Estport Continuing Education • Fall 2013 Catalog

W estport Continuing Education • Fall 2013 Catalog Dear Neighbor: Westport Continuing Education Fall is a tremendous time for us all to grow!! Serving you for over 50 years Do you remember what it is like to discover Staples High School • Room 1040 something new and like it? Follow our children 70 North Avenue Westport, CT 06880 back to school and come home with a twinkle in your eye! Come celebrate life and be ADULTS AND KIDS K-12 active by joining our “Professional Learning WELCOME! Community” at Westport Continuing Residents and non-residents are Education. We are the perfect venue for you welcome to register for our programs. REGISTRATION PROCEDURES to experience the power of life long learning. GENERAL INFORMATION Our goal is to make learning comfortable and convenient for everyone. POLICIES: We are pleased to offer online courses in addition to our traditional on-site See inside back cover. classes. Per your request, we have expanded our Saturday offerings. OFFICE PHONE: 203•341•1209 EMAIL ADDRESS: We have added new classes for both children and adults in addition [email protected] to your old favorites. From jewelry making, arts, technology, cooking, FAX: 203•341•1218 health, fitness, world languages and business strategies, there is WEBSITE: www.westportcontinuinged.com something for everyone. Facebook: If you know someone who would like to become an American citizen, WestportContinuingEducation Twitter: WestportContEd prepare for their high school diploma, or would like to improve their ability to read, write, or speak English, share this catalog with them. BARBARA C. PITCHER, DIRECTOR OF ADULT AND I hope that you will use this catalog as a handy reference over the next CONTINUING EDUCATION few months. Join us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter or visit our web- Staff site at . for new classes being added Joanne Samela www westportcontinuinged.com Tina Granata after this catalog print deadline. Please let me know if I can do anything Sheila Gallanty, Catalog Facilitator to enhance your time with us. We look forward to your participation. Until CATALOG DESIGN • Imagination Unlimited next time…. WESTPORT PUBLIC SCHOOLS Cordially, DR. ELLIOTT LANDON, SUPERINTENDENT BOARD OF EDUCATION Barbara C. Pitcher, Director Elaine Whitney, Chair Michael McGovern, Vice Chair Michael Gordon, Secretary Mark Mathias Jennifer Tooker CLASS LOCATIONS Brett Aronow Jeannie Smith SHS Staples High School, 70 North Avenue BMS Bedford Middle School, 88 North Avenue Watch for all of our CATALOGS! • Summer – in March CMS Coleytown Middle School, 255 North Avenue • Fall – in August CES Coleytown Elementary School, 65 Easton Road • Winter/Spring – in December GFS Greens Farms Elementary School, 17 Morningside Drive South KHS King's Highway Elementary School, 125 Post Road West Our website has up to date information on classes, including some that may LLS Long Lots Elementary School, 13 Hyde Lane have been added after the printing of SES Saugatuck Elementary School, 170 Riverside Avenue our catalog. SC Westport Center for Senior Activities, 21 Imperial Avenue CS 1 Canal Street (Westport Public Schools - Facilities Dept.) This Catalog is available in large print upon request. WL Wilton Library, 137 Old Ridgefield Road, Wilton, CT

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BASIC EDUCATION COURSES LANGUAGES (cont.) KIDS CLASSES (cont.) Adult Basic Education (ABE) ��2 Intermediate Conversational French. ��13 Just Sports ��20 American Citizenship ��2 Italian for Tourists ��12 Karate ��22 English as a Second Language (ESL) ��2 Basic Italian - morning...... 12 Knitting ��25 General Education Development (GED®) ��2 Spanish for Beginners ��12 Lacrosse ��22 Spanish - Intermediate. ��12 Language Arts Workshop ��27 CAREERS Lights, Camera, Action ��25 Introduce Yourself Effectively ��4 MONEY MATTERS Logic Games ��25 Job Search Strategies ��4 Estate Planning ��14 Mad Science - Science Discovery ��24 Financial Steps for Women...... 14 Project: Science Fair...... 25 CREATIVE ARTS Fundamentals of Investing ��13 Ready, Set, Collaborate ��24 Acrylic Painting - Advanced ��5 Gain Financial Control of Divorce...... 13 Rocketry ��26 Craft to Heal...... 5 Social Security...... 13 Scrabble Club...... 25 Drawing and Acrylic Painting - Intro ��5 Tax Preparation...... 13 Speak Up...... 24 Jewelry Making ��6 Sports & Homework Clubs ��20 Knitting ��5 MUSIC • DANCE • DRAMA Study Skills...... 27 Pottery ��5 Ballroom Dancing ��15 Tennis ��21 Sewing ��5 Dance Fitness and Fun...... 15 Vehicle Engineering™...... 25 Watercolor ��5 Guitar ��15 Woodworking ��27 Zumba ��23 CREATIVE WRITING SPEAKERS BUREAU Once Upon a Life (Time). ��6 Doing what You Love ��16 STAYCATIONS on School Breaks Write for Children and Teens ��6 Food Math 101 ��16 Art on Election Day...... 27 Goal Setting for Success ��16 Sports and Fun Adventures...... 27 PHOTOGRAPHY Where to Travel Next ��16 DSLR Camera Operation ��6 HIGH SCHOOL Point and Shoot Camera Operation ��6 TECHNOLOGY • COMPUTERS ACT® Prep...... 28 Blogging ��18 Driver Education ��29 CULINARY ARTS Ebay ��19 Practice PSAT ��28 Barbeque Cooking at Bobby Q's ��7 Excel 2010 - Beginner & Intermediate ��18 SAT® Prep ��28 Cheese & Wine ��7 Facebook, Twitter & Social Networking ��18 French Macarons ��7 InDesign CS5...... 18 INFORMATION Intro to Computers ��18 Class Locations �� Inside Front Cover DIVERSE INTERESTS Intro to Mac ��17 Emergency Closings ��Inside Back Cover Bridge - Afternoon ��8 iPad - Basics and Advanced ��17 General Information �� Inside Back Cover Bridge - Beg./Adv. Beg ��8 LinkedIn ��18 Refund Policy ��Inside Back Cover Bridge - Intermediate ��8 Organize Your Computer...... 18 Registration Form ��31 Dog Obedience ��8 Photoshop CS5 - Basic and Int/Adv ��17 Invisible Clutter ��8 Pinterest ��19 SATURDAY CLASSES PowerPoint 2010 ��18 See pages 5, 7, 11, 13, 14, 16, 17, 23, 24, FITNESS • HEALTH Quickbooks 2011 ��17 26 & 28 Adult Swimming ��10 Social Media in Digital Age ��19 Badminton ��10 Barre/Hoop Workout ��9 WESTPORT CENTER FOR Eating Better to Save your Life ��10 SENIOR ACTIVITIES ��30 First Aid/CPR/AED �� 11 Follow us on Fly Fishing ��10 KIDS CLASSES

Pilates ��9 2D and 3D Art ��24 Facebook and Twitter Tai Chi �� 11 Art Exploration ��23 Check our website Tennis for Adults ��10 Babysitting Course ��26 www.westportcontinuinged.com TRX Suspension Training ��9 Badminton ��22 Walk Aerobics ��10 Baseball World ��22 for additional course offerings Weight Loss by Hypnosis ��10 Bead Making & Jewelry Design...... 23 that may be added after Yoga ��9 Chess ��24 the catalog is printed. Chinese ��23 HOME Club BEDford ��26 Creating a Four Season Garden �� 11 Club Invention – Bolder Builders™ ��23 Visit us online by scanning the QR code Fall Into Fall Gardening �� 11 Cooking Adventures ��26 with your smartphone Renovate Right �� 11 Cooking with Mom/Dad and Me ��26 or iPhone Stage Your Home to Sell �� 11 Drama Club ��24 (with appropriate app) Duct Tape Crafts ��24 LANGUAGES Fun with Art ��24 Conversational Spanish...... 12 Golf ��22 Online Courses Curso Avanzado de Espanol ��12 Junior Vehicle Engineering™...... 23 French for Tourists ��13 Junior Genie Magic Club ��23 see p 19 www.westportcontinuinged.com 203•341•1209 [email protected] 1 A BE • GED® • ESL

Adult Basic Education (ABE) General Education Development (GED®) English as a Second Language (ESL) American Citizenship ~ Classes and Materials are free ~

REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS: ® • Each registrant must provide proof of age (birth certifi- New GED Test Coming! cate, passport, or CT ID) The GED® test will convert to a computerized new • Residents of Westport, Weston or Wilton must submit proof of residency as evidenced by the following: version on January 2, 2014. Students will be able ® to complete all 5 sections of the current GED test Owner: only through December 2013 – partial passed scores • Copy of the deed, mortgage, or sales contract will expire at the end of Dec 2013 - the last test date • Current driver’s license or Passport is Dec 7 and you must register by Nov 22. • Two current utility bills (gas, electric, oil or cable) Tenant: • Copy of lease or rental agreement WHO IS ELIGIBLE: • Current driver’s license or passport In order to enroll in ABE, GED®, ESL and American • Two current utility bills (gas, electric, oil or cable) Citizenship, you must be a: • Town employees of Westport, Weston or Wilton • resident of Westport, Weston or Wilton OR must submit: • town employee of Westport, Weston or Wilton OR • Copy of most recent payroll stub • live-in employee (e.g., au pair or caretaker) of a • Live-in employees (e.g. nanny, caretaker) in resident of Westport, Weston or Wilton. Westport, Weston, or Wilton: If a person works in Westport, Weston or Wilton and does • Must be accompanied by their employer at not fall under the categories listed above, they will not be registration for the mandated programs. eligible to register • Employer will need to show proof of residency PROCEDURE: listed above You must register in-person for ABE, GED®, ESL and • Employer will need to sign an affidavit stating American Citizenship. New Students: Please plan on this individual works for them. 2 hours for registration, appraisal testing and orientation. • Adult Basic Education and GED® registrants under 18 Registration and placement assessment testing will be years of age must also provide proof of withdrawal administered to students to determine appropriate class from their previous high school. level on the following dates at the locations indicated: ABE, GED®, American Citizenship and ESL classes are free to eligible students. DATES TIMES & LOCATIONS PROGRAMS Sept 25, 2013 6:30-8:30 pm Staples High School ABE/GED®/ESL 70 North Ave, Westport Sept 25, 2013 9:30-11:00 am Wilton Library Did you know . . . ESL 137 Old Ridgefield Rd, Wilton our ESL students Sept 26, 2013 6:30-8:30 pm Staples High School represent more than ABE/GED®/ESL 70 North Ave, Westport Sept 26, 2013 9:30-11:00 am 1 Canal Street 21 countries! ESL Westport

