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SUMMER 2019                  newtoncommunityed.org • 617-559-6999
Newton community education - SUMMER 2019 newtoncommunityed.org 617-559-6999
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cover artist                                                               what’s new?
Deb Perugi                                                                 HIT THE ROAD
                    Deb Perugi is a visual artist who got her start with   Great American Road Trip
                    a ”John Nagy Learn to Draw” kit when she was           Tour the USA the old-fashioned way—by automobile. Join us for
                    growing up in Ohio.                                    tips you’d need thousands of miles to figure out on your own, and
                      After graduating from Penn State University          start planning your big getaway. See page 11.
                      with an art degree, Deb moved to the Boston
                      area and became an illustrator at a map company
                      in Cambridge. Her next job was at the Boston
Globe, where she worked as an information graphic designer and
mapmaker in the editorial design department. After 10 years at the
Globe, Deb left to become a freelance graphic and web designer, and
she still does both today.
After moving to Newton in 1992, Deb added more fun to her day by
becoming a jewelry designer and getting involved in the Newton arts
scene. After relocating to Framingham in 2013, she decided to change
gears and go back to painting. She has retained her connections to
Newton through Newton Open Studios.                                          You Got This—
Our cover’s oil painting, “Vermont Valley,” was done four years ago in       Auto Repair
a plein-air landscape class Deb attended at Concord Art Association.         In further preparation for that
She is currently painting in a more abstract, expressionist style using      road trip, take this class. Learn
oil and cold wax as a medium. She finds painting every day a pleasure.       about basic car maintenance,
                                                                             troubleshooting, and common
See all of Deb’s paintings—old and new—at www.perugistudio.com.              problems you may encounter
                                                                             anywhere that vehicle takes you.
                                                                             See page 21.
    What art is for you?
    Adults: see our Art & Photography classes on page 5.
    Kids: we have lots of art classes for you too. See page 26.

                                                                                                                    contact us
                                                                             our mission                            Newton North High School
                                                                                                                    Room 101
                                                                             Newton Community Education is
summer plans?                                                                dedicated to your lifelong learning.
                                                                                                                    457 Walnut Street
                                                                                                                    Newtonville, MA 02460
CALLING                                                                      We offer programs for everyone         Phone: 617-559-6999
                                                                                                                    Fax: 617-559-6998
                                                                             eager to explore—from toddlers to
ALL KIDS                                                                     seniors—from Newton and beyond.        Newton South High School
Do what you love or try                                                      We are a self-sustaining arm of the    Room 9208
something new with NCE                                                       Newton Public Schools. When the        140 Brandeis Road
                                                                             school day ends, our classes begin,    Newton Centre MA 02459
this summer. See page 26                                                                                            Phone: 617-559-6508
                                                                             offering access to school facilities
where all the fun starts.
                                                                             for community learning. We aim         Summer Office Hours
                                                                             to inspire or nurture your passion     Monday–Friday 8:30am–5pm, until 8pm when
                                                                             with quality programs provided at      evening classes are in session:
                                                                             a reasonable cost.                       Newton North on Tuesdays & Thursdays
                                                                                                                      Newton South on Wednesdays

                                                                                                                    staff@newtoncommunityed.org

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summer 2019
                                                                  adult classes
featured teacher                                                  Art & Photography.....................................5
LISA WB WALKER                                                    Business & Career.....................................23
                             “Mrs. Walker, Mrs. Walker! Do I      Computers & Technology..........................22
                             have to make a heart coil pot? I     Crafts.......................................................18
                             want to make something differ-
                             ent.” Mrs. Walker: “As long as you
                                                                  Dance & Fitness........................................12
                                                                  English Language Learners (ELL)..............23
                                                                                                                                                   10
                             use the coil technique and scratch
                             and attach with slip, you can ex-    Food & Drink..............................................9
                             plore any idea you would like.”      GED®/HiSet®............................................23
As an art instructor here, I’ve appreciated that Newton           Home & Garden........................................20
Community Education has supported my style of                     Languages.................................................7
teaching art to children, teens, and adults: I teach
                                                                  Mind, Body, & Soul...................................14
them the skills they need to succeed, then act as
their guide as they define and work toward their own
unique goals; along the way I add “tools to their tool-
                                                                  Money & Real Estate................................21
                                                                  Music & Theatre Arts................................16
                                                                                                                                                   12
box” to increase their problem-solving skills. I allow            Recreation & Travel...................................11
students of all ages the opportunity to learn through
                                                                  Writing & Literature.................................17
play. Teaching art in this way lays the groundwork for a
diverse community of creative thinkers.                           kids classes
When I was a child, I would pretend to be sick so I               All Kids Classes.........................................26
could stay home from school and color. On rare occa-
                                                                  Sports......................................................39
sions, my mother would agree to “give me the day off”.
We’d eat grilled cheese sandwiches and tomato soup                Summer School........................................41                        20
and we’d color. Creative play was something I needed              NCE TECH..................................................42
as a child, and my wise mother gave me lots of oppor-             Driver’s Ed/College Prep...........................43
tunities. I fostered creative play with my own children,
                                                                  Summer at a Glance ...........................44-45
but as a working parent, my approach looked a little
different from my childhood experience. I sought                  nuts & bolts
outside programs that encouraged creative play and
                                                                  General Info & Policies .............................46
learning opportunities.
NCE has these amazing programs, and that’s why
                                                                  Registration Form....................................47
                                                                  Staff Picks..................................................4
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I’ve felt so privileged to teach for them. Sign-ups for
my summer pottery class are now open for kids and
adults. Take advantage of this great opportunity to
explore a medium that has so much to offer, and enjoy                  Take time off;                                    Adult summer classes run
your own creative play.                                                try something                                     Tuesdays, Wednesdays,
                                                                                                                         and Thursdays for just five
To learn more about Lisa WB Walker, Artist and                         new, too.                                         weeks in June–July. So enjoy
Instructor, see her website at www.lisawbwalker.com.                                                                     those long weekends, and in
                                                                                                                         between, sample an NCE class.
Learn with Lisa!                                                                                                         New this summer: early evening
Adults: See her Pottery class on page 18.                                                                                classes. Be home in time to take
Kids: See Clay Workshop on page 31.                                                                                      in the summer sunset.

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staff picks                                                Want to know why we pick what we pick for our Staff Picks page
                                                               each term? Here’s a little insight.

