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FALL 2017

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notes cover artist Betsy Silverman

what’s new? Saturday Classes!

Working in a collage style that she calls fragmented realism, Newton artist Betsy Silverman trains her eye upon discarded magazines. She selects, cuts, and glues them to a canvas, in order to transform the old images and text into unique, multidimensional, representations of New England—especially the Boston area. She delights in the challenge of fashioning a new image, while preserving bits and pieces of the paper’s former representation—its individual memory. Betsy holds a Master of Architecture degree, and is a graduate of the Rhode Island School of Design. Her work is infused with an architectural sensibility; she employs perspective, light and shadow, reflections, and contrasting the sizes of various elements, so as to create a sense of depth. Betsy chooses each recycled paper remnant for its hue, value, saturation, image content (you will find Red Sox players and other regional visual references throughout her artwork), and textual relationship to the subjects of her work.

Do what you love or learn something new on a Saturday this fall. Kids, bring your favorite adult and join us for Baking Outside the Box or Volcano Makers, or come solo for our Lego Master Builders class, or compete for victory in our Chess or Debate tournaments. Adults, enjoy some recreation in It’s Saturday—Play Bridge, stretch yourself artistically in Intro to Darkroom Photography, or get out of town for our Berkshire Art Excursion. So mark your calendars for October 21 and November 18, and spend your Saturdays with us at NCE.

Betsy is active in the local art community and finds inspiration through classes offered by regional institutions, including Newton Community Education.

Create your own Collage Sign up for our Mixed Media class on Tuesdays this fall, and explore various art-making techniques, including collage. See page 6 for details.

Kids/Family

Adults

Babysitting & Safety Training Baking Outside the Box Chess Tournament Lego Master Builders Middle School Debate Tournament Soccer and Soccer Tykes Volcano Makers

Coffee: From Bean to Cup Intro to Darkroom Photography It’s Saturday—Play Bridge Reiki Bike Repair & Maintenance Berkshire Art Excursion

wake up and smell the... Coffee: from bean to cup You’ll really appreciate your morning Joe once you know where it comes from and how it gets to you. Join us for eye-opening information and, of course, a satisfying brew. Page 13. contact us

our mission check mate! Calling all Chess players Kids: join us for NCE’s first-ever chess tournament. Practice your game under clock-timed conditions, see how you do against multiple peers in successive games, get prizes if you win. Most of all, enjoy the spirit of friendly competition among fellow chess-lovers. See page 45 for details.

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Newton Community Education is dedicated to your lifelong learning. We offer programs for everyone eager to explore—from toddlers to seniors—from Newton and beyond. We are a self-sustaining arm of the Newton Public Schools. When the school day ends, our classes begin, offering access to school facilities for community learning. We aim to inspire or nurture your passion with quality programs provided at a reasonable cost.

Newton North High School, Room 101 457 Walnut Street Newtonville, MA 02460 email: staff@newtoncommunityed.org Phone: 617-559-6999 Fax: 617-559-6998 Monday–Friday 8:30am–5pm Monday–Thursday 5–8pm when evening classes are in session at Newton North. Newton South High School, Satellite Office, Room 9208 140 Brandeis Road, Newton Centre MA 02459 Phone: 617-559-6508 Monday–Thursday 5:30–8pm when evening classes are in session at Newton South.During the day by appointment only (617-559-6716).

fall 2017 featured teacher Michel L’Huillier Bonjour! I usually start my classes this way. First, to confirm what students may have guessed: I’m from France. And second, to start a dialogue about languages, travel, cultures, and foods, among other things. I studied fine art and art history in France and worked at a glass studio there before moving to Boston in 1995 with my American bride. I apprenticed here in a prominent stained glass studio, and later took classes at the Corning Museum in New York and at Bullseye Glass Studio in Portland, Oregon. Since 2000 I’ve been working on custom residential and commercial commissions in stained and/or fused glass. I also exhibit fused glass objects at regional craft shows, and in December 2015 my work was honored with the Award of Distinction in Glass at Craft Boston. I’ve been with NCE since 2009, sharing my passion for glass by teaching fusing, stained glass, mosaic, and jewelry. I want to inspire my students as my teachers across the world inspired me—glass is a world with no walls between continents and disciplines. So come share your stories with me. Maybe you’ll create a single window or plate, and then come back to experiment again, or even be inspired to start your own studio, as one of my NCE students did! A bientôt! Michel Michel’s classes this Fall Glass Fusing Workshop, Mosaic Jewelry, & Stained Glass Studio page 34 • Glass Class (Kids) page 51

adult classes Art & Photography................................... 5 Business & Career................................... 39 Computers & Technology........................ 40 Crafts..................................................... 30 Dance & Fitness...................................... 18 English Language Learners (ELL)............ 44 Food & Drink.......................................... 12 Home & Garden...................................... 35 Languages............................................... 8 Lifetime Learning................................... 37 Mind, Body, & Soul................................. 21 Mindfulness Series................................. 33 Money & Real Estate.............................. 36 Music & Theatre Arts.............................. 26 Online Learning & Career Training.......... 38 Recreation.............................................. 15 Writing, Speaking, & Literature.............. 28

kids classes

All Kids Classes....................................... 45 Sports.................................................... 56 College Prep/Driver’s Ed......................... 57 Fall At-a-Glance .............................60 & 61

nuts & bolts General Info & Policies ........................... 62 Registration Form.................................. 63 Staff Picks ................................................ 4

Don’t Miss Celebrate Newton... a fabulous craft fair on Sunday December 3 at Newton South. The fair features Newton artists, and there’s a kids’ crafts table too. See celebratenewton.com for details.

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staff picks Robin’s picks Challah, Rugelach, & more

with Jeff Klein (page 13) This fascinating botanist, baker, and soap maker offers a variety of cooking classes, plus Fall Bulbs for Spring Gardens (page 35) and Hand Crafted Soaps (page 31). Jeff has a super interesting background (including a stint at the McMurdo Research Station in Antarctica!), so I knew he’d be a great fit for our diverse learning community.

Impressionist Painting

with Zhanna Cantor (page 5) What I admire most about Zhanna is her gentle way of sharing her passion and knowledge of art, and how committed she is to our program. She started at NCE in the fall of 2006 and has developed a large following. Her students consistently praise her patient manner and the art they produce is stunning! (Also look for Zhanna’s Landscape Painting class on page 5.)

Mindfulness & Positive Psychology

with Jeanne Mayell (page21) I know some are skeptical of intuitive people, but it makes complete sense to me that there’s more to us than meets the eye. When I met Jeanne as I started at NCE almost eight years ago, she did a reading on me and I was amazed by what I learned. If you’re curious about how this all works, try one of her classes. Who knows what you may discover? (Also look for Jeanne’s How to see Visions class on page 21.)

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Here are some of our favorite classes this fall and a little insight into why we picked them.

Susan’s picks

Lisa’s picks

BOLLYX®

APP INVENTORS

with Lakshmi Karthick & Shamila Kheterpal (page 19)

with Circuit Lab staff (page 48)

Everyone’s heard of Zumba, but when I got a proposal to offer BollyX, I was intrigued. We started with one class a few years ago, but so many folks wanted more that we added another, of the low-impact variety. We’ve heard nothing but raves about the music, the exercise, and the instructors Lakshmi and Shamila.

ACTIVE BYSTANDER TRAINING

with Rona Fischman (page 25) After I read an article in the Globe about this, I knew I wanted to offer a class for NCE. We get a cross-section of the community at NCE, and I liked the idea of a group working together in a program like this. Rona is a terrific facilitator, and she helps you find a response that works for you. It’s not a one-size-fits-all approach, and I love that.

WHAT IS 3-D PRINTING, ANYWAY?

with John Walsh (page 41) John Walsh owns five, count ‘em, FIVE, 3-D printers, and loves to introduce people to what they are and how to use them. This involves learning to code, but the software he recommends is super easy— and free! You can print a cell phone stand, a mini-figure, a hook for the wall... the possibilities are endless. And, his enthusiasm is contagious. (Also look for John’s 3-D Printing Design & Build class also on page 41.)

When it comes to science and technology classes, the teacher isn’t all that matters. That teacher needs to start with really solid curriculum. When I met Jake, Circuit Lab’s owner/founder, I knew I could trust him to offer some great, current ideas for Kids classes. I have been proven right! Jake’s Hands-on Electronics and Creative Computing classes have been big hits with us, and I know kids will love his new App Inventors class too.

PAINT LIKE PICASSO

with Abygale Choi (page 53) Score! I am super excited to welcome Newton South’s art teacher, Abby Choi, to the NCE Kids staff. Abby is a fabulous painter herself, and she’s looking forward to teaching the concepts of color and composition to younger kids whose talents are raw and ready. I can’t wait to see what her students produce in her classes at Cabot and Angier this fall.

BAKING OUTSIDE THE BOX

with Marissa Smajlal (page 45) Editor’s Note: Sign up for this class NOW. Seriously. By day Marissa is a teacher at Zervas, but by past life she’s a pastry chef. Her summer classes have been sell-outs with us; she is brimming with ideas, and is bringing Kids cooking to a new level here at NCE. Join us for her new adultchild class this fall and prepare to bestow even your foodie friends with delectable edibles as a result.

Art & Photography

Watercolor Painting for Beginners Gary Tucker, Instructor Experience the joy of watercolor on paper. We’ll explore the fundamentals and surprises of painting with watercolors as well as the variety of techniques available to the watercolorist. Through instructor demonstrations and a series of painting exercises, you’ll develop your own style as you become more comfortable painting with this media. Classes will emphasize personal expression in a creative and relaxed environment. We’ll review artwork in class and engage in critiques. New and returning students welcome. A $7 fee for still-life setups is payable to the instructor at the first class. Required materials list is available online.

A176-F17 $245 8 Wednesdays @ Newton South 6–9pm September 13–November 15 No class Sept 20 & Oct 11

Basic Drawing Gary Tucker, Instructor Drawing, the most approachable form of visual art, is an excellent precursor to painting, illustration, web design, animation, and more. It is also satisfying and challenging on its own. Through the practice of drawing we learn to see the world around us—and then interpret it. Our instructor will provide demonstrations and exercises in basic design using line, contour, shape, texture, composition, shadow and light. Each week you’ll work from a different still life. In addition, there will be homework assignments and weekly critiques. New and returning students welcome. A $7 materials fee is payable to the instructor. Bring a 9x12 sketchbook, kneaded eraser, 2B, 4B, and 6B pencils, and a pencil sharpener.

A100-F17 $245 8 Tuesdays @ Newton South 6–9pm September 19–November 14 No class October 10

Landscape Painting

Impressionist Painting

Zhanna Cantor, Instructor

Learn to paint landscapes from imagination and photographs of nature using acrylics or oils. Improve your technique by learning about perspective, color mixing, and value. We’ll practice rendering trees, rocks, water, and other elements of nature. Supportive class critiques will be part of the process. New and returning students welcome.

The Impressionist movement, which included artists such as Monet, Renoir, and Pissaro, developed in France during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The genre is characterized by the way artists render reflected light using small strokes of bold color. Students will receive individualized instruction to develop at their own pace. New and returning students welcome.

Bring a pencil; acrylic or oil paints (acrylic is recommended for beginners); three or more flat brushes (1/4”, 1/2”, and 1-1/2”); either acrylic paper, canvas board, or stretched canvas; a pallet; and a jar for water (for acrylic) or turpentine (for oil paints). See online class listing for full materials list.

A107-F17 $189 7 Wednesdays @ Newton North 7–9pm October 4–November 15

Abstract Painting: Beginner to Beyond Paola Page, Instructor Take inspiration from artists such as Matisse, Kandinsky, De Kooning, Frankenthaler, and Rothko. Explore abstract concepts and experiment with color, shape, texture, and line, as you paint with acrylics and learn various processes of contemporary painting. Our projects will include landscape, still life, figure and portrait painting, and class time will cover individual interpretation, group critiques, and contemporary art discourse. New and returning students of all levels welcome. See online class listing for full materials list. For questions email paolapage6@gmail.com.

A131-F17 $235 8 Wednesdays @ Newton North 6:30–9:30pm September 13–November 15 No class Sept 20 & 27

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Bring acrylic or oil paints (acrylic is recommended for beginners); a pencil; three or more flat bristle brushes (1/4”, 1/2”, and 1-1/2”), acrylic paper, canvas board, or stretched canvas, a pallet, and a jar for water (for acrylic) or turpentine (for oil paints). See online class listing for full materials list.

A104-F17 $189 7 Mondays @ Newton North 7–9pm October 2–November 20 No class October 9 Da

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Botanical Drawing Melissa Kulig, Instructor See the world in a new light and then draw it. Botanical drawing is the art of careful observation inspired by the natural world around us. We’ll use flowers, leaves, seed pods, and other organic objects as our subject matter. You’ll work on strengthening your powers of observation, and develop drawing skills to render shape, texture, size, and proportion with greater confidence. By the end of class, you’ll have a small portfolio of drawings you can frame as fine art or use as a basis for a continued edition of prints. All levels welcome. Bring a plant or flower, and two leaves to the first class along with a pad of 9x11 drawing paper, a 2H and 4B drawing pencil, a portable pencil sharpener, and a kneadable (gray) eraser. Location: Russian School of Math, 200 Wells Avenue, Newton.

A144-F17 $159 8 Thursdays @ Russian School of Math 10–11:30am September 28–November 16

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Still Life with Watercolors

Portrait Painting with Acrylics

Jeanne Gugino, Instructor

Registration is now open...

Explore landscape and still-life painting using watercolors. We’ll sketch and paint flowers, fruits, bowls and vases, to gain an understanding of light, form, and dimension. Through layering and color-mixing exercises, you’ll develop skills to capture the unique aspect of transparency in watercolor. We’ll also discuss the techniques of great watercolor artists such as Sargent and Turner, and modernists such as Klee and Nolde. New and returning students welcome.

Classes are filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Register early so you don’t miss out!

Jack Neylan, Instructor Acrylic is a relatively new medium in the history of painting, but its vibrancy of color and ability to dry quickly make it perfect for portrait painting. Portraiture is an essential and universal form of art and we will focus on portrait painting through the medium of acrylic paint in this class. We’ll look at both classical and contemporary works of art and examine what qualities make an effective portrait. We’ll also work from reproductions of famous paintings and photographs, and will have one session with a guest model. For a final project, you’ll create a painting based on a photograph of your choosing. A $5-$10 model fee is payable to the instructor. A materials list will be emailed to students.

A186-F17 $215 8 Mondays @ Newton South 6:30–9pm September 18–November 20 No class Oct 9 & Nov 13 New

Classical Drawing Jack Neylan, Instructor In traditional art schools of the 19th century, you would take a classical drawing class in which the human figure was carefully studied and emphasis was placed on realistic renderings and drawing proportionally. That type of schooling took years, but we aim to give you an encapsulated and entertaining version in just a few weeks. We’ll work with graphite and charcoal as you begin recreating master drawings and anatomical studies, then drawing from sculptures, and gradually working towards drawing a live model. A model fee of $5-$10 is payable to the instructor. A materials list will be emailed.

A151-F17 $215 8 Thursdays @ Newton North 6:30–9pm September 14–November 9 No class September21

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A $5 fee is payable to the instructor. A materials list is available online.

A111-F17 $189 8 Mondays @ Newton North 6:30–8:30pm September 18–November 13 No class October 9

Introduction to Pastel Drawing Cyrus Whittier, Instructor Whether you work in fine detail or more broadly, join us and learn about linear strokes, cross-hatching, scumbling, feathering, and blending. There will be plenty of demonstrations to guide you along the way as you practice your technique on a wide variety of subjects from flowers to metal objects. Expect to progress from a restricted palette to full color compositions, focusing on how to identify and adjust the colors you observe. All levels, new and returning students welcome. Bring a small box of medium grade vine charcoal sticks, two General’s 2B medium charcoal pencils, a kneadable and a Pink Pearl eraser, a chamois cloth, and a 14x 17 pad of quality charcoal paper to the first class.

A230-F17 $209 8 Wednesdays @ Newton South 6:30–9pm September 13–November 8 No class September 20

“I liked the chance to experiment with colors and immerse in the experience ... lots of demonstrations and personal attention.”

Oil Painting for Beginners Jack Neylan, Instructor Oil paint is a fluid medium; the paint is slow to dry and easy to blend, so you can make changes as your work evolves. In this class you’ll learn the basic color wheel and how to properly mix paints. Starting with still-life painting, moving to abstract, and working towards live-model painting, you’ll develop new skills and gain a solid understanding of this medium. We’ll use linseed oils and stand oils as you explore on canvas, linen, and wood, and you’ll learn the proper precautions when using turpentine mixes. All levels welcome. Acrylic painters are welcome too. Bring a small cotton canvas, paint brush and a selection of paints. Other materials will be discussed at the first class.

A290-F17 $215 8 Wednesdays @ Newton South 6:30–9pm September 13–November 8 No class September 20

Mixed Media Melissa Kulig, Instructor Learn a new art-making technique each week to create whimsical artwork for your home. You’ll combine materials such as acrylic paint, colored pencil, fabric, and wood to produce unique creations. We’ll explore methods including Xerox transfer, acrylic paint texturing, collage layering, stamping, stenciling, and more. You will leave class with several personal pieces ready for hanging. A supply list will be emailed to students. A $5 materials fee is payable to the instructor in the beginning of the first class.

A130-F17 $185 6 Tuesdays @ Newton South 6:30–9pm October 3–November 14 No class October 31

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The Colored Pencil

Illustrating Children’s Books

Cyrus Whittier, Instructor

Pamela Levy, Instructor

Colored pencils empower the artist to create works that incorporate aspects of both drawing and painting. In this class, we will work with simple still life set-ups to study key concepts for handling the medium in a relaxed, non-competitive atmosphere. Basic drawing skills are recommended but not required. New and returning students welcome.

Whether you’re planning a career in book illustration, want to add pictures to your own book, or just curious about the process, join us to learn how to illustrate a story of your own choosing. We’ll go through the process of developing small “thumbnails” into more finished sketches for a “dummy” book. We’ll discuss pacing; character-and book-design; and choosing your color palette, medium, and style. Bring a completed story (yours or another writer’s), and a book or two that you admire to the first class. Returning students are welcome to continue their projects in the second four weeks of class.

Bring a set of 36 Prismacolor Soft Lead Colored Pencils, a hand-held sharpener, a Mars Staedtler Plastic eraser, and a 9x12 pad of Stonehenge white paper to the first session.

A241-F17 $209 8 Mondays @ Newton South 6:30–9pm September 18–November 13 No class October 9

Chinese Brush Painting Michelle Yu, Instructor Chinese brush painting originated thousands of years ago, earlier than the Chinese invention of paper. The Ancient Chinese painted with bamboo sheets, silk cloth, and rice paper. Today, artists are constantly adding to these time-tested techniques. Varying gradients of three items: paper, ink and a brush, generate designs in thousands of manners. Learn to paint peony, bamboo, lily and pine, birds, and mountains. Through instructor demonstration and in-class participation, you’ll also learn how to manipulate ink and watercolors in order to create wonderful visual effects and develop your own style and interpretation of this beautiful craft. All levels welcome. Bring Rice paper, a bottle of ink, a box of Chinese brush painting watercolors, and three different sizes of Chinese brushes.

A137-F17 $189 8 Tuesdays @ Newton South 6:30–8:30pm September 19–November 14 No class October 31

A $5 materials fee is payable to the instructor.

A122-F17 $189/First time students 8 Wednesdays @ Newton North 7–9pm September 13–November 15 No class Sept 20 & 27 $125/Returning Students Oct 25-Nov 15

Photography Take Better Pictures with your Digital Camera Steve McGrath, Instructor If you’re just getting to know your digital camera and its features, take this opportunity to learn from an expert. Learn how and when to use your camera’s special settings such as program and manual modes, aperture, and shutter priority. We’ll also discuss basic composition and how to best use light for different situations, such as shooting plants, people, extreme close-ups, and landscapes. Handouts provided. Bring your fully-charged camera and one or two of your prints to share with the class.

A671-F17 $125 4 Thursdays @ Newton South 6–8pm October 12–November 2 New

Sculpting Paul Angiolillo, Instructor Learn sculpting basics and make original and engaging one-of-a-kind sculptures. Bring your own materials—wood, stones, found objects, curiosities from your home—and design and assemble them into works of art. A set of old bowls might become a dramatic or whimsical sculpture for a living room or foyer; some eye-catching objects might turn into a mobile, wall relief, or even a garden sculpture. Our instructor will provide tools and other equipment, and demonstrate various techniques for joining and mounting sculptures. You’ll work both with guidance and independently. Come prepared to be creative—because anything can happen with sculpture! All levels welcome. Along with your own materials, you can bring favorite tools or equipment, like clippers, shears, a sanding block, or wire.

Better Family Photos Tira Khan, Instructor How often do you think you’re taking a great picture, only to find the photo did not turn out as you intended? Family life is rich with photographic opportunities, and you can learn to capture those moments effectively. In the first class, we’ll cover the basics of composition, lighting, and exposure, and we’ll discuss where to stand for your photo and what moments are best to capture. In the second class, we’ll look at your work. This class does not cover how to use your camera. Bring your charged camera, and two family photographs you’re proud of along with two you don’t like, and leave with a new approach to photography for better future results.

A432-F17 $65 2 Mondays @ Newton North 7–9pm September 18 & 25

A159-F17 $105 3 Tuesdays @ Newton North 6:30–9pm September 26–October 10

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Give to our scholarship fund. Find info on our website or on the registration at the back of this catalog, or call us for details.

Digital Photography: Beyond Beginner Steve McGrath, Instructor Learn how to operate your camera in semi-automatic and manual modes and create sharp, high quality images with the appropriate depth of field. You’ll discover how to choose the right combination of shutter speed, aperture, and ISO as we examine how to use light in challenging situations and create interesting photos. Other technical aspects will be addressed including exposure compensation, light metering, and autofocus. We’ll also discuss how to best compose images for maximum artistic effect. The emphasis will be on outdoor photography; there will be plenty of opportunity to present your photography for group critique and analysis. Prerequisite: our Intro to Digital Photography class or comparable experience. Bring your fully-charged digital SLR camera with its manual.

A216-F17 $159 6 Tuesdays @ Newton South 6–8pm October 17–November 21

Jason Rich, Instructor Learn to take professional-quality, eye-catching photos using the camera built into your smartphone or tablet. Get tips for taking better photos in any situation. Then, learn to edit, enhance, print, share, and organize your photos using your device, as well as third-party photography apps and services. This class is designed for amateur level, non tech- savvy people who want to take better photos using a mobile device. Bring your smartphone or tablet to class if you’d like, but it is not required.

A138-F17 $45 Thursday October 5 @ Newton North 7–9pm New

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Intro to Darkroom Photography (Saturday) Danielle Larosee, Instructor Digital photography is fast and easy, but film photography is an art. Join us to learn how that art happens in the darkroom. You’ll expose, develop, and print your photographs using film cameras and traditional black and white materials. In the first class we’ll shoot and make practice prints; in the second class you’ll delve deeper into the printing process. You’ll leave with new technical skills and knowledge, photo prints you can be proud of, and enhanced appreciation for this undying art form. Expect homework. All levels welcome. A $15 materials fee is payable in class. Bring your own 35mm camera, two rolls of black and white film, and any film you may have that you’d like to develop.

A183-F17 $99 2 Saturdays @ Newton South 10am–1pm October 21 & November 18

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Languages Not sure what level language class to take? We’re here to help. Email us at staff@newtoncommunityed.org or call us at 617–559–6999!

American Sign Language for Beginners Martha O’Brien, Instructor American Sign Language is a standardized language for people who are deaf. Learn to understand and use conversational sign language, and discuss current issues in Deaf culture in this relaxed, fun-filled environment. If you want to communicate with friends or family members who are deaf, are fascinated by the native language of deaf people, or just want to learn how to sign, join us.

L599-F17 $145 8 Mondays @ Newton North 7–8:30pm September 18–November 13 No class October 9

“Martha made it easy to follow along in a casual and welcoming atmosphere.” American Sign Language: Beyond Beginner Martha O’Brien, Instructor Build on your basic knowledge of American Sign Language (ASL). Learn additional vocabulary, grammar, classifiers, and information about Deaf culture in a relaxed environment. We’ll work in small and large groups in class to improve language learning. Prerequisite: Our American Sign Language for Beginners class, or comparable experience.

L600-F17 $145 8 Wednesdays @ Newton North 7–8:30pm September 13–November 15 No class Sept 20 & 27

Languages

Spanish: Beyond Beginner Soledad Phelan, Instructor

to the Russian School of Math for opening up their doors to us. We couldn’t run our daytime classes without them.

You’ve passed through Beginner Spanish and are ready to learn about conditional, progressive, and compound tenses, adjectives, adverbs and more. You’ll sharpen your conversational, writing, and speaking skills while you improve your vocabulary. Prerequisite: our Spanish: Beginner classes, or comparable experience.

Spanish: Beginner I

A Big Thank You...

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Soledad Phelan, Instructor ¿Habla usted Español? If you don’t speak Spanish, here’s your chance to learn the United States’ second most spoken language. We’ll emphasize basic speech patterns and vocabulary, and you’ll learn simple grammar and idioms through question and answer drills and conversation. Required textbook: The most recent edition of Practical Spanish Grammar by Prado. Location of Section 1: Russian School of Math, 200 Wells Avenue, Newton.

Spanish: Beginner II

L210-F17-1 $135 8 Thursdays @ Russian School of Math 10–11:15am September 28–November 16 L210-F17-2 $145 8 Mondays @ Newton South 5:30–7pm September 25–November 27 No class Oct 9 & Nov 13 ime yt

Soledad Phelan, Instructor Continue to improve your vocabulary, grammar, pronunciation, and intonation as you learn about Spanish and Hispanic cultures through music, reading, and discussion. Prerequisite: Our Spanish: Beginner class, or comparable experience.

Required textbook: The most recent edition of Practical Spanish Grammar by Prado.

L212-F17 $145 8 Wednesdays @ Newton South 5:30–7pm September 27–November 15

Spanish: Intermediate II Cecilia McIsaac, Instructor In this class we’ll review the preterit indicative tense, reflexive verbs, direct and indirect object pronouns, and more. You’ll learn stem changing verbs: -ar, -er, -ir (in the present and preterit tenses), the imperfect tense of regular and irregular verbs versus the preterite tense, as well as the future tense. In-class exercises will help you improve your language skills. Expect to leave the class more fluent and comfortable conversing in Spanish. Prerequisite: our Spanish: Beyond Beginner /Intermediate classes, or comparable experience. Optional textbook/workbook: Spanish Now Level I (CDs included), by Barron’s, latest edition.

L214-F17 $165 8 Thursdays @ Newton North 7–9pm September 14–November 9 No class September 21

Required textbook: The most recent edition of Practical Spanish Grammar by Prado. Location: Russian School of Math, 200 Wells Ave., Newton.

L112-F17 $135 8 Thursdays @ Russian School of Math 11:15am–12:30pm September 28–November 16

Textbook Information Get your textbooks early by ordering online, or by phoning New England Mobile Book Fair at 617-527-5817 or Newtonville Books at 617-244-6619.

