MIDLAND PARKCONTINUING EDUCATION

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MIDLAND PARK CONTINUING EDUCATION250 Prospect St., Midland Park NJ 07432Phone 201-444-2030 Fax 201-444-2091

www.mpsnj.org The Midland Park Continuing Education program is sponsored by the Midland Park Board of Education. The school is a self-supporting, non-profit organization designed to serve the adults and youth of Midland Park and surrounding communities. The Midland Park Public Schools support the legislation guaranteeing each person equal education opportunity regardless of race, color, creed, religion, sex, ancestry, national origin, or social or economic status, and guarantee each person the opportunity to enroll in the courses in this brochure. The Midland Park Continuing Education program is one of the largest of its type in northern New Jersey, and is open to registrants from the entire region. If you have any questions regarding the courses or trips offered in this brochure, please telephone our friendly office staff at (201) 444-2030, between the hours of 9:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.

CONTINUING EDUCATION ADMINISTRATION Director of Continuing Education Mr. Nicholas Capuano Secretary Mrs. Diane Ilovar Bookkeeper Mrs. JoAnn Francolino BSCC/ASCC Registration Coordinator Mrs. Beth Kasbarian

1. SENIOR CITIZENS — Persons 62 and over are eligible for a 10% discount on selected courses. Discount does not apply to trips, shows one-night courses or courses offered at Glen Rock Commu-nity School or Ramsey Community School. Special discount applies to selected courses offered at Ramsey Community School. Please indicate “Senior Citizen” and date of birth when registering. 2. ROOM ASSIGNMENTS posted first nights of classes on tv monitor above MPCE office door. (Sub-ject to change) 3. REFUNDS — Tuition will be refunded only under the following conditions:*If a course in which the registration is insufficient is cancelled.*If the Director closes registration due to limitationson enrollment, facilities or for other justifiable causes.*Refunds for withdrawals (less $15) will be issued only if notification (by phone or mail) is given 5 days or more prior to the beginning of the course. Refunds (less $15 per registrant) for show trips, day trips & overnights, will be given only if the seat or reservation can be resold and the event is sold out. Deposits for overnight trips are non-refundable. NO tuition fees will be refunded for any reason with-in 5 days prior to the first meeting of a class or after a class has begun. 4. INCLEMENT WEATHER — Closing due to storms developing during the day will be announced over radio station WOR Radio 710AM, or log onto

www.mpsnj.org. Make-up dates are provided for all canceled classes. If public school classes are closed during the day, no night classes will be held. Call 201-444-7400, ext. 611 for a recorded message. 5. SMOKING — No smoking is permitted on Public School property in any location inside or outside the buildings. (P.L. 1989 C. 96)6. Courses and instructors subject to change due to printer’s deadline.7. MAKE-UP CLASSES — A make-up session has been scheduled into the calendar in the event of snow closing, teacher’s absence, or class cancellation. It is NOT for individual absences of the student.8. MIDLAND PARK H.S. IS BARRIER-FREE with facilities for the handicapped. Handicap entrance is located in the rear of the school.9. INJURIES – Midland Park Continuing Education and the Midland Park Public School District are not responsible for injury or damage of any kind, includ-ing but not limited to injury, death, damage, property damage/loss or any other type of loss which may arise in whole or in part from attending Midland Park Continuing Education programs or trips.10. AGE RESTRICTIONS – Persons under the age of 18 may not be permitted in adult classes except where noted. Please call the MPCE office 201-444-2030 before registering your child.11. REMINDERS - Reminders or changes to classes and trips will be sent by email. Please provide an email address upon registration.

GENERAL INFORMATION

Online: Registration and payment for M.P.C.E. classes, trips and programs can be done online! You only need a valid email address, a credit card or bank account information to use this conve-nient, secure website, which is available 24/7. Follow these easy steps to create an account on Community Pass. From any computer with an internet connection, go to https://register.communitypass.net/midlandparkClick on “Create an Account” and complete all required fields. This new process is a fast and convenient way to register for programs, classes and trips. If you have questions or need assistance, please call the M.P.C.E. office at 201-444-2030.

By Mail: Complete a registration form located in the back of this brochure or visit www.mpsnj.org for additional forms. When you have mailed the form and check or credit card payment, consider yourself enrolled and report on the opening night for class. Make all checks payable to Midland Park Continuing Education or M.P.C.E.. In person: The M.P.C.E. office is located at 250 Prospect St., Midland Park and is open weekdays from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. By phone: Please call 201-444-2030 between the hours of 9:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., or leave a message on our voicemail and your call will be returned. By fax: Fill out a registration form with your credit card information and fax it to 201-444-2091.

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

We would like to thank Joy Yoo, for allowing us to use her painting “The Amaryllis” for our spring cover. Ms. Yoo is a student of our Tuesday night Oil Painting class with Ms. Marlett.

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Contact Information:Phone: 201-444-2030

Fax: 201-444-2091http://www.mpsnj.org

Office Hous: 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday thru Friday

Mailing Address:250 Prospect St, Midland Park

NJ 07432

Midland Park Schools:Midland Park High School

250 Prospect St.Godwin School41 E. Center St.

Highland School31 Highland Ave.

Faith Reformed Church95 Prospect St. Midland Park

Glen Rock Community School and H.S600 Harrisontown Road, 201-389-5011

Alexander Hamilton School380 Harristown Road, Glen Rock

Ramsey High School256 E. Main St. 201-327-2025

MacFarran Field195 Williams Dr., Ramsey

Eric Smith School73 Monroe St. Ramsey

Hubbard School10 Hubbard Lane, Ramsey

Dater School35 School St., Ramsey

Tisdale School200 Island Road, Ramsey

Early registration is recommended;

however, registrations will be accepted before or after the first

session, providing the class is not filled.

TEXT MESSAGE NOTIFICATIONSIf you would like to start receiving text message notifications, please see the instructions below or call our office at 201-444-2030 and we will be able to assist you. The text message notification will be in addition to email notifications, so if you do not wish to sign up for the text message notifications, you will still receive notifications through emails if you provided an email address.

1. Go to your MPCE Account and Click View Account 2. Click Edit Primary Contact 3. Add Mobile Phone 4. Choose Mobile Provider 5. Check: Receive alerts via text messaging. By checking this box, I understand that standard text messaging rates may apply. 6. Click Update Account when complete

General Information.................................................Inside Front CoverRegistration Form...............................................................31Trips And Tours Playbill..............................................................4 Away For The Day...........................................6Pack Your Bags....................................................................9Arts & Crafts.......................................................................11Computer Corner...............................................................12Health And Physical Fitness.............................................13Home And Garden.............................................................16Languages............................................................................20Music And Dance...............................................................22Special Interest....................................................................23Sports And Recreation.......................................................25After School Youth Programs............................................26Online Courses...................................................................31

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PLAYBILLRefunds, less $15.00 per ticket will be given only if a trip is sold out and tickets can be resold.

MARK YOUR CALENDAR. Reminders and changes will be sent by email.PLEASE NOTE: BUSES DEPART FROM SEVERAL DIFFERENT LOCATIONS

THE LION KING FEE: $139 Thursday, March 5 Rear Orchestra Curtain: 7:00 p.m.There’s nothing else like it! The Lion King is the 3rd longest running show in Broadway history. It’s the perfect marriage of entertainment and art! “The Lion King” journeys to the African savanna where a future king is born. Simba idolizes his father, King Mufasa, and takes to heart his own royal destiny. But not everyone in the kingdom celebrates the new cub’s arrival. Scar, Mufasa’s brother—and former heir to the throne—has plans of his own. Don’t’ miss the most exciting, most inventive, most moving theater that has ever come to Broadway!! Bus departs Midland Park H.S. at 4:00 p m. and returns immediately after the show.

RHYTHM OF THE DANCE FEE: $129IRISH DANCE/LUNCH AT WESTCHESTER BROADWAY THEATERTuesday, March 10The National Dance Company of Ireland presents an Irish Dance spectacular at the Westchester Broadway Theater! Rhythm of the Dance has won critical acclaim across 4 continents in 51 countries from millions of fans. The show is an inspiring epic, reliving the journey of the Irish Celts throughout history. Featuring traditional Irish step dancing, songs, instruments and brilliant costumes, this show is a step above the rest! Rhythm of the Dance has heralded a new era in Irish entertainment, internationally rated as one of the most popular and busiest Irish step dance shows in the world. Rhythm of the Dance aspires to a purity content preserving the traditions of Irish step dancing and yet presenting it in the most modern format that has made it a leader in its field. Prior to the concert enjoy a complete lunch which consists of your choice of 6 delicious entrees, dessert, coffee or tea. Bus departs Faith Reformed Church at 9:15am and returns approximately 5:00pm

AIN’T TOO PROUD FEE: $139Thursday, March 26 Orchestra Seats Curtain: 7:00 p.m.Ain’t Too Proud is an electrifying new musical that follows The Temptations extraordinary journey from the streets of Detroit to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. With their signature dance moves and unmistakable harmonies, they rose to the top of the charts creating an amazing 42 Top Ten Hits with 14 reaching number one. The rest is history - how they met, the ground breaking heights they hit and how personal and political conflicts threatened to tear the group apart as the United States fell into civil unrest. This thrilling story of brotherhood, family, loyalty and betrayal is set to the beat of the group’s treasured hits, including “My Girl”, “Just My Imagination,” “Get Ready”, “Papa was a Rolling Stone”and so many more. Bus departs Midland Park H.S. at 4:00 p.m. and returns immediately following the show.

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WEST SIDE STORY FEE: $159Thursday, April 2 (Limited Seating) Orchestra Seats Curtain: 7:00 p.m. orThursday, May 28West Side Story transposes Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet to the gang-ridden streets of 1950s Manhattan, dominated by the Sharks and the Jets. Two teens from the bit-ter-enemy gangs meet and fall in love at a fateful gym dance. When four theatrical gi-ants — Jerome Robbins, Leonard Bernstein, Arthur Laurents and Stephen Sondheim — created West Side Story, it was immediately hailed as a masterpiece. Now, three of the most daring theater-makers of our time — director Ivo van Hove (A View From the Bridge and The Crucible), choreographer Anne Teresa de Keersmaeker, and designer and frequent Van Hove collaborator Jan Versweyveld — offer a radical, thrilling new interpretation of this iconic work, with extraordinary dancing, breathtaking vision, and 23 young, brilliantly gifted performers all making their Broadway debuts. Bus departs Midland Park H.S. at 4:00 pm. and returns immediately after the show.

DIANA – (PRINCESS DI) A NEW MUSICAL FEE: $169 Thursday, April 23 Rear Orchestra Seats Curtain: 7:00 p.m.Diana is the electrifying new musical about a woman who chose to be fearless, and as a result became timeless. When Lady Diana Spencer married Prince Charles, she instantly became a cultural phenom-enon. Leading fiercely with her heart, Princess Diana stood up for her family, her country and herself. She defied expectations, she rocked the royals and created a legacy that will endure forever. This sensa-tional production brings the legend of Princess Di to thrilling new life onstage. Bus departs Midland Park H.S at 4:00 p.m. and returns immediately after the show.

TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD FEE: $169Thursday, April 30 Orchestra Seats Curtain: 7:00 p.m.Do not miss this timeless classic To Kill a Mockingbird, starring Ed Harris (4-time Oscar nominee). Based on the celebrated Harper Lee novel of the same name, To Kill a Mockingbird is the story of six-year-old Jean Louise inch, nicknamed Scout, and her father, Atticus Finch, a small-town lawyer in the American South who defends a black man put on trial. The story touches on issues of prejudice, poverty, racial injustice and childhood innocence. To Kill a Mockingbird, written in 1960, has become one of the most popular and well-regarded books of all time. It won the Pulitzer Prize in 1961 for original fiction and has never been out of print since.Bus leaves Midland Park H.S. at 4:00 p.m. and returns immediately after the show.