      Robin’s picks                                   Susan’s picks                                    Lisa’s picks

    Contemplate Before                              Canasta                                          NCE TECH
    You Click                                       Linda Lourie (page 11)                           Coding with Kids staff (page 42)
    Claudia Ruiz-Gustafson (page 7)                 I’ve been looking for a canasta instructor       My son traveled to Boston and Waltham
    As a photographer myself, I know how            for a while, and hooray I finally found          for summer technology camps years
    easy it is to take lots of pictures with my     one. Linda’s a retired second grade teacher      ago. But you don’t have to go that far.
    iPhone, and then just delete the ones           who has introduced hundreds of folks to          New this summer we have programming
    not worth saving. But remember when             canasta; for her, it’s about bringing together   classes for high schoolers right here at
    you had to really think before you took         friends who haven’t met yet. For the record,     NCE. Kids can learn to code with Java,
    a picture? That’s what this instructor is       I’m also looking for instructors for pinoch-     Python or Arduino, without a car trip to
    all about; she’ll teach you to slow down,       le and cribbage; I’m all about bringing back     do so.
    take photos that are more meaningful to         vintage games.
    you, and bring more depth to your work.                                                          Every kind of Art Studio!
    What a great idea!                              Kickboxing                                       Various (pages 26–33)
                                                    Katina McClain (page 13)                         I hit the jackpot
    Succulent Buttercream                           When our new Pilates instructor suggested        with art teach-
    Cupcakes                                        that we try offering her kickboxing class too,   ers of every kind
    Sandra Frezza (page 10)                         I initially hesitated. Kickboxing seems to be    this summer. It’s
    Little, green succulents lined the walkway      on the opposite end of the workout spec-         like we’re an arts
    leading to my grandparents’ backyard            trum from Pilates. But Katina explained why      camp—we have
    when I was growing up. My mom keeps             together they’re a good fit (pun intended!)      classes for serious
    these cute plants on her windowsill and         for someone looking for a full-body work-        and/or just-for-fun
    has given cuttings to my daughter, so we        out. We’re running them back-to-back this        artists, actors, and cooks. There are too
    have them now too. Our instructor de-           summer, to see if you’re interested in more      many new classes to talk about here,
    signs them on cupcakes. Come see why            classes like this for the fall.                  but I’m particularly excited to see what
    they’re becoming such a hit in the cake                                                          kids make in Modern Mosaics, how they
    decorating scene. They’re adorable, and         Don Quixote: Madman or                           act in Curtain Calls, and if they fool
    sweet too!                                                                                       folks with Imposter Baking.
                                                    Visionary?
                                                    Tracy Marks (page 17)
    Organize, Clean & Renovate                      I hadn’t a clue as to                            Chess Intensive
    Faina Shapiro (page 21)                         how popular this nov-                            Ross Eldridge & Nicholas Sterling (page 38)
    I don’t know about you, but I sometimes         el is—nor how rich                               These two teachers have inspired a new
    find it difficult to get organized during       a story—until Tracy                              generation of chess enthusiasts. They
    the school year, especially in the dark         suggested doing The                              have followings at all the schools where
    winter months. That’s why I’m excited to        Ingenious Gentleman                              they teach during the year, and their
    offer this class over the summer, when          Sir Quixote of La                                students are winning trophies in tour-
    I’m ready to open my windows, let the           Mancha for her sum-                              naments near and far. I’m delighted that
    sunshine in, and tackle those home proj-        mer reading program with us. Tracy’s fab-        both are teaching week-long classes for
    ects. Our instructor is passionate about        ulously well-prepared and her enthusiasm         us this summer. A great strategy for your
    getting organized, and I think you will be      for this task really impressed me. It might      future triumphs is to sign up now.
    too after you take her class. She’s got great   be daunting to take on a book this long, but
    tips for cleaning and renovating too.           you can do it as a group!

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Art & Photography

                                                      New                                                New
  Art & Photography
                                                      Academic Drawing                                   Advanced Drawing
Basic Drawing                                         for Beginners                                      with Still Life
                                                      Jack Neylan, Instructor                            Paola Page, Instructor
Gary Tucker, Instructor
                                                      Welcome to the academy! So that you don’t          See the world in a new light—then draw it.
Drawing, the most approachable form of
                                                      have to time-travel to Europe in the 16th          Still-life drawing starts with careful obser-
visual art, is an excellent precursor to paint-
                                                      century, we’re bringing that form of art ed-       vation inspired by the natural world around
ing, illustration, web design, animation, and
                                                      ucation direct to you. You’ll learn the rigor-     us. You’ll work on strengthening your
more. It is also satisfying and challenging
                                                      ous style of drawing, painting, and sculpture      powers of observation, and you’ll develop
on its own. Through the practice of drawing
                                                      taught in the European academies, but in           the skills and confidence to render shape,
we learn to see the world around us and
                                                      a much more relaxed setting. You’ll work           texture, size, and proportion. By the end of
then interpret it. Our instructor will pro-
                                                      with graphite and charcoal, beginning with         class, you’ll have a small portfolio of draw-
vide demonstrations and exercises in basic
                                                      recreating master drawings and anatomical          ings to display as fine art or use as a basis for
design using line, contour, shape, texture,
                                                      studies, moving to drawing from sculptures,        an edition of prints.
composition, shadow and light. Each week
                                                      and gradually working towards drawing a            A materials list will be emailed.
you’ll work from a different still life. In ad-
                                                      live model. By the end of the course you’ll
dition, there will be homework assignments                                                               A321-S19 $169
                                                      be a certified 16th-century realist artist.
and weekly critiques. New and returning                                                                  5 Thursdays @ Newton North 7:15–9:30pm
students welcome.                                     A model fee of $5-$10 is payable in class. Bring
                                                      a drawing pad (17x24) and graphite pencil.         June 27–August 1
Bring a $7 materials fee payable to the instructor,   Additional materials will be discussed.            No class July 4
and a 9x12 sketchbook, kneaded eraser, 2B, 4B,
and 6B pencils, and a pencil sharpener.               A691-S19 $159
                                                      5 Wednesdays @ Newton South 6:30–8:30pm            New
A100-S19 $199
5 Tuesdays @ Newton North 6–9pm                       June 26–July 31                                    Beginning with Watercolors
June 25–July 30                                       No class July 3                                    Jack Neylan, Instructor
No class July 2                                                                                          Explore the fundamentals and enjoy the sur-
                                                      New                                                prises of painting with watercolors. Through
                                                                                                         instructor demonstrations and a series of
Botanical Drawing                                     Portrait Drawing                                   exercises, you’ll learn a variety of techniques,
Paola Page, Instructor                                Paola Page, Instructor                             develop your own style, and become more
See the world in a new light and then draw            What makes a great portrait? Learn basic           comfortable painting with this media. We’ll
it. Botanical drawing is the art of careful           drawing techniques and anatomy to help             review each other’s work and engage in class
observation inspired by the natural world             convey facial features, character, and ex-         critiques, emphasizing personal expression in
around us. We’ll use flowers, leaves, seed            pression with graphite and charcoal. We’ll         our creative and relaxed environment. New
pods, and other organic objects as our sub-           examine examples of classical and con-             and returning students welcome.
ject matter. You’ll work on strengthening             temporary portraits, and discuss a variety         Bring a $7 fee for still-life setups payable to the
your powers of observation, and develop               of themes—including popular culture—to             instructor. Required materials list is available
drawing skills to render shape, texture, size,        inspire your ideas, observations, and inter-       online.
and proportion with greater confidence. By            pretations. You’ll leave class with several
                                                      original portraits and a new understanding         A193-S19 $169
the end of class, you’ll have a small portfolio
                                                      of what makes a great one.                         5 Thursdays @ Newton North 6:30–8:30pm
of drawings as fine art or use as a basis for a
continued edition of prints. All levels, new          Bring a box of willow or vine charcoal, com-
                                                                                                         June 27–August 1
and returning students welcome.                       pressed charcoal, charcoal pencil, polymer, a      No class July 4
A materials list will be emailed.                     kneaded eraser, an Ebony graphite pencil, and a
                                                      16 x 20 white paper drawing pad.
A144-S19 $169
                                                      A163-S19 $179
5 Thursdays @ Newton North 5–7pm
                                                      5 Wednesdays @ Newton South 6:30–9pm                  Materials List
June 27–August 1
                                                      June 26–July 31                                       For most art classes you will need to
No class July 4
                                                      No class July 3                                       purchase materials before the start of
          Love this class! I think I’ll take                                                                class. Check your course listing on our
          it forever!!!                                                                                     website for specifics.

