Lce 2018 spring catalog1 by Lexington Community Education

Lexington C O M M U N I T Y

E D U C AT I O N

SPRING

2018

On Our Cover:

Flowers of Spring, 1924 John Sloan, American, 1871-1951 Oil on canvas 76.52 x 63.82 cm (30-1/8 x 25-1/8 in.) Museum of Fine Arts, Boston Gift of Miss Amelia E. White, 67.1162 Photograph ÂŠ 2017 Museum of Fine Arts, Boston

From the Director

s a self-supporting program of the Lexington Public Schools, Lexington Community Education is grateful to be seated in a town that treasures the pursuit of learning long after any formal graduation ceremony. That our program is able to offer as wide a variety of classes, and present such a high quality of instructors, is a tribute to people like you who attend our classes and programs throughout the year. We hope the courses, lectures, and events listed in the pages that follow feel like a cart full of multicolored spring flowers traveling your way.

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We hope to see you this spring!

LCE Presents....................................3

Craig Hall, Director

Music Performance/ Theater Arts............................... 12

About Lexington Community Education LCE is a self-sustaining, integral part of the Lexington Public School system that is committed to promoting lifelong learning. Our programs are open to all regardless of residency and are appropriate for participants 16 years of age and over. Our Classes for Children are for specific ages. LCE provides an extensive summer childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s program called Lexplorations which offers classes for creative and academic enrichment.

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Around Town...................................8 Body / Mind......................................29 Business, Career, and Finance....... 28 Classes for Children .................... 21 Computers.................................... 20 Cooking........................................ 25 Daytime Classes........................... 27 ELL/Languages............................. 17 Exercise and Dance..................... 31 Fine Arts, Fabric, & Graphic Arts........................... 14 Home, Hobbies and Travel......... 26 Humanities.......................................9

Test Preparation/ College Planning....................... 23 Writing.......................................... 13

LCE Online Complete course descriptions, class status, and registration information can be found online at www. lexingtoncommunityed.org

Lexington Public Schools

Superintendent of Schools: Dr. Mary Czajkowski Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum, Instruction, and Professional Development: Christine Lyons, M.Ed., PhD LEXINGTON SCHOOL COMMITTEE

Chair: Alessandro Alessandrini Jessie Steigerwald Kathleen Lenihan Kathryn Colburn Eileen Jay STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE:

Rosanna Jiang

Lexington Community Education Director: Craig Hall Manager of Programming: Andrea Paquette Registrar: Amy Sullivan Accounts Payable: Deniele Pozz Evening Operations Support: Brigid Gorry-Hines

Exercise Release........................... 43

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Cancellation & Refund Policy...... 38

Catalog Design: Pehlke Design

Instructor Biographies................. 33 Important Information................. 38 Directions...................................... 38 Registration Form........................ 39

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Lexington Community Education presents Cape Cod Modern: Midcentury Architecture and Community on the Outer Cape WITH PETER MCMAHON

Monday, April 23, 2018 • 7:00-8:30 pm Lexington Depot, 13 Depot Square, Lexington • $10 • SMID Peter McMahon, Founding Director of the Cape Cod Modern House Trust, and author of Cape Cod Modern: Midcentury Architecture and Community on the Outer Cape, will discuss his preservation work on the Cape’s mid century homes and his appreciation of modern architecture. Relating the history of the Bauhaus movement, and other architectural inspirations of the mid-century, Peter will share the common roots of the modern home movement here in Lexington. In Cape Cod Modern: Midcentury Architecture and Community on the Outer Cape, co-authored with Christine Cipriani, we meet, among others, the Boston Brahmins Jack Phillips and Nathaniel Saltonstall; the self-taught architect, carpenter and painter Jack Hall; the Finn Olav Hammarström, who had worked for Alvar Aalto; and the prolific Charlie Zehnder, who brought the lessons of both Frank Lloyd Wright and Brutalism to the Cape. Their homes were laboratories, places to work through ideas without spending much money. The result of this ferment is a body of work unlike any other, a regional modernism fusing the building traditions of Cape Cod fishing towns with Bauhaus concepts and postwar experimentation. Peter McMahon is principal of PM Design in South Wellfleet, Massachusetts, which focuses on sustainable, modern architecture and restoration of mid-20th century buildings. Recent work includes the Straight House, a restoration / addition to a 1954 house by Dan Kiley. In 2007 he founded the Cape Cod Modern House Trust to document and preserve modern architecture on the Outer Cape. His summer house in Wellfleet has been published in House Beautiful and Outside Architecture.

Original Compositions and Improvisations for Solo Piano WITH MYRA MELFORD

Saturday, April 28, 2018 • 7:30-9:00 pm Follen Church Society, 755 Massachusetts Ave, Lexington • $10 • SMYR Myra Melford emerged in the early ‘90s as one of the most highly acclaimed young jazz pianists and composers of the day. Her career has been defined by a restless curiosity and openness to collaborative creativity that is reflected in her highly personal, idiosyncratic style, which incorporates such wide-ranging influences as Chicago blues, Zen Buddhism and the “organic philosophy” of Frank Lloyd Wright. She has recorded prolifically, and her previous bands such as The Same River, Twice and Be Bread are featured on several recordings, along with the collective Trio M with bassist Mark Dresser and drummer Matt Wilson, and her duets with woodwind virtuoso Marty Ehrlich and Dutch drum legend Han Bennink. Other recent releases, are her first piano solo album, Life Carries Me This Way, inspired by the drawings of her friend, the late Don Reich, and the duet recording Dialogue with clarinetist Ben Goldberg, along two new trios: MZM with Miya Masaoka and Zeena Parkins, and Tiger Trio with Nicole Mitchell and Joelle Leandre. Melford was the recipient of the prestigious Alpert Award in the Arts for Music in 2012, a Guggenheim Fellowship, for Language of Dreams, and a Doris Duke Performing Artists Award in 2013. A professor of composition and improvisational practices at U.C. Berkeley since 2004, she was recently an artistin-residence at Yerba Buena Center for the Arts in San Francisco. 2018 sees three releases from Firehouse 12 Records: a beautifully pressed vinyl release of her solo, Life Carries Me This Way; a DVD of her 6-night retrospective at the Stone in 2015 including a 30-minute documentary about the event and one piece from each of the 12 sets of music; and the second recording by her quintet, Snowy Egret, which was awarded Mid-size Ensemble of the year in 2016 by the Jazz Journalists Association.

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Lexington Community Education presents Chamber Music of Brahms, Faure and Haydn with Peter Sulski and Friends

WITH GUESTS ARIANA FALK, VIOLONCELLO, AND RANDALL HODKINSON, PIANOFORTE

Sunday, April 29, 2018 • 3:00-4:30 pm Follen Church Society, 755 Massachusetts Ave, Lexington • $10 • SSUL Peter Sulski was a member of the London Symphony Orchestra for seven years. While in England he served on the faculty of the Royal College of Music and Trinity College of Music and Drama, as well as being Artistic Director of Chapel Royal Concerts, which he founded in 1993. For seven years he gave the annual Viola Masterclass, along with many solo recitals and chamber music concerts at the Dartington International Summer School. He gave his Carnegie Hall debut in 1999, and his first London South Bank appearance in 2001. After a brief stint in the Middle East as Head of Strings of the National Palestinian Conservatory, Bicommunal Coordinator for chamber music for the Cyprus Fulbright Commission and Principal Violist of the Cyprus Chamber orchestra, Peter returned in 2002 with his wife Anita to his native Worcester. He is currently on the faculty as teacher of violin/viola/chamber music at Clark University and College of the Holy Cross. He is a member of QX and Mistral. Peter is also Artistic Director of the Thayer Festival in Lancaster, Massachusetts, and records for Centaur Records.

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The views of our presenters and instructors do not necessarily represent the views of Lexington Community Education, the Lexington Public Schools and/or its employees.

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Weapons of Math Destruction WITH CATHY O’NEIL

Wednesday, May 2, 2018 • 7:00-8:30 pm Follen Church Society, 755 Massachusetts Ave., Lexington $10 • SWMD We live in the age of the algorithm. Increasingly, the decisions that affect our lives—where we go to school, whether we get a car loan, how much we pay for health insurance—are being made not by humans, but by mathematical models. In theory, this should lead to greater fairness: Everyone is judged according to the same rules, and bias is eliminated. But as Cathy O’Neil reveals in her urgent and necessary book Weapons of Math Destruction, the opposite is true. The models being used today are opaque, unregulated, and uncontestable, even when they’re wrong. Most troubling, they reinforce discrimination: If a poor student can’t get a loan because a lending model deems him too risky (by virtue of his zip code), he’s then cut off from the kind of education that could pull him out of poverty, and a vicious spiral ensues. Models are propping up the lucky and punishing the downtrodden, creating a “toxic cocktail for democracy.” Welcome to the dark side of Big Data. Tracing the arc of a person’s life, O’Neil exposes the black box models that shape our future, both as individuals and as a society. These “weapons of math destruction” score teachers and students, sort résumés, grant (or deny) loans, evaluate workers, target voters, set parole, and monitor our health. O’Neil calls on modelers to take more responsibility for their algorithms and on policy makers to regulate their use. But in the end, it’s up to us to become more savvy about the models that govern our lives. Cathy O’Neil grew up in Lexington, earned a Ph.D. in math from Harvard, was a postdoc at the MIT math department, and a professor at Barnard College where she published a number of research papers in arithmetic algebraic geometry. She then switched over to the private sector, working as a quant for the hedge fund D.E. Shaw in the middle of the credit crisis, and then for RiskMetrics, a risk software company that assesses risk for the holdings of hedge funds and banks. She left finance in 2011 and started working as a data scientist in the New York start-up scene, building models that predicted people’s purchases and clicks. She wrote Doing Data Science in 2013 and launched the Lede Program in Data Journalism at Columbia in 2014. She is a regular contributor to Bloomberg View and wrote the book Weapons of Math Destruction: how big data increases inequality and threatens democracy. She recently founded ORCAA, an algorithmic auditing company.

The Great East-West Transmission: THE FIVEASH LEGACY LECTURE When the Sultans Read Socrates: How Eastern Spirituality Transformed American Spirituality Hellenistic Political and Intellectual Cultures in the Medieval World WITH LAMA SURYA DAS AND PHILIP GOLDBERG FEATURING MUSIC BY DAVID WHETSTONE

WITH ALI HUMAYN AKTAR

Tuesday, May 29, 2018 • 7:00-8:30 pm Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library 33 Marrett Road, Lexington, MA • $10 • SVED Lama Surya Das and Philip Goldberg meet to discuss how a 200-year East-To-West transmission radically changed the way we understand religion and approach spirituality in America. Whether you know it or not, chances are you’ve been impacted by India. This discussion, with musical interludes by sitarist David Whetstone, will demonstrate how much. Lama Surya Das, who the Dalai Lama affectionately calls the American Lama, has spent over forty five years studying with the great spiritual masters of Asia. He is an authorized lama in the Tibetan Buddhist order, and the founder of the Dzogchen Center. As a leading spokesman for Buddhism and contemporary spirituality, he is often featured in the mainstream media, including his blogs at the Huffington Post and Elephant Journal, as well as his own blog, Ask the Lama. He is a published poet, translator, chant master, and with the Dalai Lama, the Founder of the international Western Buddhist Teachers Conferences. He is the author of the international bestseller Awakening the Buddha Within: Tibetan Wisdom for the Western World and twelve other books, including his latest release, Make Me One with Everything: Buddhist Meditations to Awaken from the Illusion of Separation. Philip Goldberg is the author or co-author of numerous books including American Veda and The Life of Yogananda: The Story of the Yogi Who Became the First Modern Guru; a public speaker and workshop leader; a spiritual counselor, meditation teacher and ordained Interfaith Minister. A Los Angeles resident, he co-hosts the Spirit Matters podcast, leads American Veda Tours and blogs regularly on Elephant Journal and Spirituality & Health. David Whetstone is one of the most active sitarists in the United States, a disciple of the legendary Ustad Vilayat Khan. He has collaborated and toured extensively with poets Robert Bly and Coleman Barks since 1974, appearing with them in numerous recordings of the poetry of Kabir, Rumi, and Mirabai. David lives in Minneapolis, and teaches at Carleton College.

Thursday, May 10, 2018 • 7:00-8:30 pm Lexington Depot, 13 Depot Square, Lexington • $10 • SSRS From King Frederick II of Palermo to Caliph Mamun of Baghdad, ruling circles in the medieval world were keenly interested in the Hellenistic philosophical and scientific writings of Late Antiquity (500s C.E.), written in Greek and Aramaic. By the time the Renaissance was underway in the 1300s, these ancient works had become part of growing corpus of writings on political theory, ethics, and medicine written in both Arabic and Latin. Why were communities and governments from medieval Europe to the Middle East so interested in the Aristotelian-Neoplatonic curriculum of the ancient world? What does this shared interest tell us about the boundaries between Western and non-Western civilizations? Ali Humayn Akhtar is a historian of government, religion, and economy. His research is geographically comparative and connects the histories of Mediterranean Europe, the Middle East, Southeast Asia, and East Asia. At the heart of Dr. Akhtar’s work is the history of merchants, diplomats, and scholars whose careers crossed imperial and national boundaries. His first book, titled Philosophers, Sufis, and Caliphs: Politics and Authority from Cordoba to Cairo and Baghdad (Cambridge University Press, 2017), examines the relationship between politics and religion in the premodern Middle East and North Africa. Dr. Aktar is a professor of Classical and Medieval Studies at Bates College.

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Lexington Community Education presents Pilgrimage to Grandfather’s War: A Recognition of the World War I Centennial WITH CAROLYN KINGSTON AND TONI TASKER

Tuesday, June 5, 2018 • 7:00-8:30 pm Lexington Depot, 13 Depot Square, Lexington • $10 • SWWI Carolyn Kingston and Toni Tasker will guide you as they take two compelling and very different paths of discovery about each of their grandfathers’ lives in the First World War. For Carolyn the journey began with a book that her mother, Polly Cole, wrote about Private Calvin Southwick Major Edward B. Cole the life of Marine Major U.S. Army U.S. Marine Corps Edward B. Cole. The book is based on letters that Major Cole had written home to his wife and two sons. Major Cole was a hero, mortally wounded at Belleau Wood, a key engagement of World War I. He was the first individual from WWI to have a Navy war ship named after him. Where in France were these letters written from in the five months prior to the Battle of Belleau Wood? Was it possible to find the exact spot in the wood where he was mortally wounded? Toni’s journey began with family lore of a “French farm family” who nursed Army Private Calvin Southwick back to health when he fell ill with the Spanish flu during the war. Who was that young child in the photograph her grandfather had on his dresser? What clues were found in a box labeled “Skeletons from the Closet?” Where was that family today? Join Carolyn and Toni to learn how the Internet opened doors for them to the people, records and documents that answered these questions. Carolyn Kingston grew up in Lexington, and her father, Charles H. Cole, the elder son of Major Cole, had his architectural office in Lexington Center. After a long career as a professional singer and voice teacher, she continues to teach students at the Lexington Music School and in her home in Belmont. Carolyn will share how a chance meeting through the Internet took her to France, and to a fuller understanding of her grandfather’s life and sacrifice, furthering her commitment to continue the work her mother began by preserving and sharing her family history for future generations. Lexington resident Toni Tasker credits her career as a physical therapist and educator for the skills she brought to discovering the reality behind the family lore surrounding her grandfather. Motivated by the start of the Centennial celebrations of World War I in France—and as an opportunity to visit France again— she began a several-year journey to uncover the truth behind the family story. Toni will share the paths she took, the resulting deeper understanding of the War, and the friendships she made on this journey.

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Stressed Parents. Pressured Kids WITH WENDY GROLNICK

Monday, June 4, 2018 • 7:00-8:30 pm Lexington Depot, 13 Depot Square, Lexington • $10 • SKID It begins harmlessly. Parents chatting on the playground compare their babies’ first milestones: “Has Erin started talking? Addy’s already using five-word sentences!” Inevitably, Erin’s mom and dad feel anxious. Later, as report cards, standardized tests, tryouts, playoffs, auditions and social cliques fill their child’s world, parents’ anxiety intensifies. The older kids get, the more competition they face, whether in sports, academics or the arts. Hovering in the background is the race for admission to a top-tier college. In their book, Pressured Parents, Stressed-Out Kids: Dealing with Competition While Raising a Successful Child Dr. Grolnick and Kathy Seal illuminate and provide an accessible guide to channeling competitive anxiety into positive parenting. While evolution has given parents a genetic predisposition toward this protective anxiety whenever their children face today’s heightened competition, the authors guide parents to avoid pushing and pressuring, turning their fear instead into calm guidance. This evening, Dr. Grolnick will discuss her findings and offer practical ways to avoid the burn-out (in both parents and children) that afflicts so many in our highly competitive society, while raising children who thrive and excel. Wendy S. Grolnick, Ph.D., professor of psychology at Clark University, is one of the nation’s leading parenting researchers. She has conducted pioneering studies on the role parents play in children’s motivation and achievement. Dr. Grolnick has been interviewed on NPR and is frequently quoted in Parents magazine, Family Circle, and Newsday, among other journals. She is the author of The Psychology of Parental Control in addition to many scholarly articles.

A Reading from The Willoughby Chronicles WITH TED PAGE

Saturday, May 12, 2018 • 7:00-8:30 pm Follen Church Society, 755 Massachusetts Ave., Lexington $10 • STED The Willoughby Chronicles is a collection of short non-fiction stories that form a mosaic of the author’s lovably bizarre family in the 1960s and 1970s. From being put on a ledge as an infant (saved by the instincts of his lizard brain), to being left at the circus intentionally, to digging a real life Hobbit Hole, to a brother who (surprisingly) turned out not to be the Unabomber, to a thing that happened with a puppy and his mother that the author would rather not talk about, to the final horrific event that put everything in perspective, The Willoughby Chronicles combines hilarity with heart and grace to bring a family—and a time—to life. The book is illustrated by the author’s son, Nicholas Page. Ted Page is a storyteller and performer. His nonfiction stories have appeared in Boston Magazine and the Boston Sunday Globe Magazine, and his comedy screen credits include work with John Cleese and Florence Henderson. While Ted’s professional life as the co-founder of Captains of Industry (a marketing firm) has led him to projects with legends of the entertainment industry, it is his true stories about his family that have resonated most with audiences. As a member of the Souled Out Artists group, Ted performed many of the stories from his book, The Willoughby Chronicles, polishing them over a five year period based on audience feedback. Ted has two children, two grandsons, one wife, and a cat.

