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ConversationsJoinusattheArlingtonHighMediaCenterforfascinatingConversationswithinfluentialthinkersandwriters.HostedbyInc.magazineeditor-at-largeDavidWhitford,theselivelyeveningsinvolveaudiencemembersinthe
discussions.ReserveyourspotatArlingtonCommunityEd.org
EileenMyles:Poetry’s‘RockStar’HercultclassicChelseaGirlsreferstotheManhattanhotelnotthecity,butEileenMyles’connectionstothisarearundeep.Mylesgrewupaself-describedArlingtontownie.“InArlington,peoplewouldlaughatyouifyoutriedtogetpeopletolookatyourdrawingsorlistentoyourpoetry,”sherecalled.InNewYork,MylesemergedasaprotegeofAllenGinsbergandfriendofRobertMapplethorpe,andwentontopublish20booksofpoetry,journalismandfiction.MylesisaGuggenheimFellow,recipientoftheShelleyPrizefromthePoetrySocietyofAmericaandaLambdaAwardforlesbianfiction.Withthere-issueofChelseaGirlsbyamajorpublisher,andasthemodelforacharacteronthetheAmazonseriesTransparent,Mylesishavinghermoment.Inararelocalappearance,Mylesreturnstoherhometowntoshareherjourneyduringamonth-longresidencyatHarvard.
CODE:SE068Wednesday,April67:00-8:30pmReserveyourspotonline,pay$10atdoor
AnEveningwithSteveAlmondAuthor,essayist,andArlingtonresidentSteveAlmondisco-hostofthepopularNPRpodcastDearSugarRadio,whereheoffers“radicallyempatheticpersonaladvice”alongwithWildauthorCherylStrayed.AlmondisequallyknownforhisfamouscalltoboycottwatchingtheSuperBowl.InAgainstFootball:OneFan’sReluctantManifesto,Almonddetailswhy,after40yearsasafan,hecannolongerwatchthegamehestillloves.Howdidasportthatcausesbraindamagebecomealeadingsignifierofourinstitutionsofhigherlearning,heasks?ComehearhisfascinatingargumentsamidtheincreasingconcussioncrisisfacingtheNFLandothersportsteams.SteveAlmondlivesinArlingtonwithhiswifeandthreechildren.Visitagainstfootball.org
CODE:SE069WednesdayApril277:00-9:00pmReserveyourspotonline,pay$10atdoor
Disrupted:MyMisadventureintheStart-upBubble“Disruptedisfun,compulsivelyreadableandjustmighttellussomethingimportantaboutthehypocrisyandcult-likefervorinsidetoday’stechnologygiants.”–BradStone,NewYorkTimes
For25yearsDanLyonswasaleadingtechjournalist—untilhisjobwithNewsweekwentaway.Fiftyyearsoldwithtwoyoungkids,LyonsacceptedajobandapileofstockoptionsfromHubspot.Hisnewemployermadetheworldabetterplace...bysellingemailspam.Lyonsdescribestheofficevibeasfrathousemeetscultcompound,whereNerfgunfightsbrokeoutatlunchandhewasoldenoughtobehiscoworkers’father.Disruptedisahilariousstoryofself-reinventionandadefinitiveaccountoflifeinthetechbubble.DanLyonslivesinWinchesterwithhiswifeandtwodaughters.InadditiontohisstintwithHubspot,heisanovelist,journalist,andscreenwriter,mostrecentlyforthehitHBOcomedyseriesSiliconValley.
CODE:SE070Thursday,June97:00-8:30pmReserveyourspotonline,pay$10atdoor
SpecialEventsNote:Tosecureyourseat,pre-registrationisencouragedfortheseevents;walk-insarewelcomeasspaceallows.
AllSpecialEventsareheldatArlingtonHighunlessotherwisenoted.
ArlingtonReadsTogether:DiscussionofAmericanahRobbinsLibraryandArlingtonCommunityEducationhostthislivelyexplorationofthethemesinAmericanahbyChimamandaNgoziAdichie,Arlington’sofficial2016communityread.Thenovelisapowerful,tenderstoryofraceandidentity,unfoldingoverthreecontinents.TheNewYorkTimeswrites,“AmericanahexaminesblacknessinAmerica,NigeriaandBritain,butit’salsoasteady-handeddissectionoftheuniversalhumanexperience...Americanahis...anovelthatholdsthediscomfitingrealitiesofourtimesfearlesslybeforeus.Itneverfeelsfalse.”PickupacopyofthebookatRobbinsLibraryorcheckoutanebook,andcometothisdiscussionofrace,identity,love,immigrationandwhatitmeanstobehuman.TheeveningwillbehostedbyMauraDeedy,assistantlibrarydirectorandArlingtonReadsTogethercoordinator.
CODE:SE071Wednesday,March167:00-8:30pmFreeevent
DeadinGoodCompany:CelebratingMountAuburnCemeteryMorethantherestingplaceofmanyliteraryandcelebratedpublicfigures,MountAuburnisanoasisofhorticulturalsplendor,serenityandbirds.DeadinGoodCompany,isacollectionofessays,poemsandwildlifephotographsbylocalwritersandphotographerscelebratingAmerica’sfirstgardencemetery.DanShaughnessy’sHi,Neighbor.Havea‘GansetthonorsfamedsportscasterandPeabodyAward-winnerCurtGowdy,whoisburiedhere.Onewriterreflectsonherfavoritegravestone,whichsimplyreads,“SheTried.”Theessaysareoftendeeplypersonal.InNoKinofMine,PulitzerPrizewinnerMeganMarshallwrites,“AlthoughIhavenoancestorsorfamilymembersburiedhere,MountAuburnCemeterystillservesasalushgardenofmemoriesforme.Doesitmatterthatnoneofthemaremyown?”“OurgoalwiththiswholeprojectistoshowMountAuburnCemeteryasaplaceoflifeanddeathandrebirthandtransformation,”saysco-editorKimNagy.JoinNagyandco-editorJohnHarrisonaswellasArlingtonauthorGaryGoshgarian(akaGaryBraver)andlocalhistorianDeeMorris,contributorstothecollection,astheysharetheirloveof“SweetAuburn.”Copiesofthebookwillbeavailableforpurchase.Note:JoinDeeMorris’WalkingTourthroughMountAuburnCemeteryonSunday,April24(seenextpage).
CODE:SE072Thursday,April77:00-8:30pmReserveyourspotonline,pay$10atdoor
MountAuburnCemetery:AWalkingTourDeeMorrisConsecratedin1831,MountAuburnisAmerica’sfirstruralgardencemetery,brilliantlyfulfillingadoublemissiontoprovideafinalrestingplaceforthedepartedandbeaninspirationalparkenvironmentfortheliving.The175acresarerichwithartisticmonumentsthatmemorializenotablesincludingthepoetHenryWadsworthLongfellowandthefounderofChristianScience,MaryBakerEddy.ProminentBostonfamiliespurchasedlotsalongitswindingpathsasdideverydayVictorians.JustahandfulofmilesfromArlington,thisNationalHistoricLandmarkoffersvisitorstheopportunitytoexperiencean“eternalworld”setapartfrommoderndemands.Note:Don’tmissthepaneldiscussionbasedonthebookDeadinGoodCompany,acelebrationofMt.Auburncemetery(seepreviouspage).DeeMorrisisanindependentscholarandeducationalconsultantspecializinginnineteenth-centuryhistoryofGreaterBoston.Hergoalistoconnectpeoplewiththeircivicancestors.
CODE:SE073Sunday,April242:00-4:00pm$15
StyleMakeover:TheBig,ConfidentRevealDoreenDoveImageConsultingConfusedaboutwhatkindofclothesreallylookgoodonyou?Youarenotalone.Manyofusstrugglewithbodyimageandtrytohideinourclothing.Imageexpert,stylistandauthorDoreenDovedelightsinshowingwomenhowtofindastylethattrulyflatterstheirshape,fitsbudgetsandlifestylesandhelpsthemfeelmoreconfident.ThiseveningwillbothentertainandeducateasDoreenusesrealpeoplefromthisevent,selectedbeforehand,toillustratehowtodressinawaythataccentuatesassetsanddisguisesliabilities.Threeluckyregistrantswillreceiveapre-scheduled,off-sitestylemakeoverbyDoreen,whichwillincludeafabulousnewoutfitdonatedbyLordandTaylor.Thethreecandidatesandtheirmakeoverresultswillberevealedattheevent.Toapplyasamakeovercandidate,firstregisterforthiseventatarlingtoncommunityed.org,thenvisitDoreenDove.com/makeoverapplication.Doreen’sbook,ConfidenceIsAlwaysInStylewillbeavailableforpurchase.
CODE:SE074Tuesday,May107:00-9:00pm$20
UsingFamilyHistorytoSparkFictionMichelleHoover,authorManyofushaverichfamilystoriesstoredawayinthejournals,legendsandphotographsofourancestors.We’dlovetousetheminourownwriting,buthow?Apublishedauthorwilldescribethefreedomthatfictionalizingsuchstoriesallows,aswellasitspossiblepitfalls.We’lldiscusshowtofocusthestory,chooseastructure,supportitwithresearch,anddevelopcharactersthatbegininourmemoriesandimaginationsandcometolifeonthepage.Arlington’sMichelleHoover’ssecondnovelBottomlandwaspublishedthisspring.SheistheFannieHurstWriter-in-ResidenceatBrandeisUniversityandteachesatGrubStreet,wheresheleadstheNovelIncubatorprogram.Sheisa2014NEAFellowandhasbeenaWriter-in-ResidenceatBucknellUniversity,aMacDowellFellow,andawinnerofthePEN/NewEnglandDiscoveryAward.Herdebut,TheQuickening,wasa2010MassachusettsBookAward“MustRead.”
CODE:SEo75Tuesday,May247:30-9:00pmReserveyourspotonline,pay$10atdoor
Sing!Sing!Sing!BradGoffandEllieFoster“Myheartisstillsingingafterlastnight’sevent.Itwasmagical.Inotonlysangmyheartout,butmetsomanyfinepeople.”
Comesingfabulousthree-partharmonyofpopularcontemporarysongs.Thisdrop-in,no-commitmentsingingcelebrationisopentoanyonewholovestojointheirvoicewithothers.Underthedirectionoftwoprofessionalandenthusiasticmusicians,you’llchoosewhetheryouwanttosingmelody,lowharmony,orhighharmonyandstartwithfunvoicewarm-upexercises.Learnyourpartsandperformtogetherallinonenight.Youwon’tbelievehowgreatthisfeels!ArlingtonlocationTBD.
CODE:MU029Thursday,May197:30-9:30pmReserveyourspotonline,pay$10atdoor
AroundTownInAroundTown,wearepleasedtofeatureeventshostedbynonprofitsandofinteresttotheArlingtoncommunity.
Ifyouwouldliketosubmitaneventlisting,pleaseemailcommunityed@arlington.k12.ma.usformoreinformation.
TheArlingtonHistoricalSocietypresentsthefollowingseries.Programsarefreeformembers,$5fornon-members.Formoreinformation,visitArlingtonHistorical.org
RotandRoll:TheScience&ArtofCompostingTownofArlington,DepartmentofPublicWorksLearnhowtorecycleyourfoodscrapsintonutritioussoilforyourgardenandlawn.It’seasy,cheap,andrewarding—
turningnothingintosomethingofvalue.Youcanusethefinishedproductinyourveggiegarden,underyourtreesandshrubs,ortofeedyourindoorpottedplants.ThiseventfeaturesacompostingdemoandQ&A;discountedcompostbinsales;compostgive-away(first-comebasis;bringyourowncontainer);andpickupsofpre-orderedrainbarrels(orderatGreatAmericanRainBarrel.com).Note:Heavyraincancelsthisevent.HeldatDPWparkinglot,51GroveSt.,Arlington.Thisfamily-friendlyeventisfree.
Thursday,May54:00-7:00pmFREE;noregistrationrequired
Singing’RoundthePianoComesingoldfavoritesfromtheCivilWareratothe1950s.ThiseveningfeaturestheSelectones,directedbyKevinGreeley;theAHSJazzBand,directedbySabatinoD’Agostino;andtheAHSMadrigals,directedbyMadalynKitchen.HeldattheArlingtonTownHallAuditorium.
Tuesday,March297:30pm
Route2—RoutetoaVacation!StuartBrorsonRoute2ismuchmorethantheasphaltcanyonseparatingArlingtonandBelmont.It’saninterestingpartoftransportationhistoryfromendtoend:thewesternsectionisoneofAmerica’soldestroadsconstructedespeciallyforautomobiletravel.TakealeisurelydrivedownRoute2’scolorfulhistorywiththreevignettesfromtheearly1800s,1900s,andthe1960s.HeldattheMasonicTemple,19AcademyStreet(handicappedaccessibilityatrearofbuilding).
Tuesday,April267:30pm
TheMusicalLivesofSidney&LouiseHomerRichardA.DuffyArlingtonwasformativeintherelationshipandprofessionalcareersofSidneyandLouiseHomer.Sidney’spopularmusicalcompositionswereoftenperformedbyhiswife,theformerLouiseBeatty,whoachievedsuper-stardomasleadingcontraltooftheMetropolitanOpera.TheHomerslaterbecamefrequent“returnvisitors”tohomesinArlingtonthroughtheexcitingnewmediumoftheVictrolaphonograph.HeldattheMasonicTemple,19AcademyStreet(handicappedaccessibilityatrearofbuilding).
Tuesday,May317:30pm
AnnualPlantSaleArlingtonGardenClubDon’tmissthischancetopurchasehealthyperennials,smallshrubsandannualsatgreatprices.Thispopulareventalsofeaturesafleamarkettableandbakedgoodsforsale.HeldattheJasonRussellHouselawn,7JasonSt.
Saturday,May299:00am-noon
Business,Technology&Finance
●NEWSuperchargeYourInterviewingSkills
NeilBerdievManyskillsandqualitiesofanindividualcontributetodevelopingasuccessfulcareer.Yet,oneareaofexpertiseisatthecoreofeverysuccessfuljobsearchandultimatelyasuccessfulcareer—interviewing.Whatifyouweretofind
outthatnotknowingcertaininterviewingessentials(orfinerdetails)hadcostyouthousandsofdollarsinapromotionoranewjob?Inthisevening,wewilldelveintokeyphases—before,during,andaftertheinterview—eachwithdistinctexpectationsandrequirements.TaughtbytheauthorofTheLittleSilverBook–Interviewing;EverythingYouNeedtoKnow,thisclasswillhelpsharpenyourinterviewingskillsandimproveyourcareersuccess.Whetheryouareyoungprofessional,amoreexperiencedjobseekertakingyourcareertothenextlevel,oraparentreturningtotheworkforce,thisseminarwillgeneratemultiplereturnsonyourinvestment.Note:Bringanotebookandpentotakenotes.Acopyofthebookisincludedinthecostoftuition.
CODE:BT011Thursday,April287:00-9:00pm$35
●NEWOverhaulYourNetworkingSkills
NeilBerdievAlthoughmuchofourprofessionalsuccessisaresultofourskills,talents,andexperiences,strongnetworkandnetworkingskillsdefinitelyopenopportunitiestonewjobsandcareerdevelopment.Thisseminarwillhelpyoudevelopaclearplanforhowtocreateandmaintainastrongnetworktosupportanddriveyourcareer.Itwillalsoexposeyoutoafullgamutofskillsyouneedtobeasuccessfulnetworker.Manyoftheseskillsarenotdifficulttoacquire,butwedonotoftenrealizethattheyareapartoffosteringstrongnetworks.Youwilllearnthebestpracticesofnetworkingaswellasidentifythemostrelevantnetworkingskillsthatyouneedtofocuson.Whetheryouareyoungprofessional,amoreexperiencedjobseekerlookingtotakeyourcareertothenextlevel,oraparentgettingbackintotheworkforce,thisseminarwillgeneratemultiplereturnsonyourinvestment.Note:Bringanotebookandpentotakenotes.
CODE:BT012Thursday,May57:00-9:00pm$25
FearlessPublicSpeakingDr.GaryGenardInthisexperiential,four-sessionseminar,learnpracticalsolutionstohelpyoutackleyourfearofspeakinginpublic.Whetherit’saconversationorakeynote,youwillacquiretheskillstoeffectivelycommunicateyourmessagewithself-assurance—evenenjoyment—inanyspeakingsituation.Dr.Genard’stechniqueisbasedonyearsofexperienceasastageactor,professorofcommunicationandspeechcoach.Studentswilllearnthroughexercises,impromptutechniquesandrole-playingandgaintheconfidencetospeakwithskillandinfluence.Dr.Genard’sbookFearlessSpeaking:BeatYourAnxiety,BuildYourConfidence,ChangeYourLifeisincludedinthetuitionfee.
CODE:WC0264Wednesdays,May11-June8(noclass6/1)7:00-9:00pm$80
BuildConfidenceforCareerChanges&JobSearchesKarenSamuelsonCultivatingconfidenceisalifelongjourney,especiallyimportantwhenweareconsideringacareertransitionorlookingforajob.Comeexplorespecificandtangiblewaystonurtureinnerconfidencewiththehelpofalifeandcareercoach.Throughclassexercisesanddiscussions,youwillbecomeawareofself-limitingbeliefsandcometoappreciatetheuniquestrengthsofyourpersonality.Youwillleavethisclasswithpracticaltoolstohelpyoumaintainconfidenceinthemidstofuncertainty.
CODE:BF028Tuesday,April126:30-8:30pm$25
MaximizeYourSocialSecurityBenefitsRichardBelofsky
SocialSecurityisasignificantpartoftheretirementpuzzle.Learnhowtogetthemostfromyourbenefitsandcoordinatethisincomewithyouroverallretirementstrategy.WewilltalkaboutthecurrentstateofSocialSecurity,whattoconsiderwhenplanningyourbenefitstartdate,spousalbenefits,optionsfordivorcees,buy-backstrategies,taxreductionstrategiesandcoordinationwithstateandfederalretirementplans(WindfallEliminationProvisionsandGovernmentPensionOffsets).Wewillalsoreviewspecialplanningconsiderationsforself-employedindividuals.Recentchangesinbenefitswillbereviewed.Note:ThedeadlinetotakeadvantageoftheoldrulesisApril30.Thosewhosqueakinunderthedeadlinewillbegrandfatheredinundertheoldfile-and-suspendrules.
CODE:BF004Tuesday,April57:00-9:00pm$20
Long-TermCarePlanningRichardBelofskyThiscourseisforthoseapproachingorinretirement,aswellasfamilymembersconcernedaboutagingparents.Haveyouconsideredtheimpactoflong-termcarecostsonyourspouseandfamily?Therearewaystoprotectyoursavingsandhomeshouldlong-termcareberequired.Inthisworkshop,wewillreviewtypesofcare,costandwhopaysforvariousoptions;theroleofMedicareandMedicaid;typesofinsuranceavailabletohelppayforcareandwhattolookforwhenevaluatingpolicies.Wewillcomparetraditionallong-termcarepolicieswithnewerhybridsthatcanguaranteeapaymentforcareand/orprovidealifeinsurancebenefit.
CODE:BF016Tuesday,April127:00-9:00pm$20
FinancialStrategiesforaSecureRetirementRichardBelofsky&AmyLampertExpandedtotwonightsbypopulardemand,thisworkshopwilllookatdevelopingahierarchyforspendingandinvestingyourmoneyduringretirementaswellasstrategiesthatprovideabetteroutcome,regardlessofinvestmentperformance.Learnspecialrulestomanageyour401(k),403(b)andpensionasyouapproachretirementandwhatyouneedtoknowabouttargetfunds.Findoutwhyinvestmentstrategiesmustdifferinretirement,andwhenaRothIRAmakessense;explorethehypearoundannuities;examineforgottenfinancialpitfallsandalternativewaystopreserveyournesteggagainstlong-termcarecosts.Jointwofinancialexpertsforthisopportunitytoreviewyourretirementfinances.
CODE:BF0052Tuesdays,April26andMay37:00-9:00pm$40
Registerforall3classesandsave!CODE:BF013$70
HowtoAffordCollegeCollegeFundingAdvisorsFinancialaidgoestothefamilieswhoplaninadvance,ideallybeforeDecember31ofthechild’ssophomoreyearofhighschool.Thiscoursewillintroduceconceptsandstrategiestohelpyoumaximizeyourfinancialaidbyunderstandingtheprocess,andhowimplementingstrategiesmayincreaseafamily’seligibilityevenifyouhavea“highincome”orownabusiness.Allschoolsarenotalike,soitisimportanttoknowyouroptionsandopportunities.Afreefinancialaidanalysiswillbeavailabletoallattendees.Visitcollegefundingadvisors.com
CODE:CS003Thursday,April147:00-9:00pm$25/family
●NEWUnderstandingRealEstateTransactions
BruceFitzsimmonsThisworkshopwillhelpguideyouthroughthelegalthicketofbuyingorsellingrealestate,andfeatureamockclosingwithexplanationofthetypicaldocumentsthatbuyersandsellerssignatclosings.Overtwoevenings,wewilldiscusssuchtopicsasthenegotiationofOfferstoPurchaseandPurchaseandSaleAgreements;theconceptof“title”asunderstoodbyrealestateattorneys;theroleoftitleinsurance,tenanciesandotheroptionsforholdingtitle;mortgagefinancingandspecialissuesrelatedtocondominiums.Althoughourprimaryfocuswillbeonresidentialtransactions,wewillalsotouchoncommercialrealestatetransactionsandzoningmatters.Bringallyourrealestatequestions.
CODE:BT0142Thursdays,April28andMay57:00-8:30pm$30
WordPressIntroductionMargyRydzynskiWordPress.comorWordPress.org?Ifyou’rethinkingaboutbuildingawebsite,it’sachallengetofigureoutwhichplatformtouse.Inthisclasswe’llcomparethetwoplatforms,notingtheuniquefeaturesofeach.We’llexaminetheWordpressdashboard,withaspeciallookatpluginsandthemes.We’llalsodiscusshowtobestintegratemobiledevices.WordPressisaveryversatileplatformandcanbeassimpleorcomplicatedasyouneed.Didyouknowyoucoulduseittocreatewikis,forums,socialnetworksandmulti-sitenetworks?Cometoclasswithquestionsandyou’llleavewithsometoolstogetstartedonyourown.Noexperiencenecessary.
CODE:CU008Wednesday,April137:00-9:00pm$25
GetMorefromYouriPhone&iPad
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HowardLoewingerTheiPhoneandiPadhavetakentheworldbystorm,butmostofusstillusejustafractionofthefeaturesonthesemobilecomputers.Sincetheinterfaceisidenticalonboth,thisclassissuitableforthosewhoowneitheroneorbothofthedevices.Wewillcoverbasicssuchashowtousethetouchscreeninterface,email,andtheInternet.Wewillexploremoreadvancedfeaturessuchashowtocustomizeyourscreenandlearntofigureouthowto:determinetheamountofstorageyouhaveleft;deleteappsyounolongeruse;installnewapps;givevoicecommandsandreviewsyncingyourcontacts,calendar,reminders,andotherdatabetweenallyourdevices.Co-sponsoredbyArlingtonCouncilonAgingandopentostudentsofallages.
CODE:BT0102Tuesdays,April26andMay31:00-3:00pmatArlingtonSeniorCenter,27MapleSt.$45;$40forseniors
MasterYouriPad—TheBasicsStephenWeilTakingadvantageofeverythingtheiPadhastoofferstartswithathoroughknowledgeofhowitworks.Thiscoursewillrevieweverythingyouneedtoknowtooperatethisfunandusefuldeviceandthebasicappsthatcomeloadedout-of-the-box.Overtwoevenings,we’llexploreavarietyoftopicsincluding:controls,handgestures,navigatingscreens/apps/folders,shortcuts,browsingtheInternet,addingcontacts,emailandtexts,reminders,andcalendars.StudentsmustbringafullychargediPadtoclass.Note:Ifyouwishtolearnhowtodownloadapps,pleasecometoclasswithanAppleiTunesaccountandAppleIDandpasswordinordertoaccesstheAppleAppStore.
CODE:CU0252Wednesdays,April27andMay4
7:00-8:30pm$40
KeepInTouchwithYouriPhoneStephenWeilAsamobilephone,Apple’siPhoneisausefuldevice.Whatmakesitindispensableisitscombinationofcapabilities:textmessaging,email,calendarevents,mapdirections,Internetaccess,andcamera.Usingyourcontactlistasthefoundation,youriPhonecanconnectyoutofriends,family,andtheworldinstantly,easily,andacrossmultiplemediachannels.Inthistwo-nightworkshop,we’llexplorethefullpotentialofApple’siPhoneandlearnsomehandytipsandtricksalongtheway.Note:Youmustcometoclasswithyouremailaddressandpassword,andifyoudon’talreadyuseAppleMailwe’llwalkthroughsomesimplesetupinstructions.
CODE:BT0092Tuesdays,May10and177:00-8:30pm$40
SharpenYourInternetSkillsHowardLoewingerGetInternetsavvy.Learnloadsofsearchtipsandtricksandexplorebrowsers(Firefox,InternetExplorer,Safari,andChrome)andsomeessentialsettings.WewilllookatthepowerfulGooglesearchengineandtalkabouthowtokeepyouandyourcomputersafeontheInternet.Learnhowtorefinesearchtermssoyoumorequicklygetresultsandfocusyoursearchesforimages,videosorbooks,movietimes,andflightinformation.BecomefamiliarwithotherGoogleservicessuchasMaps,Play,Google+,andGoogleDrive.Wewillalsosurveyvarioussocialmediawebsitesandexplainwhattheyoffer.Optional:Bringyourfully-chargedlaptoportabletifyouhaveone.
CODE:BT0022Thursdays,May12and197:00-9:00pm$45
SellingonEbay&AmazonTracyMarksLearnhowtobuyandselleffectivelyoneBay,theworld’slargestonlineauction.LedbyaformereBayPowerseller,youwillreceivestep-by-stepguidanceonhowtobidwisely,researchitempricingandcreatelistings.Learntopreparephotos,handlepayments,dealwithnon-responsivebuyers,maintainsecuretransactions,givefeedbackandbuildyourreputationasareliablebuyerandseller.You’llalsohavethechancetogiveandreceiveconstructivecriticismofclassmembers’listings.Finally,we’llcoversellingthroughAmazonMarketplace.BasiccomputerexperienceandInternetskillsrequired.
