Ramsey Community School FALL 2019 COURSE CATALOG
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ADULT CONTINUING EDUCATION | YOUTH & CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS 201.327.2025 | RamseyCommunitySchool.com PLAY RAMSEY COMMUNITY SCHOOL TRIPS & OUTINGS...... 3 (OFFICE LOCATED IN DATER SCHOOL) THEATER & SHOWS...... 5 35 SCHOOL STREET, RAMSEY, NJ 07446 TOURS...... 6 EXERCISE...... 8 OFFICE HOURS: MON-FRI 9:30AM-4:00PM SPORTS...... 9 TELEPHONE: 201.327.2025 WWW.RAMSEYCOMMUNITYSCHOOL.COM ARTS LOCATIONS: Ramsey Community School classes take CRAFTS...... 10 place in 5 district schools in Ramsey. Make sure you know CULINARY...... 11 the location of your class. A map with each school location DANCE...... 13 can be found on page 22. Enjoy your course! LANGUAGE...... 14 NOTE: Some courses are offered in cooperation with PERFORMING...... 15 Midland Park Continuing Education (MPCE). STUDIO...... 15 THINGS TO KNOW EDUCATION > You do not need to be a Ramsey or NJ resident to register. COMPUTER...... 16 > Pre-registration is required for all classes and trips. You must register through the RCS office; instructors cannot SELF take registrations in class. FAMILY ...... 17 HEALTH & WELLNESS...... 17 > Confirmations sent via email only; unless notified- other MIND & BODY...... 18 wise, your registration has been accepted. SPECIAL INTERESTS...... 19 > Include the RCS email address to your address book or account list to avoid spam filter problems with RCS CHILDREN emails. ENRICHMENT ...... 19 > Mark your calendar as to time, date and location of class. Students are responsible for knowing their course schedule and directions to the designated school. GENERAL INFO...... 21 HOW TO REGISTER...... 21 > All courses and trips are subject to cancellation. Students are phoned and emailed; full refunds are issued by FORMS...... 22 whichever method of payment they originally made for MAP & LOCATIONS...... 22 the course. Check refunds take 4-6 weeks.
INDEX...... 23 > Canceled classes will be made up, if possible, by adding a session to the end of the term or by other means Check the RCS website at agreeable to students and teacher. www.ramseycommunityschool. > Students are responsible for knowing all policies including com for the most up to date refund policies located on page 21. No exceptions please. inclement weather and school closings. Click on the Brochure > You must be 18 years or older to register for an adult education class unless otherwise specified. Changes button on the Website Home Page for up to date HOW TO READ A COURSE LISTING: brochure changes. See Page 21 for RCS Calendar Our mission is to offer a wide TITLE OF COURSE
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DAY TRIPS ALL NEW TRIPS! DOWNTOWN HIGHLIGHTS: THE WHITNEY, CHELSEA MARKET & THE SANDY HOOK, ATLANTIC HIGHLANDS, & HIGHLINE Today we begin our downtown Manhattan experi- SPRING LAKE - Lunch at The Breakers ence at The Whitney Museum of American Art. The At Sandy Hook National Seashore, we’ll see remark- Whitney boasts world-class art featuring contem- able natural beauty and hear fascinating histories porary artists and special exhibitions. Our self-guid- at Sandy Hook Lighthouse and Fort Hancock, which ed tour includes both natural light filled art galleries defended the New York Harbor from 1856 and into and stunning outdoor terraces with sweeping views the nuclear age. We’ll also tour the 1862 Navesink of NYC. Next stop is lunchtime at the Chelsea Mar- Lighthouse in Atlantic Highlands. We’ll take a fun ket where everyone will have a delicious choice of packed guided bus ride from Sea Bright, the pho- different ethnic foods and drinks (on your own). Our to capital for storm reporters to Belmar, where the afternoon activity will be a self-guided walk on the E Street Band was born. We’ll enjoy a buffet lunch High Line where we will see breath-taking views of (1:00 pm) at the historic Breakers Hotel and walk the NYC, sculptures and fall plantings. We’ll experience Spring Lake boardwalk. a slice of NYC that is very special! Please note there Sep 17 is a substantial amount of walking on this trip; wear Tue 7:45 AM - 6:00 PM MacFarran Field comfortable walking shoes. Tour is led by MPCE. Paul Boddy $98 Oct 16 Wed 8:45 AM - 5:30 PM Faith Reformed Church STATUE OF LIBERTY/ELLIS ISLAND MPCE $70 Starting from Liberty State Park in Jersey City, we’ll take ferries to the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island. BIG APPLE FOOD TOUR Ellis Island: from 1892 to 1954 12 million immigrants Come join us as we take a taste of the Big Apple! passed through the main building, now the Museum Riding through the NYC, we’ll sample food of the of Immigration. We’ll take a 45 minute ranger-guid- world. We’ll see mozzarella and bread being made ed highlights tour. Statue of Liberty: we’ll tour the on Arthur Avenue, taste Dim Sum in Chinatown, spectacular new Statue of Liberty Museum, featur- and try pastry in the East Village. On the Lower East ing an immersive theater, interactive displays, and Side, we’ll sample knishes and blast to the past at the original torch. Includes boxed sandwich, chips Economy Candy, featuring candy buttons, pixie and drink. sticks, and jelly grahams. We’ll eat the equivalent Sep 23 of two meals. Guide (and radio host) Art Zuckerman Mon 8:30 AM - 6:00 PM MacFarran Field will tell funny stories of food and neighborhoods. Paul Boddy $84 Walking required. Oct 17 Thu 8:30 AM - 6:00 PM MacFarran Field Paul Boddy $98
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ESSEX STEAM TRAIN & RIVERBOAT wonderful bakeries, cheese, cookware and appe- tizing stores. (Bring a cooler if you like). Then we’ll CRUISE - Lunch at Griswold Inn meet at Mario’s for a delicious lunch including salad, We’ll chug past quaint towns and sail through the pasta, and choice of veal Parmigiana, chicken Fran- valley named by Nature Conservancy as one of the cese or filet of fish scampi style, all topped off by a top 40 places on earth worth seeing. Our 2½-hour dessert of mini-pastries and coffee. Wine or soda is journey begins at the historic 1892 Essex Station for included! Please indicate your meal selection when a 12-mile, narrated round-trip into the heart of the registering. Lastly we’ll explore the Met Cloisters unspoiled Connecticut River Valley. Our guide will Museum and walk off those calories! A very unique tell stories behind the Gillette Castle, Goodspeed NYC experience. Please note there is a substantial Opera House, coves, inlets, and islets. Lunch (with amount of walking on this trip; wear comfortable tip) at historic Griswold Inn included. Choose from walking shoes. pan seared breast of chicken or baked fillet of cod. Indicate meal selection at time of registration. Nov 13 Wed 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM Faith Reformed Church Oct 22 MPCE $110 Tue 8:45 AM - 7:30 PM MacFarran Field Paul Boddy $114 VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR Join us today on a festive, holiday celebration. Our FOLIAGE AND PHANTOMS: ROCKLAND first stop will be the New York Botanical Gardens NY HALLOWEEN TOUR Holiday display which features both their annual On the guided tour from Piermont to Haverstraw, miniature train show in addition to an amazing dis- see five houses immortalized in paintings by Edward play of New York landmark buildings, both past and Hopper and the hear about the only house in the present, made of only natural materials. Then it’s on US to be declared legally haunted. Walk the Nyack to a delicious lunch at Emilia’s, a Bronx Little Italy block that features the mansion of Helen Hayes and eatery (included). After lunch, we’ll visit Lyndhurst gaze at cliffs that tell a breathtaking geologic story. Mansion, one of the Hudson’s River’s most elegant Surprising history and crisp humor. First, enjoy lunch high Victorian mansions filled with fine quality fur- at the Old ‘76 House, host to patriots and the ghost nishings and art. Lyndhurst will be professionally of British prisoner, John Andre. Choice of entree: Pot decorated in opulent Gilded Age style for the holi- roast, chicken parmigiana or baked salmon. Please days. We’ll be given a guided tour of the mansion indicate meal choice when registering. and additional time to browse the gift shop for Oct 26 that special holiday gift. Our holiday adventure will Sat 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM Tisdale Pkg Lot definitely add to our Christmas spirit! Walking tour; Paul Boddy $93 wear comfortable