2 www.westportcontinuinged.com 203•341•1209 [email protected] A BE • GED® • ESL Adult Basic Education (ABE) Adult Basic Education (ABE): Basic Skills ~ English and Math This course is for adults who want to learn basic reading, writing and math skills. You will improve your life skills and can prepare to enter a high school completion program such as GED® preparation classes. Eligible persons (based on the residency tests set out above) may enroll at any time during the semester. English – Tuesday and Thursday (begin Tues • Oct 1) • 6:30-7:45 pm • Staples High School Room 1049 Math – Monday and Wednesday (begin Mon • Sept 30) • 6:30-7:45 pm • Staples High School Room 1049

General Education Development (GED®)

General Education Development (GED®) Classes GED® Test Accommodations/Transcript This program prepares students to pass the 5-part exam to Accommodations on the GED® test are available for quali- earn a State of Connecticut diploma. Students receive neces- fied individuals with a disability. For more information, contact sary instruction in each subject area and can sign-up to take Maureen Wagner, Connecticut State Department of Educa- the practice GED® tests. tion, Bureau of Career and Adult Education at (860) 807- 2110/2111 or email at [email protected]. English – Tuesday and Thursday (begin Tues • Oct 1) 7:45-9:00 pm Students who would like a copy of their transcript must sub- Staples High School Room 1049 mit a transcript request form to : Math – Monday and Wednesday (begin Mon • Sept 30) Maureen Wagner 7:45-9:00 pm Connecticut Department of Education Staples High School Room 1049 Bureau of Career and Adult Education Multi-Subject GED® Computer Learning Lab 25 Industrial Park Road Tuesday and Wednesday (begin Tues • Oct 1) Middletown, CT 06457 7:00-9:00 pm Staples High School Room 2038 GED® Test To register for the GED® exam, students must be 17 years old and officially withdrawn from school for 6 months or their English as a 9th grade class must have graduated. The GED® exam is given monthly at locations throughout the Second Language (ESL) state. Staples High School is NOT a test site but students can register for the exam through Westport Continuing Education. English as a Second Language (ESL) Classes: Three Call (203) 341-1209 to make an appointment to meet with the levels of instruction are offered -- placement is determined by registrar. You must apply in person at least 6 weeks prior to the English proficiency level testing done at the time of registra- desired test dates. Be sure to bring a photo ID. Applicants who tion. are 21 years of age or older and not a veteran must pay an initial fee of $13 to take the test. The fee to retake or reapply for Evening Classes ~ Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced the test is also $13. These fees include the cost of the diploma. Staples High School - Monday and Wednesday Applicants under the age of 21 and veterans who have served (begin Mon • Sept 30) from 7:15-9:15 pm at least 181 days of active duty at the time of registration are • Beginner – Room 1051 exempt from fees. All fees are non-refundable and must be • Intermediate – Room 1054 paid at the time of registration. Fees must be paid in money or- • Advanced – Room 1052 der or bank check payable to Westport Continuing Education. Daytime Classes ~ Intermediate/Advanced Wilton Library - Monday and Wednesday (begin Mon • Sept 30) from 9:30-11:30 am - Rimer Room American Citizenship One Canal Street, Westport - Tuesday and Thursday (begin Tues • Oct 1) Tuesday from 9:00-10:30 am and This course prepares a person to become a citizen of the Thursday from 9:00-11:30 am United States. It includes information about the history and government of the United States, and information regarding Computer Classes immigration and naturalization procedures. 10 Sessions Oct 1-Dec 3 SHS Room 2028 – see pages 17-19 Tuesday 6:30-8:00 pm www.westportcontinuinged.com 203•341•1209 [email protected] 3 A BE • GED® • ESL Accessibility and Accommodation

Those needing assistance to gain access to classrooms or complaints, or requests for additional information regarding the any part of our facilities should contact Barbara C. Pitcher, ADA and Section 504 should be made in writing to the following: Director of Adult and Continuing Education at 203•341•1209 prior to the event so the necessary accommodations may be Regarding Facilities – provided. The adult education program is committed to mak- Elio Longo Jr., Director of School Business Operations ing our course offerings accessible. We will work with indi- 203•341•1001 viduals to support their special needs. Individuals with a disability who require an accommodation in order to participate Regarding Programs – in any class, program or activity, should contact Westport Michael Rizzo, Director of Pupil Services Continuing Education. 203•341•1253

Westport Continuing Education does not discriminate on the Regarding Employment and Title IX – basis of race, color, national origin, gender, age, sexual ori- Marjorie Cion, Director of Human Resources entation or disability/handicap in admission or access to or 203•341•1004 treatment of employment in its program or activities. Any person having a complaint under the ADA should This notice is provided as required by Title II of the American contact Barbara C. Pitcher, Director of Adult and Con- with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) and Section 504 of the Reha- tinuing Education, 203•341•1209, or one of the coordinators bilitation Act of 1973. Please be advised that questions, listed above, in compliance with Board of Education policy.

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#274 Finding Your Future: Strategies & Techniques #275 How to Introduce Yourself Effectively — for a Successful Job Search in Person and on the Telephone! Learn how to pursue your job search strategically, what it In this interactive class, you will develop effective eleva- takes to be considered for a position and how to present tor speeches and learn how to use the telephone to your yourself most effectively. The session will focus on the ba- advantage! Be prepared to engage with fellow participants sics of locating opportunities, using social media to facilitate and tell your story in a meaningful way! the search, making a positive first impression, developing (Instructor, Stanley Witkow) appropriate marketing materials and closing the deal! Other Wednesday ● Nov 20 (storm date Dec 4) 7:00-8:30 pm topics covered will include strategies for those who have SHS Room 2028 $35 been absent from the workforce while raising their families, issues associated with age, and confronting resistance to long-term unemployment. (Instructor, Stanley Witkow) Wednesday • Oct 23 (storm date Oct 30) 7:00-9:00 pm SHS Room 2028 $39 Stanley Witkow is a lawyer, entrepreneur, career counselor Find us on: and consultant to small businesses and for the past five years has been helping job hunters successfully land new positions. Facebook @ WestportContinuingEducation See our website for more information about the instructor. Twitter @WestportContEd

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#168 Introduction to Drawing and Acrylic Painting #170 Knitting for Beginners Acrylic painting is the most versatile medium in art and can If you have ever wanted to learn to knit now is the NEW take your creativity anywhere you want to go. Learn the funda- time. Led by professionals at Westport Yarns, you will learn mentals of drawing, composition, and painting techniques in a all the basics, from casting on, knitting and purling, and then step by step process that builds confidence. Experiment with binding off. You’ll also learn about yarn, what fibers and weight different styles as you paint still lifes, landscapes, and portraits. work best for different projects. When you are finished you Learn to design in a simple clear manner from drawing to fin- should be well on your way to knitting your first project! You ished painting. Those who wish to draw exclusively or whose will purchase your yarn and needles at the first class. Class main interest is painting are equally welcome. Demonstrations held at Westport Yarns, 582 Post Road East. and discussions will help you achieve your goals. Materials list (Instructor, Westport Yarns) is available in the office and on our website. 2 Sessions Saturday 9:00-11:00 am $69 (Instructor, Steve Parton) #170a Sept 28 & Oct 5 10 Sessions Oct 1-Dec 3 SHS Room 1004 #170b Nov 9 & 16 Tuesday 7:00-9:30 pm $235 Steve Parton is an award winning artist whose works are exhibited nationally. He is known for his insightful portraits of people and animals. Visit www.stevenparton.com for more #169 Craft to Heal: Collaging with Intention information about Steve and to view his work. (For adults or children age 15 & up) NEW This workshop is designed to help you express hidden emo- tions by accessing your creativity, with the ultimate goal of #166 Advanced Acrylic Painting reducing stress and having fun! The instructor is author of the Do you have experience with acrylics and want to stretch your book Craft to Heal: Soothing Your Soul with Sewing, Painting wings? Personal projects are encouraged. Materials and tech- and Other Pastimes, which explores the mental, physical and niques useful to enhance your vision will be discussed and spiritual benefits of pursuing a craft or hobby you love. Bring demonstrated. Take your painting further while having fun in a scissors, photos, embellishments, objects and magazines to supportive atmosphere. Materials list is available in the office use in your collage. All other supplies will be available from and on our website. (Instructor, Steve Parton) the instructor. Materials fee of $8 payable to the instructor. 10 Sessions Sept 25-Dec 4* SHS Room 1004 (Instructor, Nancy Monson) Wednesday 7:00-9:30 pm $235 #169a Tues ● Oct 1 2:45-4:45 pm *no class Nov 27 SHS Room 1004 $19 #169b Wed ● Nov 13 9:45-11:45 am 1 Canal Street, Westport $19 #064 Watercolor (Westport Public Schools – Facilities Building) Are you a beginner or intermediate painter who wishes to be- Nancy Monson is a certified health and creativity coach as well come more comfortable with the freedom of watercolor? Basic as an award-winning freelance writer and author. She is also drawing, composition skills, and watercolor techniques will an avid collager and crafter. be demonstrated each week. Still life, landscape and figures See www.creativewellness.us and www.nancymonson.com will be explored in a step-by-step manner that encourages confidence. A comfortable, relaxing atmosphere will help your creative juices flow. Materials list is available in the office and on our website. (Instructor, Steve Parton) #452 Sewing 10 Sessions Sept 30-Dec 2 SHS Room 1004 New to sewing, just have a little experi- Monday 3:00-5:30 pm $235 ence, or have just forgotten how? In our two part course, first you will learn how to pin, cut material, layout and use a pattern, #850 Pottery thread your machine, sew a perfect seam, This beginner pottery class will take NEW and other basics. Then you will have two weeks off to practice you through the first steps of understanding your new techniques and work on your projects. Part Two will clay and the process to produce pottery. cover more advanced skills including how to put in zippers Learn how to use associated tools and ma- and use velcro for closures, make a pillow with cording, grade terials, and the basics of how to hand build around curved seams, make buttonholes, hemming, and other pottery and how to center on the wheel. You methods used to complete your project. Please bring your will potentially create both hand built slab pottery and wheel own sewing machine, cloth, and notions. A list of required thrown pottery. Projects may include mugs, pots, plates, bowls materials and local sources will be emailed to students prior to and other small vessels. Working with clay is messy so dress the start of classes. (Instructor, Barbara Hayden) appropriately! (Instructor, Cassie Vetto) 6 Sessions SHS Room 1007 Monday 6 Sessions Sept 23-Oct 28 SHS Room 1008 Oct 7, 14, 21, Nov 4, 11, 18* 7:00-9:00 pm $119 Monday 6:45-9:00 pm $139 *no class Oct 28 www.westportcontinuinged.com 203•341•1209 [email protected] 5 reative Arts

