Belmont Public Schools

Belmont Community Education

spring 2013

Registration begins January 28, 2013. Program begins week of March 4, 2013.

NOW OFFERING ONLINE

REGISTRATION

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SCHOOL COMMITTEE LIAISON

Ms. Laurie Graham

SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS

Dr. Thomas S. Kingston

DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY EDUCATION

Ms. Martha E. Reagan

THE SUPERINTENDENT’S ADVISORY COUNCIL

Mr. Vincent DeNovellis Ms. Ruth DeVasto Ms. Janice Ellard Ms. Janice Henry Ms. Kelly Higgins

Ms. Norma Massarotti Mr. Scott Stratford

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CONTENTS

Registration Information 4 Courses 6 Arts, Crafts, and Skill 9 College Prep Courses 10 CPR, Health 14 Day Program 14 Finance 15 Fitness 16 Food 18 Home Improvement 19 Language Courses 20 Nature & Environment 21 Organizational Skills 22 Personal Skills 23 Recreation 24 Technology 26 Calendar 28 Location of Schools 29 Map of BHS 30 Registration Forms 31 Course notification No confirmation is sent. Please report to class for the first meeting unless notified otherwise. A course with low enrollment may be cancelled or postponed. You are notified, and a refund is sent if a course is cancelled.

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NOW OFFERING ONLINE REGISTRATION

***Registration begins January 28, 2013.***

REGISTRATION OPTIONS

ONLINE Please visit www.belmont.k12.ma.us and select Community Education to register online, browse our catalogue, or search for a specific course.

MAIL-IN Mail your registration form to: Belmont Community Education 644 Pleasant Street Belmont, MA 02478 Please include a personal check or money order (payable to Town of Belmont) WALK-IN Register in person at our office located at 644 Pleasant St. Daily hours: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Please note: We do not mail registration confirmations.

For further information, call 617-993-5427.

Registration continues until the class is filled.

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TUITION FEES, REFUNDS AND OPTIONS

Tuition fee as listed by course must be paid at the time of registration.

IF PAYING BY CHECK, PLEASE USE A SEPARATE CHECK FOR EACH COURSE.

The School Committee, through the Superintendent, reserves the right to cancel any and all courses that are undersubscribed. In the event of a cancellation, a full refund will be issued. We will refund your full tuition: 1. In the event that your course is cancelled due to low enrollment 2. If you withdraw from a class at least three business days (72 hours) in advance of

starting time. After this time, no refunds are given. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCE WILL REFUNDS BE MADE TO STUDENTS AFTER A CLASS IS IN SESSION. Materials used in the class will be furnished by the student unless otherwise specified. All judgments of regulating, enrollments, continued enrollment, time, location and length of classes, as well as the class size, are the prerogatives of the School Committee via the Superintendent and such judgments are final when rendered.

CANCELLATIONS AND MAKE-UP CLASSES If the public schools are closed due to inclement weather during the daytime, there will be no Community Education classes. If weather conditions become severe late in the day, cancellation will be announced over WBZ (Ch. 4), WHDH (Ch. 7), WCVB (Ch. 5), and on radio at WBZ and WRKO. Classes will be rescheduled at a later date. If there is a delay in the opening of school, Community Education classes will be held.

http://www.belmont.k12.ma.us/education

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*** COURSES *** Course Instructor Day Page Ballroom Dancing - Level I Katz Tues 24 Ballroom Dancing - Level II Katz Tues 24 Body Basics– Comp. Cardio & Weights Rice Tues/Thurs 16

Body Strong– Strength Training Rice Mon 16 Body Challenge - Cardio & Strength/Flex. Rice Mon 17 Book Group Discussion Reagan Tues 14 College Readiness & Test Preparation McNally Tues 12 Community Supported Agriculture (new) Harper Tues 18 English as a 2nd Language - Beg./Int. Lobo Thurs 20 English as a 2nd Language - Int. Lobo Thurs 20 Estate Planning Jarashow Tues 15 Evening With the Chef - Samira’s (new) Hamdoun Mon 18 French, Beginners Laveissiere-Sharkey Mon 20 French, Conversation (new) Laveissiere-Sharkey Wed. 21 Golf for Beginners White Wed 25 Heartsaver CPR Grimm Tues 14 Interior Design Stimson Mon 19 Intro to Excel Bitgood Thurs 26 Intro to MS Word (new) Bitgood Mon 26 Italian, Beginners Parravano Wed 21 Jewelry & Metalsmithing 101 Maraj Mon 9 Just Once Guitar for Busy People Kinscheck Mon 23