Jung in the 21st Century WITH JOHN RYAN HAULE

Saturday, May 19, 2018 • 7:00-8:30 pm Follen Church Society, 755 Massachusetts Ave., Lexington $10 • SJUN Jung was more deeply a scientist and more severely critical of science than most people know. His central passion was to show how psyche and cosmos mirror one another, being as much spiritual as material. The archetypes align psychology with evolution and synchronicity lays the groundwork for a myth that is not only spiritually satisfying, but necessary in a time of climate change. Psychology, Jung says, is about learning to see. John Ryan Haule has a Ph.D. in religious studies and a diploma from the C. G. Jung Institute, Zurich. He has taught Jung’s Collected Works over 30 years in Boston and published eight books and many articles. For more info please visit his website: www.jrhaule.net.

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Around Town Shadaj: Hindustani Classical Music Baithak Concert Series Shadaj Inc is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, founded and operated by a group of volunteers from Lexington, MA and the greater Boston area. Shadaj’s vision is to enrich lives through greater harmony, understanding and appreciation of each other’s culture by creating a platform for the Performing Arts. More specifically, Shadaj’s mission is to cultivate, nurture and promote Indian Classical Music in its most authentic form through intimate concerts, music appreciation sessions, as a platform for higher cultural integration and community outreach. The objective of Shadaj is to host memorable “Baithak” style (Chamber music style) Indian classical music concerts of the highest quality in its authentic form and to cultivate a community of good active listeners. Shadaj events feature some of the world’s most revered and celebrated Indian classical virtuosos. Shadaj aspires to preserve and nurture a rich classical music heritage that, over centuries, has drawn together people of diverse traditions by community outreach and cultural integration.

LexMedia Classes

LexMedia class participants must live, work, or attend school in Lexington. All participants must first take the Orientation class before signing up for other classes. All classes begin at 7:00 pm and are held at the LexMedia Studios unless noted. Orientation class takes 20 minutes, and a class can be held one-on-one if asked for. Class sign up is directly through Lexmedia. All classes are free of charge. For more information contact mark@lexmedia.org

LexMedia Orientation

This is the prerequisite to all other classes. New members are introduced to everything they need to know to get started. 7:00 PM on April 3rd, May 1st or June 5th.

Field Production 1

This class gives members a solid understanding of how to set up and operate our tripods and Sony PXW-X70 camcorders. With an emphasis on esthetics and framing and capturing the best video signal possible. This is a hands on class. 7:20 PM on April 3rd, May 1st or June 5th.

Field Production 2

Participants continue to learn the basic technical skills of field production with the focus now on lighting and audio. At the completion of this class members can sign out our portable gear and start producing programming immediately. 7:00 PM on April 10rd, May 8th or June 12th.

Intro to Podcasting LEXPLORATIONS: Summer 2018!

LCE’s summer children’s program for academic and creative enrichment is open to all children regardless of residency. With week-long programming for grades K-12, small class sizes, and an expert teaching staff made up primarily of Lexington Public School teachers, Lexplorations is considered a rewarding summer destination by students and parents alike. Look for the catalog on our website and in local libraries. If participation in a particular program is of special importance to your child, we recommend that you register as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

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Podcasting is a rising form of entertainment and communications. It can be fun and light or deep and dark and everything in-between. This one hour class will give you an understanding of the possibilities of Podcasting at LexMedia. We have a fully equipped studio that can accommodate up to four people. Come prepared to talk about your ideas. 7:00 PM on April 5th,12th,18th, 24th. May 10th, 15th. June 7th, 11th.

Intro to Editing with Final Cut Pro X or Premiere Pro.

Ever wanted to edit a movie, a documentary, a road race or soccer game? It’s not as hard as you think. This

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intro class cover’s how to get started, with tips on avoiding the common problems that derail the newcomer. FCPX. 7:00 PM. April 17th. May 3rd or June 14th. Premiere Pro. 7:00 PM. April 19th. May 17th or June 19th.

Advanced Editing with Final Cut Pro X

Now it’s time to move on from cuts only editing. This class takes you to color correction, using the Slip, Slide, Roll, Ripple tools, shortcuts, editing 4k in a HD timeline and more. 7:00 PM. June 21st.

The Short Doc Class Series

This class will teach you all the skills of Doc making using a short 5 minute format. Participants should come to the class with a short doc idea. We will help you organize the idea and make a plan. When the class is over you will have shot some video and gone thru a technical and esthetic critique enabling you to shoot and organise better content. 7:00 PM. May 16th, 23rd, 30th. All LexMedia Classes listed above are FREE. For more information or to sign up contact: mark@lexmedia.org

No Fake News! Local News Class Series

In this four part, hands-on production series we teach the essentials of unbiased broadcast journalism: who, what,: who, what, why, when, where, and how. Then we cover interviewing skills, compelling storytelling and all technical aspects of production including: cameras, microphones and lighting. This is a hands on production class. Taught by a veteran news pro. Cost $60 Class dates: June 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th at 7:00 pm.

Humanities Lex Eat Together

Lex Eat Together is a nonprofit, volunteerled organization serving a free, nutritious dinner every Wednesday in the heart of Lexington for anyone in need of food or companionship. Begun in October 2015 and modeled on successful programs in nearby towns, Lex Eat Together provides a healthy, well-balanced meal to all who come to join us. To learn more, sign up to volunteer, or make a donation, please visit our website at lexeattogether.org, “Like” their page at Facebook.com/ LexEatTogether or email lexeattogether@ gmail.com.

There’s Always A First Time: Being Ready for the First Job NEW

Instructor: Reem Yared, CEO of Help Around Town, Inc. This one-session workshop will address the following questions: Where does a teenager find his/her first job? What are local employers looking for? What’s the path to bigger and better jobs? How does a teen start to build his/her professional experience and reputation? What work experience should a student have to be well-positioned after college graduation? What are reasonable expectations? Reem Yared is the founder & CEO of HelpAroundTown.com, a community job board that helps youth find work, gain experience and build their professional reputation. HelpAroundTown has facilitated 6,000 local jobs and is used by a quarter of Lexington households. KAFT, 1 Thursday, 7:00-8:00 pm. Meets May 3, LHS, Room 220, Free, but preregistration is required.

Young filmmakers in the LexMedia Studio space.

Home Alone

Instructor: Officers of the Lexington Police and Fire Departments Help your child feel safer and more secure when home alone or with siblings, and teach them smart telephone and doorbell answering strategies. This class is designed for children ages 9 and older. Younger children may attend with an accompanying adult. Instructors are officers from the Lexington Police and Fire Departments. Class size is limited so please register early. K009, 1 Tuesday, 6:30-7:30 pm. Meets April 24, LHS, Room 221. Free, but space is limited and pre-registration is required.

Simple Ways to Protect Your Home

Instructor: Aidan Evelyn, Lexington Police Department The Town of Lexington has a current population of approximately 33,000 people living in about 11,000 residences. Due to its affluent status and location within the Greater Boston Area with easy access to Routes 2 and 128, it is an attractive target for residential burglaries. Come join Detective Aidan Evelyn, Community Resource Officer from the Lexington Police Department for a discussion addressing this type of crime prevention. The course will focus on home security systems, target hardening through environmental design and other methods to make your home a hardened target for would be criminals. FCRIME, 1 Tuesday, 6:30-8:00 pm. Meets May 8, LHS, Room 229. Free, but preregistration is required.

Each term our humanities section offers classes that aim to heighten our understanding of the human experience and honor the idea and ideals of a liberal arts education. NEW

Words From the Greek

Instructor: Tracy Marks Greek words and word roots permeate the English language and have rich sources of meaning derived from ancient Greek mythology, literature, drama, history, religion and philosophy. Each week you’ll learn about 25 new English words originating from Greek sources. Special attention will be paid to the vocabulary of Greek mythology and literature which remains relevant today. Not only will you enjoy increasing your vocabulary, you will also deepen your understanding of classical influences on modern life. Class sessions will include lecture, storytelling, discussion, and video clips. HGRE, 3 Wednesdays, 12:30-2:30 pm. Begins May 30, Meets at LCE Conference Room, (Access by 328 Lowell Street/Enter through blue side door of building), $60/ Seniors $50. NEW Homer’s Odyssey: The Long Journey Home

Instructor: Tracy Marks Whether or not you read Homer’s Odyssey in school, your experience as an adult can help you meaningfully appreciate its language, story, characters, and themes. You may even find personal relevance in the adventures and trials of Odysseus, who faced many temptations and obstacles during his ten year trip home to his wife Penelope. In class, we will learn mythical background, discuss characters and story, uncover symbolism, and view the superb Odyssey film starring Armand Assante. Expect to read and discuss about 50 pages/week. Please obtain either the new Emily Wilson translation or the Fagles or Mandelbaum translation and read the first four chapters by the first class. HODY, 5 Wednesdays, 12:30-2:30 pm. Begins April 25, Meets at LCE Conference Room, (Access by 328 Lowell Street/Enter through blue side door of building), $95/ Seniors $85.

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Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night! NEW

Instructor: Cammy Thomas Come and read and discuss one of Shakespeare’s most hilarious and moving comedies. It’s got a shipwreck, a woman in drag, her twin brother, a bored aristocrat looking for love, a sad-eyed lady alone by choice, a melancholic and ambitious Puritan, a couple of pratfalling drunks, and Feste, one of Shakespeare’s most witty and instructive court Fools. Some questions for discussion: What do we reveal when we’re in disguise? How does anyone find love? What’s the difference between teasing and cruelty? What are the problems of privilege? There are many more... After an introductory class that will situate the play historically and biographically, we will read one act a week until done. H12N, 6 Thursdays, 7:30-9:00 pm. Begins April 26, LHS, Room 231, $150/Seniors $130.

Arundhati Roy’s The God of Small Things NEW

Instructor: Tracy Marks The God of Small Things by activist Arundhati Roy is a Booker Prize-winning classic, notable for its sensuous, lyrical prose. It is also a brilliant exploration of the impact of caste issues and a child’s death on a southern India family. Background details provided in class, discussion, and audio recordings will help readers appreciate the depth and beauty of this haunting novel, which Roy meant to be read as if one were peeling the layers of an onion. Please read the first 75 pages by the first class. HGEN, 3 Tuesdays, 6:30-8:30 pm. Begins May 29, LHS, Room 225, $60/Seniors $50.

Our Universe, Where are We? Where are They?

Instructor: Pedro Lilienfeld This introductory course is intended to provide a basic understanding of our place in our universe in light of the latest scientific discoveries. Stunning graphics and photos illustrate the lectures. The course begins with our solar system and what we have learned from space

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probes and Mars rovers, followed by a review of solar and star dynamics and evolution, and the location of our solar system within the Milky Way galaxy, the formation of the elements, supernovas and pulsars and black holes. Our present knowledge about galaxies, quasars, and dark matter follows. Concepts such as the origin of our universe, the Big Bang, dark energy, the precise age, size, dynamics and composition of the universe will be introduced, and the latest thoughts about the multiverse. The principal methods and tools of today’s Astronomy are discussed. The prevalent thoughts about the probability of extraterrestrial life and intelligence are reviewed. Are we alone in our universe? Are there any advanced technological cultures in our Milky Way galaxy? What can we learn from Earth’s experience about life elsewhere? Have we detected any “intelligent” electromagnetic signals from outer space? Enrico Fermi, the notable Italian physicist, asked Where Are They? Can we answer his question? Particular attention will be given to the recent discovery of exoplanets, an exciting new field bearing directly on the existence of extraterrestrial life. Math familiarity is not expected. HMYS, 5 Wednesdays, 6:30-8:30 pm. Begins April 25, LHS, Room 225, $110/ Seniors $85.

The Physics of Living in Space NEW

Instructor: Charles H. Holbrow, Ph.D. The prospect of commercial space travel (have you seen videos of the successful launch of the Falcon Heavy?) is making real the possibility of living in space. But how do we do that? We use physics to get off Earth and into space and to live there. In this course we review Newton’s laws of motion and gravity and then apply them to explain rocketry, orbits in space, and the features of an orbiting city for 10,000 people designed by a NASA sponsored study group. We use algebra, geometry, and powers-of-ten arithmetic. [https:// settlement.arc.nasa.gov/75SummerStudy/ s.s.doc.html]. A $10 materials fee is payable to the instructor at the first class. HPLS, 9 Wednesdays, 7:30-9:00 pm. Begins April 25, LHS, Room 214, $144/ Seniors $120.

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A Journey Through China, Past and Present

Instructor: Timothy Nolan We will use lecture, discussion, videos, pictures from study tours and in-class activities to familiarize students with the many and fascinating aspects of Chinese history and culture. We will start with a look at the geography of this expansive country, consider basic beliefs of Confucianism, Daoism and Buddhism, and review the highlights and contributions of the major Chinese dynasties. We will take a close look at the past two centuries of Chinese history – starting with the 19th century foreign and internal developments that many Chinese regard as the very lowest point in a very long history, then proceeding through the remarkable decades of Mao Zedong, Deng Xiaoping, and Xi Jinping which many Chinese regard as the foundation of a new and unprecedented era of Chinese global influence and leadership. HCOM, 4 Tuesdays, 6:30-8:30 pm. Begins May 1, LHS,Room 222, $88/Seniors $66. NEW

Baseball Americana

Instructor: Harry Katz Baseball Americana is a lavishly illustrated history of America’s favorite sport, compiled from the unparalleled collections of the Library of Congress, first published in 2009. Newly reprinted, Baseball Americana features more than 350 illustrations, including rare and early baseball cards, team portraits and ballpark panoramas. From baseball’s biggest stars to street urchins, from its most newsworthy stories to sandlot and little League games, Baseball Americana tells the history of baseball’s hardscrabble origins, rich cultural heritage, and uniquely American character. Sports Illustrated called the book a “treasure trove.” Named to NYT Best Gift Books. Harry Katz, a lifelong Red Sox fan, will share rare memorabilia from the team’s earliest years and describe the critical role Massachusetts played in the game’s evolution. HBAS, 1 Thursday, 7:00-8:30 pm. Meets May 17, LHS, Room 220, $10.

Music Appreciation Bob Dylan: Profile of a Nobel Laureate NEW

Instructor: John Clark This course will explore the important works of American musical legend, Bob Dylan. We’ll look at five periods of Dylan’s career, beginning with his roots in traditional country, blues, and folk music throughout his formative years and again in the nineties. We’ll continue through watershed periods in the sixties and seventies, from his political protest phase up through the Christian albums. Finally, as a postscript, we’ll sketch Dylan’s activities this century as he continues to tour and record, writes the first installment of his autobiography, dabbles in film and radio, and becomes the subject of a feature film and a documentary. Your instructor will be adapting an American Studies approach to lyrical analysis within historical context, using some combination of lecture and discussion. PowerPoint presentations will include still photos, quotes and embedded audio and video. Timeline, lyric and additional reading handouts will be provided. Listening and viewing and guided journaling will be assigned for the week preceding each class session. HDYL, 5 Thursdays, 7:00-9:00 pm. Begins May 10, LHS, Room 222, $110/Seniors $95.

Understanding the “Forms” of Classical Music NEW

Instructor: Richard Knisely How is it that a symphony is also a sonata? How many themes are there in a Rondo? If you’ve ever wondered what distinguishes the many different forms of classical music, this class is designed for you. From the aria form of Bach and the Baroque to the dodecaphonic series you will learn to hear music from a new, informed perspective with special emphasis on sonata form, the prevailing form in classical music from the late eighteenth through the nineteenth centuries. The only requirement is a love of great music. MFOR, 8 Wednesdays, 6:00-7:00 pm. Begins April 25 , LHS, Room 240, $88/ Seniors $68.

Lexington author Harry Katz presents a talk on Baseball Americana, page 10. NEW

Spring Opera Preview

Instructor: David Collins This Spring both the Metropolitan Opera and The Boston Lyric opera are staging works not frequently presented. . We will begin with the Met’s HD presentation of Verdi’s “Luisa Miller”. This opera is known for its famous tenor aria Quando le sere al placido. His adaptation of his musical style to delineate realistic, human characters gives a new immediacy to his operatic output. Massenet’s opera, “Cendrillon” is a beautiful and delicate re-telling of the Cinderella story. The Met’s production allows Massenet’s music to envelope the viewer in a wonderful fairy tale world. We conclude with Bernstein’s one act opera “Trouble in Tahiti”. The opera deals with the dissatisfaction of life, love and marriage in suburbia and has the usual Bernstein touch of the serious and the popular. added to this will be his last work “Arias and Barcarolles” which we will also explore. Please note class will meet April 10, April 24 and May 8. HOPE, 3 Tuesdays, 6:30-9:00 pm. Begins April 10, LHS, Room 240. $85/Seniors $65.

Sopranos from the Near and Far Past NEW

Instructor: David Collins The soprano—the lead singer and most famous role in many operas—has a long and illustrious history. In this two class series we will become acquainted with sopranos whose names we might know but whose voice is unfamiliar to us. For example: Geraldine Farrar, Maria Jeritza, Zinka Milanov, Rosa Ponselle, Teresa Stratas and Luisa Tetrazzini. more recent singers will include: Renata Tebaldi,

Leontyne price, Elizabeth Grümmer, and June Anderson. HSON, 2 Tuesdays, 6:30-9:00 pm. Begins June 5, LHS, Room 240. $55/Seniors $45.

The Genius of Benjamin Britton

Instructor: Richard Knisely Benjamin Britten is considered one of the top few great composers of the twentieth century, yet his reputation in the US sits largely on a couple of his operas. He was, indeed, the first great opera composer in Britain in 300 years, and his uncanny sense for psychological drama has rarely been matched. But Britten wrote many great symphonic works, concertos, chamber music, songs, and other genres. His mastery of opera has simply overshadowed his other great work, outside of Europe. Britten chose not to follow the atonal path of other composers of his time. He remained true to tonality by exploring many of the modes outside of major and minor, which is why so much of his music remains popular today. In this course we will meet the lifelong English school boy, who remained committed to his strong pacifist ideals even during WWII and lived a kind of charmed, utterly British life, and whose musical world reflects the fantasies and fears of an English childhood. We’ll hear many of the works that we should know today, and study two of his greatest operas: Peter Grimes and The Turn of the Screw . Understanding of the fundamentals and forms of classical music will be advantageous, but is not required. HBEN, 8 Wednesdays, 8:00-9:30 pm. Begins April 25, LHS, Room 240, $120/ Seniors $100.

