COMBINED Weekly Class Schedule 2026 - Stroke Comeback Center

Punchlines & Politics

This class uses humor and monologues from late-night shows to talk about real news (think: Bill Maher, SNL, Jon Stewart, Dave Chapelle, Gutfeld! and others). We’ll watch short clips in class and discuss what is happening in the world. This class is for those who communicate at the sentence level and want to try to include some humor to go with their news.

What's in the Bag?

This class is like 20 Questions with a twist. Practice asking and answering questions and synthesizing information.

Online Games Crew

This class is for those members who enjoy connection, communication and fun through interactive games. You must have a smartphone or tablet, in ADDITION to the device you are using for Zoom. You will work on your language skills, quick thinking, cognitive strategies and your funny bone!

People Magazine

For members who enjoy talking about celebrity news, gossip and human-interest stories.

Verbal Volleyball

This class is designed to improve expressive and receptive communication skills in an interactive setting. Using basic barrier tasks, with written support, participants practice language skills and conversational strategies to clarify and repair.

Improv.

For members who want to step outside their comfort zone to practice high level language tasks including spontaneous dialogue, flexible use of language, and experimenting with different speaking styles.

Word Games

Challenge your language through use of games. This class focuses on vocabulary, spelling, and word retrieval skills. For members who communicate at a conversational level.

Language & Logic Lab

Challenge your language and logic while learning new board games and card games. We will learn new games together and once mastered, create a review to share with other SCC members.

Selected Topics In Spanish

This multi-level class focuses on speech clarity, language use, word retrieval, social interaction, and listening skills. For native Spanish speakers. / Esta clase de varios niveles se centra en la claridad del habla, el uso del lenguaje, la recuperación de palabras, la interacción social, y las habilidades auditivas. Para hablantes nativos de español.

Money Talk

Everyday practice with numbers and money including understanding and saying numbers, paying bills, managing money and functional role playing.

Say Hi to AI

This class is for stroke survivors who want to learn about artificial intelligence (AI). We’ll explore how AI can help with everyday tasks, thinking, talking, and having fun. No experience needed — just come curious!

Express Yourself

Members will play a “Go Fish” style game, but anything goes! Members are encouraged to use verbal description, gesture, writing, etc. This class aims to focus on word retrieval strategies and compensation techniques.

What’s the Story

Members are given a photo or video prompt each week. On their own, they create a written story. Members come together in class to share their creative writing and edit/clarify each other’s work.

Tip of the Tongue: Names and Numbers

Challenge your language and numerical concepts through use of games. Class focuses on vocabulary, spelling, word and number retrieval skills. For members who communicate at a sentence or conversational level.

Cognitive Strategies 2

Focuses on learning and using specific strategies to improve thinking skills to increase overall independence. Different aspects of cognition are addressed: attention, memory, problem solving, etc. For members who need more support for strategy use.

Think It Out, Talk It Out

This class addresses memory and word finding skills at a conversational level. Discussions are encouraged.

Sports Central

(All Levels): This class includes sports trivia, a weekly sports cast update, a sports discussion topic and will often include a 3-5 minute video clip to watch and discuss in class.

THRIVE Seated Yoga for All Abilities

All are welcome in this gentle, seated yoga class. Supporting a range of abilities and needs, this class is open to both members and care partners.

Brain Games with Laurie

- Keep your brain active through use of games. This class focuses on basic memory, attention, organization skills and strategies.

Brain Games

Keep your brain active through use of games. This class focuses on basic memory, attention, organization skills and strategies.

Current Events in Spanish / Acontecimientos Actuales en Espanol

Communicate ideas and opinions in Spanish about current topics in news, sports and pop culture. All communication abilities welcome. Visual supports provided. / Comunicar ideas y opiniones en español sobre temas de actualidad en noticias, deportes y cultura pop. Todas las habilidades de comunicación son bienvenidas. Se proporcionan soportes visuales.

Supported Writing

This class is for members with significant aphasia who want to improve their word level writing skills, play word games and practice using writing as a compensatory strategy for communication.

Current Events in Spanish/ Acontecimientos Actuales en Espanol

Communicate ideas and opinions in Spanish about current topics in news, sports and pop culture. All communication abilities welcome. Visual supports provided. / Comunicar ideas y opiniones en español sobre temas de actualidad en noticias, deportes y cultura pop. Todas las habilidades de comunicación son bienvenidas. Se proporcionan soportes visuales.

Travel Talk

Each week the group will learn about a different culture or destination in the world. Members will learn about the topic at home during the week as able, and later discuss what they know or have learned in class. Topics will include the people, food, music, art, social practices, and important landmarks connected to a culture or place. Come explore the world with us!