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Art & Photography

Advancing with Watercolors
                                                                                                           Photography
Gary Tucker, Instructor
If you have some prior experience with
watercolor and drawing and wish to further                                                               Take Better Pictures
develop as a watercolorist, join us. You’ll                                                              With Your Digital Camera
learn design, composition, and watercol-                                                                 Julie Williams-Krishnan, Instructor
or technique through a series of weekly                                                                  If you’re just getting to know your digital
projects. The projects will be supported by                                                              camera and its features, take this opportunity
tutorials, short videos, and other teaching        New                                                   to learn from an expert. Learn how and when
materials. Class time will include demon-          Painting Landscapes:                                  to use your camera’s special settings such
strations, a review of homework, and time                                                                as program and manual modes, aperture,
                                                   Intermediate-Advanced
for practice. Classes will foster personal ex-                                                           and shutter priority. We’ll also discuss basic
pression in a creative and relaxed environ-        Paola Page, Instructor
                                                                                                         composition and how to best use light for
ment. New and returning students welcome.          Join us for an exploration of natural land-
                                                                                                         different situations, such as shooting plants,
Required materials list is available online.       scapes with acrylic paints. Using personal
                                                                                                         people, extreme close-ups, and landscapes.
                                                   images and photographs you bring to class,
A563-S19 $199                                                                                            Bring your fully-charged camera and one or two
                                                   we’ll create landscapes with influences
                                                                                                         of your prints to share with the class.
5 Wednesdays @ Newton South 6–9pm                  of the past, present, and even future. We
June 26–July 31                                    will also look at various artists including           A671-S19 $79
No class July 3                                    Henri Matisse, Claude Monet, and David                3 Tuesdays @ Newton North 6–7:30pm
                                                   Hockney, among others, and review their               July 16–30
                                                   methods. We’ll study their use of light, col-
Portrait Painting
                                                   or, and paint application; and examine their
Jack Neylan, Instructor                            techniques through underpainting, blend-              Digital Photography:
Paint portraits with acrylic. Acrylic is a rela-   ing, and classic feathering.                          Beyond Beginner
tively new medium in the history of painting,                                                            Julie Williams-Krishnan, Instructor
                                                   A materials list will be emailed to registered
but its vibrancy of color and quick-drying         students.                                             Learn to operate your camera in semi-auto-
aspect make it perfect for portrait painting.                                                            matic and manual modes and create sharp,
In this class we’ll look at classical and con-     A589-S19 $175
                                                                                                         high-quality images with the appropriate
temporary works of art and examine what            5 Tuesdays @ Newton North 5–7:15pm                    depth of field. You’ll discover how to choose
qualities make an effective portrait. We’ll        June 25–July 30                                       the right combination of shutter speed, aper-
start by making our versions of famous por-        No class July 2                                       ture, and ISO as we examine how to use light
trait paintings and photographs, then for a                                                              in challenging situations and create interest-
final project, you’ll create a painting based on                                                         ing photos. Other technical aspects will be
a photograph of your choosing.
                                                   Advancing with
                                                   Abstract Painting                                     addressed including exposure compensation,
A materials list will be emailed to students.                                                            light metering, and autofocus. We’ll also
                                                   Paola Page, Instructor
A571-S19 $159                                                                                            discuss how to best compose images for max-
                                                   Take inspiration from artists such                    imum artistic effect. The emphasis will be on
5 Tuesdays @ Newton North 6:30–8:30pm              as Matisse, Kandinsky, de Kooning,
June 25–July 30                                                                                          outdoor photography; there will be plenty of
                                                   Frankenthaler, and Rothko. Explore abstract           opportunity to present your photography for
No class July 2                                    concepts and experiment with color, shape,            group critique and analysis. Prerequisite: our
                                                   texture, and line, as you paint with acrylics         beginner digital photography class or compa-
        Jack was an outstanding                    and learn about the various processes of
        instructor. He was great about                                                                   rable experience.
                                                   contemporary painting. Class time will cov-
        explaining and demonstrating                                                                     Bring your fully-charged digital SLR camera with
                                                   er individual interpretation, group critiques,
each step of portrait drawing. He also                                                                   its manual.
                                                   and contemporary art discourse. New and
handed out very helpful handouts.                  returning experienced students welcome.               A216-S19 $109
He was very patient and gave each                  A materials list is available online. For questions   3 Tuesdays @ Newton North 7:30–9:30pm
student individual attention and                   email paolapage6@gmail.com.                           July 16–30
supportive critique.
                                                   A162-S19 $175
                                                   5 Tuesdays @ Newton North 7:15–9:30pm
                                                   June 25–July 30
                                                   No class July 2

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Languages

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 New                                                     Spanish: Beginner                                Spanish: Intermediate
Contemplate Before You Click                             Soledad Phelan, Instructor                       Soledad Phelan, Instructor
                                                         ¿Habla usted Español? If you don’t speak         Sharpen your writing and speaking skills
Claudia Ruiz-Gustafson, Instructor
                                                         Spanish, here’s your chance to learn the         while you improve your vocabulary. You’ll
Slow down to make the practice of photog-
                                                         United States’ second most spoken language.      learn about conditional, progressive, and
raphy meaningful to you. Instagram and
                                                         We’ll emphasize basic speech patterns and        compound tenses; adjectives; and adverbs
Facebook are crammed with images we take
                                                         vocabulary, and you’ll learn simple gram-        plus more. Prerequisite: our Spanish: Beyond
in an instant and consume just as fast, but
                                                         mar and idioms through question and an-          Beginner classes, or comparable experience.
you can learn to create images that nurture
                                                         swer drills and conversation.                    Required textbook is the most recent edition of
your spirit and help you be more present,
                                                         Required textbook is Practical Spanish Grammar   Practical Spanish by Prado.
thus more genuinely creative. We’ll view
                                                         by Prado, 2nd edition.
the work of artists who use photography                                                                   L114-S19 $129
as a spiritual tool, including our instructor.           L210-S19-1 $129                                  4 Tuesdays @ Newton South 10am–12pm
We’ll start with a brief presentation on pho-            4 Tuesdays @ Newton North 5–7pm                  June 25–July 30
tographic principles of light, texture, line,            June 25–July 30                                  No class July 2 & 23                           ime
perspective, and composition. We’ll have                                                                                                               yt
                                                         No class July 2 & 23

                                                                                                                                                  Da
hands-on activities in each class, as well as                                                     ime
                                                                                                yt
                                                         L210-S19-2 $129                                  Spanish: Advanced