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Course Instructor Day Page Lablast Canuel Mon 24 Learn to Extreme Coupon Lahens Tues 23 Maple Sugaring at Habitat (new) Boutwell Sun 21 Maximize Your College Financial Aid Anderson Wed 13 Nantucket Basket (new) McCarthy Wed 9 Organize Anything Prime Wed 22 Orienteering at Habitat (new) Huber/Whitworth Sun 22 Protect Home Wireless Network! Coate Wed 27 SAT I Review -Math Semple Mon 10 SAT I Reading & Writing Review Wayne Wed 10 SAT II American History McCabe Tues 11 SAT II Biology Review Partridge Thurs 11 SAT II Chemistry Burns Wed 11 Social Security Fentin Tues 15 The Cloud—What Is It? (new) Shannon Tues 27 The Cloud—And Its Applications (new) Shannon Tues 27 Time Management Prime Wed 22 Writing & Grammar for the S.A.T. Widmer Mon 10 Yoga- Hatha Level 1 Randall Mon 167 Yoga- Hatha Level 1 Randall Thurs 17 Yoga- Hatha Level 2 Randall Mon 17 Yoga- Hatha Level 2 Randall Thurs 17

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Welcome to the

We hope you enjoy our selection of courses for spring 2013.

Please note our new option: Online Registration.

Visit www.belmont.k12.ma.us www.belmont.k12.ma.us www.belmont.k12.ma.us www.belmont.k12.ma.us and select

Community Education Community Education Community Education Community Education to register online. You may also browse our catalogue or search for a specific

course at the website.

We welcome your suggestions for future course offerings.

-The Belmont Community Education

Advisory Committee

Belmont Community Education Program

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*** ARTS, CRAFTS, and SKILLS *** JEWELRY AND METALSMITHING 101 Karenna Maraj Jewelry Karenna Maraj $65 Mon. 6:30 - 8:30 pm 3 wks. (Mar. 4, 2013-Mar. 18, 2013)

Learn to make beautiful jewelry with an introduction to metalsmithing techniques! You will be guided step-by-step on how to solder, saw, file, hammer and polish in copper or brass. Create links to make earrings, use stamps to create pendants and learn wire wrap-ping, just to name a few examples. Silver is available for a small additional fee. Begin-ners are welcome; students with some previous experience will work on perfecting skills and learning new techniques. Most materials are included. Max: 6 Karenna is a professional jewelry artist who studied metalsmithing at RISD and has

taught locally for many years. Karenna Maraj Jewelry Collection is both a gallery

showcasing local artists and a classroom/studio space. It is located at 95 Trapelo Road,

Belmont.

NEW NANTUCKET BASKET B.H.S. Joan McCarthy Rm. 145 $200 Wed. 6:30-9:00 p.m. 6 wks. (Mar. 6 - Apr. 10, 2013

Join this class to make an oval Italian loaf basket (15”x 71/2”x 4”.) This basket will have a cherry base and rim. The cane staves will be cut and tapered. Students will begin working from a mold, inserting staves into the base and then weaving in the traditional Nantucket manner. A beautiful addition to one’s home, this all-purpose basket may be used in a dining setting for serving bread as well as a windowsill planter for three small pots of herbs. Max: 7

Ms. McCarthy is a member of many basketry guilds, including the Northeast Basketry

guild, Springfield guild, Lexington guild, and North Carolina Basketmakers Association.

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*** College Prep Courses ***

S.A.T. I REVIEW- Math B.H.S. Eric Semple Rm. 101 $125 Mon. 4:00 - 6:30 pm 4 wks. (Apr. 1-Apr. 29, 2013) No class Apr. 16 This course reviews essential topics needed to successfully complete the SAT I Math

Exam: algebra 1 and 2, geometry, statistics, probability, and word problems. The course provides basic test taking skills, including methods of speed and accuracy. Bring calculators on first day for a diagnostic exam. Fee includes the SAT review book. Max.: 20

S.A.T. I REVIEW- Critical Reading and Writing B.H.S. Anne-Marie Wayne Rm. 101 $145 Wed. 5:30 - 8:00 pm 6 wks. (Mar. 6-Apr. 10, 2012) This course will review essential topics needed to successfully complete the SAT I-

Critical Reading and Writing sections. The critical reading review will include sentence completions and paragraph-length readings measuring extended reasoning, literal comprehension, and vocabulary in context. The writing review will prepare students for the student-written essay and the multiple choice focused on identifying errors and improving sentences and paragraphs. Fee includes the SAT review book. Max.: 20