CODE:BT0083Tuesdays,April5-26(noclass4/19)6:30-9:00pm$85
ExcelEssentialsforBeginnersSusanneAgerbakMicrosoftExcelisapowerfulapplicationforworkingwithandunderstandingthenumbersinyourworkorpersonallife.Wewillcoverwhatyouneedtoknowtobeabletomakeabudgetandtrackspending,prepareinvoices,trackinventoryorevaluatewhethertobuysolarpanels.InthiscourseyouwilllearntheessentialsofExcel:howtoinputdata,docalculations,makechartsandformatyourspreadsheetstomakethemeasytoread.WewilltalkabouttheusesofExcel,lookatexamplespreadsheetsandcreateyourownusingMicrosoftExcel2010.ThiscourseisforexperiencedcomputeruserswithlittleornoexperienceusingExcel.StudentswillneedtobeconfidentinthesegeneralPCskills:opening,savingandlocatingfiles,copyingandpasting,andusingtherightmousebuttonmenu.Computerswillbeprovided,althoughtheabilitytoaccessExceloutsideclassisrecommendedinordertopractice.AdiscountisavailableforstudentswhosignupforbothExcelcourses.
CODE:CU0104TuesdaysApril5-May3(noclass4/19)7:00-9:00pm$90
●NEWExcel:Intermediate
SusanneAgerbakThiscourseisforthosewhohavecompletedourExcelEssentialsforBeginnerscourseorwhoareconfidententeringdataanddoingsimplecalculationsinExcel.Wewillfocusonhowtomakedatamanageableandmeaningfulaswellashowtomanipulatealargespreadsheettoidentifyerrors,interestingpatternsandimportantvalues.Wewillcoverintermediate-levelfunctionalityofExcelsuchasconditionalformatting,filters,built-infunctions,summariesandpivottables.Computerswillbeprovided,althoughtheabilitytoaccessExceloutsideclassisrecommendedinordertopractice.AdiscountisavailableforstudentswhosignupforbothExcelcourses.
CODE:CU0114TuesdaysMay17-June77:00-9:00pm$90
TakebothExcelcoursesandsave
CODE:CU012$165
MicrosoftWord:AnIntroductionJanetSmithMicrosoftWordisoneofthemostpopularwordprocessingsoftwareprogramsusedtoday.Thistwo-sessionworkshopwillshowyouhowtomakethemostofthispowerfultoolandgetyouhappilyonyourway.Learnhowtodobasicwordprocessingtaskssuchascreatingdocuments,formattingandeditingtext,andfixingmistakes.WewillexploretheWordscreenandclicklotsofthebuttonstoseewhattheydo.Wewillalsocoverhowtocreatealistwithnumbersorbullets,changemargins,addpicturesandpagenumbers,applydifferentstylestotext,useatemplate,andmore.Studentsmustbefamiliarwiththebasicsofhowtouseapersonalcomputer.Computerswillbeprovided.
CODE:BT0062Wednesdays,May4and117:00-9:00pm$45
●NEWMicrosoftWord:BeyondBeginners
JanetSmithGobeyondthebasicsinthistwo-sessionworkshoponMicrosoftWord2010.DiscoverthepowerofPasteSpecial,thejoyofmanagingpicturesinadocument,andtheconvenienceofinsertingautomatictextandformattedgraphics.Wewillcreateandformatatable,addheadersandfooterstoadocument.explorestylesandthemes,createatableofcontents,andmore.StudentsmustbefamiliarwithhowtouseapersonalcomputerandbecomfortablewiththebasicsofMicrosoftWord.Computerswillbeprovided.
CODE:BT0152Wednesdays,May18and257:00-9:00pm$45
TakebothWordcoursesandsave
CODE:BT016$85
Crafts
KumihimoNecklaceWorkshopJudithShangold
KumihimoisaJapaneseformofbraid-makingusedbySamuraitolacetheirarmor.Today,Kumihimoisusedtomakebeautifulbraidedjewelry.Duringthisworkshop,learnabasic8-strandbraidandcompleteanecklacethatcanalsobewornasabracelet.Kumihimoissoeasyandrelaxing,onceyoustartyouwon’tbeabletostop.Youwillleavethisworkshopwiththeskillsandbasicmaterialstocontinuethissatisfyingcraft.Pleasebring$25toinstructoratclassformaterialsandareusablekitthatincludesaKumihimodisk,bobbins,glue,bindingthread,satincordinthecolorofyourchoiceandmagneticclasp.Additionalbeads,claspsandsatincordwillbeavailableforpurchase.Seesamplesofthefinishedpiecesatjudithshangold.com.
CODE:CN022Wednesday,June16:30-9:30pm$25
WoodworkingOpenShopFrankTassoneandFrankRizzoAgreatopportunityforaspiringorexperiencedwoodworkers,thiscourseisstructuredasanopenshopsoeveryonecangetexactlywhattheywantoutoftheexperience.Learnhowtosafelyoperatehandtools,powertools,andotherequipment.Beginnerswillworkonaprojecttobedeterminedwiththeinstructor.Moreadvancedstudentscanbringtheirplansorchoosesomeonthefirstnightofclass.Atthefirstclass,we’llalsodiscussbuyingwoodandmaterialsforyourproject.ClassmeetsintheWoodworkingShopatArlingtonHigh.EnterclassthroughcourtyardgateoffoflowerparkingareabehindAHS.Seemaponpage56.
CODE:CN00210Tuesdays,April5-June14(noclass4/19)7:00-9:30pm$225
●NEWDIYSea-GlassMobile
MistyFlorezIt’stimetostartthinkingaboutsummer!Comeandcreateacharming,light-catchingsea-glassmobiletohanginfrontofawindowinyourhomeorgiveasaspecialgift.Allsuppliesareprovided;youprovidethecreativity.Tuitionincludesa$20materialfee.
CODE:HG038Tuesday,April126:30-8:00pm$40
HandmadeMother’sDayCardsJessJaegerInMay2014,oneofJess’shandmadecardsappearedinMarthaStewartLivingmagazine,sowearenotfoolingaroundwhenwesaythatsheisalocalgem.Comejoinherforaneveningofhandmadefun.IntimeforMother’sDay,learntocreatecardsthatexpressyourcreativitybyusingrubberstamps,embossingpowder,washitapeandmore.Onceyoulearnhowsimpleandpleasurableitistomakeyourowncards,you’llneveragainsettleforstore-bought.Wewillmakeatleasttwocardseach.Tuitionincludesa$10materialsfee.
CODE:CN034Wednesday,May47:00-9:00pm$30
●NEWCross-StitchFamilyPortrait
JessJaegerCreateacleverfamilykeepsake.Crossstitchisoneoftheeasieststitches,usingX-shapedstitchestoembroiderimages.Inthistwo-nightworkshop,youwillbeguidedfirstthroughdesignofyourpatternandselectionofthreadcolors;weusegraphpaperwithsmallsquarestocreateourpattern(viewasampleonourwebsitenexttothedescriptionforthisclass).Inthesecondclass,wewillstitchtogetherandbeabletofinishtheprojectathome.Please
bringaphotoofyourfamilyorwhomeveryou’dliketocrossstitchasaguidefordrawingyourpattern.Tuitionincludesa$10materialsfee.
CODE:CN0492Tuesdays,May10and177:00-9:00pm$50
DecorativeMosaics:FunctionalArtSuzanneOwaydaandBetsyRodmanThisthree-sessioncourseisidealforstudentswhowanttolearntomakefunctionalanddecorativemosaicobjectsforthemselvesorashandmadegifts.Learnthebasicsofmosaics:howtocutglass,theartofcolorcombiningandmore.Choosefromawideselectionofmaterials(coloredglassandmirror,vitreousglass,glassgems,ceramic,brokenchina)andprojects(mirror,photoframe,coasters,housenumbers—uptotwowithmoreavailableforpurchase—trivetsandvases).Thecostofallmaterialsisincludedintuition.MeetatMosaicOasisStudioandSupply,1189BMass.Ave.,Arlington.Visitmosaicoasis.com
CODE:CN0503Mondays,May9-236:30-9:00pm$95
KnittingWorkshopforBeginners&BeyondJoySpadaforaThisfour-sessioncoursewillprovideboththosenewtoknittingandthosealreadyenjoyingthissatisfyingcraftthefoundationskillstheyneedtomoveontoindependentprojects.Learnhowdifferentneedles,yarn,stitches,andgaugeaffecttheendresult.Castingon,knitting,purling,multi-colorknitting,pickingupstitches,andfinishingwillbecovered.Youmaybringaprojectofyourchoice,ortheinstructorwillofferseveraloptions.Afterregistering,emailjoyspadafora@gmail.comforprojectsandsupplylist.
CODE:CN0084Wednesdays,April6-May4(noclass4/20)7:00-9:00pm$65
GettoKnowYourSewingMachineMaryKennyWhetheryouhavenoexperienceorjustneedarefresher,bringyoursewingmachineandthreadtoclassandinonenightwe’llcoverallthebasicsyouneedtoknowtostartsewing:propermachinethreading,changingoutbobbins,figuringoutthosedauntingdialsettings,andmore.Gaintheconfidencetostartsewingyourownclothesorhomedecoraccessories.PerfectintroclasstoSewingBasics(seebelow).
CODE:CN005.1Wednesday,April137:00-9:00pm$30
CODE:CN005.2Wednesday,April277:00-9:00pm$30
SewingBasicsMaryKennyForbothbeginningsewersandthosewithexperience.It’snevertoolatetolearnthisvaluableskill—ornewskills—fromatalentedandpatientinstructor.Savemoneyandhavefunmakingclothingandhomeaccessoriesthatexpressyourpersonalstyle.Choosethepatternsyouwantandthenusestore-boughtfabricorrecycledmaterials.Ormakeacopyofafavoritegarment.Wewillcovertheuseofthesewingmachine,sewingtechniques,selectionofpatterns,fittings,usingzippers,andmore.Emailtheinstructoratmarykenny1098@gmail.combeforethefirstclasstodiscusswhatkindsofprojectsaresuitedtoyourskilllevel.Pleasebringanotebook,pencil,tapemeasureandSEWINGMACHINEingoodworkingordertothefirstclass.
CODE:CN0116Wednesdays,May4-June87:00-9:00pm$95
QuiltingforBeginnersNancyLindeMakealap/cribsizequiltinatraditionalpatternwhilelearningbasicquiltingtechniques:cuttingfabric,designingthequilt,piecingtheblocks,sewingthequilttop,puttingthelayerstogetherandbindingtheedges.Thelastclasswillincludeademonstrationofvarioushand-andmachine-quiltingtechniques.Asewingmachine(ingoodworkingorder)alongwithitsmanualisrequiredforeachclass.Youmustknowhowtouseyourmachine(threadit,windabobbin,etc.).Aboutamonthbeforeclass,youwillreceiveanemailaboutthesupplieswhichcouldexceed$100,dependingonthequiltingtoolsyoualreadyown.
CODE:CN0215Tuesdays,May3-May316:00-9:00pm$120
NeedleFelting:AnIdealCraftAnastasiaSemashNeedlefeltingisanidealcraft.It’squicktolearn,requiresminimalsupplies,doesn’tmakeamess,andcanbedonealmostanywhere.Inthistwo-nightworkshopyou’llmakeanadorable3Dcreatureandawhimsicalmobile.Chooseatheme—floral,fruit,geometricshapes,animals—thenbeamazedbywhatyoucancreateoutofapileoffluffywool!Tuitionincludesabasicfeltingkitwithneedles,feltingmats,andwoolofvariouscolors.Thisisagreatadult/childclass,too.
CODE:CN0412Thursdays,May19and267:00-9:00pm$50
Food&DrinkNote:Forourculinaryclasses,youaremostwelcometobringanon-alcoholicbeverage,containersincaseofleftovers,andanapron.
BreadBaking101RobertaBlakeExperiencethepleasureofyeastedbread-making.Wewilldelveintothehistoryofbreadandyeastandlearnthesciencebehindhowyeastworks.Theinstructorwilldemonstratetechniquesofkneading,shaping,proofingandbaking,focusingontwodifferentstylesofbread:leanandenriched.Afterlearningaboutleanbreads—essentiallyflour,yeastandwater—wewillmakeasimplecountry-styleloaf.Whilewaitingforourbreadstorise,wewillmakeenrichedbreads(thesecontainbutterandeggs)intheformofsconesorbiscuits.Tuitionincludesan$8foodfee.
CODE:FD066Tuesday,April56:00-9:00pm$40
●NEWPastaPasta!
JoAnnIgnelziPastaisalovelyfirstcourseforaspringdinner,orservedwithasaladforlunch—especiallywhenmadefromscratch.We’llmakeabasicdoughforeggnoodlesandthenlearnhowtoshapeourdoughbyhand,andwithamachine,intoawidevarietyofnoodlesandfilledpastas.We’llpreparedeliciousfillingsforravioliandtortellini,andcreatesaucestocomplementall.Mangia!Ifyouhaveamanualpastamachine,bringitalong.Bringanapron,kitchenknife,rollingpin,dishtowel,andcontainerstotakehomeleftovers.Tuitionincludesa$15foodfee.
CODE:FD106Wednesday,April66:00-9:00pm$50
CleanEatingMadeSimpleDanielleSchertzerEverywhereyouturnthereisanewtheoryabout“cleaneating”andchoosinghealthfulfoods.Shouldyoueatmeat,dairy,andglutenoravoidthesefoodsentirely?Thescienceofnutritioncanseemconfusingandcontradictory.Let’smakeitsimple.Wewilladdresssomepopulardietarytheoriesandlearnwhichonesactuallypromotehealthanddiseaseprevention.Learnbasic,easy-to-useguidelinesforhealthyeating,includingwhichfoodstobuyandhowtoshopforhealthyingredientswithoutbreakingthebudget.Inthislecturestyleclassyouwillalsogethelpwithcreatingmealplansthatfeaturesimple,family-friendlyrecipes,someofwhichwewillsample.
CODE:FD080Thursday,April77:00-9:00pm$20
●NEWOne-DishMeals:Grains&Greens
DanielleSchertzerResearchindicatesthatadiethighincomplexcarbohydratescanhelpreverseheartdiseaseanddiabetes,andthatonerichinwholefoodslikegrains,fruitsandvegetablespromotesbetteroverallhealth.Learntocookavarietyofgrains(barley,millet,couscous,buckwheat,quinoa,oats,rye,sorghum),andthenpairthemindeliciouswayswithgreenvegetablessuchkale,turnipgreens,andromainetocreatemealsthatwillboostyourenergyandimproveyourhealth.Bringyourapronandlet’sgetcooking.Tuitionincludesan$8foodfee.
CODE:FD107Wednesday,April137:00-9:00pm$30
●NEWAdult/ChildCooking:GreekNight
PamKanavosOpa!Joinusforthisfunandfestiveclass.Learnhowtoprepareagyro,includingthedeliciousyogurtgarlicTzatziki,andsweetLoukoumades(frieddoughballs).Whoknows,wemayevenbreaksomedishes!Bringaprons,akitchenknife,andacontainerforleftovers.Tuitionincludesa$12foodfee,perpair.
CODE:FD056Thursday,April145:30-8:00pm$45perpair
●NEWVersatileCrepes
PamKanavosAproperlymadecrepeisalwayswellreceivedandmuchappreciated.Crepescanbefilledwithanendlessarrayofsweetorsavoryfillings,makingthemaquickbreakfast,lunch,snackorevenasubstantialdinner.Learnhowsimpleitistocook,stackandrollthisperfectFrenchclassic.Bringanapronandacontainerforleftovers.Tuitionincludesan$11foodfee.
CODE:FD108Tuesday,April266:30-9:00pm$40
KnifeSkills:Slice&Dice101JoAnnIgnelziComedice,slice,chop,andchiffonadeyourwaytomoreconfidence,safety,speed,andskill.Thishands-onclasswillhelpyoubecomeafaster,moreefficientcook.Whilepreparingfood,wewillpracticedifferentcuttingmethodsandlearnhowtoholdanduseachef’sknifeefficiently.Learnthebasicsofknifesafety,howtochooseaknifethatworksforyou,andhowtokeepyourknivessharp.We’lluseavarietyofdifferentfruitsandvegetablesforpractice.Bringanapron,aparingknife(3-5inch)andyourfavoritelarge(6-10inch)chefknife,ifyouhaveone.Tuitionincludesa$10foodfee.
CODE:FD079Wednesday,April276:00-9:00pm$50
IndianVegetarianDinnerShrutiMehtaUnravelthemysterybehindIndianfoodundertheskilledtutelageofanativeofMumbai.Learnaboutthecolorsandtastesofthisflavorfulcuisine.Discoverhowjustafewsimplespicesandingredientscanturnanordinarydishintoanexoticandcolorfulentree.Wewillpreparethreedishes,includingacurry,avegetabledish,andricewithspicesandnuts.WewillalsomakeaquickgarlicNaanandsitdowntogethertoenjoyameal.TheclasswillendwithsweetLassiorMangoLassi,asweetenedyogurtdrinkoralightdessert.Pleasebringanon-alcoholicbeverage.Tuitionincludesan$18foodfee.
CODE:FD020Thursday,April286:30-9:00pm$50
●NEWAdvancedBreadBaking
RobertaBlakeLearneverythingyou“knead”toknowtoproduceafluffy,brioche-likechallahknot.Thismostversatilebreadisperfectforbreakfast,asasandwichrollorotheroccasion.Thenwe’llswitchfromsweettosavoryandmakeawalnutonionbreadfromthesouthernBurgundyarea.Tuitionincludesan$8foodfee.
CODE:FD074Tuesday,May36:00-9:00pm$40
●NEWUndiscoveredGems:
UnlocktheSecrettoGreatWineCarolynKempStepoffthebigbrandhighwayanddiscoverthejoysofmeanderingthewindingpathsofsmall-productionwines.Producer,place,vintageandgrape—whydothesematter?Wewilltastesixdifferentwines,anddiscoverwhatmakeseachoneenjoyableandcompelling.Getafreshstartonyourpersonaljourneythroughwine!Theinstructorisco-ownerofVintagesAdventuresinWine,Belmont.
CODE:FD109Wednesday,May47:30-9:00pm$20
●NEWItalianBiscotti
JoAnnIgnelziItalianbiscottiaretheoriginalcomfortfoodofcookies,meanttobedunked.Therearemanycontemporaryvariationsonthisclassicalmond-flavoredcookiethatarelessdryanddensethantheoriginal,sothattheycanbeenjoyedontheirown,withoutthetraditionaldunk.We’llmaketraditionalAlmondCantucciaswellasmodernupdatessuchasChocolateHazelnut,CoconutMango,CandiedPecanSaltedCaramel,andOrangeCinnamonPistachio.Bringanapron,kitchenknife,serratedbreadknife,adishtowelandacontainertotakehomeleftovers.Tuitionincludesan$8foodfee.
CODE:FD110Wednesday,May46:00-8:00pm$30
Mother’sDayChocolateTrufflesPamKanavosShowmomyoucare.Insteadofheadingtothenearestchocolateshop,comelearnano-failtechniqueforachieving
perfectlyluxurioustrufflesinjusttwosteps.Firstwemakechocolateganachecenters,thendipthemintotemperedchocolate.We’llpackagethechocolatesinprettyboxeswithribbonsforaperfecthomemadegift.Tuitionincludesa$15foodfee.
CODE:FD053Thursday,May56:30-9:00pm$45
AssamstoOolongs:GreatTeasPaulAngiolilloNearlyeverycountryhasitstealovers—whetherthey’reintorobustIndianAssams,fragrantChineseoolongs,briskCeylons,delicatewhiteteas,highly-prizedjasmines,smokyRussianCaravan,orEnglishblends.We’llsampleatleasttentop-qualityteasfromtheworld’sbesttea-growingregions,includingsomeexcitingnewonesfromNepalandKenya.Savoryandsweetfoodswillcomplementthetastingsandyou’lltakehomeplentyofsamples.Pleasebringoneortwoofyourfavoriteteacupstoclass.Togetherwewillsipandsavor.Tuitionincludesa$4foodfee.
CODE:FD098Tuesday,May107:00-8:30pm$20
●NEWFermentedVegetables:SuperFoods
KimiCeridonTurnordinaryvegetablesintosuperfoods!Fermentedvegetablesbeginwithamethodoffoodpreservationthatenhancesthenutrientcontentofthefoodandproducesvitaminsandenzymesthataiddigestion—allwithjustafewvegetables,alittlesaltandwater.Learnthefundamentalsofvegetablelacto-fermentation,thengethands-onaswestartsauerkrautandkimchithatwe’lltakehometoferment.Atoursecondsession,wesampleoursauerkrautsandkimchi,comparenotes,andstartanewvegetablefermenttotakehome.Wewillfinishtheeveningbymakingandeatingkimchistirfry.Leaveclasswithrecipestomakeathomeandajarofvegetablepicklesreadyforhomefermentation.Anoptionalair-lockandlidtoaidfermentationisavailableatclassforanadditional$5Note:Thereisatwo-weekbreakbetweenclassestoallowforfermentation.Tuitionincludesa$20foodfee.
CODE:FD1112Tuesdays,May10and246:30-9:00pm$65
●NEWChineseDumplings&Shumai
JoAnnIgnelziChineseDimSummakesgreatcocktailpartyfingerfood.Learntomakefivedifferentsteamedorfrieddumplings.We’llmakeabasicdumplingdoughfromscratch,andlearnhowtofoldandpleatdifferentstylesofdumplings,thenmakedippingsauces.WewillmakePotstickers(PorkJiaozi),ChineseSteamedPearlBalls,Shumai(OpenFacedDumplings),DeepFriedWonTon(JarWonton),andVegetarianDumplings(JaiKau).Bringanapron,kitchenknife,dishtowelandcontainersforanyleftovers.Bringanapron,kitchenknife,dishtowel,andcontainerstotakehomeleftovers.IfyouownaChinesebamboosteamer,orvegetablesteamer,bringitalong.Tuitionincludesa$15foodfee.
CODE:FD112Wednesday,May116:00-9:00pm$50
●NEWArtisanalCheeseMaking
KimiCeridonJoinusforacheese-makingadventure.We’llbeginbyinitiatingafewchemicalreactionstostarttheprocess.Whilethecurdsandwheyseparate,we’llreviewthecheesemakingprocess,learnwhyartisancheesesaremorecomplexintasteandvariety,andsampleNewEnglandartisanalcheeses.Wewillthenmakeavarietyofcheesessuchasricotta,quesoblanco,panir(anIndianvarietysimilartocreamcheese),andfeta,aswellasmozzarellaballs.Leavewiththeskillsto
continueyourcheese-makingadventureathome,alongwithastartercultureformakingovernightcreamcheese.Tuitionincludesa$20foodfee.
CODE:FD113Thursday,May126:00-9:00pm$55
StreetFareofIndiaShrutiMehtaImaginethecrowdedstreetsofMumbaiwithpungentandflavorfularomaswaftingthroughtheair.Everystreetisfilledwithvendorssellingavarietyofdishes.ThisclasswillreplicateasamplingofthesefoodssuchasPav-Bhaji(spicymoshofvegetableswithseasonedbread),Aloo-chaat(potato,onionandcrispywaferssmearedwithyogurt,sweetchutneyandspices),SpinachPakora(friedspinachandchickpeaflourballs)andFalooda(rose-flavoredmilkwithricenoodles,toppedwithicecream).Bringcontainersforanyleftoversandanon-alcoholicbeverage.Tuitionincludesan$18foodfee.
CODE:FD114Tuesday,May176:30-9:00pm$50
GreatGrillingScottCarta,PrimeButcherShopJustintimeforwarmweather,joinExecutiveChefScottCartainthisinformation-packedandflavorfulevening.He’llcovertheprosandconsofgasversuscharcoalandthebestwaystoaddflavortogrilledmeats.Hewilldiscuss,prepareandhaveyousampleidealcutsofbeef,pork,chicken,avarietyofseafoodandotherexoticmeats.Learnwhyrib-eyeishisfavoritegrilledmeat,andtherightwaytocarveandserveyourgrilledfoods.Therewillbetimeforquestionsandanswersbetweenbitesoffood!MeetatPrimeButcherShop,1398Mass.Ave.,Arlington.
CODE:FD022Tuesday,May177:30-9:00pm$25
●NEWTheLazyItalian:SimplyDeliciousDesserts
FrancescaMontilloHownicetoenjoyahomemadeItaliandessertthatmaylookcomplicated,butdoesn’ttakeanentireafternoontomake.Inourfirstsession,wewillprepareglazedanisecookies,pinenutcookies,andorangericottacake(bringaloafpantothisclass).Foroursecondsession,themenuincludescherry-toppedricottacookies,chocolateespressocookies,andlimoncellocake(bringan8-10inchroundcakepantothisclass).Tuitionincludesa$30foodfee.
CODE:FD1152Thursdays,May19and266:00-9:00pm$95
●NEWAdult/ChildCooking:ATasteofAsia
PamKanavosLearntomakeafavoriteAsiannoodledishusingeverydayingredientsandcookingtechniquesthatcaninvolvetheentirefamily.WewillmakeChickenNoodleStirFry,theeasieststirfryever.Pleasebringaprons,aknife,andacontainerforleftovers.Tuitionincludesa$12foodfee,perpair.
CODE:FD116Tuesday,May245:30-8:00pm$40perpair
●NEWAlfrescoItalianAppetizers
JoAnnIgnelzi
Summer’scomingandwhatcouldmorefestiveandeasythanapartyofdeliciouscicchetti,Italianappetizersandsmallplates.WiththeexpertdirectionofaCambridgeSchoolofCulinaryArtsalumandinstructor,learntomakeavarietyoffingerfoodsandsaladthatyoucanprepareaheadoftimeorsimplycookonagrillafteryourguestsarrive.DishesincluderosemarywalnutshortbreadwithTaleggiocheeseandfigjam,grilledpolentawithmushroomtopping,olivetapenadecrostini,grilledsausageandradicchio,andgrilledshrimpwithTuscanwhitebeandip.Bringanapron,kitchenknife,dishtowel,andcontainersforanyleftoversandabeverage.Tuitionincludesa$20foodfee.