DEAR EVAN HANSEN FEE: $169Tuesday, May 12 Orchestra Seats Curtain: 7:00 p.m.The 2017 Tony winner for Best Musical follows Evan as he searches for the things in life that we all need. A letter that was never meant to be seen, a lie that was never meant to be told, a life he never dreamed he could have. Evan Hansen is about to get the one thing he’s always wanted: A chance to finally fit in. Both deeply personal and profoundly contemporary, Dear Evan Hansen is the new American musical about life and the way we live it. Bus Departs Midland Park H.S.at 4:30 pm and returns immediately after the show

PLAZA SUITE FEE: $169Thursday, May 21 Orchestra Seats Curtain: 7:00 p.m.Two-time Tony Award winner Matthew Broderick and two-time Emmy Award winner Sarah Jessica Parker will return to Broadway in the first-ever New York revival of Neil Simon’s classic comedy about marriage, directed by Tony Award winner John Benjamin Hickey. It’s an evening of three one-acts set in the Plaza Hotel. In Visitor from Mamaroneck, a middle-aged married couple tries to rekindle their dying spark. In Visitor from Hollywood, a film producer invites his childhood sweetheart to a hotel for rela-tions. In Visitor from Forest Hills, a bride has locked herself in the bathroom on her wedding day, with her parents desperate to get her out. Bus departs Midland Park H.S. at 4:00 p.m. and returns immediately after the show.

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Away for the DayRefunds, less $15.00 per person, will be given only if a trip is sold out and ticket or reservation can be resold.

This does not apply to overnight trips. Buses leave promptly at indicated time. Itineraries and times are subject to change due to unforeseen or extenuating circumstances.

MARK YOUR CALENDAR. Reminders will be sent by email.PLEASE NOTE: BUSES DEPART FROM SEVERAL DIFFERENT LOCATIONS.

PHILADELPHIA FLOWER SHOW –RIVIERA HOLIDAY FEE: $91Sunday, March 1No other region of the world evokes such powerful and seductive images of paradise. Jaw-dropping coastlines, mountainous green islands and never-ending blooms await in the everlasting sunshine of the Riviera. Inspired by the world’s exotic Mediterranean gardens, the 2020 Philadelphia Flower Show invites you to embrace your inner romantic and explore the allure and extraordinary plant palette of some of the world’s most captivating coastal regions. Bus departs Midland Park H.S. at 7:30 a.m. and returns approximately 6:00 p.m.

AMERICAN MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY FEE: $106Lunch at Volare’s RestaurantThursday, April 23The museum, celebrating its 150th year, offers excellent hourly tours. Our tickets include the IMAX showand two blockbusters: Dark Matter, the first new planetarium show since 2009, celebrates the unknown. “We’re pulling out all the stops, creating a visual and intellectual spectacle.” Neil deGrasse Tyson, director of the Hayden Planetarium. T. rex: The Ultimate Predator special exhibit reveals the amazing story of the iconic dinosaur through stunning life-sized models, fossils, and casts. Lunch at Volare’s Restaurant in Rutherford 11AM. Choice of entree: Chicken Marsala, Eggplant Rollatini, Sole Francaise. Please indicate your meal selec-tion upon registration. Tour led by Paul Boddy. Bus departs MacFarran Field Parking Lot at 10:00 a.m. and returns approx. 7:00 p.m.

MUSEUM OF MODERN ART FEE: $98Lunch at Volare’s RestaurantThursday, April 23MoMA has reopened after a $450 million redesign, featuring 40,000 feet of new galleries and an innovative way of showcasing art. The galleries boldly present artwork from different eras side by side, combining contemporary works with masterpieces by Dali, Cezzane, Monet, and Van Gogh. Lunch at Volare’s Restaurant in Rutherford, NJ at 11 AM. Choice of entree: Chicken Marsala, Eggplant Rollatini, Sole Francaise. Please indicate your meal selection upon registration. Tour led by Paul Boddy. Bus departs MacFarran Field Parking Lot at 10:00 a.m. and returns approx. 7:00 p.m.

TRIBUTE TO DOLLY PARTON & KENNY ROGERS FEE: $99VILLA ROMA RESORTMonday, May 4Enjoy this tribute to the Queen and King of modern Country Music-Dolly Parton and Kenny Rogers, as Becca Bongiomo and Tim Sells delight you in their realistic looks and sounds that delight audiences all over the U.S. Take a ride to the beautiful Villa Roma Resort, located in the heart of the Catskills and have a day of fun. It’s a show you are going to remember! Enjoy a delicious lunch before the show. Please indicate your selection upon registration: Roast Loin of Pork, Chicken Parmigiana over Linguini or Flounder Francaise. Bus departs Faith Reformed Church, 95 Prospect St, MP at 8:45 a.m. and returns approximately 5:00 p.m.

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NY YANKEES vs. MINNESOTA TWINS FEE: $85Wednesday, May 27, 20207:05 p.m. Game – Section 233A Bus departs Midland Park High School at 4:30 p.m.

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STUNNING STATEN ISLAND FEE: $92Lunch at Pier 76Thursday, May 7We’ll take a narrated ride on the Staten Island Ferry featuring views of Manhattan, the Statue of Liberty and even Bayonne. At the Snug Harbor Cultural Center, we’ll see the John Noble Maritime Art Collection and learn about the nautical history of New York. At Snug Harbor, we’ll also find tranquility on a guided tour of the New York Chinese Scholar’s Garden. The largest such garden in the US was created in 1989 by a team of 40 Chinese artisans. We’ll have pizza lunch at Pier 76, which stands out in the borough where 35% of the population is of Italian origin. Tour led by Paul Boddy. Bus departs MacFarran Field Parking Lot at 9:00 a.m. and returns approx. 7:00 p.m

GREAT FALLS OF THE PASSAIC NATIONAL PARK, FEE: $92PATERSON MUSEUMLunch at Brownstone Restaurant Thursday, May 14We’ll see the falls from a new overlook and hear a ranger tell how Alexander Hamilton founded the first planned industrial city. The falls powered dozens of mills that made Paterson a leader in the Industrial Revolution and still provide 25% of the city’s energy. The surprisingly cool Paterson Museum exhibits revolutionary technologies of the 1800’s when Paterson was the manufacturing capital of the US. On this guided tour, we’ll learn about the men who made the first modern submarine, perfected the revolver, and transformed the silk industry. We’ll eat a delicious family style lunch with entrees of Sirloin and Chicken at the landmark Brownstone Restaurant, at 11:00 AM. Tour led by Paul Boddy. Bus departs MacFarran Field Parking Lot at 10:00 a.m. and returns approx. 6:00 p.m

STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL AT PEDDLERS VILLAGE FEE: $56Saturday, May 16 Back by popular demand! Come and have fun at the annual Strawberry Festival located in picturesque Peddlers Village. Browse amongst the booths of over 70 exceptional craftspeople from all over the region. Enjoy a variety of strawberry treats including chocolate dipped strawberries, assorted pastries, strawberry shortcake, strawberry jam, strawberry fritters and much more! Bus departs Midland Park H.S. at 8:15 a.m. and returns approximately 5:30 p.m.

THE “NEW” EMPIRE STATE BUILDING, FEE: $95EATALY AND THE HIGH LINETuesday, May 19Experience the “New Empire State Building.” After a 165 million dollar renovation we enjoy the restored magnificent lobby, the renovated museum with amazing exhibits where we will learn about the construc-tion and history of this architectural masterpiece. We continue on our tour to the 86th floor observation deck where we experience a 360 degree view of NYC and beyond with floor to ceiling windows. Then it’s time for lunch at Eataly, a vibrant Italian Marketplace which has an outstanding array of cafes, restau-rants, bars and shopping and unique kitchen products for sale. After a delicious lunch (on your own) we walk off those calories by taking a self-guided walk on the High Line where we will see breath-taking views of NYC, sculptures and gardens. A special NYC adventure! Please wear comfortable walking shoes as there is a considerable amount of walking. Trip led by Melinda Scarso. Bus departs from the Faith Reformed Church, 95 Prospect St, MP promptly at 9:00 a.m. and returnsapproximately 6:00 p.m.

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What’s on your bucket list?Please give us your suggestions

for new trips or excursions.email us at mpcestaff@mpsnj.org

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GROUNDS FOR SCULPTURE, HAMILTON TWP, NJ - FEE: $129LUNCH AT RATS RESTAURANTThursday, May 21Grounds For Sculpture is a 42-acre sculpture park, museum, and arboretum which opened to the public in 1992, and has become a premier New Jersey cultural destination. Founded by artist and philanthropist Seward Johnson II, the venue presents and conserves an exceptional collection of contemporary sculp-ture, and provides rotating exhibitions in six indoor galleries with works by Seward Johnson and other artists. Rat’s Restaurant is located on the grounds, and was conceptually designed by Johnson with an Im-pressionist Claude Monet-styled atmosphere. The scenery surrounding the restaurant features Johnson’s own impressionist-inspired sculptures, including a bridge over a lily pond which is an homage to Monet’s painting Water Lilies and Japanese Bridge (1897-1899). The restaurant is named after the character “Rat-ty” from Kenneth Grahame’s The Wind in the Willows which is one of Seward Johnson’s favorite books. Please indicate your meal selection upon registration: Seared Salmon or Lancaster Chicken. Tour led by Paul Boddy. Bus departs MacFarran Field Parking Lot at 9:00 a.m. and returns approx. 7:00 p.m.

ESSEX STEAM TRAIN & RIVERBOAT CRUISE FEE: $119Brunch At Griswold InnSunday, June 7Depart for Essex, Connecticut and start your day with an all you can eat brunch buffet, The Hunt Break-fast, at one of New England’s truly original country inns, The Griswold Inn. A dining convention started by the British when they occupied The Griswold Inn during the War of 1812, Hunt Breakfast remains a popular tradition today. After our hearty brunch depart for the historic 1892 Essex Station, where you’ll board vintage rail cars pulled by an authentic steam locomotive. The train meanders through the scenic country side to Deep River Landing, where you’re escorted onto the Becky Thatcher Riverboat. Aboard Becky’s 1-1/4 hour cruise along the Connecticut River, you’ll delight in breathtaking scenery and view historic landmarks such as Gillette Castle and Goodspeed Opera House. When Becky returns to Deep River Landing, the steam train welcomes you for the return trip to Essex Station. Bus departs Midland Park H.S. at 8 a.m. and returns approximately 7:15 p.m.

STATUE OF LIBERTY - ELLIS ISLAND FEE: $85Monday, June 8Starting from Liberty State Park in Jersey City, we’ll take ferries to the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island. Ellis Island: from 1892 to 1954, 12 million immigrants passed through the main building, now the Museum of Immigration. We’ll take a 45 minute ranger-guided highlights tour. Statue of Liberty: we’ll tour the spectacular new Statue of Liberty Museum, featuring an immersive theater, interactive displays, and the original torch. Includes boxed sandwich, chips and drink. Tour led by Paul Boddy. Bus departs MacFarran Field Parking Lot at 8:30 a.m. and returns approx. 6:00 p.m

THE VESSEL & GULLIVER’S GATE FEE: $116LUNCH AT CARMINE’S TIME SQUAREMonday, June 15The Vessel, the centerpiece of Hudson Yards, North America’s largest private development, presents a unique interactive experience. The more athletic may climb 154 connected flights of stairs. Less ambitious can ride the elevator. A guide will talk about Hudson Yards and lead a three block stroll on the adjacent High Line. The size of a city block, Gulliver’s Gate, on 44th St., with advanced technology, playfully interprets the world in miniature, inspired by the places we live, work, play, and dream about. A set of 1,000 trains connects every detailed wonder of the globe. We’ll enjoy a Southern Italian family style lunch at Carmine’s Times Square, located next door to Gulliver’s Gate. Tour led by Paul Boddy. Bus departs MacFarran Field Parking Lot at 8:30 a.m. and returns approx. 6:00 p.m

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The Midland Park Continuing Education program is seeking talented and diversified people to teach a course or program in the

evening during upcoming semesters. No special certification is required – just your creativity and enthusiasm to share your talent and expertise with both young and mature students in an informal classroom setting.

Please email us at mpcestaff@mpsnj.org or call 201-444-2030 to submit a proposal.

