Arlington Community Education Fall 2020 Class Descriptions

Adult Classes

Steve Almond is the author of ten books, including the New York We Need to Talk Times bestsellers Candyfreak and Against Football. His essays have appeared in the New York Times Magazine, GQ, The Boston Globe, The Dispensary Next Door: and others. He teaches at the Nieman Fellowship for Journalism at Cannabis Is Coming to Arlington… Harvard and Wesleyan University. For many years, he hosted the popular podcast Dear Sugars with his pal Cheryl Strayed. His newest Will the Grass Be Greener? book, Bad Stories, is a reckoning with our national moment. He Moderator: Steve Almond lives in the lower east side of Arlington with his wife Erin and three Panelists: Erin Zwirko, Dianna Dixon, Cindy Sheridan Curran children. Thursday, Oct. 15 | 7:30–9:30 pm | $10 With a cannabis dispensary coming to Arlington, the time has come to Erin Zwirko is currently the Assistant Director for Planning and have a frank discussion about what it will mean for our town to have Community Development for the Town of Arlington where she has medical and recreational cannabis available to the general public. led the zoning regulations related to adult-use marijuana. She has What are the benefits and risks to having a “pot shop” alongside our worked with the town’s Marijuana Study Group, and has helped coffee houses and liquor stores? How, if at all, will this change the review applications submitted for a Host Community Agreement from discussions we have with our kids about drug use? And, what the the town. In addition to this, she contributes to a variety of efforts heck actually happens inside a dispensary?! To help us unpack all related to implementation of the Master Plan and Housing Production this, our moderator, Steve Almond, will talk with experts. Plan.

Steve Almond, moderator Dianna Dixon trained as a homeopath in London, returning to Panelists: Arlington 20 years ago to raise her daughter. Now Dianna advises • Erin Zwirko, Assistant Director for Planning and Community patients and clients about cannabis at what is currently the largest Development for the Town of Arlington and busiest dispensary in the country, in Brookline. With direct • Dianna Dixon, advises clients at what is currently the largest and experience working on the floor of this bustling store, Dianna speaks busiest dispensary in the country to hundreds of people every day about this effective natural medicine. • Cindy Sheridan Curran, Court/Home Liaison and Readiness/ Emergency Management Coordinator for Arlington Public Cindy Sheridan Curran is the Court/Home Liaison and the Schools Readiness/Emergency Management Coordinator for Arlington Public Schools with a wide variety of experience working with at-risk youth. She presently supports students and families through her position and roles as the attendance officer, homeless liaison, and foster care point of contact. In addition, Cindy has served as the Arlington youth court diversion coordinator for the last 14 years and the facilitator for Guiding Good Choices, an evidenced-based curriculum to help parents guide children toward healthy decision making.

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N The Grateful Dead’s Influence on Bob Dylan Boston’s Bicycling Renaissance (Lecture) Harold Lepidus Lorenz J. Finison, Ph.D., Co-sponsored by East Arlington Livable Streets & Tuesday, Oct. 13 | 6:30–8:30 pm | $35 Arlington Bicycle Advisory Committee Join other music fans and come wrap your head around Dylan’s Thursday, Nov. 19 | 7:00–8:15 pm | $15 dalliance with the Dead. This class will examine how people’s Trace Boston’s history of cycling with author Lorenz J. Finison, Ph.D. prejudices and perceptions—even of such rebels as Dylan and as he discusses his newest book. Today, cycling is an increasingly the Dead–influence their opinions, and how to overcome those popular sport and mode of transportation for those looking to stay limitations. Very little is as divisive to Bob Dylan’s fans as his 1987 fit, be energy efficient, or to simply avoid Boston traffic, but the trend tour with the Grateful Dead. Two decades into his career, and at an took a deep dive for most of the 20th century, when automobiles artistic crossroads, Dylan collaborated with the Dead’s Jerry Garcia, became more common. Boston had been a hub for cyclists up who helped him reconnect with his own songs by rekindling his love until the early 1900s, and it took until the 1970s for its popularity of performing as a sympathetic and supportive kindred spirit. The to rise again. Join Finison as he explores the cycling renaissance Dead’s lack of convention likely appealed to Dylan’s iconoclastic of the 1970s through newspaper archives, records of local bike leanings, and at one point, he even asked to become a band organizations, and interviews with Boston-area cyclists. Discover member. In 1988, Dylan began his so-called “Never Ending Tour,” eye-opening stories of local history as Finison discusses race, now in its fourth decade (but temporarily on hold) which followed the gender, and class as it relates to questions including: Who can ride Dead’s paradigm, changing setlists and touring regardless of having with whom? Who is included and who is excluded? This is Finison’s anything new to promote. Regular interpretations of Dead songs second book about the history of cycling in Boston. infiltrated Dylan’s setlists, while the Dead almost became a Dylan cover band. After Garcia’s death, Dylan’s collaborations with Grateful N Art in the Open: Appreciating Public Art (Lecture) Dead members continued. In short, with the Dead, Dylan was reborn. Paul Angiolillo (Guest: Adria Arch) Co-sponsored by Arlington Commission for Arts and Culture N The Beatles’ Solo Years Re-Examined Thursday, Nov. 12 | 6:30–8:30 pm | $25 Harold Lepidus From the comfort of your home, join us to enjoy, appreciate, learn, Tuesday, Nov. 17 | 6:30–8:30 pm | $35 and offer your thoughts about public art. We’ll look at and talk about The Beatles are one of the most documented and analyzed artists all kinds of art in public spaces: environmental or “land” art, social, of all time, yet how they are perceived evolves as more evidence political, commemorative, art for art’s sake, and more. Whether it’s surfaces. In the 50 years since the band broke up, their company Maya Lin’s celebrated Vietnam War memorial in D.C., the giant, Apple Corps (the “original” Apple) continues to release chart-topping playful sculptures at the Storm King sculpture garden in the Hudson products, while the surviving band members record and tour, and Valley, installations along the Rose Kennedy Greenway in Boston, what they say and do continues to generate headlines. So many of or Andy Galsworthy’s “Watershed,” the new permanent installation the myths surrounding the Beatles, and how they related to each at the DeCordova Museum & Sculpture Park in Lincoln, outdoor art other, are from contemporaneous stories based on assumptions is all around, if one looks. Public art can delight, move, inspire, and and unconfirmed reports, sometimes generated by members of calm–or be controversial or even inflammatory. What makes a piece the band themselves, that have been accepted unchallenged for “work”—or not? What has public art tried to express in the past, what decades. Take a fresh look at the Beatles’ history, from the final years is it about nowadays, and where might it be going? We’ll also meet of the band to their early solo work, and beyond, and get a unique and talk with one of the founders of Arlington Commission for Arts understanding of this legendary band. Through readings and audio- and Culture, Adria Arch, about public art right here in Arlington. visual evidence, author and music scholar Harold Lepidus will guide both experts and novices through John, Paul, George, and Ringo’s Murder, Martyrs & Mysticism career paths, while analyzing how the music press and other media Boston by Foot influenced how the Beatles were perceived. Thursday, Oct. 29 | 7:00–8:30 pm | $19 Throughout history, some Bostonians have behaved badly, and N Understanding 20th Century Dance bad things have happened to good people. This class focuses on Kelley Donovan murderers and their victims, execution and disaster, people killed 5 Wednesdays | Oct. 7–Nov. 4 | 6:30–8:00 pm | $75 for their faith, and one who talked to the spirits. Meet the woman Enhance your appreciation of dance as an exciting and ever- who lured Houdini to Boston, the Quaker hanged for her faith, the changing performance art. Develop an overall familiarity with dance serial killer who terrified the city and the duelist who died on Boston as a contemporary art form through readings, video and discussion. Common. We will travel through time from 1688 to 1942, along the Enlarge your critical perspective by discussing issues in dance, way meeting killers, grifters, gangsters, heroes, cops, and grave comparing points of view of major choreographers, and considering robbers. Learn about duels, dastardly doings, and the conflagration their particular contributions. We will explore many 20th century that changed America’s fire regulations. Take a shadowy virtual choreographers/significant dance figures including: Isadora Duncan, walk with Boston By Foot through the City on a Hill’s less shining Nijinsky, Ballet Russe, Balanchine, Ruth St. Denis, Martha Graham, history. Please note: Children ages 10+ are welcome to register if Doris Humphrey, Merce Cunningham, Katherine Dunham, Liz accompanied by a registered adult. Lerman, Bill T. Jones, Mark Morris, Alvin Ailey, Jose Limon, Pilobolus, Twyla Tharp and Judson Church.

Arlington Community Education Fall 2020 N New class D Daytime W/E Weekend Register Now at ArlingtonCommunityEd.org | [email protected] 2 Explore the Real Cuba Eat Local Year-round Laura Quincy Jones & Yasser Torriente-Rodriguez Babette Wils Thursday, Oct. 22 | 7:00–8:30 pm | $19 Tuesday, Oct. 6 | 7:00–8:30 pm | $19 Take an armchair trip to Havana while you are temporarily stuck at Have you been enjoying fresh vegetables and fruits grown in your home and experience Cuba’s fascinating mix of authentic creativity garden or found at the farmer’s market this summer? Local foods and tropical warmth. The Caribbean’s largest island, rich with history are fresher and tastier, and buying from small, local farmers supports and layers of culture, Cuba has long been a popular destination for the economy around our towns. Discover how to extend the season international travelers. Plan your future dream trip by getting inside of local eating through the entire year. We’ll cover options including: information from a U.S./Cuban couple who live in Havana and extending your garden harvest into late fall and early spring (without lead small cultural immersion tours throughout this culturally rich a greenhouse); where to safely buy local foods all year; community country. They will explain how to travel there legally given evolving shares (in-person and online choices), and how to put up some of requirements; offer tips on how to have a low-stress, authentic and the summer bounty by freezing, canning, and drying. Once started, inspiring experience in Cuba; and share highlights from the island’s you can make a game of it: How much (more) can I eat locally? The trove of arts and culture via video and images. Cuba’s experience instructor began pursuing a local diet in the early 1990s when she during the Covid-19 crisis and new steps to address visitors’ health spent time in Austria, a country about the size of New England with a and needs will also be discussed. There will be plenty of time to similar climate that is, to a large extent, food self-sufficient, with most answer all of your questions. food produced on small farms for local markets.

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Astronomy & Our Universe Paul Green 5 Tuesdays | Oct. 6–Nov. 10 | 7:00–8:15 pm | $65 Come ponder the universe’s vast wonderland. Begin by putting everything into perspective with a grand tour from Earth to the Big Bang, then examine the lives of stars and the key role they play in the creation of the elements that comprise our world. We will also discuss the simplest yet scariest objects of all, black holes. Then we’ll look at the variable sky, especially new “movies” of the sky being made and the crazy celestial menagerie they reveal. In the final session, learn about NASA’s amazing Chandra X-ray Observatory, right here in the Boston area. Learn about the recent discoveries Chandra has made during its two decades in orbit. Specifically designed to investigate very hot regions of the universe by resolving celestial X-ray sources with unprecedented precision, Chandra has greatly advanced the field of X-ray astronomy. See how its discoveries have illuminated exploded stars, clusters of galaxies, and the doomed matter around black holes.

These three events are co-sponsored by Mothers Out Front and Sustainable Arlington N Gas Stoves: From Natural Emissions to Fossil Fuels: Health Effects, Pollution & Healthier Alternatives A Sector-by-Sector Look at Climate Change Moderator: Anne Wright, Arlington Mothers Out Front Benjamin Brown-Steiner, PhD Panelists: Andee Krasner, Greater Boston Physicians for Social 3 Wednesdays | Oct. 28–Nov. 18 | 7:00–8:30 pm | $45 Responsibility and Mothers Out Front Are you curious about where greenhouse gas emissions come from Dr. Regina LaRocque, Infectious Disease Specialist, and what emissions you are personally responsible for? Take a Massachusetts General Hospital deep dive into the individual sectors that influence climate-relevant Tuesday, Oct. 27 | 7:00–8:30 pm | $10 emissions, and acquire tools to quantify your personal footprint. Many of us take the safety and convenience of gas stoves for Explore both natural and human-made sources of emissions​ ​from granted. We grew up with them, still use them, and they work sectors such as transportation, energy production (oil, coal, etc.), well. However, a growing body of research shows that gas stoves industry (construction materials and waste) and agriculture (food create significant indoor air pollution, affecting children as well as production). Discover the impact your decisions have on the globe adults, increasing respiratory and other chronic health conditions. and the communities we live in. This session will provide an overview of key research findings as well as specific health issues, including the connection between air pollution and infectious disease, with time for questions and answers. Take both Climate Change classes and save! $95 A downloadable handout will have links to the studies described. Another will illustrate the wide range of solutions for reducing exposure to gas stove pollution. Co-sponsored by Mothers Out Front, a national organization of mothers, grandmothers, and other caregivers working together to create a healthy climate today and a livable future for all our children.

Climate Change 101: Science, Impact & Solutions Benjamin Brown-Steiner, PhD 4 Wednesdays | Sept. 30–Oct. 21 | 7:00–8:30 pm | $59 Become informed and armed with a deeper understanding of climate change and how you can get involved. Each week we will examine a different facet of this complicated issue. Walk through the history of the Earth’s climate, starting with an overview of the natural climate processes from ice age cycles to volcanic eruptions. Discover what scientists know and how they learn about the Earth’s climate, and explore strategies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the small scale (drive less) to the very large scale (geoengineering).

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N Social Media for Professionals: An Introduction One-on-One with QuickBooks Samantha Fein Leslie Capachietti 6 Thursdays | Oct. 1–Nov. 5 | 7:00–8:00 pm | $65 By appointment | $125/2 hours This introductory level course teaches individuals how to build a Get one-on-one help on either QuickBooks desktop or Quick-Books social media presence and grow a professional network online. Online. This training is ideal for new QuickBooks users who need Whether you are a current job-seeker, small business owner, or help getting their company file set up correctly, or existing users who simply looking to develop a professional online presence, this course want advice on how to get the most from the software. Our certified will help you reap the benefits of proper social media management. local QuickBooks expert will meet with you for a single, two-hour We’ll start with an overview of the various platforms (such as session. Sessions must be scheduled in advance. The price below is Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, Twitter, etc.) and their unique for a single, two-hour session held virtually. Times are flexible; please benefits/limitations. Learn strategy and best practices for content email the ACE office at [email protected] to learn creation, user engagement, and ongoing platform management. No more and register prior social media experience necessary. Planning Ahead for Caregiving N Podcasting 101: At Home or In-Studio Julie Norstrand Heather McCormack Tuesday, Nov. 17 | 6:30–8:30 pm | $25/individual or $39/pair 4 Wednesdays | Oct. 7–28 | 7:00–8:00 pm | $45 Caregiving for an older adult touches the vast majority of us in Join this 4-week class and learn how to create your own podcasts some way, which is why it is so important to be prepared. Lack of with the expert help of Boston Free Radio’s station manager and preparation can have a negative impact on so many aspects of our podcaster. Develop an interesting and engaging podcast production lives, including mental and physical health, loss of social connections, plan as we explore different types of content, structure, and formats. and reduced or lost income. This class will provide you with a We’ll also review how to record, including how to do so remotely/from better understanding of the aging experience and how to initiate home, and which editing resources to use. Get your podcast out to a conversation about it. Learn to develop an effective action plan the world as you learn about which hosting site is right for you, how to tailored to the older person’s needs; find out about a wide range of build a strong and engaged audience, and how to develop a web and resources and services available in the community for older adults social media presence. and caregivers; and gain caregiver coping skills.

N iPhone/iPad Settings: Where All The Secrets Hide Medicare 101 Marjorie Wein Elaine Miller Tuesday, Oct. 6 | 6:30–8:30 pm | $25 Wednesday, Sept. 30 | 7:00–8:00 pm | $15 There are many adjustments and tweaks you can make in the This one-evening class, led by a state certified Medicare benefits Settings Screen that will change how your iPhone/iPad behaves. In counseling professional, is designed for those who are either new Settings you can adjust such things as font size, ringtones, privacy to Medicare, planning for retirement, or caregiving for elders who settings, passcodes, screen wallpaper, notifications, updates, and need insurance information. Learn how the four parts of Medicare battery life. By fully understanding these settings you will be able to work together to provide comprehensive health insurance coverage; take complete control of your device and customize it to your needs. where, when and how to enroll in Medicare Part A and B; how to This course is for individuals who have basic familiarity with their avoid late enrollment penalties; and find the best supplement plans iPhone and/or iPads and want to take the next step. available using the Medicare Planfinder tool. Students will receive a SHINE kit with information about Medicare and other health care plan QuickBooks Online: An Introduction choices/costs available to Massachusetts residents Leslie Capachietti 3 Wednesdays | Oct. 14–28 | 7:00–8:30 pm | $55 Financial Strategies Towards a Secure Retirement For business owners who want to get started with QuickBooks Richard Belofsky, CFP Online, we’ll review the various QuickBooks Online offerings available 3 Thursdays | Oct. 22–Nov. 5 | 7:30–8:30 pm and take an in-depth tour of the QB Online homepage to learn $45/individual or $65/family how to navigate the areas you’ll use most often. We’ll also cover Many people have growing concerns about how to invest given best-practices when setting up key elements of your company file, extremely low interest rates, volatile markets, political upheaval, and including the chart of accounts, products and services you sell, and a global pandemic. Plus new regulations both under the CARES customer list user permissions and forms. Get hands-on practice Act and last year’s SECURE act may require you to consider new entering sales, expenses and banking transactions as well as running strategies. This workshop will look at the big picture to develop a important financial reports. To get the most from this course, you must hierarchy of spending and investing and strategies that provide a be familiar with how to use a personal computer and be comfortable better outcome, regardless of investment performance. Learn how with the internet. the new tax code impacts retirement planning. Discover special rules to manage your 401(k), 403(b) and pension as you approach retirement and what you need to know about target funds. Find out why investment strategies must be different in retirement; when a Roth IRA makes sense; exploring the hype around annuities; forgotten financial pitfalls; and alternative ways to preserve your nest egg against long-term care costs. Join us for this not-to-be missed opportunity to review your retirement finances and make sure your money lasts as long as you do. This class is useful for both those who will soon retire and those who are decades away.

