We are excited to present our Fall 2018 -Winter 2019 catalog! Below you will find a listing of 34 new classes and 7 new trips and special events. Additionally, 4 of our popular daytime classes will now have an evening time slot as well! Interested in trying something new? Or perhaps you’d like to share Community Ed with a friend? Our fourth annual Open House Week is scheduled October 1-5. We invite you to take this opportunity to visit our classes, meet our instructors, and see our facilities at no cost. In addition to all the offerings in the catalog, Community Ed runs many theater trips throughout the year. These announcments, as well as other important information, are sent via email, so please be sure that we have your correct address. We look forward to welcoming you! On behalf of all of us at GNPS Community Education, Samantha Tarantola Director

Archaeology of the Islands of the Aegean Sea French Cinema and Songs Portraiture, Beginner Art History: Artists of The Ash Can School French Grammar and Writing Workshop Shakespearean Comedies Art History: Gustav Klimt Gifted: Unique Accessories to Knit and Crochet Spanish: Beginner I & II Art History: Marc Chagall History of Jazz Spanish: Advanced IV &V Art History: More American Artists Israeli Folk Dance for Beginners The Larger-than-Life Presidency of Celebrating The Bernstein Centennial: Journey to Self-Discovery Teddy Roosevelt Bernstein Conducts American Classics Knit a Basic Raglan Baby Sweater Teddy Roosevelt, The Progressive Era Charity Knitting in the Round Native American History Thinking, Meaning, and Logic in Music Classical Stretch Painting the Pastel Portrait Varzesh: Persian Cardio Creating a Digital Photo Book Mamma Used to Say: Pearls of Walking into Chinese Culture: Crossing Cultures: Wisdom from Yiddish Music, Art, and Language Post Colonial and Migrant Fiction Naughty, but Nice: Pre-Code Hollywood World Literature: Farsi 101: Beginner Plein Air Painting at Steppingstone Park Modern Poetry of the 20th Century Farsi 102: Intermediate

Jewelry Making Painting on Silk Classical Painting, Techniques & Tricks Mah Jongg: Beginner

Bargemusic by the Brooklyn Bridge Historic Hudson Valley: Lyndhurst Castle and NY Botanical Garden: Roberto Burle Marx Fabulous Fashion: Sleepy Hollow Cemetery Exhibit, Rockefeller Roses, Lunch at Goldman FIT Museum & N-Y Historical Society Melding Mediterranean Style: Stone Hill, Arthur Avenue Visit Grounds for Sculpture Canasta at Limani Philadelphia Flower Show: Flower Power! 2 (516) 441-4949 TABLE OF CONTENTS

Creative Arts and Crafts Painting, Drawing, and Print ...... 9 Pottery and Stone ...... 12 Fiber Arts ...... 13 Jewelry and Metal ...... 14 . . . Crafts ...... 16 Enrichment and Learning Book Groups and Literature ...... 19 Creative Writing ...... 20 History and Our World ...... 21 Personal Development ...... 25 Technology ...... 26 World Languages ...... 26 Arts and Entertainment Games and Hobbies ...... 32 Music and Performing Arts ...... 33 Fitness and Movement Dance ...... 36 Exercise ...... 37 . . Mind and Body ...... 42

Middle and High School Students ...... 44 Trips and Special Events ...... 45

Community Education Registration begins on July 23 Community Ed Open House Week, October 1 - October 5

Community Education classes will not be held on the following days: Monday, Tuesday, September 10 - 11, Rosh Hashanah Wednesday, September 19, Yom Kippur Monday, October 8, Columbus Day Tuesday, November 6, Election Day Monday, November 12, Veterans Day Thursday - Sunday, November 22 - 25, Thanksgiving Recess December 22 - January 1, Holiday Recess Monday, January 21, Martin Luther King, Jr., Birthday Tuesday, February 5, Lunar New Year Saturday, February 16 - Sunday, February 24, Winter Recess

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TR = Trip SE = Special Event Monday Tuesday Wednesday Morning Morning Morning Body Workout French, Intermediate Art History: Artists of the Ashcan School Handweaving Grounds for Sculpture (TR) Art History: Marc Chagall Handweight Training Hebrew, Advanced Artist History: More American Artists Hebrew, Advanced Intermediate Jewelry Making Art History: Gustav Klimt iPad Basics Joy of Reading Book Group Baseball, Talking Longevity Workout Jewelry, Fused Glass Bridge, Intermediate Mindful Meditation Kumihimo Jewelry Braiding NY Botanical Garden: Roberto Burle Marx, French, Beginner II Low-Impact Aerobics Rockefeller Roses, Arthur Avenue (TR) Founding Fathers Mama Used to Say: Pearls of Wisdom from Painting, Intermediate Founding Fathers II the World of Yiddish REAP (Retired, Active, People) Italian, Intermediate Mostly Seated Exercises Shakespearean Comedies Jewelry Making Painting, Beginner & Intermediate Spanish for Dialogue, Intermediate Kumihimo Jewelry Braiding II Pediatrics for Grandparents Stone Sculpture Knit, Basic Baby Raglan Sweater Teddy Roosevelt: Larger-than-Life Tai Chi, Beginner Low Impact Aerobics Presidency Walking into Chinese Culture: Music, Art, Painting, Beginner and Language Teddy Roosevelt: The Progressive Era Pilates, Weights, & Yoga Yoga 101 Afternoon Presidential Greatness Archaeology of the Islands in the Aegean Sea Pottery Afternoon Canasta, Beginner Spanish, Getting Started Aromatherapy, Essential Oils Charity Knitting in the Round Summer Read: Manhattan Beach Belly Dance Creating a Digital Photo Book Summer Read: The Women in the Castle Classical Stretch French, Advanced Conversation iPhone Basics Hebrew, Advanced Beginner Afternoon Joy of Reading Book Group Jewelry, Fused Glass Baseball, Talking Line Dance, Beginner Joy of Reading Book Group Line Dance, Improver Dance, Creative, Classical Kumihimo Jewelry Braiding Mah Jongg, Mastering French, Beginner I Pilates: Mat Metal Clay Gifted: Unique Accessories to Knit & Crochet Varzesh: Persian Cardio Poetic Perspectives Israeli Folk Dance for Beginners Watercolor Dynamics, Easy Silversmithing Italian, Beginner Write Your Heart Out Spanish, Getting Started, Cont . Jewelry Making Zumba Tai Chi, Intermediate Melding Mediterranean Style: Canasta at Tai Chi, Advanced Evening Limani (SE) Monet, Channeling ACT Preparation Evening Pottery Cartoon Animation ACT Preparation Bridge, Intermediate Spanish, Adv . Conversation Defensive Driving Calligraphy Speed Reading, Adults Mah Jongg, Beginner Classical Painting, Techniques, Tricks Thinking, Meaning, and Logic in Music NYC Transportation, Multi-Modal College Scholarships and Grants Thinking, Memory, and Logic in Music Portraiture, Beginning History of Jazz Zumba SAT Preparation Jewelry Making, All Levels Social Media: Facebook, Instagram, Native American History Evening Pinterest Painting on Silk Bridge, Beginner Water Exercise Pilates, Weights, & Yoga Cabaret SAT Preparation Canasta, Beginner Spanish: Advanced IV Pottery Spanish: Advanced V SAT Preparation Yoga Water Exercise TR = Trip SE = Special Event

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TR = Trip SE = Special Event Thursday Friday Saturday Morning Morning Morning Body Workout Body Conditioning Body Workout Boscobel, Cold Spring, NY (TR) Cardio Fit Defensive Driving Fabulous Fashion: FIT Museum & N-Y Crossing Cultures: Post Colonial & Migrant Jewelry, Swarovski Crystal Historical Society (TR) Fiction North Fork Wine Country Extraordinaire (TR) Farsi 101: Beginner Current Events, Month in Review Philadelphia Flower Show: Flavors of Chinatown (TR) French Cinema & Song Flower Power! (TR) Gentle Stretching for Fitness & Health French Grammar and Writing Workshop Plein Air Painting at Steppingstone Park Historic Hudson Valley: Lyndhurst Castle & French, Upper Intermed . Pottery Sleepy Hollow Cemetery (TR) Hebrew, Continuing Beginner Italian, Advanced Conversation Hebrew, Introduction II Sunday Jewelry, Swarovski Crystal Jewelry, Swarovksi Crystal Morning Painting, Intermediate & Advanced Latin-Style Aerobics Bargemusic by the Brooklyn Bridge (TR) Painting on Silk Leonard Bernstein Centennial Pastels Mah Jongg, Beginner Speed Reading for Teens Mastering Mah Jongg World Literature: 20th C . Modern Poetry Painting the Pastel Portrait Yoga, Standing Vinyasa Piano Zumba Pilates: Mat Afternoon Portraiture, Beginning Adventure in the Arts Book Group Printmaking Ballet Singing for Fun Cumberland Singers Singing the 60s and 70s Farsi 102: Intermediate Stone Sculpture Flamenco and Sevillanas Dance Italian, Advanced Beginner Afternoon Jewelry, Swarovski Crystal Canasta Club Journey to Self Discovery History You Ought to Know Painting, Intermediate & Advanced Jazz Dance Painting on Silk Jewelry, Swarovski Crystal Parkinson's, Movement Painting, Classical, Technique, Tricks Pottery Printmaking Spanish: Beginner I Evening Spanish: Beginner II Life Drawing for HS Students Writing Poetry Yoga Evening Calligraphy Cartoon Animation Classical Painting Techniques & Tricks Conversational Chinese Create an Animated Movie Naughty, but Nice: Pre-Code Hollywood Pottery

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How to Register Cancellation Policy Phone: (516) 441-4949 / Fax: (516) 441-4937 Cancellation of courses that do not reach minimum enrollment Email: gncontinuinged@greatneck .k12 ny. us. takes place 8 days prior to start date . Registrants will be notified by phone when a course is canceled . A complete refund will be Online: Go to www greatneck. k12. ny. us. and click on Programs issued . and select Community Education Materials Fees Mail: Complete the form on the last page and mail to: Fine Arts and Crafts courses are for all levels, unless noted in the 30 Cumberland Avenue, Great Neck, NY 11020 title . A materials list will be included on the emailed confirmation . Office Hours Bring materials to first session . Monday – Friday: 8:30 a m. . - 4:30 p m. . (September – June) Monday – Friday: 8:30 a m. . - 3:30 p m. . (July and August) Makeup Sessions A makeup class is offered, where possible, in the event of teacher Class Location illness, inclement weather, or other unavoidable circumstance . All classes (unless otherwise noted) are held at 30 Cumberland Avenue, Great Neck, NY 11020 . Trips Our trips leave promptly at the published time . You should be Enrollment seated 15 minutes prior to departure time . Registration for the Fall/Winter session begins on July 23 . Emergency Closings Enrollment is on a first-come, first served basis . Great Neck Community Education classes are not held when the Great school district residents are given priority during the first week of Neck Public Schools are closed for holidays (unless noted), registration . inclement weather or other emergencies . For weather- Payment Options related school closings, please check our voice messaging Cash, check, or major credit card accepted . service at (516) 441-4949, or log on to our district website at Confirmation Policy www .greatneck k12. ny. .us . Registration is required prior to your attendance in a course . Your Delayed Openings enrollment confirmation will be emailed to you . If the Great Neck School District is operating on a delayed Visitor Passes opening, please note that our morning classes may be canceled should they begin before the district opening time . A visitor pass is available for a first-time class observation . (Fee may vary for Fine Arts and Crafts) . Free Parking Credit and Refund Policy Free parking at Cumberland includes two large lots and on- street parking on the north side of Cumberland Avenue and 100% refund will be issued if a class is canceled (Same method of adjacent side streets . The building is wheelchair accessible and payment) . To cancel a registration, contact the office 8 business handicapped parking is available . We cannot be responsible for days prior to the class start date . You will be refunded the class any valuables left in your car . fee, less a $5 processing fee . To cancel a registration before the second class, call or visit the office and complete a withdrawal Gift Certificates form . You will be credited the class fee, less a $5 processing fee . Give the gift of knowledge! Next time you’re in search of the For a cancellation prior to the third class, a 50% credit will be perfect gift, give a Community Education Gift Certificate . issued, less a $5 processing fee . Credits issued are good for one Available in any denomination, it can be used toward all offerings year from issue date . at any time . Pick up yours at Cumberland, or call (516) 441-4949 There is no refund or credit for trips past the cancellation deadline, for more information . unless your spot can be replaced with someone from the waiting Proficiency list (Refer to specific trips for deadline date) . Proficiency is required for some courses . A teacher may Refunds, credits, or transfers will be granted up to eight days recommend transfer to a lower or higher level . Placement in a before a technology course begins; fewer than eight days only if course is at the discretion of the instructor . you can be replaced .

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Additional Information Liability • Scholarships will be considered for school district residents with Participation in Community Ed activities is at your own risk . If you financial need . Send request, proof of need, and completed are enrolling in physically active courses, check with your physician registration form to Community Education . Requests will be beforehand to make certain these courses are appropriate . For confidential . Community Ed trips, the Great Neck Public School District acts solely as the agent in arranging transportation, meals, hotel • Children may not attend Community Ed classes unless indicated in accommodations, and services, and does not assume liability for the course description . injury, damages, loss, accident, or delay due to any act or default • Disruption of any class, activity, or trip may result in removal . of any company or person engaged in transporting passengers, Please shut off your cell phone during class . If you must take a call, rendering service, or carrying out arrangements for any tour, or by do so outside the classroom . the act or default of any hotel, restaurant, or other venue . • Smoking is prohibited in all school buildings and on all school grounds .

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Great Neck Board of Education Barbara Berkowitz, President Donald L . Ashkenase, Trustee Donna Peirez, Trustee Rebecca Sassouni, Trustee Jeffrey Shi, Trustee Central Office Administration Dr . Teresa Prendergast, Superintendent Dr . Joseph G . Hickey, Assistant Superintendent for Special Education and Pupil Services Dr . Stephen C . Lando, Assistant Superintendent for Secondary Education Kelly Newman, Assistant Superintendent for Elementary Education John T . Powell, Assistant Superintendent for Business Community Education Staff Samantha Tarantola, Director of Community Education Office Staff Jennifer Mair • Joyce Paseltiner • Leslie Roth Community Education Advisory Board Stacee Bernstein, Chairperson Joan Esterces, Executive Committee Member Karen Jia, Executive Committee Member Angela Pian, Executive Committee Member Harriet Becker Mindy Ohringer Rofrecine Berkower Phyllis Riskin Hana Monica Czeisler Dr . Karen Lynn Siegel Susan Danziger Haliemah Simone Lilian Krowne Jean Wang Yan Ma Catalog Production Graphic Image Inc . Steven Umansky Graphic Art

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PAINTING, DRAWING, AND PRINT Plein Air Painting at Steppingstone Park NEW This course is designed for the artist new to outdoor painting, as Painting the Pastel Portrait NEW well as the experienced plein air artist . Instruction will be offered Learn how to construct any face in 5 different views to achieve a in the student’s choice of media and the basics of choosing a likeness, then draw with pastel pencils and color & shade using subject from the wide choice of scenery in Steppingstone Park . soft pastels . We will utilize live models and photographs . Students will be guided through the process of setting up for outdoor painting . Barbara Silbert Fall Steppingstone Park is a jewel of artistic inspiration . This North Six Fridays, September 14 - October 19, 10:00 a m. . - 12:30 p m. ,. Shore enclave located in nearby Kings Point offers artists’ views $155 Resident/$170 Nonresident . of gardens and statuary, elegant structures, and the Long Island Sound . It’s the perfect plein air destination, providing tranquility Beginning Portraiture NEW along with stunning views . We will have access to a scenic In this course, we will begin working from photos, and then park normally restricted to town residents . The instructor is move on to mannequins . Future sessions will have live models . accomplished in watercolors, oil painting, pastels and drawing . We will study the anatomy of the human head and eye, as well He is an avid practitioner of travel journaling and plein air as the skull and muscles of the face . Additionally, you will learn a painting . formula for capturing flesh tones . Tim Savage Mario Tucci Fall Fall Three Saturdays, September 22, 29, and October 6, Eleven Mondays, September 17 - December 10 (no class October 8 9:30 a m. -. 12:30 p m. ,. $119 Resident/$134 Nonresident . and November 12), 7:00 p m. . - 9:30 p m. ,. $295 Resident/$310 Nonresident . Classical Painting Techniques and Tricks Each artist should develop his/her own methodology and style . Seven Fridays, October 26 - December 14 (no class November 23), In this class you will be encouraged to use the methods and 9:30 a m. . - 12:30 p m. ,. $232 Resident/$247 Nonresident . techniques that work best for you . Learn multiple ways to design Winter and start a painting, how to mix your paints to get the colors you Nine Mondays, January 7 - March 18 (no class January 21 and want, and different brushwork techniques (glazing, dry brushing, February 18), 7:00 - 9:30 p m. ,. $246 Resident/$261 Nonresident . pallet knife, removal) . You will also learn multiple ways to add Ten Fridays, January 11 - March 22 (no class February 22), depth to your paintings (warm vs . cool colors, focus) and use 9:30 a m. . - 12:30 p m. ,. $318 Resident/$333 Nonresident . different "tricks" that can make your paintings standout . Paint with water-based oils or acrylics . Mario Tucci Fall Thirteen Thursdays, September 13 - December 13 (no class November 22), 7:00 p m. . - 9:30 p m. ,. $325 Resident/$340 Nonresident . Winter Ten Thursdays, January 10 - March 21 (no class February 21), 7:00 p m. . - 9:30 p m. . $252 Resident/$267 Nonresident .

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Easy Watercolor Dynamics Painting: Beginner Have fun while discovering innovative watercolor techniques . Learn the fundamentals of painting, which includes everything Inspire your creativity by handling washes, mixing color, and from how to lay out a palette to using color, form, shading and designing effective compositions and dramatic value changes to composition to create successful artwork . Students will start with produce exciting results . Contemporary materials and techniques simple still lifes and progress to complex compositions . We will will be suggested . Subject matter will include landscape, study essential elements of art including value and how it creates floral, and still life . Pen and ink techniques will be explored . depth for objects and how to appropriately use the space around Expand your ability while developing your individual style . it (foreground and background) . Work of the famous artists will Demonstration and critique, included . be reviewed . Individual attention and demonstration included . Diane Lieberman Mina Rabbani Fall Fall Eleven Mondays, September 17 - December 10 (no class October 8 Thirteen Wednesdays, September 12 - December 12 (no class and November 12), 1:00 p m. . - 4:00 p m. ,. September 19), 9:30 a m. . - 12:30 p m. ,. $255 Resident/$270 Nonresident . $372 Resident/$387 Nonresident . Winter Winter Nine Mondays, January 7 - March 18 (no class January 21 and Ten Wednesdays, January 9 - March 20 (no class February 20), February 18), 1:00 p m. . - 4:00 p m. ,. 9:30 a m. . - 12:30 p m. ,. $292 Resident/$307 Nonresident . $210 Resident/$225 Nonresident . Painting: Intermediate Painting for Beginner and Intermediate This class provides students with the opportunity to develop Have you always wanted to learn how to paint? This course is and improve their painting skills . Students will strengthen their designed to help you explore and develop your artistic talent, creative energy and establish their own individual and unique working in acrylic paint . You will learn how to draw on the style . Each student will have the option to work on personalized canvas, mix and blend colors, and use light and dark colors to composition and ideas, including still lifes, landscapes and create a painting with depth and structure . Students will receive portraits . Classes are taught through demonstrations and with individual instruction and guidance . individual attention . Join our class to build your own artistic Mina Rabbani painting style and experience the benefits and satisfaction from Fall the creative process of painting . Eleven Mondays, September 17 - December 10 (no class October 8 Mina Rabbani and November 12), 9:30 a m. . - 12:30 p m. ,. Fall $315 Resident/$330 Nonresident . Twelve Tuesdays, September 18 - December 11 (no class November 6), Winter 9:30 a m. . - 12:30 p m. ,. $344 Resident/$359 Nonresident . Nine Mondays, January 7 - March 18 (no class January 21), Thirteen Thursdays, September 13 - December 13 (no class 9:30 a m. . - 12:30 p m. ,. $264 Resident/$279 Nonresident . November 22), 9:30 a m. . - 12:30 p m. ,. $372 Resident/$387 Nonresident . Winter Nine Tuesdays, January 8 - March 19 (no class February 5 and 19), 9:30 a m. . - 12:30 p m. ,. $264 Resident/$279 Nonresident . Ten Thursdays, January 10 - March 21 (no class February 21), 9:30 a m. . - 12:30 p m. ,. $292 Resident/$307 Nonresident .

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Painting: Intermediate and Advanced Pastels: Inspired Color Brilliance If you already have some painting experience, this class will give for All Levels you the opportunity to work in the medium of your choice and A magical mix of drawing and painting in one dry, soft, vibrant, to develop a personal style of expression . Subjects include still versatile medium . Creative interpretation from observation is life, landscape, the figure, or one of your choosing . Select pastels, the basis for making exciting artwork . Working from a variety of acrylic or oil paint, paper or canvas, and explore a variety of sizes . still life set-ups, we explore mark making, texture, composition, Demonstrations, critiques, and two models, included . Bring form, color mixing, and light effects . The use of a camera to see your selection of paints, brushes, and canvas or paper to the first paintings, with artists’ eyes . Students have fun, improve skills, session . creativity, and artistic confidence . Mina Rabbani Materials list will be sent with confirmation . Fall Shelli Robiner-Ardizzone Thirteen Thursdays, September 13 - December 13 (no class Fall November 22), 12:45 p m. . - 3:45 p m. ,. Thirteen Thursdays, September 13 - December 13 (no class $384 Resident/$399 Nonresident . November 22), 11:00 a m. . - 2:00 p m. ,. Winter $234 Resident/$249 Nonresident . Ten Thursdays, January 10 - March 21 (no class February 21), Winter 12:45 p m. . - 3:45 p m. ,. $304 Resident/$319 Nonresident . Ten Thursdays, January 10 - March 21 (no class February 21), 11:00 a m. . - 2:00 p m. ,. $182 Resident/$197 Nonresident . Channeling Monet: Reimagining the Landscape Claude Monet is a hugely beloved artist . Monet was inspired to push the envelope beyond the studio to views of the landscape . He became interested in choosing outdoor scenes and using different visual filters, such as seasonal color, time of day or night, mood, color saturation, changing sky, and re-working the original scene into a series of related but different paintings . Students will be asked to bring inspiring landscape images, and personal photos of special interest to recreate . Google, “Images for Monet Poplar series,” to get you started . All levels and materials are welcome as we explore and reimagine the landscape . Shelli Robiner-Ardizzone Fall Twelve Wednesdays, September 12 - December 12 (no class September 19 and November 21), 1:15 p m. . - 4:15 p m. ,. $217 Resident/$232 Nonresident . Winter Ten Wednesdays, January 9 - March 20 (no class February 20), 1:15 p m. . - 4:15 p m. ,. $182 Resident/$197 Nonresident .

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Printmaking Sampler POTTERY AND STONE Printmaking can get new creative juices flowing . Monotype, monoprint, collagraph, carborundum, and drypoint are several Stone Sculpture – All Levels techniques that can be an addition to any artist’s skills . Explore Carve a sculpture in soft, colorful, highly polishable alabaster different ways of working with each technique, using oil- (stone) . It’s easier than you imagine! Beginners are welcome, based and/or water-based inks and paint . Whether a novice or and specialized instruction will be provided . Demonstrations will experienced artist, bring your enthusiasm and make wonderful be provided for all levels . Class discussion is encouraged . Safety prints in a creative and supportive environment . goggles, closed shoes, and mask required . Also, bring a rubber Stephanie Navon Jacobson bath mat and an old towel . Beginners are encouraged to contact Summer (from previous catalog) instructor prior to start of class for supply list; Stone, $25 and up, Four Fridays, August 3,10, 17, and 24, 9:30 a m. . - 12:30 p m. ,. Starting tools kit, $85 and up . $141 Resident/$156 Nonresident . Suzanne Posner Fall Fall Twelve Fridays, September 14 - December 14 (no class October 26 Ten Tuesdays, September 18 - December 11 (no class October 23, and November 23), 9:30 a m. . - 12:30 p m. ,. November 6 and 20), 9:30 a m. . - 12:30 p m. ,. $394 Resident/$409 Nonresident . $229 Resident/$244 Nonresident . Winter Twelve Fridays, September 14 - December 14 (no class October 26 Eight Fridays, January 25 - March 22 (no class February 22), and November 23), 9:30 a m. . - 12:30 p m. ,. 9:30 a m. . - 12:30 p m. ,. $268 Resident/$283 Nonresident . $275 Resident/$290 Nonresident . Winter Printmaking is Not Just for Printmakers Eight Tuesdays, January 8 - March 19 (no class February 5 and 19, Artists working in other mediums will enjoy exploring the and one additional date TBA), 9:30 a m. . - 12:30 p m. ,. creative potential that printmaking offers . Open new creative $183 Resident/$198 Nonresident . doors while broadening your skills . Using stencils, chine collé, Nine Fridays, January 11 - March 22 (no class February 22 and one additive and subtractive painting, and/or multiple plates create additional date TBA), 9:30 a m. . - 12:30 p m. ,. dynamic results . All levels welcome . $206 Resident/$221 Nonresident . Stephanie Navon Jacobson Summer (from previous catalog) Pottery: On the Wheel Four Fridays, August 3,10, 17, and 24, 1:00 p m. . - 4:00 p m. ,. For those who want to learn to throw on the potter’s wheel . No $141 Resident/$156 Nonresident . experience necessary . All levels welcome . Clay (25 lb . bag), glaze, Fall and firing, included . Twelve Fridays, September 14 - December 14 (no class October 26 Rosalie Dornstein and November 23), 1:00 p m. . - 4:00 p m. ,. Fall $394 Resident/$409 Nonresident . Twelve Thursdays, September 20 - December 13 (no class November Winter 22), 12:30 p m. . - 3:30 p m. ,. $350 Resident/$365 Nonresident . Eight Fridays, January 25 - March 22 (no class February 22), Twelve Thursdays, September 20 - December 13 (no class November 1:00 p m. . - 4:00 p m. ,. $268 Resident/$283 Nonresident . 22), 3:30 p m. . - 6:30 p m. ,. $350 Resident/$365 Nonresident .