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CLINTON-A PICTURE PERFECT NORMAN ROCKWELL TREASURE FEE: $99Thursday, June 18 Today we visit the Western New Jersey Town of Clinton (voted one of the best small towns in America by Architectural Digest) where we will experience historic architectural treasures, fine art, great food and quaint main streets with unique shopping opportunities. Our first stop will be The Red Mill Museum Village, the most photographed building in New Jersey and discover Hunterdon County’s 18th and 19th industrial and agricultural past. Then it’s off to lunch at the beautiful Clinton Inn established in 1743. Here we partake in an elegant dining experience. The menu includes, salad and 3 main entree choices: 2- 3oz fillet medallions, grilled salmon or chicken breast, all served with vegetables and either rice or potatoes (please indicate meal choice when registering). Vegetarian option is served on request. We complete our delicious meal with cheesecake topped with berries and coffee. After lunch we will have our choice of activities: a visit to an award--winning art gallery and/or a stroll down Main Street for some unique shopping. Bring your camera. There are so many picture-taking moments to be captured! Please wear comfortable walking shoes. Trip led by Melinda Scarso. Bus departs from the Faith Reformed Church, 95 Prospect Street, MP promptly at 9:00 a.m. and returns approximately 6:00 p.m.

THUNDER OVER the BOARDWALK & TROPICANA CASINO FEE: $71ATLANTIC CITY, NJWednesday, August 26One of the largest air shows in North America (11:30 am - 3:30 pm) features flybys as high as 15,000 feet and as low as 50 feet, the Thunderbirds, Blue Angels, and Golden Knights star (subject to change). Divide your time between the beach, boardwalk, and casino as you wish. Tropicana Casino package is at least $10 in slot play. Food on own. Tour led by Paul Boddy. Bus departs MacFarran Field Parking Lot at 8:00 a.m. and returns approx. 7:00 p.m

Pack Your Bags2020 Extended Trips

NASHVILLE SHOW TRIPSunday, April 26 - Saturday, May 2, 2020Triple $879 Twin $899 Single $1149Board your motorcoach and head for lots of excitement in Nashville. Your trip includes: 6 nights lodg-ing, (4 nights in the Nashville area); 6 Breakfasts, 4 Dinners; 2 Great Shows: 1) The Grand Old Opry, 2) Nashville Nightlife Dinner Theater; Guided tours of Nashville and Belle Meade Plantation; Admission to the Country Music Hall of Fame; Admission to the Mansion at Fontanel (former home of Barbara Mandrell); Ride on the Delta Flatboats inside the Opryland Hotel and a special visit to the Johnny Cash Museum. A $100 non-refundable deposit is required upon registration. Call the MPCE office for a complete itinerary. Trip insurance available upon request. Tour escorted by Melinda Scarso.

CHICAGO!!Sunday, June 7 - Saturday, June 13, 2020Triple $759 Twin $779 Single $999 Board your motorcoach for Sizzling Chicago - one of the most exciting cities in the country!! Your trip includes: 6 nights lodging (4 nights in the Chicago area), 6 breakfasts and 4 dinners; visit to the Museum of Science and Industry; visit to the World Famous 360 CHICAGO, formerly the John Hancock Obser-vatory; Guided Tour of Chicago; Skyline Cruise on Lake Michigan; Visit to the historic Navy Pier and Chicago’s Money Museum; Gaming at a Chicago Area Casino ; Two Dinner parties with entertainment, visit to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum in Cleveland, OH, en route home. A $100 non-refundable deposit is required upon registration. Call the MPCE office for a complete itinerary.Trip insurance available upon request. Tour escorted by Melinda Scarso.

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THE CANADIAN ISLAND OF COUDRES/QUEBEC CITYSaturday, August 1 - Thursday, August 6, 2020Triple $839 Twin $859 Single $1099This Canadian motorcoach tour takes you to the Charlevoix region of Quebec, where the pristine Island of Coudres is nestled between the St. Lawrence River and the Laurentian Mountains. Your trip includes 5 nights lodging(3 nights on the Island of Coudres); 5 Breakfasts, 1 lunch and 5 dinners; Gaming at the Ca-sino De Charlevoix, Guided tour of the Beautiful Island of Coudres; Guided Tour of Quebec City; Cruise and Whale Watching on the calm waters of Bay St. Catherine; Visit to the St. Anne De Beaupre Shrine. A U.S. passport or U.S. passport card is required. A $100 non-refundable deposit is required upon registration. Call the MPCE office for a complete itinerary.Trip insurance available upon request. Tour escorted by Melinda Scarso.

LANCASTER SHOW TRIP & THE DUTCH COUNTRYWednesday, July 22 – Friday, July 24, 2020Triple $379 Twin $399 Single $469Board your motorcoach and set off for Lancaster, the heart of Pennsylvania Dutch Country. Your trip includes: 2 nights lodging , 2 breakfasts and 2 dinners, Admission to the Queen Esther Show at the Sight & Sound Millennium Theatre; Admission to the “Britain’s Best” Show at the American Music Theatre; Visit to charming Kitchen Kettle Village; Admission to the Amish Experience & Jacob’s Choice at the F/X Theatre. A $100 deposit is required upon registration. Call the MPCE office for a complete itinerary. Trip insurance available upon request. Tour escorted by Terry Seiders.

VERMONT - ALL AMERICAN BEAUTY AND CHARMMonday, September 21 - Friday, September 25, 2020Triple $809 Twin $829 Single $1169Board your motorcoach and set out for beautiful Vermont. Your trip includes: 4 Nights lodging in Ver-mont, 8 Meals including 4 Breakfasts and 4 Dinners, Tour of Morse Farm Maple Sugarworks; Tour of Ben and Jerry’s Ice Cream Factory including free samples; Dinner cruise on beautiful lake Champlain with entertainment; Admission to Shelburne Museum; Visit to Cold Hollow Cider Mill, Tour of Rock of Ages Granite Quarry and visit to Stowe Village. A $100 deposit required upon registration. Call the MPCE office for a complete itinerary. Trip insurance available upon request. Tour escorted by Melinda Scarso.

SAN ANTONIO, TEXASMonday, October 19 - Friday, October 23, 2020Triple $1179 Twin $1199 Single $1299You will jet set off for the beautiful city of San Antonio - the Home of the Alamo. Your trip includes round trip airfare to San Antonio and airport transfers, 4 nights lodging , 4 breakfasts and 4 dinners, guided tour of San Antonio, Cruise at San Antonio’s famous River Walk District, Visit to the famous ALAMO and IMAX Theatre presentation: ‘ALAMO... THE PRICE OF FREEDOM”, Visit to the Institute of Texan Cultures and San Antonio Missions, tour of the LBJ Ranch and much more. A $200 deposit is required upon registration. Call the MPCE office for a complete itinerary. Trip insurance avail able upon request. Tour escorted by Melinda Scarso.Prices subject to change based upon airfare taxes and fees.

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CARTOONING FEE: $105Tuesday, 7-9 p.m. (4 sess. beg. Mar. 10) Midland Park H.S.Learn to create visual images that communicate ideas with humor and wit. This course will teach you how to design, draw and develop ideas resulting in producing your own set of cartoon characters. Learn tips and tricks from a professional cartoonist with over 40 years experience, and turn everyday events into funny, whimsical comics and cartoons. Students should bring a drawing pad (9x12” or 12x14”), pencils and erasers to class. Instructor: DAVE McCOY

CARTOONING – ADVANCED FEE: $105Tuesday, 7-9 p.m (4 sess. beg. April 14) Midland Park H.S.This class will be offered to students who previously enrolled in Cartooning class, or those with more ex-perience who wish to take their skills to the next higher level. Students will develop and create characters and comic strips and cartoons. Instructor: DAVE McCOY

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10 DAY TOUR OF CROATIA & SLOVENIAAPRIL 30 – MAY 9, 2021 Fees Available in March/April 2020 Please call MPCE at 201-444-2030 to receive this information when it becomes available

Explore with us the beautiful Adriatic Paradise of Croatia. Filled with intriguing cultures, ancient cities, medieval architecture and stunning scenery, this is a trip you won’t want to miss!!

Arrive in Dubrovnik and take a walking tour of “Old Dubrovnik” highlighting sites such as Rector’s Palace, the monumental Sponza Palace and Orlando’s Tower. Enjoy time at leisure with an optional boat ride at night around the Old City walls to St. Jakov Beach. Travel to the UNESCO protected seaside town of Split, where you will walk the cobbled streets of the Old Town, view the Palace of Diocletian, one of the largest and best preserved in the world, and see the remains of the Cathedral of St. Domnius and the Temple of Jupiter.

In historic Trogir, admire the three-naved 13th century Venetian Cathedral of St. Lovro, one of the finest architectural works in Croatia, and the stunning Cipiko Palace, before reaching Plitvice Lakes National Park, a wonderland of 16 interconnecting lakes, flanked by thundering waterfalls and a huge primeval forest. Arrive in the delightful seaside town of Opatija, with its rich history and picturesque surroundings, before journeying to the Postojna Caves in Slovenia, the largest and the most visited show cave in Europe.

Next, continue towards the Julian Alps to Bled, where you will visit Bled Castle, located on a cliff high above the lake. In Ljubljana, Slovenia’s capital, stop at the picturesque open-air market, City Hall, Robba Fountain, the Three Bridges and the Parliament. Lastly, arrive in Zagreb, capital of Croatia, and enjoy a city tour including sights such as the monumental Zagreb Cathedral, St. Mark’s Church and the 17th century Jesuit Church of St. Catherine. Package Includes: Round trip transportation to airport; Flights New York-Dubrovnik, Zagreb-New York; Airline taxes & fuel surcharges; 8 nights First Class accommodations: 2 nights Dubrovnik 1 night Split 1 night Plitvice Lakes 2 nights Bled 2 nights Zagreb

Hotel porterage, taxes, fees & service charges; All transfers; 13 meals: 8 breakfasts, 5 dinners Entrance fees & sightseeing per itinerary in modern air-conditioned motor coach Services of English-speaking tour manager throughout & local guides in all major cities

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OIL PAINTING FOR BEGINNERS/ADVANCED STUDENTS FEE: $150Tuesday, 7-9 p.m. (8 sess. beg. Mar. 17)(no class 4/7) Midland Park H.S.Have you ever thought about learning to paint in oils? Or did you paint in oils a while ago and you want to get back to it? This is the class for you! This class com-bines beginners with experienced artists. Beginners will learn the fundamentals of oil painting while more experienced artists will “brush up” their skills learning more advanced techniques. Beginners and first time painters to our class work on structured projects tailored to students’ experience. Everyone paints at their own level and at their own speed. The focus is on individual style. On the first night of class new students should bring pen and paper. We will go over materials. If you have any old oil painting supplies please bring them regardless of their age. Our ongoing students continue working on their paintings. Many of our regular students have shown their painting in local exhibitions winning top prizes in juried shows. Instructor: SUSAN MARLETT

ADOBE PHOTOSHOP ELEMENTS FEE: $125Thursday, 7-9 p .m. (4 sess. beg. Feb. 27) Midland Park H.S.This class will focus on the basic concepts and skills involved with Photoshop Elements. Topics include graphic file types, tools, layers, selection, photo editing, photo enhancement and more. The course is perfect for persons who are interested in digital photography or web page design. The software used will be Adobe Photoshop Elements, a home version of the professional version of Photoshop. The bulk of the instruction is transferable to any version of Photoshop including the professional versions. The course will focus on tools, layering and selection. Students should possess a good working knowledge of Windows. Precise mouse actions are required so students should have good mouse skills. This course is not for computer novices. At the end of the course, students will be able to enhance the quality of their photographs, perform photo touch-ups, and use editing techniques to create completely new photo compositions. A $5 material fee due to instructor at first class. Instructor: DON ELLIOTT

INTRO TO IPAD FEE: $35Monday, 7 -9pm (1 sess. Mar. 2) Midland Park H.S.Come learn about the ipad or iphone, and why it’s such an intuitive device to use. In this class you will learn how to navigate, and update the ipad along with how to download an APP and some other great features that will make the ipad or iphone much easier to use. Bring your own device. Instructor: GREG FIORENTINO, a certified Apple tech, trainer and tech enthusiast for over 10 years.