Arlington Community Education Fall 2020 N New class D Daytime W/E Weekend Register Now at ArlingtonCommunityEd.org | [email protected] 5 Estate Planning: Prepare for Long Term Care First-Time Home Buying Fundamentals David Adams, Esq. & Benjamin Strobeck, Esq. Ellen Sullivan & Bob Cahill 2 Mondays | Nov. 2 and 9 | 7:00–8:15 pm 2 Tuesdays | Oct. 13 and 20 | 7:00–9:00 pm $35/individual or $49/family $45/individual or $65/pair This class will focus on leveraging your assets to provide for your Get a solid overview of the home-buying process at this information- best possible care, while also protecting assets for children or other packed workshop that will educate and prepare first-time home heirs. As we age, we face the possibility of contracting chronic or buyers for their entry into the real estate market. Discuss how to acute medical conditions that may require short-term or long-term buy smart: what to expect from a real estate agent, prioritizing your assistance. This can be very expensive. For example, a nursing wish list in a home, how much can you afford, understanding the home can cost $15,000 or more per month. Primary payment sources mortgage and closing processes, making an offer, conducting home for long-term care coverage in a nursing home, assisted living or inspections, hiring an attorney, and trends in the local real estate home setting are private pay, long-term care insurance, reverse markets. Together a realtor and lender will lead the discussions. mortgages and MassHealth (Medicaid). There are a dizzying array of options and technical rules that make this a complex planning N How to Buy a Condo area, filled with opportunities and pitfalls. Learn about various long Ellen Sullivan & Bob Cahill term care planning strategies, and the pros and cons of each. This Wednesday, Oct. 28 | 7:00–9:00 pm | $25/individual or $35/pair discussion will include the eligibility rules of the MassHealth program, Buying a condominium means not only purchasing a personal home, and asset protection strategies available to those engaging in but also buying partial ownership in a communal property. Learn advance or last-minute planning. about the different types of condominiums and the various questions and due diligence that you should perform when purchasing a condo. Estate Planning Essentials A realtor and lender will lead the interactive discussion. Come with David Adams, Esq. your questions! Tuesday, Oct. 13 | 7:00–8:30 pm | $25/individual or $35/pair Estate planning is not just for the wealthy–or the old. Nearly everyone has an “estate,” comprised of everything you own: your car, home, Take both Home Buying classes and save! other real estate, checking and savings accounts, investments, life $65/individual or $89/pair insurance, furniture and personal possessions. Regardless of the size of your “estate,” good planning lets you control how your assets are You Can Afford College If... given to the people or organizations you care most about; sets up Don Anderson your heirs for success by passing on their inheritance in a way that Wednesday, Oct. 14 | 6:30–8:30 pm | $25/individual or $35/family helps them; helps you and your heirs pay substantially less in taxes, fees and court costs; minimizes family strife; and makes it easier for Financial aid goes to families who plan and act in advance–before your loved ones to handle your affairs during a time of loss. With both December of the child’s sophomore year of high school. Learn how humor and knowledge, a local attorney and estate planning specialist to maximize your financial aid by understanding the process and will address fundamentals of estate planning including: what happens why implementing strategies may increase a family’s eligibility even if you die without a will, probate and how to avoid it, how to select a if you have a “high income” or own a business. All schools are not guardian, how to minimize estate taxes, and more alike, so it is important to know your options and opportunities. A free financial aid analysis will be available to all attendees. Visit collegefundingadvisors.com Navigating the Stock Market Michael Stern N 3 Tuesdays | Nov. 10–24 | 7:00–8:30 pm | $79 The Perils of Student Loan Debt You can’t afford to miss this course! Get empowered to make for Your College Planning educated and informed decisions about your investments: how to Jarod Bloom allocate assets, choose equity ETFs, pick new stocks, and manage Tuesday, Oct. 20 | 6:30–8:00 pm | $29/family a stock portfolio. Develop your skills as an amateur “equity analyst” There is approximately $1.5 trillion (and growing) of student loan debt and learn how to monitor the performance of a professional mutual outstanding in the US. Some people say the student loan situation in fund manager or advisor. Topics include understanding the stock- this country is a “crisis”; others say it’s a “bubble” ready to pop. Many picking wisdom of iconic investors such as Peter Lynch and Warren politicians are incorporating this issue into their platforms. Students Buffett, using online resources like Google and Yahoo Finance, and and families should absolutely be concerned about the implications managing an existing portfolio of stocks that may already contain of student loans for higher education planning. Student loan debt strong winners or significant underperformers. We’ll also cover is unlike any other debt—it’s extraordinarily difficult to discharge in understanding financial ratios, reading a basic balance sheet, and bankruptcy, standard consumer protections have been legislatively recognizing an undervalued vs. overvalued stock. removed from it, the US government can garnish your Social Security benefits if you default on it, you generally can’t refinance it, and 18-22 year olds can borrow tens of thousands of dollars of it in minutes Financial Wellness Roadmap without any credit history or collateral. Yet there’s an (unwarranted) Megan Scipione assumption that students “need” to take out student loan debt for their Wednesday, Sept. 30 | 7:00–9:00 pm | $25/individual or $35/pair college plans. This class will educate you about student loan debt, Conquer your money worries and learn to organize your finances inform you on why you don’t necessarily have to take on student with a simple framework that will help you accomplish your goals. loan debt, and why financial considerations should be primary in your Whether you are just starting out your career, or in your prime income higher education plans. years, optimizing the management of your household finances can reduce stress and position your family to confidently navigate all life milestones. With these guidelines, learn how and why to budget, pay off and avoid debt, save, and invest. Jump-start your financial life with these principles that will serve you—and your family—well over your lifetime.

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N Art in the Open: Appreciating Public Art (Lecture) Acrylic Painting: Still Life & Landscapes Paul Angiolillo (Guest: Adria Arch) Anastasia Semash Co-sponsored by Arlington Commission for Arts and Culture 8 Thursdays, Sept. 24–Nov. 12 | 7:00–8:30 pm | $125 Thursday, Nov. 12 | 6:30–8:30 pm | $25 Acrylic paints provide bright, bold colors, and an endless range of From the comfort of your home, join us to enjoy, appreciate, learn, textures and effects. They are an ideal medium for both beginners and offer your thoughts about public art. We’ll look at and talk about and experienced artists. In this class we’ll paint different subjects: all kinds of art in public spaces: environmental or “land” art, social, natural scenes, objects of our everyday life, and more. We’ll explore political, commemorative, art for art’s sake, and more. Whether it’s the works of great painters of the past, as well as contemporary ones, Maya Lin’s celebrated Vietnam War memorial in D.C., the giant, and introduce you to the main techniques and tools of painting. The playful sculptures at the Storm King sculpture garden in the Hudson fundamentals of composition, tone, and mixing colors will be covered Valley, installations along the Rose Kennedy Greenway in Boston, or as well. A supply list will be emailed once the class has reached Andy Galsworthy’s “Watershed,” the new permanent installation at minimum enrollment. the DeCordova Museum & Sculpture Park in Lincoln, outdoor art is all around, if one looks. Public art can delight, move, inspire, and calm–or D Watercolor Pencils be controversial or even inflammatory. What makes a piece “work”— Anastasia Semash or not? What has public art tried to express in the past, what is it about 8 Wednesdays, Sept. 23–Nov. 18 | 11:00 am–12:30 pm | $125 nowadays, and where might it be going? We’ll also meet and talk with Watercolor paintings are among the most beautiful and luminous one of the founders of Arlington Commission for Arts and Culture, works of art and also one of the most difficult to master. Watercolor Adria Arch, about public art right here in Arlington. Co-sponsored by pencils have made this process much easier. We’ll work with these Arlington Commission for Arts and Culture. water-soluble color pencils to create beautiful paintings. All levels welcome. A materials list will be emailed once the class has reached Digital Photography: An Introduction minimum enrollment. Suzi Grossman 6 Wednesdays | Sept. 23–Oct. 28 | 7:00–8:30 pm | $95 Landscape Drawing Still not sure what all the buttons on your digital camera mean? Anastasia Semash This course is for those who want to move off the “auto” setting and 8 Tuesdays, Sept. 22–Nov. 17 | 7:00–8:30 pm | $125 learn what their digital cameras can do. We’ll explore your camera’s Learn how to draw colorful fall landscapes from life and photo features and menus and then cover basic elements of photography, references. Study proportion, basics of composition, tonal shading, including shutter speed, aperture, metering, focus and ISO speed. perspective, and more. We will create a series of drawings including We’ll build on these basics, adding lighting and composition, and forests, coastal and rural scenes, as well as city sketching. You can apply them to common subjects such as portraits and landscapes. work with your prefered materials, which may be colored pencils, Please note: Camera must have a “manual” mode that allows pastels, and other drawing and sketching tools. All levels welcome. adjustment of both shutter speed and aperture settings. Have your A supply list will be emailed once the class has reached minimum camera and camera manual at hand for the first class. enrollment.

Explore Adobe Lightroom Animal Illustration Suzi Grossman Katherine McGough 6 Thursdays | Oct. 15–Nov. 19 | 7:00–8:30 pm | $105 8 Tuesdays, Sept. 29–Nov. 24 | 7:00–8:30 pm | $125 Adobe Lightroom Classic is a powerful and intuitive tool for working Learn to capture your pet or wildlife outside your door–on paper that with your photos. This course will introduce you to all it has to offer is! Render all types of fauna in pencil and then move into different including organizational tools, editing, post processing, bookmaking, media. We will work from photographs, artwork done by other artists, printing and more. We will focus on the desktop program Adobe as well as anatomical guides to learn proper animal structure. Lightroom Classic. Please note that this is different from the mobile Emphasis is on techniques for representing fur, feathers, scales, or app and the free desktop program that doesn’t have “Classic” in skin, as well as on capturing the unique expression that reveals your the name. You can purchase a monthly subscription through Adobe animal’s spirit. This course builds upon foundational drawing skills. Creative Cloud. Choose the “Photography Plan.” We will review Please note: A supply list will be emailed once the class has reached purchasing in the first class but if possible, have at least the free trial minimum enrollment. installed so we can jump right in.

N D Intro to Calligraphy & Beyond: Foundational Hand D Anyone Can Draw Dani Larosee Eli Portman 4 Mondays, Oct.29–Nov.19 | 10:00 am–12:00 pm | $79 9 Mondays, Sept. 14–Nov. 23 | 12:00–1:30 pm | $135 Calligraphy is a visual art related to writing, tracing back to the It’s true–anyone can draw! Learning to draw is about learning to Roman Empire. It is both an artistic expression and an exercise in see. Learn and practice basic techniques as we draw objects and patience. This course will focus on calligraphy using a broad-nibbed scenes around us. Each week will introduce a new topic, such as fountain pen. We will start by learning strokes and encouraging perspective, light, shade and shadow, value, and relationships, and muscle memory to form beautiful lettering. We will learn the we’ll draw together as we integrate these concepts. For inspiration, Foundational (Bookhand) hand and then explore the myriad ways we’ll look at examples of artists whose work demonstrates our new to use it creatively. This hand is an easily readable, versatile and techniques. We’ll work on landscapes, still lives, people, and more. All elegant font. Course will include home practice and a final project. A levels are welcome, especially beginners. A supply list will be emailed supply list will be emailed upon registration. once the class has reached minimum enrollment.

Arlington Community Education Fall 2020 N New class D Daytime W/E Weekend Register Now at ArlingtonCommunityEd.org | [email protected] 7 N D Printmaking without a Press Mosaic Collage Using Tempered Glass Anne Black Suzanne Owayda 3 Fridays, Oct. 16–30 | 10:00 am–12:00 pm | $95 (includes $30 kit) 3 Tuesdays | Sept. 22–Oct. 6 | 7:00–9:00 pm For both newcomers and experienced artists, this course will explore $155 (includes $30 kit) the spontaneous and addictive process of creating prints without a Preserve your “paper” memories under beautiful glass. In this virtual press, using gel plates, plastic plates, and even recycled foam plates. workshop we’ll make a paper collage using personal and gathered We will experiment with painting and drawing techniques, stencils items (cards, ticket stubs, pictures, ribbons, glitter, whatever you and stamps, texturing tools, and various mark-making techniques to like) to make an 8x10 inch or 8x8 inch art piece. We’ll then cover create prints to use for collage, art journals, cards, and even framed your design with clear and “crash” (tempered) glass, as well as other artwork. A supply kit (including a gel plate, brayer, a plastic monoprint materials available for pickup in the studio. Your finished design will plate, a sample of acrylic slow-dry medium, paper samples, and possess a beautiful shimmery and jewel-like quality. Great for those texturing items) will be available for safe pick-up in Arlington the week new to mosaics or experienced artists who want to learn a new of class. A small additional supply list will be emailed once the class technique. The cost of all materials (including a frame) is included in has reached minimum enrollment. Tuition includes the $30 supply kit tuition. Please note: Participants will be contacted directly by Mosaic fee. Oasis to coordinate picking up materials once class has met its minimum enrollment. N Zen Quilling Dani Larosee N Beginner Sewing: Create the Perfect A-Line Skirt 4 Thursdays | Oct. 1–22 | 7:00–8:30 pm | $79 Christine Jansen Learn to twirl and whirl paper into whimsical shapes and designs. 5 Wednesdays | Oct. 7–Nov. 4 | 7:00–8:30 pm | $79 Quilling is an art form that uses tiny strips of paper to create beautiful Draft and sew your own skirt that will fit your personal measurements ornaments and elaborate pieces of art. The quilling process is very perfectly in the fabric of your choice. Once the pattern is drafted you calming; it gives you peace and provides you with an artistic outlet can make it over and over again with different variations–make it to keep you zen. The pieces you create will make great wall art or short to wear with leggings, make it knee length for a summer skirt, wonderful gifts for family and friends. add patch pockets because everybody needs pockets, make this Note: Materials list will be emailed. Order your supplies in advance to skirt a staple of your wardrobe. You will learn pattern drafting (without be sure they arrive on time. difficult math), how to place and sew darts, seam finishing, putting in a centered zipper, making and attaching a waistband, and hemming. Hand Embroidery: Sublime Stitchery You will need to know how to use your sewing machine and have a zipper foot (you don’t need to know how to use it). A supply list will be Daniela Cermenati emailed once the class has reached minimum enrollment. 6 Tuesdays | Oct. 6–Nov. 17 | 7:00–8:30 pm | $99 Embroidery, the art of embellishment with needle and thread, has ancient roots. Every culture has some form of it in their textile art history. Although it started as a practical way to mend clothing, embroidery can be incredibly creative, but is also remarkably easy to learn. In this class for all levels, master the basic stitches and the practice by embroidering a flower sampler. Discuss thread and wool options, color palettes, techniques for transferring images, and detailing stitches to accentuate dimension and color so you can start your own project. A materials list will be emailed once the class has reached minimum enrollment.