#455 Jewelry Making This structured introductory course will take you through the concepts of designing as well as making attractive jewelry. Create pendants, earrings, brooches, and necklaces working with various wires, metals, semi-precious stones and beads (i.e., solder- ing, wiring and buffing). A non-refundable materials fee of $20 is included which covers basic projects – additional fees may apply when using more expensive materials. (Instructor, Susan Bishop) 7 Sessions 6:45-9:15 pm SHS Room 1012 $189 #455a Tuesday Oct 1-Nov 12 #455b Wednesday Oct 16-Dec 4 (no class Nov 27)

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#431 Learn to Write Stories #440 Once for Children and Teens Upon NEW Would you like to write for children and/or teenagers? You may a Life (Time) already have ideas you want to develop or stories you have writ- In addition to sharing your ten on your own, but you need guidance to polish your work. This past and life experiences for class offers a solid basis for beginners, along with techniques your family to treasure, re- to help more experienced writers improve their work. As we cording your life story offers discuss plotting, viewpoint, characterization, dialogue, and scene additional benefits including development, we’ll study specific examples of effective writing boosting memory and recall; assisting in the grief process; cel- and practice our skills. Learn more about children’s literature ebrating one’s life; and sharing your unique journey for future (and find great books for your children) as we look at well-written generations. Learn the basic elements of how to begin, getting books for kids in our discussions about different themes and your thoughts down on paper, and organizing your life’s chapters topics. Limit 10 students. (Instructor, Victoria Sherrow) in a thoughtful and meaningful way. (Instructor, Leslie Kerr) 6 Sessions Oct 3-Nov 7 SHS Room 2049 6 Sessions Oct 7-Nov 11 SHS Room 1050 Thursday 7:00-9:00 pm $119 Monday 7:00-9:00 pm $99 Victoria Sherrow, has published over 80 books, as well as Leslie Kerr has been a teacher, writer and editor for over 30 numerous short stories, poems, and articles. She teaches at years. The Institute of Children’s Literature.

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#094 DSLR Basic Digital Camera Operation #993 Digital Point and Shoot Learn to use your camera so your images are well-exposed, Basic Camera Operation sharply-focused, and compositionally balanced. Subjects covered will be basic camera operation, composition relating While the size of a point and shoot cam- to the photographic masters and painters of the past, the use era may make it seem simple to use, these of flash and tripod, different film speeds and quality settings, cameras are packed with features which white light and color balancing, lighting as related to portraiture can often be hard to understand. Learn to and still life, and tips on photographing kids, families, pets, take great pictures with your point and shoot flowers, etc. Sharing of images and visual ideas is encouraged. camera – topics covered will include focusing, flash, ISO’s, The instruction will emphasize the basics while promoting your white balance, your camera’s menu, as well as tips on com- individual creativity. Bring your camera and manual. position, portraiture, landscape, macro photography and use (Instructor, John Zappala) of color or black and white. Bring your camera and manual. 8 Sessions Oct 7-Nov 25 SHS Room 1036 (Instructor, John Zappala) Monday 7:00-9:00 pm $145 4 Sessions Oct 16-Nov 6 SHS Room 1007 John Zappala has a degree in Graphic Design from Farming- Wednesday 7:00-9:00 pm $75 dale State U. and a B.F.A. from St. John’s. He has practiced and exhibited advertising, fashion, and corporate photography Register Early! for over 25 years.

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#299 Cooking with Emilie Your French Chef ~ French Macarons #168 Basics of Barbeque Cooking at Learn the secrets of making cara- Bobby Q’s Barbeque & Grill mel, raspberry, chocolate and va- Join owner Bob LeRose, pitmaster nilla macaroons, a favorite French Matt and their staff at Bobby Q’s dessert consisting of airy almond Restaurant here in Westport for a meringue cookies pressed around a filling – go home with deli- memorable evening! Learn the ba- cious samples! Food fee of $15 is payable to the instructor. sics of barbeque cooking including Saturday • Oct 19 (storm date Nov 2) 10:00 am-12:30 pm valuable tips on smoking and slow SHS Room 184 $45 cooking ribs, brisket and pulled Join Chef Emilie, owner of “Emilie your French Chef,” for pork -- there will be demonstrations hands-on adventures in French cooking. of a variety of rub and sauce prepa- Visit www.EmilieFrenchChef.com rations as well. Sample some delicious house specialties. Impress your friends at your next barbeque! Don’t wait to sign up – space is limited! Class held at Bobby Q’s Bar- SHS Cooking Class location – When you arrive at Staples beque & Grill, 42 Main Street, Westport, Ct. High School drive to the left side of the building until Visit www.bobbyqsrestaurant.com for more information you are facing the Lou Nistico Sports Complex – South about Bob and Bobby Q’s. Entrance. Enter in that door, make a left, go down the Tuesday 7:00-9:00 pm $69 hallway and the culinary room will be on your left. #168a Sept 10 #168b Oct 1

Please Note: The classrooms/kitchens where our cooking classes are held are NOT food allergy free classrooms/kitchens. Nuts, #133 Cooking With Mom/Dad (or Grandparents) shellfish, etc. are used frequently. and Me! (Children ages 7 & up) Spend a Saturday morning on a culinary adventure with your child! See page 26 for details. #305 Perfect Pairings: Cheese & Wine Every so often, we find pairings of cheeses and wines that go above and beyond, complementing each other in a way that can only be Check out some of our NEW Adult classes: described as “Marriages- Knitting (p 5) ● Craft to Heal (p 5) Made-in-Heaven.” In this class, with the help of our Pottery (p 5) friends at Harry’s Wine & Liquor, we will pair the per- Once Upon a Life(time) (p 6) fect cheese with its perfect Gentle Yoga (p 9) wine match and discuss the basics of pairing cheese & wine. Class held at Fairfield Cheese Company, 2090 Post Road, Eating Better to Save Your Life (p 10) Fairfield, CT. Materials fee of $25 per person (for wine & Walk Aerobics (p 10) cheese) is payable to the instructor. Space is limited so register early! Tai Chi (p 11) ● Fall Gardening (p 11) Monday • Oct 7 7:00-9:00 pm $29 Tax Preparation (p 13) Understanding Social Security (p 13) Register Early! – Speakers Bureau (p 16) iPad – Beyond the Basics (p 17) Culinary classes fill quickly! www.westportcontinuinged.com 203•341•1209 [email protected] 7 iverse Interests

#290 Dog Obedience #920 Invisible Clutter (for dogs at least Do you hide your clutter behind doors, 4 months old) in drawers or in closets? Invisible clut- Designed to teach the owner how ter does not go away just because to train his/her dog to be a well- you can’t see it! Learn how to orga- mannered and obedient pet. Top- nize this clutter and make full use of ics include: understanding your your storage areas. We will discuss dog; communicating effectively; how to organize closets, cabinets and basic obedience commands - drawers. Experience peace of mind through having an orga- sit, down, stay, stand, come, nized home and never be afraid to open that closet door again! and leash walking; and behavior (Instructor, Susan Lovallo) modification - digging, jumping, chewing, barking, etc. Dogs Thursday • October 10 7:00-9:00 pm must have a collar and a 6-foot leash. Limit 8. Please note: SHS Room 1054 $29 1st session is Orientation WITHOUT dogs. Susan Lovallo is a CPA, Certified Professional Organizer and (Instructor, Heather Witt) the owner of Clutter Solutions, LLC, a local company that 7 Sessions Oct 14-Nov 25 SHS Pool Lobby focuses on organizing homes, offices, time and finances for Monday 6:30-7:30 pm $140 individuals, families and businesses, as well as training in Heather Witt is the owner of The Complete Canine Company. Quicken and QuickBooks. www.ClutterSolutions.com

#194 Beginner / Advanced BRIDGE #096 Beginner Bridge Beginner Bridge in the Afternoon Begin to learn the fascinating game of bridge Learn the basics of bidding and play of the hand. or brush up on those long forgotten rules and Bridge provides a good opportunity to create an conventions. You will be introduced to the active social life either locally, on the internet language of bidding, scoring, guidelines for or worldwide. Join us and meet new friends as play, hand valuation, and some simple bridge you learn the basics of this challenging game. conventions. Lessons will be followed by (Instructor, Paul Miller) supervised play of preset hands. 8 Sessions Oct 2-Nov 20 SHS Room 2033 (Instructor, Jackie Fuchs) Wednesday 3:00-5:00 pm $139/Sr $115 8 Sessions Oct 2-Nov 20 SHS Room 2033 Paul Miller is an accredited American Contract Bridge League Wednesday 7:00-9:00 pm $139/Sr $115 teacher and Silver Life Master.