Roz Udow Fellowship: Printmaking and the Fine Arts Twelve Saturdays, September 15 - December 8 (no class November 24), 9:30 a m. . - 12:30 p m. ,. $350 Resident/$365 Nonresident . For 19 amazingly creative years, Roz Udow—friend, neighbor, and artist—produced inspired works of art as a student in our program . Winter Thanks to generous contributions to a fund created in Roz’s honor and Ten Thursdays, January 10 - March 21 (no class February 21), memory, we are pleased to continue the Roz Udow Fellowship . It will 12:30 p m. . - 3:30 p m. ,. $300 Resident/$315 Nonresident . enable one student to receive a Fellowship each semester, in fine arts Ten Thursdays, January 10 - March 21 (no class February 21), or fine crafts, for the duration of the fund . 3:30 p m. . - 6:30 p m. ,. $300 Resident/$315 Nonresident . This Fellowship, approved by the Great Neck Board of Education in Nine Saturdays, January 12 - March 23 (no class February 16 and 23), September 2006, is based on need and merit . Additional donations are 9:30 a m. . - 12:30 p m. . $275 Resident/$290 Nonresident . welcomed and appreciated .

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Pottery: All Levels Gifted: Unique & Lovely Accessories Learn to use clay to explore your creative side . Create pottery to Knit & Crochet NEW you can serve with or display . Join this class for a fun, hands-on Prerequisite: Basic skills to crochet and knit and unleashed experience . Clay (25 lb . bag), glaze, and firing, included . imagination . Rosalie Dornstein Be inspired to create gifts for yourself and others that reflect your Fall passion and personality . Create unique accessories by combining Eleven Wednesdays, September 26 - December 12 (no class different methods in modern knit and crochet . Use your own November 21), 9:30 a m. . - 12:30 p m. ,. yarn stash by learning the principles of Free Form Crochet and $325 Resident/$340 Nonresident . different methods of connecting crochet or knit motifs to create Eleven Wednesdays, September 26 - December 12 (no class unique items . Learn how to recycle your old knits with interesting November 21), 12:30 p m. . - 3:30 p m. ,. finishes and incorporating beads with your knits . Possibilities are $325 Resident/$340 Nonresident . endless . Eleven Wednesdays, September 26 - December 12 (no class Bring to class different yarns from your stash, crochet hooks, November 21), 6:30 p m. . - 9:30 p m. ,. knitting needles, tape measure, and scissors . Also bring a note $325 Resident/$340 Nonresident . pad and pen or pencil and definitely your enthusiasm to explore Winter new venues in the world of crochet and knitting . Ten Wednesdays, January 9 - March 20 (no class February 20), Hana Monica Czeisler 9:30 a m. . - 12:30 p m. ,. $300 Resident/$315 Nonresident . Fall Ten Wednesdays, January 9 - March 20 (no class February 20), Twelve Wednesdays, September 12 - December 12 (no class 12:30 p m. . - 3:30 p m. ,. $300 Resident/$315 Nonresident . September 19 and November 21), 1:00 p m. . - 4:00 p m. ,. $240 Resident/$255 Nonresident . Ten Wednesdays, January 9 - March 20 (no class February 20), 6:30 p m. . - 9:30 p m. ,. $300 Resident/$315 Nonresident . Winter Ten Wednesdays, January 9 - March 20 (no class February 20), FIBER ARTS 1:00 p m. . - 4:00 p m. ,. $200 Resident/$215 Nonresident . Handweaving Charity Knitting in the Round NEW This course explores the timeless art of the loom, including Prerequisite: Ability to cast on, knit and purl . elementary theory and basic techniques of tapestry, rug If you love to knit, and want to help those in need, join our charity weaving, laces, and double weaves . Each student is assigned knitting class . Guided by Desiree Shar, a caring and talented crafts a loom . Currently, all looms are in use by continuing students . person, you will knit hats for chemotherapy patients, babies in the Please call the office to add your name to our waiting list . We will NIC units, veterans, and persons in shelters . contact you when space becomes available . Studio time is open Patterns will be provided . You will learn how to knit in the round to enrolled students . and to make adornments for the hats . Valerie Bealle Bring to the first session: any soft acrylic washable #4 yarn e g. . Fall Caron Simply Soft, or Red Heart Soft, a 16“ circular needle size #8 Eleven Mondays, September 17 - December 10 (no class October 8, (5mm), one set of double pointed needles (4 in a set) size #8 (5mm), November 12), 10:00 a m. . - 3:00 p m. ,. stitch markers for circular knitting, darning needle, and a pair of $268 Resident/$283 Nonresident . scissors . Supplies can be purchased at Michaels, Jo-Ann, A C. . Moore, or online . Desiree Shar Fall Four Tuesdays, October 2 - 23, 2:00 p m. . - 3:00 p m. ,. No fee .

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Knit a Basic Baby Raglan Sweater NEW Metal Clay Workshop Learn to knit a baby sweater from start to finish . Students must Silver metal clay is pure silver that is ground and then mixed with know casting on, and the knit and purl stitches . Students will water and an organic binder to form clay, which is then formed, learn increasing, decreasing, picking up stitches, and raglan dried, and fired, resulting in 99-percent-pure silver (sterling is 93 sleeve shaping . Bring to class: size 8 needles, 400 yards of percent pure) . Students will work at their own pace on projects worsted weight yarn, a row count, stitch markers, and 5 buttons . of their choice while learning basic skills and progressing to Dina Mor advanced techniques, such as hollow forms, stone setting, and Fall rings . All levels welcome . Five Wednesdays, September 12 - October 24 (no class September Valerie Bealle 19 & 26), 10:00 a m. . - 12:00 p m. ,. $89 Resident/$104 Nonresident . Fall Ten Tuesdays, September 25 - December 11 (no class November 6 JEWELRY AND METAL and 20), 12:00 p m. . - 4:00 p m. ,. $299 Resident/$314 Nonresident . Silversmithing and Ceremonial Art Jewelry Making: All Levels For the beginner, we start with the fundamental process of Have you admired the handmade jewelry you see in galleries and designing, planning, and executing ideas . Beginners will work at craft shows? Learn how to create your own unique pieces using on brass or copper before moving onto silver . Learn to cut, file, the skills those jewelers used to make the pieces you’ve coveted! shape, solder, and polish . Advanced students using silver will All levels, from beginner to advanced are welcome . Beginners learn the raising technique where material is stretched and will learn to saw, solder, file, polish, and simple stone setting . hammered to form bowls, cups, and containers . Fabricating Advanced students can learn to master the tricks of the trade objects, or parts of raised pieces, are made of sheets which are and take their work to the next level . Bring protective eyewear or bent, folded and twisted . The use of exotic woods or minerals are reading glasses . encouraged to enhance the work . All levels welcome . Leslie Hirschhorn Harold Rabinowitz Fall Fall Eleven Tuesdays, September 25 - December 11 (no class November 6), Nine Tuesdays, October 9 - December 11 (no class November 6), 9:30 a m. . - 12:30 p m. ,. $317 Resident/$332 Nonresident . 1:00 p m. . - 4:00 p m. ,. $171 Resident/$186 Nonresident . NEW evening section: Eleven Tuesdays, September 25 - Winter December 11 (no class November 6), 6:30 p m. . - 9:30 p m. ,. Five Tuesdays, February 12 - March 19 (no class February 19), $317 Resident/$332 Nonresident . 1:00 p m. . - 4:00 p m. ,. $107 Resident/$122 Nonresident . Eleven Wednesdays, September 26 - December 12 (no class November 21), 1:00 p m. . - 4:00 p m. ,. $317 Resident/$332 Nonresident . Winter Eight Tuesdays, January 15 - March 19 (no class February 5 and 19), 9:30 a m. . - 12:30 p m. ,. $241 Resident/$256 Nonresident . Eight Tuesdays, January 15 - March 19 (no class February 5 and 19), 6:30 p m. . - 9:30 p m. ,. $241 Resident/$256 Nonresident . Nine Wednesdays, January 16 - March 20 (no class February 20), 1:00 p m. . - 4:00 p m. ,. $266 Resident/$281 Nonresident .

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Jewelry Making: Intermediate and Advanced Jewelry in Swarovski Crystal Students must have completed at least one semester of Learn easy techniques to make unique, beautiful, crystal Metalsmithing/Jewelry Making, or equivalent experience . jewelry—as seen in Madison Avenue boutiques . Weave and knot Produce your own designs with individual attention from the brilliant Swarovski crystals and string them into your own design . teacher . Learn new techniques and master the old ones including Make necklaces, bracelets, pins, pendants, earrings, or small sawing, soldering, polishing, fusing, and stone setting . Learn decorative objects and animals . Please note you will be working how to texture metal, use epoxy resins to add color in your with very small seed beads . Kits, approximately $20 per session, jewelry, create rivets and apply unique patinas . Bring protective available from instructor . eyewear/reading glasses . Emma Wang Leslie Hirschhorn Fall Fall Six Thursdays, September 13 - October 18, 10:00 a m. . - 1:00 p m. ,. Eleven Wednesdays, September 26 - December 12 (no class $122 Resident/$137 Nonresident . November 21), 9:30 a m. . - 12:30 p m,. . Six Thursdays, September 13 - October 18, 1:00 p m. . - 4:00 p m. ,. $317 Resident/$332 Nonresident . $122 Resident/$137 Nonresident . Winter Six Fridays, September 14 - October 19, 10:00 a m. . - 1:00 p m. ,. Nine Wednesdays, January 16 - March 20 (no class February 20) $122 Resident/$137 Nonresident . 9:30 a m. . - 12:30 p m. ,. $266 Resident/$281 Nonresident . Six Fridays, September 14 - October 19, 1:00 p m. . - 4:00 p m. ,. $122 Resident/$137 Nonresident . Jewelry in Fused Glass Explore the possibilities of glass fusing using dichroic glass, a Six Saturdays, September 15 - October 20, 10:00 a m. . - 1:00 p m. ,. marriage of space age technology and ancient art form . Dichroic $122 Resident/$137 Nonresident . glass was originally developed by NASA for scientific applications Seven Thursdays, October 25 - December 13 (no class November and over the years has become a desirable art form . Techniques 22), 10:00 a m. . - 1:00 p m. ,. $143 Resident/$158 Nonresident . include cutting, safety, compatibility, and design . Emphasis will be on creative expression while using sound methods and Seven Thursdays, October 25 - December 13 (no class November techniques . Each student will complete the class with a selection 22), 1:00 p m. . - 4:00 p m. ,. $143 Resident/$158 Nonresident . of jewelry pieces including pendants, earrings, and brooches in a Seven Fridays, October 26 - December 14 (no class November 23), variety of styles . Material fee of $35 is payable to the instructor at 10:00 a m. . - 1:00 p m. ,. $143 Resident/$158 Nonresident . first class . Depending on output there may be additional costs for Seven Fridays, October 26 - December 14 (no class November 23), glass and firing . Bring glass cutter and running pliers to first class 1:00 p m. . - 4:00 p m. ,. $143 Resident/$158 Nonresident . or purchase from instructor for $15 . Protective goggles required . Six Saturdays, October 27 - December 8 (no class November 24), Jane Irvine 10:00 a m. . - 1:00 p m. ,. $122 Resident/$137 Nonresident . Fall Eleven Mondays, September 17 - December 10 (no class October 8 and November 12), 10:00 a m. . - 12:30 p m. ,. $193 Resident/$208 Nonresident . Eleven Mondays, September 17 - December 10 (no class October 8 and November 12), 1:00 p m. . - 3:30 p m. ,. $193 Resident/$208 Nonresident . Winter Nine Mondays, January 7 - March 18 (no class January 21 and February 18), 10:00 a m. . - 12:30 p m. ,. $158 Resident/$173 Nonresident . Nine Mondays, January 7 - March 18 (no class January 21 and February 18), 1:00 p m. . - 3:30 p m. ,. $158 Resident/$173 Nonresident .

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CRAFTS The Art of Kumihimo Braiding II - Intermediate & Advanced The Art of Kumihimo Braiding Prerequisite: The Art of Kumihimo Braiding I Learn the basics of the Japanese braiding technique using a Channel your creativity and unleash your imagination to create Kumihimo disk . Learn how to transform these beautiful braids into unique pieces of jewelry based on a variety of Kumihimo braiding unique pieces of jewelry by using a variety of fibers and beads . techniques . Learn additional beading techniques to incorporate Kumihimo is very relaxing, the movements are repetitive and with the Kumihimo projects for a unique end result . rhythmic, allowing you to focus solely on your braid while quieting Practicing Kumihimo is very relaxing, calming and grounding . the mind and creating a meditative state . Practicing Kumihimo The movements are repetitive and rhythmic, allowing you to helps regain focus . After you have mastered a few basic moves, focus solely on your braid while quieting the mind . you can let your imagination run wild . Take your time to enjoy the journey! You may purchase project kits from the instructor or bring your own . Basic tool kit with first 2 projects included is $15 00. payable to the instructor at the first class . Participants should bring their Kumihimo tool kit (kumihimo disks: round & square, bobbins, kumi weight, stand, E-6000 Materials for future projects may be purchased from the instructor, glue), a note pad, pen or pencil, scissors, and measuring tape or starting @ $8 00. . Students may bring their own material . a ruler . Participants should bring a note pad, pen or pencil, scissors, and Hana Monica Czeisler measuring tape or a ruler . Fall Hana Monica Czeisler Eleven Wednesdays, September 26 - December 5, Fall 9:00 a m. . - 12:00 p m. ,. $220 Resident/$235 Nonresident . Six Mondays, October 22 - December 3 (no class November 12), Winter 10:00 a m. . - 1:00 p m. ,. $120 Resident/$135 Nonresident . Ten Wednesdays, January 9 - March 20 (no class February 20), Winter 9:00 a m. . - 12:00 p m. ,. $200 Resident/$215 Nonresident . Six Mondays, January 7 - February 25 (no class January 21 and February 18), 10:00 a m. . - 1:00 p m. ,. Calligraphy $120 Resident/$135 Nonresident . Prerequisite: Interest in beautiful writing along with facility in handling pen and ink on paper . Learn the art of beautiful handwriting with this hands-on short course in italic cursive calligraphy . We’ll learn how to construct the alphabet, create lower case and capital letters . You’ll see your own beautiful handwriting appear before your eyes . The class will look at examples of calligraphy and study the use of calligraphic letterforms to make stunning works of art . Our end result will be a document worthy of framing . Tim Savage has worked as a professional calligrapher, illustrator and fine artist . Materials fee of $20 payable to instructor at first session . Tim Savage Fall Three Thursdays, September 20, 27, and October 4, 7:00 p m. . - 9:00 p m. ,. $79 Resident/$94 Nonresident . Three Tuesdays, November 13, 20, and 27, 7:00 - 9:00 p m. ,. $79 Resident/$94 Nonresident .

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The Art and Science of Aromatherapy Creating a Digital Photobook NEW Explore the world of ancient and modern Aromatherapy, the The age of digital photography has become the most common practice of using natural aromatic substances including essential form of taking pictures . It is simple to use and produces excellent oils, to balance the body, mind and spirit . Learn about essential quality photos . These high resolution photos can be reproduced oils, their safety and uses in ways that can contribute to your on photo paper or assembled digitally to create a memorable overall sense of well-being, and improve your daily life . Learn hard covered, bound book . In just 3 sessions you will become how to blend essential oils to create your own safe and effective familiar with downloading your photos from your phone to your collection of aromatherapy products . tablet or laptop computer . You will learn how to crop and edit, Fee: $20, payable to the instructor on the first day of class for assemble, and collage multiple photos, choose backgrounds and the materials used to create the products including the use of add captions to your book . The course will include the cost of a 20 essential oils . page 8x11book shipped to your home . Bring to class: A notepad, pen, two glass (8 oz . each) measuring Requirements… a laptop computer or iPad tablet and digital cups, a set of metal measuring spoons, and a glass or metal bowl photos on your phone, which must be brought to class . (about 8-10 oz ). Amy Orange Hana Monica Czeisler Fall Fall Three Tuesdays, November 13, 20 and 27, 12:00 p m. . - 2:00 pm ,. Eight Mondays October 15 - December 10 (no class November 12), $58 Resident/$73 Nonresident . 1:30 p m. . - 3:30 p m. ,. $108 Resident/$123 Nonresident .

Painting on Silk Students will learn the basics of dyeing on silk, and will dye their own silk scarf . Resist, Alcohol, and Salt techniques will be taught . A practice piece will be completed before the final project . Silks, dyes, stretchers, color swatches, and all supplies will be provided, however students should bring rubber gloves and a smock or apron . No prior experience necessary . Donna Carey-Zucker Summer (from previous catalog) Three Thursdays, August 2, 9, and 16, 10:00 a m. . - 1:00 p m. ,. $71 Resident/$85 Nonresident . Fall Three Thursdays, September 13 - 27, 10:00 a m. . - 2:00 p m. ,. $95 Resident/$110 Nonresident . Four Tuesdays, October 9 -30, 6:00 p m. . - 9:00 pm ,. $95 Resident/$110 Nonresident . Three Thursdays, November 1 - 15, 10:00 a m. . - 2:00 p m. ,. $95 Resident/$110 Nonresident .

Claire Louise Siegel Fund Claire Louise Siegel (9/22/48–3/7/11) was a lifelong resident of Great Neck who always loved her art, sculpture, and folk-dance classes . Wishing to give back to the program that enriched her life in so many ways, a fund was created in her honor, by her family and friends, that will help endow these classes for years to come . This fund, approved by the Great Neck Board of Education in June 2011, will be disbursed based on need and merit . Additional donations are welcomed and appreciated .

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BOOK GROUPS AND LITERATURE Joy of Reading Book Group Monthly discussion group focusing on quality literature . Bring Poetic Perspectives book to class . Future books discussed at first session . For the first In this course, participants will learn to consider poetry as a session, please read Little Fires Everywhere by Christine Ng . window to a distinct and creative way of perceiving the world . Carolyn Klimpl By examining the style, language and form of various poems Fall and engaging in interactive activities that help them to make Three Mondays, September 24, October 15, and November 19, visceral connections between the poetry that they read and their 4:30 p m. . - 6:00 p m. ,. $69 Resident/$84 Nonresident . experience of the world, participants will gain more insight into Three Tuesdays, September 25, October 16, and November 20, the power and appeal of poetry . Please note: This is a course 10:30 a m. . - 12:00 p m. ,. $69 Resident/$84 Nonresident . intended for readers who would like to grow more familiar with poetry and the techniques poets use to create effects, not a Three Tuesdays, September 25, October 16, and November 20, creative writing course . 2:00 p m. . - 3:30 p m. ,. $69 Resident/$84 Nonresident . Kyra Jucovy Miriam Ellenberg Fall For first class, please readWaking Lions, by Ayelet Gundar-Goshen . Seven Tuesdays, September 25 - November 13 (no class November Winter 6), 2:00 p m. . - 4:00 p m. ,. $208 Resident/$223 Nonresident . Three Mondays, January 7, February 11, and March 11, Winter 4:30 p m. . - 6:00 p m. ,. $69 Resident/$84 Nonresident . Seven Tuesdays, January 8 - March 5 (no class February 5 and 19), Three Tuesdays, January 8, February 12, and March 12, 2:00 p m. . - 4:00 p m. ,. $208 Resident/$223 Nonresident . 10:30 a m. . - 12:00 p m. ,. $69 Resident/$84 Nonresident . Three Tuesdays, January 8, February 12, and March 12, Crossing Cultures: Post Colonial 2:00 p m. . - 3:30 p m. ,. $69 Resident/$84 Nonresident . and Migrant Fiction NEW In this course, participants will have the opportunity to learn Adventures in Arts Book Group about postcolonial and migrant literature, genres that are The arts, whether painting, cooking, architecture, music, highly relevant to our multicultural society . Through discussion knitting, pottery, or fashion, play a central or minor role in many of and interactive activities based on Chinua Achebe's classic books . Attention will be paid to both the story and art form postcolonial novel, Things Fall Apart, and more recent migrant and how one augments the other . All participants need to read short stories by Jhumpa Lahiri, Ken Liu, and Nadine Gordimer, the books and be ready to share ideas . For first class, please participants will gain an understanding of basic analytical read Something Wonderful: Rogers and Hammerstein’s Broadway components of fictional texts, consider the key differences Revolution by Todd S . Purdum . Bring book to class . Future books between novel and short story forms, and perceive how literature will be discussed at first session . can create empathy that stretches across cultural boundaries . Ricki Miller Come prepared to read, discuss what you read, and explore how Fall multicultural encounters have affected people all over the world . Four Thursdays, September 20, October 18, November 15, and Kyra Jucovy December 13, 4:00 p m. . - 5:30 p m. ,. Fall $92 Resident/$107 Nonresident . Nine Fridays, September 14 - November 9, 12:00 p m. . - 2:00 p m. ,. Winter $268 Resident/$283 Nonresident . Three Thursdays, January 17, February 14, and March 14, Winter 4:00 p m. . - 5:30 p m. ,. $69 Resident/$84 Nonresident . Nine Fridays, January 11 - March 15 (no class February 22), Book Assignment TBA . 12:00 p m. . - 2:00 p m. ,. $268 Resident/$283 Nonresident .

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Summer Read: Manhattan Beach Jennifer Egan is the Pulitzer Prize winning author of A Visit from the Goon Squad. Manhattan Beach takes place during World War II in the Brooklyn Navy Yard where women engage in war-related activities that are normally not attributed to them . Named one of the New York Times 100 Notable Books of 2017 . Please read and bring the book to class (ISBN-10: 1476716730) . Marc Greenberg Summer (from previous catalog) Wednesday, July 18, 11:00 a m. . - 1:00 p m. ,. $27 Resident/$42 Nonresident . Summer Read: The Women in the Castle The Women in the Castle, by Jessica Shattuck, incorporates women, fascism, World War II, and the assassination attempt on Hitler’s life . The characters here try to pick up the pieces after the War and their proximity to key players in the War, that has shattered their lives . Shakespeare Comedies Please read and bring the book to class (ISBN 10: 00625636610) . During this semester, we will examine several lesser known/less Marc Greenberg frequently produced Shakespearean Comedies . We will discuss Summer (from previous catalog) The Taming of the Shrew, All’s Well that Ends Well, Love’s Labour's Wednesday, August 1, 11:00 a m. . - 1:00 p m. ,. Lost, Two Gentlemen of Verona, and The Merry Wives of Windsor . $27 Resident/$42 Nonresident . Please read Two Gentlemen of Verona for our first session . We will then cover a play every two or three weeks . So, for example, CREATIVE WRITING you should be ready to examine The Merry Wives of Windsor beginning 10/2 . Write Your Heart Out Brian Payne In this unique workshop, a creative energy is stimulated in the Fall group by writing, reading aloud, and listening to each other . Prompts are given that offer room for interpretation . Students Twelve Tuesdays, September 18 - December 11 (no class are asked to write at home and in class . Bring pen and paper . November 6), 10:00 a m. . - 12:00 p m. ,. $158 Resident/$173 Nonresident . Bonnie Max Fall World Literature: Modern Poetry Eleven Mondays, September 17 - December 10 (no class October 8 and November 12), 12:00 p m. . - 2:30 p m. ,. of the 20th Century $229 Resident/$244 Nonresident . Let us wander through the fascinating paths of Modern Poetry . We will examine works of poets of the 20th century predominantly . Winter The best anthology of poetry I know is titled POETRY . It is a Seven Mondays, January 28 - March 18 (no class February 18), 12:00 p m. . - 2:30 p m. ,. $146 Resident/$161 Nonresident . Longman Pocket Anthology . The editor is RS Gwynn . I have found the Second Edition on Amazon as a used book . The second edition Journey to Self-Discovery NEW is the one that I have, but any subsequent edition should be fine . "Journey to Self-Discovery" provides an artist-workshop For the first class, read the entries by Marianne Moore . Further experience for participants who are looking to document their assignments will be given in class . life experiences through poetry, memoir, and visual arts . Class Brian Payne sessions include mini-lessons on a variety of artists and art-forms Fall and workshop time to create art and writing . No artistic talent or experience is required! The goal of this course is for participants Twelve Thursdays, September 20 - December 13 (no class to produce a portfolio of original work . November 22), 10:00 a m. . - 12:00 p m. ,. $158 Resident/$173 Nonresident . Daniel Weinstein Winter Eight Thursdays, January 10 - March 7 (no class February 21), 4:00 p m. . - 5:30 p m. ,. $132 Resident/$147 Nonresident .

