Skip to main content
close
font 1 font 2 font 3
Reset to standard size
Font size options
Increase or decrease the font size for this website by clicking on the 'A's.
Yellow on Black White on Black Soft Greys Black on Linen Black on White
Reset to default contrast
Contrast options
Choose a color combination to give the most comfortable contrast.

Super Brain Workout with Maggie Flanagan

A Victorian Seniors Festival Event
2025-10-04 10:30:00 2025-10-04 12:00:00 Australia/Melbourne Super Brain Workout with Maggie Flanagan Super Brain Workout is an educational interactive workshop, which focuses on a holistic-health approach to our daily routines, to incorporate best practice for a brain-protective lifestyle. Geelong Library and Heritage Centre (The Dome) - Wurdi Youang (Level 5)

Saturday, October 04
10:30am - 12:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-10-04 10:30:00 2025-10-04 12:00:00 Australia/Melbourne Super Brain Workout with Maggie Flanagan Super Brain Workout is an educational interactive workshop, which focuses on a holistic-health approach to our daily routines, to incorporate best practice for a brain-protective lifestyle. Geelong Library and Heritage Centre (The Dome) - Wurdi Youang (Level 5)

Super Brain Workout is an educational interactive workshop, which focuses on a holistic-health approach to our daily routines, to incorporate best practice for a brain-protective lifestyle.

This course incorporates an interactive hands-on style, designed to facilitate connections between speaker & participants.  Brain health tips are woven between the activities as much as possible for an active learning style. Notes and reading lists are handed out at appropriate times during the session.  Topics covered include:

Brain Awareness

  • Brain Facts 
  • The primary risk factors for cognitive decline
  • Brain games & memory exercises
  • Brain Neurotoxins

Stress Reduction Skills

  • Mindfulness & Meditation
  • Depression and brain fog
  • Self-acupressure for brain stimulation
  • Rest & sleep

Socialising

  • The importance of social interaction
  • Reaching out to the community
  • Expressing Gratitude

Movement

  • The importance of walking
  • Music & dance
  • Brain gym exercises
  • Balance skills/preventing falls

Feeding the brain

  • Best practice nutrition
  • Helpful plants, herbs and supplements
  • Essential Oils for brain stimulation

About Maggie Flanagan

Maggie Flanagan is a Counsellor, and Wellness/ Nutrition/Fitness coach, who has been conducting innovative community health education courses for over 24 years. Maggie has qualifications in Personal Training, Yoga, Pilates, Qi Gong, Counselling, Advanced Nutrition, Nutrition for Mental Wellbeing, Brain Gym, Dementia Prevention (Tas University), Food and Mood (Deakin).

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Tickets $40pp OR $20pp for Concession holders - exclusive to library members only (it's free to join the library!). 
Tea and Coffee will be provided.

If you require any assistance with attending this event, please notify us of your access requirements via events@grlc.vic.gov.au or 4201 0600 at least two weeks prior to the event date. 

AGE GROUP: | Seniors | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Workshops & Lectures | Festivals |

TAGS: | recommended |

Geelong Library and Heritage Centre (The Dome)
Phone: (03) 4201 0600
Hours
Skip Opening Hours widget

Geelong Library and Heritage Centre (The Dome)

Mon, Nov 24 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Tue, Nov 25 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Wed, Nov 26 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Nov 27 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Fri, Nov 28 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Sat, Nov 29 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Nov 30 10:00AM to 5:00PM
previous
this week
next
Tel: (03) 4201 0600

