Events

If you meant to learn the piano years ago, the time has arrived! Join fellow beginners in the wonderful world of music at Brookdale's piano lab where you can learn to play your favorite songs. All you need to bring is a sense of adventure, a sense of humor and a pencil. Textbook Included. Enrollment […]

In 1904, Ireland was a colony of Great Britain and the people were losing their distinctive “Irishness” through a daily barrage of English influences in their lives. The creation of a national theater, producing Irish plays by Irish authors, contributed to a Celtic Revival that awakened the soul of a people. In this course, the lives […]

America is often considered the land of free speech, but many books and topics are still taboo. Join a discussion about banned literature, including famous titles such as Huckleberry Finn, The Catcher in the Rye, Harry Potter series, and even some Dr. Seuss books. Focusing on excerpts we will read in class, we’ll discuss wy some classics have […]

Whether soon turning 65, or already a Medicare recipient, don’t miss this thorough review of Medicare program basics and the variety of ways to enroll in Medicare. Our discussion will outline Original Medicare (parts A&B), Medicare Prescription Drug Plans (Part D), Medicare Advantage Plans (Part C) and, finally, Medigap Coverage (Medicare Supplement) and how it […]

Happyvism with Justis Lopez. Back by popular demand! Healing-Centered Education AND a DJ set! Happivism aims to activate and spread joy throughout Black and Brown communities and beyond.  A collaboration with Global Citizenship Project: Wellness REGISTER for Zoom link. Lopez focuses on supporting educators and college access professionals in and outside of the K-12 and higher […]

Discover the transformative power of your breath with Megan Callus, a science-based breathwork practitioner, recently featured in Oprah Daily.  Breathwork is an ancient practice that has been hailed as one of the most powerful medicines on the planet. In a fun and interactive environment, learn the influences your breath has on every system of the body including […]

Irish novelists have begun the process of fictionalizing the turbulent period in Northern Ireland known as “The Troubles” (1968-98), in an effort to interrogate trauma and attempt to conciliate the personal impact of the events. These novels grapple with difficult topics that arise during times of violent conflict but also demonstrate the redemptive power of […]

Explore how ISO, aperture, and shutter speed work in unison to create incredible images.  Please bring your Nikon or Canon DSLR camera to class and be ready to switch off automatic or guided modes to learn how to make manual adjustments that will take your photography to the next level. Discover how ISO, aperture, and […]

Athletics Department Hosts, Brookdale Kicks For Cancer, For Soccer Double-Header On Saturday, October 14th, the Brookdale Community College Student Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) and the Athletic Department will be offering the opportunity to support the men's and women's soccer teams while raising awareness and donations for ovarian cancer research in a campaign called, Brookdale Kicks […]

According to the CDC chronic diseases are the leading cause of death and disability in the U.S. When examining chronic diseases, it is important to consider lifestyle risk factors that could play a role in their development. We’ll discuss five key behaviors that can affect chronic diseases. Going beyond losing weight and avoiding specific foods, we’ll talk […]

Instructor of the International Academy of Metaphysics and Spiritual Studies (since 2016) Are you a spiritual seeker looking to take the first step on the path of self-awareness? Ready to take your spiritual journey to the next level? An introductory 10-week program offering a certificate of accomplishment issued from the International Academy of Spiritual Sciences […]

Most of us are always on the run, living demanding lives, often becoming disconnected from our health. When we have mental or physical health problems, the medical community will handle our symptoms, but what about the body-mind-soul gaps? If we don't heal all areas of our lives, we won't feel balanced and healthy.  Being healthy takes […]

As baby boomers approach retirement, new financial questions arise. We’ll address your questions about building enough wealth to retire, increasing retirement income, and exploring lifestyle options. Discuss mutual funds, insurance, stocks, bonds, estate taxes, and long-term care. You’ll receive a workbook packed with sound, solid information that you can take home and put to good […]

After the ships of European explorers Giovanni Verrazzano and Henry Hudson ventured along New Jersey’s coast, they were followed over the next 400 years by countless vessels with settlers, soldiers, fishermen, and cargo. An unknown number of these ships met their end on Jersey’s 130-mile-long shore.  Storms, sandbars, accidents, or acts of violence created treacherous […]

Join Bob in for an analysis of recent Supreme Court decisions on affirmative action, student debt reduction, election related issues and LGBTQ rights and their impact on the 2023 and 2024 elections.  Join Bob in for an analysis of recent Supreme Court decisions on affirmative action, student debt reduction, election related issues and LGBTQ rights and […]

Start a spookily spectacular adventure with a tour combining history and Halloween at the Gothic-style Lyndhurst Castle. Once the summer home of railroad magnate Jay Gould the house was the on-location setting of the 1970 House of Dark Shadows & 1971’s Night of Dark Shadows. The property was designed in 1838 Alexander Jackson Davis, an architectural […]

It has been said that Joe DiMaggio and Frank Sinatra probably did more than anyone else of their time to bring Italian-Americans into the mainstream of their country’s popular culture during the 1930s and 1940s. Since then, there have been thousands of Italian-Americans who flourished in America. Baseball players, actors, singers who in some cases […]