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N Understanding 20th Century Dance (Lecture) N Bike Maintenance Kelley Donovan Mass. Bike Coalition 5 Wednesdays | Oct. 7–Nov. 4 | 6:30–8:00 pm | $75 Introduction: Tuesday, October 6 | 7:00–8:30 pm | $35 Enhance your appreciation of dance as an exciting and ever- Bicycling is a great way to get around town, keep fit, and reduce your changing performance art. Develop an overall familiarity with dance carbon footprint. And especially during this time of quarantine, going as a contemporary art form through readings, video and discussion. on a bike ride is a great way to keep yourself sane by clearing your Enlarge your critical perspective by discussing issues in dance, head while keeping distance from others. But, along with your sanity, comparing points of view of major choreographers, and considering you’ve also got to maintain your bike if you want your ride to go as their particular contributions. We will explore many 20th century planned. Learn what to check so you’re ready to roll. This workshop choreographers/significant dance figures including: Isadora Duncan, will cover how to maintain your bike to keep you riding safe and Nijinsky, Ballet Russe, Balanchine, Ruth St. Denis, Martha Graham, smooth. Knowledgeable instructors from MassBike will go through the Doris Humphrey, Merce Cunningham, Katherine Dunham, Liz basics of how to diagnose your bike’s ABCs (Air, Brakes, and Chain). Lerman, Bill T. Jones, Mark Morris, Alvin Ailey, Jose Limon, Pilobolus, You’ll come away with a bit of home-mechanic know-how so you can Twyla Tharp and Judson Church. check the condition of your bike, and also fix it when things start to go awry. Boston’s Bicycling Renaissance (Lecture) 2.0: Learn to Fix-a-Flat: Tuesday, October 13 | 7:00–8:30 pm | $35 Lorenz J. Finison, Ph.D., Co-sponsored by East Arlington Livable Streets & Learning how to change your own tires and tubes is one of the more Arlington Bicycle Advisory Committee useful skills you can learn to keep your bike rolling, but it’s also one Thursday, Nov. 19 | 7:00–8:15 pm | $15 of the most challenging skills to get right! The experts at MassBike Trace Boston’s history of cycling with author Lorenz J. Finison, Ph.D. will step you through the process of diagnosing the conditions of your as he discusses his newest book. Today, cycling is an increasingly tires, avoiding the most common reasons for getting a flat, how to popular sport and mode of transportation for those looking to stay patch the holes in the tube, and tips on how to get that tire back on fit, be energy efficient, or to simply avoid Boston traffic, but the trend without so much struggle. If you have tire levers and a pump at the took a deep dive for most of the 20th century, when automobiles ready, come prepared to try at home on your own wheel. became more common. Boston had been a hub for cyclists up until the early 1900s, and it took until the 1970s for its popularity D Fall Road Biking to rise again. Join Finison as he explores the cycling renaissance Tom Allen of the 1970s through newspaper archives, records of local bike 6 Tuesdays, Sept. 15–Oct. 20 | 9:45 am–12:15 pm | organizations, and interviews with Boston-area cyclists. Discover Session 1: $89 eye-opening stories of local history as Finison discusses race, gender, and class as it relates to questions including: Who can ride Session 2: 4 Thursdays, Oct. 1–Oct. 22 | 9:45 am–12:15 pm | $59 with whom? Who is included and who is excluded? This is Finison’s Ride local roads both east and west of Arlington as the season second book about the history of cycling in Boston. changes in New England. Our starting locations will vary and include Arlington, Bedford, Concord, and occasionally beyond. We will D Get Fit! Have Fun! Learn to Run! ride 20-25 miles, maintain an average pace of 12 mph and climb Gaggi DeStefanis some hills–because New England is not flat! Please note: Riders 8 Wednesdays | Sept. 23–Nov. 18 | 8:30–9:30 am | $79 must wear helmets and have recently tuned road or hybrid bikes with fully inflated tires. (Some of our past riders have used electric- It’s tough to stick to a fitness and running program on your own. Learn assist bikes.) Students will also be asked to wear a mask and follow how to integrate and sprinkle fitness into your daily life and establish social distancing guidelines. Meeting location will be emailed upon routines that make it easier to make fitness a lifelong habit. We’ll get registration. Weather cancellations will be made up as needed. you moving and motivated and having fun while you’re at it. Gradually Riders are free to take both sessions but rides will be repeated. build strength and physical endurance through body resistance, circuit drills, and strong core exercises. Each class ends with a run or walk to build endurance for a 5K (3.1 mile). In this new social distancing D JOYful Friday Biking world, it’s highly unlikely that fall 5Ks will take place, therefore we Joy Spadafora will run our own virtual 5K. NOTE: This class will meet outdoors with 6 Fridays, Sept. 25–Oct. 30 | 9:30 am–12:00 pm | $89 masks and social distancing. However, if we need to reassess again Tired of the Minuteman Bikeway and looking for a change of cycling closer to the start of class, or if it rains on a particular day, we will scenery? We’ll explore interesting and unique routes in communities move the class to a Zoom meeting. Come prepared to run outdoors, surrounding Arlington. Riders should be able to maintain a 10-12 mph rain or shine, and there will be plenty of assignments to keep you average pace and ride 15-18 miles. This is moderate, but not leisurely moving on our off-weeks. All ages and abilities are welcome. riding. Rides will be on roads, paved rail trails, and on packed trails through the woods. Please note: Riders must wear helmets and have N Intro to Commuting recently tuned bikes with fully inflated tires. Bring water, a snack, a Mass. Bike Coalition great attitude, and a spare inner tube (just in case). Students will also Tuesday, Sept. 29 | 7:00–8:30 pm | $35 be asked to wear a mask and follow social distancing guidelines. Group size is limited to 10. Meeting location of the first ride will be Are you curious about hopping on your bike for commuting, everyday sent one week prior to the date of class. Weather cancellations will be errands, and exercise, but not sure how to get started? You’re not made up as needed. alone! At this everyday biking seminar, gain the knowledge and empowerment to get you out on the roads, bike lanes, and pathways. Biking is fast, free, fun, and good for your physical and mental health—especially important these days! The experts at MassBike have honed their tips to get you over the barriers. Join us for a presentation and discussion, come with your questions and your stories, and learn along with fellow bikers. Arlington Community Education Fall 2020 N New class D Daytime W/E Weekend Register Now at ArlingtonCommunityEd.org | [email protected] 9 D Essentrics: Gentle Stretching D Joyful Morning Yoga Severina Gates Linda Del Monte 9 Fridays | Sept. 25–Nov. 20 | 12:00–1:00 pm | $139 8 Wednesdays | Sept. 23–Nov. 18 | 9:00–10:15 am | $115 A gentle way to lubricate joints and elongate tight muscles, Morning yoga classes ease you into your day with poses that connect Essentrics: Gentle Stretching can help you feel better and more the mind, body, and spirit. Particular attention is given to helping mobile than you have in years. This full-body technique lengthens each student understand and work with their body to achieve proper and strengthens every muscle in the body, creating greater joint alignment. Regular practice of yoga brings calm, focus, increased mobility. A completely original workout that draws on the flowing flexibility and strength to your life. Please note: Bring a yoga mat, movements of tai chi for health and balance, the strengthening blocks if you have them, a blanket if you like, and wear comfortable theories behind ballet, and the healing principles of physiotherapy, clothing. which, when combined, help to produce a pain-free body. For men and women of all ages and fitness levels who are looking for a gentle, Facial Yoga Workshop slow-tempo class. Please note: Please have a yoga mat, towel, and Debra Rosenblum water on hand for the class. Wednesday, Oct. 14 | 6:00–7:30 pm | $19 Pamper yourself with facial yoga. Learn how to use facial yoga poses Essentrics: Full-Body Workout to tighten and tone facial muscles, which help to reduce wrinkles Cindy Lewis & Farhana Stevenson and leave your skin rejuvenated. You will also learn eye exercises to 9 Thursdays | Sept. 24–Nov. 19 | 7:00–8:00 pm | $125 alleviate eye strain and a sequence of facial massage techniques to Essentrics is a full-body workout that rapidly changes the shape of your release sinus tension and congestion. All of these techniques can be body through a dynamic combination of strengthening and stretching. learned either seated in a chair or lying down on a yoga mat. No prior The technique develops lean, strong and flexible muscles with yoga experience necessary. immediate changes to your posture. Ideal for physically active men and women, this program rebalances the body, prevents and treats injuries N D Chair Yoga: Reap the Benefits of Yoga While and unlocks tight joints. The Essentrics workout draws on the flowing Seated movements of tai chi and ballet to create a balanced, flexible and pain- Debra Rosenblum free body. This course moves at a faster tempo than Gentle Stretching 9 Thursdays | Sept. 24–Nov. 19 | 9:00–10:00 am | $99 (see above). Please note: Bring a yoga mat, towel and water. One great thing about yoga is that it can be adapted to suit anyone’s needs. Chair yoga is especially beneficial for beginners, senior Barre Basics Workout citizens, people with injuries, or those looking to learn how to apply Amber Breimeir yoga techniques at the office. As we practice chair yoga, our bodies 6 Wednesdays relax and our minds quiet. During our time together, we will increase Oct. 7–Nov. 18 | 7:00–8:00 pm | $79 our self-awareness and revitalize our lives. Yoga has been proven to For those new to barre workouts, learn to safely sculpt long, lean legs improve strength and flexibility as well as reduce stress and manage and flat abs using traditional ballet exercises and Pilates mat work. pain. The chair yoga postures taught in this class can be integrated The major benefits of barre are improved posture, muscle definition, throughout the day. Please have a comfortable moveable chair and a weight loss, increased flexibility, and reduced stress. Please note: belt or strap ready for each class. Please have a mat ready to use throughout class. Tai Chi: Meditation in Motion Hatha Yoga Judith King Bettina Velona Advanced: 8 Wednesdays 10 Mondays | Sept. 14–Nov. 30 | 7:15–8:30 pm | $145 Sept. 23–Nov. 18 | 6:00–7:00 pm | $105 Regular practice of hatha yoga brings calm, focus, increased Intermediate: 8 Wednesdays flexibility, and strength to your life. This moderately-paced yoga Sept. 23–Nov. 18 | 7:10–8:10 pm | $105 class encourages students to move with meditative awareness and attention to alignment and breathing. Class may include active and The ultimate in no-impact aerobics, tai chi naturally relaxes the body, physically challenging poses as well as more passive, longer holds. promoting calm and peace of mind while improving posture, balance You are continually encouraged to explore your inner flow and turn and flexibility. The practice increases blood flow throughout the entire within for guidance–on and off the mat. Suitable for beginners as well body, keeps joints flexible and restores elasticity to muscles. It is a as more experienced students. Please note: Bring a yoga mat and a form of exercise that actually becomes better for you as you age. This yoga strap or belt. course focuses on a portion of the Hwa Yu short form. Through these forms, you will learn fundamental skills such as stance, step patterns, basic blocking and whole-body movement. Please note: Wear loose, Yoga for Every Body comfortable clothing. The 6:00 pm course is for those acquainted with Ruth Lieberherr the Hwa Yu Short Form; the 7:10 pm course is for those acquainted Session 1: 10 Thursdays with the short form. Sept. 17–Nov. 19 | 6:00–7:15 pm | $145 D Session 2: 10 Fridays Sept. 18–Nov. 20 | 9:30–10:45 am | $145 This course is perfect for those just beginning or coming back to yoga. People of every age, fitness level, physical challenge, or shape will find their mind, body and spirit invigorated in this welcoming class. In addition to standing poses and mat exercises, each class includes modified yoga poses using a chair. The instructor individualizes postures to suit all students. Wear comfortable clothing and please have a yoga mat, a moveable chair, a strap or belt, yoga blocks (if you have them) and a blanket ready to use during class.

Arlington Community Education Fall 2020 N New class D Daytime W/E Weekend Register Now at ArlingtonCommunityEd.org | [email protected] 10 D Tai Chi: Yang-Style Fabulous Zumba Zhantao Lin Cheryl Keane All Levels: 9 Tuesdays, Sept. 15–Nov.17 | 9:00–9:50 am | $115 9 Mondays | Sept. 21–Nov. 30 | 6:45–7:45 pm | $115 Tai chi is both a cultural experience and an excellent way to exercise Imagine burning up to 1,000 calories per hour as you shake, shimmy, and improve balance and coordination. Taught by a 6th-generation slide and sweat your way through great music that gets your heart tai chi master and native of China, this introduction covers the first pumping and your body moving. Zumba is based on the simple idea 16 postures of the 88 postures in the traditional Yang Style Tai that a great workout should be fun! Join this energizing and calorie- Chi Long Form. Learn steps, hand movements, balance and form. burning workout session moving to salsa, merengue, swing and The instructor provides individual attention and a strong sense of more. You’ll get a total workout through cardio, muscle conditioning, the history and context in Chinese culture for these movements. balance and flexibility and you won’t even realize what a great Appropriate for all ages and abilities. workout you’re getting because you’ll be having so much FUN! Dances are easy to learn, fun to follow and gentle on your joints. Level 2: 9 Tuesdays, Sept. 15–Nov. 17 | 10:00–10:50 am | $115 Open to all fitness levels, no experience necessary. For students who have experience with the first part of the Yang Style tai chi and who are ready to move onto postures 17 to 50. We will Salsa & Club Latin focus on accuracy, consistency and fluency to further strengthen your Oksana Haiduchok body’s balance. Appropriate for all ages and abilities. 8 Tuesdays | Sept. 22–Nov. 17 | 5:45–6:40 pm | $99 9 Tuesdays, Sept. 15–Nov. 17 | 11:00–11:50 am | $115 Level 3: Vamos bailar! Learn the steps and rhythms of popular and dynamic We continue with postures 51 to 88 of Yang Style tai chi, with a focus Latin dances including the spicy and energetic salsa, the sensual on accuracy, consistency and fluency to further strengthen your shuffle of merengue, the Dominican-born bachata, and the triple-step body’s balance. Appropriate for all ages and abilities. based cha cha. In a fast, fun, and easy class, we will break down the basics of these hot dances so you can spice up any dance floor you QiGong step on. Classes feature a strong focus on styling, musicality and the Judith King / Sue Wood characteristics of each dance so that whether dancing solo or with a partner, you will become skillful and have fun! No experience or D Session 1: 9 Thursdays | Sept. 24–Nov. 19 | 10:30–11:30 am partner required. $119 (King) Session 2: 8 Thursdays | Oct. 1–Nov. 19 | 6:30–7:30 pm $105 (Wood) Country Western Line Dancing Julie Kaufmann With roots in traditional Chinese medicine, qigong’s goal is to 9 Wednesdays cultivate and balance our life energy, or “qi.” Qigong practice typically Beginner: Sept. 16–Nov. 18 | 6:00–7:15 pm | $135 involves meditative, slow-flowing movement coordinated with deep rhythmic breathing to produce a calm state of mind. Part of traditional What’s more fun than country-western line dance? You don’t even Chinese medicine, the practice is similar to tai chi, but simpler, and need a partner. Young and old, men and women, athletes and couch benefits can include improved immunity, better balance, and lower potatoes–anyone can have a great time. Just bring your two left feet, blood pressure. We will work with the Seven Precious Gestures and because in line dancing there are no mistakes! If you’ve never line the Eight Brocades, as well as some basic walking and breathing danced before or have only done a few classes, this is the place practices. Flex and stretch gently and learn simple routines you can for you. We’ll start from the very beginning, with simple dances that practice at home. teach you the basic building blocks of line dancing. Lots of practice, and we’ll teach each dance. No experience needed. You’ll get low- Meditation: Build Your Practice impact exercise as we dance to (mostly) country western music. Debra Rosenblum Intermediate: 9 Wednesdays 8 Tuesdays | Sept. 29–Nov. 24 | 5:30–6:30 pm | $109 Sept. 16–Nov. 18 | 7:30–8:45 pm | $135 Meditation is about learning to focus your thoughts, heighten your If you’ve been dancing for a while and are ready for a new challenge, awareness and reduce your stress level. Learn how to reduce this is the class for you. These dances are longer, faster, have anxiety, quiet the mind, and enhance sleep. Meditation will enrich more turns, or use challenging moves. Expect it to take more than your daily life as it becomes routine. Each session will provide one week to learn each dance, so we will learn fewer dances than multiple ways to enter into a meditative state, including mindfulness the beginner class, but we’ll still have a great time. Remember, meditation, guided imagery, and breathing practices. Designed for challenging your brain fends off dementia! both beginner and intermediate students.

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A shopping list will be emailed once the class has reached minimum enrollment.

Scottish Whisky Regions: A Virtual Tasting Tour Romantic Dinner for Two: Fabulous Fall Flavors Robert Lublin Sam Loos Tuesday, Oct. 6 | 7:00–8:30 pm | $55 (includes beverage kit) Wednesday, Oct. 14 | 5:30–7:30 pm | $45/pair Wednesday, Nov. 18 | 7:00–8:30 pm | $55 (includes beverage kit) Cook a delicious three-course romantic dinner for two and turn Amazing whisky is produced throughout Scotland, but different routine dinner prep into quality couple time. Divvy up the kitchen regions have their own distinctive style, flavor, and character. Join duties and make a meal based on ingredients best enjoyed this time us for a fun, relaxing evening as we tour the major whisky producing of year. Start with a robust arugula, pear, and gorgonzola salad, in regions of Scotland. Together we will experience the nuances that which the bitterness of the arugula counter-balances the sweet pears differentiate Highland and Lowland scotch. We will consider why the and pungent cheese. Then take advantage of in-season mushrooms Speyside region lies within the Highlands but has its own designation. and root vegetables to bake a hearty beef and mushroom cottage pie We will sample the complex, lightly peated scotch distilled in with potato and parsnip topping, a twist on the traditional shepherd’s Campbeltown and compare it to the bold, heavily peated whisky that pie. Finish your meal with an apple berry crisp, bursting with juicy fruit distinguishes Islay. And more! A selection of scotch samples will be and topped with a buttery crumble. This meal you make together is available for safe pickup in Arlington. Pickup directions will be sent sure to be better than any night out! out to registered students starting one week prior to the class date. Then we will taste and discuss them together in a Zoom session Dumplings From Around the World online. Tuition includes a $25 beverage fee. For students 21+. Roberta Hing Wednesday, Oct. 7 | 5:00–7:00 pm | $29 Instant Pot Fall Comfort Food Oh, those magical pockets of dough! Found in almost every country Yoshiko Sullivan of the world, dumplings can be sweet or savory, filled with meat or Thursday, Nov. 19 | 5:30–7:30 pm | $29 vegetables, and their shapes are endless! Cook along as we explore Whether you use your Instant Pot all of the time or are looking for a dumpling favorites from around the globe. Create the Latin American place to start, this class will inspire you to discover new recipes that and Spanish favorite, empanadas, with the flakiest crust wrapped will make meal prep quick and easy. We’ll make chicken marsala, around a savory meat filling. Next, move on to the pride of Poland, tender chicken breasts cooked with garlic, mushrooms, and heavenly pierogi, which are boiled dumplings filled with potato, caramelized marsala wine. Our side dish will be the ultimate comfort food: mashed onions, and mushrooms. The class rounds out with the Salvadoran potatoes. Using just the Instant Pot (no strainer necessary!) this one- street food, pupusas. These crispy, cheese filled dumplings made dish wonder comes out perfectly in just 30 minutes. Our final recipe with masa dough are the perfect portable snack. will be an optional dessert, an incredibly easy to make dulce de leche that can be poured over your favorite ice cream for a decadent finish Get “Curried” Away! to your meal. Your experienced instructor will discuss a variety of Shruti Mehta other ways your Instant Pot can be used, answering questions along Thursday, Sept. 24 | 5:30–7:30 pm | $29 the way. For Indian food aficionados, the word “curry” conjures up images of chunks of vegetables, lentils or meats in buttery, colorful, and Japanese Homestyle Cooking aromatic gravy. If you are new to cooking Indian cuisine and would Yoshiko Sullivan like to introduce your family to the exotic flavors of a good curry, this Thursday, Nov. 5 | 5:30–7:00 pm | $25 class is for you. Come learn to prepare two different kinds of simple Expand your cooking skills and enrich your knowledge of Japanese curries. We will make palak paneer (spinach and homemade cheese cuisine with Japanese cooking instructor Yoshiko Sullivan. Cook cooked with onion, ginger, chilies and spices, drizzled with cream), up easy and delicious teriyaki chicken, which will be turned into and curried black-eyed beans cooked in an onion-tomato gravy. teriyaki chicken pizza, a favorite in Japan. Then make matcha green These curries will be served with aromatic saffron rice cooked with tea pudding, a creamy dessert full of delicate flavor that provides a ghee, saffron, raisins, and nuts. Come get “curried” away! delicious ending for a Japanese meal. Dosas Cooking Demo & Book Launch Fresh & Healthy Mexican Feast Ashwini Ramanisankar Sam Loos Wednesday, Nov. 18 | 7:00–9:00 pm | $19 Tuesday, October 27 | 5:30–7:15 pm | $29 Learn all about dosas in this cooking demonstration from a chef who Mexican favorites can be part of a healthy—and delicious—diet. just published a book on the subject. Dosas are delicious, gluten- Although Mexican food tends to have a bad reputation, synonymous free, crisp, and fluffy crepes made from rice and lentils. They are with greasy, carb-heavy food smothered in massive amounts very popular for breakfast or dinner in India and are served with of cheese, in much of Mexico there is instead a focus on fresh a tasty potato and vegetable filling. Dosas are easy to digest and vegetables paired with flavorful sauces. Cook along with Chef Loos make for a healthy and light meal. In this session you will see a full to make amazing vegetarian salsa verde enchiladas, filled with a demonstration of how to make the batter, spread and make the crepe, smoky chipotle sweet potato and black bean filling, and smothered in prepare the vegetable filling, and grind the chutney. The instructor will a fresh salsa verde you’ll make yourself. Accompany your feast with also discuss her new book, The Magic of Making Dosas, and answer a paloma, Mexico’s most refreshing highball, made with grapefruit, all of your questions about dosas and Indian cuisine. lime, and tequila. “¡Salud!”