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Music Performance/ Theatre Arts Speak the Speech! (Or How to Give your Own TED Talk)

Instructor: Poornima Kirby Do you have exciting and important things to say, but aren’t sure how to say them? Are you a little rusty at speaking in public? Taught by a professional actress and writer, this relaxed and welcoming course will provide a laboratory in which to dust off your inspired notions and give them voice. We’ll explore the structure of famous speeches by everyone from Shakespeare to Martin Luther King, as well as a variety of TED Talks. We’ll talk about what makes a good topic, how to present it with your unique perspective and personal brand of humor, and we’ll learn simple memorization and performance tools that can help your words and ideas shine. HTDT, 1 Tuesday, 6:00-9:00 pm. Meets May 8, LHS, Room 222, $40/Seniors $30. Private Music Instrument Lessons, this page.

Discover Your Theatrical Side: An Acting Workshop NEW

Instructor: Eleonora Cordovani In this class we will learn how to trust other theater partners and build a strong theatrical work team. Along the way we will explore the physical approach to acting, becoming familiar with the body and its limits. Through breathing exercises and line-readings we will develop an understanding of the use of the voice. Our study will include improvisational games and performance building exercises. There will be lot of movement in class, so please come dressed in a comfortable way that will allow you to move freely. Both experienced and beginning actors are welcome. MDTS, 8 Thursdays, 6:30-8:30 pm. Begins April 26, LHS, Room 173, $160.

Private Music Instrument Lessons for Every Age and Level

LCE provides excellent, convenient, and reasonably priced individual music lessons with highly qualified professional musician teachers for all interested students and adults. The following instruments are available for individual study: Voice, Sitar, Cello, Flute, Oboe, Clarinet, Saxophone, Ukulele, Xylophone, Upright (double) Bass, Bass Guitar, French Horn, Trumpet, Trombone, Baritone Horn (Euphonium)

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Tuba, Percussion (Drums), Electric and Acoustic Guitar, Violin or Viola. Lessons are held in the afternoon and evening at Lexington High School. Each semester contains approximately 16 lessons. Students must arrange convenient weekly lesson times with the instructor. The fee is $60 per hour of instruction. One may choose a 30 minute, 45 minute, or 60 minute course of lessons. To register: Call the LCE office and we will put you in touch with our music teaching staff. Saturday morning lessons are also available. For info about LCE Music teaching staff, please visit: http://www. lexingtoncommunityed.org/music.php

rounds, call and response songs, partner songs, songs with ostinato, songs with a pedal tone, and woodshedding. The importance of listening will be emphasized with work on developing eartraining skills. Some time will also be put toward applying interpretation to songs. This is a participatory class, which will also feature guest performers, and promises to be a fun time. MHAR, 6 Mondays, 7:00-9:00 pm. Begins April 23, LHS, Room 247, $120/Seniors $100.

Learn to Sing Harmony and How Harmony Works

Instructor: James Alers This class is designed for adults with a wide range of skills who are interested in playing chamber music together. We will explore different pieces from the classical repertoire, and address both the technical and musical components of ensemble playing. Whether you are a recent beginner or someone who has taken an extended break from playing but would like to resume (and need a motivational program to help!), this is sure to be a rewarding experience. The class is open to violinists, violists, cellists, bassists, oboist, flutists, and bassoonists who are

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Instructor: Vocal Revolution Staff The rotating staff of instructors, 1-2 per evening, will provide a variety of perspectives and teaching styles. The class will include lots of singing with harmony examples drawn from many kinds of music, progressing from the simplest, to more complex harmonies. We’ll begin with singing in unison, and move into 2-part, 3-part and 4-part harmony singing. Throughout the duration, we’ll explore movement songs,

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Writing comfortable with basic note-reading, and are playing at a “late beginner” level or higher. Please contact instructor with any questions or concerns regarding playing ability. Depending on the interest of the group, the last class can end with a performance for family and friends. MSTE, 8 Mondays, 7:30-9:00 pm. Begins April 9, LHS, Room 240, $209/Seniors $159.

Adult Group Piano Lessons for Beginning and Intermediate Students

Instructor: Keys For Kids Staff The piano is an instrument that can truly do it all. From Classical to Jazz and Blues, to Rock and Roll, the dynamic versatility and physical design of the keyboard make it one of the most fundamental tools for composition and performance. Whether you are wanting to try your hand at the piano for the first time, or are looking to brush up on your skills after time away, these group piano lessons will give you a solid understanding of melody, chords and rhythm and get your fingers moving on the piano. The instructor will meet you at your level and help you develop the building blocks of technique, style and theoretical understanding. The Beginning class is for those who have never played piano. The Intermediate class is for those who have completed the Beginning class or have some knowledge and equivalent experience. Join fellow musical enthusiasts and learn about the workings of one of the most beautiful sounding and essential instruments in the world. A $20 fee for the required lesson book is payable to the instructor at the first class. MAPI, (Beginning) 8 Wednesdays, 6:457:30 pm. Begins April 25, Meets at Keys for Kids, 1050 Waltham St, suite 100, Lexington, $208. MAP2, (Intermediate), 8 Thursdays, 7:15- 8:00 pm. Begins April 26, Meets at Keys for Kids, 1050 Waltham St, suite 100, Lexington, $208.

Brazilian Grooves

Instructor: Tarciso Alves Come learn the joyful rhythms of Brazil in this lively and open-level workshop. Tarciso Alves, a professional musician

and percussionist from Brazil’s Northeast interior (a region renowned for its traditional foot-tapping folk music), will introduce you to a variety of fascinating instruments, from the versatile pandeiro, to the delicate triangle, to the big bold zabumba. Learn the history of beloved rhythms like Samba and Bossa Nova, as well as the lyrical Baiao, the ocean-like push and pull of Maracatu, and the danceparty invoking Forro! The workshop is open to all levels—even total beginners will leave with with a handful of easy and joyful grooves to tap out on the kitchen table. Feel free to bring your own drums. There will also be authentic Brazilian instruments to try out. HBRZ, 1 Tuesday, 6:30-9:30 pm. Meets May 8, LHS, Room 247, $30/Seniors $25.

Beginning Hand Drumming

Instructors: DrumConnection Teaching Faculty For thousands of years the drum has provided people with a powerful basic tool to communicate, express themselves, form community and profoundly integrate the senses. This course will give you all the tools you’ll need to really enjoy yourself playing your drum. Our introduction to the rhythms of Brazil, Cuba, Guinea, Haiti, Mali, Senegal and Trinidad will allow us to experience the healing power of the drum and express our own voice. As you unleash your natural musical ability, you can experience joyous, ecstatic states of mind. Plan on having a fun time learning the traditional rhythm for the djembe, conga and ashiko drums. You can learn to play simply for your own enjoyment, or to play with other musicians. DrumConnection’s team teaching approach provides individualized instruction, and challenges and excites your senses. You are welcome to bring your own drum, rent from the instructor by calling 781-316-8068, or use an LCE drum for the class session. LCE drums cannot be taken home. A $5 materials fee, payable to the instructor, will cover the cost of the workbook and all written materials. DRUM, 6 Tuesdays, 7:00-8:30 pm. Begins April 24, LHS, Room 247, $137/Seniors $115.

Whether it originates from memory or fantasy, takes shape as poetry or prose, our expert writing staff will help you get your word out.

Memoir Writing

Instructor: Tom Daley Memory is not an instrument for exploring the past but its theatre. — Walter Benjamin Whether you intend to share your written remembrances with family and friends or a broader audience, you will find this a collegial and supportive workshop in which optional weekly exercises will help you to transform the rich material of your life into unique works of art, including memoir pieces, personal essays and even the beginning of a book-length memoir. All work will be written outside of the workshop and brought for a critique by other participants and the instructor, during which time techniques for better writing will be explored. Bring nine copies of something you have written of a memoir nature—a journal entry, a paragraph describing a relationship, a letter recounting some memorable incident in your life—to the first meeting of the workshop. The piece should be 750 words or less. WMEM, 8 Wednesdays, 4:00-6:00 pm. Begins April 25, LHS, Room 224, $195/ Seniors $145.

Poetry Writing Workshop

Instructor: Tom Daley Poetry is not only dream and vision; it is the skeleton architecture of our lives. It lays the foundation for a future of change, a bridge across our fears of what has never been before. — Audre Lourde Poetry writing, largely, is a solitary endeavor. This workshop will provide the opportunity for poets, both beginning and practiced, to share their work with other poets in a collegial and supportive environment. We will concentrate on sharpening the impact of your poems through careful consideration of their strengths and their limitations. Optional take-home writing exercises will give you the opportunity to explore the myriad forms poetry can take. Bring 10 copies of

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Daytime Memoir Writing

Instructor: Tom Daley Memory is not an instrument for exploring the past but its theatre. — Walter Benjamin Whether you intend to share your written remembrances with family and friends or a broader audience, you will find this a collegial and supportive workshop in which optional weekly exercises will help you to transform the rich material of your life into unique works of art, including memoir pieces, personal essays and even the beginning of a book-length memoir. All work will be written outside of the workshop and brought for a critique by other participants and the instructor, during which time techniques for better writing will be explored. Bring seven copies of something you have written of a memoir nature—a journal entry, a paragraph describing a relationship, a letter recounting some memorable incident in your life—to the first meeting of the workshop. The piece should be 750 words or less. Please note that class will not meet on May 25. W2MEM, 8 Fridays,12:15-1:45 pm. Begins April 27, LCE Conference Room, Access by 328 Lowell Street, and enter through the blue side door of the Old Harrington school. $165/Seniors $125.

Strategies for Getting Published in Journals, Magazines & Online: A Workshop for Creative Writers

Instructor: Tom Daley Have you written poetry, fiction, or creative non-fiction? Are you looking for a broader audience for your work? This workshop will offer successful techniques for finding the right journal, magazine, or online venue for your creative output. We will discuss issues such as developing a relationship with an editor, the right kind of cover letter, the timing of your submission, the pros and cons of contests, how to use the web to maximize your exposure, simultaneous submissions, and how to attract the attention of agents. The

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instructor’s poems and reviews have been published or are forthcoming in numerous journals and other venues, including The Boston Globe, Fence, Harvard Review, Denver Quarterly, The Massachusetts Review, Crazyhorse, Barrow Street, Poetry Ireland Review, Prairie Schooner, 32 Poems, Diagram, Salamander, Del Sol Review, Southern Humanities Review, The Bulletin of the Emily Dickinson International Society, and Studio Potter. WPUB, 1 Friday, 6:00-8:00 pm. Meets June 1, LHS, Room 222, $35/Seniors $30.

Writing Children’s Books for New and Returning Students

Instructor: Jane Sutton Taught by a Lexington author of eleven published books, this class on writing for children will focus on character development, plot, and descriptive writing. This course is open to continuing students, as well as to new students with some previous writing experience. Participants are encouraged to work in the genre(s) of their interest and will share and critique their manuscripts and submission cover letters. WCB2, 5 Tuesdays, 7:15-9:30 pm. Begins May 1 and meets May 15, May 22, June 12 and June 19. LHS, Room 148, $140/ Seniors $105.

The Ins and Outs of Publishing Workshop

Instructor: Gemmesa Mercado Do you know the order of operations when it comes to publishing a book? In this course you will discover the key components to having a complete manuscript, how and when to submit a book to a publishing house or literary agent, and how to market your title. You will also explore the inner workings of the publishing world and apply your newfound knowledge to determine how you most prefer to publish (traditionally, independently, or by yourself). WINP, 1 Saturday, 10:00 am-1:00 pm. Meets April 28, LHS, Room 222, $66/ Seniors $55.

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In his book “The Art Spirit” American painter Robert Henri writes, “To apprehend beauty is to work for it.” LCE invites you to work, apprehend, enjoy and ultimately add to the beauty of the world through our many art offerings.

Color Theory: How to Understand and Use It

Instructor: Linda Balek Color and color theory form the foundation of both art and design. This class will increase your understanding and appreciation of the different ways that artists and designers use color. You will experiment with some hands on exercises using paint to demonstrate the different aspects of Chevreul’s Colour Theory and go home understanding the difference between hue, value, and saturation; and how to use all three to gain the visual effects you want. A materials fee of $3 is payable to the instructor at class. ACOL, 1 Wednesday, 6:00-8:00 pm. Meets April 11, LHS, Room 210, $25/Seniors $20.

Start With Art

Instructor: Susan Dahl Commit to your creative spirit by starting your day making art. Each session will focus on a new project, and provide opportunities to explore different art materials and techniques. Students will discover that engaging their abilities to explore and invent can be both relaxing and energizing. No art experience is necessary, but an interest in visual thinking and a willingness to experiment is assumed. $12 materials fee is payable to the instructor at the first meeting. AMMA, 6 Thursdays, 10:00 am-12:00 pm. Begins April 26, LCE Conference Room, Access by 328 Lowell Street, and enter through the blue side door of the Old Harrington school, $115/Seniors $85.

Fundamentals of Drawing

Instructor: Peter Hines It’s not necessary to travel to exotic places or pick an unusual subject to create art that is fresh and new. Through overcoming the visual prejudices we have developed that make every day things seem invisible, exciting art can be created almost anywhere, and inspired by almost any

APAST, 4 Mondays, 9:30-11:30 am. Begins May 14, Lower Level Conference Room, Lexington Public Schools Central Office, 146 Maple Street, Access by 328 Lowell Street, $88/Seniors $66.

subject. In this drawing class for beginning and intermediate students, we will emphasize observation and description of items that are present in our own homes and our neighborhood. We will consider issues including form and line, shading and shadows, shape and proportion, and composition and perspective. Students will receive individual attention in a relaxed and friendly setting. A $7 setup fee payable to instructor at the first class. Supply list: 1 tablet drawing paper, about 8.5 inch x 11 inch; pencils of assorted hardness (between hb and 6b); 1 pencil sharpener, eraser. AFOD, 8 Mondays, 12:30-2:30 pm. Begins April 9, Lower Level Conference Room, Lexington Public Schools Central Office, 146 Maple Street, Access by 328 Lowell Street, $165/Seniors $125.

Beginning Drawing

Instructor: Elena Belkova We will start with a discussion of the elements of design including line, shape, form, color, texture, value and proportion and focus on perspective and how to create the illusion of space and objects on paper. Each lesson starts with a quick 10 to 15 minutes of sketching the objects we see around us. We will work on skills to have you drawing with more confidence and continue to investigate different drawing techniques and topics. You will practice in class and receive ideas for continued practice between classes. Please note there is no class on May 7 and May 28. Please bring the following materials to class: an 18” x 24” White Paper Drawing Pad (not newsprint), Pencil HB, Willow Charcoal sticks, and a kneaded eraser. ADRAW, 6 Mondays, 6:00-9:00 pm. Begins April 23, LHS, Room 214, $190/ Seniors $140.

Daytime Watercolor

Instructor: Peter Hines In this class we will practice the fundamental skills of mixing color and drawing with a brush. We will examine many of the qualities of appealing paintings, and how technique enables self-expression from the start. The cost of materials is approximately $65 to $85. A $7 setup fee is payable to the instructor

Charcoal and Pastel Studio

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at the first class. Supplies needed are: 3 or 4 round sable brushes ranging in size 2 to 10; a pad of good watercolor paper approximately 9” x 12,” and a simple set of paints that are mostly primary colors—cadmium yellow, cadmium orange, cadmium red, rose madder, ultramarine blue, cerulean blue, Chinese white and ivory black. Avoid paints that include the word hue in the description, e.g., ‘cadmium yellow hue,’ and get the genuine traditional colors. A pad of disposable palette paper or a small palette may be useful. ADYW, 4 Mondays, 9:30-11:30 am. Begins April 9, Lower Level Conference Room, Lexington Public Schools Central Office, 146 Maple Street, Access by 328 Lowell Street, $88/Seniors $66.

Introduction to Pastels

Instructor: Peter Hines This medium reduces the time spent on setting up and cleaning and is ideal for artists with limited space and time. We will begin with exercises designed to get control of color and become familiar with the texture of pastels while practicing the drawing of simple subjects. Emphasis will be on studying objects and describing what we see rather than rehearsing the performance of set procedures.

Instructor: Alma Bella Solis Using a combination of charcoal pencils and chalks, or dry pastel pencils and chalks, you will produce your own compositions interpreting subjects ranging from still life to human figures. You’ll learn drawing methods including outline, contour, shading, blending, detailing and connectedness and explore perspective, proportion, and more. Class size limited to 7 students. Please check the LCE website for supply list. www. lexingtoncommunityed.org ACHR, 7 Tuesdays, 6:15-8:15 pm. Begins April 24, LHS, Room 211, $155/Seniors $115.

The Joy of Landscape Painting

Instructor: Brian Grimson Develop the skills, knowledge, and experience to appreciate and engage in the age-old pastime of landscape painting. Taught by a lifelong nature and landscape enthusiast, this course covers a range of topics within landscape painting, including materials, composition, value, color, technique, and subject matter. Classes include demonstrations of various media and techniques, brief art history lessons and painting time in studio with individual guidance from the instructor. If the spring weather permits we will have the opportunity to paint pleinair, or outdoors. The primary medium will be acrylic paint, but may vary depending on participants’ interests. Home activities will also be a part of the class. This course is for intermediate to advanced students with a basic grasp of drawing. A materials fee of $10 will be paid to the instructor for supplies for the first day. Materials to purchase directly for the course will be discussed in the first class. Total cost of materials will range from $65-$80. ALAND, 6 Mondays, 6:30-8:30 pm. Begins April 23, LHS, Room 210, $125/Seniors $95.

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Chinese Painting: Hawaiian Flora and Fauna with the Chinese Brush NEW

Instructor: Son-Mey Chiu This spring we are extending the repertory of Chinese Brush Painting to painting the radiant objects of nature in Hawaii blessed with perpetual spring-like weather. Tentative painting objects: the hibiscus, bird of paradise flowers, tropical fish and Hawaiian birds. (Painting supplies for new students, approximately $57, payable to the instructor at the first class.) ACBP, 4 Tuesdays, 6:00-9:00 pm. Begins May 1, LHS, Room 210, $125/Seniors $95.

Evening Watercolor

Instructor: Ivan Orlinsky We will begin with an overview of the history of watercolor as a medium, viewing the work of successful watercolor painters from the past and present, and getting acquainted with the materials and supplies we will be using. Our first exercise will be laying a flat wash. In subsequent classes we will work on different techniques including wet-onwet, value studies, layering, mixing colors, what colors to include on your palate, and a brief overview of the qualities of transparent, semi-transparent and opaque watercolor paint. There will be a 20 minute warm up exercise at the beginning of each class. Please see the LCE website or call LCE at 781.862.8043 for supply list. AWATE, 6 Wednesdays, 6:30-8:30 pm. Begins April 25, LHS, Room 210, $135/ Seniors $100.

Instructor: Cathy Berry Is there a quilt you would like to make? Do you have a project that you would like to finish? Have you ever seen a quilt that just strikes your fancy but you think it would be too difficult? Come join our class and learn the basics and beyond with all the company of fellow quilting and appliqué enthusiasts which will keep you going through the time consuming but creative and rewarding process of starting, making and finishing your own special quilt. Optional field trips to quilt and fabric shops will be discussed in class.