Spanish: Advanced II Cecilia McIsaac, Instructor Class will be conducted mainly in Spanish in order to increase our conversational Spanish skills through different readings from articles, news, or current events. We will review some points of grammar and study the conditional, the Subjunctive mood: Present, Imperfect or past subjunctive, and all the conditional tenses: Possible future, Present Unreal and Past Unreal. We’ll master these tenses as we engage in different topics of conversation. Prerequisite: Our Spanish: Advanced I class.

L131-F17 $165 8 Wednesdays @ Newton North 7–9pm September 13–November 15 No class Sept 20 & 27 New

Speed Spanish Dan Mikels, Instructor Imagine yourself speaking, reading and writing Spanish. Now you can with Speed Spanish! You’ll learn six easy recipes for gluing Spanish words together to form sentences. In no time at all, you’ll be able to go into any Spanish-speaking situation and converse. ¡Qué Bueno!

L132-F17 $125 6 week online class September 13–November 3

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Languages

Traveler’s French

French: Beyond Beginner

Lionel Claris, Instructor

Phil Kaplan & Lionel Claris, Instructors

French is the official language—or one of the official languages—of France, Haiti, Switzerland, Tahiti, and about 50 other countries and territories around the world. Approximately 190 million people speak French as a second language. Traveler’s French will give you confidence communicating for an upcoming trip or just for fun. It will prepare you to use simple, conversational French effectively. We’ll focus on developing speaking and listening skills (we won’t spend much time on formal grammar). The French we’ll learn is contemporary and, when appropriate, colloquial. The course will also explore key questions that come up when exploring Francophone countries and their unique cultures.

Improve your French as you gain exposure to the language through conversation and in-class written exercises. We’ll expand your vocabulary and introduce new verb tenses. You’ll also learn about the culture as well as pronunciation and grammar. Emphasis will be on useful, everyday words and phrases, including greetings, time, weather, travel, food and more. English will be used only when necessary. Prerequisite: our French: Beginner class, or comparable experience.

L121-F17 $145 8 Mondays @ Newton North 6–7:30pm September 18–November 13 No class October 9

French: Beginner Susan Tessier, Instructor Through conversation and written exercises, you’ll learn about French culture as well as pronunciation, vocabulary, basic grammar, and verb tenses. Emphasis will be on useful, everyday words and phrases, including greetings, time, weather, travel, and food. This class is for beginners or those who wish to review the fundamentals. Required textbook: Ultimate French: BeginnerIntermediate, by Heminway.

L102-F17 $145 8 Wednesdays @ Newton South 7–8:30pm September 13–November 15 No class Sept 20 & Oct 4

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L230-F17-1 $145 (Kaplan) 8 Wednesdays @ Newton North 6–7:30pm September 13–November 15 No class Sept 20 & 27 ime yt L230-F17-2 $155 (Claris) 9 Tuesdays @ United Methodist Church 10am–11:30pm September 19–November 14 Da

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Required book for Section One: Pocket Book of French Verbs.

French: Advanced Conversation Lionel Claris, Instructor This course is for those interested in becoming more fluent. If you already have a decent knowledge of French and want to communicate your love of France and the language with others, come share your thoughts and observations with us as we discuss politics and the media. Conducted entirely in French, this class will include articles, impassioned discussions, and exercises to help build your vocabulary and strengthen your understanding of grammar. Conversations will center around class interests and we’ll tackle themes such as current events, politics, food, work, travel, family, and more. Handouts provided.

L129-F17 $145 8 Mondays @ Newton North 7:30–9pm September 18–November 13 No class October 9

Italian: Beginner French: Intermediate Phil Kaplan, Instructor If you have some basic knowledge of French—salutations, present tense verbs, and descriptive adjectives—continue to develop your skills. Through conversations and written exercises, you’ll learn more about French culture and pronunciation, vocabulary, basic grammar, and verb tenses. Emphasis will be placed on review and expansion of useful, everyday phrases. Prerequisite: Our French: Beyond Beginner class, or comparable experience. Handouts provided.

L109-F17 $145 8 Wednesdays @ Newton North 7:30–9pm September 13–November 15 No class Sept 20 & 27

Romina Crociani, Instructor Come and have fun learning Italian! This course is for students who have little or no previous knowledge of the language. Using a communicative and inductive approach, students are exposed to Italian through reading small paragraphs, listening to conversations and watching short videos. From the start, students will use the language to create simple dialogues and descriptions. Required textbook will be discussed in class.

L980-F17 $145 8 Thursdays @ Newton North 6–7:30pm September 14–November 9 No class September 21

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Italian: Beyond Beginner Massimo Laurora, Instructor Continuamo a divertirci in Italiano! Let’s continue to have fun with Italian! Using a communicative and inductive approach, you’ll further develop your language skills through readings and conversations. Prerequisite: Our Italian: Beginner class or comparable experience. Handouts provided. Required books: Italian Made Simple, by Cristina Mazzoni, and an Italian dictionary.

L110-F17 $145 8 Tuesdays @ Newton North 6:30–8pm September 19–November 21 No class Oct 3 & 31

Italian: Intermediate Conversation Romina Crociani, Instructor Improve your conversational skills in a stimulating and supportive environment. If you understand the basics of Italian grammar, and have developed reading comprehension abilities at an intermediate level, this class will help you increase your knowledge of the language. We’ll read short texts that will expose you to Italian society and culture, and will function as the basis for fun conversational activities. Required books will be discussed in class.

L108-F17 $145 8 Thursdays @ Newton North 7:30–9pm September 14–November 9 No class September 21

Italian: Advanced Conversation Massimo Laurora, Instructor Join us for this stimulating discussion-based round table, conducted entirely in Italiano. Our native Italian instructor will discuss current events, literature, culture, travel, art, music, cooking, and much more. For this class, you should have a strong working knowledge of Italian basic conversation and grammar (verb tenses, pronouns, and a strong vocabulary) and the ability to read the language well, so we can strictly focus on your speaking skills. Prerequisite: Our Italian: Intermediate class or comparable experience. Bring an Italian dictionary.

L101-F17 $145 8 Tuesdays @ Newton North 8–9:30pm September 19–November 21 No class Oct 3 & 31

Latin: Beginner Linda Levitan, Instructor Though the ancient city of Rome fell into ruin, Latin, the language of her empire, lived on as the mother tongue in most European countries, and significantly shaped the English language. Learn the fundamentals of Latin—its moods, tenses, and how cases are used in communicating. From the first words, you’ll see English grammar demystified, improve your vocabulary, and be immersed in the elegance of ancient Roman civilization. Emphasis will be on learning forms by speaking them.

Mandarin Chinese: Beginner & Beyond Lei Reilley, Instructor Spoken by one out of every five people in the world, Mandarin Chinese is a major world language. We’ll emphasize conversation, focusing on social situations and activities such as dining out, shopping, and planning a trip. We’ll practice listening, speaking, reading, and pronunciation. Our instructor will also introduce the culture, traditions, philosophy, and history that serve as keys to understanding the language. Required textbook: Beginner’s Chinese, by Yong Ho.

L120-F17 $145 8 Thursdays @ Newton North 6:30–8pm September 14–November 9 No class September 21

Required text: Wheelock’s Latin (most recent edition). Bring the book to the first class.

L106-F17 $145 8 Tuesdays @ Newton South 6–7:30pm September 19–November 14 No class October 31

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Hi-Tech Cooking: Sous Vide, Blowtorches, & More Kimi Ceridon, Instructor New technology and innovative inventions are everywhere, and your kitchen is no exception! The sous vide method allows you to perfectly cook foods inside a bag in a hot water bath. Pressure cookers take slow-cooking techniques to a new level, and blowtorches provide finishing touches for perfecting the sear on dishes. We’ll explore cool ingredients restaurants use for adding “wow” to dishes, like vinegar pearls and airy foams, and provide recipes utilizing some of these cutting-edge methods. The menu will include soft-boiled eggs with balsamic pearls, sous vide pork medallions over wild rice with mustard air, and old fashioned s’mores with a torch. A $15 food fee is payable to the instructor. Bring an apron, kitchen towel and chef ’s knife.

F856-F17 $49 Wednesday October 18 @ Newton South 6:30–9pm New

Cut Like a Knife Kimi Ceridon, Instructor Can you tell your brunoise from your batonnet? What’s the difference between chiffonade and julienne? Your knife is one of the most important tools in your kitchen, so it’s high time for you to learn to use it safely and effectively. In this class, we’ll hone your basic knife skills, learn tips and tricks, then practice fundamental cuts for vegetables. We will mince, dice, brunoise, julienne, and chop, preparing dishes like Pico de Gallo, Caramelized Onion Tart, and Hearty Seasonal Salad. Finally, we’ll cover how to purchase, clean, sharpen, and store knives. A $15 fee is payable to the instructor. Bring a chef ’s knife and paring knife, a cutting board, kitchen towel, and take-home containers.

F272-F17 $49 Tuesday November 7 @ Newton South 6:30–9pm

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Cheese Making & Tasting

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Kimi Ceridon, Instructor

Boston’s Dining Scene: Then & Now

Learn the basics of making simple cheeses at home and sample a few regional cheeses along the way. We’ll begin by initiating a few chemical reactions to start the process. While the curds and whey separate, we’ll review the fundamentals of cheesemaking. We will also discuss why artisanal cheeses are more complex in taste and variety, and sample New England artisanal cheeses with some condiments. Then we’ll make and taste delicious cheeses including ricotta, queso blanco, and panir (actual cheeses may vary), as well as mozzarella balls. Come see how fascinating cheese making can be! A $15 food fee is payable to the instructor.

F229-F17 $49 Thursday October 5 @ Newton South 6:30–9pm New

Any Way You Slice It: Bake Fresh Bread Jeff Klein, Instructor Fill your home with the wonderful aroma of fresh-baked bread. In this hands-on class, you’ll learn to mix, knead, and form several types of breads from just four ingredients. Each week we’ll focus on different techniques; by the end of three sessions, you’ll have the confidence to make your own fresh bread for any occasion. The specific breads we make will be chosen by class vote; possibilities include boule, a baguette, and a focaccia. Our instructor will provide dough for baking in class, and you’ll prepare your own dough to take home as well; you’ll leave with rising dough, baking directions, and recipes. A $10 food fee is payable to the instructor. Bring a large bowl and mixing spoon.

F162-F17 $99 3 Thursdays @ Newton South 7–9pm October 26–November 9

James O’Connell, Instructor Greater Boston has long been a pioneer in hotel dining, oyster houses, French cuisine, ice cream parlors, ethnic cooking, student hangouts, contemporary locavore foodie culture, the “gourmet revolution,” and more. Join us to explore this rich history. We’ll look at historic menus and photos and discuss the region’s past and present restaurants, with a special emphasis on those here in Newton. We’ll also discuss iconic restaurants such as Julien’s Restorator (America’s first restaurant), Durgin Park, Union Oyster House, Locke Ober, Anthony’s Pier 4, Cabot’s, The Pillar House, and many long-forgotten eateries. Come prepared to share your dining experiences, and bring your questions to class.

F247-F17 $35 Tuesday October 10 @ Newton North 7–8:30pm New

Fall Harvest Soups Kimi Ceridon, Instructor Fall means wonderful soup ingredients, fresh from the harvest, are in abundance in stores and farmer’s markets. We’ll make the most of that bounty in this class. We’ll start by making a hearty vegetable stock from fabulous winter root vegetables like onions, carrots, parsnips, and celeriac. Then we’ll use that base to make two delicious vegetarian soups: Spicy Apple Squash, and Creamy Leek. You’ll leave with plenty of leftovers and tips for adapting these recipes for other available ingredients. A $20 food fee is payable to the instructor. Bring a chef ’s knife, cutting board, large stockpot, and three containers (one for each soup and one for stock) with leak proof lids.

F478-F17 $49 Wednesday November 1 @ Newton South 6:30–9pm

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Seduction by Chocolate

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Coffee: From Bean to Cup

Holli Bassin, Instructor

Gourmet Tea Tasting

Erika Koss, Instructor You love your morning cup, but do you ever stop to think about where it comes from? Coffee starts as a seed, grows into a cherry from which the bean gets picked, roasted, and ground for your pleasure. Learn about coffee’s complex supply chain. First we’ll discuss issues of globalization, climate change, food insecurity, and human rights. We’ll also explore the history of coffee’s popularity, consider how this affects coffee’s future, and taste decaf coffees. In the second class you’ll learn three methods to brew the perfect cup, and read labels to pick the one that’s right for you. We’ll also taste coffees from around the world, and our instructor will share stories from her travels. Noncoffee lovers welcome too.

Good news for chocolate lovers: organic dark chocolate can improve your libido and it has other important health benefits too. Want to learn more? Come discuss chocolate’s history, the basics of chocolate processing, why processed milk chocolate is different for our bodies than dark chocolate, and why the percentage of cacao in your chocolate bar may not be a sign of its nutritional content. We’ll also experience the correct technique for tasting chocolate—it is like a wine tasting, but better! By the end of class, you’ll learn how to really enjoy a food you love, and live a (chocolate) bit healthier and happier too! A $5 food fee is payable to the instructor.

F845-F17 $25 Monday October 2 @ Newton South 7:30–8:30pm

A $20 food fee is payable in the first class. The Saturday class will meet 10am-12pm.

More than just the traditional braided bread for Sabbath; challah makes a delicious sandwich bread and the best French toast. In our first class, you’ll learn the fundamentals of making challah, including mixing, braiding, brushing, and baking. In the second class, we’ll add other delicacies to your repertoire: the triangle-shaped Purim favorite hamantaschen, and the any-time-of-year crowd-pleasing rugelach. In just a few hours, you’ll be all set to make any occasion extra special with the aroma and taste of these freshly-baked treats. A $15 fee is payable to the instructor, which includes plenty of everything to take home. Bring a large mixing bowl and some Ziploc bags to bring dough home.

F245-F17 $89 2 Wednesdays @ Newton South 6:30–9pm September 27 & October 4

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Moghalai Cuisine of India Shruti Mehta, Instructor

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No other plant has influenced the history of so many countries as camellia sinensis—tea. From China, India, and Russia, to Japan, England, and the U.S., this rejuvenating and stimulating drink has played a major role in trade, religion, politics, and artistry. Today, tea is the most-popular drink in the world— and its popularity keeps growing. While all teas come from the same plant, there are hundreds of varietals, from robust blacks, light oolongs, and spicy ceylons, to toasted whites, delicate greens, and aromatic blends. We’ll taste top-quality teas from throughout the world. You’ll also learn how to make chai and take home some samples. Sweet and savory snacks will be served.

F367-F17 $35 Tuesday November 6 @ Newton South 7–8:30pm

F260-F17 $75 Thursday October 19 7-9pm & Saturday October 21 10am-12pm @ Newton South

Challah, Rugelach, & More

Paul Angiolillo, Instructor

Science of Cooking: Caramel, Taffy, Brittle TBA, Instructor From tender fudge to chewy taffy to brittle lollipops, sugar is the culinary chameleon in most beloved confections. Its shape-shifting properties are coaxed by the application of heat. At low temperatures, it dissolves into liquid to make syrup; add heat and it progresses through the candy stages from thread to hard crack. Add a little too much heat and it burns into pure charcoal. Learn what’s happening at the molecular level in the candy stages as we make salted caramels, vanilla almond nougat, lemony taffy, and chocolate covered toffee in our kitchen lab. A $15 fee is payable to the instructor. We’ll be heating sugar to 300F; be prepared observe safety rules. Bring an apron and containers.

F207-F17 $55; $105/Pair Tuesday September 19 @ Newton South 6:30–9pm

Afghan and Turkish armies established Muslim kingdoms in Northern India around 1000 AD. The Muslim emperors lived lavishly and brought exotic foods with. They also introduced clay ovens called tandoors, where delicate breads and hearty meat dishes were prepared. Northern Indian cooking was transformed under their regime; the Mogul banquet of kebabs and biryanis was adopted with equal emphasis on presentation as well as taste. Mughalai dishes remain popular throughout India today. Learn about this rich cuisine as we prepare Vegetable Biryani (basmati rice cooked with saffron, vegetables, spice blends and yogurt), Hare Mirch ki Salan (spicy curry in a creamy sauce), and a vermicelli dessert with almonds and pistachio. A $20 food fee is payable to the instructor.

F870-F17 $55 Thursday October 19 @ Newton South 6–9pm

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Poke Bowl

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An Indian Dinner: All New Recipes

Yoko Bryden, Instructor

Vegan Delight

Shruti Mehta, Instructor Join us for an evening of cooking and culture as we prepare a meal together. We will fry, sauté, roll, and stir a variety of ingredients and come up with a scrumptious dinner. Be ready for hands-on participation and get transported to another world. All new recipes may include mixed pulses curry, green pulao (rice with cilantro chutney and vegetables), kadhi (warm yogurt soup, served as an accompaniment with rice), halwa (dessert made out of chickpea flour and cream of wheat, milk, ghee, and sugar), and garlic Naan.

Poke is a healthful Hawaiian dish; it consists mainly of raw fish and seafood and is traditionally served as an appetizer. But due to its versatility and popularity, modern versions are now often served with rice to make a main dish. There are a great many ways to create a bowl of Poke with its combinations of fish, vegetables, condiments, and seasonings. Join us and learn to build your own Poke bowl. You’ll love this new way to make a quick, healthful, and tasty meal. Vegetarian options are available as well. A $20 food fee is payable to the instructor at the beginning of class.

A $20 food fee is payable to the instructor.

F176-F17 $45 Thursday September 14 @ Newton South 7–9:30pm

F169-F17 $55 Tuesday September 26 @ Newton South 6–9pm

Farm to Table Soup Lisa J. Cohen, Instructor

South Indian Cooking Shruti Mehta, Instructor South Indian food remains a secret to much of the world. Unlike the cuisine of the north, South Indian cuisine is distinguished by a greater emphasis on rice as the staple grain, and the liberal use of coconut oil and curry leaves. It is even more vegetarian-friendly than North Indian cooking and incorporates simpler ingredients. Join us to explore this cuisine; you’ll learn to make Medu Vada (deep fried black lentil balls), served with a spicy lentil and vegetable soup called Sambar. We may create additional dishes such as Semiya Pulao (vermicelli rice noodles cooked with vegetables, chilies, and curry leaves), and end with a popular dessert called payasam. A $20 food fee is payable to the instructor.

F168-F17 $55 Thursday October 12 @ Newton South 6–9pm

If you belong to a farm share or otherwise like to buy what’s freshly harvested, you’ll know the challenge of what to cook with your surprise veggies, and the reward when you’re successful. Soup is a great way to make fresh vegetables into a satisfying meal. Join us to learn the basics and modifications of improvised soup, using stock, a protein source, a grain, and whatever is fresh on the farm. We’ll cook our own hearty”stone soup” to enjoy in class. A $5 food fee is payable to the instructor at the beginning of class.

F190-F17 $45 Wednesday October 11 @ Newton South 7–9pm

Kimi Ceridon, Instructor Vegan food can be satisfying, delicious, and even decadent. During this hands-on class, we’ll explore ways to make vegan dishes exciting by applying flavoring techniques and food substitutions to several dishes. We’ll start by making a quick cashew ricotta then using it in a baked Portobello dish. Next we’ll whip up a hummus so creamy and garlicky you’ll never want store-bought again. The hummus will top our Mediterraneanspiced stuffed eggplants. Finally, we’ll finish on a decadent note with vegan chocolate ice cream, using a versatile banana base that complements so many flavors. A $15 food fee is payable to the instructor. Bring a chef ’s knife, apron, and take-away container.

F859-F17 $49 Wednesday October 25 @ Newton South 6:30–9pm See page 21 for Venture into Veganism

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Vegan Baking for Beginners Jeff Klein, Instructor Have your “cake” and eat it too, even if you or a family member is a vegan. There are lots of delicious vegan meals to make, including tasty sweets or savory breads just as good as their counterparts made with milk, eggs, and butter. In this class, you’ll learn to bake several vegan-friendly items, including chocolate cake, banana bread, pie crust, and savory corn bread. You’ll also learn to make simple substitutions to turn your favorite recipes into vegan-friendly ones. There will be plenty of treats to take home. A $10 food fee is payable to the instructor in class, plus bring a mixing bowl and some containers.

F270-F17 $45 Tuesday November 14 @ Newton South 6:30–9pm

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Sweet Apple Pie Leslie Fishman, Instructor This Thanksgiving treat friends and family to the best homemade pie. You’ll learn to prepare a classic apple pie to bake and enjoy at home. Using a step-by-step process, our instructor will reveal some of her best-kept secrets and special techniques to making a delicious pie with a no-fail, no-cholesterol crust. We’ll make and roll out the dough, practice the best way to place the fruit, top with a lattice crust or crumb topping, and in no time you’ll have your own tried-and-true dessert! Bring an apron, an 8” or 9” pie plate of pyrex, metal, or ceramic, and a rolling pin. A $15 food fee is payable to the instructor at the beginning of class.

F721-F17 $39 Wednesday November 8 @ Newton South 7–9pm

Sandra Frezza, Instructor Decorate a cake like the pros. In this class, you’ll learn to prepare and color icing, as well as level, fill, and frost a cake. You will also learn to make stars, rosettes, shells, drop flowers, and leaves. Bring a six- or eight-inch single-layer unfrosted cake to class, plus a long serrated knife or cake leveler, and a box or cake carrier to transport your finished cake. Icing will be supplied by the instructor. You’ll take home instructions and decorating tools including tips, bags, couplers, and a cake circle. A $20 materials fee is payable to the instructor.

F269-F17 $55 Wednesday September 13 @ Newton South 6:30–9:30pm

Halloween Cupcake Decorating Sandra Frezza, Instructor It’s a spooktacular cupcake class just in time for Halloween. You will learn how to decorate spine-chilling cupcakes using Buttercream frosting and master techniques needed to create pumpkins, mummies and monsters, spider webs, and frightening eyeballs. Bring 10-12 unfrosted cupcakes to class, as well as a box or cupcake carrier to transport finished cupcakes. Icing will be supplied by the instructor. You will take home decorating tools, including tips and bags, plus your cupcake masterpieces! A $20 materials fee is payable to the instructor at the beginning of class.

F220-F17 $45 Monday October 30 @ Newton South 6:30–8:30pm

Recreation Bridge for Beginners Jori Grossack, Instructor Bridge is an exciting game of logic and deductive reasoning that will fascinate and entertain you, all the while cross-training your brain. In this class, you will learn how to bid a hand, play a hand, and defend a hand. Lessons are hands-on, social and engaging. And, even though you will enjoy yourselves, we will be tackling some tough concepts and there will be (yikes!) homework. Prepare to do the work, participate and be amazed by this whole new world of bridge. You may just get hooked on bridge!

Z108-F17 $165 8 Tuesdays @ Newton South 5–6:45pm September 19–November 7

Bridge: Supervised Play Jori Grossack, Instructor Did you ever wish you could play a bridge hand and instantly get all your bridge questions answered? Well, here’s your chance. Enjoy this hands-on class where the focus is on playing, not lecture. Shuffle, deal, and play hands. After the hand is over, our instructor will assess your bidding, play of the hand, and defense. Come solo or with a partner, get more experience playing, and improve your hand at the game.

Z673-F17 $179 8 Tuesdays @ Newton South 7–9pm September 19–November 7 New

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It’s Saturday—Play Bridge! Jori Grossack, Instructor Shuffle, deal, play hands. Enjoy your favorite card game on two Saturdays. Our expert instructor will assess your bidding tactics, play of the hand, and defense. Come solo or with a partner, get more experience, and improve your game. All levels welcome.

Z245-F17 $79 2 Saturdays @ Newton South 10am–12:30pm October 21 & November 18

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Get Hooked on Mah Jongg

Vintage Jewelry Treasures

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Mara Nislick, Instructor

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There’s a reason your grandmother loved this game, and you will too. Mah Jongg is a strategic tile-based game that uses “suits” like rummy. It’s complicated and addictive, so learn the rules, play once, and you’ll want to play again, and again. Join us to learn its basic moves and the strategies you need to win; each session will include instruction and supervised play.

Do you have vintage costume jewelry that you would like to know more about? Dig into your jewelry box and learn about the history of costume jewelry, how it reflects the decade in which it was made, and what is collectible now. Our presenter will share her collection of vintage jewelry, and you’ll learn where to find vintage pieces for your collection. You’ll also learn how to repair, clean, and store your jewelry. Finally, we’ll identify and value up to three pieces that you bring from home.

Abstract Expressionism Through a Jewish Lens

Z115-F17 $109 5 Thursdays @ Newton South 7–8:30pm October 5–November 9 No class October 19 ime yt

Mah Jongg: Beyond Beginner Mara Nislick, Instructor

You’ve got the basics of the game down, now join us to grow your knowledge of the game and work on strategy—both defensive and offensive play. Each session will include instruction and supervised play. When you register, let us know if you have your own Mah Jongg card or need to purchase one from the instructor for $9, and if you plan to bring your own Mah Jongg set, because our instructor can check it to make sure it’s complete if you’d like. Location: Russian School of Math, 200 Wells Ave., Newton.

Z116-F17 $105 5 Thursdays @ Russian School of Math 10:30am–12pm September 28–October 26

“Mara is very knowledgeable and able to work with many abilities. The instruction was great, and it was fun atmosphere!”

Bring three pieces of your vintage jewelry to class.

Z114-F17 $39 Thursday November 8 @ Newton North 7–9pm New

Berkshires Art Excursion

If you plan to bring your own Mah Jongg set, let us know when you register, and if needed, our instructors can check your set to make sure it’s complete. We will supply a Mah Jongg card; a $9 materials fee is payable to the instructor at the beginning of class.

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Joe Cali, Instructor Join our tour of beautiful Western Mass, home to some of the state’s best art treasures. We’ll begin with a visit to Chesterwood—the fabulous country home, studio, and gardens of America’s foremost sculptor, Daniel Chester French. (You may know of him as the man who designed the Lincoln Memorial in DC and the Minuteman Statue in Concord.) We’ll next head to the quaint village of Stockbridge, where you’ll have time to shop, explore, and have lunch on your own. After lunch we’ll visit the Norman Rockwell Museum, where you can view the world’s largest and most significant collection of Rockwell’s work—including 998 original paintings and drawings! All along the way, we’ll discuss the Berkshires region and its influence on American history and pop culture. If time allows, we may throw in a surprise stop or two as well. Our chartered motor coach leaves promptly from Newtonville at 8am and returns at approximately 7:30pm (motor coach has a restroom and wifi). All entrance fees and gratuities are included.

R304-F17 $119; $199/Pair Saturday September 16 @ Berkshires 8am–7:30pm

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Robert Solomon, Instructor If you appreciate abstract art, you might be interested to learn how it was heavily influenced by the Jewish artists of the New York School, whose work was impacted by suppression of creativity as fascism engulfed Europe. Artists like Mark Rothko, Franz Kline, and Lee Krasner, along with major Jewish critics and intellectuals of the time whose philosophies were also affected by the war, were together responsible for channeling a broad range of expressive styles into the common identity of Abstract Expressionism. Find out how the work of well-known artists like Jackson Pollock and Willem de Kooning was also affected by those pioneering Jewish artists and critics. This is a lecture class; questions are welcome.

Z149-F17 $35 Tuesday October 24 @ Newton North 7–9pm New

A Guide to International Travel Joe Cali, Instructor Whether you are planning a vacation or a business trip abroad, you’ll learn to plan your travel, choose your activities, and truly enjoy your international trip. You’ll get tips on deciding where to go, how to get there, how to travel, how to pack, currency, safety & security, and most importantly, how to make the most out of your experience.

