Wits Workout - Fall 2026 Vandalia

If you are an older adult, Wits Workout can help you keep your brain healthy through fun activities and spending time with others who want to do the same. It can improve your memory, attention and thinking skills. In the program, you will solve puzzles, discuss different topics and learn ways to take care of your brain. Wits Workout combines mental exercises with social time to reduce loneliness and support your well-being. 

Time: 2:00 - 3:00 PM

Date: four sessions on Wednesdays, beginning August 26 and ending September 16, 2026

Class format: In-person

Location: YMCA - Vandalia, MO

Cost per participant: Scholarships are being provided to cover the $15 participant course fee

This program is sponsored by: a gift from MFA, Inc., USDA NIFA Farm and Ranch Stress Program, and the Eastern Missouri Family YMCA in Vandalia

If you have questions, please reach out to Liz Harrison at eharrison@missouri.edu or 573-445-9792.

If you need accommodations to support your learning, contact your instructor or the University's Office of Accessibility and ADA at 573-884-7278.