CODE:FD117Wednesday,May256:00-9:00pm$55
HighSchool&CollegePrep
●NEWACTPrepwithKaplanTestPrep
LiketheSAT,theACTisastandardizedpencil-and-papertestusedasacollegeentranceexambyeverycollegeacrossthecountry.Thistestisgaininginpopularityandattractingmorestudentslocallyastheydiscoverthattheyaremorecomfortabletakingonetestthantheother.Forthefirsttime,weareofferingACTPrepatArlingtonHighfortheconvenienceofourstudentswhomayopttotaketheACT.Testsessionsforthisprepcourseare3.5hoursinlengthandinstructionalsessionsarethreehourslong.FormoreinformationandtoregisterforACTTestPrepwithKaplangotokaplanatschool.com/arlingtonorcall1-800-KAP-TEST.SincetheACTexamisnotcurrentlyofferedatArlingtonHigh,findtestlocationsanddatesatactstudent.org/regist.TakeadvantageofKaplan’sEarly-BirdPricing:enrollupto14daysbeforeclassandpay$749,enrollafterandpay$849.
CODE:ACKM160398Thursdays,April7-June2(noclass4/21)at5:30pmatArlingtonHigh
HowtoAffordCollegeCollegeFundingAdvisorsFinancialaidgoestothefamilieswhoplaninadvance,ideallybeforeDecember31ofthechild’ssophomoreyearofhighschool.Thiscoursewillteachyouconceptsandstrategiestohelpyoumaximizeyourfinancialaidbyunderstandingtheprocess,andhowimplementingstrategiesmayincreaseafamily’seligibilityevenifyouhavea“highincome”orownabusiness.Allschoolsarenotalike,soitisimportanttoknowyouroptionsandopportunities.Afreefinancialaidanalysiswillbeavailabletoallattendees.Visitcollegefundingadvisors.com
CODE:CS003Thursday,April147:00-9:00pm$25/family
CollegeAdmissionsDemystifiedSueWachterJoinaformeradmissionsofficeratNYUandBUforabehind-the-scenesperspectiveonthecollegeadmissionsprocess.Asyouembarkonschooltours,thistimelyseminarwillprovideanoverviewofthecomplexcollegeadmissionsprocess.Wewilldiscusshowtochooseanappropriatelistofschools,thevalueofcollegevisitsandinterviews,theprosandconsofEarlyDecision,EarlyAction,andPriorityApplicationdeadlines.Withthisinformationyouwillbeabletocreateatimetablethatmakessenseforyourstudentandfamily,alongwithstrategiestokeepyourprocessontrack.Studentsmayattendwiththeirparents.
CODE:CS006Wednesday,May187:00-9:00pm$25/family
ImproveYourCollegeApplicationEssayMindyPollack-Fusi
Areyouahighschoolseniorwho’dliketopolishyouressaysoitreallyshinesthroughthestackshittingtheadmissionsoffice?Couldyouusehelpcomingupwithessayideasandgettingstarted?Learnimportanttipstohelpyoubeginyourfirstdraftbytheendofclass.Youwilllearndo’sanddon’ts,topicstoavoid,andwaystoshapetheessaytomakeitbothinformativeandlively.Thisclasswillhelpyoucompleteyouressaywithenthusiasm.Thisisagroupclasswhereeachstudentreceivesafewminutesofprivateconsultationwiththeteacherabouttheiressaytopic.
CODE:CS007Thursday,June27:00-9:00pm$40
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●NEWSelf-DefenseforTeens&Women
JulieKaufmannThisisagreatcourseforwomenwhoworkatnight,teensgoingofftocollege,mothersanddaughterstogetherandanywomanwhowantstofeelsafer.Learnhowtoavoid(whenpossible)andconfront(ifneeded)anassaultsituationthroughtheRapeAggressionDefense(RAD)SystemforWomen.Learnstrategiesofriskavoidanceandreduction;practicephysicalresistancetechniques;developadefensivemindset;getempoweredwiththerealizationofyourownstrength.ThegoalofRADistoproviderealisticself-defenseoptionsforwomen,regardlessofage,ability,orphysicalcondition.Minimumage:16,withparentalpermission.ThiscourseispartiallysponsoredbytheZontaClubofMedford.
CODE:RF0049Wednesdays,April6-June8(noclass4/20)6:30-7:45pm$130
In-Control:CrashPreventionTrainingIn-ControlCrashPreventionisanon-profittrainingprogramcommittedtohelpingreduceautomobilecrashesthroughhands-ontraining.Motorvehiclecrashesarethenumberonekillerofteensinthenationandthemaincausesarespeedandinexperience.StudentsandtheirfamiliescanlearnsafetyskillsthatcanonlybetaughtatIn-Control’suniqueclosedcourseenvironment.Learnhowtohandleskidding,panicstops,tailgating,andemergencylanechanges.This4.5-hourcoursehasbeenhighlyrecommendedtousbyCSDrivingSchoolasawaytobetterlearnhowtohandleunexpecteddrivingsituations.VisitthislinkforaspecialArlingtonCommunityEddiscount,classdetails,aswellasinsurancediscountsforgraduatesoftheclass:driveincontrol.org/ArlCommEd
Driver’sEducationCSDrivingSchool,WalthamArlingtonCommunityEducationhascontractedwithCSDrivingSchooltoofferacourseforstudentswishingtoobtaintheirCertificateofDriver’sEducation.TheCompleteDriver’sEdProgramconsistsof30hoursclassroominstruction,12hoursbehind-the-wheelinstruction,6hoursobservationanda2-hourparentclasswhichismandatedbytheRegistryofMotorVehicles.Classroominstructionisforstudentswhohavereachedtheminimumageof15years,ninemonths(15.9)bythefirstdayofclassroominstruction.Oncestudentsare16yearsoldandhaveaMassachusettsLearner’sPermit,theymayalsobeginbehind-the-wheelinstruction;CSDrivingSchoolmusthavestudent’spermitonfilepriortoschedulingbehind-the-wheelinstruction.Behind-the-wheellessonsarescheduleddirectlythroughCSDrivingSchoolat781-891-0460,andareavailablesevendaysperweekbetween8amand8pm;studentscanbepickedupatArlingtonHighoranyotherlocationinArlington.AllclassesmeetatArlingtonHigh,869Mass.Ave.exceptwherenoted.
PleasegotoArlingtonCommunityEd.orgformoredetailsandtoprintoutregistrationforms.Fees:$550payabletoCSDrivingSchooland$60payabletoArlingtonCommunityEducation.Note:pleasewritetwoseparatechecksandmailthemwithyourregistrationformto:ArlingtonCommunityEducation,869Mass.Ave.Arlington,MA02476.Checkourwebsiteforadetailedlistingofwinter,spring,andvacationcourses.
Session1:April19-23(SchoolVacationweek)Tuesday-Saturday9:00am-3:30pmParentclass:Tuesday,April126:30-8:30pm(atArlingtonHighSchool)
Session2:May3-24Tuesdays,WednesdaysandThursdaysfor10classes3:00-6:00pmParentclass:Tuesday,May3,6:30-8:30pm(atArlingtonHighSchool)
Session3:July11-15Monday-Friday9:00am-3:30pmParentclass:Thursday,July7orJuly216:30-8:30pm(atCSDrivingSchool)
Session4:August22-26Monday-Friday9:00am-3:30pmParentclass:Thursday,August4or186:30-8:30pm(atCSDrivingSchool)
DaytimeClasses✹
TaiChi ...............................................................................35
Yoga ..................................................................................35
TheFrenchCafé................................................................25
LearnSpanish ...................................................................23
AnyoneCanDraw .............................................................27
PenandInkDrawing.........................................................26
SpringBiking ............................................................... 31/32
GetMoreFromYouriPhoneandiPad..............................11
WatercolorPencils ...........................................................27
Kettlebells.........................................................................33
Essentrics:AgingBackwards.............................................32
WhyWeLikeit:LookingCloselyatFiction .......................38
FitnessforActiveAgingAdults .........................................33
Rise&Shine......................................................................36
WritingGreatDialogue.....................................................37
EnglishasaSecondLanguage(ESL)..................................23
TrailRunningGroup..........................................................31
Kayaking ...........................................................................30
Birding ..............................................................................29
French...............................................................................24
PruningWorkshop............................................................21
MountAuburnCemetery:AWalkingTour.........................5
Home&Garden
●NEWChooseHomeColorswithConfidence
LindaVaronePaintcolorsgiveyouthebiggestbangforyourdecoratingbuck.Butwithover16,000colorstochoosefrom,nowonderyoufeeloverwhelmed.Beforeyouopenyourwalletorgrabapaintbrush,comepickupafewtipstofool-proofcolorselection,including:howtofindyourcolorscheme;whyyoushouldneverpickyourpaintcolorinthehardwarestore;howcoloraffectsthemoodofaspace,aswellasthelatestadvancesinpainttechnology.Thiseveningisfilledwithpracticalsuggestions,reallifeexamples,andisgenerouslyillustratedwithphotoslides.
CODE:HG039Thursday,April77:00-9:00pm$20
Organizing101:OrganizeYourSpace,Time,&LifeJudyEisenbergDoyouhaveproblemswithadisorganizedandclutteredspace,difficultykeepingtrackofyourtime,andkeepingyoureverydaylifeorganized?Workingwithanexperiencedorganizationcoach,wewillexploretangiblestepsyoucantaketogetyourspace,time,andlifeorganizedandontrack.
CODE:HG040Wednesday,April277:00-8:30pm$20
KitchenDesignwithaProMaryCourvilleKitchensarethemostpopularrenovationprojectinAmericanhomestoday.Thisclasswillhelpyouthinkthroughyourkitchendesignprojectandavoidcostlymistakes.We’lldiscusscurrenttrendsinkitchens,includingfloorplans,cabinets,counters,flooring,andappliancesandcoverthebasicsofkitchendesigntohelpyoustartplanningyourproject.Learnhowtoproperlybudgetforyourproject,howtohirecontractors,andhowtoselectcabinetryandappliances.
CODE:HG008Tuesday,May37:00-9:00pm$25
●NEWCleartheClutterwithFengShui
LindaVaroneVisualizeaspacethatmakesyoufeelserene,thatinspiresyoutobreatheeasyasyouenter.Nowvisualizetheadoctor’sofficebulgingwithpaperwork,afriend’shomeoverstuffedwithfurniture.Or,wait.Maybethat’syourhome.Springcleaning,decluttering,organizing—whateverwecallit—isessentialtolivingwithlessstressandfeelinggoodinourownhomes.Thegoalisnotperfection,butasenseoforderthathelpsyourelax.Applyingsomebasicprinciplesoffengshuitothejobofdeclutteringcanmakethetaskfeellessoverwhelming,evenenjoyable.Learnabouttheenergyofclutterandhowitkeepsyoustuckinyourlife;thelatestinJapaneseapproachestoorganizingandhoworganizingthefengshuiwaycangiveyoumorespace,timeandenergy.Breathedeep!
CODE:HG041Thursday,May57:00-9:00pm$20
●NEWDIYHypertufaPlanter&
ContainerGardenMistyFlorezHypertufa,astonelikematerialwhichmimicsrock,isusedincreasinglytomakelightweight,rustic-lookingplanters.Learntomakeyourownhypertufaplanter—amixofperlite,Portlandcement,andpeatmoss—alongwiththeskillstocreatemanymoreonyourown.Thenwe’llfillourplanterwithacontainergardentoenjoyallseasonlong.Allmaterialswillbeprovided;tuitionincludesa$35materialsfee.
CODE:HG042Tuesday,May24th6:30-8:00pm$55
HomeHarvestSeriesJustintimeforspring,ArlingtonnativeandAHSgradBenBarkanshareshisexpertiseinorganicurbangardeninginaseriesofworkshops.BenfoundedHomeHarvestafterworkingonorganicfarmsaroundtheworld.
HomeHarvestdesigns,buildsandmaintainshigh-yieldandbeautifulediblegardensbyapplyingorganicandsustainabletechniques.
●NEWHealthySoil,HealthyPeople
BenBarkanHumanhealthisproportionaltothehealthofthesoilfromwhichourfoodisgrown.AmongthechallengesfacingurbangardenersisthatmorethanhalfofsoilsintheBostonareaarecontaminatedwithlead.Learnhowtodevelopandmaintainsoilthatproducesbumpercropsofnutrient-denseproduce.We’lldiscusssoilpropertiessuchaspH,plantnutrients,organicmatter,soiltestingandanalysis,andhowtorespondtosoilcontamination.Thisintensivesoilhealthclassisespeciallysuitedtothoseinterestedingrowingfoodinanurban/suburbanlandscapewhileusingsustainableandorganicpractices.
CODE:HG019Wednesday,April137:00-9:00pm$20
EdibleGardenDesignBenBarkanLearnhowtodesignattractivegardenswithbothornamentalplantsandnutrient-denseedibles.We’lldiscussthedesignprocess,sustainableland-usetechniques,companionplanting,howtoincorporatebothperennialandannualedibles,andhowtomaximizegardenproductivitywhileminimizingmaintenance.We’lltalkabouthowtoharmonizeyourgardenwiththesurroundinglandscapeanddesigngardeninfrastructurethatisfunctional,sustainable,andattractive.Oursoilhealthworkshop(seeabove)providesalotofusefulbackgroundforthisclass,butisnotaprerequisite.
CODE:HG020Wednesday,April277:00-9:00pm$20
QuestioningSustainableAgricultureBenBarkanIssustainablegardeningthesameasorganicor‘natural’gardening?Theanswerisnotalwaysclear.Inthisprovocativediscussion-basedclass,we’lltalkaboutprinciplesofsustainability,whytheymatter,andhowtoapplythemtocareofyourowngardenandhomelandscape.We’lldiscussconceptssuchasnaturalfarming,organicproduction,conventionalagriculture,GMO’s,foodsafetypolicy,gardeningaesthetics,pesticides,fertilizer,wateruse,andexplorethe“greyarea”ofsustainability.Thisclasstiestogetherconceptspresentedinoursoilandgardenworkshops(seeabove),butthoseworkshopsarenotprerequisites.
CODE:HG023Wednesday,May47:00-9:00pm$20
Takeall3withBenandSAVE!
CODE:HG026$45
PruningWorkshop
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BruceWenningLearnthebasicsofpruningwoodyplantsandthetoolsneededtodothejob.Theinstructorwilldemonstratecorrectpruningofvariouswoodyplantstocorrectlyreducesize,fixunbalancedshapesandremovedeadbranches.Wewillalsodiscussthepropertimetoprunetopromoteflowering.Aregisteredstudentinterestedin“volunteering”theiryardas
thesiteforourSaturdayworkshopshouldliveinArlingtonandhaveashrubortreethatneedspruning.Ifinterested,emailtdramstad@arlington.k12.ma.usafterregisteringforthisclass;exactlocationwillbeemailedtostudentsbeforetheworkshopdate.
CODE:HG022Saturday,April16;raindateisSunday,April179:00am-noon$35
OrganicCareforLushLawnsBruceWenningThehorticulturalistatoneofthecountry’spremiergolfcoursesshouldknowathingortwoabouthowtocareforlawns.ComehearTheCountryClub’sBruceWenningsharehisecologicallysafeandeconomicalpracticesforlawncareandshowyoueverythingyoucandotoensureagreatlawn.Thisclasscoversthebasicsoforganiclawncare,includingtheimportanceofsoiltestingtoknowyoursoil’spHandfertility;non-chemicalcontrolofinsectpestsandweeds;andtheculturalpracticesthatpromoteandmaintainahealthylawn.
CODE:HG003Tuesday,April267:00-9:00pm$20
Composting101JeremyMarinSpendasmuchoraslittletimeasyouwant“tending”yourcompost.Itwillstillrot,turningorganichouseholdwasteintoavaluable,sweet-smellingandnutritiousamendmentforyourgardenbeds,houseplantsandlawn.Notethatwewillnotaddressvermicomposting(“wormcomposting”)inthisclass.Youwillreceiveacouponfor$10offacompostbinavailablethroughArlington’sDPW.Co-sponsoredbytheDepartmentofPublicWorksandArlington’sConservationCommission.
CODE:HG021Thursday,April287:00-8:30pm$20
Renovate&RejuvenateGardenBedsBruceWenningIfyouhaveinheritedanoldandneglectedperennialgarden—orcreatedoneofyourveryown—don’tdespair!Learnthenecessary‘ecological’stepsforbringingyourperennialgardenbedsbacktolife.Wewillcoverplantandsoilbasics,plantandsiteevaluations,soilpH,properplantingtechniquesandhowtodecidewhichplantstokeepandwhichtopruneorremove.Wewillalsodiscusshowtochooseappropriateplantsforyoursite—fromgroundcoverstosmalltrees—andthekindsofplantsyoucanaddtoextendthebloomtimeofyourgardenfromspringtofall.Classnoteswillbeemailedtoparticipantsbeforethefirstmeeting.
CODE:HG0182Tuesdays,May3andMay107:00-9:00pm$35
●NEWTheLivingSaladBowl
EricHelmuthLearnhoweasyitistogrowsaladgreensinamodestplantersetonyourporchstepsoranywhereyougetalittlesun!Youwillplantalivingsaladbowlwithavarietyofgreens,includingredandgreenleaflettuce,chard,andAsiangreens.Yourbowlwillproduce“cutandcomeagain”greensformanyweeksasyoulearnhowtoreplantforacontinuousharvest.Allmaterialsareprovided(pottingmix,container,andseedlings);tuitionincludesa$30materialsfee.
CODE:HG043Wednesday,May117:00-9:00pm$50
●NEWGardenToKitchen:
IntrotoHerbalMedicineJustineRingLearnhoweasyitistosafelygrowandharvestyourownmedicinalherbs.Thisengagingeveningwillfocusonhowtoharvestandprocessmedicinalplantsandmaximizethehealingqualitiesoftheseplants.Inthiscombolectureandhands-onclass,learnabouttheimmuneboostingqualitiesofechinacea,thecalmingeffectsofchamomile,thehealingqualitiesofcalendula,thesecretsofrosemaryandmore.You’llgohomewithafreshlyblendedherbalteareadytobrewanddiscusshowtomakeanoilinfusion.
CODE:HG044Thursday,May127:00-9:00pm$20
HowtoPlant&CareforTrees&ShrubsBruceWenningPlantingatreeisanactoftimelessvalue.Thisclasswillcovertheproperguidelinesfortreeandshrubplantingandcare.Learntheproperplantingtechniquesforsmalltreeinstallationsuchasplantingholedepthandwidth,watering,fertility,mulching,staking,pruning,andpestcontrols.Aregisteredstudentinterestedin“volunteering”theiryardasthesiteforourSaturdayworkshopshouldliveinArlingtonandhaveatreeorshrubthatneedsplanting.Ifinterested,emailtdramstad@arlington.k12.ma.usafterregisteringforthisclass;exactlocationwillbeemailedtostudentsbeforetheworkshopdate.
CODE:HG045Thursday,May197:00-9:00pmandSaturday,May219:00-noon(raindate:Sunday,May22)$45
Languages
AmericanSignLanguage(ASL)AliSchmalenbergerSigningisausefulskillthatcanopenupanewworldofrelationshipsandunderstanding.Avisualgesturallanguage,ASLisexpressedthroughthehandsandfaceandisperceivedthroughtheeyes.ThiscourseisforthosewhohavenoexperiencewithASL,orwhoneedarefresheronthebasics.LearntheManualAlphabet,numbers,greetingsandotherbasicconversationaltools.Vocabularyvideosandworksheetspostedonlinewillassistyourpracticeathome.
CODE:LA0389Wednesdays,April6-June8(noclass4/20)7:00-8:00pm$95
EnglishasaSecondLanguage(ESL)Level1AndreaO’LearyInafriendlyclassroomsetting,learntounderstand,speak,andwriteAmericanEnglish.ThiscourseisforthosewhohavelittleornoknowledgeofEnglish.Wewillreviewthealphabetandworkonspelling,pronunciation,andvocabulary.Letters,words,basicvocabularyfordailyliving,andcommonphraseswillalsobediscussed.Wewilluseworksheets,andpracticepronunciation,listening,andconversationskillsinclass.Co-sponsoredbyArlingtonCouncilonAgingandopentostudentsofallages.
CODE:LA017.19Thursdays,April7-June9(noclass4/21)6:30-8:00pm$99atArlingtonHigh
CODE:LA017.29Fridays,April8-June10(noclass4/22)8:30-10:00amatArlingtonSeniorCenter,27MapleSt.$99;$90forseniors✹
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EnglishasaSecondLanguage(ESL)Level2RosemaryPreviteThiscourseisforthosewhohavestudiedsomebasicEnglishandwhowanttoimprovegrammar,vocabulary,pronunciation,andconversationskills.Topicswillincludepartsofspeech,simplepresent,presentprogressive,andpasttenses,andsubjectandobjectpronouns.Wewilluseatextbookandworksheets,andwewillpracticepronunciation,listening,andconversationskillsinclass.ThiscoursewillimproveyourunderstandingofAmericanEnglish,aswellasyourspeakingandwritingskills.Purchasingthetextbookisoptional.
CODE:LA0229Thursdays,April7-June9(noclass4/21)6:30-8:00pm$99
LearnSpanishMarisabelJaramilloLearnbeginningSpanishinadynamicclassroomenvironment.Throughfunactivitiesyouwilllearnandpracticethealphabet,numbers,greetings,genderagreement,simplepresenttenseofregularverbs,basicvocabulary,andmore.Notextbookisusedinthiscourse;handoutswillbeprovidedforuseduringclasstimeandforpracticingathomeduringtheweek.Co-sponsoredbyArlingtonCouncilonAgingandopentostudentsofallages.
CODE:LA007.19Tuesdays,April5-June7(noclass4/19)7:00-8:30pmatArlingtonHigh$142
CODE:LA007.210Wednesdays,April6-June810:00-11:30amatArlingtonSeniorCenter,27MapleSt.$160;$145forseniors✹
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TheSpanishCafé:Conversation&CultureCinthyaSotoSpanishisthemostwidely-spokenRomancelanguageintheworldtoday,with410millionnativespeakers.ThisconvivialcourseistaughtbyanativespeakerandoffersconversationandcultureforthosewhowanttorefreshtheirSpanish,takeittothenextlevel,orwhojustmissspeakingthelanguage.ImproveyourspokenSpanishandvocabularythroughdiscussionsinavarietyoftopicsinvolvingtheart,literature,music,cuisine,travel,andcurrenteventsofSpanish-speakingcountries.Toenjoythiscourse,studentsshouldhavesomeexperiencewithconversationalSpanish.
CODE:LA0319Wednesdays,April6-June8(noclass4/20)7:00-8:30pm$142
ItalianforBeginnersIKaitlinCarterForstudentswhohaveno(orlimited)experiencewithItalianlanguage,wewillstartwiththebasics,theABCsand1-2-3s,andprogresstowardsexpressinggreetings,idiomaticexpressions,descriptions,anddailyactivities.Parliamoitaliano!
CODE:LA0247Tuesdays,April5-May24(noclass4/19)7:15-8:30pm$92
ConversationalItalianKaitlinCarterForstudentswhohavepreviouslystudiedtheItalianlanguageandwishtopracticetheirskillsinaconversationalsetting,thiscoursewillfocusonvariousculturaltopicstohelpfacilitateconversationandhelpstudentsgainadeeperunderstandingoftheItalianlanguage.Parliamoitaliano!
CODE:LA0367Tuesdays,April5-May24(noclass4/19)6:00-7:00pm$75
●NEWBiblicalHebrewforBeginners
Moris“Moshe”HochBeginningwiththeHebrewalphabetandbuildingvocabularyalongtheway,learntoreadandunderstandversesintheHebrewScriptures.WritingHebrewinbothblockandcursivescriptswillbedemonstrated.TheweeklystudymaterialsandslidepresentationshelpyoulearntoreadHebrew(pronouncetheHebrewlettersandvowelcombinations),buildavocabularyof100commonBiblicalHebrewwords,andgainfamiliaritywithbasicrulesofHebrewgrammar.Youwillhaveaccessstudymaterialsandslidepresentationsonline.
CODE:LA0378Wednesdays,April6-June1(noclass4/20)7:00-8:30pm$125
MandarinChineseforBeginnersKonwenYuenMandarinChineseisoneofthemajorworldlanguages,spokenbytwentypercentofpeopleworldwide.InthiscoursetaughtbyaChinesenative,wewillfocusonpronunciationandvocabularyanduseanaudio-lingualapproachtolearngreetings,introductions,andacquiretheabilitytoaskandanswersimplequestionsaboutdailylife,includingdaysoftheweek,food,anddrink.Ourinstructorwillinterweavehercultureanditstraditionsintothelessons.
CODE:LA0288Thursdays,April14-June9(noclass4/21)6:30-7:30pm$85
FrenchforTravelers:BonVoyage!DorothéeVanThongPlanningatriptoFranceortoaFrenchspeakingcountry?Learnpracticalandvaluabletoolsyouneedtocommunicateintravelsituationsfromanativespeaker.Learneverydayphrasesandexpressionsthroughauthenticandlivelyscenariosbasedon:gettingaround,askingforinformationanddirections,buyingaticket,orderingatarestaurant(includinghowtoreadtypicaldishesonaFrenchmenu),goingshopping,sightseeingandreadingcommonsigns.Asweprogress,youwillgetachancetoimproveyourpronunciationwithplacenamesandfooditemstohelpyoubebetterunderstood.Finally,youwillcatchaglimpseofsomesocialcustomsofFrance.Etvoilà!Attheendofthecourse,youwillfeelmuchmorecomfortableinteractingwiththelocals.