WRITING AND GRAMMAR FOR THE S.A.T. B.H.S Jeanne Widmer, Ed.D. Rm. 112 $90 Mon. 5:15 - 7:00 pm 5 wks. (Mar. 4, 2013-Apr. 22, 2013) No class 3/25 or 4/1 Do you need tips and strategies for some of the most daunting parts of the SAT: gram-mar, usage and writing the essay? In this class, you will identify your weaknesses, dis-cover those critical usage skills most tested in the multiple choice sections, and build strengths in tackling even the hardest questions quickly and accurately. You will also learn tricks in planning and writing the 25-minute essay, techniques which can be used in school and AP essay exams as well. You will build confidence by completing weekly in-class and at-home practice SAT sections. At the first class, students will purchase a copy of McGraw-Hill’s SAT, 2013 edition by Anestis and Black ($16). Max: 12 Jeanne Widmer Ed.D., Director of the Center for Living and Learning in Belmont, helps high school students

with many issues: preparing for the SAT, PSAT, AP and MCAS tests; organizing and writing theses; and learn-

ing study, organizational, writing and test taking skills. She has also successfully helped students in writing

their best college essays and selecting appropriate colleges.

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S.A.T. II REVIEW - American History B.H.S. Kate McCabe Rm. 132 $130 Mon. 5:00-7:00 pm 10 wks. (Mar. 11-May 20, 2013)

This ten-week intensive course will be a study and review of American history from the age of exploration to the present. The thematic approach will include the social, cultural, economic, political and diplomatic history of the United States. Weekly readings, in addition to a liberal does of practice exams will be an integral component of the review. Several members of the Social Studies Department will conduct this review in their areas of expertise. Students should purchase the review book, Kaplan’s SAT Subject Test, US

History, 2013-2014, and bring it to the first class. S.A.T. II REVIEW - Biology Review B.H.S. Pat Partridge Rm. 216 $130 Thurs. 4:00-6:00 pm 10 wks. (Mar. 14-May 23, 2013) This ten-week course will review the SAT II Biology-Molecular test. Students should purchase and bring to the first class Barron’s SAT Subject Test in Biology E/M 3rd ed. (2011). Please provide email address on registration form. Max: 28

S.A.T. II Review - Chemistry B.H.S. Kristen Burns Rm. 224 $130 Wed. 4:00-6:00 pm 10 wks. (Mar. 13-May 22, 2013)

This course will review major concepts that chemistry students have learned and will teach some concepts students may not be familiar with in order to help students prepare for the SAT II Chemistry test. Students should purchase Barron’s SAT Subject Test in

Chemistry, 11th edition. Please provide email address on registration from. Max: 20

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COLLEGE READINESS AND TEST PREPARATION: B.H.S. A Primer for Parents Margaret McNally Rm. 103 $30 Tues. 7 - 9 pm 1 wk. (Apr. 2, 2013) Regardless of whether your child is in middle school or approaching the last years of high school, there's something here for you. Learn how to: •Chart a course that positions your child well for college without making college the only driving force.

•Understand ACT/SAT testing.

•Talk about your kids so administrators and teachers will listen.

•Find the balance between what colleges want and what is realistic for kids to

accomplish.

•Search for colleges that will fit your son or daughter.

•Tune out the often infectious anxiety of other parents.

•Choose the battles to fight with kids.

•Let go.

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MAXIMIZE YOUR COLLEGE FINANCIAL AID B.H.S. Donald Anderson Rm. 108 $25/ind. Thur. 7 - 9 pm

$32/couple 1 wk. (Mar. 7, 2013)

This one night workshop is a must for all parents of college-bound high school students, especially freshmen and sophomores. We will demystify the college financial aid proc-ess and teach you how to access the more than $90 billion in financial aid dollars, mon-ies that are even available to “high income” families and business owners. Strategies will be presented that will help you protect your assets by maximizing your eligibility for aid, effectively lowering your college costs. You will learn the optimum time to set the strategies in place (Hint: best before the junior year) and why if you wait until the financial aid deadline to file your forms, you may miss out on the full amount of aid for which you qualify. You will also learn how to minimize the equity in your home. A free comprehensive analysis will be provided for those attending the class.

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*** C.P.R., HEALTH *** AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION B.H.S. HEARTSAVER ® CPR AED Terry Grimm, R.N. Rm. 105 $40 Tues. 6:30 - 9:30 pm

1 wk. (Mar. 26, 2013) Heartsaver ® CPR AED is an extensive, three-hour course that covers adult/child CPR AED, adult/ child/infant choking, and infant CPR. By the end of the course, participants will be comfortable assessing a victim, checking for breathing, performing rescue breaths and chest compressions, and activating the emergency response system. This course also teaches participants how to help someone who is choking and how to re-spond in other emergency situations and how to use an AED. On completion of the class, participants receive their workbooks with wallet reminder cards; a keychain face shield. A course completion card good for two years will be mailed following the class. A completion certificate can be issued the night of the class if needed for proof of atten-dance until the official card arrives. Max.: 12 students. A $29 material fee must be

paid at registration. No registration fee for Belmont residents.