shoes. Tour led by MPCE. Dec 5 Thu 8:15 AM - 6:00 PM Faith Reformed Church CHRYSANTHEMUM FESTIVAL at MPCE $125 Longwood Gardens, PA Experience the largest display of exhibition chry- santhemums in the United States. The horticulture SACRED HEART CATHEDRAL/Christmas experts at Longwood Gardens work daily through- Carol Sing, Newark out the seasons to meticulously nurture and train A tradition for 49 years, the Carol Sing, with choir, more than 17,000 chrysanthemums into giant orbs, organ, brass, and two thousand participants in the spirals, pagodas, columns, and even more unique candle lit cathedral, is an unforgettable experience. forms—including a traditional fan shape making its Includes boxed sandwich, chips and drink. debut this year. In late October, the unveiling of the Dec 11 Thousand Bloom Mum - a single plant bearing more Wed 4:30 PM - 11:00 PM RHS Main St. Lot than 1,000 perfect blooms on a single stem - takes Paul Boddy $64 the display to a whole new level. The result is sim- ply astounding! Lunch is on your own at the Terrace Café, which offers a variety of specialty wraps, sand- RIVERSIDE CHURCH CHRISTMAS CAROL wiches and other delicious goodies SING - Lunch at Carmine’s Restaurant Oct 27 The Riverside Church celebrates the beauty of the Sun 7:30 AM - 7:00 PM Midland Park H.S. season through song. The service of music and MPCE $85 light combines carillon, organ, harp, bell ringers, and all of the choirs of the church. It culminates in a ritual sharing of candlelight illuminating the Nave. THE MET CLOISTERS: GREAT ART - Lunch The nondenominational church, founded by John & Shopping on Arthur Avenue D. Rockefeller, is famous for its size and elaborate Located in Upper Manhattan, this Museum is devot- Neo Gothic architecture. Fabulous early four course ed to the art and architecture of Medieval Europe. family style meal, at approximately 11:30am at Car- The Met Cloisters is a branch of the Metropolitan mine’s Uptown is highlighted by Caesar salad, two Museum of Art that was constructed out of sections pastas, eggplant parmigiana, chicken marsala, or of French medieval monasteries and specializes in salmon, and tiramisu for dessert. European medieval architecture, sculpture and dec- Dec 15 orative arts, with a focus on the Romanesque and Sun 10:30 AM - 7:00 PM RHS Main St. Lot Gothic periods. Prior to our afternoon visit, we’ll ex- Paul Boddy $116 perience the culinary delights of Arthur Avenue - the true Little Italy of NYC. We’ll have time to shop the 4 | FALL 2019 BROADWAY SHOWS AND TOURS | TRIPS + OUTINGS
several times.” Washington Post. Curtain: 2:00 PM. Orchestra seating. Lunch at Volare’s Restaurant, Rutherford. Sept 18 Wed 9:15 AM - 7:00 PM MacFarren Field Paul Boddy $163
TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD - Shubert Theatre Published in 1960, Harper Lee’s debut novel To Kill a Mockingbird was an immediate and astonishing success. Now, for the first time ever, Harper Lee’s THEATRE AND SHOWS open-hearted dissection of justice and tolerance in the American South will be brought vividly to life on the Broadway stage. Inspired by Harper Lee’s own VILLA ROMA: PAUL ANKA SONGBOOK childhood in Alabama, the play deals with racial TRIBUTE tensions in a small southern town. The character of Talented Lou Villano will blow you away with his re- Atticus Finch, based on Lee’s father, is one of liter- semblance and vocal stylings as Paul Anka in this ature’s symbols of honesty and righteousness. The memorable show at Villa Roma Resort, located in character of Scout, based on Lee herself, has come the heart of the Catskills. You’ll hear hits like Diana, to define youthful innocence - and its unavoidable Lonely Boy, Tonight My Love Tonight, Times of Your loss. 7:00PM curtain. Rear mezzanine seating. Life, Put Your Head on My Shoulder, My Way, and Nov 12 more! It’s a show that you are going to remember. Tue 3:45 PM - 11:00 PM Tisdale Pkg Lot Enjoy a delicious lunch before the show: Roast Loin Paul Boddy $149 of Pork w/gravy, Chicken Parmigiana w/spaghetti or Flounder Francese. Please indicate your meal selec- tion upon registration. AIN’T TOO PROUD - Imperial Theatre Ain’t Too Proud is the electrifying new musical that Sep 10 follows The Temptations’ extraordinary journey from Tue 8:45 AM - 5:00 PM Faith Reformed Church the streets of Detroit to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. MPCE $98 With their signature dance moves and unmistakable harmonies, they rose to the top of the charts creat- TOOTSIE MATINEE PLUS LUNCH ing an amazing 42 Top Ten Hits with 14 reaching This musical adaptation of the 1982 movie “Toot- number one. The rest is history - how they met, the sie” features a talented but struggling actor, Mi- groundbreaking heights they hit and how personal chael Dorsey, who can’t find any work until an and political conflicts threatened to tear the group audacious, desperate stunt lands him the role of a apart. This thrilling story of brotherhood, family, loy- lifetime. When Michael dons a dress and wig and alty and betrayal is set to the beat of the group’s lands a role in a popular soap opera, his whole life treasured hits, including My Girl, Just My Imagi- changes. He must now navigate the world of show nation, Get Ready, Papa Was a Rolling Stone, and business from the perspective of a woman. It’s not so many more. Get ready - ‘cause here they come! as easy as he thinks. Curtain: 2:00 pm. Orchestra 7:00PM curtain. Orchestra seating. seating. Lunch at Volare’s Restaurant, Rutherford. Nov 12 2:00 PM curtain. Orchestra seating. Tue 3:45 PM - 11:00 PM Tisdale Pkg Lot Sept 18 Paul Boddy $145 Wed 9:15 AM - 7:00 PM MacFarren Field Paul Boddy $162 DEAR EVAN HANSEN - Music Box Theatre COME FROM AWAY MATINEE PLUS A letter that was never meant to be seen, a lie that LUNCH was never meant to be told, a life he never dreamed Come From Away is based on the true story of when he could have. Evan Hansen is about to get the the isolated community of Gander, Newfoundland one thing he’s always wanted: a chance to fit in. “A played host to the world. What started as an aver- gut-punching, breathtaking knockout of a musical.” age day in a small town turned in to an international New York Times. Come experience this 2017 Tony sleep-over when 38 planes, carrying thousands of award winning musical. 7:00PM curtain. Mid mez- people from across the globe, were diverted to Gan- zanine seating. der’s air strip on September 11, 2001. Undaunted Nov 5 by culture clashes and language barriers, the peo- Tue 3:45 PM - 11:00 PM MacFarran Field ple of Gander cheered the stranded travelers with Paul Boddy $159 music, an open bar and the recognition that we’re all part of a global family. “A heartwarming, compel- ling musical packed with goodwill. My heart leaped
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ROGERS & HAMMERSTEIN’S OVERNIGHT TRIPS OKLAHOMA! - Circle in the Square Theatre Revealing darker psychological truths, this produc- NASHVILLE SHOW TRIP tion of Oklahoma! tells the story of a confident cow- Legendary entertainment at the Grand Ole Opry, boy who competes with a surly, mysterious farm- icons of country music’s past and present, and hand for the honor of taking a lovely young farm more highlights this Nashville bus tour. Your trip in- woman to a dance. This Tony award winner for Best cludes: 6 nights lodging (4 nights in the Nashville Revival casts the classic musical – and our country – area); 6 breakfasts, 4 dinners; 2 great shows: 1) in a new light. “How is it that the coolest new show The Grand Old Opry, 2) Nashville Nightlife Dinner on Broadway in 2019 is a 1943 musical usually re- Theater; guided tours of Nashville and Belle Meade garded as a very square slice of American pie?” NY Plantation; admission to the Country Music Hall of Times. 