Upcoming events

Skip widget
Toddler Time
Wed, Nov 26, 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Area
Dance, sing and read along with your child at our action-packed Toddler Time program.
Baby Time
Wed, Nov 26, 11:30am - 11:50am
The Reading Nest
Join us for a fun-filled interactive session of songs and rhymes for babies and carers.
Toddler Time
Thu, Nov 27, 10:30am - 11:00am
The Reading Nest
Dance, sing and read along with your child at our action-packed Toddler Time program.
LEGO CLUB
Thu, Nov 27, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Activity Room
Join other LEGO fans, explore your creativity and see where your imagination can take you. Ages 5+
Preschool Story Time
Fri, Nov 28, 10:30am - 11:15am
Activity Room,The Reading Nest
Help your child discover the magic of stories and develop a lifelong love of reading.
Friday Flicks - Bookings recommended
Fri, Nov 28, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
The Cave
Join us for some movie fun. BYO popcorn! Recommended age: 5+
Toddler Time
Sun, Nov 30, 3:00pm - 3:30pm
Children's Area
Dance, sing and read along with your child at our action-packed Toddler Time program.
Toddler Time
Mon, Dec 01, 10:30am - 11:00am
The Reading Nest
Dance, sing and read along with your child at our action-packed Toddler Time program.
Baby Time
Mon, Dec 01, 11:30am - 11:50am
The Reading Nest
Join us for a fun-filled interactive session of songs and rhymes for babies and carers.
Artists Assemble! - Bookings recommended
Mon, Dec 01, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Activity Room
Calling all artists & creative legends. Get hands on with painting, origami, cut & pasting, & all things art &... more
Calling all artists & creative legends. Get hands on with painting, origami, cut & pasting, & all things art & craft. Activities vary each week. Come along & let your imaginations fly! Ages 5-18
Baby Time
Tue, Dec 02, 11:30am - 11:50am
The Reading Nest
Join us for a fun-filled interactive session of songs and rhymes for babies and carers.
Festive Laser Cutting Workshop - Make an Ornament
Tue, Dec 02, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Ground Floor (Central)
Learn how to make your very own festive ornament using the xTool laser cutter, and be inducted to use the equipment... more
Learn how to make your very own festive ornament using the xTool laser cutter, and be inducted to use the equipment now located at the Geelong Library & Heritage Centre!
This event is full
Lego® WeDo - Bookings essential
Tue, Dec 02, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Activity Room
Build and construct Lego® WeDo 2.0 models which can be programmed and brought to life with simple, drag-and-drop... more
Build and construct Lego® WeDo 2.0 models which can be programmed and brought to life with simple, drag-and-drop software. Please be sure to cancel your booking if you are unable to attend. Ages 8-18
Registration opens Tuesday, December 2 2025 at 4:00pm
Toddler Time
Wed, Dec 03, 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Area
Dance, sing and read along with your child at our action-packed Toddler Time program.
Baby Time
Wed, Dec 03, 11:30am - 11:50am
The Reading Nest
Join us for a fun-filled interactive session of songs and rhymes for babies and carers.
Rescheduled
Revive and Reimagine - Sewing Workshop on Upcycling & Alterations
Wed, Dec 03, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
New date Wednesday, December 10, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Unleash your creativity and sustainability in our hands-on Sewing Workshop focused on Upcycling & Alterations!
Festive Make Along: Crochet - Craft Connect
Wed, Dec 03, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Ground Floor (Central)
Come along to this workshop to learn basic crochet techniques!
This event is full
Toddler Time
Thu, Dec 04, 10:30am - 11:00am
The Reading Nest
Dance, sing and read along with your child at our action-packed Toddler Time program.
LEGO CLUB
Thu, Dec 04, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Activity Room
Join other LEGO fans, explore your creativity and see where your imagination can take you. Ages 5+
Preschool Story Time
Fri, Dec 05, 10:30am - 11:15am
Activity Room,The Reading Nest
Help your child discover the magic of stories and develop a lifelong love of reading.
Friday Flicks - Bookings recommended
Fri, Dec 05, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
The Cave
Join us for some movie fun. BYO popcorn! Recommended age: 5+
Toddler Time
Sun, Dec 07, 3:00pm - 3:30pm
Children's Area
Dance, sing and read along with your child at our action-packed Toddler Time program.
Toddler Time
Mon, Dec 08, 10:30am - 11:00am
The Reading Nest
Dance, sing and read along with your child at our action-packed Toddler Time program.
Baby Time
Mon, Dec 08, 11:30am - 11:50am
The Reading Nest
Join us for a fun-filled interactive session of songs and rhymes for babies and carers.
Artists Assemble! - Bookings recommended
Mon, Dec 08, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Activity Room
