West Hartford – “Improving the Brain Through Thinking Skills,” with David S. Martin; an interactive presentation on how the special Thinking-Skills program, known as “Instrumental Enrichment,” can improve brain functioning in children and adults of all ages; refreshments; hosted by Greater Hartford Hadassah; 1 – 3:30 p.m.; at Beth El Temple, 2626 Albany Ave., (860) 232-9950. FREE