#195 Intermediate Bridge #097 Intermediate Bridge Improve your bridge skills and expand your knowledge of in the Afternoon NEW planning card play. After reviewing simple hand valuation Focus will be on declarer play, defensive play and card- and bridge conventions, new conventions such as Ger- ing, further use of conventions, weak two, pre-emptive ber, Stayman, balancing, overcalls, doubles, and weak and slam bids. (Instructor, Paul Miller) two bids will be introduced. Lessons will be followed by 8 Sessions Oct 7-Nov 25 SHS Room 2033 supervised play of preset hands. Monday 3:00-5:00 pm $139/Sr $115 (Instructor, Jackie Fuchs) 8 Sessions Oct 3-Nov 21 SHS Room 2033 Thursday 7:00-9:00 pm $139/Sr $115

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#177 Yoga ~ for Beginners and Experts Alike #226 Gentle Yoga A complete mind-body system for the attainment of wellness. If you are working through chronic NEW Learn techniques to loosen muscles causing tension and elimi- issues, feeling stiff, losing strength and agil- nate weaknesses that are causing pain. Leave every class ity throughout your body or are just look- feeling refreshed and at peace. All levels welcome. Bring a ing for a slower paced yoga class, join us. mat and towel. (Instructor, Sandy Adamczyk) Gentle Yoga uses postures to rejuvenate 11 Sessions 6:30-7:45 pm $199/Sr $169 and heal the body. Class is held at a slower #177a Sept 23-Dec 9 (no class Oct 14) Monday pace and focuses on your body alignment bringing awareness to your breathing patterns that hold habitual tensions in your SHS 2nd Floor Mezzanine joints and muscles. Gain flexibility and strength from the inside #177b Sept 19-Dec 5 (no class Nov 28) Thursday out. No prior yoga experience necessary. Bring a mat and Westport Center for Senior Activities, towel. (Instructor, Sandy Adamczyk) 21 Imperial Ave. 8 Sessions Oct 3-Nov 21 SHS Library Sandra Adamczyk has studied Yoga for 35 years. She offers Thursday 4:30-5:45 pm $145 alternative positions in yoga to accommodate the need and capabilities of individual students and teaches Yoga throughout CT and NY. Dance Your Way to Fitness and Fun – p 15

PILATES MAT, TRX AND ABS CLASSES With Certified Instructors Co-Sponsored with Pilates for Every Body ● www.pilatesforeverybodywestport.com VOTED 2013 BEST PILATES STUDIO in Westport by readers of Westport Magazine CLASSES HELD AT 177 Post Rd. West (Nash’s Plaza), Westport CT ● Mats and equipment provided Questions about which class is right for you? Email [email protected] or call 203-226-1924

#967 Fab Abs and a Superior Posterior: #978 Intermediate Pilates Mat Challenge The Barre/Hoop Workout NEW Class is geared for the advanced beginner-intermediate level This workout is a fun and challenging way to tone your legs exerciser with some prior matwork experience. We’ll use a and glutes (posterior) while working your abs and trimming variety of small equipment and props including bands, boxes, your waist. We’ll alternate between ballet barre sculpting Physio Balls, Yamuna body rolling balls, circles, the Bosu exercises (including toning and muscular endurance exer- and rollers! Note: if you have no prior Pilates experience we cises) and hula hoop intervals (an easy and effective way strongly recommend arranging a private session with us to to work your abs, waist, and hips). Note: class not suitable familiarize yourself with the repertoire before the first class. for anyone with hip problems. (Instructor, Alison Bricken) (Instructors, Charlene Erwin and Alison Bricken) 10 Sessions Sept 12-Nov 21 (no class Nov 7) 10 Sessions Sept 9-Nov 18 (no class Oct 14) Thursday 10:30-11:30 am $235 Monday 11:30 am-12:30 pm $235

#965 TRX Suspension Training for Core and Strength A perfect complement to Pilates, TRX Suspension Training #968 Pilates Mat/Body Rolling Integration uses bodyweight and gravity for a strength training workout Combining Pilates mat exercises with the Yamuna NEW focused on core muscles. Every exercise builds functional Body Rolling technique is an innovative way to access the core strength, balance and core stability at the same time! TRX muscles. Using various small balls will help to increase muscle training gives you an edge over conventional strength training flexibility, range of motion in joints, and improve bone density. - the benefits are not just for elite athletes, but for everyone (Instructor, Charlene Erwin) who wants to improve their fitness level safely and rapidly 10 Sessions Sept 10-Nov 19 (no class Nov 5) with a fun and fast paced workout. Note: class not appropri- Tuesday 10:30-11:30 am $235 ate for those with shoulder injuries. (Instructors, Alison Bricken and Charlene Erwin) #965a 10 Sessions Sept 11-Nov 20 (no class Nov 6) Schedules are subject to modification to Wednesday 10:30-11:30 am $235 accommodate unexpected cancellations #965b 10 Sessions Sept 13-Nov 22 (no class Nov 8) Friday 10:30-11:30 am $235 www.westportcontinuinged.com 203•341•1209 [email protected] 9 itness • Health

#225 Eating Better to Save Your Life #141 Tennis for Adults – Are you confused about what to eat for a healthy diet? NEW Beginner/Advanced Beginner Do you want to lose weight? Feel better? Reduce your risk See our website for details. (Instructor, Greg Sansonetti) of chronic diseases like diabetes and high cholesterol? You 4 Sessions Sept 3-24 SHS Tennis Courts may know (or think you know) what you should be doing to Tuesday 5:00-6:30 pm $156 eat right and bolster your health, but like most people you may not actually be doing these things. Now is the time to get it together! We’ll review the cutting-edge basics of a healthy diet #192 Adult Swimming – Beginner to Advanced and the latest research on sugar, fat, protein and carbs, as Learn how to swim or how to swim well! Swimming is one of the well as eating strategies. Leave with a better understanding best overall exercise methods, and there is no stress on your of how your diet can work for you - not against you - and with joints. Treat yourself to the pleasure of swimming! Teaching is simple, livable strategies for making that happen! to your level and your pace. For first time learners or for those (Instructor, Nancy Monson) brushing up on long forgotten strokes. (Instructor, Bill Evans) 3 Sessions $59 6 Sessions Oct 9-Nov 13 SHS Pool #225a Wed • Oct 2-16 10:00-11:30 am 1 Canal Street Wednesday 7:30-8:45 pm $95/Sr $84 #225b Tues • Oct 22-Nov 5 6:30-8:00 pm SHS Room 1050 Nancy Monson is a certified health coach as well as an award- #309 Weight Loss by Hypnosis winning freelance writer and author. Lose weight without dieting! Tried everything and can’t seem See www.creativewellness.us and www.nancymonson.com to change those old eating patterns? Sometimes it is not what you eat, it’s what is eating you! Hypnosis is a fast, easy, effective way to lose weight by changing your programming to #172 Come Walk with Us change your relationship with food. Learn to eat for hunger Walk Aerobics is more than exercise for your heart NEW and nourishment. Eat until you are satisfied and not full! Learn (and spirit) -- it brings walking to a whole new level. This ulti- how to hypnotize yourself to reach your weight loss goals. mate health program offers a total body workout for everyone (Instructor, Fern Tausig) – beginner, intermediate and advanced - by using upper and 3 Sessions Oct 21-Nov 4 SHS Room 2028 lower body movements set to music. As the pace of the music Monday 7:00-9:00 pm $89 increases, the simple to follow choreographed walk moves bring Fern Tausig, CH, MS, MHT, is a former health educator and a dramatic change in body and attitude in a very short time. You home economics teacher who uses her knowledge of nutrition, can’t do it wrong! Walking is the safest and most natural form meal planning and stress management to bring you the of exercise. Walk with your friends or loved ones – this indoor information and skills you need to finally lose that unwanted walk program can be done any time of year so “staying with weight. She is a Consulting Hypnotist who is certified by the the program” has never been easier. (Instructor, Leslie Kerr) National Guild of Hypnotists and the International Association Wednesday 7:00-8:00 pm SHS 2nd Floor Mezz. of Counselors and Therapists. #172a 10 Sessions Sept 25-Dec 4 (no class Nov 27) $99 #172b 12 Sessions Jan 15-Apr 9 (no class Feb 19) #212 Intro to Fly Fishing $119 (For adults or Leslie Kerr is a former Rockette and professional dancer, teacher and choreographer; she has a national certification as a children age 12 & up) We will demystify the sport of Walk Trainer (Leslie Sansome Program) fly fishing and get you started on this life long journey. Fly fishing is not the sport for the chosen few #175 Badminton ~ Coed anymore - costs have come down Looking for a great way to exercise and have fun at the same and barriers to entry are now non- time? Beginning players as well as experienced players – this existent. Learn about the history of the sport, differences between is the place to be. Meet and play with new friends. You’ll leave fresh/saltwater fly fishing, rod/reel weights, line differences and with a new appreciation for the sport of real Badminton. Sneak- fly identification. We’ll discuss local spots where you can gain ers and badminton racquet required. Racquets available, if access to both fresh and saltwater fly fishing opportunities. You needed. (Instructor, Peter Bartush) will also receive a hands-on casting demonstration and instruc- 9 Sessions Sept 18-Nov 13 SHS Gym tion. (Instructor, Eric Johnson) Wednesday 7:30-9:30 pm $125 2 Sessions Oct 10 & 17 SHS Room 188 Peter Bartush is an award winning badminton player who has Thursday 7:00-8:30 pm $55 been coaching badminton to adults and children in Fairfield Eric Johnson is the owner of Westport Outfitters. Visit County for over 19 years. www.westportoutfitters.com.

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#216 First Aid/ CPR/ AED #173 Level I: Yang Style Tai Chi Training meets OSHA Guidelines for First Aid Programs. Tai Chi is a series of postures that grouped together, NEW Lifesavings skills covered will include: flow into one another to become a form. Tai Chi has often • First Aid: learn to recognize and care for a variety been called “mediation in motion” because of its steady dia- of first aid emergencies, such as burns, cuts and phragmatic breathing and slow fluid movements. This class is scrapes, sudden illnesses, head, neck and back perfect for those who wish to get similar benefits as yoga but injuries, and heat and cold emergencies are unable to stretch and bend for extended periods of time. • CPR Adult: learn how to perform CPR and care for Please wear loose and comfortable clothing – socks with no breathing and cardiac emergencies in adults shoes recommended; flat soled footwear optional. • CPR Child and Infant: learn how to prevent, (Instructor Peter DiGrazia) recognize and respond to cardiac and breathing 5 Sessions Oct 5, 19, 26, Nov 2, 16 Saturday emergencies in infants and children under 12 SHS Area Outside Library 10:45-11:45 am $75 • AED: learn how to use automatic external Peter DiGrazia is a long time Tai Chi practitioner who is defibrillators currently doing his apprenticeship under Master William CC Students must be present for entire class time to receive Chen in NYC. certification. 3 Sessions Nov 6-20 SHS Room 1036 Wednesday 7:00-9:15 pm $149 No registration fee if you register online

