Del Mar Community Connections (DMCC) is once again offering its two popular Brain Fitness programs starting March 3rd 2015 at the Del Mar Community Building, 225 9th St, Del Mar.

For those interested in participating, orientation meetings will be held at 2 p.m. February 24 for the "Basic Brain Fitness" program and at 2 p.m. March 2 for the "Refresher Brain HQ". Both take place at the Del Mar Community Building. Attendance at the orientation meetings will help ensure participation in the programs. The programs are available at no charge for those living in the 92014 zip code; $75 for all others (proof of residency required).

The Brain Fitness programs, developed by Posit Science from work at UC San Francisco, are designed to improve thinking, understanding and memory. The scientifically designed exercises are done on a computer in a classroom for one hour three times a week. The program is self-paced and adjusts to each individual's abilities and needs.

The "Refresher Brain HQ" program for alums of the Basic Brain Fitness is a self-defined program that lets the participant select from 25 different exercises based on what functions of the brain the participant wants to improve. This time the course has been shortened to six weeks at the DMCC computer lab and will be offered twice this spring.

More than 80 participants have taken the Brain Fitness courses and nearly all report improved brain performance, from the ability to remember better, to focus better and to process information faster. In general, it makes one feel more alert.

For further information and to sign up for either program call DMCC at 858 792-7565 or email dmcc@dmcc.cc.