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AQ&M, 6 Mondays, 6:30-9:00 pm. Begins March 19 and meets March 26, April 23, April 30, May 7 and May 14. LHS, Room 143, $140/Seniors $100.

Daytime Advanced Knitting

Instructor: Kerry Keohane Bring a new or working project for guidance and hand holding. Learn to knit a gauge, a new technique, or to seam and block your project. The instructor, who has been teaching knitting for fifteen years, is familiar with knitting in the round, magic loop, cabling without a cable needle, color work and lace. Bring your patterns, yarn, needles, unfinished projects and questions for a morning of knitting. Class size limited to 8. ADKNIT, 8 Wednesdays, 9:30-11:30 am. Begins April 25, Meets at LCE Conference Room, (Access by 328 Lowell Street/Enter through blue side door of building), $155/ Seniors $120.

An Introduction to Metalsmithing

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Instructor: Karenna Maraj Come and learn how to make beautiful jewelry with an introduction to metalsmithing techniques! You will be guided the first day on basic techniques; how to solder, saw, file, hammer, make jump rings and findings. The next two sessions will be spent using your new skills to make bracelets, rings, earrings, and pendants. We will use stamps, set stones and learn wire wrapping, just to name a few examples of skills. Silver is available for a small additional fee. While this class is geared toward beginners,

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students with some previous experience will work on perfecting skills and learning new techniques. Class is limited to six students. Please bring your reading glasses if you wear them. AITM, 3 Tuesdays, 6:30-8:30 pm. Begins April 24, Karenna Maraj Jewelry Collection, 95 Trapelo Road, Belmont, $125.

Mosaic Collage Using Tempered Glass NEW

Instructors: Suzanne Owayda and Betsy Rodman Preserve your “paper” memories under beautiful glass! In this class you will make a paper collage using items (cards, ticket stubs, pictures, ribbon, glitter, whatever you like) that are personal to you as well as materials we have gathered, to make an 8 x 10” or 8 x 8” art piece. After you cover your board with your paper design, you will cover it with clear glass and “crash” (tempered) glass, as well as other materials we have in the studio. This gives your design a beautiful shimmery and jewel like quality. This class is great for the first time mosaic artist as well as a new technique for long time mosaic artists! The tuition includes all materials and a frame for your finished piece. Class Meets April 9, 23 and 30 at Mosaic Oasis Studio and Supply, 1189 B Massachusetts Ave, Arlington. AMOS, 3 Mondays, 6:30-9:00 pm. Begins April 9, Mosaic Oasis Studio, 1189B Massachusetts Ave., Arlington, $150.

ELL/ Languages A Taste of Blacksmithing

Instructor: Carl West The discovery of iron and how to work it changed human history. Tools, weapons, and daily life haven’t been the same since. Here’s your chance to learn to control one of the basic elements of modern human life. In this three hour class you will be introduced to the basic smithing techniques of hammering, drawing-out, cutting, bending, and twisting. Using these techniques and a coal-fired forge you will heat a piece of iron to brilliant incandescence and with anvil, hammer, and tongs create a decorative and useful “S” hook. Students should visit www. prospecthillforge.com/safety.php for safety notes and clothing recommendations. Class meets at Prospect Hill Forge, 38 Guinan Street, Waltham. ABLA, 1 Sunday, 2:00-5:00 pm. Meets April 15, Prospect Hill Forge, 38 Guinan Street, Waltham, $65. A2BLA, 1 Sunday, 6:30-9:30 pm. Meets May 13, Prospect Hill Forge, 38 Guinan Street, Waltham, $65. A3BLA, 1 Friday, 7:00-10:00 pm. Meets June 15, Prospect Hill Forge, 38 Guinan Street, Waltham, $65.

Forged Iron Bottle Opener

Instructor: Carl West The bottle opener is an excellent first project for the student who would like to try their hand at the ancient craft of blacksmithing. Students will be introduced to the blacksmith’s techniques of flattening, bending over and on the anvil, hot-cutting, drawingout to a taper, chamfering, bending in a fork and twisting. Students will leave class with their finished project, a hefty, unique bottle opener. Students should visit www.prospecthillforge.com/ safety.php for safety notes and clothing recommendations. Class meets at Prospect Hill Forge, 38 Guinan Street, Waltham. AWRB, 1 Friday, 7:00-10:00 pm. Meets April 27, Prospect Hill Forge, 38 Guinan Street, Waltham, $65. A2WRB, 1 Friday, 7:00-10:00 pm. Meets May 11, Prospect Hill Forge, 38 Guinan Street, Waltham, $65. A3WRB, 1 Wednesday, 7:00-10:00 pm. Meets June 6, Prospect Hill Forge, 38 Guinan Street, Waltham, $65.

No matter where you travel in the world, communication is the key to success. Our courses are taught by instructors who both speak well and teach well in multiple languages.

LCOE, 8 Mondays, 12:30-2:30 pm. Begins April 23, LCE Conference Room, Access by 328 Lowell Street, and enter through the blue side door of the Old Harrington school, $135/Seniors $100.

Beginning Conversational English

Beginning Spanish

Instructor: Lori Ajamian Pariury Would you like to feel more comfortable with the English language? Do you want to increase comprehension and be able to express yourself clearly in day-to-day situations? This class, geared toward absolute beginners and those with very basic skills, will teach you the foundations of the English language. Using listening skills and speaking prompts along with development in, and reinforcement of basic reading and writing comprehension, your comprehension and proficiency will develop. Confidence is key, and we will begin with icebreakers and talking points that will introduce English in a fun, practical, and friendly way. LEEC, 8 Wednesdays, 7:00-9:00 pm. Begins April 25, LHS, Room 225, $135/ Seniors $100.

Instructor: Pilar Cabrera, Ph.D This beginner course focuses on basic communication in Spanish. Students will develop communication skills that include greetings and farewells, answering the phone, ordering a meal, discussing traveling and hotel accommodations, and talking about recreation and sports. Students will learn grammar usage including regular and irregular verbs, subject-verb agreement, progressive tense, agreement of articles, nouns, and adjectives in the context of discussion, reading, and writing exercises. LBGS, 8 Wednesdays, 6:30-9:00 pm. Begins April 25, LHS, Room 222, $165/ Seniors $125.

Intermediate English

Instructor: Tamar Berejiklian This course is intended for students who can already speak, read, write, and understand basic English and want to focus on conversation practice. We will review grammar including verbs and prepositions. We will also work on practical exercises to improve everyday conversation. LINE, 8 Thursdays, 6:30-8:30 pm. Begins April 26, LHS, Room 226, $135/Seniors $100.

Daytime English Conversation

Instructor: Ric Calleja Have you studied English and perhaps traveled or lived in an English-speaking country, yet feel uncomfortable when Americans use informal English? In this class you will learn to understand and make yourself understood dealing with schools, landlords, neighbors and government officials. Your confidence will grow as we converse about daily life, family, children, friends, shopping, travel and what to see and do in the Boston area.

Pilar Cabrera teaches Beginning Spanish, see above.

Advanced Beginning Spanish

Instructor: Magnolia Rios This course focuses on reviewing the skills attained in the Beginning / Advanced Beginning Spanish Courses and building on the Advanced Spanish curriculum. We will work on strengthening the four skills “listening, speaking, reading and writing”. Grammar will include the review of regular and irregular verbs and the progressive tense. Students will continue to learn past and imperfect tense, stem-changing and reflexive verbs. Students will learn to express themselves through a variety of activities and conversations. LADS, 8 Wednesdays, 6:30-8:00 pm. Begins April 25, LHS, Room 232, $100/ Seniors $75.

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Intermediate Spanish Conversation

Instructor: Ric Calleja Build on your Spanish skills with a native speaker. This class will focus on conversational Spanish with vocabulary and grammar reinforcement and an overview of the people and cultures of the Spanish speaking world. Appropriate for students who have completed Advanced Beginning or Intermediate Spanish. LHCC, 8 Wednesdays, 7:00-9:00 pm. Begins April 25, LHS, Room 221, $135/ Seniors $100.

Spanish Conversation - Daytime

Instructor: Tony Marques Sustain and enhance your Spanishspeaking ability. You will love this interactive, funny, high-energy class. Students need to have at least two years of Spanish study, and should be comfortable translating the following: Si Ud. quiere practicar español al completo, únase a nosotros. La clase será en español solamente. Después de un breve repaso de los principios básicos, tendremos presentaciones hechas voluntariamente por los estudiantes, y también tendremos discusiones culturales, turísticas, y alimenticias, sólo limitado por la imaginación y habilidad del presentador. Class size is limited to 8. LSCO, 8 Mondays, 10:00 am-12:00 pm. Begins April 9, LCE Conference Room, Access by 328 Lowell Street, and enter through the blue side door of the Old Harrington school, $135/Seniors $100.

Spanish Conversation Based on Cinema: Intermediate and Advanced NEW

Instructor: Joel Dure This course will offer authentic language as the best comprehensible input via three Latin American films: El Norte (Guatemala, Mexico, the United States of America) Diarios de Motocicleta (the story of Ernesto ‘Che’ Guevara) before he became a revolutionary, and La Historia Oficial (Argentina) in the 1970. A study of syntax will also be an important component of the course. Conducted mostly in Spanish. Students will watch the films and learn about the “Big C”

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culture, the daily-life culture in a variety of settings. Students will also learn about the politics of different governments during the 1970 and the 1980. This course does require students to have intermediate Spanish skills. LSBC, 8 Tuesdays, 9:30-11:30 pm. Begins April 24, LCE Conference Room, $135/ Seniors $100.

Beginning Italian - Level 1

Instructor: Sonia Parravano Students will have the opportunity to to develop fundamental skills in grammar, pronunciation, vocabulary, and conversation. Learn the Italian sound system and the basics of vocabulary and grammar necessary for communication. This course is built around readings, class discussion,and active class participation. Memorization and mechanical practice is required. Textbook will be discussed at first class. LBIT, 7 Mondays, 7:45-9:00 pm. Begins April 9, LHS Room 148, $120/Seniors $90.

Advanced Beginning Italian Level 2

Instructor: Sonia Parravano This course is appropriate for those who have completed Beginning Italian (Level 1) or its equivalent. Grammar and vocabulary will build upon what was covered in Beginning Italian with a focus on speaking skills. Study of grammar will continue through simple conversations. Students should be familiar with the present tense, adjectives and prepositions. LIAB, 7 Mondays, 6:30-7:45 pm. Begins April 9, LHS Room 148, $120/Seniors $90.

Intermediate Italian - Level 3

Instructor: Sonia Parravano This class is appropriate for students who have completed Advanced Beginner Italian - Level 2 and are comfortable in an immersion environment. Students should be confident using vocabulary and grammar skills acquired in Italian beginner I and Italian beginner II. Grammar study will continue thought simple conversations, short stories and readings. LIIT, 8 Tuesdays, 6:30-7:45 pm. Begins April 10, LHS, Room 173, $132/Seniors $100

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Conversational Italian - Level 5

Instructor: Sonia Parravano Engage in fun and stimulating conversation while enhancing your cultural, literary, and linguistic proficiency. The course explores a wealth of interesting topics, like Renaissance Italy, contemporary literature, current news, cuisine, music and more. Students are encouraged to prepare a topic and discuss their findings in an informal atmosphere. In addition to oral production, writing assignments and in-class prompts aim to help students express their ideas in the language. This class is a great fit for students who have intermediate to advanced proficiency in Italian. LICO, 8 Tuesdays, 7:45-9:00 pm. Begins April 10, LHS Room 173, $132/Seniors $100.

Italian Conversation - Daytime

Instructor: Sonia Parravano This class is for students who have a working knowledge of the language and would like to improve their conversation, pronunciation, grammar, and vocabulary skills in a relaxed and informal environment. In class we will have fun, lively discussions about interesting topics such as Italian cuisine, media, politics, music, current events, movies, traditions, and much more. The LCE Office Conference Room is in the Old Harrington/Lexington Public Schools Central Office building. We are located in the back corner. Look for the Blue Awning listing “Lexington Community Education”. LDCO, 7 Fridays, 9:30-11:30 am. Begins April 27, LCE Office Conference Room, $180/Seniors $135.

Total Beginner French

Instructor: Maurice Bombrun Total Beginner French is for students with no or “forgotten” French knowledge. The course introduces basic pronunciation, grammar, and vocabulary to build the foundation of the language in a fun environment, taking into consideration each student’s requirements and questions. Students will learn to communicate simple concepts

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in French though numerous exercises. Pronunciation, reading, listening and speaking are the focus of the class for a progressive learning experience. The college-level Contacts, Valette/Valette, Version 8, may be purchased online or from a bookstore. LOBR, 8 Mondays, 4:30-6:30 pm. Begins April 23, Lexington High School, Room 233, $176/Seniors $155.

French: Beginner II

Instructor: Maurice Bombrun Beginner French II is for students who have taken Beginner French, studied French at the high school level, or have had equivalent experience. This course will cover “passé composé” avec “avoir” and “être”, recent past, depuis/il y a, countries and nationalities, partitive articles, meals and food. il faut, direct and indirect pronouns, main irregular verbs. We will focus on pronunciation, grammar, and vocabulary to build language skills in a fun environment. Focus is shared among reading, listening, exercices/speaking for a well-rounded learning experience. The college-level text, Valette/Valette, Version 8, may be purchased online or from a bookstore. LBFR, 8 Mondays, 7:00-9:00 pm. Begins April 23, LHS, Room 233, $176/Seniors $155.

Intermediate French

Instructor: Maurice Bombrun Intermediate French is for students with all basic concepts of pronunciation, grammar and vocabulary. The course

quickly reviews the foundation to build upon and expand the language patterns and grammatical structures. Vocabulary is enhanced further through simple dialogues, readings, and translations. We will review verb tenses and more are presented. Students learn how to communicate with simple sentences in applicable situations. The college-level book Contacts, Valette/Valette, may be purchased online or from a bookstore. LINF, 8 Thursdays, 7:00-9:00 pm. Begins April 26, LHS, Room 233, $176/Seniors $155.

Daytime Intermediate French

Instructor: Karen Girondel This total immersion course is designed for students who are able to create sentences in French using learned vocabulary and expressions in basic social situations. While students may make mistakes, and pause to find the right word or to self-correct, they are generally understood by sympathetic native speakers who are accustomed to non-native fluency. The emphasis will be on perfecting listening and speaking skills in a variety of authentic cultural contexts, as well as increasing vocabulary and grammatical accuracy. The course is taught in a very visual way making it fun and easy to make rapid progress towards advanced proficiency. We will use film and current events to provide cultural context. Please note there will be no class on May 22. LDIF, 6 Tuesdays, 9:30-11:30 am. Begins April 24, Old Harrington School Conference Room #1, $105/Seniors $80.

Instructor: Karen Girondel Film transports us to another place, another time and another life. Film provides language learners with a rich audio-visual context, along with dynamic vocabulary, idiomatic expressions, authentic dialogue, in addition to cultural and historical references. This course will feature presentation of vocabulary and some key grammatical structures which students will practice in the context of the film, as well as open-ended exercises, activities, discussions, and role-playing designed to help them improve their proficiency. Listening and speaking skills will be emphasized in this class rather than reading and writing. This course is for you if you know some basic French, understand some of what you hear when spoken at normal rate of speed, and want the opportunity to speak in a context that will encourage increased vocabulary and grammatical accuracy without lists of words and tedious written exercises. LFFIL, 7 Wednesdays, 7:00-9:00 pm. Begins April 25, LHS, Room 166, $120/ Seniors $90.

Beginning German, Continued

Instructor: Uschi Kullmann This course is for students who have some basic knowledge of German and can read very short, simple texts, can communicate in routine tasks requiring a simple and direct exchange of information on familiar topics, as well as can use a series of phrases to discuss in simple terms areas of immediate personal relevance. In this continuing course, participants will learn to handle more short social exchanges, read short, simple texts, write simple, personal letters, and talk about past events. We are using the textbook Themen Aktuell 1, Kursbuch und Arbeitsbuch Lektion 6-10. The book includes a CD. LREG, 9 Wednesdays, 7:00-9:00 pm. Begins April 11, LHS, Room 231, $188/ Seniors $168. EASY WEEKNIGHT ASIAN COOKING p. 26

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Computers From editing digital photos, to creating your own web page, you are sure to find something to match your ability and interest. Mac Computers are provided for all computer classes. However, if preferred, students may bring their laptops for any of Kristen Butler’s classes. The Lexington Community Education Conference Room, is located at 146 Maple Street, access via 328 Lowell St. The LCE Office Conference Room is in the Old Harrington/Lexington Public Schools Central Office building. Enter through the blue door on the parking lot side of the building. Look for the blue awning listing Lexington Community Education.

Managing Your Photos Daytime NEW

Instructor: Kristen Butler Photos, Photos, Everywhere! Photos on your phone, photos on your iPad, photos in your email, photos in your texts, photos on your wall, photos on slides or photos in a box. Your photos are everywhere come learn how to organize them on your computer so that you can find them and even put them into albums to share. CDPH, 1 Thursday, 9:00 am-12:00 pm. Meets April 26, LCE Conference Room, $39/Seniors $35

Organizing Your Computer Daytime

Instructor: Kristen Butler Learn how to organize your files and folders, manage the “My Documents” folder, and backup your information. Students must be familiar with the basics of how to use a computer. CDORG, 1 Thursday, 9:00 am-12:00 pm. Meets June 7, LCE Conference Room, $48.

Introduction to Microsoft Excel

Instructor: Kristen Butler Learn how to use a spreadsheet application and create graphs using the data in your spreadsheets. Learn how to use multiple worksheets and share the data between the worksheets. MS Excel is a great tool for tracking numbers. CINX, 1 Wednesday, 6:00-9:00 pm. April 25, LHS, Room 155, $38.

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Intermediate Excel I

Instructor: Kristen Butler Learn how to import and link files, modify charts, explore the different formulas and more. Student must be familiar with the basics of how to use Excel. CIEX, 1 Wednesday, 6:00-9:00 pm. Meets May 2, LHS, Room 155, $38.

Intro to Google Docs

Instructor: Kristen Butler Write reports, create joint project proposals, keep track of meeting notes, and much more. With Google Docs, you can create and edit text documents right in your web browser—no special software is required. Even better, multiple people can work at the same time, you can see people’s changes as they make them, and every change is saved automatically. CGDO, 1 Wednesday, 6:00-9:00 pm. Meets May 9, LHS, Room 155, $38.