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#260 Fall into Fall Gardening, #436 Renovate Right with Mar Jennings NEW Planning a renovation project? Whether it’s a massive addition Garden design? But it’s Fall! Exactly - there is a lot you can to your home or a small bathroom, you will find value in this do now to guarantee an amazing spring garden. Known for course. Learn project basics, how to set appropriate/realistic his inventive, original and resourceful design applications, na- time frames and agree on a fair price for a job. Find out what tionally recognized home and garden expert Mar Jennings will contractors need from YOU, as well as how to avoid common share his secrets to success in this informative and inspiring pitfalls to keep your project on a steady course to completion. overview of his signature casual luxury design style and the Leave confident and prepared to hire the right contractor to process of creating a four-season garden. Don’t miss this enable you to move forward with the renovation, build equity, unique opportunity to get inspiring answers to your garden and get it done right! (Instructor, Lucas Papageorge) design dilemmas. 2 Sessions Oct 10 & 17 SHS Room 1036 Saturday ● Nov 2 (storm date Nov 9) SHS Room 1036 Thursday 7:00-9:00 pm $25 9:30-11:30 am $29 Lucas Papageorge, founder of LCP General Contracting LLC, Mar Jennings,TV host, lifestyle expert and author of the award- has an extensive background in engineering and construction. winning best-selling book “Life On Mars, A Four Season Gar- Visit www.lcpgc.com for more information about the instructor. den”, has been featured on HGTV, QVC, the Today Show, in the NY Times and many other local and national media outlets. www.marjennings.com #111 Stage Your Home to #261 Creating Your Own Sell! NEW Four-Season Garden Would you like to sell Passionate gardeners—and wannabe’s—know that it’s a your home more quickly year-round passion. Learn how to easily elevate your gardens … and at top dollar? Stage it! In this fun, interactive class, in every season, and get answers to your garden dilemmas. you will learn some tricks of the trade and receive guidance In this unique three-part series, nationally recognized home on what needs to be done to make sure your home appeals and garden expert Mar Jennings will share his principles for to the largest number of buyers. (Instructor, Kathy Engstrom) success in this informative and in-depth look at successful Thursday • Oct 10 3:00-5:00 pm SHS Room 2028 $25 gardening for each season, culminating in a private tour of Mar Kathy Engstrom, owner of A Fresh Eye, LLC, is a real estate Jennings’ own grounds. Passionate about communing with staging professional and redesign professional. Mother Nature in unique ways, Mar is known for his inventive, original and resourceful design applications. 3 Sessions Oct 15-29 SHS Room 1036 Get the class you want – Register Early! Tuesday 7:00-9:00 pm $69 www.westportcontinuinged.com 203•341•1209 [email protected] 11 anguages Italian

#144 Italian for Tourists #154 Basic Italian in the Morning This fun course is ideal for students who are planning a trip This course is excellent for students who wish to NEW to Italy or wish to learn Italian through scenarios and real-life learn how to speak basic Italian and acquire the foundation situations without studying grammar. The instructor will give of grammar in a friendly format, including role-play. It’s also you information about some optional books. perfect for students who are traveling to Italy but cannot (Instructor, Lee DeMilo) register for the Italian for Tourists evening course. Come and 10 Sessions Sept 26-Dec 5* SHS Room 1047 enjoy the fun of learning Italian. (Instructor, Lee DeMilo) Thursday 7:15-8:45 pm $169/Sr $145 10 Sessions Sept 30-Dec 2 Monday *no class Nov 28 10:30 am-12:00 noon $169/Sr $145 Lee DeMilo, a native Italian with a cultural and educational Class location is 1 Canal Street, Westport background acquired both in Italy and in the U.S., is an author (Westport Public Schools – Facilities Building) of Italian language books and owner of Lingua e Cucina™, a private Italian language company in Silvermine which promotes the Italian language, culture, cuisine and lifestyle. For more Register Early – offerings depend information,visit www.linguaecucina.com on minimum enrollment

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#947 Spanish #949 Clase de Conversación en Español for Beginners Posees bases sólidas en Español? Deseas fortalecer tu abilidad This course provides solid syntax, gram- para comunicarte verbalmente dentro de un ambiente bicultural, mar and vocabulary foundations. Learn social, familiar o de negocios? De ser así, este curso es para tí. essential and valuable tools to develop Sin formalidad, discutiremos temas seleccionados en equipo, comprehension and communication skills. para optimizar los resultados de tu esfuerzo. Latin American cultural issues will be (Instructor, Fernando Rincon) discussed as well. Cost of textbook and 10 Sessions Oct 1-Dec 3 SHS Room 1055 workbook for Spanish for Beginners Tuesday 5:00-7:00 pm $169/Sr $145 and Spanish Intermediate is $60, payable to the instructor. (Instructor, Fernando Rincon) #967 Basic Conversational Spanish 10 Sessions Sept 30-Dec 2 SHS Room 1055 Whether for travel, family conversation or business purposes, Monday 7:00-9:00 pm $169/Sr $145 learn basic vocabulary and phrases using a conversational approach. Gain confidence in speaking at home, work or abroad about food, travel, directions, lodging, shopping, and more. #948 Spanish ~ Intermediate Learn about Spanish culture. (Instructor, Horacio Ballesteros) Building on Spanish for Beginners, this course goes into 10 Sessions Sept 25-Dec 4* SHS Room 1055 more advanced grammar, speech and cultural subjects and Wednesday 6:45-8:45 pm $169/Sr $145 delves into exercises aimed to gain strong conversational and *no class Nov 27 writing skills. Business communications skills are likewise emphasized. Cost of textbook and workbook for Spanish for Beginners and Spanish Intermediate is $60, payable There is an additional fee to the instructor. (Instructor, Fernando Rincon) 10 Sessions Oct 1-Dec 3 SHS Room 1055 for language texts/materials Tuesday 7:15-9:15 pm $169/Sr $145

#140 Curso Avanzado de Espanol Este curso estara basado en coversacion avanzada. Usaremos eventos contemporaneos y discutiremos temas economicos, sociales, politicos y artisticos. Sera una gran oportunidad para mantener un alto nivel del Espanol hablado. Se sugiere que los participantes tengan la habilidad de mantener un ritmo avanzado del lenguaje. (Instructor, Horacio Ballesteros) 10 Sessions Oct 1-Dec 3 SHS Room 1054 Tuesday 6:45-8:45 pm $169/Sr $145

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#863 French for Tourists #970 Intermediate Go on a make-believe trip to France. Learn phrases and ex- Conversational French pressions so you will feel confident on your trip to any French This class is for those who have taken Basic speaking country. We will discuss holding a conversation in Conversational French or French for Tour- French from the airport to your hotel, asking for directions, ists class. Students should purchase and greeting someone, going on a shopping spree, taking a metro bring to class the following book: French (subway), getting your rental car serviced, French cuisine and All the Way by Annie Heminway. ordering food. Learn about French culture. Make your trip (Instructor, Nell Mednick) easy and more enjoyable! Non-refundable materials fee of 10 Sessions Sept 25-Dec 4* SHS Room 2046 $10 is included. (Instructor, Nell Mednick) Wednesday 7:00-9:00 pm $159/Sr $135 10 Sessions Sept 30-Dec 2 SHS Room 2046 *no class Nov 27 Monday 7:00-9:00 pm $169/Sr $145

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NOTE: Our instructors are hired to teach general concepts to groups of students, not to provide specific investment advice to individuals. Students should consult their own financial advisor or attorney before making any investment decisions based on specific examples used by our instructors.

#278 Tax Preparation: The Basics #197 Transforming Social Security into a In this demonstration class, you’ll learn the basics NEW Winning Retirement Strategy NEW for preparing your income tax return using the tax preparation Learn how to get the most out of program Turbo Tax as well as learn how to manage and your Social Security benefits and organize your finances using the financial management how to manage longevity risk to program Quicken. Reduce the stress involved in preparing maximize the amount of money your tax return. (Instructor, Tom Olson) you receive throughout retirement. Saturday ● Nov 16 (storm date Dec 7) 9:00-12:00 noon Among the topics will be spousal SHS Room 1033 $59 benefits, the impact of divorce, death, delaying benefits, early retirement, and taxation. Each attendee will receive the guides: “Myths and Facts about Social Security” and “Social Security: #134#144 Gaining Financial Control of Your Divorce What Should You Do at Age 62?”. If you want the knowledge to Are you going to be financially ok after a divorce? This course successfully navigate the social security maze and retirement, reviews sources of income, insurance and spousal support, this course is for you. (Instructor, John Brenkovich) different types of property and assets, retirement accounts, so- Wednesday ● Oct 16 (storm date Oct 30) 7:00-8:30 pm cial security and the short term and long term effects, including SHS Room 2032 $25 tax effects, of a divorce proposal settlement. Before you make John Brenkovich, CFP, ChFC, AAMS, is owner of Brenkovich any financial decisions regarding your divorce, learn about Financial Management, Inc. and is a Certified Financial Plan- potential pitfalls to avoid and smart questions you should be ner Professional, Financial Advisor & Registered Principal and asking. (Instructor, Brenda Catugno) Licensed Life Insurance Agent. Tuesday ● Oct 29 7:00-9:00 pm SHS Room 2032 $25

#134#143 Fundamentals of Investing Through discussion and class materials, we will demystify the world of investing. Understand the meaning of cash equivalents, bonds, stocks, mutual funds, and annuities, and how each category can work for you. This is an excellent course for learning about the basic asset classes and simple strategies for a lifetime of investing. (Instructor, Brenda Catugno) 2 Sessions Dec 3 & 10 SHS Room 1047 Tuesday 7:00-9:00 pm $29/Sr No Fee Brenda Catugno, ChFC, CDFA, CASL, specializes in financial planning, portfolio management and divorce financial analysis, and offers a wide variety of solutions to meet clients needs. She has been teaching this course with us for 13 years. www.westportcontinuinged.com 203•341•1209 [email protected] 13 oney Matters

#191 7 Financial Steps Every Woman Needs #162 Estate Planning to Know This is a detailed seminar on estate Baffled by where your money is going? Does retirement seem planning techniques and estate ad- unreachable? Tired of living without a realistic financial plan? ministration, with an emphasis on re- Stop being reactive; become proactive about your money! ducing or avoiding transfer taxes and Whether you need help getting started or are already minding maximizing lifetime wealth. There will your finances but want to take it to the next level, learn seven be an in-depth review of federal and action steps every woman needs to maintain financial sanity. state transfer tax laws, including what Learn tips you can implement immediately to: feel confident “repeal” means and what changes in the law we may see. your credit is in solid shape ● know exactly how much you Learn about the probate process and avoiding probate, how need for retirement ● create realistic goals that actually are wills and trusts are used in estate planning, how to plan for implemented ● learn about mutual funds● spend without guilt incapacity, and the importance of re-titling assets and updating ● stave off the bag lady nightmare! You can’t afford NOT to beneficiary designations. Class will also include retirement as- attend! Time will allow for Q and A. (Instructor, Galia Gichon) sets, gifting, Medicaid, life insurance, sophisticated planning, SHS Room 1036 $35 and more! Case studies will be included. (Instructor, Patricia R. Beauregard, Esq.) #191a Thursday Oct 3 7:00-9:00 pm 3 Sessions Sept 25-Oct 9 SHS Room 2030 #191b Saturday Nov 16 (storm date Dec 7) Wednesday 7:00-9:00 pm $65/Sr $39 9:30-11:30 am Patricia R. Beauregard is a partner at Pullman & Comley, LLC Galia Gichon, an independent national personal financial expert in the Trusts & Estates department. Her practice includes estate with more than 18 years in financial services, is the founder of and tax planning, wills, trusts, probate, estate administration, Down to Earth Finances which offers individual sessions and trust administration, and tax exempt law, including formation seminars to address personal financial needs without selling of charitable entities. any investments. Visit www.downtoearthfinance.com