Arlington Community Education Fall 2020 N New class D Daytime W/E Weekend Register Now at ArlingtonCommunityEd.org | [email protected] 12 Bayou Bash Thanksgiving Pies From Scratch Katie Walter Adrienne Dunne Thursday, Oct. 22 | 5:30–7:00 pm | $25 Tuesday, Nov. 24 | 6:00–7:30 pm | $25 Cuisine from the southern bayou region of America is a delicious Make your own from-scratch pies just in time for Thanksgiving. First blend of several cultures including French, African, and Spanish, learn the steps to make a superb pie dough. Then prepare the filling among others. This eclectic mixture is part of what gives the food to your own individual taste. Bake the pies in your oven that night such a unique and enticing flavor profile. Learn how to make two or the next day to serve on Thanksgiving, or freeze to use at a later classic bayou dishes in the comfort of your own kitchen: shrimp and date. We’ll make two classic pies: apple and pumpkin, and for those grits with a side of fried green tomatoes and a remoulade dipping who want to serve something a little different for the holiday, the last sauce. These delicious bayou favorites are suitable for a relaxed pie is an optional (but delicious!) blueberry pie. weekend meal or even for a twist on weekend brunch. Sourdough Basics: From Starters to Loaves One-Dish Meals Janine Sciarappa Katie Walter Thursday, Oct. 8 | 6:30–8:00 pm | $19 Tuesday, Nov. 10 | 5:30–7:00 pm | $25 Get in on the sourdough craze with an informative evening that Revamp your weeknight menu and get started with meal planning by will cover everything beginners need to know. Create your own learning how to make one-dish meals that are nutritious, simple, and sourdough starter and receive tips and tricks on how to maintain it. delicious. During class we’ll make two meals: one in the oven, one Get your questions answered and check in with the instructor after on the stovetop. By the end of class you’ll have dinner ready for that 3–4 days when your sourdough begins to activate to make sure evening, and for the next night! We’ll prepare rice with slow-roasted things are going well. The class will also cover how to make your own tomatoes, garlic, sausage and feta in the oven, and a delicious one- delicious and crusty sourdough loaf when your starter is ready (after pot pasta dish on the stovetop. Cherry tomatoes, basil, and linguine about a week or so). The instructor will demonstrate how to make this cook together in a pot for an unbelievably easy and delicious meal. no-knead dough with equipment you already have in your home. While we cook, chef Katie Walter will reveal her tips and tricks for meal planning so that you don’t compromise health for speed. Eat Local Year-round (Lecture) Babette Wils Make Ahead Dough Tuesday, Oct. 6 | 7:00–8:30 pm | $19 Janine Sciarappa Have you been enjoying fresh vegetables and fruits grown in your Tart & Pie: Tuesday, Oct. 13 | 6:30–8:00 pm | $25 garden or found at the farmer’s market this summer? Local foods Learning to bake tarts can be daunting, but once you master the are fresher and tastier, and buying from small, local farmers supports techniques to create the basic pastry dough you’ll be able to make the economy around our towns. Discover how to extend the season showstopping desserts for the holidays, or any time of year! From of local eating through the entire year. We’ll cover options including: the comfort of your home follow step-by-step through the process extending your garden harvest into late fall and early spring (without of making pie dough as well as three classic tart doughs that you a greenhouse); where to safely buy local foods all year; community can freeze in preparation for the holidays. Get ahead of the game shares (in-person and online choices), and how to put up some of by making a light and crisp pate sucreé, a rich and crumbly pate the summer bounty by freezing, canning, and drying. Once started, sablée, a flaky sweet pâte brisée, and of course, a pie dough to you can make a game of it: How much (more) can I eat locally? The get you through all of the upcoming events. Learn how to store the instructor began pursuing a local diet in the early 1990s when she doughs properly in your freezer, and discover how each dough can spent time in Austria, a country about the size of New England with a be used. Chef Sciarappa will share her favorite recipes while she similar climate that is, to a large extent, food self-sufficient, with most demonstrates how to roll the dough out, shares tips for getting them food produced on small farms for local markets. into pans (including the ever-difficult mini tart pans), as well as how to blind bake them. Cookie Variations: Wednesday, Oct. 21 | 6:30–8:00 pm | $25 Learn how to prepare one versatile cookie dough, in just an hour and a half, that will allow you to make delicious treats with endless variations. The dough can be stored for three months, giving you time to make all of your favorite holiday cookies, from the classic slice and bake to more adventurous creations using jams to layer the dough for a striped effect or nuts and spices to add crunch and warmth. Start by preparing the multipurpose dough then either work along with chef Sciarappa as she prepares three cookie variations to be placed in the freezer and baked at a later date, or sit back and watch her demonstrate the techniques so you can make these cookies at your convenience. The three recipes include pistachio lemon, chai spiced, and raspberry striped cookies. Baking directions will be supplied.

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Home Inspection: Everything You Need to Know Keeping Bees Morgan Cohen Tony Pulsone Tuesday, Nov. 10 | 7:00–8:30 pm | $25/individual or $35/pair Thursday, Oct. 22 | 7:00–9:00 pm | $25 Buying a home can be overwhelming for a number of reasons, but If you are thinking about keeping bees, there’s lots to consider understanding the condition of the home can often be one of the besides the pleasure of harvesting your own pure, wild honey and most intimidating. This course is designed to give homebuyers a beeswax. More effort than a cat but less than a dog, backyard clear understanding of the home inspection process and how it beekeeping requires only simple management once hives are integrates into the homebuying process in Massachusetts. Topics established. Local expert Tony Pulsone will help you decide if include why inspecting a home is important, how to choose a home this rewarding pursuit is for you. He’ll share his experiences, talk inspector, types of defects that are typical for various types and about the benefits and importance of keeping bees, the culture of ages of homes, the major systems problems that can be found in a beekeeping, what it’s like to keep your own, and other aspects to home, the inspection report, additional testing and inspection related consider, including the time and financial commitment. Come learn services, as well as what to do after the inspection. Come get all of what all the buzz is about! your questions answered during this informative evening. This course is appropriate for anyone considering buying a home, but especially N Working With Wax suited for first-time homebuyers. Tony Pulsone Thursday, Nov. 5 | 7:00–9:00 pm | $25 First-Time Home Buying Fundamentals Beeswax has been used by humans for thousands of years. Learn Ellen Sullivan & Bob Cahill about its origin and the unique properties that make beeswax useful 2 Tuesdays | Oct. 13 and 20 | 7:00–9:00 pm for a number of applications. Then watch a live demonstration of $45/individual or $65/pair how to process beeswax, make lip balm, pour candles using silicone Get a solid overview of the home-buying process at this information- molds, and fashion reusable food wraps. packed workshop that will educate and prepare first-time home buyers for their entry into the real estate market. Discuss how to Take both classes with Tony Pulsone and save! buy smart: what to expect from a real estate agent, prioritizing your $45 wish list in a home, how much can you afford, understanding the mortgage and closing processes, making an offer, conducting home inspections, hiring an attorney, and trends in the local real estate N Autumn Wreaths markets. Together a realtor and lender will lead the discussions. Derby Farm Flowers & Gardens Staff Wednesday, Oct. 14 | 7:00–8:15 pm | $63 N How to Buy a Condo Decorate your door with a fall wreath made from flowers and Ellen Sullivan & Bob Cahill foliage that are dried or will dry nicely. Learn simple techniques and Wednesday, Oct. 28 | 7:00–9:00 pm | $25/individual or $35/pair incorporate your own style to create something unique that will warm Buying a condominium means not only purchasing a personal home, your home throughout the autumn season. Gather acorns or other but also buying partial ownership in a communal property. Learn natural objects to add your own style to your wreath. Tuition includes about the different types of condominiums and the various questions a $45 materials fee, which includes a wreath frame and materials that and due diligence that you should perform when purchasing a condo. can be picked up curbside at the store the day of the class. You will A realtor and lender will lead the interactive discussion. Come with need a pair of garden scissors or shears. your questions! Inspired Floral Holiday Table N Eliminate Paperwork Overwhelm Derby Farm Flowers & Gardens Staff Wendy Buglio Thursday, Nov. 12 | 7:00–8:15 pm | $63 Tuesday, Oct. 20 | 7:00–9:00 pm | $25 Create an inspiring centerpiece for your tabletops this holiday Is your kitchen counter constantly covered with papers that need season, or just for every day. Learn from a Derby Farm designer how attention? Does the mail pile up? Unsure of what documents to to create a fall arrangement for your holiday table or as a thoughtful keep and where to keep them? Learn how to take control over your handmade gift. Tuition includes a $45 materials fee, which includes a household paperwork in this virtual class. Discover a variety of helpful container, flowers, and foliage that can be picked up curbside at the strategies including how to process your incoming mail in just two store the day of the class. You will need a pair of scissors, snips, or a minutes a day, how to determine what papers to keep, and for how knife. You can also add anything from your own garden. long, as well as how to maintain the files you keep long term. After just two hours you’ll have new tools to take control of the paper N Home Renovations on a Tight Budget buildup in your home and office, as well as inspiration for how to Katharine MacPhail manage memorabilia. Bring your pile of papers, and through guided 2 Tuesdays | Oct. 6 and 13 | 7:00–8:30 pm | $35 instruction, create your own Action File Box for important documents. Are you thinking of renovating and adding on to your home, but Tuition includes a kit with a file storage box and colored hanging file looking to do it on a tight budget? Renovating your home can seem folders that will be available for safe pick up in Arlington starting a overwhelming and expensive at first, and surely you’ve heard many week before the class. horror stories. Along with providing money-saving tips, this class will help you avoid renovation pitfalls by reviewing how to determine what you can build by-right, how to choose a contractor, what happens during a special permit process, basic design considerations, mistakes to avoid while renovating, and what to expect every step of the way.

Arlington Community Education Fall 2020 N New class D Daytime W/E Weekend Register Now at ArlingtonCommunityEd.org | [email protected] 14 Auto Repair for Everyone (Lecture) Organic Indoor Vermicomposting Bruce Gerry Ray Pourali 3 Wednesdays | Sept. 23–Oct. 14 | 6:30–8:30 pm | $55 Wednesday, Nov. 4 | 7:00–9:00 pm | $45 (includes starter kit) Get a general overview of major systems of an automobile from Yes, indoor! Imagine a healthy indoor compost bin working year- an experienced mechanic and instructor who can make all things round, one that is virtually odorless and very easy to maintain. You automotive both fun and clear. With this information you’ll be better will be able to compost coffee, tea, some junk mail, egg containers, able to diagnose problems, perform basic maintenance, and deal fruit and vegetable peels, and more. Learn all the steps and take competently and knowledgeably with mechanics. We will cover basic home a compost starter kit that contains all the micro and macro maintenance and troubleshooting ignition, charging, cooling, fluids, organisms you need to start a healthy, organic, functioning compost electrical, brakes and exhaust systems. We’ll also discuss common bin. Learn how to harvest compost, and how to make a rich compost problems encountered with any vehicle. Please note: This is a tea used to feed plants all year long. Your plants will love you, the lecture/demonstration class loaded with information. trees will love you, and our planet will thank you for taking such a green initiative. Please note: Tuition includes a compost starter kit. Win with Composting Jeremy Marin Co-sponsored by Arlington DPW Wednesday, Sept. 23 | 7:00–8:30 pm | $19 Composting is one of those rare win/win/win things: good for the environment, good for plants, and good for you. Essentially decomposed organic material such as leaves, grass clippings, and kitchen waste, compost is rich in nutrients essential to plant growth. It is an ideal, low- or no-cost food for plants that also saves water by helping the soil hold onto moisture, recycling organic resources, and conserving landfill space. This workshop will demystify the process and answer all your compost questions, from basic to advanced. Learn how to turn household waste into a valuable, nutritious additive for your garden beds, household plants, and lawn. Receive a coupon for $10 off the price of a compost bin available for purchase through Arlington’s Department of Public Works.