R303-F17 $49; $69/Pair Monday October 2 @ Newton North 6:30–9:30pm

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Herb Your Enthusiasm: Nature Walk Katherine Gekas, Instructor Did you know that some weeds and trees can help you stay healthy? Join us and learn to identify medicinal plants and trees commonly found in the woods around us and used by herbalists today. At this time of year, roots, barks and mushrooms are usually harvested, so we’ll focus on these and others. Expect to spot sassafras, nettle, birch, pine, wild cherry and maybe some wild medicinal mushrooms along our way. We will make stops on the way as we observe plants. Handouts provided. Location will be emailed to students when you register. Wear comfortable shoes and dress for the weather.

Z871-F17 $29 Sunday September 24 @ Newton 4:30–6pm

Bike Repair & Maintenance

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Farina’s Bicycle Center staff, Instructors Don’t get stranded with a flat tire, broken chain, or loose nut. Learn basic maintenance and roadside repairs in a fun, non-intimidating environment. You’ll get hands-on practice in changing a flat, removing a wheel, adjusting brakes, tightening the chain, and more. Handouts show diagrams and list the most commonly used tools. Don’t bring your bicycle to class; instore bikes will be used for practice. (You’ll receive a coupon worth 10% off accessories purchased on the day of class.) Location: Farina’s Bicycle Center, 61 Galen St., Watertown, near Watertown Square.

R100-F17 $39 Saturday September 16 @ Farina’s Bicycle Center 9:15–11:15am

Car Maintenance 101

Family Night Under the Stars

Arthur Kadehjian, Instructor

Clay Center Observatory staff, Instructors

Do you know how to change your car’s oil, check tire pressure, replace your windshield wipers, or install a new battery? It isn’t as hard as you may think. Join us in auto shop and learn how to buy a used car, inspect brakes, check the cooling system, align wheels, plus more. It’s time to get a feel for your car and learn simple maintenance tips that can save you hundreds of dollars. Don’t wait to get stuck on the side of the road before you open the hood and learn how to care for your car.

Z105-F17 $65 4 Tuesdays @ Newton North 6:30–7:30pm October 10–November 7 No class October 31

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Learn all about space science from astronomy experts at the Clay Center Observatory in Brookline (www.claycenter.org). On this family night just for NCE students, you’ll learn about stars and constellations, touch real meteorites, see parts from the space shuttle, and view a 3-D show in which you’ll feel like you’re standing at the edge of a crater on Mars. Walk among the stars on the Clay Center’s fiber-optic lit stars court, and take in a panoramic view of Boston from their roof deck. Finally, tour the state-ofthe-art observatory and point the telescope towards the planets, moon, and stars. We start promptly at 6:30 pm; latecomers may miss something exciting. The show goes on unless there’s pouring rain; call 617-751-3409 if you’re uncertain. All ages welcome, but children must be accompanied by an adult.

X231-F17 $19/Adult; $14/Child over age 7 Friday October 27 @ Clay Center Observatory 6:30–8pm Rain date: November 3

Intro to Astronomy Clay Center Observatory staff, Instructors This course is for beginning stargazers, or those who love to ponder mysteries beyond the blue sky. Our focus will be on observational astronomy—learning about constellations, sky navigation, Earth’s seasons, and phases of the moon—so you’ll gain basic knowledge to help you appreciate and study the night sky. We’ll also cover the basics of reflecting and refracting telescopes, how to calculate telescope magnification, and tips on what to look for when purchasing your own telescope. Weather permitting, we will use the Clay Center’s 25” research-grade scope and other telescopes, and explore the fiber-optic-lit Stars Court, and the 3D Moon Court.

R296-F17 $75 3 Wednesdays @ Clay Center Observatory 6:30–8:30pm October 18–November 1

Going Solar: Adding a Rooftop Solar System Craig Forman, Instructor You’ve seen solar panels popping up on rooftops all over town and have probably heard from suppliers offering to give you a free quote. Due to generous tax incentives and the relatively high cost of electricity, MA is one of the best states for adding a rooftop solar energy system. We’ll discuss the components of a solar photovoltaic (PV) system and what it can do for both the environment and your household budget. We’ll investigate purchasing versus leasing, what to look for when selecting a supplier, system design, financing, how to calculate breakeven time, and the steps to follow to bring your rooftop solar system online.

R285-F17 $37; $55/Pair Wednesday October 18 @ Newton North 7–9pm

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HAM Radio: Your Passport to Everywhere Clay Center Observatory staff, Instructors This exciting course introduces you to the hobby of amateur radio communications and teaches everything you need to get your “ham” radio license. We’ll cover topics ranging from the science of radio electronics to the FCC rules governing the radio spectrum. For a detailed course syllabus, go to cc-arc.org. Adults and adult/child pairs (ages 10 and up) are welcome. The FCC Technician test is given at the final class (test fee of $15 is payable to the instructor). After you receive a license, you are welcome to join the Clay Center Amateur Radio Club for continuing support and activities.

R292-F17 $44/Adult or adult/child pair 6 Wednesdays @ Clay Center Observatory 6:30–8:45pm September 27–November 1

Self Protection for Women Harold Curtis, Instructor Learn basic skills to avoid or escape from dangerous situations. We’ll start by discussing how your body reacts to stress, then learn to recognize and manage that stress, and control fear. We’ll establish what constitutes your personal space, and learn to set boundaries and recognize the most common “grabs”. You’ll discover how to use your voice and body language to diffuse a situation, and we’ll practice striking a man in a protective suit so you can feel the effect of your blows and practice your self-defense skills. Participation is voluntary; if you prefer, you can choose to observe, which is an effective way to learn these skills as well. Wear comfortable clothing and bring athletic shoes to change into. Participants who are 16 or 17 years old may attend, but they much be accompanied by an adult; there is no extra charge for the accompanying adult.

R284-F17 $39 2 Thursdays @ Newton South 7–8pm October 12 & 19

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Dance & Fitness Dancing and exercise are lots of fun, but they can pose a risk of injury to participants who push beyond their abilities. Please talk with your physician before starting any program of physical activity. You should be prepared to sign a liability waiver before you participate in our Dance & Fitness classes.

Social Ballroom Dance Pamela Levy, Instructor Dancing is a wonderful social activity! Learn to lead or follow as we dance the waltz, foxtrot, and swing—the couple dances you see most often at weddings and other big social occasions—and take the floor with confidence and grace. This class is suitable for students with little or no ballroom experience, or for more experienced dancers who’d like a refresher. Bring a change of shoes that will spin but not slip on a tile floor (suede or leather-soled shoes are recommended).

D210-F17 $218/Couple 8 Thursdays @ Newton North 7–8pm September 14–November 9 No class September 21

Swing Dance for Beginners Pamela Levy, Instructor Get out on the dance floor to swing with your partner! Join us for a great time as we cover the essentials, focusing on how to lead or follow as we learn fun moves. We’ll dance with the six-count triple rhythm common to all forms of swing, using the ‘lingua franca’ of swing, East Coast styling. Sound complicated? Don’t worry: no previous experience is necessary. Bring a change of shoes that will spin, but not slip on a tile floor (suede or leather-soled shoes are recommended).

D205-F17 $135/Couple 4 Thursdays @ Newton North 8–9pm September 14–October 12 No class September 21

Swing Dance: Beyond Beginner Pamela Levy, Instructor As you and your partner improve your leading and following skills, you will add to your six-count swing repertoire and learn eight-and-more-count patterns including the Lindy and a variety of spins, kicks, and other fun steps. This class is for dancers already familiar with six-count swing. For Swing dancers with some experience, or those who have taken our Swing Dance for Beginners class. Bring a change of shoes that will spin but not slip on a tile floor (suede or leather-soled shoes are recommended).

D206-F17 $135/Couple 4 Thursdays @ Newton North 8–9pm October 19–November 9

Argentine Tango for Beginners Roger Wood, Instructor Argentine Tango began in the early 1900s in Buenos Aires, and its popularity has since spread worldwide. Tango is best known for its outward display of romance and sensuality. What’s less known—and more appreciated by Tango dancers themselves—are the experiences of intimate connection in movement and in stillness: the feeling of “Two dancing as One.” You’ll learn the essentials of Salon Tango (social dance), involving posture, connected movement with a partner, and dance patterns. We’ll learn a little about tango music as well. Leather soled shoes are recommended. No partner or experience necessary.

D211-F17 $98; $177/Couple 4 Wednesdays @ Newton South 7:30–9pm September 27–October 18

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Zumba! Janelle Conway & Giang Vo, Instructors

Belly Dancing Amanda “Hanan” Leone, Instructor Belly dance is a beautiful dance form that celebrates the captivating music of the Middle East. This class is perfect for those seeking to improve posture and flexibility while having fun and listening to great music. Absolute beginners are welcome, as are those with experience who want to review and build upon foundation technique. Exercises include basic posture; Middle Eastern rhythms; and movements including hip circles, figure 8’s, shimmies, undulations, and arm movements. We’ll introduce the art of dancing with a veil. All ages and body types are welcome to come loosen up, stretch out, shake, strut, and shimmy. Wear a fitted top and leggings or loose pants in which you can move comfortably. Bare feet or ballet slippers are best for this class.

D203-F17 $114 7 Tuesdays @ Newton North 7:45–8:45pm September 26–November 14 No class October 31

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Discover Zumba, an exciting dance-fitness program that’s more like a party than a workout! Enjoy the pulsating rhythms of Latininspired music as you pump your legs, swing your hips, clap your hands—and achieve a uniquely blended balance of cardio- and muscle-toning benefits in the process. Alternating between fast and slow rhythms, Zumba combines the basic principles of aerobics with interval and resistance training to maximize caloric output, cardiovascular benefits, and total body toning. Best of all, you can enjoy the experience even if you don’t know how to dance. Get fit. Have fun. Zumba! Bring a water bottle, and your athletic shoes to change into.

D242-F17-M $127 (Conway) 8 Mondays @ Newton South 7–8pm September 18–November 20 No class Oct 9 & Nov 13 D242-F17-T $127 (Vo) 8 Tuesdays @ Newton North 6:45–7:45pm September 19–November 21 No class Sept 26 & Oct 31

BollyX LIT (Low Impact Training) Lakshmi Karthick, Instructor Don’t be fooled thinking BollyX LIT won’t give you a workout because there are no high impact dance moves. Your heart rate will soar and you will sweat, all while dancing and singing to the top hits from Bollywood in this class! The adrenaline rush you feel as you perform and pose in a BollyX LIT class is like no other. Come join us on the “movie set” as you unleash your inner rockstar LIT-style. BollyX LIT has all the same energy and swag as the original BollyX format but without any high-impact dance movements. This format was designed for those who love to dance but prefer (or need) low-impact choreography. Wear comfortable clothing and shoes you can move in; bring a water bottle and clean shoes to change into.

D280-F17 $127 8 Tuesdays @ Newton South 7–8pm September 19–November 14 No class October 31

Boxing Fitness BollyX®: The Bollywood Workout Shamila Khetarpal, Instructor BollyX is a dance-fitness program for both men and women, inspired by Bollywood, the film industry of India. It combines dynamic choreography and intensive workouts with the hottest music from around the world in a cardio workout. Its high- and low-intensity dance sequences get you moving, sweating, and, most importantly, motivated. This unique workout not only tones your entire body but also burns serious calories. No prior dance experience is required—just bring a positive attitude and the desire to unleash your inner swagger. Wear comfortable clothing and shoes you can move in; bring a water bottle and clean shoes to change into.

D243-F17 $127 8 Wednesdays @ Newton South 7–8pm September 13–November 8 No class September 20

Brian Scagliola, Instructor Pound for pound, boxers are the fittest of all athletes. Their exercise regimen—a combination of strength-training, agility drills, and ring-work—is suitable not just for boxers, but for anyone wanting to get into tiptop shape. Whether you’re hoping to learn the basics of boxing, or just get into the best shape of your life, this is the way to start. This class is not intended for first-time exercisers. Bring hand wraps (available at sporting supply stores), a water bottle, and towel to each class. The facility will provide gloves if you don’t have them, but our instructor recommends that you buy your own for sanitary reasons. Since this is non-contact, no protective gear is needed. Directions emailed to registered students.

D102-F17 $177 8 Mondays @ Nonantum Boxing Club 7:30–9pm September 18–November 13 No class October 9

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Total Body Fitness

Tennis: Beginner

Rosella Carrelli, Instructor

John K. Reale, Instructor

Raise your metabolism, burn away fat, and build a lean body. This well-balanced, progressive exercise program incorporates the perfect combination of low- and medium-impact aerobic toning and resistance training. You’ll start with a 15-minute low-impact warmup, then work your upper and lower body, and finish with a final relaxing stretch. The coed class welcomes beginners and intermediate students alike.

Learning to play tennis is a lot easier than you think. This class is an introduction to the game and is designed especially for beginners who’ve never taken lessons before. You’ll learn tennis grips; proper form; and stroke technique for forehand, backhand, volley, and serve. We’ll work on court positioning, rules, scoring, and “netiquette”.

Bring an exercise or yoga mat, a water bottle, a hand towel, and athletic shoes to change into. We also recommend bringing a pair of 1- or 2-pound hand weights; we have a limited supply in case you forget yours.

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D101-F17-M $159 9 Mondays @ Newton North 6:30–7:45pm September 18–November 20 No class October 9 D101-F17-W $145 8 Wednesdays @ Newton North 6:30–7:45pm September 13–November 15 No class Sept 20 & 27 D101-F17-MW $239 Attend both classes! D101-F17-Extra $16 Add extra class(es) ime yt

Gretchen Friend, Instructor Trim, stretch, tone, and relax with these unique, non-injurious exercises. BodyWorkout includes warm-ups, stretches, floor exercises, walking, and back exercises, and concludes with yoga relaxation techniques. Wear sneakers and comfortable clothes, and bring a mat. Hand weights are provided. Course is continuous through mid-June: start at any time and come once or twice a week. Enrollment is limited; if there is a wait list, do add your name! No classes on holidays; see instructor for details. Location: Parish of the Good Shepherd, 1671 Beacon Street, Waban (a short walk from the Waban T).

D105-F17 $35/8 sessions; $50/16 sessions No discounts Mondays & Thursdays @ Waban 9:15–10:05am October 2–December 31

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Bring a racket and nine tennis balls (three cans).

D116-F17 $126 6 Tuesdays @ Newton North 7–8pm September 12–October 17 Rain date is Tuesday October 24 (but class can usually move indoors if it’s rainy!).

Tennis: Beyond Beginner John K. Reale, Instructor Hone your skills and work on your technique so you are ready to get on the courts. Improve your forehand, backhand, volley, and serve by practicing these strokes in game situations with your fellow tennis players. Get an introduction to singles and doubles strategies. Although advanced players are welcome, this class is geared towards advanced beginner/intermediate tennis players. Bring a racket and nine tennis balls (three cans).

D117-F17 $126 6 Tuesdays @ Newton North 8–9pm September 12–October 17 Rain date is Tuesday October 24 (but class can usually move indoors if it’s rainy!).

Soccer for Moms Thundercat Sports staff, Instructors Soccer is great exercise, lots of fun, and not just for kids. This class is for moms who have been watching their kids play soccer and want in on the action themselves, or for any other grown-up girl who wants to play the game. Thundercat Sports coaches will provide the equipment, officiate the games, and give pointers to help improve your skills. Players at all levels are welcome (even if you’re not a soccer mom); our goal is to give you a good workout, plus some soccer inside scoop so you can maximize your enjoyment while cheering from those sidelines. Warning: It’s not as easy as it looks! Wear shin guards and bring a soccer ball and water bottle to every session; cleats are a good idea too. This class will be held on Gordon Field, which is behind the Newton Center Playground, right across the stream from the Mason Rice Field. In case of questionable or bad weather, please call 617-499-4820 to find out if your class is running.

D269-F17 $110 6 Tuesdays @ Mason Rice 6–7pm September 19–October 24

Would you like to teach for NCE—or do you have an idea for a great new class? We’re always on the lookout for enthusiastic instructors to share their expertise with our community. Look through our catalog to make sure we aren’t already offering the class you have in mind. If it’s not there, fill out the Course Suggestion form on our website and we’ll be in touch!

Mind, Body, & Soul How to See Visions Jeanne Mayell, Instructor Did you know that when you close your eyes and look inside your mind, your brain has the capacity to access information about yourself, others, and our world that you cannot get with everyday sight? This inner seeing, also known as your third eye or clairvoyance, opens a world of treasures that can enrich your life once you learn how to ask for and see those visions. Come discover how to access these visions to gain insight and inspiration for your life. You’ll practice inner visioning exercises with classmates to learn how to read other people in order to get a deeper understanding of yourself and the world around you. Handouts provided.

P182-F17 $39 Tuesday October 24 @ Newton North 5:30–7:30pm

Instant Intuition Judith Swack, Instructor Do you sometimes have a feeling, hunch, or intuition about a situation that you can’t explain? Do you ever suspect you have a psychic ability. Well, now is the time to develop those intuitions! Everyone has some degree of psychic ability, but most people ignore the subtle signals. In this intriguing class, you’ll learn how to read people’s minds, see auras, and feel the energy fields that surround us. You will also discover how to distinguish real intuition from irrational and emotional reactions.

P104-F17 $65 2 Wednesdays @ Newton South 7–9pm October 18 & 25

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Never Diet Again!

Venture into Veganism

Kristen Cillo, Instructor

Laurie Sherwood, Instructor

Did you know that 98% of diets fail? Yet the weight-loss industry’s worth is about 20 billion dollars! With an almost guaranteed chance of failure, why do we still diet and spend time trying to lose weight? Learn the science behind dieting. We’ll talk about the “healthy lifestyle” trend of dieting and how the 2% of successful dieters make it work. At the second class, we’ll explore techniques for intuitive eating and you’ll learn to listen to your body when making food choices. You’ll see how changing habits can rid you of fatigue, low energy, cravings, and emotional or binge eating. We’ll also address weight concerns, and you’ll leave class with a whole new perspective on dieting.

Come see why veganism is gaining popularity worldwide; learn about the super foods that form the basis of a plant-rich diet, and understand their benefits for you. This is not a cooking class, but you’ll learn a new culinary language for a fresh way of approaching your diet. In this class, we’ll discuss how to use just a few common go-to ingredients to creatively transform the meals you love into plant-based delights that nourish your body, satisfy your palate, and spare our planet. Bring recipes you’d like to transform; we’ll maintain the integrity of these dishes with all good-for-you ingredients.

Location: Russian School of Math, 200 Wells Avenue, Newton.

P188-F17 $49 2 Thursdays @ Russian School of Math 10:30am–12pm October 19 & 26

Control Your Food Cravings Holli Bassin, Instructor We all have food cravings that can affect our lives in many ways, from our relationships to health issues. These cravings, common in American culture, can cause chronic and auto-immune diseases, allergies and more. But food cravings can be avoided by simply and mindfully eating a diet rich in nutritionally-balanced foods. In this workshop, we will touch on mindful eating, help you understand why you yearn foods, and teach you how to avoid cravings by adding healthful foods to your diet. We’ll also suggest foods you can eat more of to reduce urges, and explain why these foods can improve your health. Learn to enjoy the food your body will love, and live a happier healthier life as a result.

P150-F17 $35 Monday September 18 @ Newton South 7:30–9pm

P246-F17 $49 2 Mondays @ Newton North 7–8:30pm September 25 & October 2 Our vegan cooking classes are on page 14

Mindfulness & Positive Psychology Jeanne Mayell, Instructor Learn to meditate in a way that is easy and relaxing. Mindful meditation makes you happier, boosts your immune system, and changes your brain in a wonderful way. It also makes you more intuitive, alert, and in need of less sleep; it even improves your relationships. Our instructor will help you to relax so that you’ll feel like you took a vacation each week. Each session we will have a half-hour meditation followed by a loving kindness affirmation, some powerful healing visioning, and positive psychology techniques to change your brain to a happier, more authentic and fulfilled you.

P144-F17 $109 4 Tuesdays @ Newton North 5:30–7:30pm September 19–October 17 No class October 3

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Curing “Closet-itis” Randi Siu, Instructor Do you have a closet full of clothes but nothing to wear? Are you feeling overwhelmed by all the stuff in your closet? It’s time to make shopping in your own closet a joyful experience. With five basic steps, you can clean out and organize your clothes closet, saving you time and energy when deciding what to wear each day, and creating space you didn’t know you had. With a plan of action to get organized, you can put new outfit combinations together and expand your existing wardrobe. Plus, you’ll save money, because you’ll avoid buying something you already have but can’t find or remember you’ve purchased! Location: Russian School of Math, 200 Wells Avenue, Newton.

Your Perfect Color Palette

P145-F17 $35 Thursday October 12 @ Russian School of Math 10:30am–12pm ime yt

Randi Siu, Instructor Why do you feel so good when you wear certain colors? We all have our own unique skin tone, hair and eye color. When you wear the shades that harmonize with your features, you look and feel more balanced and alive. Join us to learn about basic color palette types and where you fit in. We’ll 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. Location: Russian School of Math, 200 Wells Avenue, Newton.

P152-F17 $35 Thursday October 5 @ Russian School of Math 10:30am–12pm

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How to Dress to Look your Best Randi Siu, Instructor Wouldn’t it be great to feel and look great, and get compliments on everything you wear? The key to looking your best is to learn how to balance all your features, so the clothes you wear complement your figure type and hide its flaws. In this class you’ll learn what your figure type is, and how you can find the best clothing styles to wear for a fabulous new look! Location: Russian School of Math, 200 Wells Avenue, Newton.

P162-F17 $35 Thursday September 28 @ Russian School of Math 10:30am–12pm

Tap Away Stress Holli Bassin, Instructor Experience emotional freedom using your own fingertips. Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) involves tapping your body’s energy points in order to alleviate stress. It’s a simple technique that has been around for over 5,000 years, and anyone can learn to do it. It’s been used for war veterans with PTSD, for stress and trauma relief with survivors of the genocide in Rwanda, and for the Newtown Stress and Trauma Relief Project. Learn this technique and you can apply it to yourself whenever and wherever you want for relief from your stress.

P146-F17 $35 Monday November 6 @ Newton South 7–8:30pm

Finding Love Through Online Dating Susan Trotter, Instructor You can find love through online dating, if you know the best ways to approach it. This dynamic class is about how to have more fun and experience greater success with online dating. In the process, you’ll learn to create a fabulous online profile, better assess other people’s profiles, write enticing emails to get the responses you want from the people you want, and prepare for a fantastic first date and beyond. You’ll walk away more optimistic, confident, and open to possibilities, in your search for love.

P890-F17 $39 Thursday November 2 @ Newton North 7–9pm

Coping with Divorce Susan Trotter, Instructor The end of any relationship, particularly by divorce, brings about many changes and emotional reactions. Join us to discuss the common emotional issues associated with divorce, and learn effective strategies to manage them. Whether you are just contemplating divorce, already divorced, or are going through the process, this class will help you understand your emotions better, make more positive (and less costly) decisions in the process, and increase your chances of achieving greater peace of mind through it all.

P315-F17 $39 Thursday October 26 @ Newton South 7–9pm

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Mastering the Art of Wholeness

Stress Management & Resiliency

Lauren Mackler, Instructor

Lisa Howe, Instructor

Many people spend years waiting for another person to complete them. Others settle for unfulfilling relationships out of fear of being alone. Join us and learn about a groundbreaking roadmap to help you achieve a greater sense of wholeness and self-awareness—whether you’re living life on your own or in a relationship. Mastering the art of wholeness is about shedding old, self-defeating patterns, retrieving your “lost parts”, and more fully becoming the person you were born to be. For individuals who are single or divorced, or for anyone seeking greater independence within their partnership.

Learn simple exercises to combat stress and bounce back better when life throws you its curve balls. We’ll explore the Relaxation Response, the antidote to the Stress Response, which involves focusing on your breath as you repeat a word or phrase. We’ll incorporate mindfulness meditation and guided imagery as additional methods to help you relax and beat back negative thoughts. You’ll learn to identify your own stress triggers and build mind-body awareness for positive adaptive behavior. You’ll leave class with a toolbox of techniques you can use to challenge your stress response and lead a more resilient life.

P984-F17 $35 Tuesday September 26 @ Newton North 7–8:30pm

P148-F17 $39 Thursday October 12 @ Newton South 7–9pm

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Mind-Body Healing & Releasing Fears

Herbal Remedies for Healthy Joints

Judith Swack, Instructor

Katherine Gekas, Instructor

Mind-Body Healing (also known as MindBody Therapy) starts from the idea that the mind and body form one unit in the healing process. It uses specific techniques to quiet the mind, release negative emotions, and ease healing. Join us and discover powerful, yet easy-to-use, methods for communicating directly with your unconscious mind, body, and soul as you eliminate unwanted behaviors. You will also learn a way to release your fears with the Natural BioDestressing technique, (EFT) the amazingly effective and natural way to quickly and reliably release irrational fears, phobias and traumas, and other self-sabotaging behaviors. Come to class with questions.

Learn about traditional herbs and foods used to improve your digestion. We’ll sample some simple teas you can make at home, and discuss herbs you can find in grocery stores to reduce inflammation: turmeric, ginger, black pepper and more. We’ll also discuss other simple life-style practices that can help your joints stay flexible and at ease in addition to herbal teas. Resource handouts will be provided.

P597-F17 $65 2 Tuesdays @ Newton South 7–9pm November 14 & 21

P786-F17 $29 Monday October 16 @ Newton South 7–8:30pm

Alexander Technique: Improve Posture & Relieve Pain Jill Geiger, Instructor Interested in improving your posture, moving with ease, and relieving stiffness, pain, and tension? Poor posture, stress, and neck/ back/shoulder pains are often caused by unrecognized habits of tension. By teaching you how to recognize and unlearn these common habits, the Alexander Technique provides the means to restore your innate good posture, balance and poise. For over 120 years, performers, athletes, and individuals of all ages have used this educational method to reduce tension and stress and experience lasting relief from chronic pain. You’ll be introduced to the technique—its history, principles, and application to everyday activities. Tuition includes one private lesson outside of class.

Y103-F17 $48 2 Thursdays @ Newton North 7:30–9pm October 19 & 26

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Tai Chi: Beginner Detlef Kraus, Instructor Tai Chi has been part of Chinese culture for centuries and has many valuable benefits. Because of its movement and mind/body focus, the positive effects of Tai Chi on balance, relaxation, and sustained mental attention have been recognized by those who engage in athletic activities such as dance, skating, skiing, tennis, golf, and other sports. In this program, movement essentials and the mind-body connection will be explored in accordance with the principles and techniques of Tai Chi.

Y107-F17 $89 5 Thursdays @ Newton North 6:30–7:30pm September 28–October 26

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Intro to Reiki

Diann Siegel, Instructor

Reiki is a hands-on method for reducing stress, relieving pain, and facilitating healing by releasing energy blockages. We’ll review the history and theory of this fascinating healing method, and discuss its many applications in everyday life. Optional sample treatments may be available at the end of class.