Watch, Listen & Discuss

Members watch/listen to brief video/audio clips, podcasts, TED Talks, etc. Members discuss content and share opinions. All communication abilities welcome!

It's Your Move

Communicate your choices, read directions, write your score, and plan your strategy all through games! All communication levels welcome.

Brain Benders

Focuses on both high level word retrieval and thinking skills simultaneously with an emphasis on memory, mental control and reasoning.

Tech Tools for Writing

Members will practice using talk-to-text or other technology to improve personal writing skills on computers, smartphones or other electronic devices. For members who write at the word or short sentence level.

THRIVE Helping Hands 2

This 30-minute upper-body focused class emphasizes hand and finger dexterity, shoulder mobility, core strength, and gentle stretching. This class is best suited for those members with the ability to open and close their hand regardless of strength.

Global Leaders

Watch select videos at home and come together to practice communication skills while discussing global leaders, entertainers, artists, activists, chosen by the group.

THRIVE Function: Hand Power

Join us for hand-focused fun! An emphasis on fine motor skills and hand strengthening. Class will be tailored to your needs for both the affected and unaffected hand. All levels of mobility/function are welcome.

THRIVE Function: Arm and Body Power

Have fun improving arm and body range of motion, strength, and flexibility while listening to your favorite music in this upbeat class! All levels of mobility/function are welcome.

Ted Talks +

Members watch 10-40 minute TED talk or chosen documentary at home then lead related discussions to the content during class time. This class is appropriate for members communicating at the conversation level.

TED Talk

Members come together to watch a TED Talk on varying topics and then discuss the content. A variety of communication levels can participate in this class.

Speak Up!

This class is designed to improve the clarity and loudness of your speech. Members will participate in exercises and conversation to improve overall speech intelligibility.

Member's Choice

Each week a member chooses a topic and activities to discuss during class, such as short videos or podcasts. This class is appropriate for members communicating at the sentence or conversation level.

Hooray for Hobbies

Supported conversation and in-depth communication centered on hobbies! Share your knowledge or learn something new. Class participants will determine the hobbies discussed. A variety of communication levels can participate in this class.

Organize and Plan This!

Focus on organization and planning while learning strategies to recall and retain information to improve daily task performance.

All Things Pets

This group focuses on spontaneous comments and discussion about topics surrounding past or present pets, including sharing fun pictures, tricks, treats and training.of our furry or feathered friends. All levels welcome.

Sports Trivia

This virtual class is for those who would like to practice their word retrieval skills in a game format. Play a sports-focused game, similar to Jeopardy, with changing categories and have fun having face-to-face communication from the comfort of home!

Movie Talk & Trivia

Watch a member-chosen movie during the week and then come together to discuss the characters, plot and themes. Then enjoy some friendly competition with Hollywood-inspired trivia.

Pop Culture

Communicate ideas and opinions about pop culture. Think SCC’s version of TMZ! All communication abilities are welcome. Visual supports provided.

Clase de espanol: Estrategias cognitivas/Cognitive Strategies

Esta clase es para personas a aprender estrategias cognitivas para memoria, atencion, horarios, y usa de tecnologia para organizar la vida despues de un accidente cerebral a traves de lecciones y juegos./This class is for people to learn cognitive strategies for memory, attention, scheduling, and using technology to organize life after a stroke through lessons and games.

TV Talk: 30 for 30

Watch the show at home and come together to practice communication skills while discussing a currently popular TV series. This session we will start 30 for 30.

THRIVE Art

Please change description to: Join fellow survivor Kim to explore a variety of artistic mediums (sketching, collaging, painting) to create your own artwork. All supplies will be provided. This class is open to all communication levels. No artistic experience required!

THRIVE Yoga

All are welcome in this gentle mat-based or seated yoga class. Our skilled instructor will meet participants where they are with a whole-body approach to healing and mindfulness. Supporting a range of abilities and needs, this class is open to both members and care partners.

THRIVE No Limits Fitness

A fun-filled High-Intensity Interval Training class. Each class will include four circuits of standing or seated exercises to give you a great, full-body workout. All abilities welcome.

The Main Point

This class will focus on summarizing, note taking and synthesizing and organizing information presented auditorily or visually.

Text Thread

Practice reading and writing using the chat box to ask and answer questions. No talking allowed. Must be able to use the chat box and read / write at the phrase level.

THRIVE Helping Hands 1

This 30-minute upper-body focused class emphasizes gentle hand and finger stretching, shoulder mobility and core strength.

