Keeping Sharp Memory Games & The Science of Brain Health
Date: Tuesday, Oct. 19
Time: 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Who: Open to YMCA members and non members alike. All ages welcome.
Location: Eugene Family YMCA Don Stathos Campus | 600 E. 24th Ave
Space: Kalapuya Room
Cost: FREE
Think you have a great memory? There’s only one way to find out.
Join us for an evening of brain games, memory challenges, and surprising discoveries about brain health and healthy aging. Your brain works a lot like a muscle: the more you challenge it, the stronger it stays. Research suggests that learning, social connection, and mental stimulation help support memory, protect long-term brain health, and boost mood, focus, and emotional well-being. A sharp mind and a healthy mind go hand in hand.
Staying mentally active can also lift your spirits, build confidence, and help you feel more resilient in the face of stress. Laughing, playing, and connecting with others while you challenge your brain is good for your heart as well as your head.
Then put your memory to the test with a karaoke-style memory game. Teams will get a word, like “love” or “train,” and quietly brainstorm every song they can recall with that word in it. Then we’ll take turns singing them round-robin style until no one has a song left to share. No singing talent required, just a good memory and a sense of fun. A second game will follow, with plenty of “wait, really?” moments and a few tricks your brain may not see coming.
Whether you’re curious about healthy aging, fascinated by the brain, or ready for a little friendly competition, you’ll leave with take-home brain games to keep your mind sharp long after the event.
Snacks will be on hand, though remembering to save room for them is up to you.