ADVANCED IPAD FEE: $35Monday, 7 - 9pm (1 sess. Mar. 9) Midland Park H.S.We can navigate the ipad and download apps and now want to take it a step or two further. In this class you will learn how to use gestures, security, and some great hidden features to get even more out of your iphone or ipad. Bring your own device. Instructor: GREG FIORENTINO, certified Apple tech, trainer and enthusiast for over 10 years.

EXCEL I FEE: $125 Monday, 7-9 p.m. (4 sess. beg. Feb. 24) Midland Park H.S.Learn about the very useful and powerful Microsoft spreadsheet program. The basic concepts and skills of Excel will be explored including worksheets, workbooks, opening files, saving files, entering data, for-matting data, formulas, copying formulas, arithmetic and column summing. Learn about using AutoSum to enter summing formulas for rows and columns. Learn about AutoFill to copy hundreds of formulas. Learn to work with spreadsheet projects that involve several separate sheets, that is, 3-dimensional workbooks. The emphasis in this class will be on writing formulas, though the class will not complete the study of functions which are very important for mastery of formula writing. Students must have a working knowledge of the Windows operating system. Precise mouse actions are needed in Excel so students should be reasonably skillful using a mouse. The skills learned will work on all versions of Excel. When finished with this course, students will be able to create simple but useful spreadsheets and be able to modify existing spreadsheets. A $5 material fee is due to instructor at first class. Instructor: DON ELLIOTT

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EXCEL II FEE: $125Tuesday, 7-9 p.m. (4 sess. beg. Feb. 25) Midland Park H.S.This course is intended as a follow up to Excel I. Many of the topics from the introductory course will be covered in greater depth, especially the writing of functions. Additional topics will be covered such as look up tables, sorting tables, table objects, filtering tables, working with text information, working with date/time information, printing and viewing large sheets, additional work with 3-dimensions, conditional formatting. Much time will be spent on creating and modifying formulas. Students will learn how to use Excel Built-In Functions in formulas. At the end of the class, students will be able to create useful, pow-erful spreadsheets that can be used at home and office. The class will not cover pivot tables, forecasting, what-if analysis or macros. A $5 materials fee is due to instructor at first class. Instructor: DON ELLIOTT

BARRE FEE: $95Wednesday, 7:00-7:50 p.m. Midland Park H.S.(8 sess. beg. Feb. 26) (no class 4/8)The “dancer’s body” workout! Designed to help you develop a longer, leaner body using small, controlled movements, isometric holds and high repetition. Define and lift the hips, thighs and glutes, sculpt the abs, tone and shape the arms! The format includes light weights for upper body, barre work for lower body, mat work for abs. Participants will need a mat and one pair of light weights,( 2 - 3 lbs ) Instructor: DENISE SWAN

HEARTSAVER ADULT and CHILD CPR/AED W/INFANT CPR FEE: $85Monday, 6:15-9:15 p.m. (1 sess. Mar. 9) Dater School Café, RamseyOffered in cooperation with Ramsey Community School. Register through M.P.C.E.Heartsaver CPR AED is a video-based, instructor-led course that teaches adult and child CPR and AED use, infant CPR, and how to relieve choking in adults, children, and infants. This course teaches skills with the AHA’s research-proven practice-while-watching technique, which allows instructors to observe the students, provide feedback, and guide the students’ learning of skills. This course is for anyone with limited or no medical training who needs a course completion card in CPR and AED use to meet job, regulatory, or other requirements. Instructor: RICHARD VAN DER WALL

HEARTSAVER FIRST AID COURSE FEE: $85Monday, 6:15-9:15 p.m. (1 sess. Mar. 16) Dater School Café, RamseyOffered in cooperation with Ramsey Community School. Register through M.P.C.E.Heartsaver First Aid teaches critical skills to respond to and manage an emergency in the first few min-utes until emergency medical services arrives. Learn first aid actions including choking, heart attack, and stroke, skills for handling injury and environmental emergencies including external bleeding, broken bones and sprains, and bites and stings. This class is for people with limited or no medical training. Upon completion, you’ll receive an American Heart Association Heartsaver First Aid certification card valid for 2 years. Instructor: RICHARD VAN DER WALL

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NUTRITION 101 FEE: $75Tuesday, 7-8:30 p.m. (3 sess. Mar. 17, 24, 31) Midland Park H.S.Are you confused by all the nutrition information that seems to contradict itself every day? Nutrition 101 is a course that will teach you the fundamentals of health and wellness so you can navigate through the fad diets, fancy exercise plans and snake oil salespeople. Dan Mezzina is a NESTA certified Fitness Nu-trition Coach and Sports Nutrition Specialist with years of experience coaching everyone from athletes to the office worker. He will guide you through meal planning methods, sleep optimization, how to shop and more!! Instructor: DAN MEZZINA

RELAX & RESTORE-RESTORATIVE MEDITATION FEE: $75Tuesday, 7:15-8:15 p.m.(4 sess, beg. Apr. 21) Midland Park H.S.This is a meditation class-starting with a centering to clear the mind allowing the meditation to take place. A focus on the breath and how it changes when meditation occurs, Soft music and calming sounds allow a relaxing feeling and enable us to become mindful of our much needed calmness in our lives. Following this we will go through a Yoga Nidra which allow us full body relaxation for the entire body. Instructor: MAUREEN WANDELL

PILATES PLUS FEE: $95Wednesday, 6-6:45 p.m. (8 sess. beg. Feb. 26)(no class 4/8) Midland Park H.S.Pilates is a series of precise movements that work together to develop a strong core. It is a total body workout that improves flexibility, builds strength and develops control and endurance in the entire body. The format is primarily mat work with some standing exercises. Instructor will provide small balls or bands as needed. Participants need to bring a mat & one pair of 2 lb. weightsInstructor: DENISE SWAN

POUND® FEE: $98Monday, 6:45-7:30 p.m. (8 sess. beg. Feb. 24)(no class 4/6) Midland Park H.S.The “Rock Out Work Out”! You become the music in this exhilarating full-body workout that combines cardio, conditioning, and strength training with yoga and pilates-inspired movements. Using Ripstix®, lightly weighted drumsticks, POUND® transforms drumming into an incredibly effective way to tone up. Designed for all fitness levels, POUND® is easily modifiable and is suitable for men & women of all ages and abilities. Ripstix provided by instructor. Participants need to bring a mat. Instructor: DENISE SWAN

QI GONG – DAYTIME CLASS Monday - 10:30-11:15 a.m. (8 sess. beg. April 13) (no class 4/27, 5/4, 5/25) FEE: $96Wednesday, 9:15-10 a.m. (9 sess. beg. April 1)(no class 4/8,4/29,5/6) FEE: $108

All classes will be at the Glen Rock Athletic Club, 221 Main St., Glen RockOffered in cooperation with Glen Rock Community School. Register through M.P.C.E.Qigong (pronounced “chee gung”) means Energy Work. Developed in ancient China, it is a system of flowing movements coordinated with deep breathing and meditation. Qigong has numerous proven health benefits including improved flexibility, muscle strength, balance, and heart and lung functions. It decreases stress and reduces muscle pain and stiffness and is deeply relaxing. Qigong is also practiced to improve sports performance. It is suitable for all ages and most fitness levels. The combination of move-ment and meditation will help you start your day feeling refreshed, energized and relaxed. Instructor: MELISSA CANTER

SECRETS TO ALLEVIATING DIGESTIVE DISORDERS FEE: $30Tuesday, 7-9:30 p.m. (plus mat. fee of $10 payable at registration)(1 sess. Feb. 25) Eric Smith School, 73 Monroe St., RamseyOffered in cooperation with Ramsey Community School. Register through M.P.C.E.Do you suffer from gas, bloating, indigestion, irritable bowel, acid reflux, diarrhea, constipation or Crohn’s? Find out what’s wrong and how to correct it in this in-depth seminar. Topics covered are natural nutritional approaches, what foods to eat and what to avoid, what supplements you should be taking(or not), proper food combinations, the role that stress plays, how to detect food allergies/sensitivities and much more. Every attendee will receive a 25+ page handout full of reference materials to take home. Instructor: ROBERT GALAROWICZ, ND

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CHAIR YOGA FOR EVERYONE FEE: $82Tuesday, 6:00-7:00 p.m.(8 sess. beg Feb. 25)(no class 4/7) Midland Park H.S.Chair yoga is a form of yoga that can be practiced sitting on a chair, or standing using a chair for support. The chair replaces the yoga mat allowing you to take advantage of yoga’s wonderful fitness and health potential. Anyone who sits in a chair for most of the day, or cannot get on the floor for whatever reason (working long hours, weight issues, inflexibility, lack of muscle tone, wheelchair bound, etc) can learn to improve circulation, strength and flexibility from a seated position. Wear comfortable clothing. Instructor: AILEEN PURCELL

YOGA LEVEL 1 FEE: $99Thursday, 7-8:15 p.m. Midland Park H.S.(8 sess. beg. Feb. 27)(no class 4/9)This is a slower paced class suitable for beginners and advanced beginner practitioners. The flow of the class incorporates breath with movement and focuses on developing strength, flexibility and balance. This class will cover the traditional Sun Salutation and most of the level 1 standing and seated postures. Bring a yoga mat and wear comfortable clothing. Blocks and straps are optional. Instructor: AILEEN PURCELL

THERAPEUTIC YOGA FEE: $125Monday, 6-7:15 p.m. (10 sess. Feb. 24) (no class 4/6) Midland Park H.S.Therapeutic Yoga focuses on relaxing the body in restful postures. Rest is different than sleep. Rest provides our body the opportunity to renew, heal and restore. There are physical and emotional benefits to this practice. The restorative effects of this form of yoga should never be overlooked no matter what age. By using props in the postures, it allows one to feel the restorative power that will do wonders to the body. Students must bring a yoga mat, blanket (throw), hand towel and yoga strap (10 ft.), 2 yoga blocks. Eat at least 2 hours before class or have a light snack like yogurt and water. Instructor: GLORIA SMILEY

YOGA - DAYTIME CLASS FOR BEGINNERS AND INTERMEDIATES Monday, 9:30-10:30 a.m. (8 sess. beg April 13)(no class 4/27, 5/4, 5/25) FEE: $112Wednesday, 10-11 a.m. (9 sess. beg. April 1)(no class 4/8, 4/29, 5/6) FEE: $126All classes will be at the Glen Rock Athletic Club, 221 Main St., Glen RockOffered in cooperation with Glen Rock Community School. Register through M.P.C.E.Stressed, out of shape, out of sorts? Would you like to gain muscle tone and feel more peaceful? Yoga can change your life. Come learn yoga with a former Wall Street executive who transformed her life through yoga practice. Yoga fosters balance, strength and flexibility in the body, mind and spirit. Start a new, healthier way of life today! This yoga class will use yoga postures and sequences that will appeal to both the beginner and intermediate student. Please bring a sticky mat and wear loose clothing. Instructor: MELISSA CANTER

ZUMBA DANCE PARTY FEE: $95Tuesday, 7-8 p.m. (8 sess. beg. Feb. 25)(no class 4/7) Midland Park H.S.Join us for a Latin dance party! Basic Latin rhythms such as Salsa, Merengue, Samba and Cumbia! We en-courage you to bring 1.0 lb. weights to strengthen and sculpt your muscles. Not only will you get a cardio workout, you will benefit from the stress relief that comes from dance. Come and join us! Bring a water bottle and a towel. Prepare to smile, laugh and dance! Instructor: SILVIA ACOSTA

ZUMBA GOLD: LATIN & POP FEE: $85Tuesday, 6-6:50 p.m. (8 sess. beg. Feb. 25)(no class 4/7) Midland Park H.S.A shorter, simpler dance fitness class that breaks the steps down. You have the option of increasing your muscle tone by bringing 1.0 lb. weights. Dance is good for your balance, your brain and your mood. Join us! Please bring water and a towel. Instructor: SILVIA ACOSTA

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The Midland Park Continuing Education program is seeking talented and diversified people to teach a course or program in the evening during upcoming

semesters. No special certification is required – just your creativity and enthusiasm to share your talent and expertise with both young and mature students in an informal classroom setting. Please

email us at mpcestaff@mpsnj.org or call 201-444-2030 to submit a proposal.

