SPIRIT: Enrichment Center for Lifelong Learning 2026-2027 Classes

The OU SPIRIT MIRELE & MELVING STEINIG ZT”L ENRICHMENT CENTER FOR LIFELONG LEARNING  features multi-session courses on a variety of topics. Below you will see a wide variety of topics for this year.
Can’t make the date or time of the class?  You won’t miss anything!  All Enrichment courses are recorded, and registrants will receive each recording and any materials for the session.

Each course has 4 sessions.  The charge for 1 course:  $100 / 2 courses: $190 / 3 courses: $270  / 4 courses: $340 / 5 courses: $400 / 6 courses: $450  Please note:  The OU SPIRIT program does not want financial challenges to preclude an individual’s participation.  Partial scholarships may be available.  Please contact Rebbetzin Judi Steinig for any financial issues.

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Enrichment courses for the 2026-2027 year include:

POSTURAL THERAPY — Mondays, 11 am EST, starting October 26
Now in its 4th year at OU SPIRIT!  Join Postural Therapist, Joey Zimet for fun in an engaging all new 4-week course designed to improve your posture, movement, and long-term health. You will experience physical and emotional benefits while gaining tools to breathe, balance, and function more optimally. To learn more about what you’ll gain from the class, you can visit Joey’s website: www.AligningIntoHealth.com

AGELESS BRAIN:  FUN EXERCISES FOR A SHARPER MIND — Wednesdays, 11 AM EST, starting November 4
Join Rena Yudkowsky, MSW, Geriatric Social Worker, Memory Coach and popular SPIRIT presenter will provide session for:  Stimulation to grow your brain; Fun ways to challenge different parts of the brain; A variety of scientifically proven exercises; Interactive brain exercises that target word recall, flexible thinking, attention, and creativity. Visit Rena’s website: http://renayudkowsky.com

TURNING MEMORIES INTO MEMOIR — Wednesday, 11 am starting December 2
Many of us would like to put our personal history and memories into writing, either for ourselves or the generations that follow. In this class, award-winning author and journalist Barbara Bensoussan will provide different approaches to writing memoir, including techniques for making your prose come alive on the page.

ORGANIZE YOUR DIGITAL LIFE:  Practical GOOGLE TOOLS FOR PLANNING,  DECLUTTERING,  AND STAYING ON TRACK  — Wednesdays, 11 am EST, starting February 17
Feeling overwhelmed by digital clutter, scattered appointments, overflowing inboxes, or too many files? In this practical four-session course, Joan Green will demonstrate how to strategically use free personal Google apps to help you get organized, keep track of important information, and support memory, planning, learning, and independence. The course is appropriate for both newcomers and participants who attended Joan’s Google course that was offered three years ago. 

LET’S GET ORGANIZED:  DOWNSIZING. Mondays, 11 am EST, starting March 1
Downsizing is more than sorting through possessions — it’s cherishing memories, honoring your journey, and thoughtfully choosing what will move forward with you. This series will review previous programs and go further in this important process.  Certified Professional Organizer in Chronic Disorganization, Gayle M. Gruenberg, Chief Executive Organizer of Let’s Get Organized, LLC, will enable you to explore ways to make the process easier, lighter… and fun!   You will Learn how to decide on and keep what matters most / Find new homes for what no longer serves you  /Create a space that feels peaceful and welcoming.  With patience, humor, and heart, you’ll discover that downsizing can be a loving gift — to yourself and to those you care about.  Visit her website at:  LGOrganized.com