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Writing Poetry History of Jazz NEW What makes a poem a poem? This intriguing question is explored This class will explore the roots of jazz, and how they came in class by reading poems of well-known poets, writing in together in New Orleans to form this quintessentially American art response to weekly prompts designed to challenge you and form . From its start in New Orleans, we follow the Mississippi up to introduce new ways to express yourself . Poems, written at home, Chicago, and then to New York, where Jazz flourishes . are critiqued by the class in a supportive atmosphere . All levels Tracing the evolution of Jazz in New York through the lens of 3 of experience are welcome . The mood is light-hearted, the aim venues: The Cotton Club, The Savoy Ballroom, and Roseland, we to improve, serious . Be prepared to laugh and learn, write with use Duke Ellington, Fletcher Henderson and Chick Webb to bring us your heart and your head . Bring a poem and copies, if possible, to up to the Big Band, or Swing Era: Here we’ll use Benny Goodman, first class . mostly, and a little Artie Shaw, to show the influence of Klezmer on Evelyn Kandel Jazz, and with Glenn Miller, bringing us through WWII . Fall Be Bop takes over after the war, and we will focus on Charlie Parker Six Thursdays, November 1 - December 13 (no class November and Dizzy Gillespie to learn about this first of the “modern” genres 22), 1:00 p m. . - 3:30 p m. ,. $111 Resident/$126 Nonresident . of Jazz . Be Bop moves the epicenter of Jazz down to W52nd Street, Winter where Miles Davis gives birth to “Cool” Jazz, and John Coltrane, and Ten Thursdays, January 10 - March 21 (no class February 21), Thelonius Monk, and Charles Mingus develop into stars on their 1:00 p m. . - 3:30 p m. ,. $185 Resident/$200 Nonresident . own . We will go in depth into all of these artists . Not lastly, nor leastly, we will learn about the heirs to the bop HISTORY AND OUR WORLD crowns: Clifford Brown, and Lee Morgan; both of whom die all too young, all too tragically, and we will look at the great mini thread Talking Baseball of Latino Jazz; running from Machito and his Afro Cuban All Stars to As America’s pastime, the game of baseball and American society the Mambo Kings, to Tito Puente, Eddie Palmieri, and more . have been perpetually intertwined . Like a hanging curve ball, served up to a homerun hitter, talking about baseball ignites the Sam Yellis imagination of fans and inspires them to bring up memories of Fall the game . This class will focus on the game and the iconic events Six Tuesdays, September 25 - October 30, 7:00 p m. . - 8:30 p m. ,. that have changed it over the years . Franchise shifts, old and new $99 Resident/$114 Nonresident . ballparks, equipment and uniform changes, along with TV and modern technology have dramatically changed the face of the Thinking, Meaning, and Logic in Music NEW game and will be discussed in detail . Sina Kiai will talk about the language and organization of music as it relates to the listener . Genres of classical music and examples Ira Dornstein will be discussed from multiple angles and contexts, using a wide Fall variety of tools from many disciplines, for the purpose of giving Eight Wednesdays, September 26 - November 14, the listener insight when listening . The course is interactive and 11:00 a m. . - 1:00 p m. ,. $114 Resident/$129 Nonresident . will be cumulative . Plan to arrive refreshed . The ability to read Eight Wednesdays, September 26 - November 14, music is not required . For the first class, please listen to the 1st 4:00 p m. . - 6:00 p m. ,. $114 Resident/$129 Nonresident . movement of Beethoven's 6th symphony . Winter Sina Kiai Eight Wednesdays, January 23 - March 20 (no class February 20), Fall 11:00 a m. . - 1:00 p m. ,. $114 Resident/$129 Nonresident . Ten Wednesdays, Septmber 12 - November 28 (no class Eight Wednesdays, January 23 - March 20 (no class February 20), September 19 and November 21), 2:00 p m. . - 4:00 p m. . 4:00 p m. . - 6:00 p m. ,. $114 Resident/$129 Nonresident . $207 Resident/$222 Nonresident . Winter Ten Wednesdays, January 9 - March 20 (no class February 20), 2:00 p m. . - 4:00 p m. . $207 Resident/$222 Nonresident .

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Multi-Modal Transportation History of the Some History You Ought to Know Long Island-New York City Region. Do we study history so that we won’t repeat the mistakes of the This will be an illustrated, two session classroom lecture series . past? If we have learned from the past then over the centuries we It will begin when Long Island (including Brooklyn and Queens) ought to have accumulated so much knowledge that things like was a wilderness that contained 70,000 people, compared with war, poverty, injustice and immorality ought not to exist . Some 7½ million today . More than any other factor, transportation historians claim that history repeats itself, so if we study the past, systems made this growth possible . we can be sure to avoid earlier mistakes . Let’s get real, history cannot tell the future“…The past is the only data we have from Part 1 will cover the period between 1830 and 1920, when the which to …[collect]… patterns of behavior…relevant to our Long Island Rail Road was created and expanded and early own times and problems” (Dr . Adam Garfinkle . “Middle East at highways and bridges were built for road traffic . The Queensboro Harvard”) . Bridge and Penn Station provided the first physical links between Manhattan and Queens, and by extension to Nassau and Suffolk Join us to gain a greater understanding of historical events/ Counties . Urban transportation made its appearance in the people and how they have affected events today . forms of streetcars, elevated trains, the first portions of New Marc Greenberg York’s subways . Long Island began to take its present form when Fall electrified LIRR service was created to and from and Penn Station . Four Fridays, September 21, October 19, November 9, and Part 2 will cover 1920 to the present . Beginning in the 1920’s, December 14, 1:00 p m. . - 3:00 p m. ,. new roads were built to permit access to Long Island’s developing $94 Resident/$109 Nonresident . park and recreational areas, and to newly developed residential Sept. 21: Landmark Supreme Court Cases: Obergefell v . Hodges communities as well . In the 1930’s and beyond, a whole network (2015) - same sex marriage . of new roads, bridges, and tunnels linked Long Island to the October 19: Famous Trials - Alice Crimmins Trial (1968 & 1971) & rest of North America . During the same period, New York City Casey Anthony Trial (2011) - child murder cases . developed a vast subway system encompassing four of its five boroughs . Beginning in the late 1960s, the LIRR moved into the November 9: Comparing economic systems-Capitalism, public sector and was extensively modernized, with electric socialism and communism . train service expanded . In the 21st century, a second, brand new December 14: Civil Liberties & National Security: Are they in Manhattan terminal is under construction on the East Side . conflict? Each session will be two hours . Most of the presentation will Winter be power point slides . CDs may also be used as required . It Three Fridays, January 11, February 8, and March 8, would work best in a classroom already equipped with media 1:00 p m. . - 3:00 p m. ,. $70 Resident/$85 Nonresident . projectors . January 11: Was the Cold War (1945-1991) an ideological Andrew Sparberg struggle or an excuse to carry on armed conflict under the guise Fall of détente? Two Mondays, October 29 and November 5, 7:00 p m. . - 9:00 p m. ,. February 8: Was the internment of Japanese-Americans (Nisei) $32 Resident/$47 Nonresident during World War II an aberration in American treatment of immigrants or emblematic of inherent nativism in this country? March 8: Did the Watergate Scandal (1972) rise to the level of " . other. High Crimes and Misdemeanors" as described in U S. . Constitution (Article II, Section 4) as an impeachable offense(s)?

Milton Novak Fellowship in Literature & English Language Arts Milton Novak, a beloved teacher, taught literature courses (Shakespeare and World Literature) at our program from 1977–2006 . Thanks to generous contributions to a fund created in Milton’s honor and memory, we are pleased to continue the Milton Novak Fellowship . It enables one student to receive a Fellowship each semester, in Literature or English Language Arts, for the duration of the fund . This Fellowship, approved by the Great Neck Board of Education in June 2008, is based on need and merit . Additional donations are welcomed and appreciated .

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Current Events: The Month in Review Marc Chagall NEW Join us for a lively discussion of the headlines that have most Chagall was a pioneer of modernism and a major Jewish artist . prominently appeared during the previous month . Several topics We will explore his life and his art within the context of history will be prescribed by the facilitator at the start of each session, as it unfolded around him . His paintings, stained glass windows, including but not limited to human rights, the Constitution, theater sets, tapestries, ceramics, and sculpture provide such a global society, climate, the American nation, governance, etc . wealth of talent and beauty to explore . Marc Greenberg Mary Dono Fall Fall Four Fridays, September 21, October 19, November 9, and December Two Wednesdays, November 7 and 14, 10:30 a m. . - 12:00 p m. . 14, 10:00 a m. . - 12:00 p m. ,. $94 Resident/$109 Nonresident . $33 Resident/$48 Nonresident . Winter Three Fridays, January 11, February 8, and March 8, Gustav Klimt NEW 10:00 a m. . - 12:00 p m. ,. $70 Resident/$85 Nonresident . Klimt was an Austrian symbolist painter, and one of the most prominent members of the Vienna Secession movement . He is More American Artists NEW noted for his paintings, murals, sketches, and other objets d'art . David Hockney–born in London, living in California, Hockney Mary Dono is a painter, draftsman, printmaker, stage designer and Winter photographer . He is considered to be one of the most influential Two Wednesdays, January 9 & 16, 10:30 a m. . - 12:00 p m. ,. British artists of the 20th century . $33 Resident/$48 Nonresident . Roy Lichtenstein–an American pop artist, he is known for his high-impact, iconic images . Founding Fathers Hamilton is still one of the hottest tickets on Broadway as Richard Serra–an American minimalist sculptor, and video artist, theatergoers learn that our founding fathers were indeed a known for working with large-scale assemblies of sheet metal . colorful lot . . and not always what we expected . Now learn a few Jasper Johns–an American painter, sculptor, and printmaker, more surprises about the men who forged our democracy . . as we whose work is associated with abstract expressionism, Neo- delve into the lives of Washington, Adams, Jefferson, Madison, Dada, and pop art . He is well known for his depictions of the Franklin, Marshall, and of course, Alexander Hamilton . Each class American flag and other US-related topics . will include an open discussion to see if their legacy truly endures Mary Dono as we compare these men to modern day presidents and other Winter notable political figures . Three Wednesdays, March 6 -20, 10:30 a m. . - 12:00 p m. ,. Ken Grossman $50 Resident/$65 Nonresident . Fall Five Wednesdays, September 12 - October 17 (no class September 19), Artists of the Ashcan School NEW 10:00 a m. . - 11:30 a m. ,. $59 Resident/$74 Nonresident . The Ash Can School - an artistic movement in the United States during the early 20th century that is best known for works Founding Fathers, Part II portraying scenes of daily life in New York, often in the city's As men like Washington and Hamilton leave the stage, a group poorer neighborhoods . The most famous artists working in this of young ambitious politicians arrive on the scene to push the style included Robert Henri, George Luks , William Glackens, John country into the ill-advised War of 1812, with the British torching Sloan, and Everett Shinn . The Capitol . But, at the last minute, a young Andrew Jackson Joining this group, and exhibiting as The Eight, we also have redeems the nation’s honor by defeating the British at the Battle Arthur B . Davies, Maurice Prendergast, and Ernest Lawson . of New Orleans and quickly emerging as the dominant political George Bellows’ art also connected him with this School . figure as we head toward The Age Of Jackson . Mary Dono Ken Grossman Fall Winter Two Wednesdays, October 3 and 10, 10:30 a m. . – 12:00 p m. ,. Five Wednesdays, January 9 - February 6, 10:00 a m. . to 11:30 a m. . $33 Resident/$48 Nonresident . $59 Resident/$74 Nonresident .

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Presidential Greatness Archaeology of the Islands of What makes a great president - yesterday, today or tomorrow? the Aegean Sea NEW We will continue to explore the hallmarks of presidential "Crete is an island set in the wine-dark sea, fair and fertile, greatness in an interactive discussion based on an in depth washed by the waves ". Homer, the Iliad analysis of the personal qualities and achievements of many of our finest . The legendary birthplace of the great god Zeus was the island of Crete . It was also home to one of the greatest civilizations of These findings will then be applied to solving the major issues mankind, the Minoans, who left palaces and objects of art which of today, issues that will need to be addressed by any president are true masterpieces . The Myceaneans, the Dorians, the Romans, entering the Oval Office if he or she is to achieve greatness in the the Arabs, the Venetians, and the Turks, at different times, left eyes of history . their cultural mark upon this island . Ken Grossman This course will explore in addition to the island of Crete, the Fall archaelogy and history of the Cyclades, Naxos, Santorini (Ancient Five Wednesdays, October 24 - November 28 (no class November 21), Thera), sometimes known as the lost continent of Atlantis . 10:00 a m. . - 11:30 a m. ,. $59 Resident/$74 Nonresident . Covered also will be the island of Rhodes, where the great Winter Colossus, one of the seven wonders of the ancient world, stood in Five Wednesdays, February 13 - March 20 (no class February 20), all of its glory . 10:00 a m. . - 11:30 a m. ,. $59 Resident/$74 Nonresident . Denise Gold Fall The Larger-Than-Life Presidency Of Teddy Eight Tuesdays, October 9 - December 11 (no class November 6 Roosevelt NEW and 13), 1:00 p m. . - 3:00 p m. ,. $131 Resident/$146 Nonresident . Right up to the dawn of the 20th Century, a succession of mediocre presidents fails to challenge the titans of business, who Native American History NEW rule the country during the so-called Gilded Age of entitlement . This course will explore Native Life in essentially what are the But with Teddy Roosevelt, everything changes - a dynamic “lower 48” of the United States . president unleashes dramatic reforms and turns the country into But we’ll start a lot further back than when The United States a first class world power . were even Colonies! Ken Grossman Did you know there were Cities with Pyramids built around St . Fall Louis? Or Serpent shaped Mounds longer than four football fields Six Mondays, September 17 - October 29 (no class October 8), winding their way around South Central Ohio? 10:00 a m. . - 11:30 a m. ,. $71 Resident/$86 Nonresident . We will look at Pre Columbian Natives East of the Mighty Teddy Roosevelt and The Progressive Era NEW Mississippi; The Moundbuilder Societies, and Natives of the Great Teddy Roosevelt is about to step down from his ‘Bully Pulpit’, Southwest: The Cliff dwellers . having promised not to run for another term . But his unhappiness We’ll also look at their descendents in the Southwest; The Hopi, with his anointed successor, William Howard Taft, leads him Zuni, other Pueblo Indians, as well as some of the late comers to regret his decision and form his own Bull Moose Party . The to the region; the Navajo; through their Jewelry and art and result is an upset victory by Democrat Woodrow Wilson, who will Religion . launch an expansive presidency in domestic and international East of the Mississippi we will chart the ethnic cleansing of the affairs, including our entry into World War l . Continent region by region, learning about the tribes along the Ken Grossman way, starting with the Pequot Massacre, and the wars and the Winter Treaties that defined the borders of our ever-expanding Nation, Six Mondays, January 7 - February 25 (no class January 21 and culminating in the Trail of Tears and the Indian removal Act . February 18), 10:00 a m. . - 11:30 a m. ,. Sam Yellis $71 Resident/$86 Nonresident . Winter Six Tuesdays, January 8 - February 26 (no class February 5 and 19), 7:00 p m. . - 8:30 p m. ,. $99 Registrant/$114 Nonresident .

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Walking into Chinese Culture: Roger Chizever Music, Art, and Language NEW Summer (from previous catalog) This class is given in English for people who are interested in Tuesday & Wednesday, August 14 & 15, 6:00 p m. . - 9:00 p m. ,. $40 . Chinese culture . Fall 5000 years ago, China gave birth to an enduring nation . The Wednesday & Thursday, October 3 & 4, 6:00 p m. . - 9:00 p m. ,. $40 . Chinese culture lies not only in its language, but also in its wealth Saturday, November 3, 9:30 a m. . - 4:00 p m. ,. (half-hour lunch of music, art, and folklore that have been passed down through break), $40 . different dynasties . This course takes each lesson as a theme . Each lesson will begin Saturday, December 15, 9:30 a m. . - 4:00 p m. ,. (half-hour lunch with a Chinese character, interpret the origin of the character, break), $40 . and introduce the music, art, folklore and stories related to this Winter theme . Students will actively participate in this class . In addition Tuesday & Wednesday, January 15 & 16, 6:00 p m. . - 9:00 p m. ,. $40 . to using vision and hearing, students will have the opportunity to learn to pronounce, write, and sing with onsite piano Saturday, February 9, 9:30 a m. . - 4:00 p m. ,. (half-hour lunch accompaniment – all in Chinese! break), $40 . Yan Ma Wednesday & Thursday, March 6 & 7, 6:00 p m. . - 9:00 p m. ,. $40 . Fall Six Tuesdays, September 25 - October 30, 10:00 a m. . - 11:30 a m. ,. REAP: Retired Energetic Active People: $99 Resident/$114 Nonresident . Institute for Studies Winter Enjoy a comprehensive program that blends REAP member-led Four Tuesdays, January 8 - 29, 10:00 a m. . - 11:30 a m. ,. seminars with presentations by outstanding invited speakers on $67 Resident/$82 Nonresident . subjects that will pique your interest . Join in weekly discussions of current events where your opinions are listened to and PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT debated . And there’s time for socializing at REAP’s “coffee hour” and brown bag luncheons each week with complimentary Speed Reading for Adults beverages and cookies, too! Come, visit, and experience firsthand This class is designed for those who wish to increase their reading how REAP membership engages and stimulates, and can add a speed with equal or better comprehension . Initial assessment new dimension to your life . Please contact Lillian Zamora at (516) will be given to ascertain beginning level of speed . Students 773-7343 for additional information . will acquire new skills and learn to read in word groups while practicing in a novel of their choice . $97 Resident/$112 Nonresident . REAP does not meet when the Great Neck Public Schools are closed . Barbara Swanwick Fall Six Wednesdays, October 11 - November 15, 1:00 p m. . - 2:30 p m. ,. Pediatrics for Grandparents $133 Resident/$148 Nonresident . What's new since you had your own children? In this course, we will discuss current practices in pediatrics compared with Defensive Driving: Insurance/Point Reduction those when we brought up our own children, and especially Empire Safety Council’s Accident Prevention Workshop is when we were children . We will discuss modern immunizations approved by the NYS Department of Motor Vehicles . This six- and new diseases . We will evaluate modern child rearing hour classroom course addresses accident prevention skills and attitudes compared with previous generations . We will delve provides updates of new driving laws . into the complexities of being a grandparent in the digital age . Finally, we will have an introduction to infant CPR and Upon completion, you will be eligible for a three-year 10% practical management of emergencies . Our discussions will be discount on your liability, collision and personal injury protection portions of your automobile insurance for the vehicles where you from the perspective of being a grandparent, with emphasis on are rated as the primary driver . Four points can also be reduced relationships with our children and grandchildren . from your driving record if you have received the violation(s) Jonathan Horwitz, M.D., F.A.A.P within the prior 18-month period of completing this course . Fall Bring drivers license . The day the course is completed, you will be Two Mondays, September 17 & 24, 10:00 a m. . - 11:30 a m. ,. given a Receipt of Acknowledgment of Course Attendance . You $15 Resident/$30 Nonresident . will receive the official Course Completion Certificate in the mail within 4 to 8 weeks . No Nonresident surcharge .

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TECHNOLOGY iPhone Basics Your iPhone has many tools you may not even know about that Inside Social Media: Facebook, Instagram, can help and enrich your everyday life . Examples of this are: using the Calendar to set appointments, setting reminders like picking and Pinterest up your dry cleaning with Reminders, storing phone numbers Learn how to use Facebook and Instagram as a way of keeping and addresses in Contacts, recording items such as a grocery list in touch with family and friends, through photos, posts, using Notes, and taking pictures with the Camera . We will also and messages . We will also explore using Pinterest to create cover how to use your iPhone to surf the web, access your e-mail beautiful, virtual bulletin boards to keep track of things you want and download apps from the App Store . Before you leave you will to try, or things that inspire you, such as recipes, crafts, home also learn a few tricks such as using your iPhone as a magnifier remodeling, and more . Students should bring their own device . and a flashlight . Debra Dittmer Debra Dittmer Summer (from previous catalog) Fall Tuesday and Thursday, July 24 & 26, 7:00 p m. . - 9:00 p m. ,. Monday and Thursday, October 22 and 25, 3:00 p m. . - 5:00 p m. ,. $81 Resident/$96 Nonresident . $86 Resident/$91 Nonresident . Fall Monday and Thursday, October 22 and 25, 7:00 p m. . - 9:00 p m. ,. WORLD LANGUAGES $81 Resident/$96 Nonresident . Conversational Chinese Create an Animated Movie This class equips you with basic Chinese vocabulary and grammar We’ll make animated movies on our iPads . It’s easy and fun . The to carry out conversations . The theme for each lesson alternates class will walk you through the steps involved in animating your from everyday life or travel that takes place in China . Friendly own artwork or objects created in the computer . Then we’ll post atmosphere, fun curriculum . All levels are welcome . The set of our movies on YouTube . The class is designed for all age levels or two textbooks is available from the instructor at $80 . artistic ability . Prerequisite: IPad plus purchase and download of Karen Jia Animation Creator ($3 99). or iStopmotion, $10 . The instructor is a Fall professional illustrator and animator . Twelve Thursdays, September 20 - December 13 (no class Tim Savage November 22), 5:00 p m. . - 6:30 p m. ,. Fall $224 Resident/$239 Nonresident . Three Thursdays, October 11 - 25, 7:00 p m. . - 9:00 p m. ,. Winter $122 Resident/$137 Nonresident . Nine Thursdays, January 7 - March 21 (no class February 21), 5:00 p m. . - 6:30 p m. ,. $168 Resident/$183 Nonresident . iPad Basics Prerequisite: Must bring your own iPad with your Apple ID/ Farsi 101: Beginner NEW password . Come and join us to learn this beautiful, poetic Persian language! Your iPad has a wealth of features to keep you organized, Whether for business or pleasure, you will acquire some basic informed, and entertained . In this course, we will cover the basics speaking, reading, and writing skills in just a few short weeks! No such as settings, gestures, and using the camera feature . Then prior exposure is necessary . we will take a look at the apps that come pre-loaded, such as the Noushin Kiai Calendar, Contacts, Notes, Reminders, Maps and others . Time will Fall also be allotted to discuss downloading music from iTunes, and Ten Thursdays, September 13 - November 15, apps from the App Store . 10:00 a m. . - 12:00 p m. . $193 Resident/$208 Nonresident . Debra Dittmer Winter Fall Ten Thursdays, January 10 - March 21 (no class February 21), Monday and Thursday, September 24 and 27, 10:00 a m. . - 12:00 p m. . $193 Resident/$208 Nonresident . 10:30 a m. . - 12:30 p m. ,. $81 Resident/$96 Nonresident .

