Sunday Assembly San Diego is an inclusive, non-religious community that meets to hear thoughtful talks, connect for service projects, sing songs, and generally celebrate life (with snacks). Assemblies are free to attend, and everyone is welcome. AND!! Free child watch for ages 1.5 and up is available at every Assembly.

September's Assembly talk:

Regaining a Sense of Touch, aka Wormy Feelings

Why can some animals grow back missing body parts while we can't? What if we could rebuild parts of the nervous system after injury, like restoring a lost sense of touch? In Dr. Ricardo Zayas' lab, they study flatworms called planarians that can regenerate any part of their body, including their nerve cells. Cut one into pieces, and each piece can grow into a whole new worm; it sounds like science fiction, but it is actual biology. Dr. Ricardo Zayas, Biology Professor at SDSU, will explore what these strange but fascinating creatures can teach us about how stem cells make new sensory cells. Along the way, we’ll look at animals that can repair their nervous systems and ask what it might take for humans to do the same.

Here's the Zoom link for anyone who wants to attend online.

Meeting ID: 898 5808 8325

Passcode: 375172

Stay after the assembly for coffee and community and our 3rd annual Cookie Bakeoff. And we are using the term "cookie" loosely, so bring your (homemade, please!) baked cookies, bars, brownies, and the like to share, but also for the chance to win a coveted award for Best Cookie. Find more information and RSVP to that event here.

The Bankers Hill Club is an accessible facility, including accessible parking spots and bathrooms. There is plenty of parking available.