Great Neck Public Schools Community Education

Spring nto g i mer rin um a S o nd S a 2019 Soaring into Spring and Summer at Community Ed! TABLE OF CONTENTS The Spring/Summer 2019 Community Education catalog is here! We have more than 45 new offerings listed below, with complete course details inside, sure to be wonderful additions to our returning favorites. Keep in mind that we run several theater trips throughout the year that are not listed in the catalog. To ensure that you receive the most up to date information, please make sure that we have your most current email address in our system. This year has brought many exciting changes to Community Ed, including our new website and online registration system. We hope you’ve had the opportunity to visit our site at www.greatneck.k12.ny.us/ce, an update that was part of the GNPS district initiative. Here you can find our complete catalog, and stay updated on all of our course offerings, trips, and special events. Additionally, with our new registration system, you now have the ability to register online at https://apm.activecommunities. com/gnpscommunityed. You can set up an account, select and pay for your classes, and keep track of your registrations. If you have any questions, please feel free to call us at (516) 441-4949. On behalf of all of us at GNPS Community Education, Samantha Tarantola Director New Classes A Happier You Figure drawing Shakespeare: Several Major Tragedies Abstract Painting Founding Fathers: The Age of Jackson Sketching Techniques Advanced Portraiture: Painting with From Gothic Short Story to Cinematic Slow Read: Absalom, Absalom Models Reality Spanish: Advanced Review American Sign Language Guitar for Beginners Spanish: Advanced VI Archaeology: The World of Etruscans Hamlet Spanish: Beginner Review Art History: A Study of the Impressionists Introduction to Printmaking Television Comedy of the 1950's Art History: Post-Impressionists Jazz Too! The Art of Aromatherapy: Summer Beginner Yiddish "Kraslice": The Art & Beauty of Egg Essentials Celebrating the Artistry of Richard Rodgers Decoration The Darker Side of Genius - Alfred Chakra Balancing and Color Therapy Oh My Aching Back Hitchcock & Film Noir Classic Comedy Teams of the Movies Portraiture: All Levels The MET: Exploring Chinese Culture through the Metropolitan Museum of Art Coco Chanel - The Woman, the Legend Prelude to War World Literature: Modern Fantasy Creative Belly Dance Presidents of the Jazz Age! World War II FDR and the New Deal Seated Qi Gong Exercise Yiddish Intermediate New Trips and Special Events 54 Below Sings Andrew Lloyd Weber Philip Johnson Glass House Citifield Radio City and the NY Public Library Classical Music at Carnegie Hall Woodstock and the 60s Hill-Stead Museum 2 (516) 441-4949 TABLE OF CONTENTS

Creative Arts and Crafts Painting, Drawing, and Print ...... 9 Pottery and Stone ...... 12 Fiber Arts ...... 12 Jewelry and Metal ...... 13 . . . Crafts ...... 15 Enrichment and Learning Book Groups and Literature ...... 18 Creative Writing ...... 19 History and Our World ...... 19 Personal Development ...... 23 World Languages ...... 23 Arts and Entertainment Games and Hobbies ...... 29 Home and Garden ...... 30 Music, TV, and Film ...... 30 Performing Arts ...... 31 . . Fitness and Movement Dance ...... 34 Exercise ...... 35 . . Mind and Body ...... 39

Middle and High School Students ...... 42 Trips and Special Events ...... 44 Great Neck Social Center ...... 50 Faculty Biographies ...... 56 Great Neck Adult Learning Center ...... 60. . Great Neck Parks District ...... 62 Great Neck Library ...... 63

Community Education classes will not be held on the following days: Saturday, February 16 - Sunday, February 24, Winter Recess Thursday, April 18 - Friday April 26, Spring Recess Saturday, May 25 - Monday, May 27, Memorial Day Thursday, July 4, Independence Day

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TR = Trip SE = Special Event Monday Tuesday Wednesday Morning Morning (cont'd.) Morning French, Intermediate Chakras Balancing Art History: Impressionists Grounds for Sculpture (TR) Crochet and Knit Baseball, Talking Hebrew, Advanced Body Workout Jewelry Making, All Levels Bridge, Intermediate FDR and the New Deal Joy of Reading Book Group Crochet and Knit Handweaving Longevity Workout Drawing from the Model Handweight Training Mindful Meditation French, Advanced Beginner Hebrew, Advanced Intermediate NY Botanical Garden: Roberto Burle Marx, Founding Fathers: Andrew Jackson Kumihimo Jewelry Braiding Rockefeller Roses, Arthur Avenue (TR) Italian, Intermediate Low-Impact Aerobics Oh My Aching Back! Jewelry Making, Int . and Adv . Mama Used to Say: Yiddish Painting, Intermediate Kumihimo Jewelry Braiding Mostly Seated Exercises REAP (Retired, Active, People) Kumihimo Jewelry Braiding II Shakespeare: Hamlet Painting, Beginner & Intermediate Low Impact Aerobics Shakespearean Tragedies Presidents of the Jazz Age Spanish for Dialogue, Intermediate Painting, Beginner Yiddish, Intermediate Stone Sculpture Pilates, Weights, & Yoga Yoga 101 The MET: Exploring Chinese Culture Post-Impressionists: Variety in Art Afternoon Tai Chi, Beginner Presidential Greatness Pottery, All Levels Aromatherapy: Summer Essentials Walking into Chinese Culture: Music, Art, and Language Spanish, Getting Started, Beginner Canasta Club Yiddish, Beginner Woodstock and the 60s (TR) Celebrating Richard Rodgers Afternoon Classic Comedy Teams Archaeology: World of Etruscans Afternoon Hitchcock and Film Noir Canasta, Beginner American Sign Language Joy of Reading Book Group Charity Knitting in the Round Baseball, Talking Kumihimo Jewelry Braiding Classical Painting, Techniques, Tricks Carnegie Hall (TR) Mama Used to Say: Yiddish French, Advanced Conversation Dance, Creative, Classical Pilates: Mat Hebrew, Advanced Beginner French, Beginner I Pilates, Weights, and Yoga Joy of Reading Book Group Gifted: Unique Accessories to Knit & Crochet Sketching Techniques Line Dance, Beginner Gothic Short Stories to Cinema Line Dance, Improver TV Comedies of the 50s Mama Used to Say: Yiddish Israeli Folk Dance for Beginners Watercolor Dynamics, Easy Metal Clay Italian, Beginner Write Your Heart Out Slow Read: Absalom, Absalom Jewelry Making, All Levels Zumba Silversmithing Pottery, All Levels Spanish, Getting Started, Cont . Evening Portraiture, All Levels Stone Sculpting Spanish, Adv . Conversation 54 Below: Andrew Lloyd Weber Tai Chi, Intermediate Thinking, Means, and Logic in Music ACT Preparation Tai Chi, Advanced Zumba Defensive Driving Evening Mah Jongg, Beginner Evening ACT Preparation Portraiture, Beginning Bridge, Intermediate Bridge, Beginner SAT Preparation College Scholarships and Grants Cabaret Water Exercise Defensive Driving Canasta, Beginner Jazz Too! Pottery, All Levels Tuesday Jewelry Making, All Levels SAT Preparation Pilates, Weights, & Yoga Water Exercise Morning Spanish Advanced VI World War II Abstract Painting Spanish Advanced Review Berkshires: 3 Day/2 Night (Trip) Yoga Coco Chanel

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TR = Trip SE = Special Event Thursday Friday Saturday Morning Morning Morning Body Workout Body Conditioning Body Workout Farsi, Beginner Cardio Fit Citifield Tour(TR) Guitar, Beginner Current Events, Month in Review Defensive Driving Hill-Stead Museum (TR) French Cinema & Song Jewelry in Fused Glass Italian, Advanced Conversation Hebrew, Continuing Beginner Jewelry, Swarovski Crystal Jewelry, Swarovski Crystal Jewelry, Swarovksi Crystal Kraslice: Egg Decoration Painting, Intermediate Latin-Style Aerobics Painting on Silk Painting on Silk Mah Jongg, Beginner Philadelphia Flower Show (TR) Philip Johnson Glass House (TR) Painting the Pastel Portrait Pottery, Wheel Qi Gong, Seated Piano Radio City/NY Public Library (TR) Pilates: Mat Yoga, Standing Vinyasa Portraiture, Beginning World Literature: Myth/Fantasy Printmaking Zumba Singing for Fun Afternoon Singing the 60s and 70s Adventure in the Arts Book Group Stone Sculpture Ballet Afternoon Cumberland Singers Canasta Club Farsi, Beginner Classical Painting, Techniques, and Tricks Farsi, Intermediate History You Ought to Know Italian, Advanced Beginner Jazz Dance Jewelry, Swarovski Crystal Jewelry, Swarovski Crystal Painting, Intermediate & Advanced Painting on Silk Printmaking Parkinson's, Movement Pottery, Wheel Prelude to War: 1931-1941 Slow Read: Absalom, Absalom Spanish Beginner III Spanish Beginner Review Writing Poetry Yoga Evening A Happier You Portraiture, Advanced Calligraphy Creative Belly Dance Conversational Chinese Pottery Prelude to War: 1931-1941 Printmaking, Introduction

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

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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 Irene Choy • Jennifer Mair • 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 Portraiture All Levels NEW Students will have the option to work from photos, mannequins, Painting the Pastel Portrait and live models, and use any medium of their choice . (Models will Learn how to construct any face in 5 different views to achieve a be available every other session ). likeness, then draw with pastel pencils and color & shade using Mario Tucci soft pastels . We will utilize live models and photographs . Spring Barbara Silbert Eleven Wednesdays, April 3 - June 19 (no class April 24), Spring 2:00 p m. . - 4:30 p m. ,. $254 Resident/$269 Nonresident . Eight Fridays, April 5 - June 7 (no class April 19 and April 26), Summer 10:00 a m. . - 12:30 p m. ,. $207 Resident/$222 Nonresident . Seven Wednesdays, July 10 - August 21, 2:00 p m. . - 4:30 p m. ,. $203 Resident/$218 Nonresident . Beginning Portraiture In this course, we will begin working from photos, and then Sketching Techniques NEW move on to mannequins . Future sessions will have live models . Sketching accurately is the foundation to creating great Classical We will study the anatomy of the human head and eye, as well Art . We will focus on accuracy, proportion, perspective and using as the skull and muscles of the face . Additionally, you will learn a the right tools to execute your work . formula for capturing flesh tones . Mario Tucci Mario Tucci Spring Spring Ten Mondays, April 1 - June 17 (No class April 22 and May 27), Ten Mondays, April 1 - June 17 (no class April 22 and May 27), 1:30 p m. . - 4:00 p m. ,. $252 Resident/$267 Nonresident . 7:00 p m. -. 9:30 p m. ,. $268 Resident/$283 Nonresident . Summer Summer Seven Mondays, July 8 - August 19 , 1:30 p m. . - 4:00 p m. ,. Seven Mondays, July 8 - August 19, 7:00 p m. . - 9:30 p m. ,. $180 Resident/$195 Nonresident . $195 Resident/$210 Nonresident . Seven Fridays, July 12- August 23, 9:00 a m. -. 11:30 a m. ,. Advanced Portraiture Painting with Models NEW $195 Resident/$210 Nonresident . If you want to hone your skills creating portraits, this is the class for you . Models will be provided for each session following the Classical Painting Techniques and Tricks first class . You are encouraged to work on your own between Each artist should develop his/her own methodology and style . classes . Oils, Acrylics, Water based Oils or Watercolors can be In this class you will be encouraged to use the methods and used . techniques that work best for you . Learn multiple ways to design Mario Tucci and start a painting, how to mix your paints to get the colors you Spring want, and different brushwork techniques (glazing, dry brushing, Nine Thursdays, April 4 - June 13 (no class April 18 and April 25), pallet knife, removal) . You will also learn multiple ways to add 6:30 p m. . - 9:30 p m. ,. $321 Resident/$336 Nonresident . depth to your paintings (warm vs . cool colors, focus) and use Summer different "tricks" that can make your paintings standout . Paint Seven Thursdays, July 11 - August 22, 6:30 p m. -. 9:30 p m. ,. with water-based oils or acrylics . $250 Resident/$265 Nonresident . Mario Tucci Spring Eleven Tuesdays, April 2 - June 18 (no class April 23), 1:30 p m. . - 4:00 p m. ,. $277 Resident/$292 Nonresident . Ten Fridays, April 5 - June 21 (no class April 19 and April 26), 1:30 p m. . - 4:00 p m. ,. $252 Resident/$267 Nonresident . Summer Seven Tuesdays, July 9 - August 20, 1:30 p m. -. 4:00 p m. ,. $180 Resident/$195 Nonresident . Seven Fridays, July 12 - August 23, 1:30 p m. -. 4:00 p m. ,. $180 Resident/$195 Nonresident .

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Easy Watercolor Dynamics Painting: Intermediate Have fun while discovering innovative watercolor techniques . This class provides students with the opportunity to develop Inspire your creativity by handling washes, mixing color, and and improve their painting skills . Students will strengthen their designing effective compositions and dramatic value changes to creative energy and establish their own individual and unique produce exciting results . Contemporary materials and techniques style . Each student will have the option to work on personalized will be suggested . Subject matter will include landscape, composition and ideas, including still lifes, landscapes and floral, and still life . Pen and ink techniques will be explored . portraits . Classes are taught through demonstrations and with Expand your ability while developing your individual style . individual attention . Join our class to build your own artistic Demonstration and critique included . painting style and experience the benefits and satisfaction from Diane Lieberman the creative process of painting . Spring Mina Rabbani Ten Mondays, April 1 - June 17 (no class April 22 and May 27), Spring 1:00 p m. . - 4:00 p m. ,. $233 Resident/$248 Nonresident . Eleven Tuesdays, April 2 - June 18 (no class April 23), Summer 9:30 a m. . - 12:30 p m. ,. $315 Resident/$330 Nonresident . Seven Mondays, July 8 - August 19, 1:00 p m. . - 4:00 p m. ,. Ten Thursdays, April 4 - June 20 (no class April 18 and April 25), $166 Resident/$181 Nonresident . 9:30 a m. . - 12:30 p m. ,. $287 Resident/$302 Nonresident . Summer Painting: Beginner and Intermediate Seven Thursdays, July 11 - August 22, 9:30 a m. . - 12:30 p m. ,. Have you always wanted to learn how to paint? This course is $202 Resident/$217 Nonresident . designed to help you explore and develop your artistic talent, working in acrylic paint . You will learn how to draw on the Painting: Intermediate and Advanced canvas, mix and blend colors, and use light and dark colors to If you already have some painting experience, this class will give create a painting with depth and structure . Students will receive you the opportunity to work in the medium of your choice and individual instruction and guidance . to develop a personal style of expression . Subjects include still Mina Rabbani life, landscape, the figure, or one of your choosing . Select pastels, Spring acrylic or oil paint, paper or canvas, and explore a variety of sizes . Ten Mondays, April 1 - June 17 (no class April 22 and May 27), Demonstrations, critiques, and two models, included . Bring 9:30 a m. . - 12:30 p m. ,. $287 Resident/$302 Nonresident . your selection of paints, brushes, and canvas or paper to the first Summer session . Seven Mondays, July 8 - August 19, 9:30 a m. . - 12:30 p m. ,. Mina Rabbani $202 Resident/$217 Nonresident . Spring Ten Thursdays, April 4 - June 20 (no class April 18 and April 25), Painting: Beginner 12:45 p m. . - 3:45 p m. ,. $299 Resident/$314 Nonresident . Learn the fundamentals of painting, which includes everything Summer from how to lay out a palette to using color, form, shading and Seven Thursdays, July 11 - August 22, 12:45 p m. . - 3:45 p m. ,. composition to create successful artwork . Students will start with $214 Resident/$229 Nonresident . simple still lifes and progress to complex compositions . We will study essential elements of art including value and how it creates depth for objects and how to appropriately use the space around Roz Udow Fellowship: Printmaking and the Fine Arts it (foreground and background) . Work of the famous artists will be reviewed . Individual attention and demonstration included . For 19 amazingly creative years, Roz Udow—friend, neighbor, and artist—produced inspired works of art as a student in our program . Mina Rabbani Thanks to generous contributions to a fund created in Roz’s honor and Spring memory, we are pleased to continue the Roz Udow Fellowship . It will Eleven Wednesdays, April 3 - June 19 (no class April 24), enable one student to receive a Fellowship each semester, in fine arts 9:30 a m. . - 12:30 p m. ,. $315 Resident/$330 Nonresident . or fine crafts, for the duration of the fund . This Fellowship, approved by the Great Neck Board of Education in September 2006, is based on need and merit . Additional donations are welcomed and appreciated .

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Abstract Painting NEW Printmaking Sampler Abstract painting can help you explore your inner creativity Printmaking can get new creative juices flowing . Monotype, and intuition . Learn how to use your feelings, fantasies and monoprint, collagraph, carborundum, and drypoint are several spontaneity to expand your artistic abilities . Connect with the techniques that can be an addition to any artist’s skills . Explore canvas freely and discover what abstract art means to you . different ways of working with each technique, using oil- You will learn how to transform shapes, landscapes, figures, based and/or water-based inks and paint . Whether a novice or and beyond . Master how to manipulate details and depth, experienced artist, bring your enthusiasm and make wonderful creating unusual composition . Focus on tone, texture, contrast or prints in a creative and supportive environment . harmony, and surface or depth . We will also focus on dry painting Stephanie Navon Jacobson and scraping or mixing paint directly on the canvas . Spring Explore your creativity and see it manifest on canvas . No drawing Ten Fridays, April 5 - June 21 (no class April 19, April 26), or painting experience is necessary . Bring your creativity, acrylic 9:30 a m. . - 12:30 p m. ,. $331 Resident/$346 Nonresident . or water based oil paints, brushes, pallet knives and any non- traditional tools . Printmaking is Not Just for Printmakers Artists working in other mediums will enjoy exploring the Materials: acrylic or water based oil paints, large brushes, creative potential that printmaking offers . Open new creative modeling paste medium, and canvases . doors while broadening your skills . Using stencils, chine collé, Mina Rabbani additive and subtractive painting, and/or multiple plates create Summer dynamic results . All levels welcome . Seven Tuesdays, July 9 - August 20, 9:30 a m. . - 12:30 p m. ,. Stephanie Navon Jacobson $202 Resident/$217 Nonresident . Spring Ten Fridays, April 5 - June 21 (no class April 19 and April 26), Drawing from the Model NEW 1:00 p m. . - 4:00 p m. ,. $331 Resident/$346 Nonresident . Figure drawing is the heartbeat of artwork . In this class, you will work from live models, nude and clothed, and develop an eye for Intro to Printmaking NEW how to capture what a figure looks like . Study body proportions, Printmaking is a wonderful medium and terrific addition to any lighting and shadows, volume, gestures, and line drawing . Focus artist’s “arsenal” of techniques and materials . Whether working on tones and their relationships to see large tonal masses . in water base or oil base inks, printmaking can be a natural Short and long poses will be provided . Drawings from old to extension to your other art making endeavors . It is very freeing, modern Masters will be discussed . and the element of “chance” and serendipity can lead to exciting Charcoal will be used as our study medium, along with other outcomes . No prior art experience necessary . Come with an open mediums that interest you . mind, ready to have fun . Materials: 18x24 newsprint sketch pad, charcoal sticks, kneaded Stephanie Navon Jacobson eraser, compressed charcoal, and other materials of your choice . Spring Six Thursdays, April 4 - May 30 (no class April 18, 25, and May 9), Mina Rabbani 6:00 p m. . - 9:00 p m. ,. $205 Resident/$220 Nonresident . Summer Six Wednesdays, July 17 - August 21, 9:30 a m. . - 12:30 p m. ,. $209 Resident/$224 Nonresident .