CODE:LA025.18Tuesdays,April5-May31(noclass4/19)10:30am-noonatArlingtonSeniorCenter,27MapleSt.$125:$113forseniors✹
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CODE:LA025.28Tuesdays,April5-May31(noclass4/19)6:30-8:00pmatArlingtonHigh$125
FrenchforBeginnersI:Oui,c’estfacile!
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DorothéeVanThongBienvenueàbord!ThiscourseisforstudentswithnopreviousknowledgeofFrenchorforthosewhofeelrustyandwantarefresher.Itisorganizedaroundeverydaytopicssuchasgreetingpeople,vousvstucourtesy,numbers,places,weather,time,seasons,andfamiliarexpressions.Thecoursewillincludeactivitiessuchasrole-playsandpracticeexercises.Bytheendofthecourseyouwillbeabletounderstandbasicconversationsandinteractwith
others.
CODE:LA027.28Wednesdays,April6-June1(noclass4/20)1:00-2:30pmatArlingtonSeniorCenter,27MapleSt.$125;$113forseniors✹
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CODE:LA027.18Wednesdays,April6-June1(noclass4/20)6:30-8:00pmatArlingtonHigh$125
FrenchforBeginnersII:Allonsplusloin!DorothéeVanThongAcontinuationofFrenchForBeginnersI,thiscourseisopentostudentswhohavesomeknowledgeofFrench.Emphasisisonreinforcinglisteningcomprehensionandbuildingcommunicationskillsandoralexpressionthroughauthenticdaily-lifedialoguesthroughlessonsandvideos.Expandandstrengthenyourvocabularyandgrammarandlearnsomeamusingidiomaticexpressionsasyougetagoodgriponthelanguage.
CODE:LA0358Thursdays,April7-June2(noclass4/21)6:30-8:00pm$125
TheFrenchCafé:ConversationandCulture
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MadeleineBuehlerThelanguageofloveandoneoffiveRomancelanguages,Frenchisthelanguageof75millionnativespeakerstoday.Thiscourse,taughtbyanativespeaker,offersconversationandcultureforthosewhowanttorefreshtheirFrench,takeittothenextlevel,orthosewhojustmissspeakingthelanguage.WewillimproveourspokenFrenchandvocabularyasweenhanceourknowledgeandappreciationofallthingsFrench:literature,music,cuisineand—ifwedare—politics!Toenjoythiscourse,studentsshouldhavesomeexperiencewithconversationalFrench.Note:A$5materialsfeewillbecollectedatthefirstclass.Co-sponsoredbyArlingtonCouncilonAgingandopentostudentsofallages.
CODE:LA0267Thursdays,April28-June92:30-4:00pmatArlingtonSeniorCenter,27MapleSt.$110;$100forseniors
●NEWSmartPlanningforEuropeanVacations
WimNijenbergMakeyourtripabroadmoreenjoyableandsavetimebywiselyplanninginadvance.Learnhowtobookthebestproductsandservices—air,hotels,groundtransportationandsightseeing—fromanexpertwith35yearsofexperience.Whethertravelingindividuallyorwithatourorcruise,becomeawareofthemanydiscountsinEuropeandavoidmissedopportunities.ParticipantsreceivetwomonthsoffreeaccesstoaEuropetravelreferencewebsite.Evenifyou’vealreadymadeyourarrangements,youcanstillbenefitfromthisinformation-packedevening.
CODE:RF002Tuesday,April127:00-9:00pm$20
Music,Art&Photography
LovetoSing!LoveYourVoiceAmandaSindel-KeswickThisclassisforthosewhowanttotaketheirvoicetothenextlevelorsimplygetmorecomfortablesingingalongwiththeradio—orintheshower!Ourskilledandpatientinstructorwillhelpdevelopyourvoiceandunleashyourpotential.Discoveryourtruevoicebylearningthebasicsofbreathing,toneandperformance.Thesetime-testedtechniquesnotonlyimproveyoursingingbutalsohelpyoufeelmorerelaxedandconfidentinyourdailylife.Instructionincludesgroupexercisesandpersonalattention.Nopriormusicalexperiencenecessary,justanopenmindandaloveofsinging.
CODE:MU0026Tuesdays,April5-May17(noclass4/19)7:00-8:30pm$80
●NEWHiddenGems:
GoodFilmsYouProbablyMissedPaulAngiolilloEveryyearseveraldozenexcellentreleasedfilmsfallundertheradar.Manyareforeignorindependentfilmsthatdon’tgetthewidedistributionofblockbusters,butitcantakeworktofindthemamongthehundredsofnewlyreleasedmovies.Inthiscoursewe’llwatchandthendiscussthreefirst-raterecentfilmsthatarewellworthviewingandreviewing.
CODE:MU0383Wednesdays,May4-May186:00-9:00pm$75
●NEWStephenSondheim&theTheater
RaymondChowNewYork-borncomposerandlyricistStephenSondheimisthePulitzerPrize-winningcreatorofmanymusicaltheaterworks.InfluencedbyLeonardBernsteinandmentoredbyOscarHammersteinII,Sondheimiscelebratedforthesophisticationhebroughttomusicaltheater.HispopularworksincludeALittleNightMusic,SweeneyTodd,SundayintheParkwithGeorge,andIntotheWoods.Inthiscourse,you’llbeintroducedtoexcerptsfromsomeofhiswell-knownworksasweexplorerelationshipsbetweenSondheimandvariouscollaborators.
CODE:MU0396Thursdays,May5-June96:00-8:00pm$95
Sing!Sing!Sing!BradGoffandEllieFoster“Myheartisstillsingingafterlastnight’sevent.Itwasmagical.Inotonlysangmyheartout,butmetsomanyfinepeople.”—RecentParticipant
Comesingfabulousthree-partharmonyofpopularcontemporarysongs.Thisdrop-in,no-commitmentsingingcelebrationisopentoanyonewholovestojointheirvoicewithothers.Underthedirectionoftwoprofessionalandenthusiasticmusicians,you’llchoosewhetheryouwanttosingmelody,lowharmony,orhighharmonyandstartwithfunvoicewarm-upexercises.Learnyourpartsandperformtogetherallinonenight.Youwon’tbelievehowgreatthisfeels!ArlingtonlocationTBD.
CODE:MU029Thursday,May197:30-9:30pm$10atdoor;reserveyourspotonline
PlayUkuleleTimMann
Haveyoualwayswishedyoucouldplayamusicalinstrumentbutthoughtitwouldbetoohard—ortoolate—tolearn?Trytheukulele!Learnbasicstrummingpatternsandcommonchords.Throughfamiliarsongexamples,no-frillsexplanations,anddemonstrationofbasictechniques,ourinstructorwillhaveyoupickingandstrumminginnotime.You’llquicklyfindyourselfplayingyourfavoritemusicandmaybeevenleadingthenextsing-along.Whetheryouarebrandnewtomusicalperformanceorlookingtoaddanewtwist,it’stimetogetinonthefun.Bringaukuleleand,ifyouhaveone,amusicstand.
CODE:MU0228Tuesdays,April5-May31(noclass4/19)6:00-7:15pm$100
IntermediateUkuleleTimMannThiscourseisdesignedfortheukuleleplayerwhohastakenPlayUkuleleorhasalreadyplayedforawhile.Learnnew,complexstrummingpatterns,basicfingerpickingtechnique,andexpandyourrepertoire.Studentswillbeexposedtovarioustempos,styles,andbasicelementsofmusictheory.Bringaukuleleand,ifyouhaveone,amusicstand.
CODE:MU0338Tuesdays,April5-May31(noclass4/19)7:30-8:45pm$100
IntroductiontoGuitarAnthonyRizzottoOurtalentedandpassionateinstructorwillhelpyoulearnthebasicsofguitarandthebasicsofmusicinafun,group-orientedformat.Youwillacquirethetoolsyouneedtoplaysongswiththegroup,ortocontinuelearningonyourown.Noexperiencerequired;allyouneedisaguitarandoneortwohoursaweektopractice.Note:A$5materialsfeewillbecollectedatthefirstclass.
CODE:MU0239Tuesdays,April5-June7(noclass4/19)7:00-9:00pm$180
ContinuingGuitarAnthonyRizzottoThiscourseisperfectforanyonewhohascompletedIntroductionToGuitarorwhohasbeenplayingguitarforawhile.Comejoinusifyouarelookingforafunandsupportiveenvironmenttocontinuelearningandplaying.Thecoursewillfocusondevelopingstrongermusicalskillsthroughplayingindividuallyandwiththegroup.MeetatYamahaMusicSchool,57BedfordStreet,Lexington,MA781-274-7100.VisitYMSboston.com
CODE:MU0319Thursdays,April7-June9(noclass4/21)7:00-9:00pm$180
●NEWPen&InkRevisited
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SueFunkFollowinthefootstepsofMichelangelo,VanGoghandPicassoasweexploretheversatilityandpleasureofpenandinkdrawing.Therearesomanywonderfulwaystocontrolthismedium,anditspresencecanaddemotionandfinedetailstoanydrawing.Learnandpracticetechniquesthatcreatethewidevarietyoftexturespossibleinthismedium.Bringsomethingyouwouldliketodraw,orworkononeprovidedforthecourse.Asupplylistwillbesentalongwithregistration.Co-sponsoredbyArlingtonCouncilonAgingandopentostudentsofallages.
CODE:AP0607Mondays,April4-May23(noclass4/18)10:00am-noonatArlingtonSeniorCenter,27MapleSt.$120;$108forseniors
AnyoneCanDrawCharlotteKaplanIt’strue—anyonecandraw!Learningtodrawisaboutlearningtosee.Learnandpracticebasictechniquesaswedrawobjectsandscenesaroundus.Eachweektheinstructorwillintroduceatopicsuchasperspective,light,shadeandshadow,valueandrelationships,andwewilldrawbasedontheintegrationofthoseconcepts.Forinspiration,we’lllookatexamplesofartistswhoseworkdemonstratesthesetechniques.Alllevelsarewelcome,especiallybeginners.
CODE:AP041.28Tuesdays,April5-May31(noclass4/19)7:00-9:00pm$140
●NEWDrawing:BeyondFundamentals
AdrienneLandryForstudentswhohavesomedrawingexperienceeitherthroughabasicdrawingcourseorthroughpersonalexploration,wewilldevelopourdrawingskillsthrough“activeobservation”andlearnwhatmakesadrawingbetter.Wewillconsideruseofthewholepage,proportion,markmaking,toneandtexture.Wewillexploreblackandwhitemediasuchaspencil,charcoal,contechalk,penandink,andiftimepermitssomecolor.Wewilltackleone-andtwo-pointperspective.Areasofconcentrationwillincludestilllife,landscapeandobjectsusingperspective.Amaterialslistwillbeemailedwithregistration.
CODE:AP0468Wednesdays,April6-June1(noclass4/20)7:00-9:00pm$140
MixedMediaforEveryoneCharlotteKaplanComesetyoursoulfreebyexperimentingwithanewartformeachweek!Wewillusecray-pas,coloredpencil,watercolors,andaddcollage,hand-printingandimagetransfertohelpexpressourideas.Wewillmakeourownstamps,printingplatesandstencilstoprintmultipleimagesbyhandandenhancethesewithanyother(non-toxic)mediaavailabletous.Wewilllookattheworkofartistswhohavegoneinthisdirection,suchasJosephCornell,BetyeSaar,andRomareBearden.Thiscourseisforcontrolledexperimentation!Noexperiencenecessary.Note:Bringa14”x17”bristolpad;a$10materialsfeewillbecollectedatfirstclass.
CODE:AP0318Wednesdays,April6-June1(noclass4/20)7:00-9:00pm$140
WatercolorPaintingDanMoynihanWatercolorisaversatileandtransparentpaintingmediumenjoyedbyartistsatalllevels.Popularwithfineartistsaswellasillustrators,itcanbespontaneousandfreeorcarefullycontrolled.Throughin-classpaintingexercises,learntomixcolorsandapplypaintusingtechniquessuchaswet-into-wet,glazing,anddry-brush.Fromthisfoundation,exploreyourinterestsanddevelopyourownstyle.Asthecourseprogresses,wewillcovercomposition,colortheoryandvaluestudiestohelpimproveyourpaintings.Eachclasswillincludedemonstrations,examples,individualinstructionandofcourse,timetopaint!Nopriorartexperienceisnecessary,howeverbasicdrawingskillsarehelpful.Amaterialslistwillbeemailedwithregistration.
CODE:AP0038Thursdays,April7-June2(noclass4/21)7:00-9:00pm$140
Zentangle©:AMindfulArtPatriciaCarney,ArtbeatCreativityStore&StudioAdultcoloringbooksaretoppingbestsellerlistsaspeoplediscovertherelaxingbenefitsofthissimpleartform.Likecoloringbooks,creatingZentanglescanbeaformof“artisticmeditation”asonebecomescompletelyimmersedinmakingaZentanglepattern.Andanyonecandoit!Zentanglesusesimple,structuredpatternscalledtanglestocreate
blackandwhiteartona3.5-inchsquarepapertile.Theresultsarenotonlyexquisitelybeautiful,theyarefunandrelaxingtocreate.Joinusforafuneveningofcreativityandwalkawayfeelingmorefocusedandrelaxed,andwithanewskillyoucanenjoyathome.Joinusforafuneveningofcreativityandwalkawayfeelingmorefocusedandrelaxed,andwithanewskillyoucanenjoyathome.A$15materialsfeewillbecollectedatclass.
CODE:CR001.1Wednesday,April67:00-9:00pm$18CODE:CR001.2Tuesday,May107:00-9:00pm$18
WatercolorPencils
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CharlotteKaplanWatercolorpaintingsarebeautifulandluminousworksofartandamongthemostdifficulttocreate.Butnewmaterialssuchaswatercolorpencilshavemadethisprocessalittleeasier.Wewillworkwiththesespecializedcolorpencilsandlearntocreatebeautifulpaintings,eliminatingalotoftheangst.Alllevelsarewelcome.Bringtofirstclass:9x12watercolorpad,softround#4brush,smallcontainerforwater,andarag.Co-sponsoredbyArlingtonCouncilonAgingandopentostudentsofallages.
CODE:AP0559Fridays,April8-June310:00am-noonatArlingtonSeniorCenter,27MapleSt.$135;$123forseniors
BeginningDrawing&PaintingElizabethRochaHowlonghaveyouwantedtoexploreyourartisticside?Nowisthetime!Inthiswelcomingandsupportivecourse,learnandpracticegooddesignandapplydifferenttechniquestocommunicateourownideasandinspirations.Thenwewillexperimentwithdifferentmedia,includingacrylics,watercolor,penandink,pastelsandcharcoal.Aswedrawandpaint,wewilldeepenourunderstandingoftone,textureandcolor,andexperiencethewideworldofvisualarts.Note:A$25materialsfeewillbecollectedatthefirstclass.Limitedto15.
CODE:AP0046Thursdays,April28-June27:00-9:00pm$105
DigitalPhotography:AnIntroductionSuziGrossmanAreyoustillnotsurewhatallthebuttonsonyourdigitalcameramean?Thisfour-weekcourseisforthosewhowanttomoveoff“auto”settingandlearnwhattheirdigitalcameracando.We’llexploreyourcamera’sfeaturesandmenusandthencoverbasicelementsofphotographyincludingshutterspeed,aperture,metering,focus,andISOspeed.We’llbuildonthesebasics,addinglightingandcomposition,andapplythemtocommonsubjectmatter,suchasportraitsandlandscapes.Pleasebringyourdigitalcameraandinstructionmanualtothefirstclass;camerasshouldhavea“manual”modethatallowsadjustmentofbothshutterspeedandaperturesettings.
CODE:AP0566Wednesdays,April6-May18(noclass4/20)7:00-9:00pm$105
●NEWThePhotoEssay
SuziGrossmanYoucaneasilytakeaphotograph,butnotallphotographstellrichstories.Thiscourseisforthosewhowanttomovebeyondbasicsoftakingphotosandusetheircamerastotellastory.Wewilllookathowimagesinsequencecanbe
usedtocommunicatealargerideaorperspectiveasstudentsselectthesubjectstheywanttopursue.Wewillstudyexamplesofhistoricalandcontemporaryphotographers’useofthephotoseriesasinspirationforourwork,checkinwithstudentprogressanddiscussphotographicprocesses.Cameramusthavea“manual”modethatallowsadjustmentofbothshutterspeedandaperturesettings.Pleasebringafewrecentphotostothefirstclassmeeting.
CODE:AP0616Thursdays,May5-June97:00-9:00pm$100
Recreation,Fitness&Dance
●NEWSmartPlanningforEuropeanVacations
WimNijenbergMakeyourtripabroadmoreenjoyableandsavetimebywiselyplanninginadvance.Learnhowtobookthebestproductsandservices—air,hotels,groundtransportationandsightseeing—fromanexpertwith35yearsofexperience.Whethertravelingindividuallyorwithatourorcruise,becomeawareofthemanydiscountsinEuropeandavoidmissedopportunities.ParticipantsreceivetwomonthsoffreeaccesstoaEuropetravelreferencewebsite.Evenifyou’vealreadymadeyourarrangements,youcanstillbenefitfromthisinformation-packedevening.
CODE:RF002Tuesday,April127:00-9:00pm$20
LearntoPlayChessJohnSadoffChessengagesourmindsandmemoryandchallengesustotapintoourcreativethinking,problemsolvingandreasoningskills.Learntoplaychesswellfromanexperiencedandpatientchessteacherwhotravelstheworldtoplaythisgameofkings.Eachweekyouwilllearnhowanewpieceofthechessboardmovesandpracticefundamentalssuchascontrollingthecenteroftheboard,protectingthekinganddevelopingyourpieces.Learnplayingstrategiesthroughpuzzlesandpracticeyournewskillswithyourclassmates.AttheendofthiscourseyouwillbeaKingoftheChessboard!
CODE:FG0449Wednesdays,April6-June8(noclass4/20)7:00-7:50pm$90
PlayChessNowJohnSadoff“Chess,likelove,likemusic,hasthepowertomakeonehappy.”—TheGameofChess
Forthosewhoalreadyplaychess,thiscoursewillstrengthenyourskillsoverthechessboard.Mastertheartofcheckmating.Learnthethreeprinciplesoftheopening.Fightyourwaythroughakingandrookendgame.Solvepuzzlesfromrealchessgames.Playfriendlycompetitivegamesagainstotherstudents.Learnfromanexperiencedchessteacherwhotravelstheworldtoplaythisgameofkings.Attheendofthiscourseyouwillhaveconqueredthefundamentalstrategiesofchessandwon’tbeabletowaittofindyournextopponent!
CODE:FG0459Wednesdays,April6-June8(noclass4/20)8:00-8:50pm$90
●NEWAmazewithMagic
KenWaxLearnhowtouseeverydayitemstoamazeeveryone!Discoverhowtomakethingsvanish,reappear,andeventravel
invisibly.Makecoinsvanishandpassthroughatable,haverubberbandsobeyyourcommands,anddoastoundingthingswithanordinarydeckofcards.Nopriorknowledgeisneeded.Parents,teens,aunts,oruncles—anyonewhoeverwantedtolearntoastoundotherswithpro-levelmagictricks—iswelcome.Note:Theinstructorwillprovidejustabouteverything,butpleasebringadeckofnew-ishcards(BicycleBrandisbest)andlargetoweltothefirstclass.Ages12andup.
CODE:RF0034Wednesdays,April13-May11(noclass4/20)7:00-8:30pm$55
Adult,Infant&ChildCPRwithAEDJeffreyBruno,PhysicalEducationAHSHeartsaverCPRAEDisanintensive,three-hourcoursethatcoversadult/childCPRandAED(AutomatedExternalDefibrillators),adult/child/infantchoking,andinfantCPR.Followingthecourse,participantswillbecomfortableassessingavictim,checkingforbreathing,performingrescuebreathsandchestcompressions,andactivatingtheemergencyresponsesystem.Thiscoursealsoteachesparticipantshowtohelpsomeonewhoischoking,howtorespondinotheremergencysituations,andhowtouseanAED.Participantswillreceiveacoursecompletioncardgoodfortwoyearsthatwillbemailedaftertheclass.Note:A$10materialsfeewillbecollectedatclass.
CODE:MB001.1Thursday,May196:00-9:00pm$55
CODE:MB001.2Thursday,June26:00-9:00pm$55
●NEWSelf-DefenseforTeens&Women
JulieKaufmannThisisagreatcourseforwomenwhoworkatnight,teensgoingofftocollege,mothersanddaughterstogetherandanywomanwhowantstofeelsafer.Learnhowtoavoid(whenpossible)andconfront(ifneeded)anassaultsituationthroughtheRapeAggressionDefense(RAD)SystemforWomen.Learnstrategiesofriskavoidanceandreduction;practicephysicalresistancetechniques;developadefensivemindset;getempoweredwiththerealizationofyourownstrength.ThegoalofRADistoproviderealisticself-defenseoptionsforwomen,regardlessofage,ability,orphysicalcondition.Minimumage:16,withparentalpermission.ThiscourseispartiallysponsoredbytheZontaClubofMedford.
CODE:RF0049Wednesdays,April6-June8(noclass4/20)6:30-7:45pm$130
ComeBirding
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OakesPlimptonComealongonearly-morningguidedwalkswithalife-longbirderduringthespringmigration.Thebeautyofspringwarblers,orioles,tanagersandevensparrowsisamazing,andwe’lllearnsomebirdsongs,too.We’llvisittheArlingtonReservoir(4/9),BrookMeadowReservationandMt.PleasantCemetery(4/16),MysticLakes(4/23),Audubon’sHabitatReservation(4/30),ArlingtonGreatMeadows(5/7),BeaverBrookReservation(5/14),andthebirdingmecca,Mt.AuburnCemetery(4/21).Goodbinocularsarethesecrettobirding—sobringapairifyouhaveone.School-agedchildrenaccompaniedbyadultsarewelcome.Contacttheinstructoratopoakes@gmail.comor781.648.5117foradditionalinformation.Registrantswillbenotifiedofspecificmeetinglocationsviaemail;locationssubjecttochangeduetowhim,weatherorbirdflightpatterns.
CODE:FG016.17Saturdays,April9-May217:00-10:00am$70
CODE:FG016.31Saturdayofyourchoice$15
BoatingSafelyMikeSacarny,USCoastGuardAuxiliaryDivision5-MetroBostonForallboaters,thisbeginnerboatingcoursewillhelpprepareyoutoobtainaboatlicenseorsafetycertificationinmanystates.Manycompanieswillofferdiscountsonboatinginsurancetothosewhosuccessfullycompletethiscourse.Wewillcoverawiderangeoftopics,including,safetyequipment,navigation,boatinglaw,boatingproblems,trailering,storingandprotectingyourboat,huntingandfishing,water-skiingandriverboating.Anoptionaltextisavailableforpurchaseinclass.Formoreinformationoncoursecontent,visitcgaux.org.
CODE:FG0014Wednesdays,April6-May4(noclass4/20)7:00-9:00pm$45/person
CODE:FG001.1$70/immediatefamily
●NEWBasicCoastalNavigation
AlanMissel,USCoastGuardAuxiliaryDivision5-MetroBostonWhennavigatingonland,werelyonamaptoidentifylandmarksandfollowroutes.Atseatherearenoequivalent
landmarks,andnoroutes,butnauticalchartsprovidethe“landmarksofthesea”:buoys,markers,shorelinefeatures,
waterdepth,bottomtype,dangerousareas,magneticcompassvariationandthelatitudeandlongitudeofthese
features.Byknowingourlatitudeandlongitude,wecanlocateourpositionanywhereonearth.Learntointerpreta
chart’scontentssothatyoucannavigatesafelytoyourdestinationandreturntoport.Note:Optionalmaterials
availableforpurchaseinclassincludeaplotter,dividers,1210TRChartandcruiseexercisebooklet,allfor$35.For
moreinformationoncoursecontent,visitcgaux.org.
CODE:FG0484Thursdays,May5-267:00-9:00pm$45
CODE:FG048.1$70/immediatefamily
BostonSkylinebyKayak
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CharlesRiverCanoeandKayakRevelinthebestviewofBoston’sskylinefromakayakontheCharlesRiver!OurtourbeginsandendsattheT-accessibleKendallSquarelocation(paddleboston.com/kendall.php).We’llbeginwithaquickintroductiontokayakstrokes,thenlaunchourdoublekayaksandbeginourpaddlealongtheCambridgeshoreline.AfterpassingtheGreatDomeofMIT,we’llcrosstheCharlestotheEsplanade,thencontinueourrelaxingpaddleunderthenumerousfootbridgesofStorrowLagoon,passingbytheHatchShellandundertheLongfellow(“Salt-and-Pepper”)BridgebacktoKendallSquare.YourguidewillentertainyouwithtalesofBostonandCambridgehistory.Paddlersofallabilitiesandwhoareages16-plusarewelcome,eventhosewhohaveneverpaddledbefore.Note:Tourisrunindoublekayaks;ifyoubookonespot,youwillbepairedwithanotherperson.MeetatCharlesRiverCanoeandKayak,15BroadCanalWay,Cambridge.AddressofParkingGarageforGPS:350KendallStreet,Cambridge.
CODE:FG041Saturday,May14(raindateSunday,May15)11:00am-1:00pm$49
MoonlightCanoeTour
CharlesRiverCanoeandKayakDuskisamagicaltimetobeonthewater,sowhatcouldbemoreblissfulthanpaddlingacanoebymoonlight?Wepushoffasthesunsetsforaneveningofrelaxation,goodfoodandconversation.OurMoodyStreetoperation,locatedontheflatwaterLakesDistrictoftheCharles,istheperfectlocationforthisopportunitytounwind.Asthemoonrisestolightourway,we’llwatchheronsbrowsingalongthebanksandotherwildlifesettlinginforthenight.Beforeandduringyourtimeonthewater,yourguidewillrecalltherichhistoryofthearea,includingthecanoeclubs,NorumbegaParkandtheTotemPoleBallroom.Aftercheeseandcrackers,lightsnacks,non-alcoholicbeveragesanddessert,wewillreturntothedock.Bringwarmclothing,asitcangetchillyafterthesunsets.OurMoonlightToursaredesignedasaslow,relaxinggrouppaddlesuitableforfolksofallpaddlingabilities.Bepreparedtopaddleacanoetwotothreemilesoverthedurationofthetour.MeetatCharlesRiverCanoeandKayak,211MoodyStreet,Waltham.Meteredparkingisavailableon-street,aswellasoffCrescentStreetandbehindtheEmbassyTheater.