THRIVE Full Body Fitness

Target strength, flexibility, balance, and range of motion in this moderate-intensity class. All abilities welcome.

Listen Up

This class focuses on auditory comprehension, getting the details and understanding conversation. Practice listening to phone messages, podcasts and verbal instructions.

Foodies Unite!

Are you a lover of food and drink? This class will discuss different cuisines, restaurants, and recipes. For members who are communicating at the sentence or conversation level.

Logic and Reasoning

Practice flexible thinking, working memory, and sequencing. For members working on independent problem solving.

Think Tank

In this class, members will spontaneously comment and discuss current national security topics presented by top panelists from around the nation. This class is appropriate for members who communicate at the sentence level.

Hot Potato

This class is for members who are working on initiation, turn-taking and balancing their participation in a conversation. Get practice jumping in, getting started or giving others talk time. This class is appropriate for those who communicate at the phrase to sentence level.

Selected Topics II/III

Practice talking, listening, social skills, and working memory in a group conversation about a different topic every week.

Games

Use your talking, listening, and memory skills to learn, teach and play board and/or card games. This class is appropriate for members communicating at the sentence or conversation level.

Places and Travel Chat

Share your experiences traveling and explore your interest in other parts of the world. The topic will change each week, but will all be about aspects of places and travel.

Cultures of the World

Each week the class will decide on a different culture of the world to explore. Members will be responsible for learning about the topic during the week. We will come together to discuss and share our knowledge. This class is appropriate for members communicating at the conversation level.

Art Class

Explore a variety of artistic mediums (sketching, collaging, painting) to create your own artwork. All supplies will be provided. This class is open to all communication levels. No artistic experience required!

TED Talk

Members come together to watch a TED Talk on varying topics and then discuss the content. This group is appropriate for members communicating at the sentence or conversation level.

Member Stories

Come together each week to share stories about different aspects of your life (childhood, work, community involvement, etc.) This group is appropriate for members who are communication at the conversation level.

Life in Pictures

Sharpen your technology and communication skills! Take photos on your phone during the week and come together to discuss them. This class is appropriate for members communicating at the word level.

Sentence Builders in Writing

Practice word finding, sentence structure, and spelling.Appropriate for members who are communicating at the word/sentence level.

Questions and Answers

Use your talking, listening, and memory skills to ask and answer questions. Members will share opinions, solve problems, and discuss current events. This group is appropriate for members communicating at the word or sentence level.

Cultures & Religions

Each week the class will decide on a different culture or religion to explore. Members will be responsible for learning about the topic during the week. We will come together to discuss and share our knowledge. This class is appropriate for members communicating at the conversation level.

Music Chat

Talk about a favorite concert, new music you’re into, and what lyrics mean to you. The topic will change each week, but all will be music-related. This class is appropriate for members who are communicating at the conversation level.

Persuade Me

This group focuses on extemporaneous communication. Members will work in teams to come up with talking points on opposing sides of various issues.

Write It / Edit It

This group emphasizes writing and editing at the sentence and paragraph levels. Members complete a weeky writing assignment at home. During class, members assist one another with editing suggestions.

I Love Music

Improve ability to spontaneously discuss topics related to all things music. Each week focuses on a different genre or theme based on music selected by class members.

Movie Talk: Documentaries

Members will pick a documentary to watch during the week. We’ll talk about the movie and whatever issues it brings up about the world. All communication abilities are welcome.

Sports Talk

Supported conversation and in-depth communication centered on sports. A variety of communication levels can participate in this group.

Girl Talk

Miss conversations with just the ladies? This class is intended for those who would like to connect with other women to discuss topics of interest. All communication abilities are welcome.

Top 100 Films

Film lovers will watch movies from American Film Institute’s Top 100 List on their own. During class, members will discuss the film’s characters, plot and themes.

TV Talk: True Crime Documentary

Members will watch and discuss true crime stories. You be the jury!

Social Success Boot Camp

Members will discuss and practice strategies to read the (Zoom) room and take the other person’s perspective. Will cover topics like eye contact, taking the conversational floor, and choosing when to say something you’d say to a close friend vs. mixed company.

Big Picture Politics

This class will focus on discussion of broad political topics chosen by members. Topics may include America’s reputation abroad, historical revisionism, the future of political parties and issues facing America, in general.

Murder Mysteries

Focus on speech clarity, language use and problem-solving as you work through the clues with your group to solve the murder mystery cases.

Article Club

Each week the group selects a 10-15 page article to read/listen to (on their own) from publications like the New York Times Magazine, New Yorker, Outside, Vanity Fair, Atlantic. We will discuss the article in class.

