Events

Classes and seminars at Harbor Light

Evening seminars with Dr. Ken Erickson on the brain, sleep, stress, movement and strength, held in our classroom at 415 East 4th Street and often streamed by Zoom.

Illustration of a running figure with its muscles and nerves lit up, from Dr. Erickson's class on movement

Next class

Upcoming classes

The next class is being planned now. Call the office or send a message and we will let you know as soon as the date is set. Classes are also announced on our Facebook page.

Recent classes

What we have been learning together

A look at recent classes, so you know what to expect at the next one.

Stronger Through Menopause
When
Tuesday, August 4 or Thursday, August 6, 2026, 6:00 to 7:30 PM
Where
In person at the Harbor Light Wellness Center
Cost
Free
The truth about strength training for perimenopausal and postmenopausal women: why strength training is one of the most effective tools for healthy aging, how to maintain bone density, the truth about metabolism after menopause, and safe, effective strategies you can begin right away.
Myokines: The "Hope Molecules" of Movement
When
Thursday, June 12, 2025, 6:30 PM
Where
In person or by Zoom live stream
Cost
$24.95
Myokines are proteins released by muscles during exercise that influence mood, metabolism, immunity and brain function. This class explores the science behind myokines like irisin and BDNF, their role in mental health and resilience, and how intentional movement supports the body's ability to heal, adapt and thrive.
Why Healthy Sleep is Important
When
Monday, April 28, 2025, 6:30 PM
Where
In person at the Harbor Light classroom
Cost
$25
The science of sleep, its stages and cycles, and practical strategies to improve both the quality and the quantity of your sleep, for memory, mood, immunity, metabolism and heart health.
Gratitude and the Brain
When
Thursday, April 10, 2025, 6:30 PM
Where
In person at the Harbor Light classroom
Cost
$25
How gratitude changes your brain: the neuroscience behind gratitude, and simple practices that lead to lasting changes in brain structure and function for a more fulfilling and resilient life.