Event Highlight

Bestselling author Dr. Eric Braverman will discuss his book “Younger Brain, Sharper Mind” and his six-step plan for preserving and improving memory and attention at a WELL Health Symposium at the Kaplen JCC, Friday, June 1. VIP reception, 11 a.m.; program, 11:30; lunch, 1 p.m. Sharon Potolsky, (201) 408-1405 or well@jccotp.org.

Barnert Temple holds a blood drive. Refreshments.

(201) 848-1800

The Gerrard Berman Day School, Solomon Schechter of North Jersey in Oakland, offers a workshop, “LOVE,” at Neiman Marcus. Participants will learn what one can do with breath, words, brain, and heart to allow for sustained connection. Led by social workers Marna Lynn, founder of Bergen Family Therapy; Valerie Wood, director of clinical services at Jewish Family Service of North Jersey; and Penni Feiner, executive director of Kula for Karma. Kosher dinner, goody bags, and gift ideas for the season. $65.

Amy Shafron, (201) 337-1111 or .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

The Kaplen JCC on the Palisades holds a community blood drive in conjunction with Community Blood Services. All blood types are needed, especially Types O- and O+.

(201) 569-7900, ext. 450, or (201) 251-3703

David Ribner, chair of Bar Ilan’s School of Social Work’s Sex Therapy Training Program, discusses “The Challenge of Sexual Communication in the Torah World,” at Cong. Rinat Yisrael.

(201) 837-2795

Kerry C. Mills, a dementia coach, tackles “Dealing with Dementia: Fostering Hope in a Time of Despair,” for a series, “Coping With the Issues of Aging,” at CareOne. Snow date March 6. Series continues March 27, April 24, and May 29.

(201) 287-8533