A Rancho La Puerta Brain Health Week
Week of June 7, 2025
The Art & Science of a Healthy Brain
Saturday 8 pm – Panel Discussion and Q & A with Annie Fenn, MD, Stephanie Peabody, PhD, Barbie Boules, RDN, and Carrie Geraci, BA.
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Brain Health Kitchen with Annie Fenn, MD
Sunday 1 pm – Feed Your Brain: What to Eat to Fend Off Cognitive Aging
Monday 1 pm – Stay Sharp with Age: 10 Ways to Take Care of Your Brain
Tuesday 4 to 7:30 pm Hands-on Cooking with Chef Annie Fenn, MD
Wednesday 4 to 7:30 pm – Hands-on Cooking with Chef Annie Fenn, MD and Barbie Boules, RDN
Thursday 5 to 7:30 pm – Farm to Table with Chef Annie Fen, MD and Chef Reyna Venegas
Longevity Nutrition with Barbie Boules, RDN
Monday 8 pm – Mastering Metabolic Health for a Sharper Mind
Tuesday 1 pm – Your Midlife Brainpower Blueprint: Hormones & Your Health in Perimenopause
Wednesday 1 pm – Movement for Your Mind: Fuel Your Workouts for Optimal Brain & Heart Health
Thursday 1 pm – Treat Your Brain Like a Muscle: Proven Strategies to Build Cognitive Strength and Resilience
Cultivating a Brain Healthy Environment with Stephanie Peabody, PhD
Sunday 2 pm- Brain Health Capital: Investing in Your Greatest Asset for a Thriving Life
Monday 2 pm – Brain-Healthy Environments: Creating Spaces That Fuel Your Mind and Soul
Tuesday 2 pm – The Joy of Play: Reignite Your Spark and Boost Brainpower at Any Age
Wednesday 2 pm – Caring for Others Without Losing Yourself: Brain-Healthy Strategies for Caregivers
The Artful Mind: Creativity for Cognitive Wellness with Artist Carrie Geraci, BA
Tuesday 8 pm – The Artful Mind: Unlock the power of creativity for a sharper, healthier brain. This engaging presentation explores how creative activities—whether painting, writing, music, or problem-solving—boost cognitive function, reduce stress, and support long-term brain health. Backed by neuroscience and practical insights, you’ll discover how tapping into your creativity can enhance memory, resilience, and overall well-being at any stage of life.
The Artful Mind Workshops:
A hands-on workshop for both the absolute beginner and for seasoned artists. Practice tapping into your creative energy by beginning each session with a silent walk and painting what you see and feel, on site, drawing with soft pastels on sanded paper. By looking closely at the world around us, we can enter a contemplative and meditative state that promotes relaxation. By depicting what we see through creative problem solving, we can open new reward pathways in our brain.
Sunday 11 am – Plein Air Workshop
Monday 11 am – Plein Air Workshop
Tuesday 11am – Plein Air Workshop
Wednesday 11 am – Plein Air Workshop