Y141-F17 $149 8 Wednesdays @ Newton South 6:45–8pm September 27–November 15

Yoga and Your Anatomy Ben Cohen, Instructor Why can some people’s legs open to nearly a 180 degree split in seated angle pose, and yours won’t even spread to 90 degrees? It’s not all skill and practice—a lot of it has to do with anatomy. Individual variation in bone structure can cause dramatic differences in joint range of motion. Learn to identify tension versus compression and discover how these sensations relate to how your body experiences yoga positions. We’ll discuss how to know when it is appropriate to go deeper into a pose and when it’s time to back off, so you can better understand and honor your natural limits. You’ll be guided through joint range of movement exercises and a sequence of yoga postures to help you feel the anatomical concepts discussed. Wear comfortable clothing, bring a yoga mat, and avoid wearing perfumes or strong scents.

Y206-F17 $32 Thursday November 16 @ Newton South 7–9pm

Kripalu Yoga Ben Cohen, Instructor Yoga is a wonderful way to nourish your body and calm your mind. In this class you’ll increase flexibility, strengthen muscles, improve balance, and experience deep relaxation. The Kripalu method encourages you to honor your limitations and adapt postures accordingly. This class is suitable for beginning and experienced students. In addition to a variety of yoga postures each week, you’ll learn yoga breathing techniques, meditation, and stress reduction tools you can use in daily life. Wear comfortable clothing, bring a yoga mat, and avoid wearing perfumes or strong scents.

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Yoga at the Hut Barbara Perlo, Instructor Relax and refresh to start your day. We’ll start this gentle yoga class with stretching, breathing, and guided relaxation. You’ll learn traditional yoga poses, with modifications to make them accessible to everyone. You’ll practice yogic breathing, gain flexibility and strength, and find new ways to be at ease in your body and mind. Our instructor will provide individualized instruction for each student. All levels welcome. Bring a yoga mat to class.

Y102-F17-AM $149 10 Wednesdays @ Mason Rice Field, The Hut 8:30–9:30am September 27–December 6 No class November 22

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Directions will be emailed to enrolled students. Continuing Education credits available for nurses.

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This class is suitable for beginning and intermediate students. Bring a yoga mat and a blanket to class.

Ulrike Dettling Kalthofer, Instructor

Many people shy away from yoga, mistakenly thinking “I’m not flexible, so I can’t do yoga”. Our instructor believes that yoga is for everyone. So come—and enjoy as you stretch, breathe, and relax. Class begins and ends with guided relaxation; in between you’ll learn traditional yoga poses, with modifications designed to make yoga accessible to everyone. You’ll learn yogic breathing, gain flexibility and strength, and find ways to be at ease in your body and mind. Individual attention will be given to each student’s physical challenges.

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Reiki: Level 1 Certification Ulrike Dettling Kalthofer, Instructor

Join us to become a Reiki professional, or learn Reiki for self-healing or to use with friends, family, or pets. You’ll learn the traditional hand positions and receive the attunements believed to allow healing energy to flow through your hands. You’ll practice giving a complete Reiki treatment, and receive one yourself. We’ll cover licensing, code of ethics, hygiene protocol, and malpractice insurance. Wear comfortable clothes and bring a notebook. Continuing Education credits available for mental health professionals and nurses. Directions sent to registered students. By enrolling in this course, you are signed up for both the Intro to Reiki class from 10am–12pm and the Certification class from 1–6pm.

Y140-F17 $157 Saturday November 4 @ Arlington Reiki Associates 10am–6pm

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New DEEPEN YOUR MEDITATION PRACTICE A Three-Session Exploration with Lama Surya Das Tuesday October 24, Thursday November 2, & Sunday November 5

Liberating Wisdom of the Three Characteristics of Existence A Two-Session Program with Bhante Buddharakkhita Wednesday October 4 & 11

First Aid for Grandparents

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If you’re a grandparent caring for kids, you need to know how to respond in case of a first-aid emergency. Much has changed since you may have used first aid with your own children. You’ll learn to handle injuries and manage illness for the first few minutes until help arrives. We’ll cover first aid basics; medical, injury, and environmental emergencies; and pediatric CPR. We’ll learn about allergies and epipens too. You will receive an American Heart certification upon successful completion of each session. At the first session the focus is on CPR; at the second, the focus is on First Aid. You may attend a single class, or both.

Rona Fischman, Instructor Verbal Self-Defense teaches techniques for setting respectful limits with someone you work with, someone in your family, or someone you see regularly in your neighborhood. How you respectfully discuss ideas with people you disagree with varies based on your own verbal style. We’ll practice ways to maintain your integrity while avoiding an argument with someone you disagree with. By the end of the program, you’ll have several go-to techniques to increase your chances of successful dialogue.

Y240-F17 $39 Tuesday October 17 @ Newton North 7–9pm

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Intervention: Standing Against Bias Speech

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Active Bystander Practices Rona Fischman, Instructor Given your physical type and presentation, gender, race, social status, and geographic location, there are better and worse ways to intervene in a conflict situation. You’ll learn to identify circumstances that require intervention and your particular go-to interventions. But this isn’t just theory, you’ll practice a variety of effective tactics to discover what works best for you. Come prepared to work through a variety of situations within our group.

Y241-F17 $39 Tuesday October 24 @ Newton North 7–9pm

Is Your High School Grad Ready for College? Ilan Goldberg, Instructor Is my son or daughter ready for college... and how will I know? How do students with learning differences and mental health disorders fare on college campuses, and what can maximize their chances for success? Join us for an interactive talk about higher education and the myriad of pitfalls a student may encounter in college. Parents will learn about issues relating to mental health, executive functioning, and emotional development in the college student population.

P143-F17 $29 Thursday October 19 @ Newton South 7–9pm

Location: Russian School of Math, 200 Wells Avenue, Newton.

Y237-F17 $64/single day; $99/both days Thursdays September 28 (CPR) & October 5 (First Aid) @ Russian School of Math 10:15–11:45am No discounts

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Guitar Fundamentals

Piano: Intermediate

Phil Kaplan, Instructor

Piano for Beginners

Izabella Sahakian, Instructor

If you’re a recreational pianist, join us to bring your skills to the next level. We’ll review scales, and work on constructing chords and arrangements to provide accompaniment to a melody. We’ll also explore adding embellishments to your playing to give your performance a unique touch. We’ll play popular and classical music and you’ll learn how to play well-known tunes from “Fake books”. Keyboards, music scores, and handouts will be provided. Prerequisite: Our Beyond Beginner class or comparable experience.

It’s never too late to learn the piano. Unlike the complicated and lengthy traditional instruction methods, our instructor has a method with quick results. You’ll be able to play basic songs after just a few lessons. We’ll teach piano fundamentals: keyboard, music notation, note reading, time signature and rhythm, and treble and bass clefs, while helping you build a simple repertoire. You’ll discover that piano is not only fun to play, but also intellectually and socially rewarding. Keyboards, printed hand-outs, and music scores provided.

M152-F17 $139 8 Thursdays @ Newton South 5:30–6:30pm September 14–November 16 No class on Sept 21 & 28

Piano: Beyond Beginner Izabella Sahakian, Instructor Have more fun with your piano playing and learn tricks to improve your sound. You’ll increase your repertoire, and learn special techniques to add embellishments to your melodies and beauty to your performance. Plus, you’ll learn about dynamics to add color and texture to your playing. We will also review basic improvisation skills to apply as you play. In addition, we’ll teach you a set of simple music exercises to make your fingers stronger and more flexible for fluent piano playing. Keyboards, printed hand-outs, and music scores provided. Prerequisite: Basic piano skills (keyboard, music notation, note reading), or our Piano for Beginners class.

M127-F17 $139 8 Thursdays @ Newton South 6:30–7:30pm September 14–November 16 No class Sept 21 & 28

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M164-F17 $139 8 Thursdays @ Newton South 7:30–8:30pm September 14–November 16 No class Sept 21 & 28

With just a basic introduction to guitar, you can play and sing your favorite songs. In this class you’ll learn chords, riffs, arpeggios, and strumming/hand-picking techniques, as well as fundamentals of rhythm and harmony. We’ll discuss how to read leadsheets and interpret tablature—the music writing system for guitarists that’s used in songbook collections. Bring your acoustic guitar, blank guitar manuscript paper (preferably with tablature lines), pencil(s), guitar picks, decent nails on your strumming hand (your right hand, unless you have a leftie’s guitar), and close-trimmed nails on your other hand.

M136-F17 $95 6 Mondays @ Newton North 8–9pm September 18–October 30 No class October 9

Play the Ukulele Arnold Rosen, Instructor

Guitar: Beyond Beginner

A cross between the guitar and banjo, this little instrument has been around since the late 1800’s. We’ll cover ukulele basics, including chord progressions, single-note playing, and right hand strumming techniques. We’ll also demonstrate and teach you numerous playing styles. Whether you’re a fan of Amanda Palmer, Don Ho, or Tiny Tim, you can entertain friends with a favorite tune as you learn to play this fun instrument. No experience necessary.

Arnold Rosen, Instructor

Bring your ukulele to class.

M470-F17 $95 6 Tuesdays @ Newton North 6–7pm September 19–November 7 No class Oct 3 & 31

Fingerstyle is the technique of playing the guitar by plucking the strings directly with your fingernails or fingertips. If you have a strong foundation in guitar, develop your skills further while learning to create your own fingerstyle compositions. We’ll explore various musical styles including Delta Blues, Ragtime, Bossa Nova, and Jazz. Grab a guitar and bring it to class with a folder for handouts, and a pen or a pencil, and get ready to play music! Prerequisite: our beginner class or comparable experience. Bring your instrument.

M339-F17 $95 6 Tuesdays @ Newton North 7:15–8:15pm September 19–November 7 No class Oct 3 & 31

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Harmonica Basics & Blues

Learn to Read Music

Bluegrass Jam

Phil Kaplan, Instructor

Learn to play your favorite tunes and blues riffs on this simple, take-anywhere virtual organ that requires no effects, extras, or power—other than what you have in your lungs! We will introduce basic skills including positioning the harmonica properly in your mouth, and hand techniques to create nuance in your playing. We’ll also work on breath control and provide tips on music fundamentals such as chords and rhythm. There will be in-class exercises, plus homework if you’d like extra practice to improve your sound.

For music lovers with no musical training, this course provides the essential tools for understanding and reading music. We’ll cover basic vocabulary including clefs and note names, and you’ll see how these are used in written music. We’ll also introduce elements of music theory, and review key signatures, scales, and common chords. You’ll even try some ear-training exercises to aid your growing musical understanding. This class is great for those who want to sing in a choir, pick up an instrument, or simply better appreciate music.

Bring a diatonic (not chromatic) C harmonica, a.k.a. “blues harp,” plus a notebook and pencil. Recommended books: Instant Harmonica by McKelvy, or Play Harmonica Today by Hal Leonard.

M456-F17 $79 5 Mondays @ Newton North 7–8pm September 18–October 23 No class October 9

Arnold Rosen, Instructor Jam to the great sounds of bluegrass, a form of American roots music influenced by the music of Appalachia, with hints of country. We’ll play festival favorites along with songs of your choosing. Come with your requests, or just play along and learn what bluegrass jamming is about. We may assign a specific tune to learn for the following session; charts will be provided. All instruments welcome—fiddle, mandolin, banjo, guitar, or bass, as well as non-traditional bluegrass instruments. Singers welcome too! Bring your instrument to class.

M872-F17 $79 5 Tuesdays @ Newton North 8:30–9:30pm September 19–November 7 No class Oct 3 & 31 New

American Music: The Sixties

M162-F17 $95 6 Mondays @ Newton North 6–7pm September 18–October 30 No class October 9

John Clark, Instructor Take a nostalgic journey through the most creative and influential years in American pop music—an era that gave birth to virtually every modern-day genre of popular music. We’ll consider how the musical experimentation of the Beatles, the profound poetic lyrics of Bob Dylan, and the electric blues revivalism of the Rolling Stones and Yardbirds set the standard for scores of other artists. We’ll explore the beginnings of country, rock, soul and funk and rap music, and discuss how this musical bonanza was both a catalyst for and an expression of the tumultuous events and massive culture shifts of the period. Readings and music listening will be assigned for the week preceding each class meeting.

Hand Drumming The DrumConnection staff, Instructors Explore the rhythms of West Africa, Cuba, and Brazil on the drums. We’ll play indigenous rhythms on the conga, ashiko, and djembe drums; you’ll learn how hand drumming is used to express and communicate. New and returning students welcome. Bring a hand drum of your choice to the first lesson, or you can rent from The DrumConnection (call first: 781-316-8068). A $5 materials fee, for The DrumConnection Hand Drumming for Beginners Book, is payable to the instructor.

M109-F17 $139 6 Wednesdays @ Newton North 7–8:30pm October 11–November 15

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Act Out! Kelly Fey, Instructor Express yourself—or someone else! Whether you crave stardom or have just toyed with the idea of acting, there’s something in it for you. In this class you’ll learn basic performance techniques through a variety of acting exercises. We’ll start with physical and vocal warm-ups, explore role playing, and practice performing monologues and short scenes. We’ll work on ways to approach and build a character while performing as part of an ensemble. There will also be opportunities for you to perform in front of the class pieces you’ve been practicing throughout the course. So join us, take center stage, and see who you become.

M186-F17 $125 4 Thursdays @ Newton North 7–9pm October 5–26

M140-F17 $125 4 Tuesdays @ Newton South 7–9pm September 19–October 10

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Improvisational Acting

Klezmer Music Ensemble

Judith Kalaora, Instructor

Barry Shapiro, Instructor

Explore this special art form that can sharpen your ability to think on your feet and build your confidence in public speaking. Improvisational performance takes shape with little or no advance planning. Learn the fundamentals as you ease into a variety of theater games and exercises to develop your skills. You’ll use your instincts to create unique characters with strong objectives. We’ll also explore Playback, a form of improv, where group members tell stories from their lives and we enact them on the spot. Join us and be surprised by the scenes you develop as your fears on stage vanish. Come ready to laugh. You’ll look forward to this evening all week! New and returning students welcome.

Fun fact: Baseball’s favorite song, “Take Me Out to the Ball Game”, has roots in klezmer music. Join us for this class to learn other fun melodies from this musical tradition and discover its distinct sound. Literally klayzemer, klezmer means instruments of song and is the traditional music of Eastern European Ashkenazi Jews. It’s mostly played for dancing at happy occasions such as weddings or bar mitzvahs. Working from the Kammen Brothers book of music along with some added supplements, we’ll make our own klezmer ensemble. From the first moment of class we’ll be playing and singing, so bring your instrument and prepare to let loose and have fun. All levels and all instruments welcome.

M570-F17 $109 4 Wednesdays @ Newton North 7–8:30pm October 11–November 8 No class November 1

M346-F17 $159 8 Thursdays @ Newton North 8–9:30pm September 14–November 9 No class September 21

Voice for Beginners James Zimmardi, Instructor If you love to sing and want to improve your methods, now is the time to learn! We’ll review basic breathing, alignment, resonance, relaxation, and centering techniques essential for developing your voice and gaining confidence in singing. You don’t have to know how to read music but humor, patience, and a sense of adventure are helpful. Join us, master the fundamentals, and find your singing voice.

M174-F17 $195 7 Mondays @ Newton South 6:30–9pm September 25–November 20 No class Oct 9 & Nov 13

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Mozart & Da Ponte: Three Great Operas

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Creative Writing With A Social Conscience Tracy Marks, Instructor Do you want to express your social conscience through poetry and fiction, calling attention to socio-political issues such as the environment, poverty, or health care? By doing so, you not only express yourself, you may also influence readers’ thoughts, feelings, and actions. We’ll focus upon using metaphor, imagery, character and story to impart messages of social significance–without being dogmatic. Class sessions will involve reading, discussion, writing exercises and optional constructive workshopping of students’ poems or short fiction. Our focus is on craft. Students are expected to be respectful of different viewpoints and politics.

W199-F17 $109 3 Thursdays @ Newton North 6:45–9pm September 14–October 5

Richard Knisely, Instructor The artistic partnership of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and Lorenzo Da Ponte resulted in three of the greatest operas of all time. Before Da Ponte arrived in Vienna, Mozart spent years lamenting the lack of a good librettist to write texts for new operas. A colorful character with a highly romantic life story, Da Ponte was just the man to flout convention. When The Marriage of Figaro was first presented in Vienna, it caused a great stir. Never before had contemporary people with contemporary problems been treated in opera. Following Figaro came Don Giovanni and finally, Cosi fan Tutte. Join us as we explore the lives of these two and the still mind-bending works they created. No knowledge of opera needed.

M239-F17 $149 8 Tuesdays @ Newton North 7:30–9pm September 19–November 14 No class October 3

Write Now! Judith Poole, Instructor Let your pen take the lead, and hear what your “writer within” wants to say. Write for the sheer joy of it, bypassing your internal critic. If you write all the time or hope to do so but haven’t gotten around to it, or if your writing has lost its spark, enjoy the magic that occurs when a group engages in the creative process together. We’ll use various exercises to call out the muse, and you’ll have a chance to read and receive feedback if you wish. Suggested reading before class: Writing Down the Bones, by Natalie Goldberg

W143-F17 $139 5 Thursdays @ Newton North 6:30–8:30pm September 28–October 26

Writing Poetry Workshop Matthew Sisson, Instructor Aspiring poets, share your words with us in this engaging and entertaining class. All writers’ work will be critiqued non-judgmentally, with the goal of turning your self-expression into art. We’ll discuss the craft of poetry, work on generating new ideas, and review the work of contemporary poets. For the first class, bring six copies of an original poem (if you have one), and paper and pencil, or your laptop if that’s how you prefer to write. Serious poems are okay, but our instructor also guarantees a few laughs along the way.

W163-F17 $126 5 Wednesdays @ Newton South 7–9pm October 4–November 1

Poetry Writing: Inspiration and Craft Tracy Marks, Instructor “Poetry is not a luxury. It is a vital necessity,” wrote poet Audre Lorde. Whether you’re a beginning or experienced poet, this course will feed your appreciation of poetry and inspire your writing in free verse and/or formal rhymed verse. Although many suggestions will be provided, the kind of poetry you write and subject matter will be entirely your choice. Class sessions will consist of mini-lectures on the elements of poetry, discussion of the craft in exceptional contemporary poems, creative exercises to help you generate your own poems, and constructive, supportive workshopping of your writing. For the first class bring six copies of any poem you’ve read that is personally meaningful to you.

W182-F17 $139 5 Wednesdays @ Newton North 6:45–9pm October 18–November 15

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Your Life, Your Story: Guided Autobiography Dorothea Black, Instructor

Writing and sharing life stories with others is an ideal way to appreciate your own life and pass along valuable history and lessons to your family, friends, and future generations. Have you been meaning to write down some of your life stories and experiences? Designed to help people recall, organize, and share their life experiences, this course presents exercises and prompts to evoke memories of family, work, health, and other common threads in the fabric of life. You’ll develop a record of your personal history, two pages at a time. No writing experience needed, just thoughtfulness and sincerity. Bring a notebook and writing instrument. Tuition includes binder with worksheets. Location: Russian School of Math, 200 Wells Avenue, Newton.

W194-F17 $134 5 Thursdays @ Russian School of Math 10am–12pm October 19–November 16

Publish Your Book... Guaranteed! David Ewen, Instructor What’s the point of being a writer if nobody ever gets to read what you’ve written? Get a publishing professional’s inside perspective on how to self-publish your manuscript and get it onto bookstore shelves, ebook form, and in audiobook. You’ll learn everything you need to know, from designing your book and getting it reviewed, to online marketing, and to arranging your own promotional signing tours.

W132-F17 $49 Wednesday October 18 @ Newton North 6–9pm

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Grammar Refresher Ellen Feld, Instructor Whatever your goals, a grasp of English grammar will help you refine your communication skills. You’ll explore the basics of English grammar including sentence structure and punctuation plus more advanced concepts like logic and clarity. Have some fun with grammar lessons that include a touch of humor, straightforward, accessible examples, and lots of interactive exercises. Reacquaint yourself with old rules, meet some new ones, and discover your own grammatical strengths.

W201-F17 $125 6 week online class September 13–November 3 New

Charles Dickens’ A Tale of Two Cities Tracy Marks, Instructor In A Tale of Two Cities, set in London and Paris during the French Revolution, Charles Dickens portrays the transformation of both individual and society. Although “it was the worst of times, it was the best of times,” and redemption for several of the characters was possible. We’ll read and discuss this superb classic novel, and watch video clips of significant scenes as performed in four different film adaptations. Read chapters 1-9 (about 60 pages) before the first class.

W200-F17 $139 5 Thursdays @ Newton North 6:45–9pm October 12–November 9

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Speak with Ease Kim Vanaman, Instructor If you’re like most adults, you clam up when it’s your turn to speak at a meeting or social gathering. Join us and learn a unique approach to improve your public speaking. In our relaxed, supportive classroom, you’ll enjoy fun games and exercises that make it easy for you to work on your skills without stressing over your performance, and inspire you to bring out your inner public speaker. With these tricks in your tool kit, you’ll improve your ability to speak comfortably and dynamically in a variety of settings. If you’re already a confident public speaker and you’re looking to make a career of it, these techniques will bring you to the next level. English language learners welcome. Class meets twice in one week.

W196-F17 $75 Monday October 23 & Wednesday October 25 @ Newton South 6:30–9pm

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Remember Paper? Now Make Your Own Jeremy Seeger, Instructor Design and make your own unique paper to use as a wall hanging for your home, for writing notes, or for use in other art projects. Using locally-available materials such as flowers, onion skins, and leaves, you’ll produce your own mold and deckle, and we’ll add other materials to make various colored and textured papers. Dress for wet work. Bring a waterproof apron if you have one, along with dried flower petals, a notebook, and one complete Sunday newspaper to take home your project. A $15 material fee is payable to the instructor.

N351-F17 $89 3 Thursdays @ Newton South 7–9pm October 5–19

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Fiber Arts: Silk Painting & Wet Felting Nicole Donson, Instructor If you admire hand-made textured fabric wearables in boutiques and craft shows, why not make your own? Learn the basics of silk painting with dyes, and simple wet felting, and apply those skills to create one-of-akind pieces. First, we’ll use steam-set dyes to practice silk painting approaches and you’ll design a hand-painted-silk scarf. Next, we’ll apply soapy water to layers of colorful wool roving to create a small decorative square and a bag. In the last class, we’ll explore Nuno felting, a technique that bonds loose merino roving to sheer silk, chiffon, or gauze fabric, and make a Nuno felted scarf. Handouts provided. A $35 materials fee is payable to the instructor in the first class. Wear a smock to class.

N142-F17 $119 3 Thursdays @ Newton South 6–9pm October 12–26

Bonnie Lerner, Instructor Learn to make beautiful one-of-a kind prints without a press. Working with acrylic paint, various household tools, and found objects, you’ll discover numerous ways to print with a “Gelli” plate. The printed papers can then be used in many ways; such as collage, journal pages, textured backgrounds, greeting cards, or as works of art themselves. Once you learn the process, you can easily do it on your own. In class we will cover different papers and fabric, tips and tricks for better results, ideas for making your own tools, and even provide a recipe to make your own permanent Gelli plate at home. Gelli plate printing is fun, spontaneous, and creative! No prior printmaking experience necessary. A $30 materials fee is payable in class.

N266-F17 $65 2 Wednesdays @ Newton North 7–9pm November 8 & 15

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Knitting Workshop Don Scope, Instructor Is it knit one/purl two, or purl one/knit one? If you’ve been trying to figure it out but just don’t get how to knit, grab your needles and yarn and learn! Whether you’ve never knit before or have dozens of completed sweaters to your credit, it’s nice to have a regular time and place to work on your individual project with others. With instructor guidance, you’ll discover new techniques to improve your current skills or solve common problems. You’ll get directions on everything from the basics to advanced knitting and finishing. New and returning students welcome. Bring a pattern, knitting needles, and yarn to class. You can call 617-969-8070 for questions. Location: Putting On The Knitz, 1282 Washington Street.

N781-F17 $145 8 Wednesdays @ Putting On The Knitz 10–11:30am September 13–November 8 No class September 20

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Machine Sewing 101

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Celeste Janey, Instructor

Hand Crafted Soaps

The art of sewing is alive and well and you’re never too old—or too young—to learn. Come explore the fundamentals. There are different weights of threads for different effects, modern materials to make sewing upside down or right side up easy, and special tricks for winding a bobbin. We’ll review the purposes of various needles and the different types of stitches you can make with them. You’ll learn the basic features of your machine and we’ll demonstrate how to clean it for optimal use. With instructor guidance, you’ll create a reversible pillowcase, and develop the confidence to take on more complex projects. A $10 materials fee is payable to the instructor. Bring your machine and its instruction manual to class.

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Sew Together Celeste Janey, Instructor If you know how to use your machine and are ready to make some projects, join us! You’ll learn to measure, pin, and cut a pattern, and you’ll get tips about closures, encasements, and hemming techniques. You’ll also learn shortcuts, and strategies to make your project look store-bought or better. This is a beginners class, but you must be comfortable using your machine and know how to wind a bobbin and sew a straight 1/2 inch seam, or have completed our Machine Sewing 101 class. Bring your machine with its tools and manual along with fabric, a pattern (no Vogue), scissors, threads, pins, seam ripper, size 14 machine needles, notions for your pattern, three-ring binder,pen, and paper.

Jeff Klein, Instructor

Quilting by Machine Emily Williams, Instructor Creating quilts by machine allows you to show off beautiful patterns and intricate compositions much faster than sewing by hand. With instructor guidance and in-class exercises, you’ll learn to sew traditional block patterns as well as modern simplistic designs. You’ll also get tips on different techniques and styles for blending and matching colors and fabrics of various patterns. Choose a project supplied by the instructor, or bring your own ideas: baby quilts, table runners, or place mats for less-experienced quilters, and larger projects if you’re more experienced. Rulers, cutting mats, and rolling blades provided. This class is for experienced sewers, but beginning quilters welcome. New and returning students welcome too. Bring your machine, with its manual and accessories to class, including a seam ripper, small scissors, good cotton thread, bobbins that fit your machine, and machine needles (sizes 11 and 14).

N593-F17 $145 6 Mondays @ Newton South 6:45–8:45pm October 2–November 20 No class Oct 9 & Nov 13

The first soaps were likely made by accident—some lard spilled on a cooking fire, reacted with wood ash, and voila! Although the process of saponification (making soap) has since been perfected, the basic principles remain the same. Join us to learn two different techniques for making soap. You’ll work with coconut, olive, and palm oils and have some options of fancy oils and fragrances to add in as well such as shea butter and lavender. You’ll take home 10 or more bars, perfect for pampering yourself or giving as gifts. You’ll also receive materials and recipes to make your own soap on your own. A $50 materials fee is payable to the instructor. Bring a big mixing bowl.

N151-F17 $59 2 Mondays @ Newton South 7–9pm September 18 & 25

Bouquet & Flower Arranging Bonnie Lerner, Instructor You bought a bunch of flowers, or got them as a gift, and stuck them in a vase... but they looked awful and quickly wilted. Sound familiar? Join us and learn to turn an assortment of supermarket flowers into a beautiful arrangement. Learn to handle the flowers properly and display them beautifully; plus, learn tricks to help your flowers last longer. Bring a medium size glass or ceramic vase to class. Take it home filled with a stunning bouquet of flowers. A $20 materials fee is included in the tuition. Bring a medium size glass or ceramic vase to class.