7:00 PM curtain. Orchestra seating. Fame; admission to the Mansion at Fontanel (for- mer home of Barbara Mandrell); a ride on the Delta Nov 5 Flatboats inside the Opryland Hotel and a visit to Tue 3:45 PM - 11:00 PM MacFarran Field the Johnny Cash Museum. A $100 non-refundable Paul Boddy $149 deposit is required upon registration. Tour led by MPCE. Call the RCS office at (201) 327-2025 for a WICKED - Gershwin Theater complete itinerary. So much happened before Dorothy dropped in. Apr 26, 2020 Faith Reformed Church MPCE Wicked, the Broadway sensation, looks at what Single $1,149 happened in the Land of Oz…but from a different Double $899 angle. Long before Dorothy arrives, there is another Triple $879 girl, born with emerald-green skin—smart, fiery, mis- understood, and possessing an extraordinary talent. When she meets a bubbly blonde who is exception- CHICAGO ally popular, their initial rivalry turns into the unlikeli- Board your ultra-comfortable motorcoach for siz- est of friendships…until the world decides to call one zling Chicago - one of the most vibrant cities in “good,” and the other one “wicked.” With a thrilling the country! Your trip includes: 6 nights lodging (4 score that includes the hits “Defying Gravity,” “Pop- nights in the Chicago area); 6 breakfasts and 4 din- ular” and “For Good,” Wicked has been hailed by ners (2 dinner parties have entertainment); a visit The New York Times as “the defining musical of the to the Museum of Science and Industry; a visit to decade.” From the first electrifying note to the final the world famous 360 CHICAGO (1,000 feet above breathtaking moment, Wicked - the untold story of the city allows for a breathtaking view!), formerly the Witches of Oz - transfixes audiences with its the John Hancock Observatory; a guided tour of wildly inventive story. It will send your spirits soar- Chicago, showing you all the famous city sights; a ing to heights you’ll never forget. 7:00 PM curtain. skyline cruise on Lake Michigan; shopping at the Orchestra seating. famous waterfront Navy Pier and Chicago’s faci- nating Money Museum housed at the historic Fed- Nov 12 eral Reserve Bank of Chicago; gaming at a Chicago Tue 3:45 PM - 11:00 PM Tisdale Pkg Lot area casino; and a visit to the Rock and Roll Hall of Paul Boddy $159 Fame & Museum in Cleveland, OH. A $100 non-re- fundable deposit is required upon registration. Tour RADIO CITY CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR led by MPCE. Call the RCS office at (201) 327-2025 Share the joy of the holidays with your loved ones for a complete itinerary or to register. this year at the Christmas Spectacular starring the June 7, 2020 Faith Reformed Church MPCE Radio City Rockettes this holiday season! You nev- Single $999 er forget the memories you make at the Christmas Double $779 Spectacular starring the Radio City Rockettes. From Triple $759 the moment you walk into Radio City Music Hall to the very last dazzling dance number, experience the magic that only Rockettes can create. Bring your LANCASTER AMISH COUNTRY & family for a one-of-a-kind tradition, where wooden SHOWS soldiers dance, ice skaters glide, snowflakes swirl Board your comfortable motorcoach and set off for - and the unmistakable spirit of Christmas in New Lancaster, the heart of Pennsylvania Dutch Coun- York City comes alive! 8:00PM curtain. Orchestra try. Your trip includes: 2 nights lodging, 2 breakfasts seating. and 2 dinners; admission to the JESUS show at the Sight and Sound Millennium Theatre; admission Dec 10 to the OVATION show at the American Music The- Tue 4:00 PM - 11:00 PM Midland Park HS atre; admission to the Amish Experience & Jacob’s MPCE $120 Choice at the F/X Theatre; and a visit to charming Kitchen Kettle Village. A $100 non-refundable de- posit is required upon registration. Tour led by Terry Seiders. Call the RCS office at (201) 327-2025 for a complete itinerary. July 22, 2020 Faith Reformed Church MPCE Single $469 Double $399 Triple $379
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CANADIAN ISLAND OF COUDRES & SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS QUEBEC CITY Capture the essence of the beautiful city of San An- This Canadian motorcoach tour first takes you to tonio - the ‘Home of the Alamo’. Your trip includes: the Charlevoix region of Quebec, where the pristine round trip airfare to San Antonio and airport trans- Island of Coudres is nestled between the St. Law- fers; 4 nights lodging, 4 breakfasts and 4 dinners; a rence River and the Laurentian Mountains. Your trip guided tour of San Antonio and its many historical includes 5 nights lodging (3 nights on the Island of sites; a cruise along San Antonio’s famous River Walk Coudres); 5 breakfasts, 1 lunch and 5 dinners; gam- District; a visit to the famous ALAMO and IMAX The- ing at the Casino De Charlevoix; a guided tour of the atre presentation: ‘ALAMO: The Price of Freedom’; a beautiful Island of Coudres; a guided tour of Quebec visit to the Institute of Texan Cultures and San Anto- City; a cruise and whale watching on the calm waters nio Missions; a tour of the LBJ Ranch at the Lyndon of Bay St. Catherine; and a visit to the St. Anne De B. Johnson National Historic Park; and much more. A Beaupre Shrine. Passport I.D. required for this trip. A $200 non-refundable deposit is required upon regis- $100 non-refundable deposit is required upon regis- tration. Tour led by MPCE. Call the RCS office at (201) tration. Tour led by MPCE. Call the RCS office at (201) 327-2025 for a complete itinerary. 327-2025 for a complete itinerary.. Oct 19, 2020 Faith Reformed Church MPCE Aug 1, 2020 Faith Reformed Church MPCE Single $1,299 Single $1099 Double $1,199 Double $859 Triple $1,179 Triple $839
VERMONT - ALL AMERICAN BEAUTY & CHARM Experience the beauty and charm of “the granite state”, beautiful Vermont. Your trip includes: 4 nights lodging in Vermont; 4 breakfasts and 4 dinners; a tour of Morse Farm Maple Sugarworks; a tour of Want to teach a class? Ben and Jerry’s Ice Cream Factory (including free samples!); a buffet dinner cruise on beautiful Lake Visit our website at Champlain with entertainment and dance floor; ad- www.RamseyCommunitySchool.com mission to Shelburne Museum; a visit to the Cold and click on the Teaching tab Hollow Cider Mill; a tour of the Rock of Ages Granite for information. Quarry; and a visit to Stowe Village. A $100 non-re- fundable deposit is required upon registration. Tour led by MPCE. Call the RCS office at (201) 327-2025 for a complete itinerary. Sep 21, 2020 Faith Reformed Church MPCE Single $1169 Tickets sell out fast - call today! Double $829 RCS at 201-327-2025 Triple $809
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HOLIDAY SEASON FITNESS HIKES Get ready for the holiday season weight gain and enjoy the simplistic scenery while hiking about 4 miles to train your heart. Weather permitting, there will be scenic stops to use elastic bands, yoga poses, and pushups to strengthen muscles, build core, and improve balance, or to rest and enjoy the view! If there’s early snow, snowshoes are welcome! Appro- priate for everyone but must have stamina to com- plete the hike! Hiking schedule will be determined by the instructor. Bring water, poles, wear warm sweat wicking clothing. 5 Sessions • Starts Nov 16 No class 11/30 Sat 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Local Park Trails EXERCISE Nina Chazen $99 / $94 SR CIT
LEARN TO HIKE SNOWSHOEING If you’ve never hiked before or can’t remember the If it snows, we go! If there’s no snow, we hike! Enjoy last time you did, this friendly group is for you! Learn the expansive winter landscape while training your skills that will get you up the mountain safely and heart, strengthening your core, and improving your efficiently. Enjoy the warmth of early fall while hik- balance too! Weather permitting, enjoy short scenic ing about 3- 4 miles to train your heart. Build core stops to use elastic bands and yoga poses or to rest and muscle strength at scenic stops by using elastic and enjoy the view! We will spend most of the time bands, pushups, and yoga poses, or rest and enjoy snowshoeing about 3 miles. No experience nec- the view! Appropriate for all levels but must have essary but must have the stamina to finish! Bring stamina to complete the hike! Hiking schedule will water, waterproof boots and clothing, snowshoes, be determined by the instructor. Bring water, bug re- poles. pellent, poles, wear sweat wicking clothing. 4 Sessions • Starts Jan 4 5 Sessions • Starts Sep 7 Sat 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Local Park Trails Sat 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM Local Park Trails Nina Chazen $79 / $75 SR CIT Nina Chazen $99 / $94 SR CIT HATHA YOGA Intermediate AFTER WORK STRENGTH TRAINING/ Physically, Yoga can help develop increased flexi- CARDIO bility, strength, and better posture. Mentally, Yoga Whether you’ve spent your day in the office or at can help bring one to a place of serenity. During this home taking care of your family – this class is for slower paced class, you will be guided through clas- you! Build core strength and improve your balance sic poses (asana) and focused breath (pranayama). by using elastic bands, weights, yoga poses and You will learn how proper body alignment and the push ups. Train your heart with intervals of high/low use of props can assist as you evolve in your own step aerobics and jumping jacks. Appropriate for ev- practice of yoga. Bring to class: Yoga mat, yoga eryone-modifications always offered. Bring to class: strap, 2 yoga blocks (6w), yoga blanket and a water water, 3-8lb weights, mat. bottle. 11 Sessions • Starts Sep 12 11 Sessions • Starts Sep 12 No class 11/7, 11/28 No class 9/19, 11/7, 11/28 Thu 6:30 PM - 7:45 PM Hubbard Gym Thu 7:15 PM - 8:15 PM Tisdale Gym Christina Curry $135 / $128 SR CIT Nina Chazen $110 / $104 SR CIT