Understanding iPhone Capabilities

Instructor: Kristen Butler Unlock the mysteries and wonderment of the iPhone. Learn how to create an Apple ID and how it is used. Never lose your phone again by setting up Find My iPhone. Learn about the built-in Apps, how to install new ones, how to make Siri understand you, how to keep your iPhone safe from prying eyes...and more! CiPH, 1 Wednesday, 6:30-8:30 pm. Meets May 16, LHS Room 155, $29/Seniors $25.

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Managing Your Photos

Instructor: Kristen Butler Photos, Photos, Everywhere! Photos on your phone, photos on your iPad, photos in your email, photos in your texts, photos on your wall, photos on slides or photos in a box. Your photos are everywhere come learn how to organize them on your computer so that you can find them and even put them into albums to share. CiPH, 1 Wednesday, 6:00-9:00 pm. Meets May 23, LHS, Room 155, $39/Seniors $35

Organizing Your Computer

Instructor: Kristen Butler Learn how to organize your files and folders, manage the “My Documents” folder, and backup your information. Students must be familiar with the basics of how to use a computer. CORG, 1 Wednesday, 6:00-9:00 pm. Meets May 30, LHS, Room 155, $38.

Computer Programming in Python with Graphics Applications

Instructor: Robin Verdier We all use computers to run commercial programs like web browsers and word processors that take directions from us and—usually—do what we asked. This course teaches how to write our own programs using Python, which is among the best of contemporary computer languages and is arguably the easiest language to learn. It is used as the introductory computer language at many universities including MIT and UC Berkeley. Python is preinstalled on most Macs, and is available free from Python.org for MacOS, Windows, and Linux. We’ll use Macs in the LHS

Courses for Children computer lab. The course concentrates on things that are sparsely covered in most available books, including timers, random numbers, and graphics. The final study is a program that creates beautiful, randomly-changing geometric designs. No programming experience is necessary, but you do need basic typing skills. CWEB, 6 Tuesdays, 7:00-9:00 pm. Begins April 24, LHS, Room 215. $150/Seniors $120.

Buying & Selling on eBay

Instructor: Tracy Marks Do you want to learn how to safely and effectively sell items on eBay and/or Amazon? In this workshop, taught by an active Amazon seller and previously certified eBay trainer/powerseller, we’ll first cover how to safely buy and sell on eBay. After focusing on how to search for items, research prices, bid, and leave feedback, we’ll spend most of class learning to create and submit listings, prepare photos, determine auction timing, manage auctions, handle payment and shipping, and deal with security issues and non-responsive buyers. For the last class, students will create eBay listings which together we will constructively critique and help improve. We will also cover the quick and easy process of becoming an Amazon Marketplace seller. CBAY, 3 Tuesdays, 12:20-2:30 pm. Begins May 1, Meets at LCE Conference Room, (Access by 328 Lowell Street/Enter through blue side door of building), $75/ Seniors $60.

Facebook for Beginners

Instructor: Brigid Gorry-Hines, Complex IT Everyone keeps telling you to get on Facebook, and you haven’t joined yet. Or perhaps you joined, and then after logging in, said to yourself, “Now what?” Facebook has become one of the first places many people turn to for sharing news, photos, and event invitations. Don’t miss any more of your friend’s and family’s wedding, baby, or cute kitten pictures! You’ll learn about friend requests, Timeline, your news feed, messaging, Facebook etiquette, and privacy and security settings. Please come to class with your Facebook login email

and password so that you can follow along using your own account. Class is held at Complex IT, 9 Meriam St, Suite 1, located one flight down from the main entrance. CFACE, 1 Thursday, 6:30-8:30 pm. Meets April 26, Complex IT, 9 Meriam St, Suite 1, $55.

Each summer LCE’s Lexplorations program offers wonderful creative experiences that are anticipated and warmly remembered throughout the regular school year. Our Courses for Children section aims to offer that same no-stress environment filled with opportunities for enrichment and fun.

Introduction to Twitter

Instructor: Brigid Gorry-Hines, Complex IT Twitter is a popular microblogging platform, comprised of 280-character messages called Tweets. It’s a fun way to catch up on news, and to stay updated on people and subjects you care about. To the new user, however, all the symbols and short messages may seem confusing. If you still don’t understand the difference between a “handle” and a “hashtag”, don’t worry! This class will cover the basics of how to use Twitter, as well as how to customize your profile and settings. Class is held at Complex IT, 9 Meriam St, Suite 1, located on the lower level, down a flight of stairs from the building entrance. CTWI, 1 Thursday, 6:30-8:30 pm. Meets May 31, Complex IT, 9 Meriam St, Suite 1, $55.

iPad for Beginners

Instructor: Brigid Gorry-Hines, Complex IT Are you thinking about getting an iPad, or did you just get one? If you’re feeling a bit lost and would like to learn the basics, this is the class for you! This general introduction will cover iPad features; swiping and gestures; some of the built-in applications (apps), and how to find more apps in the App Store. Bring your own iPad if you have one, or follow along as we demonstrate the iPad’s features. Please note that class is taught using iOS 11. If your iPad has an older operating system, not all features demonstrated in class will apply to your iPad. To check your iOS version and see if there is an available update for your iPad, do the following: from the Home Screen, tap Settings > General > About. CPAD, 1 Thursday, 6:30-8:30 pm. Meets June 7, Complex IT, 9 Meriam St, Suite 1, $55.

LEXPLORATIONS: Summer 2018!

LCE’s summer children’s program for academic and creative enrichment is open to all children regardless of residency. With week-long programming for grades K-11, small class sizes, and an expert teaching staff made up primarily of Lexington Public School teachers, Lexplorations is considered a rewarding summer destination by students and parents alike. If participation in a particular program is of special importance to your child, we recommend that you register as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

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decisions under pressure; choose safe and age-appropriate toys and games; feed, diaper and care for infants and children; manage discipline issues; launch a babysitting business; write a resume and recognize and respond to adult and pediatric breathing, cardiac, and first aid emergencies. Materials include: Pocket First Aid Kit; Babysitter’s drawstring bag; Family and Friends Student Manual and a folder with course reference materials. Certifications Issued: American Heart Association Family and Friends CPR Certificate and Babysitter’s Training Certificate KBTR, 2 Tuesdays, 4:00-7:00 pm. Begins April 24, LHS, Room 168, $150.

Discover Your Theatrical Side: An Acting Workshop for Teens NEW

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Teen Writing Workshop

Instructor: Brigid Gorry-Hines In this writing workshop, young writers will have the chance to hone their writing skills and share feedback with their peers. The class will include designated writing time as well as discussions about the craft-including subjects such as character development, outlining, word-building, and finding your own voice. This workshop will be most suitable for students in grades 7-9. No writing experience is necessary. Please bring a notebook and a writing utensil. KEEN, 5 Mondays, 4:30-5:30 pm. Begins April 30, LHS, Room 220, $60.

Calligraphy (for Ages 10+)

Instructor: Alma Bella Solis Learn the timeless art of beautiful writing in seven weeks using Uncial-Foundational script. After a brief overview of the history of calligraphy and the original scripts of Western Calligraphy we will experiment with spacing between letters, words, and between sentences/verses and paragraphs; and the proper angle in nib

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usage. Students will write their favorite poem, quotation or, any text of their own choosing in Uncial-Foundational script towards end of this session. Mastery can be achieved by a focus on penmanship skills in both print and long hand, as well as practicing and using the skills learned in class. KCAL, 7 Fridays, 3:30-5:30 pm. Begins April 27, LHS, Room 166, $195.

Babysitter’s Training with American Heart Association Family & Friends CPR (for ages 11-15)

Instructor: Alice Wadley Participants will learn the skills necessary to provide care for children and infants including skills necessary to provide first aid, CPR, and use an automated external defibrillator (AED) use in a safe, timely, and effective manner. The course combines video, activities, and hands-on skills training for a complete learning experience. Students will learn how to: recognize and respond to safety issues; problem solve and make

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Instructor: Eleonora Cordovani In this class we will learn how to trust other theater partners and build a strong theatrical work team. Along the way we will explore the physical approach to acting, becoming familiar with the body and its limits. Through breathing exercises and line-readings we will develop an understanding of the use of the voice. Our study will include improvisational games and performance building exercises that will culminate in an end of class performance. There will be lot of movement in class, so please come dressed in a comfortable way that will allow you to move freely. Both experienced and beginning actors are welcome. KDTS, 8 Thursdays, 4:00-6:00 pm. Begins April 26, LHS, Room 173, $160.

Keys For Kids Piano: For Child/Parent Pairs

Instructor: Keys for Kids Teaching Staff Parents and their children are constantly inundated with options for afterschool activities that promise to boost attention, encourage learning, and build confidence. Musical education is no different, and offers enhanced listening skills, greater attention span, and broadened critical thinking skills. Keys for Kids, through its dynamic courses and engaging teachers, adds the crucial element that so often gets overlooked—FUN! Classes cater to

Test Prep/College Planning students between the ages of 3 and 12 in small groups where parents and their kids engage as a team to learn and grow towards their musical goals together. To better engage these young musicians, technical concepts including music theory, sight-reading, ear training, and instrumental expertise are brought to life through group exercises, performances, and teamwork. Annual recitals provide students the opportunity to showcase what they’ve learned, and provides a safe venue for children to gain confidence in themselves. As graduates of the program, students emerge as independent, thoughtful, and critical musicians with a strong foundation in reading, writing, performing, understanding, and, most importantly, loving music. Keys for Kids does all this in a fun, interactive, social, and encouraging environment that establishes a lifelong appreciation of music. With the Keys for Kids® methodology students can start at any age. A $20 fee for the required lesson book is payable to the instructor at the first class. Please Visit: www. keys-for-kids.com, for up-to-date 2018 class schedules.

Ballroom Basics (for Grades 2-5) NEW

Instructor: Kendall Sealey, db Studios Ballroom basics will introduce your child to the Foxtrot, Tango, Waltz, Cha-Cha, Rumba, and Swing. Exploring movement, encouraging creativity, and enhancing gross motor skills and musicality through learning to ballroom dance. In this class basic step patterns, musicality, and the distinct character of each dance will be introduced. Important aspects of Ballroom dance will be introduced such as posture, poise, and musicality. This class is open to those in grades 2-5. Class will be held at db Studios, 442 Marrett Road, Lexington. KBAL, 8 Mondays, 4:00-5:00 pm. Begins April 23, db Studios, 442 Marrett Road, $160.

Drawing and Architecture Beginning (Grades 2 - 5)

Instructor: Elena Belkova Each class will start with time to sketch everyday objects, helping students develop the skill “to draw what you see, not what you know”. We will move

on to basic drawing of 2D and 3-D geometrical shapes to learn foundational techniques and to practice different aspects of drawing. We will also explore drawing architecture - from a study of simple architectural elements, to designing buildings using graph paper as a guide for proportion. Students will have the opportunity to design and work independently as well as with the instructor. Please note there is no class on May 9. Please bring the following supplies to class: a Drawing Pad (11” x 14”), Pencil HB, Colored Pencils (12), an Eraser and an 8 ½” x 11” pad of graph paper. KARCH, 7 Wednesdays, 6:00-8:00 pm. Begins April 25, LHS, Room 173, $140.

Drawing and Architecture Intermediate (Grades 2-5)

Instructor: Elena Belkova This class is a continuation of Drawing & Architecture. We will continue our practice of sketching objects from life. We will solidify skills learned in the previous class through more advanced study of drawing techniques and an introduction of new topics (with homework). Please note there is no class on May 9. Please bring the following supplies to class: a Drawing Pad (11” x 14”) , Pencil HB, Colored Pencils (12), an Eraser and an 8 ½” x 11” pad of graph paper. K2ARCH, 7 Wednesdays, 4:00-6:00 pm. Begins April 25, LHS, Room 173, $140.

Art Studio: Charcoal and Pastel for Grades 2-6

Instructor: Alma Bella Solis Using a combination of charcoal pencils and chalks, or dry pastel pencils and chalks, you will produce your own compositions, interpreting subjects ranging from still life to human figures. You’ll learn drawing methods including outline, contour, shading, blending, detailing and explore perspective, proportion, and more. Class size limited to 7 students. KPAC, 7 Tuesdays, 3:30-5:30 pm. Begins April 24, LHS, Room 166, $195. SUMMER INTENSIVE COLLEGE ESSAY WORKSHOP p. 25

In Control: Crash Prevention Training

This course offers students from Lexington High School and their families an opportunity to learn the skills that can not safely be taught on public roadways. Learn how to handle panic stops, turning into the skid, tailgating, and emergency lane changes, as well as the latest techniques for maintaining safe habits. This 4.5 hour class will teach you how to handle mistakes made not only by you, but also by others. Car crashes account for almost 50% of teen deaths and training has been shown to be the answer. Visit www.driveincontrol.com/ lexingtonhighschool to learn about the discount on the class, available insurance discounts for graduates, and how much fun learning to handle Massachusetts roads can be in a closed course environment.

Driver Education

Instructor: CS Driving School A complete driver’s education program (classroom and behind-the-wheel lessons) is available through LCE. Students must be at least 15.9 years old to begin the program. Please see the LCE website at www.lexingtoncommunityed.org for details and dates. The cost for the course is $680. The cost for classes beginning after July 1, 2018 is $710.

How to Find the College That Fits Your Child Instructor: Larry Dannenberg Looking to find the right school for your child or obtain merit money? We will show you how to choose the school that is the right fit for your child as we walk you through the admissions process. Learn about how merit money works and what you can do to better your position even if you are not a top student. This class is particularly important if your student is at the top of the class, has learning disabilities, is an athlete, or is average. 2015 was a year of significant change. Standardized testing has shifted, timing for Financial Aid has accelerated, there is a new application from the Consortium, and admissions have become more competitive. Learn why starting the process early can offer significant

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advantages. College Solutions has over 30 years of experience in college placement and financial aid. For adults only. The $25 tuition is for two adults in the household. PFIT, 1 Tuesday, 6:30-8:30 pm. Meets May 1, LHS, Room 229, $25.

You Can Afford College If...

Instructor: Donald Anderson If… you plan in advance; you understand the financial aid process; and you act early enough to be successful. Financial aid goes to the families who plan in advance—ideally before December 31 of the child’s sophomore year of high school. This course will teach you the concepts and strategies that will help you maximize your financial aid by understanding the process, and how implementing strategies may increase a family’s eligibility even if you have a “high income” or own a business. The greatest amount of financial aid goes to the families who act in the years before college. Remember: procrastination equals less financial aid. All schools are not alike, so it is important to know your options and opportunities. A free financial aid analysis will be available to all attendees. Tuition is $25 for two adults in the household. For more information please visit our website at www.collegefundingadvisors.com. PMFA, 1 Thursday, 6:30-8:30 pm. Meets April 12, LHS, Room 229, $25.

College Essay Writing

Instructor: Catherine Johnson Most people, parents and students, think of writing the College Application Essay as a major, intimidating event. But it can be a non-stressful, even enjoyable process and this evening session will show you how that happens. The essay is not about impressing admissions officers with grand accomplishments; it’s a story that tells them about you. This low-key workshop will send you off with some solid topic ideas, writing skills to use going forward and the start of an essay draft. Class size is limited, so there will be time for brief oneon-one meetings. PEST, 1 Tuesday, 6:30-8:30 pm. Meets April 10, LHS, Room 222, $33.

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Instructors: LHS teacher Chris Doucette and retired LHS teacher Karen Mechem.

Summer Math SAT Prep

Instructor, Chris Doucette In SAT Math, students will review mathematical operations and learn test strategies necessary for success on the SAT. Required Text for class: Barron’s New SAT, 29th Edition (Barron’s SAT) ISBN-13: 978-1438006499 PREP, 5 meetings, 9:00-11:30 am. Meets July 23, 24, 25, 26 and 27. LHS, $200

Summer Reading SAT Prep

Instructor: Karen Mechem Prepare for the Reading SAT by actively reading passages, answering inferential and line-referenced questions, and interpreting infographics. Practice tests will be taken and analyzed. Required Text for classes: The Official SAT Study

Navigating the Student-Athletes College Search and Recruiting Process

Instructor: Nicholas Michael This course is designed to educate student-athletes and their parents about navigating the often confusing and generally stressful college search and sports recruiting process for studentathletes, from their sophomore year through their senior year. We will cover the factors that influence a student’s college choice preferences, process timelines, define recruiting terminology, explore the significant differences between NCAA divisions and their sport’s impact on a student’s academic career. We will also discuss student-athletes’ recruitment requirements, identify what coaches are looking for, explain how to get noticed and how to end up on a “coach’s list.” which is given to admissions. A method will also be shown and discussed to track and determine a college coach’s ‘level of interest’ in each student-athlete. The second session is designed to demonstrate how to implement the various theories and strategies from the first night into specific

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Guide, 2018 Edition, published by the College Board. PRTH, 5 meetings, 9:00-11:30 am. Meets July 9, 10, 11, 12, and 13. LHS, $200.

Summer Writing and Language/ Essay SAT Prep Instructor: Karen Mechem Develop the grammar, structural, info graphic, and comprehension skills necessary for the writing test. For the new essay, learn the specific strategies needed. An unlimited number of essays may be submitted for scoring.Required Text for classes: The Official SAT Study Guide, 2018, published by the College Board. PSWR, 4 meetings, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm. Meets July 2, 3, 5 and 6 LHS, $200.

action steps including how to create a plan which matches the student’s selection criteria and academic performance to each individual school on their list. This list will be used to develop a targeted proto-typical communications plan, which will establish a focused path for finding the colleges best suited for each studentathlete, from both the academic and athletic perspective. Lists of all NCAA colleges in Divisions 1, 2 and 3 which offer each student athlete’s sport will be provided. Material will also be distributed to provide some insight into the financial aid process, NCAA recruiting rules and regulations, and other information designed to bring clarity and objectivity to the college search and recruiting process, while hopefully, making it less stressful. Tuition is for an adult/student pair. PNSA, Meets Tuesday, May 15 and Thursday, May 17, 7:00-9:00 pm. LHS, Room 226, $40 per adult/student pair.

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Cooking World’s Great Teas

Instructor: Paul Angiolillo Some cultures are known for their coffee connoisseurs, others for wine aficionados or beer enthusiasts. But almost every country has its tea lovers, whether they’re into malty Assams, brisk Ceylons, aromatic Yunnans, plumy oolongs, delicate green teas, or highly-prized jasmines. We’ll sample at least eight classic teas (more if we have time) and learn a bit about them and how to brew a good cup. Sweet and savory snacks will accompany the teas and you’ll take home plenty of samples. Bring one or two of your favorite cups or mugs to the class. NTEA, 1 Thursday, 7:00-8:30 pm. Meets May 3, LHS, Room 143, $25.