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weekly assignments. All levels and camera
                                                         4 Wednesdays @ Newton South                      Soledad Phelan, Instructor
types welcome.
                                                         10am–12pm                                        Immerse yourself in Spanish! We will discuss
Bring your camera to class, along with six of your
printed photographs for sharing.
                                                         June 26–July 31                                  current events, Spanish culture, food, travel,
                                                         No class July 3 & 24                             and topics of your choice. You’ll improve
A674-S19 $99                                                                                              your fluency through role playing and pre-
3 Wednesdays @ Newton South 6–8pm                                                                         sentations, and we’ll review grammar when
July 17–31
                                                         Spanish: Beyond Beginner
                                                                                                          needed. If you know the basics of Spanish
                                                         Soledad Phelan, Instructor
                                                                                                          grammar (present, past, and future tenses)
                                                         You’ve passed through Beginner Spanish
                                                                                                          and have a basic command of the vocabulary,
                                                         and are ready to learn about conditional,
  Languages                                              progressive, and compound tenses, adjec-
                                                                                                          join us to improve your speaking skills.
                                                         tives, adverbs and more. You’ll sharpen          L598-S19 $129
Not sure what level language class to take? Call us at   your conversational, writing, and speaking       4 Tuesdays @ Newton South 12–2pm
617-559-6999 or email staff@newtoncommunityed.org.       skills while you improve your vocabulary.        June 25–July 30
                                                         Prerequisite: our Spanish: Beginner classes,     No class July 2 & 23
                                                         or comparable experience.
Learn Latin
                                                         Required textbook is Practical Spanish Grammar
Linda Levitan, Instructor                                by Prado, 2nd edition.
                                                                                                          Speed Spanish I, II, & III
Though the ancient city of Rome fell into                                                                 Dan Mikels, Instructor
ruin, Latin, the language of her empire, lived           L212-S19-1 $129                                  Imagine yourself speaking, reading and
on as the mother tongue in most European                 4 Tuesdays @ Newton North 7–9pm                  writing Spanish. Now you can with Speed
countries, and significantly shaped the                  June 25–July 30                                  Spanish! In the beginning class, you’ll learn
English language. Learn the fundamentals of              No class July 2 & 23                             six easy recipes for gluing Spanish words to-
                                                                                                  ime
Latin—its moods, tenses, and how cases are                                                      yt
                                                         L212-S19-2 $129                                  gether to form sentences. Continue with the
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used in communicating. You’ll see English                4 Wednesdays @ Newton South                      advanced levels to reinforce your learning,
grammar demystified, improve your vocab-                 12–2pm                                           whether you’re taking it online or in-person.
ulary, and be immersed in the elegance of                                                                 In no time at all, you’ll be able to go into any
                                                         June 26–July 31
ancient Roman civilization. We’ll emphasize                                                               Spanish-speaking situation and converse.
                                                         No class July 3 & 24
learning forms by speaking them.                                                                          These are online classes. See online class descrip-
Required textbook: Wheelock’s Latin (most recent                                                          tion for syllabus and more information.
edition). Bring book to class.
                                                                                                          L132-S19-O $125 (Speed Spanish I)
L233-S19 $125                                                                                             L133-S19-O $125 (Speed Spanish II)
5 Wednesdays @ Newton South 6:30–8pm
June 26–July 31                                                                                           L135-S19-O $125 (Speed Spanish III)
No class July 3                                                                                           6 week online class
                                                                                                          June 12–August 2

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Languages

Italian: Beginner                                   Italian: Advanced                                     New
Romina Crociani, Instructor                         Romina Crociani, Instructor                          French: Beyond Beginner–
Whether you’re going to Italy or just want to       Join us for this stimulating discussion-based        Intermediate
understand some delightful phrases, come            round table, conducted entirely in Italiano.
study this lively and expressive language.          Our native Italian instructor will discuss cur-
                                                                                                         Phil Kaplan, Instructor
You’ll learn basic grammar concepts and             rent events, literature, culture, travel, art, mu-   Improve your French as you gain exposure
idiomatic expressions while developing your         sic, cooking, and much more. For this class,         to the language through conversation and
vocabulary and writing skills. Participation        you should have a strong working knowledge           in-class written exercises. We’ll expand your
is a must, so be ready to have some fun.            of Italian basic conversation and grammar            vocabulary and introduce new verb tenses.
                                                    (verb tenses, pronouns, and a strong vocabu-         You’ll also learn about the culture as well as
The required books are Italian Made Simple by
Cristina Mazzoni, and an Italian dictionary.        lary) and the ability to read the language well,     pronunciation and grammar. Emphasis will
                                                    so we can strictly focus on your speaking            be on useful, everyday words and phrases,
L103-S19 $129                                       skills. Prerequisite: our Italian: Intermediate      including greetings, time, weather, travel,
5 Tuesdays @ Newton North 6–7:30pm                  class or comparable experience. New and              food and more. English will be used only
June 25–July 30                                     returning students welcome.                          when necessary. Prerequisite: our French:
No class July 2                                                                                          Beginner class, or comparable experience.
                                                    Bring an Italian dictionary.
                                                                                                         Bring a Pocket Book of French Verbs and a copy a
                                                    L101-S19 $129                                        copy of Ultimate French: Beginner-Intermediate,
Italian: Beyond Beginner                                                                                 by Heminway.
                                                    5 Thursdays @ Newton North 7:30–9pm
Romina Crociani, Instructor                         June 27–August 1
Continuamo a divertirci in Italiano! Let’s                                                               L141-S19 $129
                                                    No class July 4                                      5 Tuesdays @ Newton North 7:30–9pm
continue to have fun with Italian! Using a
communicative and inductive approach,                                                                    June 25–July 30
you’ll further develop your language skills         French: Beginner                                     No class July 2
through readings and conversations.                 Phil Kaplan, Instructor
Prerequisite: our Italian: Beginner class or
                                                                                                                    Teacher’s method of engaging
                                                    Through conversation and written exercises,
comparable experience.                                                                                              students in the class
                                                    you’ll learn about French culture as well as
                                                    pronunciation, vocabulary, basic grammar,
                                                                                                                    discussions
The required books are Italian Made Simple, by
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L110-S19 $129                                                                                            Intermediate French
                                                    greetings, time, weather, travel, and food.
5 Tuesdays @ Newton North 7:30–9pm                                                                       & Beyond
                                                    This class is for beginners or those who wish
June 25–July 30                                                                                          Lionel Claris, Instructor
                                                    to review the fundamentals.
No class July 2
                                                    The textbook is Ultimate French: Beginner-           Bonjour! Brush up on your French for your
                                                    Intermediate, by Heminway.                           trip abroad or just for fun. Gain confidence
Italian: Intermediate                               L102-S19 $129
                                                                                                         in your speaking skills as you learn to use
Romina Crociani, Instructor                                                                              simple, elegant, conversational French ef-
                                                    5 Tuesdays @ Newton North 6–7:30pm
If you understand the basics of Italian                                                                  fectively. Instead of learning rules with a
                                                    June 25–July 30                                      textbook, we’ll focus on becoming confident
grammar and have developed your reading             No class July 2
comprehension skills, this class will help                                                               speakers through a combination of oral-
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We’ll practice vocabulary, tenses, and ex-
pressions, and discuss topics of your choice.                                                            pronunciation through reading and speak-
We’ll also study short texts that will expose                                                            ing. Course materials will be available on-
you to Italian society and culture. Ciao. A                                                              line as a resource. Prerequisite: our Beyond
presto! Prerequisite: our Italian: Beyond               DAYTIME!                                         Beginner class, or comparable experience.
Beginner class or comparable experience.                Look for this icon for classes that run          L244-S19 $139
Bring an Italian dictionary. Additional text will       during the day at various locations
                                                                                                         5 Mondays @ Newton South 10:30am–12:30pm
be discussed in class.                                  around town.
                                                                                                         June 24–July 29
L310-S19 $129                                                                                            No class July 1
5 Thursdays @ Newton North 6–7:30pm
June 27–August 1
No class July 4