4 Sessions • Starts Jan 9 KICKBOXING A co-ed course taught Tae Bo® style, of cardio- Thu 7:15 PM - 8:15 PM Tisdale Gym vascular martial arts moves. A fun way to improve Nina Chazen $40 / $37 SR CIT strength and balance while toning your muscles and burning fat. Great therapy for the mind and body! A FALL FOLIAGE HIKES no contact course. Bring to class: mat, wear athletic For those of you who love the colors of fall foliage, shoes. this hike is for you! Hike about 6 miles with short 12 Sessions • Starts Sep 16 No class 9/30 scenic stops to strengthen muscles, build core and Mon 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM Tisdale Gym improve balance by using push ups, planks and Becky Shields $120 / $114 SR CIT yoga poses or rest and enjoy the view. We will spend the majority of time hiking to take advantage of the spectacular beauty. Appropriate for all, but must complete the hikes. Some hikes will be in Harriman State Park. Bring water, bug repellent, poles, wear sweat wicking clothing. 5 Sessions • Starts Oct 12 Sat 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM Local Park Trails Register today! Nina Chazen $148 / $141 SR CIT Call 201-327-2025 8 | FALL 2019 EXERCISE + SPORTS | ARTS
SAFE YOGA FOR SKELETAL HEALTH This yoga course is designed for new and seasoned yoga practitioners alike. Learn to move through a yoga practice “from the bones” with safety and therapeutic intent. According to the National Os- teoporosis Foundation 44 million Americans have low bone density or osteoporosis. Studies show weight bearing exercises, which exert pressure on the bones, help to stimulate bone remodeling and calcium absorption (key factors to maintaining bone health.) Each Yoga session will encompass a full range of spinal motion and weight bearing exercises (both classical poses and adaptations) designed to maintain and support the skeletal system. Bring to class: mat, water. VINYASA YOGA
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CRAFTS KNITTING
Tue 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM RHS Wood Shop 10 Sessions • Starts Sep 18 No class 10/9, 11/27 Greg Georgi $145 / $138 SR CIT + $30 Wed 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM Tisdale Staff Lounge Michelle Kupfer $127 /$120 SR CIT WOODWORKING
ate a selected project that will provide them with 4 Sessions • Starts Jan 8, 2020 the knowledge to advance their woodworking skills. Wed 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM Tisdale Staff Lounge More experienced students are encouraged to in- Michelle Kupfer $51 / $47 SR CIT dependently create their own project utilizing their
gained knowledge from past RCS classes; or create 4 Sessions • Starts Jan 8, 2020 a selected guided class project. With each selected Wed 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM project, students will be introduced to proper opera- Michelle Kupfer $51 / $47 SR CIT tion, safe use, common practices and techniques of woodworking equipment. Students get to select a useful project to create and enjoy. SILVER & GOLD JEWELRY MAKING 8 Sessions • Starts Sep 18 No class 9/25, 10/9, 10/30, 11/27
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A WING FLING! Get ready for those football gatherings in front of the TV or tailgating! Wings are a traditional staple of sports cuisine and one of those fun foods that can be eaten hot or room temperature and are easily portable, making them easy for large group parties. After Kim walks you through the basics and some tips and tricks, we’ll divide up into groups to prepare some very different wings - you’ll learn to prepare jalapeno-lime chicken wings, double fried wings with miso mustard Old Bay sauce, and sticky Korean spiced wings. Forget the same old ho-hum CULINARY Buffalo wings - add some zing to your wing! Bring to class: apron, dishtowel and take home containers. AUTHENTIC INDIAN COOKING 1 Session • Oct 8 Subba will teach you authentic Indian cooking that Tue 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM RHS Rm 102 is made easy and is diet friendly. Her passion is to Kim Hendrickson $30 + $18 bring simplified Indian recipes to her students that help them reap the benefits of cooking at home, DIY DRIED HERBS, SPICES & TEAS without spending a small fortune eating out. Come Join Becky Denekamp, an avid homesteader, to and explore the flavors and taste of many spices, learn the fundamentals of dehydrating to preserve veggies, rice and grains with her to get the best out your harvest as well as incorporating them into all of simple cooking. In the first night of this hands-on your food and drinks! Learn the basics of preserv- class you’ll discover how to prepare delicious reci- ing the season’s bounty using a dehydrator. We’lll pes such as vegetable pulav, chicken butter masala, discuss how to prepare fruits, vegetables, and herbs mung daal soup and laddus (sweet balls) for dessert in different ways to be used weeks, months or even made with cracked wheat, sugar and cardamom. years down the road! You’ll be provided with the Night two you learn how to make Khichdi – a one knowledge of how to replace costly store-bought pot easy to make meal with vegetables, mild spices, fruit leathers, dried herbs & spices, teas and green rice and legumes, eggplant curry, a side dish raita “superfood” powders, all with your OWN dehydrat- (yogurt and cucumber) and coconut laddus for des- ed produce! Everyone will get to take home a sea- sert. Bring to class: apron, dish towels, paring and soning herb blend. chopping knife, peeler and take home containers. 1 Session • Oct 17 2 Sessions • Starts Sep 26 Thu 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM MPCE Thu 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM RHS Rm 102 Becky Denekamp $30 Subba Marellapudi $40 / $30 FISH & SHELLFISH FIN-DAMENTALS VEGETARIAN POWER BOWLS Cooking fish is easier than you think so don’t be Want an easy and delicious solution to eating afraid to join this exciting class. Our first evening will healthy? Sick and tired of boring salads? Learn how feature scallop scampi, seafood quiche, brown rice to make Veggie Power Bowls, the hottest food trend with pignoli nuts and sautéed escarole to compli- in healthy eating. Your whole meal is in one bowl ment. Our second evening, we will prepare shrimp – the protein (eggs, lentils, chickpeas, black beans), parmigiana with homemade marinara sauce, mus- the grains (brown rice, quinoa, cauliflower rice), the sels with butter wine basil sauce, scalloped pota- veggies (sweet potatoes, Brussel sprouts, broccoli, toes and lemon mousse dessert. Do not eat prior to cauliflower, kale, cucumber, mushrooms etc..), super class since you will eat and taste all items prepared foods (fermented veggies, sprouts, seeds) and the in class. Bring to class: apron, dishtowel, chopping dressing (tahini, peanut, avocado, sesame etc..) . All knife and take home containers. the different flavors and textures combine to cre- ate one delicious, nutritious and fun meal. Best of 2 Sessions • Oct 17 all they can be prepped ahead saving you valuable Thu 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM RHS Rm 102 time in the kitchen during the week. With endless Joseph Scillieri $60 + $45 combinations, they’re fast, versatile and custom- izable to meet your lifestyle. Menu ingredients are vegetarian, gluten and dairy free. Join Holistic Nu- tritionist and Natural Foods Chef, Christine Okezie for this hands on, inspirational cooking class. You’ll leave with actionable know how and strategies to create your new healthy kitchen. Bring to class: apron, dish towels, chopping knife and take home containers. Want to teach a class? Visit our website at 1 Session • Oct 1 Tue 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM RHS Rm 102 www.RamseyCommunitySchool.com Christine Okezie $45 + $15 and click on the Teaching tab for information.