*** Day Program ***

Day classes are open to resident and nonresident adults. Belmont Senior Citizens (65 yrs of age) will receive a 15% discount for Day Program Classes ONLY.

BOOK GROUP DISCUSSION B.H.S. Martha Reagan Library $30 Tues. 3:00 - 4:15 pm 4 wks. (Mar. 5, 26 / Apr. 9 / May 7, 2013) For the first session, participants should read Catherine The Great: Portrait of a Woman, by Robert Massie.

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***FINANCE***

ESTATE PLANNING B.H.S. Judith Jarashow Rm. 103 $30 Tues. 7:00-9:00 pm 1 wk. (Mar. 26, 2013) Judith A. Jarashow, an estate planning attorney with over twenty-five years of experi-ence, will discuss the importance of having basic estate planning documents, including a Will, Durable Power of Attorney, Health Care Proxy, Living Will and HIPPA release. Participants will learn about probate administration and steps one can take to avoid hav-ing to probate property at death. There will be a brief overview of Massachusetts and Federal estate tax laws and various techniques that are available to optimize inheritances to the next generation. If time permits, Ms. Jarashow will discuss naming beneficiaries of retirement benefits and ways to allow “stretching out” the payments to beneficiaries to achieve the maximum deferral of income taxes. Attorney Jarashow has her own law practice specializing in estate planning and probate

and trust administration. She was recently named as one of “Boston’s 2012 Top Rated

Lawyers” in the area of estate planning.

UNDERSTANDING THE VALUE OF SOCIAL SECURITY B.H.S. Rick Fentin Rm. 103 $30 Tues. 7:00-9:00 pm 1 wk. (Mar. 12, 2013) This is a great workshop for baby boomers who now are eligible (or soon will be) for social security. The instructor will cover a range of aspects about benefits, e.g., how to calculate benefits, early benefits, survivor benefits, spousal benefits and divorce spousal benefits. He also will discuss factors to consider when applying for social security. There will be time for questions. Rick Fentin, CFP®, CLTC is a registered investment adviser with Cambridge Financial

Associates.

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*** FITNESS ***

BODY BASICS COMPLETE: Butler Gym Cardio & Weights Judy Rice $99 Tues. and Thur. 6:45 - 7:45 pm 8 wks. (Mar. 5, 2013 - May 9, 2013) No class Apr. 16 or 18 Looking for the motivation to work out? Body Basics is a moderate intensity workout, set to music. The workout includes all three components of fitness: cardiovascular work, strength training, and flexibility. This class welcomes beginners as well as fitness enthusiasts. The instructor will provide guidance to participants who wish to increase or decrease the intensity of the workout. See results with the correct form, the right inten-sity, and the motivation of an enjoyable workout. Please bring a mat. We will discuss

appropriate weights at the first class. Max: 25

Judy Rice, M.Ed. Is an AAFA certified exercise instructor. She has a health and well-

ness practice in Belmont.

BODY STRONG: Butler Gym Strength Training Basics Judy Rice $65 Mon. 5:45 - 6:45 pm 6 wks. (Mar. 4, 2013 - Apr. 8, 2013 ) Strength training programs such as the Tufts Strong Woman Stay Young program can increase strength, bone density, and energy while decreasing the risk of osteoporosis, diabetes and obesity. This class is based on the Strong Women program. Class mem-bers will learn correct technique for each exercise. We will also discuss how to establish an effective at-home strength training routine. Participants are encouraged to do the workout twice a week in addition to class for the best results. If you’ve been thinking about starting a fitness program or want to expand your present workout routine, this simple and effective program is a great place to start. Appropriate weights will be dis-

cussed at the first class.

Judy Rice, M.Ed. Is an AAFA certified exercise instructor. She has a health and well-

ness practice in Belmont.

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BODY CHALLENGE Butler Gym Cardio Plus Strength & Flexibility Judy Rice $80 Mon. 7:00 - 8:00 pm

8 wks. (Mar. 4, 2013 - Apr. 29, 2013) No class Apr. 15 This upbeat aerobic-style class includes cardiovascular exercise to burn fat, followed by strength training & abdominal conditioning, and finishes up with yoga style stretching. This workout incorporates the most recent fitness findings and can be adapted to a wide variety of fitness levels. If you are looking for a complete and well-balanced workout with motivating music, please join us on Monday nights. It’s a great way to start your week! Please bring a mat. Judy Rice, M.Ed. Is an AAFA certified exercise instructor. She has additional training

in Tufts University’s Strong Women program. Judy brings her philosophy “fitness is for

everyone” & her belief that “exercise should be fun” to every class. She has a health

and wellness practice in Belmont.

