What’s Your Back Story? Write It, Learn It, Tell It!

If you’ve ever wondered how stage actors memorize their lines, this interactive “playshop” will let you in on some of their secrets. To put these techniques into practice, we’ll play some improv theater games through which you’ll explore your own back story, write a short script, commit it to memory, and deliver it with confidence. In the process, you’ll also discover ways to overcome any fear of public speaking and make a positive impression on audiences in your work, school, or personal life.

This event is free and open to the public. Limited space available! Be sure to RSVP on Backstory Bookshop’s website.

About the presenter:

A practitioner of trained-memory methods since his teens, Brent Sverdloff has helped countless students and professionals boost their powers of recall. Since 2004, he has led memory workshops at colleges, conferences, wellness retreats, and private businesses around the USA. He is the author of Off Book: Memorization Secrets from Performing Artists and How Could I Forget You! A Creative Way to Remember Names and Faces. Both books will be available for purchase at the event (cash or Bizum).

Flex Your Memory to Master Names and Faces

We are all in the business of building relationships, and that starts with remembering someone’s name. Getting a name right inspires confidence from the outset and helps others remember you—a powerful advantage in any personal or professional situation.

Come learn why we often retain many details about the people we meet but forget their names almost at once. Engage in fun, imagination-based games that teach you how to make names stick.

You will leave understanding why “flexing your memory” is as vital to your health as diet, exercise, and rest—as well as how the Covid pandemic has impacted our ability to remember names and faces.

Memory expert and author Brent Sverdloff will share his knowledge and sell copies of his book, How Could I Forget You! A Creative Way to Remember Names and Faces ($20, cash or check).

Free and open to the public. Register today at Morton Memorial Library’s Eventbrite page.

A Showcase of Services and Resources for Older Adults

This free expo, sponsored by Rhinebeck @ Home, provides a multitude of resources that allow seniors to stay in their homes longer as they age. Stop by Brent's information table to learn more about maximizing mental agility and communicating better with those living with Alzheimer's. Brent will also be selling inscribed copies of his book, How Could I Forget You! A Creative Way to Remember Names and Faces. 

Curious about how improvisational theater exercises can help anyone cope better with Alzheimer's patients? Read this article. 

Flex Your Memory to Master Names and Faces

This seminar is hosted by the Lifelong Learning Institute at Vassar College.

We are all in the business of building relationships, and that starts with remembering someone’s name. Getting a name right inspires confidence from the outset and helps others remember you—a powerful advantage in any personal or professional situation.

Come learn why we often retain many details about the people we meet but forget their names almost at once. Engage in fun, imagination-based exercises that teach you how to make names stick. Understand why “flexing your memory” is as vital to your health as diet, exercise, and rest.

Memory expert and author Brent Sverdloff will share his knowledge and sell copies of his acclaimed book, How Could I Forget You! A Creative Way to Remember Names and Faces.

To register for this event, call the Lifelong Learning Institute directly at (845) 437-7229 or visit their web page.

Flex Your Memory to Master Names and Faces

This seminar is hosted by the Lifetime Learning Institute at Bard College.

We are all in the business of building relationships, and that starts with remembering someone’s name. Getting a name right inspires confidence from the outset and helps others remember you—a powerful advantage in any personal or professional situation.

Come learn why we often retain many details about the people we meet but forget their names almost at once. Engage in fun, imagination-based exercises that teach you how to make names stick. Understand why “flexing your memory” is as vital to your health as diet, exercise, and rest.

To register for this event, contact the Lifetime Learning Institute directly at (845) 758-7314 or lli@bard.edu.

Flex Your Memory to Master Names and Faces

This seminar is hosted by the Lifetime Learning Institute at Bard College.

We are all in the business of building relationships, and that starts with remembering someone’s name. Getting a name right inspires confidence from the outset and helps others remember you—a powerful advantage in any personal or professional situation.

Come learn why we often retain many details about the people we meet but forget their names almost at once. Engage in fun, imagination-based exercises that teach you how to make names stick. Understand why “flexing your memory” is as vital to your health as diet, exercise, and rest.

To register for this event, contact the Lifetime Learning Institute directly at (845) 758-7314 or lli@bard.edu.