TV Talk: TURИ: Washington's Spies

Members will watch and discuss this Netflix series based on Alexander Rose’s book Washington’s Spies: The Story of America’s First Spy Ring (2007), a history of the Culper Ring.

Biographies

Come explore famous people throughout history. Members will choose, research, and discuss various notable people weekly.

Number Crunchers

For anyone who wants to work on math, numbers, and numerical concepts. This group focuses on accurate comprehension and expression of numbers. Number games are included.

Outdoor Adventures

Discuss selected recreational outdoor activities which change weekly. We will discuss topics and learn techniques from our members who love to hunt, fish and do anything else outdoors.

I Can Do That!

Practice one handed techniques for everyday tasks, learning about tools and gadgets to help get things done and conserve energy.

TV Talk: Chernobyl

Discuss the HBO drama Chernobyl. It’s a 5 episode story about the 1986 nuclear disaster. You’ll need access to HBO Max to view it.

Comic Relief

Watch and discuss famous comedians from the 20th Century. Communicate ideas and opinions about each comic’s style, what makes their stand-up work and overall just have a good laugh.

Selected Topics Together

This is a class for both the SCC member with significant aphasia and/or apraxia AND a partner. Class focuses on practicing reading, writing, listening, and talking using supported conversation techniques and strategies including multi-modal communication (speech, writing, gestures, etc.).

Top Ten Films

Film lovers will watch movies from American Film Institute’s Top Ten Lists on their own. During class we’ll discuss the films characters, plot and themes.

TV Talk: John Adams

Discuss the HBO biographic miniseries about President John Adams.

Everyday Writing

Aimed at practicing personal writing skills for every day, including social letters, greeting cards, filling out forms and personal and business emails. For members who can write words and sentences.

Letter Games

Use online letter games like WordTwist and Scramble Words to practice spelling and thinking of words. For members who need extra time to manipulate letters into new words.

Google Scavenger Hunt

Practice spelling and reading by finding information online, from the hours of a favorite coffee shop to photos that represent your current mood.

Book Club IV

Reading material activities allow members with limited reading skills to participate and enjoy reading again. Average number of pages per week is 15-20. Members can read, listen or both.

Arts and Culture 2

Member driven supported conversation based on art & artifacts–they choose the museum or site anywhere in the world each week.

Edit It

Emphasizes writing at the sentence level with emphasis on correct grammar and spelling. Editing tools in Microsoft Word will be utilized

Read Out Loud

For anyone who wants to work on reading comprehension, retention and reading efficiency. Emphasis is on oral reading.

Social Writing

Aimed at practicing personal writing skills for social connection, including social media posts, greeting cards and emails. For members who are able to write words and sentences.

Yoga For All Abilities

All are welcome in this gentle mat-based or seated yoga class. Supporting a range of abilities and needs, this class is open to both members and care partners.

Virtual Vacations

Take a virtual vacation every week! Group members will present previous travel destinations or research a vacation spot and present to the group for discussion. All communication abilities welcome!

Supported Conversation Together

This is a class for both the SCC member and a communication partner. For emerging communicators with significant aphasia and/or apraxia or those who want to practice the technique of supported conversation with a family member/friend. This class will focus on practicing tools and techniques to improve the accuracy and efficiency of giving and receiving information with those who know more than they can say.

Taboo Topics

Discuss and debate member selected taboo topics which change weekly. We will discuss adult topics, agree to disagree and walk away friends. This is a class for those who communicate at a sentence level.

Crosswords

This class uses online crossword puzzles from major newspapers to practice word finding, spelling, and multiple meanings of word.

Poetry and Songs

This class explores poems and songs about a weekly topic to practice figurative language, like metaphors.

Body & Mind Yoga

Practice holistic wellness of body and mind using yoga and qigong. Combine stretching, breathing, meditation, and energetic movement to relieve stress and tension. Exercises include standing postures as well as seated postures which can be done in a chair. Classes are easy and fun and are designed to help maximize your wellness.

Word Games III

Challenge your language through use of games. Focuses on vocabulary, spelling, and word retrieval skills. For members who communicate at a supported or multi-modal level.

Helping Hand

for all members who want to stretch, strengthen and use their arms and hands
get tips on adaptive techniques, equipment and life hacks to make getting everyday activities done

What's the Word III

Focuses on structured practice with word retrieval exercises and strategies. For members who benefit from multi-modal strategies and supported communication.

What's the Word II

This class focuses on structured practice with word retrieval exercises and strategies. For members who communicate at the sentence/basic conversation level and frequently can’t find the right word.

Word Games II

Challenge your language through use of games. Focuses on vocabulary, spelling, and word retrieval skills. For members who communicate at a functional level.