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POTTERY AND STONE Pottery: All Levels Learn to use clay to explore your creative side . Create pottery Stone Sculpture – All Levels you can serve with or display . Join this class for a fun, hands-on Carve a sculpture in soft, colorful, highly polishable alabaster experience . Clay (25 lb . bag), glaze, and firing, included . (stone) . It’s easier than you imagine! Beginners are welcome, Rosalie Dornstein and specialized instruction will be provided . Demonstrations will Spring be provided for all levels . Class discussion is encouraged . Safety Eleven Wednesdays, April 3 - June 19 (no class April 24), goggles, closed shoes, and mask required . Also, bring a rubber 9:30 a m. . - 12:30 p m. ,. $325 Resident/$340 Nonresident . bath mat and an old towel . Instructor will contact new students Eleven Wednesdays, April 3 - June 19 (no class April 24), with materials information . 12:30 p m. . - 3:30 p m. ,. $325 Resident/$340 Nonresident . Suzanne Posner Eleven Wednesdays, April 3 - June 19 (no class April 24), Spring 6:30 p m. . - 9:30 p m. ,. $325 Resident/$340 Nonresident . Ten Tuesdays, April 2 - June 18 (no class April 23, and Date TBA), 9:30 a m. . - 12:30 p m. ,. $229 Resident/$244 Nonresident . Summer Six Wednesdays, July 10 - August 14, 9:30 a m. . - 12:30 p m. ,. NEW Ten Tuesdays, April 2 - June 18 (no class April 23, and Date $196 Resident/$211 Nonresident . TBA), 5:30 p m. . - 8:30 p m. ,. $229 Resident/$244 Nonresident . Six Wednesdays, July 10 - August 14, 12:30 p m. . - 3:30 p m. ,. Ten Fridays, April 5 - June 21 (no class April 19 and April 26), $196 Resident/$211 Nonresident . 9:30 a m. . - 12:30 p m. ,. $229 Resident/$244 Nonresident . Six Wednesdays, July 10 - August 14, 6:30 p m. . - 9:30 p m. ,. Pottery: On the Wheel $196 Resident/$211 Nonresident . For those who want to learn to throw on the potter’s wheel . No experience necessary . All levels welcome . Clay (25 lb . bag), glaze, FIBER ARTS and firing, included . Handweaving Rosalie Dornstein This course explores the timeless art of the loom, including Spring elementary theory and basic techniques of tapestry, rug Ten Thursdays, April 4 - June 20 (no class April 18 and April 25), weaving, laces, and double weaves . Each student is assigned 12:30 p m. . - 3:30 p m. ,. $300 Resident/$315 Nonresident . a loom . Currently, all looms are in use by continuing students . Ten Thursdays, April 4 - June 20 (no class April 18 and April 25), Please call the office to add your name to our waiting list . We will 3:30 p m. . - 6:30 p m. ,. $300 Resident/$315 Nonresident . contact you when space becomes available . Studio time is open Nine Saturdays, April 6 - June 22 (no class on April 20, April 27 and to enrolled students . May 25), 9:30 a m. . - 12:30 p m. ,. $275 Resident/$290 Nonresident . Valerie Bealle Summer Spring Six Thursdays, July 11 - August 15, 12:30 p m. -. 3:30 p m. ,. Ten Mondays, April 1 - June 17 (no class April 22, May 27) $196 Resident/$211 Nonresident . 10:00 a m. . - 3:00 p m. ,. $244 Resident/$259 Nonresident . Six Thursdays, July 11 - August 15, 3:30 p m. -. 6:30 p m. ,. $196 Resident/$211 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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Crochet & Knit Out of the Box: A Modern JEWELRY AND METAL Approach NEW Prerequisite: Basic skills in crochet (chain, single crochet, double Silversmithing and Ceremonial Art crochet) and knitting (cast on, knit and purl) For the beginner, we start with the fundamental process of designing, planning, and executing ideas . Beginners will work Learn how to combine different techniques to create items that on brass or copper before moving onto silver . Learn to cut, file, reflect your personality and your passion for this craft . shape, solder, and polish . Advanced students using silver will Make a great summer cardigan or bolero without using a learn the raising technique where material is stretched and standard pattern, adaptable for a range of sizes . Or, you may hammered to form bowls, cups, and containers . Fabricating wish to make a special shawl (shrug) or an afghan using Freeform objects, or parts of raised pieces, are made of sheets which are crochet, with various methods of combining colors . Use your bent, folded and twisted . The use of exotic woods or minerals are own yarn stash to create your projects, or bring new yarns . Knit encouraged to enhance the work . All levels welcome . or crochet fingerless driving gloves with UV protection for those Harold Rabinowitz sunny summer days . (This special yarn is available for purchase Spring from the instructor) Eleven Tuesdays, April 2 - June 18 (no class April 23), Bring to class different yarns from your stash (yarn weight: 3, 4, 1:00 p m. . - 4:00 p m. ,. $204 Resident/$219 Nonresident . 5), crochet hooks (size G, H, J, K), knitting needles (size 6, 8, 10), tape measure, and scissors . Also bring a note pad and pen or Metal Clay Workshop pencil, and your enthusiasm to explore new venues in the world Silver metal clay is pure silver that is ground and then mixed with of crochet and knitting . water and an organic binder to form clay, which is then formed, *Note: for bulkier yarns bring larger hooks and/or needles . dried, and fired, resulting in 99-percent-pure silver (sterling is 93 percent pure) . Students will work at their own pace on projects Hana Monica Czeisler of their choice while learning basic skills and progressing to Spring advanced techniques, such as hollow forms, stone setting, and Three Wednesdays, April 3 - April 17, 10:00 a m. . - 1:00 p m. ,. rings . All levels welcome . $61 Resident/$76 Nonresident . Valerie Bealle Summer Spring Three Mondays, July 8 - July 22, 10:00 a m. . - 1:00 p m. ,. Eleven Tuesdays, April 2 - June 18 (no class April 23), $61 Resident/$76 Nonresident . 12:00 p m. . - 4:00 p m. ,. $329 Resident/$344 Nonresident . Charity Knitting in the Round Prerequisite: Ability to cast on, knit and purl . If you love to knit, and want to help those in need, join our charity knitting class . Guided by Desiree Shar, a caring and talented crafts person, you will knit hats for chemotherapy patients, babies in the NIC units, veterans, and persons in shelters . Patterns will be provided . You will learn how to knit in the round and to make adornments for the hats . Bring to the first session: any soft acrylic washable #4 yarn e g. . Caron Simply Soft, or Red Heart Soft, a 16“ circular needle size #8 (5mm), one set of double pointed needles (4 in a set) size #8 (5mm), stitch markers for circular knitting, darning needle, and a pair of scissors . Supplies can be purchased at Michaels, Jo-Ann, A C. . Moore, or online . Desiree Shar Spring Four Tuesdays, April 2 to April 30 (no class April 23), 2:00 p m. . - 3:00 p m. ,. No fee .

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Jewelry Making: All Levels Jewelry in Fused Glass Have you admired the handmade jewelry you see in galleries and Explore the possibilities of glass fusing using dichroic glass, a at craft shows? Learn how to create your own unique pieces using marriage of space age technology and ancient art form . Dichroic the skills those jewelers used to make the pieces you’ve coveted! glass was originally developed by NASA for scientific applications All levels, from beginner to advanced are welcome . Beginners and over the years has become a desirable art form . Techniques will learn to saw, solder, file, polish, and simple stone setting . include cutting, safety, compatibility, and design . Emphasis Advanced students can learn to master the tricks of the trade will be on creative expression while using sound methods and and take their work to the next level . Bring protective eyewear or techniques . Each student will complete the class with a selection reading glasses . of jewelry pieces including pendants, earrings, and brooches in a variety of styles . Material fee of $35 is payable to the instructor at Leslie Hirschhorn first class . Depending on output there may be additional costs for Spring glass and firing . Bring glass cutter and running pliers to first class Ten Tuesdays, April 2 - June 18 (no class April 23, May 14), or purchase from instructor for $15 . Protective goggles required . 9:30 a m. . - 12:30 p m. ,. $292 Resident/$307 Nonresident . Jane Irvine Ten Tuesdays, April 2 - June 18 (no class April 23, May 14), Spring 6:30 p m. . - 9:30 p m. ,. $292 Resident/$307 Nonresident . Nine Saturdays, April 6 - June 22 (no class April 20, April 27 and Ten Wednesdays, April 3 - June 19 (no class April 24, May 15) May 25), 10:00 a m. . - 12:30 p m. ,. $158 Resident/$173 Nonresident 1:00 p m. . - 4:00 p m. ,. $292 Resident/$307 Nonresident . Summer Jewelry in Swarovski Crystal Five Tuesdays, July 9 - August 6, 9:30 a .m . - 12:30 p .m ,. Learn easy techniques to make unique, beautiful, crystal $163 Resident/$178 Nonresident . jewelry—as seen in Madison Avenue boutiques . Weave and knot brilliant Swarovski crystals and string them into your own design . Five Wednesdays, July 10 - August 7, 1:00 p m. . - 4:00 p m. ,. Make necklaces, bracelets, pins, pendants, earrings, or small $163 Resident/$178 Nonresident . decorative objects and animals . Please note you will be working with very small seed beads . Kits, approximately $20 per session, Jewelry Making: Intermediate and Advanced available from instructor . Students must have completed at least one semester of Metalsmithing/Jewelry Making, or equivalent experience . Emma Wang Produce your own designs with individual attention from the Spring teacher . Learn new techniques and master the old ones including Four Thursdays, April 11 - May 16, (no class April 18 and April 25), sawing, soldering, polishing, fusing, and stone setting . Learn 10:00 a m. . - 1:00 p m. ,. $82 Resident/$97 Nonresident . how to texture metal, use epoxy resins to add color in your Four Thursdays, April 11 - May 16 (no class April 18 and April 25), jewelry, create rivets and apply unique patinas . Bring protective 1:00 p m. . - 4:00 p m. ,. $82 Resident/$97 Nonresident . eyewear/reading glasses . Four Fridays, April 12 - May 17, (no class April 19 and April 26), Leslie Hirschhorn 10:00 a m. -. 1:00 p m. ,. $82 Resident/$97 Nonresident . Spring Four Fridays, April 12 - May 17, (no class April 19 and April 26), Ten Wednesdays, April 3 - June 19 (no class April 24, May 15), 1:00 p m. -. 4:00 p m. ,. $82 Resident/$97 Nonresident . 9:30 a m. . - 12:30 p m,. . $292 Resident/$307 Nonresident . Four Saturdays, April 13 - May 18, (no class April 20 and April 27), Summer 10:00 a m. . - 1:00 p m. ,. $82 Resident/$97 Nonresident . Five Wednesdays, July 10 - August 7, 9:30 a m. . - 12:30 p m. ,. $163 Resident/$178 Nonresident . Five Thursdays, May 23 - June 20, 10:00 a m. . - 1:00 p m. ,. $102 Resident/$117 Nonresident . Five Thursdays, May 23 - June 20, 1:00 p m. . - 4:00 p m. ,. $102 Resident/$117 Nonresident . Five Fridays, May 24 -June 21, 10:00 a m. . - 1:00 p m. ,. $102 Resident/$117 Nonresident . Five Fridays, May 24 - June 21, 1:00 p m. . - 4:00 p m. ,. $102 Resident/$117 Nonresident . Four Saturdays, June 1 - June 22, 10:00 a m. . - 1:00 p m. ,. $82 Resident/$97 Nonresident .

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CRAFTS Calligraphy Prerequisite: Interest in beautiful writing along with facility in The Art of Kumihimo Braiding handling pen and ink on paper . Learn the basics of the Japanese braiding technique using a Learn the art of beautiful handwriting with this hands-on short Kumihimo disk . Learn how to transform these beautiful braids into course in italic cursive calligraphy . We’ll learn how to construct unique pieces of jewelry by using a variety of fibers and beads . the alphabet, create lower case and capital letters . You’ll see Kumihimo is very relaxing, the movements are repetitive and your own beautiful handwriting appear before your eyes . The rhythmic, allowing you to focus solely on your braid while quieting class will look at examples of calligraphy and study the use of the mind and creating a meditative state . Practicing Kumihimo calligraphic letterforms to make stunning works of art . Our end helps regain focus . After you have mastered a few basic moves, result will be a document worthy of framing . you can let your imagination run wild . Take your time to enjoy the Tim Savage has worked as a professional calligrapher, illustrator journey! and fine artist . Materials fee of $20 payable to instructor at first Basic tool kit with first 2 projects included is $15 00. payable to the session . instructor at the first class . Tim Savage Materials for future projects may be purchased from the instructor, Spring starting @ $8 00. . Students may bring their own material . Three Thursdays, May 2 - May 16, 7:00 p m. . - 9:00 p m. ,. Participants should bring a note pad, pen or pencil, scissors, and $79 Resident/$94 Nonresident . measuring tape or a ruler . Summer Hana Monica Czeisler Three Thursdays, July 11 - July 25, 7:00 p m. . - 9:00 p m. ,. Spring $79 Resident/$94 Nonresident . Four Mondays, April 1 - April 29 (no class April 22), 10:00 a m. . - 1:00 p m. ,. $81 Resident/$96 Nonresident . The Art and Science of Aromatherapy: Summer Summer Essentials NEW Three Wednesdays, July 10 - July 24, 10:00 a m. . - 1:00 p m. ,. Create a basic Aromatherapy Summer First Aid Kit which $61 Resident/$76 Nonresident . includes: essential oil based sunburn relief, insects repellent and much more . Learn how to blend essential oils to create your own safe and effective collection of aromatherapy products . Take it a The Art of Kumihimo Braiding II - step further and create Aromatherapy based jewelry: an essential Intermediate & Advanced oil diffuser bracelet, a stylish portable way to benefit from Prerequisite: The Art of Kumihimo Braiding Aromatherapy throughout your day . Channel your creativity and unleash your imagination to create Fee: $18 00. payable to the instructor on the first day of class for unique pieces of jewelry based on a variety of Kumihimo braiding the materials used to create the products including the use of techniques . Learn additional beading techniques to incorporate essential oils and carrier oils . Materials for creating aromatherapy with the Kumihimo projects for a unique end result . jewelry are not included in the fee, but can be purchased from Practicing Kumihimo is very relaxing, calming and grounding . the instructor . The movements are repetitive and rhythmic, allowing you to Bring to class: A notepad & a pen (or pencil) for taking notes . One focus solely on your braid while quieting the mind . glass or porcelain plate about 8”-10” diameter . You may purchase project kits from the instructor or bring your Hana Monica Czeisler own . Spring Participants should bring their Kumihimo tool kit (kumihimo Three Mondays May 13 - June 3 (no class May 27), disks: round & square, bobbins, kumi weight, stand, E-6000 1:00 p m. . - 3:00 p m. ,. $41 Resident/$56 Nonresident . glue), a note pad, pen or pencil, scissors, and measuring tape or a ruler . Hana Monica Czeisler Spring Eight Wednesdays, May 1 - June 19, 10:00 a m. -. 1:00 p m. ,. $162 Resident/$177 Nonresident .

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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 Spring Three Thursdays, April 4 - May 2 (no class April 18, April 25), 10:00 a m. . - 2:00 p m. ,. $107 Resident/$122 Nonresident . Three Saturdays, May 4 - 18, 10:00 a m. . - 2:00 p m. ,. $107 Resident/$122 Nonresident . Summer Three Thursdays, August 1 - 15, 10:00 a m. . - 2:00 p m. ,. $107 Resident/$122 Nonresident .

"Kraslice": The Art & Beauty of Egg Decoration NEW "Kraslice" is the Czech word for embellished egg . This ancient, detailed art of egg painting and the beautiful, whimsical eggs have been a symbol of Easter for centuries . Join instructor Helen Dluha for this single session special event to learn this unique art form . All materials, including egg and paint, will be provided . Leave with beautifully decorated eggs to keep and display, share with friends and friends, as well as the techniques to create them at home . Helena Dluha Spring Saturday, April 6, 9:30 a m. . - 12:30 p m. . $39 Resident/$54 Nonresident .

Chakra Balancing and Color Therapy NEW Learn the principles of the seven energy centers in our body: the “Chakras” (based on the ancient Practice of the Ayurveda) and their connection with the healing Power of Color . Learn practical ways to enhance your physical and spiritual well- being with Colors and the Chakra system . Hana Monica Czeisler Spring Two Mondays, May 6 and 13, 10:00 a m. . - 12:00 p m. ,. $27 Resident/$42 Nonresident .

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BOOK GROUPS AND LITERATURE Shakespeare: Several Major Tragedies NEW This semester let us take a look at Shakespeare’s tragedies . (We’ll Joy of Reading Book Group save the big one for a short summer course in July ). We will, as Monthly discussion group focusing on quality literature . Bring time allows, (Dylan Thomas allusion) see about; Julius Caesar, book to class . Future books discussed at first session . For the first Othello, King Lear, Macbeth, and Antony and Cleopatra . What session, please read A Place for Us: A Novel by Fatima Farheen makes a drama a tragedy? How do these conform to that classical Mirza . definition? How do Shakespearian Tragedies differ from classical tragedies? What makes each of these plays special? Are those Carolyn Klimpl enough questions? Are you intrigued? Come join us in exploring Spring some of the most gripping stories in the history of theatre and Three Mondays, April 8, May 6, and June 3, 4:30 p m. . - 6:00 p m. . meet some of the most interesting people ever to cross a stage . $69 Resident/$84 Nonresident . Brian Payne Three Tuesdays, April 9, May 7, and June 4, 10:30 a m. . - 12:00 p m. ,. Spring $69 Resident/$84 Nonresident . Ten Tuesdays, April 9 - June 18 (no class April 23), Three Tuesdays, April 9, May 7, and June 4, 2:00 p m. . - 3:30 p m. . 10:00 a m. -. 12:00 p m. ,. $132 Resident/$147 Nonresident . $69 Resident/$84 Nonresident . Miriam Ellenberg World Literature: The Heirs of Myth and For first class, please readThere, There, by Tommy Orange . Legend - Modern Fantasy NEW Summer Let us move from ancient myth and legend to Modern Fantasy . We Two Mondays, July 8 and August 5, 4:30 p m. . - 6:00 p m. ,. will consider four giants of modern fantasy – Lewis Carroll, JRR $46 Resident/$61 Nonresident . Tolkien, CS Lewis, and JK Rowling . Let us explore the first novels in their famous series . Please read Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland; Two Tuesdays, July 9 and August 6, 10:30 a m. . - 12:00 p m. ,. The Hobbit; The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe; and Harry $46 Resident/$61 Nonresident . Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone . First, be captivated and enchanted, then, let’s look to see why we were . If there is time, we Adventures in Arts Book Group may also consider Madeline L’Engle’s A Wrinkle in Time . The arts, whether painting, cooking, architecture, music, knitting, pottery, or fashion, play a central or minor role in many Brian Payne books . Attention will be paid to both the story and art form and Spring how one augments the other . All participants need to read the Ten Thursdays, April 4 - June 20 (no class April 18 and April 25), books and be ready to share ideas . For first class, please read Less 10:00 a m. . - 12:00 p m. ,. $132 Resident/$147 Nonresident . by Andrew Sean Greer . Bring book to class . Future books will be discussed at first session . Shakespeare: A Close Look at Hamlet NEW A four week, July, excursion, into the world of Shakespeare, the Ricki Miller world of Hamlet, the world of Elsinore . What makes people say Spring that Hamlet is the greatest Shakespearian play, the greatest Three Thursdays, April 11, May 9, and June 6, 4:00 p m. . - 5:30 p m. ,. tragedy of all time, the greatest character ever written for the $69 Resident/$84 Nonresident . stage, the best role for an actor to play, and the greatest play ever written? We want in on the enjoyment that so many have had from this drama . Brian Payne Summer Four Tuesdays, July 9 - July 30, 10:00 a m. . - 12:00 p m. ,. $53 Resident/$68 Nonresident

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Slow Read: Absalom, Absalom NEW Writing Poetry A “slow” or “close” reading What makes a poem a poem? This intriguing question is explored When was the last time you read a great work at a “slow” pace in class by reading poems of well-known poets, writing in to really ingest its beauty? This is a rigorous course designed response to weekly prompts designed to challenge you and to appreciate the “art” of taking in the sense and beauty of introduce new ways to express yourself . Poems, written at home, language . are critiqued by the class in a supportive atmosphere . All levels Thomas Newkirk (March 2010) on “slow” reading: of experience are welcome . The mood is light-hearted, the aim to improve, serious . Be prepared to laugh and learn, write with “So I would like to propose some strategies for slowing down your heart and your head . Bring a poem and copies, if possible, to and reclaiming the acoustical properties of written language— first class . for savoring it, for enjoying the infinite ways a sentence can unfold— and for returning to passages that sustain and inspire Evelyn Kandel us . Many of these strategies are literally as old as the hills ”. Spring “Absalom, Absalom! Is a unique fictional experiment… …It Ten Thursdays, April 4 - June 20 (no class April 18, April 25), constitutes the last radical innovation in fictional method since 1:00 p m. . - 3:30 p m. ,. $185 Resident/$200 Nonresident . [James] Joyce . A ‘difficult’ work…in the strain imposed upon attention and sensibility in comprehending its monumental HISTORY AND OUR WORLD design ”. Ilse Dusoir Lind . Talking Baseball It is strongly recommended that for ease of understanding that As America’s pastime, the game of baseball and American society you acquire Reading Faulkner: Absalom, Absalom by Joseph R . have been perpetually intertwined . Like a hanging curve ball, Ugo and Neil Polk—(University of Mississippi/Jackson ©2010— served up to a homerun hitter, talking about baseball ignites the ISBN: 978-1-60473-578-9) as a companion guide for use while imagination of fans and inspires them to bring up memories of reading Absalom, Absalom . the game . This class will focus on the game and the iconic events Marc Greenberg that have changed it over the years . Franchise shifts, old and new Summer ballparks, equipment and uniform changes, along with TV and Six Sessions: Tuesdays & Thursdays, July 16 - August 1, modern technology have dramatically changed the face of the 1:00 p m. . - 3:00 p m. ,. $160 Resident/$175 Nonresident . game and will be discussed in detail . CREATIVE WRITING Ira Dornstein Spring Write Your Heart Out Eight Wednesdays, May 1 - June 19, 11:00 a m. . - 1:00 p m. ,. In this unique workshop, a creative energy is stimulated in the $114 Resident/$129 Nonresident . group by writing, reading aloud, and listening to each other . Prompts are given that offer room for interpretation . Students Eight Wednesdays, May 1 - June 19, 4:00 p m. . - 6:00 p m. ,. are asked to write at home and in class . Bring pen and paper . $114 Resident/$129 Nonresident . Bonnie Max Spring Ten Mondays, April 1 - June 17 (no class April 22 and May 27), 12:00 p m. . - 2:30 p m. ,. $209 Resident/$224 Nonresident . Summer Six Mondays, July 8 - August 19 (no class Date TBA), 12:00 p m. . - 2:30 p m. ,. $125 Resident/$140 Nonresident .