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Farsi 102: Intermediate NEW French: Intermediate If you can speak and understand basic Farsi but want to improve In this course you will acquire the language through the your knowledge and expand your vocabulary in this enchanting execution of tasks with clear learning objectives simulating day- language, this course is for you! You will hone your skills through to-day situations . Emphasis will be put on listening, speaking, the use of social media, current events, poetry, music, nursery reading, and to a lesser extent, on writing skills . Part of the rhymes and films . instruction will utilize multi-media learning components from Noushin Kiai French TV programming . By the end of the course you will be Fall able to converse on familiar matters . Book and workbook, $52, Ten Thursdays, September 13 - November 15, 1:00 p m. . - 3:00 p m. . information available in class . $193 Resident/$208 Nonresident . Patricia Luque Winter Fall Ten Thursdays, January 10 - March 21 (no class February 21), Twelve Tuesdays, September 18 - December 11 (no class 1:00 p m. . - 3:00 p m. . $193 Resident/$208 Nonresident . November 6), 10:00 a m. . - 12:00 p m. ,. $219 Resident/$234 Nonresident . French: Beginner I Winter Whether for travel, work or just love of the language you will Eight Tuesdays, January 15 - March 19 (no class February 5 and 19), learn the basics of conversing and build a strong foundation 10:00 a m. . - 12:00 p m. ,. $146 Resident/$161 Nonresident . for future learning . Learn through fun and engaging activities geared to developing and building confidence in speaking, French Cinema and Songs NEW listening, and reading comprehension . Book and workbook, $52, Improve your French language skills through French cinema and information available in class . songs . Films and songs will be introduced exploring the director Patricia Luque or singer’s artistic work . Activities and discussion will be also Fall included giving an opportunity to explore the language as well as Eleven Wednesdays, September 26 - December 12 (no class the cultural, social, historical and political context of the artists . November 21), 11:45 a m. . - 1:45 p m. ,. (Learning material to be distributed in class) . $200 Resident/$215 Nonresident . Patricia Luque Winter Fall Nine Wednesdays, January 16 - March 20 (no class February 20), Eleven Fridays, September 28 - December 14 (no class November 23), 11:45 a m. . - 1:45 p m. ,. $164 Resident/$179 Nonresident . 10:00 a m. . - 12:00 p m. ,. $200 Resident/$215 Nonresident .

French: Beginner II French Grammar and Writing Workshop NEW Building further upon your novice level you will continue Review your French grammar from A to Z by gradually revisiting acquiring and practicing your language skills . By the end of this essential grammatical rules and applying them to a broad course, you should be able to understand sentences on familiar spectrum of your writing work . (Choice of grammar book to be matters, communicate in routine situations, and describe topics announced in class) Pre-requisite: Intermediate to Advanced of personal interest . Book and workbook, $52, information level . available in class . Patricia Luque Patricia Luque Winter Fall Ten Fridays, January 11 - March 22 (no class February 22), Eleven Wednesdays, September 26 - December 12 (no class 10:00 a m. . - 12:00 p m. ,. $182 Resident/$197 Nonresident . November 21), 9:45 a m. . - 11:45 a m. ,. $200 Resident/$215 Nonresident . Winter Nine Wednesdays, January 16 - March 20 (no class February 20), 9:45 a m. . - 11:45 a m. ,. $164 Resident/$179 Nonresident .

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French: Advanced Conversation Hebrew: Advanced Intermediate This course is geared to learners who are already conversant or Continuation of Hebrew: Intermediate fluent in the language . Expand vocabulary and increase your Dorit Gryn fluency in this course that draws on current events for discussion Summer (from previous catalog) (paper and multi-media materials) . Lively discussions and Three Mondays, August 6 -20, 10:30 a m. . - 11:45 a m. ,. debates provide the opportunity to use new vocabulary and to $50 Resident/$65 Nonresident . express opinions on topics from current events in France and the Francophone world . Fall Eleven Mondays, September 17 - December 10 (no class October 8 Patricia Luque and November 12), 10:30 a m. . - 11:45 a m. ,. Fall $181 Resident/$196 Nonresident . Eleven Tuesdays, September 25 - December 11 (no class November 6), 2:00 p m. . - 4:00 p m. ,. $200 Resident/$215 Nonresident . Winter Nine Mondays, January 7 - March 18 (no class January 21 and Winter February 18), 10:30 a m. . - 11:45 a m. ,. Eight Tuesdays, January 15 - March 19 (no class February 5 and 19), $148 Resident/$163 Nonresident . 2:00 p m. . - 4:00 p m. ,. $146 Resident/$161 Nonresident . Hebrew: Advanced Hebrew: Continuing Beginner Continuation of Hebrew: Advanced Intermediate For beginner-level, continuing students, who have already had at least a semester of introductory Hebrew . Continue to acquire Dorit Gryn skills for comprehension, and build a strong foundation in a Summer (from previous catalog) relaxed, friendly, and interesting atmosphere . Three Tuesdays, August 7 - 21, 10:30 a m. . - 11:45 a m. ,. $50 Resident/$65 Nonresident . Dorit Gryn Summer (from previous catalog) Fall Four Fridays, August 3 - 24, 9:30 a m. . - 10:45 a m. ,. Twelve Tuesdays, September 18 - December 11 (no class $66 Resident/$81 Nonresident . November 6), 10:30 a m. . - 11:45 a m. ,. $197 Resident/$212 Nonresident . Fall Thirteen Fridays, September 14 - December 14 (no class November 23), Winter 9:30 a m. . - 10:45 a m. ,. $213 Resident/$228 Nonresident . Nine Tuesdays, January 8 - March 19 (no class February 5 and 19), 10:30 a m. . - 11:45 a m. ,. $148 Resident/$163 Nonresident . Winter: Ten Fridays, January 11 - March 22 (no class February 22), Italian: Beginner 9:30 a m. . - 10:45 a m. ,. $164 Resident/$179 Nonresident . This course introduces you to the basic elements of the Italian language in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere . You will learn Hebrew: Advanced Beginner how to ask for directions, order in a restaurant, go shopping, and Learn to converse in Hebrew, quickly and easily . An experienced much more . Ideal for the traveler . No prior knowledge required . teacher will guide you joyously . Workbook, $57, available in class . Dorit Gryn Alessandra Levine Summer (from previous catalog) Fall Three Tuesdays, August 7 - August 21, 11:50 a m. . - 1:05 p m. ,. Twelve Wednesdays, September 12 - December 12 (no class $50 Resident/$65 Nonresident . September 19 and November 21), 12:00 p m. . - 2:00 p m. ,. Fall $220 Resident/$235 Nonresident . Twelve Tuesdays, September 18 - December 11 (no class Winter November 6), 11:50 a m. . - 1:05 p m. ,. Ten Wednesdays, January 9 - March 20 (no class February 20), $197 Resident/$212 Nonresident . 12:00 p m. . - 2:00 p m. ,. $183 Resident/$198 Nonresident . Winter: Nine Tuesdays, January 8 - March 19 (no class February 5 and 19), 11:50 a m. . - 1:05 p m. ,. $148 Resident/$163 Nonresident .

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Italian: Advanced Beginner Spanish Beginner I NEW If you have completed one or two semesters of Beginner Italian This class is ideal for students who have never studied Spanish or have some knowledge of the language, this course is for and for those who would like an in-depth refresher course . Useful you! Continue expanding your vocabulary and improving your expressions will have you speaking right from the start! Come grammar while interacting with students through role playing learn Spanish in a comfortable and fun atmosphere . Please bring and fun exercises . The course also covers Italian geography and to class Easy Spanish, Step-by-Step by Barbara Bregstein . This culture . Workbook, $57, available in class . paperback text is available at Barnes & Noble and online . It will Alessandra Levine be supplemented with additional materials distributed in class . Fall Ruth Eichacker Thirteen Thursdays, September 13 - December 13 (no class Fall November 22), 12:00 p m. . - 2:00 p m. ,. Eight Thursdays, September 27 - November 15, $238 Resident/$253 Nonresident . 3:30 p m. . - 5:00 p m. ,. $78 Resident/$93 Nonresident . Winter Ten Thursdays, January 10 - March 21 (no class February 21), Spanish Beginner II NEW 12:00 p m. . - 2:00 p m. ,. $183 Resident/$198 Nonresident . In this course we will review fundamental grammar, expressions, and vocabulary . The four skills of language learning will be Italian: Intermediate emphasized: listening, speaking, reading, writing . Now is a good If you have completed the Advanced Beginner course, or if you time to meet the useful challenge of learning Spanish . We will have a good understanding of the Italian language, come join continue with the same text book . Please bring to class Easy us! You will improve your vocabulary and grammar skills while Spanish, Step-by-Step by Barbara Bregstein . having fun and interacting with other students . Learn also about Ruth Eichacker the Italian people, culture and history . Winter Alessandra Levine Eight Thursdays, January 10 - March 7 (no class February 21), Fall 3:30 p m. . - 5:00 p m. ,. $78 Resident/$93 Nonresident . Thirteen Wednesdays, September 12 - December 12 (no class $78 Resident/$93 Nonresident . September 19), 10:00 a m. . - 12:00 p m. ,. $238 Resident/$253 Nonresident . Spanish: Advanced IV NEW This course continues to concentrate on the four skills of language Winter learning . We will read short stories and write paragraphs Ten Wednesdays, January 9 - March 20 (no class February 20), followed by class discussion . New vocabulary and grammar will 10:00 a m. . - 12:00 p m. ,. $183 Resident/$198 Nonresident . be introduced . Italian: Advanced Conversation Ruth Eichacker This course focuses mainly on conversation as the class is Fall conducted entirely in Italian . We will read newspaper articles, Eight Tuesdays, September 25 - November 20 (no class November 6), short stories, and book excerpts from Italian authors in order to 6:00 p m. . - 7:30 p m. ,. $78 Resident/$93 Nonresident . have a lively discussion . A portion of the class will be dedicated to translation and advanced grammar . Spanish: Advanced V NEW This course continues to concentrate on the four skills of language Alessandra Levine learning . We will read short stories and write paragraphs Fall followed by class discussion . New vocabulary and grammar will Thirteen Thursdays, September 13 - December 13 (no class be introduced . November 22), 10:00 a m. . - 12:00 p m. ,. $238 Resident/$253 Nonresident . Ruth Eichacker Winter Winter Eight Tuesdays, January 8 - March 12 ( no class February 5 and 19), Ten Thursdays, January 10 -March 21 (no class February 21), 6:00 p m. . - 7:30 p m. ,. $78 Resident/$93 Nonresident . 10:00 a m. . - 12:00 p m. ,. $183 Resident/$198 Nonresident .

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Spanish: Advanced Conversation This lively course helps students develop vocabulary, reinforce grammatical structures, and learn and utilize new expressions and colloquialisms . Students will improve their speaking skills and become more confident and proficient in Spanish through discussions and oral presentations . This course will also include current events, movie and news clips, and role playing exercises . Textbook, $30, additional information available in class . Renee Wasserman Fall Twelve Wednesdays, September 12 - December 12 (no class September 19 and November 21), 1:15 p m. . - 3:15 p m. ,. $136 Resident/$151 Nonresident . Winter Getting Started in Spanish: Beginner Ten Wednesdays, January 9 - March 20 (no class February 20), Become acquainted with the sounds of common American 1:15 p m. . - 3:15 p m. ,. $113 Resident/$128 Nonresident . Spanish and with the most basic sentence patterns . A communicative approach will be used and conversational Spanish Spanish for Dialogue: Intermediate on everyday topics will be included . Learn Spanish while gaining This course is for students who completed beginner courses confidence in your linguistic ability . Bring notebook and pencil or or possess basic Spanish language skills . Speaking ability is pen . Textbook, $30, information available in class . developed through an emphasis on vocabulary, higher level Renee Wasserman grammar, discussions and readings . Students will be able to Fall comfortably express themselves, interact, develop arguments, Thirteen Wednesdays, September 12 - December 12 (no class and convey thoughts on abstract or cultural topics such as September 19), 11:00 a m. . - 1:00 p m. ,. literature or film . Textbook, $30, information available in class . $136 Resident/$151 Resident . Renee Wasserman Winter Fall Ten Wednesdays, January 9 - March 20 (no class February 20), Twelve Tuesdays, September 18 - December 11 (no class 11:00 a m. . - 1:00 p m. ,. $113 Resident/$128 Nonresident . November 6), 11:00 a m. . - 1:00 p m. ,. $136 Resident/$151 Nonresident . Getting Started in Spanish: Continuing Winter This course is designed for students who have completed Nine Tuesdays, January 8 - March 19 (no class February 5 and 19), beginning Spanish . Textbook, $30, additional information 11:00 a m. . - 1:00 p m. ,. $102 Resident/$117 Nonresident . available in class . Renee Wasserman Mamma Used to Say: Pearls of Wisdom from Fall the World of Yiddish NEW Eleven Tuesdays, September 25 - December 11 (no class Join us as we focus on sayings of the Jewish home, youth, old November 6), 1:15 p m. . - 3:15 p m. ,. age, and the differences between a wise person and a fool . This $125 Resident/$140 Nonresident . class will be conducted in English and Yiddish . Winter Suggested book purchase: Mamma Used to Say: Pearls of Wisdom Nine Tuesdays, January 8 - March 19 (no class February 5 and 19), from the World of Yiddish by Rachel Rosmarin . 1:15 p m. . - 3:15 p m. ,. $102 Resident/$117 Nonresident . Ruth Solomon Fall Two Mondays, October 15 and 22, 11:00 a m. . - 12:15 p m. ,. $44 Resident/$59 Nonresident .

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GAMES AND HOBBIES Canasta: Beginner Play the card game that has been going strong since the 1940s . Bridge for Beginners Learn rules, strategies, and scoring in a relaxed, hands-on Bridge is a fun way to enhance memory and reasoning . Learn atmosphere . Bring a friend or significant other for twice as much the basics of bridge - how to bid, speak with one’s partner, play fun . A commitment to complete the course will benefit you and a hand, listen, and respect the opposition . Lessons will include your tablemates . opening bids (majors, minors, and no trump), pre-emptive Judy Umansky bidding, cue bids, doubles, and a variety of conventions (e g. ,. Fall Stayman, Brozel, Gerber, and Blackwood) . Meet new people and Eight Tuesdays, October 9 - December 11 (no class November 6 develop friendships . and 20), 4:00 p m. . - 6:00 p m. ,. $168 Resident/$183 Nonresident . Alvin Frohman Eight Wednesdays October 10 - December 5 (no class November 21), Fall 7:00 p m. . - 9:00 p m. ,. $168 Resident/$183 Nonresident . Twelve Wednesdays, September 12 - December 12 (no class Winter September 19 and November 21), 7:00 p m. . - 9:00 p m. ,. Eight Tuesdays, January 22 - March 26 (no class February 5 and 19), $167 Resident/$182 Nonresident . 4:00 p m. . - 6:00 p m. ,. $168 Resident/$183 Nonresident . Winter Ten Wednesdays, January 9 - March 20 (no class February 20), Canasta Club 7:00 p m. . - 9:00 p m. ,. $139 Resident/ $154 Nonresident Join other enthusiasts to play canasta . As needed, defensive play and advanced strategies will be provided by the instructor . Every Bridge: Intermediate pick of the card tells a different story . With each story there is a Learn common conventions, competitive bidding, and, most new strategy . Once you start playing canasta, you won’t want to important, play of the hand . Play and discussion . stop! Proficiency is required . Alvin Frohman Judy Umansky Fall Fall Eleven Tuesdays, September 25 -December 11 (no class November Eight Fridays, October 12 - December 7 (no class November 23), 6), 7:00 p m. . - 9:00 p m. ,. $153 Resident/$168 Nonresident . 1:00 p m. . - 3:30 p m. ,. $149 Resident/$164 Nonresident . Thirteen Wednesdays, September 12 - December 12 (no class Winter September 19), 10:00 a m. . - 12:00 p m. . Eight Fridays, January 25 - March 22 (no class February 22), $181 Resident/$196 Nonresident . 1:00 p m. . - 3:30 p m. ,. $149 Resident/$164 Nonresident . Winter Nine Tuesdays, January 8 - March 19 (no class February 5 and 19), 7:00 p m. . to 9:00 p m. . $125 Resident/$140 Nonresident . Ten Wednesdays, January 9 - March 20 (no class February 20), 10:00 a m. . - 12:00 p m. ,. $139 Resident/$154 Nonresident .

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MUSIC AND PERFORMING ARTS Cumberland Singers Join the Cumberland Singers and experience the joy of singing . You will sing the gorgeous songs of Rodgers & Hammerstein, Cole Porter, Berlin, Kern, Sondheim, as well as the familiar standards from The American Songbook . Learn breath control and do vocal exercises to develop your voice and expand your range . To deeply express the emotions of the song, lyrics are discussed . Solo and duet singing are encouraged as you gain confidence and vocal ability . You will be coached by our excellent voice teacher on how to express and interpret a song . Ethel Siegel Fall Thirteen Thursdays, September 13 - December 13 (no class November 22), 1:15 p m. . - 3:30 p m. ,. $213 Resident/$327 Nonresident . Winter Ten Thursdays, January 10 - March 21 (no class February 21), 1:15 p m. . - 3:30 p m. ,. $240 Resident/$255 Nonresident .

Piano: All Levels Learn how to read and notate music, keep proper time and enjoy playing easy classical and popular songs . More advanced players will be instructed at their level of ability and can pick Mah Jongg: Beginner NEW songs of their choosing to arrange and play . Scales in all keys will Join other beginners to have fun and learn a game that has held be covered, as well as sight-reading for beginners, and chord the interest of players for decades in America . Each session will voicings taught to the more advanced student . be hands on and interactive . In a relaxed, enjoyable environment, Gary Novick you’ll learn the rules and strategies necessary to meet the Fall challenges of this great game . Mah Jongg cards ($9) can be Thirteen Fridays, September 14 - December 14 (no class purchased in class . November 23), 9:30 a m. . - 11:00 a m. ,. Judy Umansky $362 Resident/$377 Nonresident . Fall Thirteen Fridays, September 14 - December 14 (no class Seven Mondays, October 15 - December 10 (no class November 12 November 23) 11:00 a m. . - 12:30 p m. ,. and 19), 7:00 p m. . - 9:00 p m. ,. $131 Resident/$146 Nonresident . $362 Resident/$377 Nonresident . Eight Fridays, October 12 - December 7 (no class November 23), Winter 10:00 a m. . - 12:00 p m. ,. $149 Resident/$164 Nonresident . Ten Fridays, January 11 - March 22 (no class February 22), 9:30 a m. . - 11:00 a m. ,. $278 Resident/$293 Nonresident . Mastering Mah Jongg Ten Fridays, January 11 - March 22 (no class February 22), Now that you’ve learned the basics, polish your skills in this 11:00 a m. . - 12:30 p m. ,. $278 Resident/$293 Nonresident . next level class, with emphasis on defensive strategies and the nuances of the game . By the end of this class, you’ll be able to play comfortably when asked to join a game with other Mah Jongg fans . Judy Umansky Winter Eight Fridays, January 25 - March 22 (no class February 22), 10:00 a m. . - 12:00 p m. ,. $149 Resident/$164 Nonresident .

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Cabaret Workshop Join the cabaret! In this class you will sing musical selections, including Broadway favorites, under the direction of singer, vocal coach, and entertainer Beth Goodrich . The goal of this workshop is to motivate you to discover your own great potential . Overcome your fears and perfect your skills through the magic of music . Opening night awaits you! Beth Goodrich Fall Twelve Wednesdays, September 12 - December 12 (no class September 19 and November 21), 5:00 p m. . - 7:00 p m. ,. $228 Resident/$243 Nonresident . Winter Ten Wednesdays, January 9 - March 20 (No class February 20), Singing for Fun 5:00 p m. . - 7:00 p m. ,. $190 Resident/$205 Nonresident . Enjoy singing the music of the Great American Songbook as a group and then as a solo performance . . With professional piano Celebrating The Leonard Bernstein accompaniment, learn how to interpret a song in a unique way Centennial: Bernstein Conducts American that suits your voice . . as well as the vocal techniques that brand Classics NEW you as a real ‘singer’ . What better way to commemorate the Leonard Bernstein Ken Grossman and Steven Belfer centennial than a concert of music which Bernstein admired and Fall championed: the music of George Gershwin and Aaron Copland . Five Fridays, September 14 - October 12, 9:30 a m. . - 12:30 p m. ,. In addition, some of the works composed by Leonard Bernstein, $172 Resident/$187 Nonresident . including West Side Story and Candide . In this session, we will Winter not only hear, but see Maestro Bernstein conduct and perform Five Fridays, January 11 - March 8 (no class February 22), some of the great American classics . 9:30 a m. . - 12:30 p m. ,. $275 Resident/$290 Nonresident . Philip Harwood Fall Singing the Songs of the 60s and 70s Friday, November 16, 1:00 p m. . - 2:30 p m. ,. Enjoy a trip down Memory Lane as you sing the songs of Billy $12 Resident/$27 Nonresident . Joel, Simon and Garfunkel, The Carpenters, Carole King, Neil Diamond, and, of course, The Beatles . . among others! With Naughty, But Nice: Pre-Code Hollywood NEW professional accompaniment, sing as a group and as a solo Film Historian Philip Harwood takes us back to Hollywood, performer . Learn the techniques that will give you a richer sound during the years 1930 through 1934, before the enforcement of and make the lyrics soar . the motion picture code, when films offered a wide assortment Ken Grossman & Steve Belfer of sexual innuendo, profanity, drug use, prostitution, intense Fall violence, and other naughtiness, in films such as Baby Face, Five Fridays, October 19 - November 16, 9:30 a m. . - 12:30 p m. ,. Red Headed Woman, Three On A Match, Little Caesar, Scarface, $172 Resident/$187 Nonresident . Madam Satan, and many others . What led to these films being produced? Why wasn’t the 1930 code enforced? And what led to Winter the enforcement of the code that changed Hollywood for many Five Fridays, February 15 - March 22 (no class February 22), years to come? 9:30 a m. . - 12:30 p m. ,. $172 Resident/$187 Nonresident . Philip Harwood Fall Thursday, October 18, 7:30 - 9:00 p m. ,. $12 Resident/$27 Nonresident .

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DANCE Classical/Creative Dance: Duncan Technique This class is designed for anyone who wants to add movement, Basic Ballet creativity, health and personal expression into their lives . Class Adult Ballet class will teach or help students relearn classical begins with a supportive and natural warm up that strengthens, ballet concepts and technique . Each student will work according lengthens and enlivens the body - appropriate for all ages and all to their needs, level and capacity . Ballet movement vocabulary levels of ability . We move into series of stationary and traveling and steps, concepts of placement, body positions in space, movements, based on the technique and ideas of Isadora direction, stretch and balance are addressed . Class consists of a Duncan . Structured improvisations are a strong component thorough ballet barre . Center practice, Adagio, combinations, and of each class and authentic Duncan dances are shared as well . across the floor is given according to the level and readiness of Connect with great classical music, classical art and mythological students . Musicality is stressed as well . archetypes through your body . Students leave class feeling energized, de-stressed, and fulfilled . Beth Jucovy Fall Beth Jucovy Twelve Thursdays, September 20 - December 13 (no class Fall November 22), 1:00 p m. . - 2:30 p m. ,. Eleven Wednesdays, September 26 - December 12 (no class $247 Resident/$262 Nonresident . November 21), 1:30 p m. . - 2:45 p m. ,. $190 Resident/$205 Nonresident . Winter Ten Thursdays, January 10 - March 21 (no class February 21), Winter 1:00 p m. . - 2:30 p m. ,. $206 Resident/$221 Nonresident . Ten Wednesdays, January 9 - March 20 (no class February 20), 1:30 p m. . - 2:45 p m. ,. $173 Resident/$188 Nonresident . Jazz Dance A fun and exciting class that starts with a solid basic dance Line Dance: Beginner warm-up, carefully tailored for participants, which include Dancers arrange themselves in rows or lines and perform the movement derived from Jazz, Ballet and Modern dance same series of steps at the same time . You will be dancing to techniques . We build upon these warm-up movements through Country, Latin, Pop, Swing, Rock ‘n’ Roll, Disco, and Jazz . No dance combinations . Class choreography styles range from partner necessary . Line dancing is known to be one of the best Broadway Theater Dance to abstract styles . A variety of music, exercises for the brain and body . Class emphasis is on learning including Rock, Musical Theater, Jazz and Popular is used . basic steps and applying them to dances . This low-impact class can be enjoyed by men and women, and is suitable for any age . Beth Jucovy Suggested footwear: dance sneakers, sneakers without treads, Fall low heel practice ballroom shoes, low heel leather soled shoes . Thirteen Fridays, September 14 - December 14 (no class November 23), No open-back shoes/sneakers with treads . 1:15 p m. . - 2:30 p m. ,. $224 Resident/$239 Nonresident . Lynne Martino Winter Fall Ten Fridays, January 11 - March 22 (no class February 22), Eleven Tuesdays, September 25 - December 11 (no class 1:15 p m. . - 2:30 p m. ,. $173 Resident/$188 Nonresident . November 6), 2:45 p m. . - 3:45 p m. ,. $123 Resident/$138 Nonresident . Winter Nine Tuesdays, January 8 - March 19 (no class February 5 and 19), 2:45 p m. . - 3:45 p m. ,. $102 Resident/$117 Nonresident .