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BASIC HOME ELECTRICITY FEE: $90 (Sr. Cit. $85)Thursday, 6:30-8:30 p.m. (3 sess. beg. Mar. 5 ) (Plus $10 mat. fee due at reg.) Ramsey High School(Rm 106)Offered in cooperation with Ramsey Community School. Register through M.P.C.E.Provide basic understanding of home electricity in three sessions. This is for students who want to learn, understand and practice minor electrical repairs. This course takes the student through hands-on activities based on common electrical home repairs and follows a Black & Decker outline. Topics include: Electrical circuit, safety, testing and tools, fuses and circuit breakers, replacing plugs, switches, receptacles and light fixtures and wiring a new fixture. Instructor: GEORGE CHRISAFIS

BASIC HOME PLUMBING FEE: $90 (Sr. Cit. $85)Tuesday, 6:30-8:30 p.m. (3 sess. beg. Mar. 3) (Plus $10 mat. fee due at reg.) Ramsey High School(Rm 106)Offered in cooperation with Ramsey Community School. Register through M.P.C.E.Students in this class learn basic knowledge in home plumbing repairs. There will be videos, repair demonstrations and hands-on practice. Topics covered: repairing and replacing faucets, repairing and replacing P traps, leaking toilets, repairing and replacing shower heads, basic tools and types of pipes. Instructor: GEORGE CHRISAFIS

CULINARY COURSESThe following classes are offered in cooperation with Ramsey Community School

PIZZERIA A CASA FEE: $60Thursday, 6:30-9:30 p.m. (plus $30 mat. fee due at reg.)(2 sess. Feb.13 & 20) Ramsey High School (Rm 102)This course will feature favorite Italian specialty items that all are sure to enjoy. In this 2 night class you will fully participate in the preparation of homemade pizza dough used for making plain pizza and others with our favorite toppings consisting of pepperoni and onion. We will continue onwards in preparing calzones with ham and cheese. Lets not forget our Stromboli classics. Some stuffed with salami and moz-zarella and others stuffed with pepperoni and mozzarella. Come join us for a bit of Italy created in your own kitchen. Bring to class: apron, towels, oven mitt, cutting knife and take home containers. Instructor: JOSEPH SCILLERI

THE NEW STUFFED VEGGIES FEE: $30Monday, 6:30-9:30 p.m. (plus $20 mat. fee due at reg.)(1 sess. Mar.16) Ramsey High School (Rm 102)The old way of making a stuffed vegetable dish weighed heavy on the starch/carbs as a filling, but with our healthier sensibilities we need better balanced meals. With an emphasis on healthy grains and very flavorful fillings, this class will give you 4 different ideas of meals using vegetables as edible containers. Tender Stuffed Onions with Italian Sausage, Tomatoes & Cheese, or Shiitake Stuffed Butternut with Quinoa Streusel are just two of the dishes we will prepare. Bring to class: apron, dish towel, paring knife, chopping knife and take home containers. Instructor: KIM HENDRICKSON

SHEET PAN MEALS- ALL NEW RECIPES FEE: $60Monday & Tuesday, 6:30-9:30 p.m. (plus $35 mat. fee due at reg.)(2 sess. Mar. 23 & 24) Ramsey High School (Rm 102)If you want an easy clean up by cooking all elements of a meal in one pot, then this is the class for you! Don’t think these meals lack complex flavor either. Herbs d’Provence Crusted Trout , Fingerlings, Honey Glazed Chicken, or Orange Shallot Pork Chops are just a few of the 8 recipes we will prepare and share in this two night course. This class is just a fast & easy way to get a complete and tasty meal on the table. Join us to learn a few tips! Bring to class: apron, dish towel, paring knife, chopping knife and take home containers. Instructor: KIM HENDRICKSON

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PARTY AT MY HOUSE FEE: $30Thursday, 6:30-9:30 p.m. (plus $25 mat. fee due at reg.)(1 sess. Apr. 2) Ramsey High School (Rm 102)You will be the hit of the evening as you present your guests with a lovely elegant dinner. In this one night class you will prepare a pork loin stuffed with fresh sautéed spinach, red roasted peppers and fresh moz-zarella. We will then crust the outside with pistachio and flavored bread crumbs. Side dishes will include duchess potatoes, fresh vegetable medley and Caesar salad with homemade Caesar dressing. Our grande finale dessert will be homemade chocolate mousse topped with fresh whip cream and chocolate shavings. Bring to class: apron, dish towels, oven mitt, chopping knife and take home containers. Instructor: JOSEPH SCILLIERI

CHOCOLATE TASTING FEE: $30 Monday, 6:30-9:30 p.m. (plus $10 mat. fee due at reg.)(1 sess. Apr. 13) Ramsey High School (Rm 102)Who doesn’t love chocolate?!? In this one night of tasting, Kim will explain how chocolate is made, it’s history and health benefits all while offering 15 different chocolates, in 3 flights, of a variety of percentag-es and origins. Kim does not promise you will change your mind on your favorite chocolate, but she does guarantee that once she has trained your taste buds you will never taste chocolate the same way again! Instructor: KIM HENDRICKSON SHEET PAN SPRING DESSERTS FEE: $60Monday & Tuesday, 6:30-9:30 p.m. (plus $25 mat. fee due at reg.)(2 sess. Apr. 20 & 21) Ramsey High School (Rm 102)Your big sheet pan normally used for savory dishes is an easy way to make a variety of spring desserts that are easy to serve and yield a lot. Four recipes will be prepared including Strawberry & Peach Sheet Pan Pie as well as a Cheese Cake sheet with Pomegranate Compote. Kim will walk you through the tips of adapting your favorite dessert recipe to a sheet pan format. Come hungry! Bring to class: apron, dish towel, chopping knife and take home containers. Instructor: KIM HENDRICKSON

THE SEASON TO SALAD FEE: $60Thursday , 6:30-9:30 p.m. (plus $30 mat. fee due at reg.)(2 sess. Apr. 23 & 30) Ramsey High School (Rm 102)Spring and Summer is the perfect time to keep things cool, light and garden fresh. In this two night class, we will prepare grilled Chicken Caesar Salad, Salmon Nicoise, Steak Salad, and BLT Salad. Using all fresh ingredients, you will create your salad individually or family style according to your preference. These sal-ads include everything for a one dish meal and require nothing else. It is satisfying and totally refreshing. Come join us, your taste buds will be happy you did. Bring to class: apron, dish towels, cutting knife and take home containers. Instructor: JOSEPH SCILLIERI

ARTICHOKES SIMPLIFIED FEE: $30Monday , 6:30-9:30 p.m. (plus $20 mat. fee due at reg.)(1 sess. Apr. 27) Ramsey High School (Rm 102)Do artichokes scare you? Don’t know what to do with the fresh artichokes or maximize their delicate flavor when you buy bags of frozen ones. Kim walks you through the elements of artichoke prep. This class will prepare 4 different dishes using them. If Stuffed Artichokes or Artichoke Tart Tatin make you drool, sign up! Bring to class: apron, dish towel, paring knife, chopping knife and take home containers. Instructor: KIM HENDRICKSON

TUILES FEE: $30Tuesday , 6:30-9:30 p.m. (plus $15 mat. fee due at reg.)(1 sess. Apr. 28) Ramsey High School (Rm 102)French in origin this wafer thin and delicate cookie is often served with tea or acts as a light accompaniment to another dessert. Martha Stewart features these all the time! Delicious and shapable, come join Kim to learn the tricks you need to master tuiles. Bring to class: apron, dish towel and take home containers. Instructor: KIM HENDRICKSON

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SPRINGTIME GRILLING FEE: $60Thursday , 6:30-9:30 p.m. (plus $45 mat. fee due at reg.)(2 sess. May 14 & 21) Ramsey High School (Rm 102)Keep your home cool while cooking outside. Grilling is easy, fun and let’s not forget flavorful. On our first night we will prepare beef kabobs with fresh vegetables and our second night will feature grilled sword-fish. Before we grill our vegetables, we will create a homemade marinade to toss with our colorful zucchi-ni & peppers, tomatoes and onions. We will then grill fresh fruits that are abundant during Springtime. Grilled fruits are not only delicious but also add a beautiful touch to your dish. Bring to class: apron, dish towels, cutting knife and take home containers. Instructor: JOSEPH SCILLIERI

DIY DRIED HERBS, SPICES and TEAS FEE: $30Thursday, 7-8:30 p.m. (1 sess. April 30) Midland Park H.S.Join Becky Denekamp, an avid homesteader, to learn the fundamentals of dehydrating to preserve your harvest as well as incorporating them into all your food and drinks! Learn the basics of preserving the season’s bounty using a dehydrator! We will discuss how to prepare fruits, vegetables and herbs in differ-ent ways to be used weeks, months or even years down the road! You will be provided with the knowl-edge of replacing costly store-bought fruit leathers, dried herbs and spices, all with your own dehydrated produce! Everyone will get to take home a seasoning herb blend.Instructor: BECKY DENEKAMP

SIMPLE HERBAL REMEDIESLearn how to use commonly-found plants to naturally treat a variety of ailments from poison ivy toanxiety to the common cold. We will discuss plant identification and medicinal value in both classes before learning how to best use specific herbs. These are hands-on classes and you will be able to walk away with remedies that you made in class!

MAKE & TAKE BOTANICAL TEAS & SYRUPS FEE: $30 Thursday, 7-8:30 p.m. (1 sess. March 12) (plus $5 cash mat. fee to instructor)We will make a syrup that can replace your over-the-counter cold medicine and you will have a chance to make your own mix-and-match tea blend! Instructor: BECKY DENEKAMP

INFUSE & USE BOTANICAL OILS & TINCTURES FEE: $30Thursday, 7-8:30 p.m. (1 sess. April 16) (plus $5 cash mat. fee to instructor)We will make a lip balm, a body butter, and a tincture from plants you may have weeded from your garden! Instructor: BECKY DENEKAMP

YEAR ROUND GARDENING FEE: $45Wednesday, 7-9:30 p.m. (plus $10 cash mat. fee to instructor) (1 sess. March 4) Midland Park H.S. Why settle for frozen or canned vegetables or dried herbs when you can grow your own fresh produce practically year-round here in New Jersey? It’s easier than you might think. We’ll discuss techniques to get you started from the simplest window sill garden to hot house gardening and everything in between. Knowing which varieties to plant and when can make all the difference. These time-tested and proven techniques will have you amazing your friends and neighbors as you harvest vegetables just when they are beginning to plant them! We always have a great Q & A session at the end of the class and our gardeners share their success stories as well as questions. Join us for a fun-filled evening! Instructor: DONALD J. KANARR

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INTRODUCTION TO SQUARE FOOT GARDENING FEE: $45Wednesday, 7-9:30 p.m. (plus $10 cash mat. fee to instructor)(1 sess. March 11) Midland Park H.S.If you want to have the prettiest flowers and eat the freshest, tastiest, and most healthy produce ever, but hate to weed and don’t have much time to spend in the garden each day, then you’re in luck. A SF Garden is: 50% of the cost, 20% of the space, 10% of the water, 5% of the seeds, 2% of the work and 100% as much harvest as a traditional back yard row garden. It makes gardening success easy. No weeding. No digging. No tilling. No kidding! Is your backyard soil as hard as a brick? No problem! You won’t be using it in your raised beds, and as a bonus the soil is totally organic! Join us for a light and fun-filled evening of useful gardening information, class participation and a question and answer session. You will be amazed to learn what you can grow all year long by using some of our simple tricks. Instructor: DONALD J. KANARR