N132-F17 $59 Wednesday November 1 @ Newton North 7–9pm

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Deepen Your Spiritual Practice: A 3-Session Experiential Exploration of Mindfulness, Self-Inquiry & Compassion Meditation with Lama Surya Das Now is the time to deepen your understanding and meditation practice by integrating insightful wisdom teachings into your own practice. Our special guest, Lama Surya Das, returning for his 5th Mindfulness Series appearance, will guide participants through meditation practice and the Buddha’s teachings on insight and compassion, altruism, mindful anger management, and the practice of Presencing through Dzogchen’s extraordinary yet practicalfor-daily life Nowness-awareness. Each session will include time for you to engage in conversation with Lama Surya Das about your personal practice and challenges. We encourage you to bring your most pressing questions about your meditation practice, yoga or prayer life, and how to live an authentic spiritual life today.

Lama Surya Das

Attend All Three Sessions AND Save: X620-F17 $100 (Session 1, 2, & 3)

Lama Surya Das is one of Western Buddhist meditation’s foremost teachers and scholars. The Dalai Lama affectionately calls him “the American Lama”. He has spent over 45 years studying Zen, Vipassana (Insight), Yoga, and Tibetan Buddhism with many of the great meditation masters of Asia. He is a leading spokesperson for Buddhism and contemporary spirituality, a translator, poet, meditation master, chant master, and spiritual activist. He is the author of the international bestselling Awakening trilogy: Awakening the Buddha Within, Awakening to the Sacred, and Awakening the Buddhist Heart. His latest book is Make Me One With Everything: Buddhist Meditations to Awaken Us from the Illusion of Separation. For more info please visit: Surya.org

Session 1 Calmness, Clarity, Insight, & Wisdom

Session 2 Compassion, Altruism, & Lovingkindness

Session 3 A Daylong Meditation Intensive

His Holiness the Dalai Lama says the essence of spiritual practice is cultivating and developing wisdom and compassion. Learn about these two wings of awakened spirit on the path to enlightenment that includes peacemaking and wellbeing.

Discover ancient yet timeless Tibetan awareness and selfinquiry techniques. These help us develop the wisdom of insightful self-knowledge and warm, empathic, altruistic compassion for others, all of whom suffer, want, and need just as we do.

Indulge in a day of meditation instruction and practice utilizing breath and energy, guided by pithy words of wisdom, and tips from an experienced meditation master and retreat leader. There will be ample time for exploring your practice questions.

Tuesday October 24, 7pm Newton South HS, 140 Brandeis Road, Newton X621-F17 $25 ($30 cash/check at the door)

Thursday November 2, 7pm Newton South HS, 140 Brandeis Road, Newton X622-F17 $25 ($30 cash/check at the door)

Sunday November 5, 11am–5pm Samadhi, 797 Beacon Street, Newton Center X623-F17 $75 ($85 cash/check at the door)

Special Two-Night Program

The Liberating Wisdom of THE THREE CHARACTERISTICS OF EXISTENCE with The Venerable Bhante Buddharakkhita Join us for a presentation of the Buddha’s teachings on Impermanence, Suffering, and Non-Self. Evenings will include meditation and time for your questions. Beginners, experienced meditators, and the curious are all welcome.

Bhante Buddharakkhita

2 Wednesdays October 4 & 11, 7pm Newton South HS, 140 Brandeis Road, Newton X305-F17 $25 ($30 cash/check at the door) (price includes both sessions)

The Venerable Bhante Buddharakkhita was born and raised in Uganda, Africa. He first encountered Buddhism in 1990 while in India, and began practicing meditation in 1993. He has studied under the guidance of the late Venerable U Silananda and Bhante Gunaratana. He has been teaching meditation for more than a decade and is author of Planting Dhamma Seeds: The Emergence of Buddhism in Africa. He founded the Uganda Buddhist Center, sits on the Council of Advisors for Global Buddhist Relief, and serves on the International Advisory Board of the Buddhist Peace Fellowship.

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Costume Jewelry Makeovers

Glass Fusing Workshop

Bonnie Lerner, Instructor

Michel L’Huillier, Instructor

If you have broken costume jewelry: necklaces, bracelets that are missing parts, or single earrings from a once-favorite pair, join us and turn those pieces into something new. This is not a jewelry repair class, but with extra jewelry findings provided by the instructor, you’ll learn to remake your old or broken baubles into a unique creation or design. Expect to leave class with original pieces you will love wearing once again!

Turn glass into art as you master the basics of this beautiful craft. You’ll learn glass-fusing techniques and design with colored glass pieces, powders and frits, stringers, and beads. After a series of exercises, you’ll design and make a 4”x 4” dish and one 8”x 8” plate, or 8” diameter bowl, using the learned methods. You’ll also create fused jewelry such as necklaces or pins. The finished projects will be available for pickup at the NCE office within a week of class. Materials and tools will be provided. No experience necessary.

A $10 materials fee is payable to the instructor at the beginning of class. We will be designing new costume jewelry, not fixing old jewelry!

N329-F17 $39 Wednesday October 11 @ Newton North 7–9pm

An $85 materials fee is payable to the instructor. Bring safety glasses and wear closed-toe shoes.

N479-F17 $49 Tuesday November 14 @ Newton South 6:30–9pm

Jewelry Making for Beginners

Mosaic Jewelry with Michel

Linda Linebaugh, Instructor

Michel L’Huillier, Instructor

Make jewelry in just three classes. First, we’ll craft beaded bracelets and discuss supplies and tools for more projects. In the second class we’ll focus on necklaces, and in the last class we will design earrings. You’ll learn key jewelry-component terms, where to buy tools and how to use them. We’ll also review which kinds of clasps and stringing materials to use and the mechanics of putting all the pieces together. A memory wire or elastic will be provided.

Make a mini-mosaic inside a deep pendant using a wide selection of precut colored glass pieces. Choose from a variety of glass shapes, and a silver or gold plated pendant to make your design. Once the glass pieces are glued to the metal, you’ll grout your pendants with one of the many colored grouts available. Clean your pieces, add the provided black leather cord necklace, and in no time you’ll have a beautifully unique piece of jewelry to wear. Our instructor will provide tools, glass, grout, and other materials for two pendants.

A $2 materials fee is payable to the instructor. Bring at least seven inches of beads (large or small, new or old), along with Round Nose and Chain Nose pliers, and wire cutters.

N834-F17 $105 3 Thursdays @ Newton North 6:30–9pm October 19–November 2

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A $45 materials fee is payable to the instructor at the beginning of class. Additional pendants can be made for $20 each. Wear closed-toe shoes.

N331-F17 $45 Tuesday November 21 @ Newton South 6:30–8pm

Stained Glass Studio Michel L’Huillier, Instructor Create a one-of-a-kind stained panel (about 1.5 square feet) using the copper foil method of assembling the glass pieces. Starting with an idea, you’ll develop it into a sketch and then a full-scale drawing. Your design will come to life through shapes, colors, and textures as you learn to cut, foil, and solder the glass. Our instructor has 20 years of experience in stained glass and fusing, and loves to share his passion for glass. Materials will be provided (foil, solder, zinc channels), along with a wide selection of cathedral and European mouth-blown glass for your project. No experience necessary. A$90 materials fee is payable to the instructor at the first class.

N158-F17 $215 7 Tuesdays @ Newton South 6:30–9:30pm September 19–November 7 No class October 31

Home & Garden

Lotions, Lip Balm, & Body Sprays

Home & Garden

Katherine Gekas, Instructor Learn to make your own body lotions, lip balms, and sprays from simple ingredients. We’ll make lotions using orange blossom or rose-distilled waters, essential oil with blue chamomile, and oils infused with locally-harvested healing herbs such as violet and St. John’s wort; aromatherapy spray from lavender, rosemary, eucalyptus, or birch; and lip balms with the same natural ingredients. We’ll make a batch of each in this hands-on class and you’ll take home products to keep your skin soft and healthy. Your home-made products will make great gifts, and you can also get ideas for parties based on what we do in class. Ingredients and containers provided. Handouts, recipes and resources will also be available. A $15 materials fee is payable to the instructor.

N215-F17 $49 2 Thursdays @ Newton North 7:30–9pm November 9 & 16

Cabinetmaking & Woodworking Garrett Tingle & Molly Baring-Gould, Instructors Once you’ve learned the fundamentals of cabinetmaking and woodworking, you can build almost anything. Learn the proper use of both hand and power tools, safety precautions, and how to navigate in a woodworking environment. Beginning students will learn the basics by fabricating a modest project, such as a bookshelf, coffee table, cutting board, or Adirondack chair—the project, which will vary from term to term, will be decided on by the group with instructor guidance. Returning students will build on their acquired skills and work towards independence as they progress through the program. Emphasis will be on safe and proper use of all carpentry tools for all students. You supply the wood for your project. A materials list will be discussed in class.

N134-F17 $229 8 Mondays @ Newton North 6–8:30pm September 18–November 13 No class October 9

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Fall Bulbs for Spring Gardens Jeff Klein, Instructor

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Put Your Yard to Bed for Winter David Gordon, Instructor How do you improve your vegetable garden for next season, prune branches and shrubs, and know which plants get trimmed to the ground in your flower beds? Why is it so important to give your yard a good fall cleanup anyway? Get the answers to these questions and more. Learn how to cut up leaves for garden mulch; properly store your gas-powered equipment; and improve your lawn with seeding, fertilizer, lime, and raking. A good fall cleanup can help your property look fabulous when spring comes around. Join us for all the tips you’ll need.

Prep now for a flowering bounty next spring. Planting fall bulbs is easy and economical, and yields a stunning spring garden overflowing with tulips, daffodils, hyacinth, and so much more. Join us and learn all you need to know to make fall planting easy and fun, including which bulbs work best in which areas. Come late winter, when you’re least expecting it, you’ll begin to see the colorful fruits of your labor as those first small spring flowering plants come up. Gardeners of all levels are welcome—no green thumb needed!

G120-F17 $35 Wednesday October 18 @ Newton South 7:30–9pm

G783-F17 $39 Thursday September 14 @ Newton South 7–9pm

The Garden Coach Brian Karlsson-Barnes, Instructor

Organic Lawn Care for Autumn David Gordon, Instructor Fall is the best time to improve your lawn. Everyone works in their yard in the spring, but autumn is the season to make great strides. Higher soil temps, cool nights, and favorable weather patterns make it the ideal time. Learn how to care for your lawn organically. We’ll discuss why organic lawns have deeper root systems and need less water and you’ll get tips on seeding, fertilizing, and adding compost. We’ll also discuss how to conduct soil tests, improve its pH, and fix problem areas so you can grow a lush, healthy lawn that’s safer for pets, children, and the environment. You’ll also walk away with basic landscape design ideas and learn the proper way to plant perennials, shrubs, and trees. There’s so much good organic gardening information to absorb—it’s time to get started!

Create the perfect garden for your home. Our instructor—a professional landscape designer and master gardener—will discuss soil, moisture, sun exposure, shade, and drainage. He’ll use tailored approaches for each student to help you design a garden that meets your needs and style. Plus, he’ll sketch individual outdoor plans for your site. You’ll leave class with a greater understanding of your outdoor space and learn how to better make your garden grow. Bring dimensions and pictures of your outside space.

G173-F17 $95 3 Tuesdays @ Newton North 6:30–8:30pm September 19–October 10 No class October 3 Enjoy your blooms with Bouquet & Flower Arranging, page 31

G787-F17 $35 Wednesday September 13 @ Newton North 7:30–9pm

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Arboretum Walking Tour

Organic vs. Local Produce

Brian Karlsson-Barnes, Instructor

Holli Bassin, Instructor

Join us for a woodsy, docent-led garden tour at Arnold Arboretum. As we walk offroad, up and down the verdant hills, we’ll consider the Arboretum before it was an arboretum including some glacial history. You’ll learn about the man responsible for donating the land, as well as America’s first landscape architect, Frederick Law Olmsted. We’ll discuss his design intent, along with some mid-19th century fun facts.

Fruits and vegetables are the foundation of a healthy diet. These days we’re told to eat local and/or organic food, but do you really know what that means or why it’s so important? In this class we’ll discuss the variety of choices available to you and how to select the most nutritious options for your diet. You’ll learn what it really means to be organic, how organic pesticides work, and how to choose your produce, both on the farm and in the supermarket. It’s not as straightforward as you might think.

Our Money & Real Estate courses are not intended to substitute for individual financial counseling or legal advice. Neither NCE nor Newton Public Schools can give specific advice concerning personal investments. Please do not make any financial decisions based on recommendations from our independent instructors without first checking with your own advisors about the suitability of such actions.

G110-F17 $35 Monday October 23 @ Newton South 7:30–9pm

Imagine you’re handed $100K to invest in the stock market—but you have no idea how Wall Street works. Join us and learn to grow a virtual $100Kinto a top-performing financial portfolio. Discover how investing actually works, starting by examining the US markets, types of investments, and the impact of global events. We’ll examine risk, speculating, and borrowing on margin. Working individually and in teams, you’ll compete against your classmates and other groups across the state in this SIFMA Foundation-sponsored game. Warning: the Stockmarket Game™ is played each fall by budding investors as young as 4th grade. Can you do better than an elementary schooler in making savvy financial decisions? Come find out!

Location: We’ll meet at the Arboretum’s main entrance gate, Hunnewell Building Visitor Center, 125 Arborway, Jamaica Plain. Park on the street, wear comfy shoes as we’ll walk over a mile. Dress for the weather. If the weather looks questionable, please call 617-957-6611. Rain date: October 12.

G215-F17 $29 Thursday October 5 @ Jamaica Plain 5–6:30pm

Going Solar: Adding a Rooftop Solar System Craig Forman, Instructor

Home Maintenance & Improvement Brad Gove, Instructor Save time and money by learning to maintain your own home. We’ll review basics such as the systems in your house and the tools needed to keep them in good working order. We’ll discuss the essentials for small maintenance and repair projects like hanging objects, patching walls, fixing leaky faucets, and painting. We’ll also help you determine which jobs you can do yourself and when to seek professional help. Home owners and renters alike are encouraged to attend.

G101-F17 $65 3 Tuesdays @ Newton South 7–8:30pm October 10–24

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You’ve seen solar panels popping up on rooftops all over town and have probably heard from suppliers offering to give you a free quote. Due to generous tax incentives and the relatively high cost of electricity, MA is one of the best states for adding a rooftop solar energy system. We’ll discuss the components of a solar photovoltaic (PV) system and what it can do for both the environment and your household budget. We’ll investigate purchasing versus leasing, what to look for when selecting a supplier, system design, financing, how to calculate breakeven time, and the steps to follow to bring your rooftop solar system online.

G237-F17 $37; $55/Pair Wednesday October 18 @ Newton North 7–9pm

Money & Real Estate

Play the Stock Market Game Peter Yaffe, Instructor

S319-F17 $149; $199/Pair 8 Tuesdays @ Newton North 7–8:30pm September 26–November 21 No class October 31

Money & Real Estate

Your Retirement Countdown with TIAA-CREF

Estate Planning, Probate, & Estate Litigation

Rose Thompson, CRPC®, Instructor

Lisa Cukier & Clifford R. Cohen, Instructors

Are you or your spouse part of the 20% of Newton’s population that participate in a TIAA-CREF retirement plan? Come hear the ins and outs of these plans from a former TIAA-CREF financial consultant. The five years before and the five years after retirement are your critical planning years for a successful and sustainable retirement. Are you 50 years+ and concerned that longevity, inflation, and undependable market returns will negatively impact your retirement? Hear independent thinking about the strengths and limitations of your TIAACREF retirement plan, and how it may or may not fit into your overall planning. A retirement planning workbook is included in the cost of the program.

You can’t take it with you... but you can plan ahead to make things easier for your family, friends, and loved ones. Get an overview of estate planning and probate administration in Massachusetts, including how to avoid probate, and strategies to make sure your assets go to your loved ones without court involvement. Learn about various estate-planning vehicles such as health care proxies, durable powers of attorney, wills, living wills, revocable trusts, pourover wills, irrevocable life insurance trusts, qualified personal residence trusts, grantor retained annuity trusts, and charitable remainder trusts. We’ll discuss estate litigation, family disputes, and financial exploitation by caregivers relating to the assets of individuals with diminished mental capacity who may be subject to undue influence.

S303-F17 $39; $52/Pair Wednesday September 13 @ Newton South 7–9pm

Making Your Nest Egg Last Deborah Goodman, CPA, CFP, Instructor Today’s notion of retirement is very different from that of previous generations. Individuals are working and living longer, and are faced with the challenges of both caring for elderly parents and providing for the needs of adult children. In this course, you’ll learn to assess your retirement needs, position your assets to meet those needs, and take advantage of tax savings while maximizing government retirement benefits. You’ll leave with detailed strategies for ending up with sufficient income to enjoy a comfortable, secure retirement.

S275-F17 $32; $48/Pair Tuesday October 24 @ Newton North 7–8:30pm

S219-F17 $49; $68/Pair 2 Wednesdays @ Newton North 7–8:30pm October 18 & 25

Money & Divorce: Costly Mistakes You Don’t Want to Make Renée Senes, Instructor You want to keep the house with $150,000 in equity. Your spouse takes the stock portfolio worth $150,000. Five years from now, is one of you struggling to pay bills while the other has a growing net worth? If you are contemplating divorce, starting the process, in mediation, or looking at settlement options, this seminar could help you. We’ll look at common financial mistakes made in divorce settlements and discuss how to avoid them. You’ll gain an understanding of how cash flow, liquidity, income taxes, capital gains, retirement account rules, insurance, debt and credit could impact your future well-being. We’ll also look at the Alimony Reform Act of 2011 which became effective March 1, 2012 and which makes significant changes to alimony in Massachusetts. Be knowledgeable about your finances before you sign your settlement agreement.

S228-F17 $39; $52/Pair Thursday November 2 @ Newton South 6:30–8:30pm

Lifetime Learning In 1978, a group of senior citizens created Lifetime Learning (LTL) to provide fellow seniors with opportunities to stimulate their minds and enjoy meaningful activities with others. 39 years later, LTL still offers a high quality program, including our Classical Music Performance Series, with weekly live concerts by outstanding musical ensembles, and the Distinguished Speaker Series, which features experts presenting on interesting and timely topics. Our course series continues with new, inspiring offerings. Please see our website or call us at 617-559-6999 for a flyer with detailed information about this fall’s program. We hope you’ll join us!

T105-F17 $100 (includes $6 registration fee) 6 Mondays @ Temple Shalom 10am–12:30pm October 2 – November 13 No class October 9

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Reduce the Stress of College Funding

Sell Your House for More in Today’s Market

Todd Weaver, Instructor

Marie Presti, Instructor

College costs keep going up—more than 100% in the past ten years, alone! Learn how to create a list that is both academically and financially appropriate for your student. Learn about when to start the college process (hint: the financial aid “clock” starts ticking after December 31 of your student’s Sophomore year in high school). After this workshop, you’ll understand strategies to optimize your EFC, or Expected Family Contribution (legally, of course!); which of the two financial aid formulas works best for you; and the importance of Enrollment Management and how it affects your child’s ability to gain admission and funding. A complimentary review of your EFC is available to all attendees. Walk away with the guidance to create a game plan for funding your student’s college experience.

Are you thinking about selling your house? Learn the steps to take before putting your home on the market. Get an insider’s advice on real estate trends, the best times of year to sell a house, and inexpensive ways to spruce up your home so it looks its best to potential buyers. You’ll even get tips on how to prepare for open houses and to negotiate the best price.

S321-F17 $34; $48/Pair Tuesday September 26 @ Newton North 7:30–9pm

You Can Afford College If... College Funding Advisors Inc. staff, Instructors ... you plan in advance; you understand the financial aid process; and act early enough to be successful. Aid goes to the families who plan in advance—ideally before December 31st of the child’s sophomore year of high school. We’ll teach you the concepts and strategies to 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 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.

S104-F17-1 $39; $52/Pair Tuesday September 19 @ Newton North 6:30–8:30pm S104-F17-2 $39; $52/Pair Thursday November 2 @ Newton South 6:30–8:30pm

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S218-F17 $46; $60/Pair Monday October 2 @ Newton North 6–9pm

Downsizing Made Easy Marie Presti, Instructor Thinking of downsizing but don’t know all the options? When you’re at the point when you’re all alone in a house, or the costs or effort to maintain your home are more than you can handle, you may want to consider downsizing. But how to do you do it? Where

should you go? A condo, smaller home, or retirement community? Sell first and then buy a smaller home? Or vice versa? Stay in town, or move south? Listen to our expert talk about the options, the process, and the financial considerations to downsizing, so when you’re ready, you can make a more informed decision.

S262-F17 $46; $64/Pair Monday October 23 @ Newton North 6–9pm

Reverse Mortgages: Fact vs. Fiction Bonny Gilbert, Esq., Instructor If you’re a senior homeowner (62+), you may be considering a HECM (Home Equity Conversion Mortgage), aka a “reverse mortgage.” You’ve seen famous people say great things about them on TV, but may also have heard some horror stories. With baby boomers starting to retire, HECMs are expected to become more and more popular. But, are they right for you or for your parents? Join us to get the facts, pros and cons, and honest answers to all your HECM questions.

S335-F17 $29; $39/Pair Tuesday October 24@ Newton South 7–8:30pm

Online Learning & Career Training There’s learning beyond the NCE catalog! Sign up for an online class and take classes from the comfort of your home—or anywhere else you choose. We’ve partnered with online education organizations ed2go and UGotClass to offer online courses as well as career-training and certificate programs. All you need to participate is an email account and Internet access. Check the Online Learning category on our website for details.

ed2go Online Courses We offer courses in categories such as Business Administration, Healthcare

& Medical, Law & Legal, Technology, Writing & Publishing, and more. Register for your course on the ed2go website; lessons are posted twice a week over six weeks, for a total of 12 lessons.

ed2go Career Training programs These programs provide in-depth preparation for professional-level positions in many fields. Our qualified instructors play an active role in your online learning experience, responding to your questions or concerns while motivating you to succeed. For a list of programs and more information, see our website.

Business & Career

Business & Career Match Your Career to Your Personality: Work Happy! Ilene Rudman, Instructor Believe it or not, some people actually enjoy going to work! If you aren’t one of those people, or if you can’t decide what sort of work would suit you best, this is the class for you. We’ll use the Myers Briggs Type Indicator; (MBTI) to help you understand your innate personality and identify a range of satisfying career choices. We’ll explore how people get energized, process information, make decisions, and conduct their lives. The MBTI is a highly reliable instrument that has been used for decades to help people make career and other important life decisions. Bring $15 to the first class for the cost of the MBTI.

B103-F17 $58 2 Thursdays @ Newton South 6:45–8:15pm October 26 & November 2

Network Your Way to Success Deb Elbaum, Instructor Research has shown that most people find their next job through networking, especially with past colleagues and current acquaintances. In this class, you’ll learn and practice ways to feel more empowered when building professional relationships. Through both class discussion and practical exercises, you’ll build your confidence, get clear about your strengths, understand your networking goals, and recognize what is in your control in a networking situation. Don’t let your reluctance to network hold you back any longer!

B301-F17 $34 Wednesday November 8 @ Newton South 7–8:30pm

Transitioning into Retirement

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Herb Fuchs, Instructor

Promote Your Business Online

So retirement is here, or about to be here... Maybe it’s your choice, maybe not. Did you always have visions about retirement being like a vacation but lasting longer, only to find that it can create unexpected anxiety? So what do you do with the rest of your life? We’ll explore areas beyond the financial ones such as the life stages of work and retirement, the importance of short and long term goal setting, part-time jobs for retirees, re-building your social network, and retirement success stories. You can’t get there without a plan. You’ll leave this class with the framework to build that plan which will start you on your way to a happy and productive retirement.

B286-F17 $49; $64/Pair Tuesday November 14 @ Newton North 6–9pm New

Accounting Fundamentals Charlene Messier, Instructor Demand for accounting professionals currently exceeds supply. Learn the basics of double-entry bookkeeping, as well as how to analyze and record financial transactions. You’ll get hands-on experience with handling accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll procedures, sales taxes, and various common banking activities. We’ll cover all the bases, from preparing an income statement to closing out accounts at the end of each fiscal period. Whether you’re a sole proprietor looking to manage your business finances or simply want to gain an understanding of accounting basics for career advancement, this course will give you a solid foundation in financial matters.

B315-F17 $125 6 week online class September 13–November 3

Fan Stanbrough, Instructor If you have a business, entrepreneurial idea, or cause that you’re trying to promote online, this intro class will help you get started! Learn the basics behind driving traffic to your web properties using Search Engine Optimization (SEO) and inbound marketing techniques. Get tips about effective blogging to connect with the right people and communities. We’ll cover several social media services that—if used correctly—can increase your online presence. No need to bring your own computer; class is taught in a computer lab. Bring your username/ password for email and for any social media services that you already have.

B316-F17 $65 Thursday November 16 @ Newton North 6:30–9:30pm New

Audiobook Narration Derek Perkins, Instructor Today audiobooks are attracting record numbers of listeners and the industry continues to experience double-digit growth year after year. This course is an easy-to-understand, detailed—but practical—guide to earning money becoming a narrator and recording audiobooks. You’ll be taken through each step from volunteer reader to paid narrator. Learn where to go to get your first experience, when to create a demo, and what to include. You’ll get advice about marketing yourself, setting up a home studio, and developing an efficient operation. A $19.95 materials fee for the Audiobook Narration Manual is payable to the instructor at the beginning of class.

B312-F17 $39 Wednesday October 11 @ Newton South 7–9pm

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Voice-Overs... Now is Your Time! Dan Levine, Instructor In what could be the one of most enlightening two hours you’ve ever spent, we’ll show you how you could actually begin using your speaking voice for commercials, films, videos and more. You’ll learn about a unique, outside-of-the-box way to cash in on one of the most lucrative full or parttime careers out there. This is a business you can handle on your own terms, on your own turf, in your own time, and with practically no overhead. And now is the best time to make this happen as new companies are looking for new voices like never before!

B291-F17 $44 Monday September 18 @ Newton North 6:30–8:30pm

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Protecting Your Brand and Work: Intro to Trademarks & Copyrights Lucy Lovrien, Instructor Are you wondering whether you might be entitled to copyright protection, but don’t know what you need to do? Whether you’re an artist or in business, you can benefit from knowing the basics of how to secure your work and your brand. Learn what a copyright is, what it safeguards, and what you need to do to get one. We’ll go over what is meant by “fair use” of a copyrighted work. We’ll also cover trademarks: what they are, what they protect, and get tips for picking strong trademarks—and for avoiding poor ones.

B311-F17 $39 Thursday October 12 @ Newton North 7–9pm

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Three Steps to Business Success with Facebook Angela Pitter, Instructor If you currently have a Facebook business page with at least 30 fans, but yearn for a bigger audience, we can help! During this hands-on series, you’ll learn to optimize your business page and attract more followers. We’ll examine your own pages, plus review case studies to determine best practices for posting frequency and engagement. Discover how to find content, create stunning graphics, and video. You’ll create a Facebook Ad account, then set up and launch your ads. Learn to use Facebook Insights (analytics) to improve your competitive advantage and get you noticed. Class meets every two weeks to give you time to implement what you’ve learned.