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Line Dance: Improver Belly Dancing for Beginners This class is for students who have completed two sessions of Students will learn basic belly dance technique, including Line Dance: Beginner or equivalent experience . posture, shimmies, isolations, undulations and traveling steps . Lynne Martino Choreography will be taught to incorporate new movements . Fall This class is a judgment free, fun course . You will be able to learn Eleven Tuesdays, September 25 - December 11 (no class this beautiful art at your own pace . November 6), 4:00 p m. . - 5:00 p m. ,. Parisa Hackman $123 Resident/$138 Nonresident . Winter Winter Nine Mondays, January 7 - March 18 (no class January 21 and Nine Tuesdays, January 8 - March 19 (no class February 5 and 19), February 18), 12:00 p m. . - 1:00 p m. ,. 4:00 p m. . - 5:00 p m. ,. $102 Resident/$117 Nonresident . $90 Resident/$105 Nonresident .

Introduction to Flamenco Dancing and EXERCISE Sevillanas Dances Body Workout This class is for anyone who is new to Flamenco and to Sevillanas Enjoy getting in shape through a series of stretching, ballet and danced during the Sevilla’s Feria . Join the class to learn the basic aerobic dance routines set to music . This class will increase your technique, movement and rhythms of Flamenco and learn the strength, flexibility, balance and coordination . Classes are geared main steps and movements for Sevillanas dances . You will also to meet the needs and abilities of participants . Bring hand learn how to play the castanets and incorporate them in your weights and a large towel . movements and steps . Sharon Kessler Supplies to bring to class: Concert castanets (can be plastic Fall castanets) and either Flamenco or Jazz dance shoes . Eleven Mondays, September 17 - December 10 (no class October 8 Patricia Luque and November 12), 9:15 a m. . - 10:30 a m. ,. Fall $110 Resident/$125 Nonresident . Eleven Thursdays, September 27 - December 13 (no class Thirteen Thursdays, September 13 - December 13 (no class November 22), 2:30 p m. . - 4:00 p m. ,. November 22), 9:15 a m. . - 10:30 a m. ,. $165 Resident/$180 Nonresident . $130 Resident/$145 Nonresident . Twelve Saturdays, September 15 - December 8 (no class Israeli Folk Dance for Beginners NEW November 24), 9:15 a m. . - 10:30 a m. ,. In this beginners Israeli Folk Dance class, we will learn and $120 Resident/$135 Nonresident . execute many of the most popular traditional Israeli folk dances, both old and new . In addition, we will learn the basic and recurring steps that repeat in many of the dances . Please Body Conditioning for Well-Being This class is based on a system of conditioning exercises, the remember to wear sneakers or flat-soled shoes to class . Nickolaus Technique, which is similar to a mixture of Pilates Alan Bloom and Yoga . It is extremely helpful for back problems, core body Fall strength, flexibility and general conditioning . The exercises Eight Wednesdays, September 26 - November 14, are done with deep abdominal breathing throughout and are 1:30 p m. . - 2:30 p m. ,. $118 Resident/$133 Nonresident . performed lying or sitting . Inspiring music is incorporated into the class which flows smoothly from one series to the next . Feel fully stretched, energized and relaxed! Please bring a mat . Beth Jucovy Fall Thirteen Fridays, September 14 - December 14 (no class November 23), 11:30 a m. . - 12:45 p m. ,. $224 Resident/$239 Nonresident . Winter Ten Fridays, January 11 - March 22 (no class February 22), 11:30 a m. . - 12:45 p m. ,. $173 Resident/$188 Nonresident .

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Mostly Seated Exercises Hand-Weight Training Say goodbye to aches, pains, fatigue, and tension . This class is for As you get older, do you find you can’t do as much as you used to? participants needing mostly seated activities, but also consists Muscles begin to atrophy after age thirty, resulting in weakened of standing exercises . Class is designed to keep joints flexible, bones and, sometimes, recurring backache . Prevent these muscles strong, and reduce pain and stiffness . Bring 2-3 lbs . problems with a weight training program . The major muscle weights . groups will be exercised: biceps, triceps, back, shoulders, chest, Helena Dluha and legs . Bring hand weights to class, 2 lbs . or more, depending Fall on experience and fitness level; body bar can be substituted . Eleven Mondays, September 17 - December 10 (no class October 8 Barbara Kiprik and November 12), 10:40 a m. . - 11:40 a m. ,. Fall $125 Resident/$140 Nonresident . Eleven Mondays, September 17 - December 10 (no class October 8 Winter and November 12), 9:30 a m. . - 10:30 a m. ,. Nine Mondays, January 7 - March 18 (no class January 21 and $113 Resident/$128 Nonresident . February 18), 10:40 a m. . - 11:40 a m. ,. Winter $102 Resident/$117 Nonresident . Nine Mondays, January 7 - March 18 (no class January 21 and February 18), 9:30 a m. . - 10:30 a m. ,. Latin-Style Gentle Aerobics $92 Resident/$107 Nonresident . Did you know that you can achieve your maximum aerobic potential in just 25 minutes? If you work out (or dance) three Longevity Workout times per week, it’s possible to achieve all the varied benefits of As we age, quality of life becomes essential to happiness and aerobic activity—and this class has it all! You can strengthen well-being . This class will help you to achieve that goal by your heart muscle, increase bone density, and improve lean addressing the physical aspects that matter most: strength, muscles . There will also be 15 minutes of weight training (bring balance, flexibility, coordination, mobility, and bone building . weights to class) . End with stretching, balance, and relaxation Bring hand weights, 2 or more lbs ,. to class . Stretch band, $8, postures in a chair . No mat work in this class . payable to instructor . Martha Klein Barbara Kiprik Fall Fall Eleven Fridays, September 21 - December 7 (no class November 23), Twelve Tuesdays, September 18 - December 11 (no class 8:00 a m. . - 9:00 a m. ,. $103 Resident/$118 Nonresident . November 6), 9:25 a m. . - 10:25 a m. ,. Winter $123 Resident/$138 Nonresident . Ten Fridays, January 11 - March 22 (no class February 22), Winter 8:00 a m. . - 9:00 a m. ,. $93 Resident/$108 Nonresident . Nine Tuesdays, January 8 - March 19 (no class February 5 and 19), 9:25 a m. . - 10:25 a m. ,. $92 Resident/$107 Nonresident . Cardio Fit Get your cardio workout without pounding your joints . Gentle aerobics will be followed with weight training, balance exercises, and gentle stretching . You will be fit, feel energized, and have a more effective workout by combining aerobics with weight training . Bring weights you can handle to class . Barbara Kiprik Fall Thirteen Fridays, September 14 - December 14 (no class November 23), 9:15 a m. . - 10:15 a m. ,. $133 Resident/$148 Nonresident . Winter Ten Fridays, January 11 - March 22 (no class February 22), 9:15 a m. . - 10:15 a m. ,. $102 Resident/$117 Nonresident .

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Low-Impact Aerobics: Plus Pilates-Like Exercises with Weights The steps may be gentle, but your heart will be worked steadily for 20–25 minutes, providing the aerobic activity needed to lose weight and keep your heart healthy . Combine dancer-like steps with popular music . Bring hand weights, exercise mat, and a towel . After the cool-down, go to the mats for additional Pilates-like exercises . Finally, stretch your muscles and end with relaxation postures . Martha Klein Fall Ten Mondays, September 17 - December 3 (no class October 8 and November 12), 8:00 a m. . - 9:00 a m. ,. $93 Resident/$108 Nonresident . Pilates Mat Eleven Wednesdays, September 26 - December 5, Originally called Contrology, “the comprehensive integration 8:00 a m. . - 9:00 a m. ,. $103 Resident/$118 Nonresident . of the body, mind and spirit,” Joseph Pilates invented a series of exercises and pieces of equipment known for rehabilitating Winter athletes, dancers and followers since the 1920s . Pilates is a full Nine Mondays, January 7 - March 18 (no class January 21 and body workout strengthening your “powerhouse” - your muscles February 18) 8:00 a m. . - 9:00 a m. ,. $84 Resident/$99 Nonresident . from your shoulders to your knees . As you practice pilates you Ten Wednesdays, January 9 - March 20 (no class February 20), will note improvement in your overall sense of well being . Be 8:00 a m. . - 9:00 a m. ,. $93 Resident/$108 Nonresident . prepared to stand straighter, feel better, and reshape your body . This open level mat class taught by a certified instructor will Pilates, Weights, and Yoga focus on beginner and intermediate students with modifications You will be guided through exercises that will challenge and work available for everyone . Bring a mat, a water bottle and your out the entire body specifically focusing on “the core” . Focus on enthusiasm . Your body will thank you . posture, alignment, and getting strong from the inside out . Bring Ricki Miller light weights (2-3 lbs ). to class . Fall Helena Dluha Ten Mondays, September 17 - December 10 (no class October 8, Fall November 5 and 12), 3:15 p m. . - 4:15 p m. ,. Eleven Tuesdays, September 25 - December 11 (no class $113 Resident/$128 Nonresident . November 6), 5:30 p m. . - 6:30 p m. ,. Eleven Fridays, September 21 - December 14 (no class October 12 $125 Resident/$140 Nonresident . and November 23), 10:20 a m. . - 11:20 a m. ,. Twelve Wednesdays, September 26 - December 12, $124 Resident/$139 Nonresident . 10:30 a m. . - 11:45 a m. ,. $168 Resident/$183 Nonresident . Winter Winter Nine Mondays, January 7 - March 18 (no class January 21 and Eight Tuesdays, January 8 - March 19 (no class January 22, February 18), 3:15 p m. . - 4:15 p m. ,. February 5 and 19), 5:30 p m. . - 6:30 p m. ,. $102 Resident/$117 Nonresident . $91 Resident/$106 Nonresident . Nine Fridays, January 11 - March 22 (no class February 1 and 22), Nine Wednesdays, January 9 - March 20 (no class January 23 and 10:20 a m. . - 11:20 a m. ,. $102 Resident/$117 Nonresident . February 20), 10:30 a m. . - 11:45 a m. ,. $126 Resident/$141 Nonresident .

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Yoga 101 Varzesh: Persian Cardio NEW This is a class for the true beginner . Under the guidance of a Varzesh is a workout combination of Zumba, aerobics, and 200-hour certified instructor, you will be carefully led, step by cultural dance, choreographed to Persian music . Get your step, through the elements of yoga, which include balance, heart rate going with easy to follow routines that are graceful, flexibility, breath control, and the basic poses . Your body will feel energetic and fun . rejuvenated, balanced, and aligned . Bring a yoga mat . Parisa Hackman Barbara Kiprik Fall Fall Eleven Mondays, September 17 - December 10 (no class October 8 Eleven Mondays, September 17 - December 10 (no class October 8 and November 12), 1:15 p m. . - 2:15 p m. ,. and November 12), 10:45 a m. . - 11:45 a m. ,. $110 Resident/$125 Nonresident . $113 Resident/$128 Nonresident . Winter Winter Nine Mondays, January 7 - March 18 (no class January 21 and Nine Mondays, January 7 - March 18 (no class January 21 and February 18), 1:15 p m. . - 2:15 p m. ,. $90 Resident/$105 Nonresident . February 18), 10:45 a m. . - 11:45 a m. ,. $92 Resident/$107 Nonresident . Zumba If you love to dance to fun Latin rhythms, then this is the class Yoga for you! Easy to follow moves create a fitness program that Yes, you need it . Yes, you can “fit it in” and yes, it’s worth it . Take incorporates interval and resistance training to tone and sculpt an hour to simply stop, relax, move, and breathe . Not too gentle, your body while burning fat . One hour of calorie-burning, body- not too athletic, just the right combination for everyone of energizing fun! No experience necessary . Let’s dance! stretching, strengthening and relaxation . Iris Roberts Helena Dluha Fall Fall Ten Mondays, September 17 - December 10 (no class October 8 Eleven Tuesdays, September 25 - December 11 (no class and 29, November 12), 4:30 p m. . - 5:30 p m. ,. November 6), 6:30 p m. . - 7:30 p m. ,. $103 Resident/$118 Nonresident . $125 Resident/$140 Nonresident . Ten Wednesdays, September 12 - December 12 (no class Twelve Thursdays, September 20 - December 13 (no class September 19, October 24 and 31, November 21), November 22) ,4:30 p m. . - 5:30 p m. ,. 12:00 p m. . - 1:00 p m. ,. $103 Resident/$118 Nonresident . $136 Resident/$151 Nonresident . Ten Wednesdays, September 12 - December 12 (no class Winter September 19, October 24 and 31, November 21), Eight Tuesdays, January 8 - March 19 (no class January 22, 4:30 p m. . - 5:30 p m. ,. $103 Resident/$118 Nonresident . February 5 and 19), 6:30 p m. . - 7:30 p m. ,. Eleven Thursdays, September 13 - December 13 (no class October $91 Resident/$106 Nonresident . 25, November 1 and 22), 10:30 a m. . - 11:30 a m. ,. Nine Thursday, January 10 - March 21 (no class January 24 and $114 Resident/$129 Nonresident . February 21), 4:30 p m. . - 5:30 p m. ,. Winter $102 Resident/$117 Nonresident . Seven Mondays, January 7 - March 18 (no class January 21, February 4, 18, and March 4), 4:30 p m. . - 5:30 p m. ,. $73 Resident/$86 Nonresident . Stay strong, live long! Eight Wednesdays, January 9 - March 20 (no class February 6, 20 Some helpful information to keep in mind: and March 6), 12:00 p m. . - 1:00 p m. ,. • Exercise mats are not provided at Cumberland . Please bring your mat $83 Resident/$96 Nonresident . with you should one be needed in class . Eight Wednesdays, January 9 - March 20 (no class February 6, 20 • Specified classes are held offsite . Please note location, and contact us and March 6), 4:30 p m. . - 5:30 p m. ,. should you need assistance . $83 Resident/$98 Nonresident . • If you are enrolling in physically active courses, check with your Eight Thursdays, January 10 - March 21 (no class February 7, 21 and physician beforehand to ensure that these courses are appropriate March 7), 10:30 a m. . - 11:30 a m. ,. $83 Resident/$98 Nonresident . for you .

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Classical Stretch NEW This class is for people of all ages and fitness levels to rebalance their bodies, increase mobility, and keep joints healthy and pain- free . Participants will notice an immediate increase in flexibility and a release of tension in their muscles, improving their posture and range of motion . Stress is released and aches and pains are soothed through the gradual unlocking of the entire body . Parisa Hackman Fall Eleven Mondays, September 17 - December 10 (no class October 8 and November 12), 12:00 p m. . - 1:00 p m. ,. $110 Resident/$125 Nonresident .

Gentle Stretching for Fitness and Health Enhance your life with the ancient healing art of Qi Gong . Qi Gong Water Exercise means working the body to increase your energy and vitality . The intensity of water exercise is determined by how hard you This class will consist of breathing practice, along with gentle, decide to work out . The fitter you get, the harder you push, the purposeful movements of the body . harder the class becomes . You will improve your cardiovascular fitness, power, endurance, and range of motion using the natural Rosalie Dornstein resistance of water . We also use water weights to increase Fall resistance . It’s not necessary to know how to swim . Information Twelve Thursdays, September 20 - December 13 (no class on where to buy the water bells (weights) will be provided at the November 22), 10:00 a m. . - 11:00 a m. ,. first session . Bring swimsuit, towel . Lifeguard on duty . $118 Resident/$133 Nonresident . All sessions are held in the Great Neck South Middle School pool, Winter located at 349 Lakeville Road . Ten Thursdays, January 10 - March 21 (no class February 21), 10:00 a m. . - 11:00 a m. ,. $98 Resident/$113 Nonresident . Helena Dluha Fall Ten Mondays, September 17 - December 3 (no class October 8 and November 12), 6:30 p m. . - 7:30 p m. ,. $124 Resident/$139 Nonresident . Ten Mondays, September 17 - December 3 (no class October 8 and November 12), 7:30 p m. . - 8:30 p m. ,. $124 Resident/$139 Nonresident . Eleven Wednesdays, September 26 - December 12 (no class November 21), 7:30 p m. . - 8:30 p m. ,. $136 Resident/$151 Nonresident . Winter Nine Mondays, January 7 - March 18 (no class January 21 and February 18), 6:30 p m. . - 7:30 p m. ,. $112 Resident/$127 Nonresident . Nine Mondays, January 7 - March 18 (no class January 21 and February 18), 7:30 p m. . - 8:30 p m. ,. $112 Resident/$127 Nonresident . Nine Wednesdays, January 9 - March 20 (no class January 23 and February 20), 7:30 p m. . - 8:30 p m. ,. $112 Resident/$127 Nonresident .

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Movement For Those with Parkinson’s Tai Chi: Advanced This class is designed to meet the needs and challenges of those Continuing Wu Style Tai Chi with Chapter 3, to complete the form . living with Parkinson’s disease . It helps organize and stimulate Rosalie Dornstein the mind/body connection, improving plasticity in the brain, Fall cognitive functioning, memory loss, and decreasing rigidity, Eleven Tuesdays, September 25 - December 11 (no class November 6), tremors, and social isolation . Registration with a family member, 12:30 p m. . -1:30 p m. ,. $108 Resident/$123 Nonresident . friend or aide, at no charge, is recommended . Winter Helena Dluha Nine Tuesdays, January 8 - March 19 (no class February 5 and 19), Fall 12:30 p m. . - 1:30 p m. ,. $88 Resident/$103 Nonresident . Twelve Thursdays, September 20 - December 13 (no class November 22), 12:00 p m. . - 1:00 p m. ,. Mindful Meditation $136 Resident/$151 Nonresident . A class to physically and mentally calm the body and the mind . Winter Learn how to soothe the spirit, be present in your body, and Nine Thursdays, January 10 - March 21 (no class January 24 and feel rejuvenated . Teaching points include breath work, posture, February 21), 12:00 p m. . - 1:00 p m. ,. mindfulness, gentle flow yoga with alignment, and guided $102 Resident/$117 Nonresident . meditation . Leave feeling physically and mentally at peace . Bonnie Rubens MIND AND BODY Fall Twelve Tuesdays, September 18 - December 11 (no class November 6), Tai Chi: Beginner 11:30 p m. . - 12:30 p m. ,. $108 Resident/$123 Nonresident . This class for beginners will teach the classic Wu Style practiced in the US and China . The gentle flowing movements contain an Winter inner power that strengthens the body, improves physical and Nine Tuesdays, January 8 - March 19 (no class February 5 and 19), mental balance, and brings health and harmony to people’s lives . 11:30 a m. . - 12:30 p m. ,. $80 Resident/$95 Nonresident . Wear comfortable clothing and sneakers . Rosalie Dornstein Standing Vinyasa Flow Gentle and gently challenging standing postures allow the Fall body to age with integrity . Emphasis is placed on breathwork, Eleven Tuesdays, September 25 - December 11 (no class stretching, strengthening, flexibility and balance through November 6), 10:30 a m. . -11:30 a m. ,. graceful, flowing, standing movements . The class is designed $108 Resident/$123 Nonresident . to aid joint mobility and hip opening and foster long-term Winter agility . The goal is to develop a mental/physical connection Nine Tuesdays, January 8 - March 19 (no class February 5 and 19), to create inspiration and heighten the ability to function in 10:30 a m. . - 11:30 a m. ,. $88 Resident/$103 Nonresident . daily life . Individuals at all levels of physical performance are accommodated and encouraged to attend . Installed ballet Tai Chi: Intermediate barres and chairs are utilized to offer modifications and support Now that you’ve learned the first chapter of Wu Style Tai Chi, allowing poses to be explored safely and securely . continue to join us for chapter two . This class will help you Bonnie Rubens increase both your facility with and understanding of Tai Chi as Fall you continue your journey of health, healing, and self-discovery . Twelve Thursdays, September 13 - December 13 (no class November 22 Rosalie Dornstein and 29), 11:00 a m. . - 12:00 p m. ,. $108 Resident/$123 Nonresident . Fall Winter Eleven Tuesdays, September 25 - December 11 (no class Ten Thursdays, January 10 - March 21 (no class February 21), November 6), 1:30 p m. . -2:30 p m. ,. 11:00 a m. . - 12:00 p m. ,. $90 Resident/$105 Nonresident . $108 Resident/$123 Nonresident . Winter Nine Tuesdays, January 8 - March 19 (no class February 5 and 19), 1:30 p m. . - 2:30 p m. ,. $88 Resident/$103 Nonresident .

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FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS SAT and PSAT Prep for High School Students This intensive course covers the Math and Verbal content of Driver Education for Resident High School the SAT and the strategies for getting a great score on both . Students will be shown how to efficiently handle even the Students most difficult questions, speedily solve the simpler ones, and to This 16 session NY-State approved Driver Ed program includes 24 hours of classroom (Theory), plus 24 hours of driving instruction, eliminate wrong choices . Purchase and bring to class: The Official with 6 hours behind the wheel and 18 hours as an observer . SAT Study Guide (2018 Edition) published by the College Board . ISBN-13: 978-1457309281 ISBN-10: 1457309289 . Fall: mid-September 2018 through January 2019 Registration open . Learner Permit receipt by September 7 . Anita Friedman Spring: Late January through mid-June 2019 Summer (from previous catalog) Registration begins October 2; Learner Permit receipt by January Six Wednesdays, August 22 - October 3 (no class September 19), 25, 2019 . 7:15 p m. . - 9:15 p m. . $120 Resident/$135 Nonresident . Fee: $575. Fall Bart Badalucco (Theory); Bell Auto School (Driving Instruction) . Six Mondays, October 15 - November 26 (no class November 12), Please call 441-4949 for application and additional information . 7:15 p m. . - 9:15 p m. ,. $120 Resident/$135 Nonresident . Winter ACT Prep for High School Students Five Mondays, January 28 - March 4 (no class February 18), This intensive course covers the English, Math, Science, Reading Comprehension, and Writing sections of the ACT . English: learn how 7:15 p m. . - 9:15 p m. ,. $99 Resident/$114 Nonresident . to measure standard written English and rhetorical skills dealing with punctuation, grammar, usage, and sentence structure . Math: Life Drawing for High School Students review math skills typically acquired in courses taken through Life drawings are an important addition to all art portfolios, as grade 11 . Reading Comprehension: learn how to interpret passages well as a crucial part of the Advanced Placement Studio in Art on topics in social studies, natural sciences, and prose fiction . program . Therefore, this course is designed for the high school Science: learn how to interpret, analyze, evaluate, reason, and student wishing to enhance his/her skills in drawing the human develop problem-solving skills required in the natural sciences . figure . The high school student will have the opportunity to Also learn how to respond to the writing prompt that defines an learn various approaches and techniques in his/her approach to issue and develop one’s own perspective . Original, customized drawing the figure, while growing and developing as an artist . material will be provided, as needed . Various materials will be supplied . Purchase and bring to class The Real ACT Prep Guide published by Amy Orange the ACT . ISBN-13: 978-1119386896 ISBN-10: 1119386896 . Fall Anita Friedman Six Fridays, November 16 - January 11 (no class November 23, Summer (from previous catalog) December 21 & 28), 5:30 p m. . - 8:30 p m. ,. Five Mondays, September 17 - October 22 (no class October 8), $119 Resident/$134 Nonresident . 7:15 p m. . - 9:15 p m. ,. $99 Resident/$114 Nonresident . Fall College Scholarships and Grants Five Tuesdays, October 30 - December 4 (no class November 6), This workshop is designed to give you a working knowledge of 7:15 p m. . - 9:15 p m. ,. $99 Resident/$114 Nonresident . college scholarships and grants and how to use them to offset Winter the high cost of college . Learn the latest trends and how colleges Six Tuesdays, March 5 - April 9, 7:15 p m. . - 9:15 p m. ,. use scholarships and grants to attract students . Find out about $120 Resident/$135 Nonresident . the most prestigious, the most unusual, and the most generous scholarships and even those for students who don’t have an “A” . Speed Reading for Teens Also covered will be the NYS Excelsior Scholarship and Enhanced This class is designed for high school students who wish to increase TAP Award . Leave with practical knowledge of how scholarships their reading speed with equal or better comprehension . Initial and grants work, and an action plan to give yourself the best assessment will be given to ascertain beginning level of speed . Students will acquire new skills and learn to read in word groups advantage . while practicing in a novel of their choice . Jan & Tony Esposito Barbara Swanwick Fall Fall Tuesday, October 16, 7:30 p m. . - 9:00 p m. ,. Six Wednesdays, October 10 - November 14, 7:00 p m. . - 8:30 p m. ,. $20 Per Resident Family/$35 per Nonresident Family . $133 Resident/$148 Nonresident .

