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SUMMARY:Rewiring Attention: Cell Phones\, Dopamine\, and the Cost of Constant Switching
DESCRIPTION:Coley Conter\, educational consultant & Literacy coach\, author \nWhy is it so hard for kids and teens to focus – and what role do smartphones play? Explore how constant notifications\, rapid task switching\, and dopamine-driven design impact attention span\, motivation\, and learning. Designed for parents and families\, the session translates current research into clear\, practical insights. Learn how digital habits shape the developing brain\, why multitasking undermines performance\, and how to help teens rebuild sustained attention. Leave with realistic strategies to reduce distraction\, set boundaries around device use\, and support healthier\, more focused routines at home. \nWednesday\, August 26\, 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. \nRegister online: Rewiring Attention: Cell Phone or call us at 732-224-2315.
URL:https://www.brookdalecc.edu/event/rewiring-attention-cell-phones-dopamine-and-the-cost-of-constant-switching/
CATEGORIES:College-Wide Interest,Community Interest,Continuing Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260827T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260827T123000
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SUMMARY:Sunshine and Struggle: A Wild Ride Through Florida's Past
DESCRIPTION:John Rossi\, lecturer\, New York University \nExplore Florida’s fascinating and often unpredictable past\, where natural beauty and conflict intersect. From early explorers and Seminole resistance to rapid development and environmental challenges\, uncover the events and individuals that shaped the state’s identity. This engaging course reveals a history filled with resilience\, transformation\, and stories as dynamic as Florida itself. \nRegister online: Sunshine and Struggle: A Wild Ride Through Florida’s Past or call us at 732-224-2315.
URL:https://www.brookdalecc.edu/event/sunshine-and-struggle-a-wild-ride-through-floridas-past/
CATEGORIES:College-Wide Interest,Community Interest,Continuing Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260907T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260907T210000
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SUMMARY:Learn to Sail
DESCRIPTION:Seas Monmouth\, certified sailing instructors \nCombined classroom and hands-on instruction will give the adult beginning sailor the skills and confidence to operate a small sailboat. The class includes four evening classroom sessions and two Saturday sailing sessions on the Shrewsbury River aboard 17-18 foot sloops (water sessions may be rescheduled due to inclement weather). Successful completion of the course leads to a SEAS Basic Sailing certificate. A basic swimming test is required (treading water and putting on a flotation device) administered during one of the classes. Students are required to provide a personal flotation device (PFD) for the water sessions. Required text: Learning to Sail: The Annapolis Sailing School Guide for All Ages. Ages 13+ only. \n6 Sessions \nMonday & Thursday\, September 7 – September 17\, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.\nSaturday\, September 12 & 19\, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.\, on the water \nRegister online: Learn to Sail or call us at 732-224-2315.
URL:https://www.brookdalecc.edu/event/learn-to-sail-4/
CATEGORIES:College-Wide Interest,Community Interest,Continuing Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260911T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260911T113000
DTSTAMP:20260702T191322Z
CREATED:20260529T184250Z
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SUMMARY:Breath\, Sound & Stillness: A Seasonal Reset for Fall
DESCRIPTION:Julie Albert\, certified holistic health coach \nJoin us for a thoughtful instruction to the restorative effects of breathwork\, medication\, and sound-based practices as we transition into the fall season. Drawing on research in stress reduction and mind-body regulation\, explore how intentional breathing\, focused awareness\, and resonant sound can support emotional balance\, mental clarity\, and overall well-being. Experience crystal singing bowls and gong while engaging in guided practices designed to calm the nervous system and encourage relaxation. Learn practical techniques that can be integrated into daily life to support resilience and seasonal renewal. \nAll welcome! \n2 Sessions \nFriday\, September 11 & 18\, 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. \nRegister online: Breath\, Sound & Stillness: A Seasonal Reset for Fall or call us at 732-224-2315.
URL:https://www.brookdalecc.edu/event/breath-sound-stillness-a-seasonal-reset-for-fall/
CATEGORIES:College-Wide Interest,Community Interest,Continuing Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260922T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260922T170000
DTSTAMP:20260702T182821Z
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SUMMARY:Society\, Institutions\, and Human Nature in Classic Literature
DESCRIPTION:John Gutman\, retired sociology lecturer\, Hunter College \nWhat makes a society endure or collapse? Explore this question through four influential works: Animal Farm\, Lord of the Flies\, 1984\, and Brave New World. Examine how essential institutions — government\, law\, education\, and social norms — shape the stability and character of imagined societies. Consider how the presence\, absence\, or distortion of these structures influences each society’s ability to survive. Exchange perspectives and reflect on enduring questions about the forces that sustain — or undermine — civilization. \n3 Sessions \n\nSeptember 22: Animal Farm & Lord of the Flies\nOctober 20: 1984\nNovember 17: Brave New World\n\nTuesday\, September 22 – November 17\, 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. \nRegister online: Society\, Institutions\, and Human Nature in Classic Literature or call us at 732-224-2315.
URL:https://www.brookdalecc.edu/event/society-institutions-and-human-nature-in-classic-literature/
CATEGORIES:College-Wide Interest,Community Interest,Continuing Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260922T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260922T120000
DTSTAMP:20260702T183104Z
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SUMMARY:Colonial Taverns of New Jersey: Libations\, Liberty and Revolution
DESCRIPTION:Michael C. Gabriele\, author \nStep into the lively world of colonial taverns\, where politics\, debate\, and daily life intersected. Often called the “Crossroads of the Revolution\,” New Jersey’s taverns served as meeting places\, military headquarters\, and centers of revolutionary thought. Discover how these spaces brought together Patriots and Loyalists and helped shape the ideas that fueled independence. \nRegister online: Colonial Taverns of New Jersey: Libations\, Liberty and Revolution or call us at 732-224-2315.
URL:https://www.brookdalecc.edu/event/colonial-taverns-of-new-jersey-libations-liberty-and-revolution/
CATEGORIES:College-Wide Interest,Community Interest,Continuing Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261007T100000
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SUMMARY:Walking Toward Virtue: A Journey with Dante
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Christopher Bellitto & Rabbi Brooks Susman \nCelebrate the publication of Dr. Bellitto’s latest book\, Walking Toward Virtue: A Journey with Dante with our own “God Squad.” Explore how the words of poet and philosopher Dante Alighieri illuminate the meaning of virtue\, how virtue heals vice\, and how we can grow in faith and character. \n*Includes full breakfast \nRegister online: Walking Toward Virtue: A Journey with Dante or call us at 732-224-2315.
URL:https://www.brookdalecc.edu/event/walking-toward-virtue-a-journey-with-dante/
CATEGORIES:College-Wide Interest,Community Interest,Continuing Education
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