Research shows that listening to music can reduce anxiety, blood pressure and pain, as well as improve sleep quality, mood, mental alertness and memory.

Take a moment for yourself, relax and enjoy a personal concert in a virtual environment. Put on one of our virtual reality headsets and be transported to a cafe or small music hall. Choose from among seven concerts, each lasting 90 seconds to six minutes.

• Guitar Duo
• Clarinet and Accordion Duo
• Piano Concert
• Piano Recital
• Jazz Concert
• String Quartet
• Cello Ensemble

Call 805-388-1952, ext. 100, to register. Ask to sign up for "Independent Adventures."

Independent Adventures: Mondays, Jan 9-March 27, noon-1 p.m. and Fridays, Jan. 13-March 31, 3:30-4:30 p.m.

Cost: $5 per session