Word Games I

Challenge your language through use of games. Focuses on vocabulary, spelling, and word retrieval skills. For members who communicate at a conversational level.

Spell It Out

Members will practice expressive and receptive spelling skills in both written and verbal formats.

Art

Members will participate in a weekly art project.
Different mediums will be explored.

What’s the Word?

uses specific word retrieval strategies and word games to help pull the words you know are in there up to the surface
for members speak at the phrase and sentence level

Poetry and Prose

focuses on creative writing and speech intonation
for members who are reading and writing in sentences or more

Big Ideas

This class will improve your ability to spontaneously discuss ideas and practice public speaking skills. This group is for members who want to challenge their language with impromptu discussions of member-selected material from sources such as news articles, podcasts, and TED Talks.

Solve the Mystery

practice reading, memory strategies, reasoning & language skills as you solve a mystery that unfolds weekly with new clues
for members who read at the paragraph to page level & express ideas with phrases to sentences

Write Your Story

for members who want to write daily using journal prompts, guided autobiography or personal reflections
phrase to sentence level writing ability required

PPA: Live and Learn

For members with Primary Progressive Aphasia (PPA). Learn strategies to maximize communication and activities to stimulate language. 9-week session only

Gentle Adaptive Yoga

Gentle/adaptive yoga class designed for participants with mobility challenges. Our skilled instructor gets to know each member and will meet you where you are in your yoga practice.

Gentle Yoga

All levels yoga class. Beginners, stroke survivors, and able-bodied are welcome.

Current Events

Communicate ideas and opinions about current topics in news, sports and pop culture. All communication abilities welcome. Visual supports provided.

Ask the Expert

each week have the opportunity to talk to different experts and get your questions answered about physical recovery, recreational opportunities, new research and ways to live better
communicate with peers and learn from each other

Cyber U.

take a free online course and discuss ideas, concepts and newly learned information
course will be determined by group during week 1
for members who want to challenge their memory, language and learning skills
for members who are considering back to school or work

Stronger than You Think Fitness

This class will work on improving strength, mobility, balance and agility by doing fun cardio and resistance exercises. We will add activities to exercise our brains as well. All levels are welcome.

THRIVE Music

Use music as a tool to help drive positive outcomes in speech, cognition, motor skills, and emotional well-being. Our music therapist will incorporate participants’ musical preferences in this fun and interactive research-based class.

Work Out Your WORDS™

Think, Say, Do
Pair physical movement with speech to exercise, stretch and practice your words
Improve health, mood and energy through exercise
Have fun with Coach Randy, stroke survivor, who is running the group!

Text Me

Structured practice reading and writing text messages on your smartphone. Members should bring their own device.

Tech 4 U

Structured practice with mobile devices (smartphones and tablets) and apps that can be used to improve communication and life! Bring your own device.

Solve the Mystery

practice reading skills, memory strategies, reasoning and language skills as you solve a mystery that unfolds each week with new clues
for members who read at the paragraph to page level and express ideas with phrases to sentences

Survivor Round Table

for members interested in telling their story, discussing issues related to stroke and aphasia, and being part of a survivor community

Presentation II

for members who would like to improve their presentation and public speaking skills
use guides and support to develop short presentations on assigned topics, give your presentation to the group for constructive feedback

Presentation I

for members interested in returning to work, giving community speeches or polishing their ability to speak in public
prepare a brief presentation on an assigned topic to present to the group for constructive feedback

Writing Toolbox IV

for practicing personal writing skills
for members who copy or write at the word or short sentence level

Memorable Moment

practice organization, memory, and communication skills by reviewing pictures taken each week
learn the basics for iPhone and Android cameras
All communication abilities welcome!

Card Games

focus on speech clarity, language use, memory and numbers as you learn and play different card games taught by group members

Good News Group

Members bring in a fun or uplifting story to discuss with the group. This class targets talking, listening, and reading.

Summer Games

have fun outside playing cornhole, bocce, and ladder ball while working on your balance, strength, numbers and communication
use the Wii or play poker on rainy days
all communication abilities are welcome!

Storytellers

use photos and mementos to share your life stories
for members who use phrase to sentence-level speech

Creative Corner

enjoy a mix of music, art, cooking and outings while using your communication skills
try out a new hobby
all communication abilities are welcome!

Trivia

Practice word retrieval skills and strategies while having fun answering trivia questions in a game format. This class is appropriate for members communication at the sentence or conversation level.

Number Crunchers 1

For anyone who wants to work on math, numbers and numerical concepts, including computations, order of operations, and organizing steps to functional word problems.

