learning @ Crowell Public Library
Mondays & Tuesdays starting September
11
Learning to lip read can challenge one’s memory,
improve language skills, and ease the burden of hearing loss. In these fun and stimulating classes also
known as “Brain Aerobics,” students enhance their verbal skills by analyzing
how language looks and sounds. Instructor
Francine Katz challenges the class to memorize sentences, play word games and
focus on lip-reading skills. According
to Ms. Katz, the human eye can see only eight or nine mouth movements per
second, whereas the ears can hear 13 or 14 sounds per second, so slowing speech
for the benefit of lip-readers makes sense.
Spouses of the hearing-impaired are also encouraged to attend in order
to better understand how patience and consideration can pay off with better
communication.
Francine Katz, MA, SLP, CCC,
is a graduate of Northwestern University and a licensed speech-language
pathologist and lip reading specialist.
Mrs. Katz was with Pasadena City College for over twelve years. She was “Teacher of the Year” at PCC in
2005. She is also the author of the
popular book, Eternally Yours, a true
story of romance, marriage and family, which is available at Crowell Public
Library.
Ms. Katz has taught this
class at various locations for over 45 years and students rave how their mental
agility has improved after participating.
It’s easy to get the brain in shape with a free, weekly two-hour workout
in a relaxed atmosphere with rewarding results.
Classes begin September 11 and 12 and take place in the Library’s Barth
Community Room. Choose either Mondays
from 12:30 pm or Tuesday mornings at 9:30, or sample a class and then return ready
to do some work as a regular attendee.
Boosting your brain power can
only help you age with grace!