YOGA- HATHA, Level I B.H.S. Bonnie Randall Library $90 Mon. or Thur. 6 - 7:15 pm Choose one meeting day, Mon. or Thur. 8 wks. (Mon. Mar. 4, 2013-Apr. 29, 2013) No class Apr. 15 (Thur. Mar. 7, 2013-May 2, 2013) No class Apr. 18 This gentle yoga class quiets the mind and energizes and aligns the body with a flowing series of postures that stretch and strengthen. Breathing and stretching are combined to challenge and relax the body. Yoga is an ancient practice that greatly reduces the stress of modern life. The instructor is Kripalu certified and Iyengar trained. Please bring a mat. Max.: 20

YOGA- HATHA, Level II B.H.S. Bonnie Randall Library $90 Mon. or Thur. 7:30 - 8:45 pm Choose one meeting day, Mon. or Thur. 8 wks. (Mon. Mar. 4, 2013-Apr. 29, 2013) No class Apr. 15 (Thur. Mar. 7, 2013-May 2, 2013) No class Apr. 18 The intermediate hatha class is more strenuous than the beginners' class. This class adds a slightly more dynamic flow of postures to increase vitality. Asanas are held longer. Please bring a mat. Max.: 20

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*** FOOD ***

NEW COMMUNITY SUPPORTED AGRICULTURE B.H.S. and Local Farming Abby Harper Rm. 113 $25 Tues. 7:00 –8:30 pm 1 wk. (Mar. 12, 2013 ) Whether you are new to CSAs or a seasoned veteran, this workshop will be an informa-tive and educational addition to your locavore knowledge. CSAs and local farming pro-vide a direct connection to the source of your produce and encourage a more conscious connection to your impact on the food system, as well as providing you with the best tasting and most nutritious food out there! The instructor will discuss the basics of CSA structure, the challenges, advantages, and risks associated with supporting locally grown produce, and the ways you can make a statement with your food choices. There will be time for questions and answers with the instructor who works at Belmont Acres Farm and is an advocate for local agriculture.

NEW EVENING WITH THE CHEF—Samira’s C.M.S. Samira and Rageb Hamdoun Teacher’s Café $28 Tues. 7:00 –9:00 pm 1 wk. (Apr. 23, 2013 ) Join chef/owners Samira and Rageb Hamdoun as they demonstrate the techniques of making a variety of Middle Eastern specialities. They will prepare wraps, spreads, and gourmet dishes using their recipes for hummus, baba gannoush, Egyptian eggplant salad, fava beans dip, and their speciality, muhammara. The class will sample these delicious and nutritious dishes. A $5 materials fee will be paid to the instructors at the beginning of class. The instructors own Samira’s Homemade, a specialty store in Belmont which prepares authentic Egyptian and Lebanese food with no added preservatives.

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*** HOME IMPROVEMENT ***

INTERIOR DESIGN B.H.S. Linda Stimson Rm. 113 $28 Mon. 7:00-9:00 pm 1 wk. (Mar. 25, 2013) Color can create many moods in your home. In a lecture/workshop format, the instruc-tor will show participants how color can spark conversation in a dining room, make a family room glow, and even calm a wild child. She will present with six color boards created from gorgeous fabrics from the Boston Design Center and pictures of elegant rooms viewed in each color scheme. Then, participants will play with an array of fabrics learning how to combine color, style, and scale. The instructor will guide each student to explore his/her own sense of design and creativity using these design tools. Linda Stimson, Member ASID, owns www.InnerVisionsInteriors.com. She has been

helping clients make comfortable and personalized homes since 1983.

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*** LANGUAGE COURSES *** ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE B.H.S. Beginners/Early Intermediate Level Kathy Lobo Rm. 108 $85 Tues. 6:00-7:30 pm 5 wks. (Mar. 5, 12, 26, Apr. 2, 9) No class Mar. 19 This course is for adults with little or no knowledge of English. The focus is on speak-ing and listening. The instructor will teach English using topics in our lives, e.g., asking directions, making appointments, communicating at work and school. Language cov-ered will help participants acclimate to life and work in the Belmont area. The goal is to have fun while practicing communication skills! Instructor will provide all the course materials. Materials fee of $10 will be paid to the instructor at the first class. Max: 12 Ms. Lobo is an ELL teacher for the Belmont Public Schools.

ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE B.H.S. Intermediate Level Kathy Lobo Rm. 108 $85 Tues. 7:30-9:00 pm 5 wks. (Mar. 5, 12, 26, Apr. 2, 9) This course is for adults with some knowledge of English. The focus will be on speak-ing and listening as well as some reading and writing. The instructor will teach English using a variety of materials and covering a range of topics. The goal is to improve com-munication skills in a relaxed environment. Some homework may be given. The in-structor will provide all the course materials. Materials fee of $10 will be paid to the instructor at the first class. Max: 12 Ms. Lobo is an ELL teacher for the Belmont Public Schools.

FRENCH, BEGINNERS B.H.S. Monique Laveissiere-Sharkey Rm. 106 $90 Mon. 7:00 - 8:30 pm 7 wks. (Mar. 4, 2013-Apr. 22, 2013) No class Apr. 15 You always wanted to learn French but procrastinated! Now is your chance to start from the very beginning. You’ll be learning the correct pronunciation taught by a Parisian. This course will help you in your trip to France. If you have some basic French, this course can be a review. Students should purchase French on the Go by Barron's.

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NEW FRENCH - CONVERSATION B.H.S. Monique Sharkey Rm. 106 $45 Wed. 7:00-8:30 pm 4 wks. (Mar. 6, 2013-Mar. 27, 2013) Parlez vous Francais? If you have a basic knowledge of French and would like to prac-tice conversation this class is for you. Each week participants will actively engage in lively discussions about current events, politics, music, movies and other subjects of interest to the class. The instructor will guide participants in developing and improving skills in grammar, pronunciation, vocabulary and spelling. The instructor is a native French speaker. ITALIAN, BEGINNERS B.H.S. Sonia Parravano Rm. 101 $95 Wed. 7:00 - 9:00 pm 7 wks. (Mar. 6, 2013-Apr. 24, 2013) No class Apr. 17

Learn to speak Italian in an engaging and supportive environment. Students will have the opportunity to develop skills in grammar, pronunciation, vocabulary, spelling and conversation. Students will learn about the Italian culture as they develop their use of the language. The instructor will provide students with handouts related to the language instruction. Ms. Parravano has been an instructor of Italian for many years.

*** NATURE & ENVIRONMENT *** NEW MAPLE SUGARING AT HABITAT Habitat Boot Boutwell $18 Sun. 1:00-3:00 p.m. 1 wk. (Mar. 10, 2013) Take a trip through the history and lore of maple sugaring. Get up close and personal with this New England tradition. We’ll taste sap straight from the tree and make our own syrup. Sugaring has changed through the years and we’ll take a look at some of those changes. Prepare for a “sappy” afternoon! Dress for the weather as much of the

program will be outdoors. Location: Habitat Education Center and Wildlife Sanctuary,

10 Juniper Road, Belmont, MA Min: 5 / Max: 15 (adults/teens)

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NEW ORIENTEERING AT HABITAT Habitat Sarah Huber & Erika Whitworth $18 Sun. 1:00-3:00 p.m. 1 wk. (Apr. 28, 2013) Orienteering combines scavenger hunts, navigation and fun all in one sport that is be-coming more and more popular. We’ll go over the basic skills you need to know in or-der to maneuver through the woods in search of check points, and then let you loose to complete an orienteering course we’ve specially laid out. With your family, friends or on your own, spend the morning leisurely exploring Habitat or come engage in the com-petition that the sport of orienteering usually sparks! Children age 8 and up are wel-

come to attend with adult partners. Program meets at Mass. Audubon Habitat Educa-

tion Center and Wildlife Sanctuary, 10 Juniper Road, Belmont, MA. Min. 8 / Max. 25 (ages 8 and up).

***ORGANIZATIONAL SKILLS***

ORGANIZE ANYTHING B.H.S. Lorena Prime Rm. 104 $28 Wed. 7:00 - 9 pm. 1 wk. (Mar. 6, 2013) Do you ever wonder how some people can be so organized? Now you can be one of those people. With instructor guidance, learn a five-step program for organizing any-thing - papers, possessions, or a space. You’ll be able to apply this new approach imme-diately and reap the rewards of a more calm, productive, and enjoyable life. If desired, participants may bring a few photos of their problem areas. Lorena Prime owns her own company, Clearly Organized. Her website is

www.ClearlyOrganizedLife.com.

TIME MANAGEMENT B.H.S. Lorena Prime Rm. 104 $28 Wed. 7:00 - 9 pm. 1 wk. (Mar. 20, 2013) You can manage your day and be in control even though much is expected of you. Join this business-focused workshop to learn techniques that help you to handle and priori-tize, emails and papers. You will acquire tips for staying organized. Additional practi-cal tactical information about being more productive and getting done what needs to be done will be presented. Lorena Prime owns her own company, Clearly Organized. Her website is

www.ClearlyOrganizedLife.com.