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                                                       Food & Drink                                       Walking Tour
French Conversation &
Cooking                                                                                                   Off The Beaten Path Food Tours Tour Guide, Instructor
                                                      New                                                 It’s a well-known secret that Jamaica Plain
Phil Kaplan, Instructor
                                                     Cut Like a Knife                                     (AKA J.P.) has some of the best food in
Sharpen your French speaking skills and
                                                     Robin Kalis, Instructor                              Boston. It’s a bit off the beaten path though,
explore the art of French cuisine in this
                                                     Can you tell your brunoise from your                 and some J.P. residents want to keep it that
just-for-French-lovers cooking class. You’ll
                                                     batonnet? What’s the difference between              way—this tight-knit community is definitely
get step-by-step instructions on preparing
                                                     chiffonade and julienne? Your knife is one           keen on preserving its neighborly feel. On
the classics of the French table—coq au
                                                     of the most used tools in your kitchen, so           this exciting tour, we’ll take you around
vin, vol au vent, steak tartare, bouillabaisse,
                                                     it’s high time for you to learn to use it safely     the popular Centre Street center of J.P.; it’s
ratatouille, and more. You’ll learn the no-
                                                     and effectively. In this class, we’ll hone your      chock full of delicious eats. You will sample
menclatures for all of the ingredients, the
                                                     basic knife skills, learn tips and tricks, then      a variety of local, independent, concept food
kitchenware, and the cooking methods and
                                                     practice fundamental cuts for vegetables.            shops, many of which are owned by J.P. res-
processes. We’ll also share recommenda-
                                                     We will mince, dice, brunoise, julienne, and         idents. We’ll make four to six food-tasting
tions for how to find the best ingredients
                                                     chop. The foods we prepare will vary and             stops along the way, and end with a guided
locally. This class will be taught entirely in
                                                     may include dishes like caramelized onion            tour and sampling at a craft microbrewery.
French; join us if you’re a beyond beginner
                                                     tart, pico de gallo, and a hearty seasonal           Vegetarians welcome.
to intermediate-level French language and
                                                     salad. Finally, we’ll cover how to purchase,         Our walk takes place rain or shine. You must be
culture enthusiast.
                                                     clean, sharpen, and store knives.                    21 for this tour. Location will be emailed.
L136-S19 $89                                         Bring a $15 fee payable to the instructor. Bring     F676-S19 $85
5 Wednesdays @ Newton South 6–7pm                    a chef ’s knife and paring knife, a cutting board,   Sunday July 14 @ Jamaica Plain 11am–1:30pm
June 26–July 31                                      kitchen towel, and take-home containers.
No class July 3
                                                     F272-S19 $49                                          New
                                                     Wednesday June 26 @ Newton South 5:30–8pm
Discover Sign Language                                                                                    Fermenting Foods
Erin Trimble, Instructor
                                                                                                          for Beginners
                                                      New
It’s truly amazing that we can communicate                                                                Jeff Klein, Instructor
just by using our hands! Add different facial        Perfect Pizzas                                       Did you know
expressions, and you have a conversation.            Jeff Klein, Instructor                               that a study of
You’ll begin with an introduction to the lan-        Out-do your local pizza shop. Learn to               homemade sau-
guage itself, and learn to create the signs for      make pizza from scratch, from the perfect            erkraut found
numbers and alphabets so you can fingerspell         crust, to yummy and unique topping com-              that two ounces
proper names and learn to sign phrases and           binations. You’ll make a variety of specialty        contained more
expand to complete sentences. You’ll also            pizzas: goat cheese with butternut squash,           healthy organ-
gain an introduction to the world of the Deaf        caramelized onion blue cheese, and roast-            isms than a whole bottle of probiotic pills?
culture and explore topics such as lipreading,       ed red peppers with Kalamata olives. As a            Love it or not, it’s good for you, and fer-
baby signs, and the career of interpreting. By       vegan option we’ll make a pie with cashew            mentation is easy to do! Learn the secrets of
the end of the course, when you meet a Deaf          nut cheese. We’ll add spices and other fresh         fermentation in this fun workshop. Over the
person, you’ll be ready to sign!                     ingredients for a delectable tomato sauce.           course of the evening we’ll prepare yogurt,
This is an online class. See the online course de-   Finally, you’ll learn how to bake your pizza         sauerkraut, and kombucha. By the end of
scription for the course syllabus and details.       to perfection in a household oven.                   class, you’ll know how to make each of these
                                                     Bring a $15 materials fee, a bowl to bring home      at home and you’ll have starter cultures to get
L255-S19-O $125                                      dough, and a good appetite.                          you going.
6 week online class                                                                                       Bring a $15 fee payable to the instructor and a
June 12–August 2                                     F296-S19 $49                                         glass jar to take home live kombucha culture.
                                                     Wednesday July 24 @ Newton South 6:30–9pm
                                                                                                          F329-S19 $59
                                                                Jeff Klein was informative,               Wednesday July 10 @ Newton South 6–9pm
                                                                engaging and made learning
                                                                fun! Food was great too !