INTERPLANTING AND SUCCESSION PLANTING FEE: $45 Wednesday, 7-9:30 p.m. (plus $10 cash mat. fee to instructor)(1 sess. March 18) Midland Park H.S.Plant basil or carrots by your tomatoes for a better harvest and better tasting tomatoes, but don’t plant anything in the onion family near your peas or you will stunt their growth! Sounds crazy but it’s true. Gardeners and farmers have known this for hundreds of years. The proper layout of your garden patch will greatly enhance its productivity and taste. Knowing what to plant next after harvesting one type of vegetable in your garden is just as crucial. Each plant variety has different requirements. This course will teach you how to successfully do both for a productive and disease and pest resistant garden. Instructor: DONALD J. KANARR

SPROUTS, MICROGREENS & BABY GREENS FEE: $45Wednesday 7-9:30 pm (plus $30 cash mat. fee to Instructor) (1 sess. March 25) Midland Park H.S.Together we’ll explore the differences between sprouts, microgreens and baby greens and how to grow all of them year-round in your home. Sprouts have very important health properties due to their high levels of nutrients and enzymes, which give our body valuable energy to detox and strengthen our immune system. Broccoli sprouts contain 20 to 50 times more nutrients than mature broccoli and have sulfora-phane, a powerful anti-cancer compound that helps fight and reduce the risk of developing cancer. Every participant will plant a tray of organic broccoli sprouts to take home. We will also discuss the benefits of growing and juicing wheat grass which is another powerhouse for good health. Join us for a fun-filled evening of tips for living a healthier life. Instructor: DONALD J. KANARR

SEWING - BEGINNERS (Ages 14 & up) FEE: $135Monday, 6:30-9 p.m. (9 sess. beg. Feb.24)(no class 4/6) Midland Park H.S.Students will learn the basics of sewing including seams, hems, zippers, buttonholes,pattern selection & layout. Each student is required to bring their own sewing machines with instruction manual in order to learn how to operate them more effectively. Please bring it the first night of class along with a 3 ring binder and a ½ yard of muslin fabric. Class limited to 14 students. Instructor: KAREN SKOGLUND

SEWING - ADVANCED (Ages 14 & up) FEE: $135Wednesday, 6:30-9 p.m. (9 sess. beg. Feb.26) (no class 4/8) Midland Park H.S.Advanced sewing techniques will be taught. Prerequisite for this class is sewing for beginners.STUDENTS MUST HAVE SEWING EXPERIENCE! Students should bring their own sewing machines and a project to the first class. Class limited to14 students. Instructor: KAREN SKOGLUND

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UPHOLSTERY – BEGINNER FEE: $145 (SR CIT $138) Tuesday, 7-9 p.m. (8 sess. beg. Feb. 18.) ($30 mat. fee due at registration)(No class 4/7) Ramsey High School (Shop)Offered in cooperation with Ramsey Community School. Register through M.P.C.E.Here’s your opportunity to learn how to upholster and master the ‘tricks of the trade’. Work on your own piece (we suggest a small piece: small chair, ottoman). Professional work is expensive; save a lot of money by learning to do it yourself. You will receive a survey via your email. Please keep a current email address in your student profile. Material fee: $30 material fee payable at time of registration. Larger pieces (i.e. loveseat, armchair, etc.) will incur an extra material fee applied at class time. Park at Ramsey High School, 256 E. Main St. Parking Lot next to football field.Instructor: GREG GEORGI

AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE – BASICS FEE: $120Tuesday, 6-7:30 p.m. (9 sess. beg. Feb.25) (no class 4/7) Midland Park H.S.No voices will be used in class, as students learn a basic introduction to ASL and the communications of deaf culture. Visual-gestual activities include finger spelling, basic word vocabulary and sentence struc-ture, use of body language and facial expression, and the describing of objects and location. This course is designed to meet the needs of family, employers, educators, human services providers and health profes-sionals who use sign as a part of their daily and/or occupational responsibilities. Class limit 15. Instructor: BELLE HSU

AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE – INTERMEDIATE FEE: $120Tuesday, 7:30-9 p.m. (9 sess. beg. Feb.25)(no class 4/7) Midland Park H.S.Continues basic language and culture study. Offers the opportunity to build receptive and expressive ASL vocabulary in a non-voice setting with group practice. Topics include the use of signing space and further use of non-manual components, including facial expression and body postures. Prerequisite: American Sign Language – Basics (or equivalent knowledge). Instructor: BELLE HSU

FRENCH – I BASIC FEE: $90(SR CIT $85)Wednesday, 6:15-7:15 p.m. Eric Smith School, Ramsey (Rm 116)(10 sess. beg. Feb.26)(no class 3/25 & 4/8) Offered in cooperation with Ramsey Community School. Register through M.P.C.E. Parlez-vous Francais? Soon you will be one of those who can answer ‘Oui!’ If you want to converse on a basic level, if you wish to know more about French culture, customs and traditions or if you plan to travel to France for the first time, then this course is for you! Course content includes everyday vocabulary, grammar, cultural information and the little tips that make a trip successful. Required text: Easy French Step-by-Step by Myrna Bell Rochester,(ISBN 978-0071453875) available at Amazon.com Instructor: HENRI-PIERRE CORBACHO FRENCH –II -INTERMEDIATE FEE: $90(SR CIT $85)Wednesday, 7:30-8:30 p.m. Eric Smith School, Ramsey (Rm 116)(10 sess. beg. Feb.26)(no class 3/25 & 4/8)Offered in cooperation with Ramsey Community School. Register through M.P.C.E. For returning and new students who have a basic knowledge of French. We will learn second and third group verbs, irregular verbs, and continue to focus on building vocabulary and strengthening conver-sational skills. French history, culture and traditions will be discussed. Textbook required: Easy French Step-by-Step by Myrna Bell Rochester – Class will start on Lesson 5. Instructor: HENRI-PIERRE CORBACHO

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GERMAN – BASIC FEE: $120Wednesday 6:30-8:00 p.m. (9 sess. beg. Feb. 26)(no class 4/8) Midland Park H.S.This very important language is used by many engineers, researchers, chemists and manufacturers of automobiles. German Language instructions are vital to the global economy and the world. How to conduct business and travel in Germany and Switzerland are more in demand than ever before. This class addresses everyday phrases, food, travel, shopping, pronunciation, basic grammar and listening comprehension. Students will be able to compose a simple letter/postcard. Required text: DK Eyewitness Travel Phrase Book German, ISBN 978-1-4654-6268-8. Available at Amazon.com Instructor: BETTINA MASON, PhD

ITALIAN – BEGINNER FEE: $120Wednesday, 7:30-9 p.m. Midland Park H.S.(9 sess. beg. Feb. 26)(no class 4/8) This course will introduce you to the beginner grammatical features of this rich, romantic, and beautiful language. Basic vocabulary building, listening comprehension, pronunciation and speaking ability will be the focus of this class. At the end of this course you will learn the skills necessary for basic daily communication and simple interactions while traveling in Italy. Students must purchase required text: LEARN ITALIAN THE FAST AND FUN WAY, 4TH Edition by Marcel Danesi – ISBN #9781438074962 (available at Amazon.com or Barnes & Noble). Instructor: GIOVANNI PILOSIO

ITALIAN - INTERMEDIATE FEE $120Wednesday, 6-7:30 p.m. Midland Park H.S.(9 sess. beg. Feb. 26)(no class 4/8)Ti piace parlare Italiano? This is an intermediate class for the student who has taken Italian I or has some knowledge of the Italian language. Extensive work on grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation, verbal fluency and idioms will be the focus of this class. Some history on culture and traditions will be introduced as well. Students will be using the text:” ITALIAN MADE SIMPLE , ISBN #978-0-7679-1539-7 (Available at Amazon.com or Barnes and Noble). Instructor: GIOVANNI PILOSIO

ITALIAN - ADVANCED FEE: $120Thursday, 6-7:30 p.m. Midland Park H.S.(9 sess. beg. Feb.27) (no class 4/9)This course will focus on more advanced structures of the Italian language. We will work heavily both on understanding the grammatical structures and using them in appropriate contexts. We will also explore some literary treasures as well as some fun works! In this course we will be working both from ”Italian Now” and extraneous materials which will be provided. This course is for those who have completed Italian Intermediate or Italian Advanced classes. Also, anyone who feels they have the appropriate skills based on the description is free to join us! Instructor: GIOVANNI PILOSIO

JAPANESE FOR EVERYONE-LEVEL I FEE: $90(Sr. Cit. $85)Thursday, 6:15-7:15 p.m. (10 sess. beg. Feb.27) Ramsey High School(Rm 113)(No class 3/26 & 4/9)Offered in cooperation with Ramsey Community School. Register through M.P.C.E. This course will introduce you to basic Japanese vocabulary, grammar, listening comprehension, pronun-ciation and survival Japanese. You will learn not only conversational skills but also Japanese culture and great tips for travel to Japan. Required text: GENKI, (ISBN 978-4789014403), available at Amazon.com Instructor: NAOKO BATTAGLIA

JAPANESE-II - INTERMEDIATE FEE: $90(Sr. Cit. $85)Thursday, 7:15-8:15 p.m. (10 sess. beg. Feb.27) Ramsey High School(Rm 113)(No class 3/26 & 4/9)Offered in cooperation with Ramsey Community School. Register through M.P.C.E. This is an intermediate class for those who have taken the Basic Japanese class. Extensive work on vocab-ulary, grammar, listening comprehension, pronunciation and writing hiragana, katakana. You will learn not only conversational skills but also business conversational skills. Required text: GENKI, (ISBN 978-4789014403), available at Amazon.com

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SPANISH I BASIC FEE: $115 (Sr Cit $109)Tuesday, 6:30-7:45 p.m. (8 sess. beg. Feb.18) Eric Smith School, Ramsey(no class 4/7) Offered in cooperation with Ramsey Community School. Register through M.P.C.E.In this beginner class you will be quickly introduced to communicating in Spanish, moving along from greetings and basics to Spanish for use in practical situations, such as dining out, shopping and trav-el. Technology will be incorporated to enhance learning language and culture, including websites for classroom use as well as at-home references for use in continuing independently at the conclusion of the session. Required text: Kershul’s Spanish in 10 Minutes a Day, ISBN978-1-931873-11-6, Bilingual Books. Available at Amazon.com. Instructor: DIANNE BONO, PhD

SPANISH II INTERMEDIATE FEE: $115 (Sr Cit $109)Tuesday, 7:45-9 p.m. (8 sess. beg. Feb.18) Eric Smith School, Ramsey(no class 4/7)Offered in cooperation with Ramsey Community School. Register through M.P.C.E.This course will ease the beginner student of the language into a slightly more advanced, conversational style by building off the basics learned in Spanish I. Prerequisite: Spanish I Basics. Required text: Bregstein’s Easy Spanish Step-by-Step, ISBN 978-0-07-146338-6, McGraw Hill. Available at Amazon.com. Instructor: DIANNE BONO, PhD

MIDLAND PARK ORCHESTRAL PLAYERS (MPOP) FEE: $150Thursday, 7:00-8:30 p.m. (8 sess. beg. April 16-June 4) Midland Park H.S.Polish your flute, dust off your trombone, rosen up that bow and join our Orchestra!!Haven’t played in 30 years? No problem! Have you ever wanted to join an ensemble and had no local options? Here is the answer to your prayers. Join the Midland Park Orchestral Players aka MPOP! Participate with like-minded adults. We will choose fun, light and familiar music and we will have a concert for family and friends at the end of the session. Requirements: General understanding of your instrument and a basic ability to read music. You must provide your own instruments. Chairs, music stands, music folders and music will be provided. This course requires a minimum of 10 students. Instructors: LISA PLASSE & MAGGIE WOLARIK-FROM THE TOP MUSIC STUDIO

GUITAR I BEGINNER - ADULT FEE: $170(Sr Cit $162)Monday, 7-8 p.m. (plus $15.00 mat. fee due at reg.) (10 sess. Mar.2) (no class 4/6) Dater School, RamseyOffered in cooperation with Ramsey Community School. Register through M.P.C.E. Learn to play melodies and scales by ear and by reading music. Develop chordal accompaniment in pick and finger style. This course will delve into rhythm and strumming patterns, popular song repertoire, open position and starting barre chords, and improvisation. Bring to class: electric or acoustic guitar, a pencil, and notebook. Instructor: ETHAN FIKS