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#951 Ballroom Dancing #238 Beginning Guitar for Everyone! Dancing is great exercise and The benefits of learning to play a musi- a proven mood lifter. Couples cal instrument are well documented. and singles welcome. Come You may already have a guitar in ready to dance and have fun! the house. Now you can learn what Smooth soled shoes are rec- you need to get started ... tuning, rudi- ommended. mentary technique and understanding of Class location is music notation and tablature ... using familiar St. Francis of Assisi Church, songs to make learning fun! Bring your own instrument 35 Norfield Road, Weston, CT (left-handed guitars are recommended for left-handed (just over the border from Westport) (Instructors, Michael and Nicole Stavola) players) (Instructor, Gene Pino) 8 Sessions Oct 2-Nov 20 Wednesday $120 5 Sessions Oct 1-29 SHS Room 460 Tuesday 7:30-8:30 pm $99 #951a Beginner level – 7:00-7:45 pm - Learn fast Gene Pino studied under Chuck Wayne and Linc Cham- dances, slow dances and Latin dances, like tango, swing, berland, attended Berklee College of Music and The salsa and hustle. Perfect for any ability level. Manhattan School of Music. He teaches private lessons #951b Intermediate Ballroom Dancing - 7:45-8:30 pm - in his Westport Studio, has been teaching guitar for 30 Move beyond the basics in all areas including footwork, timing, years and has been teaching with us for 10 years. One leading and following, as you learn new steps and variations grad of the prestigious University of Miami School of that will add more excitement to your dancing. Music says, “Gene Pino is….. by far the best teacher Michael and Nicole Stavola are the directors of Ballroom Danc- player, and mentor of all of them.” esport and CT Kids Dance. They are professionally certified and have been dancing, teaching and competing in ballroom for over 30 years. For more information about the instructors, #240 Guitar II visit www.ballroomdancesportct.com This is a continuation of Beginning Guitar. Also open to students who have played in the past and would like to restart their interest and to previously enrolled participants who enjoy playing in a group with other guitar enthusiasts and would like to review and pick up a few Why take our Kids tips. Bring your own instrument. (Instructor, Gene Pino) 5 Sessions Nov 5-Dec 3 SHS Room 460 after school programs? Tuesday 7:30-8:30 pm $99

– fun, stimulating & #277 Dance Your Way to Fitness and relaxing classes Fun Develop style, balance and a – safe environment better understanding and feel of music and dance. Learn different rhythms and basic – all staff have passed dance moves to music ranging from Spanish melodies to rock background checks and roll and dance to the classical Waltz. Get a great aerobic workout while having fun. No partner required. (Instructor Sandra Adamczyk) 11 Sessions Sept 24-Dec 3 SHS 2nd Floor Mezz. Tuesday 6:30-7:45 pm $199/Sr $169 Sandra Adamczyk is an experienced, award winning professional dancer and dance instructor. Become a US Citizen see p 3 See Sandy’s Yoga on p 9 www.westportcontinuinged.com 203•341•1209 [email protected] 15 SS peakers Bureau We are pleased to offer these tuition free classes NEW NEW -- just a $10 nonrefundable registration fee is required -- advanced registration required as space is limited --

#525 Where to Travel Next? #527 Goal Setting for Success Whether you have an interest in travel for an actual trip Join Marcelle Soviero, award-winning author of An Irides- or just enjoy dreaming about where you would like to go, cent Life: Essays on Motherhood and Stepmotherhood and you’ll enjoy listening to Susan Farewell, a well-known travel Editor-in-Chief of Brain, Child: The Magazine for Thinking writer and travel concierge, who prides herself on finding Mothers (www.brainchildmag.com) and Catherine Siroka, the world’s most worthwhile travel experiences. Susan Editor of the Westport-Greenwich edition of Macaroni Kid provides insights, tips, and recommendations on where to -- a family-friendly, online newsletter travel, with ideas ranging from easy weekend getaways to (www.westport.macaronikid.com) for a hands-on dis- trips to Europe, the Far East or once-in-a-lifetime experi- cussion about personal and business goal-setting and ences. Susan will talk about trends in travel and provide growth. These business leaders will give practical tips some thought-provoking ideas for those eager to travel regarding setting and achieving objectives, while nurturing to new places or travel in new ways (including exclusive yourself in the process. Ms. Soviero will address journaling experiences such as after-hour tours of museums, culinary toward success and Ms. Siroka will share marketing know- tours, cooking lessons with top chefs, safaris). Her wealth how and help attendees brainstorm avenues to promote of information about the world, and nuts and bolts sugges- their businesses both on the local and national level. tions about how best to see it, will make this a worthwhile Wednesday • Oct 9 7:00-9:00 pm SHS Room 1036 event for individuals, couples and families eager to get out and see the world. Saturday ● Sept 28 10:00-11:00 am SHS Room 1036 Susan Farewell, CEO and Founder of Farewell Travels #526 Food Math 101 LLC, is a former travel journalist and editor at The Condé Learn why the numbers behind what we’re eating are not Nast Publications in New York City. Her work has adding up and why the Standard American Diet is unsustain- appeared in numerous national publications as well as able and a leading cause of global warming, obesity, type various websites and she is the author of several travel 2 diabetes and heart disease. Learn valuable information books. Visit www.FarewellTravels.com about what we can do about it. Jim Hicks is the author of Healthy Eating Healthy World which examines the single #524 Doing What You Love & most powerful move humans can make to promote health, Loving What You Do reduce obesity, lower the cost of health care, nurture our Discovering the passion, drive and the will to succeed. fragile environment, conserve our energy resources, feed Don’t miss this unique opportunity to get inspired and the world’s growing population and reduce the suffering of motivated. Emmy-nominated and nationally recognized animals in factory farms all over the word. Learn how you home and garden expert Mar Jennings will discuss his can change your diet and lifestyle and move in the direc- personal journey from gold-medal winning figure skater to tion of consuming much more whole, plant-based foods but a successful banker to his passion as a lifestyle expert and not necessarily becoming a vegetarian or a vegan. What home & garden author. Learn the steps he took and what you eat has an enormous impact on much more than just motivated him to change his life and become a best-selling your health. author and Emmy nominated TV host, thus inspiring you to Saturday ● Oct 26 11:00-12:00 noon SHS Room 1036 make the most of your own passions, guiding you to make Jim Hicks is a writer, speaker, consultant and blogger; the most of what could lie ahead. he holds a Certificate in Plant-Based Nutrition. Visit his Saturday ● Oct 5 11:00-12:00 noon SHS Room 1036 website at www.hpjmh.com Mar Jennings has been featured on HGTV, QVC, the Today Show, the NY Times and many other local and national media outlets. Visit www.marjennings.com Follow us on

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#121 Intro to MAC #637 iPad Basics Operating System Are you wondering if you’re getting the most out of your iPad? Learn to use your Macintosh computer more Learn the basic features of the iPad, learn the different gestures efficiently and increase your productivity. Learn (tap, drag, flick and pinch), explore the native apps such as about the operating system, keyboard, desk- calendar, notes, reminders, maps, camera and more. Many top navigation, the internet, editing text, fonts, tips & tricks you won’t want to miss. Bring your fully charged special characters, maintenance, disks, sound and more. iPad. (Instructor, Janet Lengel) Prerequisite: familiarity with the keyboard. 2 Sessions SHS Room 1047 $55 (Instructor, Janet Lengel) #637a Monday Oct 7 & 14 3 Sessions Oct 30-Nov 13 SHS Room 1029 6:30-8:30 pm Wednesday 4:00-6:00 pm $95 #637b Saturday Oct 5 & 19 (storm date Oct 26) 9:30-11:30 am

#619 Basic Photoshop iPad – Beyond the Basics Get even more use out of your iPad – did you NEW CS5 for MAC know you can do word processing, spreadsheets and For photographers, hobbyists, and prepare presentations on your iPad? Learn about the those who want to work with digital Pages, Numbers and Keynote apps made by Apple for images. Through studio experience, the iPad which are currently available for purchase at hands-on work, and lecture, we’ll explore the ins and iTunes for $9.99 each. Bring your fully charged iPad outs of Adobe Photoshop. Topics include: selections and with the latest version of the app for the class you are project montage, layer management, scans (reflective, taking. Sign up for one or more classes. transparent), image manipulation, retouching, and key- (Instructor, Janet Lengel) board shortcuts. Skills learned are transferable to PCs. (Instructor, Craig Burry) #646 Pages for iPad - Pages is a streamlined word 5 Sessions Sept 26-Oct 24 SHS Room 1029 processor app that lets you create letters, reports, flyers Thursday 7:00-9:00 pm $189 and more with beautiful graphic displays. Pages is much Craig Burry is a freelance art director and owner of Cat and more than words -- you can polish a resume, design a Mouse Design Group. He has been teaching for Westport brochure, prepare a school report, or produce an invitation. Continuing Education for more than 7 years. Monday ● Nov 11 6:30-8:30 pm SHS Room 1047 $29