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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Prelude to War: Europe, America and the Far Some History You Ought to Know East from 1931 to 1941 NEW Do we study history so that we won’t repeat the mistakes of the This course will cover the fateful decade from 1931 to 1941 that past? If we have learned from the past then over the centuries we preceded World War II . We will examine the Nazis in power ought to have accumulated so much knowledge that things like and European and American response to German rearmament war, poverty, injustice and immorality ought not to exist . Some and expansion . We will critique the rise of Japan as an imperial historians claim that history repeats itself, so if we study the past, power in the Far East, its seizure of parts of China, and the we can be sure to avoid earlier mistakes . Let’s get real, history American response to Japanese expansionism . Over the course cannot tell the future“…The past is the only data we have from of the semester, we will discuss many other topics including which to …[collect]… patterns of behavior…relevant to our the institutionalism of anti-Semitism within Nazi Germany, own times and problems” (Dr . Adam Garfinkle . “Middle East at the Spanish Civil War, American Isolationism, and the Great Harvard”) . Depression . We will end the course with war breaking out in Join us to gain a greater understanding of historical events/ Europe and Japan's attack of the American fleet stationed in people and how they have affected events today . Pearl Harbor . We will integrate multi-media materials along with Marc Greenberg lectures . Students will get a written outline of each lecture prior Spring to the class . Three Fridays, April 5, May 3, and May 31, 1:00 p m. . - 3:00 p m. ,. Karl Eschelbach $70 Resident/$85 Nonresident . Spring Six Thursdays, April 4 - May 23 (no class April 18 and April 25), Current Events: The Month in Review 1:00 p m. . - 3:00 p m. . $98 Resident/$113 Nonresident . Join us for a lively discussion of the headlines that have most prominently appeared during the previous month . Several topics World War II NEW will be prescribed by the facilitator at the start of each session, This class will look at World War II, starting, of course, before WWII! including but not limited to human rights, the Constitution, You must look back as soon as someone asks “Why did it happen?” global society, climate, the American nation, governance, etc . We’ll go into roots of conflict, causes of war, the rise of the Fascists Marc Greenberg in Italy, Germany, Spain, and the Militarists of Japan . Spring We’ll explore, through rare actual footage, as well as select Three Fridays, April 5, May 3, and May 31, 10:00 a m. . - 12:00 p m. ,. scenes from movies, as we travel theatre by theatre through the $70 Resident/$85 Nonresident . conflagration . We discuss Hitler’s conquering of the mainland . The Battle of Britain, where “never had so few saved so many”, to A Study of the Impressionists NEW paraphrase Winston Churchill! The Eastern Front will be explored as Monet and Renoir – Our Poorer Impressionists Germany and Russia fight back and forth over thousands of miles, We will journey from their humble beginnings to the and millions of bodies . Impressionist Movement, and then to their place in history . We see America’s role, from Pearl Harbor & Bataan to Tunisia and Degas, Bazille, and Caillebotte – Three Very Different Artists Sicily, fighting up the Italian Boot and landing on the coast of Although they share a connection with Impressionism, these men France, fighting in the snow at Bastogne, and parachuting into led vastly different lives . the Rhine Valley at Arnhem . We will look at the Great People who fought, and won (and lost) the war, as well as some of the great Pissarro and Cezanne: Partners in Art weapons, and great machinery that have become legendary icons These artists of the late 19th century painted side by side at of design; form & function . times, yet had personalities and painting styles that brought them to different places in the art world . Like any good history class, we will deal with aftermath, the consequences, and the connections to our world today . Female Impressionists Mary Cassatt and Berthe Morisot, along with Eva Gonzales Sam Yellis and Marie Bracquemond were an exceptional part of the Spring Impressionist movement . Seven Wednesdays, April 3 - May 29, (no class April 24), 7:00 p m. . - 8:30 p m. ,. $116 Resident/$131 Nonresident . Mary Dono Spring Four Wednesdays, May 8 - May 29, 10:30 a m. . - 12:00 p m. ,. $66 Resident/$81 Nonresident .

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Post-Impressionists – Variety in Art NEW Presidents of the Jazz Age! NEW Vincent Van Gogh and Paul Gauguin Discover the Presidents Of the Roaring 20’s - Harding, Coolidge We will explore their worlds as they develop along independent and Hoover . These men echo the sentiments of a country that is paths, come together, and once again separate . exhausted, physically and emotionally, from our participation in Neo-Impressionism – Seurat, Signac, Cross, and Luce World War l, and now prefer isolationism . Each brought to the art world his knowledge and perspective on Self indulgence and pleasure is the order of the day, with the the “next steps” for art . latest inventions and the frenzied speculation of a booming stock Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, Edvard Munch, and Henri market . That is, until it all falls apart and we enter the Great Rousseau – How Different Could They Be? Depression . From the Moulin Rouge to The Scream to the “wild” animals, we Ken Grossman will discover many details about their lives and their art . Spring Mary Dono Five Mondays, April 1 - May 6 (no class April 22), Summer 10:00 a m. . - 11:30 p m. ,. $59 Resident/$74 Nonresident . Three Wednesdays, July 10 - July 24, 10:30 a m. . - 12:00 p m. . $50 Resident/$65 Nonresident . FDR and the New Deal (1932-1940) NEW FDR was an activist president with a message of hope and a host of new ideas . He fought to revamp capitalism to meet the Founding Fathers The Age of Andrew needs of a weary nation dealing with the impact of the Great Jackson... (1828-1836) NEW Depression, and build a safety net of benefits for the average A populist president and war hero transforms the presidency (for American . better or worse) as he speaks directly to the people and attempts to diminish the power of Congress and the courts . Ken Grossman Spring Ken Grossman Five Mondays, May 13 - June 17 (no class May 27), Spring 10:00 a m. . - 11:30 a m. ,. $59 Resident/$74 Nonresident . Five Wednesdays, April 3 - May 8 (no class April 24), 10:00 a m. -. 11:30 a m. ,. $59 Resident/$74 Nonresident . A Happier You NEW Come and learn 9 lessons from the world’s happiest people . What Presidential Greatness do they all do in common? How can each of us apply them to our What makes a great president - yesterday, today or tomorrow? own lives to ‘stack the deck’ in our favor for more happiness? We will continue to explore the hallmarks of presidential We’ll brainstorm together, come up with our own unique plans, greatness in an interactive discussion based on an in depth have fun, and leave happier! analysis of the personal qualities and achievements of many of our finest . Florence Levine Spring These findings will then be applied to solving the major issues Thursday, May 9, 7:30 p m. . - 9:00 p m. ,. of today, issues that will need to be addressed by any president $15 Resident/$30 Nonresident . entering the Oval Office if he or she is to achieve greatness in the eyes of history . Coco Chanel - The Woman, The Legend NEW Ken Grossman "Fashion fades, only style remains," said Coco Chanel in the Spring 1920's, and she was the one to know . She took women out of Five Wednesdays, May 15 - June 12, 10:00 a m. . - 11:30 a m. ,. crinolines and put them in pants, draped them in jersey and $59 Resident/$74 Nonresident . made junk jewelry chic . One hundred years later her style savvy is still influencing how women dress . Learn about this fascinating woman who was born into poverty and became one of the most influential women of the 20th Century . Rita Plush Spring Tuesday, May 14, 10:00 a m. . - 11:30 a m. ,. $18 Resident, $33 Nonresident .

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Archaeology: The World of the Etruscans NEW Music, Art and History: Walking into Chinese In the 8th century BC in the lands of the Etruscans, men and Culture NEW women reclined at sumptuous banquets, drank sweet wine, and This class is given in English for people who are interested in enjoyed rich food from all parts of the Mediterranean . These Chinese culture . pleasure-loving people created Italy's first great civilization, the 5000 years ago, China gave birth to an enduring nation . The leading political and military power of the central Mediterranean . Chinese culture lies not only in its language, but also in its wealth In their tombs were found wonderful artifacts and glorious of music, art, and folklore that have been passed down through paintings that show their joy of life, and revealed that women different dynasties . virtually had the same rights as men . This course takes each lesson as a theme . Each lesson will begin with a Chinese character, interpret the origin of the character, Many mysteries still surround the Etruscans, especially and introduce the music, art, folklore and stories related to this concerning their language, and their origin, but we do theme . Students will actively participate in this class . In addition know eventually they were eclipsed and absorbed by a more to using vision and hearing, students will have the opportunity powerful people: the Romans . to learn to pronounce, write, and sing with onsite piano Discussions and slide presentations will help us to explore the accompaniment – all in Chinese! world of the Etruscans . Yan Ma Spring Denise Gold Three Tuesdays, April 2 - April 16, 10:30 a m. . - 12:00 p m. ,. Spring $50 Resident/$65 Nonresident . Eight Tuesdays, April 2 - May 28 (no class April 23), 1:00 p m. . - 3:00 p m. ,. $131 Resident/$146 Nonresident . The MET: Exploring Chinese Culture through the Metropolitan Museum of Art NEW Jazz Too! NEW This class is given in English for people having the interest in Jazz Too! picks up where Intro to Jazz left off! We’ll get more in Chinese culture . Each lesson combines Chinese culture with depth with the Generation born out of the chaos of WWII, and China-related artwork from the Metropolitan Museum of Art . those who grew up in Be Bop, but became Monk, and Coltrane, and Mingus, and more . The Metropolitan Museum of Art (The MET) in NYC is one of the world's largest and finest art museums . The collection of Chinese We watch how Miles Davis replaced Louis Armstrong as the most art at the MET (ranging in date from the third millennium B C. . to important Trumpeter in Jazz, and see him rise to the level of the 21st century) is one of the largest and most comprehensive artistry found with Picasso or Matisse, as they change style after in the world . The collection at the MET not only provides style after style . We will hear Jazz through the ears of a few of opportunities to appreciate high-quality art, but also vividly the great drummers: Elvin Jones, Max Roach, Art Blakely, and Roy presents how civilization developed in China over thousands Haynes . of years . In each class we will explore Chinese culture through history, people, and tradition, based on these valuable Chinese We will link changes in the music to the turbulence of society art pieces . through the 60’s & 70’s, once again viewing jazz woven through, Yan Ma not apart from, society . There’s too much more to say, so join us! Spring Sam Yellis Three Tuesdays, May 7 - 21, 10:30 a m. . - 12:00 p m. ,. Spring $50 Resident/$65 Nonresident . Seven Tuesdays, April 2 - May 28 (no class April 23), 7:00 p m. . - 8:30 p m. ,. $116 Resident/$131 Nonresident .

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PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT WORLD LANGUAGES Defensive Driving: Insurance/Point Reduction Conversational Chinese Empire Safety Council’s Accident Prevention Workshop is This class equips you with basic Chinese vocabulary and grammar approved by the NYS Department of Motor Vehicles . This six- to carry out conversations . Thematic lessons include topics related hour classroom course addresses accident prevention skills and to everyday life, such as travel, introductions, directions, and food . provides updates of new driving laws . Friendly atmosphere, fun curriculum . All levels are welcome . Set of Upon completion, you will be eligible for a three-year 10% two textbooks available from the instructor at $80 . discount on your liability, collision and personal injury protection portions of your automobile insurance for the vehicles where you Karen Jia are rated as the primary driver . Four points can also be reduced Spring from your driving record if you have received the violation(s) Nine Thursdays, April 4 - June 20 (April 18, April 25, May 16), within the prior 18-month period of completing this course . 5:00 p .m . - 6:30 p .m ., $168 Resident/$183 Nonresident . Bring drivers license . The day the course is completed, you will be given a Receipt of Acknowledgment of Course Attendance . You Farsi Beginner NEW will receive the official Course Completion Certificate in the mail Come and join us to learn this beautiful, poetic Persian language! within 4 to 8 weeks . Whether for business or pleasure, you will acquire some basic No Nonresident surcharge . speaking, reading, and writing skills in just a few short weeks! No prior exposure is necessary . Roger Chizever Winter (from previous catalog) Noushin Kiai Wednesday & Thursday, March 6 & 7, 6:00 p m. . - 9:00 p m. ,. $40 . Spring Ten Thursdays, April 4 - June 20 (no class April 18 and April 25), Spring 10:00 a .m . - 12:00 p .m . $193 Resident/$208 Nonresident . Tuesday & Wednesday, April 16 & 17, 6:00 p m. . - 9:00 p m. ,. $40 . Ten Thursdays, April 4 - June 20 (no class April 18 and April 25), Saturday, May 11, 9:30 a m. . - 4:00 p m. ,. (half-hour lunch break), $40 . 4:30 p .m . - 6:30 p .m . $193 Resident/$208 Nonresident . Saturday, June 1, 9:30 a m. . - 4:00 p m. ,. (half-hour lunch break), $40 . Summer Summer Six Thursdays, July 11 - August 15, 10:00 a .m . - 12:00 p .m ., Tuesday & Thursday, July 9 & 11, 6:00 p m. . - 9:00 p m. ,. $40 . $116 Resident/$131 Nonresident . Monday & Tuesday, August 5 & 6 , 6:00 p m. . - 9:00 p m. ,. $40 . Six Thursdays, July 11 - August 15, 4:30 p .m . - 6:30 p .m ., $116 Resident/$131 Nonresident . REAP: Retired Energetic Active People: Institute for Studies Farsi Intermediate NEW Enjoy a comprehensive, year-round program that blends REAP If you can speak and understand basic Farsi but want to improve member-led seminars with presentations from invited speakers your knowledge and expand your vocabulary in this enchanting on various topics . Join in weekly discussions on current events language, this course is for you! You will hone your skills through and other areas of interest . There’s also time for socializing at the use of social media, current events, poetry, music, nursery REAP’s “coffee hour” and brown-bag lunches each week, with rhymes and films . complimentary beverages and cookies . Noushin Kiai Come, visit, and experience firsthand how REAP membership Spring engages and stimulates, and can add new dimension to your life . Ten Thursdays, April 4 - June 20 (no class April 18 and April 25), For more information please call 441-4949 . 4:30 p .m . - 6:30 p .m ., $193 Resident/$208 Nonresident . Tuesdays, 9:00 a m. . - 1:00 p m. . Summer Six Thursdays, July 11 - August 15, 4:30 p m. . - 6:30 p m. ,. REAP does not meet when the Great Neck Public Schools are $116 Resident/$131 Nonresident . closed . $97 Resident/$112 Nonresident .

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French Beginner I French Advanced Conversation Whether for travel, work, or just love of the language, you will This course is geared toward learners who are already conversant learn the basics of conversing and build a strong foundation for or fluent in the language . Expand vocabulary and increase your future learning . Learn through fun and engaging activities geared fluency in this course that draws on current events for discussion, to developing and building confidence in speaking, listening, and using newspaper and multi-media materials . Lively discussions reading comprehension . Book and workbook, $52; information and debates provide the opportunity to use new vocabulary and available in class . to express opinions on topics from current events in France and Patricia Luque the Francophone world . Spring Patricia Luque Eleven Wednesdays, April 3 - June 19 (no class April 24), Spring 11:45 a m. . - 1:45 p m. ,. $200 Resident/$215 Nonresident . Eleven Tuesdays, April 2 - June 18 (no class April 23), 2:00 p m. . - 4:00 p m. ,. $200 Resident/$215 Nonresident . French Advanced Beginner Building further upon your novice level, you will continue Hebrew Continuing Beginner acquiring and practicing your language skills . By the end of this For beginner-level, continuing students, who have already had course, you should be able to understand sentences on familiar at least a semester of introductory Hebrew . Continue to acquire matters, communicate in routine situations, and describe topics skills for comprehension, and build a strong foundation in a of personal interest . Book and workbook, $52; information relaxed, friendly, and interesting atmosphere . available in class . Dorit Gryn Patricia Luque Spring Spring Ten Fridays, April 5 - June 21 (no class April 19, April 26), Eleven Wednesdays, April 3 - June 19 (no class April 24), 9:30 a m. . - 10:45 p m. ,. $164 Resident/$179 Nonresident . 9:45 a m. . - 11:45 a m. ,. $200 Resident/$215 Nonresident . Summer Four Fridays, August 2 - August 23, 9:30 a m. . - 10:45 a m. ,. French Intermediate $66 Resident/$81 Nonresident . The first part of the class gives the learner a chance to practice oral skills in French on a variety of informal topics such as French Hebrew Advanced Beginner culture, life experiences, politics, or any other topics of interest . Learn to converse in Hebrew, quickly and easily . An experienced The second part will focus on strengthening language skills teacher will guide you joyously . through more formal instruction using a textbook . Dorit Gryn Patricia Luque Spring Spring Eleven Tuesdays, April 2 - June 18 (no class April 23), Eleven Tuesdays, April 2 - June 18 (no class April 23), 11:50 a m. . - 1:05 p m. ,. $181 Resident/$196 Nonresident . 10:00 a m. . - 12:00 p m. ,. $200 Resident/$215 Nonresident . Summer French Cinema and Songs Four Tuesdays, July 30 - August 20, 11:50 a m. . - 1:05 p m. ,. Improve your French language skills through French cinema $66 Resident/$81 Nonresident . and songs . Films and songs will be introduced, exploring the director’s or singer’s artistic work . Activities and discussion will Hebrew Advanced Intermediate also be included, giving an opportunity to explore the language Advanced Intermediate is a continuation of both improving as well as the cultural, social, historical, and political context of understanding and conversing in the Hebrew language, and the artists . Materials will be distributed in class . revealing its uniqueness . Prerequisite: Intermediate/Advanced Level French Dorit Gryn Spring Patricia Luque Ten Mondays, April 1 - June 17 (no class April 22, May 27), Spring 10:30 a m. . - 11:45 a m. ,. $164 Resident/$179 Nonresident . Ten Fridays, April 5 - June 21 (no class April 19, April 26), 10:00 a m. . - 12:00 p m. ,. $182 Resident/$197 Nonresident . Summer Four Mondays, July 29 - August 19, 10:30 a m. . - 11:45 a m. ,. $66 Resident/$81 Nonresident .

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Hebrew Advanced Italian Intermediate The Advanced class is for students who are able to converse and If you have completed the Advanced Beginner course, or if you now want to improve their skills to become more fluent in the have a good understanding of the Italian language, come join language . us! You will improve your vocabulary and grammar skills while Dorit Gryn having fun and interacting with other students . Learn also about Spring the Italian people, culture and history . Eleven Tuesdays, April 2 - June 18 (no class April 23), Alessandra Levine 10:30 a m. . - 11:45 a m. ,. $181 Resident/$196 Nonresident . Spring Summer Ten Wednesdays, April 3 - June 19 (no class April 24, and May 22), Four Tuesdays, July 30 - August 20, 10:30 a m. . - 11:45 a m. ,. 10:00 a m. . - 12:00 p m. ,. $183 Resident/$198 Nonresident . $66 Resident/$81 Nonresident . Summer Four Wednesdays, July 10 - July 31, 10:00 a m. . - 12:00 p m. ,. Italian Beginner $74 Resident/$89 Nonresident . This course introduces you to the basic elements of the Italian language in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere . You will learn Italian Advanced Conversation how to ask for directions, order in a restaurant, go shopping, and This course focuses mainly on conversation as the class is much more . Ideal for the traveler . No prior knowledge required . conducted entirely in Italian . We will read newspaper articles, Workbook, $57, available in class . short stories, and book excerpts from Italian authors in order to Alessandra Levine have a lively discussion . A portion of the class will be dedicated to Spring translation and advanced grammar . Ten Wednesdays, April 3 - June 19 (no class April 24 and May 22), Alessandra Levine 12:00 p m. . - 2:00 p m. ,. $183 Resident/$198 Nonresident . Spring Summer Nine Thursdays, April 4 - June 20 (no class April 18, April 25, and Four Wednesdays, July 10 - July 31, 12:00 p m. . - 2:00 p m. ,. May 23), 10:00 a m. . - 12:00 p m. ,. $165 Resident/$180 Nonresident . $74 Resident/$89 Nonresident . Summer Four Thursdays, July 11 - August 1, 10:00 a m. . - 12:00 p m. ,. Italian Advanced Beginner $74 Resident/$89 Nonresident . If you have completed one or two semesters of Beginner Italian or have some knowledge of the language, this course is for American Sign Language Beginner you! Continue expanding your vocabulary and improving your Lyrical, visual, and completely silent, American Sign Language is a grammar while interacting with students through role playing beautiful, vibrant language that is spoken entirely with the hands and fun exercises . The course also covers Italian geography and and the body . This course provides you with an introduction and culture . Workbook, $57, available in class . greater understanding of ASL, used by over 500,000 people in Alessandra Levine the United States . You will learn the basic building blocks and Spring grammatical structure of ASL as well as a greater understanding Nine Thursdays, April 4 - June 20 (no class April 18, April 25, and of the Deaf community and Deaf culture . No prior experience is May 23), 12:00 p m. . - 2:00 p m. ,. $165 Resident/$180 Nonresident . necessary . Summer Sara Gottlieb Four Thursdays, July 11 - August 1, 12:00 p m. . - 2:00 p m. ,. Spring $74 Resident/$89 Nonresident . Ten Wednesdays, April 3 - June 12 (no class April 24), 5:00 p m. . - 6:00 p m. ,. $110 Resident/$125 Nonresident .