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HEARTY WINTER SOUPS on and bacon wrapped stuffed chicken, and much more. Bring to class: apron, dishtowel and take Nothing tastes better when the weather gets colder home containers. than hearty bowls of soup. Does anyone ever have enough good winter soup recipes? In this hands-on, 2 Sessions • Starts Nov 4 two night class eight different recipes will be pre- Mon, Tue 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM RHS Rm 102 pared then tasted at the end of the evening (or tak- Kim Hendrickson $60 + $30 en home!). Kim will include instruction on chopping techniques, flavor substitutions and freezing and storage. Chunky carrot Thai soup and hearty green MACAROONS VS MACARONS bean minestrone are few of the recipes we will pre- So delicious, so satisfying but so different! These pare. Join us! Bring to class: apron, dish towels, delicious cookies are not the same! In one night paring and chopping knife, peeler and take home Kim will explain the variety of macaroons (almond containers. & coconut being two) then the class will be divided and we’ll prepare 5 different recipes. Night two, Kim 2 Sessions • Oct 21 will demo the technique to making French Macar- Mon, Tue 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM Smith Rm 153 ons, then the class will bake 4 different kinds with 4 Kim Hendrickson $60 + $25 different fillings to be shared at the end of the night. You’ll never have to pay an exorbitant amount for FOOD TO BALANCE HORMONES Macarons again when you’ll learn how to make them yourself - homemade! Bring to class: apron, NATURALLY dishtowel, oven mitt and take home containers. Learn nutritional strategies to deal with common hormonal imbalances. Discover how changing up 2 Sessions • Starts Nov 11 your daily food choices can help you balance your Mon, Tue 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM RHS Rm 102 overall hormonal picture to reduce mood swings; Kim Hendrickson $60 + $25 increase energy and reduce fatigue; boost mental clarity, reduce belly fat and creeping weight and de- MORE APPEALING APPETIZERS crease hot flashes and night sweats. Sample recipes You will be the hit of the party when you present with the best hormone balancing foods (e.g. quinoa, your guest with these mouth watering appetizers! kale, lentils, salmon, avocado) as well as superfoods In this two night class, you will fully participate in such as (maca, spirulina and camu camu). Join the preparation of eggplant rollatini, capunata Holistic Nutritionist and Natural Foods Chef, Chris- (eggplant relish), artichoke quiche, and potato pie tine Okezie for an informative lecture and culinary squares. Homemade pizza dough will be prepared demonstration that will leave you knowing how to for sausage bread and spinach stromboli. Bring to get back in the driver seat of your health. class: apron, dishtowel, chopping knife and take 1 Session • Oct 22 home containers. Tue 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM RHS Rm 102 2 Sessions Nov 14 Christine Okezie $45 + $15 Thu 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM Smith Rm 153 Joseph Scillieri $60 + $40 FLATBREAD ALL WAYS Flatbreads can be either the easiest hor d’oeuvre PIE CRUST & PIES SIMPLIFIED FOR THE because your guests break them apart or a very creative appetizer or luncheon food to impress your HOLIDAYS guests. In this one night class, a variety of flatbreads Do you love flaky pastry pies, especially around the will be prepared by you and your kitchen partner. holidays, but are too intimated by making the crust Not only will assorted toppings be explored, but or the entire pie? Kim will demystify the process for also a variety of flatbread bases. If Alsatian ham you. In the first night she will demo the pastry crust and fontina flatbread or asparagus beet and goat process, giving you as much detail as possible so cheese flatbread sound interesting just wait - there you can troubleshoot when you get home. Then the are 3 more recipes we will prepare! All recipes will entire class will make a crust that will be filled the be enjoyed at the end of class. Bring to class: apron, next night, after you decide what kind of pie you dish towel, pairing knife and take home containers. want to make. While your pie is baking on night two, you will make another crust to bring home so you 1 Session • Oct 28 are more than prepared for making your next pie. Mon 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM RHS Rm 102 Wow your friends and family with a homemade pie Kim Hendrickson $25 + $20 this holiday season! Bring to class: apron, dishtowel, oven mitt, paring knife and 9 inch glass or metal pie FIVE INGREDIENT MEALS pan. Need new ideas for quick meals to prepare for fam- 2 Sessions • Starts Nov 18 ily or friends? Are you easily intimidated by recipes Mon, Tue 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM RHS Rm 102 with a long list of ingredients? Kim can show you Kim Hendrickson $60 + $20 how to focus on the flavor, not on shopping for 10 ingredients, some you’ll only use once! You will learn to prepare 4 to 5 different 5 ingredient recipes each night. All will be taste tested at the end of the night so don’t eat dinner! Basic chopping and prep tech- niques will be covered as well to make your meal preparation quicker and easier. Just a few of the recipes that will be created are tomato basil salm-
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BRITTLES & BARKS FOR HOLIDAY GIFT GIVING Any homemade treat is a welcome gift around the holidays, but a gift of homemade candy is unique and special. In this 2 night class, 8 different brittle and bark recipes will be prepared by the class. Af- ter Kim explains and demos the technique of work- ing with sugar students will divided into pairs, each making their own batch of brittle. At the end of class, all recipes will be shared with the rest of the class, allowing you to take home a variety of the prepared recipes. Bacon nut brittle, bird seed brittle, and fruit & nut bark are just some of the recipes we will pre- DANCE pare and eat! Bring to class: apron, dish towel, oven mitt and take home container. TAP DANCE 2 Sessions • Starts Dec 2
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STUDIO
CARTOONING for BEGINNERS Learn to create visual images that communicate ideas with humor and wit. This course will teach you how to design, draw and develop ideas result- ing in producing your own set of cartoon characters. Learn tips and tricks from a professional cartoonist with over 40 years experience, and turn everyday events into funny, whimsical comics and cartoons. Students should bring a drawing pad (9x12” or 12x14”), pencils and erasers to class. 4 Sessions • Starts Sep 24 Tue 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM MPCE PERFORMING Dave McCoy $105 / $95 SR CIT
GUITAR I
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THE WORLD OF WORD® This course is designed for both beginner and inter- mediate students. We will touch on all the import- ant aspects of Word 2010 so that you get the most out of this program. You will learn the most efficient ways to accomplish tasks and bring yourself up to a more advanced level. You will also learn how to be fast and efficient with time saving features such as short cut keys, autocorrect, auto-text, the quick access toolbar, and so much more. We will also be- come familiar with a variety of available icons and help you determine which ones will best suit your needs. We welcome both avid users and non-users who are ready to learn what Word 2010 is all about. This course will update and enhance your knowl- COMPUTER edge of this multifaceted program to further both your professional and personal endeavors. Please bring to class your list of features/functions that you ADOBE PHOTOSHOP® ELEMENTS want addressed. This class will focus on the basic concepts and skills 3 Sessions • Starts Oct 14 involved with Photoshop Elements. Topics include Mon, Wed 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM RHS Rm 218 graphic file types, tools, layers, selection, photo ed- Sandra Span $99 / $94 + $10 iting, photo enhancement and more. The course is perfect for persons who are interested in digital pho- tography or web page design. The software used THE WORLD OF EXCEL® will be Adobe Photoshop Elements, a home version This course is designed for both beginner and inter- of the professional version of Photoshop. The bulk mediate students to be able to get the most