#890 Intermediate/Advanced Photoshop #647 Numbers for iPad - Numbers is a spread- CS5 for MAC sheet app with impressive features that will let you work Explore the complexities of digital retouching, filtering, and with your data to produce charts, tables, presentations enhancing your photos! Learn how to eliminate scratches, and more with beautiful graphic displays. With Numbers blemishes, and red eye. Learn dodge, burn, saturation, you can plan a wedding, save for retirement, track your adjustment levels, and curves. We’ll cover backgrounds, workouts, keep a baby journal, and more. cropping, gradations, silhouettes, and low key, mid key, Monday ● Nov 18 6:30-8:30 pm SHS Room 1047 $29 and high key. Learn how Bitmapped images and Pixels compare to halftone screening. Learn important functions, tools, methodology, and vocabulary, in applying Photoshop #648 Keynote for iPad - Keynote is a presentation to your field of interest. Prerequisite: basic understanding app that lets you create powerful presentations with im- of Photoshop. Skills learned are transferable to PCs. pressive effects. With Keynote you can share a business (Instructor, Craig Burry) idea, organize a family vacation, present a new idea, or 5 Sessions Oct 31-Dec 5* SHS Room 1029 teach a topic. Thursday 7:00-9:00 pm $189 Monday ● Nov 25 6:30-8:30 pm SHS Room 1047 $29 *no class Nov 28

#217 QuickBooks 2011 QuickBooks is the leading small business Bookkeeping software. Designed for beginning QuickBooks users, the classes will cover the basics of deciding which version of Quickbooks is right for you, as well as accounting basics as it relates to Quick- Books, how to set up a company, track expenses and income. Learn how to work with lists, payroll, and reports. Time will be allocated in each class for practical hands on practice. Class will be taught on PCs. (Instructor, Tom Olson) #217a 4 Sessions Nov 7, 14, 21, Dec 5 SHS Room 1033 Thursday 7:00-9:00 pm $159/Sr $139 #217b 2 Sessions Oct 19 & 26 (storm date Nov 2) SHS Room 1033 Saturday 9:00-12:00 noon $135/Sr $115 www.westportcontinuinged.com 203•341•1209 [email protected] 17 echnology • Computers

#644 Organize Your Computer The classes on this page will be taught on PCs. Skills learned are Is your computer cluttered with files on the desktop? Clutter transferable to MAC computers. Students should bring a flash drive can be invisible and slow your computer down. Do you need to (minimum 2G) to class to save your work on. set up a file system? Are photos mixed up with videos and a The instructor for these classes is Alan Weaver who has been teaching financial statement? Working with Windows 7, learn shortcuts computer, technology, and Photoshop classes for Westport Continuing Edu- in creating folders, naming/renaming files, and keeping them cation for 17 years. See our website for more information about Mr. Weaver. organized. 2 Sessions Oct 14 & 16 SHS Room 1033 Mon & Wed 3:00-5:00 pm $65 #131 Intro To Computers Have limited experience with computers? Need to improve basic skills to keep up at work or with your friends and family? #645 InDesign CS5 Learn about the Internet so you can safely research, shop, and Learn how to create professional print designs such as ads, pay bills online. Discover which social networking sites such books, magazines, brochures, postcards, letterhead, business as Facebook and Linkedin are useful. Learn how to email, cards and more, whether for your business or hobbies. Discover upload photos, the basics of the Windows operating system, shortcuts to integrate photos, tables and Word files into your and how to organize your files in folders. Computer safety document. Prerequisite: familiarity with a mouse and keyboard. issues will also be covered. 4 Sessions Oct 21, 23, 28 & 30 SHS Room 1033 4 Sessions Sept 30, Oct 2, 7 & 9 SHS Room 1033 Mon & Wed 3:00-5:00 pm $139 Mon & Wed 3:00-5:00 pm $99/Sr $75

#642 Blogging 101 #118 MS PowerPoint 2010 A blog is a powerful tool for promoting a cause or communi- Learn how to create impressive and effective video presenta- cating ideas. In this introductory course, you’ll explore differ- tions using slides, graphics including SmartArt, charts, data ent ways to use blogs, explore blogging tools, learn how to imported from spreadsheets, logos, slide transitions and more. effectively organize your information to get started, and how Students have the option to purchase and bring to class Mi- to draw interest in your blog. Students’ blog topics may be crosoft Office 2010 Simplified by Kate Shoup. discussed to aid you in setting up your blog and optimizing 2 Sessions Nov 5 & 12 SHS Room 1033 your blog presence. Students will work with WordPress.com. Tuesday 6:45-9:15 pm $75/Sr $65 If you wish to set up your account the first night, bring your email address and password with you. Prerequisite: Microsoft Word or equivalent and Internet basics. #013 MS Excel 2010 for Beginners 2 Sessions Sept 24 & Oct 1 SHS Room 1033 Learn how to create and use spreadsheets for business or Tuesday 7:00-9:00 pm $65 personal use to organize, analyze and present data. Topics covered will include data entry and formatting, creating formulas, saving and modifying files, and charts. Students have #635 Facebook, Twitter & Social Networking the option to purchase and bring to class the book Microsoft Social networking sites such as Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn Office 2010 Simplified by Kate Shoup. Prerequisite: familiar- let you connect to, and network with, other people, both per- ity with the mouse and keyboard. sonally and professionally. In this demonstration class, learn 4 Sessions Oct 7-28 SHS Room 1033 what kids, parents, grandparents and businesses use different Monday 6:45-9:15 pm $149/Sr $129 social networking sites for, how to set up your accounts and about maintaining your privacy. Tuesday • Oct 8 6:45-9:15 pm SHS Room 1033 $39 #014 Intermediate MS Excel 2010 Build on the basics of Excel. Prepare spreadsheets using advanced formatting and editing features of Excel. Topics covered #640 Building Your Presence On Linkedin will include an extensive survey of formulas and functions, data Linkedin is a powerful social network for sharing professional consolidation, filtering, sorting, analysis, tables/charts, linking credentials. You can use LinkedIn to find new clients, busi- Excel files, mail merge with Word to create letters, labels and ness opportunities, qualified employees or even a new job. envelopes. Bring files to class on a flash drive if you would Linkedin can be helpful to anyone with a business or looking to like to discuss your specific needs. Students have the option develop their career as it can be used for business networking to purchase and bring to class Microsoft Office 2010 Simpli- and reconnecting with former colleagues. Learn about creat- fied by Kate Shoup. Prerequisite: basic knowledge of Excel. ing your Linkedin account and making it effective so you can 2 Sessions Dec 2 & 9 SHS Room 1033 increase your visibility. Monday 6:45-9:15 pm $75/Sr $65 Tuesday • Oct 15 6:45-9:15 pm SHS Room 1033 $39 No registration fee if you register online

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#643 Pinterest #641 Social Media: Business Prospecting Pinterest is one of the fastest growing social networking sites in the Digital Age that connects people and businesses visually. It is an online For those of you with, or about to create, an online presence, bulletin board that allows users to share their theme-based it is important to possess a social network presence on social ideas such as hobbies, wedding planning, decorating, recipes media venues such as Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube, and more. By browsing pinboards created by others, you can Pinterest and Yelp. Learn how to attract visitors and custom- discover new things and inspiration. Learn how to be invited ers. In this in-depth demonstration format review of these to participate on Pinterest and how it interacts with Facebook social media sites, learn about the relevance to your business, and Twitter. Business owners can use it to build interest among how to sustain good customer relations and create fans of clients. This class will be a demonstration format. your business, and how to create content that will be found (Instructor, Alan Weaver) by search engines. (Instructor, Alan Weaver) Monday • Nov 4 7:00-9:00 pm SHS Room 1047 $29 Tuesday • Oct 29 6:30-9:30 pm SHS Room 1033 $45

#636 Buying and Selling On Ebay In this demonstration class, learn how to buy or sell on the most popular auction site on the web. Don’t buy retail again! We will discuss bidding and selling strategies. Learn about the different auction types, fees, how to write effective descriptions, shipping options, how to set up an eBay buyer or seller account, use PayPal payment service, upload digital images, etc. (Instructor, Alan Weaver) Monday • Nov 18 6:30-9:30 pm SHS Room 2038 $45

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KID’S CLASSES follow the Westport Public School calendar. Unless otherwise noted, our classes do not meet on Westport Public School Holidays, Staff Development Days, or Shortened School Days and Elementary students do not have classes during teacher conferences, T, W & Th, Nov 19, 20, 21 PLEASE MARK CLASS DATES ON YOUR CALENDAR! Note that dates listed below do not take into account any unforeseen school closings. PLEASE BE PROMPT IN PICKING UP YOUR CHILD TO AVOID LATE FEES • Please understand that our instructors have commitments after class. Late fees will apply for children picked up more than 5 minutes after class. Late fees are: $10 for 5 minutes after class; $20 for each 15 minute increment thereafter.

#836 Sports and Homework Clubs (Gr. 2-5) Are you looking for fun and excitement after school? This is the club for you! Benefit from teacher directed homework/tutoring sessions and enjoy fun filled sports and activities! Play sports and activities such as basketball, soccer, flag football, wiffleball, kickball, capture the flag and much more! Gain a strong sense of satisfaction and achievement in a non-competitive atmosphere. Develop physical skills, do your homework, meet new friends and have fun participating! Be a part of our team this school year! KHS Gym Michelle Schilling 3:15-5:00 pm 6 Sessions #836a Monday Sept 16-Oct 21 $155 #836b Monday Oct 28-Dec 2 $155 GFS Room 232 & Gym Don Savage 3:00-5:00 pm 6 Sessions #836c Tuesday Sept 10-Oct 15 $179 #836d Tuesday Oct 22-Dec 10 (no class Nov 5 & 19) $179 SES Room 153 & Gym Lindsay Forth 3:00-5:00 pm 6 Sessions #836e Wednesday Sept 11-Oct 16 $179 #836f Wednesday Oct 23-Dec 11 (no class Nov 20 & 27) $179 CES Library & Gym 3:30-5:00 pm 6 Sessions #836g Thursday Sept 12-Oct 17 $155 Sign up for #836h Thursday Oct 24-Dec 12 (no class Nov 21 & 28) $155 both sessions NOW KHS Room 32 & Gym Carol Dalton 3:15-5:00 pm 6 Sessions so you do not forget #836i Thursday Sept 12-Oct 17 $155 or get closed out! #836j Thursday Oct 24-Dec 12 (no class Nov 21 & 28) $155