Talk It Out

This class is appropriate for members who want to discuss what’s on their mind at the conversational level. Word finding strategies are emphasized.

Get It Done

Focus on functional hands-on task completion while practicing listening and talking skills.
This group is designed to increase independence, functional task completion and use of language skills.

Start Your Motor

This group emphasizes communication through use of motor speech practice, automatic speech tasks and scripting for core functional words / phrases.

Sharks

Practice communication, comprehension and number skills by debating episodes of Shark Tank or playing cards.

All Talk Basics

Uses a “constraint induced” format to encourage sentence level speech (no writing or gesturing!)
For members who speak in single words and short phrases

Escape This!

Focus on speech clarity, language use, and problem-solving as you work with your group to solve the escape room puzzle.

Sentence Builders

This group focuses on constructing complete sentences in a variety of patterns.
This group is for those members with aphasia who consistently express their ideas at the phrase level.

It’s Your Move

Communicate your choices, read directions, write your score and plan your strategy all through games! All communication levels welcome.

Selected Topics II

This class focuses on speech clarity, language use, word retrieval, social interaction, and listening skills. This class appropriate for members communicating at the sentence level.

Writing Toolbox III

Designed to practice personal writing skills. For members who write at the word or short sentence level.

Magic of Music

Music and singing are used to facilitate fun, communication and language.
A variety of communication levels can participate in this group.

All Talk

This class uses a “constraint induced” format to encourage sentence level speech (no writing or gesturing!) For members who speak in phrase to sentence level.

Selected Topics III

This class focuses on using multi-modal communication (speaking, writing, gestures, etc.) and communication strategies to discuss various topics.

Team Work

Work together to play a game or complete a project.
Get moving, get talking and have some fun!
All communication ability levels welcome.

Writing Toolbox II

Aimed at practicing personal writing skills. For members who are able to write words and sentences.

Memory 101

Learn and practice strategies to recall and retain information recently seen, heard or discussed to improve daily functioning.

Organize This!

Focus on organization and planning while learning strategies to recall and retain information to improve daily task performance and route finding.

Selected Topics I

Group focuses on speech clarity, language use, word retrieval, social interaction, and listening skills at a conversational level.

Hands On

Allows hands on trials of new technology, gadgets and fitness options for members of all communication abilities.

Presentation Group

For practicing brief presentations.
For members interested in returning to work, participating in meetings, giving community speeches or just polishing their ability to speak in public.

Group Think

Get peer input on favorite gadgets to make life easier, apps to make life fun and thoughts on vexing life issues. All are welcome!

Music and Art

use music and art to stimulate your brain
support communication and language through singing and drawing

All About Me

Practice sharing personal stories via speech, writing or any modality.
Learn about other members and practice recalling what you learned.
Practice initiating a conversation, turn-taking and general personal social skills.

Journal Group

use supports and templates to write about weekly events, then share what you’ve done with the group to work on writing and speech

Facts & Opinions

ask and answer wh- questions about presented news stories and discuss your opinions.

Book Club III - Reading for Life

Designed to develop basic reading abilities.
Reading material and activities allow members with limited reading skills to participate and enjoy reading again.

Photolog

Use your digital camera to photograph and share life events. Focus on presentation and discussion of everyday events using your pictures as support.

Magic of Music

Music and singing are used to facilitate fun, communication and language.
A variety of communication levels can participate in this group.

Number Crunchers

For anyone who wants to work on math, numbers and numerical concepts, including computations, order of operations, and organizing steps to functional word problems.

Aphasia Will Not Be Silent

For members who want to contribute to our blog by writing their stories about life after stroke.
Also open to members who wish to work on personal writing projects.

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Reading for Life

This group is for developing basic reading abilities. Reading material and activities allow members with limited reading skills to participate and enjoy reading again.

Clarity is Key

For members with apraxia of speech or dysarthria who want to improve articulation and intelligibility. Use Video Assisted Speech Technology (VAST TM) and Mind Over Matter program to work on motor planning.

Technology 4 U

Structured practice with mobile devices (smartphones, tablets, and laptops) and apps that can be used to improve communication and life!
Bring your own device.
Intended for new technology users.

Book Club

Read a book or listen to the audio book. Discuss the content of the reading or specific assignments with supported conversation. Average number of pages read per week is 30 – 40.

Selected Topics

Selected Topics I

Group focuses on speech clarity, language use, word retrieval, social interaction, and listening skills at a conversational level.

Selected Topics II

Group focuses on speech clarity, language use, word retrieval, social interaction, and listening skills at a functional level.