out of of the instruction is transferable to any version of an Excel class. In addition to answering students’ Photoshop including the professional versions. The specific questions, we will touch on all the import- course will focus on tools, layering and selection. ant aspects of Excel. You will learn the most efficient Students should possess a good working knowl- ways to accomplish tasks and bring yourself up to a edge of Windows and have good mouse skills. This more advanced level. You will also learn how to be course is not for computer novices. At the end of the fast and efficient with various time saving features course, students will be able to enhance the quality - there’s more than one way to accomplish things of their photographs and perform photo touch-ups in Excel! This class will update and enhance your using a variety of techniques. A $5 material fee is knowledge of this multifaceted program to further due to instructor at first class. both your professional and personal endeavors. We welcome both avid users and non-users alike who 4 Sessions • Starts Sep 30 are ready to learn what Excel is all about or to take Mon 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM MPCE a deeper dive into the world of Excel! Please bring Don Elliott $125 / $113 SR CIT to class your list of features/functions that you want addressed. INTRO TO iPAD® 4 Sessions • Starts Nov 4 Come learn about the iPad or iPhone, and why it’s Mon, Wed 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM RHS Rm 218 such an intuitive device to use. In this class you will Sandra Span $135 / $128 SR CIT + $10 learn how to navigate, and update the iPad along with how to download an APP and some other great features that will make the iPad or iPhone much easier to use. Bring your own device to class. 1 Session • Sep 30 Mon 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM MPCE Gregory Fiorentino $35 iPAD®
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FAMILY HEALTH & WELLNESS
A CRASH COURSE IN ESTATE AND SECRETS TO ALLEVIATING DIGESTIVE ELDERCARE PLANNING DISORDERS This combined course focuses on two of the most Do you suffer from gas, bloating, indigestion, irritable important areas of the law that the average person bowel, acid reflux, diarrhea, constipation or Chron’s? needs to know about and will provide significant in- Find out what’s wrong and how to correct it in this in- sights into planning for long-term care, wills, estate depth seminar. Topics covered are natural nutritional planning and probate procedures. Statistics show approaches, what foods to eat and what to avoid, that 7 out of 10 elderly people will find their assets what supplements you should be taking (or not), prop- depleted to a poverty level within one year if nursing er food combinations, the role that stress plays, how home care is required. This course will explore the to detect food allergies/sensitivities and much more. Medicaid laws and the planning options which are Every attendee will receive a 25+ page handout full of available to help protect your assets. This course will reference materials to take home. also examine the basics of estate planning, including 1 Session • Oct 15 changes in the Federal and New Jersey Estate Tax- Tue 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM Smith Rm 105 es, as well as the use of trusts, how probate works Robert Galarowicz, ND $30 + $10 in general and the need for related estate planning documents such as Durable Powers of Attorney and Living Wills. HEARTSAVER ADULT & CHILD 1 Session • Oct 10
HEARTSAVER FIRST AID COURSE Heartsaver First Aid teaches critical skills to respond to and manage an emergency in the first few min- utes until emergency medical services arrives. Learn first aid actions including choking, heart attack, and stroke, skills for handling injury and environmental emergencies including external bleeding, broken bones and sprains, and bites and stings. This class is for people with limited or no medical training. Upon completion, you’ll receive an American Heart Asso- ciation Heartsaver First Aid certification card valid for 2 years. Register today! 1 Session • Oct 29 Tue 6:15 PM - 9:15 PM Dater Cafe Call 201-327-2025 Richard Van Der Wall, CTO $85
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INTRODUCTION TO BUDDHISM Come learn about the life of the Buddha and his main teachings - the four noble truths and the eight- fold path. See how you can apply these ancient practices of Buddhism to help you reduce the suf- fering, dissatisfaction, and anxieties of daily life. This course will show you how you can cultivate a kind heart and spacious, receptive mind, no matter what circumstances you find yourself in. Awaken to the unshakable peace and joy at the core of your be- ing with this enlightening course. Please note, you DO NOT have to be Buddhist, nor want to become a Buddhist to gain insight from this course - all are welcome! Required text: Dancing With Life by Phillip Moffitt (available at Amazon.com) 4 Sessions • Starts Jan 7 MIND BODY Tue 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM Smith Rm 140 Mark Van Buren $79 / $74 SR CIT PAST LIFE REGRESSION Experience a journey back to a previous lifetime! DEVELOP YOUR INTUITION & In this workshop you will be guided on a journey, CLAIRVOYANT ABILITIES back to find and free yourself from old patterns and Experience a powerful journey on advanced chakras remnants of the past that may be hindering you to- while opening your intuitive abilities to discern life day. We will explore the use of regression, intuition, choices. Lindsey will assist you with her clairvoyant dreams, meditation and free-association for past intuition as she will guide you toward opening your life recall. Core issue blocks, fears in relationships, abilities. Decipher between fear based thought form health, prosperity and spirituality can be trans- and higher knowing. The term clairvoyance (from formed through past life regression. You will experi- French clair meaning clear and voyance meaning vi- ence an actual group past life regression. sion) is used to refer to the ability to gain information about an object, person, location or physical event 2 Sessions • Starts Oct 28 through means other than the known human sens- Mon 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM RHS Rm 101 es. Become clearer about your life path, love life and Lindsey Sass $55 health issues learning to trust yourself. 2 Sessions • Starts Oct 15 ANGEL MEDITATION Tue 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM RHS Rm 101 Connect and feel the divine love and compassion of Lindsey Sass $55 your guardian angels through contemplation, writ- ing, and meditation. Experience guided exercises with use of breath, imagery, and mantra (word). Ask A FOOLS GUIDE TO ACTUAL HAPPINESS questions of your guardian angels. Learn and expe- Let’s face it, we all have a motivating drive to be- rience the benefits of regular meditation: it lowers come better. What we have and who we are never anxiety, stress, blood pressure and cortisol levels al- seem to be good enough. This feeling that some- leviating depression. Experience peace by connect- thing is wrong or needs to be fixed causes us to ing with your own inner stillness plus learn to release continuously run around, chasing after what we feel relaxant hormones and boost your energy levels. Re- will finally fulfill us. But what if these very conditions ceive clairvoyant readings from Lindsey. that we are constantly trying to escape from could be used as a way to awaken ourselves-to connect 3 Sessions • Starts Nov 18 with the peace already within us? Join author Mark Mon 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM RHS Rm 101 Van Buren for a five-week in depth book study for Lindsey Sass $85 this book, A Fool’s Guide to Actual Happiness. The course will offer a realistic roadmap for working to- wards inner peace without needing to be someone you’re not. With humor and refreshing simplicity, Mark will show how everything life throws at you, good or bad, can be used as a means to cultivate compassion, wisdom, and loving-kindness. His course will allow you to explore who you are-wants and all-and gives you tools to love and accept what you find. 5 Sessions • Starts Oct 22 Tue 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM Smith Rm 140 Want to teach a class? Mark Van Buren $99 / $94 SR CIT Visit our website at www.RamseyCommunitySchool.com and click on the Teaching tab for information.