CODE:FG015Saturday,May21(noraindatewillbescheduled)6:00-9:00pm$39
BostonHarborbyKayak
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CharlesRiverCanoeandKayakOurtourbeginsandendsattheT-accessibleKendallSquarelocation(paddleboston.com/kendall.php).Thistourwillbeginwithaquickintroductiontokayakstrokes,thenwe’lllaunchourdoublekayaksandbeginourpaddletowardtheMuseumofScience.We’llglidethroughtheoldlocksoftheoriginalCharlesRiverDam,thenpaddleundertheZakimBunkerHillBridge.We’llpassthroughthelocksatthecurrentdamandenterBoston’sinnerharbor.Here,we’llpaddletoCharlestownNavyYardtoandenjoytheamazingwaterfrontskylineview.Afterreturningthroughthelocks,we’llexplorethenarrow,windingchannelsatNorthPointParkbeforeheadingtowardtheEsplanade.YourguidewillentertainyouwithtalesofBostonandCambridge,informationontherolethattheCharlesRiverandBostonHarborplayedinhistory.Opentothose16+.Note:Tourisrunindoublekayaks;ifyoubookonespot,youwillbepairedwithanotherperson.MeetatCharlesRiverCanoeandKayak,15BroadCanalWay,Cambridge.AddressofParkingGarageforGPS:350KendallStreet,Cambridge.
CODE:FG042Saturday,June4(raindateSunday,June5)2:00-5:00pm$75
MysteryWalksMaryHurleyDiscovernewplacestohikeandheartalesaboutNativeAmericansettlersandesteemedwriterssuchasAlcottandEmerson.Wewalkfivetosixmiles,rainorshine.Enjoythecamaraderieoffellowwalkersaswelearnandhavefun.Afterregistering,emailmaryhurley@comcast.netformeetinglocations.FirstwalkmeetsattheNorthBridgeparkinglotinConcord,offMonumentRoad.Weathercancellationsaremadeupatendofsessionasneeded.
CODE:FG003.16Tuesdays,April5-May179:30am-noon$89
CODE:FG003.26Wednesdays,April6-May109:30am-noon$89
Run!HaveFun!FeelGood!RoblynBrighamThiscourseisgearedtowardthosenewtorunningorwhohaven’trunforawhile.Youliketheideaofrunning.Thetroubleis,it’stoughtostickwithatrainingprogramonyourown.That’sabouttochange!Taughtbyamostmotivatinginstructor,youwilllearnhowtoestablishroutinessothatrunningisnotjustashort-termresolution,buta
lifelonghabit.Buildingonthepowerofgoalsettingandmutualsupport,thiscoursewillhelpyoutogetmotivated,getmovingandhavefun.Overthecourseofeightweeks,we’llgraduallyandgentlybuildstrengthandendurance,createandfollowindividualtrainingplansandfindwaystomotivateourselvesandeachothertowardreachingfitnessmilestones.Aspartofourgoal,we’llparticipateina5K(3.1miles)roadracetowardtheendofthiscourse,whichpromisestobeapositive,inspiringexperienceforall.FirstclassmeetsatArlingtonHightodiscussappropriatefootwear,technique,pacingandrunningstrategies.Pleasecometoallclasses(includingthefirst)preparedtorunoutdoors;allages,fitnesslevelsandabilitiesarewelcome!
CODE:DE0058Thursdays,April7-June2(noclass4/28)6:30-7:30pm$90
●NEWTrailRunningGroup
KimberGreenGetoffthepavementandontoatrail.Itisacommonmisconceptionthattrailrunningismoredifficult.Thetraildoesrequiremorefocusandconcentration,butthisfactcanactuallyhelpproduceacalmingandrejuvenatingmentalstate.Tomakesurewedon’ttriporfall,ourbrainsareforcedtofocusonourrunningandnaturalsurroundings,crowdingoutworriesaboutwork,to-dolists,ourkids.Runningonsoftanduneventerrainismucheasieronourjointsandstrengthensfeet,anklesandlegs,makinguslesspronetoinjury.Mostimportant,thebeautyandadventureofthenaturetrailheightensourappreciationofthesimplejoyofrunning.Ledbyanavidtrailrunner,meditationinstructorandsportsmassagetherapist,eachsessionwillconsistof:trailrunningtips,self-massagetips,a45-60minutetrailrunatamoderatepace(11-13min./miledependingontrailconditions).Wewilladjustourrunsaccordingtoparticipants’comfort.MostsessionswillmeetnearlocaltrailsinArlingtonandLexington.Onceregistered,youwillreceiveanemailwithinformationaboutthemeetinglocationforthefirstclasswhichwillincludeorientationanddiscussionfollowedbya30-45minuterun.
CODE:RF0056Fridays,April15-May209:00-10:30am$100
●NEWBikingLocalRoads
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TomAllenWewilldoroadandstreetridesof20-25milesthroughlocaltownsbotheastandwestofArlington.StartinglocationswillvaryandincludeArlington,Bedfordand,occasionally,beyond.Ridersneedtobeabletomaintainatleasta12mphpaceandbecomfortableclimbingsomehills—NewEnglandisnotflat!Ahelmetandwell-maintainedroadbikearerequirements.FirstridemeetsatHurdFieldonDrakeRoad,Arlington(headingtowardLexington,takefirstrightafterTraderJoe’s,firstrightintoparkinglot);subsequentstartinglocationswillbecommunicatedbyemaileachweek.Weathercancellationswillbemadeupasneeded.
CODE:RF0066Tuesdays,April5-May1010:00am-12:30pm(approx.)$60
SpringBiking
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DonnaEidsonYoumeetthenicestpeoplewhileridingabike.Eachweek,we’llexploreinterestingroutesinArlington,LexingtonandConcord.Ridersshouldbeabletomaintaina10mphpace;thisismoderate,butnotleisurelyriding.Rideswillbeon
pavedroads.Bringwater,asnackandagreatattitude.Preparetohavefun!FirstclassmeetsattheintersectionofBowStreetandtheMinutemanBikewayinLexington;subsequentstartinglocationswillbesharedbyemaileachweek.Note:Ridersmustwearhelmetsandhaverecentlytunedroadorhybridbikeswithfullyinflatedtires.
CODEDE0685Fridays,April15-May139:30-11:30am$50
BikeRepair&MaintenanceJustinHaberInjusttwohours,learntheessentialsofbikerepairandmaintenancefromtheheadmechanicatArlington’shometownbikeshop.Thishands-onclasswillteachyouhowtofixaflat,adjustgearsandbrakes,andothertopicsdictatedbytheinterestofthegroup.Bringyourbiketoclass.MeetatQuadCycles,1043Mass.Ave.Limitedto8.
CODE:FG020.1Tuesday,April267:00-9:00pm$25CODE:FG020.2Wednesday,May257:00-9:00pm$25
FabulousZumba!CherylKeaneImagineburningupto1,000caloriesperhourasyoushake,shimmy,slide,andsweatyourwaythroughgreatmusicthatgetsyourheartpumpingandyourbodymoving.Zumbaisbasedonthesimpleideathatagreatworkoutshouldbefun!Jointhisenergizingandcalorie-burningworkoutsessionmovingtosalsa,merengue,swingandmore.You’llgetatotalworkoutthroughcardio,muscleconditioning,balance,andflexibilityandyouwon’tevenrealizewhatagreatworkoutyou’regettingbecauseyou’llbehavingsomuchFUN!Dancesareeasytolearn,funtofollowandgentleonyourjoints.Thiscourseisopentoallfitnesslevels—teensandadults.Noexperienceisnecessary.Wearcomfortableclothingandsneakers;bringahandtowelandwater.
CODE:DE00210Mondays,April4-June20(noclass4/18or5/30)6:45-7:45pmatSt.John’sEpiscopalChurch,74PleasantSt.,Arlington;enterreardoor.$110
EssentricsFull-BodyWorkoutSeverinaGatesEssentricsisafull-bodyworkoutthatrapidlychangestheshapeofyourbodythroughadynamiccombinationofstrengtheningandstretching.Thetechniquedevelopslean,strong,andflexiblemuscleswithimmediatechangestoyourposture.Idealforphysicallyactivemenandwomen,thisprogramre-balancesthebody,preventsandtreatsinjuries,andunlockstightjoints.TheEssentricsworkoutdrawsontheflowingmovementsoftaichiandballettocreateabalanced,flexible,andpain-freebody.ThiscoursemovesatafastertempothanAgingBackwards.Pleasebringayogamat,towel,andwater.
CODE:DE0728Tuesdays,April5-June7(noclasson4/12or4/19)7:00-8:00pm$90
Essentrics:AgingBackwards
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SeverinaGatesAgentlewaytolubricatejointsandelongatetightmuscles,Essentrics:AgingBackwardscanhelpyoufeelbetterandmoremobilethanyouhaveinyears.Thisfull-bodytechniquelengthensandstrengthenseverymuscleinthebody,creatinggreaterjointmobility.Acompletelyoriginalworkoutthatdrawsontheflowingmovementsoftaichiforhealthandbalance,thestrengtheningtheoriesbehindballet,andthehealingprinciplesofphysiotherapywhich,whencombined,helptoproduceapain-freebody.Formenandwomenofallagesandfitnesslevelswhoarelookingfora
gentle,slow-tempoclass.Pleasebringayogamat,towel,andwater.Co-sponsoredbyArlingtonCouncilonAgingandopentostudentsofallages.
CODE:DE0699Fridays,April8-June10(noclass4/15)11:45am-12:45pmatArlingtonSeniorCenter,27MapleSt.$102;$87forseniors
BarreBasicsWorkoutAmberBreimeirForthosenewtobarreworkouts,learntosafelysculptlong,leanlegsandflatabsusingtraditionalballetexercisesandPilatesmatwork.Checkoutthehottestworkoutaround!Noinjuriesorpregnancies,please.Bringamattoclass.ClassmeetsinthefitnessroomatAHS.EnterclassthroughcourtyardgateoffoflowerparkingareabehindAHS.Seemaponpage56.
CODE:DE0628Wednesdays,April6-June1(noclass4/20or4/27)7:00-8:00pm$90
BellyDancer’sWorkoutACCalcaterraHipsdon’tlie!Joinafunworkoutthatwillwhittleyourwaistandtoneyourcoreandupperbody.Theclassincludesawarmup,bellydanceshimmiesandshakesandacool-downstretch.Easytolearn,you’llworkbodypartsyouforgotyouhad!Opentoallfitnesslevelsasmovementscanbemodified.Wearcomfortable,loosefittingclothingandbringawaterbottle;hipscarvesandveilswillbeprovided.
CODE:DE0736Tuesdays,April26-May317:00-8:00pm$65
FitnessforActiveAgingAdults
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JoeRindoneWeallwanttobestrong,independentandfullyfunctioningadultsasweageintoour60s,70sandbeyond.Strengthtrainingisoneprovenwaytoachievethisgoal.Justlikeyoungeradults,agingadultsshouldcontinuetobuildflexibilityandbalance.Doneregularly,strengthtrainingbuildsboneandmuscleandhelpstopreservestrength,independence,andenergy.Theseexercisesaresafeandeffectiveforwomenandmenofallages,includingthosewhoarenotinperfecthealth.Learnhowtotrainusingsmooth,slow,andcontrolledmovementsthatwillincreaseyourbalanceandflexibility.MeetatBackBayFit,180Mass.Ave.,Arlington.
CODE:DE0746Wednesdays,April27-June19:30-10:30am$85
KettlebellFundamentals
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JoeRindoneCometransformyourbody!Kettlebellsareroundedweightswithasingleloopedhandleontop.Liftingandcontrollingakettlebellforcestheentirebody,especiallythecore,tocontractsimultaneously,buildingstrengthandstability.You’lllearnbasictechniquesincludingthethreeprimarykettlebelllifts:theswing,cleanandpress,andsnatch.Noexperiencenecessary.Goodforallfitnesslevels.MeetatBackBayFit,180Mass.Ave.,Arlington.
CODE:DE0654Saturdays,April30-May219:30-10:30am$54
LaBlast®DanceFitnessBethCanuelWanttoshakeupyourworkout?ThentryLaBlast®,adance-basedfitnessprogramdevelopedbyDancingwiththeStarsproLouisVanAmstel.Theworkoutcombinesavarietyofdancestyleswithmusicofallgenres.Dothecha-cha,disco,jive,merengue,salsa,samba,quickstep,andLindyHopsettoeverythingfrompopandrocktohip-hopandcountry—whileyouburnfatandblastcalories.Noexperienceorpartnernecessary.Justwearcomfortablefitnessclothesandsneakers,bringwaterandatowel.
CODE:DE0639Tuesdays,April5-June7(noclass4/19)7:00-8:00pm$100
CountryWesternLineDanceJulieKaufmannWhat’smorefunthancountry-westernlinedance?Comealoneorwithapartner.Youngandold,menandwomen,athletesandcouchpotatoes—everyonecanhaveagreattime.You’llalsogetlow-impactexerciseaswedanceto(mostly)country-westernmusic.Noexperienceneeded.Justbringyourtwoleftfeetbecauseinlinedancingtherearenomistakes!
CODE:DE0679Wednesdays,April6-June8(noclass4/20)7:45-9:00pm$125
SocialDanceI:SmoothMovesBethCanuelLearnthebasicsofpopularsocialdances.Youwillbeamazedbyhowsmoothyoucanmoveandhowmuchfunyoucanhaveonthedancefloor.Learnpopularsocialdancessuchasthewaltz,foxtrot,rhumba,cha-cha,andswing.Explorefootwork,timing,anddanceetiquettewhilehavingfun,fun,fun!Whatareyouwaitingfor?Noexperienceorpartnerrequired.
CODE:DE0079Thursdays,April7-June9(noclass4/21)8:00-9:00pm$125
SocialDanceII:FancyFootworkBethCanuelForthosewithsomedanceexperience,we’llswing,waltz,foxtrot,rumba,cha-cha,andworkontimingandtheall-important“leadandfollow.”Learnproperposture,swingandsway,howtocreatebiggershapes,andmore.Sweepyourdancepartnersofftheirfeet!Nopartnerrequired.
CODE:DE0089Thursdays,April7-June9(noclass4/21)7:00-8:00pm$125
Wellness
MindfulnessMeditation:One-NightWorkshopKimberGreenMostofthetimeweareunawareoftheincessantchatterthatgoesoninourheads.Itdistractsusandcontributestostressandanxiety.Thismental“noise”canresultinusreactingtosituationsinanunproductiveorundesirableway,ormissingimportantmomentsinourlives.Mindfulnessmeditationhelpsusnoticewhatisgoingoninourminds,
reducetheunhelpfulchatter,andlearnhowtobecomemoreresponsiveinsteadofreactive.Italsohelpsusappreciatethequiet,richfullnessofeachmoment.Thisworkshopprovidesagreatoverviewofmindfulnessmeditation:whatitis,howitworks,andhowtoestablisharegularpractice.Wewillalsoexperiencethisrestfulpracticetogether.Wearcomfortableclothingandbringasmallblanketandmeditationcushion,ifyouhaveone;someliketobringsmallpillowstomakesittinginchairsmorecomfortableduringthelecture.Chairswillbeavailableforthosewhoprefernottositonthefloorduringourpractice.
CODE:MB017Tuesday,April56:30-8:30pm$25
●NEWMindfulnessMeditation
fortheActiveBrainKimberGreenInaculturethatpromotesmulti-taskingandhighlevelsofproductivity,itisincreasinglydifficulttonavigateourdailylivesinacalm,clearandproductivemanner.Thiscourseusesmindfulnessmeditationasalensthroughwhichtoview“ADD”anditssymptomsandattributes.WhetherofficiallyidentifiedashavingADD,suspectyoumight,orsharesomecharacteristics,thematerialintroducedinthiscoursewillbebeneficialtoanyonewhowantstoincreaseself-awareness,mentalfocusandcognitivevigilance.Thesessionswillincludeteaching,discussion,suggestionsforhomepracticeandmeditationpractice.Pleasewearcomfortable,looseclothingandbringablanketandmeditationcushion/pillowifyouhaveone.Itisnotnecessarytositonthefloorforthesesessions;chairswillbeprovided.
CODE:MB0356Thursdays,April7-May19(noclass4/21)6:30-8:00pm$100
●NEWBetterSleepwithSelf-Hypnosis
FannyVandePoelSleepisnotaluxury,it’saseriousmatterforyourhealthandwell-being.Ifyouwanttosleepbetterandfeelmorerefreshed,learningself-hypnosismaybeyouranswer.Hypnosisisanaturalstateofrelaxation,andanefficientwaytoimprovethequalityofoursleepwithoutanysecondaryeffects.Learnself-hypnosisandregenerateyourbrainandbodybetter,deeperandfaster.Youmayapplythesetechniquestootheraspectsofyourlife.Allthat’srequiredisanopenandcuriousmindandwillingnesstopractice20minutesdaily.A$15materialsfeewillbecollectedatthefirstclass.
CODE:MB0364Tuesdays,April12-May10(noclass4/19)6:30-9:00pm$110
TaiChi:MeditationinMotionJudithKingTheultimateinno-impactaerobics,TaiChinaturallyrelaxesthebody,promotingcalmandpeaceofmindwhileimprovingposture,balanceandflexibility.Thepracticeincreasesbloodflowthroughouttheentirebody,keepsjointsflexibleandrestoreselasticitytomuscles.Itisaformofexercisethatactuallybecomesbetterforyouasyouage.Thisbeginnercoursefocusesonaseriesofshortforms,eachcontaining10stepsorless.Throughtheseforms,studentslearnfundamentalskillssuchasstance,steppatterns,basicblockingandwholebodymovement.Wearloosecomfortableclothing.Note:The6:00pmcourseisforthoseacquaintedwiththeHwaYuShortForm;the7:10pmanddaytimecoursesareforthosewithlittleornoexperience.
CODE:DE012.19Wednesdays,April6-June8(noclass4/20)6:00-7:00pmatArlingtonHigh$103
CODE:DE012.29Wednesdays,April6-June8(noclass4/20)7:10-8:10pmatArlingtonHigh$103
CODE:DE012.311Thursdays,April7-June169:30-10:30amatCalvaryChurch,300Mass.Ave.,Arlington(EnterfarrightsidedooronLinwoodStreet,turnrightandgouponeflight.)
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TaiChi:Yang-Style
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ZhantaoLinTaiChiisbothaculturalexperienceandanexcellentwaytoexerciseandimprovebalanceandcoordination.Taughtbya6th-generationTaiChimasterandnativeofChina,thisintroductioncoversthefirst16posturesofthe88posturesinthetraditionalYangStyleTaiChiLongForm.Learnsteps,handmovements,balance,andform.TheteacherprovidesindividualattentionandastrongsenseofthehistoryandcontextofthesemovementsinChineseculture.Appropriateforallagesandabilitylevels.Meet
CODE:DE0718Tuesdays,April5-May31(noclass4/19)9:00-9:50amatCalvaryChurch,300MassAve.,Arlington.Enterfar-rightsidedooronLinwoodStreet,turnrightandgouponeflight.$92
TaiChi:Level2
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ZhantaoLinThiscourseisforstudentswhohaveexperiencewiththefirstpartoftheYang-styleTaiChiandwhoarereadytomoveontopostures17to50.Wewillfocusonaccuracy,consistency,andfluencytofurtherstrengthenyourbody’sbalance.Appropriateforallagesandabilities.
CODE:DE0358Tuesdays,April5-May31(noclass4/19)10:00-10:50amatCalvaryChurch,300MassAve.,Arlington.Enterfar-rightsidedooronLinwoodStreet,turnrightandgouponeflight.$92
TaiChi:Level3
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ZhantaoLinThiscoursecontinuespostures51to88ofYangStyleTaiChi.Wewillfocusonaccuracy,consistency,andfluencytofurtherstrengthenyourbody’sbalance.Appropriateforallagesandabilities.MeetatCalvaryChurch,300Mass.Ave.,Arlington.Enterfar-rightsidedooronLinwoodStreet,turnrightandgouponeflight.
CODE:DE0488Tuesdays,April5-May31(noclass4/19)11:00-11:50amatCalvaryChurch,300MassAve.,Arlington.Enterfar-rightsidedooronLinwoodStreet,turnrightandgouponeflight.$92
YogaforEveryBodyRuthLieberherrThiscourseisperfectforthosejustbeginningorcomingbacktoyoga.Peopleofeveryfitnesslevel,age,physicalchallenge,orshapewillfindtheirmind,body,andspiritinvigorated.Inadditiontostandingposesandmatexercises,thecourseincludesmodifiedyogaposesusingachair.Theinstructorindividualizesposturestosuitallstudents.Wearcomfortableclothing.Bringayogamat,astraporbelt,andtwoyogablocks.
CODE:DE0149Thursdays,April7-June9(noclass4/21)6:00-7:15pmatArlingtonHigh$125
CODE:DE01410Fridays,April8-June109:30-10:45amatCalvaryChurch,300MassAve.,Arlington.Enterfar-rightsidedooronLinwoodStreet,turnrightandgouponeflight.$140✹
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YogaforRunners&OtherActiveAdultsSuzanneLisYogahastransformativepowerswhenitcomestohelpingrunnersandothersloosentighthipsandhamstrings,soothethatpeskyITband,andevenpreventoralleviateotherachesandpains.Comelearnyogastretchingandmyofascialreleasetechniques,corestrengtheningposes,andmindfulnessexercisesyoucanthenmakepartofyourregularroutine.Perfectforactiveadultsofalllevels.Noyogaexperienceisnecessary.Bringamatandwatertoclass.
CODE:DE0619Tuesdays,April5-June7(noclass4/19)7:00-8:00pm$125
MorningYoga
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LindaDelMonteMorningyogaclasseseaseyouintoyourdaywithposesthatconnectthemind,body,andspirit.Particularattentionisgiventohelpingeachstudentunderstandandworkwiththeirbodytostrengthenbalance,increaseflexibility,andproperlyalignthebody.Regularpracticeofyogabringscalm,focus,increasedflexibility,andstrengthtoyourlife.Bringayogamat,blocksifyouhavethem,ablanketifyoulikeandwearcomfortableclothing.
CODE:DE01012Wednesdays,April6-June29(noclass4/20)9:00-10:15amatCalvaryChurch,300MassAve.,Arlington.Enterfar-rightsidedooronLinwoodStreet,turnrightandgouponeflight.$170
●NEWRise&ShineYoga
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BettinaVelonaJoinusforanearlymorningHathaYogaclass(descriptionbelow).
CODE:DE015.311Fridays,April8-June24(noclass4/22)6:30-7:30amatSt.John’sChurch,74PleasantStreet.$150
HathaYogaBettinaVelona/RuthLieberherrThismoderatelypacedyogacourseencouragesstudentstomovewithmeditativeawarenessandattentiontoalignmentandbreathing.Classmayincludeactiveandphysicallychallengingposesaswellasmorepassive,longerholds.Studentsarecontinuallyencouragedtoexploretheirinnerflowandturnwithinforguidance—onandoffthemat.Regularpracticeofhathayogabringscalm,focus,increasedflexibility,andstrengthtoyourlife.Bringayogamatandayogastraporbeltandwearcomfortableclothing.Suitableforbeginnersaswellasmoreexperiencedstudents.;ThursdaycoursemeetsatArlingtonHigh,869Mass.Ave.
CODE:DE015.111Mondays,April4-June27(noclass4/18or5/30)7:15-8:30pmwithBettinaatFoxLibrary,175Mass.Ave.(atClevelandStreet)$150
CODE:DE015.29Thursdays,April7-June9(noclass4/21)7:30-8:45pmwithRuthatArlingtonHigh$125
RestorativeYogaWorkshopRuthLieberherrRestorativeyogaisawonderfulwaytoprovidedeeprelaxationandreleasefortensemuscles,andquietthemindandbody.Weuseblankets,pillowsandstrapstolingerabitlongerincomfortableyogaposes.Youwillleavethisworkshopdeeplyrelaxedandrefreshed.Noprioryogaexperienceisnecessary.Bringablanketortwo,twopillows,ayogamatandtwoyogablocks(ifyouhavethem).
CODE:MB037Wednesday,April277:00-8:30pm$20
FacialYogaWorkshopRuthLieberherrPamperyourselfwithafacialyogaclass.Learnhowtousefacialyogaposestotightenandtonefacemuscles,helpingtoreducewrinkles,andleavingyourskinrejuvenated.Youwillalsolearneyeexercisestoalleviateeyestrain.Wearcomfortableclothingandbringayogamatorlargetoweltositorlieon.Ifyouarenotcomfortableonthefloor,youmaystayinachair.Noprioryogaexperienceisnecessary.
CODE:MB023Wednesday,May187:00-8:30pm$20
CleanEatingMadeSimpleDanielleSchertzerEverywhereyouturnthereisanewtheoryabout“cleaneating”andchoosinghealthfulfoods.Shouldyoueatmeat,dairy,andglutenoravoidthesefoodsentirely?Thescienceofnutritioncanseemconfusingandcontradictory.Let’smakeitsimple.Wewilladdresssomepopulardietarytheoriesandlearnwhichonesactuallypromotehealthanddiseaseprevention.Learnbasic,easy-to-useguidelinesforhealthyeating,includingwhichfoodstobuyandhowtoshopforhealthyingredientswithoutbreakingthebudget.Youwillalsogethelpwithcreatingmealplansthatfeaturesimple,family-friendlyrecipes,someofwhichwewillsample.
CODE:FD080Thursday,April77:00-9:00pm$20
●NEWHappiness101:
ChangeYourBrain&BeHappierJeanneMayell“Happinessisnotsomethingreadymade.Itcomesfromyourownactions.”—TheDalaiLama
Oursocietytrainsustoseekhappinessthroughmaterialsuccess—makingmoneyorachievingrecognition.Butthese
oftendonotbringusthehappinessweseek.Thisfull-dayworkshopwillshowyousometime-testedandresearch-
basedskillsforachievinghappiness.Youwilllearntotapintointuition—yourpersonalinnerguidancesystem—to
helpyoubetternavigatetheworld.Comejump-startyournewhealthy,happy,andintuitivelife.Readaboutthe
instructoratjeannemayell.com.