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American Sign Language (ASL) Level 3: 8 Wednesdays, Sept. 23–Nov. 18 Carol Zurek 6:30–7:30 pm | $125 (Chiha) Signing is a useful skill that can open up a new world of relationships Level 3 is for those looking to speak more efficiently who feel and understanding. comfortable operating in an immersion (French-only) context. This advanced level class will work on past and present tense, while also Level 1: 8 Mondays | Sept. 21–Nov. 23 | 6:00–7:15 pm | $139 reinforcing the use of object pronouns. This course is for those who have no experience with ASL or who need a refresher on the basics. Learn the ASL manual alphabet, Level 4: 8 Wednesdays, Sept. 23–Nov. 18 numbers, greetings, feelings, expressions, family, time, clothes, body 7:30–9 pm | $125 (Bridgelal) parts and other basic conversational tools. Building upon the skills already acquired, students in Level 4 will learn the future tense, irregular adjectives, conditional expressions, Level 2: 8 Mondays | Sept. 21–Nov. 23 | 7:30–8:45 pm | $139 ordinal numbers, reflexive verbs and pronouns, the imperative form, Further explore the beauty of this visual language and learn about and expressions of reciprocal action. Having completed Level 4, Deaf Culture. For those who have completed ASL: Level 1, or who students can expect to be able to discuss numerous topics with have comparable experience, learn signs relating to verbs and basic relative sophistication as well as to read and write multi-paragraph conversational style. We will also focus on the basic formation of texts. grammatically correct sentence structure for ASL. Please note: Levels 1–3 requires the additional purchase of a Level 3: 8 Wednesdays | Sept. 23–Nov. 18 | 6:30–7:45 pm | $139 textbook, Practice Makes Perfect: Complete French All-in-One, This course is designed to continue the development of American Premium Second Edition, by Heminway. The book is recommended, Sign Language expressive and receptive skills, grammar, vocabulary, but not essential for Level 4. cultural awareness, and related terminology. D French Book Club Arabic: Modern Standard Barry Bridgelal Rania Nasser 8 Tuesdays | Sept. 22–Nov. 17 | 2:30–3:50 pm | $125 Originating in the 6th century, the Arabic language has become one of Deepen your understanding and appreciation of the French language the most widely spoken and recognizable languages in the world today. in this fun and interactive book club where we will discuss our Level 1: 8 Tuesdays | Sept. 22–Nov. 17 | 6:00–7:30 pm | $125 thoughts and questions about Amelie Nothomb’s novel, Pétronille. Taught by a native speaker, this beginning level class introduces In these weekly meetings we’ll review new grammar and vocabulary the 28 Arabic letters and focuses on basic reading and writing skills and discover the story of a thirty-year-old novelist named Amélie through an interactive and practical instructional method. Some Nothomb and her self-destructive friendship with Pétronille Fanto, a basic everyday vocabulary and conversations such as greetings and writer in her early twenties, and the personal demons they hide from courtesy expressions are also part of the course. each other. In a virtual group setting, come enjoy this funny, moving, “exotic” novel about travel, France, Champagne, and friendship. As Level 2: 8 Tuesdays | Sept. 22–Nov. 17 | 7:30–9:00 pm | $125 one reviewer wrote, “This is literary Thelma & Louise, with a little bit For those who have some basic knowledge of Arabic (are able to of French panache and a whole lot of champagne thrown into the read and write simple words, as well as being familiar with some mix.” Please note: Before the first class, please read up to page 25. vocabulary). Use your Arabic skills to read short paragraphs while The book is available on Amazon. learning some grammatical structures. Conversational themes will include nationalities, family members, describing neighborhoods and D French Café: Conversation & Culture residences, food and drink, clothing and colors, weather and more. Barry Bridgelal Level 3: 8 Wednesdays | Sept. 23–Nov. 18 | 7:30–9:00 pm | $125 8 Thursdays | Sept. 24–Nov. 12 | 2:30–4:00 pm | $125 Expand your Arabic proficiency. Taught by a native speaker, this Bonjour! Join this welcoming and lively French conversation class course will put your conjugation and other grammar skills to use as led by an enthusiastic native speaker. This is your chance to learn, we learn to write more elaborate paragraphs. We will continue to practice and improve your conversational French in a relaxed, fun expand our vocabulary and skills. yet structured setting. You will also have the chance to increase your knowledge of French history and culture and discuss topics that French will surely raise passions. Isn’t this what French is all about? This Steph Chiha / Barry Bridgelal course is best suited for students who already have some level of Lay the foundation to become a confident French speaker. Learn conversational French (all levels are welcome). Au plaisir de vous y pronunciation, vocabulary, grammar, and verbs with a focus on retrouver! describing the world around you. Level 1: 8 Tuesdays, Sept. 22–Nov. 17 6:00–7:00 pm | $125 (Chiha) Beginners or anyone wishing to review the fundamentals should take Level 1, where we will learn basic vocabulary and present tense verbs, emphasizing useful everyday words and phrases. Level 2: 8 Tuesdays, Sept. 22–Nov. 17 7:30–8:30 pm | $125 (Chiha) Level 2 will focus on improving conversational precision by developing vocabulary and learning present and immediate future tenses. We will also learn irregular verbs, possessive and demonstrative adjectives, comparatives and superlatives, and imperatives. Arlington Community Education Fall 2020 N New class D Daytime W/E Weekend Register Now at ArlingtonCommunityEd.org | [email protected] 16 Italian Spanish Mirela Stefa Elbis Domínguez Covarrubias / Michelle Abadía Buongiorno! Are you ready to learn Italian in a fun and interesting D Level 1: 8 Tuesdays way? Through conversation about everyday life, we will learn Sept. 22–Nov. 17 | 9:00–10:20 am | $125 (Abadía) vocabulary, pronunciation, and grammar as we explore Italian culture Level 1: 8 Thursdays and la dolce vita. Gain a solid knowledge of the language of music Sept. 24–Nov. 12 | 6:00–7:20 pm | $125 (Covarrubias) and love. Come learn beginning Spanish in a dynamic online classroom Level 1: 8 Thursdays environment. Through fun activities you will learn and practice the Sept. 24–Nov. 12 | 6:00–7:00 pm | $125 alphabet, numbers, greetings, gender agreement, simple present Get introduced to basic grammar topics including pronunciation, tense of regular verbs, basic vocabulary and more. The course is personal pronouns, indefinite and definite articles, singular and plural geared towards those who’ve had very little to no experience with the forms of nouns and adjectives, gender, and number agreement. Spanish language. Handouts will be provided for use during class Students also will be able to describe everyday activities using the time and for practicing at home during the week. present tense of regular and irregular verbs. Level 2: 8 Thursdays Level 2: 8 Thursdays Sept. 24–Nov. 12 | 7:30–8:50 pm | $125 (Covarrubias) Sept. 24–Nov. 12 | 7:10–8:10 pm | $125 For those who have taken Spanish: Level 1 or equivalent, we will Work on improving spoken Italian, mastering reflexive verbs, past continue with more conversation and new grammar concepts to help tense of regular and irregular verbs, and possessive adjectives. you gain confidence in the language. Learn ordinal numbers, simple Level 3: 8 Tuesdays present tense of irregular verbs, how to express likes and dislikes and Sept. 22–Nov. 17 | 6:00–7:00 pm | $125 more. Improve pronunciation and increase your vocabulary as we explore topics such as traveling, ordering food, and giving directions. Further hone oral comprehension and expression of topics Handouts will be provided for use during class time and for practicing including travel, health, and time. We will also focus on imperfect at home during the week. tense, distinctive pronouns, simple future tense, and double object pronouns. D Level 3: 8 Tuesdays Sept. 22–Nov.17 | 10:30–11:50 am | $125 (Abadía) N Level 4: 8 Tuesdays Sept. 22–Nov. 17 | 7:10–8:10 pm | $125 Level 3: 8 Thursdays Sept. 24–Nov. 12 | 6:00–7:20 pm | $125 (Abadía) Level 4 will be focused on building complex reading selections, on providing opportunities for vocabulary development and creative Practice advanced grammar and verb conjugations in Level 3. use of the language. A glimpse of everyday life in Italy will introduce We will study the present tense of reflexive verbs, how to express students to contemporary Italian culture, geography, and history. time, date and weather, and introduce the past preterite intense. Students will also develop more grammar skills using indefinite In addition, we will study vocabulary relating to the house, the city, adjectives and pronouns, imperative form, conditional tenses, and countryside and nature and places in the world as we work to further relative pronouns. hone pronunciation. Students taking this level should already be familiarized with the present tense of regular and irregular verbs, as well as with the basic differences between the verbs “ser y estar.” D Italian Cafe: Conversation & Culture Handouts will be provided for use during class time and for practicing Barry Bridgelal at home during the week. 8 Tuesdays | Sept. 22–Nov. 17 | 1:00–2:20 pm | $125 8 Thursdays Ciao! In this lively discussion-based class, come practice and improve Level 4: Sept. 24–Nov. 12 | 7:30–8:50 pm | $125 (Abadía) your conversational Italian. We’ll discuss Italy’s rich culture, including art, cuisine, and history, in a fun and relaxed setting. For those who Level 4 will cover grammar topics including the imperfect and the have a solid understanding of Italian present, past, and future tenses. preterit, use of pronouns, familiar commands, adverbs, as well as the use of se, por and para. We will expand on the use of both preterite Russian and imperfect past tenses, as well as develop conversational skills. If time permits, we will also cover the formation of the imperative. Aleka Molokova In order to be comfortable in Level 4, students should have a clear Practice Russian in a lively online group atmosphere. We will work idea of present and some past tense, and should be able to describe on vocabulary, grammar, and conversational skills, all while exploring their surroundings in simple terms. Handouts will be provided for use traditional and modern Russian culture. during class time and for practicing at home during the week. Level 1: 8 Tuesdays | Sep. 29–Nov. 24 | 6:00–7:00 pm | $125 Become familiar with basic grammar such as grammatical gender, Spanish Cafe: Conversation & Culture possessive forms, singular/plural noun endings, and introductory Cinthya Soto verb conjugation. Practice useful tasks such as introducing yourself, 8 Wednesdays | Sept. 23–Nov. 18 | 7:00–8:30 pm | $125 saying where you live and work and talking about what you like and Spanish is the most widely-spoken Romance language in the world, need. with 410 million native speakers. This convivial class is taught by a Level 2: 8 Thursdays | Oct. 1–Nov. 19 | 6:00–7:00 pm | $125 native speaker and offers conversation and culture for those who Level 2 will include additional basic grammar such as singular/plural want to refresh their Spanish, take it to the next level or who just miss noun endings, introductory verb conjugation, and adjective forms. speaking the language. We will improve your spoken Spanish and We’ll practice useful tasks such as saying where you live and work, vocabulary by encouraging discussions on a variety of topics involving discussing travel experiences and preferences, and describing the culture of Spanish-speaking countries: art, literature, music, objects. Vocabulary topics will include household and clothing. cuisine, travel and current events. To enjoy this class, students should have some experience with conversational Spanish. Level 3: 8 Thursdays | Oct. 1–Nov. 19 | 7:15–8:15 pm | $125 Continue learning written and spoken Russian, with a focus on improving conversational skills and learning more advanced grammar concepts.

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Beginning Ukulele West African Hand Drumming Anne Ku Dean Fisher Pick & Pluck: 8 Wednesdays | Sept. 23–Nov. 18 | 5:30–6:30 pm 6 Thursdays | Oct. 8–Nov. 12 | 7:00–8:00 pm | $79 $105 Explore djembe, a goblet-shaped drum played with bare hands, in a Learn to play the ukulele by reading notes and plucking individual relaxed and fun atmosphere. Learn techniques to make basic drum strings. Also known as fingerstyle, fingerpicking, or plucking, this is sounds–bass, tone and slap–to create rhythms integral to West the melodic approach to learning the instrument. No prerequisite African culture. We will also learn about dunun drums, played with other than a ukulele and a clip-on tuner. sticks, that work in tandem with the djembe. All levels are welcome, and no experience is necessary. Please note: Drums are available for Strum & Hum: 6 Mondays | Oct. 19–Nov. 23 | 5:30–6:30 pm | $79 rent. Supplies are limited. Please email the ACE office to reserve one. Learn to play the ukulele through chords and accompanying yourself Details about safe pickup will be communicated once the class has singing or humming. Also known as strum or strumming, this is the met its minimum enrollment. harmonic approach to learning the instrument. No prerequisite other than a ukulele and a clip-on tuner. Find Your Voice: Intro to Voice Overs Lau Lapides Company Banjo Wednesday, Nov. 13 | 7:00–9:00 pm | $25 Larry Unger Have you ever been told you have a great voice for radio, audio Beginning: 8 Mondays | Sept. 21–Nov. 23 | 6:00–7:15 pm | $129 books, or cartoons? Are you finally ready to take the leap and find Learn to play the banjo in the old time clawhammer style with this out just how cool the voice over world really is? At this fast-paced, course for beginners and those with some experience. We’ll start from interactive, and fun workshop, learn tips and techniques to begin your the beginning with right hand technique and chords. The goal will be exploration of vocal and verbal delivery, breathing, and interpreting a to learn a handful of melodies that people actually play in open G and, script. Find out more about the craft as a hobby or career. There will hopefully, in double C and G modal tuning. Learning by ear will be be practice time, including instructor and peer feedback, as well as stressed but handouts of banjo tab will also be available. Please note: a Q&A. Work on a professional script in session and have a blast. If Students must have a banjo. you have an external microphone feel free to try it out, but it is not a Continuing: 8 Mondays | Sept. 21–Nov. 23 | 7:30–8:45 pm | $129 requirement for this class. For clawhammer banjo players who can already play at least a handful of tunes and who are looking to learn more in G, G z modal and in double C tuning. We will focus on the right hand technique as well so that you can get the best sound that you can. Take out your banjo and polish up your playing!

Guitar Larry Unger Beginning: 8 Thursdays | Oct. 1–Nov. 19 | 6:00–7:15 pm | $129 Our talented and passionate instructor will help you learn the elements of guitar and the basics of music in a fun, group-oriented format. Acquire the tools you need to play songs with the group or to continue learning on your own. No experience required; all you need is a guitar and one or two hours a week to practice. Continuing: 8 Thursdays | Oct. 1–Nov. 19 | 7:30–8:45 pm | $129 This course is perfect for anyone who has completed Introduction to Guitar or who has been playing guitar for a while. Come join us if you are looking for a fun and supportive environment to continue learning and playing. We will focus on developing stronger musical skills through playing individually and with the group.

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Learn Bridge Learn American Mah Jongg Elizabeth Gompels Laura Zoll 8 Tuesdays, Sept. 22–Nov. 17 | 6:30–8:30 pm | $159 6 Thursdays, Sept. 24–Oct. 29 | 7:30–8:30 pm | $159 Sociable and enchanting, a hand of bridge takes only a deck of 52 Learn to play this fun and fascinating game that combines a Chinese cards, four people and about 10 minutes to play. Easy to learn, the set of tiles with American rules and strategy. We will cover the game can take a lifetime to master and is fun to play at all levels fundamentals of the game, progressing through familiarity with the of expertise. Over eight weeks, you will learn how to play Bridge, tiles, building the wall, understanding the Charleston series of tile including the basics of bidding, play, scoring, and bridge conventions. exchanges, and learning the hands. Consider taking the class with Classes include hands-on learning, guided demonstrations, group people in your home so you can play together. Each student or discussions, and lots of bridge hands to practice techniques. All household needs their own Mah Jongg set (advice on purchasing a very fun and highly interactive! Pre-class notes regarding Zoom set will be sent when you register). Tuition includes a National Mah and Bridge App (compatible with all devices and browsers) will be Jongg League official card, which will be mailed to you. Limit is 6 sent in advance to all registered students along with comprehensive students. handouts for each lesson. The book Easybridge! by Edith McMullin is optional (may be purchased from Instructor for $18, includes N Chess shipping). Chess Wizards Beginner Skills & Strategies: N Play Bridge 4 Wednesdays | Sept. 23–Oct. 14 | 6:30–7:30 pm | $69 Elizabeth Gompels Chess engages our minds and memory and challenges us to tap into Bidding Refresher: our creative thinking, problem solving and reasoning skills. Learn to 4 Tuesdays | Sept. 22–Oct. 13 | 9:30–11:30 am | $79 play chess well from an experienced and patient chess instructor. Move beyond the basics of the game in this class dedicated to Each week we will learn how a new piece of the chessboard moves increasing your confidence and deepening your understanding of and practice fundamentals such as controlling the center of the bridge. In a virtual setting, we’ll review bidding guidelines as well as board, protecting the king and developing our pieces. Learn playing opening and responding, overcalls and takeout doubles, stayman strategies through puzzles and practice your new skills with your and jacoby transfers as well as strong 2C and blackwood. “Sit” at an classmates. online table with classmates, bid and play a series of prepared deals Next Level Tactics: to practice the techniques presented. Get your questions answered 4 Wednesdays | Oct. 21–Nov. 18 | 6:30–7:30 pm | $69 and receive help in real-time. This is a wonderful opportunity for bridge If you already know the basics of chess, including how to set up the players who would like a refresher to improve and hone their bidding pieces and how to move them, then get ready to take your game skills. The atmosphere will be fun, friendly and relaxed. Pre-class to the next level. Delve into intermediate tactics and strategy as notes regarding Zoom and Bridge App (compatible with all devices we review illustrative games. We’ll examine opening principles and and browsers) will be sent in advance to registered participants. simple endgames, and learn about chess notation in order to be able Defense: to read, replay, write, and learn from previously played games. Novice 4 Tuesdays | Oct. 20–Nov. 17 | 9:30–11:30 am | $79 players with a basic understanding of chess are welcome. Come join us online to practice and play bridge while increasing your confidence and deepening your understanding of the game. Each N Birdwatching 101– session will begin with a brief lesson on defense. Topics will include What to Know Before Going Outside carding/signals, opening leads, discards and partnership cooperation. Benjamin Brown-Steiner At an online table, bid and play a series of prepared deals to practice Thursday, Sept. 24 | 7:00–8:30 pm | $19 the techniques presented. Get your questions answered and receive This online class will introduce the basic strategies and methods help in real-time. This is a wonderful opportunity for beginner course for any aspiring birdwatcher to maximize their enjoyment and graduates and advanced beginners to improve and hone their playing appreciation of the birds in their local environment. Topics introduced skills. The atmosphere will be fun, friendly and relaxed. Pre-class will include necessary and recommended tools (binoculars, scopes, notes regarding Zoom and Bridge App (compatible with all devices bird books, and phone applications), how to pick a place and a time and browsers) will be sent in advance to registered participants. for ideal birdwatching, and strategies for identifying birds using their appearance, flight patterns, songs and calls, and the habitats in which they live and migrate through. To get the most out of these classes attendance at the Field Trip class on 9/27 is highly encouraged.

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Meeting locations will be emailed prior to class. Students must wear a mask. Group sizes will be limited.