Selected Topics III

Group focuses on supported conversation of topics of interest using multi-modal communication (writing, gestures, etc.) strategies.

Selected Topics IV

Group focuses on supported conversation of topics of interest using multi-modal communication (writing, gestures, etc.) strategies.

What's the Word

This class focuses on use of specific word retrieval strategies and complex language at a conversational level. For members with mild word retrieval deficits.

Verbs

This class focuses on regular and irregular verbs, accurate verb tense usage and vocabulary expansion. Must be able to produce verbal speech at the word to phrase level.

TV Talk

Watch the show at home and come together to practice communication skills while discussing a currently popular TV series. This class will focus on memory strategies to retain content.

Total Communication II

For emerging communicators with significant apraxia and/or aphasia.
Group focuses on use of alternative communication systems, multi-modal communication strategies and the Mind Over Matter™ apraxia program.

Prepositions

Focuses on comprehension and expression of prepositions in a variety of conversational contexts.

Mind Over Matter™

For members with apraxia of speech to practice using the VAST™ program using an innovative application of video technology and the Mind Over Matter™ apraxia program.

Joy of Cooking

Focuses on reading and following recipes and numerical concepts.
Uses planning & problem solving to sequence steps of recipes, calculate serving sizes and measurements.
A variety of communication levels can participate in this group.

Computer Group

Learn the basics of email and internet searching.
Learn to use templates to help write emails.
Learn to use software to facilitate writing skills.

Community Outing

For anyone who wants to improve their communication skills in the community.
Must be independent with mobility.

Tech Support

Use your iPad or tablet to help you speak, read, and write. For beginner users with significant aphasia and/or apraxia.

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Meeting of the Minds

Focuses on auditory comprehension, basic functional communication and social interaction.
This group is primarily for members with fluent aphasia.

Explain It

uses a “constraint induced” format with logic games to encourage specific vocabulary in speech (no writing or gesturing!).
for members who speak at the sentence level or higher

Cognitive Strategies

Focuses on learning and using specific strategies to improve high level thinking skills to increase overall independence.

The Price is Right

Practice communication, comprehension and number skills by playing the Price is Right!

Listen Up

listen to a podcast on your iPad, iPhone or computer
discuss the content of the listening assignments

Brain Challenge

Keep your brain active through use of games.
Focuses on basic memory, attention, organization skills and strategies.

Total Communication I

For members with persistent apraxia and/or aphasia.
Group focuses on basic vocabulary and use of verbal and nonverbal strategies.

Fun & Fitness

exercise your brain and body
all levels of mobility and fitness welcome

VAST™

VAST™ Basics

For members with apraxia of speech. Introduction to Video Assisted Speech Technology (VAST™) on your iPod, iPhone or iPad in a sequential motor planning program for beginning users.

VAST™

For members with apraxia of speech. Use Video Assisted Speech Technology (VAST™) on your iPod, iPhone or iPad in a sequential motor planning program.

Note: The SpeakinMotion logo, VAST and VAST logo marks are used under license from SpeakinMotion.

Reading Strategies

For anyone who wants to work on reading comprehension, retention and reading efficiency. Emphasis will be on decoding words using various strategies.

Book Club III

read a book, or listen to the audio book
discuss the content of the book
this group allows members with limited reading skills to participate and enjoy reading again

Book Club II

Read a book or listen to the audio book.
Discuss the content of the reading or specific assignments.
Average number of pages read per week is 30-50.

Book Club I

Read a book or listen to the audio book.
Discuss the content of the reading or specific assignments.
Average number of pages read per week is 50+.

Communication Toolbox

This class emphasizes communication through high and low tech communication devices to get out both the basics and the fun stuff. This class is for members with significant aphasia and/or apraxia.

Wh Questions

This group is for members who want focused practice on understanding and using wh-words (who, what, when, where, why).

Writing Toolbox 3

Designed to practice personal writing skills. For members who write at the word or short sentence level.

Writing Toolbox II

for practicing personal writing skills
for members who are able to write words and sentences

Keep Current

Discuss and debate current events supported by audio and video clips. This class focuses on the use of memory strategies to retain discussed content from week to week.

Writing Toolbox 1

For practicing personal and professional writing and editing skills. For members who are able to write sentences to paragraph length.

Parts of Speech

focused practice on specific parts of speech, including verbs, prepositions and adjectives

What’s Trending

Discuss current events, politics free. This group focuses on expressing an opinion at the word/phrase level.

Slow Road to Better

for members interested in telling their story, discussing issues related to stroke and aphasia and being part of a podcast production

Yoga

all levels class
beginners, stroke survivors and able-bodied are welcome!