B314-F17 $129 3 Thursdays @ Newton North 6:30–9pm October 5–November 2 Class meets every other week on October 5 & 19, and November 2. The first two classes meet for 2.5 hours; the third class meets for 2 hours.

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Snapchat—Have Some Fun with It Ashley Chassé, Instructor You may think Snapchat is just for teens or younger kids, but it’s a multimedia messaging app that’s fun for any age. Learn to share pictures or video, add stickers, use filters, and add text. Discover how businesses are using snaps to expand their advertising options—and how the “snap map” can bring you views all over the world. If you’re a longtime Facebook user, you’ll appreciate the appeal of creating short-lived media that disappear within 24 hours! Before class, download Snapchat onto your smartphone or tablet. Bring your device and power cable to class.

C331-F17 $45 Wednesday October 25 @ Newton North 7–9pm New

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All about Google

Video & Digital Marketing Strategy

Michael Toon, Instructor

Angela Pitter & Robert Lee, Instructors According to a report by Cisco, by 2020 video is projected to account for over 80% of all online traffic. In fact, today100M hours of Facebook Videos are watched daily and another 650M hours on YouTube every single day. The rise of video has been associated with a high barrier to entry, questionable ROI, and a somewhat heavy investment in terms of time and resources. You’ll learn the benefits of using videos, when you need a professional video vs. live video, the unique requirements for your website and social channels,tips for repurposing video content, and useful tools.

B313-F17 $45 Thursday October 12 @ Newton North 6:30–8:30pm

Computers & Technology

Did you think that Google was just way to search the Internet? Think again! Google has become part of everyday life, but many of its most amazing features remain underused. Get an intro to Google Drive, Docs, Scholar, Maps, Play, Google Calendar, and Translate. We’ll briefly go over Gmail, but that’s worthy of a class unto itself; check out our Master Email With Gmail class! Class takes place in a computer lab so there’s no need to bring your own computer. Prerequisite: Basic computer experience and Internet skills required.

C268-F17 $85 2 Mondays @ Newton North 6:30–8:30pm October 16 & 23

Computers & Technology

Master Email With Gmail

It’s Time to Follow Twitter

Tracy Marks, Instructor

Ashley Chassé, Instructor

Learn to effectively manage your free Gmail email account. You’ll practice organizing your mail by label (Gmail’s equivalent for folder), sending attachments, customizing settings, and setting up email addresses for individuals and groups. We’ll show you how to create a secondary email account for public use if you’d like, while maintaining your original account for family and friends.

If you want to keep up with the news these days, Twitter’s the place to be. Even locally, the fire and police departments, utilities, and even our mayor and governor are tweeting! But what’s the best way to find reputable sources, and what’s the protocol for joining the discussion—or is it ok to just read along? Join us for hands-on small-group instruction in our computer lab. You’ll be logged in directly to your own Twitter account, where you can learn to search for content and how to follow others. First we’ll go over the basics: tweets, retweets, following and followers, hashtags, and commonly used lingo. Then we’ll show you how to tweet, schedule tweets, and get followers.

Bring your user name and password to class. If you haven’t already set up a Gmail account, you’ll need to do so ahead of time. Instructions for signing up for a Gmail account will be emailed to registered students. Class is taught in a computer lab; there’s no need for you to bring your own computer. Prerequisite: Basic computer experience.

C315-F17 $59 Wednesday September 27 @ Newton South 6:45–9:15pm

Instagram for Beginners: Get Your Hashtags Ready! Ashley Chassé, Instructor Instagram appeared in 2010 and now has over 100 million users ranging from individuals who use it for fun, to local businesses and major corporations who use it for marketing. But why would you use this app and what would you use it for? Learn to create an account, follow others and gain followers, create hashtags, and post photos. Whether you’re an individual user, own a small business, or have a non-profit group you want to help out, you’ll get tips to get you started! Before class, download Instagram onto your smartphone. Bring your phone and power cable to class.

C327-F17 $45 Wednesday October 18 @ Newton North 6:30–8:30pm

Before class, you must sign up for a Twitter account. Come to class with the password!

C272-F17 $45 Wednesday October 11 @ Newton North 6:30–8:30pm

What IS 3-D Printing, Anyway? John Walsh, Instructor Join us for an interactive demonstration and lecture on the revolutionary technology of 3-D printing. We’ll explore local and Internet resources for this fascinating type of printing and design, and review some of the available printer models. See a 3-D printer in action, and learn about consumer-accessible models and services. This is an intro to our Design and Build with 3-D Printing class, but can be taken separately. Kids ages 12 and up are welcome to join, if accompanied by an adult.

C250-F17 $42 Wednesday September 13 @ Newton North 7–8:30pm

Nothing cancels a good class quicker than everyone waiting until the last minute to register! Please register at least one week prior to the class start date.

3-D Printing Project: Design & Build John Walsh, Instructor Design a small project for a 3-D printer with a free cloud-based tool: Tinkercad. You’ll learn the limitations and advantages of 3-D printing, plus the cost and speed tradeoffs. You’ll get an intro to Tinkercad and work on your project, after consulting with the instructor, you’ll refine your design. If your design falls within his capabilities the instructor will print it after class. If your project is too large or needs advanced materials, he’ll suggest suppliers to make your design for you. A fee of $20 is payable to the instructor at the first class to cover materials and shipping. No need to bring your laptop;class takes place in a computer room. Prerequisite: Basic computer skills. For best results, we highly recommend taking our What is 3D Printing, Anyway? class. If the instructor is printing your object; it will be shipped to you within 2 weeks after the end of class.

C330-F17 $78 Tuesday September 26 & Thursday September 28 @ Newton North 7–9pm New

Intro to Photos with an iPhone Howard Loewinger, Instructor In this intro class you’ll learn the basics of using the iPhone camera and what to do with photos once you take them. We’ll see where photos are stored and the different options for storage. We’ll discuss the advantages of online photo storage and look at some popular alternatives: Apple’s iCloud Photo Library, Instagram, and Flickr. We’ll also look at options for sharing photos on these sites. You’ll discover how to save photos from texts and emails into your photo library, and how to send pictures already in your library in an email or text message. You’ll see a demo uploading photos to both Macintosh and Windows computers and briefly look at the tools on those platforms for managing photos. Bring your iPhone and cable!

C328-F17 $85 2 Wednesdays @ Newton South 7–9pm September 27 & October 4 www.newtoncommunityed.org

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Managing Photos on Apple Devices Howard Loewinger, Instructor If you’re like the rest of us, you have digital photos saved on your iPhone, iPad, and Mac computer but you don’t have a strategy for managing them. Learn how the iPhone and iPad organize photos for you and how you can organize photos for yourself and share them in a variety of ways. We’ll go over storage locations—whether on your device or in the “cloud” and we’ll look at the various editing tools. You’ll import photos onto a Mac and use the Photos app on that computer to see what further options are available including making books, calendars, cards, and ordering prints from Apple. Bring your iPhone and/or iPad. Bring a MacBook to the 2nd class if you have one. Windows users: if you have an iPhone and/or iPad you can still learn a lot in this class.

C320-F17 $85 2 Wednesdays @ Newton North 7–9pm November 1 & 8 New

Your Family Memories on Video Ashley Chassé, Instructor Make memories come to life! Get an intro to free and paid programs that let you take still images, video, and audio to make shareable movie magic. We’ll explore what makes a good video and discuss programs such as iMovie, Animoto, and Stupieflix. You’ll leave with your own short video prepared with iMovie that you can or share with family and friends. No need to bring your computer; class takes place in a computer lab. Come prepared with at least 15 photos, short video clips, and/or audio on a flash drive.

C332-F17 $85 2 Wednesdays @ Newton North 7–9pm November 1 & 8

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Microsoft Word: Beginner

Introduction to SQL

Howard Loewinger, Instructor

Dr. Cecelia Allison, Instructor Learn the key concepts of Structured Query Language (SQL), and gain a solid working knowledge of this powerful and universal database programming language. We’ll start by going over the basic structure of relational databases, SQL statements, and data manipulation techniques. Discover how to use SQL to filter and sort retrieved data. Learn to reformat data with calculated fields and how to merge columns. You’ll get experience gathering significant statistics from data using aggregate functions, and you’ll extract data from multiple tables simultaneously using joins and subqueries.

C329-F17 $125 6 week online class September 13–November 3

Build a Website with WordPress: An Intro

Master the basics of the world’s most popular word processing software in this handson class designed especially for beginners. You’ll start with the fundamentals: opening, saving, and creating new documents. Then learn how to cut, copy, and paste parts of your document; change margins and add tabs; format text to make it look the way you want; add bullets points; and create outlines or numbered text at the touch of a button. We’ll even show you how to enhance your documents with pictures, clip-art, and “Word-Art.” Taught on Windows 7-based computers running MS Office 2010, but the skills you learn will transfer easily to the Macintosh version of Word. Prerequisite: students should be comfortable using Windows and a mouse.

C101-F17 $119 3 Wednesdays @ Newton North 7–9pm October 11–25

Fan Stanbrough, Instructor

Windows File Management

Want to build a website with flexibility and functionality? WordPress is free, and it’s a powerful and easy-to-use tool for building virtually any kind of site. You’ll set up a site using this service, then learn to choose the look and feel of the site, add text and photos, and use specialized features. We’ll cover managing your own site, starting with the basics of HTML and what you’ll need to do to keep a site up and running safely.

Tracy Marks, Instructor

Class takes place in a computer lab so there’s no need to bring your own computer. This class is for beginners. Prerequisite: Basic computer experience and Internet skills required.

C263-F17 $185 5 Thursdays @ Newton North 6:30–8:30pm September 28–November 2 No class October 12

Learn to locate files on your computer, save them so you can find them again, and conduct an effective search for lost files, even when you don’t remember their names. Master these tasks, and also learn to create folders, organize files, and copy or move files elsewhere by dragging or cutting, and copying and pasting. Discover how to alter the viewing method for your files to small icons, thumbnails, details, filmstrip—whatever suits you best! Class is taught on Windows-based computers and is applicable to all versions of Windows. You’ll meet in a computer lab so there’s no need to bring your own computer. Prerequisite: basic computer experience and Internet skills.

C314-F17 $59 Wednesday September 13 @ Newton North 6:45–9:15pm

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Microsoft Excel: Beginner Michael Toon, Instructor If you have little or no knowledge of Microsoft Excel, join us and learn to create and edit professional-looking spreadsheets for a variety of purposes and situations. You’ll enter and edit data; format cells, rows, columns, and worksheets; and insert, position, and resize graphics. This class covers collaborating on and managing workbooks, creating and modifying hyperlinks, and printing. You’ll work with Microsoft Excel 2010 on PCs running Windows 7; this is not a Macintosh computer class. Class takes place in a computer lab so there’s no need to bring your own computer. This is a PC class, not a Macintosh computer class

C303-F17 $185 5 Tuesdays @ Newton North 6–8pm September 19–October 17

“This class helped me decipher MS Excel and make my life easier.”

MS Excel: Macros, VLOOKUP, & Pivot Tables Michael Toon, Instructor Expand your basic Excel skills to efficiently organize, summarize, and interpret your data. First, we’ll explore macros, which record and save your steps so you can “play back” or repeat your commands later. Then, you’ll then learn about VLOOKUP (vertical lookup) to find a value in a list or table, similar to looking up a person’s name in a telephone book. Finally, you’ll discover how pivot tables automatically sort, count, total, or give the average of the data stored in one table or spreadsheet onto a second table or spreadsheet. This is an hands-on class taught on Windows-7 based computers running MS Office 2010; this is not a Macintosh class. Prerequisite: An intro MS Excel class or comparable experience.

C276-F17 $119 3 Mondays @ Newton North 6–8pm November 6–20

Selling on eBay & Amazon Microsoft Excel: Beyond Beginner Michael Toon, Instructor After a quick review of the basics, you’ll learn to create charts and graphs, write equations that include logical expressions, and use those equations to create “what if ” scenarios. You’ll get plenty of hands-on experience, with in-class projects and examples galore. No need to bring your own computer; class is taught in a PC lab on Windows 7 computers running Microsoft Office 2010. Prerequisite: A beginner Excel class or equivalent experience with spreadsheets. This is a PC class, not a Macintosh computer class.

C105-F17 $119 3 Tuesdays @ Newton North 6–8pm October 24–November 14 No class October 31

Tracy Marks, Instructor Learn to buy and sell effectively on eBay, the world’s largest online auction. Our instructor, a former eBay Powerseller, will teach you about searching for and buying items, researching sold items and item prices, and bidding. The focus will be selling—how to create and submit listings and photos, determine auction timing, handle payments, deal with non-responsive buyers, maintain secure transactions, give feedback, and build your reputation as a reliable seller.

Computer & Software Tutoring Howard Loewinger & John Walsh, Instructors Get one-on-one tutoring sessions to help you with whatever computer or software applications are trying your patience. Our instructors will meet with you in one of our computer labs to answer your questions about MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, and Powerpoint); communications (email, Facebook, Skype, and Twitter); how to simply organize your desktop; and more. Bring your laptop or use the computers in our lab. Sessions must be scheduled in advance with the instructor. The price below is for a single two-hour session. Sessions are very flexible; additional sessions and days are available. House visits are usually possible, but may require an extra fee of $25, depending on distance.

C316-F17 $150 1 two-hour session Mondays—Thursdays @ Newton North, by appointment only

Class will consist of lecture, demonstration, and discussion. Selling through Amazon Marketplace will also be covered. Basic computer experience and Internet skills required.

C122-F17 $119 2 Wednesdays @ Newton North 6:30–9:30pm October 4 & 11

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Lionel Claris, Instructor Many ELL students have trouble being understood—even if they know vocabulary as well as grammar. We will work on your vowels and consonants, syllable and word stress, plus intonation patterns in your sentences and questions. We will focus on silent letters in commonly used words, and fillers such as “uh” and “like”. You’ll hear and then make reductions and linkages that native speakers use when they talk fast. Some of our materials will be audio recordings, phone messages, and improvised dialogs in everyday situations. Expect regular practice for homework. Handouts provided. No textbook required.

ELL: Beginner Elena Ceban, Instructor

ELL Book Information

If you have some basic knowledge of English, but still need to improve your speaking skills, this class is for you. We will review and practice beginning grammar to help you enhance your communication skills. You’ll also learn common expressions used for everyday situations, such as greetings and introductions, phrases for use in shops, basic English for traveling and dining, and some basic idioms that constitute an important part of conversational English. We will also focus on listening, reading, speaking and writing, and learn to communicate basic ideas through conversation, working in pairs, and group activities.

Get your textbooks early by ordering online, or by phoning New England Mobile Book Fair at 617-527-5817 or Newtonville Books at 617-244-6619.

Required textbook: Most recent edition of Side by Side, Student Book 1, by Molinsky and Bliss. Bring text to class.

E111-F17 $145 8 Wednesdays @ Newton North 7:30–9pm September 13–November 15 No class Sept 20 & 27

Location: 430 Walnut Street, Newtonville.

E140-F17 $199 9 Tuesdays @ United Methodist Church 11:30am–1pm September 19–November 14 New

Grammar for ESL Dr. Sabri Bebawi, Instructor If English is your second language and you’re headed to college, this course will teach you the principles of grammar and structure you’ll need to succeed. We’ll review of all tenses, the use of modals, the adjective clause, the noun clause, the adverb clause, phrases, count and non-count nouns, and other English terms.

E106-F17 $125 6 week online class September 13–November 3

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ELL: Advanced Beginner Elena Ceban, Instructor This class is for students who have completed the beginner’s course, or have comparable experience, and want more practice speaking. We’ll work on selected exercises in grammar and pronunciation, and focus on increasing your comfort level speaking in small groups. Emphasis will be on vocabulary, grammar, conversation, and reading and writing, as well as on idioms and common expressions. Topics will be drawn from current issues and our different cultures. Handouts provided. Required textbook: Most recent edition of Side by Side, Student Book 1, by Molinsky and Bliss. Bring text to class.

E102-F17 $145 8 Wednesdays @ Newton North 6–7:30pm September 13–November 15 No class Sept 20 & 27

ELL: Intermediate Grammar, Conversation, & Writing Elena Ceban, Instructor If you have a basic command of English and grammar but would like to feel more comfortable speaking and writing English, join us. Through selected exercises, practice, interactive classroom activities, and group conversations you’ll learn grammar, pronunciation as well as the rules to help you speak and write with ease. Emphasis will be on everyday English, including idioms and common expressions. Topics will be drawn from current issues and our different cultures. Come and improve your fluency and confidence speaking! Handouts provided. No textbook required.

E723-F17 $229 8 Tuesdays & 8 Thursdays @ Newton North 6–7:30pm September 14–November 14 No class Sept 21 & Oct 3

ELL: Advanced Grammar, Conversation, & Writing Elena Ceban, Instructor This course is for students who have a strong command of English and want more experience speaking and writing to improve their skills. Our conversational practice will be focused on increasing your ease and fluency, emphasizing everyday American English, idioms, and pronunciation. Our writing practice will help improve your written communication skills. Handouts provided. No textbook required.

E989-F17 $229 8 Tuesdays & 8 Thursdays @ Newton North 7:30–9pm September 14–November 14 No class Sept 21 & Oct 3

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Baking Outside the Box Marissa Smajlaj, Instructor Bake your gift for that “impossible to shop for” friend or family member. Join us for a fun-filled baking and decorating class, and learn to make edible ornaments, name cards, and sugar-cookie boxes. Later you can fill the sugar-cookie box with your own homemade truffles or marshmallows, or more cookies. (Our Pastry Chef instructor has abundant ideas for cookie box fillings and uses.) You’ll learn to make gingerbread dough, a variety of ornaments, and a cookie box in your choice of shape. Each pair will go home with an ornament, a decorated cookie box, and raw dough to practice your own creations at home. Grades 2 & up with an adult. Bring two large containers to take home your finished product and one for your raw dough.

1 session $55 Adult/Child pair; $35 Additional student (Adult or child) Saturday November 18 9:30am–12:30pm KW26-F17 Newton South

Chess Tournament Nicholas Sterling, Instructor If you love Chess and are ready for some competition, join us for NCE’s first ever tournament. You’ll play clock-timed games against multiple opponents; we’ll do our best to match you to players at your grade and skill level. You’ll get a sense of what tournament conditions are like, and see how you do under pressure. Prizes will be awarded to winners, but win or lose, it’s all about the pleasure of the game. Take advantage of this opportunity to enjoy chess in a new way. Experienced tournament players are welcome to join us as well. Grades 1-8. Bring your own chess set and pieces, and a clock if you have one. Bring snacks to eat between rounds as time allows.

Lego Master Builders Event-FULL staff, Instructors Join us for an action-packed superhero adventure. We’ll provide a roomful of Lego bricks, bases, and figures, and you’ll design and build a city populated by superheroes like Ironman, Superman, The Hulk, and Wonder Woman, as well as everyday heroes like police and firefighters. You’ll work individually and in teams to create and build your expansive and safe-from-crime new city. We’ll keep the Legos, but you’ll go home with a framed photo of yourself with your Lego masterpiece to share with family and friends. Grades K-4.

1 session $55 Saturday October 21 9am–12pm KW30-F17 Newton South For more fun with Legos, see Learn with Legos, on page 52.

1 session $40 Saturday October 21 9am–1pm KW31-F17 Newton South

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NCE Middle School Debate Tournament Lumos Debate staff, Instructors Middle school students, here’s your chance to practice your debate skills and prepare yourself to compete at the high school level. You’ll compete in pairs, debating a current events topic in the Public Forum Debate format. The tournament consists of four rounds of debate with a break for lunch. You must register in pairs, and should have previous public forum debate experience—either through a debate camp or an NCE debate class. A pizza lunch and refreshments will be provided. Grades 7-9.

1 session $40/Per Pair Saturday November 18 9am–3pm KM50-F17 Newton South

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Babysitting & Safety Training

Soccer Tykes

See page 54 for details.

Thundercat Sports staff, Instructors

Family Night Under the Stars Clay Center Observatory staff, Instructors Learn all about space science from astronomy experts at the Clay Center Observatory in Brookline (www.claycenter.org). On this family night just for NCE students, you’ll learn about stars and constellations, touch real meteorites, see parts from the space shuttle, and view a 3-D show in which you’ll feel like you’re standing at the edge of a crater on Mars. Walk among the stars on the Clay Center’s fiber-optic lit stars court, and take in a panoramic view of Boston from their roof deck. Finally, tour the state-ofthe-art observatory and point the telescope towards the planets, moon, and stars. We start promptly at 6:30 pm; latecomers may miss something exciting. The show goes on unless there’s pouring rain; call 617-7513409 if you’re uncertain. Ages 7 and up with an adult.

Why should big kids have all the fun? Toddlers, accompanied by an adult, can learn the basics of soccer in this fun, noncompetitive setting. Players will increase their sense of balance, improve their coordination and physical movement, and have a leg up when they join the big leagues! Shin guards and soccer balls are optional, but please bring a water bottle. Ages 2-3 with an

adult (one child per adult please).

This class will be held on Gordon Field, which is behind the Newton Center Playground, right across the stream from the Mason Rice Field. In case of questionable or bad weather, please call 617-499-4820 to find out if your class is running.

6 sessions $145 Saturdays September 16–October 28 KW01-F17-1 Mason Rice Field 9–10am KW01-F17-2 Mason Rice Field 11am–12pm No class September 30. We will have class on October 7, Columbus Day weekend.

1 session $19/Adult; $14/Child Friday October 27 6:30–8pm KW28-F17 Clay Center Observatory Rain date: November 3

Event-FULL staff, Instructors Cause an eruption! Model volcanoes are staples at science fairs and also make a great family activity for kids who are curious about earth science and chemistry. You and your adult partner will build your own non-toxic volcano complete with colorful lava flows and bubbling mineral pools. Then, of course, you’ll make it erupt. We’ll snap a picture of your pair with your volcano, and you’ll take it home framed to display to visiting wannabe volcano eruptors. Expect to get messy, so dress appropriately. Grades K-4 with an adult.

1 session $55 Adult/Child pair; $25 Additional student (Adult or child) Saturday November 18 10–11:30am KW29-F17 Newton South

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Soccer for Moms Thundercat Sports staff, Instructors Soccer is great exercise, lots of fun, and not just for kids. This class is for moms who have been watching their kids play soccer and want in on the action themselves, or for any other grown-up girl who wants to play the game. Thundercat Sports coaches will provide the equipment, officiate the games, and give pointers to help improve your skills. Players at all levels are welcome (even if you’re not a soccer mom); our goal is to give you a good workout, plus some soccer inside scoop so you can maximize your enjoyment while cheering from those sidelines. Warning: It’s not as easy as it looks! Wear shin guards and bring a soccer ball and water bottle to every session; cleats are a good idea too. This class will be held on Gordon Field, which is behind the Newton Center Playground, right across the stream from the Mason Rice Field. In case of questionable or bad weather, call 617499-4820 to find out if your class is running.

6 sessions $110 Tuesdays September 19–October 24 6–7pm KW27-F17 Mason Rice Field

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Don’t miss Celebrate Newton... a fabulous craft fair on Sunday December 3 at Newton South. The fair features Newton artists, and there’s a kids’ crafts table too. See celebratenewton.com for details.

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Attention Mason Rice Students: We have morning yoga at The Hut for kids this fall too—see page 52.

10 sessions $149 Wednesdays September 27–December 6 8:30–9:30am Y102-F17-AM Mason Rice Field, The Hut

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Classes for Elementary Schoolers 3-D Printing & Design BlocksCAD Inc staff, Instructors

Actors Studio

Things you need to know: • Weekday classes for elementary schoolers start at 3:15pm every day but Tuesday; Tuesday classes start at 12:45pm. The time between the end of school and the start of class is for snacks from home, and for travel time for kids coming from other schools. • All classes are one hour long except where otherwise noted. • Elementary school classes meet at their regular times on early-release Wednesdays and Thursdays. See page 50 for special early-release day programs. • Class times and lengths are listed for middle school classes. • There are no classes on Newton Public Schools vacations or holidays, there are no classes on Fridays September 29 and December 22, and additional noclass dates are listed per class.

See how the seemingly impossible is achieved. 3-D printing takes digital files and transforms them into real objects. In this class, you’ll learn basic 3-D computer-aided design (CAD) principles and use BlocksCAD software to create unique, three-dimensional designs. You’ll design a couple of your own projects; your instructor will print these outside of class and bring them back for you to take home. While you’re being creative and having fun, you’re also learning real programming concepts including loops and variables, and gaining geometry and computational skills as well. It’s the printing of the future, right here and now. Grades 3-5.

8 sessions $245 Wednesdays October 4–November 29 KE174-F17-BO Bowen Thursdays September 28–November 16 KE174-F17-MR Mason Rice

Actors Studio Amanda Ehrmann & Bridget Frey, Instructors Whether your goal is to be a star someday or you just like to perform, here’s your chance to shine. Enjoy a variety of acting exercises, physical and vocal warm-ups, and improvisational games, to introduce you to the world of theatre and get you comfortable with free expression and imagination. You’ll learn basic acting concepts, see how plays are created and produced, and gain poise in front of any type of audience. The final class will include a revue performance showcasing the skills you’ve learned. New and returning students welcome. Grades 1-5.

10 sessions $225 Mondays September 25–December 4 KE235-F17-BU Burr (Frey) Wednesdays October 4–December 13 KE235-F17-LE Lincoln Eliot (Frey) Thursdays September 28–December 14 KE235-F17-ZE Zervas (Frey) Fridays September 22–December 15 KE235-F17-BO Bowen (Ehrmann) KE235-F17-HM Horace Mann (Frey)

Advanced Chess Ross Eldridge, Ilya Krasik,& Nicholas Sterling Instructors Expand your knowledge of chess and improve your playing. Learn positional tactics and advanced moves, according to your level of ability. Play games against formidable opponents! This class is open to returning students or by permission of the instructor only. Grades 1-5.

14 sessions $265 Tuesdays September 26–January 2 3:30–4:30pm KE103-F17-DY Day (Sterling) Fridays September 22–January 26 KE103-F17-CA Cabot at Carr School (Krasik) KE103-F17-MR1 Mason Rice (Eldridge) KE103-F17-MR2 Mason Rice 4:20–5:20pm (Eldridge)

Still have questions? See our complete policies on page 62, or call us! We’re here to help.

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Awesome Art

Attention parents: If you’ve seen your kids draw and think they may have some serious talent, we want them in this class! Kids: if you love to draw and want to find out how good you can be, this is the class for you. You’ll build your skills by drawing still-lifes, drawing from photographs, and experimenting with various artistic styles such as realism, impressionism, and abstraction. We’ll discuss color theory, how to draw anatomy, and other relevant topics for the serious or aspiring artist. New and returning students welcome. Grades 2-5.

Beth Meditz, Instructor Think outside the box! Better yet, use that box to make unique artwork. In this class, you’ll discover how familiar art supplies combined with assorted recycled materials can be used to create masterful works of art. Possible projects include plasticine-decorated picture frames, clay sculptures, paper plate bouquets, adorned wall-hangings, and the list goes on. You’ll work in a variety of media to make different projects each week. Grades K-3.

8 sessions $235 Wednesdays October 4–November 29 KE199-F17 Horace Mann

Bring a sketchpad for now—a more detailed supply list is coming later.