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SPECIAL INTEREST
DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY with PHOTO TRIPS Designed for digital photographers, this course will help you take better photographs. You’ll learn the basic technology that all cameras use, and about exposure and lighting. You’ll also explore strategies for taking excellent photos in all types of situations, including portrait and landscape, garden and urban architecture to enhance your abilities and horizons. The course consists of 5 Wed. classroom sessions at the RHS and 4 off-site Sun. location (TBD) photo YOUTH & CHILDREN shoots. A schedule of location shoots will be dis- cussed in class. Entrance fee at photo trip locations may apply. Bring to each class: camera, charged TGA JUNIOR TENNIS battery, manual, pictures on flash drive 8gb.Loca- TGA Junior Tennis is the only national after school tion schedule given out in class. NOTE: In the event tennis enrichment program. The TGA curriculum uti- of questionable weather, the instructor will contact lizes drills and language that make it fun for chil- students the night before the photo trip. dren to learn tennis. Students will learn basics and fundamentals that will prepare them to play on the 9 Sessions • Starts Oct 2 tennis courts. TGA provides all equipment. Grades Wed 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM RHS RHS Rm 107 4-5. To register, call RCS at 201-785-2300 x21701. Sun 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM (field) Greg Georgi $135 / $128 SR CIT 6 Sessions • Starts Sep 18 No Class 10/9 Wed 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM Smith Side Field Kevin Rooney $135 MAH JONGG Learn the modern American version of the Ancient Chi- 6 Sessions • Starts Sep 19 No Class 10/9 nese game of Mah Jongg. Four people play the game at Thu 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM Hubbard Front Field one time, but each play for them self. The game is similar Kevin Rooney $135 in concept to Gin Rummy, but it employs more skill than luck. The game is not as difficult to learn as Bridge. Bet- ting will not be discussed. GUITAR FOR KIDS Learn to play the guitar! This course is for kids ages 9 Sessions • Starts Oct 7 10 - 16 with little or no guitar background, but re- Mon 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM RHS Tchrs Cafe peat or advanced beginner students will be accom- Arlene Castleman $80 / $75 SR CIT + $3 modated as well. Play for enjoyment and all edu-
cational benefits that learning a musical instrument 4 Sessions • Starts Jan 8 brings. Work on techniques, scales, chords, melo- Wed 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM RHS Tchrs Cafe dies, chord progressions and rhythmic strums. Start Arlene Castleman $37 / $34 SR CIT + $3 building a repertoire of familiar songs. Bring to class: electric or acoustic guitar, a pencil and notebook. YEAR ROUND GARDENING Children under 16 years of age must be signed in Why settle for frozen or canned vegetables or dried and out of each session by an adult/guardian. Call herbs when you can grow your own fresh produce 201-327-2025 to register and more information. practically year-round here in New Jersey? It’s easier 10 Sessions • Starts Sep 23 No Class 9/30 than you might think. We’ll discuss techniques to Mon 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM Dater Rm 143 get you started from the simplest window sill gar- Ethan Fiks $170 + $15 den to hot house gardening and everything in be- tween. Knowing which varieties to plant and when can make all the difference. These time-tested and SOCIAL SKILLS SCHOLARS proven techniques will have you amazing your Students will cover topics like how to be a good friends and neighbors as you harvest vegetables friend, how to join in and play, identifying and ex- just when they are beginning to plant them! We pressing feelings, managing anger, resisting impuls- always have a great Q & A session at the end of the es, matching the size of our reactions to the size class and our gardeners share their success stories of the problem, initiating and sustaining conversa- as well as questions. Material fee of $10 cash paid tions, respecting personal space, understanding the to instructor the first evening. power of words, finding opportunities for kindness, understanding the components of cooperation and 1 Session • Sep 25 teamwork, and building self-esteem. Every week a Wed 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM MPCE new topic is introduced, discussed, and practiced. Donald Kanaar $45 + $10 To register, please call the RCS office at 201-785- 2300 x21701. 6 Sessions • Starts Sep 23 No Class 9/30, 10/14, 11/4 Mon 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM Dater Rm 143 Debra Gordon $100
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IMPROV KIDS LEARN MAGIC Quiet on the Set…Whether you are a budding thespi- Kids Learn Magic is a fun course where children an or an experienced actor, this class is for you! Stu- learn how to become good magicians as they work dents will learn stage terminology and participate on their presentation skills. Students will create in improvisation exercises, character development, magical names for themselves and learn about mis- pantomime and prop use. The class will culminate direction, forces, and palming. Everyone goes home in a unique performance based on each student’s with a new magic trick each week. Grades 1-3. To character and scene work. Grades 6-8. To register, register call RCS office at 201-785-2300 ext. 21701. please call the RCS at 201-785-2300 x21701. 6 Sessions • Starts Oct 2 No Class 10/9, 11/6 10 Sessions • Starts Sep 24 No Class 10/15, 11/5 Wed 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM Tisdale Rm 1 Tue 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM Smith Cafe Maryann Greco $85 Carrie Dye $95 SAFE AT HOME® SPORTY STEM Safe@Home® is a 90-minute program that teaches In this STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering how to practice safe habits, prevent unsafe situa- and Math) program, our “Explorers” will learn the tions, and what to do when faced with dangers such principles behind many of their favorite sports as as power failures or weather emergencies. Students they participate in a variety of activities such as a are also introduced to the Safe Sitter® First Aid football goal challenge, building a basketball hoop, Chart and learn a system to help them assess and parachute design, Lego zipline challenge and more! respond to injuries and illnesses. Perfect for students Grades K-3. To register, please call the RCS office at who are starting to stay home on their own. Taught 201-785-2300 ext. 21701. by Jacqueline Mann, Certified Safe Sitter Instructor. Grades 4-5. To register, call the RCS at 201-785-2300 6 Sessions • Starts Oct 1 No Class 11/5 x21701. Tue 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM Dater Rm 146 Jennifer Paradiso $100 1 Session • Oct 2 / Oct 16 Wed 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM Dater Rm 143 Jacqueline Mann $45 READY PLAYER ONE...DRAW! Who likes video games? Each week, students will sketch a new character from Super Mario, Pokemon, SAFE SITTER® ESSENTIALS Angry Birds, Minecraft and more. Students will use Safe Sitter® is designed to prepare students to be geometric shapes and guidelines to keep their work safe when they’re home alone, watching young- in proportion. Before applying ink, they will create er siblings or babysitting. The instructor-led class an environment for their character by adding a fore- is filled with fun games and role-playing exercises. ground, middle ground and background. Grades 1-3. Students learn safety skills, child care skills, first aid Ramsey Extended Day students will automatically & rescue and life and business skills. Please bring receive a discount at checkout. a bag lunch and drinks. Grades 6-8. To register, call RCS at 201-785-2300 x21701. 6 Sessions • Starts Oct 1 No Class 11/5 Tue 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM Tisdale Rm 1 1 Session • Oct 5 / Oct 19 John Turano $89 Sat 9:00 AM - 2:30 PM Smith Media Center Jacqueline Mann $65 HIP HOP & JAZZ Explore elements of Hip Hop, learn upbeat choreog- CHECKMATE! raphy, and dance with joy. Every class begins with Learn to play the most popular game ever invented, a warm-up that will focus on isolations and basic the game of strategy and problem solving! Now is principles of hip hop suitable for all skill levels. Ele- your chance to bring your chess game to the next ments such as popping, breaking, tutting, locking, level. Whether you are a beginner or advanced be- house, waving and freestyle will be explored. New ginner, come learn the strategies that will make you techniques will be introduced each class with a final a better chess player. Best of all, CHESS IS FUN! performance the last week for parents and guests. Grades 1-3. To register, please call the RCS office at Grades 1-3. Ramsey Extended Day students will au- 201-785-2300 x21701. tomatically receive a discount at checkout. 6 Sessions • Starts Oct 7 No Class 10/14, 11/4 6 Sessions • Starts Oct 2 No Class 10/9, 11/6 Mon 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM Smith Rm 140 Wed 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM Hubbard Music Rm Academy International Chess $120 Nikki Manx $85
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HOW TO REGISTER You can register one of four convenient ways: internet, mail, phone or in person using the contact information below.
Ramsey Community School 35 School Street (use Shuart Lane side entrance) Ramsey, NJ 07446
201.327.2025 www.ramseycommunityschool.com
RCS Office Hours Mon - Fri 9:30am - 4:00pm
Payments can be made by cash, check (made payable to Ramsey Community School), or credit card (Visa/Mastercard accepted.) Confirmations are given via email only.