Mindy Pollack-Fusi teaches two college essay workshops, see below.

April Break Intensive College Essay Workshop

Instructor: Mindy Pollack Fusi Don’t wait until college application deadlines approach and wonder what to create for your personal statement/essay! Be prepared by spending only four half days learning the do’s and dont’s of the essay. You will receive help on all aspects of the essay from coming up with a topic to actually completing the essay in the span of four days. Join fellow students as popular College Application Essay Coach, Mindy Pollack-Fusi, teaches you insider tips and a foolproof technique on how to choose your essay topic. From there, you will draft your essay and receive feedback. After reviewing the feedback, and revising the essay you will receive feedback again. You will work on polishing your essay and by the close of day four, you will have a completed essay that is concise yet creative and lively. This class will help you breakthrough your fear and frustration, guide you to the finish, and help you relax when your essay is done! Please bring a paper and pen to class as well as your laptop. This class will be held at The Place for Words, 200 Great Road, Suite 254A, Bedford. There will be a short lunch break. Please bring your own lunch or plan to purchase from nearby restaurants. Class size is limited to six students. PAINT, 4 meetings, 10:00 am-1:30 pm. Meets April 16, 17, 18, 19 at The Place for Words, 200 Great Road, Bedford. $500.

Summer Intensive College Essay Workshop

Tipsy Truffle Making

Instructor: Mindy Pollack Fusi Calling all rising seniors! Don’t wait until fall college application deadlines approach and wonder what to create for your personal statement/essay! Be prepared by spending only one week (half days) this summer learning the do’s and dont’s of the essay. You will receive help on all aspects of the essay from coming up with a topic to actually completing the essay. Join fellow rising seniors as popular College Application Essay Coach, Mindy Pollack-Fusi, teaches you insider tips and a foolproof technique on how to choose your essay topic. From there, you will draft your essay and receive feedback. After reviewing the feedback, and revising the essay you will receive feedback again. You will work on polishing your essay and by the close of the week, you will have a completed essay that is concise yet creative and lively. This class will help you breakthrough your fear and frustration, guide you to the finish, and help you relax this fall when your essay is done! Class size limited to six students. PINT, 5 meetings, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm. Meets July 23, 24, 25, 26 and 27, LHS, $500. P2INT, 5 meetings, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm. Meets August 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10, LHS, $500.

Instructor: Anne Wright Do you like chocolate? How about cocktails? If you answered “yes” then you’ll love making your own tipsy truffles! Enjoy a 2-hour chocolate making session where you’ll make two different types of “tipsy truffles”. Be brave and brand your molds with your own signature style for our molded chocolates. Then, try your hand at hand-enrobing a different tipsy ganache in milk or dark chocolate before rolling them in cocoa powder, toffee or sprinkles. Taste your way through the chocolate making experience and keep your creations to share with friends (or not!). Professional Chocolatier and owner of Tipsy Chocolates, Anne Wright, is excited to lead you through the chocolate truffle making experience. All chocolates, ganaches, and utensils will be provided. Students must be 21 + to register. Occasionally LexMedia records classes held in their kitchen for broadcast. NTTM, 1 Thursday, 6:00-8:30 pm. Meets May 24, LexMedia Studios, 1001 Main Campus Drive, Lexington. Please visit, lexmedia.org for detailed driving directions. $65.

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Home, Hobbies and Travel Easy Weeknight Asian Cooking NEW

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Instructor: Katie Walter / Two Aprons Cookery Explore the enticing, bold flavors of Asia with a culinary tour. From India we’ll have Chana Masala, Roasted Vegetable Curry from Thailand, Garlicky Soy Honey Green Beans from China, Pork Bulgogi from Korea and Caramelized Trout with Lemongrass, Ginger and Cilantro from Vietnam. Delicious recipes that are much easier to make than you think, all with ingredients available at your local market. Take this class and leave with confidence to make these dishes in your own home. NXXX, 1 Thursday, 6:00-8:30 pm. Meets May 2, LexMedia Studios, 1001 Main Campus Drive, Lexington. Please visit, lexmedia.org for detailed driving directions. $65.

Texas Hold’em

Instructor: Jeffrey Fowler Have you been invited to play Texas Hold’em poker with friends, but not sure how to play? Come attend our class and you can join any poker game with confidence. Learn when and why to bluff, as well as how to tell if others are bluffing as well. We will start with the basics, and work our way up to play live games at the end of each session. The instructor will provide a safe environment so that you can learn how to play. HTEX, 4 Tuesdays, 7:00-9:00 pm. Begins May 15, LHS, Room 231, $85/Seniors $65.

Make Vegetarian Food Fun!

Instructor: Jeffrey Fowler Vegetarian diets aren’t just about salads. From appetizers to dessert, this class will cover vegetarian food that you would be proud to serve to even your pickiest family members. You will get hands-on in class learning how to make modern takes on classic dishes from around the globe from scratch. You will create a variety of fun and hearty meals in class and won’t leave this class hungry. No prior experience in the kitchen necessary! Chef Jeffrey Fowler is a seasoned, Culinary Institute of America trained chef. He honed his skills in some of Boston’s best restaurants, including Icarus, Locke-ober, West Street Grille, Back Bay Brewing Company, and 18 Elm Street. A $10 food fee is payable to the instructor at the first class. NVEG, 1 Thursday, 6:00-8:30 pm. Meets May 16, LexMedia Studios, 1001 Main Campus Drive, Lexington. Please visit, lexmedia.org for detailed driving directions. $65. THE JOY OF LANDSCAPE PAINTING p. 15

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Walking in the British Isles

Instructor: Mary Hamilton England, Scotland, Wales, and Ireland all have extensive networks of well maintained, well marked long distance walking paths that afford the luxury of finding your own pace while exploring new, quaint, and beautiful places. Although there are many costly companies that will set up an itinerary for you , transport your luggage, and even provide rides for the weary, there is nothing like the sense of adventure and accomplishment that comes from independently learning about and affordably enjoying this experience by doing it yourself. This evening you will be able to find about route choices, maps and guidebooks, B&B’s, travel etiquette, public transport options, and what to pack and carry for your well-paced tour. F011, 1 Thursday, 7:00-8:30 pm. Meets April 12, LHS, Room 220, $33. NEW

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Smart Planning for European Vacations

Instructor: Wim Nijenberg Do you want to know how to simplify finding the information you need? Do you want to know how to book the best products and services – air, accommodations, rail, car, ferry, sightseeing and others? You can make your trip more enjoyable and save time planning it. Become aware of the many discounts in Europe and avoid missed opportunities. This program is for individual and escorted travel as well as cruises in Europe, and for people who want to plan with online resources or an agency. In two hours we’ll start you off on the right track. FEUR, 1 Thursday, 7:00-9:00 pm. Meets May 10, LHS, Room 225, $25/Seniors $20.

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Bicycle Repair Workshop

Instructor: Yurij Roman Lojko, Somerville Bike Kitchen What causes wear on your bicycle and when is it time to replace and/or repair parts? Bring your bicycle and join members of the Somerville Bike Kitchen mobile repair team as they teach the basics of bicycle maintenance and care in this one-hour workshop. FBIKE, 1 Wednesday, 6:00-7:00 pm. Meets June 6, LCE Conference Room, 146 Maple Street, $25. NEW

Residential Addition 101

Instructor: Nancy Dickinson If you have been thinking of adding onto your house, but don’t know where to start, this one night class is for you! Nancy Dickinson, Principal at Dickinson Architects in Concord will give an overview of the design and construction process for residential additions and renovations. The class will review zoning and septic issues, programming, budgeting, whether to “move or stay”, the architectural process, contractor selection, permitting and what to expect during construction. Time will be allowed for questions about your specific project. Nancy is a registered architect with over

25 years of experience; for 20 years, she has specialized in Residential Design. See her website at DickinsonArc.com FRES, 1 Wednesday, 7:00-9:00 pm. Meets May 30, LHS, Room 220, $25/Seniors $20.

Everything You Need to Know about Auto Repair

Instructor: Bruce Gerry Come get a general overview of major systems of an automobile from an experienced mechanic and teacher, who can make all things automotive both fun and clear. We will cover basic maintenance and troubleshooting ignition, charging, cooling, fluids, electrical, brakes and exhaust systems. We’ll also discuss common problems encountered with any vehicle. With this information you will be better able to diagnose problems, perform basic maintenance, and deal competently and knowledgeably with local mechanics. Please note: This is a lecture/demonstration class, not handson, but you will learn plenty. Class will meet on March 8, 15, 29 and April 5. FCAR, 4 Wednesdays, 6:30-8:30 pm. Begins May 9, Lexington High School, Room 229, $88/Seniors $65.

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Daytime Classes Words from the Greek................................ 9 Homer’s Odyssey........................................ 9 Memoir Writing......................................... 13 Daytime Memoir Writing......................... 14 Ins and Outs of Publishing....................... 14 Start With Art............................................ 14 Fundamentals of Drawing........................ 14 Daytime Watercolor.................................. 15 Intro to Pastels.......................................... 15 Advanced Daytime Knitting..................... 16 A Taste of Blacksmithing.......................... 17 Daytime English Conversation................ 17 Spanish Conversation-Daytime............... 18 Spanish Based on Cinema: Intermediate and Advanced.................... 18 Italian Conversation-Daytime.................. 18 Total Beginning French............................ 18 Daytime Intermediate French.................. 19 Managing Your Photos............................. 20 Organizing Your Computer...................... 20 Buying & Selling on eBay......................... 21 Teen Writing Workshop........................... 22 Calligraphy for Ages 10 +........................ 22 Babysitter’s Training.................................. 22 Acting Workshop for Teens..................... 22 Ballroom Basics for Grades 2-5............... 23 Beginning and Intermediate Drawing and Architecture (Grades 2-5).................. 23 Art Studio: Charcoal and Pastel.............. 23 Summer SAT Prep..................................... 24 April Break Intensive Essay Workshop..... 25 Summer Intensive College Essay Workshop......................... 25 Barre3........................................................ 31 Beginning Yoga........................................ 32 Advanced Beginner Yoga........................ 32 Joyful Yoga................................................ 32 Yoga with a Chair...................................... 32 Yoga for Osteoporosis............................. 32 Iyengar Yoga............................................. 32

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Discovering Your Personal Color Palette

Instructor: Randi Siu Why do you feel so good when you wear certain colors? Everyone has their own unique skin tone, hair color and eye color. When you wear the color shades that harmonizes with your features, your look and feel more balanced and alive. In this class you will learn about the basic color palette types and where you fit in. This will take the mystery out of the process, and give you the confidence to choose your best personal colors, for a beautiful look that’s uniquely your own. FDPC, 1 Wednesday, 7:00-8:30 pm. Meets April 11, LHS, Room 233, $25. NEW

Dress to Impress

Instructor: Randi Siu Wouldn’t it be great to feel good, look good and get compliments on everything you wear? The key to looking your best is to learn how to harmonize all your features, so the clothes you wear compliment your figure type and balance your features. In this class you will learn what your figure type is, and how you can harmonize all your features, with the best clothing styles for you, for a fabulous new look. FD2I, 1 Wednesday, 7:00-8:30 pm. Meets April 25, LHS, Room 233, $25.

The Art of Accessorizing

Instructor: Randi Siu Everyone can wear scarves successfully, if they know how! In this class you will learn how which colors, styles, patterns and finishes of scarves best compliment your coloring, personality, figure type and face shape. You will also learn creative ways to tie scarves to update, enhance and add a fresh new look to your basic wardrobe, for a more polished look. Please wear a simple classic plain colored top to class, so you can try out and practice new scarfwearing techniques. FAOA, 1 Wednesday, 7:00-8:30 pm. Meets May 2, LHS, Room 233, $25.

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Business and Career Spring Clean Your Clothes Closet for a Fresh New Look

Instructor: Randi Siu Do you have a closet full of clothes but nothing to wear? Feeling overwhelmed by all the “stuff” in your closet? In this class you will learn the reasons behind why you shop the way you do, so you can avoid repeating the same mistakes. You will also learn the basic steps of how to clean out and organize your clothes closet. This will save you time and energy when deciding what you’re going to wear on a daily basis and help create space you didn’t have before. Having a plan of action to organize your clothes, will make it easier for you to put different outfit combinations togetherfor a fresh new look. FCCC, 1 Monday, 7:00-8:30 pm. Meets April 9, LHS, Room 233, $25.

Our Financial Courses are not intended to substitute for individual financial counseling or advice. Neither LCE or the Lexington Public Schools may give specific advice on personal investments.

Understanding Crypto Assets, Blockchain, and “Bitcoin Fever” NEW

Instructor: Andrew Rodwin While the media abounds with stories about the boom and bust cycle of bitcoin, most people don’t understand the basic principles of how crypto assets like bitcoin work. This class fully explains the technologies “under the hood”, as well as relevant tools and the crypto ecosystem. The course covers coin types, mining, forking, wallets, cryptography, blockchain and its growing adoption through the economy, transactions, exchanges, government regulation, security, taxation, coin valuation criteria, and much more. While the course avoids investment recommendations, it provides people with the conceptual and detailed knowledge required to understand how crypto assets and blockchain might affect them personally, as well as influence society at large. BBCT, 1 Thursday, 7:00-9:00 pm. Meets May 17, LHS, Room 225, $25.

Estate Planning 101

Randi Siu teaches Spring Clean Your Clothes Closet for a Fresh New Look, see above.

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Instructor: Rebecca O’Brien Come learn the basics about wills and estate planning. We will discuss wills, durable powers of attorney, health care proxies, living wills, setting up trusts, how to appoint a guardian or conservator for minor children if needed in the future, and basic strategies for saving on estate taxes. Bring your questions! BWIL, 1 Monday, 7:00-9:00 pm. Meets May 7, LHS, Room 225, $30/Seniors $25.

Taking Control of Your Financial Health

Instructors: Sumeit and Sanjay Aggarwal Even with the abundance of advice on individual personal finance topics, how do you know if your finances are healthy? Even with thoughtful decision-making, does managing personal finance feel like a game of whack-a-mole? This 2-part

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workshop will provide tools and strategies to help you get fiscally fit in the new year. We will walk through a financial health questionnaire that will help participants determine their financial well-being and open channels of communication within the family. Participants will use a set of mock financial transactions and have a hands-on opportunity to build a personal balance sheet. This holistic view of managing personal finances will enable you to monitor your financial health throughout the year. This class will be co-taught by Sumeit and Sanjay Aggarwal. They have written this course with a practical focus explicitly in mind. BTCF, 2 Fridays, 7:00-8:30 pm. Begins April 27, LHS, Room 221, $35/Seniors $30.

Budgeting for Success

Instructors: Sumeit and Sanjay Aggarwal Join us for a personal finance workshop on budgeting for success. In this 2-part workshop, we will go over the fundamentals of personal finance, discuss why, how and types of budgeting. You will learn budgeting tools to get started on building your own budget. Participants will get hands-on experience in organizing credit card and bank transactions using Excel, setting budget targets, and analyzing them to find money saving ideas. Bring your own laptop or follow along on the screen as we analyze transactions and discuss next steps after a budget is set. This class will be co-taught by Sumeit and Sanjay Aggarwal. They have written this course with a practical focus explicitly in mind. BBFS, 2 Fridays, 7:00-8:30 pm. Begins May 18, LHS, Room 221, $35/Seniors $30.

Do it Yourself or Financial Advisor? Capabilities, Fees, Conflicts of Interest

Instructor: Glenn Frank Understand the industry lexicon—ROBOs, brokers, RIAs, financial planners, money managers, wealth managers, family office, fee-only, fee-based... all in the context of successfully completing the 5 step investment process needed to accomplish your goals. Planning, emotions and taxes are integral to the process. How best to do this yourself or would one of these advisory models be worth paying for?

Mind and Body

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Understand that advisors must navigate numerous conflicts of interest from the subtle (deviating from the S&P 500) to the not so subtle (commissions). Best resources if on your own. If not, how to ensure the advisor is a “wise investment”! BDIY, 1 Tuesday, 7:00-9:00 pm. Meets May 8, LHS, Room 225, $25/Seniors $20.

The Tax Side of Investing

Instructor: Glenn Frank For most long-term investors, there is only one objective-maximum total real return after taxes -John Templeton As often the largest investment expense, taxes can have a retirement impairing impact on your portfolio. Each step in the 5 Step Investment Process has material tax implications. Learn how to minimize taxes without compromising the essence of your investment strategy. Topics include: managing capital gains and losses; charitable and family gifting; estate step-up; concentrated low basis positions; locating which investments in IRAs, ROTHs, brokerage accounts; retirement drawdowns from which accounts IRAs, ROTHs, brokerage. Resources provided on how to use basic tax law to your advantage. It is not that complicated! BTSI, 1 Tuesday, 7:00-9:00 pm. Meets May 22, LHS, Room 225, $25/Seniors $20.

Savvy Social Security Planning for Couples

Instructor: Rick Fentin The Social Security decisions spouses make when they are in their 60s will determine the amount of total income they will receive over their lifetime – especially the lifetime of the spouse who lives the longest (usually the wife!). This workshop will cover the NEW rules that can help married couples get the most out of the Social Security system. We will

cover: the optimal times to apply, spousal coordination, minimizing taxes and effectively integrating Social Security with other assets. Plus, the most important thing all higher-earning spouses should do and more. Why not make sure you are maximizing your income? The $40 tuition cost is per couple. BCSS, 1 Wednesday, 7:00-9:00 pm. Meets May 16, LHS, Room 226, $40 per couple.

Maximizing Social Security for Singles and Divorced Spouses

Instructor: Rick Fentin Social Security can be complicated. There are literally hundreds of rules that apply to very specific individual circumstances. Strategies to maximize benefits for single individuals and divorced spouses can be very different than for married couples. Social Security is one of the few income sources that keeps up with inflation and lasts for life so it is important to know how to make the system work for you. Many people fail to maximize their benefits because they do not understand the little-known rules that can help them do better. This workshop will cover the NEW SS rules, the optimal times to apply, divorced spousal benefits and coordination, minimizing taxes and effectively integrating Social Security with other assets. Why not make sure you are maximizing your income? BDSS, 1 Tuesday, 7:00-9:00 pm. Meets May 22, LHS, Room 226, $25.

Seller Seminar: Staging for a Successful Sale

Instructor: Beth Sager The thought of putting your house on the market seem daunting? Do you think you need granite counters, stainless appliances and spa bathrooms to attract buyers? Think again! What’s keeping you from putting up the “For Sale” sign? Real estate professional Beth Sager, (#1 agent in her company for past 8 years) will provide tips on how to get your home ready for sale the smartest way possible. Beth will share industry research on what steps to take prior to listing your home that will make the most difference in a successful salewithout breaking the bank! FSTA, 1 Wednesday, 6:30-8:30 pm. Meets May 2, LHS, Room 229, $25/Seniors $20.