N W/E Birdwatching 101–Field Trip N W/E A Stroll in St Paul’s Cemetery: Benjamin Brown-Steiner A Place of Faith, Symbols & Stories Sunday, Sept. 27 | 9:00–11:00 am | $19 Dee Morris Take a two-hour birdwatching field trip of about 1.25 miles around Saturday, Oct. 17 | 3:00–4:30 pm | $19 the Arlington Reservoir, geared towards beginning birdwatchers of all In the late 19th Century, St Paul’s Catholic Church in Cambridge ages. The instructor will focus on demonstrating different strategies needed more burial space for its community. Once a rural area for locating and identifying birds based on their appearance, songs in East Arlington, this cemetery is the final resting place of many and calls, behavior, and habitat. To get the most out of this field trip, hardworking tradesmen, homemakers, veterans and several Purple attendance at the “What to Know Before Going Outside” class is Heart recipients. The sacred landscape provides a quiet study of highly encouraged. Binoculars are highly recommended. people who valued their faith while caring for friends and family. Come take a stroll and learn more about this piece of history. Please Take both Birdwatching classes and save! $30 note: Wear comfortable clothing and appropriate footwear for walking. Students will be asked to wear a mask and follow social distancing guidelines. Group size is limited to 10. Meeting location will be sent Murder, Martyrs & Mysticism (Lecture) one week prior to class date. All walks meet rain or shine. Boston by Foot Thursday, Oct. 29 | 7:00–8:30 pm | $19 W/E Autumn Equinox Walk at Great Meadows Throughout history, some Bostonians have behaved badly, and Boot Boutwell bad things have happened to good people. This class focuses on Saturday, Sept. 19 | 9:30 am–12:00 pm | $25 murderers and their victims, execution and disaster, people killed September is a wonderful month in New England: plants are weighed for their faith, and one who talked to the spirits. Meet the woman down with fruits, leaves are ablaze with color, the days are warm, who lured Houdini to Boston, the Quaker hanged for her faith, the and the nights are cool. Autumn arrives with the fall equinox on serial killer who terrified the city and the duelist who died on Boston September 22. Come celebrate the season with a walk in Arlington’s Common. We will travel through time from 1688 to 1942, along the Great Meadows. We’ll begin with poetry and lore surrounding the way meeting killers, grifters, gangsters, heroes, cops, and grave equinox and talk about why we have seasons and why day length robbers. Learn about duels, dastardly doings, and the conflagration changes. Then we’ll head off into Great Meadows to explore the that changed America’s fire regulations. Take a shadowy virtual natural world. Our walk will focus on plant identification as well as walk with Boston By Foot through the City on a Hill’s less shining interesting natural history about the plants we see. Please note: history. Please note: Children ages 10+ are welcome to register if Students will be asked to adhere to public health guidelines. Meeting accompanied by a registered adult. location will be sent one week prior to the class date. All walks meet rain or shine. Children ages 10+ are welcome to register if accompanied by a registered adult. D Mystery Walks Mary Hurley 4 Wednesdays, Oct. 7–Oct. 28 | 10:00 am–12:00 pm | $69 N W/E Tree Identification Discover new places to hike and hear tales about Native American Boot Boutwell settlers and esteemed writers such as Alcott and Emerson. We walk Saturday, Oct. 3 | 9:30 am–12:00 pm | $25 five to six miles each week, rain or shine. Enjoy the camaraderie of “I think that I shall never see/ A poem lovely as a tree”–Joyce Kilmer fellow walkers as we learn and have fun. Weather cancellations are The trees of New England are both beautiful and an essential part made up at the end of the session as needed. of our landscape. This course will introduce you to about twelve common trees of New England, emphasizing tree identification as W/E Shinrin-Yoku (Forest Bathing): well as natural history. Please note: Students will be asked to adhere Not Just Any Walk in the Woods to public health guidelines. Meeting location will be sent one week prior to the class date. All walks meet rain or shine. Children ages Lisa Mediano 10+ are welcome to register if accompanied by a registered adult. Saturday, Oct. 10 | 9:00–11:00 am | $19 Saturday, Nov. 14 | 9:00–11:00 am | $19 W/E Bare Trees, Naked Shrubs & Winter Weeds Wash away the stress of modern life and enliven your senses on this Boot Boutwell very special walk designed to immerse you in the sights, sounds, and experience of nature. The practice of deep immersion in woods and Sunday, Nov. 15 | 9:30 am–12:00 pm | $25 forests originated in Japan where it is called shinrin-yoku, or “forest No leaves? No problem! We’ll learn to identify woody plants in winter bathing.” There’s no water involved. Instead a certified forest therapy through a combination of branching patterns, bark, buds, persistent guide will lead you through activities that open the senses to the natural fruits and galls. We’ll also learn to identify some particularly hardy world in an unforgettable experience. Please note: Wear comfortable non-woody weeds which remain standing through winter. We’ll use clothing and appropriate footwear for walking. Students will be asked Arlington’s beautiful Great Meadows as our study site. Our walk will to wear a mask and follow social distancing guidelines. Group size is focus on plant identification as well as interesting natural history limited to 10. Meeting location will be sent one week prior to class date. about the plants we see. Please note: Students will be asked to All walks meet rain or shine. adhere to public health guidelines. Meeting location will be sent one week prior to the class date. All walks meet rain or shine. Children ages 10+ are welcome to register if accompanied by a registered adult.

Arlington Community Education Fall 2020 N New class D Daytime W/E Weekend Register Now at ArlingtonCommunityEd.org | [email protected] 20 Wellness Active Bystander Training Embrace the Unknown with Certainty Christopher Ellinger Marianne Parent 2 Thursdays | Oct. 22–29 | 7:00–9:00 pm | $65 2 Thursdays | Nov. 5 and 12 | 7:00–8:30 pm | $35 We all witness situations where we want, but may hesitate, to When you learn from the past, rather than regret it, and use it as intervene. Will our response make things better or worse? Could we a stepping stone, you psychologically turn the past into a positive. get hurt? Learn how to become a more effective active bystander, You use what you have learned to benefit yourself and others in someone who not only witnesses a situation, but also speaks up or the present moment and come to realize that how you interpret takes steps to defuse a situation or keep it from escalating. In this a situation or problem is critical to your success in dealing with it. interactive, two-evening workshop, learn to evaluate a situation to Developing self-awareness and a degree of objectivity about your determine a safe and effective response and explore a variety of own thoughts, feelings and behavior are powerful and transformative tactics for handling public attacks and microaggressions. Practice forces in embracing the uncertainty of life. Come explore ways in practical strategies for handling specific situations and discover which you can develop healthy relationships with life’s changes what tactics may work best for you. Leave this class feeling more and uncertainties from the author of Embracing the Unknown with empowered and better informed. Certainty: Developing a peaceful friendship with the realities of change and uncertainty. White People Challenging Racism: Moving From Talk to Action Meditation: Build Your Practice Melanie Roche-Laputka & Erika Nauda Debra Rosenblum 5 Wednesdays | October 7–November 4 | 6:00-8:00 pm | $150 8 Tuesdays | Sept. 29–Nov. 24 | 5:30–6:30 pm | $109 While this five-session workshop welcomes participants of all Meditation is about learning to focus your thoughts, heighten your identities, the focus is on racism as a system that White people awareness and reduce your stress level. Learn how to reduce anxiety, created, maintain, and need to take immediate action to end. In quiet the mind, and enhance sleep. Meditation will enrich your daily this small online group setting you will examine the role of White life as it becomes routine. Each session will provide multiple ways to people in dismantling racism, in becoming antiracist, and in building enter into a meditative state, including mindfulness meditation, guided an equitable society. You will explore the impact of White privilege imagery, and breathing practices. Designed for both beginner and and how being unaware of that advantage helps perpetuate racism. intermediate students. Write about your own racial awareness journey. Enhance your understanding and capacity for action through discussion of short N Working With Wax readings, videos, and other materials. Share everyday racism-related Tony Pulsone situations where you may not have effectively responded and, using Thursday, Nov. 5 | 7:00–9:00 pm | $25 role plays, work out effective ways to challenge racism. Develop a Beeswax has been used by humans for thousands of years. Learn specific plan for challenging racism in the workplace, an organization, about its origin and the unique properties that make beeswax useful or in the community, while being encouraged to find other people for a number of applications. Then watch a live demonstration of in your life who can provide support and serve as an accountability how to process beeswax, make lip balm, pour candles using silicone partner in implementing your plan. molds, and fashion reusable food wraps. Please note: Attendance at all sessions and completion of all assignments are required. Each participant will receive a phone call N Elevate Your Makeup Routine from one of the facilitators prior to the start of this program to review Alexandra Dale the commitment and class requirements. Wednesday, Oct. 7 | 7:00–9:00 pm | $35 Discover new techniques, tips, and tricks to elevate your regular N Feeling Gratitude in Our Turbulent Times makeup routine. Join a professional makeup artist to learn how to Janet Kessenich apply cosmetics to achieve different effects for a customized look that Wednesday, Oct. 28 | 7:00–8:30 pm | $19 maintains both your personal aesthetic and makeup comfort level. Gratitude is a thank you, and its highest form is a simple appreciation This class will focus on how to manipulate products to enhance your of the gift of life. Accessing our sense of gratitude is easier to face shape, define your eyes, and create a sophisticated makeup do when things are going well. So, what do we do with our more look that isn’t overdone. The instructor will demonstrate techniques conflicted, complex feelings when our personal lives and the issues on herself, as she walks participants through a makeup routine and in our community are challenging? Reconciling our outer and inner answers questions about their challenges with their own makeup experiences is crucial to genuinely feeling appreciation, and it is routines. She will also touch upon proper skin care suggestions, worth the effort. Being consciously grateful has been shown to have makeup products that are easy to apply, and tools needed to positive results—spiritually, mentally, and physically. It provides the complete these makeup looks. A face chart will be provided for note- energetic basis for shift, change, and feeling better about yourself taking as well as a packet of product recommendations and makeup and your life. This class will explore how a gratitude practice will help technique tips & tricks. you do this. We’ll discuss and learn from each other, you’ll set your intention to connect with gratitude, and take steps to establish or renew a gratitude practice in your life. Please have a journal or paper and pen handy.

Arlington Community Education Fall 2020 N New class D Daytime W/E Weekend Register Now at ArlingtonCommunityEd.org | [email protected] 21 D Pediatric CPR & First Aid for Grandparents Adult, Infant & Child CPR with AED Juanita Kingsley, EMT Kierstin Merlino 2 Mondays | Oct. 19 and 26 | 10:00–11:30 am | $95 Tuesday, Sept. 29 | 6:00–7:00 pm | $65 If you’re caring for your grandkids, you need to know how to respond Prerequisite: 3 hour online training module $15 in case of a first-aid emergency. Much has changed since you might This blended learning course includes both an online portion and an have administered first aid to your own children. In two sessions, in-person skills assessment. The eLearning portion of the Heartsaver you’ll learn to handle injuries and manage illness for the first few CPR AED blended learning course is designed to teach you the minutes until help arrives. We’ll cover first aid basics, medical, injury, cognitive information needed for CPR and AED training. After the environmental emergencies and pediatric CPR, as well as allergies online portion (which lasts about three hours), students must then and EpiPens. Receive an American Safety and Health Institute attend a one hour in person hands-on session with our Arlington certification upon successful completion of this course. Ave. Please Community Education instructor. Upon completion of the course, note: Due to the online format for this class, if students choose to you will be comfortable assessing a victim, checking for breathing, receive official certification from ASHI, they will need to schedule an performing rescue breaths and chest compressions and activating in-person skills test with the instructor once possible. the emergency response system. You will also learn how to help someone who is choking, respond in other emergency situations and use an AED. Participants who complete both the eLearning and hands-on sessions will be emailed a course completion card, which is valid for two years. Educators and students, please email the ACE office to register for a reduced rate. Prerequisite: 3 hour online training module $15. Link will be included in the receipt.

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D Memoir Writing Workshop N Character, Plot & Desire: A Workshop for Fiction Lissa Franz Writers 8 Wednesdays, Sept. 23–Nov. 18 | 10:00 am–12:00 pm | $165 Sandra A. Miller Memoir writing seeks the truth of life as only you can tell it. Our focus 3 Wednesdays | Oct. 7–21 | 7:00–9:00 pm | $65 will be on sharing work in a constructive and supportive environment. Good fiction can’t exist without strong characters because characters Each class will include a discussion of published memoir excerpts drive the plot. If your character doesn’t want something—isn’t alive and the craft of writing, an in-class writing prompt/exercise to deepen with desire—then the plot of your novel may feel flat and aimless. and encourage your writing practice, and the sharing of work on a Join published author Sandra A. Miller in this three-part workshop, rotating schedule. This course is ideal for those seeking feedback and look at what it takes to create complex characters that come and encouragement at any point in the memoir writing process. alive on the page and, in turn, make your plot rich and vibrant. We will also talk about other elements of craft including dialogue and point Writing Life of view; discuss how plot and character work together in successful Alissa Butterworth short stories and novels; and do plenty of generative writing meant 2 Thursdays | Nov. 5 and 12 | 7:00–8:30 pm | $35 to move your fiction forward no matter which stage of the writing Did you know that Vladimir Nabokov wrote longhand on index cards, process you are in. Fiction writers of all levels are welcome. or that John Milton composed his poetry in his head before dictating it to an attendant? Or that John Cheever liked to get dressed up in Exploring the Irish Short Story a suit, then head down to the basement, take it off and write all day Jean Flanagan in his underwear, or that L. Frank Baum dealt with writer’s block by 4 Tuesdays | Oct. 6–27 | 6:30–8:00 pm | $65 heading outside to garden? There are many different techniques, A long-standing tradition in Ireland, the short story evolved from oral rituals, and tricks that famous and successful writers have developed storytelling into an art form, and some say, the national genre of to help commence and sustain the act of writing. In this class, we’ll Ireland. These varied and rich stories range in style and incorporate follow the example of these notable writers by trying our hand at Irish politics and history as important features throughout the decades some of the many ways they’ve discovered to prime the literary of being published. Many of Ireland’s best authors have participated pump. You’ll try out new habits and techniques, generate new work, in the genre, and we will read and discuss a selection of them, and begin to think of your own creative process in a different way. including James Joyce, Frank O’Connor, Liam O’Flaherty, and Mary We’ll also talk about how writers have been adapting their processes Lavin. We will also explore works by writers of today such as Emma and techniques during the COVID pandemic to help inspire and Donaghue and Colum McCann. Before the first class, please read sustain your own work. This class is suitable for poets and prose Guests of the Nation by Frank O’Connor and The Fairy Goose by writers of all levels. Liam O’Flaherty, both of which can be found in the book, Classic Irish Short Stories by Frank O’Connor. The full list of stories will be sent Telling Your Story: Autobiographical Writing upon registration, many of which will be in the Classic Irish Short Susan Dworkin Stories book which is available for purchase online. 6 Thursdays | Oct. 15–Nov. 19 | 7:00–9:00 pm | $125 This course will help you unlock memories and add historical N Yellow Leaves: Autumn Haiku context and larger dimensions to what may seem like a small, Brad Bennett even unimportant life journey. This course pays special attention to 3 Thursdays | Oct. 1–15 | 6:30–8:00 pm | $49 students’ evocation of the times in which their characters live. Without Celebrate the extraordinary in the ordinary with the most popular consulting the music, the styles, the politics, the social conventions, poetry form in the world! Haiku connect us more deeply to the natural the influence of money (or the lack of it) that formed the characters world and can provide solace in difficult times. In this three-part class, and made them who they are, the author runs the risk of leaving we will learn about the history and nature of haiku. We will also learn them orphaned in history. For inspiration and guidance, the class will more about key elements of haiku, including concision, a seasonal check in with some wonderful writers—Trevor Noah, Marcel Proust, setting, and the juxtaposition of concrete experiences. Using writing James Baldwin, Eric Larson, Cynthia Ozick—all masters at mixing prompts, we will try our hand at writing some haiku poems. Everyone personal stories with the great world outside. This small class (limited is welcome to this fun and supportive workshop, both beginners and to 8 students) will incorporate time for sharing and critiquing in a folks who have taken haiku classes before. supportive environment, which can open your mind and broaden your vision. The goal is to leave the class with a story that can be left N D a touch of light: haiku for an October day to your children and your children’s children, an invaluable history Jeannie Martin for future generations. Writers of all backgrounds and levels of 2 Wednesdays experience are welcome. Students should expect to turn in between Oct. 7 and 14 | 10:00–11:30 am | $35 1000-1500 (about 4-6 pages) every week. October is the perfect time to enjoy haiku, a short nature poem, simple yet complex, that brings us directly into the beauty of N Writing Tools: Enlivening Your Writing Through Food the natural world. In this short course we will read haiku, learn Kayleigh Shoen about its form and structure, and through careful attention to the 6 Tuesdays | Oct. 6–Nov. 17 | 7:00–8:30 pm | $99 beauty of Autumn all around us, begin to form haiku moments into Every writer eats food, but not every writer can write food. When done haiku poems. All are invited to this two-session haiku workshop, well, food elevates writing by connecting with the reader’s primal in particular seniors, their caregivers and friends. We will read experiences with all five senses. But, often writers falter when it comes and share together in this fun and supportive atmosphere. Each to food scenes—falling back on cliché or omitting details altogether. In participant will receive a free copy of the haiku book, a touch of light, this course we’ll take a multi-genre trip through food writing to uncover by the instructor. new ways to write about food that are fresh, specific and evocative. This is a workshop course and students should be prepared to produce new work each week and discuss it with classmates.

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Update! All ACE classes for kids will be held online for the fall term. KidZone and TeenZone classes have been organized by category instead of by school. You can now take any class you like without being limited by location, and you can have friends or family from anywhere in the world join you! We sincerely hope to return to in-person classes for our winter term. In the meantime, we hope you will join us after school—virtually.