14 sessions $315 Tuesdays September 26–January 2 12:45–2:15pm KE150-F17-BO Bowen

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App Inventors Circuit Lab staff, Instructors If you’re curious about how the apps on your phone and tablet work, or have an idea for the next great tablet app but need to learn how to create it, join us for this class. We’ll use MIT App Inventor to make fun, creative apps for Android phones and tablets. You’ll learn both the programming and design aspects of creating great apps, and have the opportunity to build any app you can imagine, with the guidance of our expert Circuit Lab instructors. The programming concepts you’ll learn here apply to Apple products as well. All levels welcome. Grades 3-5.

10 sessions $275 Mondays September 25–December 4 3:15–4:30pm KE267-F17-ZE Zervas Tuesdays September 26–November 28 12:45–2pm KE267-F17-MR Mason Rice Thursdays September 28–December 7 3:15–4:30pm KE267-F17-BO Bowen Fridays September 22–December 15 3:15–4:30pm KE267-F17-AN Angier

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Art Studio: Pastel & Charcoal Alma Bella Solis, Instructor Learn to draw like a master. Using a combination of charcoal and dry pastel pencils and chalks, you’ll produce your own compositions interpreting subjects ranging from still-lifes to human figures. You’ll learn drawing methods including outline, contour, shading, blending, detailing and connectedness; and you’ll explore perspective, proportion, and more. Expect your final works to be worthy of display at the MFA, seriously. New and returning students welcome. Grades 3-5. Bring the following materials: A tabletop or floor adjustable easel, an 18” x 24” Strathmore drawing pad, a set of charcoal pencils and sticks (kneaded eraser included), a set of 48 soft pastels, a tri-tip white eraser, and a plastic package of blending stumps in various sizes.

10 sessions $265 Mondays September 25–December 4 3:15–4:45pm KE231-F17-MR Mason Rice Wednesdays October 4–December 13 3:15–4:45pm KE231-F17-BU Burr Thursdays September 28–December 7 3:15–4:45pm KE231-F17-CO Countryside

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Cartoon Lab Alex Salsberg, Instructor Create your own cartoon characters, then bring them to life! In this class we’ll learn to design an original character, or perhaps a whole cast of characters. We’ll create stories and comics about them, and then we’ll learn some animation techniques to make them move. Plus, we’ll set up a microphone and record character voices and sound effects to add to our videos. Join us if you love to draw and create, or if you enjoyed our Animation Lab class last year and want to animate some more.

8 sessions $245 Mondays October 2–November 27 KE200-F17-HM Horace Mann (Grades K-2) Wednesdays October 4–November 29 KE200-F17-AN Angier (Grades 3-5)

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Chess Ross Eldridge, Jesse Klimov, Ilya Krasik, Lou Mercuri, Maryanne Reilly, Nicholas Sterling, & Prathiba Yuvarajan, Instructors Learn the basics or expand your knowledge of this remarkable game of strategy that had its origins in India over 1500 years ago. Learn the principles of chess, positional tactics, and basic to advanced moves, according to your level of ability. Through games played in class coached by an experienced chess master, you’ll gain the confidence to play well against any opponent, and come away with new appreciation and respect for one of the most wonderful games ever invented. Students at all levels are welcome, but you must know how each piece moves before starting this class. Grades 1-5.

14 sessions $265 Mondays September 25–January 22 KE102-F17-BO Bowen (Sterling) KE102-F17-PE Peirce (Klimov) KE102-F17-WI Williams (Eldridge) Tuesdays September 26–January 2 KE102-F17-BU1 Burr (Reilly) KE102-F17-FR Franklin (Krasik) KE102-F17-HM Horace Mann (Sterling) KE102-F17-LE Lincoln Eliot (Yuvarajan) KE102-F17-MR1 Mason Rice (Eldridge) KE102-F17-MR2 Mason Rice 2–3pm (Eldridge) KE102-F17-ZE Zervas (Mercuri) Wednesdays October 4–January 17 KE102-F17-BU2 Burr (Yuvarajan) KE102-F17-CO Countryside (Eldridge) Thursdays September 28–January 11 KE102-F17-AN Angier (Eldridge) Fridays September 22–January 26 KE102-F17-CA Cabot at Carr School 4:15–5:15pm (Krasik) KE102-F17-WA Ward (Sterling) Test your chess skills against your peers at our first-ever chess tournament! See page 45 for details.

Looking for a class at your school? See the Fall At-a-Glance chart on pages 60-61.

Chinese Club Greer Swiston & Michelle Yu, Instructors Ni hao! Welcome to our Chinese language and culture class, a little Chinese immersion in an intimate and fun setting. You’ll learn the Mandarin language; work on crafts such as calligraphy, origami, and paper-cutting; and enjoy singing Chinese songs and playing games. All levels welcome. Grades K-5.

14 sessions $385 Mondays September 25–January 22 3:15–5:15pm KE201-F17-BO Bowen (Yu) Mondays September 25–January 29 3:15–5:15pm KE201-F17-FR Franklin (Swiston) No class October 16 Tuesdays September 26–January 2 12:45–2:45pm KE201-F17-HM Horace Mann (Yu) KE201-F17-ZE Zervas (Swiston) Wednesdays October 4–January 17 3:15–5:15pm KE201-F17-AN Angier (Yu) Thursdays September 28–January 11 3:15–5:15pm KE201-F17-BU Burr (Yu) Fridays September 22–January 19 3:15–5:15pm KE201-F17-PE Peirce (Yu) KE201-F17-WI Williams (TBA) 18 sessions $435 Wednesdays September 6–January 17 3–5pm KE201-F17-CO Countryside (Swiston)

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Coding with Scratch Einstein’s Workshop staff, Instructors Learn this popular free programming environment for kids and write your own video game. You’ll learn basic concepts of programming by snapping software blocks together. Create your own virtual interactive world with mazes for friends to navigate or obstacles for your game’s hero to avoid, and animate the winner’s celebration. Scratch was designed at MIT not only to teach kids to program, but also to do it in a way that is transferable to more sophisticated languages. The world runs on code, and it’s never too early to get started learning! No experience necessary. Grades 3-5.

8 sessions $245 Mondays September 25–November 20 KE269-F17-UN Underwood Wednesdays October 4–November 29 KE269-F17-WA Ward Thursdays September 28–November 16 KE269-F17-PE Peirce Fridays September 22–December 1 KE269-F17-HM Horace Mann

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Creative Crafts Nicole Donson, Instructor Create cool crafts you can wear and use. Decorate a T-shirt, tote bag, and sun catcher with markers and paints, and turn original artwork into iron-on designs to further embellish your project. Decoupage a keepsake box or picture frame using decorative papers, fabric, glue-on jewels, and more. Use clothes pins to make a funky original mirror, and create a bulletin board—painted, decorated and designed to fit your personal taste. Bind a journal using classic bookbinding techniques or make a scrapbook, and decorate its cover with fabric or fancy papers and embellishments. Build desk accessories from wood and recycled materials. Grades 1-4.

10 sessions $245 Wednesdays October 4–December 13 3:15–4:45pm KE272-F17-WI Williams

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Jack Neylan, Instructor

Early-Release Science Days

Earth, Space, Sea, & Chemistry

Think it’s easy making one of those dancing bears or blinking eyes you see online? You’re right! Join us to get all the tools you need. Start by making a simple drawing using Photoshop, using coloring, layering, and other effects to make dazzling art. Then create a cast of characters, draw/paint a background for them to inhabit, and transition them into a simple four-panel digital comic. Next, get a brief history of animation shorts, from Gertie the Dinosaur to contemporary Pixar shorts. You’ll create a concept for your own short animation and learn frame animation in Photoshop to complete your film, adding sound too, if time allows. Bring a USB flash drive to class. Grades 3-5. New and returning students welcome; returning students will work on more advanced projects.

14 sessions $265 Mondays September 25–January 22 KE153-F17-CO Countryside

Drawing Club Jack Neylan, Instructor If you love to draw, get ready to take your drawing to the next level. We’ll work on techniques to help you draw the way you want to; you’ll learn how to draw faces, bodies, objects, landscapes, and perspective, with step-by-step individual attention so you can progress at your own rate. We’ll provide challenges for the more experienced artists and encouragement for the newer ones—you’ll all end up drawing better than you ever thought you could. New and returning students welcome. Grades 2-5. Bring paper (preferably an 8x10 sketchbook), pencils (regular and colored), erasers, and markers.

14 sessions $265 Wednesdays October 4–January 17 KE149-F17-FR Franklin Thursdays September 28–January 11 KE149-F17-WI Williams Fridays September 22–January 26 KE149-F17-WA Ward

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Wicked Cool for Kids staff, Instructors You asked for it: enrichment programs on early release days. We’re partnering with Wicked Cool for Kids to offer three great science classes to fill those afternoons. In the first class, Backpack Chromatography, you’ll break down single colors into their components, experiment with filter chromatography, and use science to design a pattern for a dazzling tie-dye backpack to take home. In the second class, CSI, you’ll become a forensic scientist and use real crime-solving techniques to find the guilty party in an intriguing whodunit. You’ll analyze the evidence—fingerprints, handwriting, hair, and mysterious substances—to find out who stole the cookies for the school fundraiser! In the third class, Egg Crash Cars, you’ll use engineering skills to design a race car that is sleek, fast, and safe enough to transport a very important passenger... an egg! Will your car be safe enough to prevent a crash? Get into science and spend your earlyrelease days with us. Grades 1-4. Sign up for one, or take all three for $15 off. The discount will apply at checkout.

1 session $65; 3 sessions $180 Wednesday September 27 12:30–3pm KE276-F17-Chroma-BO Bowen KE276-F17-Chroma-HM Horace Mann KE276-F17-Chroma-UN Underwood KE276-F17-Chroma-ZE Zervas Thursday November 2 12:30–3pm KE276-F17-CSI-BO Bowen KE276-F17-CSI-HM Horace Mann KE276-F17-CSI-UN Underwood KE276-F17-CSI-ZE Zervas Thursday December 7 12:30–3pm KE276-F17-EggCrash-BO Bowen KE276-F17-EggCrash-HM Horace Mann KE276-F17-EggCrash-UN Underwood KE276-F17-EggCrash-ZE Zervas

Wicked Cool for Kids staff, Instructors We’ve combined two Wicked Cool classes to take a look at our big blue planet and beyond. We’ll travel deep into space to engineer a supply drop, explore a giant Mars volcano, and create a light-up 3-D model of our solar system. We’ll return to earth to analyze the makeup of the planet’s surface and its watery masses—we’ll explore submarines and ocean ecosystems as we travel into the abyss. Then we’ll use primary colors to create a rainbow of slime, make amazing magnetized putty, and use the power of pH to find the best formula to polish dirty pennies. We’ll concoct secret sticky formulas to make a superior paste, and grow shimmering crystals too. Grades 1-3.

12 sessions $275 Mondays September 25–December 18 KE277-F17-CO Countryside Wednesdays September 27–December 20 KE277-F17-FR Franklin KE277-F17-LE Lincoln Eliot KE277-F17-UN Underwood KE277-F17-WI Williams Thursdays September 28–December 21 KE277-F17-HM Horace Mann KE277-F17-MR Mason Rice 10 sessions $255 Fridays September 22–December 15 KE277-F17-BO Bowen KE277-F17-BU Burr KE277-F17-ZE Zervas

Nothing cancels a good class quicker than everyone waiting until the last minute to register! Please register at least one week prior to the class start date.

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Glass Class Michel L’Huillier, Instructor Make professional-looking glass crafts like master crafters, using various techniques. With fusing, you’ll create a plate, necklace, 3-D animals, and/or decorative tiles. With mosaic, you’ll make a trivet, nameplate, or decorated mirror. And with jewelry-mosaic, you’ll place glass beads and pieces in a deep pendant to create a unique necklace suitable for girls or boys. We’ll do some small ceramics projects too. Learn to work safely with glass as you explore the creativity this medium allows. Safety glasses will be provided; wear closed-toe shoes. Grades 1-5.

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Girls STEAM Squad Wicked Cool for Kids staff, Instructors Girls, join the STEM to STEAM movement! Engineer and design awesome projects and get cool with chemistry. Construct a kinetic motion-based marble painting, colorful kaleidoscopes, and terrific tessellations. Experiment with air pressure as we dive deep with Cartesian divers and make a mini night light to light up your space. Use primary colors to create a rainbow of slime, make amazing magnetized putty, and use the power of pH to find the best formula to polish dirty pennies. Concoct secret sticky formulas to make a superior paste, and grow shimmering crystals. So much science, so little time! Grades 1-3.

12 sessions $275 Mondays September 25–December 18 KE273-F17-BO Bowen KE273-F17-WA Ward Thursdays September 28–December 21 KE273-F17-FR Franklin KE273-F17-UN Underwood

Due to the high cost of materials for this class, there is a materials fee. Please come to the first class with a check for $85 made out to the instructor.

14 sessions $255 Mondays September 25–January 22 KE157-F17-AN Angier Wednesdays October 4–January 17 KE157-F17-ZE Zervas Fridays September 22–January 26 KE157-F17-MR Mason Rice

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Home Alone Safety Natick Visiting Nurse Association staff, Instructors Take the first steps towards independence. Learn telephone and door-answering techniques, accident and fire protection, first aid techniques, and all about Internet safety. We’ll talk about how to manage your time when you’re home alone for short amounts of time, watch an instructional video, and explore scenarios through role-playing. Grades 3-5.

1 session $50 Wednesday September 27 12:45–2:45pm KE230-F17-CA Cabot at Carr School Tuesday October 17 12:45–2:45pm KE230-F17-AN Angier Thursday October 19 3:15–5:15pm KE230-F17-MR Mason Rice Tuesday October 24 12:45–2:45pm KE230-F17-FR Franklin Thursday October 26 3:15–5:15pm KE230-F17-WI Williams Thursday November 2 12:45–2:45pm KE230-F17-UN Underwood Tuesday November 14 12:45–2:45pm KE230-F17-LE Lincoln Eliot Thursday December 7 12:45–2:45pm KE230-F17-BO Bowen

10 sessions $255 Fridays September 22–December 15 KE273-F17-CA Cabot at Carr School KE273-F17-CO Countryside

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Math Mania

Intro to Guitar

Learn with Legos

John Michos, Instructor

Phil Kaplan, Instructor

Wicked Cool for Kids staff, Instructors

With just a basic introduction to guitar, you can learn to play and sing your favorite songs. In this class you’ll learn the fundamentals: how to play melodies and chords, strumming/finger-picking techniques, and the rudiments of rhythm and harmony. You’ll be playing your favorite songs and music in no time. Grades 4-5.

Everyone knows that Legos are great for learning and are lots of fun too! In this class, you’ll use Lego bricks, plates, and minifigures for creative construction projects. Earn your builder’s license to build a bridge, create a wheelchair, and invent a machine. Use critical thinking and problem-solving skills to make your own math game and build symmetrical designs; learn about simple machines by building a lever. Design structures, animals, and communities in collaborative and educational challenges. Grades K-1.

Bring your acoustic guitar, blank guitar manuscript paper (preferably with tablature lines), pencil(s), and guitar picks. Make sure you have decent nails on your strumming hand (your right hand, unless you have a leftie’s guitar), and closetrimmed nails on your other hand.

10 sessions $225 Thursdays September 28–December 7 KE278-F17-HM Horace Mann Fridays September 22–December 15 KE278-F17-WI Williams

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Landscape Architecture Chip Piatti, Instructor Move mountains! Change the course of mighty rivers. Build from sea to shining sea. Find out how landscape architects change the face of the earth. We’ll begin with land forms and contours, then add rivers, and roads and rails for homes; we’ll finish the project with other buildings and vehicles. We’ll provide the building materials and instructions; you bring the creativity. On the last day you’ll share a presentation with family and friends, and you’ll leave with a piece of the “land” to take home. Grades 2-5.

12 sessions $235 Mondays September 25–December 18 KE271-F17-MR Mason Rice

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12 sessions $275 Mondays September 25–December 18 KE274-F17-AN Angier Tuesdays September 26–December 12 KE274-F17-BO Bowen KE274-F17-WI Williams Wednesdays September 27–December 20 KE274-F17-MR Mason Rice Thursdays September 28–December 21 KE274-F17-CA Cabot at Carr School KE274-F17-CO Countryside KE274-F17-PE Peirce 10 sessions $255 Fridays September 22–December 15 KE274-F17-FR Franklin KE274-F17-HM Horace Mann KE274-F17-UN Underwood For more Lego building time, join us for our special Saturday program, Lego Master Builders. See pages 45-46 for details on this and other Satuday and Family classes.

If you’re fascinated with numbers and wonder where the numerical universe can take you, this is your class. Join other math-minded kids for extra fun with math. Sharpen your math skills with math puzzles, games, and brain teasers. Learn the basic concepts of computer coding through storytelling and sleuth games using your imagination. When you complete this class you’ll be able to break big problems into small ones, look for patterns, create stepby-step plans, and think outside the box. Grades 3-5.

10 sessions $225 Mondays September 25–December 4 KE165-F17-LE Lincoln Eliot Tuesdays September 26–November 28 KE165-F17-UN Underwood Wednesdays September 27–December 6 KE165-F17-CA Cabot at Carr School Thursdays September 28–December 7 KE165-F17-BU Burr Fridays September 22–December 15 KE165-F17-WI Williams

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Morning Yoga & Meditation Barbara Perlo, Instructor Gear up for a great day at school. Yoga is not just for adults—it’s great for kids too; it makes you strong, improves your balance and coordination, and even boosts your concentration. In this class you’ll learn about anatomy, nature, and the power of controlled breathing; you’ll practice yoga poses to build your strength and flexibility, and engage in meditation exercises to get you in good mental shape for the day. You’ll leave class energized and with a positive outlook to handle whatever the day may throw your way. Grades 4-5. Bring a yoga mat to class.

10 sessions $225 Wednesdays September 27–December 6 7:30–8:15am KE270-F17 Mason Rice Field, The Hut

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Next Gen Lego Robotics!

Pottery

Wicked Cool for Kids staff, Instructors

Lisa Walker, Instructor

Lego WeDo Robotics is Lego’s special robotics program just for elementary schoolers. Join us this fall to pioneer their newly designed software. Learn programming skills and use LEGO building kits to make untethered, free-roaming robots capable of completing structured and open-ended tasks. Build roaming bots that use sensors to know when to stop, or create a shake table to test houses designed to withstand an earthquake. Explore fun, new programming options with new WeDo 2.0. Grades 3-5.

If you like to build, use modeling clay or Play-doh, draw, paint, and/or make cool things, pottery is for you. Clay is the greatest outlet for builders and artists alike. In this class you’ll work with your hands to create interesting and unique projects that can be functional, beautiful, or both. You’ll make a range of pieces, then glaze and fire your favorites. New and returning students welcome. Grades 1-5.

14 sessions $285 Thursdays September 28–January 11 KE100-F17-BO Bowen

12 sessions $275 Thursdays September 28–December 21 KE171-F17-CA Cabot at Carr School 10 sessions $255 Fridays September 22–December 15 KE171-F17-BU Burr KE171-F17-CO Countryside

Is there a class you wish were offered at your school? Better yet, one you’d love to teach? Let us know by emailing staff@newtoncommunityed.org.

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Paint Like Picasso Abygale Choi, Instructor Join the ranks of famous painters like Picasso and Monet by exploring the use of expressive lines and color in your artwork. Discover how colors work together and learn to apply them in a way that can express your personality. We’ll create a wide range of compositions including self portraits, landscapes, and animal art, and you’ll draw from your imagination too. You’ll learn to use a variety of media: you’ll paint with watercolors and oil pastels, and move beyond painting to explore printmaking, collaging, and more. Grades 2-5. Bring an 8x10 sketchpad to class. All other materials will be provided.

10 sessions $265 Mondays September 25–December 4 KE275-F17-CA Cabot at Carr School Fridays September 22–December 15 KE275-F17-AN Angier

Yoga Barbara Perlo, Instructor Stretch your legs, build your strength and flexibility, wind down after a long school day, and have fun with your friends. Yoga is not just for adults—it’s great for kids too; it makes you strong, improves your balance and coordination, and even boosts your concentration. In our playful and creative class you’ll learn about anatomy, nature, and the power of controlled breathing. Yoga is a wonderful way to form a healthy relationship with your body at an early age, and to exercise for fun and lasting effect. Grades 1-5. Bring your own yoga mat to class.

10 sessions $215 Mondays September 25–December 4 KE228-F17-CA Cabot at Carr School

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Classes for Middle Schoolers 3-D Print a Cell Phone Stand BlocksCAD Inc staff, Instructors Use 3-D printing technology to design and print a custom cell phone stand. Outfit your stand with a custom-fitted amplifier location so you can easily share what you’re listening to with your chosen audience. You’ll learn the elements of BlocksCAD (computer-aided design), as well as prototyping, measuring, and iteration while making this accessory, which is sure to come in handy and impress your friends too. Grades 6-8.

6 sessions $265 Fridays October 6–December 8 3:10–4:30pm KM44-F17-BR Brown

Archery See details in our Sports section on page 56.

Babysitting & Safety Training Natick Visiting Nurse Association staff, Instructors Become an expert babysitter with this American Academy of Pediatrics course. Get all the information you need to care for infants and older children: how to react responsibly to medical emergencies and injuries, perform first aid for common childhood injuries and illnesses, and set up and run your own successful babysitting business. You will receive a certificate of completion at the end of the course, as well as our BLAST (Babysitter Lessons and Safety Training) manual for your future reference. Ages 11 & up. Sign up for this class with Pediatric First Aid & CPR (page 55), and receive a $10 discount. Discount will appear at checkout.

1 session $80 Saturday October 21 9am–12pm KM19-F17-1 Newton South Thursday November 16 3:15–6:15pm KM19-F17-2 Newton South Thursday December 7 3:15–6:15pm KM19-F17-3 Newton South

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Chess for Middle Schoolers Nicholas Sterling, Instructor Our chess program has been popular with elementary schoolers for years. Here’s an opportunity for serious players who have advanced to middle school to continue to improve their skills, participate in tournaments, and enjoy a weekly game supervised by an experienced chess pro. Novice players are welcome too if they have a basic understanding of chess. Grades 6-8.

14 sessions $265 Tuesdays September 26–January 2 2:15–3:15pm KM09-F17-DY Day How good are you at Chess? Find out at our first-ever Chess Tournament! See page 45 for details.

Java Coding with Minecraft Modding Einstein’s Workshop staff, Instructors Minecraft fans: join us to learn programming basics in Java to write your own Minecraft “mods.” Mods (modifications) add content to the game to alter game play, change the creative feel, and give you more options for interacting with the Minecraft world. We’ll use Forge API, a mod loading and execution tool, to craft diamonds from dirt, smelt up bedrock, and create custom blocks in Minecraft, all while learning to program in Java. No programming experience is required, but familiarity with Minecraft is helpful. Grades 6-8.

6 sessions $265 Tuesdays October 10–November 14 2:30–3:50pm KM43-F17-BR Brown

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Debate Club

Learn to Code with Scratch

Lumos Debate staff, Instructors If you like to win every argument, join us to perfect your debating skills. Debate is an engaging activity that helps you find your voice. Learn the basics of debate including argument construction, public speaking, research skills, critical writing, and body language. Through fun games and activities, you’ll develop your skills while having a blast in a high-encouragement, low-pressure environment. All levels are welcome; students will be grouped based on debate experience. Grades 7-9.

4 sessions $119 Thursdays October 26–November 16 6–8pm KM49-F17 Newton South Debaters, join us for the NCE Middle School Debate Tournament and see how you do against your peers from all over. See page 45 for details.

Gregory Baryza, Instructor You may know Scratch as a game design program, but we’ll use it to teach the essentials of computer programming: how to frame a problem, break it down into simpler problems, identify commonly-used operations, and order them properly. Most importantly, you’ll learn an important life skill—how to find and fix your mistakes, AKA: debugging. Yes you can use Scratch to make games, but you can also use it to do science and make art. Join us and learn to think computationally and construct well-designed programs to share with family and friends. Grades 6-8.

8 sessions $235 Tuesdays September 26–November 14 2:15–3:15pm KM51-F17 Day

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NCE Middle School Debate Tournament See page 45 for details.

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Pediatric First Aid & CPR Natick Visiting Nurse Association staff, Instructors

Lectiones Latinae

If you’re caring for kids, you need to know how to respond in case of a first-aid emergency. In this class, you’ll learn to handle injuries and manage illness for the first few minutes until help arrives. We’ll cover first aid basics; medical, injury,and environmental emergencies; and pediatric CPR. This American Heart Association course meets the requirements for camp counselors, child care providers, babysitters, and more. You will receive a CPR certification after completion of the class. Ages 11 & up.

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Latin Intensive

Learn Latin

Tim Lesinski & Daniel Orazio, Instructors

Tim Lesinski, Instructor

Join us to learn the language of poets, popes, and philosophers! If you studied Latin this past year as a 7th grader and want to continue your studies, are an 8th grader new to Latin and want to make up for lost time, or are a student in any grade just eager to learn the eternal language, this class is for you. We’ll cover quite a bit of ground, with a focus on the fundamentals of the Latin language—vocabulary, grammar, and syntax (how words are arranged to convey meaning)—rather than on Roman culture and history. Grades 7-8.

Learn the language that’s at the root of all romance languages. You’ll study the Latin language and explore Roman culture in a fun, engaging environment. We’ll practice using and reading basic Latin, learn about who the Romans were and why they matter to us, and discuss the influence of the Romans and their language on our culture and language today. Grades 7-8.

This full-year intensive class will prepare you to enter Latin 2 at either high school in the fall of 2018.

This class will be offered in two semesters, and will prepare you to enter Latin 1 in high school.

1 session $80 Thursday November 2 3:15–6:15pm KM20-F17 Newton South

15 sessions $275 Thursdays September 28–December 7 3:30–5pm KM47-F17-NO Newton North

Speech Team

57 sessions $875 Mondays & Wednesdays September 25–May 16 3:30–5pm KM46-F17-NO Newton North (Lesinski) KM46-F17-SO Newton South (Orazio)

Sign up for this class with Babysitting & Safety Training (page 54), and receive a $10 discount. Discount will appear at checkout.

Kim Vanaman & Kathryn Goldberg, Instructors Join us to become a better public speaker, gain confidence for class discussions and dramatic presentations, win awards for yourself and your school, make friends with kids from all over the state, and have fun as part of an amazing team. You’ll compete in tournaments through the Massachusetts Middle School Speech League (formerly the Forensics League) in the event you choose, from among prose or poetry reading, original oratory, impromptu, and more. Grades 6-8. This is a full-year class. Tournaments take place throughout the greater Boston area, mostly on Sundays, with a few on Saturdays. All students are expected to attend a minimum of six tournaments in order to represent their team and improve their public speaking skills. A non-refundable fee of $42 is payable to the instructor at the first class to cover tournament registration fees.

ADULTS! You can get good at public speaking too. Sign up for our Speak with Ease class—see page 30.

5th graders are welcome to join this class, but per league rules they cannot participate in tournaments, except for the Newton tournament that takes place in the spring. 5th graders, please call us to register.