How To Construct a Crossword Puzzle for the New York Times

Attention, crossword fans! Do you enjoy solving the New York Times puzzle one or more days a week? Have you wondered what it takes to get a puzzle accepted? Do you have an idea for a puzzle but don't know how to take it to the next level? Then come to this fun, interactive workshop! Crossword constructor Brent Sverdloff will demystify the puzzle creation process. Learn about theme development, clue writing, grid making, online and print resources, construction software, and submission guidelines. Bring any favorite puzzles, your imagination, and thoughtful questions!

Rhinebeck resident Brent Sverdloff has been a lover of word games since childhood. He has been a regular participant at the American Crossword Puzzle Tournament since 2007. His crosswords have appeared in the New York Times, The New York Sun, and the Penguin Classics anthology of literary-themed crosswords. When not solving or constructing, Brent teaches foreign language and communications courses at Marist and Columbia-Greene Community College, as well as memorization methods elsewhere. Learn more about his work at FlexYourMemory.com.  

Free. Register HERE. 

A Creative Way to Remember Names and Faces

We are all in the business of building relationships, and that starts with remembering someone’s name. Getting a name right inspires confidence from the outset and helps others remember you—a powerful advantage in any situation. If you've ever blanked on a person's name right after being introduced, want to know why, and want to stop, Brent will show you!

PLEASE NOTE: This event is a private workshop for Omega Institute staff. If you would like to book your own private session or group training with Brent, please use the contact page. 

Instructor: Brent Sverdloff is the author of How Could I Forget You! A Creative Way to Remember Names and Faces and a practitioner of trained-memory methods for more than 35 years. See what past participants say about what they have learned from Brent.

The Art of the Memory Palace

Twenty-five hundred years ago, the acclaimed Greek orator Simonides gifted to posterity the Method of Loci, known today as the Memory Palace Technique. Discover the fascinating history of how this system was embraced—and transformed—by Roman politicians, Medieval mystics, and Renaissance scholars, and why it died a needless death with the advent of Puritanism. Learn how this ancient knowledge remains fresh and relevant today, and how you can apply it to remember speeches, scripts, lists, or any other sequential information you value. More details HERE on the Morton Memorial Library website. 

The Art of Remembering Names and Faces

We are all in the business of building relationships, and that starts with remembering someone’s name. Getting a name right inspires confidence from the outset and helps others remember you—a powerful advantage in any situation. If you've ever blanked on a person's name right after being introduced, want to know why, and want to stop, this workshop is for you. 

Instructor: Brent Sverdloff is the author of How Could I Forget You! A Creative Way to Remember Names and Faces and a practitioner of trained-memory methods for more than 35 years. Participants will be able to purchase a signed book from the instructor.

Registration is open on the Red Hook Continuing Education web page. Reserve your spot early, as space is limited!

A Showcase of Services and Resources for Older Adults

This free expo, sponsored by Rhinebeck @ Home, provides a multitude of resources that allow seniors to stay in their homes longer as they age. Stop by Brent's information table to learn more about maximizing mental agility and communicating better with those living with Alzheimer's. Brent will also be selling inscribed copies of his book, How Could I Forget You! A Creative Way to Remember Names and Faces. 

Curious about how improvisational theater exercises can help anyone cope better with Alzheimer's patients? Read this article.

The Art of Remembering Names and Faces

We are all in the business of building relationships, and that starts with remembering someone’s name. Getting a name right inspires confidence from the outset and helps others remember you—a powerful advantage in any personal or professional situation.

Learn why we often retain many details about the people we meet but forget their names almost at once. Discover how to assign names to easy-to-grasp categories; then, engage in fun, imagination-based exercises that teach you how to link the name to the face. You will notice results right away in the quality of your interactions. You will also leave understanding why “flexing your memory” is as vital to overall wellness as proper diet, exercise, and rest.

Registration is now open on the Red Hook Continuing Education web page. Reserve your spot early, as space is limited!

Flex Your Memory to Master Names and Faces

Part of the New York Public Library's "Author @ the Library Series"

We are all in the business of building relationships, and that starts with remembering someone’s name. Getting a name right inspires confidence from the outset and helps others remember you—a powerful advantage in any business or social situation.

Learn why we often retain many details about the people we meet but forget their names almost at once. Discover how to assign names to easy-to-grasp categories; then, engage in fun, imagination-based exercises that teach you how to link the name to the face. You will notice results right away in the quality of your interactions.