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***PERSONAL SKILLS***

JUST ONCE GUITAR FOR BUSY PEOPLE B.H.S. Julie Kinscheck Rm. 145 $30 Mon. 7 - 9:30 pm 1 wk. (Mar. 18, 2013)

Have you wanted to learn the guitar but simply have difficulty finding the time? In just a few hours you can learn enough about playing the guitar to give you years of musical enjoyment, and you won’t have to take private lessons to do it. This crash course will teach you some basic chords and get you playing along with your favorite songs right away. Topics covered are how chords work in a song, how to form the three main types of chords, tuning your guitar, basic strumming patterns, buying a good guitar (things to avoid), and playing along with simple tunes. Bring your acoustic guitar. Max: 15 students. Required materials (workbook and practice DVD) fee of $29 will be collected by the instructor at the beginning of class. For more information about

Just ONCE guitar for Busy People visit instantguitarnow.com.

LEARN TO EXTREME COUPON with B.H.S. EXTREME COUPONTODAY.COM Elizabeth Lahens Rm. 103 $30 Mon. 6:30-9:00 p.m. 1 wk. (Apr. 22, 2013) Do you watch Extreme Couponing and ask how they do it? In this fun workshop, learn how to make extreme couponing work for you and your family, or use as a fundraiser and as a way to donate items to food pantries, military organizations, etc. Participants will be taught how to drastically save on groceries, e.g., meat, seafood, dairy products, organic food, fresh fruit and veggies as well as back to school items, office supplies, household goods, clothing and MUCH MORE! Become familiar with the tricks of the trade from a long time couponer who has gotten a $375 grocery bill down to ZERO with coupons. At the end of the class the instructor will raffle several items, and each partici-pant will receive a gift bag! Elizabeth Lahens is owner of Extreme Coupon Today (www.extremecoupontoday.com).

She has an associates degree and a bachelors degree in Paralegal Studies from John-

son & Wales University and is an executive assistant by trade.

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*** RECREATION ***

BALLROOM DANCING - LEVEL I B.H.S. Sue Katz 2nd Fl. Hall Tues. 7:00 - 8:15 pm

$130/couple 7 wks. (Apr. 2 - May 21, 2013) Learn to swing, waltz, fox trot and merengue–from the very beginning. In eight short weeks, you'll be amazed to find yourself ballroom dancing to all the different rhythms. You'll have the right steps for all the events and parties in your calendar. Learn how to lead or follow–your choice. The emphasis is on having fun with partner dancing. Comfortable clothes and hard-soled shoes are best. Bring some water to drink. Limit: 12 couples

BALLROOM DANCING - LEVEL II B.H.S. Sue Katz 2nd Fl. Hall Tues. 8:15 - 9:30 pm

$130/couple 7 wks. (Apr. 2 - May 21, 2013)

Have you already taken basic ballroom dance classes in Belmont (or elsewhere)? If you know the basics of the waltz, swing, fox trot and merengue, or maybe some cha-cha, why not continue learning and dancing. We'll brush up your basic style and then add advanced fancier steps. You will be a sophisticated ballroom dancer at the end of the eight weeks. The emphasis is on having fun with partner dancing. Comfortable clothes and hard-soled shoes are best. Bring some water to drink. Limit: 12 couples Sue Katz performed and taught Ballroom and Latin American dance in Britain for a

decade before relocating to the Boston area in 2000 where she teaches both group and

private lessons.

LABLAST B.H.S. Beth Canuel 2nd Fl. Hall $60 Mon. 7:30-8:30 pm 5 wks. (Mar. 4 - April 1, 2013) Join this partner-free dance/fitness class for a great workout and an evening of dancing. You will learn dance steps such as the cha cha, salsa, and jive as you tone your body and build stamina. LaBlast, fifty percent ballroom and fifty percent fitness, is a contempo-rary program developed by dancer/choreographer Louis Van Amstel after season two of “DWTS”. Even if you have never danced before, you will quickly find you are moving to the music and having fun. Wear comfortable clothing and sneakers. Bring water. Max: 20 The instructor is the manager of the Avalon Ballroom Dance Studio, Belmont. She is

LaBlast certified, a member of the National Dance Council of American and a Pro-

DVIDA certified ballroom instructor.

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GOLF FOR BEGINNERS Butler Don White Cafeteria $90 Wed. 6:30 - 8:30 pm 6 wks. (Mar. 6—Apr. 10, 2013) Whether you have never played golf, are just beginning, or are an occasional player seeking to improve, this course can help you. Proper grip, stance and swing methods will be discussed and practiced indoors at each session for tee shots, iron play, sand traps, and chipping and putting. The rules of golf, etiquette, terminology, and club fitting for individual participants will be reviewed to enable you to feel knowledge-able and confident whether playing or just watching a match. Bring several golf clubs(owned or borrowed) to each session for hands-on swing practice. Class limited to 12 students.