Calling all artists & creative legends. Get hands on with painting, origami, cut & pasting, & all things art &... more
Calling all artists & creative legends. Get hands on with painting, origami, cut & pasting, & all things art & craft. Activities vary each week. Come along & let your imaginations fly! Ages 5-18
Cozy Knit & Crochet Circle - Craft Connect
Tue, Dec 09, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Ground Floor (Central)
Come along and get crafty! All skill levels welcome.
Baby Time
Tue, Dec 09, 11:30am - 11:50am
The Reading Nest
Join us for a fun-filled interactive session of songs and rhymes for babies and carers.
Lego® WeDo - Bookings essential
Tue, Dec 09, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Activity Room
Build and construct Lego® WeDo 2.0 models which can be programmed and brought to life with simple, drag-and-drop... more
Build and construct Lego® WeDo 2.0 models which can be programmed and brought to life with simple, drag-and-drop software. Please be sure to cancel your booking if you are unable to attend. Ages 8-18
Registration opens Tuesday, December 9 2025 at 4:00pm
Toddler Time
Wed, Dec 10, 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Area
Dance, sing and read along with your child at our action-packed Toddler Time program.
Baby Time
Wed, Dec 10, 11:30am - 11:50am
The Reading Nest
Join us for a fun-filled interactive session of songs and rhymes for babies and carers.
Revive and Reimagine - Sewing Workshop on Upcycling & Alterations
Wed, Dec 10, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Mezzanine (North)
Unleash your creativity and sustainability in our hands-on Sewing Workshop focused on Upcycling & Alterations!
This event is full
Toddler Time
Thu, Dec 11, 10:30am - 11:00am
The Reading Nest
Dance, sing and read along with your child at our action-packed Toddler Time program.
LEGO CLUB
Thu, Dec 11, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Activity Room
Join other LEGO fans, explore your creativity and see where your imagination can take you. Ages 5+
Festive Story Time
Fri, Dec 12, 10:30am - 11:15am
Activity Room,The Reading Nest
Come and celebrate the festive season with us! Enjoy some seasonal stories and craft. Ages: Preschool
Cancelled
Preschool Story Time
Fri, Dec 12, 10:30am - 11:15am
Help your child discover the magic of stories and develop a lifelong love of reading.
Friday Flicks - Bookings recommended
Fri, Dec 12, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
The Cave
Join us for some movie fun. BYO popcorn! Recommended age: 5+
Toddler Time
Sun, Dec 14, 3:00pm - 3:30pm
Children's Area
Dance, sing and read along with your child at our action-packed Toddler Time program.
Toddler Time
Mon, Dec 15, 10:30am - 11:00am
The Reading Nest
Dance, sing and read along with your child at our action-packed Toddler Time program.
Baby Time
Mon, Dec 15, 11:30am - 11:50am
The Reading Nest
Join us for a fun-filled interactive session of songs and rhymes for babies and carers.
Festive Craft - Bookings essential
Mon, Dec 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Activity Room
Get into the Festive spirit by creating your own Festive crafts. Recommended Ages 8-18
Baby Time
Tue, Dec 16, 11:30am - 11:50am
The Reading Nest
Join us for a fun-filled interactive session of songs and rhymes for babies and carers.
Festive Craft - Bookings essential
Tue, Dec 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Activity Room
Get into the Festive spirit by creating your own Festive crafts. Recommended Ages 8-18
Toddler Time
Wed, Dec 17, 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Area
Dance, sing and read along with your child at our action-packed Toddler Time program.
Baby Time
Wed, Dec 17, 11:30am - 11:50am
The Reading Nest
Join us for a fun-filled interactive session of songs and rhymes for babies and carers.
Festive Craft - Bookings essential
Wed, Dec 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Activity Room
Get into the Festive spirit by creating your own Festive crafts. Recommended Ages 8-18
Bad Art Night - Festive Edition
Wed, Dec 17, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Ground Floor (Central)
Want to get in the festive spirit? Then come and unleash your creativity uninhibited without the need to create... more
Want to get in the festive spirit? Then come and unleash your creativity uninhibited without the need to create something "good"
G Zines Pop-Up Stall - Calling All Zinesters! Pop-in to our monthly Pop-Up.
Sat, Dec 20, 10:30am - 1:30pm
Ground Floor (Central)
Zines from Geelong and beyond will be available to buy or swap. We are also totally open for anyone in the zine... more
Zines from Geelong and beyond will be available to buy or swap. We are also totally open for anyone in the zine community to join us, hang out, and sell your own zines.
Festive Embroidery Basics - Craft Connect
Tue, Dec 23, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Ground Floor (Central)
Want to try your hand at embroidery? Come and learn embroidery basics and create your own stitched masterpiece.
See all events