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                                                     Food Tour
Indian Summer Cooking
                                                     Off The Beaten Path Food Tours
Shruti Mehta, Instructor
                                                     Tour Guide, Instructor
In India the summers are hot and humid.
While we in the United States eagerly await          Join us on a gastronomical adventure, as
summer, people in India generally dread              we sample foods from local Davis Square
the onslaught of heat. But with this heat            restaurants and shops on a quirky and fun
comes an abundance of mangoes, corn,                 tour of this colorful neighborhood. You’ll
mint and leafy vegetables, along with an             hear stories from local entrepreneurs, and
amazing array of cool summer recipes to              get interesting tidbits about the rich history
satisfy your spice craving. Join us to ex-           in this hip section of Somerville. Learn why         New
perience these recipes with fresh summer             Davis Square is considered one of Boston’s
                                                     most diverse neighborhoods and best food            July 4th Flag Cake
ingredients. Possible recipes may include a
breakfast favorite, corn poha (pressed rice          scenes, as we sample innovative eats and            Sandra Frezza, Instructor
with fresh corn and spices), spinach bhajia          family recipes such as gyros and crepes             Bring the celebration to your picnic table
(fritters), accompanied by a sweet and sour          packed with flavor. We’ll indulge in the ar-        this summer. Using fondant and butter-
date chutney dipping sauce, curried mixed            ea’s favorite pizza and wrap up the day with        cream frosting; edible paint in red, white
greens, and yogurt rice with mint, a south-          a sweet award-winning treat. Vegetarians            and blue; and basic cake-decorating tools,
ern specialty. The class will end with mango         and vegans welcome.                                 you’ll master techniques to create a stun-
kulfi, a blend of mango pulp with ice cream,         Our walk takes place rain or shine. Location will   ning flag cake. Once you learn this skill,
topped with fresh mango pieces, cardamom             be emailed.                                         you can use it on cupcakes and cookies too.
and nuts.                                                                                                We’ll provide fondant, icing, and decorating
                                                     F523-S19 $75
                                                                                                         tools; you’ll take home tools—including a
Bring a $20 food fee payable to the instructor.      Sunday June 30 @ Davis Square, Somerville 2–5pm
                                                                                                         swirl tip, bags, and a fondant tool—as well
F458-S19 $55                                                                                             as your edible flag masterpiece.
Wednesday July 17 @ Newton South 6–9pm                New                                                Bring a $20 food fee payable to the instructor, an
                                                     Succulent Buttercream                               unfrosted rectangular cake (any size shaped like a
                                                                                                         flag), and a box or carrier.
New                                                  Cupcakes
Vegetarian Chinese Dumplings                         Sandra Frezza, Instructor                           F532-S19 $55
                                                     Adorn your cupcakes with realistic-looking          Thursday June 27 @ Newton North 6–9pm
Fan Stanbrough, Instructor
Traditional dumplings are a Chinese family           succulent plants made out of buttercream.
favorite. These crescent-shaped bites are            You’ll learn to make a variety of cactus            Seduction by Chocolate
delicious and easy to make. We will prepare          plants and desert roses. We’ll provide icing
                                                                                                         Holli Bassin, Instructor
these petite treats with a sweet and savory          and decorating tools; you’ll take home a
                                                                                                         Good news for chocolate lovers: organic
tofu and vegetable filling. You’ll also learn        flower nail, as well as several decorating tips
                                                                                                         dark chocolate can improve your libido
how to make the dumpling casing from                 and bags for future decorating projects.
                                                                                                         and has other important health benefits
scratch. Join us and enjoy the enormous              Bring a $20 food fee payable to the instructor,
                                                                                                         too. Want to learn more? Come discuss
flavor that bursts from this small dish.             10-12 cupcakes, and a box or carrier.
                                                                                                         chocolate’s history, the basics of chocolate
Bring a $15 food fee payable to the instructor.      F499-S19 $45                                        processing, why processed milk chocolate is
                                                     Thursday July 25 @ Newton North 6:30–8:30pm         different for our bodies than dark chocolate,
F279-S19 $49
                                                                                                         and why the percentage of cacao in your
Wednesday July 31 @ Newton South 6:30–9pm
                                                                                                         chocolate bar may not be a sign of its nu-
                                                                                                         tritional content. We’ll also experience the
                                                                                                         correct technique for tasting chocolate—it is
                                                                                                         like a wine tasting, but better. By the end of
     We want you to teach for us!                                                                        class, you’ll learn to really enjoy a food you
     We’re always on the lookout for enthusiastic instructors to share their expertise                   love, and live a (chocolate) bit healthier too!
     with our community. Look through our catalog to make sure we aren’t already                         Bring a $5 food fee payable to the instructor.
     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!                                                          F845-S19 $25
                                                                                                         Tuesday June 25 @ Newton North 7–8:15pm

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                                                Summer Bird Walks
  Recreation & Travel                                                                                          Want to learn more
                                                Michele Grzenda, Instructor
                                                Explore a local park or two with                               about an instructor?
 New                                            our knowledgeable guide and learn to iden-                     Instructor bios appear with their
Canasta for Beginners                           tify birds by sight and sound. Summer is                       class listings on our website.
Linda Lourie, Instructor                        a great time to be outdoors—we’re sure to
                                                see and hear 15-20 bird species commonly
Discover the rules, scoring, and strategies
                                                found in our neighborhoods, wetlands, and
for playing Canasta, once the most popular                                                                 New
                                                forests. You’ll get an intro to field identifica-
card game in America. You’ll play in groups
of four, and quickly learn to start and build
                                                tion techniques such as general shape, color,             Great American Road Trip
                                                and behavior, and learn to differentiate sim-             Joe Cali, Instructor
on melds of three or more cards and to
                                                ilar birds likely to be in and around Newton              If you’re ready to tour the USA but are not
earn bonuses, by forming canastas (melds
                                                during the summer. We’ll stop to listen as                sure how to start, join us to plan your ulti-
of seven cards or more). Each week you’ll
                                                well, since learning to identify bird song is             mate road trip. Our instructor has a bucket
learn more about the game—and you’ll
                                                sometimes easier than spotting the elusive                list of 101 items to interest every passenger
play—so come prepared for a lively evening.
                                                creatures. Class takes place rain or shine and            in your group. You’ll learn about the coun-
Canasta (Spanish for “basket”) originated
                                                starts promptly; no late arrivals, please.                try’s best and most interesting museums,
in South America, quickly spread to the US
and Europe, becoming quite the craze. Let’s     Bring a pair of binoculars, bug spray, and a field        state fairs, historic homes, monuments, na-
                                                guide, if you have one. Directions emailed to             tional parks, oddities, and, of course, food.
bring it back!
                                                registered students. Dress for the weather.               This class will help you avoid costly mis-
You do not need to bring cards.
                                                R288-S19-1 $45                                            takes, save you planning time, and give you
R111-S19 $109                                                                                             tested insider tips that would take hundreds
                                                Wednesday June 26 @ Newton Center 6:30–8:30pm
5 Tuesdays @ Newton North 6:30–8pm                                                                        of hours and thousands of miles for you fig-
June 25–July 30                                 R288-S19-2 $45                                            ure out on your own. You’ll take the bucket
No class July 2                                 Wednesday July 10 @ Auburndale 7–9am                      list home for final planning on your own.
                                                           Michele is incredibly                          R114-S19 $55
Chess Strategy                                             knowledgeable and enthusiastic.                Tuesday June 25 @ Newton North 6–9pm
Ross Eldridge, Instructor                                  She makes learning a pleasure!
You already know the basics of chess, how                                                                 Going Solar: Adding a Rooftop
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move—are you ready to go to the next level?
We will examine opening principles and          Maintenance                                               Craig Forman, Instructor
simple endgames, and learn about nota-                                                                    You’ve seen solar panels popping up on
                                                Farina’s Bicycle Center staff, Instructors
tion for reading (and writing) games. We’ll                                                               rooftops all over town and have probably
                                                Don’t get stranded with a flat tire, broken               heard from suppliers offering to give you a
review illustrative games, and delve into       chain, or loose nut. Learn basic maintenance
tactics and strategy. Novice players: you are                                                             free quote. Due to generous tax incentives
                                                and roadside repairs in a fun, non-intimi-                and the relatively high cost of electricity,
welcome as long as you have a basic under-      dating environment. You’ll use in-store bikes
standing of chess.                                                                                        MA is one of the best states for adding a
                                                to get hands-on practice in changing a flat,              rooftop solar energy system. We’ll discuss
Bring a chess set if you have one.              removing a wheel, adjusting brakes, tight-                the components of a solar photovoltaic (PV)
R307-S19 $135; $225/pair                        ening the chain, and more. Handouts show                  system and what it can do for both the envi-
5 Thursdays @ Newton North 7–9pm                diagrams and list the most commonly used                  ronment and your household budget. We’ll
June 27–August 1                                tools. (You’ll receive a coupon worth 10% off             investigate purchasing versus leasing, what
                                                accessories purchased on the day of class.)               to look for when selecting a supplier, system
No class July 4
                                                R100-S19 $39                                              design, financing, how to calculate break-
                                                Saturday June 15 @ Watertown 9:15–11:15am                 even time, and the steps to follow to bring
                                                                                                          your rooftop solar system online.
                                                                                                          R285-S19 $45; $70/pair
                                                                                                          Tuesday July 9 @ Newton North 7–9pm

