THE LEARNING CURVE Spring 2012
Art History, Archaeology, Astronomy, History, Literature, Philosophy, Music

Bootcamp for the Brain

Outside the box or inside the box, thinking is good for us! Don’t miss this six week workout to sharpen your thinking skills and give your brain the exercise it needs. Based on current brain function and memory research this class will include mental calisthenics designed to keep your brain in tip-top shape while you practice lateral thinking, riddles, puzzles both mental, visual and interactive.  Meet the elusive rebus and work on anagrams, palindromes, word plays and many other puzzles of all types!  Learn about different types thinking and strategies for problem solving.

When: Fridays, Mar 2 – Apr 13, 9:30-11:30am
(no class Mar 30)
Where: La Posada, 5900 N. Oracle Rd. (Santa Fe Room)
Cost: $135 (6 sessions)

Instructor: Paul Fisher is a well-known speaker, presenter, and an accomplished researcher who makes his topics come to life.  He specializes in the use of creativity and theatre as tools of learning, communication, discovery, and critical thinking -working and teaching throughout the US and in Europe and Africa. He has consulted with INTUIT and Canyon Ranch, and many other organizations. Mr. Fisher has published a variety of books and articles. In 2003, Mr. Fisher received the Buffalo Exchange Arts Award and in 2007 he was awarded a “Lumie” by the Arizona Daily Star and The Tucson Pima Arts Council for his life’s work in arts and education.

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