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*** TECHNOLOGY *** Most courses taught in Computer Lab.—Room 117 Max. per course: 15

INTRO. TO EXCEL (Microsoft Office 2007) B.H.S. Bob Bitgood $65 Thurs. 7:00 - 9:00 pm 3 wks. (Mar. 14, 2013-Mar. 28, 2013) Would you like to use your computer to keep track of personal budgets, company re-cords or finances of any sort? This course will introduce students to Microsoft Excel, a modern spreadsheet application, that can do all these things and more. Topics covered include entering, formatting, sorting and filtering data, creating formulas, producing charts and printing. Any introductory or beginner book on Microsoft Excel is a useful companion for the course. Students can bring flash drives to save projects.

NEW INTRO. TO MICROSOFT WORD (Microsoft Office 2007) B.H.S. Bob Bitgood $65 Mon. 7:00-9:00 pm 3 wks. (Apr. 1, 2013-Apr. 22, 2013) Would you like to create visually appealing word processing documents, flyers and other types of publications? This course will introduce students to Microsoft Word 2007, a program that makes it easy to create great looking documents. Topics covered include formatting text, creating outlines, table of contents, and indexes, adding graphics and tables, and printing. Any introductory or beginner book on Microsoft Word would be a useful companion for the course.

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PROTECT YOUR HOME WIRELESS NETWORK! B.H.S. Robert Coate $40 Wed. 7:00 - 9:00 pm 1 wk. (Mar. 6, 2013) Home wireless routers provide an easy way to connect a computer(s) within your home to the Internet without complicated wiring. Unfortunately, these setups are frequently invaded by electronic intruders! This occurs because more than 50% of home setups are incorrectly configured! Through lecture, demonstration, and hands-on exercises, this workshop will teach you how to properly secure your home wireless network with tech-niques, e.g., encryption, hardware address filtering. Computer networking basics, e.g., IP addressing, DHCP, and DNS will be discussed to help you better understand how computers communicate on the Internet. If you own a laptop computer with wireless access, you may bring it to class.

NEW THE CLOUD—WHAT IS IT? B.H.S. Tim Shannon $35 Tues. 7:00 - 8:30 pm 1 wk. (Apr. 2, 2013) “The Cloud” has become quite the buzzword surrounding computers and mobile devices such as smart phones and tablets. Chances are you are using the cloud and may not be aware of it! What exactly is The Cloud? Join this informative demonstration in which the instructor will give an explanation of the cloud, an overview of its evolution, and most importantly, how the cloud can benefit you. The instructor will demonstrate a few applications that are designed to take advantage of the cloud and make everyday work simpler. Participants will leave the workshop with a greater understanding of the cloud, its terminology and applications. A mobile device may be brought to class, but it is not required. Register for the workshop, “the Cloud and applications” for additional knowl-edge of accessible applications.

NEW THE CLOUD AND APPLICATIONS B.H.S. Tim Shannon $35 Tues. 7:00 - 9:00 pm

1 wk. (Apr. 9, 2013) It seems as if every week there is a new cloud application available for mobile devices. The instructor will briefly recap information about the cloud covered in the workshop, “The Cloud—What Is It?”. Then he will explain how to access cloud applications and in an in-depth demonstration present cloud applications and how they can be beneficial on mobile devices. The IPad will be the mobile device used to illustrate application use. Participants, however, may bring whatever mobile devices they use. There will be time for questions and answers. Participants will leave the workshop with stronger back-ground in applications and how to access/use them.

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2013 Spring Calendar

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M T W Th F Apr. 1 2 3 4 5 8 9 10 11 12 X X X X X 22 23 24 25 26 29 30 M T W Th F May 1 2 3 6 7 8 9 10 13 14 15 16 17 20 21 22 23 24 X 28 29 30 31

Classes start the week of March 4, 2013.

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*** LOCATION OF SCHOOLS ***

Belmont High School (B.H.S.) 221 Concord Ave. Butler School 90 White St.

Community Education Registration Form

Please return the registration form found inside the back cover with your

CHECK or MONEY ORDER (no cash) made payable to: Town of Belmont

PLEASE USE A SEPARATE CHECK FOR EACH COURSE.

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Registration dates and information are located on pages 4 & 5 of this booklet.

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Belmont Community Education

644 Pleasant Street Belmont, MA 02478

IMPORTANT: Please make note of your course choice and starting date. Only if classes are cancelled or already filled will you be notified by email or phone call.

Cash will not be accepted.

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