PONTIAC, Ill. – For the first time, the University of Illinois Extension is partnering with OSF Saint James - John W. Albrecht Medical Center to offer the Wits Workout brain health series to the community. Wits Workout is a peer-reviewed, pilot-tested program developed to promote brain health among older adults through intellectually engaging activities and social interaction. Based on research linking cognitive stimulation and social connection to lifelong brain health, the program provides purposeful opportunities to keep minds active and build community.
Led by Family Life Educator, Sara Attig, the sessions will feature fun, interactive exercises designed to boost memory and enhance cognitive function in a supportive group setting.
Whether you’re looking to sharpen your mind or simply connect with others in a vibrant, engaging environment, Wits Workout is for you. It’s never too early or too late to start taking care of your brain. Join us for this exciting new collaboration and get your brain active!
Sessions will be held from 1:30 to 3 PM monthly on Tuesdays at the OSF Saint James - John W. Albrecht Medical Center at 2500 W Reynolds St. in Pontiac on the following dates:
May 13, 2025
June 10, 2025
July 8, 2025
August 12, 2025
September 9, 2025
October 14, 2025
November 11, 2025
December 2, 2025
There is no registration required to attend this program series. Each date is a stand-alone program, so you can attend any or all sessions of the series.
University of Illinois Extension provides equal opportunities in programs and employment. If you have questions or need a reasonable accommodation to participate in programming, contact Sara Attig at sattig@illinois.edu. Early requests are strongly encouraged to allow sufficient time for meeting your needs.
University of Illinois Extension develops educational programs, extends knowledge, and builds partnerships to support people, communities, and their environments as part of the state's land-grant institution. Extension serves as the leading public outreach effort for University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and the College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences in all 102 Illinois counties through a network of 27 multi-county units and over 700 staff statewide. Extension’s mission is responsive to eight strategic priorities — community, economy, environment, food and agriculture, health, partnerships, technology and discovery, and workforce excellence — that are served through six program areas — 4-H youth development, agriculture and agribusiness, community and economic development, family and consumer science, integrated health disparities, and natural resources, environment, and energy.