GUITAR II ADVANCED BEGINNER-ADULT FEE: $170 (Sr Cit $162)Monday, 8-9 p.m. Dater School, Ramsey(10 sess. Mar.2) (no class 4/6) Offered in cooperation with Ramsey Community School. Register through M.P.C.EThis course is excellent as a follow up to Guitar for Beginners and is a suitable next step for a guitarist with 4 months experience. This course will delve into scales, note reading, strum patterns, popular songs, more advanced chords including barre chords, and improvisation. The material covered is different every term and adjusts to the levels of the students present - making it an ideal choice for repeat students. Bring to class: electric or acoustic guitar, a pencil, and notebook. Instructor: ETHAN FIKS

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GUITAR FOR KIDS(Age 10-16) FEE: $170Monday, 6-7 p.m. (plus $15.00 mat. fee due at reg)(10 sess. beg Mar. 2)(No class 4/6) Dater School, RamseyOffered in cooperation with Ramsey Community School. Register through M.P.C.ELearn to play the guitar! This course is for kids with little or no guitar background, but repeat or advanced beginner students will be accommodated as well. Play for enjoyment and all educational benefits that learning a musical instrument brings. Work on techniques, scales, chords, melodies, chord progressions, and rhythmic strums. Start building a repertoire of familiar songs. Bring to class: electric or acoustic guitar, a pencil and notebook. Children under 16 years of age must be signed in and out of each session by an adult/guardian. Instructor: ETHAN FIKS

PIANO (PRIVATE LESSONS) BEG./INT./ADV. LEVELS FEE: $250Wednesday (beg. Feb. 26)(No class 4/8) Midland Park H.S.(8 thirty-minute individual lessons weekly) Call the MPCE office at 201-444-2030 to schedule your lesson slot between 6-9 p.m. Each student will receive 8 individual lessons. Each lesson is one half-hour, beginner, intermediate, or advanced. Instructor: GAIL SINGER SOCIAL BALLROOM & LATIN DANCE-BEGINNER FEE: $99 (Sr Cit $94) Monday, 8:30-9:30 p.m. (8 sess. beg. Mar, 2) (no class 4/6) Hubbard School Gym, RamseyOffered in cooperation with Ramsey Community School. Register through M.P.C.E. Come and experience how dancing can add excitement, fun, and healthy exercise to your life. Enrich your world with the sounds of wonderful music and make new friends. We will teach two Ballroom dances (Foxtrot and Swing) and two Latin dances (Cha Cha and Rumba). Please sign up with a partner as we cannot guarantee a dance partner (price is per person). Wear to class: soft or suede leather soles, or regulation ballroom shoes. No sneakers please. Instructor: MATT HAUER

SOCIAL BALLROOM & LATIN DANCE-INTERMEDIATE FEE: $99 (Sr Cit $94) Monday, 7:30-8:30 p.m. (8 sess. beg. Mar. 2) (no class 4/6) Hubbard School Gym, RamseyOffered in cooperation with Ramsey Community School. Register through M.P.C.E.Let’s soothe our souls and improve our dancing with the Intermediate class. We will add some more vari-ations in the Foxtrot, Rumba, Cha-Cha and Swing and introduce TANGO and WALTZ. Completion of the Beginner class is a must. Please sign up with a partner as we cannot guarantee a dance partner (price is per person). Wear to class: soft or suede leather soles, or regulation ballroom shoes. No sneakers please. Instructor: MATT HAUER

APPEALING YOUR PROPERTY TAXES FEE: $45Wednesday, 7-9 p.m.(1 sess. March 18) Midland Park H.S.Millions of homeowners have no idea they can actually lower their property taxes. They casually glance – or grimace—at their mortgage escrow notice every year and pony up without doing a thing. Despite possible savings of thousands of dollars, only 2% of homeowners appeal their assessments. And here’s an even bigger disconnect: Some 60%of properties are overvalued! Our expert speaker will show you how to exercise your options to reduce your property assessment and reduce your annual taxes. Instructor: RICHARD MARRA, CTA SCRREA BIRD WATCHING FOR BEGINNERS FEE: $95Thursday, 8-11:30 a.m. (6 sess. beg. March 5)Please note: All participants will be sent instructions and a class schedule the week before the class begins. Those without an email address must send a stamped, self-address business-size envelope along with their registration to receive a class schedule. A series of five morning field trips and one all-day trip designed to introduce beginners to the skills and fun of bird watching. Selection and use of binoculars and bird guides, note taking, bird biology, behavior, habitats, migration, and maintaining a feeding station will be covered. Classes are limited to 12 students (minimum is 5) to allow individual instruction in field identification and bird song. Please note: Although most field trips will begin at 8:00 a.m., some may begin earlier, depending on the season and destination. All five half-day trips will end at 11:30 a.m. The one all-day trip will end at 2:30 or 3:00 p.m. Instructor: JUDITH CINQUINA

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COURT REPORTING AND BROADCAST CAPTIONING CAREERS FEE: $35DISCOVER STENO-NCRA A to Z Midland Park H.S.Wednesday, 6:00-8:00 p.m. (6 sess. beg. Feb.26) Are you interested in criminal justice and the law? Do you love keeping up on the news, sports, enter-tainment and current events? Outstanding job opportunities await you in courtrooms, deposition suites, university classrooms, convention centers and more. If you are a student in high school, college or seeking a new career, don’t miss this chance to learn about this unique skill. You will learn the basic alphabet in steno, write on a real steno machine, and can decide if pursuing an education in court reporting and captioning is the right choice for you. This six-week program will be led by a Certified Court Reporter who will share their experience working in legal and captioning venues. Equipment and materials will be provided. Learn more at www.discoversteno.orgInstructor: COLLEEN ANNE PLATT, CCR-R, RPR

CREATING A MALA NECKLACE FEE: $59Tuesday, 7:15-8:30 p.m. (1 sess. April 14) Midland Park H.S. The Mala Necklace has 108 beads. These beautiful beads are used to set intentions, meditate or simply wear for beauty and positive energy! They each represent an affirmation or a mantra that can be repeated during a yoga practice or meditation class to help with centering and meditation. The necklace can be used as a symbol or just worn as a fashionable accessory. They encourage us to pause and breathe while motivating us to invest moments in self -care and compassion. All materials are included. Instructor: MAUREEN WANDELL

ELDER LAW FEE: $35 per familyThursday, 7-8:30 p.m. (1 sess. March 19) Glen Rock H.S.Offered in cooperation with Glen Rock Community School. Register through M.P.C.E.Seniors are often without basic legal documents that they need to control their personal and financial lives as well as their medical care. They are also often unaware of various government programs that are available to pay for their home care, prescription drugs and nursing home care. The course is designed to acquaint individuals with the value of a professionally drawn will, the necessity of a financial power of attorney and the key provisions of a living will /medical power of attorney. Medicare and Medicaid programs will be explored in detail. The change to Medicaid rules (particularly Qualified Income Trusts, penalties for making gifts, the five year look back rule which was brought about by the Deficit Reduction Act of 2005) will be discussed in detail. Instructor: MICHAEL MANNA, Esq. or MARIZE HELMY, Esq.

ESTATE AND TAX PLANNING FEE: $35 per familyThursday, 7-8:30 p.m. (1 sess. April 2) Glen Rock H.S.Offered in cooperation with Glen Rock Community School. Register through M.P.C.E.This seminar is designed to acquaint individuals with the value of a professionally drawn will, the abso-lute necessity of a financial power of attorney and the key provisions of an advanced medical directive/medical proxy. Upon your death, your estate could be subject to death taxes. New Jersey recently passed legislation to phase out its estate tax. However, New Jersey will still have an inheritance tax, the highest in the country. Most people are under the impression both taxes are going away. How to take advantage of this change in New Jersey tax law will be explored. Poorly planned estates can also be subject to pro-longed and expensive legal proceedings. This class will address these issues and how death, inheritance, capital gains and gift taxes are interrelated. Instructors: MICHAEL MANNA, Esq. or MARIZE HELMY, Esq.

MAH JONGG Tuesday, 7:30-9:30 p.m. (8 sess. March 3)(no class 4/7) FEE: $95 Midland Park H.S. Wednesday, 7:30-9:30 p.m. (8 sess. beg. March 4)(no class 4/8) FEE: $95 Midland Park H.S.Learn the modern American version of the Ancient Chinese game of Mah Jongg. Four people play the game at one time, but each play for themselves. The game is similar in concept to Gin Rummy, but it employs more skill than luck. The game is not as difficult to learn as Bridge. Betting will not be discussed. Men and teenagers are welcomed. Material fee of $3 is payable to instructor first night of class. Class limit 8 students. Instructor: ARLENE CASTLEMAN

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MEDICARE AND YOU - HAVE QUESTIONS? GET ANSWERS FEE: $35Tuesday, 7-8:30 p.m. (1 sess. March 31) Glen Rock H.S.Offered in cooperation with Glen Rock Community School. Register through M.P.C.E.This course is designed to give you an understanding of Medicare as well as the updates and changes for 2019. You will receive a broad overview of the fundamental components of Medicare – The A, B, C & D’s. Are you turning 65? Retiring? Wondering about your choices for the Annual Enrollment Period? This is your opportunity to get the information you need to make an educated decision for your Medicare Health Insurance needs. Instructor: STUART SCHWARTZ

SAVVY SOCIAL SECURITY PLANNING FEE: $35Tuesday, 7-8:30 p.m. (1 sess. March 24) Glen Rock H.S. Offered in cooperation with Glen Rock Community School. Register through M.P.C.E.The Social Security system is overwhelming and there are plenty of new rules. Learn about the vari-ous Social Security benefits and how to create collection strategies that will help you to maximize your lifetime income. Learn how to coordinate benefits with your spouse and about the lessor known benefits for widows. Learn when it makes sense to delay benefits – and when it does not. Finally, understand the taxation of benefits and how much you can expect to receive if you collect early. Instructor: ELEANOR GALT-LIN

INTRODUCTION TO TAROT FEE: $59 Thursday, 7-9 p.m. (2 sess. Mar. 19 & 26) Midland Park H.S.Be your own fortune-teller! Am I going to meet Mr./Ms. Right? Will I get that raise? Is there a move in my future? Answer these questions and more with skill and insight, with a deck of Tarot cards. In this two-night introduction to the Tarot, you’ll learn brief keyword meanings for the cards and two simple spreads. By the end of the second night, you will be able to do uncannily accurate readings for yourself, your family and friends. Please bring a Rider-Waite Tarot deck (available on Amazon.com and at many bookstores) to class so you can begin working with the cards right away. Instructor: STEPHANIE SAIBLE

VOICE-OVERS... NOW IS YOUR TIME! FEE: $50Tuesday, 7-9 p.m. (1 sess. April 21) Midland Park H.S.In what could be one of the most enlightening 2 hours you’ve ever spent, this class will show you how YOU could actually begin using your speaking voice for commercials, films, videos and more! Most people go about it the wrong way. In this class, you will learn about a unique, outside the box way to cash in on one of the most lucrative full or part-time careers out there! This is a business that you can handle on your own terms, on your own turf, in your own time, and with practically no overhead! And NOW is the best time to make this happen as new companies are looking for new voices like never before. This exciting and fun class could be the game changer you’ve been looking for! Instructor: JAMES SEAWOOD, a New York based voice talent and teacher. He has brought his sig-nature sound to commercials for a myriad of brands and organizations including Nike, Army West Point, The City of Charlotte, Cholula Hot Sauce and MGM Las Vegas Casino.

