Engage in interactive activities designed to enhance cognitive function and memory in Wits Fitness Brain Exercises offered by University of Illinois Extension. The monthly classes are being held in four communities this fall.

Thursdays at the York Township Public Library, 1005 W Main St, Thomson, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Class dates for 2023 are September 7, November 2, and December 7. Registration is not required but is appreciated by calling 815-259-2480.

Mondays at KSB Town Square Centre- The Edward Murphy Room, 101 W Second St, Dixon, from 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Class dates for 2023 are September 11, October 9, November 13, and December 11. No registration is needed.

Mondays at the Whiteside County Extension Office, 12923 Lawrence Road, Sterling, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Class dates for 2023 are October 16, November 13, and December 11. Registration is not required but is appreciated online at go.illinois.edu/witsfitness

Thursdays at the Mount Carroll Public Library, 208 N Main St, Mount Carroll, from 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Class dates for 2023 are November 2, and December 7. Registration is not required but is appreciated by calling 815-244-1751.

Current research indicates that challenging the brain is one of several things you can do to improve your brain health as you age. Join Extension Educator Kara Schweitzer for brain challenges to train your brain and keep your wits fit!

Each monthly class is free and open to the public! Participants are welcome to join the class at any time. For more information, contact the Illinois Extension office at 815-632-3611. To stay current with all University of Illinois Extension program offerings, “like” Extension on Facebook at U of I Extension Carroll-Lee-Whiteside Unit.