30 sessions $525 Wednesdays September 27–May 16 3:30–5pm KM37-F17 Newton South

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The Stock Market Game for Girls Peter Yaffe, Instructor Make big money fast (virtually, that is). Play The Stock Market GameTM and you’ll learn about the real world of investing, which incorporates academic concepts that relate to what you learn at school. In this fun and high-spirited setting, you’ll try to grow a virtual $100,000 cash account into a top-performing portfolio, and learn how daily events that shape our world affect our finances. Working individually and in teams, you’ll compete against your classmates and other schools across the state, applying your leadership, negotiation, and cooperation skills. This is a girls-only class. Grades 6-8.

10 sessions $235 Thursdays September 28–December 7 2:45–4:15pm KM41-F17 Day No class November 2 Parents, see how well you do against your kids! Try our Play the Stock Market Game class for adults. See page 36.

Yoga for Middle Schoolers Judi Mackenzie, Instructor Complement your academics and extracurriculars with this energizing class. We’ll gear the sequencing of our positions towards creating a sense of community and helping you learn to use yoga in your everyday life. Classes will be lighthearted and fun, but you’ll learn precise yoga poses, and will develop balance and strength. We’ll provide a rest period (Savasana) so you’ll leave class relaxed, refreshed, and ready to tackle the night’s homework. Grades 6-8. Bring your own yoga mat to class.

10 sessions $195 Tuesdays October 3–December 12 2:30–3:30pm KM07-F17-BR Brown Wednesdays October 4–December 13 2:45–3:45pm KM07-F17-DY Day

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Sports Archery Baystate Archery staff, Instructors Archery is a great option for those who prefer a noncompetitive individual sport to team sports. Certified instructors from Baystate Archery will determine your dominant eye, explain the rules, and get you started, providing individualized instruction throughout the class. Archers will learn technique, form, and accuracy. Equipment is provided. All levels welcome. Grades 3 & up.

8 sessions $235 Tuesdays September 26–November 21 2:30–4pm KM13-F17 Oak Hill No class November 7 (Election Day)

Multi Sports*

Fencing International Fencing Club staff, Instructors En garde! Learn the sport made famous by action movies and the Olympics. Become a competitive fencer, or just appreciate this opportunity to master discipline and sportsmanship. Learn basic fencing techniques and refine strategies to direct your own bouts. We’ll provide individual instruction; fencers will be paired appropriately, so returning fencers are welcome. All equipment is provided; wear sneakers and athletic pants.

10 sessions $235 Wednesdays September 27–December 6 3:30–4:30pm KE266-F17 Brown (Grades 1-4) Fridays September 22–December 15 3:30–4:30pm KM36-F17 Brown (Grades 5-8)

Thundercat Sports staff, Instructors Perfect for the sports lover, our Multi Sports class (formerly Sports Jam) focuses on Soccer, Basketball, and Field Hockey. In addition to these sports, you’ll enjoy familiar and unique games such as Dodgeball, Capture the Flag, and Car Lot. At each session we’ll introduce new skills and play games that reinforce those skills. The program culminates with a tournament day. Grades K-2. We’ll meet at the Mason Rice playground as school is dismissed, walk together to the field, and enjoy a picnic lunch before class starts (please bring your own lunch). Games will start at 1pm; students from other schools can join us on the field as they arrive. Wear comfortable clothes and sneakers and bring a water bottle.

6 sessions $145 Tuesdays September 19–October 24 12:30–2pm KE196-F17 Mason Rice Field

“My son LOVED Soccer & Multi Sports. It was such a positive experience for him. The coaches were good and they kept everything very age appropriate. He came home exhausted and happy!”

Flag Football Thundercat Sports staff, Instructors Learn fundamental football skills from our enthusiastic coaches. Each day we’ll focus on a “skill of the day” such as passing, catching, running, and offensive/defensive strategies. We’ll enjoy a scrimmage at the end of each class so you can apply your new skills, using flags only, no tackling. New and returning athletes are welcome; we’ll build on skills you’ve learned and introduce new ones too. Wear comfortable clothes and sneakers and bring a water bottle.

6 sessions $145 Tuesdays September 19–October 24 2:30–3:30pm KM31-F17 Brown (Grades 6-8) This class will be held indoors if it rains. Fridays September 15–October 20 (Grades 3-5)* KE214-F17-1 Mason Rice Field (3:30-4:30pm KE214-F17-2 Mason Rice Field (4:30–5:30pm)

* These classes will be held on Gordon Field, which is behind the Newton Center Playground, right across the stream from the Mason Rice Field. In case of questionable or bad weather, please call 617-499-4820 to find out if the class is running.

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Parkour Parkour Generations Boston staff, Instructors Make the world your playground! Come see why Parkour is one of the fastest-growing sports in the world. Get physical using equipment like stairs, ramps, and railings that are readily available in our indoor and outdoor environments. Learn Parkour’s unique exercises, games, and drills designed to improve your balance, strength, spatial awareness, and flexibility. Our classes are taught by ADAPT-certified coaches, and include instruction in the basic movements and techniques of Parkour, as well as exercises designed to improve general fitness and endurance. Wear comfortable athletic clothing and bring a water bottle. To see a parkour class in action, see our website.

8 sessions $215 Tuesdays September 26–November 14 KE268-F17-3-5 Day 4–5:30pm (Grades 3-5) KM48-F17-6-8 Day 2:15–3:45pm (Grades 6-8)

Soccer for Moms and Soccer Tykes Little ones and big ones, don’t miss out! See pages 46.

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Ultimate Frisbee Thundercat Sports staff, Instructors No longer just for beach goers, Ultimate Frisbee is now one of the fastest growing sports in America and right here in Newton. It’s safe yet exciting, and it’s great for conditioning, speed, and agility training. But most of all, it’s incredibly fun! Whether you’ve never thrown a frisbee or are an Ultimate veteran, our program is for you. We’ll focus on learning the game and mastering skills by using some fun and engaging drills, but mostly we’ll just play, while our coaches guide the way to better performance. Wear cleats or sneakers and bring a water bottle and snack. Class will be held indoors if it rains. Grades 3-6. Class will be held indoors if it rains.

Soccer Thundercat Sports staff, Instructors In these action-packed sessions, you’ll learn the basics of soccer through a series of fun games in a noncompetitive setting. We’ll work on shooting, passing, dribbling, and trapping, and enjoy exciting scrimmages. Players will be grouped by age and ability. Please wear shin guards and bring a soccer ball and water bottle. Ages 4-6. This class will be held on Gordon Field, which is behind the Newton Center Playground, right across the stream from the Mason Rice Field. In case of questionable or bad weather, please call 617-499-4820 to find out if your class is running.

6 sessions $145 Saturdays September 16–October 28 KW05-F17-1 Mason Rice Field (10–11am) KW05-F17-2 Mason Rice Field (12–1pm) No class September 30. We will have class on October 7, Columbus Day weekend.

6 sessions $145 Tuesdays September 19–October 24 3:30–4:30pm KE197-F17 Brown

Classes for High Schoolers New

ACT Prep Summit Educational Group staff, Instructors The ACT is the college-readiness standardized test of choice in most of our country, and it is steadily gaining in popularity here in Massachusetts. It is accepted by all colleges and may be a better choice for some students. The ACT tests math, science, reading, and writing (the writing portion of the test is optional). We are pleased to partner with Summit Educational Group to offer a comprehensive program that covers all sections of the ACT exam. We will cover fundamental academic skills like algebra, critical reading, and grammar, as well as essential test-taking strategies. The class includes an initial diagnostic practice exam followed by 12 hours of classroom instruction and a second practice exam. All materials are provided. The class schedule is as follows: Saturdays October 21 & November 18 Practice Tests 1 & 2, 9am-1pm Thursdays November 2, 9, 16, & 30 Classroom Instruction, 6-9pm

Yoga We have lots of options for kids and adults! See our website for details.

6 sessions $675 4 Thursdays & 2 Saturdays October 21–November 30 KH25-F17 Newton South

NCE/NAA YOUTH BASKETBALL NCE is happy to partner with the Newton Athletic Association (NAA), Newton’s largest youth basketball program. Leagues are for players in grades 3–12; the program is for all players regardless of ability or experience. (High school JV or varsity players may not participate.) Boys are in the majority, but girls are welcome to play in all leagues. A mandatory evaluation clinic is held in late October to assist in creating balanced teams. Practices are one night per week (Monday–Thursday and possibly Friday or Sunday) beginning in November and running through mid-March. Teams play 10 to 12 games on Saturdays and/or Sundays, depending on their age/league. The number of games, when and where they are played, and practice locations, may also vary by grade level. League information and online registration will be available by September 5. See www.newtoncommunityed.org for details.

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Is Your High School Grad Ready for College?

SAT Math Review

Driver’s Ed

Neil Hatem, Instructor

Newton Driving School staff, Instructors

Ilan Goldberg, Instructor

Tackle the math section of the SAT Reasoning Test with confidence. We’ll practice problems from the College Board’s sections: Heart of Algebra, Problem Solving and Data Analysis, Passport to Advanced Math and Additional Topics in Math. We’ll examine the structure of the exam, discuss test-taking strategies, and practice under timed conditions to build your skills and self-assurance.

Complete a course in Driver’s Education and you can get your license before the age of 18. The course has a state-mandated curriculum that is outlined in full on our website. Per state requirements, you must be 15 years and 9 months to enroll. Call us or check our website for more information.

Is your son or daughter even ready for college and how will you know? Learn how students with learning differences and mental health disorders fare on college campuses, and what can maximize their chances for success. We’ll talk about higher education and the myriad of pitfalls students may encounter in college, and you’ll learn about issues relating to mental health, executive functioning, and emotional development in the college student population.

1 session $25 Thursday October 19 7–9pm KH26-F17 Newton South

Navigating the StudentAthlete College Search and Recruiting Process Nick Michael, Instructor If you’re a student-athlete approaching the college application process, you may be experiencing some stress. The college selection and recruiting process starts much earlier for you and can be complex and time-consuming. Our instructor is here to tell you that there is a college for every student-athlete who wants to earn a college degree while playing his or her favorite sport. Join us for an overview of the college search and recruiting process and learn to successfully navigate the maze of issues facing the student-athlete. You’ll learn about the differences between Divisions I, II, and III; the NCAA Clearinghouse and national Letter of Intent; and the benefits of playing a sport in college. Find out what college coaches and admissions directors are looking for and how to get their attention, and leave with action steps for each year of high school. For kids and adults.

2 sessions $75 Adult/Child pair $45 Individual (Adult or child) Wednesday November 1 & Thursday November 2 7–9pm KH24-F17 Newton South

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5 sessions $225 Mondays October 23–November 20 6:30–8:30pm KH16-F17 Newton North

SAT Verbal Review Jacqueline Clark, Instructor Master the verbal section of the SAT Reasoning test. We’ll review the structure of the exam, sentence completion, critical reading, and the writing component of the test. You’ll practice under simulated test-taking conditions to build your skills and confidence, so you’ll be ready for any question test-makers throw your way. Please purchase the 2018 edition of The Official SAT Study Guide, published by the College Board, and bring it to the first class. You are REQUIRED to have this book. If you would like to purchase the book from NCE, select the purchase option at the time of registration. You may also purchase the book on your own from another source.

5 sessions $225 Wednesdays October 18–November 15 6:30–8:30pm KH17-F17 Newton North

15 sessions $640 Tuesdays & Thursdays September 26–November 16 3:30–5:30pm KH18-F17-1 Newton North Mondays & Wednesdays October 16–December 6 3:30–5:30pm KH18-F17-2 Newton South Monday-Friday October 30–November 20 3:30–5:30pm KH18-F17-3 Newton North No class November 10 Tuesday-Saturday December 26–30 10am–4:45pm KH18-F17-4 Newton North

Driver’s Ed Parent Training In this required course, parents/guardian will learn about the Driver’s Ed curriculum, the junior operator’s law, and the driving skills and behaviors that their children will be taught. The fee is included in the Driver’s Ed class tuition.

Tuesday October 24 6–8pm KH09-F17-1 Newton South Thursday October 26 6–8pm KH09-F17-2 Newton North

Kids

NCE Kids

at play this Summer

Cooking Around the World

Upcycled Outfits

Create a TV Show

Lacrosse

Art Around the World

3-D Printing

Camp Invention

Do what you love or try something new— we have classes for the budding artist, inventor, or dome builder. We’re looking forward to Summer 2018 and hope you’ll join us!

MathemAddicts

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NCE Kids Fall At-a-Glance Class

Day Grades

Angier

Class

Day Grades

BURR (Continued)

Class

Day Grades

Day Middle School

Learn with Legos

Mon

K-1

Chess

Tues

1-5

Chess for Middle Schoolers

Tues

6-8

Glass Class

Mon

1-5

Spanish Club

Tues

2-5

Learn to Code with Scratch Tues

6-8

French Club

Tues

K-2, 3-5

Chess

Wed

1-5

Parkour

Tues 6-8

Home Alone Safety (Oct 17) Tues

3-5

Art Studio: Pastel & Charcoal Wed

3-5

Yoga for Middle Schoolers

Wed

Chinese Club

Wed

K-5

Chinese Club

Thu

K-5

Cartoon Lab

Wed

3-5

Math Mania

Thu

3-5

Stock Market Game for Girls Thu 6-8

Chess

Thu

1-5

Spanish Club

Fri

K-3

Chinese Club

Mon

K-5

Spanish Club

Thu

K-2, 3-5

Earth, Space, Sea

Fri

1-3

Chess

Tues

1-5

Paint Like Picasso

Fri

Next Gen Lego Robotics Fri 3-5 Spanish Club Tues App Inventors Fri 3-5 Home Alone Safety (Oct 24) Tues Cabot

K-3

6-8

Franklin

2-5

Bowen

3-5

Yoga

Mon

1-5

Earth, Space, Sea

Wed

1-3

Spanish Club

Mon

K-2

French Club

Mon

2-5

Drawing Club

Wed

2-5

Chinese Club

Mon

K-5

Paint Like Picasso

Mon

2-5

Girls STEAM Squad

Thu

1-3

Girls STEAM Squad

Mon

1-3

Spanish Club

Wed

1-4

Italian Club

Thu

2-5

Chess

Mon

1-5

Math Mania

Wed

3-5

Learn with Legos

Fri

K-1

Learn with Legos

Tues

K-1

Home Alone Safety (Sept 27) Wed

3-5

Fri 2-5 French Club

Advanced Drawing

Tues

2-5

Learn with Legos

Thu

K-1

Horace Mann

Early-Release Science Days Wed/Thu

1-4

Next Gen Lego Robotics

Thu

3-5

Cartoon Lab

Mon

K-2

3-D Printing & Design

Wed

3-5

French Club

Fri

K-3

Chinese Club

Tues

K-5

Pottery

Thu

1-5

Girls STEAM Squad

Fri

1-3

Chess

Tues

1-5

Home Alone Safety (Dec 7)

Thu

3-5

Wed

K-3

App Inventors

Thu

3-5

Wed

K-3, 2-5

Actors Studio

Fri

1-5

Chess & Advanced Chess Fri 1-5 Awesome Art Spanish Club Countryside

Earth, Space, Sea

Fri

1-3

Earth, Space, Sea

Mon

1-3

Early-Release Science Days Wed/Thu

1-4

Digital Art & Animation

Mon

3-5

Earth, Space, Sea

Thu

1-3

Wed

K-3

Intro to Guitar

Thu

4-5

Wed

K-5

Learn with Legos

Fri

K-1

Fri

1-5

Spanish Club Fri 2-5 Spanish Club Chinese Club BROWN MIDDLE SCHOOL Tues

6-8

Chess

Wed

1-5

Actors Studio

Java Coding with Minecraft Tues

6-8

Learn with Legos

Thu

K-1

Coding with Scratch Fri 3-5

Art Studio: Pastel & Charcoal Thu 3-D Print a Cell Phone Stand Fri 6-8 Girls STEAM Squad Fri

3-5

Lincolnâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;Eliot

1-3

French Club

Yoga for Middle Schoolers

Burr

French Club

Mon

1-4

Actors Studio

Mon

1-5

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Mon

2-5

Math Mania Mon Next Gen Lego Robotics Fri 3-5 Chess Tues Home Alone Safety (Nov 14) Tues

3-5

French Club

Fri

2-5

1-5 3-5

NCE Kids Fall At-a-Glance Class

Day Grades

Class

Day Grades

Class

Day Grades

Lincolnâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;Eliot (Continued)

Underwood

Earth, Space, Sea

Wed

1-3

Chinese Club

Mon

2-5

French Club

Mon

1-4

Actors Studio

Wed

1-5

Coding with Scratch

Mon

3-5

App Inventors

Mon

3-5

Tues

K-3

Chinese Club

Tues

K-5

Tues

3-5

Chess

Tues

1-5

Wed

1-3

Spanish Club

Wed

K-3

Early-Release Science Days Wed/Thu

1-4

Glass Class

Wed

1-5

Girls STEAM Squad

Thu

1-3

Early-Release Science Days Wed/Thu

1-4

Home Alone Safety (Nov 2)

Thu

3-5

Actors Studio

Thu

1-5

Fri

1-3

Spanish Club Fri 1-4 French Club Math Mania

Mason Rice

Landscape Architecture

Earth, Space, Sea

Zervas at Carr School

Mon

2-5

Art Studio: Pastel & Charcoal Mon

3-5

Chess

Tues

1-5

Spanish Club

Tues

K-1, 2-5

App Inventors

Tues

3-5

Earth, Space, Sea Learn with Legos Fri K-1

Learn with Legos

Wed

K-1

Ward

French Club

Wed

K-3

Spanish Club

Mon

K-3

3-D Printing & Design

Thu

3-5

Girls STEAM Squad

Mon

1-3

Earth, Space, Sea

Thu

1-3

Spanish Club

Wed

2-5

Baking Outside the Box

Sat

Home Alone Safety (Oct 19) Thu

3-5

Coding with Scratch

Wed

3-5

Babysitting & CPR

Sat Ages 11 & up

Advanced Chess

Fri

1-5

French Club

Thu

2-5

Yoga at the Hut

Wed

Adults

Learn with Legos

Tues

K-1

Flag Football

Fri

3-5

Earth, Space, Sea

Wed

1-3

Soccer Tykes

Sat

Creative Crafts

Wed

1-4

Thu

1-4

Saturday & family classes 2 & up w/adult

Chess Tournament Sat 1-8 Glass Class Fri 1-5 Chess Fri 1-5 Middle School Debate Tournament Sat 7-9 Drawing Club Fri 2-5 Mason Rice Field Lego Master Builders Sat K-4 Williams Multi Sports Tues K-2 Volcano Makers Sat K-4 Soccer for Moms Tues Adults French Club Mon K-3 w/adult Morning Yoga & Meditation Wed 4-5 Chess Mon 1-5

Ages 2-3

DOnt Miss...

Advanced Chess at Day, page 47 Archery, page 56 Babysitting & CPR, pages 54-55 Thu 2-5 Debate Club, page 54 OAK HILL Home Alone Safety (Oct 26) Thu 3-5 Family Night Under the Stars, page 46 Archery Tues 3 & up Fencing, page 56 Chinese Club Fri K-5 Flag Football, page 56 Peirce Math Mania Fri 3-5 Latin, page 55 Parkour, page 57 Chess Mon 1-5 Intro to Guitar Fri 4-5 Saturday Sports, pages 46 & 57 Spanish Club Wed 1-4 Speech Team, page 55 Learn with Legos Thu K-1 Ultimate Frisbee, page 57 Soccer Sat Ages 4-6 Spanish Club Drawing Club

Coding with Scratch

Thu

3-5

Chinese Club Fri K-5 www.newtoncommunityed.org

general info & policies

POLICIES Access Our classes are open to everyone. Let us know if you have any special concerns or need special assistance.

Age Requirements Adult classes are open to students 18 years of age and older. Age requirements for Kids classes are listed per class.

Gift Certificates Gift certificates are available in any amount and can be used for any class we offer.

Parking For Evening Classes Free parking is available in lots at both high schools. There is additional parking on neighborhood streets; please pay attention to all official street signs, as parking laws are enforced.

Permissions

NCE reserves the right to cancel classes that are under-enrolled, and to change times, locations, and instructors when necessary.

We may occasionally post your work to our website or take pictures of students in our classes to use in promotional materials. Your enrollment in a class indicates your approval for this.

Discounts

Refunds/Withdrawals

We offer a 15% discount to seniors (age 65+), veterans, and employees of the City of Newton. The discount is available on most of our classes, but only if you register by phone and let us know at the time of registration. ELL, one-session, couples’ rate classes, and other select classes are excluded. Discounts do not apply to materials, food fees, or our Kids classes, and can not be combined.

For our adult, and school-year Kids classes, you must withdraw at least seven days before the class start date printed in our catalog to receive either a refund minus a $10 processing fee, or a credit-on-account minus a $5 fee. The $6 registration fee is non-refundable. No other refunds or credits will be given, unless we cancel your class, in which case you’ll receive a full refund. To withdraw from a class, call us during office hours; we do not process

Changes

withdrawals by email. There are no partial refunds for student absences, scheduling conflicts, or weather-related closings.

Scholarships Partial scholarships are available on a limited basis for Newton residents. Please call 617559-6999 for more information.

Trial Classes Sorry, we do not offer trial classes.

Weather Cancellations If Newton public schools are closed due to inclement weather, our classes that run in school buildings are cancelled. Decisions about off-site classes are made individually; check your class listing on our website. Classes cancelled due to weather will be made up at the end of the term; there will be no refunds for weather-related closings.

We are Inclusive NCE does not discriminate against any individual on the basis of age, race, religion, gender, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, veteran status, or any other category protected by federal or state law.

Additional Info & Policies for Kids School-Year Programs Behavior Policy

Getting To Class

Locations

It is our expectation that students in our classes will follow their teacher’s instructions. Students are expected to be respectful of their teachers and peers. Students must use only materials designated for their NCE class and use them appropriately. If your child does not meet these expectations, we will communicate with you to discuss his or her behavior. If after two such communications your child’s behavior has not improved, we will ask you to withdraw your child from the class and no refund will be given. If your child exhibits threatening physical behavior towards others in the class, he or she will be withdrawn immediately and no refund will be given.

Kids at each school typically walk themselves to our classes, but younger kids are sometimes escorted by their classroom teachers; please check with your child’s school and/ or teacher. NCE teachers arrive when school ends (12:30 on Tuesdays, and 3:00 on all other days). On Tuesdays, kids eat lunch between 12:30 and 12:45, and on other days they usually have a snack (you must provide your own lunches and snacks). Kids from all schools are welcome at all our classes. School secretaries are at their desks until 3:30 each day and can buzz in kids arriving for NCE classes from other schools.

We post room locations to our website as soon as we have that information.

Late Fees

Special Circumstances

Early-Release Days

Please respect our staff and pick up your child on time. There is a $10 fee for every 10 minutes you’re late. At the fourth occurrence, these fees will double.

Contact us to discuss any medical conditions, allergies, learning styles, or other special circumstances that could impact your child’s experience in our program.

Classes meet at their regular times on early-release days.

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Pick-Up After Class At the end of class, our teachers will bring all kids to the main entrance of the school to be picked up by parents, guardians, or after-school staff. Kids in grades K-2 must be signed out by an adult; kids in grades 3-5 can dismiss themselves with written permission from a parent or guardian. To give your permission, send an email to staff@ newtoncommunityed.org stating your child’s name, grade, NCE class, and school.

registration form

Many thanks to these donors to our NEWTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS Superintendent Dr. David Fleishman School Committee Mayor Setti D. Warren, Ex-officio Ward 1 Ellen Gibson 2 Margaret Albright 3 Angela Pitter-Wright 4 Diana Fisher Gomberg 5 Steve Siegel 6 Ruth Goldman 7 Matthew Hills 8 Margie Ross Decter

NEWTON COMMUNITY EDUCATION STAFF Director Ed Hauben 617-559-6990 Program Director, Kids Lisa Rucinski 617-559-6995 Program Coordinators, Adults Robin Shaevel 617-559-6992 Susan Cassidy 617-559-6991

Administrative Assistant Martha Sweet NCE COMMISSION 617-559-6997 Shadi Aryanpour (chair), Support Staff Lloyd David, Josh Krintzman, Brenda April Joyce Leonardo, Amy Masters, 617-559-6994 Selina Pandolfi, Toby Romer, Susanne Chan-Wong Sydra Schnipper, Carol 617-559-6993 Stapleton Patty Mason 617-559-6421

Marketing/PR Ursula Steele 617-559-6422 Student Interns Erik Brown Alex Davison Diana Khuu Ashley Gaffney Elsa Geer Austen Herlihy Tatiana Jackson-Saitz Sam Kesselman Serena Ly Ella Thurber Alison Wong CATALOG Design Elles Gianocostas Distribution Max’s Trucking Printing Turley Publications

scholarship fund and supporters of our program

Lisa Cukier, Ilan Goldberg, John Harrington, Jan Hauben, Ralph Loftin, Greg and Brendan Marsello, Ann McCauley, Russian School of Mathematics, SoarMCG, and the other kind people whose contributions arrived after the production deadline for this catalog. Donations allow us to increase both the number and size of the scholarships we offer each term, providing greater opportunities for individuals and families in need. We accept contributions in any amount. Thank you in advance for your generosity.

Sweet Martha! If you closely follow these pages, you’ll know we recently said good-bye to Carmella Mack, our longest-serving NCE employee. But our sadness is softened by the recent arrival of Martha Sweet, who has stepped in to fill Carmella’s shoes. Martha has a fun, storied career: she was the first owner of the fabulous Breadsong Bakery in Auburndale, before selling it to her employees and becoming the Director of Operations for Mass Farmers Markets. She brings a wealth of business experience to her new position at NCE, which should serve her well as she takes on our financial operations. Martha’s presence at NCE comes with perk for the rest of us: frequent visits by her three lovely kids, all students at North; occasional evidence of her cooking/baking expertise; and all the info you could ask for regarding farmers markets in MA. Welcome Martha!

Registration Form Name

Birth Date*

Address School*

Grade (Fall ‘17)*

Parents’ or Guardians’ Names* Phone (primary #)

(secondary #) Email

* REQUIRED FOR KIDS REGISTRATIONS ONLY

For Kids’ registrations, we must have two DIFFERENT phone #s, in case of an emergency. Don’t have a landline? List the # of a family member or friend!

Course Code #

Course Name

1. Pay by Check: Please make your check payable to Newton Community Education and mail with this registration form to Newton Community Education, 457 Walnut Street, Newton, MA 02460

Fee

Donation to Scholarship Fund Registration Fee (once per person, per term)

Total

2. Pay by Charge: at www.newtoncommunityed.org, by phone (617) 559-6999, or by mail. Charge:

MasterCard

Card # Cardholder Signature

Visa

Discover

American Express Expiration Date

Security Code

$6.00

Newton Public Schools

Non-Profit Org. US Postage PAID Permit No. 54826 Boston, MA

Newton Community Education 457 Walnut Street Newton, MA 02460

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hi-tech cooking

soccer for moms

Get hip to the latest kitchen gadgets and ingredient embellishments—like sous vide, vinegar pearls, and more.

See how your skills stack up against your kids’ (and get a great workout too).

Fire up your cooking

Chinese club

Save the Date!

Celebrate Newton Do your holiday shopping here! Talented Newton’s artists display (and sell) their wares. Sunday, December 3 at Newton South.

你好嗎? 你想學中文嗎? Take this class to read the above and learn about Chinese culture too.

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