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Spanish Beginner III NEW Getting Started in Spanish Beginner We will continue from the previous course with basic reading Become acquainted with the sounds of common American selections for comprehension and writing short paragraphs . Spanish and with the most basic sentence patterns . A There will be reviews of previous lessons . Bring to class Easy communicative approach will be used and conversational Spanish Spanish, Step-by-Step by Barbara Bregstein . on everyday topics will be included . Learn Spanish while gaining Ruth Eichacker confidence in your linguistic ability . Bring notebook and pencil or Spring pen . Textbook, $30, information available in class . Seven Thursdays, April 4 - May 30 (no class April 18 and April 25), Renee Wasserman 3:30 p m. . - 5:00 p m. ,. $69 Resident/$84 Nonresident . Spring Eleven Wednesdays, April 3 - June 19 (no class April 24), Spanish Beginner III Review NEW 11:00 a m. . - 1:00 p m. ,. $125 Resident/$140 Resident . Reading selections will go over past lessons as well as introduce Summer new vocabulary . Writing practice will review vocabulary from Seven Wednesdays, July 10 - August 21, 11:00 a m. . - 1:00 p m. ,. previous lessons . Dialogues will revolve around useful topics in $80 Resident/$95 Nonresident . contextual situations . Continue to bring Easy Spanish, Step-by- Step by Barbara Bregstein . Getting Started in Spanish Continuing Ruth Eichacker This course is designed for students who have completed Summer beginning Spanish . Textbook, $30, additional information Seven Thursdays, July 11 - August 22, 3:30 p m. . - 5:00 p m. ,. available in class . $69 Resident/$84 Nonresident . Renee Wasserman Spring Spanish Advanced VI NEW Eleven Tuesdays, April 2 - June 18 (no class April 23), Participants will be encouraged to engage in challenging reading 1:15 p m. . - 3:15 p m. ,. $125 Resident/$140 Nonresident . selections followed by class discussions . A variety of writing activities will be included to review past lessons . Summer Seven Tuesdays, July 9 - August 20, 1:15 p m. . - 3:15 p m. ,. Ruth Eichacker $80 Resident/$95 Nonresident . Summer Seven Tuesdays, July 9 - August 20, 6:00 p m. . - 7:30 p m. ,. Spanish Advanced Conversation $69 Resident/$84 Nonresident . This lively course helps students develop vocabulary, reinforce grammatical structures, and learn and utilize new expressions Spanish Advanced Review NEW and colloquialisms . Students will improve their speaking skills This class covers previous lessons with additional practice . Re- and become more confident and proficient in Spanish through entry of lessons will be combined with new vocabulary in reading discussions and oral presentations . This course will also include comprehension selections and writing exercises . Students will current events, movie and news clips, and role playing exercises . engage in dialogues about current topics in Spanish . Textbook, $30, additional information available in class . Ruth Eichacker Renee Wasserman Spring Spring Eight Tuesdays, April 2 - May 28 (no class April 23), Eleven Wednesdays, April 3 - June 19 (no class April 24), 6:00 p m. . - 7:30 p m. ,. $78 Resident/$93 Nonresident . 1:15 p m. . - 3:15 p m. ,. $125 Resident/$140 Nonresident . Summer Seven Wednesdays, July 10 - August 21, 1:15 p m. . - 3:15 p m. ,. $80 Resident/$95 Nonresident .

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Spanish for Dialogue Intermediate This course is for students who completed beginner courses or possess basic Spanish language skills . Speaking ability is developed through an emphasis on vocabulary, higher level grammar, discussions and readings . Students will be able to comfortably express themselves, interact, develop arguments, and convey thoughts on abstract or cultural topics such as literature or film . Textbook, $30, information available in class . Renee Wasserman Spring Eleven Tuesdays, April 2 - June 18 (no class April 23), 11:00 a m. . - 1:00 p m. ,. $125 Resident/$140 Nonresident . Summer Seven Tuesdays, July 9 - August 20, 11:00 a m. . - 1:00 p m. ,. $80 Resident/$95 Nonresident .

Mamma Used to Say: Pearls of Wisdom from the World of Yiddish Join us as we focus on sayings of the Jewish home, youth, old age, and the differences between a wise person and a fool . This class will be conducted in English and Yiddish . Ruth Solomon Spring Nine Mondays, April 1 - June 17 (no class April 22, May 27, June 10), 12:30 p m. . - 1:45 p m. ,. $158 Resident/$173 Nonresident . Summer Five Tuesdays, July 9 - August 6, 12:30 p m. . - 1:45 p m. ,. $88 Resident/$103 Nonresident .

Yiddish Beginner NEW So you want to understand the “secret language!” Join us for a memorable and fun class . Learn the basics: family terms, days, months, numbers, present tense, conversation and laughter . Materials in transliteration . Spring Ruth Solomon Five Tuesdays, July 9 - August 6, 11:00 a m. . - 12:15 p m. ,. $88 Resident/$103 Nonresident .

Yiddish Intermediate NEW Wonderful conversations about family, work, marriage, life, in transliteration and Yiddish . Summer Ruth Solomon Nine Mondays, April 1 - June 17, (No class April 22, May 27, June 10), 11:00 a m. . - 12:15 p m. ,. $158 Resident/$173 Nonresident .

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GAMES AND HOBBIES Canasta: Beginner Play the card game that has been going strong since the 1940s . Bridge: 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. ,. Spring Stayman, Brozel, Gerber, and Blackwood) . Meet new people and Eight Tuesdays, April 30 - June 18, 4:00 p m. . - 6:00 p m. ,. develop friendships . $168 Resident/$183 Nonresident . Alvin Frohman Seven Wednesdays May 1 - June 19 (no class May 15), Spring 7:00 p m. . - 9:00 p m. ,. $147 Resident/$162 Nonresident Eleven Wednesdays, April 3 - June 19 (no class April 24), 7:00 p m. . - 9:00 p m. ,. $153 Resident/$168 Nonresident . Canasta Club Summer Join other enthusiasts to play canasta . As needed, defensive play Seven Wednesdays, July 10 - August 21, 7:00 p m. . - 9:00 p m. ,. and advanced strategies will be provided by the instructor . Every $98 Resident/ $113 Nonresident . pick of the card tells a different story . With each story there is a new strategy . Once you start playing canasta, you won’t want to Bridge: Intermediate stop! Proficiency is required . Learn common conventions, competitive bidding, and, most Judy Umansky important, play of the hand . Play and discussion . Spring Alvin Frohman Seven Fridays, May 3 - June 21 (no class May 17), Spring 1:00 p m. . - 3:30 p m. ,. $131 Resident/$146 Nonresident Eleven Tuesdays, April 2 - June 18 (no class April 23), Summer 7:00 p m. . - 9:00 p m. ,. $153 Resident/$168 Nonresident . Seven Mondays, July 8 - August 19, 1:00 p m. . - 3:30 p m. ,. Eleven Wednesdays, April 3 - June 19 (no class April 24), $131 Resident/$146 Nonresident 10:00 a m. . - 12:00 p m. ,. $153 Resident/$168 Nonresident . Mah Jongg: Beginner Summer Join other beginners to have fun and learn a game that has held Seven Tuesdays, July 9 - August 20, 7:00 p m. . - 9:00 p m. ,. the interest of players for decades in America . Each session will $98 Resident/$113 Nonresident . be hands on and interactive . In a relaxed, enjoyable environment, Seven Wednesdays, July 10 - August 21, 10:00 a m. . - 12:00 p m. ,. you’ll learn the rules and strategies necessary to meet the $98 Resident/$113 Nonresident . challenges of this great game . Mah Jongg cards ($9) can be purchased in class . Judy Umansky Spring Seven Mondays, April 29 - June 17 (no class May 27), 7:00 p m. . - 9:00 p m. ,. $131 Resident/$146 Nonresident . Seven Fridays, May 3 - June 21 (no class May 17), 10:00 a m. . - 12:00 p m. ,. $131 Resident/$146 Nonresident .

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HOME AND GARDEN The Darker Side of Genius - Alfred Hitchcock & Film Noir NEW Clover Drive Farms: Organic Gardening For fans of mystery and the macabre, this course is for you . Find You will be assigned a 10'x20' plot located on the grounds of out all about Alfred Hitchcock and what made him tick . From 105 Clover Drive . You provide the seeds, seedlings, compost the Man Who Knew Too Much (1935) to Psycho (1960), Alfred and approved organic fertilizers to cultivate your flowers Hitchcock kept audiences all over the world on the edge of their and vegetables . Proper maintenance and clean-up are the seats . Investigate the psychological motives of the filmmaker responsibility of each gardener . Grow your favorite crops, from many consider to be one of the greatest directors in the world . early season greens through fall plantings and winter produce . And, if that isn't enough, we explore the world of the hard-boiled Please call (516) 441-4949 for registration information . detective story, best exemplified by the Film Noir movement and Bary Oster and Raquel Weinberg captured so beautifully in films such asThe Big Heat, Sunset Spring Boulevard, Laura, and so many more! $75 Resident/$90 Nonresident . Keith Crocker Summer MUSIC, TV, AND FILM Four Mondays, July 29 - August 19, 1:00 p m. . - 3:00 p m. ,. $71 Resident/$86 Nonresident . Television Comedy of the 1950s NEW If you enjoy classic comedy, come and join us for this single session From Gothic Short Story to Cinematic Reality NEW class! Here we investigate the dawn of television comedy, starting Here is a killer program for both the enthusiastic reader and the with the history of Lucille Ball and I Love Lucy, and culminating with avid cinema goer! Using two examples of classic, Gothic horror Jackie Gleason and The Honeymooners . Both Ball and Gleason hit it literature, Ambrose Bierce’s “An Occurrence At Owl Creek Bridge”, big in television after years of toiling in motion pictures . Hear the and Edgar Allan Poe’s “The Tell Tale Heart”, we explore the power full history of how both trend setting shows got off the ground, and of both mediums, the written word and the cinematic image, enjoy as we screen one rare episode of each . You will leave this class and the difficulties encountered in transferring the written word with a huge smile on your face, and we all know, laughter is the to the big screen! I will be utilizing two Academy Award winning best medicine . short subjects, Robert Enrico’s 1961 adaption of Owl Creek Bridge, Keith Crocker and Jules Dassin’s 1941 adoption of Tell Tale Heart, in showing the Spring translation from pen to projection . Monday, June 3, 1:00 p m. . - 3:00 p m. ,. Keith Crocker $18 Resident/$33 Nonresident . Summer Wednesday, August 21, 1:00 p m. . - 3:00 p m. ,. Celebrating the Artistry of Richard Rodgers NEW $18 Resident/$33 Nonresident . Celebrate the genius of Richard Rodgers with his musical formulae in analytical listening, biographical info and the impact Classic Comedy Teams of the Movies NEW Rodgers had on the history of American musical theater . If you have an excellent sense of humor, then this is the course Rose Marie Guzzo for you! Join us as we investigate comedy from the silent era of Spring Charles Chaplin and Buster Keaton to the sound films of The Marx Monday, June 10, 1:00 p m. . - 2:30 p m. ,. Brothers, Laurel and Hardy, W C. . Fields, Abbott & Costello, and so $15 Resident/$30 Nonresident . many more! Each of these comical geniuses reacted to the events of the times, from the Great Depression through WWII, and brought tremendous relief to the masses . We will screen short comedies made by each selected artist, and critique and compare styles and humor used . Come find out the behind-the-scenes stories and bask in the history of some of the greatest comedians to grace the silver screen . Keith Crocker Spring Four Mondays, April 29 - May 20, 1:00 p m. . - 3:00 p m. ,. $71 Resident/$86 Nonresident .

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Thinking, Meaning, and Logic in Music Piano: All Levels Sina Kiai will talk about the language and organization of music Learn how to read and notate music, keep proper time and as it relates to the listener . Genres of classical music and examples enjoy playing easy classical and popular songs . More advanced will be discussed from multiple angles and contexts, using a wide players will be instructed at their level of ability and can pick variety of tools from many disciplines, for the purpose of giving songs of their choosing to arrange and play . Scales in all keys will the listener insight when listening . The course is interactive and be covered, as well as sight-reading for beginners, and chord will be cumulative . Plan to arrive refreshed . The ability to read voicings taught to the more advanced student . music is not required . For the first class, please listen to the 1st Gary Novick movement of Beethoven's 6th symphony . Spring Sina Kiai Ten Fridays, April 5 - June 21 (no class April 19 and April 26), Spring 9:30 a m. . - 11:00 a m. ,. $278 Resident/$293 Nonresident . Eleven Wednesdays, April 3 - June 19 (no class April 24), Ten Fridays, April 5 - June 21 (no class April 19 and April 26), 2:00 p m. . - 4:00 p m. ,. $228 Resident/$243 Nonresident . 11:00 a m. . - 12:30 p m. ,. $278 Resident/$293 Nonresident . Summer Summer Seven Wednesdays, July 10- August 21, 2:00 p m. . - 4:00 p m. ,. Seven Fridays, July 12 - August 23, 9:30 a m. . - 11:00 a m. ,. $145 Resident/$160 Nonresident . $195 Resident/$210 Nonresident . PERFORMING ARTS Seven Fridays, July 12 - August 23, 11:00 a m. . - 12:30 p m. ,. $195 Resident/$210 Nonresident . Cumberland Singers Join the Cumberland Singers and experience the joy of singing . Guitar for Beginners NEW You will sing the gorgeous songs of Rodgers & Hammerstein, Cole Learn how to hold and tune the guitar properly . Read simple Porter, Berlin, Kern, Sondheim, as well as the familiar standards guitar lead sheets in addition to playing rudimentary chords and from The American Songbook . popular songs . Please bring your own guitar . Learn breath control and do vocal exercises to develop your voice Gary Novick and expand your range . To deeply express the emotions of the Spring song, lyrics are discussed . Solo and duet singing are encouraged as Ten Thursdays, April 4 - June 20 (no class April 18 and April 25), you gain confidence and vocal ability . You will be coached by our 9:30 a m. . - 10:30 a m. ,. $197 Resident/$212 Nonresident . excellent voice teacher on how to express and interpret a song . Summer Ethel Siegel Seven Thursdays, July 11 - August 22, 9:30 a m. . - 10:30 a m. ,. Spring $139 Resident/$154 Nonresident . Ten Thursdays, April 4 - June 20 (no class April 18 and April 25), 1:15 p m. . - 3:30 p m. ,. $240 Resident/$255 Nonresident . Singing for Fun Enjoy singing the music of the Great American Songbook as a Summer group and then as a solo performance . . With professional piano Seven Thursdays, July 11 - August 22, 1:15 p m. . - 3:30 p m. ,. accompaniment, learn how to interpret a song in a unique way $168 Resident/$183 Nonresident . that suits your voice . . as well as the vocal techniques that brand you as a real ‘singer’ . Ken Grossman and Steven Belfer Spring Five Fridays, April 5 - May 17, (no class April 19 and April 26) 9:30 a m. . - 12:30 p m. ,. $172 Resident/$187 Nonresident .

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Singing the Songs of the 60s and 70s Enjoy a trip down Memory Lane as you sing the songs of Billy Joel, Simon and Garfunkel, The Carpenters, Carole King, Neil Diamond, and, of course, The Beatles . . among others! With professional accompaniment, sing as a group and as a solo performer . Learn the techniques that will give you a richer sound and make the lyrics soar . Ken Grossman & Steve Belfer Winter (from previous catalog) Five Fridays, February 15 - March 22 (no class February 22), 9:30 a m. -. 12:30 p m. ,. $172 Resident/$187 Nonresident . Spring Five Fridays, May 24 - June 21, 9:30 a m. . - 12:30 p m. ,. $172 Resident/$187 Nonresident .

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 Spring Eleven Wednesdays, April 3 - June 19 (no class April 24), 5:00 p m. . - 7:00 p m. ,. $209 Resident/$224 Nonresident . Summer Seven Wednesdays, July 10 - August 21, 5:00 p m. . - 7:00 p m. ,. $133 Resident/$148 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 Spring Beth Jucovy Nine Thursdays, April 4 - June 20 (no class April 18, April 25, May Spring 23), 1:00 p m. . - 2:30 p m. ,. $186 Resident/$201 Nonresident . Eleven Wednesdays, April 3 - June 19 (no class April 24), 1:30 p m. . - 2:45 p m. ,. $190 Resident/$205 Nonresident . Summer Five Thursdays, July 11 - August 22 (no class August 1 and August Summer 8), 1:00 p m. . - 2:30 p m. ,. $103 Resident/$118 Nonresident . Five Wednesdays, July 10 - August 21 (no class July 31 and August 7), 1:30 p m. . - 2:45 p m. ,. $87 Resident/$102 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, Spring low heel practice ballroom shoes, low heel leather soled shoes . Ten Fridays, April 5 - June 21 (no class April 19 and April 26), No open-back shoes/sneakers with treads . 1:15 p m. . - 2:30 p m. ,. $173 Resident/$188 Nonresident . Lynne Martino Summer Spring Five Fridays, July 12 - August 23 (no class August 2 and August 9), Ten Tuesdays, April 2 - June 18 (no class April 23 and May 14), 1:15 p m. . - 2:30 p m. ,. $87 Resident/$102 Nonresident . 2:45 p m. . - 3:45 p m. ,. $112 Resident/$127 Nonresident .