CODE:MB038Saturday,April239:30am-3:30pm$75
●NEWOpenUpYourIntuition
JanetKessenichAninner“knowing,”afeltsense,unexplainablesynchronicity—thesearehallmarksofintuition,ourSixthSense.Thoughweallhaveintuitivecapacity,manyofusareunsurehowtoaccessanduseit.Thisworkshopintroducespracticesthatwillhelpyoutapintoyourintuitiveinsightanddiscoverhowtocomfortablyapplyyourintuitionasapracticeindailylife.Bringanopenmindandplayfulspiritandleavewithanewpathwaytoyourintuitivegifts!Readabouttheinstructoratspiralenergies.com.
CODE:MB039Wednesday,May257:00-9:00pm$20
UnderstandingPersonalityTypes:TheEnneagramHerbPearceAreyouaPerformer?Achiever?Peacemaker?UnderstandtheninepersonalitytypesoftheEnneagram,asystemforlearninghowtodiscoveryourcoretypeandhowtorelatewelltoallothercharactertypes.You’llhavelotsoffunandgaininsightintoyourselfandthoseinrelationshiptoyou.
CODE:MB040Thursday,June27:00-9:00pm$20
Zentangle©:AMindfulArtPatriciaCarneyAdultcoloringbooksaretoppingbestsellerlistsaspeoplediscovertherelaxingbenefitsofthissimpleartform.Likecoloringbooks,creatingZentanglescanbeaformof“artisticmeditation”asonebecomescompletelyimmersedinmakingaZentanglepattern.Andanyonecandoit!Zentanglesusesimple,structuredpatternscalledtanglestocreateblackandwhiteartona3.5-inchsquarepapertile.Theresultsarenotonlyexquisitelybeautiful,theyarefunandrelaxingtocreate.Joinusforafuneveningofcreativityandwalkawayfeelingmorefocusedandrelaxed,andwithanewskillyoucanenjoyathome.A$15materialsfeewillbecollectedatclass.
CODE:CR001.1Wednesday,April67:00-9:00pm$18
CODE:CR001.2Tuesday,May107:00-9:00pm$18
Writing&Literature
ImproveYourYA/MGNovelHollyThompsonAreyouwritingayoungadult(YA)ormiddle-grade(MG)novel?Doyouhaveapartialorcompleteddraft?Thissix-weekcoursewillhelpyoudevelop,improveandreviseyourYAorMGnovel.Eachclasswillincludeaminilectureononeofthefollowingtopics:PlottingandSubplotting;Characterization;Structure;Arcs;Stakes;NarrativeElements.Lectureswillbefollowedbywritingexercisesanddiscussion.Classeswillbeinteractiveandincludetwoopportunitiesforworkshoppingdraftexcerpts.Writerswillbeexpectedtocontinuetodeveloptheirnoveldrafteachweek.Laptopordevicehighlyrecommended.Ifyouhaveone,bringyourownlaptoportablettoeachclass.
CODE:WL0026Tuesdays,April5-May17(noclass4/19)7:00-9:00pm$120
SheSays/HeSays:WritingGreatDialogue
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LeslieLawrenceWhetherwritingfictionornonfiction,usingdialoguewillbringyourwritingtolife.Learnthequalitiesofgooddialogueandpracticewritingsome.We’llexaminewhentouseit,howmuchtoinclude,howtoindicatethespeakerandmore.Opentoall.
CODE:WC025Wednesday,April610:00-12:30pmatArlingtonSeniorCenter,27MapleStreet.$20
●NEWCreativeWritingForBeginners
MindyPollack-FusiDoyouhaveanideaforastoryyouareyearningtoputdownonpaper,butjustcan’tgetstarted?Now’syourchance.Overfourweeks,youwilllearnandpracticeasimpleprocessforgettingyourthoughtsandideasonpaper.Learntechniquessuchas“showv.tell,”usingallfivesenses,pointofview,characterization,andaddingtensionandconflicttoyourwriting.Youwillwriteinclassandathome.Shareyourworkwiththeclass,ornot;thechoiceisyours.Thiscourseisgearedtowardthe“beginner”writerwhoseeksacomfortableandsupportiveenvironment.
CODE:WL0064Wednesdays,April6-May4(noclass4/20)7:00-9:00pm$80
BecomeaFreelanceWriterCindyCantrellInthistwo-partworkshop,BostonGlobecolumnistCindyCantrellwillsharesuccessfultechniquesforwritingarticlesfornewspapers,magazines,newslettersandtheweb.Learnhowtodeveloporiginalstoryideas,findtherightmarket,customizeyourpitchesforspecificpublicationsanddeveloplong-termrelationshipswitheditors.Thisisnotawritingclass;however,attendeesareinvitedtobringtoclasspitchesorbriefarticlestoshareinasupportiveandconstructiveenvironment.
CODE:WC0092Thursdays,April7and147:00-9:00pm$40
UsingFamilyHistorytoSparkFictionMichelleHoover,authorManyofushaverichfamilystoriesstoredawayinthejournals,legendsandphotographsofourancestors.We’dlovetousetheminourownwriting,buthow?Apublishedauthorwilldescribethefreedomthatfictionalizingsuchstoriesallows,aswellasitspossiblepitfalls.We’lldiscusshowtofocusthestory,chooseastructure,supportitwithresearch,anddevelopcharactersthatbegininourmemoriesandimaginationsandcometolifeonthepage.Arlington’sMichelleHoover’ssecondnovelBottomlandwaspublishedthisspring.SheistheFannieHurstWriter-in-ResidenceatBrandeisUniversityandteachesatGrubStreet,wheresheleadstheNovelIncubatorprogram.Sheisa2014NEAFellowandhasbeenaWriter-in-ResidenceatBucknellUniversity,aMacDowellFellow,andawinnerofthePEN/NewEnglandDiscoveryAward.Herdebut,TheQuickening,wasa2010MassachusettsBookAward“MustRead.”
CODE:SEo75Tuesday,May247:30-9:00pmReserveyourspotonline,pay$10atdoor
●NEWGoingDeep:WritingthePersonalEssay
DorianFoxWhatmakesagreatpersonalessay?Goodessayistswritewithdepthandvulnerability,butthisisnoteasytoaccomplish.Thesuccessfulwritermustgetbeyondasuperficialtreatmentofwhathappenedandshapethematerialintoanhonest,meaningfulnarrativeonthepage.Thiscourse,taughtbyapublishedessayistandGrubStreet
instructor,willexploretechniqueswritersusetoenlivenandunpacktheirtruestoriesanddemonstratehowtoapplythosecraftlessonstoyourownwriting.We’llreadanddiscusssuccessfulpublishedessays,dowritingexercisestomineexperienceandmemory,andsharewhatwecreateinsupportiveworkshops.Bythecourse’send,youwillhaveasoliddraftofapersonalessayandhelpfulfeedbacktomoveyourwritingforward.
CODE:WL0086Tuesdays,May3-June76:30-8:30pm$120
WhyWeLikeIt:LookingCloselyatFiction
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JennieRathbunSomeoneoncefamouslyremarked,“Idon’tknowmuchaboutart,butIknowwhatIlike.”MostsurvivorsofhighschoolEnglisharejustifiablysickofcombingthroughliterarymasterpieceshuntingforsymbols,andhaverelaxedintoanunquestioningattitudetowardthefictiontheyreadinbookclubsandinbed.Wefinishabookandsaywelikedit,orwedidn’tlikeit,butwecan’tsaymuchmorethanthat.Thiscourseisforreaderswhowanttogetunderthehoodandseehowgreatfictionworks.Astoryhasaplotandcharacterswhodriveit,butwritersmakeotherchoiceswedon’tnoticeunlessweslowdownandlook,involvingpacing,pointofview,humor,dialogue,voiceanddetail.Oncewebecomeawareoftheseelements,ourappreciationandenjoymentincrease,aswellasourabilitytotalkintelligentlyaboutwhatwe’veread.We’llreadanddiscussfictionbytoday’smasters,includingAliceMunro,WilliamTrevor,AntonyaNelson,JulianBarnes,andLorrieMoore.Co-sponsoredbyArlingtonCouncilonAgingandopentostudentsofallages.
CODE:MU0276Thursdays,April7-May1211:00am-12:30pmatArlingtonSeniorCenter,27MapleSt.$90;$82forseniors
●NEWTheWriter’sWorkshop
AlissaButterworthWewillshapeourcoursearoundtheworkandideasthatstudentsbring,focusingprimarilyontheworkshopprocess:feedbackanddiscussionofstudentworkinordertohelpyoureachyourwritinggoals.You’llgetthechancetoshareyourworkwithotherwritersandtoreceivethebenefitsofacollaborative,supportiveandfunworkshopexperience.We’llalsoaddresscraftelementsastheyarisethroughoutourtimetogether,doin-classexercisesdesignedtogetyouthinkingaboutyourworkinnewways,andhelpyoutofindyourplaceinacommunityoflocalwriters.Thisworkshopwelcomespoetsandprosewritersofallgenres,allexperiencelevels,andforthoseatvaryingstagesofthewritingprocess,asadiversityofvoicesmakesforarichandvariedworkshopexperience.Pleasecomepreparedtoshareaportionoftheprojectyou’recurrentlyworkingon.
CODE:WL0076Thursdays,April28-June9(noclass5/26)7:00-9:00pm$120
ReadingtheClassics:Homer’sTheOdysseyTracyMarksHomer’sTheOdysseyisaninspiringGreekclassicwithpsychologicalandhistoricalmeaningsreachingfarbeyondthesurfaceofitsstorytelling.Theten-yearjourneyofOdysseushomefromtheTrojanWarinvolvedadventuresandchallengeswhichhumbledandtransformedhim.Thiscoursewilltakeamulti-dimensionalapproachtoreadinganddiscussingTheOdyssey—learningmythicalandhistoricalbackground,discussingcharactersandstoryelements,exploringitssymbolism,andviewingfilmclips.StudentsshouldobtaineithertheFaglesorFitzgeraldtranslation,readthefirstfourchapters(“books”)bythefirstclass,andplantoreadapproximately100pagesperweek.A$5materialsfeewillbecollectedatthefirstclass.
CODE:WL0096Tuesdays,May3-June76:30-8:30pm$120
KeepaTravelJournalKendallDudleyHere’sadeparturefromthestandardtraveljournal.Usingafast-paced,creativeprocess,you’llcapturetheentiredayinafewminutes,makeconnectionstopastandpresent,seecontextforyourresponsestonewthingsanduncoverthenewinyou.You’llmakeuseofsimpleobservationaltools,quick-writing,ephemera,doodling,shapedwritingandlayering.Throughitall,yourexperienceoftravelwilldeepenandsomeofthewaysyouwereontheroadmaycarryovertobeingathome.Bringanunlinedjournal,6x9orlarger,apen,watercolorpencilsand,ifyouhaveone,asampleofanearliertraveljournal.
CODE:WC0162Wednesdays,May18and257:00-9:00pm$40
KidZone&TeenZoneClassesareopentoelementaryandmiddleschoolstudentsfromArlingtonandsurroundingcommunities.Classesmeetaftertheendoftheschoolday.Specificclasstimesanddatesarelistedbeloweachcourseoffering.
Classesareofferedatallsevenelementaryschoolsandstudentscantakeclassesatanyschool.Mostclassesarelimitedtobetween8and12students;Nathan’sNinjasandmorningP.E.arelimitedto20;runningprogramsare25+.Coordinatorsateachsitemeetchildrenindesignatedwaitingarea,takeattendanceandensurestudentsfindtheirclasses.Studentsaredismissedbytheirinstructorsaccordingtothepick-upplanyouidentifyontheregistrationform.
AllclassesmeetatOttosonMiddleSchoolunlessotherwisenoted.Roomnumberswillbeemailedtostudentsbeforestartdateofclass.Mostclassesarelimitedtobetween8and16students;runningprogramis30+.
ToRegisterforKidZone&TeenZone:GotoArlingtonCommunityEd.orgorusetheYOUTHRegistrationformatthebackofthiscatalog.Pleasecall781-316-3568formoreinformation.
Scholarshipassistanceisavailabletostudentswhoreceivefreeorreducedlunch.Call781-316-3568formoreinformation.
TeenZone
MiddleSchoolRunningClub•GRADES6-8DanaSilverberg,MeghanConnealy,GaggiDeStefanisLearntoruna5K!Joinourexpertstaffwhohaveyearsofrunningexperienceandlearntoruninafun,non-competitiveatmosphere.Duringthiseight-weekprogram,studentswillbuildconfidenceaswellastheirphysicalandmentalendurance.Wewillwrapupthecoursebyrunninga5Keventtogetherasateam.TheracewilltakeplaceonSunday,May22at8amatArlingtonHighSchool.Noexperiencenecessary.DanaistheOMSschoolpsychologist,Meghanisaspeech-languagepathologistatOMS,andGaggiisanOMSparent.
CODE:MS0016Tuesdaysand6Thursdays,April5-May19(noclass4/19and4/21)2:45-4:15pm(classmeets1:15-2:45onearlyreleaseday4/5)$145
YogaforYou•GRADES6-8BeccaStoltzThisfuncoursewillincludelearningyogaposturesthatflowtogetherinasequence(calledvinyasayoga),resultingin
anall-bodyworkout.Yogaisalsoagreatwaytoreducestressthroughmovement,breath,andmindfulness.Wewilluseourclassestolearnhowtofocusinwardandengageincalmbreathingbeforewegetonourmatsandbreakasweat!Note:Studentsshouldbringayogamator$10topurchaseonefromtheinstructoratthefirstclass.BeccaStoltzhasabackgroundinhumandevelopment,publicpolicy,andaddressingstressasapublichealthissue.Sheteachesyogaandmindfulnesstochildren,youth,andadults.
CODE:MS0218Tuesdays,April5-May31(noclass4/19)2:45-3:45pm(classmeets1:15-2:15onearlyreleaseday4/5)$105
BabysittingBasics•GRADES6-9VaShonWallace-Hiltpold,4-HYouth&FamilyDevelopmentTheexcellent4-HBabysitters’Programisdesignedtobetterprepareyoungpeopleforbabysittingandchildcarebyeducatingthemtobecomecapable,caring,andresponsiblebabysitters.Studentswillcometounderstandtheresponsibilitiesandskillsneededtobecomegoodbabysittersanddevelopconfidenceinhandlingsituationstheymayencounterwhencaringforyoungchildren.Uponcompletionofthiscourse,studentswillreceiveaBabysitter’sIDcardandacertificateofcompletion.Note:Studentsmustbeatleast12yearsold.Tuitionincludesa$25materialsfee.
CODE:MS0062Tuesdaysand2Thursdays,May10-May192:45-4:45pm$105
MixedMediaArt•GRADES6-8KaylaMcKenna,ArtTeacher,OttosonInthisexploratorycourse,wewillexperimentwithmanydifferentkindsofarttechniquesandlearnaboutartistswhoworkinmixedmedia.Studentswillworkindrawing(traditional,zentangle,pen&ink),painting(differentkindsofpaint),cutpaper/stencils,collagewithpaperandfabric,phototransfer,layering,photography,text,andsome3Dassemblage.Studentswilllearn,experimentandthencombinetechniquesindifferentwaystocreateoriginalartwork.Tuitionincludesa$10materialsfee.Meetinroom322.KaylaMcKennaisoneofthreeartteachersattheOttoson.Asidefrommakingart,shelovestogohikingandcampinginthesummertimeandfindingbeautifulwaterfallstoswimin.
CODE:MS0239Wednesdays,April6-June8(noclass4/20)2:45-3:45$125
WorldinMotion•GRADES6-8JamieMerkle,TechEngineeringTeacher,OttosonDoyoulikeMechanisms?Gears?Makingthingsmove?Thisclasswillfocusoncreatingmodelsofmotionandusingthemtocreatesimplemechanicalpuppetanimation.Wewillalsobuildmovingvehiclesfrompotentialenergyforms.ComeseewhatyoucanmakemovewithMechanisms!Tuitionincludesa$10materialsfee.Meetinroom227.JamesMerkleisaTechEngineeringteacheratOttoson.Helovestocreateprojectsandseehowsimplemachinescanleadtobigideas!
CODE:MS0226Wednesdays,April6-May18(noclass4/20)2:40-4:00pm$100
●NEWRealCode!
ProgrammingwithPythonII•GRADES6-8TerryDash,DMLTeacher,OttosonForthosewhocompletedthewintersessionofProgrammingwithPython,thiscoursewilltakeyourskillstothenextlevel.We’llsolvemoreadvancedpuzzles,drawbeautifuldesigns,“crack”ciphers,andcontinuemakinggames.Alongtheway,you’lllearnimportantconceptsincomputerprogramminglike“loops”and“conditionals.”Note:Thisisnotabeginnerclass;studentsmusthavecompletedabeginningPythoncourse.Meetinroom328.
CODE:MS0188Wednesdays,April6-June1(noclass4/20)2:45-4:00pm$130
DigitalPhotography:Camera&CompositionBasics•GRADES6-8LeahCirker-StarkGetoutof“automode”andlearnhowtotakemorenuancedphotographs!ThiscoursewillintroducestudentstothemechanicsofDSLRcamerasandphotographictechniquesincludingaperture,exposure,whitebalance,andthevarioustypesofdigitalfiles.Studentswilllearnthebasicsofcomposition,framing,lightingtechniques,depthoffield,andperspective.Theywillgainagreaterunderstandingoftheircamerasbylearninghowcertainsettingscanaffectanimage.Therewillalsobecreativeweeklyassignments.Important:StudentsmustbringafullychargedDSLRcamera(notapoint-and-shoot)andatleastonelens(preferablybetween24-100mm),amemorycard,andanyconnectioncordstoeachclass.Ifthereisanyconfusionabouttheappropriatetypesofcameras,pleasecontactLeahCirker-Starkatleahcsphotography@gmail.com.LeahCirker-StarkhasanundergraduatedegreeinPhotographyfromtheArtInstituteofBoston.SherunsLeahC-SPhotography,afreelancebusinessineventandportraitphotography,andspecializesinusingnaturallight.
CODE:MS0108Tuesdays,April5-May31(noclass4/19)2:45-4:15pm(classmeets1:15-2:45onearlyreleaseday4/5)$140
CADDforKids:ComputerAidedDrafting&Design&3DPrinting•GRADES4-12ATARLINGTONHIGH
KambizVatan,MathematicsTeacher,AHSThisclassisforstudentsinterestedinusingcomputerstodigitallydesignandbuildtheirideaswhileexploringtheworldofarchitecturalandmechanicaldraftinganddesign.Classcangoindifferentdirectionsdependinguponthechoiceofthestudent.Inproject-basedcurriculum,studentsworkonhands-on,computer-orientedprojects,generatingfinalproductssparkedbytheirowninterests.CADDisagreatclassforanyone,whetherornottheyhavebeenexposedtodigitaldesign.MeetinRoom403atArlingtonHigh,869Mass.Ave.
CODE:MS0138Wednesdays,April6-June1(noclass4/20)3:00-4:30pm$165
All-TownClassesforMixedAgesTheseclassesmeetatArlingtonHighSchoolandservemixedagegroups.
●NEWVacationFun!
April19-21FromthefolkswhobringyouSummerFun!ArlingtonCommunityEducationispleasedtolaunchVacationFun!,enrichmentprogramsforgradesK-8duringAprilvacation.Taughtbyexperiencedclassroomteachersanddesignedtoappealtochildrenofallinterests,mixandmatchmorning,afternoonandfulldayprogramsincomputerprogramming,robotics,photography,artsandcrafts,dance,chess,martialarts,drama,LARPandmore.
Formoreinformationandtoregister,gotoArlingtonCommunityEd.org/youth-programs
CADDforKids:ComputerAidedDrafting&Design&3DPrinting•GRADES4-12ATARLINGTONHIGH
KambizVatan,MathematicsTeacher,AHSThisclassisforstudentsinterestedinusingcomputerstodigitallydesignandbuildtheirideaswhileexploringtheworldofarchitecturalandmechanicaldraftinganddesign.Classcangoindifferentdirectionsdependinguponthechoiceofthestudent.Inproject-basedcurriculum,studentsworkonhands-on,computer-orientedprojects,generatingfinalproductssparkedbytheirowninterests.CADDisagreatclassforanyone,whetherornottheyhavebeenexposedtodigitaldesign.MeetinRoom403atArlingtonHigh,869Mass.Ave.
CODE:MS0138Wednesdays,April6-June1(noclass4/20)3:00-4:30pm$165
●NEWAdult/ChildCooking:GreekNight
PamKanavosOpa!Joinusforthisfunandfestiveclass.Learnhowtoprepareagyro,includingthedeliciousyogurtgarlicTzatziki,andsweetLoukoumades(frieddoughballs).Whoknows,wemayevenbreaksomedishes!Bringaprons,akitchenknife,andacontainerforleftovers.Tuitionincludesa$12foodfee,perpair.
CODE:FD056Thursday,April145:30-8:00pm$45perpair
●NEWAdult/ChildCooking:ATasteofAsia
PamKanavosLearntomakeafavoriteAsiannoodledishusingeverydayingredientsandcookingtechniquesthatcaninvolvetheentirefamily.WewillmakeChickenNoodleStirFry,theeasieststirfryever.Pleasebringaprons,aknife,andacontainerforleftovers.Tuitionincludesa$12foodfee,perpair.
CODE:FD116Tuesday,May245:30-8:00pm$40perpair
●NEWAmazewithMagic
KenWaxLearnhowtouseeverydayitemstoamazeeveryone!Discoverhowtomakethingsvanish,reappear,andeventravelinvisibly.Makecoinsvanishandpassthroughatable,haverubberbandsobeyyourcommands,anddoastoundingthingswithanordinarydeckofcards.Nopriorknowledgeisneeded.Parents,teens,aunts,oruncles—anyonewhoeverwantedtolearntoastoundotherswithpro-levelmagictricks—iswelcome.Note:Theinstructorwillprovidejustabouteverything,butpleasebringadeckofnew-ishcards(BicycleBrandisbest)andlargetoweltothefirstclass.Ages12andup.
CODE:RF0034Wednesdays,April13-May11(noclass4/20)7:00-8:30pm$50
NeedleFelting:TheIdealCraftAnastasiaSemashNeedlefeltingisanidealcraft.It’squicktolearn,requiresminimalsupplies,doesn’tmakeamess,andcanbedonealmostanywhere.Inthistwo-nightworkshopyou’llmakeanadorable3Dcreatureandawhimsicalmobile.Chooseatheme—floral,fruit,geometricshapes,animals—thenbeamazedbywhatyoucancreateoutofapileoffluffywool!Tuitionincludesabasicfeltingkitwithneedles,feltingmats,andwoolofvariouscolors.Thisisagreatadult/childclass,too.
CODE:CN0412Thursdays,May19and267:00-9:00pm$60
KidZoneCLASSESFORGRADESK-5
BISHOPSCHOOL
FitGirls•GRADES4-5RoblynBrigham&AngieMurilloFitGirlsisanon-competitivefitnessinitiativethataimstoinspireactivelifestyles,femalefriendships,personalgrowthandtheconfidencethatcomesfromworkingtowardandachievinggoals.FitGirlsisanationalcurriculumusedinschoolsalloverthecountry(fitgirls.org).Throughthisprogram,participantswillmeettwiceaweekforfunandenergizingsessionsthatpreparethegirlstoparticipateintheculminatingevent:a5KroadracetheywillrunasateamonSunday,May22.Overthecourseof7weeks(upfromlastyear’s6weeks),FitGirlswillbuildtheirphysicalandmentalendurance,sharegreatbooksandlearnabouthowtheycanmakeadifferenceintheircommunities.TuitioncoversateamT-shirt.Thisisanoutdoorprogramsopleasedressfortheweatherandbringawaterbottle.
CODE:BP087Mondaysand7Thursdays,March28-May19(noclass4/18and4/21)2:40-3:40pm$125
ArlingtonChildren’sTheater•GRADESK-2MatthewLundeenOneofourmostpopularclasses!Wewillexploreanintroductiontothedramaticarts.Studentswillspendclasstimeplayingtheatergamesthatworkonvoice,movement,improvisation,characterandconfidenceasweprepareafinalproduction.Ensembleworkisstronglyencouragedasstudentsaddtheirideastoeverything,includingscenecreation.Theclassendswithashortperformanceforfamilyandfriends.MatthewLundeenisartisticdirectorofACT.
CODE:BP148Mondays,April4-June6(noclass4/18and5/30)2:40-3:40pm$115
PlayChess•GRADES2-5JosephPerlStudentswilllearnbasicrules,strategyandtactics,andseeillustrationsfrominstructivegames.Theywillsolvechessproblemsandplaymatchestoapplywhatthey’velearned.Intheprocess,wewillweaveincomparisonstogeneraldecisionmakingandplanning.Noexperienceinplayingchessisnecessary,butadvancedtacticswillbetaughttomoredevelopedplayers.JosephPerlisachessexpertwhorecentlytiedforfirstplaceintheGreaterBostonOpen,atournamentwheretheformerU.S.Championandotherhighlyrankedplayersparticipated.Hehasapassionforteachingchess,andhasworkedwithstudentsofallages.
CODE:BP418Tuesdays,April5-May31(noclass4/19)1:10-2:10pm$120
●NEWScratchComputerProgramming•GRADE3-5
EmpowLearningStaffExploredesignandprogrammingusingScratch,freesoftwaredevelopedbytheM.I.T.MediaLab.Studentswilllearnprogrammingfundamentalsusingpuzzle-likeblockstocreatetheirownanimationsandinteractive2Dgames.Theywilllearnhowtousemath,geometry,storytellingandbasicanimationprinciplestodesigntheirprojectsusingthepreparedelementsinScratchorbymakingtheirown.Aftertheclass,projectscanbeeasilysharedonlinewithfamily
andfriends.