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 The Guggenheim,
 The Park, & More                                                                                           Check with your physician if you have any concerns
 Endless Byways Travel staff, Tour Guides                                                                   before starting any program of physical activity.
 Hop on board—we’re going to New York!                                                                      You’ll be asked to sign a liability waiver before you
 First stop is Park Avenue: walk on your                                                                    participate in our classes.
 own to iconic destinations like Radio City
 Music Hall or Rockefeller Center; shop at               New                                          ime
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 or stroll in nearby Central Park and grab               Olde Cape Cod &                                    Roger Wood, Instructor
 your lunch (and dinner for later) at one                the Wellfleet                                      Argentine Tango began in the early 1900s in
 of the many cafes, restaurants, or street               Oyster Festival                                    Buenos Aires, and its popularity has since
 vendors. Next up is the Guggenheim                      Endless Byways Travel staff, Tour Guides           spread worldwide. Tango is best known for
 Museum. Considered the “crown jewel”                                                                       its outward display of romance and sensuali-
                                                         Visit the Cape when the air is crisp and
 of architect Frank Lloyd Wright, it’s filled                                                               ty. What’s less known—and more appreciated
                                                         the colors are vibrant. We’ll head to the
 with works by Cezanne, Degas, Picasso,                                                                     by Tango dancers themselves—are the expe-
                                                         quaint village of Wellfleet for the annual
 and more. Heading home, we’ll point                                                                        riences of intimate connection in movement
                                                         Oyster Festival, one of the top 100 fes-
 out highlights of the city; we’ll also stop                                                                and in stillness: the feeling of “Two dancing
                                                         tivals in the USA, according to Travel
 at a rest stop for a break and a bite. Our                                                                 as One.” You’ll learn the essentials of Salon
                                                         Channel. These oysters are considered
 ever-entertaining tour guides will share                                                                   Tango (social dance), involving posture, con-
                                                         among the sweetest and tastiest in the
 stories, songs, and trivia along the way.                                                                  nected movement with a partner, and dance
                                                         US, but the festival is much more than
                                                                                                            patterns. We’ll learn a little about tango mu-
 R101-S19 $145                                           just about oysters—it has local food
                                                                                                            sic as well. All levels welcome.
                                                         vendors of all types, as well as artists,
 Saturday August 24 7am–10pm                                                                                Leather soled shoes are recommended.
                                                         musicians, and entertainers. Next, we’ll
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 Vermont: Woodstock                                      Kennedy Legacy Trail. See where JFK                4 Wednesdays @ Newton South 7:35–9:05pm
 & Weston                                                made his presidential acceptance speech,           July 10–31
 Endless Byways Travel staff, Tour Guides                and the church that his family members
 Enjoy an easygoing and entertaining trip                still attend. We’ll also stop at the JFK
 to this bucolic nearby state. First we’ll stop          Museum before we head back home.                   Belly Dancing
 at a cider orchard to stretch our legs and                                                                 Amanda “Hanan” Leone, Instructor
                                                         R110-S19 $125
 sample local treats. Next we’ll visit the                                                                  Immerse yourself in the captivating music
                                                         Saturday October 19 8am–7:30pm
 world-renowned Simon Pearce Mill to                                                                        and dance of the Middle East. This beautiful
 view a glass-blowing demonstration and                                                                     dance form cultivates grace, flexibility, and
 see the finest examples of craftsmanship.                                                                  appreciation of your body, as well as the
 You’ll have lunch on your own in the                                                                       joyful embodiment that is essential to raqs
 beautiful village of Woodstock, an ideal                                                                   sharqi. Classes include guidance on devel-
 spot for strolling and shopping. Then we’ll                                                                oping healthy posture and alignment, in-
 travel the back roads of Vermont, crossing                                                                 troduction to Middle Eastern rhythms and
 a famous covered bridge on our way to                                                                      cultural context of the dance, movements
 the timeless Vermont Country Store in                      For all our motorcoach tours                    including hip circles, figure 8’s, shimmies,
 Weston, where you can find candies and                     Seating is limited and registration is          and undulations. All levels welcome; and all
 other keepsakes that bring you back to                     required at least 14 days before the trip       ages and body types are encouraged to join
 your childhood. Like all trips guided by                   date. Trip takes place rain or shine.           the fun.
 Martha and Joe, this tour includes stories,                Price includes all admission fees and           Wear a fitted top and leggings or loose pants in
                                                            gratuities. Directions to departure             which you can move comfortably. Bare feet or
 samples, and laughter.
                                                            spot and free parking in Newtonville            ballet slippers are best for this class.
 R109-S19 $125                                              emailed to registered students.
 Saturday September 14 7am–9pm                                                                              D104-S19 $79
                                                                                                            4 Tuesdays @ Newton North 7–8pm
                                                                                                            July 9–30

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Dance & Fitness

Dance Salsa                                           Mat Pilates: Beginners
Justin Weinstein, Instructor                          Katina McClain, Instructor                              Give the Gift of Learning
Welcome to Salsa! You’ll start each lesson            You probably know this by now, but it’s                 Stumped for the perfect gift? Treat
learning the basic beat and foot work, then           all about your core. Strengthen those ab-               a friend or family member to an
we’ll focus on a single Salsa pattern. You’ll         dominal muscles with Pilates. In this class,            NCE class so they can do what
learn to properly turn your partner, the              you’ll use muscle control, breathing tech-              they love or learn something new.
cross body lead, the hammerlock, hair-                niques, and postural alignment to strength-             We have gift certificates in any
combs, beginner dips, and so much more!               en your whole body. This exercise and                   amount you choose.
Each week you’ll learn entirely new moves             strength-training regimen focuses on the
and patterns, so bring your dancing shoes.            core, but your arms and legs will get quite
For the Beyond Beginner class, you’ll go              the workout too, and with regular practice
more in depth with intermediate patterns,             you’ll develop better posture and flexibility.     Tennis: Beginner
partner dance moves, and more. You must               While Pilates is often done with machines,         John K. Reale, Instructor
have taken our Beginner class, or have                we’ll cover classical mat Pilates using six im-    Learning to play tennis is a lot easier than
equivalent experience with the basic steps            portant principles: centering, concentration,      you think. This class is designed especially
listed above.                                         control, precision, breath, and flow. This         for beginners who’ve never taken lessons be-
Bring a change of shoes that will spin but not slip   class is perfect for beginning students.           fore. You’ll learn tennis grips; proper form;
on a wood floor. We recommend suede or leath-         Bring a mat and a water bottle.                    and stroke techniques for forehand, back-
er-soled shoes.                                                                                          hand, volley, and serve. We’ll work on court
                                                      D285-S19 $95                                       positioning, rules, scoring, and “netiquette”.
D215-S19-Beginner $95; $155/pair                      5 Wednesdays @ Newton South 6:55–7:55pm
                                                                                                         Bring a racket and nine tennis balls (three cans).
5 Thursdays @ Newton North 7–8pm                      June 26–July 31
June 27–August 1, No class July 4                     No class July 3                                    D116-S19 $150
D215-S19-Beyond Beginner $95;                                                                            6 Tuesdays @ Newton North 7–8pm
$155/pair                                                                                                June 25–August 6
                                                      New
5 Thursdays @ Newton North 8–9pm                                                                         No class July 2
                                                      Kickboxing
June 27–August 1, No class July 4
                                                      Katina McClain, Instructor
                                                                                                         Tennis: Beyond Beginner
                                                      Improve your
Power 8: Strength &                                   cardiovascular                                     John K. Reale, Instructor
Flexibility Exercises                                 fitness level,                                     Hone your skills and work on your tech-
John Deming, Instructor                               burn fat, and                                      nique so you are ready to get on the courts.
                                                      tone muscle in                                     Improve your forehand, backhand, volley,
Simple exercises done daily will improve
                                                      this invigorating                                  and serve by practicing these strokes in game
your posture, core strength, and flexibility.
                                                      conditioning                                       situations with your fellow tennis players. Get
You’ll learn a set of twelve sequential exer-
                                                      class. You’ll get                                  an introduction to singles and doubles strat-
cises designed to be done in ten to fifteen
                                                      a high-energy                                      egies. Although advanced players are wel-
minutes. Don’t you have that short amount
                                                      cardio workout,                                    come, this class is geared towards advanced
of time to spend on yourself? We’ll leave
                                                      fusing elements of kickboxing and interval         beginner/intermediate tennis players.
time to answer your individual questions
and suggest exercise modifications and ad-            training. We’ll focus on the enhancement of        Bring a racket and nine tennis balls (three cans).
aptations when necessary.                             endurance and strength training including          D117-S19 $150
Bring a mat as the first half of the exercises are    basic boxing punches, kicks, squats, and in-       6 Tuesdays @ Newton North 8–9pm
performed on your back. Wear comfortable              terval cardio exercises such as running and
                                                                                                         June 25–August 6
clothes; you’ll be working out in socks.              strength training. Open to all fitness levels.
                                                                                                         No class July 2
                                                      Bring a water bottle and clean athletic shoes to
D282-S19 $65                                          change into.
3 Tuesdays @ Newton North 8–9pm                                                                                    Teacher was excellent at
July 9–23                                             D119-S19 $95                                                 explaining technique and
                                                      5 Wednesdays @ Newton South 8–9pm                            very patient
                                                      June 26–July 31
   Yoga, Qigong, and Tai Chi classes are              No class July 3
   listed in our Mind, Body, & Soul cate-
   gory. See page 15 for details.