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Line Dance: Improver EXERCISE This class is for students who have completed two sessions of Line Dance: Beginner or equivalent experience . Body Workout Lynne Martino Enjoy getting in shape through a series of stretching, ballet and Spring aerobic dance routines set to music . This class will increase your Ten Tuesdays, April 2 - June 18 (no class April 23 and May 14), strength, flexibility, balance and coordination . Classes are geared 4:00 p m. . - 5:00 p m. ,. $112 Resident/$127 Nonresident . to meet the needs and abilities of participants . Bring hand weights and a large towel . Israeli Folk Dancing Sharon Kessler In this Israeli Folk Dance class, we will learn and execute many Spring of the most popular traditional Israeli folk dances, both old and Ten Mondays, April 1 - June 17 (no class April 22 and May 27), new . In addition, we will learn the basic and recurring steps that 9:15 a m. . - 10:30 a m. ,. $100 Resident/$115 Nonresident . repeat in many of the dances . Please remember to wear sneakers Ten Thursdays, April 4 - June 20 (no class April 18 and April 25), or flat-soled shoes to class . 9:15 a m. . - 10:30 a m. ,. $100 Resident/$115 Nonresident . Alan Bloom Nine Saturdays, April 6 - June 22 (no class April 20, April 27 and Spring May 25), 9:15 a m. . - 10:30 a m. ,. $90 Resident/$105 Nonresident . Eleven Wednesdays, April 3 - June 19 (no class April 24), 1:15 p m. . - 2:45 p m. ,. $244 Resident/$259 Nonresident . Summer Seven Mondays, July 8 - August 19, 9:15 a m. . - 10:30 a m. ,. Creative Belly Dance NEW $70 Resident/$85 Nonresident . Similar to yoga, belly dance is known for its work on muscle Seven Thursdays, July 11 - August 22, 9:15 a m. . - 10:30 a m. ,. toning, balance improvement, pain relief and stress reduction, $70 Resident/$85 Nonresident . with minimal strain on the body . This class focuses on bringing out these therapeutic fitness benefits through creative moves to Body Conditioning for Well-Being a wide range of soulful music . When your body moves gracefully, This class is based on a system of conditioning exercises, the your brain moves gracefully . Come move with us to restore and Nickolaus Technique, which is similar to a mixture of Pilates rejuvenate! and Yoga . It is extremely helpful for back problems, core body Karen Jia strength, flexibility and general conditioning . The exercises Spring are done with deep abdominal breathing throughout and are Nine Thursdays, April 4 - June 20 (no class April 18, April 25 and performed lying or sitting . Inspiring music is incorporated into May 16), 6:45 p m. . - 7:45 p m. ,. $114 Resident/$129 Nonresident . the class which flows smoothly from one series to the next . Feel fully stretched, energized and relaxed! Please bring a mat . Beth Jucovy Spring Ten Fridays, April 5 - June 21 (no class April 19 and April 26), 11:30 a m. . - 12:45 p m. ,. $173 Resident/$188 Nonresident . Summer Five Fridays, July 12 - August 23 (no class August 2 and August 9), 11:30 a m. . - 12:45 p m. ,. $87 Resident/$102 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 participants needing mostly seated activities, but also consists to? Muscles begin to atrophy after age thirty, resulting in of standing exercises . Class is designed to keep joints flexible, weakened bones and, sometimes, recurring backache . Prevent muscles strong, and reduce pain and stiffness . Bring 2-3 lbs . these problems with a weight training program . The major weights . muscle groups will be exercised: biceps, triceps, back, shoulders, Helena Dluha chest, and legs . Bring hand weights to class, 2 lbs . or more, to Spring class depending on experience and fitness level; body bar can be Ten Mondays, April 1 - June 17 (no class April 22 and May 27), substituted . 10:40 a m. . - 11:40 a m. ,. $114 Resident/$129 Nonresident . Barbara Kiprik Summer Spring Seven Mondays, July 8 - August 19, 10:40 a m. . - 11:40 a m. ,. Ten Mondays, April 1 - June 17 (no class April 22 and May 27), $80 Resident/$95 Nonresident . 9:30 a m. . - 10:30 a m. ,. $103 Resident/$118 Nonresident . Summer Latin-Style Gentle Aerobics Seven Mondays, July 8 - August 19, 9:30 a m. . - 10:30 a m. ,. Did you know that you can achieve your maximum aerobic $72 Resident/$87 Nonresident . potential in just 25 minutes? If you work out (or dance) three times per week, it’s possible to achieve all the varied benefits of Longevity Workout aerobic activity—and this class has it all! You can strengthen As we age, quality of life becomes essential to happiness and your heart muscle, increase bone density, and improve lean well-being . This class will help you to achieve that goal by muscles . There will also be 15 minutes of weight training (bring addressing the physical aspects that matter most: strength, weights to class) . End with stretching, balance, and relaxation balance, flexibility, coordination, mobility, and bone building . postures in a chair . No mat work in this class . Bring hand weights, 2 lbs . or more, to class . Stretch band, $8, Martha Klein payable to instructor . Spring Barbara Kiprik Ten Fridays, April 5 - June 21 (no class April 19 and April 26), Spring 8:00 a m. . - 9:00 a m. ,. $93 Resident/$108 Nonresident . Eleven Tuesdays, April 2 - June 18 (no class Apriil 23), 9:25 a m. . - 10:25 a m. ,. $113 Resident/$128 Nonresident . Cardio Fit Summer Get your cardio workout without pounding your joints . Gentle Seven Tuesdays, July 9 - August 20, 9:25 a m. . - 10:25 a m. ,. aerobics will be followed with weight training, balance exercises, $72 Resident/$87 Nonresident . and gentle stretching . You will be fit, feel energized, and have a more effective workout by combining aerobics with weight Oh My Aching Back! NEW training . Bring weights you can handle to class . Symptoms of a weak or tight back include neck discomfort, Barbara Kiprik shoulder blade tenderness, and abnormal posture . This class Spring will work to improve strength and range of motion in the upper, Ten Fridays, April 5 - June 21 (no class April 19 and April 26), mid, and lower back, hip flexors, hamstrings, quadriceps, and 9:15 a m. . - 10:15 a m. ,. $103 Resident/$118 Nonresident . abdominal muscles . We will focus on these areas through varied Summer exercises, with time spent on the mat and at the barre . Seven Fridays, July 12 - August 23, 9:15 a m. . - 10:15 a m. ,. Barbara Kiprik $72 Resident/$87 Nonresident . Spring Eleven Tuesdays, April 2 - June 18 (no class April 23), 8:30 a m. . - 9:15 a m. ,. $85 Resident/$100 Nonresident . Summer Seven Tuesdays, July 9 - August 20, 8:30 a m. . - 9:15 a m. ,. $54 Resident/$69 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 Spring Ten Mondays, April 1 - June 17 (no class April 22 and May 27), 8:00 a m. . - 9:00 a m. ,. $93 Resident/$108 Nonresident . Eleven Wednesdays, April 3 - June 19 (no class April 24), Pilates Mat 8:00 a m. . - 9:00 a m. . $103 Resident/$118 Nonresident . Originally called Contrology, “the comprehensive integration of the body, mind and spirit,” Joseph Pilates invented a series Pilates, Weights, and Yoga of exercises and pieces of equipment known for rehabilitating You will be guided through exercises that will challenge and work athletes, dancers and followers since the 1920s . Pilates is a full out the entire body specifically focusing on “the core” . Focus on body workout strengthening your “powerhouse” - your muscles posture, alignment, and getting strong from the inside out . Bring from your shoulders to your knees . As you practice pilates you light weights (2-3 lbs ). to class . will note improvement in your overall sense of well being . Be prepared to stand straighter, feel better, and reshape your body . Helena Dluha This open level mat class taught by a certified instructor will Spring focus on beginner and intermediate students with modifications Ten Mondays, April 1 - June 17 (no class April 22 and May 27), available for everyone . Bring a yoga mat, a water bottle, grip sox 11:50 a m. . - 12:50 p m. ,. $114 Resident/$129 Nonresident . (or barefoot) and your enthusiasm . Your body will thank you . Eleven Tuesdays, April 2 - June 18 (no class April 23), Ricki Miller 5:30 p m. . - 6:30 p m. ,. $125 Resident/$140 Nonresident . Spring Eleven Wednesdays, April 3 - June 19, (no class April 24), Nine Mondays, April 1 - June 17 (no class April 22, May 20 and 10:30 a m. . - 11:45 a m. ,. $154 Resident/$169 Nonresident . May 27), 3:15 p m. . - 4:15 p m. ,. $102 Resident/$117 Nonresident . Summer Nine Fridays, April 5 - June 21 (no class April 19, April 26 and May Seven Tuesdays, July 9 - August 20, 5:30 p m. . - 6:30 p m. ,. 24), 10:30 a m. . - 11:30 a m. ,. $102 Resident/$117 Nonresident . $80 Resident/$95 Nonresident . Summer Seven Wednesdays, July 10 - August 21, 10:30 a m. . - 11:45 a m. ,. Seven Fridays, July 12 - August 23, 10:30 a m. . - 11:30 a m. ,. $98 Resident/$113 Nonresident . $79 Resident/$94 Nonresident .

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Yoga 101 Zumba This is a class for the true beginner . Under the guidance of a If you love to dance to fun Latin rhythms, then this is the class 200-hour certified instructor, you will be carefully led, step by for you! Easy to follow moves create a fitness program that step, through the elements of yoga, which include balance, incorporates interval and resistance training to tone and sculpt flexibility, breath control, and the basic poses . Your body will feel your body while burning fat . One hour of calorie-burning, body- rejuvenated, balanced, and aligned . Bring a yoga mat . energizing fun! No experience necessary . Let’s dance! Barbara Kiprik Iris Roberts Spring Spring Ten Mondays, April 1 - June 17 (no class April 22 and May 27), Ten Mondays, April 1 - June 17 (no class April 22 and May 27), 10:45 a m. . - 11:45 a m. ,. $103 Resident/$118 Nonresident . 4:30 p m. . - 5:30 p m. ,. $103 Resident/$118 Nonresident . Summer Eleven Wednesdays, April 3 - June 19 (no class April 24), Seven Mondays, July 8 - August 19 10:45 a m. . - 11:45 a m. ,. 12:00 p m. . - 1:00 p m. ,. $114 Resident/$129 Nonresident . $72 Resident/$87 Nonresident . Eleven Wednesdays, April 3 - June 19 (no class April 24), 4:30 p m. . - 5:30 p m. ,. $114 Resident/$129 Nonresident . Yoga Yes, you need it . Yes, you can “fit it in” and yes, it’s worth it . Ten Thursdays, April 4 - June 20 (no class April 18, and April 25), Take an hour to simply stop, relax, move, and breathe . Not too 10:30 a m. . - 11:30 a m. ,. $103 Resident/$118 Nonresident . gentle, not too athletic, just the right combination for everyone Summer of stretching, strengthening and relaxation . Bring a yoga mat to Seven Mondays, July 8 - August 19, 4:30 p m. -. 5:30 p m. ,. class . $73 Resident/$88 Nonresident . Helena Dluha Seven Wednesdays, July 10 - August 21, 12:00 p m. -. 1:00 p m. ,. Spring $73 Resident/$88 Nonresident . Eleven Tuesdays, April 2 - June 18 (no class April 23), Seven Wednesdays, July 10 - August 21, 4:30 p m. -. 5:30 p m. ,. 6:30 p m. . - 7:30 p m. ,. $125 Resident/$140 Nonresident . $73 Resident/$88 Nonresident . Ten Thursdays, April 4 - June 20 (no class April 18 and April 25), Seven Thursdays, July 11 - August 22, 10:30 a m. -. 11:30 a m. ,. 4:30 p m. . - 5:30 p m. ,. $114 Resident/$129 Nonresident . $73 Resident/$88 Nonresident . Summer Seven Tuesdays, July 9 - August 20, 6:30 p m. . - 7:30 p m. ,. Seated Qi Gong Exercise NEW $80 Resident/$95 Nonresident . Qi Gong is the practice and mastery of the internal life energy . By Seven Thursday, July 11 - August 22, 4:30 p m. . - 5:30 p m. ,. adopting various postures of the body and regulating breathing $80 Resident/$95 Nonresident . and the mind, a person can cultivate vital energy and keep good health . Join us as we explore these gentle moves and build awareness of how our bodies move through space . Rosalie Dornstein Spring Ten Thursdays, April 4 - June 20 (no class April 18 and April 25), 10:00 a m. . - 11:00 a m. ,. $99 Resident/$114 Nonresident . Summer Stay strong, live long! Six Thursdays, July 11 - August 15, 10:00 a m. . - 11:00 a m. ,. Some helpful information to keep in mind: $59 Resident/$74 Nonresident . • Exercise mats are not provided at Cumberland . Please bring your mat with you should one be needed in class . • Specified classes are held offsite . Please note location, and contact us should you need assistance . • If you are enrolling in physically active courses, check with your physician beforehand to ensure that these courses are appropriate for you .

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MIND AND BODY Tai Chi: Beginner This class for beginners will teach the classic Wu Style practiced in the US and China . The gentle flowing movements contain an inner power that strengthens the body, improves physical and mental balance, and brings health and harmony to people’s lives . Wear comfortable clothing and sneakers . Rosalie Dornstein Spring Eleven Tuesdays, April 2 - June 18 (no class April 23), 10:30 a m. . - 11:30 a m. ,. $108 Resident/$123 Nonresident . Summer Water Exercise Six Tuesdays, July 9 - August 13, 10:30 a m. . - 11:30 a m. ,. The intensity of water exercise is determined by how hard you $59 Resident/$74 Nonresident . decide to work out . The fitter you get, the harder you push, the harder the class becomes . You will improve your cardiovascular Tai Chi: Intermediate fitness, power, endurance, and range of motion using the natural Now that you’ve learned the first chapter of Wu Style Tai Chi, resistance of water . We also use water weights to increase continue to join us for chapter two . This class will help you resistance . It’s not necessary to know how to swim . Information increase both your facility with and understanding of Tai Chi as on where to buy the water bells (weights) will be provided at the you continue your journey of health, healing, and self-discovery . first session . Bring swimsuit, towel . Lifeguard on duty . Rosalie Dornstein All sessions are held in the Great Neck South Middle School pool, Spring located at 349 Lakeville Road . Eleven Tuesdays, April 2 - June 18 (no class April 23), 1:30 p m. . - 2:30 p m. ,. $108 Resident/$123 Nonresident . Helena Dluha Spring Summer Eight Mondays, April 1 - June 17 (no class April 22, May 13, May 20 Six Tuesdays, July 9 - August 13, 1:30 p m. . - 2:30 p m. ,. and May 27), 6:30 p m. . - 7:30 p m. ,. $99 Resident/$114 Nonresident . $59 Resident/$74 Nonresident . Eight Mondays, April 1 - June 17 (no class April 22, May 13, May 20 Tai Chi: Advanced and May 27), 7:30 p m. . - 8:30 p m. ,. $99 Resident/$114 Nonresident . Continuing Wu Style Tai Chi with Chapter 3, to complete the form . Nine Wednesdays, April 3 - June 19 (no class April 24, May 22 and Rosalie Dornstein June 12), 7:30 p m. . - 8:30 p m. ,. $112 Resident/$127 Nonresident . Spring Eleven Tuesdays, April 2 - June 18 (no class April 23), Movement For Those with Parkinson’s 12:30 p m. . - 1:30 p m. ,. $108 Resident/$123 Nonresident . This class is designed to meet the needs and challenges of those living with Parkinson’s disease . It helps organize and stimulate Summer the mind/body connection, improving plasticity in the brain, Six Tuesdays, July 9 - August 13, 12:30 p m. . - 1:30 p m. ,. cognitive functioning, memory loss, and decreasing rigidity, $59 Resident/$74 Nonresident . tremors, and social isolation . Registration with a family member, friend or aide, at no charge, is recommended . Helena Dluha Spring Ten Thursdays, April 4 - June 20 (no class April 18 and April 25), 12:00 p m. . - 1:00 p m. ,. $114 Resident/$129 Nonresident . Summer Seven Thursdays, July 11 - August 22, 11:00 a m. . - 12:00 p m. ,. $80 Resident/$95 Nonresident .

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Mindful Meditation A class to physically and mentally calm the body and the mind . Learn how to soothe the spirit, be present in your body, and feel rejuvenated . Teaching points include breath work, posture, mindfulness, gentle flow yoga with alignment, and guided meditation . Leave feeling physically and mentally at peace . Bonnie Rubens Spring Eleven Tuesdays, April 2 - June 18 (no class April 23), 11:30 a m. . - 12:30 p m. ,. $99 Resident/$114 Nonresident . Summer Six Tuesdays, July 9 - August 13, 11:30 a m. . - 12:30 p m. ,. $54 Resident/$69 Nonresident .

Standing Vinyasa Flow Gentle and gently challenging standing postures allow the body to age with integrity . Emphasis is placed on breathwork, stretching, strengthening, flexibility and balance through graceful, flowing, standing movements . The class is designed to aid joint mobility and hip opening and foster long-term agility . The goal is to develop a mental/physical connection to create inspiration and heighten the ability to function in daily life . Individuals at all levels of physical performance are accommodated and encouraged to attend . Installed ballet barres and chairs are utilized to offer modifications and support allowing poses to be explored safely and securely . Bonnie Rubens Spring Ten Thursdays, April 4 - June 20 (no class April 18 and April 25), 11:00 a m. . - 12:00 p m. ,. $90 Resident/$105 Nonresident . Summer Six Thursdays, July 11 - August 15, 11:00 a m. . - 12:00 p m. ,. $54 Resident/$69 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 . Summer 2019: runs from July through early August, you must be a high school student who resides in the Great Neck school district, Anita Friedman be 16 years of age by June 28, 2019, and have a copy of your Spring Learner Permit on file in our office no later thanJune 28, 2019 . Six Wednesdays, April 17 - May 29 (no class April 24), Fee: $575. 7:15 p m. . - 9:15 p m. ,. $120 Resident/$135 Nonresident . Please note: Withdrawals before the first day of class will result Summer in a $30 processing fee . Six Mondays, August 19 - September 30 (No class September 2), Fall 2019: runs from September 2019 through January 2020 . 7:15 p m. . - 9:15 p m. ,. $120 Resident/$135 Nonresident . Bart Badalucco (Theory); Bell Auto School (Driving Instruction) . Please call 441-4949 for application and additional information . College Scholarships and Grants This workshop is designed to give you a working knowledge of ACT Prep for High School Students college scholarships and grants and how to use them to offset This intensive course covers the English, Math, Science, Reading the high cost of college . Learn the latest trends and how colleges Comprehension, and Writing sections of the ACT . English: learn how use scholarships and grants to attract students . Find out about to measure standard written English and rhetorical skills dealing the most prestigious, the most unusual, and the most generous with punctuation, grammar, usage, and sentence structure . Math: review math skills typically acquired in courses taken through scholarships and even those for students who don’t have an “A” . grade 11 . Reading Comprehension: learn how to interpret passages Also covered will be the NYS Excelsior Scholarship and Enhanced on topics in social studies, natural sciences, and prose fiction . TAP Award . Leave with practical knowledge of how scholarships Science: learn how to interpret, analyze, evaluate, reason, and and grants work, and an action plan to give yourself the best develop problem-solving skills required in the natural sciences . advantage . Also learn how to respond to the writing prompt that defines an Jan & Tony Esposito issue and develop one’s own perspective . Original, customized Spring material will be provided, as needed . Tuesday, April 2, 7:30 p m. . - 9:00 p m. ,. Purchase and bring to class The Real ACT Prep Guide published by $20 Per Resident Family/$35 per Nonresident Family . the ACT . ISBN-13: 978-1119386896 ISBN-10: 1119386896 . Anita Friedman Spring Five Tuesdays, March 12 - April 9, 7:15 p m. . - 9:15 p m. . $99 Resident/$114 Nonresident . Six Tuesdays, April 30 - June 4, 7:15 p m. . - 9:15 p m. ,. $120 Resident/$135 Nonresident .

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www.greatneck.k12.ny.us 43 TRIPS AND SPECIAL EVENTS TRIPS AND SPECIAL EVENTS Saturday, March 2 Philadelphia Flower Show, Philadelphia, PA

Wednesday, May 1 Classical Music Experience at Carnegie Hall, New York,NY, Dinner

Thursday, May 16 Hill-Stead Museum/Private Home, Farmington, CT, Lunch

Monday, May 20 54 Below Sings Andrew Lloyd Weber, New York, NY, Dinner

Thursday, May 30 Philip Johnson Glass House, New Canaan, CT, Lunch

Tuesday, June 4 Grounds for Sculpture, Hamilton, NJ, Lunch

Tuesday, June 11 NY Botanical Garden: Roberto Burle Marx, Rockefeller Roses, Arthur Avenue, Bronx, NY, Lunch

Thursday, June 20 Behind the Scenes at Radio City Music Hall and the New York Public Library, New York, NY, Lunch

Wednesday, June 26 Woodstock and the 60s: Fifty Years Later, Bethel, NY, Lunch

Tuesday-Thursday, August 6-8 The Berkshires, MA: Three-Day, Two Night, Art & Culture Tour

Saturday, September 21 Let's Go Mets! Citifield Tour, Queens, NY, Lunch

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Philadelphia Flower Show : Flower Power! Classical Music Experience at Carnegie Saturday, March 2 Opening Day Hall (Snow Date, Saturday, March 9) Wednesday, May 1 The 2019 Philadelphia Flower Show will explore the history and How do you get to Carnegie Hall? Practice! Practice! Practice! Or take healing properties of flowers and examine the interplay of fragrance a luxury bus from Great Neck’s Cumberland School! and memories . In addition, special features will be a tie-in to the Carnegie Hall, built in 1891, is one of the most prestigious venues 50th anniversary of Woodstock . And this year, a special attraction in the world for both classical and popular music . It presents will be the hosting of the FTD World Cup of Flowers 2019, featuring about 250 performances each season . After years of heavy wear designs by the most talented floral designers from around the and tear, the hall was extensively updated in 1986 . This evening world . Each competitor, representing a different country, will make we will be experiencing a wonderful concert - a treat for all four different floral designs, which will be on display . This is gearing Classical Music lovers! up to be one of the most exciting shows in years! The program is slated to include Julia Wolfe New Work (NY The Philadelphia Flower Show is the world’s oldest and largest Premiere co-commissioned by Carnegie Hall), Sergei Prokofiev indoor flower show, attracting first-time visitors, and those Piano Concerto No . 5 in G Major Op .55, and Hector Berlioz attending year after year, as we do . The Pennsylvania Horticultural Symphonie Fantastique, Op . 14 . Society, a sponsor of the show, has teams of experts on hand to answer your gardening questions . View beautiful exhibits, watch Virtuosity reigns and the stars shine brightly when two ongoing presentations, and do some shopping-everything from Perspectives artists – Michael Tilson Thomas, currently the music exceptional plants and garden tools, to clothing and collectibles . director of the San Francisco symphony and artistic director of the New World Symphony based in Miami Beach, Florida, and And bring your appetite! The Show offers a wide variety of choices Yuja Wang, a Beijing-born pianist share the stage . for lunch (on your own), from comfort food, to healthy treats, desserts, and beverages . We also suggest you visit the famed Before the concert, we will enjoy a delicious dinner at Trattoria Reading Terminal market across the street, for Amish specialties, Del Arte . produce, handmade confections, baked goods, and meats, as well Dinner includes: Mixed Green Salad and Burrata Margherita pizza . as food and food products from around the world . First opened in Entrée - choice of Lasagna with Bolognese meat sauce or Chicken 1892, it is the nation’s longest running marketplace . You may leave Paillard with market vegetables or Salmon with avocado trapanese, and re-enter the Show without charge . Enjoy iconic foods of the toasted almonds, citrus salad . Dessert is a choice of Tiramisu or region, perhaps a Philly cheese steak, or a Pennsylvania Dutch hand Limoncello Tart . Coffee and tea . Menu subject to change . rolled pretzel . Estelle Berg Helene Schachter Wednesday, May 1 . Depart 3:45 p m. ;. anticipated return 12:00 a m. . Saturday, March 2 (snow date March 9) . Depart 9 a m. ;. anticipated $210 Resident/$225 Nonresident (includes roundtrip luxury coach return 7 p m. . $117 Resident, $132 Nonresident, (includes admission, bus transportation, performance, dinner, and gratuities) No transportation, and gratuity to driver) No refund or credit on credit or refund on cancellation after April 1, unless you can be cancellation, after February 1, unless you can be replaced with from replaced from our waiting list . our waiting list .