High School / College Prep

SAT Verbal Review College Admissions in the Age of Coronavirus TBD Sue Wachter, Acton College Consulting, LLC Dates & times TBD, check website Thursday, Oct. 8 | 7:00–9:00 pm | $25/individual or $35/family This course familiarizes students with the verbal section of the SAT, Join a former college admissions officer for an insider’s perspective and includes a pre-test, with analysis of where improvement is on the complex and challenging college admissions process. We needed for each student, and a post-test to measure progress. Learn will discuss how to conduct research on colleges through virtual how to approach the SAT, particularly the reading comprehension, visits, and how to make those visits more meaningful, the value of a embedded vocabulary, and writing sections. Become familiar with college interview, even if it is conducted via Skype or Zoom, the ever- types of questions and effective methods to handle them. Practice changing college entrance exam landscape, and the different college test-taking under time constraints and simulated conditions. Please application platforms. We’ll also spend some time on choosing faculty note: Students MUST come to the first class with the official study for teacher recommendation letters, and the difference between Early guide for the SAT AND a College Board ID and password. Guide is Decision, Early Action and Regular Decision applications. With this available at a discount at The Book Rack. All classes are open to information you will be able to develop a reasonable timeline for your students from Arlington and beyond. student and learn key organizational strategies to keep your college application process on track. Parents and students are welcome to SAT Math Review attend. Open to both juniors and seniors and their parents. Clayton Jones Dates & times TBD, check website You Can Afford College If... This course familiarizes you with the math section of the SAT, and Don Anderson includes a pre-test, with individual analysis of where improvement is Wednesday, Oct. 14 | 6:30–8:30 pm | $25/individual or $35/family needed for each student, and a post-test to measure progress. Learn Financial aid goes to families who plan and act in advance–before how to approach the SAT math section. Become familiar with types December of the child’s sophomore year of high school. Learn how of questions and effective methods to handle them. Practice test- to maximize your financial aid by understanding the process and taking under time constraints and simulated conditions. Please note: why implementing strategies may increase a family’s eligibility even Come to the first class with a calculator, the official study guide for if you have a “high income” or own a business. All schools are not the SAT, AND a College Board ID and password. Guide is available alike, so it is important to know your options and opportunities. A at a discount at The Book Rack. All classes are open to students from free financial aid analysis will be available to all attendees. Visit Arlington and beyond. collegefundingadvisors.com

ACT Crash Course N The Perils of Student Loan Debt Erin Bradley for Your College Planning Dates & times TBD, check website Jarod Bloom The ACT Add-On is intended for, but not limited to, students who Tuesday, Oct. 20 | 6:30–8:00 pm | $29/family have taken/are taking SAT Prep. This course is a one-time 2.5 hour There is approximately $1.5 trillion (and growing) of student loan debt overview of the ACT. Students will become familiar with the structure outstanding in the US. Some people say the student loan situation in of all sections of the test (English, Reading, Math, and Science) as this country is a “crisis”; others say it’s a “bubble” ready to pop. Many well as the essay. Special focus will be given to the unique science politicians are incorporating this issue into their platforms. Students section, which is not found on the SAT. The course will cover question and families should absolutely be concerned about the implications types and strategies for each section, and students will get a chance of student loans for higher education planning. Student loan debt to practice and review questions from each section. This course will is unlike any other debt—it’s extraordinarily difficult to discharge in also teach strategies for writing the essay. Students will leave this bankruptcy, standard consumer protections have been legislatively course knowledgeable about all aspects of the ACT. removed from it, the US government can garnish your Social Security benefits if you default on it, you generally can’t refinance it, and 18-22 year olds can borrow tens of thousands of dollars of it in minutes without any credit history or collateral. Yet there’s an (unwarranted) assumption that students “need” to take out student loan debt for their college plans. This class will educate you about student loan debt, inform you on why you don’t necessarily have to take on student loan debt, and why financial considerations should be primary in your higher education plans.

Arlington Community Education Fall 2020 N New class D Daytime W/E Weekend Register Now at ArlingtonCommunityEd.org | [email protected] 24 N How to Become a Lifelong Activist: Driver’s Education Active Bystander Training CS Driving School Franci Dumar CS Driving School has contracted with Arlington Community Wednesday, Oct. 21 | 7:00–9:00 pm | $29 Education to offer Driver’s Education to students wishing to obtain Take your activism from protesting on the street to taking action in their Certificate of Driver Education. The Complete Driver Education your daily life to encourage a more equitable society. Become an Program consists of 30 hours of Classroom Instruction, 12 hours empowered activist and an active bystander, someone who not only of Behind-the-Wheel Instruction, 6 hours of In-Car Observation, witnesses a situation, but also speaks up or takes steps to defuse a and a 2 hour Parent/Guardian Class which is mandated by the situation or keep it from escalating. We’ll focus on looking at our own Registry of Motor Vehicles. Classroom Instruction is for students blindspots as well as the microaggressions and biases we witness who have reached the minimum age of 15 years, nine months (15.9) in friends and family, and in places like school. Learn how to engage by the first day of class. Once a student is 16 years old and has a people your age, as well as adults and younger children, in effective Massachusetts Learner’s Permit, the student can begin Behind- and non-aggressive conversations around harmful things people have the-Wheel Instruction. CS Driving School must have a copy of the said or done in order to promote dialogue and change around these student’s Learner’s Permit on file prior to scheduling lessons. Behind- issues. Leave with a variety of tactics for handling public attacks and the-Wheel lessons are scheduled online through the Student Portal. microaggressions in settings such as social media, in school, or at CS Driving School offers lessons seven days a week with pick-up and family gatherings. drop-off from Arlington High or any other location in Arlington. (Please note: This class is being held on Zoom and students will need to have a computer with a webcam and microphone.) N Wall Street Boot Camp Michael Stern All Driver’s Ed registrations must be done online through CS Driving School. To Register, please visit csdriving.com. Select 4 Thursdays | Oct. 22–Nov. 12 | 3:30–5:30 pm | $165 Locations then click “Enroll” under Arlington Community Ed. Master the fundamentals of entrepreneurship and Wall Street. $699 Teleconference with real entrepreneurs, CEOs, and venture capitalists to learn the building blocks of turning concepts into September 14–25, Monday–Friday companies. Participate in writing a business plan as part of a team 5:00–8:00 pm and present your prototype to a mock “Shark Tank” of students and October 19–30, Monday–Friday instructors. Meet real Wall Street professionals via Zoom including 5:00–8:00 pm hedge fund managers, investment advisors, and Wall Street traders. November 9–20, Monday–Friday Learn the basics of how the stock market works, perform equity 5:00–8:00 pm analysis, and participate in a stock market game. December 7–18, Monday–Friday 5:00–8:00 pm

In-Control: Crash Prevention Training In-Control Crash Prevention is a non-profit training program committed to helping reduce automobile crashes through hands-on training. Motor vehicle crashes are the number one killer of teens nationwide and the main causes are speed and inexperience. Students and their families can learn safety skills that can only be taught at In-Control’s unique closed course environment. Learn how to handle skidding, panic stops, tailgating, and emergency lane changes. This 4.5 hour course has been highly recommended to us by CS Driving School as a way to better learn how to handle unexpected driving situations. Visit this link for a special Arlington Community Ed discount, class details, as well as insurance discounts for graduates of the class: driveincontrol.org/ArlCommEd.

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Fees are for one adult and one child unless otherwise noted.

N Maki Roll Sushi Murder, Martyrs & Mysticism (Lecture) Yoshiko Sullivan Boston by Foot Ages 8+: Thursday, Nov. 12 | 5:00–6:30 pm | $25/pair Ages 10+: Thursday, Oct. 29 | 7:00–8:30 pm | $19/person Does your family enjoy eating sushi? Make rolling sushi a fun family Throughout history, some Bostonians have behaved badly, and affair in the comfort of your own home. With step-by-step instructions, bad things have happened to good people. This class focuses on learn techniques to make two kinds of maki rolls. We’ll start by murderers and their victims, execution and disaster, people killed preparing fillings: seasoning sushi rice, thinly chopping vegetables, for their faith, and one who talked to the spirits. Meet the woman preparing imitation crab (this class does not involve raw fish), and who lured Houdini to Boston, the Quaker hanged for her faith, the making tamagoyaki by rolling together thin layers of seasoned egg. serial killer who terrified the city and the duelist who died on Boston Perfect your rolling techniques as we make hosomaki, a simple Common. We will travel through time from 1688 to 1942, along the maki sushi typically containing one filling, surrounded by rice and way meeting killers, grifters, gangsters, heroes, cops, and grave wrapped tightly with nori (seaweed). We’ll then move on to making robbers. Learn about duels, dastardly doings, and the conflagration larger rolls, futomaki, filled with colorful and flavorful items. Directions that changed America’s fire regulations. Take a shadowy virtual walk for making sushi rice will be sent prior to class. Please note: A sushi with Boston By Foot through the City on a Hill’s less shining history. mat is recommended for this class. They are available at Asian supermarkets such as HMart, Ebisuya, and Maruichi, or online from N Ornament Making: Woven Stars & Snowflakes Amazon. A list of ingredients and substitution options will be emailed Kimberley Harding once the class has reached minimum enrollment. Ages 10+: Tuesday, Nov. 17 | 6:30–8:30 pm $55/pair (includes $26 kit) N Make & Bake Calzones Spruce up your holiday decorating with these charming woven reed Adrienne Dunne ornaments. In this two-hour workshop you will weave three different Ages 8+: Wednesday, Sept. 23 | 5:00–6:30 pm | $25/pair stars and snowflakes using natural or dyed reed in a variety of color Explore the endless possibilities of making delicious calzones— choices, then secure them with waxed linen thread. Each ornament baked Italian turnovers filled with pizza ingredients—fresh from your will be finished with a ribbon hanger. Make for yourself or to give own oven. In this hands-on class, learn to roll out and shape the as a gift. Supply kits will be available for pickup in Arlington Heights dough, choose filling options to personalize your calzone, then fold starting five days prior to the class date. Pickup directions will be it in half and crimp the edges. Calzones make a great appetizer or sent out to registered students once the class has met minimum main course and they freeze well. enrollment. Tuition includes $26 materials fee, which covers two kits. To register for a single kit for an additional person please call N Working Together for Change: An Active Bystander (617) 800-4245. Ages 10+. Please note: Additional materials needed Workshop include a 12” ruler, a basin or bucket of water, sharp scissors or Franci Dumar pruning shears, and loctite ultra gel control super glue. Ages 12+: Tuesday, Oct. 13 | 7:00–9:00 pm | $35/family N Have you been or have you wanted to have family discussions about Holiday Cards: Paper Quilling how to build a more equitable society? Take this class together and Dani Larosee learn strategies for having empowering and informative talks and Ages 10+: Monday, Nov. 9 | 7:00–8:30 pm | $25/pair how to hold each other accountable. We all witness situations where Learn to twirl and whirl paper into whimsical shapes and designs. we want, but hesitate, to intervene whether we’re at school, the Quilling is an art form that uses tiny strips of paper to create beautiful workplace, family gatherings or on social media. An active bystander ornaments and elaborate pieces of art. The quilling process is very is someone who not only witnesses a situation, but also speaks up calming; it gives you peace and provides you with an artistic outlet to or takes steps to defuse a situation or keep it from escalating. Learn keep you zen. Surprise your friends and loved ones this season with how to become a more effective active bystander. We’ll focus on beautiful handcrafted greeting cards that are truly works of art. Note: looking at our own blindspots as well as the microaggressions and Materials list will be emailed. Order your supplies in advance to be biases we witness in friends and family. Learn how to engage in sure they arrive on time effective and non-aggressive conversations around harmful things people have said or done in order to promote dialogue and change N Holiday Cookie Decorating around these issues. We will practice practical strategies for handling Adrienne Dunne specific situations and discover what tactics may work best for you. Ages 8+: Wednesday, Dec. 2 | 5:00–6:30 pm Leave this class feeling more empowered and better informed. $45/pair (includes $20 kit) Have you ever seen beautifully decorated sugar cookies and thought, “How did they do that?!” Acquire basic sugar cookie prep/baking and decorating skills by learning from a certified baker and Level III Wilton certified decorator. She will share her sugar cookie dough and icing recipes and demonstrate rolling techniques. Get tips on successful baking strategies, piping, flooding, and color tinting. Twelve pre-baked cookies, pre-bagged royal icing, and a container of decorative sprinkles will be included in a kit to be picked up prior to class. You will also need some basic kitchen tools. Ages 8 +. Tuition includes a $20 cookie decorating kit.

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Arts & Crafts

The Art of Collage & Mosaic Kawaii Crafting Club Michel L’Huillier Kelly Hughes Grades 3–5: 8 Thursdays | Oct. 1–Nov. 19 | 3:30–5:00 pm Grades 3–5: 9 Tuesdays | Sept. 22–Nov. 17 | 3:00–4:00 pm | $129 $245 (includes $60 kit) The Japanese concept of kawaii—best translated as “cuteness”— Grades 6–8: 8 Tuesdays | Sept. 29–Nov. 17 | 3:30–5:00 pm has grown from a national trend to a global phenomenon. Previous $245 (includes $60 kit) students of Kawaii Crafting Club will enjoy a focus on kawaii illustration in this new online version of the class. Beginners are also Learn the basics of collage and mosaic. Decorate a canvas panel with welcome! In this weekly club, aspiring artists will learn drawing basics a mirror and a wooden picture frame. We will study the development and how to sketch people, animals, and objects kawaii-style. Prepare of collage as an art form with an emphasis on Cubism, Matisse, to say “awww” as you enjoy your adorable creations. It’s kawaii Dada, and Surrealism. You will be challenged to create 3D collages cuteness overload! with simple materials such as newspaper, cardboard, and string.

N Learn to Draw: Animals N Book Illustrating & Storytelling Kim Johnson Brittany King Grades 1–2: 8 Wednesdays | Sept. 23–Nov. 18 | 4:15–5:30 pm Grades 2–4: 9 Thursdays | Sept. 24–Nov. 19 | 4:30–5:30 pm | $129 $145 In this class we will read from a variety of local and current New Ever want to learn to draw cuddly animals, or make a friendly lion? England authors and illustrators, gleaning a wide variety of cultural You can learn that by using basic shapes and lines. In this class you perspectives, as well as embracing the art that goes into bookmaking. will learn how to draw a dog, cat, teddy bear, and more. With simple In each class, we will focus on an author, read sections from the lines and shapes these animals can be drawn. When you’re done you chosen book, and then practice illustrating and writing a personalized can enjoy coloring them in to make them your own unique animal. short story or picture book of your choosing. Toward the end of the term, you will be encouraged to share your work by reading your stories to the class. Mixed Media: Colors of Fall Anastasia Semash N Drawing Real & Fantastic Animals Grades 3–5: 8 Wednesdays | Sept. 23–Nov. 18 | 3:00–4:00 pm Anastasia Semash $115 Grades 3–5: 8 Mondays | Sept. 21–Nov. 23 | 3:00–4:00 pm | $115 With fall themes as our inspiration, experiment with many types and styles of art. The projects may include painting, drawing, creating Draw the most amazing animals! We’ll learn how to draw different collages, holiday decorations, incorporating natural objects such as mammals, birds, reptiles, fish and insects that live all around the branches and leaves into the artwork. We will also learn color theory world. And of course we’ll draw the imaginary creatures inspired and new painting techniques. by fantasy books, movies, myths and legends. Use any drawing materials that you like such as pencils, markers, crayons, pastels, etc. Paint with Watercolor Embroidery Extravaganza Brittany King Molly Atryzek Grades K–2: 8 Mondays | Sept. 21–Nov. 23 | 4:30–5:30 pm | $115 Grades 5–8: 8 Wednesdays | Sept. 23–Nov. 18 | 5:00–6:00 pm Enjoy learning the fundamentals of playing and painting with $115 watercolors, including proper brush and palette selection and application techniques. We will use various surfaces and styles to With just a few simple stitches and an idea or two, you can stitch just create unique and beautiful works of art. about anything. Come explore the basics of embroidery, experiment with some dazzling new embroidery stitches, and create your own embroidered masterpieces. Mini pillows, banners for your bedroom, a Recycled Art favorite pair of jeans or sneakers—the possibilities are endless. Rachel Cilley Grades 1–2: 9 Tuesdays | Sept. 22–Nov. 17 | 3:30–4:30 pm | $129 N Fundamental Drawing Using nature as our inspiration we will spend the weeks exploring how Kelly Hughes to transform everyday materials into useful tools and extraordinary Grades 6–8: 8 Mondays | Sept. 21–Nov. 23 | 3:30–4:30 pm | $115 works of art. Egg cartons become birds nests and plastic bottle caps come together to form a mural of your design. Create these and other Do you want to become a better drawer? Join other aspiring artists imaginative projects like puppets, luminaries, and fairy houses. in this online workshop to refine your skills and bring your artwork to the next level. We’ll cover foundational drawing concepts, such as the Elements of Art and Principles of Design. We’ll also practice essential drawing techniques and explore working with different mediums. The online format of this course provides for a more individualized experience, making it a perfect fit for both beginners and experienced drawers. In this class, you’ll gain all the necessary skills to create your next masterpiece.

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N W/E Brunch! Kids’ Test Kitchen Adrienne Dunne Grades 1–2: 9 Fridays | Sept. 25–Nov. 20 | 3:00–4:00 pm | $155 Grades 5–8 Grades 3–5: 9 Thursdays | Sept. 24–Nov. 19 | 3:00–4:00 pm Saturday, Oct. 3 | 10:00 am–12:30 pm | $39 $155 If breakfast & lunch are your favorite meals of the day, then come try Kids’ Test Kitchen is on a mission to get young eaters cooking, foods to share with friends and family for Brunch! Recipes include tasting, and thinking about healthy ingredients. Let’s continue Cinnamon French toast roll-ups, breakfast casserole, and Croque to redefine kid food—virtually! Each class presents students Monsieur. At the end of the class, you’ll have a small feast to share, with an opportunity to explore new or familiar foods in their raw, new skills, and a recipe booklet. unmanipulated state. Then, with adult supervision and occasional assistance, we’ll work together to slice, dice, peel, measure, and cook N Chef School until we have each prepared the finished dish. The virtual experience Adrienne Dunne gives students the unique opportunity to immediately share their work Grades 6–8 (select one session only) with family. The fall session will highlight some of our most popular Session 1: 4 Thursdays | Sept. 24–Oct. 15 | 4:00–6:00 pm | $129 recipes, including a powered-up rendition of enchiladas, some fancy pears, and veggie lo mein. Session 2: 4 Thursdays | Oct. 22–Nov. 12 | 4:00–6:00 pm | $129 Get a jump start on learning a few of the basic cooking skills that W/E chefs master during culinary school. Each week, this class will Pie Pros Adrienne Dunne explore cooking techniques for building confidence in the kitchen. While this class is a great primer for culinary school, it also focuses Grades 5–8 on the important life skill of cooking and creating great meals. Each Saturday, Nov. 14 | 10:00 am–12:30 pm | $39 week explores a specific technique. Week 1: Knife skills and Stir Pie-making is a multi-step process, but worth every minute—nothing Fry. Week 2: Braising/searing and sautéing. Week 3: Baking. Week compares to the smell of a freshly baked pie (except maybe its 4: Casseroles. A shopping list of ingredients and supplies will be taste). Join us for a fun-filled morning where you’ll learn to make a provided in advance. A recipe booklet with instructions will also be flaky crust, fruit slab pie, Root Beer Float Frozen pie and the ever provided. traditional Apple Pie. Become a pie pro!