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promote learning about holistic health and living well. In this section you’ll find everything from courses on meditation to alternative understandings of nutrition. NEW Staying Healthy with the Seasons: Spring

Instructor: Sarah Fuller Stay healthy and vibrant all year long ! When eating and living in harmony with the seasons you optimize your health and create the happier life you have been wanting. Rooted in Traditional East Asian medicine, this class will cover the basics of living according to the seasons, with an emphasis on how you can make the most of the spring months (and combat allergies too!). MHAN, 1 Monday, 7:00-9:00 pm. Meets April 9, LHS, Room 220, $33/Seniors $25.

Adult Children of Narcissistic Parents

Instructor: Stephanie Kriesberg When you have a narcissistic parent you may feel isolated and alone, selfdoubting, possibly “crazy,” hopeless, like a failure, or stuck. Adults with narcissistic parents sometimes refer to themselves as a “secret society.” They don’t talk about their experiences and often feel unsure about their own lives. In this one evening course, you will learn about the latest research on narcissism, which helps explain this confusing disorder. In addition, although this is not a therapy session, you will learn about the strategies that help men and women with narcissistic parents develop more satisfying lives. These strategies will be drawn from the fields of mindfulness, cognitive-behavioral therapy, solution-focused therapy, and even clinical hypnosis. PDNM, 1 Wednesday, 7:00-9:00 pm. Meets May 16, LHS, Room 233, $33.

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Stop Your Sugar Habit

Instructor: Sue McCombs What if you had no desire to eat anything with sugar? What if looking at a product with sugar left you with the feeling of total indifference? No more longing for that chocolate bar or soft drink. What if all that expertise, the thinking and obtaining and consuming of sweets, got transformed into some positive habit, like exercise or another desired outlet? Focus can be placed on eating moderate, well balanced meals featuring fresh fruits and vegetables and lean, quality protein. Watch your energy increase as the sugar leaves your system. No more highs and lows from sugar rushes. It is possible, using the hypnosis techniques of guided imagery taught in this class, to help you make this change on a powerful subconscious level. Please do not consume alcohol prior to class. An audio CD will be available for $30 for those who wish to take the program home for reinforcement. MSUG, 1 Tuesday, 7:00-8:30 pm. Meets April 10, LHS, Room 166, $40.

Fixing Our Broken Sleep

Instructor: Rick Clerici In this 90 minute presentation attendees will learn techniques for overcoming common sleep problems like “trouble falling asleep,” “difficulty staying asleep,” “excessive thinking,” “waking too early,” “Sunday night insomnia,” “chronic insomnia,” “shift-work difficulties” and “daytime sleepiness.” This hands on presentation has helped many people to begin getting better sleep almost immediately. A guided relaxation exercise teaches techniques for initiating sleep and returning to sleep. Rick Clerici C.Ht., is a Certified Clinical Sleep Educator and has helped thousands of people increase the quality and quantity of their sleep. MSLE, 1 Wednesday, 7:00-8:30 pm. Meets May 2, LHS, Room 226, $33.

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Meet Mary Ann Christine Burnside (above) and Sairey Leone Luterman at “the Death Cafe”, see below. NEW

Meet us at the Death Cafe

Instructors: Mary Ann Christie Burnside & Sairey Leone Luterman The purpose of this special evening is to gather together for group-directed conversations about death and dying, something we are all affected by in our lives. Although talking about death is important and helpful, the reality is that we often don’t make the time to do it or may not be comfortable talking about it. If we can talk about death, we can become more available to the truth of it in our lives, and more available to friends, family to ourselves. This lively, informal conversational event will be run like a cafe, with coffee, cake and small group discussion. The Death Cafe is not an end-of-life planning workshop or a grief support group. It’s a friendly space to share important conversations, to listen and to talk. There are no answers, just questions and fellowship. Bring a friend, loved one or neighbor and join the conversation. MBIT, 1 Wednesday, 7:00-8:30 pm. Meets April 11, LHS, Room 143, $25. NEW

Portable Meditation

Instructor: Rick Clerici Do you often feel pressed for time and too often behind the eight ball? Does it feel as though your attention span and patience are shrinking? These symptoms of stress and tension have become all too common in all our lives. In this presentation we will practice brief meditative exercises, mindshift tricks and quick release tools that fit into any busy life. Learn how to release tension in 4 seconds, and how this technique works in your body and unconscious mind. Discover a simple mental resource that will turn your mind from worry to wonder. Experience a guided meditation that

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you can remember. We will also explore simple habits that support and build this more relaxed and creative state of mind/ body and preserve your new found peace. MIND, 1 Wednesday, 7:00-8:30 pm. Meets May 9, LHS, Room 226, $33.

Introduction to Meditation

Instructor: Sue McCombs Meditation can reduce stress and boost energy and is a surprisingly easy skill to learn. Come join us for this onenight workshop to learn the basics of meditation. With a little practice, you will discover that meditation can help you manage the stress in your life, and increase your overall sense of well-being. Please note; any alcohol consumption prior to class will significantly reduce the effectiveness of these techniques. MMED, 1 Monday, 7:00-8:30 pm. Meets April 30, LHS, Room 166, $40.

Stop Dieting

Instructor: Sue McCombs Imagine not being tempted to overeat; to feel indifferent to sugar, bread, pasta, too much snacking, and grazing from dinner to bedtime. Using guided relaxation and imagery (techniques used in hypnosis), you will notice an improvement in your desire, determination, and resourcefulness, which will lead you toward successfully instituting a healthier pattern of eating. This program is designed to help you let go of unwanted pounds gently, easily, and permanently. Please do not consume any alcohol prior to class. Audio CD’s will be available for $30 for those who wish to take the program home with them. MAPP, 1 Tuesday, 7:00-8:30 pm. Meets April 24, LHS, Room 166, $40.

Exercise and Dance Stress Less: Learn to Meditate

Instructor: Richard Geller Meditation is one of the best ways to reduce stress and improve your health, as evidenced by many recent scientific studies. Participants will learn: how meditation works, numerous different meditation techniques, and strategies for integrating meditation into your daily work and life. Upon completing this program, participants will be able to practice meditation anytime, anywhere that stress occurs, and immediately feel the benefits. Throughout the four week course, participants are taught and practice over 10 powerful meditation techniques including: breath focus, body scan relaxation, standing and walking meditation, Tai-Chi and Chi-Kung beginning practice, sound and mantra meditation, simple Yoga as a meditation, visualization practice, and mindfulness meditation. The entire program is highly interactive, hands-on, and easy to learn. The class is taught by Richard Geller of MedWorks Corporate Meditation Programs, who has been featured in the Boston Globe, Bloomberg News, Financial Times, Mass High Tech, and Boston CBS-4 TV news (see www.meditationprograms.com). Participants sit in chairs and wear normal attire. Sorry, no eating in the class. SLLM, 4 Tuesdays, 7:00-8:00 pm. Begins May 17, LHS, Room 247, $66/Seniors $49.

American Heart Association Basic Life Support

Instructor: Alice Wadley The BLS Course trains participants to promptly recognize several life-threatening emergencies, give high-quality chest compressions, deliver appropriate ventilations and provide early use of an AED. Class will cover: High-quality CPR for adults, children, and infants; the AHA Chain of Survival, specifically the BLS components; Use of an AED; Effective ventilations using a barrier device; Importance of teams in multi rescuer resuscitation and performance as an effective team member during multi-rescuer CPR; and Relief of foreign-body airway obstruction (choking) for adults and infants. This course is for healthcare providers and professional rescuers who require BLS certification to fulfill a job requirement. MCPR, 1 Tuesday, 4:00-8:00 pm. Meets May 8, LHS, Room 168, $135.

Our Exercise and Dance classes provide many low-impact, affordable, and fun ways to help you get in shape and stay that way. NEW

East Coast Swing

Instructor: Kendall Sealey, db Studios A six week introductory series to the wonderful world of swing dancing. This course will take beginners through basic step patterns, learning the fundamentals of leading/following, and will have you dancing through an entire swing routine by the end. No dance experience or partner needed. Walk into the class, and dance out! Tuition is $120 per person. ESWING, 6 Tuesday, 7:30-8:30 pm. Begins May 1, db studios, 442 Marrett Road, Lexington, $120. BEGINNER BALLROOM DANCE FOR KIDS p. 23

Tai Chi III

Advanced Tai Chi

Instructor: Virginia Payne This class is designed for students who just finished the “Advanced Tai Chi & Tai Chi Sword” class, and who had already gone through the “Advanced Tai Chi & Push-Hands” class. The 108-move Tai Chi form will be further refined along with deep breathing exercises in each class. Emphasis will be on practicing and doing the moves correctly and with fluidity. Students will finish learning all 58 moves of the Tai Chi Sword form in this class. Sword is just the extension of our arm. The Tai Chi Sword form follows the same principles of the Tai Chi bare-hand form, hence is also a method of exercise that cultivates physical and mental harmony in movements. Wear loose, comfortable clothes and soft-soled shoes, such as flat sneakers. EITC, 8 Wednesdays, 6:45-8:00 pm. April 25, LHS, Room 140, $135 /Seniors $100.

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Instructor: Virginia Payne Practicing Tai Chi regularly helps reduce stress, improve balance and coordination, strengthen immune systems, and develop body awareness and confidence. This class is a continuation of the “Tai Chi II” class. The first and second sections of the Tai Chi form will be further refined along with deep breathing exercises in each class. Emphasis will be on practicing and doing the moves correctly with fluidity. Students will also be learning some new moves from the third section of the form. However, the pace of the class is customized to the level of the students. Therefore this class will not cover all 46 moves of the third section of the form, but only some of them depending on the comfort level of the students. The Eight Pieces of Brocade Qigong will again be used as warm-up exercises before practicing the Tai Chi form. Wear loose, comfortable clothes and soft-soled shoes, such as flat sneakers. ETC3, 8 Wednesdays, 5:30-6:45 pm. Begins April 25, LHS, Room 140, $135 / Seniors $100.

Instructor: Natasha Groblewski Barre3 is a 60-minute workout that mixes athleticism, grace, and the latest innovations designed to balance the body. Inspired by ballet barre, yoga and Pilates, instructors guide clients through a sequence of movements designed to tone and lengthen all major muscle groups, rev the heart rate, and strengthen the body. Barre3 is for everyone -- this is not a onesize-fits-all approach to fitness. Instead, each individual is empowered to adapt postures and develop body awareness for lasting results. Please wear comfortable clothing. We will work barefoot or with sticky socks (which can be purchased at the studio). All you need to bring is a water bottle -- all other props will be provided. Classes held at Barre3 Bedford (158 Great Road, Bedford, MA). Age 16+. EBAR, 8 Mondays, 5:45-6:45 pm. Begins April 9, Barre3 Studio, 158 Great Road, Bedford, $105. E2BR, 8 Wednesdays, 5:45-6:45pm. Begins April 25, Barre3 Studios, 158 Great Road, Bedford, $105. E3BR, 8 Thursdays, 9:45-10:45 am. Begins April 26, Barre3 Studio, 158 Great Road, Bedford, $105.

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balance, well being and ease, as well as a greater sense of body/mind awareness. Wear comfortable clothes, bring a mat and towel. The class will meet in the Corner Studio at the Munroe Center, 1403 Massachusetts Ave. EABY, 7 Mondays,10:45-11:45 am. Begins April 23, Munroe Center, $125/Seniors $95.

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Beginning Yoga

Instructor: Helen Theodosiou If you have never done yoga before or are a beginning student, join this small introductory hatha yoga class. We will move at a comfortable pace so students gain a sound understanding of the poses and their own bodies in relation to poses. We will engage in standing, seated, balancing and supine poses to build strength and flexibility and expand our repertoire of movement. We will pay attention to breathing to focus our minds and bodies. This practice will invite you to return to your day with renewed energy and an overall sense of harmony and well being. We will practice with joy, patience and humor! Wear comfortable clothes and bring a mat and towel. Please note class is limited to 8 students. The class will meet in the Corner Studio at the Munroe Center, 1403 Massachusetts Ave. EYOM,7 Mondays,12:00-1:00 pm. Begins April 23, Munroe Center, $125/Seniors $95.

Advanced Beginner Yoga

Instructor: Helen Theodosiou If you have been practicing in a Beginning Yoga class for a while, this is a class to build on those skills and refine poses. The class will give you an opportunity to deepen your practice. A full range of postures will allow you to continue to build strength, flexibility and stamina. Breathing exercises will help to focus the body and mind and alleviate stress. Return to your daily activities with renewed vitality, creating an overall sense of

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Instructor: Linda Del Monte Students of all ages, levels, and abilities can enjoy this style of yoga, known as a “celebration of the heart.” This is yoga that combines a Kripalu (heart-centered) and a detail-oriented style, where your pose will originate within your body and move to the outside of the body. We will work on finding balance, distributing weight equally, and aligning the body in a therapeutic way that will keep you safe while practicing. Gain strength and flexibility while finding the connection of body, mind and spirit. Yoga mat required. Wear comfortable, loose fitting clothing, and bare feet. EYFW, 10 Wednesdays, 11:30 am-12:45 pm. Begins April 25, Hancock Church, $200/Seniors $150. EYF2, 10 Fridays, 12:00 noon-1:15 pm. Begins April 27, Hancock Church $200/ Seniors $150.

Yoga with a Chair

Instructor: Helen Theodosiou If you cannot get down on the floor to exercise but want to stay fit, try this hatha yoga class, which uses a chair for balance. You do not need to lie down to get the benefits of yoga. These benefits include stretching, flexibility, balance and strength. Learn yogic breathing, postures and meditation. Wear non-restrictive/ stretchy clothing and bring a non-slip cushion. You’ll feel stronger, healthier and more relaxed after every class! ECHR, 6 Mondays, 9:30-10:30 am. Begins April 23, Hancock Church, $165 /Seniors $145.

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Hatha Yoga

Instructor: Asha Ramesh Stretch and strengthen without competition or performance anxiety in this basic hatha yoga class. Class will include standing, sitting, and supine poses, with a focus on breath. Postures are basic, without compromising on the wellness they deliver. The format changes from one week to another, allowing for variation and multiplicity in poses. The yoga you take home will allow customization to suit your mood and needs. Dress comfortably and bring your own mat. EHYO, 8 Wednesdays, 7:00-8:00 pm. Begins April 25, Diamond Middle School, Room 180, $130/Seniors $100.

Yoga for Osteoporosis

Instructor: Mary Wixted This gentle yoga class is designed to introduce students to the ways that yoga can help maintain bone health. Students will be taught the 12-minute daily yoga sequence which was studied by Dr. Loren Fishman and shown to build bone density, as reported in The New York Times. Dr. Fishman was a student of the yoga master BKS Iyengar and his work is partly based on his teachings. As a nationally certified Iyengar yoga teacher, Mary is qualified to teach the alignment principles which keep students safe and maximize the benefits of the poses. This class would also be an excellent choice for those looking for a gentle yoga class. Please note there will be no class on May 17. EOST, 7 Thursdays, 11:00 am-12:30 pm. Begins April 26, Hancock Church, $115.

Iyengar Yoga

Instructor: Mary Wixted Been curious about why so many people are taking yoga in the United States? Come enjoy a yoga class taught in the Iyengar method of yoga. The Iyengar method is to yoga what classical ballet is to dance. It is a progressive offering of the yoga postures designed to provide a safe and an ever-deepening practice which opens and strengthens the body while drawing the mind into a meditative state. Props will be used to make the postures accessible. EYEN, 8 Tuesdays, 9:15-10:45 am. Begins April 24, Hancock Church, $155/Seniors $120.

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Cardio Pop

Instructor: Kendall Sealey, db Studios A revolutionary fitness dance class that will tone, strengthen, and get your body moving. The class fuses full-body cardio exercise with motivating music for a calorie-burning good time. This workout encourages dancers to let loose and not worry about whether they’re doing the steps exactly right or not. Beginners or those with injuries will get modified options, while those with more experience will be challenged. ECAR, 8 Wednesdays, 7:30-8:30 pm. Begins April 25, db Studios, 442 Marrett Road, Lexington, $160.

Zumba®: Ditch the Workout, Join the Party!

Instructor: Ami Stix Let’s face it, working out can be healthy, rewarding and beneficial. Working out can be lots of things, but it’s never been known to be an exhilarating experience… until now! Zumba® is a dynamic, exciting, and effective fitness system. Routines feature an interval approach where fast and slow rhythms and resistance training are combined to tone and sculpt your body while burning fat. Add some Latin flavor and international zest into the mix and you’ve got a Zumba® class! You don’t need to know how to dance. Just enjoy the music and follow along. EZUM, 8 Mondays, 7:00-8:00 pm. Begins April 9, Hastings School Gymnasium, $110/Seniors $85.

Drop-In Zumba®

Instructor: Ami Stix Students have the option to buy a fivesession drop-in card that allows you to participate in any five Zumba classes. To receive your card Lexington Community Education must receive your signed Exercise Release and payment. EDZU, Mondays, 7:00-8:00pm. $75 for Five Sessions of the spring 2018 eightweek EZUM course.

Lori Ajamian Pariury is a tutor and teacher who has taught in public and private school settings for many years. Sumeit Aggarwal, MBA, MSIS is the managing partner and co-founder of Finhive LLC specializing in personal finance education. Sumeit has a background in business and technology with over 20 years of experience as a trusted adviser to leadership teams in consulting, financial analysis and operations. Sanjay Aggarwal, CPA, MBA is dedicated to helping individuals and families achieve personal financial success. Sanjay has held corporate roles in accounting, tax and finance in his career, and previously worked at a Big-four accounting firm. James Alers received training at Longy Conservatory and Boston Conservatory and is currently the assistant director of the string ensembles at Assumption College and Clark University. Tarciso Alves is a singer/songwriter specializing in North-Eastern Brazilian folk music. He grew up in the Brazilian state of Pernambuco, steeped in the region’s traditions of music, folk dancing, and spoken-word poetry. Donald Anderson is employed with College Funding Advisors providing financial aid information to the Boston area. Paul Angiolillo discovered the contemplative pleasures and soothing benefits of tea as an undergraduate at Yale U. in the 1970s. Since then, he has expanded his interest in this world’s mostpopular drink (after water), while working as a journalist and an editor. To gain more experience in fine teas, he has also worked at Upton Tea Imports (Holliston MA). Linda Balek is an artist who has been painting for over 30 years. During that period of time, she has learned several fundamental skills to produce successful art. Subjects for her artwork range from Landscapes to Pet portraits. Her work can be seen at www.lindabalek.com. With this range of skills, she has been successful in teaching art to children and adults alike.