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Hill-Stead Museum/Private Home, 54 Below Sings Andrew Lloyd Weber Monday, May 20 Farmington, CT Whether you are a novice or an expert of musical theater, it is Thursday, May 16 quite likely that you have seen one of the many musicals crafted Masterpieces by Degas and Monet with original home furnishings by Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony Award winner, Andrew Lloyd make the Hill-stead collection one of the most significant in the Weber . Or, at the very least, are familiar with his music from US today . During our docent-guided tour, we will view additional shows such as Jesus Christ Superstar, The Phantom of the Opera, works-by Manet, Whistler, and Cassatt, as well as Japanese CATS, Evita, and the School of Rock . Since the 1960s, Andrew woodblock prints and decorative arts . The Hill-stead Museum, Lloyd Weber has added songs and stories to musical theater that one of the nation’s few remaining representations of early have changed the landscape of Broadway and musical history . 20th century Country Place Estates, is noted for its 1901 hilltop With his masterful melodies and poignant adaptations, Weber’s Colonial Revival house set on over 150 acres . This is a unique shows have become legends . experience-viewing world-class art in a gracious home setting . In 54 Below Sings Andrew Lloyd Weber, performers from After our tour, there will be time to stroll through the beautiful Broadway shows, touring companies, and beyond will unite to gardens on your own . showcase some of the most beloved of this composer’s hits, as Before the Museum visit, enjoy lunch in the popular Butchers & well as some of his lesser-known works . Bakers farm-to-table restaurant . All baked goods are prepared on Join Harriet Becker for this wonderful evening of not-to-be- premises; almost all food is sourced locally . Our buffet lunch, in a missed entertainment . Feinstein's/54 Below is Broadway's private area of the restaurant, will feature salad, salmon, chicken, premiere Supper Club . Before the show, you will enjoy the cuisine vegetarian pasta, roasted vegetables, cookies, brownies, fresh of Chef Lynn Bound . Chef Bound worked for famed restauranteur fruit, and coffee/tea . Danny Meyer at MoMA for many years before she moved on to Helene Schachter 54 Below . Our dinner will include a choice of appetizer, entrée, Thursday, May 16, Depart 9 a m. ;. anticipated return 6 p m. . dessert, and soft drink or coffee/tea . $129 Resident, $144 Nonresident, (includes admission, docent- Harriet Becker guided tour, lunch, transportation, and all gratuities) Wheelchair Depart 3:15 p m. . from Cumberland; anticipated return 10:45 p m. . accessible to first floor of museum, one flight of steps to view $144 Resident/$159 Nonresident (includes roundtrip luxury coach second floor . No refund or credit on cancellation after April 16, bus transportation, dinner, performance, and gratuities) . No unless you can be replaced with someone from our waiting list . credit or refund on cancellation, unless you can be replaced from our waiting list .

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Philip Johnson Glass House Grounds for Sculpture Thursday, May 30 Tuesday, June 4 When Philip Johnson died in 2005 at the age of 98, he was still Is it real, or is it a sculpture? That is exactly the feeling visitors one of the most recognizable and influential figures on the experience as they explore the 42 – meticulously landscaped American cultural landscape . The first recipient of the Pritzker acres that house over 270 sculptures, some life-like, others towering, and fantastical, at the Grounds for Sculpture in Prize and MoMA's founding architectural curator, Johnson made Hamilton, New Jersey . his mark as one of America's leading architects with his famous Glass House in New Canaan, CT, along with his controversial AT&T Grounds for Sculpture is a magical place where art and nature are always at play . The park opened in 1992 on the site of the former Building in NYC, the Rockefeller Sculpture Garden, the famed NJ State Fairgrounds . At its core are sculptures by renowned and Four Seasons Restaurant, and many others in nearly every city in emerging contemporary artists, each thoughtfully positioned on the country . However, his most natural role was as a consummate beautifully landscaped parkland full of thousands of exotic trees power broker and shaper of public opinion . He was a man of deep and flowers and a roving muster of peacocks . It is a feast for the paradoxes: a designer of synagogues, an enfant terrible into his senses . old age, a populist, and a snob . The works, many of them monumental, include those of such Today we will take a 2 hour tour of the “Glass House”, including distinguished artists as Clement Meadmore, Anthony Caro, a walk through the beautifully landscaped gardens . It was built Beverly Pepper, Kiki Smith, George Segal and Isaac Witkin . They join the enchanting works of the visionary founder Seward in 1949 and is considered to be a masterpiece in the use of glass . Johnson . Discover the beauty, charm, whimsy and inspiration The building is an essay in minimal structure, geometry and that this property holds . proportion, and sits on 47 acres in New Canaan, Connecticut . Upon arriving, we will have a private docent highlight tour . We will view the 13 modernist structures, three of which are galleries, housing works by Frank Stella, Andy Warhol, Robert A delicious, three-course lunch will be served at "Rat's" Rauschenberg, and many others . He used the house as a restaurant located on the grounds . The restaurant was conceptually designed by Johnson, with an impressionist Claude weekend retreat for 58 years and, since 1960, with his longtime Monet-styled atmosphere . The restaurant's scenery features companion, David Whitney (1939-2005), an art critic and curator . Johnson's own impressionist-inspired sculptures as well as a lily We will have time to visit the gift store and view the 24 screen pond and bridge . It is named after the character "Ratty" from multi-media presentation at the visitor center . Kenneth Grahame's "The Wind in the Willows ". Lunch includes: Salad, Entree: Choice of Lancaster Chicken or Loch Duart Salmon After the tour we will have lunch at Solé, a charming restaurant Fillet with seasonal accompaniments . Dessert is Chocolate Cake . in downtown New Canaan . We will be offered a three course Tea, coffee . Please indicate choice of entree when registering . delicious meal with coffee and tea . There will be time to tour the grounds on your own after lunch . This trip requires unassisted walking . Please wear comfortable This tour is predominately walking; you must be able to walk shoes . Rain or shine . unassisted . Rain or shine . Estelle Berg Estelle Berg Tuesday, June 4 . Depart 8 a m. ;. anticipated return 6:00 p m. . $165 Thursday, May 30 . Depart 8:45 a m. ;. anticipated return 6:00 p m. . Resident/$180 Nonresident (includes roundtrip luxury coach bus $182 Resident/$197 Nonresident (includes roundtrip luxury transportation, tour, lunch, and gratuities) . Please indicate entree coach bus transportation, tour, lunch, and gratuities) . No credit or choice at time of registration . No credit or refund on cancellation refund on cancellation after April 30, unless you can be replaced after May 1, unless you can be replaced from our waiting list . from our waiting list .

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Behind the Scenes at Radio City Music Hall and the New York Public Library Thursday, June 20 Radio City Music Hall is an entertainment venue located in Rockefeller Center in New York City . This art deco showcase, nicknamed the Showplace of the Nation, is a leading tourist NY Botanical Garden: Rockefeller Rose destination in the city . Our exclusive guided backstage tour offers Garden, Roberto Burle Marx exhibit, Lunch an insider's look of the Music Hall . We will learn the secrets of the Great Stage and meet a Rockette, with whom we will share a at Goldman Stone Hill, & Arthur Avenue Q & A session . We will step into the famous Roxy Suite, named for Tuesday, June 11 vaudeville producer Samuel "Roxy" Rothafel, who wanted his own Credited with having introduced exquisite modernist landscape exclusive and equally posh apartment within the building . Today designs, Roberto Burle Marx, was a Brazilian whose creations the Roxy Suite is reserved for performers and VIP attendees . of parks and gardens made him world famous . On our private, Next, we will visit the flagship building of the New York Public docent-guided tour of the Enid Haupt Conservatory, we will view Library - one of the world's great libraries . This library has interpretations of his beautifully sculptured gardens . symbolized the democratic ideal of free and open access to Enjoy a beautiful buffet lunch in the picturesque Goldman Stone knowledge since it opened to the public in 1911, and houses NYPL’s Mill with a choice of entrées, including accompaniments, chef’s world-renowned collections in the humanities, social sciences, dessert, and coffee/tea . Our lunch last year brought rave reviews . and fine arts . Our tour covers the history and architecture of After lunch, it’s a short stroll to the Peggy Rockefeller Rose the Schwarzman Building, and areas such as Astor Hall, with its Garden, at its peak in June . This legendary garden will display magnificent sweeping double staircase, the Map Division, with hundreds of different rose plants-antique roses and modern one of the largest map collections in the world, and the DeWitt hybrid teas, floribundas, and shrub roses . We will walk Wallace Periodical Room . It also houses the McGraw Rotunda with throughout the rose garden on our own . its ornately carved ceiling and murals and the famous marble lions, Patience and Fortitude, at the Fifth Avenue entrance . On our private tram ride through the vast Botanical Garden, we will be accompanied by a docent who will describe the plantings We will have lunch at Kellari, a wonderful Greek restaurant which in detail . Visit the beautiful gift shop . includes: Chef’s Soup . Entrée: choice of grilled Mediterranean Sea Bass filet with seasonal greens, char-grilled bone in Breast of After leaving the Garden, we will stop on nearby Arthur Avenue, Chicken with seasonal roasted vegetables, aged Sirloin Steak with the famous Little Italy of the Bronx . Shop in unique markets and roasted potatoes, grilled Marinated Shrimp with arugula, tomato take home some famous specialties . and cucumber . Coffee, tea and soda . Menu subject to change . Bring your camera, wear comfortable shoes . Rain or shine . Even though elevators are available, there will be a fair amount Walking, steps . Not handicapped accessible . of standing and walking . Must be able to walk unassisted . Please Helene Schachter wear comfortable shoes . Tuesday, June 11 . Depart 8:45 a m. ,. anticipated return 6:45 p m. . Estelle Berg $165 Resident/$180 Nonresident (includes admission, private Thursday, June 20 . Depart 8:45 a m. ;. anticipated return 6:00 p m. . docent-guided tour of Conservatory exhibit, private narrated $170 Resident/$185 Nonresident (includes roundtrip luxury coach tram ride, buffet lunch, transportation, and all gratuities) . No bus transportation, lunch, tours, and gratuities) . No credit or credit or refund on cancellation after May 10, unless you can be refund on cancellation after May 20, unless you can be replaced replaced by someone on our waiting list . from our waiting list .

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We love taking you to wonderful places! Some general trip information to keep in mind: • All trips depart from, and return to: 30 Cumberland Avenue, Great Neck . • Trips leave promptly as scheduled . Please be seated on the bus 15 minutes before the listed departure time . • If an entrée choice is requested, please let us know your selection when you register . • Please pay close attention to cancellation deadlines as we are required to pay our fees well in advance . We cannot issue credits or refunds after the date specified, unless you can be replaced from our waiting list . Woodstock and the 60s: Fifty Years Later Wednesday, June 26 • Some trips note that there will be extensive walking . Let’s take a trip back in time to The Museum at Bethel Woods, Please evaluate your own requirements as to whether a located on the original site of the 1969 Woodstock Music Festival . trip is appropriate for you . This museum is dedicated to preserving the key ideals of the era— peace, respect, cooperation and creativity . The Museum's award-winning Main Exhibit—“Woodstock and Be in the Know for our Theater Trips… The Sixties”—tells a great story about America in the 1960s— Suburbia, Youth, AM Radio, Fashion, the Civil Rights Broadway theater trips are planned throughout the year, which, due to time constraints, are not advertised in our Movement, the Vietnam War and opposition to it, the Women’s Movement, free-form FM Radio, Haight-Ashbury, Psychedelia, and catalog . Enjoy round trip deluxe coach transportation and the evolution of popular music . Historians are only now beginning orchestra seats to some of the best that Broadway has to fully comprehend the impact of that transformative decade . to offer; some with meal included, others with lunch or dinner on your own before the performance . After a scenic drive through the Catskill Mountains, we will arrive at the town of Bethel Woods . There we will take a docent-led tour Recent offerings have included The Cher Show, Pretty through the museum, followed by free time to browse the exhibits Woman, Hello Dolly!, My Fair Lady, Carousel, Three Tall and view the original films from the Woodstock Festival . Women, The Band's Visit, Come From Away, Little Foxes, and After this exciting morning, we will journey up the road to enjoy a War Paint. delicious lunch at the Dancing Cat Saloon . If time permits, we can Our notifications are made through our email database . tour the adjoining Catskill Distillery and Art Gallery before boarding Please call the office with your email information so that the bus for our return trip . we may keep you apprised of upcoming events . Amy Orange Wednesday, June 26 . Depart 7:30 a m. ;. anticipated return 6:00 p m. . Please note: There are no refunds on Theater Trips unless $143 Resident/$158 Nonresident (includes roundtrip luxury coach you can be replaced from our waiting list . bus transportation, lunch, tour, and gratuities) . No credit or refund on cancellation after May 24, unless you can be replaced from our waiting list .

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The Berkshires: Three-Day, Two-Night, Art & Culture Tour Tuesday-Thursday, August 6-8 Join GNPS trip leader, Estelle Berg, and her husband Stan, three- After the tour, we will have lunch at Public Eat and Drink, a fun decade Berkshires’ homeowners, for an all-inclusive, guided pub in the area . tour of the best of the arts, music, theater, and scenery, in this With time permitting, as we wind our way back to Pittsfield, beautiful and historic area in western Massachusetts . we’ll make a stop at Sweet Brook Farm, home to a growing Day One: We ask that you arrive at Cumberland no later than 7:30 herd of alpacas raised for their beautiful yarns and ultra-warm a m. . to check in and load luggage, so that we may leave promptly garments . You will be able to buy products at the farm store . at 8 a m. . Our luxury coach bus is equipped with all modern We will then return to the hotel with a short time to relax before conveniences including restroom, Wi-Fi, and DVD player . We will a buffet dinner at the hotel . also make a restroom stop en route, before our 12 p m. . lunch at the Woodlands, a wonderful country restaurant in Lakeville, Then onto the Barrington Stage Company or Jacob’s Pillow for an Connecticut . evening performance . (Details on the performance are not yet available) . After lunch, we will spend the afternoon at the famed Norman Rockwell Museum, where we will have a private, docent-led tour . Day Three: A full breakfast will be served at the hotel at 7 a m. . The museum holds the largest and most significant collection After breakfast and check-out, we will drive to The Mount, home of original Rockwell art which will be included in our highlights of Edith Wharton, author of The Age of Innocence, Ethan Frome tour, as well as the powerful Four Freedoms paintings . After the and the House of Mirth . She wrote more than 40 books in 40 tour, there will be time to visit the gift store, view the enduring years . There will be a private, docent-led tour of the house, and favorites from Rockwell's Saturday Evening Post covers, and view time to browse the outdoor sculptures and gorgeous grounds the special exhibit, Out of the Darkness: The Art of Frank Miller . on your own . Time permitting, we will then make a stop in charming historic downtown Lenox for some shopping . Lunch We will then drive to downtown Pittsfield for check-in at the fully will follow at Aegean Breeze, a Mediterranean-style restaurant renovated Crowne Plaza Hotel . After a short time to freshen up, in Great Barrington before heading home, arriving back in Great we will have an early dinner at Mazzeo’s, a delicious family-style Neck in late evening . Italian restaurant in Lenox . Then off to Tanglewood – summer home of the Boston Symphony Orchestra . (Details on the Estelle Berg performance are not yet available) . Tuesday, August 6 . Depart 8:45 a m. ;. anticipated return August 8 6:00 p m. . Resident: Double: $1120; Single: $1285 Nonresident: Day Two: A full, buffet breakfast will be served at the hotel at Double: $1135; Single: $1300 . Withdrawal through June 1; a 7 a m. . We will then drive to North Adams, home of Mass Moca, refund less a $50 processing fee will be issued . After June 1: a which is one of the world’s liveliest (and largest) centers for refund less $50, will only be issued if you can be replaced from making, displaying, and enjoying today’s most important art, our waiting list . music, dance, theater, film, and video . We will be have our own private docent-led tour of the stunning exhibits .

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Let's Go Mets! Citifield Tour & Lunch Saturday, September 21 In September 1969, almost exactly 50 years to our date, the New York Mets won the World Series over the heavily favored Baltimore Orioles . The excitement radiated throughout the New York area . On our private, docent guided tour of Citifield, plans are for us to view the Jackie Robinson Rotunda, the Production Control Room, the Dugout and Bullpens, and the Mets Hall of Fame & Museum . Afterward, it's a short drive to Loukoumi Taverna in Astoria, an exciting, authentic Greek restaurant . Enjoy appetizers, salad, entrée choice of rib eye steak, chicken breast, or baked salmon; soda, and coffee/tea . Helene Schachter Saturday, September 21 . Depart 9:45 a m. ;. anticipated return 4:30 p m. . $160 Resident/$175 Nonresident (includes roundtrip luxury coach bus transportation, lunch, private guided tour of Citifield, and gratuities) . No credit or refund on cancellation after August 21, unless you can be replaced from our waiting list .

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There will be no refunds unless we cancel the course. A makeup GREAT NECK SOCIAL CENTER class is offered (where possible) if a class is cancelled . It is not always (516) 487–0025 possible to have a makeup (it cannot be used for the next session) . ANN TARCHER, Executive Director Everyone who takes courses at the Social Center must abide by its rules . Great Neck Social Center • 80 Grace Avenue Questions about registration, call the Center, (516) 487-0025 . The Great Neck Board of Education continues its long-standing The Center provides: hot, nutritious meals served daily, monthly practice of providing Community Education courses at the Great book-discussion groups, ping pong, pool, creative-writing workshops, Neck Social Center . The Senior Center is responsible for processing all flu shots, blood-pressure screenings, card games, lecture/discussion registrations . Enrollment is limited to those 60 and over. 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 the Adult everyone equitably, classes at the Center are monitored throughout Program 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 do Bring out the artist in you! Drawing and painting in a variety of so upon receipt of this catalog, using the registration form on page 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, NY 11021 . Registrations will be processed DORRIT TITLE according to postmark . Spring Nonresidents should register by mail, using the registration form Session I: : Seven Wednesdays, March 6 - April 17, on page 57 . Nonresidents will be admitted only if space is available . 1:00 p m. . - 3:30 p m. . Please send the required fee of $55 for each “Session” of each Session II: Seven Wednesdays, May 8 - June 19, course by check (payable to Great Neck Social Center) . $30 will be 1:00 p m. . - 3:30 p m. . retained by the Social Center as an administration fee and $25 will be forwarded to the Great Neck Public Schools as a return to its Summer taxpayers . Please return completed form and fees to: Great Neck Session III: Seven Wednesdays, July 10 - August 21, Social Center, 80 Grace Avenue, Great Neck, N Y. . 11021 . Nonresident 1:00 - 3:30 p m. . registrations will be processed by postmark after first 10 days of registration . Art Studio Time If Michelangelo had not made time the Sistine Chapel would not Participation in Adult Ed activities is at your own risk . If you are have been completed . Avoid distractions at home; join friends, enrolling in physically active courses, check with your physician paint, draw and explore art on your own . The studio will be set, beforehand to make certain these courses are appropriate . Social books will be available (for reference), and a moderator will drop in . Center does not assume liability for injury, damages, loss, or accidents Please bring your own supplies . in Adult Ed courses . Proficiency is required in some classes . Placement in a course is at the discretion of the instructor . ANN TARCHER Spring Registrants will be notified only if the course has been cancelled . Session I: Seven Wednesdays, March 6 - April 17, If there is insufficient enrollment the class will be cancelled . Early 1:00 p m. . - 3:30 p m. . registration is essential to ensure that classes will run. There is a $5 fee for anyone who does not register 3 business days before class Session II: Seven Wednesdays, May 8 - June 19, 1:00 p m. . - 3:30 p m. . starts. Summer Session III: Seven Wednesdays, July 10 - August 21, 1:00 p m. . - 3:30 p m. .