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*From previous catalog Saturday, September 22 ...... North Fork Wine Country Extraordinaire, Wineries, Lunch Thursday, September 27 ...... Boscobel Estate, & Lunch, Cold Spring, NY Thursday, October 4 ...... Fashionable & Fabulous: FIT Museum and N-Y Historical Society, Lunch Thursday, October 11 ...... Historic Hudson Valley: Lyndhurst Castle and Sleepy Hollow Cemetery, Lunch Thursday, October 25 ...... Flavors of Chinatown: Tastings, Tour, Lunch Sunday, October 28 ...... Bargemusic by the Brooklyn Bridge, Lunch Wednesday, December 5 ...... Melding Mediterranean Style: Canasta at Limani Saturday, March 2 ...... Philadelphia Flower Show: Flower Power! Tuesday, June 4 ...... Grounds for Sculpture, Hamilton, NJ, Lunch at "Rat's" Tuesday, June 11 . . New York Botanical Garden:Roberto Burle Marx, Rockefeller Roses, Lunch at Goldman Stone Hill, and Arthur Avenue Visit Summer 2019, Details TBA ...... Back to the Berkshires! New Adventures and Old Favorites...3 Day, 2 Night

Back to the Berkshires! New Adventures and Old Favorites…Art, Culture, History, and More Three-Day, Two Night, Summer 2019. Add Your Name to Our Contact List… With three sold-out summer excursions in 2015, 2016, and 2017, all to rave The trip, by luxury, motor coach, will include two nights’ hotel, transportation, all reviews, Community Ed returns to the Berkshires for another fun and culture- admissions, performances, and tours, 2 dinners, 3 lunches, and 2 breakfasts, and filled trip for Summer 2019 . all gratuities . Estelle Berg, a Community Ed Trip Leader, and homeowner in the Berkshires The itinerary and particulars have not yet been finalized . We ask that you call for more than three decades, will once again lead the group, sharing her love the Community Ed office at (516) 441-4949 to add your name to our notification and knowledge of this magical region . list . You will be contacted as soon as details have been arranged . We anticipate Visit renowned museums, attend superb music and theater performances, another sold out trip . explore charming New England villages, and savor the scenic, natural beauty Estelle Berg of the Berkshire Hills of Western Massachusetts, located about three hours Summer 2019 TBA from New York . www.greatneck.k12.ny.us 45 TRIPS AND SPECIAL EVENTS

North Fork, LI, Wine Country Extraordinaire Boscobel & Cold Spring, NY Saturday, September 22 Thursday, September 27 Enjoy a leisurely fall day on Long Island’s North Fork, visiting Step back in time with an historic visit to Boscobel House and two exciting wineries . Since the first vineyards were planted in gardens . Situated on a bluff on the bank of the Hudson River and 1973, the Long Island wine region has continued to grow, from 17 overlooking the US Military Academy at West Point, the house vineyards in 1996, to more than 40 today, producing 500,000+ offers inspirational and astounding views of the River and the cases of premium wine from over twenty grape varieties . Learn Hudson Highlands . Completed in 1808 for the Dyckman family, about these wineries, tour and taste a broad range of wines . Boscobel is widely regarded as one of the finest examples of Participants will have the opportunity to purchase wines directly Federal architecture in the country . Enjoy a guided tour through from the vineyards . the House and view its extensive and important collection of Lunch will follow at A Mano restaurant, which brings a hint of Federal-period furniture and decorative arts, many of which were the Tuscan countryside to the town of Mattituck, where we will crafted by premier New York cabinetmakers Duncan Phyfe and experience and enjoy wine of a third winery . Michael Allison . In addition, the grounds offer a magnificent rose garden, orangery, herb garden, springhouse, pond, fountain, and The North Fork has a rich agricultural history dating back to woodland trail . This is a perfect time to enjoy the beautiful colors the colonists in 1640: vegetables, orchards, berries, dairy, and of autumn as reflected in the Hudson River . livestock, are still found today . We’ll visit Briermere Farms, known for the most delicious fruit pies on Long Island; Catapano Next, we head to the nearby town of Cold Spring . Nestled on the Goat Cheese Farm, a family-run dairy which produces award- banks of the Hudson, this timeless town is filled with nineteenth winning varieties of Chevre and Feta, from their 100+ goats; century architecture and ageless elegance . There, we will enjoy a and Harbes Farm, where thirteen generations of Harbes have delicious three-course lunch at the noted Cathryn’s Tuscan Grill . cultivated the land, producing a wide variety of vegetables . After lunch, there will be ample time to browse and shop in this quaint town before boarding the bus to return to Great Neck . Harriet Becker Saturday, September 22 . Depart 9:00 a m. ;. anticipated return Amy Orange 7:00 pm . $162 Resident/$177 Nonresident (includes roundtrip Thursday, September 27 . Depart 8:00 a m. ;. anticipated return luxury coach bus transportation, winery visits and tastings, 4:30 p m. . $118 Resident/$133 Nonresident (includes roundtrip lunch, and gratuities) . No credit or refund on cancellation after luxury coach bus transportation, Boscobel docent-guided tour, August 20, unless you can be replaced from our waiting list . lunch, and gratuties) . No credit or refund on cancellation after August 24, unless you can be replaced from our waiting list .

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Fashionable & Fabulous: Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) Museum and New York Historical Society, and Lunch Thursday, October 4 This trip is for all fashionistas!!! We’ll explore two stylish exhibits Walk This Way: Footwear from the Stuart Weitzman Collection spanning the past to the present . of Historic Shoes . The exhibit highlights examples from the shoe Begin at the famed FIT Museum with a private, docent-led tour designer’s extensive private collection, assembled over three of Pink: The History of a Punk, Pretty, Powerful Color, which decades . The exhibition considers the story of the shoe from examines the changing significance of the color pink over the the perspectives of collection, consumption, presentation, and past three centuries . Popularly associated with little girls, Barbie production, with more than one hundred pairs on view . Shoes in Dolls, and all things feminine, the significance of pink have varied recent years have culturally transcended their utilitarian purpose greatly across time and space . The stereotype of pink-for-girls to become an object of desire and deliberation . and blue-for-boys has evolved . One of “the most divisive of Between the two exhibits, we will enjoy a delicious, early, colors,” pink provokes strong feelings of both attraction and three-course lunch at Tessa, a Mediterranean restaurant near The repulsion . “Please sisters, back away from pink,” wrote one Historical Society . Menu subject to change . journalist, responding to the pink pussy hats worn at the recent Estelle Berg Women’s March . Thursday, October 4 . Depart 8:15 a m. ;. anticipated return In the afternoon, we’ll visit The New York Historical Society . First, 6:00 p m. . $173 Resident/$188 Nonresident (includes two docent- we’ll view a new, 17- minute film from the Center for Women’s led tours, lunch, roundtrip luxury coach transportation, and History . Narrated by Meryl Streep, and featuring the song “We gratuities . No credit or refund on cancellation after August 30, Are Here,” written and composed by Alicia Keys, “We Rise” unless you can be replaced from our waiting list . places women at the center of political thought and action that reshaped the country in the 20th century . The film profiles some of the remarkable women whose advocacy for change has had a lasting effect . Following the film, we will have a private, docent-led tour of

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Historic Hudson Valley: Lyndhurst Castle and Sleepy Hollow Cemetery, and Lunch Tarrytown, NY Thursday, October 11 Today’s trip will take us back in time! Between tours, we will lunch at MP Taverna, a wonderful Greek Overlooking the Hudson River in Tarrytown, is Lyndhurst, one of restaurant in Irvington, a lovely Hudson River town . Lunch America’s finest Gothic Revival mansions . Designed in 1838 by includes: family-style mezze platters and salad, choice of entrée, Alexander Davis, its architectural brilliance is complemented by dessert, coffee, tea and soda . Menu subject to change . You must the parklike landscape of the estate, and by the comprehensive be able to walk unassisted – some of the areas are hilly and with collection of original art it houses . Its noteworthy residents steps . The Mansion has one flight of stairs . Rain or shine . included the former New York City mayor, William Paulding, Estelle Berg George Merritt, and railroad tycoon, Jay Gould . We will reflect on Thursday, October 11 . Depart 9:00 a m. ;. anticipated return the lives of the mansion’s residents by exploring the elaborately 6:00 p m. . $169 Resident/$184 Nonresident (includes roundtrip decorated rooms, its impressive Tiffany and La Farge stained luxury coach transportation, admissions, docent-led tours, glass windows, and its fine collection of European paintings . On lunch, and gratuities) . No credit or refund on cancellation after arrival, we’ll view an introductory video and visit the gift shop . September 6 unless you can be replaced from our waiting list . Our second historic tour will be a visit to Sleepy Hollow Cemetery . The cemetery, founded in 1849, is one of the finest examples of the rural cemetery movement of the mid-19th century . It features a design landscape of natural settings, rolling hills, and Be in the Know for our Theater Trips… Hudson River views . It is well known as the final resting place Broadway theater trips are planned throughout the year, which, due of Washington Irving, author of The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, to time constraints, are not advertised in our catalog . Enjoy round trip and the infamous characters he wrote of— Ichabod Crane, deluxe coach transportation and orchestra seats to some of the best The Headless Horseman, and Rip Van Winkle . Other famous that Broadway has to offer; some with meal included, others with “residents” include Andrew Carnegie, Samuel Gompers, William lunch or dinner on your own before the performance . Rockefeller, Walter Chrysler, The Astors, among many others . A Recent offerings have includedThe Cher Show, Pretty Woman, Hello portion of the cemetery was fortified and stoutly maintained by Dolly!, My Fair Lady, Carousel, Three Tall Women, The Band's Visit, Come the patriots during the American Revolution . The Revolutionary From Away, Little Foxes, and War Paint. War Monument, The Receiving Vault, and the Delavan plot, Our notifications are made through our email database . Please call with its magnificent marble angels, are included in the tour . Our the office with your email information so that we may keep you private guide will tell us wonderful stories behind the stones that apprised of upcoming events . bring the history of this cemetery alive . Please note: There are no refunds on Theater Trips unless you can be replaced from our waiting list .

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The Flavors of Chinatown Bargemusic by the Brooklyn Bridge, and Lunch Thursday, October 25 Sunday, October 28 Enjoy upscale Asian bites while roaming this exciting Walk across the gangplank of a renovated coffee barge, moored neighborhood . Expand your knowledge of the many ethnic in Brooklyn, just under the Brooklyn Bridge, into a wonderfully cuisines in this area . This diverse place is home to the many intimate wood-paneled room with thrilling views and excellent flavors of Chinese cooking . There are many choices to be had, acoustics . and we will explore several of them . There will be abundant sit down tastings of Peking Duck, Dim Sum, and many more at three Bargemusic was founded in 1977 by Olga Bloom, and is the fabulous restaurants . We will also have one on the go tasting . third barge that Bloom purchased for this use, after the first This will be a culinary adventure that will leave you with an two barges’ acoustics did not suit concert performances . From understanding of the flavors and the history of the Chinese and inception, Bargemusic has been committed to enhancing the Malaysian cultures . All tastings are seated tastings at Michelin cultural life of New York . Musicians perform on a small stage with Guide “Bib Gourmand” recommended restaurants . Come hungry! the dramatic backdrop of the East River and lower Manhattan Wear comfortable shoes . skyline . Harriet Becker We will attend a performance lasting about 1 – 1 ½ hours long . Thursday, October 25 . Depart 9:45 a m. ;. anticipated return Every performance is with the highest caliber artists and a joy to 4:00 p m. . $158 Resident/$173 Nonresident (includes roundtrip listen to–a truly a musical experience unlike any other . At press luxury coach bus transportation, tour, seated tastings as time, the performance details were not available . indicated above, and gratuities) . No credit or refund on Before the concert, we will enjoy a delicious lunch at “Sociale cancellation after September 24, unless you can be replaced from Brooklyn,” a wonderful neighborhood restaurant . Lunch will our waiting list . include: soup, and entrée choice of hanger steak sandwich with poached eggs, and fries, spinach omelet with roasted potatoes, fresca salad with mozzarella and choice of chicken or We love taking you to wonderful places! shrimp, hamburger with fries, French toast with mixed berries, Some general trip information to keep in mind: or prosciutto panini . Dessert will be a choice of Tiramisu or • All trips depart from, and return to: 30 Cumberland Avenue, Great Neck . cheesecake . Coffee, tea included . Menu is subject to change . • Trips leave promptly as scheduled . Please be seated on the bus 15 Estelle Berg minutes before the listed departure time . Sunday, October 28 . Depart 12:15 p m. ;. anticipated return • If an entrée choice is requested, please let us know your selection when 7:30 p m. . $179 Resident/$194 Nonresident (includes roundtrip you register . luxury coach bus transportation, lunch, performance, and • Please pay close attention to cancellation deadlines as we are required gratuities) . No credit or refund on cancellation after September to pay our fees well in advance . We cannot issue credits or refunds after 28, unless you can be replaced from our waiting list . the date specified, unless you can be replaced from our waiting list . • Some trips note that there will be extensive walking . Please evaluate your own requirements as to whether a trip is appropriate for you .

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Melding Mediterranean Style, Canasta at Philadelphia Flower Show : Flower Power! Limani - Back by Popular Demand Saturday, March 2 Opening Day Wednesday, December 5 (Snow Date, Saturday, March 9) As the weather gets cooler and there is a chill in the air, nothing The 2019 Philadelphia Flower Show will explore the history and could be warmer then spending the afternoon with friends healing properties of flowers and examine the interplay of fragrance at another fabulous card party at one of Long Island’s most and memories . In addition, special features will be a tie-in to the beautiful and prestigious restaurants . 50th anniversary of Woodstock . And this year, a special attraction will be the hosting of the FTD World cup of Flowers 2019, featuring You will enjoy a delicious variety of appetizers, including designs by the most talented floral designers from around the Patzaria, spinach pie, and Greek spreads with pita . Kolokithi will world . Each competitor, representing a different country, will make be served on each table . There will also be a Salad Station from four different floral designs, which will be on display . This is gearing which you can prepare your own favorite Greek salad . Lunch up to be one of the most exciting shows in years! will include Sole Francese, Salmon, Sliced Leg of Lamb, Grilled The Philadelphia Flower Show is the world’s oldest and largest Chicken, Pasta Primavera, steamed vegetables, and potatoes . indoor flower show, attracting first-time visitors, and those Dessert will include Fruit, Cookies, Biscotti (Greek Style), and attending year after year, as we do . The Pennsylvania Horticultural Baklava . All Coffee, Tea, and Soft Drinks are included . Society, a sponsor of the show, has teams of experts on hand to Please register as a foursome (and bring your cards and trays) . If answer your gardening questions . View beautiful exhibits, watch you wish to register solely or with fewer than four people, we will ongoing presentations, and do some shopping-everything from try our best to match you up with equally skilled players . exceptional plants and garden tools, to clothing and collectibles . Judy Umansky And bring your appetite! The Show offers a wide variety of choices Wednesday, December 5 . 11:45 a m. . - 4:30 p m. . Meet at Limani for lunch (on your own), from comfort food, to healthy treats, 1043 Northern Blvd, Roslyn, 516-869-8989 . desserts, and beverages . We also suggest you visit the famed $66 Resident/$81 Nonresident (includes lunch, coffee/tea soft Reading Terminal market across the street, for Amish specialties, drinks, and gratuities) . Preregistration required . No refund produce, handmade confections, baked goods, and meats, as well or credit on cancellation after November 7, unless you can be as food and food products from around the world . First opened in replaced from our waiting list . 1892, it is the nation’s longest running marketplace . You may leave and re-enter the Show without charge . Enjoy iconic foods of the region, perhaps a Philly cheese steak, or a Pennsylvania Dutch hand rolled pretzel . Helene Schachter Saturday, March 2 (snow date March 9) . Depart 9 a m. ;. anticipated return 7 p m. . $117 Resident, $132 Nonresident, (includes admission, transportation, and gratuity to driver) No refund or credit on cancellation, after February 1, unless you can be replaced with someone from our waiting list .

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Grounds for Sculpture NY Botanical Garden: Rockefeller Rose Tuesday, June 4 Garden, Roberto Burle Marx exhibit, Lunch Is it real, or is it a sculpture? That is exactly the feeling visitors experience as they explore the 42 – meticulously landscaped at Goldman Stone Hill, & Arthur Avenue acres that house over 270 sculptures, some life-like, others Tuesday, June 11 towering, and fantastical, at the Grounds for Sculpture in Credited with having introduced exquisite modernist landscape Hamilton, New Jersey . designs, Roberto Burle Marx, was a Brazilian whose creations Grounds for Sculpture is a magical place where art and nature are of parks and gardens made him world famous . On our private, always at play . The park opened in 1992 on the site of the former docent-guided tour of the Enid Haupt Conservatory, we will view NJ State Fairgrounds . At its core are sculptures by renowned and interpretations of his beautifully sculptured gardens . emerging contemporary artists, each thoughtfully positioned on beautifully landscaped parkland full of thousands of exotic trees Enjoy a beautiful buffet lunch in the picturesque Goldman Stone and flowers and a roving muster of peacocks . It is a feast for the Mill with a choice of entrées, including accompaniments, chef’s senses . dessert, and coffee/tea . Our lunch last year brought rave reviews . The works, many of them monumental, include those of such After lunch, it’s a short stroll to the Peggy Rockefeller Rose distinguished artists as Clement Meadmore, Anthony Caro, Garden, at its peak in June . This legendary garden will display Beverly Pepper, Kiki Smith, George Segal and Isaac Witkin . They join the enchanting works of the visionary founder Seward hundreds of different rose plants-antique roses and modern Johnson . Discover the beauty, charm, whimsy and inspiration hybrid teas, floribundas, and shrub roses . We will walk that this property holds . throughout the rose garden on our own . Upon arriving, we will have a private docent highlight tour . On our private tram ride through the vast Botanical Garden, we A delicious, three-course lunch will be served at "Rat's" will be accompanied by a docent who will describe the plantings restaurant located on the grounds . The restaurant was in detail . Visit the beautiful gift shop . conceptually designed by Johnson, with an impressionist Claude After leaving the Garden, we will stop on nearby Arthur Avenue, Monet-styled atmosphere . The restaurant's scenery features Johnson's own impressionist-inspired sculptures as well as a lily the famous Little Italy of the Bronx . Shop in unique markets and pond and bridge . It is named after the character "Ratty" from take home some famous specialties . Kenneth Grahame's "The Wind in the Willows ". Lunch includes: Bring your camera, wear comfortable shoes . Rain or shine . Salad, Entree: Choice of Lancaster Chicken or Loch Duart Salmon Walking, steps . Not handicapped accessible . Fillet with seasonal accompaniments . Dessert is Chocolate Cake . Tea, coffee . Please indicate choice of entree when registering . Helene Schachter There will be time to tour the grounds on your own after lunch . Tuesday, June 11 . Depart 8:45 a m. ,. anticipated return 6:45 p m. . This tour is predominately walking; you must be able to walk $165 Resident/$180 Nonresident (includes admission, private unassisted . Rain or shine . docent-guided tour of Conservatory exhibit, private narrated Estelle Berg– tram ride, buffet lunch, transportation, and all gratuities) . No Tuesday, June 4 . Depart 8 a m. ;. anticipated return 6:00 p m. . credit or refund on cancellation after May 10, unless you can be $165 Resident/$180 Nonresident . Please indicate entree choice at replaced by someone on our waiting list . time of registration . No credit or refund on cancellation after May 1, unless you can be replaced from our waiting list .

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Great Neck Social Center There will be no refunds unless we cancel the course. A makeup (516) 487–0025 class is offered (where possible) if a class is cancelled . It is not always ANN TARCHER, Executive Director possible to have a makeup (it cannot be used for the next session) . Great Neck Social Center • 80 Grace Avenue Everyone who takes courses at the Social Center must abide by its rules .

The Great Neck Board of Education continues its long-standing Questions about registration, call the Center, (516) 487-0025 . practice of providing Community Education courses at the Great The Center provides: hot, nutritious meals served daily, monthly Neck Social Center . The Senior Center is responsible for processing all book-discussion groups, ping pong, pool, creative-writing workshops, registrations . Enrollment is limited to those 60 and over. flu shots, blood-pressure screenings, card games, lecture/discussion groups, veterans groups, knitting groups, cultural groups, care- Resident Fees: There is a processing fee of $30 for each “Session” of givers support groups, dementia support groups . There is short-term each course (e g. ,. Session I, II, etc ). . Priority is given to Great Neck counseling information and referrals through Project Independence . School District residents within the first 10 days of registration . Limited transportation is available .

Nonresidents can register after that time period . In an effort to serve The following courses (pp . 52-56) are offered through Community everyone equitably, classes at the Center are monitored throughout Education and held at the Social Center: the semester to ensure that all participants are properly registered . Art Workshop School district residents should register by mail and are urged to Bring out the artist in you! Drawing and painting in a variety of do so upon receipt of this catalog, using the registration form on p . media, including watercolor, pastels, and acrylics, for beginners 57 . Please send the required fee of $30 for each “Session” of each and more experienced participants . Dorrit Title is an award course by check (payable to Great Neck Senior Center) . The $30 will winning artist and a wonderful teacher . Develop personal be retained by the Social Center as an administration fee . Please expression in a relaxed atmosphere . This is an opportunity to return completed form and fees to: Great Neck Social Center, 80 work on individual projects . Please bring your own supplies . Grace Avenue, Great Neck, N Y. . 11021 . Registrations will be processed according to postmark . DORRIT TITLE Fall Nonresidents should register by mail, using the registration form on Session I: : Seven Mondays, August 27 - October 29 (no class 9/3, p . 57 . Nonresidents will be admitted only if space is available . Please 9/10, 10/8), 9:30 a m. . - 11:30 a m. . send the required fee of $55 for each “Session” of each course by Session II: Seven Mondays, November 5 – December 17, check (payable to Great Neck Social Center) . $30 will be retained by 9:30 a m. . - 11:30 a m. . the Social Center as an administration fee and $25 will be forwarded to the Great Neck Public Schools as a return to its taxpayers . Please Winter return completed form and fees to: Great Neck Social Center, 80 Grace Session III: Seven Mondays, January 7 - March 4 (no class 1/21, Avenue, Great Neck, N Y. . 11021 . Nonresident registrations will be 2/18), 9:30 a m. . - 11:30 a m. . processed by postmark after first 10 days of registration . Art Studio Time Participation in Adult Ed activities is at your own risk . If you are If Michelangelo had not made time the Sistine Chapel would not enrolling in physically active courses, check with your physician have been completed . Avoid distractions at home; join friends, beforehand to make certain these courses are appropriate . Social paint, draw and explore art on your own . The studio will be set, Center does not assume liability for injury, damages, loss, or accidents books will be available (for reference), and Ann Tarcher will drop in . in Adult Ed courses . Proficiency is required in some classes . Placement ANN TARCHER in a course is at the discretion of the instructor . Fall Registrants will be notified only if the course has been cancelled . Session I: Seven Wednesdays, September 5 – October 24 (no class If there is insufficient enrollment the class will be cancelled . Early 9/19), 1:15 p m. . - 3:15 p m. . registration is essential to ensure that classes will run. There is a $5 Session II: Seven Wednesdays, November 7 – December 19, fee for anyone who does not register 3 business days before class 1:15 p m. . - 3:15 p m. . starts. Winter Session III: Seven Wednesdays, January 9 - February 27 (no class 2/20), 1:15 p m. . - 3:15 p m. .