N Kids Cook Tonight Sam Loos Grades 6–8 It’s your turn to cook dinner! Join our expert chef instructor who will guide you through the process of preparing a delicious meal for your family. Along the way you will learn some important cooking techniques such as basic knife skills and how to and adjusting your dish for optimum flavor. At the end of the class, you will have complete dinner to share with your family (or save for later). Tacos!: Tuesday, Oct. 20 | 4:00–6:00 pm | $35 Spicy adobo chicken filling, pico de gallo, guacamole, and cilantro lime crema. Greek Feast: Tuesday, Nov. 3 | 4:00–6:00 pm | $35 Baked lemon chicken skewers, Tzatziki (garlic & dill yogurt sauce) and homemade hummus served with warm pita bread (store bought).

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Let’s Dance Chess Wizards Jamie Webster Grades K–4: 8 Tuesdays | Sept. 22–Nov. 10 | 3:00–4:00 pm | $145 Grades K–1: 9 Mondays | Sept. 21–Nov. 30 | 3:30–4:15 pm | $95 Grades 5–8: 8 Tuesdays | Sept. 22–Nov. 10 | 4:30–5:30 pm | $145 Grades 2–4: 9 Thursdays | Sept. 24–Nov. 19 | 3:30–4:15 pm | $95 Considered one of the greatest games ever invented, chess teaches Dance is great fun and exercise that builds focus, self-control, many important life concepts such as concentration, sportsmanship, balance and creativity. Let’s dance and play together exploring space, how to win graciously, and how to accept defeat with dignity. Learn rhythm and speed while using upbeat music for inspiration. Jamie chess rules, positional tactics, and basic to more advanced moves Webster is trained as a modern dancer, loves to dance and teach and with the guidance of an experienced chess master. We will be divided delights in sharing the joys of dance with people of all ages. She is into groups according to experience, and end the week with a mini- the Thompson librarian. chess tournament. All levels welcome. Please note: We will use Zoom and Chess.com for the game play and demonstration software. You Nathan’s Ninjas will receive more information prior to class. Nathan Porter Grades K–5 LARP Heroes Academy Session 1: 9 Tuesdays | Sept. 22–Nov. 17 | 1:30–2:30 pm | $149 Larp Adventure Programs Session 2: 9 Fridays | Sept. 25–Nov. 20 | 3:30–4:30 pm | $149 Grades 5–8 Known for its fun games and teamwork-oriented environment, Intro: 8 Tuesdays | Sept. 22–Nov. 10 | 3:30–4:30 pm | $185 Nathan’s Ninjas is a mix of traditional Kempo Karate with elements Advanced: 8 Wednesdays | Sept. 23–Nov. 18 | 3:30–4:30 pm of sport karate, tumbling, and grappling. This virtual course will give $185 you a true self-defense perspective, all while having fun and building Develop a hero’s values, perspectives and discipline as you confidence. adventure through the fantastic world of Etheraz, an original world created for our program’s ongoing narrative. Go on virtual adventures Radiant Child Yoga & Art with your friends and have fun! The tools needed to run a LARP may Carla Leone be changing but many of the skills required will stay the same. Our Grades 3–6: 9 Fridays | Sept. 25–Nov. 20 | 4:00–5:00 pm | $129 instructors will work with students using our existing curriculum while Enjoy playful mindfulness practices, including some simple yoga also investigating new ways to run events in our ever-changing world. poses, games, and songs, which will help you learn to feel centered We will incorporate: and relaxed. In the second half of the class, we will explore a variety of • Martial Arts, Yoga, and Spin Arts creative activities such as drawing and storytelling. • Creative Writing - Character Creation, World Creation • Etheraz Rulebook learning and Character Creation • Boffer Building and Prop Production

Dungeons & Dragons Larp Adventure Programs Grades 5–8: Intro: 9 Thursdays | Sept. 24–Nov. 19 | 3:30–4:30 pm | $209 Advanced: 9 Fridays | Sept. 25–Nov. 20 | 3:30–4:30 pm | $209 Come tabletop roleplay and explore our original world of Etheraz with your friends—without leaving home! Our staff will be using Google Classroom to guide participants through the process of creating characters for an interactive story. You’ll flex your critical thinking muscles (and math skills) to get your characters out of sticky situations. Creative writing, arts, and crafts will also be encouraged to help the story along. All levels of experience welcome.

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Spanish Club Portuguese Club RoLa (select one session only) RoLa Practice Spanish skills and learn about the history, food, and Grades K–5: 8 Thursdays | Sept. 24–Nov. 12 | 4:05–5:05 pm culture of the countries where it is spoken. We will reinforce skills $160 through songs, games, crafts, and storytelling, resulting in a fun and Practice Portuguese skills and learn about the history, food, and challenging learning experience. Instruction is adapted for a variety culture of the countries where it is spoken. We will reinforce skills of levels, making this an excellent introduction for beginners and an through songs, games, crafts, and storytelling, resulting in a fun and opportunity for returning students to expand their proficiency. Please challenging learning experience. Instruction is adapted for a variety note: These clubs are not designed for advanced speakers. of levels, making this an excellent introduction for beginners and an Grades K–1 opportunity for returning students to expand their proficiency. Please note: These clubs are not designed for advanced speakers. 8 Tuesdays, Sept. 22–Nov. 10 | 3:00–4:00 pm | $160 8 Thursdays, Sept. 24–Nov. 12 | 3:00–4:00 pm | $160 Mandarin Club Grades 2–3 RoLa 8 Mondays, Sept. 21–Nov. 23 | 3:00–4:00 pm | $160 Grades K–5: 8 Thursdays | Sept. 24–Nov. 12 | 4:05–5:05 pm 8 Wednesdays, Sept. 23–Nov. 18 | 3:00–4:00 pm | $160 $160 Grades 4–5 Practice Mandarin skills and learn about the history, food, and 8 Tuesdays, Sept. 22–Nov. 10 | 4:05–5:05 pm | $160 culture of the countries where it is spoken. We will reinforce skills 8 Thursdays, Sept. 24–Nov. 12 | 4:05–5:05 pm | $160 through songs, games, crafts, and storytelling, resulting in a fun and challenging learning experience. Instruction is adapted for a variety French Club of levels, making this an excellent introduction for beginners and an opportunity for returning students to expand their proficiency. Please RoLa note: These clubs are not designed for advanced speakers. Practice French skills and learn about the history, food, and culture of the countries where it is spoken. We will reinforce skills through songs, games, crafts, and storytelling, resulting in a fun and challenging learning experience. Instruction is adapted for a variety of levels, making this an excellent introduction for beginners and an opportunity for returning students to expand their proficiency. Please note: These clubs are not designed for advanced speakers. Grades K–1: 8 Wednesdays | Sept. 23–Nov. 18 | 3:00–4:00 pm $160 Grades 2–3: 8 Wednesdays | Sept. 23–Nov. 18 | 4:05–5:05 pm $160 Grades 4–5: 8 Mondays | Sept. 21–Nov. 23 | 4:05–5:05 pm $160

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Babysitting Basics N Everyday Biking Va Shon Wallace-Hiltpold Mass. Bike Coalition Grades 7–8 (select one session only) Grades 4–12: Wednesday, Oct. 28 | 4:00–5:30 pm | $35 Session 1: Monday–Friday | Oct. 19–23 | 3:30–5:00 pm | $119 Are you curious about hopping on your bike for commuting to school and getting around town, but hesitant about how to get going? You’re Session 2: Monday–Friday | Nov. 2–6 | 3:30–5:00 pm | $119 not alone! At this everyday biking seminar, gain the knowledge and The excellent 4-H Babysitters’ Program is designed to better prepare empowerment to get you out on the roads, bike lanes, and pathways. you to become a capable, caring, and responsible babysitter. Biking is fast, free, fun, and good for your physical and mental Understand the responsibilities and skills needed to become a health—especially important these days! The experts at MassBike good babysitter and develop confidence in handling situations you have honed their tips to get you over the barriers. Join us for a may encounter when caring for young children. You will receive a presentation and discussion, come with your questions and your Babysitter’s ID card and a certificate of completion. Please Note: stories, and learn along with fellow bikers. Tuition includes a Student Manual that will be available for pickup at an Arlington location prior to the first class. N ABCs of Bike Maintenance Mass. Bike Coalition N How to Adult Grades 4–12: Wednesday, Oct. 14 | 4:00–5:30 pm | $35 Etiquette Academy of New England Bicycling is a great way to get around town, keep fit, and reduce your Grades 6–8: 5 Tuesdays | Oct. 13–Nov. 10 | 4:00–5:00 pm | $135 carbon footprint. And especially during this time of quarantine, going Try something fun and new in this 5-part class on etiquette. Learn on a bike ride is a great way to keep yourself sane by clearing your “how to adult” with proper table manners, conversation skills, summer head while keeping distance from others. But, along with your sanity, job/private school interview skills, dress codes, and cell phone you’ve also got to maintain your bike if you want your ride to go as etiquette. Through role playing and group discussion, learn tangible planned. Learn what to check so you’re ready to roll. This workshop skills of being a successful adult, socially and at work. Walk away will cover how to maintain your bike to keep you riding safe and able to practice your newly learned manners right after class—at the smooth. Knowledgeable instructors from MassBike will go through the dinner table or in your next social media interaction. basics of how to diagnose your bike’s ABCs (Air, Brakes, and Chain). You’ll come away with a bit of home-mechanic know-how so you can Business Sharks check the condition of your bike, and also fix it when things start to go Right Brain Curriculum awry. Grades 5–8: 6 Mondays | Oct. 19–Nov. 23 | 4:00–5:30 pm | $155 Play the role of young entrepreneurs as we start with the germ of N Maintenance 2.0: Learn to Fix-a-Flat an idea for a business and product and take it through the entire Mass. Bike Coalition entrepreneurial process. Develop prototypes, formulate a business Grades 4–12: Wednesday, Oct. 21 | 4:00–5:30 pm | $35 plan and devise a marketing strategy. Using a Minecraft-type Learning how to change your own tires and tubes is one of the more program, create a storefront to sell your products. Meanwhile, useful skills you can learn to keep your bike rolling, but it’s also one practice public speaking skills as we create and record “TV of the most challenging skills to get right! The experts at MassBike commercials,” and create a video version of an “elevator pitch” for the will step you through the process of diagnosing the conditions of your “Sharks.” tires, avoiding the most common reasons for getting a flat, how to patch the holes in the tube, and tips on how to get that tire back on Money Whiz without so much struggle. If you have tire levers and a pump at the Michael Stern ready, come prepared to try at home on your own wheel. Grades 5–9: 4 Thursdays | Sept. 24–Oct. 15 | 3:30–5:30 pm | $155 Money Whiz! offers a fun, fast-paced program where you will master the fundamentals of Stock Picking, Business and Money. Students will team up, create virtual stock portfolios, and measure performance. We’ll cover Entrepreneurship, the power of compound interest, and other money topics through fun, enriching activities. Additionally, students will meet (via Zoom) real Money professionals including Entrepreneurs and Investment Advisors.

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Arlington Children’s Theater Ukulele Kaylah Dixon Anne Ku Grades 3–5: 8 Mondays | Sept. 21–Nov. 23 | 3:00–4:00 pm | $160 Beginning: 7 Wednesdays | Sept. 23–Nov. 4 | 3:30-4:15 pm Grades K–2: 8 Wednesdays | Sept. 23–Nov. 18 | 3:00–4:00 pm $109 $160 Continuing: 7 Wednesdays | Sept. 23–Nov. 4 | 4:30-5:15 pm In this fundamental acting class we will experiment with improv, $109 movement, scene study, and character work to establish foundational Ukulele is one of the easiest instruments to learn and provides acting skills and build confidence, all while having fun. Each class immediate satisfaction. In this group course practice how to hold and begins with warm-up games followed by acting exercises and tune your ukulele as well as play basic chords and strum patterns in scenes—ranging from silly to serious—that build communication skills popular songs. The continuing class is for those looking to improve and expand the understanding of theatrical storytelling. their skills who have the ability to play three-chord songs and switch between basic chords.

STEM

App Inventors Code Kingdoms: My First Minecraft Mod Circuit Lab Einstein’s Workshop Grades 5–8 (select one session only) Grades 3–5: 8 Fridays | Oct. 2–Nov. 20 | 3:30–5:00 pm | $249 Session 1: 8 Mondays | Sept. 21–Nov. 23 | 3:30–5:00 pm | $185 Learn to create your own Mods for Minecraft using this simple tool for teaching JAVA! Code Kingdoms is a coding interface which Session 2: 8 Wednesdays | Sept. 23–Nov. 18 | 3:30–5:00 pm $185 allows students to code on several levels from very simple “block coding” with pictures, to more complex JAVA. This class is a great Want to know how the apps work on your phone or iPad? Or do you introduction to more advanced coding and no coding experience is already have the next great app idea, and just need to know how necessary, although Minecraft experience is a must. to make it? In this no-experience-required course, we use MIT App Inventor software to program Android apps to respond to user inputs, read data from the environment, and design interactive games. You Coding Fun will learn both the programming and design aspects of creating great Liz Ferola apps, and have the opportunity to build apps of your own. Grades 2–3: 8 Wednesdays | Sept. 23–Nov. 18 | 3:00–4:00 pm $129 Coding Fun is a class where we explore what basic coding is (giving N Architecture & Design with Sketchup directions) and check out some really cool (and free!) coding apps Einstein’s Workshop available to young coders. This class is a low-key and low-risk space Grades 6–8: 8 Wednesdays | Sept. 23–Nov. 18 | 3:30–5:00 pm for kids to try out coding and learn some basic strategies. $249 Sketchup is a very flexible architectural software used to create Expert Architects renders, blueprints and reference material. Learn how to use Sketchup Right Brain Curriculum to create your own creative architectural designs, recreate the world around you, or design to build! Grades 3–5: 6 Fridays | Oct. 9–Nov. 13 | 3:00–4:30 pm | $155 Grades 6–8: 6 Tuesdays | Oct. 6–Nov. 10 | 3:30–5:00 pm | $155 Circuit Makers 101 The sky is the limit in Expert Architects! In this math, writing and Circuit Lab presentation class, serve as president of a new architectural firm Grades 1–3 (select one session only) tasked with designing and building the city’s next skyscraper. Study a kid-friendly history of skyscrapers and create a blueprint of their own Session 1: 8 Tuesdays | Sept. 29–Nov. 17 | 3:30–4:45 pm $225 (includes $53 kit) stylized tall building. We will weigh other considerations including the environment, traffic and surrounding buildings using Google Earth to Session 2: 8 Thursdays | Oct. 1–Nov. 19 | 3:30–4:45 pm find the perfect location for their project. As an expert architect, create $225 (includes $53 kit) a three-dimensional model of the structure using a Minecraft-type Let’s get creative with electricity! In this junior hands-on electronics program. class, gain experience creating your own electronics; designing custom light-up greeting cards, electric games, mazes, and more. Each class day consists of a circuitry lesson and hands-on electronics projects, using components like wires, lights, switches, and motors. Circuit Lab staff will make sure you create many projects that they can be proud of, and each class day includes a project to keep.

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N N Mathletics Wicked Cool Science: Dig Big! Kelly Hughes Wicked Cool for Kids Grades 4–6: 9 Thursdays | Sept. 24–Nov. 19 | 4:00–5:00 pm Grades K–1: 6 Fridays | Oct. 2–Nov. 6 | 3:00–4:00 pm | $175 $145 Grades 2–5: 6 Mondays | Sept. 21–Nov. 9 | 3:00–4:00 pm | $175 For lovers of math, who find themselves growing tired of solving the Paleontologist? Geologist? Archaeologist? You’ll dig our most dino- same old problems, and craving something more challenging. Come centric class yet. Unearth the secrets of ancient Egypt to see how join other mathletes and boost your problem-solving skills as we take Pharaohs were buried and then make your own mini mummies. on rigorous math challenges. We’ll study a different math problem Create colossal fossils and learn about your favorite dinosaurs as we each session, exploring pre-algebraic concepts, geometry, probability, travel back in time. Dig up a cool crystal collection to take home as and more. Never taken a math class outside of school before? Never you excavate Earth’s buried treasures. fear! We’ll take a flexible approach to problem solving, perfect for both seasoned mathletes and beginners. Get ready; it’s time to stretch your math muscles!

Metrocraft Right Brain Curriculum Grades 3–4: 6 Wednesdays | Sept. 30–Nov. 4 | 3:00–4:30 pm | $155 Grades 5–7: 6 Thursdays | Oct. 1–Nov. 5 | 3:30–5:00 pm | $155 Learn math, economics, civics, geometry and how democracy works as we join together online to create a city within a virtual Minecraft world. Through this engaging, problem-solving class, design your own house and business as we learn about budgeting, profit and loss, and supply and demand. As we serve on a city council, study how laws are made and work together to create and vote on a city constitution. Work in committees to make key decisions and design buildings for their city. We will use mathematics and geometry to construct a working urban environment. STEM skills have never been so fun!

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