To boot, you will learn how to apply the “Method of Loci,” a technique handed down from the Ancient Greeks. By tying sequential information (lists, speeches, scripts, etc.) to familiar physical locations, your command of any material can improve dramatically.

Lastly, we will explore the latest research about the impact of the pervasive digital culture on our already splintered attention spans. You will leave understanding why “flexing your memory” is as vital to overall wellness as proper diet, exercise, and rest.

Free admission. The author's book will be sold. More details on the NYPL website.

Memory Secrets for Business Professionals: Boost Your Competitive Advantage by Mastering Names and Faces, Speeches, and More

Two sessions: 9am to noon and 1 to 4pm

We are all in the business of building relationships, and that starts with remembering someone’s name. Getting a name right inspires confidence from the outset and helps others remember you—a powerful advantage when meeting with colleagues and clients alike.

In this three-hour session, you will learn why we often retain many details about the people we meet but forget their names almost at once. Discover how to assign any name to easy-to-grasp categories—no matter what its origin or perceived complexity. Then, engage in fun, imagination-based exercises that teach you how to link the name to the face. You will notice a strong positive difference right away in the quality of your interactions.

Once you’ve grasped these basics, you’re ready for more advanced applications. Master the “Method of Loci,” a technique handed down from the Ancient Greeks. By tying sequential information (lists, speeches, scripts, etc.) to familiar physical locations, your mastery of it will improve dramatically.

We’ll cap our session with The Major System and learn how to turn hard-to-recall numbers into easy-to-picture images. Dating back to the 17th century, The Major System matches related consonant sounds with the digits 0 through 9. When you add in vowels and non-Major consonants, you can build words out of numbers. Dates, credit card numbers, product codes, and even passwords become a snap.

Click here for more information and registration. 

By the end of the workshop, you will:

• Know how to use simple linguistic tools to tackle the names of anyone you meet;
• Deliver more engaging presentations by relying less on your notes;
• Save time by committing to memory numbers you need on a regular basis;
• Enjoy more productive relationships with coworkers and customers;
• Think faster on your feet, become a better listener, and use your brain more creatively.

Two sessions only: 9am to noon and 1 to 4pm. Space is limited. Register today!

Northern Dutchess Hospital is organizing the Healthy You Community Health Expo to celebrate the opening of the Martin and Toni Sosnoff Pavilion. The event is free and open to the public. See a full list of speakers and activities at this link.

At Brent's session, you'll find out how to retrain your brain to improve your memory of names and faces. Learn why we often retain many details about the people we meet but forget their names almost at once. Discover how to visualize names—no matter what their origin or perceived complexity. Then, engage in fun, imagination-based exercises that show you how to link the name to the face.


 

Flex Your Memory to Master Names and Faces

Has your mind ever gone blank on a person’s name right after being introduced? If you want to know why—and want to stop—this free event is for you! “Flexing your memory” is as vital to your health as proper diet, exercise, and rest. Brent will share with us:

• Surefire techniques to master the name of anyone you meet;
• The psychological reasons behind why we forget names;
• Linguistic secrets to help tackle difficult names;
• Tips from the Ancient Greeks to boost your mental agility;
• Transferability of the methods to speeches, scripts, lists, and other sequential information.

Brent Sverdloff has helped countless students and professionals improve their powers of recall. We welcome all ages to join us for this interactive program. Books will be available for purchase and signing.

More information at staatsburglibrary.org.

A Showcase of Services and Resources for Older Adults

This free expo provides a multitude of resources that allow seniors to stay in their homes longer as they age. Brent will give talks at 9:30am and 11:30am about maximizing mental agility and communicating better with those living with Alzheimer's. He will also be staffing an information table and selling inscribed copies of his book, How Could I Forget You! A Creative Way to Remember Names and Faces. 

Curious about how improvisational theater exercises can help anyone cope better with Alzheimer's patients? Read this article. 

More information on the Rhinebeck Area Chamber of Commerce website.

Held during the library’s weekly games and puzzles hour, this free talk by author and memory expert Brent Sverdloff will help you improve your mental agility, think faster on your feet, and sharpen your powers of observation. We'll also discuss strategies for communicating better with people living with mild cognitive impairment, such as early Alzheimer's. This event is geared mostly toward seniors, but all are welcome.