CODE:BP428Wednesdays,April6-June1(noclass4/20)2:40-3:40pm$185
YogaforKids•GRADES3-5BeckySmallInthisplayfulyogaclass,childrenwillbeguidedthroughexercises,movingtheirbodiestolearnhowtoconnecttheirbreathandmovement.Wewillalsoworkonbeingstill,slowingdownthebreathtocalmthebody,whilelisteningtoclassicalmusicorastory.Childrenwilllearnbreathingtechniquesthatcanbeusedtohelpcalmtheirbodiesandminds,whichcanleadtobettersleepandconcentration.Pleasebesurethatkidswearcomfortable,easy-to-move-inclothing;nojeans.Studentscanbringayogamatorbring$10tobuyonefromtheinstructor.BeckySmallhasbeenteachingyogasince2008tobothadultsandchildren.YoucanfindheratBlackCrowYoga.TolearnmoreaboutBeckyandherclasses,visitbsmallyoga.com.
CODE:BP108Thursdays,April7-June2(noclass4/21)2:40-3:40pm$105
BRACKETTSCHOOL
●NEWBash’emBots•GRADES3-5
PlayWellTekInstructorsHaveyoueverwantedtolearnhowtomakeamassivemotorizedLEGO®machine?OurPlayWellengineeringinstructorsguidestudentsinthisadvancedengineeringcourse,astheyre-engineerstandardLEGO®vehiclesintomechanizedmachinesthatcantraversechallengingobstacles,battleagainstfellowbots,andtakeontheinstructors’colossalcreations.Pleasenotethe1.5hourlengthofthisclass.
CODE:BR458Mondays,April4-June6(noclass4/18and5/30)2:40-4:10pm$195
Kid-FriendlyCooking•GRADESK-3PamKanavosStudentsaresuretoenjoythislivelycourseofcookingandtastingfun.Theywillmakeawidevarietyofkid-friendlynutritiousfoodsincludingsmoothies,guacamole,sandwichsushiandmore.Intheprocess,theywillbegintolearnthedifferencebetween“realfood”and“food-like”products.Tuitionincludesa$15foodfee.Pamhasyearsofexperiencecaptivatinggrownupsandlittlepeopleinherhigh-energycookingclasses.Note:studentscomingfromtheafter-schoolprogramshouldregisterforthe2:20session.
CODE:BR35.16Tuesdays,April5-May17(noclass4/19)1:10-2:10pm$105
CODE:BR35.26Tuesdays,April5-May17(noclass4/19)2:20-3:20pm$105
FitGirls•GRADES4-5AlisonCaruso&TracyBreenFitGirlsisanon-competitivefitnessinitiativethataimstoinspireactivelifestyles,femalefriendships,personalgrowthandtheconfidencethatcomesfromworkingtowardandachievinggoals.FitGirlsisanationalcurriculumusedinschoolsalloverthecountry(fitgirls.org).Throughthisprogram,participantswillmeettwiceaweekforfunandenergizingsessionsthatpreparethegirlstoparticipateintheculminatingevent:a5KroadracetheywillrunasateamonSunday,May22.Overthecourseof7weeks(upfromlastyear’s6weeks),FitGirlswillbuildtheirphysicalandmentalendurance,sharegreatbooksandlearnabouthowtheycanmakeadifferenceintheircommunities.
TuitioncoversateamT-shirt.Thisisanoutdoorprogramsopleasedressfortheweatherandbringawaterbottle.
CODE:BR087Wednesdaysand7Thursdays,March30-May19(noclass4/20and4/21)2:40-3:40pm$125
●NEWHabitat’sNatureDetectives:
WakeUpToSpring!•GRADESK-2MassAudubonHabitatEducatorsSharpenyourdetectiveskillstolearnandunderstandwhat’shappeninginspring.We’llexploretheschoolyard,observeanimalvisitors,andidentifysomeofnature’scycles.Astheweatherwarms,snowgiveswaytograss,vernalpoolsfill,birdssing.Thenaturalworldhasawakenedfromitswinternap,andiswaitingforyoutouncoveritssecrets.Note:byregisteringforthisclass,parent/guardiangivespermissionfortheirchildtoleavetheschoolgroundsundertheinstructor’ssupervisiontoexploreadjacentRobbinsFarmPark.Ifyourchildhasallergiesorasthma,putthisinformationontheregistrationform;wewillbetouchingplantandanimalspecimensandcouldencounterbees.
CODE:BR478Wednesdays,April6-June1(noclass4/20)2:40-3:40pm$135
●NEWArtAdventures•GRADES3-5
MarinaStraussWewillhavefunexperimentingwithdifferentmaterialssuchaspapiermachetomakesculpturesandbowls,papertomakesnowflakes,andSculpeyclayfordesigningmobiles.Studentswillhavefreedomtofindtheirownstylesandbeencouragedtotakecreativerisksastheyworkwiththematerial.Tuitionincludesa$10materialsfee.Pleasenotethe1.5hourclasslength.MarinaisaBrackettparentandadjunctfacultyatLesleyUniversity.SheisoriginallyfromArgentinawhereshestartedtakingartclasseswhenshewasjustfive.
CODE:BR489Fridays,April8-June10(noclass4/22)2:40-4:10pm$175
DALLINSCHOOL
FitGirls•GRADES4-5MeaganBurke&JillConnorFitGirlsisanon-competitivefitnessinitiativethataimstoinspireactivelifestyles,femalefriendships,personalgrowthandtheconfidencethatcomesfromworkingtowardandachievinggoals.FitGirlsisanationalcurriculumusedinschoolsalloverthecountry(fitgirls.org).Throughthisprogram,participantswillmeettwiceaweekforfunandenergizingsessionsthatpreparethegirlstoparticipateintheculminatingevent:a5KroadracetheywillrunasateamonSunday,May22.Overthecourseof7weeks(upfromlastyear’s6weeks),FitGirlswillbuildtheirphysicalandmentalendurance,sharegreatbooksandlearnabouthowtheycanmakeadifferenceintheircommunities.TuitioncoversateamT-shirt.Thisisanoutdoorprogramsopleasedressfortheweatherandbringawaterbottle.
CODE:DA087Mondaysand7Wednesdays,March28-May19(noclass4/18and4/20)2:40-3:40pm$125
●NEWCLUBHATCH:Imagine.Design.Sculpt.DiscoveringtheInnerArtist•GRADE1
StacieGreenlandThisistheplaceforyourchildtodiscovertheyoungartistalreadyinthem.Usingelementsfromnatureasinspiration,
wewilldelveintothefolkloreofdragonsfromculturesaroundtheworld,andeachdesignadragonsculptureofuptotwofeetthatincorporatessound,lightormovementthroughelectricity.Whatkindofcreaturemightyourfirstgradersculpt?Adragonwithwispyclouds,iridescentseashellsorspikeyforestseedpods?Materialsincludepapermache,wire,colorfulpaintsandlotsofgoodnessfoundinnature.TheworkshopwillculminatewithanexhibitatRobbinsLibraryofthesculpturesandliteraturecomposedbytheyoungartists.Thisrichtopicprovidesconnectionswithmath,literacy,scienceandengineering.Tuitionincludesallmaterials.Pleasenotethe1.5hourclasslength.StacieisavisualartteacherinArlingtonPublicSchoolswhoexhibitshernature-inspiredpaintingsinlocalgalleries.ShehastakenengineeringtrainingattheBostonMuseumofSciencetosupportherloveofintegratingacademicsintotheteachingofart.Visitclubhatch.com
CODE:DA188Mondays,April4-June6(noclass4/18and5/30)2:40-4:10pm$195
SoYouThinkYouCanDance?•GRADES3-5CaitlynSchraderStudentswilllearntoperformbasicdancemovesthroughshortsequencesandthenaddlongerjazzcombinationsandchoreography,allwhiledevelopingflexibility,strength,coordination,enduranceandrhythm.We’llendourtimetogetherwithastudent-choreographedmusicvideotosharewithourfamilies.CaitlynisonthedancefacultyatJoséMateoBalletTheatreandSouthShoreBalletTheatre.Shehasyearsofexperienceworkingwithpre-Kthroughadultsinjazz,ballet,modern,yogaandcreativemovement.
CODE:DA389Tuesdays,April5-June7(noclass4/19)1:10-2:10pm$120
Hip-HopHurray!•GRADESK-2CaitlynSchraderThisfunhip-hopclasswillexplorebasicconcepts,beginningskillsandterminologyneededto“bustahip-hopmove.”Strength,flexibility,coordination,fearlessness,andspatialandrhythmicawarenesswillbedeveloped.Pleasenotethelaterstarttimeofthisclass.CaitlynisonthedancefacultyatJoséMateoBalletTheatreandSouthShoreBalletTheatre.Shehasyearsofexperienceworkingwithpre-Kthroughadultsinjazz,ballet,modern,yogaandcreativemovement.
CODE:DA379Tuesdays,April5-June7(noclass4/19)2:15-3:15pm$120
BoysOntheRun!•GRADES4-5PatrickBurkeBackbypopulardemand!ModeledonourhugelypopularFitGirls,BoysOntheRunisanon-competitiveprogramthatintroducesboystothejoyofrunning,buildsphysicalandmentalenduranceandinspiresanactivelifestyle.Boyswillmeetonceperweekforsevenfunandenergizingsessionsthatwillpreparethemfortheculminatingevent:a5KroadracetheywillruntogetheronSunday,May22at8amatArlingtonHigh.Noexperiencenecessary.Newandreturningstudentswelcome.PatrickBurketeaches5thgradeatDallinandisanexperiencedyouthcoach.Heispleasedtocontinuetheboysrunningprogramhelaunchedinthefall.
CODE:DA197Wednesdays,March30-May18(noclass4/20)2:40-3:40pm$70
LEGO®EngineeringJr.•GRADEK-2WickedCoolforKidsStaffThissix-weekprogrampromotesteamworkandcriticalthinkingskillsaskidsinvestigatebasicengineeringconceptsusingDUPLOs.Buildaseesaw,vehicle,andspinningtopandotherfunworkingmechanisms.Perfectfortheyoung
builderwithtinyhands!
CODE:DA396Thursdays,April7-May19(noclass4/21)2:40-3:40pm$140
●NEWHands-OnElectronics•GRADE3-5
CircuitLabStaffInthisexcitingnewclass,studentswilllearnaboutthefundamentalsofelectroniccomponentsandcircuitbuilding.UsingthelatesttoolslikeArduinoandRaspberryPi,studentswillexperimentwithLEDs,resistors,motors,andprogramming.Eachclassdaywillgivestudentsthechancetodesignahands-onproject.Pleasenotethe1.5hourclasslength.
CODE:DA498Fridays,April8-June3(noclass4/22)2:40-4:10pm$195
HARDYSCHOOL
FitGirls•GRADES4-5JulieHarrington&JaimeSlineyFitGirlsisanon-competitivefitnessinitiativethataimstoinspireactivelifestyles,femalefriendships,personalgrowthandtheconfidencethatcomesfromworkingtowardandachievinggoals.FitGirlsisanationalcurriculumusedinschoolsalloverthecountry(fitgirls.org).Throughthisprogram,participantswillmeettwiceaweekforfunandenergizingsessionsthatpreparethegirlstoparticipateintheculminatingevent:a5KroadracetheywillrunasateamonSunday,May22.Overthecourseof7weeks(upfromlastyear’s6weeks),FitGirlswillbuildtheirphysicalandmentalendurance,sharegreatbooksandlearnabouthowtheycanmakeadifferenceintheircommunities.TuitioncoversateamT-shirt.Thisisanoutdoorprogramsopleasedressfortheweatherandbringawaterbottle.
CODE:HA087Mondaysand7Thursdays,March28-May19(noclass4/18and4/21)2:40-3:40pm$125
●NEWFlashDigitalAnimation•GRADES3-5
EmpowLearningStaffStudentswillexploreamodernapproachtodigitalanimation.UsingVectorianGeotto,apowerfulapplicationthatanimatesFlashobjects,studentswillcreatetheirownanimatedfilmsjustlikethepros!Withanemphasisonstorytelling,thisclassisidealforbeginnersorintermediateanimatorsalike.
CODE:HA508Tuesdays,April5-May31(noclass4/19)1:10-2:10pm$185
●NEWBirdingClub!•GRADES2-3
MassAudubonHabitatEducatorsBirdsarebusyinthespring!InthisnewclassfromHabitat,we’lllookforbirdsandnestsusingbinocularsaswellasexaminebirdandnestspecimens.Whatcanyoudiscoveraboutournativebirds,birdanatomy,andwhatbirdsaredoing?Comejointhefunandstartalife-longfriendshipwiththebirds!Note:Byregisteringforthisclass,parent/guardiangivespermissionfortheirchildtoleavetheschoolgroundsandusenearbyMinutemanBikePathwithMassAudubonHabitateducatorstoexploreplantandanimalthemesinthatlocation.Ifyourchildhasallergiesorasthma,putthisinformationontheregistrationform;wewillbetouchingplantandanimalspecimens(possiblepollen,animalfur,andfeatherexposure)andcouldencounterbees.
CODE:HA514Tuesdays,May10-May312:40-3:40pm$70
YogaforKids•GRADES2-5BeckySmallInthisplayfulyogaclass,childrenwillbeguidedthroughexercises,movingtheirbodiestolearnhowtoconnecttheirbreathandmovement.Wewillalsoworkonbeingstill,slowingdownthebreathtocalmthebody,whilelisteningtoclassicalmusicorastory.Childrenwilllearnbreathingtechniquesthatcanbeusedtohelpcalmtheirbodiesandminds,whichcanleadtobettersleepandconcentration.Pleasebesurethatkidswearcomfortable,easy-to-move-inclothing;nojeans.Studentscanbringayogamatorbring$10tobuyonefromtheinstructor.BeckySmallhasbeenteachingyogasince2008tobothadultsandchildren.YoucanfindheratBlackCrowYoga.TolearnmoreaboutBeckyandherclasses,visitbsmallyoga.com.
CODE:HA108Wednesdays,April6-June1(noclass4/20)2:40-3:40pm$105
StudyZone•GRADESK-2JaimeSlineyHomeworkisanimportantpartofbridgingschoollearningtohome.Thisprogramwillprovideaplaceforstudentstocompletetheirhomeworkwhilereceivingextraacademicsupport.Theinstructorwillensurethathomeworkexpectationsaremetandthatindividualstudentneedsareidentifiedandworkedonduringthistime.Kindergartenerswithouthomeworkwillworkonearlyreadingandwritingskills.JaimeSlineyteachesfirstgradeatHardy.
CODE:HA238Wednesdays,April6-June1(noclass4/20)2:40-3:40pm$105
ArlingtonChildren’sTheater•GRADESK-2MatthewLundeenOneofourmostpopularclasses!Wewillexploreanintroductiontothedramaticarts.Studentswillspendclasstimeplayingtheatergamesthatworkonvoice,movement,improvisation,characterandconfidenceasweprepareafinalproduction.Ensembleworkisstronglyencouragedasstudentsaddtheirideastoeverything,includingscenecreation.Theclassendswithashortperformanceforfamilyandfriends.MatthewLundeenisartisticdirectorofACT.
Code:HA148Thursdays,April7-June2(noclass4/21)2:40-3:40pm$115
PEIRCESCHOOL
●NEWTheWildisCalling!•GRADES1-3
MassAudubonHabitatEducatorsComeexploreyourroleasamemberofthenaturalworld.Whatfeaturesdoyousharewithanimals?Whatmakesyouunique?Whatdoyouandallotherorganismsneedinordertosurvive?Findoutaboutbasicneeds,foodchains,andtheconnectionsbetweenplantsandanimals.Comeoutsideanddiscoverhownatureconnectsallwildthings—itisafascinatingsystem!Thewildiscalling...willyoubewillingtoanswer?Note:Byregisteringforthisclass,parent/guardiangivespermissionfortheirchildtoleavetheschoolgroundsandwalktonearbyMcClennenPark.Ifyourchildhasallergiesorasthma,putthisinformationontheregistrationform;wewillbetouchingplantandanimalspecimensandcouldencounterbees.
CODE:PR528Mondays,April4-June6(noclass4/18and5/30)2:40-3:40pm$135
FitGirls•GRADES4-5HeatherDooleyFitGirlsisanon-competitivefitnessinitiativethataimstoinspireactivelifestyles,femalefriendships,personalgrowthandtheconfidencethatcomesfromworkingtowardandachievinggoals.FitGirlsisanationalcurriculumusedinschoolsalloverthecountry(fitgirls.org).Throughthisprogram,participantswillmeettwiceaweekforfunandenergizingsessionsthatpreparethegirlstoparticipateintheculminatingevent:a5KroadracetheywillrunasateamonSunday,May22.Overthecourseof7weeks(upfromlastyear’s6weeks),FitGirlswillbuildtheirphysicalandmentalendurance,sharegreatbooksandlearnabouthowtheycanmakeadifferenceintheircommunities.TuitioncoversateamT-shirt.Thisisanoutdoorprogramsopleasedressfortheweatherandbringawaterbottle.
CODE:PR087Mondaysand7Wednesdays,March28-May18(noclass4/18and4/20)2:40-3:40pm$125
P.E.Power•GRADES1-2&GRADES3-5VickiHillP.EPowerisdesignedtoencouragestudentstobephysicallyactivebeforeschoolinapositiveandsafeenvironment.Studentwillengageinhigh-energyactivitiesthatwillgettheirbodiesandmindsreadytostarttheday.VickiHillisaP.EteacheratPeirceSchoolandlovestoencourageandenergizeherstudentsinthemorningsotheyareactiveandreadytoconcentrateintheclassroom.
CODE:PR22.1Grades1-28MondaysApril4-June6(noclass4/18and5/30)7:30-8:10am$70
CODE:PR22.2Grades3-59WednesdayApril6-June8(noclass4/20)7:30-8:10am$78
IrishStep•GRADES2-5RebeccaMcGowanGetyourfeetmovingwithquickfootworkdancedtolivelyjigsandreels!Irishdancingisenergetic,graceful,preciseandfun.Learnbasicsolostepsanddancewithfriendsingroupceili(“Kay-lee”)dances.Thisprogramfocusesonnon-competitiveIrishdance.We’llplaylotsofdancegames,buildtechniqueandhavefunexploringIrishmusicanddance!RebeccaMcGowanisadancerandteachesnon-competitivestepdancingclassesinafter-schoolprogramsandforadults.VisitRebeccaMcGowan.wordpress.com
CODE:PR288Tuesdays,April5-May31(noclass4/19)1:10-2:10pm$120
DiscoveryLab•GRADESK-2WickedCoolforKidsSixofourfavoritesciencelessonswrappedupintoonefun-filledprogram!ExploretheEarthbymakingmesozoicvolcanoesanddelvedeepintotheoceantothecoralreefs.Getelectrifiedcreatingsimplecircuitsandbecomeachemisttomakerainbowslime.Eachweekwe’llgetintofunscienceandengineeringchallenges—alltriedandtruefavorites!
CODE:PR536Fridays,April8-May20(noclass4/22)2:40-3:40pm$140
STRATTONSCHOOL
FitGirls•GRADES4-5PattiMangaudis&KendraFlanaganFitGirlsisanon-competitivefitnessinitiativethataimstoinspireactivelifestyles,femalefriendships,personalgrowthandtheconfidencethatcomesfromworkingtowardandachievinggoals.FitGirlsisanationalcurriculumusedinschoolsalloverthecountry(fitgirls.org).Throughthisprogram,participantswillmeettwiceaweekforfunandenergizingsessionsthatpreparethegirlstoparticipateintheculminatingevent:a5KroadracetheywillrunasateamonSunday,May22.Overthecourseof7weeks(upfromlastyear’s6weeks),FitGirlswillbuildtheirphysicalandmentalendurance,sharegreatbooksandlearnabouthowtheycanmakeadifferenceintheircommunities.TuitioncoversateamT-shirt.Thisisanoutdoorprogramsopleasedressfortheweatherandbringawaterbottle.
CODE:ST087Mondaysand7Wednesdays,March28-May18(noclass4/18and4/20)2:40-3:40pm$125
●NEWJediEngineering•GRADESK-2
Play-WellTekStaffTheForceAwakensinthisintroductoryengineeringcourseforyoungJedi!ExploreengineeringprinciplesbydesigningandbuildingprojectssuchasLEGO®X-Wings,R2Units,EnergyCatapults,DefenseTurrets,andSettlementsfromagalaxyfar,faraway.CreatemotorizedandarchitecturalprojectswithimaginationandengineeringtodefeattheEmpire!Pleasenotethe1.5hourclasslength.
CODE:ST548Tuesdays,April5-May31(noclass4/19)1:10-2:40pm$195
CartoonWorkshop•GRADES3-5SueFunkThisclassisdesignedforthebeginnercartoonistaswellastheexperiencedartistandfocusesonassistingstudentswiththeirindividualconcernsandinterests.Forthosewantingtolearnthe“howto”ofcartooning,comelearn.Forthosewhowanttoenhancepreviouslydevelopedcharactersorstories,let’sworkonyourmaterial.Forthosewithexcitingideasbutunsureofwhattodonext,let’sexplore!Suppliesrequired:#2pencils,erasers,8x10sketchbook,finepointblackmarker,andsomethingtocolorincartoonswith.SueFunkisaMassachusettscertifiedteacherandhastaughtbasicdrawingandcartooningandmanyotherclassesatnumerouslocationsaroundthestate.
CODE:ST167Tuesdays,April5-May24(noclassApril19)1:10-2:10pm$105
ArlingtonChildren’sTheater•GRADESK-2MatthewLundeenOneofourmostpopularclasses!Wewillexploreanintroductiontothedramaticarts.Studentswillspendclasstimeplayingtheatergamesthatworkonvoice,movement,improvisation,characterandconfidenceasweprepareafinalproduction.Ensembleworkisstronglyencouragedasstudentsaddtheirideastoeverything,includingscenecreation.Theclassendswithashortperformanceforfamilyandfriends.MatthewLundeenisartisticdirectorofACT.
Code:ST148Wednesdays,April6-June1(noclass4/20)2:40-3:40pm$115
CreativeMovement•GRADESK-2EricaSigal
Boysandgirlswillusetheirbodies,sensesandcreativitytoexplorethejoyfulworldofmovement.Exhilaratingelementsofdancewillhelpchildrendevelopphysicalandcognitiveskillssuchasbalance,coordination,cooperation,attentionspan,spatialawarenessandself-esteem.Childrenwillcreateavividspatialworldwithpropslikestreamers,stretchyfabricandfeathers,pictures,poems,stories,musicandrhythminstrumentsthroughindividual,pairandgroupexercises.Suggestedattire:comfortableclothing,socksorbarefeet.EricahastaughtmovementanddancetochildrenandfamiliesaroundGreaterBostonfornearly20years—inclassrooms,communitycenters,librariesandoutdoors;shecoordinatesDanceintheSchoolsinCambridgeandreceivedthe2013MADEOPresidentialAwardforOutstandingServiceinDanceEducation.
CODE:ST338Thursdays,April7-June2(noclass4/21)2:40-3:40pm$105
Nathan’sNinjas•GRADESK-5NathanPorterThisdynamicclassisknownforitsfungamesandteamwork-orientedenvironment.YouwilllearnamixoftraditionalKempoKaratewithelementsofsportkarate,tumblingandgrappling.Thisclasswillgiveyouatrueself-defenseperspective,allwhileyou’rehavingfunandbuildingconfidence.Newstudentswillreceiveabeltatthebeginningoftheclass.Tuitionincludesa$10feeforbelt.NathanPorterisacertifiedblackbeltandrunsNewEnglandMovementArts,votedBestofBurlington2015.Visitnemovementarts.com.Note:studentscomingfromtheafter-schoolprogramshouldregisterforthe3:45session.
CODE:ST29.18Fridays,April8-June3(noclass4/22)2:40-3:40pm$135
CODE:ST29.28Fridays,April8-June3(noclass4/22)3:45-4:45pm$135
THOMPSONSCHOOL
TheaterGames•GRADEK-2HilaryRappaportInthisclasswewilldevelopskillsthroughgamesandexercisesfocusingonrelaxation,observationandsensememory,concentrationandcooperation,andimprovisation.Wewillplayandlearnabouttechniquesactorsusewhileexploringmovement,voice,character,andimagination.Wewillcreatescenesandenactstories.Mostimportantly,wewillencouragecreativityandhavefun!Note:Thefinalclasswilllasttwohoursandincludeaperformance.HilaryRappaportlivesinArlingtonandhelpedstartthedramaprogramatThompson.Shelovesthetheaterandalsolovesreadinggreatstoriesandsometimesactingthemout.
CODE:TH465Mondays,April25-May232:40-3:40pm(2:40-4:40pmon5/23)$80
YarnPlay•GRADES2-5HuiRuLiang&TanyaSerraoLovecraftingwithyarn?Sodowe!Thisclasswillteachyouaboutabunchofyarnycraftsincludingsimplemethodsforknitting,crocheting,weaving,makingtasselsandpompoms.Projectswillbesmallandeasytocomplete.Wehopetogiveyoulotsofinspirationandskills.Ifyouhaveaprojectinmind,wewouldlovetohelpyoualong!Noexperiencenecessary.Tuitionincludesa$10materialsfee.HuiRuLiangandTanyaSerraoareThompsonteachingassistantswiththedesiretosharetheirgreatloveoffiberarts.