Elena Belkova studied Fine Arts in Russia and the University of Kentucky. Cathy Berry has been quilting and teaching traditional quilt techniques for over 20 years. Maurice Bombrun is a French native, experienced teacher and bilingual dual citizen. He teaches and tutors privately with local private and public schools, and has worked for Alliance Francaise. With undergraduate studies at the Sorbonne and LSE London, he holds Master’s degrees from Sciences Po Paris and the University of Grenoble. Mary Ann Christie Burnside, Ed.D., a Lexington resident, educator, spiritual director and hospice volunteer, teaches contemplative practices in Lexington Center and is preparing for pastoral ministry. Kristen Butler has been a computer teacher, repair technician, network designer, and computer consultant for over 21 years. Pilar G. Cabrera, PhD, is a native Spanish speaker, SchoolWorks Consultant and a Lesley College Associate Professor. Scott Cahaly graduated from the University of Vermont with a degree in fine arts in the late 90s. While working as a resident sculptor at the Vermont Marble Exhibit, he carved a 5000 pound block of Vermont Marble. In 2000 Scott relocated to the Boston area where he started exhibiting his work in many galleries and universities. In 2010 he founded Scott’s Stone Carving Classes SSCC. Ricardo Calleja is a retired high school Spanish and Literature teacher. Son-Mey Chiu (ED.D. Harvard University; Chinese Master Emerita, Boston Latin School) is a professional Chinese painter. She has taught at the Massachusetts College of Art and Design, the Decordova Museum, the Harvard Graduate School of Education and other New England institutions.

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John Clark, grew up in a small town in Ohio, attended college in Illinois and graduate school on the North Shore of Massachusetts in the seventies. In Nashville during the eighties he worked in the music business in various capacities. Upon moving to Atlanta in 1992, he was a high school history teacher and taught adult education for more than twenty years for Emory University and Mercer University. He was a guest host on several Atlanta radio stations and boasts a combined record and CD collection of over 7,000 recordings. Rick Clerici, C.Ht. is a certified clinical sleep educator and hypnotherapist. Rick has studied extensively in meditation, personal growth and indigenous healing, and utilizes these meditative techniques in helping clients to heal from trauma, panic attacks and insomnia. College Funding Advisors provides financial aid information to the Boston area. David Collins has been lecturing on opera in the greater Boston area for over 25 years. He had been Opera Boston’s resident lecturer for 8 years. He has given opera courses at MIT, Regis College, as well as lecturing at Northeastern University. Dave is currently a trustee of The Boston Wagner Association. Dave received his Bachelor degree from Boston University’s School of Music, his Master’s from Lesley University and did postgraduate work at the New England Conservatory and the University of Connecticut – Hart School of Music. Eleonora Cordovani is originally from Italy where she worked as a theater teacher and director. She moved in US in 2012 and has been involved with Cambridge Time Banking, leading theater workshops. Susan Dahl studied art at a variety of places, including Amherst College, Parsons School of Design, and The School of Visual Arts, and worked as a graphic designer for many years. She began teaching in community art programs in Boston in 1996, and this led her to complete a degree in Art Therapy at Lesley University.

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Tom Daley a published poet, tutors poets, and has extensive poetry workshop experience. Larry Dannenberg is a professional college placement consultant. Linda Del Monte is a Kripalu-certified yoga teacher who has been teaching for over 10 years and practicing for almost 30. Chris Doucette is a veteran LHS math teacher who has been teaching SAT math prep for over 5 years. Joel Dure has taught Spanish and French at all levels in secondary schools, Community Colleges, and Merrimack College where he taught French, Spanish and a Graduate course entitled ‘Politics and Culture in Latin America, the Caribbean via Spain and Africa.” Rick Fentin, CFP®, CLTC, Ed.M. is an independent a Registered Investment Adviser and Principal of Cambridge Financial Associates in Arlington. Jeffrey Fowler is a seasoned, Culinary Institute of America trained chef. He honed his skills in some of Boston’s best restaurants, including Icarus, Locke-ober, West Street Grille, Back Bay Brewing Company, and 18 Elm Street. He is passionate about food education, and believes in making healthy, fun food for everyone. Glenn Frank (MST, CPA/PFS) was the Founding Director of the Master of Personal Financial Planning program at Bentley University in 1996 where he taught investment courses until 2015. He is currently the Director of Investment Tax Strategy at fee-only Lexington Wealth Management. Worth Magazine recognized him as one of the country’s top Wealth Advisors for 10 years. Professor Frank was an SVP at Wells Fargo and a partner in a regional RIA boutique. He has been a frequent speaker at seminars for financial advisors on a variety of topics including “Conflicts of Interest in Running a Planning Practice” and “Investment Location from an Income and Estate Tax Perspective”. Professor Frank contributes annually to State Street’s SPDR University’s white papers on tax and investment related topics.

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Sarah Fuller is a licensed acupuncturist and Reiki Master teacher. Sarah wishes to teach others self-care through nutrition, stress management and mind-body awareness. Richard Geller of MedWorks Corporate Meditation Programs, has been featured in the Boston Globe, Bloomberg News, Financial Times, Mass High Tech, and Boston CBS-4 TV news. See www. meditationprograms.com for more information. Karen Girondel is a retired LHS teacher of French language and culture. Bruce Gerry, aka “Dr. Tune-up,” has been a self-employed mobile auto mechanic in and around Boston for the last 40 years, traveling to homes or businesses. He holds a degree in Civil Engineering as well as a Master’s in Business Administration from Northeastern University. Natasha Groblewski was born and raised in Lexington. She opened the doors to her first barre3 studio in Bedford, MA in January 2017. She was drawn to barre3’s warmth, its welcoming community, and its adaptive and challenging workout. She has since opened a second studio in Sudbury in September 2017. Brigid Gorry Hines is a graduate of Hampshire College, where she earned a B.A. in creative writing and illustration. Her novel Walking Shadow made the semifinals (top 100 out of 10,000) of the 2010 Amazon Breakthrough Novel Award contest, receiving praise from a Publishers Weekly reviewer who called it “a wonderful, thrilling read.” Her novel Edge was a quarterfinalist in the 2011 contest. Brian Grimson is a local artist trained in illustration, painting, and drawing at the Rhode Island School of Design and the School of the Art Institute of Chicago Mary Hamilton is an avid traveler with over 15 years of experience walking in the British Isles. Peter Hines has a BFA from University of Pennsylvania and has taught art for many years. Charles H. Holbrow, Ph.D., is C. A. Dana Professor of Physics Emeritus, Colgate University, Research Affiliate in Physics, Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Visiting Scholar in Physics, at Harvard University.

Catherine Johnson is a teacher, writing coach and editor with 40 years experience. She has helped dozens of students draft college application essays that carried them into the college or university of their choice. Harry Katz is former Head Curator in the Prints and Photographs Division of the Library of Congress Kerry Keohane learned to knit as a child in Canada and has been knitting for over 35 years and teaching knitting for fifteen. Poornima Kirby has taught acting and theater arts at the Nirmal Arts Academy in Canajoharie, NY, as well as coaching privately in acting techniques, Shakespeare, and movement. She studied at Shakespeare and Co. and the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Arts, and received her B.A. in Drama, with honors, from Vassar College. Richard Knisely hosted Classical Performances and several other programs on WGBH radio for 25 years, bringing a casual enthusiasm for great music to many thousands of people in New England and beyond. Stephanie Kriesberg, PsyD., is a licensed psychologist with over twenty years experience working with children, teens and adults. She specializes in teaching adults with narcissistic parents, She has a private practice in Concord, MA. Uschi Kullmann, MEd, is a native speaker of German. She has been a teacher for over thirty years, teaching a wide range of subjects and age ranges in Germany and the USA. She loves to travel and is an accomplished doll maker. Pedro Lilienfeld is an electronics engineer and applied physicist with a life-long interest in Astronomy and Cosmology who became an amateur astronomer at age 15. He is a graduate of a special course in Astronomy under UNESCO auspices. He is presently a consultant and was Principal Science Advisor at Thermo Fisher Scientific in Franklin, MA. Yurij Roman Lojko is a member of the Somerville Bike Kitchen Coop.

Sairey Leone Luterman, CT, a Lexington resident, grief counselor and certified thanatologist, supports people as they grieve in her Lexington-based private practice. Karenna Maraj is a professional jewelry artist who studied metalsmithing at RISD and has taught locally for many years. The Karenna Maraj Jewelry Collection is both a gallery showcasing local artists and a classroom/studio space Tracy Marks, M.A. has taught continuing ed courses for 39 years, and specializes in literature, poetry writing, personal growth, Photoshop and eBay courses. Anthony Marques has been speaking Spanish for most of his life and has been teaching since 1989. Dr. Susan McCombs is a board-certified clinical hypnotherapist. Karen Mechem, a retired teacher from the LHS English department, has taught SAT Preparation since 1977. Gemessa Mercado is independent author/publisher. She started her own company, Knew Books Publishing, to produce her first children’s book, Seacoo. Nicholas Michael is the founder of Odyssey College Search. Timothy Nolan is a semi-retired public school educator whose professional experience and personal interests have focused on world cultures and global studies, all supplemented and inspired by participation in teacher study tours to Japan, China, India and Ireland, and four years living with his family in American Samoa as a child. Rebecca O’Brien, Esq is a partner and co-founder of O’Brien Cavanagh Ivanova LLP, specializing in small business law and trusts and estates. Rebecca worked in the corporate department of Ropes & Gray, a leading international law firm, for five years before co-founding O’Brien Cavanagh Ivanova LLP. Ivan Orlinsky is a lifelong artist and has recently taken workshops with Mario Andres Robinson,Joel Janowitz and Marjorie Glick.

Suzanne Owayda and Betsy Rodman are co-owners of Mosaic Oasis Studio & Supply. They have been teaching mosaics in their Arlington Studio for over 7 years. Sonia Parravano is currently also teaching Italian at the Dante Alighieri Society of Massachusetts in Cambridge. Virginia Payne has been practicing the traditional Yang style Tai Chi long form since 1990, along with its complete suite of Tai Chi Push-Hands, Sanshou, Sword, and Saber. She has been teaching Tai Chi since 2001 at the Chinese Language School in Lexington on Sundays. She has also taught Tai Chi in Boston for a research project in MGH, and at various Health/Fitness Centers, including to the students at Jonas Clark Middle School in Lexington for their 2011 musical play production “Mulan”. Asha Ramesh is a certified yoga teacher from The Yoga Studio in Boston and a 200-hour registered Hatha yoga teacher. Magnolia Rios is a native Spanish speaker and the Spanish Language teacher at The Waldorf School of Lexington. Betsy Rodman and Suzanne Owayda are co-owners of Mosaic Oasis Studio & Supply. They have been teaching mosaics in their Arlington Studio for over 7 years. Andrew Rodwin spent four decades working in high tech, as a writer, software developer, and engineering team Director. A crypto assets investor since 2015, Andrew has spent countless hours learning how crypto assets work through detailed research and practice, and keeps abreast daily of the tidal wave of change in this intensely dynamic field. Andrew provides training, research, and consulting services for wealth managers, educational institutions, and individuals curious about how crypto assets and blockchain technologies are transforming investing, finance, and society. He specializes in clearly and simply explaining complex concepts. Kendall Sealey trained in ballet for over 18 years, has her B.F.A in dance from Point Park University, and is a Fred Astaire National Rhythm Finalist, as well as a regional Standard Champion.

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Randi Siu is a visual artist and image consultant. For over twenty years, she has empowered clients to express their unique personal style through the image they present to the world-from the clothes and accessories they wear, to the hairstyles and make-up they choose. The result is that they become a unique masterpiece-beautiful, balanced, harmonious and authentic! Alma Bella Solis is an artist, designer and calligrapher who has been teaching art to adults and children for nearly 20 years. Ami Stix is a licensed Zumba instructor and a trained dancer. Jane Sutton is a Lexington resident and the author of eleven books. Her books include seven picture books, three middle grade novels and one YA novel. Website: www.jane-sutton.com Helen Theodosiou has a Social Work and an Expressive Arts Therapies degree. She is a RYT-500 yoga teacher and is a certified yoga therapist (C-IAYT) with the International Association of Yoga Therapists. She has been teaching yoga for 15 years and enjoys working with beginners of all ages, seniors and those who come to yoga with challenges. She also has a private yoga therapy practice.

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Cammy Thomas has an MFA in poetry from the Warren Wilson MFA Program for Writers, and a PhD in English from the University of California, Berkeley. Having taught for forty years at both high school and college levels, she now teaches literature and creative writing at Concord Academy. Her publications include two books of poems with Four Way Books: Cathedral of Wish, which won the 2006 Norma Farber First Book Award from the Poetry Society of America, and Inscriptions (2014). She lives in Lexington. Robin Verdier is a computer physicist who draws on many years of experience in computer data analysis and presentation as a research scientist at MIT for his courses. Vocal Revolution’s instructor team collectively has experiences in a wide range of musical areas, including directing, arranging, a cappella singing, music theory studies, group coaching, section leading, music education studies, and one is a candidate musical judge. Alice Wadley is a Red cross certified teacher. Carl West (Prospect Hill Forge) began blacksmithing in 1977 after reading Aldren A. Watson’s “The Village Blacksmith” and has been doing it off and on since. He earned a BFA in Sculpture at CarnegieMellon University.

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Mary Wixted, is a nationally certified Iyengar yoga instructor with over 8 years of teaching experience and has been with Lexington Community Education for 7 years. Mary is expert in helping beginners enjoy the practice of yoga, while taking more experienced students to their maximum pose and protecting the body with the use of props when needed. Anne Wright, holds a Masters from Harvard Graduate School of Education, a Certificate from Ecole Chocolate’s program, and has experience working as a chocolatier for gate comme des filles in Somerville. She enjoys the teaching experience, and has found her ultimate medium—chocolate!

Children’s Summer Program For Academic and Creative Enrichment

Lexplorations is LCE’s summer academic and creative enrichment program for children and is open to all regardless of town residency. With week-long programming for grades K-12, small class sizes, and an expert teaching staff made up primarily of Lexington Public School teachers. Lexplorations is considered a rewarding summer destination by students and parents alike. Some of our programs fill very quickly so if participation in a particular program is of special

importance to you or your child we recommend that you register as soon as possible to prevent disappointment. Don’t forget that Lexplorations now offers early morning drop-off and after-school care. Lexington Community Education 146 Maple Street, Lexington, MA 02420 LexingtonCommunityEd.org • 781.862.8043

Important Information HOW TO REGISTER By Phone: Pay with a Visa or Mastercard. Call 781.862.8043. Please have the course code, your card number, expiration date, and V code ready when you call. By Mail: Use registration form on the back page or download a form from our website. Enclose a check made payable to: Lexington Community Education or provide your Visa or Mastercard number. If you are registering for an exercise/dance course please also complete the General Release and Waiver of Liability form. Walk-In: The LCE office, located at 146 Maple Street is open from 9-3, Monday through Friday. Our Lexington High School Office is open from 4pm-9pm Monday through Thursday while classes are in session. By FAX: Completed registration forms may be faxed to the LCE office at 781.863.5829.

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LCE does not send registration confirmations for classes listed in our fall, winter or spring catalogs.

Discounts and Scholarships

Our classes are open to everyone, regardless of residency. Reduced tuition is available to seniors (65 years of age and over), and also to employees of the Town of Lexington for most, but not all, of our classes. Limited scholarship assistance is available for Lexington residents; please call to request an application. *Senior Students are aged 65 and older.

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There will be no classes held on April 16-20 due to April vacation week. There will be no classes held on May 28 due to Memorial Day. Whenever Lexington High School is closed there are no LCE classes at LHS. When Lexington Public Schools are closed due to weather, LCE is also closed. You may call LCE at 781.862.8043 for a recorded announcement. Public School closings may be found online at http://lps.lexingtonma.org/snow.

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you will receive a course credit for the full amount. If you prefer, we will refund the course tuition minus a $10 processing fee. If you withdraw 3 business days before the start date of a course, you will be issued a course credit only. You will receive a full refund in the event LCE cancels a class. No other refunds will be granted. Please note that refund checks can take four to six weeks to process.

Directions To Sites in Lexington

Lexington Community Education Central Office is located at 146 Maple Street. Vehicle Access is via 328 Lowell Street. As you enter the driveway, continue past Harrington Elementary School Building. The LCE Central Office building is the brick building behind the school. Please park in designated areas (not in front circle due to fire lane restrictions). The LCE door is on the side of the building, under the blue Lexington Community Education sign. All building entrances at the Central Office are locked, and students need to ring the doorbell to gain access to the LCE office as well as the front door to the building. Lexington High School 251 Waltham Street LHS is located near the corner of Waltham St. and Worthen Rd. Enter through new main entrance via parking lot on Worthen Road. Most classes are on the 2nd floor of main building. Our office is in the LHS Dean’s Office on the first floor in Room 142. Clarke Middle School 17 Stedman Road Stedman Road is off of Waltham Street. Complex IT 9 Meriam St, Suite 1 Complex IT is located on the lower level, down a flight of stairs from the building entrance. db Studios 442 Marrett Road, Lexington, MA Diamond Middle School 99 Hancock Street Please enter front door only from Hancock Street entrance. Follen Church 755 Massachusetts Avenue Located in East Lexington next to the East Lexington branch library. Enter through

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side door at rear of building. Classroom is on 2nd floor. Hancock Church 1912 Massachusetts Avenue The stone church facing the Battle Green. Harrington School 328 Lowell Street Munroe Center for the Arts 1403 Massachusetts Ave., Lexington The Waldorf School of Lexington 739 Massachusetts Ave. barre 3 Studios - Bedford 158 Great Road, Bedford, MA Lexington Community Education Conference Room, 146 Maple Street, access via 328 Lowell St. The LCE Office Conference Room is in the Old Harrington/Lexington Public Schools Central Office building. Our office is located in the back corner of the building. Drive into the parking area and enter the door under the blue “Lexington Community Education” awning. LexMedia Studios 54 Concord Ave. in the Avalon Lexington Complex. Please see LexMedia’s website: www.lexmedia.org for detailed directions. __________________________________ LCE complies with equal opportunity legislation (chapter 622 and Title IX). We are committed to serving the needs and interests of the community—adults, seniors, and children. Any information and/or advice, either expressed or implied, in any LCE class, is solely that of the instructor. LCE assumes no responsibility for the course content. Courses are designed for education and enjoyment, and are not intended to serve as the basis and/or rationale for any decision on the part of the participants.

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