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Bridge: Basics Bridge: Advanced Wondering if bridge is for you? If you’ve always wanted to learn but For players who have had intermediate classes . More advanced have been afraid it’s too difficult, this is the class for you . Beginner concepts of bidding and defense with additional play . Majority bridge is for those with limited bridge experience . This is a hands- of the time will be spent playing . Materials fee, $5, for all on learning experience to develop familiarity with the game . Bridge participants . is one of the best ways to practice the “use it or lose it” advice for ALVIN FROHMAN maintaining mental sharpness for life . Materials fee, $5 . Fall HOWARD FREIDMAN Session I: Seven Thursdays, September 6 - October 18, Fall 1:00 p m. . - 3:00 p m. . Session I: Seven Thursdays, September 6 - October 18, Session II: Seven Thursdays, November 1 - December 20 (no class 10:00 a m. . - 12:00 p m. . 11/22), 1:00 p m. . - 3:00 p m. . Session II: Seven Thursdays, November 1 - December 20 (no class Winter 11/22), 10:00 a m. . - 12:00 p m. . Session III: Seven Thursdays, January 10 - February 28 (no class Winter 2/21), 1:00 p m. . - 3:00 p m. . Session III: Seven Thursdays, January 10 - February 28 (no class 2/21), 10:00 a m. . - 12:00 p m. . Bridge: Duplicate Learn or improve your duplicate bridge skills . Mechanics, playing, Bridge: Intermediate scoring, and strategy explained . Short lectures with handout This is signed for those who have a working knowledge of notes are presented on various topics, followed by a duplicate bridge . There will be an introduction to competitive bidding, playing session . Gain experience, meet other bridgeniks, and conventions, and proper play of the hand . Bridge is a social game have fun . Come with or without a partner . Materials fee, $5 . that involves communication and cooperation with your partner HOWARD FRIEDMAN and interaction with your opponents . It is one of the best ways Fall to practice the “use it or lose it” advice for maintaining mental Session I: Seven Thursdays, September 6 - October 18, sharpness for life . Materials fee, $5 . 1:00 p m. . - 3:00 p m. . SUSAN SCHOLER Session II: Seven Thursdays, November 1 - December 20 (no class Fall 11/22), 1:00 p m. . - 3:00 p m. . Session I: Seven Tuesdays, September 4 - October 23 (no class 9/18), 10:00 a m. . - 12:00 p m. . Winter Session III: Seven Thursdays, January 10 - February 28 (no class Session I: Seven, Tuesdays, September 4 - October 23 (no class 2/21), 1:00 p m. . - 3:00 p m. . 9/18), 1:00 p m. . - 3:00 p m. . Session II: Seven Tuesdays, November 6 - December 18, Bridge: Supervised Play 10:00 a m. . - 12:00 p m. . For those players who already know bridge but would like an Session II: Seven Tuesdays, November 6 - December 18, instructor to review and assist with their play . Enjoy a relaxing 1:00 p m. . - 3:00 p m. . day with friends while you improve your skills . Winter SHELDON KOHEN Session III: Seven Tuesdays, January 8 - February 26 (no class Fall 2/19), 10:00 a m. . - 12:00 p m. . Session I: Seven Fridays, September 7 - October 19, 1:00 p m. . - 3:00 p m. . Session III: Seven Tuesdays, January 8 – February 26 (no class 2/19), 1:00 p m. . - 3:00 p m. . Session II: Seven Fridays, November 2 - December 21 (no class 11/23), 1:00 p m. . - 3:00 p m. . Winter Session III: Seven Fridays, January 11 March 1 (no class 2/22), 1:00 p m. . - 3:00 p m. .

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English Conversation for Foreign Born Exercise for Health Practice and improve English skills . Increase vocabulary and Feel healthier by participating in regular exercise . Improve understanding of the language . Speak more comfortably . Reduce flexibility, muscle tone, and circulation while getting into shape . your accent and improve pronunciation . Stephanie will guide you through each exercise with hands on MARION GREEN approach . Dress comfortably with good sneakers . Bringing a one- Fall lb . to two-lb . weights to class . (optional) . Session I: Seven Monday, August 27 - October 29 (no class 9/3, STEPHANIE GOLDSON 9/10, 10/8), 1:00 p m. . - 2:00 p m. . Fall Session II: Seven Mondays, November 5 - December 17, Session I: Seven Monday, August 27 - October 29 (no class 9/3, 1:00 p m. . - 2:00 p m. . 9/10, 10/8), 9:00 a m. . - 10:00 a m. . Winter Session II: Seven Mondays, November 5 - December 17, Session III: Seven Mondays, January 7 - March 4 (no class 1/21, 9:00 a m. . - 10:00 a m. . 2/18), 1:00 p m. . - 2:00 p m. . Winter Session III: Seven Mondays, January 7 - March 4 (no class 1/21, Exercise: Body Shaping 2/18), 9:00 a m. . - 10:00 a m. . Enjoy the benefits of a body that reflects who you are and how you feel—which adds up to a lot more than a number! Sharon Folk Dancing Epstein leads an exercise course designed to enhance your Learn dances from around the world (Israel, Greece, Romania, physical well-being and positive self-image . There will be specific etc ). . Have fun, meet new people, and enjoy good physical exercises for balance, flexibility, strength, and endurance . Bring exercise . No partner necessary . weights and bands . (Mat, towel/blankets are not necessary) . LOIS BLATT Please wear proper clothes . Fall SHARON EPSTEIN: Session I: Seven Wednesdays, September 5 - October 24 (no class Fall 9/19), 9:45 a m. . - 11:45 a m. . Session I: Seven Wednesdays, September 5 - October 24 (no class Session II: Seven Wednesdays, November 7 - December 19, 9/19), 10:30 a m. . - 11:30 a m. . 9:45 a m. . - 11:45 a m. . Session I: Seven Thursdays, September 6 - October 18, Winter 10:30 a m. . - 11:30 a m. . Session III: Seven Wednesdays, January 9 - February 27 (no class Session II: Seven Wednesdays, November 7 - December 19, 2/20), 9:45 a m. . - 11:45 a m. . 10:30 a m. . - 11:30 a m. . Session II: Seven Thursdays, November 1 - December 20 (no class 11/22), 10:30 a m. . - 11:30 a m. . Winter Session III: Seven Wednesdays, January 9 - February 27 (no class 2/20), 10:30 a m. . - 11:30 a m. . Session III: Seven Thursdays, January 10 - February 28 (no class 2/21), 10:30 a m. . - 11:30 a m. .

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Grace Avenue Film Society Mah Jongg: Part II Schedule per session: introduction, short subject, main film, This fun filled, interactive workshop is for those who know the intermission break, and discussion . The films to be shown will basic rules and vocabulary of mah jongg and want to improve include new and old, domestic and foreign, comedies and dramas their skills and strategies . This is not a beginner class . chosen to stimulate discussion afterwards . While care will be WENDY MEAGHER taken to select films that are worthy of attention, a range of tastes and types, as well as representative materials from all Winter over the world will be selected . Films that generate discussion Session II: Seven Tuesdays, November 6 - December 18, and have innate and worthwhile qualities are the priority when 1:00 p m. . - 3:30 p m. . choosing titles . Suggestions from members will be appreciated and considered with care . In addition, short subjects will begin Spanish: Conversation each session when feasible . Lunch is available at noon before class . ¡Hola! This class is intended for those with some knowledge of Spanish; emphasis on improving, under-standing, and using MARTIN SALTZMAN Fall the spoken and written language . Learn to communicate more Session I: Seven Thursdays, September 6 - October 18, effectively at home and when traveling . Bring loose-leaf notebook 12:30 p m. . - 3:30 p m. . and Spanish-English dictionary to class . Hasta la vista amigos . Session II: Seven Thursdays, November 1 - December 20 (no class NAOMI PENNER 11/22), 12:30 p m. . - 3:30 p m. . Spring Session I: Seven Thursdays, September 6 - October 18, Winter 10:30 a m. . - 12:00 p m. . Session III: Seven Thursdays, January 10 - February 28 (no class 2/21), 12:30 p m. . - 3:30 p m. . Session II: Seven Thursdays, November 1 - December 20 (no class 11/22), 10:30 a m. . - 12:00 p m. . Lunch & Learn Have an enjoyable discussion and book review with a dynamic Winter leader . You need not read them to enjoy or participate in the Session III: Seven Thursdays, January 10 - February 28 (no class class . Janet deSummer brings the book alive with her colorful 2/21), 10:30 a m. . - 12:00 p m. . narrative of the story . A delicious picnic lunch will be provided during the program . Novels to be read are: Oct . 10, A Gentleman Tai Chi in Moscow by Amor Towels; Nov . 14, The Underground Railroad Tai Chi is a Chinese exercise system practiced for health and by Colson Whitehead; Dec . 12, 4321 by Paul Aster; Jan . 9, The Tea self-defense . Incorporating breathing with slow and fluid Girl of Hummingbird Lane by Lisa See . You may call the office in movements, Tai Chi will help reduce stress, improve balance and February for a list of the books for the second session . increase vitality . No prior experience is necessary . For those with Please call (516) 487-0025 . physical limitations, the movements can be modified or be done seated . Just come and enjoy . JANET DEWINTER Fall JOSEPH PANICO Session I: Four Tuesdays, October9, November 13, December11, Fall January 8, 11:15 a m. . - 12:45 p m. . Session I: Seven Monday, August 27 - October 29 (no class 9/3, 9/10, 10/8), 10:00 a m. . - 11:00 a m. . Mah Jongg: Beginner Session I: Seven Monday, August 27 - October 29 (no class 9/3, Have an enjoyable discussion and book review with a dynamic leader . You need not read them to enjoy or participate in the 9/10, 10/8), 11:00 am - 12:00 p m. . class . Janet deWinter brings the book alive with her colorful Session II: Seven Mondays, November 5 - December 17, narrative of the story . A delicious picnic lunch will be provided 10:00 a m. . - 11:00 a m. . during the program . Novels to be read are: Oct-“Portnoy’s Session II: Seven Mondays, November 5 - December 17, Complaint”, Nov-“Patrimony”, Dec-“American Pastoral”, Jan-“I 11:00 a m. . - 12:00 p m. . Married a Communist”, all written by Philip Roth . You may call the office in February for a list of the books for the second session Winter (516) 487-0025 . Session III: Seven Mondays, January 7 - March 4 (no class 1/21, WENDY MEAGHER 2/18), 10:00 a m. . - 11:00 a m. . Fall Session III: Seven Mondays, January 7 - March 4 (no class 1/21, Session I: Seven Tuesdays, September 4 - October 23 (no class 9/18), 2/18), 11:00 a m. . - 12:00 p m. . 1:00 p m. . - 3:30 p m. .

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Yoga Yoga: Meditation There is an emphasis on basic yoga poses and balancing Bring together your mind and body in this exciting new class . exercises . Start seated as we do breathing techniques to relax Learn to focus your mind, relieve stress, and gain relaxation . and ground . Stretch, warmup and prepare to stand up from a Build flexibility and strength through balance to improve your seated position without using our hands and stay standing for physical condition . These techniques will lift your spirits and help the remainder of class . you relax . Our standing yoga poses build strength, range of motion, BONNIE RUBENS alignment and stamina . Our balancing poses improve balance, Fall of course, but also promote flexibility and focus . Forward bends Session I: Seven Fridays, September 7 - October 19, stretch back and hamstring muscles; back bends improve 12:15 p m. . - 1:15 p m. . breathing . Twists aid in digestion and tone abs . Session II: Seven Fridays, November 2 - December 21 (no class Prerequisite: Students should be ambulatory without 11/23), 12:15 p m. . - 1:15 p m. . assistive devices and be able to stand for an extended time . Winter Please wear comfortable clothing and bring water . Please don’t Session III: Seven Fridays, January 11 – March 1 (no class 2/22), eat one hour before class . 12:15 p m. . - 1:15 p m. . BETH MOHR Fall Yoga: Mindful Body and Spirit Session I: Seven Tuesdays, September 4 - October 23 (no class A course focused on both seated and standing yoga poses 9/18), 11:30 a m. . - 12:30 p m. . emphasizing mindful movement and psyche . Emphasis is placed Session II: Seven Tuesdays, November 6 - December 18, on improving stability, balance, and over-all wellbeing . The 11:30 a m. . - 12:30 p m. . goal is to extend the conditioning developed from breath-work, Winter stretching, and strengthening in class, to everyday life . Poses Session III: Seven Tuesdays, January 8 - February 26 (no class are offered with modifications and supports to accommodate all 2/19), 11:30 a m. . - 12:30 p m. . levels of students . The last segment of class consists of a guided meditation which seals in the benefits of the physical and mental Yoga: Mat components of the practice . An ideal class to both challenge and relax you . Yoga flow Cathy Tuthill combines poses from basic gentle poses to more moderate . Fall Emphasis is placed on centering, stretching and balance to build Session I: Seven Wednesdays, September 5 - October 24 (no class strength, perseverance and flexibility as well as coordination of 9/19), 12:15 p m. . - 1:15 p m. . breath with movement and attention to alignment . Classes begin Session II: Seven Wednesdays, November 7 - December 19, and end with a guided relaxation to release tension, reduce stress 12:15 p m. . - 1:15 p m. . and renew the body and spirit . All levels are welcome, some yoga experience helpful but not required . Winter Session III: Seven Wednesdays, January 9 - February 27 (no class Prerequisite: Students should be able to get up and down the 2/20), 12:15 p m. . - 1:15 p m. . floor without assistance . Please wear comfortable clothing, bring a yoga mat, strap, 2 blocks and water . Please don’t eat one hour before class . BETH MOHR Fall Session I: Seven Tuesdays, September 4 - October 23 (no class 9/18), 10:15 a m. . - 11:15 a m. . Session II: Seven Tuesdays, November 6 - December 18, 10:15 a m. . - 11:15 a m. . Winter Session III: Seven Tuesdays, January 8 - February 26 (no class 2/19), 10:15 a m. . - 11:15 a m. .

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BART BADALUCCO has taught driver education for HANA MONICA CZEISLER is a holistic health ROSALIE DORNSTEIN has worked in clay for thirty-seven years . He prides himself on staying practitioner who has worked In the field of over thirty years . Her work is in the WAH gallery current in his field . He maintains a driver education Aromatherapy since 1999 . She holds a masters collection and she has been featured in Newsday Web site for student use and encourages students Degree in Chemistry Polymer Science from for her award-winning pieces . She has taught to visit local traffic courts . NYS Driver Traffic Safety Polytechnic Institute of New York, as well various Qi Gong and Tai Chi for twenty years . She is a Education Assn ,. Member . H . Frank Carey HS, other degrees . As owner of Recipes for Wellness, member of the Nat’l Qi Gong Assn ,. Int’l Martial Teacher of the Year, 2006, technology . Monica has helped clients discover simple ways Arts Assn ,. and the American Org . of Bodywork VALERIE BEALLE has taught weaving, spinning, to become nutritionally fit for a healthier body Therapies of Asia . BA, MA, Hofstra University . and dyeing at the Huntington Historical Society . and mind . RUTH EICHACKER is a retired Spanish teacher She has exhibited at the Firehouse Gallery, the JANET DEWINTER is a retired Hewlett HS teacher who taught for thirty-five years in the NYC Public Gayle Wilson Gallery, and the Holthaus Gallery . and long-time lecturer and book reviewer on LI . Schools and in Roslyn Middle School . She taught Spinning Study Group of LI, Founding Member; BA, Smith College; MS, English Education, Long ESL in NYC/Queens business schools . She tutored North Shore Weavers, Owner . Island University; MS, Special Education, Long advanced English to adults in the Middle East . HARRIET BECKER is an avid wine collector, foodie, Island University ;. MS, Rehabilitation Counselor, Independent Writers Group, Chair . AAS, Textile and a local travel agent . Gold Coast Arts Center, St . John’s University . Design, FIT; BA, Spanish, Queens College; MA, ESL, Board; GN Community Fund, Director; North Shore DEBRA DITTMER is a Computer Consultant/ Hunter College . Community Arts Council, Co-President; Reach Out Trainer who has a passion for computer software MIRIAM ELLENBERG was a secondary school America, Fund Raiser . BA, Queens College; MA, and enjoys sharing it with others . She has over English teacher in the New York City public Brooklyn College . 20 years of experience training in the education school system . BA, Queens College; Masters of STEVE BELFER is an experienced accompanist sector in both Windows and Apple operating Education, Teachers College, Columbia University . who plays in a wide variety of styles . He has systems and is a specialist in Microsoft Office . SHARON EPSTEIN has worked extensively for 30 accompanied many fine vocalists, including BBA, Hofstra . years with people of all ages and abilities . She Engelbert Humperdinck and has performed in HELENA DLUHA has worked in the US as an is passionate about movement and exercise; Japan and in the Netherlands . He plays keyboards instructor of aquatics, stretching, and yoga she believes exercise is and can be enjoyable with the LI Paramount Band, Renegade, and at since 1992 . She was an aquatics coordinator and life affirming for everyone . Sharon is a events in the NY area . Pierce Country Day School, and pool director with experience in spas, movement therapist, and a yoga teacher; her Musical Director; Roslyn Theater Co ,. Musical fitness clubs, Ys, JCCs, and country clubs . In her primary focus is teaching to enhance strength, Director . native Czechoslovakia, she was a swimming flexibility,balance,energy and vitality . Over the ESTELLE BERG was born and raised in South Africa coach/ instructor and alpine and cross-country years, she has worked in hospitals, schools, and performed with a ballet company there . She ski instructor . MS, Physical Education, Charles camps, nursing homes and community centers . has lived in the US since 1978, twenty years of University, Prague . B .S ,. Theater Arts, Bard College; M .S ,. Dance which were in GN . She has extensive knowledge MARY DONO is a retired teacher and Movement Therapy, Hunter College . E-RYT- of museums, galleries, and cultural events in the administrator for the N Y. C. . Department of 500,(Experienced Registered Yoga Teacher) NY area and has coordinated trips for various Education . She holds a Masters Degree in Special YACEP, (Yoga Alliance Continuing Education organizations . Education from Queens College and a Doctoral Provider) LOIS BLATT is a retired Physical Education teacher Degree in Instructional Leadership from St . ANITA FRIEDMAN is a GN Village School veteran from East Meadow School District who has been John’s University . Ms . Dono began giving Art teacher, was their first Resource Room teacher, teaching folk dancing at the Herrick’s Community Presentations at Queensborough Community and became their SAT math expert and advanced Center for the last eight years College through their Continuing Education math teacher . She tutors in many subjects, Program and has also presented these Art especially the SAT . BA, Elementary Education/ ALAN BLOOM has taught and led Israeli folk Lectures at LIU Post through their Hutton House History, Hofstra University; MA, Special dancing for more than 25 years . At present, he program, and at the Queens Public Libraries . She Education, Hofstra Fellowship . teaches 3 weekly folk dance classes plus numerous also currently facilitate three sections of book single dance sessions for children, adults, and HOWARD FRIEDMAN is an American Contract discussions as part of the Continuing Education Bridge League (ACBL) certified teacher . He has seniors . He primarily enjoys teaching Beginners Program at Queensborough . Israeli folk dance . been teaching individuals and groups since the IRA DORNSTEIN is a baseball fanatic, who has Summer of 2012 . He has been playing competitive ROGER CHIZEVER graduated from GN South HS watched and studied the game since 1945 . He bridge for over 25 years and currently holds the and lives in GN with his family . He has been a NYS had appeared on the Jeff De-Forrest talk radio ACBL rank of Diamond Life Master . Accident Prevention Workshop Certified Instructor show in Fort Lauderdale and he has traveled the ALVIN FROHMAN teaches bridge at the Glen Cove for fifteen years . He is an insurance broker who country visiting both major and minor league ball specializes in auto and property insurance . Rotary Library and privately . He taught at Locust Valley parks . He is a baseball historian with great stories Library, Westbury Senior Center, and Westbury Club of GN, Member; GN Chamber of Commerce, and memories to share . Board; GN Social Center, Board . Memorial Library . Member of American Bridge Teachers Assn . and Nassau-Suffolk Bridge League . Silver Life Master . ACBL accredited teacher . Graduate degree, Engineering, Syracuse .

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DENISE GOLD teaches and lectures on Biblical PHILIP HARWOOD is a Film Historian and EVELYN KANDEL is a retired art teacher and an and Classical Archaeology . She has worked on Educator . He currently is an Adjunct Professor award-winning poet whose poems have appeared excavations all over world, including Native of Film at St . Francis College . He is an Adjunct in many journals and anthologies . She has American and Colonial sites in Utah, Kentucky, Lecturer in the Hutton House Lectures, at LIU published four chapbooks of poetry; two were and Nassau County . In France, a Gallo-Roman Post . He teaches film studies at 92nd Street Y, awarded top prizes in national contests . She has villa and baths, in Israel, an ancient Judean city JCC Manhattan, and the UFT (United Federation taught at Cumberland since 2008 . Education: BS, (Lachish), a Phlistine city (Ekron), and in the city of Teachers) Learning Center . In addition, Philip Columbia; MA, LIU; Sgt . US Women Marines (ret ). of King Ahab and Queen Jezebel (Hazor) . In Italy, presents film programs at the Cinema Arts Centre, SHARON KESSLER has been teaching exercise at she has worked on a Neolithic site (Catignano), and is also a published author . Cumberland since 1984 . She teaches fitness at and Etruscan site with its tombs (Tolfa), and in LESLIE HIRSCHHORN has been making jewelry the Herricks Senior Center and Glen Cove Adult Tuscany, she was excavating a large Roman villa since 1976 . Her metal work was exhibited at the Program . She taught dance at studios across LI (Ossaia La Tufa) . Her latest work was in Israel, Forbes St . Gallery in Pittsburgh and at a juried and performed with the Consolidated Energy working on the ancient city of Megidoo, also show at LSU . She was a corporate art director for Dance Co . She taught exercise at Community know in the New Testament as Armageddon . twenty years before “retiring” to raise her twins . Education in Little Neck and creative dance at the BETH GOODRICH is a seasoned performer of BFA, Fine Arts/Metalsmithing, Carnegie-Mellon . Samuel Field Y preschool . BA, Adelphi University . musical theater and cabaret . She made her JONATHAN HORWITZ is a pediatrician living in NOUSHIN KIAI has taught Farsi in both high Off Broadway debut in the Golden Apple . She Great Neck . He trained at Long Island Jewish school and adult continuing education, and appeared in productions of various shows, Hospital doing both his Residency and a is also fluent in English, Dari, and French . She including Gypsy, West Side Story, South Pacific, Fellowship in Adolescent Medicine . He was for 30 received her PhD in Pharmaceutical Microbiology The Wiz, Oklahoma, and Annie Get Your Gun . years the senior medical consultant for NYC ACS from the University of London, taught Medical She is a performer at Don’t Tell Mama . BA, Music and is an Assistant Clinical Professor at Cornell Microbiology in both New York and Tehran, and Education, NYU; MA, Educational Theater, Adelphi University . He was in private practice in Bayside, has done research at the Pasteur Institute . University . Queens for over 40 years . SINA KIAI is a pianist, composer, and conductor . MARION GREEN He has performed on Long Island and in NYC taught in the GN Schools for JANE IRVINE is a self-taught artist who teaches since 1999, and conducted concerts and operas three decades as an elementary and middle fused glass at the Islip Art Museum, the Art since 2008 . He lives in Great Neck, and has school teacher . Now retired, she teaches English League of LI, various continuing education taught music theory and opera appreciation to seniors . programs, and clubs . She enjoys the challenges at Community Education . Bachelor’s, Piano MARC GREENBERG is a retired, full-time high of working with glass and has exhibited at the Performance, Queens College . school Social Studies Teacher in the New York Buyers Market of American Craft . She studied City School System . He is currently teaching at fused glass at UrbanGlass . BARBARA KIPRIK is a certified personal trainer and licensed yoga instructor who has been three institutions, continuing education classes: STEPHANIE NAVON JACOBSON is an award- serving the community and our program for including, “Arguably, Some of the Best Books of winning printmaker with over thirty years over twenty-five years . She is experienced in all the 20th Century,” “‘Slow’ or ‘Close’ Reading,” of experience . She is a Professor at St . John’s phases of fitness and specializes in working with “Classic ‘Long’ Reads,” and “Some History You University and has participated in the Ought to Know ”. Reading is his passion and he older adults with physical disabilities who need Washington Sq . Outdoor Art Exhibit, designed rehabilitation . loves to share insights with others about the a textbook, and has been a scenery designer . books he reads . Member of Contemporary Printmakers, LI Craft MARTHA KLEIN is a secondary school English KEN GROSSMAN a graduate of Princeton’s Guild, and LI Art League . BFA, UMASS Amherst; teacher with an additional certificate in plant Woodrow Wilson School, approaches the MA, Long Island University . science . She has taught tap dancing and exercise teaching of American History, and its cast of to adults and children . She studied dance BETH JUCOVY is Artistic Director and and aerobic activities, Yoga, and Pilates . BA, characters, as “one of the greatest stories ever Choreographer for Dance Visions NY, Inc ,. an told” . He is equally passionate about exploring English, University of Buffalo; MEd, University of Isadora Duncan dance specialist, and was also Cincinnati . the music of the Great American songbook, both a dancer/soloist with Ballet and Modern dance in teaching aspiring singers and performing in companies internationally . She is director of and CAROLYN KLIMPL has been a school media various venues . teacher at her school, Children Dancing, since specialist in the GN Schools since 1977 . BS, DORIT GRYN has taught Hebrew since 1983 . She 1988, a Dance Teaching Artist in various public Cornell; MLS, Case Western Reserve Library is an adjunct professor at Nassau Community schools as well as the Tilles Center, and a dance School . College and Hofstra U . She is a Hebrew teacher educator at the Dalton School, 2003-2012 . SHELDON KOHEN has taught bridge since 1987 in continuing education programs, community at the Sid Jacobson JCC and the Teacher Center in KYRA JUCOVY is an experienced educator who centers, and senior centers . He runs a weekly Seaford . Graduate, Wingate Institute, Israel . has spent nearly a decade teaching and tutoring duplicate game for novices and is a Life Master . PARISA HACKMAN holds a Masters degree in English in the U .S . and abroad . A Great Neck Instructional Technology from Brooklyn College, native, she has a passion for English literature, but it is her passion for dance that brings her to with a BA from Swarthmore in English Linguistics Community Ed . She holds certification in Belly and an MA in English from Yale . Dance, and is excited to share her joy of dancing with others .