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Ballet Barre Bridge: Intermediate This class focuses on building strength, flexibility, and This is designed for those who have a working knowledge of coordination for posture, balance, and movement . Music bridge . There will be an introduction to competitive bidding, accompanies balletic exercises progressing from sitting on a conventions, and proper play of the hand . Bridge is a social chair, to standing . For those able there will be moving across game that communication and cooperation with your partner the floor others will remain seated . This class is taught by Betty and interaction with your opponents . It is one of the best ways Prinsen, who brings her unique professional dance background as to practice the "use it or lose it" advice for maintaining mental performer and teacher with major dance companies . In teaching sharpness for life . Materials fee, $5 for all participants . people to move there is an emphasis on breathing in coordination SUSAN SCHOLER with movement . This class gives a feeling of ease of movement Spring and accomplishment . Session I: Seven Tuesdays, March 5 - April 16, BETTY PRINSEN 10:00 a m. . - 12:00 p m. . Spring Session I: Seven Tuesdays, March 5 - April 16, Session I: Seven Fridays, March 8 - May 3 (no class April 19 & 1:00 p m. . - 3:00 p m. . April 26), 11:00 a m. . - 12:00 p m. . Session II: Seven Tuesdays, May 7 - June 18, Session II: Seven Fridays, May 10 - June 21, 10:00 a m. . - 12:00 p m. . 11:00 a m. . - 12:00 p m. . Session II: Seven Tuesdays, May 7 - June 18, Summer 1:00 p m. . - 3:00 p m. . Session III: Seven Fridays, July 12 - August 23, 11:00 a m. . - 12:00 p m. ,. Summer Session III: Seven Tuesdays, July 9 - August 20, Bridge: Basics 10:00 a m. . - 12:00 p m. . Wondering if bridge is for you? If you’ve always wanted to learn but Session III: Seven Tuesdays, July 9 - August 20, have been afraid it’s too difficult, this is the class for you . Beginner 1:00 p m. . - 3:00 p m. . bridge is for those with limited bridge experience . This is a hands- on learning experience to develop familiarity with the game . Bridge Bridge: Advanced is one of the best ways to practice the “use it or lose it” advice for For players who have had intermediate classes . More advanced maintaining mental sharpness for life . Materials fee, $5 . concepts of bidding and defense with additional play . Majority HOWARD FREIDMAN of the time will be spent playing . Materials fee, $5 for all Spring participants . Session I: Seven Thursdays, March 7 - April 18, ALVIN FROHMAN 10:00 a m. . - 12:00 p m. . Spring Session II: Seven Thursdays, May 9 - June 20, Session I: Seven Thursdays, March 7 - April 18, 10:00 a m. . - 12:00 p m. . 1:00 p m. . - 3:00 p m. . Summer Session II: Seven Thursdays, May 9 - June 20, Session III: Seven Thursdays, July 11 - August 22, 1:00 p m. . - 3:00 p m. . 10:00 a m. . - 12:00 p m. . Summer Session III: Seven Thursdays, July 11 - August 22, 1:00 p m. . - 3:00 p m. .

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Bridge: Duplicate Exercise: Body Shaping Learn or improve your duplicate bridge skills . Mechanics, playing, Enjoy the benefits of a body that reflects who you are and how scoring, and strategy explained . Short lectures with handout you feel—which adds up to a lot more than a number! Sharon notes presented on various topics, followed by a duplicate Epstein leads an exercise course designed to enhance your playing session . Gain experience, meet other bridgeniks, and physical well-being and positive self-image . There will be specific have fun . Come with or without a partner . Materials fee, $5 . exercises for balance, flexibility, strength, and endurance . Bring HOWARD FRIEDMAN weights and bands, as they are needed for the Thursday class . Spring (Mat, towel/blankets are not necessary) . Session I: Seven Thursdays, March 7 - April 18, SHARON EPSTEIN: 1:00 p m. . - 3:00 p m. . Spring Session II: Seven Thursdays, May 9 - June 20, Session I: Seven Wednesdays, March 6 - April 17, 1:00 p m. . - 3:00 p m. . 10:30 a m. . - 11:30 a m. . Summer Session I: Seven Thursdays, March 7 - April 18, Session III: Seven Thursdays, July 11 - August 22, 10:30 a m. . - 11:30 a m. . 1:00 p m. . - 3:00 p m. . Session II: Seven Wednesdays, May 8 - June 19, 10:30 a m. . - 11:30 a m. . Bridge: Supervised Play Session II: Seven Thursdays, May 9 - June 20, This is for those players who already know bridge but would like 10:30 a m. . - 11:30 a m. . an instructor to review and assist them with their play . Enjoy a relaxing day with friends while you improve your skills . Summer Session III: Seven Wednesdays, July 10 - August 21, SHELDON KOHEN 10:30 a m. . - 11:30 a m. . Spring Session I: Seven Fridays, March 8 - May 3 (no class April 19 & Session III: Seven Thursdays, July 11 - August 22, April 26), 1:00 p m. . - 3:00 p m. ,. 10:30 a m. . - 11:30 a m. . Session II: Seven Fridays, May 10 - June 21, 1:00 p m. . - 3:00 p m. . Exercise for Health Summer Feel healthier by participating in regular exercise . Improve Session III: Seven Fridays, July 12 - August 23, 1:00 p m. . - 3:00 p m. . flexibility, muscle tone, and circulation while getting into shape . Stephanie will guide you through each exercise with hand on English Conversation for Foreign Born approach . Dress comfortably with good sneakers . Bring one-lb . Practice and improve English skills . Increase vocabulary and to two-lb . weights optional . understanding of the language . Speak more comfortably . Reduce STEPHANIE GOLDSON your accent and improve pronunciation . Spring MARION GREEN Session I: Seven Mondays, March 11 - April 29 (no class April 22), Spring 9:00 a m. . - 10:00 a m. . Session I: Seven Mondays, March 11 - April 29 (no class April 22), Session II: Seven Mondays, May 6 - June 24 (no class May 27), 1:00 p m. . - 2:00 p m. ,. 9:00 a m. . - 10:00 a m. . Session II: Seven Mondays, May 6 - June 24 (no class May 27), Summer 1:00 p m. . - 2:00 p m. ,. Session III: Seven Mondays, January 7 - March 4 (no class 1/21, 2/18), 9:00 a m. . - 10:00 a m. .

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Folk Dancing Mah Jongg: Part II Learn dances from around the world (Israel, Greece, Romania, This fun filled, interactive workshop is for those who know the etc ). . Have fun, meet new people, and enjoy good physical basic rules and vocabulary of Mah Jongg and want to improve exercise . No partner necessary . their skills and strategies . This is not a beginner class . LOIS BLATT WENDY MEAGHER Spring Summer Session I: Seven Wednesdays, March 6 - April 17, Session II: Seven Tuesdays, May 7 - June 18, 1:00 p m. . - 3:30 p m. . 10:00 a m. . - 12:00 p m. . Session II: Seven Wednesdays, May 8 - June 19, Spanish: Conversation 10:00 a m. . - 12:00 p m. . ¡Hola! This class is intended for those with some knowledge of Spanish; emphasis on improving, under-standing, and using Summer the spoken and written language . Learn to communicate more Session III: Seven Wednesdays, July 10 - August 21, effectively at home and when traveling . Bring loose-leaf notebook 10:00 a m. . - 12:00 p m. . and Spanish-English dictionary to class . Hasta la vista amigos . Grace Avenue Film Society NAOMI PENNER Schedule per session: introduction, short subject, main film, Spring intermission break, and discussion . The films to be shown will Session I: Seven Thursdays, March 7 - April 18, include new and old, domestic and foreign, comedies and dramas 10:30 a m. . - 12:00 p m. . chosen to stimulate discussion afterwards . While care will be taken to select films that are worthy of attention, a range of tastes Tai Chi and types, as well as representative materials from all over the Tai Chi is a Chinese exercise system practiced for health and world will be selected . Films that generate discussion and have self-defense . Incorporating breathing with slow and fluid innate and worthwhile qualities are the priority when choosing movements, Tai Chi will help reduce stress, improve balance and titles . Suggestions from members will be appreciated and increase vitality . No prior experience necessary . For those with considered with care . In addition, short subjects will begin each physical limitations, the movements can be modified or be done session when feasible . Lunch is available at noon before class . seated . Just come and enjoy . MARTIN SALTZMAN JOSEPH PANICO Spring Spring Session I: Seven Thursdays, March 7 - April 18, Session I: Seven Mondays, March 11 - April 29, (no class April 22), 12:30 p m. . - 3:30 p m. . 10:00 a m. . - 11:00 a m. . Session II: Seven Thursdays, May 9 - June 20, Session I: Seven Monday, March 11 - April 29 (no class April 22), 12:30 p m. . - 3:30 p m. . 11:00 am - 12:00 p m. . Summer Session II: Seven Mondays, May 6 - June 24, (no class May 27) Session III: Seven Thursdays, July 11 - August 22, 10:00 a m. . - 11:00 a m. . 12:30 p m. . - 3:30 p m. . Session II: Seven Mondays, May 6 - June 24 . (no class May 27), Mah Jongg: Beginner, Part I 11:00 a m. . - 12:00 p m. . This is a series of practical, hands-on, interactive workshops for new players or for those who need to refresh their skills . Learn Summer the rules and strategies necessary to meet the challenges of mah Session III: Seven Mondays, July 8 - August 19, jongg in a relaxed, enjoyable environment . Join other beginners 10:00 a m. . - 11:00 a m. . to have fun and learn a game that has held the interest of Session III: Seven Mondays, July 8- August 19, American players for decades . By the end of this series you will be 11:00 a m. . - 12:00 p m. . playing Mah Jongg . WENDY MEAGHER Spring Session I: Seven Tuesdays, May 7 - June 18, 1:00 p m. . - 3:30 p m. .

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Yoga Yoga: Meditation There is emphasis on basic yoga poses and balancing exercises . Bring together your mind and body in this exciting new class . Started seated as we do b breathing techniques to relax and Learn to focus your mind, relieve stress, and gain relaxation . ground . Stretch, warmup and prepare to stand up from a seated Build flexibility and strength through balance to improve your position without using your hands and stay standing for the physical condition . These techniques will lift your spirits and help remainder of class . Our standing yoga poses build strength, range you relax . of motion, alignment and stamina . Our balancing poses improve BONNIE RUBENS balance of course, but also promote flexibility and focus . Forward Spring bends stretch back and hamstring muscles; back bends improve Session I: Seven Fridays, March 8 - May 3, (no class April 19 & breathing . Twists aid in digestion and tone abs . April 26), 12:15 p m. . - 1:15 p m. . Prerequisite: Students should be ambulatory without assistive Session II: Seven Fridays, May 10 - June 21, 12:15 p m. . - 1:15 p m. . devices and be able to stand for an extended period of time . Please wear comfortable clothing and bring water . Please don’t Summer eat one hour before class . Session III: Seven Fridays, July 12 - August 23, 12:15 p m. . - 1:15 p m. . BETH MOHR Spring Yoga: Mindful Body and Spirit A course focused on both seated and standing yoga poses Session I: Seven Tuesdays, March 5 - April 16, 11:30 a m. . - 12:30 p m. . emphasizing mindful movement and psyche . Emphasis is placed on improving stability, balance, and over-all wellbeing . The Session II: Seven Tuesdays, May 7 - June 18, goal is to extend the conditioning developed from breath-work, 11:30 a m. . - 12:30 p m. . stretching, and strengthening in class, to everyday life . Poses Summer are offered with modifications and supports to accommodate all Session III: Seven Tuesdays, July 9 - August 20, levels of students . The last segment of class consists of a guided 11:30 a m. . - 12:30 p m. . meditation which seals in the benefits of the physical and mental components of the practice . Yoga: Mat Cathy Tuthill On mats, relieve tension, aches, and pains through slow Spring stretching and flexibility movements . Breathing and relaxation Session I: Seven Wednesdays, March 6- April 17, techniques introduced . 12:15 p m. . - 1:15 p m. . BETH MOHR Session II: Seven Wednesdays, May 8 – June 19, Spring 12:15 p m. . - 1:15 p m. . Session I: Seven Tuesdays, March 5 - April 16, 10:15 a m. . - 11:15 a m. . Summer Session III: Seven Wednesdays, July 10 - August 21, Session II: Seven Tuesdays, May 7 - June 18, 12:15 p m. . - 1:15 p m. . 10:15 a m. . - 11:15 a m. . Summer Session III: Seven Tuesdays, July 9 - August 20, 10:15 a m. . - 11:15 a m. .

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Resident Nonresident Today’s Date______Signature______School District Residents: Mail completed form and $30 for each “Session” of each course by check (payable to Great Neck Social Center) to: Social Center Courses, 80 Grace Avenue, Great Neck, NY 11021 . Nonresidents: Mail completed form and $55 for “Session” of each course by check (payable to Great Neck Social Center) to: Social Center Courses, 80 Grace Avenue, Great Neck, NY 11021 . Questions: Should be directed to the Social Center, (516) 487-0025 .

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Resident Nonresident Today’s Date______Signature______School District Residents: Mail completed form and $30 for each “Session” of each course by check (payable to Great Neck Social Center) to: Social Center Courses, 80 Grace Avenue, Great Neck, NY 11021 . Nonresidents: Mail completed form and $55 for “Session” of each course by check (payable to Great Neck Social Center) to: Social Center Courses, 80 Grace Avenue, Great Neck, NY 11021 . Questions: Should be directed to the Social Center, (516) 487-0025 .

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BART BADALUCCO has taught driver education for KEITH CROCKER is a filmmaker as well as a film ROSALIE DORNSTEIN has worked in clay for thirty-seven years . He prides himself on staying historian . He teaches Adult Education at Nassau over thirty years . Her work is in the WAH gallery current in his field . He maintains a driver education Community College, C W. . Post and Great Neck collection and she has been featured in Newsday Web site for student use and encourages students Community Ed . He was educated at the New for her award-winning pieces . She has taught to visit local traffic courts . NYS Driver Traffic Safety York Institute of Technology, and has been giving Qi Gong and Tai Chi for twenty years . She is a Education Assn ,. Member . H . Frank Carey HS, presentations on film history to libraries and member of the Nat’l Qi Gong Assn ,. Int’l Martial Teacher of the Year, 2006, technology . community centers for the past 24 years . Arts Assn ,. and the American Org . of Bodywork VALERIE BEALLE has taught weaving, spinning, HANA MONICA CZEISLER is a holistic health Therapies of Asia . BA, MA, Hofstra University . and dyeing at the Huntington Historical Society . practitioner who has worked In the field of RUTH EICHACKER is a retired Spanish teacher She has exhibited at the Firehouse Gallery, the Aromatherapy since 1999 . She holds a Masters who taught for thirty-five years in the NYC Public Gayle Wilson Gallery, and the Holthaus Gallery . Degree in Chemistry Polymer Science from Schools and in Roslyn Middle School . She taught Spinning Study Group of LI, Founding Member; Polytechnic Institute of New York, as well various ESL in NYC/Queens business schools . She tutored North Shore Weavers, Owner . other degrees . As owner of Recipes for Wellness, advanced English to adults in the Middle East . HARRIET BECKER is an avid wine collector, foodie, Monica has helped clients discover simple ways Independent Writers Group, Chair . AAS, Textile and a local travel agent . Gold Coast Arts Center, to become nutritionally fit for a healthier body Design, FIT; BA, Spanish, Queens College; MA, ESL, Board; GN Community Fund, Director; North Shore and mind . Hunter College . Community Arts Council, Co-President; Reach Out JANET DESUMMER is a retired Hewlett HS teacher MIRIAM ELLENBERG was a secondary school America, Fund Raiser . BA, Queens College; MA, and long-time lecturer and book reviewer on LI . English teacher in the New York City public Brooklyn College . BA, Smith College; MS, English Education, Long school system . BA, Queens College; Masters of STEVE BELFER is an experienced accompanist Island University; MS, Special Education, Long Education, Teachers College, Columbia University . who plays in a wide variety of styles . He has Island University ;. MS, Rehabilitation Counselor, SHARON EPSTEIN has worked extensively for 30 accompanied many fine vocalists, including St . John’s University . 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 . KARL ESCHELBACH is a tax lawyer and a Certified from East Meadow School District who has been John’s University . Ms . Dono began giving Art Public Accountant . Additionally, he holds a Master teaching folk dancing at the Herrick’s Community Presentations at Queensborough Community Degree in History from Ohio State University . Center for the last eight years College through their Continuing Education He has taught history at the high school level, Program and has also presented these Art at Buck County Community College, and at Ohio ALAN BLOOM has taught and led Israeli folk Lectures at LIU Post through their Hutton House State University . dancing for more than 25 years . At present, he program, and at the Queens Public Libraries . She ANITA FRIEDMAN is a GN Village School veteran teaches 3 weekly folk dance classes plus numerous also currently facilitate three sections of book single dance sessions for children, adults, and teacher, was their first Resource Room teacher, discussions as part of the Continuing Education and became their SAT math expert and advanced seniors . He primarily enjoys teaching Beginners Program at Queensborough . Israeli folk dance . math teacher . She tutors in many subjects, IRA DORNSTEIN is a baseball fanatic, who has especially the SAT . BA, Elementary Education/ ROGER CHIZEVER graduated from GN South HS watched and studied the game since 1945 . He History, Hofstra University; MA, Special and lives in GN with his family . He has been a NYS had appeared on the Jeff De-Forrest talk radio Education, Hofstra Fellowship . Accident Prevention Workshop Certified Instructor show in Fort Lauderdale and he has traveled the HOWARD FRIEDMAN is an American Contract for fifteen years . He is an insurance broker who country visiting both major and minor league ball specializes in auto and property insurance . Rotary Bridge League (ACBL) certified teacher . He has parks . He is a baseball historian with great stories been teaching individuals and groups since the Club of GN, Member; GN Chamber of Commerce, and memories to share . Board; GN Social Center, Board . Summer of 2012 . He has been playing competitive bridge for over 25 years and currently holds the ACBL rank of Diamond Life Master .