GENERAL INFORMATION The Ramsey Community School reserves the right Refund Policy to change class locations, schedules, fees or in- > NO tuition can be refunded for any reason after structors when necessary. RCS is not liable for any the first lesson of a course has started. injury or property damage as a result of courses taken. Students are responsible for knowing their > If Ramsey Community School cancels your class, class/trip schedule, location and directions to loca- you will receive a full refund. tion. Canceled classes will be made up, if possible, > If a student withdraws from a class, three (3) full by adding a session to the end of the term or by business days or more prior to the first lesson, other means agreeable to students and instructor. that tuition fee will be refunded less a $15 with- drawal fee (excludes trips and shows.) School Closings > For excursions, refunds less $15 cancellation fee ONLY IF TICKETS CAN BE RESOLD. No Community School class will meet if the public schools are closed due to holidays, vacations or > Students will be refunded by whatever method bad weather. In most cases, if there is a delayed of payment they originally made (check refunds opening the Community School will be open. Class- take 4 - 6 weeks). es closed due to bad weather will be made up, > Deposits for overnight trips are non-refundable if possible, by adding a session at the end of the and are not covered by trip insurance. term or by other means agreeable to students and teacher. Check the RCS website www.ramseycom- munityschool.com or call the Community School office at 201.327.2025 after 3:00pm for updated Senior Citizen Policy - 60 & UP Some courses list a reduced tuition for students information. age 60 and over. Seniors must submit proof of age Please note schedule is subject to change. prior to registration one time only, in order to be Instructors will notify students at the first class of coded in our database as a Senior Citizen and re- all scheduled meeting dates of the course. ceive the discount on any current or future courses that offer a discount.
RCS Fall 2019 Closings (RCS follows the RSD calendar) Instructors wanted Mon Sept 30 Rosh Hashanah Do you enjoy taking classes? Why not teach one? Wed Oct 9 Yom Kippur At Ramsey Community School we strive to offer Thurs-Sat Nov 7-9 NJEA Convention a diverse, high quality program, accommodating Thurs-Sat Nov 28-30 Thanksgiving Break the young and mature student. That means we are Sat-Tues Dec 21-Jan 1 Winter Recess always looking for enthusiastic and knowledgeable people to teach at our school. If you have a special Tuition must be paid at the time of registration, talent or an expertise and would like to submit a whether in person, by mail or over the phone using proposal, you may download a proposal form at Visa, MasterCard or check. Make checks payable www.ramseycommunityschool.com. to Ramsey Community School. A returned check results in a handling fee of $25.
REGISTER ONLINE: WWW.RAMSEYCOMMUNITYSCHOOL.COM OR CALL: 201.327.2025 | 21 REGISTRATION / GENERAL INFORMATION 35 School Street, Ramsey, NJ 07446
No refunds on trips. See RCS cancellation policies on page 21
MAP AND SCHOOL LOCATIONS
Dater School 35 School Street, Ramsey (off North Central Ave.) Hubbard School 10 Hubbard Lane, Ramsey RCS (off Wyckoff Ave., Rear entrance is off W. Oak on Hubbard School Lane) Ramsey High School 256 East Main Street, Ramsey Smith School 73 Monroe Street, Ramsey (North Central Ave. to Morse St., left on Elbert into Smith Lot) GPS use 2 Monroe St., Ramsey Tisdale School 200 Island Ave., Ramsey (Franklin Turnpike to Madison Ave., right on Island Ave.) Faith Reformed Church 95 Prospect Street, Midland Park, NJ McFarran Field 101 Williams Dr., Ramsey NJ (Rt.17N, take Williams Dr. exit, follow road uphill, field on left.) Midland Park Continuing Education Midland Park High School, 250 Prospect Street, Midland Park, NJ (Room assignments will be posted the first night of the class. Please register through Ramsey Community School.)
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DAY TRIPS More Appealing Appetizers...... 12 Sandy Hook, Atlantic Highlands, & Spring Lake ...... 3 Pie Crust & Pies Simplified For The Holidays...... 12 Statue Of Liberty/Ellis Island...... 3 Brittles & Barks...... 13 Downtown Highlights: The Whitney, Chelsea Market & Afraid Of Baking? It’s A Piece Of Cake!...... 13 The Highline...... 3 Sprouts, Microgreens & Baby Greens...... 13 Big Apple Food Tour...... 3 Essex Steam Train & Riverboat Cruise...... 4 DANCE Foliage And Phantoms: Rockland NY Halloween Tour...4 Tap Dance...... 13 Chrysanthemum Festival At Longwood Gardens, PA.....4 Social Ballroom & Latin Dance...... 13 The Met Cloisters: Great Art...... 4 Victorian Christmas Spectacular...... 4 LANGUAGE Sacred Heart Cathedral/Christmas Carol Sing, Newark.4 American Sign Language...... 14 Riverside Church Christmas Carol Sing - Lunch At Italian...... 14 Carmine’s Restaurant...... 4 German...... 14 Spanish...... 14 THEATRE AND SHOWS French...... 14 Villa Roma: Paul Anka Songbook Tribute...... 5 Japanese...... 14 Tootsie...... 5 Come From Away...... 5 PERFORMING To Kill A Mockingbird...... 5 Guitar...... 15 Ain’t Too Proud...... 5 Acting & Comedy Workshop...... 15 Dear Evan Hansen...... 5 Rogers & Hammerstein’s Oklahoma!...... 6 STUDIO Wicked...... 6 Cartooning For Beginners...... 15 Radio City Christmas Spectacular...... 6 Watercolor...... 15 Oil Painting...... 15 OVERNIGHT TRIPS Nashville Show Trip...... 6 COMPUTER Chicago...... 6 Adobe Photoshop® Elements...... 16 Lancaster Amish Country & Shows...... 6 Intro To iPad®...... 16 Canadian Island Of Coudres & Quebec City...... 7 iPad®...... 16 Vermont - All American Beauty & Charm...... 7 The World Of Word®...... 16 San Antonio, Texas...... 7 The World Of Excel®...... 16
EXERCISE FAMILY Learn To Hike...... 8 Estate And Eldercare Planning...... 17 After Work Strength Training/Cardio...... 8 Life After Retirement...... 17 Fall Foliage Hikes...... 8 Holiday Season Fitness Hikes...... 8 HEALTH & WELLNESS...... Snowshoeing...... 8 Secrets To Alleviating Digestive Disorders...... 17 Hatha Yoga Intermediate...... 8 Heartsaver Adult/Child CPR/AED...... 17 Kickboxing...... 8 Heartsaver First Aid Course...... 17 Vinyasa Yoga...... 9 Yoga - Focus On The Chakras...... 9 MIND BODY Gentle Yin/Yang Yoga...... 9 Past Life Regression...... 18 Safe Yoga For Skeletal Health...... 9 Angel Meditation...... 18 Pilates Plus...... 9 Introduction To Buddhism...... 18 Develop Your Intuition & Clairvoyant Abilities...... 18 SPORTS A Fools Guide To Actual Happiness...... 18 Volleyball ...... 9 SPECIAL INTEREST CRAFTS Digital Photography Upholstery
REGISTER ONLINE: WWW.RAMSEYCOMMUNITYSCHOOL.COM OR CALL: 201.327.2025 | 23 Registration begins MONDAY, AUGUST 5TH
CHECK OUT OUR NEW OFFERINGS FOR FALL 2019! Basic Home Electricity Gentle Yin/Yang Yoga RAMSEY BOARD OF EDUCATION Japanese Language 35 School Street Vegetarian Power Bowels (all new Ramsey, NJ 07446 cooking classes!) NEW YOUTH & CHILDREN’S OFFERINGS! Non-Profit Org. 201.327.2025 ALL NEW DAY TRIPS: U.S. Postage www.ramseycommunityschool.com Statue of Liberty/Ellis Island, Long- wood Gardens Chrysanthemum PAID Hours: Mon - Fri, 9:30 am - 4:00 pm Mahwah, N.J. Festival and more! Permit #231 THE NEWEST BROADWAY SHOWS: Dear Evan Hanson ECRWSS Offering a wide variety of innovative, To Kill a Mockingbird quality educational and enriching Ain’t Too Proud... and more! programs to a diverse community of life-long learners. POSTAL CUSTOMER LOCAL