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ALESSANDRA LEVINE has been a translator, RICKI MILLER is a retired elementary school NAOMI PENNER has taught French and Spanish in interpreter, and instructor since 1993, and has teacher with a Bachelors Degree from Queens GN since 1968 . She taught ballroom dance since taught Italian at Cumberland for the past fifteen College, a Masters from Boston University, and a 1988 and was a staff member of Ballroom Review years . She is native in Italian and fluent in English, Masters of Fine Arts from Stony Brook . Ms . Miller magazine . International Tongues magazine, German, and French . She grew up in Italy, but is a docent at the Nassau County Museum for the Founder; NYC Ballroom-Latin Dance Hotline, has lived in GN for twenty plus years . Graduated past five years, and leads several book groups Sponsor; Phi Beta Kappa, Member . BA, French from the University of Rome, honors in Foreign as well . She is a writer of fiction and creative and German, Ohio University; MA, Romance Languages and Literature . nonfiction . She is a certified Mat Pilates instructor Linguistics, Ohio State . DIANE LIEBERMAN is an award-winning artist by Equinox Gym . SUZANNE POSNER is an award-winning sculptor and crafts-person featured in galleries in the NY BETH MOHR is a registered and certified Yoga and painter . Her work can be found at her home area . She has been awarded best in show at the teacher with Yoga Alliance . Her vinyasa flow yoga gallery and in private collections across the US . National Art League and has received several and chair yoga classes emphasize alignment, core Her teachers include Lissy Dennett, Nathaniel grants from the Queens Council on the Arts . She strength, and individualized attention . She helps Katz, Rhoda Sherbell, and G .L . Sussman . She is a is trained in art at the HS of Music and Art and her students find physical and emotional balance . member of the National Art League . City College . DINA MOR is a GN resident, mom to four children, MINA RABBANI has taught painting and drawing PATRICIA LUQUE has extensive experience and an expert knitter . At her shop, The Knitting since 1988 . Her work has been exhibited locally, teaching French to diverse adults and diverse Place, in Port Washington, which she describes in Iran, and at the Ziba Gallery in Vancouver . It learning communities . Her language educator’s an an old-school yarn shop, one finds great has been reviewed by Art Speak and Newsday . knowledge and skills draw from both her yarn, sound technical advice, and camraderie, Winner, of Visual Art Alliance exhibition, for professional background as a language educator among those with a love of yarn crafts . She “Persian Urns ”. Graduate, Pedgars Art Academy, and from her education . She has credentials from enjoys teaching and sharing her knowledge with Supreme College of Translation, Iran; MA, Long French and Spanish educational governmental students at all levels . Island University . organizations GARY NOVICK has been playing the piano for IRIS ROBERTS is a retired Physical Education and YAN MA is an artistic director and piano teacher most of his life . He has taught students of all Health Instructor for the NYC schools . She loves to at Yan’s Music Studio in Great Neck . A native ages how to play the piano since 1975 . He enjoys dance and really enjoys teaching classes . She has language speaker of Mandarin, she has been playing in sessions with many talented musicians been a certified Zumba instructor since 2006 . sharing her knowledge of and passion for and continues to write and arrange songs so that SHELLI ROBINER-ARDIZZONE is a fine artist in Chinese culture for more than ten years . Masters he can share his passion for music with others . oil, water color, & pastel . She has taught art since in Education, Zhejiang University, China . MBA, Advanced degree, Composition, Berklee College 1972 . Presenter: Plein Air Travel & “Flower- Baruch College, City University of New York . of Music . Power” workshops . Member: Art Students League LYNNE MARTINO is an award-winning AMY ORANGE has been creating art for most of of NY, Nat’l Academy School of Art, Pastel Society choreographer and line dance instructor who her life . She was an art teacher for twenty-eight of America . Faculty: Nat’l & LI Art Leagues, The teaches all levels of dancers . She is a staff member years, with twenty-four of them at GN South HS . Art Guild, Trapani Art & Frame . Owner: Esrob of Tim Gillis Line Dance Weekends, Northeast She is actively involved in painting, printmaking, Designs, ArtZone Studio . University of Michigan; Ladies of Line, and more . Her original dance, collage, ceramics, and jewelry . Her work has been Wayne State University . “Witchcraft,” has been published in Linedancer exhibited in the Astro Galleries in NY and Italy . SHIRLEY ROMAINE has long been associated magazine and presented on Linelessons com. . Her MA, Hunter College; Postgraduate studies, Long with the performing arts at Cumberland, leading dances are published on many Web sites and have Island University, Benington, and Royal College of groups to Broadway & Lincoln Center, providing been taught at events worldwide . Art in London . her vast knowledge of plays, players, and history, BONNIE MAX is a teacher, actress, and director . JOSEPH PANICO is trained in Tai Chi Chuan and to generations of theater-goers . An actress, who She taught writing in the Center for Writing Tai Chi for Arthritis . He teaches at many health has appeared on and off Broadway, she is also is Programs, Drama Production and acting in clubs and continuing education programs with the creator/performer of Literature as Theater, NYC for twenty years She has been teaching at the goal of sharing his art in a meaningful way . a series of dramatic shows produced across the Cumberland since 2007 . David Rauch Award for He holds medals from the US Open Martial Arts country . She is host/producer of “Artscene on Write Your Heart Out, 2012 . Championships . LI” for Cablevison . AA, Los Angeles Community WENDY MEAGHER began teaching Mah Jongg in BRIAN PAYNE is a retired teacher of Advanced College; BA, UCLA . 2011 as a stress reliever . Wendy has since then Placement English literature and composition BONNIE RUBENS is a certified yoga instructor discovered she has a knack for this game . As a at Cathedral Prep Seminary, former English who teaches yoga flow and chair at continuing retiree, Wendy has now dedicated her leisure Dept . coordinator, teacher of a senior elective in education, senior centers, studios, and health time to sharing her passion for playing with other Shakespeare, and school drama director . Theatre clubs . Emphasis is placed on the physical/mental adults and senior citizens . Wendy has a great way Box, Director/Current President . BS, MS, Fordham . connection derived from combining breathing, of simplifying this complex game for those who stretching, and balance with fluid movement . are eager to learn! MBA, Baruch College .

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MARTIN SALTZMAN teaches American history RUTH F. SOLOMON, LCSW is a passionate Yiddish EMMA WANG came to the US from Taiwan in and western civilization at Long Island University . and Hebrew teacher . She has taught Yiddish 2003 . Her work includes the art of eggshell He taught at Adelphi University and Manhattan since 1995: in Ukraine, Sid Jacobson CC, Roslyn carving, leather engraving, paper vase, Community College . He lectures at libraries Adult Ed, Young Israel of Woodmere, Kinneret batik, origami, the Japanese craft of making and senior centers . BA, European history; MA, Day School . Bachelor of Yiddish, Jewish Teachers artificial flowers, Chinese and Japanese flower American history; MPhil, American and African Seminary; BA, Sociology, Hunter College, MSW, arrangements, and traditional Chinese painting . history, Columbia . Yeshiva University . She also designs Swarovski crystal jewelry . She TIM SAVAGE is a professional web developer and ANDREW SPARBERG has 33 years’ experience as has exhibited in the US and Taiwan . She taught marketing communications designer . He has professional planner and manager for New York in public schools and at a private company in created campaigns for IBM, Standard & Poor’s, City-area transportation agencies . Additionally, Taiwan . MSG, Bayer HealthCare and more . He designs he has 10 years’ experience teaching about New RENEE WASSERMAN is multilingual and teaches websites, animates internet ads/cartoons, and York City transportation on the college level . Spanish, French, ESL, Italian, and Turkish . She has creates electronic communications . Award- Mr . Sparberg is the of Author, From a Nickel to a been an assistant in the TESOL Program at Queens winning watercolorist and cartoon artist . BS, Token, 2015 book about NYC mass transit history College and taught ESL for the Nassau library Cornell; Graphic Design, Parsons . (Fordham U . Press) and has extensive public system . She lived in Holland, Belgium, Mexico, HELENE SCHACHTER is a longtime GN resident, speaking and presentation experience . He is also and Turkey . Graduate, Queens College . accomplished baker, cook, and editor . She has a licensed New York City Tour Guide . DANIEL WEINSTEIN teaches Creative Writing at been guiding tours, since 1997, to museums, BARBARA SWANWICK has an M .S . in education Great Neck South High School . An educator for 25 galleries, mansions, flower shows, and more . and has taught Speed Reading for over thirty years, he has spoken at conferences, published Women’s League for Conservative Judaism, years . During that time she has given courses to articles, and runs a website devoted to creativity Conference Chair; Sisterhood of Temple Israel, over 3,500 students in Catholic schools and in her education . Past President; Women’s League for Conservative private practice . SAM YELLIS was born and bred in East Flatbush, Judaism, Past Vice President . BBA, Baruch . ANN TARCHER has been the Executive Director of Sam’s love of learning infuses his teaching with Coordinator, Trips, Cumberland . the GN Social Center since 2005 . She worked in enthusiasm and passion . History and Political SUSAN SCHOLER is a past president of the Manhattan at various advertising agencies as an Science Major, Minor in Art, few semesters of Nassau-Suffolk Bridge Assn . and has held many art director and photographer . She spent many Architecture School, too . Add a couple of decades other administrative bridge positions in the NY years working for the Newspaper Advertising in retail sales, Dairy product development and area . She is an accredited bridge teacher, Silver Bureau creating multimedia slide shows . BFA, Airline startups . Sam brings all his experiences Life Master, and is Director/Co-Owner of the Pratt Institute; Studied with Milton Glazer, School to the table, and uses technology to provide Smithtown Bridge Studio . of Visual Arts . rich audio/video/internet content to his lessons . DESIREE SHAR has been sewing, knitting, and DORRIT TITLE has been teaching Art Workshop Indeed . Sam teaches Social Studies at The Village crafting since she was a child . She is very active at the Social Center since 1986 . She has exhibited School . He’s created many a syllabi and curricula in knitting for charity, hats for chemotherapy at the Nassau Museum of Fine Art, the Heckscher while there, and he’s bringing some of his patients, babies in the NIC unit, as well as knitting Museum, Gallery 54, and the Fine Arts Museum favorites to Adult Ed . Sam and family call the Old anything that will bring comfort to those in of LI . Her solo exhibits include the Holocaust Village home . shelters, hospices, nursing homes and veterans . Memorial and Educational Center of Nassau . BFA, DONNA CAREY-ZUCKER has taught Painting on ETHEL SIEGEL teaches singing, is the producer of San Francisco Art Institute; Certificate in Art, Silk at the Islip Arts Council in East Islip, as well Songs of the Heart, and sings with the GN Choral Cooper Union . as various other locations . She has taken courses Society . She was music specialist at Riverdale MARIO TUCCI is an award winning Artist who has at the Snow Farm New England Craft Program in Home for the Aged and taught at Queensborough been teaching Oil and Acrylic painting to private Massachusetts . Community College and Roslyn HS . Certified students and classes in art schools for more than Music Therapist; BA, Queens College . 12 years . He currently also judges exhibitions in BARBARA SILBERT is a retired advertising and around the New York and Connecticut area . designer/art director with many years of JUDY UMANSKY teaches mah jongg and canasta experience at ad agencies and corporate art at Roslyn Continuing Education, Sid Jacobson depts . She has been teaching painting and JCC, and the GNPS Community Ed . She has been drawing to all ages for the past ten years . She an active member of GN Hadassah and was studied at the Art Students League, School of president of the Shalom group from 1978-1980 . Visual Arts and Hudson River School of Art . AAS, Her enthusiasm and sense of humor will have SUNY Farmingdale . you loving mah jongg and canasta as much as she does .

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(516) 441-4950 Processing Fees Dr. Errin Hatwood, Director Residents: There is a nonrefundable annual processing fee of $50 for Adult Learning Center • 105 Clover Drive Great Neck School District residents . This includes non-residents who [email protected] work in the district . Students must provide proof of residency or http://alc.greatneck.k12.ny.us Great Neck employment at registration . Programs Nonresidents: There is a nonrefundable annual processing fee of Spring/Spring Program (September 23 – June 14) The Adult $100 . Please note that all nonresident students must be at least 21 Learning Center offers two programs for adults who want to earn a years of age . high school equivalency diploma, or learn English . The Center also The processing fee may be paid by credit card, cash, check, or has available a variety of elective courses for those who qualify . Our money order (payable to Great Neck Public Schools) . Students are counselors are available to provide a full array of college, vocational entitled to attend as many classes as they wish during the academic and career services . school year, July 1 through June 30, depending on enrollment . Student Eligibility: English as a New Language (ENL) Program • All students must have the goal to either enter college or pursue A range of classes are available for adult students whose native a career . language is not English . Beginning, intermediate, and advanced • Students 21 years of age or older who do not have a high school level classes are offered in the areas of reading, writing, speaking diploma or the equivalent by any state or territory of the United and listening . Beginner level classes are for those with little or States . no knowledge or experience in speaking, writing, or reading • Students 16-20 years of age who do not have a high school English . Intermediate level classes are for those with some basic diploma or the equivalent, however, they must be a resident of skills in English . Advanced level classes offer intensive practice in Great Neck or employed in Great Neck . reading, writing, speaking and listening . Students are evaluated at Registration registration and placement is determined based on the assessment Must be done in person on: results . Trimester III: Feb . 28, March 1 and 3 High School Equivalency Preparation (HSEP) Program 9:00 a m. . - 12:00 p m. . The HSEP program meets the needs of adult learners, age 21 and 6:00 p m. . - 9:00 p m. . (except Saturday) over, who have not earned a New York State high school diploma . Please allow at least two hours to complete the registration process . For adults who want to prepare for the Test Assessing Secondary Enrollment is limited and Great Neck residents will be given priority . Completion (TASC) exam, instruction is available in the five subjects Classes covered on the exam: language arts (reading and writing), math, Trimester III: (March 1 - June15) social studies, and science . Diagnostic assessments are administered Mon . - Sat :. 9:00 a m. . - 1:00 p m. . to determine each student’s educational needs . Individualized Mon . - Thurs :. 6:00 p m. . - 10:00 p m. . schedules are created, and students are placed in their academically appropriate classes . At registration, students must commit to a schedule that includes a minimum of two days or evenings of instruction per week . However, students are encouraged to attend additional hours to hasten their academic progress . A readiness assessment is used to determine when a student is ready to successfully pass the TASC exam .

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Alternative High School Equivalency Preparation (AHSEP) The Annual Awards Ceremony Program The Annual Awards Ceremony and Reception is an event that The AHSEP program is designed to provide instruction for high school honors the achievements of Adult Learning Center graduates students, ages 16 – 20, who are at risk of not graduating from high including those who have earned a New York State high school school and earning a Regents diploma . The AHSEP option is available equivalency diploma English as a New Language (ENL) and only to Great Neck School District residents . students who have demonstrated excellence in the classroom . Thursday, June 14, 2018, 7:30 p.m. TASC Examination South High School, 341 Lakeville Road The TASC (Test Assessing Secondary Completion) is a state-of-the art, affordable national high school equivalency assessment . Continuing Education Courses at Clover Drive It assesses five subject areas: Reading, Writing, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies . All together, the TASC test measures Processing Fees NEW examinees levels of achievement relative to that of graduating Residents: There is a nonrefundable annual processing fee of $50 for high school seniors . Adult Learning Center students, as well as Great Neck School District residents . This includes non-residents who other eligible candidates, may apply to take the TASC exam at the work in the district . Students must provide proof of residency or Adult Learning Center located at Clover Drive . Specific eligibility Great Neck employment at registration. regulations are available on the New York State web site, aewd . Nonresidents: There is a nonrefundable annual processing fee of nysed gov/ged. . There is no fee to sit for the TASC exam . The $100 . The processing fee may be paid by credit card, cash, check, or TASC exam takes approximately seven hours to complete, and is money order (payable to Great Neck Public Schools) . administered on Friday evening and Saturday morning . Students enrolled in a prep program are seated first . Self-Advocacy and Practical Living Skills Class for Special Needs Adults Upon passing the TASC exam, students receive a New York State Adults with special learning needs will learn skills for High School Equivalency Diploma issued by the New York State independent living and successful employment . An experienced Education Department . professional will lead the group in discussions and interactive TASC Test Dates: February 2 and 9 activities to foster effective communication, social skills, and April 20 and 27 assertiveness to improve their ability to be independent . In a relaxed atmosphere, the group will be led in interactive, Elective Courses fun activities in class and around the local community . Topics The Adult Learning Center has a variety of elective courses that may include, but are not limited to, health, nutrition, financial may be offered during the school year: management, and the workplace environment . Various teaching strategies will be employed to engage students in meaningful Citizenship dialogue and hands-on participation . Individuals interested in preparing for the new American Tuesdays, through June 7, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Citizenship Examination will benefit from this course . While studying US history and government (local, state, and national), Special Trips for Special Needs Adults participants will explore the rights and responsibilities of living in Monthly trips to nearby recreation spots and restaurants are the US . Literacy Nassau will also provide free legal immigration for adults, 21 and over, with special learning and social needs . services and free N-400 and I-912 application preparation . Students Participants gain confidence in social situations and have fun! need a basic understanding of written and spoken English . Participants are driven home at approximately 10 p m. . Only 14 participants are accepted because of limited bus seating . The Crossroads Café A Conversation Workshop bus will depart from 105 Clover Drive at 6:30 p m. . and return at Crossroads Café is an innovative program for English Language 10:00 p m. . on the following dates: Learners designed to enable students to improve their English Wednesdays, (Feb. 7, March 7, April 11, May 2 & June 7), 6:30 - 10 p.m. skills quickly . Participants meet as a group to view and discuss For more information about the Adult Learning Center visit us on a video from the Crossroads Café series: the story of six people the web at http://alc greatneck. k12. ny. us. . whose lives intersect at a neighborhood restaurant, Crossroads Café . An additional materials fee will be required to cover the cost of workbook and DVD .

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Spring into action with the Great Neck Park District! Camp Parkwood • (516) 482-0355 Register for our programs online at www.gnparks.org Camp Parkwood provides a top-quality, safe camping program for Tots to Tweens, which runs 8 weeks, (Monday, June 25 Great Neck House through Friday, August 17) . Register on our website or inquire at 14 Arrandale Avenue • (516) 482-0355 • Fax (516) 482-0363 Great Neck House . Sundays @ 2 series presents a variety of concerts, presentations and family shows . Weekend films are shown Fridays at 8 p m. ,. General Information Saturdays at 5 & 8 p m. . and Sundays at 7:30 p m. . Admission You can register or sign up to receive notifications/ alerts about Park requires a park card . We have a variety of adult/child classes . District events on our website . Current park cards are necessary Non-resident fee applies . Inquire about our new optional pre-pay to register and to be admitted to programs at our facilities . Park flex plan for residents . The first Saturday of every month we offer cards are issued at Great Neck House . To obtain a park card, proof a Defensive Driving course . See what is happening at Great Neck of residency is required (such as a current New York State photo House by visiting our website . driver’s license establishing identity and primary residency and a piece of official mail . If a photo I .D . is not available, then two Parkwood Sports Complex pieces of official mail are required ). The name and birth date of 65 Arrandale Avenue • (516) 487-7665 children must be entered into the computer prior to registration for courses and admission to activities . Non-resident fee apply, Andrew Stergiopoulos Ice Rink • (516) 487-2975, Ext. 114. space permitting . Weekly Board of Commissioners work sessions Skate School caters to all skating levels for adults & tots through are held Tuesdays at 10 a .m . and business meetings are held on the teens . No experience is needed for the Bruins FUN-damental second and fourth Thursdays of every month, at the Administration hockey program, ages 5 - 12 . Public sessions offered daily . Teen Building, 5 Beach Road; (516) 482-0181 . Cablevision channel 77 lists Night, every Friday from 8 - 10 p m. . Skate rental is available . The current events in the Park District . rink closes for the season on or around Memorial Day . Parkwood Indoor Tennis Center • (516) 829-9050. Our year-round facility offers seasonal/open court time, private lessons, and group lessons for children and adults . Parkwood Family Aquatic Center • (516) 487-2975. Olympic-sized pool facility runs from Memorial Day weekend to September . Register before May 6 and receive early bird discounted rate . Steppingstone Waterside Theatre: Outdoor weekend concerts at Steppingstone Park begin July 4th running through Labor Day weekend . See top-notch performances throughout the summer! Steppingstone Marina and Sailing Program • (516) 482-0355 Beginning April 15, we offer moorings, launch service, beach permits and ramp permits . Sailing programs for children and adults run from June through August . Non-resident rates apply . Nature Program • (516) 482-0355 Nature programs vary and are open to adults only- children under age 16 may not attend . Advance registration is required . For programs outside of Great Neck, directions are available on the website or can be mailed upon request . There is no fee for Park District residents-except when specified .

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Great Neck Library: A Place for Lifelong Learning The Great Neck Library continues in its tradition of being a center of community information, education and culture through offering a variety of programs and services . From babies to seniors, we serve the entire Great Neck Community every day! We welcome the community back to the newly renovated Main Library Building located at 159 Bayview Avenue . Thank you for your patience while the renovation took place . Revised service hours at all Library locations are as follows: Main Library: 466-8055 Station Branch: 466-8055, ext. 234/235 159 Bayview Avenue, Great Neck 11023 The Gardens at Great Neck Plaza Monday, 9:00 a m. . to 9:00 p m. . 26 Great Neck Road (2nd level) Tuesday, 9:00 a m. . to 9:00 p m. . Great Neck 11021 Wednesday, 10:00 a m. . to 9:00 p m. . Monday, 9:00 a m. . to 9:00 p m. . Thursday, 9:00 a m. . to 9:00 p m. . Tuesday, 10:00 a m. . to 6:00 p m. . Friday, 9:00 a m. . to 6:00 p m. . Wednesday, 10:00 a m. . to 6:00 p m. . Saturday, 10:00 a m. . to 6:00 p m. . Thursday, 9:00 a m. . to 9:00 p m. . Sunday, 1:00 to 5:00 p m. . (Sept . 17, 2017 to June 10, 2018) Friday, 10:00 a m. . to 6:00 p m. . Parkville Branch: 466-8055, ext. 273 Saturday, 10:00 a m. . to 6:00 p m. . 10 Campbell Street (off Lakeville Road), Sunday, Closed New Hyde Park 11040 Lakeville Branch: 466-8055, ext. 232 Monday, 10:00 a m. . to 6:00 p m. . 475 Great Neck Road, Great Neck 11021 Tuesday, 9:00 a m. . to 9:00 p m. . Monday, 10:00 a m. . to 6:00 p m. . Wednesday, 10:00 a m. . to 9:00 p m. . Tuesday, 10:00 a m. . to 6:00 p m. . Thursday, 9:00 a m. . to 9:00 p m. . Wednesday, 10:00 a m. . to 9:00 p m. . Friday, 10:00 a m. . to 6:00 p m. . Thursday, 10:00 a m. . to 6:00 p m. . Saturday, 10:00 a m. . to 6:00 p m. . Friday, 10:00 a m. . to 6:00 p m. . Sunday, 1:00 to 5:00 p m. . (Sept . 17, 2017 to June 10, 2018) Saturday, 10:00 a m. . to 6:00 p m. . Sunday, Closed

Levels Teen Center Great Neck Library Main Building, Great Neck 11023 Call Levels at (516) 466-8055, ext . 216 • levels@greatnecklibrary org. Mondays thru Thursdays, 3:00 to 10:00 p m. . Fridays, 3:00 p m. . to 12:00 a m. . midnight Saturdays, 6:00 p m. . to 12:00 a m. . midnight (Levels operating schedule will vary according to school holidays ). Library Information Please visit the Library website at www greatnecklibrary. org. or call (516) 466-8055 . An Auto Attendant provides recorded information about Library hours and emergency closings . Additionally, if you know your party’s extension you may leave a message in the party’s voicemail . During Library hours, a member of the staff will be happy to answer your questions .

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