ABOUT BOATING SAFETY FEE: $90Monday, 7-9:30 p.m. (includes all fees for materials, manuals, etc.)(4 sess. beg March 2) Midland Park H.S.This beginner boating course will give you the knowledge needed to obtain the required NJ Boating Safety Certificate. The course will cover federal, state and local boating laws and regulations, required safety equipment, safe boating practices, PWC and small boat handling, trailering and protecting your boat, navigation and emergency procedures. The state test will be administered at the last session. Upon passing the test, the Boating Certificate will be issued on the same night of the test. Students must be at least 13 years old and must attend all 4 classes in order to receive a certificate. Instructor: U.S. COAST GUARD AUXILIARY FLOTILLA 10-13

BASKETBALL—MEN’S AND WOMEN’S FEE: $120Monday — 7:30-8:30 p.m. (12 sess. beg. Feb 24)(no class 4/6) Midland Park H.S.Full or half court basketball for persons (age 18 plus) who like a competitive means to stay in good physical condition. Games will be co-ed on separate half courts. Instructor: BART MEROLA

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HIKING IN LOCAL MOUNTAINS FEE: $69Saturday, 9:30 a.m. start (4 hikes April 18, 25, May 9, 16)Offered in cooperation with Glen Rock Community School. Register through M.P.C.E.Hikes are designed for beginner and moderate hikers. During our trips, you learn the history of the Ramapo Mountains while visiting historic iron mines, cave shelters, century-old buildings, a Revolutionary War entrenchment. The scenery affords some of the best mountain top views and waterfalls found in the local forests. More than just a walk down the path, our hikes will take us over mountains, through valleys, and across streams. Hikers should be in reasonable condition for a moderate and steady pace of 3 to 5 hours. All registrations must include a current email address. Students will be emailed orientation materials prior to first hike. Consult your physician before attempting a physically challenging activity like hiking. Hikes are led by experienced hiker in the Adirondack and Ramapo Mountains.Instructor: ROBERT PURCELL, who climbed Machu Pichu in Peru. He is a member of the Appalachian Mountain Club and a history buff.

GOLF “FORE” EVERYONE FEE: $95Wednesday, 7-8:30 p.m. Midland Park H.S.(4 weeks May 27, June 3, 10, 17)Looking for a golf swing? Find it here with Coach Bennett. Whether you are a beginner or seasoned golfer, this class is for you. Emphasis will be placed on the full swing. Learn the fundamentals such as: grip, swing, stance, etc. Mats and balls will be provided. Instructor: Dick Bennett, Coach of the two-time State Champion’s High School Golf Team.Class limited to 12 students. Instructor: RICHARD BENNETT

GUITAR FOR KIDS (Ages 10-16) FEE: $170 Monday, 6-7 p.m. (plus $15.00 mat. fee due at reg)(10 sess. beg. Mar 2)(No class 4.6) Dater School, RamseySee “Music and Dance” Section for more information.

VOLLEYBALL FOR GIRLS (GRADES 5-8) FEE: $98Wednesday, 7:30-9:00 p.m. Midland Park H.S. (8 sess. beg. Mar. 25) (no class 4/8) An excellent course if you’re thinking of getting a head start for high school volleybaII or just want to learn a fast-growing and exciting sport. This is a volleyball clinic where players will receive instruction on the basic and fundamental skills of the game including forearm pass, overhead pass, spiking, and serving. Basic serve/receive, blocking, team offense and defense will also be covered. Volleyball tournament will be held on last day of class. Instructor: NICOLE MARINO

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The Midland Park Continuing Education program is seeking talented and diversified people to teach a course or program in the

evening during upcoming semesters. No special certification is required – just your creativity and enthusiasm to share your talent and

expertise with both young and mature students in an informal classroom setting. Please email us at mpcestaff@mpsnj.org

or call 201-444-2030 to submit a proposal.

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After School Workshops

MAD SCIENCEwww.madscience.org

Grades K-6The following classes are offered by:

Mad Science of Northeast, NJ. Mad Science workshops are a fun, structured way

for children to be captivated in hands-on, interactive science-themed activities. All material fees included.

INVENTION-Ation FEE: $25Tuesday, 3:05-4:05 (January 14)In this class we will discover how most inventions are accidental. Also, in this class we will see which of four most prized possessions came about by accident! Then we will become inventors ourselves as we design our own inventions! You are only limited by what you can imagine with Invention-Ation.

PLAYING WITH POLYMERS FEE: $25Tuesday, 3:05-4:05 (January 21)Explore the exciting world of polymers, chemical reactions we use to create them and inner workings of silly putty. Transform 2 regular liquids into an oozing batch of slime.

UNDER PRESSURE FEE: $25Tuesday, 3:05-4:05 (January 28) Join Bernoulli and Newton as we take this exciting look at the science behind aerodynamics and the properties of air…Under pressure. Use a vortex generator to create air pockets with a punch, and levitate ping-pong balls in defiance of gravity!

WACKY WAVES FEE: $25Tuesday, 3:05-4:05 (February 4)In this class we will get downright Wacky with Waves! We use water every day and it is the source of all life. In this exciting class, we will learn the importance of our water and how to keep our oceans clean! Through these fun filled hands-on activities, from helping out Eggbert and Meg in a float or sink scenario, to stacking up some density. Join us as we get wacky with waves!

All Midland Park Continuing Education sponsored after school children’s workshops

are held on Tuesdays at the Godwin School from 3:05-4:05 p.m.

If your child regularly attends After School Child Care on Tuesday, they should first report to the Godwin School gym for attendance. Students will then join the workshop at 3:05 p.m. When the session is over, the students will return to continue After School

Child Care. The children that do not attend After School Child Care will be dismissed at a designated door promptly at 4:05 pm. The following After School Children’s Workshops

are subject to change. MPCE will send out notification of any changes or cancellations.

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JR WOODWORKINGGrades K-6

The following classes are offered by Nicole Hermann, Experienced Teacher’s Aide who has been teaching after school workshops for over 10 years in the

surrounding community areas.All material fees included.

Take all 5 workshops $110 (save $15!)

VALENTINE’S DAY WOODEN HEART! FEE: $25Tuesday, 3:05-4:05 (February 11) Kids will learn about the basics of woodworking while they have fun sanding, painting, and decorating a wooden heart for Valentine’s Day!

FUN WOODEN PEG GAMES! FEE: $25Tuesday, 3:05-4:05 (February 25) Kids will learn how to make a classic peg game out of wood. They will sand and paint the board and pegs and then have fun playing it.

HEDGEHOG COLORED PENCIL HOLDERS! FEE: $25Tuesday, 3:05-4:05 (March 3) Kids will get creative and learn to make a wooden hedgehog pencil holder by sanding and painting their own holder for both pencils and colored pencils.

WOODEN WELCOME SIGNS! FEE: $25Tuesday, 3:05-4:05 (March 10)Kids will get ready for Spring by making a decorative Welcome sign. They will sand, design, and paint their Own sign to take home.

DECORATIVE FOUR LEAF CLOVER FEE: $25Tuesday, 3:05-4:05 (March 17)Kids will learn the basics of woodworking by sanding their own lucky four leaf clover for St. Patrick’s Day! Afterwards they will paint it to use as a decoration for the holiday.

KIDS LEARN MAGICGrades 1-6

The following classes are offered by: Mystique the Magician www.fudgietheclown.com

In these fun and exciting classes, students will work on becoming a good Magician with the use of cards, rope,money, sponges, balloons and many other materials! Maryann Greco, an experienced magician with over 35 years of experience will work with the students to enhance their magic skills through practice, practice, practice! Every child will learn and go home with an exciting new magic trick each workshop! All material fees included.

BLOOMING BLOSSOMS! FEE: $25Tuesday, 3:05-4:05 (March 24) A flower can be made to appear quickly, or to grow slowly, it can also be vanished. How? MAGIC!!

LOLLIPOP MAGIC! FEE: $25Tuesday, 3:05-4:05 (March 31) Lollipops is a sweet effect that really keeps ‘em guessing. Magician shows an unprepared brown paper bag. He reaches in and pulls out a red lollipop replacing this, he pulls out a lime lollipop this is replaced with 2 more lollipop flavors. When he hands the bag to his audience they all have vanished. How did that happen? MAGIC!!

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MAGIC WITH CARDS! FEE: $25Tuesday, 3:05-4:05 (April 14) The performer displays three cards in a fan, two spot cards with one picture card between them. The fan is turnedface down, and a spectator is asked to select the picture card. The other 2 cards are displayed and...you’ll find out with this unique magic trick that has various versions. Now That’s Magic!!!

MAGIC WITH CUPS AND BALLS! FEE: $25Tuesday, 3:05-4:05 (April 21) A ball appears under a cup, push a ball through a solid cup’s bottom, balls jump from one cup to another, balls appear from nowhere. How’s it done? You already know the answer..Magic!!

DANCE AND TUMBLEKindergarten Only

The following classes are offered by: The Joy of Motion

In these fun and exciting classes, students will work on movement combinations that will challenge their minds and bodies and will explore a wide variety of skills including dance, gymnastics, balance beam, rhythmic play, creative ex-

pression, and the use of toys and props! Instructors will work with the students to enhance their strength, flexibility, coordination, muscle control, and self-expression through dance, gymnastics, music and

rhythm. This program is designed with the children in mind and places as much emphasis on bolstering confidence and self-esteem as it does on improving gross motor skills.

All material fees included

CIRCUS FUN! FEE: $25Tuesday, 3:05-4:05 (March 24) In this class, we will practice our Circus performance skills as we try our hands at tumbles and tight rope (balance beam) walking, leap and jump over the circus’s most lovable (stuffed) animals, and even clown around with some scarf juggling!

A SAFARI ADVENTURE! FEE: $25 Tuesday, 3:05-4:05 (March 31) Explore the African jungle while we move and groove to the jungle beat, emulate the movements of wild animals, and travel through rivers and over bridges (balance beam) along our journey!

AHOY MATEY! FEE: $25Tuesday, 3:05-4:05 (April 14) Set sail as a pirate for a class that is sure to be a splash! Its treasure we’re after! We may encounter some obstacles as we chart our course, but we won’t give up! Will we find the treasure before the class is over? Either way, we’ll have fun trying as we move our bodies to pirate songs and enjoy the rhythm of the ocean.

DINO DANCE! FEE: $25Tuesday, 3:05-4:05 (April 21) Get ready to rock and roll with the dinosaurs as we sing and dance to dino themed songs, practice mov-ing like different dinosaurs (two feet, four feet, simmers and flyers), and take care of dinosaurs at our own dino zoo! We’ll finish the class with a dinosaur marching parade!

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CRAFTY CREATIONSGrades K-6

The following classes are offered by: The Staff of Kidz Art

Each week the children will create a different 3D project to take home All material fees included

CREATE YOUR OWN GALAXY SLIME FEE: $25Tuesday, 3:05-4:05 (April 28)Join KidzArt for an out-of-this-world slime making event! Swirled deep colors are mixed into our slime to create a far out feeling and distant stars and glitter are mixed in as well. See where your imagination takes you with this slime!

TIE DYE SHELLS FEE: $25Tuesday, 3:05-4:05 (May 5) We’ll begin with ordinary shells you could find walking along the beach and turn them into bright cre-ations like you’ve never seen! Tie Dye decor is found in many clothing pieces, but have you ever seen it done on a shell?

MERMAID TAIL FEE: $25Tuesday, 3:05-4:05 (May 12)Create this beautiful piece of art with any color combination you wish! It all looks beautiful on our glitter-ing mermaid tail piece, not to mention the background that we’d be able to think up in any form!

DREAM CATCHER FEE: $25Tuesday, 3:05-4:05 (May 19) What can you catch as you dream in your sleep? These ancient tools are fun to create and hang at home! String in beads, feathers, anything you like to make them uniquely your own!

Before and After School Child Care Program

(BSCC/ASCC)Held at Godwin School

Open to all Midland Park students in grades Kindergarten - 6

BSCC: Mon. - Fri. (7:15a.m. - 8:15a.m.)

ASCC: Mon. - Fri. (Dismissal to 4:30 p.m. OR 6:00 p.m.)

DROP-IN ENROLLMENT available for all registered students(extended-day also available)

For registration and fees, please call 201-444-2030 Visit www.mpsnj.org

Click on Continuing EducationRegister online at https://register.communitypass.net/midlandpark

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