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ALVIN FROHMAN teaches bridge at the Glen Cove KEN GROSSMAN a graduate of Princeton’s EVELYN KANDEL is a retired art teacher and an Library and privately . He taught at Locust Valley Woodrow Wilson School, approaches the award-winning poet whose poems have appeared Library, Westbury Senior Center, and Westbury teaching of American History, and its cast of in many journals and anthologies . She has Memorial Library . Member of American Bridge characters, as “one of the greatest stories ever published four chapbooks of poetry; two were Teachers Assn . and Nassau-Suffolk Bridge League . told” . He is equally passionate about exploring awarded top prizes in national contests . She has Silver Life Master . ACBL accredited teacher . the music of the Great American songbook, both taught at Cumberland since 2008 . Education: BS, Graduate degree, Engineering, Syracuse . in teaching aspiring singers and performing in Columbia; MA, LIU; Sgt . US Women Marines (ret ). DENISE GOLD teaches and lectures on Biblical various venues . SHARON KESSLER has been teaching exercise at and Classical Archaeology . She has worked on DORIT GRYN has taught Hebrew since 1983 . She Cumberland since 1984 . She teaches fitness at excavations all over world, including Native is an adjunct professor at Nassau Community the Herricks Senior Center and Glen Cove Adult American and Colonial sites in Utah, Kentucky, College and Hofstra U . She is a Hebrew teacher Program . She taught dance at studios across LI and Nassau County . In France, a Gallo-Roman at the Sid Jacobson JCC and the Teacher Center in and performed with the Consolidated Energy villa and baths, in Israel, an ancient Judean city Seaford . Graduate, Wingate Institute, Israel . Dance Co . She taught exercise at Community (Lachish), a Phlistine city (Ekron), and in the city Education in Little Neck and creative dance at the ROSE MARIE GUZZO is a classically trained Samuel Field Y preschool . BA, Adelphi University . of King Ahab and Queen Jezebel (Hazor) . In Italy, musician who taught vocal and instrumental she has worked on a Neolithic site (Catignano), music in the NYC School System . She was NOUSHIN KIAI has taught Farsi in both high and Etruscan site with its tombs (Tolfa), and in nominated music teacher of the year in District school and adult continuing education, and Tuscany, she was excavating a large Roman villa 25 Queens . Her lecture presentations on topics of is also fluent in English, Dari, and French . She (Ossaia La Tufa) . Her latest work was in Israel, musical importance have been favorably received received her PhD in Pharmaceutical Microbiology working on the ancient city of Megidoo, also at Molloy College - Lifelong Learning, Hutton from the University of London, taught Medical know in the New Testament as Armageddon . House-CW Post/LIU, Nassau County Community Microbiology in both New York and Tehran, and BETH GOODRICH is a seasoned performer of Clubs and Libraries, The Atria in Great Neck, has done research at the Pasteur Institute . musical theater and cabaret . She made her Roslyn Harbor, Glen Cove and the Amsterdam . SINA KIAI is a pianist, composer, and conductor . He has performed on Long Island and in NYC Off Broadway debut in the Golden Apple . She LESLIE HIRSCHHORN has been making jewelry since 1999, and conducted concerts and operas appeared in productions of various shows, since 1976 . Her metal work was exhibited at the since 2008 . He lives in Great Neck, and has including Gypsy, West Side Story, South Pacific, Forbes St . Gallery in Pittsburgh and at a juried taught music theory and opera appreciation The Wiz, Oklahoma, and Annie Get Your Gun . show at LSU . She was a corporate art director for at Community Education . Bachelor’s, Piano She is a performer at Don’t Tell Mama . BA, Music twenty years before “retiring” to raise her twins . Performance, Queens College . Education, NYU; MA, Educational Theater, Adelphi BFA, Fine Arts/Metalsmithing, Carnegie-Mellon . University . BARBARA KIPRIK is a certified personal trainer JANE IRVINE is a self-taught artist who teaches and licensed yoga instructor who has been SARA GOTTLIEB began studying American Sign fused glass at the Islip Art Museum, the Art serving the community and our program for Language nearly ten years ago as a student League of LI, various continuing education over twenty-five years . She is experienced in all at Great Neck South High School . She had an programs, and clubs . She enjoys the challenges phases of fitness and specializes in working with immediate passion for the language and has of working with glass and has exhibited at the continued to learn it and teach it to others . After older adults with physical disabilities who need Buyers Market of American Craft . She studied rehabilitation . graduating magna cum laude from Muhlenberg fused glass at UrbanGlass . College with a double major in English and Film MARTHA KLEIN is a secondary school English Studies, Sara participated in the Disney College STEPHANIE NAVON JACOBSON is an award- teacher with an additional certificate in plant Program in Orlando, FL, where she assisted deaf winning printmaker with over thirty years science . She has taught tap dancing and exercise guests at Walt Disney World’s Animal Kingdom . of experience . She is a Professor at St . John’s to adults and children . She studied dance Previously, she was a counselor and then assistant University and has participated in the and aerobic activities, Yoga, and Pilates . BA, director at the Lisa Beth Gerstman Camp for the Washington Sq . Outdoor Art Exhibit, designed English, University of Buffalo; MEd, University of Deaf in Bayside, NY . a textbook, and has been a scenery designer . Cincinnati . Member of Contemporary Printmakers, LI Craft MARION GREEN taught in the GN Schools for Guild, and LI Art League . BFA, UMASS Amherst; CAROLYN KLIMPL has been a school media three decades as an elementary and middle MA, Long Island University . specialist in the GN Schools since 1977 . BS, school teacher . Now retired, she teaches English Cornell; MLS, Case Western Reserve Library to seniors . BETH JUCOVY is Artistic Director and School . Choreographer for Dance Visions NY, Inc ,. an SHELDON KOHEN has taught bridge since 1987 MARC GREENBERG is a retired, full-time high Isadora Duncan dance specialist, and was also in continuing education programs, community school Social Studies Teacher in the New York a dancer/soloist with Ballet and Modern dance centers, and senior centers . He runs a weekly City School System . He is currently teaching at companies internationally . She is director of and duplicate game for novices and is a Life Master . three institutions, continuing education classes: teacher at her school, Children Dancing, since including, “Arguably, Some of the Best Books of 1988, a Dance Teaching Artist in various public the 20th Century,” “‘Slow’ or ‘Close’ Reading,” schools as well as the Tilles Center, and a dance “Classic ‘Long’ Reads,” and “Some History You educator at the Dalton School, 2003-2012 . Ought to Know ”. Reading is his passion and he loves to share insights with others about the books he reads .

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ALESSANDRA LEVINE has been a translator, RICKI MILLER is a retired elementary school RITA PLUSH began her career as an interior interpreter, and instructor since 1993, and has teacher with a Bachelors Degree from Queens designer, in the position of coordinator if the taught Italian at Cumberland for the past fifteen College, a Masters from Boston University, and a Interior Design/Decorating Certificate program years . She is native in Italian and fluent in English, Masters of Fine Arts from Stony Brook . Ms . Miller at Queensborough Community College for German, and French . She grew up in Italy, but is a docent at the Nassau County Museum for the twenty years . She has a published novel, is a has lived in GN for twenty plus years . Graduated past five years, and leads several book groups book reviewer from the Fire Island News, and had from the University of Rome, honors in Foreign as well . She is a writer of fiction and creative presented at libraries and synagogues on varied Languages and Literature . nonfiction . She is a certified Mat Pilates instructor topics in the world of decorative arts and interior DIANE LIEBERMAN is an award-winning artist by Equinox Gym . design . and crafts-person featured in galleries in the NY BETH MOHR is a registered and certified Yoga SUZANNE POSNER is an award-winning sculptor area . She has been awarded best in show at the teacher with Yoga Alliance . Her vinyasa flow yoga and painter . Her work can be found at her home National Art League and has received several and chair yoga classes emphasize alignment, core gallery and in private collections across the US . grants from the Queens Council on the Arts . She strength, and individualized attention . She helps Her teachers include Lissy Dennett, Nathaniel is trained in art at the HS of Music and Art and her students find physical and emotional balance . Katz, Rhoda Sherbell, and G .L . Sussman . She is a City College . GARY NOVICK has been playing the piano for member of the National Art League . PATRICIA LUQUE has extensive experience most of his life . He has taught students of all BETTY PRINSEN has taught at Alvin Ailey, teaching French to diverse adults and diverse ages how to play the piano since 1975 . He enjoys Broadway Dance Center, and Ballet Hispanico . learning communities . Her language educator’s playing in sessions with many talented musicians She has over forty years of experience in dance, knowledge and skills draw from both her and continues to write and arrange songs so that mainly focusing on ballet . Betty is well versed professional background as a language educator he can share his passion for music with others . in classical to contemporary ballet . She has her and from her education . She has credentials from Advanced degree, Composition, Berklee College B .A . from Vassar College and M .A . from Columbia French and Spanish educational governmental of Music . University and is also a certified personal trainer . organizations AMY ORANGE has been creating art for most of MINA RABBANI has taught painting and drawing YAN MA is an artistic director and piano teacher her life . She was an art teacher for twenty-eight since 1988 . Her work has been exhibited locally, at Yan’s Music Studio in Great Neck . A native years, with twenty-four of them at GN South HS . in Iran, and at the Ziba Gallery in Vancouver . It language speaker of Mandarin, she has been She is actively involved in painting, printmaking, has been reviewed by Art Speak and Newsday . sharing her knowledge of and passion for collage, ceramics, and jewelry . Her work has been Winner, of Visual Art Alliance exhibition, for Chinese culture for more than ten years . Masters exhibited in the Astro Galleries in NY and Italy . “Persian Urns ”. Graduate, Pedgars Art Academy, in Education, Zhejiang University, China . MBA, MA, Hunter College; Postgraduate studies, Long Supreme College of Translation, Iran; MA, Long Baruch College, City University of New York . Island University, Benington, and Royal College of Island University . LYNNE MARTINO is an award-winning Art in London . HAROLD RABINOWITZ has taught jewelry and choreographer and line dance instructor who JOSEPH PANICO is trained in Tai Chi Chuan and metalworking for decades . His work can be teaches all levels of dancers . She is a staff member Tai Chi for Arthritis . He teaches at many health found in collections in Europe, South America, of Tim Gillis Line Dance Weekends, Northeast clubs and continuing education programs with and Israel . He was Chairman of the Art Dept . at Ladies of Line, and more . Her original dance, the goal of sharing his art in a meaningful way . the Usdan Center for Creative and Performing “Witchcraft,” has been published in Linedancer He holds medals from the US Open Martial Arts Arts . He studied and taught with renowned magazine and presented on Linelessons com. . Her Championships . artists Ludwig Wolpert and Moshe Zabari . Jewish dances are published on many Web sites and have BRIAN PAYNE is a retired teacher of Advanced Museum, Artist in Residence; Sanctuary Design, been taught at events worldwide . Placement English literature and composition Principal . BS, MA, NYU . BONNIE MAX is a teacher, actress, and director . at Cathedral Prep Seminary, former English IRIS ROBERTS is a retired Physical Education and She taught writing in the Center for Writing Dept . coordinator, teacher of a senior elective in Health Instructor for the NYC schools . She loves to Programs, Drama Production and acting in Shakespeare, and school drama director . Theatre dance and really enjoys teaching classes . She has NYC for twenty years She has been teaching at Box, Director/Current President . BS, MS, Fordham . been a certified Zumba instructor since 2006 . Cumberland since 2007 . David Rauch Award for NAOMI PENNER has taught French and Spanish in SHELLI ROBINER-ARDIZZONE is a fine artist in Write Your Heart Out, 2012 . GN since 1968 . She taught ballroom dance since oil, water color, & pastel . She has taught art since WENDY MEAGHER began teaching Mah Jongg in 1988 and was a staff member of Ballroom Review 1972 . Presenter: Plein Air Travel & “Flower- 2011 as a stress reliever . Wendy has since then magazine . International Tongues magazine, Power” workshops . Member: Art Students League discovered she has a knack for this game . As a Founder; NYC Ballroom-Latin Dance Hotline, of NY, Nat’l Academy School of Art, Pastel Society retiree, Wendy has now dedicated her leisure Sponsor; Phi Beta Kappa, Member . BA, French of America . Faculty: Nat’l & LI Art Leagues, The time to sharing her passion for playing with other and German, Ohio University; MA, Romance Art Guild, Trapani Art & Frame . Owner: Esrob adults and senior citizens . Wendy has a great way Linguistics, Ohio State . Designs, ArtZone Studio . University of Michigan; of simplifying this complex game for those who Wayne State University . are eager to learn!

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

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GREAT NECK ADULT LEARNING CENTER Classes Monday - Saturday: 9:00 a m. . - 1:00 p m. . (516) 441-4950 Monday - Thursday: 6:30 p m. . - 9:30 p m. . Dr. Errin Hatwood, Director Adult Learning Center • 105 Clover Drive English as a New Language (ENL) Program Email: [email protected] A range of classes are available for adult students whose native www.greatneck.k12.ny.us/alc language is not English . Beginning, intermediate, and advanced level classes are offered in the areas of reading, writing, speaking Programs and listening . Beginner level classes are for those with little or Spring/Spring Program The Adult Learning Center offers two no knowledge or experience in speaking, writing, or reading programs for adults who want to earn a high school equivalency English . Intermediate level classes are for those with some basic diploma, or learn English . The Center also has available a variety of skills in English . Advanced level classes offer intensive practice in elective courses for those who qualify . Our counselors are available to reading, writing, speaking and listening . Students are evaluated at provide a full array of college, vocational and career services . registration and placement is determined based on the assessment results . Student Eligibility • All students must have the goal to either enter college or pursue High School Equivalency Preparation (HSEP) Program a career . The HSEP program meets the needs of adult learners, age 21 and • Students 21 years of age or older who do not have a high school over, who have not earned a New York State high school diploma . diploma or the equivalent by any state or territory of the United For adults who want to prepare for the Test Assessing Secondary States . Completion (TASC) exam, instruction is available in the five subjects • Students 16-20 years of age who do not have a high school covered on the exam: language arts (reading and writing), math, diploma or the equivalent, however, they must be a resident of social studies, and science . Diagnostic assessments are administered Great Neck or employed in Great Neck . to determine each student’s educational needs . Individualized Registration schedules are created, and students are placed in their academically appropriate classes . Must be done in person on: At registration, students must commit to a schedule that includes a Trimester II: December 4, 5, and 6 minimum of two days or evenings of instruction per week . However, Trimester III: Feb . 28, March 1 and 3 students are encouraged to attend additional hours to hasten their Summer: May 29 and 30 academic progress . A readiness assessment is used to determine Please allow at least two hours to complete the registration process . when a student is ready to successfully pass the TASC exam . Enrollment is limited and Great Neck residents will be given priority . Processing Fees Alternative High School Equivalency Preparation (AHSEP) Trimester II: $75 Residents/$125 Nonresidents Program Trimester III: $50 Residents/$100 Nonresidents The AHSEP program is designed to provide instruction for high school students, ages 16 - 20, who are at risk of not graduating from high Summer: $50 Residents/$100 Nonresidents school and earning a Regents diploma . The AHSEP option is available Residents: There is a nonrefundable annual processing fee for Great only to Great Neck School District residents . . Neck School District residents . This includes non-residents who work in the district . Students must provide proof of residency or Great FAST TRACK Neck employment at registration . FAST TRACK preparation is designed to help testers maximize Nonresidents: There is a nonrefundable annual processing fee for their scores on the TASC examination . The objectives of FAST nonresidents . Please note that all nonresident students must be at TRACK are: least 21 years of age . • Connect more walk-in examinees who did not pass the TASC test . The processing fee may be paid by credit card, cash, check, or • Build short-term intensive instructional support for students money order (payable to Great Neck Public Schools) . Students are who have struggled to pass the TASC Readiness Assessment . entitled to attend as many classes as they wish during the academic • Significantly raise TASC Mathematics subtest scores . school year, July 1 through June 30, depending on enrollment . Our FAST TRACK preparation program will work directly with The processing fee may be paid by credit card, cash, check, or HSE test centers to ensure T-TAF forms are received for referred money order (payable to Great Neck Public Schools) . students who are applying to take the TASC exam . (No Fee)

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TASC Examination The Annual Awards Ceremony The TASC (Test Assessing Secondary Completion) is a state-of-the The Annual Awards Ceremony and Reception is an event that art, affordable national high school equivalency assessment . honors the achievements of Adult Learning Center graduates It assesses five subject areas: Reading, Writing, Mathematics, including those who have earned a New York State high school Science, and Social Studies . All together, the TASC test measures equivalency diploma English as a New Language (ENL) and examinees levels of achievement relative to that of graduating students who have demonstrated excellence in the classroom . high school seniors . Adult Learning Center students, as well as Thursday, June 14, 2018, 7:30 p.m. other eligible candidates, may apply to take the TASC exam at the South High School, 341 Lakeville Road Adult Learning Center located at Clover Drive . Specific eligibility regulations are available on the New York State web site, aewd . Continuing Education Courses at Clover Drive nysed gov/ged. . There is no fee to sit for the TASC exam . The Processing Fees TASC exam takes approximately seven hours to complete, and is Residents: There is a nonrefundable annual processing fee of $50 for administered on Friday evening and Saturday morning . Students Great Neck School District residents . This includes non-residents who enrolled in a prep program are seated first . work in the district . Students must provide proof of residency or Great Upon passing the TASC exam, students receive a New York State Neck employment at registration. High School Equivalency Diploma issued by the New York State Nonresidents: There is a nonrefundable annual processing fee of $100 . Education Department . The processing fee may be paid by credit card, cash, check, or money TASC Test Dates: February 1 and February 8 order (payable to Great Neck Public Schools) . May 2 and May 10 Self-Advocacy and Practical Living Skills Class for Special Elective Courses Needs Adults The Adult Learning Center has a variety of elective courses that Adults with special learning needs will learn skills for independent may be offered during the school year: living and successful employment . An experienced professional will lead the group in discussions and interactive activities to foster Citizenship effective communication, social skills, and assertiveness to improve Individuals interested in preparing for the new American their ability to be independent . In a relaxed atmosphere, the group Citizenship Examination will benefit from this course . While will be led in interactive, fun activities in class and around the local studying US history and government (local, state, and national), community . Topics may include, but are not limited to, health, participants will explore the rights and responsibilities of living in nutrition, financial management, and the workplace environment . the US . Literacy Nassau will also provide free legal immigration Various teaching strategies will be employed to engage students in services and free N-400 and I-912 application preparation . Students meaningful dialogue and hands-on participation . need a basic understanding of written and spoken English . Tuesdays, through June 4, 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Fee: $25 Current Students/$50 New Students Special Trips for Special Needs Adults Monthly trips to nearby recreation spots and restaurants are Crossroads Café A Conversation Workshop for adults, 21 and over, with special learning and social needs . Crossroads Café is an innovative program for English Language Participants gain confidence in social situations and have fun! Learners designed to enable students to improve their English Participants are driven home at approximately 10 p m. . Only 14 skills quickly . Participants meet as a group to view and discuss participants are accepted because of limited bus seating . The a video from the Crossroads Café series: the story of six people bus will depart from 105 Clover Drive at 6:30 p m. . and return at whose lives intersect at a neighborhood restaurant, Crossroads 10:00 p m. . on the following dates: Café . An additional materials fee will be required to cover the cost Wednesdays, (March 6, April 10, May 1, and June 5) of workbook and DVD . Fee: $25 Current Students/$50 New Students

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Jump into Spring 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! 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 9:00 p m. . Friday, 9:00 a m. . to 9:00 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. *. Friday, 10:00 a m. . to 6:00 p m. . *(Sunday hours through June 9, 2019) Saturday, 10:00 a m. . to 6:00 p m. . Parkville Branch: 466-8055, ext. 273 Sunday, Closed 10 Campbell Street (off Lakeville Road) Lakeville Branch: 466-8055, ext. 232 New Hyde Park 11040 475 Great Neck Road, Great Neck 11021 Monday, 10:00 a m. . to 9:00 p m. . Monday, 10:00 a m. . to 6:00 p m. . Tuesday, 9:00 a m. . to 9:00 p m. . Tuesday, 10:00 a m. . to 6:00 p m. . Wednesday, 10:00 a m. . to 9:00 p m. . Wednesday, 10:00 a m. . to 9:00 p m. . Thursday, 9:00 a m. . to 9:00 p m. . Thursday, 10:00 a m. . to 9:00 p m. . Friday, 10:00 a m. . to 6:00 p m. . Friday, 10:00 a m. . to 6:00 p m. . Saturday, 10:00 a m. . to 6:00 p m. . Saturday, 10:00 a m. . to 6:00 p m. . Sunday, 1:00 to 5:00 p m. *. Sunday, Closed *(Sunday hours through June 9, 2019)

Levels Teen Center Great Neck Library Main Building, 159 Bayview Avenue, Great Neck 11023 Call Levels at (516) 466-8055, ext . 216 • levels@greatnecklibrary org. Mondays through Thursdays, 3:00 p m. . 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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HOW TO REGISTER: You may register online, via telephone, fax or mail, or in person. To register by fax or mail, you may use the registration form on the opposite page. ONLINE: New and returning Continuing Community Education students can register for courses online at: https://apm .activecommunities com/gnpscommunityed. . (Please note, online registration is unavailable for trips, special events and, and Driver’s Education ). Payment must be made by major credit card (MasterCard, Visa, American Express, or Discover) . If you have any problems registering online or creating an account, please call our office at (516) 441-4949 . BY PHONE: Telephone registrations are accepted at (516) 441-4949 . Our office hours are Monday - Friday, 9:00 a m. . - 4:00 p m. . Payment must be made by major credit card (MasterCard, Visa, American Express, or Discover) . BY FAX: The registration form can be faxed at any time to (516) 441-4937 . Payment must be made by major credit card (MasterCard, Visa, American Express, or Discover) . BY MAIL: The registration form can be mailed to GNPS Community Education at 30 Cumberland Avenue, Great Neck NY 11020 . Payment must accompany registration form, and can be made by personal check made out to “Great Neck Public Schools”, or major credit card (MasterCard, Visa, American Express, or Discover) . IN PERSON: Visit our office located at 30 Cumberland Avenue . Our office hours are Monday - Friday, 9:00 a m. . - 4:00 p m. . Payment can be made by personal check made out to “Great Neck Public Schools”, major credit card (Visa, MasterCard, American Express, or Discover), or cash (please bring exact change) . Great Neck Public Schools Community Education Non-Profit Organization 30 Cumberland Avenue U.S. Postage Great Neck, NY 11020-1402 PAID www.greatneck.k12.ny.us Permit No. 1594 (516) 441-4949 Flushing, NY

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