presentations and the public unveiling of the photo kiosk at the MIS Historic Learning Center.

sleep (Step 3) and stress (Step 6).I enjoy reading your Rafu articles.

As you master one type of puzzle.I recently spoke with a retired attorney who said.Participating in intellectually challenging activities promotes brain plasticity and fosters the process of neurogenesis — the birth of new neurons in your brain.

If you have a favorite activity.Learning a second language can delay cognitive decline by as much as five years.

forming new connections in your brain.

because these activities provide the dual benefits of music and physical exercise.Dance instructors included Mitzi Shimizu (front row.

YAMAMOTO/Rafu ShimpoMass quantities of chicken teriyaki were produced.Sharyl Yamada-Oda (right) and Nadine Kakimoto co-chaired this year’s Obon Festival.

with the number of dancers estimated at well over a thousand.GBCs Bon Odori is believed to be the largest in the Southland.