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Mind, Body, & Soul

                                                       Mindfulness &                                     Dating, Relationships,
  Mind, Body, & Soul                                   Positive Psychology                               Flirting, & More
                                                       Jeanne Mayell, Instructor                         Judith Swack, Instructor
 New                                                   Learn to meditate in a way that is easy and       Whether you’ve just entered the dating
Crystal Energies                                       relaxing. Mindful meditation makes you            scene or you’re in a bump in the road, come
Elizabeth Colburn-Moraites, Instructor                 happier, boosts your immune system, and           learn secrets to having a successful relation-
Use crystals for self- and distance-healing.           changes your brain in a wonderful way. It         ship. Our instructor will reveal how to start
Learn how a single crystal can deliver one             also makes you more intuitive, alert, and         and/or maintain an intimate and healthy
kind of healing energy—one stone may                   in need of less sleep; it even improves your      connection. First, we’ll discuss relationship
ground, another may relax, and others may              relationships. Our instructor will help you       readiness and explore the mysteries behind
fill an individual with love—and how to                to relax so that you’ll feel like you took a      instant attraction. Then you’ll discover how
combine crystals to make a grid or layout,             vacation each week. Each session we will          you and your partner’s readiness affects
from which their unique gifts can provide              have a half-hour meditation followed by a         your decisions and relationship. You’ll find
stronger impact. We can create grids for               loving kindness affirmation, some powerful        out how to choose and keep your ideal mate
earth healing, peace within a group, or even           healing visioning, and positive psychology        and learn three minimum criteria for creat-
protection for a home or office. We can use            techniques to change your brain to a happi-       ing a happy marriage. We’ll also talk about
layouts on individuals for healing, empow-             er, more authentic and fulfilled you.             common assumptions that can hurt your
erment, and stress relief. In this class, we’ll                                                          marriage. You’ll leave class with a better un-
                                                       P144-S19 $75
review several recipes and discuss ways to                                                               derstanding of romantic relationships and
                                                       2 Tuesdays @ Newton North 5:30–7:30pm
customize them for our desired benefits.                                                                 discover the surprisingly simple measures of
                                                       July 9 & 16                                       a satisfying marriage.
We’ll use our instructor’s crystal-healing tool
kit to examine effective solutions.                                                                      P324-S19 $45
Wear comfortable clothing, and bring a                 Tap Away Stress                                   Wednesday June 26 @ Newton South 7–9pm
notebook and a phone or camera to shoot                Holli Bassin, Instructor
crystals if you’d like.                                Experience emotional freedom using
                                                                                                         New
P712-S19 $49                                           your own fingertips. Emotional Freedom
2 Tuesdays @ Newton North 7–8:30pm
                                                       Technique (EFT) involves tapping your             Turn Negative Attitudes
July 16 & 23
                                                       body’s energy points in order to alleviate        Positive
                                                       stress. It’s a simple technique that has been     Judith Swack, Instructor
                                                       around for over 5,000 years, and anyone can       Do you wish you had more self-worth, were
Mind-Body Aromatherapy                                 learn to do it. It’s been used for war veterans   more motivated, or had a better attitude?
Cher Kore, Instructor                                  with PTSD, for stress and trauma relief with      Installing affirmations can help improve your
Essential oils can encourage positive emo-             survivors of the genocide in Rwanda, and          outlook on life. An affirmation is an uplifting
tions and reduce negative ones. Learn to use           for the Newtown Stress and Trauma Relief          positive statement that you would like to
them to improve your health and well-being.            Project. Learn this technique and you can         believe but don’t. Most methods for install-
We’ll discuss how essential oils such as lav-          apply it to yourself whenever and wherever        ing affirmations include repeatedly reading,
ender, mandarin, and chamomile can help                you want for relief from your stress.             writing, or verbalizing these sentences. Not
you relax and ease insomnia, and how oils              P146-S19 $45                                      only is this labor intensive, it doesn’t actually
like peppermint, rosemary, and pine needle             Thursday June 27 @ Newton North 7–9pm             work. Repetition is a conscious mind exer-
can keep you alert and clear-headed. You will                                                            cise. In contrast, beliefs are something you
also learn about oils to support confidence,                                                             feel in the unconscious mind. In this fasci-
happiness, stress-reduction, inner peace, and                                                            nating seminar, you will learn a simple tech-
more. In class, we will make an aromatherapy                                                             nique for directly erasing negative emotions
mister for you to enjoy and share at home.                                                               from the unconscious mind and installing
Bring a $10 materials fee payable to the instructor.      Nothing cancels a good class                   affirmations spontaneously. Bring your favor-
                                                          quicker than everyone waiting                  ite affirmations to class!
P322-S19 $39
Tuesday June 25 @ Newton North 6–8pm                      until the last minute to register!             P452-S19 $45
                                                          Please register at least one week              Wednesday July 24 @ Newton South 7–9pm
           This was a very enjoyable course.
           Cher was very knowledgeable                    prior to the class start date.
           and a delightful instructor.

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