's most beautiful campuses in the Princeton Review. Learn about the history of the University, enjoy the beautiful landscaping and architecture, and hear some stories along the way. The walk will be about 2.5 miles in length and will require climbing steps and walking on various surfaces. Walking shoes and water are recommended.

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Friday, Oct 16, THCX, Sculpture outside Modlin Center ( No seats currently available )

Dr. Zanjani, the director of the VCU Richmond Brain Health Initiative (RBHI), will discuss Improving Brain Health and review the current guidance on modifiable brain health risk factors. Audience members will leave with brain health information and a strategy to improve their own brain health.

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Tuesdays, Sept 22, BUS, Ukrop Auditorium Q162 (8 seats (5%) remaining)

Learn about Virginia's newly enacted Medicare Birthday Rule legislation and how it enables seniors to compare premiums and reduce healthcare expenses.

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Friday, December 18th, TBD - UR Campus ( No seats currently available )

This two-part seminar offers an intimate space for adults navigating grief or supporting someone who is. Grief may stem from loss, life transitions, illness, or other significant changes. Part One explores how grief lives in the body, through education, discussion, and reflective writing. Part Two focuses on resilience and meaning-making, with small group case studies and a closing guided meditation and movement practice.

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Wednesdays, Dec 9 and 16, TBD - UR Campus ( No seats currently available )