CODE:TH308Mondays,April4-June6(noclass4/18)2:40-3:40pm$115
Nathan’sNinjas•GRADESK-5NathanPorterBackbypopulardemand!Thisdynamicclassisknownforitsfungamesandteamwork-orientedenvironment.YouwilllearnamixoftraditionalKempoKaratewithelementsofsportkarate,tumblingandgrappling.Thisclasswillgiveyouatrueself-defenseperspective,allwhileyou’rehavingfunandbuildingconfidence.Newstudentswillreceiveabeltatthebeginningoftheclass.Tuitionincludesa$10feeforbelt.NathanPorterisacertifiedblackbeltandrunsNewEnglandMovementArts,votedBestofBurlington2015.Visitnemovementarts.com
CODE:TH298Tuesdays,April5-May31(noclass4/19)1:10-2:10pm$135
PlayChess•GRADES2-5JosephPerlStudentswilllearnbasicrules,strategyandtactics,andseeillustrationsfrominstructivegames.Theywillsolvechessproblemsandplaymatchestoapplywhatthey’velearned.Intheprocess,wewillweaveincomparisonstogeneraldecisionmakingandplanning.Noexperienceinplayingchessisnecessary,butadvancedtacticswillbetaughttomoredevelopedplayers.JosephPerlisachessexpertwhorecentlytiedforfirstplaceintheGreaterBostonOpen,atournamentwheretheformerU.S.Championandotherhighlyrankedplayersparticipated.Hehasapassionforteachingchess,andhasworkedwithstudentsofallages.
CODE:TH418Thursdays,April7-June2(noclass4/21)2:45-3:45pm$120
EarlyCodingwithScratchJr&Code.org•GRADES2-3LizFerola&NicoleMelnikComelearnhowtoprogramandcodeusingScratchJrandCode.org.WewilluseouriPadtechnologytosolveproblemsandaccomplishgoalssuchas:programmingcharacters,creatingcollages,tellingstoriesandevenbuildinggames.Joininthecodingfun!Note:StudentswhotookScratchJrduringwintertermarewelcomeback;instructionwillbeadjustedtotheirlevel.NicoleMelnikteachesKindergartenatThompsonSchool;LizFerolateaches3rdgrade.Theybothlovetechnologyandcoding.
CODE:TH446Fridays,April8-May20(noclass4/22)2:40-3:40pm$80
InstructorBiosSusanneAgerbakisaresearcherwhohasbeenusingExcelformorethantwodecadesinscience,projectmanagement,
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TomAllenhasdevotedmuchofhistimesinceearlyretirementridingandleadingridesonlocalroads.Herideswiththe
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ArtbeatCreativityStoreandStudiohasbeenmakingiteasyforpeopleofallagestohavehands-onartexperiencessinceitfirstopened20yearsago.LocatedinEastArlington’sCapitolSquare,ArtbeatisasourceforZentanglematerialsandclassesandmanyothercreativepastimes.
FannyVanDePoelAvelino,isacertifiedhypnotherapistwithaprivatepracticeinWatertown,MA.
RichardBelofsky,CLU,®ChFC,®CFP®hasmorethan25yearsofexperienceinfinancialservices.RichardisanArlington
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NeilBerdievisaManagingPartnerandCo-FounderofDNBAAdvisoryLLC,aBoston-basedadvisoryfirm.Neil’scareerinthefinancialservicesindustryspanscloseto20years.Duringhiscareer,herecruited,managed,anddevelopedscoresofprofessionals.Oneofhisareasofexpertiseisprofessionalandcareerskills’development.
RobertaBlakeisaformerheadchefinstructorforbakingattheNewEnglandCulinaryInstitute,withextensiveexperiencecreatingbreads,pastriesandhigh-endcakes.ShehasworkedalloverNewEngland,includinglocalfavoritesFlour,VickiLee’s
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AmberBreimeirisanalumofIndianaUniversityandNewEnglandSchoolofLaw.Shebelievesitisimportanttofocusonfitnessandone’sphysicalwellbeingnomatterhowbusylifegets!Shehascompletedthreemarathonsandloveshelpingothersrelievethestressesoflifethroughteachingbarreandspin.
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JeffBrunoteachesphysicaleducation,healtheducationandadventureeducationclassesatArlingtonHIghSchool.Heisa
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MadeleineBuehlerisanativeofFranceandanexperiencedlanguageteacher.
AlissaButterworthisanovelist,writerandeducator.ShereceivedherMFAinFictionfromLesleyUniversity.Herwork,bothproseandpoetry,hasappearedonlineandinprintinsuchpublicationsas“Voices”and“Prolog.”ShehasinternedwithboththeReadingEagleandConsequencemagazine.Alissaiscurrentlyputtingthefinaltouchesonherfirstnovel,TheProdigal,andhasalsobegunhersecond:HallowedBe.Shehastaughtcreativewritingtoyoungpeoplethroughseniors.Visit
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ACCalcaterraisasecond-generationbellydancerwithmorethan20yearsofteachingandperformingexperience.SheisafoundingmemberofTheGoddessDancingSchoolofDanceandwasamasterteacherfortheBostonUniversityDanceDepartmentforoverfiveyears.Shehasamaster’sineducationandcanbeseenteachingontheDVDBellyDancingthe
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BethCanuelbegandancingattheageofeight,studyingballet,tap,jazz,lyricalandpointe.Bethsharesherloveofdanceasaninstructorteachingadults,aswellaschildren.Herexpertiseoftechniqueandexecutioncoversallareasofballroomdance.Sheisastrongfoundation-orientedinstructorwhostrivestoteachsoliddancingprinciples,whileallowingforthediscoveryofpersonalexpression.BethCanuelistheownerandfounderofUNITEDanceandFitness.
PatriciaCarneybecameaCertifiedZentangleTeacher(CZT)inFebruary2012.SincethenshehasattendednumerouscontinuingeducationprogramsforCZTs,forinspirationandnewlessonideas.Sheenjoyssharingthemindful,meditative
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KimiCeridonisbothanengineerandachef.WithanMSMechanicalEngineeringfromMITandanMAinGastronomyandChef’sCertificatefromBostonUniversity,shefocusesoncreatinggreatfoodexperiencesandinteractions.SheisapersonalchefwhoteachesfoodeducationandcookingworkshopsthroughoutMassachusettswithorganizationssuchastheBostonPublicMarket,WalthamFieldsCommunityFarm,NortheastOrganicFarmingAssociationandmore.Followherworkshop
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RaymondChowcurrentlyworksasastaffpianistforLongySchoolofMusicandtheBostonConservatory.
MaryCourvilleisaninteriordesigner/kitchendesignerandprincipalofMaryCourvilleDesignsinWinchester.Sheisa
memberoftheNationalKitchenandBathAssociationandhasworkedasadesigneratWestonKitchensinWellesley.
LindaDelMonteisa30-yearyogapractitionerwith14yearsofteachingexperience.Shebringsjoyandspiritualityintoherclasses.Visitlindadelmonte.com
KendallDudleyhasbeenteachingautobiography,journalwriting,andcareerdesignformorethan20years.Heleadsjournalandlifework-directiontripstoMoroccoandworkswithindividualsandorganizationsthroughtheGraftonStreetWriting
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DonnaEidsonthinksbikingisascloseasmortalscangettoflying.Alifelongcyclist,shelovessharingherrideswithothers.
SheisdirectorofArlingtonCommunityEducation.
JudyEisenberg,theClutterClearerCoach,helpspeopleletgooftheclutterintheirhomesorofficesthatweighsthemdown,andkeepsthemfeelingdiscouragedandstuck.SheisamemberoftheNationalAssociationofProfessionalOrganizers
andtheInstituteofChallengingDisorganization.
BruceFitzsimmonshasmorethan25yearsofexperienceinrealestatepracticeandisthefounderandleadattorneyofFitzsimmonsLawofficesinArlington.MistyFloreztookherfirstfloraldesigncourseatRutgersUniversityandupongraduationmovedimmediatelytoBostontopursueherpassionwithflowers.Morethan11yearslater,sheisanavidgardenerandownerofNectarFloralDesigninWoburn.Visitbynectar.com
EllieFosterstudiedmusictherapyatBerkleeCollegeofMusicandiscompletinganine-monthmusictherapyinternshipatBostonChildren’sHospital.Atrainedvocalist,Elliehasservedasmusicdirectorforseveralacapellagroups,conductedchoirs,andtaughtmusictostudentsranginginageandability.Shecreatessingingexperiencesthatarebothaccessibleand
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DorianFoxisawriter,teacher,andfreelanceeditorwhohaslivedintheBostonareaformanyyears.HereceivedhisMFAinCreativeNonfictionfromEmersonCollege,andhisessays,storiesandarticleshaveappearedorareforthcominginDecemberMagazine,UndertheGumTree,Gastronomica,NationalParksMagazine,Alimentum,andelsewhere.Healso
teacheswritingatGrubStreet.
SueFunkisanexhibitingartistandaMassachusettscertifiedteacher.Shehastaughtartclassesincommunityeducation
programsinNewton,Acton,Sudbury,andLittleton.
SeverinaGatesisaformerdancerandthefirstcertifiedEssentricsinstructorinMassachusetts,trainingundercreatorMirandaEsmonde-White.
Dr.GaryGenardholdsaPh.D.inTheaterfromTuftsUniversity.HeisthefounderandpresidentofTheGenardMethod,aBelmont-basedpublicspeakingandspeechimprovementtrainingandcoachingcompanythatusestheater-basedperformancetechniques.HehastaughtatanumberofBoston-areacollegesanduniversities.Heistheauthoroftwobooks,
HowtoGiveaSpeech(2007),andFearlessSpeaking:BeatYourAnxiety,BuildYourConfidence,ChangeYourLife(2014).
BradGoffstudiedmusicattheUniversityofMassachusettsDartmouthwithafocusonclassicalsingingandjazzcomposition.Withequalcomfortontheguitarorpiano,BradhasspentthepastthreeyearsteachingmusicandperformingwithvariousmusicalgroupsinandaroundBoston.ItisthroughhiscomprehensiveknowledgeandexcitementformusicthatBradisable
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KimberGreenhasbeenaspeech-languagepathologistformorethan20years,workingprimarilyintheareaofcognition:attention/concentration,processingofinformation,andmemory.SheisalsoalicenseandboardcertifiedmassagetherapistandhasaprivatepracticeinLexington.KimberGreenTherapiesawarded2016BestMindfulnessCoachinBestofBoston
magazine.Visitkimbergreentherapies.com.
SuziGrossmanreceivedherBFAfromtheSchooloftheMuseumofFineArtsandherBAinEnglishLiteraturefromTuftsUniversity.Herphotographsexplorefamilyandgroupdynamicsaswellaslivingenvironments,oftenthroughtheuseofthemulti-paneledimage.HerworkhasbeenshownatthroughoutNewEngland.SheisactiveinBoston’semergingartistscene.VisitSuziGrossman.com
JustinHaberisheadbikemechanicatQuadCycles,Arlington.
EricHelmuthhasbeengrowingvegetablesincontainersandinthegroundformanyyears,andconvertedhisfrontandsideyardsinArlingtontoagardenthatproducesmorethan30foodcropsoverthreeseasonseachyear.Someofhisbestsalad
greenscomefrompotsonhisfrontporch.
Moris‘Moshe’HochisalifelongstudentoftheHebrewScriptures.HegainedHebrewreadingandwritingskillsasachildattendingHebrewSchool.Asanadult,helivedinJerusalemforsixyearswherehestudiedtheHebrewBiblewithrabbinical
commentaries.
MaryHurleyisabelovedleaderofwalkingadventures.
JoAnnIgnelziisagraduateoftheCambridgeSchoolofCulinaryArts(CSCA.)andformerchefinstructorinboththeRecreationalandProfessionalPrograms.ShewasalsoassistanteducationdirectoratCSCAinchargeofcurriculumdevelopmentforboththeDiplomaandCertificatePrograms.Nowretiredfromtheindustry,shehasownedasmallprivate
chefbusinessandhasalsoworkedforanumberoflocalcaterersintheBostonarea.
JessJaegerwritesthelifestyleblogstyledbyjess.comwhereshewritesaboutherpassions:herfamily,crafting,cooking,style,
andlife!
MarisabelJaramilloisfromEcuador.ShehasbeenworkingasaSpanishinstructorforeightyears.SomeofherclientsincludeTenacity,BostonCollege,NizhoniHealthSystems.
PamKanavosisapastrychef,chefinstructorandfoodblogger.HerGreekheritagehasshapedhercookingandvastlycontributedtoherculinarypersonality.Aloverofallthingssweetandsavory,Pamcooks,bakes,tastes,andsharesher
recipeswithherstudentsandonherblogSucrée.
CharlotteKaplanhasbeencreatingworksonpaperandsculptureformanyyearsfollowingacareerinarchitecture.SheteachesdrawingclassesattheBostonArchitecturalCollegeandadulteducationprogramsandhascompletedcommissions
fortheBostonChildren’sMuseum,LoganAirport,andtheMassachusettsDivisionofConservationandRecreation.
JulieKaufmannoffersawiderangeofdanceinstructionprograms,includinggroupclasses,privatelessons,partiesandevents,weddingchoreography,workplaceexercise,seniorprograms,andmovementclassforcancersurvivors.Julieisalsoa
certifiedRADSystemsandRADforSeniorsinstructor.Visitjkdance.com
CherylKeaneisacertifiedZumbainstructor.
CarolynKempisco-ownerofVINTAGESAdventuresinWine,awinemerchantwithlocationsinBelmontandConcord.Over15years,CarolynandherhusbandEricBroegehavedevelopedanexcellentreputationfortheirselectionofauthentic,high-quality,small-productionwines.TheyhavebeenfeaturedontheTravelChannel,NECN,WallStreetJournal,BostonGlobeandotherpublications.
MaryKennyisasculptorandanimatorwithanMFAfromtheCaliforniaInstituteoftheArts.Shehasbeensewingfor20
yearsandhastaughtartatthecollegelevelandsewingattheMaudMorganCenterfortheArtsinCambridge.
JanetKessenichM.M,isanenergyhealer,spiritual/psychologicalintuitive,teacher,seminarleader,andmusician.ShehostsCreatingaSpiritedLifeonDreamvisions7radio.comandistheauthorofMusicLessonsfortheSpirit.Visitspiralenergies.com
formoreinformation.
JudithKingoriginallytookupTaiChitohelpalleviatethepainofachronicillness.Shehasbeenteachingformanyyears.
AdrienneLandryisanartistwhoisbestknownforherArlingtonStreetScenes.ShestudiedstudioartatConcordia
UniversityinMontrealandarteducationatMassArt.Visitheratadriennelandry.com
RuthLieberherrhaspracticedyogaforalmost30yearsandhasbeenteachingyogaformorethan10years.RegisteredwiththeYogaAllianceasanexperiencedyogateacher,shebringscompassion,joyandhumortoherteaching.
ZhantaoLinisanativeofChina,professionalTaiChiteacher,sixth-generationdiscipleofYangStyleTaiChi,andpresidentof
theYangStyleTaiChiAssociation.
AmyLampertisamulti-yearrecipientoftheFiveStarWealthManagerAward.Shehasdevelopedanddeliveredfinancialliteracyworkshopstoover10,000peopleandrecentlydevelopedaseriesofeducationalmaterialsandworkshopsonthe
“10DimensionsofFinancialLiteracy.”
LeslieLawrencehasbeenwritingandmentoringwritersformorethan30years.HerworkhasappearedinTheBostonGlobeMagazineandRedbook,amongotherpublications.ShehastaughtmostrecentlyatGrubStreet,TuftsUniversityandSimmonsCollege.Herbook,TheDeathofFredAstaire:EssaysfromaLifeOutsideTheLineswillbepublishedthisspring.Visit
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NancyLindehasbeenquiltingformorethantwentyyears.She’samemberoftheQuilter’sConnection,oneoftheoldest
andlargestquiltingguildsinthecountry,andlivesinBelmont.
SuzanneLisstartedpracticingyogaincollegetocombatanxietyandstayedforthedeep,positivechangesitcreated(andcontinuestocreate!)inhermindandbody.Sheteachestohelpotherscultivatethesechanges.Shecompletedher200-hourteachingtrainingatO2Yoga.Suzanneisalsoaclassicallytrainedsoprano.
HowardLoewingerhasbeenworkingwithcomputerssincethedaysoftheCommodorePET.Hehasworkedasaprogrammeranddatabaseadministrator,andasasystemsandusersupportspecialist,mostlyinhighereducation.Howardwasthetechnologycoordinatorofaschooldistrictfor15years.Sinceretiringfromthatpositionin2010,hehastaughtIT
coursesatacommunitycollegeontheWestCoastandclassesforadultsandkids.
TimMannhasbeenteachingukuleletochildrenandadultssince2005.HehasplayedtenorukuleleaspartofaukuleletriofrontedbyGregHawkes,keyboardistforTheCarsandukulelevirtuoso.TimrecentlyopenedforukulelewizardJake
Shimabukuro.
TracyMarks,hasanM.A.inEducationfromTuftsUniversity,andhasbeenteachingadultsincontinuingeducationfor39years.Authoroffourbookstranslatedintoninelanguages,two-timewinneroftheGreaterMiamiPoetryFestival,andlicensedcounselor,sheisanenthusiastic,supportive,andinspirationalinstructorofcreativewriting,literature,computergraphics,andEbaycourses.
JeanneMayellisaBoston-areapsychicandpsychotherapist.Withmasters’degreesinpublichealthandeducationfromHarvardUniversityandamaster’sincounselingpsychology,Jeannebridgesconventionalandalternativefields.Shehasbeenfeaturedonradioandtelevisionprogramsandregularlyblogsaboutintuition,theTarot,mindfulness,positivepsychology,
andhervisionsforsociety.Visitjeannemayell.com
ShrutiMehtaisanativeofIndiaandacookingenthusiast.ShrutienjoysteachingothershowtoprepareIndianvegetarian
dishes,andhastaughtcookingcoursesforseveraladulteducationprograms.
AlanMisselapastdivisioncaptainintheCoastGuardAuxiliary,sectorBoston,coxswain.
FrancescaMontilloisanativeItalianandavidhomecookandbaker.ShetravelsfrequentlytoItalytovisitfamilyandfriendsandtolearnnewrecipesandtechniques.Francescabelievesinthepowerofahomecookedmealandenjoysteachingothershowtopreparedelicious,thoughtfulmealsfortheirlovedones.
JulieMorgenlenderconsultswithindividualsandcouplestogettheirfinancialhouseinordersothattheycanachievetheir
goals.Sheenjoystranslatingpersonalfinanceintoeverydaylanguage.
DeeMorrisisanindependentscholarandeducationalconsultantspecializinginnineteenth-centuryhistoryofGreaterBoston.ShepresentswalkingtoursatForestHillsCemetery(JamaicaPlain)andprogramsatlibraries,schools,andhistorical
societies.Hergoalistoconnectpeoplewiththeircivicancestors.
MosaicOasisStudioandSupplyco-ownersSuzanneOwaydaandBetsyRodmanoffermosaicclassesandworkshops,andselltools,supplies,andmaterials.Visitmosaicoasis.com
DanMoynihanisagraphicdesigner,illustrator,andcartoonist.DanhascreatedcomicsforNickelodeonMagazine;hisfirstchildren’sbook,HidingDinosaurs,waspublishedin2015.
WimNijenbergisanativeoftheNetherlandsandhasmorethan40yearsofEuropeantravelexperience.Fornearly20years
heconductedEuropeTravelPlanningseminarsforovertravelagentsnationwide.
AndreaO’LearyholdsamastersdegreeineducationfromNortheasternUniversityandhastaughtEnglishtostudentsofallagesanddifferentlearningstyles.Sheisaprofessionalcareercounselorwithexperienceinhighereducationandprivate
industry.
HerbPearce,M.Ed.inCounseling,hastaught2000Enneagramworkshopsinthelast25years.HeusestheEnneagramasapsychotherapistinArlingtonandistheauthoroffivebooks,threeontheEnneagram.Visitherbpearce.com
OakesPlimptonisalifelongbirderandaco-founderoftheMenotomyBirdClub.Hehascompiledtwovolumesabout
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MindyPollack-FusiistheownerofCollegeApplicationEssayCoach.comandThePlaceforWords&WorkshopsinBedford,MAatThePlaceforWords.com.Afteracareerinpublicrelations,shenowfocusesoncoachingstudentsonthecollegeapplicationessay,teachingcreativewriting,andfreelancewriting.Shehaspublishednearly100articlesandessaysinTheBostonGlobe,TheBostonGlobeMagazineandChickenSoupfortheSoulbooks.Mindyalsohaswrittenanovelandtwo
memoirs.
RosemaryPrevitehasamaster’sdegreeinreadingandlanguageandseveralyearsofexperienceteachingEnglishasa
SecondLanguage.Sheisalsoapublishededitorwithnearly20yearsofexperienceasawriter,aneditor,andaproofreader.
JennieRathbunisashortstorywriterandbookreviewerwholivesinArlington.Shehaspublishedstoriesintenjournalsand
holdsanMFAfromtheBenningtonWritingSeminars.lem
JoeRindonehasbeeninthehealthandfitnessindustryforamanyyears.Hispassionforfitnesshasmotivatedhimto
becomeoneofthetoppersonaltrainersinArlingtonandinBoston.Visittone.with.rindone.com
JustineRinghasexperiencemanaginganherbalapothecary,organicgardening,andinsustainableagriculture.
Herinterestinsustainabilityandholistichealingwasinfluencedthroughtravel,yoga,studyingherbalmedicineandvolunteeringonorganicfarms.
FrankRizzoandFrankTassoneareveteranwoodworkingteachersatArlingtonHigh.
AnthonyRizzottoisanaccomplishedperformer,composer,andguitareducator.HeworksforBerkleeCollegeofMusicandmaintainsanactiveteachingstudioinArlingtonandBelmont.
ElizabethRochastudiedattheRhodeIslandSchoolofDesignandtheSchooloftheMuseumofFineArtsbeforereceiving
herdegreefromHarvard’sExtensionSchool.ShealsoteachesattheBrooklineArtsCenter.
MargyRydzynskiisawebmarketingandcommunicationsconsultant.Shealsoconductstrainingsessions,webinarsand
seminarsonsocialmedia,emailmarketing,writing,websitedesignandbusinessmarketingtopics.
MichaelSacarnyisadivisionstaffofficerintheCoastGuardAuxiliary,inchargeofPublicEducationintheBostonarea.A
lifelongsailor,heisalsoaresearchengineerattheMITSeaGrantCollege,AutonomousUnderwaterVehiclesLaboratory.
JohnSadoffisanexperiencedtournamentchessplayerandteacherwhoholdsamaster’sdegreeineducationfromHarvardUniversity.HeispresentlyvicepresidentoftheMassachusettsChessAssociationandhastaughtchesswiththeU.S.Chess
CenterinWashington,D.C.Helovesplayingandteachingthisdynamicgame.
KarenSamuelsonisacareerandlifecoachwithaprivatepracticeinArlington.Shehasadvanceddegreesinteachingand
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DanielleSchertzerisaFrenchchef,ownerofEverydayBistro,apersonalchefserviceandacertifiedIntegrativehealth
counselor.
AlexandraSchmalenbergerisanAmericanSignLanguageteacheratBeverlyHighSchool.AftergraduatingfromtheNationalTechnicalInstitutefortheDeafatRITin2013,Alifellinlovewithteaching.
AmandaSindel-Keswickholdsamaster’sdegreeinvocalperformancefromtheLongySchoolofMusicandteachesvoice
lessonsinBoston.
AnastasiaSemashisanartistandteacherwithadegreeinphilosophyfromSt.PetersburgStateUniversity,Russia.She
currentlyteachesartattheRussianCenterofLanguagesandArtsinBrookline.Visitartsemash.com
JudithShangoldhasbeenaweaverandknitterformorethan40years.Seeherworkatjudithshangold.com.
JanetSmithworkedinthecomputerindustryfor16yearsasatechnicalwriter,documentationarchitect,andtrainer.
CinthyaSoto,anativeSpanishspeakerofPeru,isanexperiencedinstructorandtrainerwithanMS-MBAfromBostonUniversity.SheenjoysconnectingpeopletoherLatinAmericanrootsthroughtheexplorationoflanguageandcultural
expressions.
JoySpadaforahasmorethan20yearsofknittingexperience.Shedesignsscarves,mittensandhatsandregularlydonatesknitweartolocalcharities.
HollyThompsonisauthoroftheversenovelsFallingintotheDragon’sMouth,TheLanguageInsideandOrchards,winneroftheAsian/PacificAmericanAwardforLiterature,andotherbooks,andeditorofTomo:FriendshipThroughFiction—An
AnthologyofJapanTeenStories.ShehasservedasregionaladvisorforSCBWIJapanforovertenyears.Visithatbooks.com.
DorothéeVanThongisaFrenchnative,bornandraisedinParis.Frenchlanguageandculturehasalwaysbeenherpassion
andshehasbeenteachingformorethan15yearsintheUS.
LindaVarone,RN,MA,CFShasbeenawardedBestofBoston©forherworkasaFengShuiconsultant.Lindahasconsultednationwideforover20years,usingtheinsightsofpsychologyandstyleofinteriordesign.Sheisanauthorandprofessional
speaker.Herbook,TheSmarterHomeOffice,istop-rankedonAmazonforhomeofficedesign.VisitheratlindaVarone.com
BettinaVelonahasbeenpracticingyogasince1994andteachingsince2009.Shecontinuestoattendworkshopstodeepen
herpracticeandinformherownteachingandisa500-hourlevelcertifiedyogainstructor.
SueWachterisfounderandpresidentofActonCollegeConsulting.Forthepasttenyearsshehasworkedwithstudentsandfamiliesonthecomplexandeverchangingcollegeadmissionsprocess.SheservedasanadmissionsofficeratNewYork
UniversityandBostonUniversityamongothers.
KenWaxhasperformedatFaneuilHallandChildren’sHospital,hasbeenfeaturedinTheBostonGlobe,andwasrecentlyvoted‘BestofBoston2015-16’bytheSocietyofAmericanMagicians.
StephenWeilisanearlyadopterofallthingsAppleandhasbeenteachingfriends,colleagues,andclientshowtomakethemostoftheirappleiDevicesforthelast15years.He’stheownerofMacInGeniusandmakeshousecallssupportingiPhones,
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BruceWenningisahorticulturalistatTheCountryClubinBrookline.Hehasusedeco-consciousgardeningandlandscaping
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DavidWhitfordishostofArlingtonCommunityEducation’sConversationsseriesandeditor-at-largeatInc.magazine,
KonwenYuenisanativeofChinawhohaslivedintheareafor30years.SheteachesMandarinatArlingtonHigh.
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