Presentation Group

For practicing brief presentations.
For members interested in returning to work, participating in meetings, giving community speeches or just polishing their ability to speak in public.

Selected Topics IV

Class focuses on multi-modal communication and use of supports (speech, writing, pictures, gestures, etc.) to express ideas on topics of interest.

Selected Topics III

Group focuses on supported conversation of topics of interest using multi-modal communication (writing, gestures, etc.) strategies.

Selected Topics II

This class focuses on speech clarity, language use, word retrieval, social interaction, and listening skills. This class appropriate for members communicating at the sentence level.

Selected Topics I

Group focuses on speech clarity, language use, word retrieval, social interaction, and listening skills at a conversational level.

	MONDAY
TIME	Vienna	Rockville	Virtual
10:00 am	Escape This! (Beth)		Special time: 10:30-11:00 THRIVE Helping Hands 1 (Denise) 30 minutes
			Verbal Volleyball 2 (Laurie)
	11:15 am	Keep Current (Beth and Whitney)		Cognitive Strategies 1 (Laurie)
		Cognitive Strategies (Amy)		THRIVE Full Body Fitness (Denise)
			Brain Benders (Melissa)
01:00 pm	Presentation Group (Beth)		Book Club 1 (Laurie)
01:00 pm	Book Club (Amy and Whitney)		Start Your Motor (Melissa)
02:15 pm	Movie Talk & Trivia (Amy)		Sentence Builders (Laurie)
	Games (Beth)
	03:30 pm			TV Talk: Orange is the New Black (Laurie)
				Read Out Loud (Melissa)
05:00 pm				I Love Music (Melissa)

	TUESDAY
TIME	Vienna	Rockville	Virtual
10:00 am	Selected Topics 2 (Beth & Whitney)	TED Talks + (Susie)	Slow Road to Better (Melissa)
	THRIVE Yoga for All Abilities (Holly) 4-week mini-session: May 26 – June 16	Think It Out, Talk It Out (Lauren)	THRIVE Helping Hands 2 (Denise) (30 minutes)
	Tip of My Tongue: Names and Numbers (Beth)		Cognitive Strategies 2 (Laurie)
	11:15 am	All Talk (Whitney and Kristen)	Book Club 1 (Lauren)	Presentation Group (Laurie)
Express Yourself (Beth)		Selected Topics 2 (Susie)	Mind Over Matter (Melissa)
01:00 pm		Book Club 2 (Kristen & Beth)	What’s the Word (Lauren)	Trivia (Melissa)
	Trivia (Whitney)	Number Crunchers (Susie)	Verbal Volleyball (Laurie)
	02:15 pm	Read Out Loud (Kristen)	Selected Topics 3 (Susie)	Think Tank (Laurie)
		TV Talk (Whitney)	Writing Toolbox (Lauren)	Listen Up (Melissa)
Tech 4 U (Beth)
03:30 pm			Supported Writing (Laurie)

	WEDNESDAY
TIME	Vienna	Rockville	Virtual
10:00 am	Selected Topics 3 (Beth & Kristen)		People Magazine (Susie)
			Book Club 2 (Melissa & Haley)
			Write It / Edit It (Laurie)
11:15 am	What’s the Word 3 (Beth)		Global Leaders (Laurie)
	Writing Toolbox 3 (Kristen)		TV Talk: Breaking Bad S4 (Susie)
	01:00 pm	Book Club 3 (Beth)		What’s the Word 3 (Susie)
Life in Pictures (Kristen)			Ted Talks + (Laurie)
			What’s in the Bag? (Melissa)
02:15 pm		Mind Over Matter (Kristen)		Punchlines & Politics (Melissa)
	06:00 pm

	THURSDAY
TIME	Vienna	Rockville	Virtual
10:00 am	Parts of Speech (Amy)	THRIVE Function: Arm and Body Power (Amanda) No class on 7/16	Escape This! (Laurie)
10:00 am	Top 100 Films (Susie)	Cognitive Strategies (Lauren)
11:15 am	Write It/Edit It (Amy)	THRIVE Function: Hand Power (Amanda) No class on 7/16	Speak Up (Laurie)
11:15 am	TED Talks + (Susie)	Movie Talk & Trivia (Lauren)
01:00 pm	Art Class (Kim); 6-week session: May 28 – July 2		Book Club 3 (Susie)
	02:15 pm	Selected Topics 4 (Susie)
	03:30 pm

	FRIDAY
TIME	Vienna	Rockville	Virtual
01:00 pm			THRIVE No Limits Fitness (DPI)

COMBINED Weekly Class Schedule

Session 3: May 26 – July 24, 2026