#840 Just Sports (Gr. 1-4) Join us for sports and activities! Participate in games such as proball, pirates gold, sink the ship, crossover, pinball, basketball, wiffleball, team handball, kickball, tag games, scooters, volleyball, badminton, floor hockey and much more! Make new friends, have fun in a safe environment and improve your sports skills and fitness. SES Gym Andrew McLoughlin (T & Th), Lindsay Forth (Fri) 3:00-5:00 pm 6 Sessions $179 #840a Tuesday Sept 10-Oct 15 #840b Tuesday Oct 22-Dec 10 (no class Nov 5 & 19) #840c Thursday Sept 12-Oct 17 #840d Thursday Oct 24-Dec 12 (no class Nov 21 & 28) #840e Friday Sept 20-Oct 25 #840f Friday Nov 1-Dec 13 (no class Nov 29) CES Gym Jessica Lack 3:30-5:00 pm 6 Sessions $155 #840g Tuesday Sept 10-Oct 15 #840h Tuesday Oct 22-Dec 10 (no class Nov 5 & 19) Sign up for both GFS Gym Don Savage 3:00-5:00 pm 6 Sessions $179 #840i Friday Sept 20-Oct 25 sessions NOW #840j Friday Nov 1-Dec 13 (no class Nov 29) so you do not forget

KHS Gym Michelle Schiling 3:15-5:00 pm 6 Sessions $155 or get closed out! #840k Friday Sept 20-Oct 25 #840l Friday Nov 1-Dec 13 (no class Nov 29)

20 www.westportcontinuinged.com 203•341•1209 [email protected] K I S Tennis Kindergarten Tennis with Connie Goodman • Smaller QuickStart courts, smaller racquets, low-compression balls • Eye-hand coordination, ball handling, court familiarity, movement/agility • General physical fitness and pre-tennis exercises perfect for young beginners • Supervised by Professional Tennis Registry (PTR) certified instructor with special training in “pre-tennis fun” for kindergarten-aged children

#827a Tues, Sept 10-Oct 15 4:15-5:15 pm SHS outdoors 6 sessions-$229 #827b Thurs, Sept 12-Oct 17 4:15-5:15 pm SHS outdoors 6 sessions-$229 #827c Tues, Oct 22-Dec 10 (no class 11/5) 4:00-5:00 pm GFS gym 7 sessions-$265 #827d Thurs, Oct 24-Dec 12 (no class 11/28) 4:00-5:00 pm LLS gym 7 sessions-$265 #828a Tues, Jan 7-Feb 25 (no class 2/18) 4:00-5:00 pm GFS gym 7 sessions-$265 #828b Thurs, Jan 9-Feb 27 (no class 2/20) 4:00-5:00 pm LLS gym 7 sessions-$265

Tennis for Grades 1-5 with Connie Goodman • QuickStart Tennis – a new and better approach to introducing kids to the game • Smaller courts, smaller racquets, lower-compression balls • Allows kids time to get to the ball and helps them develop proper swing patterns • More fun and less frustration! Grades 1-2 #341A2 Mon, Sept 9-Oct 14 4:15-5:15 pm SHS outdoors 6 sessions-$229 #341B2 Wed, Sept 11-Oct 16 4:15-5:15 pm SHS outdoors 6 sessions-$229 #341C2 Fri, Sept 13-Oct 18 4:15-5:15 pm SHS outdoors 6 sessions-$229 #343A2 Mon, Oct 21-Dec 9 (no class 11/4) 4:00-5:00 pm GFS gym 7 sessions-$265 #343B2 Wed, Oct 23-Dec 11 (no class 11/27) 4:00-5:00 pm SES gym 7 sessions-$265 #343C2 Fri, Oct 25-Dec 13 (no class 11/8, 11/29) 4:00-5:00 pm BMS gym 6 sessions-$229 #321A2 Mon, Jan 6-Feb 10 (no class 1/20) 4:00-5:00 pm GFS gym 5 sessions-$195 #321B2 Wed, Jan 8-Feb 26 (no class 2/19) 4:00-5:00 pm SES gym 7 sessions-$265 #321C2 Fri, Jan 10-Feb 28 (no class 1/17, 2/21) 4:00-5:00 pm BMS gym 6 sessions-$229

Grades 3-5 #341A3 Mon, Sept 9-Oct 14 5:15-6:15 pm SHS outdoors 6 sessions-$229 #341B3 Wed, Sept 11-Oct 16 5:15-6:15 pm SHS outdoors 6 sessions-$229 #341C3 Fri, Sept 13-Oct 18 5:15-6:15 pm SHS outdoors 6 sessions-$229 #343A3 Mon, Oct 21-Dec 9 (no class 11/4) 5:00-6:00 pm GFS gym 7 sessions-$265 #343B3 Wed, Oct 23-Dec 11 (no class 11/27) 5:00-6:00 pm SES gym 7 sessions-$265 #343C3 Fri, Oct 25-Dec 13 (no class 11/8, 11/29) 5:00-6:00 pm BMS gym 6 sessions-$229 #321A3 Mon, Jan 6-Feb 10 (no class 1/20) 5:00-6:00 pm GFS gym 5 sessions-$195 #321B3 Wed, Jan 8-Feb 26 (no class 2/19) 5:00-6:00 pm SES gym 7 sessions-$265 #321C3 Fri, Jan 10-Feb 28 (no class 1/17, 2/21) 5:00-6:00 pm BMS gym 6 sessions-$229 Tennis for Grades 6-8 with Connie Goodman • Beginners and intermediate players • Cover all the basics -- grip, footwork, strokes, rules, strategy and court etiquette • Limited enrollment, low student/pro ratio, personalized attention • Opportunity to hit hundreds of balls #341A1 Mon, Sept 9-Oct 14 3:15-4:15 pm SHS outdoors 6 sessions-$229 #341C1 Fri, Sept 13-Oct 18 3:15-4:15 pm SHS outdoors 6 sessions-$229 #343C1 Fri, Oct 25-Dec 13 (no class 11/8, 11/29) 3:00-4:00 pm BMS Gym 6 sessions-$229 #321C1 Fri, Jan 10-Feb 28 (no class 1/17, 2/21) 3:00-4:00 pm BMS Gym 6 sessions-$229 www.westportcontinuinged.com (203) 341-1209 [email protected] 21 Fitness and Sports K I S #306 TGA Premier Junior Golf #303 Kempo Karate - (Gr. 1-2, 3-5) Introduction Learn how to play golf in a safe and fun to Martial Arts environment. Learn swing fundamen- (Gr. K-5) tals along with basic rules and etiquette. Through highly successful teach- This TGA Golf Enrichment Program is ing techniques that incorporate designed to develop each child’s passion for golf while develop- character building philosophies ing and improving their motor skills and coordination, helping within traditional martial arts train- with focus and concentration, and boosting self confidence. All ing methods, you will learn to un- golf equipment is provided including softer practice balls. Over derstand and use martial arts to develop self confidence, self time TGA’s 5-level-program will advance children through all discipline, self control, focus, and respect for others. Learn aspects of the game and prepare them to go out and play on the a series of punches, kicks, and blocks in a fun yet controlled course. New and returning students welcome! (Instructor, Total environment – there is no fighting or contact. Wear comfortable Golf Adventures (TGA) of Fairfield, http:fairfield.golftga.com) clothes and gym shoes. You will receive a white belt and have 8 Sessions $189 the option to purchase a Gi (Uniform Shirt and Pants for $42). #306a Monday Oct 7-Nov 25 All eligible students will be invited to do optional belt rank test- SES Gym 3:05-4:05 pm ing at the Kempo Academy of Martial Arts studio in Westport #306b Tuesday Oct 1-Dec 3 (no class Nov 5 &19) at the conclusion of the program (test fee is $50). All students LLS Gym 3:25-4:25 pm must submit a completed waiver form to our office prior to the first class meeting; the form is available in our office and on #306c Wednesday Oct 2-Dec 4 (no class Nov 20 & 27) our website. (Instructor, Sensei Douglas DeBarger, Kempo KHS Gym 3:25-4:25 pm Academy of Martial Arts www.kempokaratect.com) #306d Thursday Oct 3-Dec 5 (no class Nov 21 & 28) 10 Sessions $139 GFS Gym 3:05-4:05 pm #303a Monday Sept 30-Dec 2 #306e Friday Oct 4-Nov 22 CES Gym 3:40-4:40 pm CES Gym 3:40-4:40 pm #303b Tuesday Sept 24-Dec 10 (no class Nov 5 & 19) KHS Gym 3:25-4:25 pm #844 Baseball World (Gr. K-4) #303c Wednesday Learn and practice the fundamental skills, drills and strategies Sept 25-Dec 11 (no class Nov 20 & 27) of baseball. Coach Diaco will focus on all aspects of the game GFS Cafeteria 3:05-4:05 pm of baseball and will hold a chalk talk session on life skills, #303d sportsmanship and teamwork. (Instructor, Vince Diaco, certi- Friday Sept 27-Dec 6 (no class Nov 29) fied physical education teacher and director of Baseball World) SES Cafeteria 3:05-4:05 pm 8 Sessions Oct 2-Dec 4* LLS Gym Wednesday 3:25-4:25 pm $105 *no class Nov 20 & 27 #984 Badminton (Gr. 4-12) For the intermediate to advanced junior player looking to take your #349 GameBreaker Lacrosse badminton skills to the next level - NEW Fall Clinic Series (for boys & girls) game played is the Olympic sport, Improve your individual skills - from stick skills to shooting to not your summer backyard game. defending, and also develop a greater understanding of team Some participants may be invited play, learning the concepts to help make your team better. The to play in the Connecticut State Ju- GameBreaker Lacrosse has designed a curriculum to provide nior Badminton Tournament. There young athletes the opportunity to work hard and improve in have been several state champions in the past from Westport. a fun, positive atmosphere. Participants will enjoy drills and Sneakers and badminton racquet required. If you have ques- scrimmaging opportunities, as well as positional training. Open tions about a racquet, contact the instructor at PeterPPPP@ to all ability levels. aol.com (Instructor, Peter Bartush) Monday (Gr. 3-5) 8 Sessions 9 Sessions Sept 10-Nov 12* SHS Gym Sept 9-Oct 28 4:00-5:00 at LLS field $215 Tuesday 7:30-9:30 pm $89 *no class Sept 17 Tuesday (Gr. 6-8) 8 Sessions Sept 10-Oct 29 3:15-4:45 at SES field $245 Thursday (Gr. K-3) 8 Sessions Sept 12-Oct 31 4:00-5:00 at LLS field $215 No registration fee To register, please visit www.LaxCamps.com or call 800- 944-7112. Questions? Email [email protected] if you register online 22 www.westportcontinuinged.com (203) 341-1209 [email protected] K I S Enrichment #536 Junior Vehicle Engineering™ (Gr. K-3) #841 Junior Genie’s Magic Club ~ featuring Using unique LEGO® kits, you will creatively build NEW Nisan Eventoff, internationally known and modify different vehicles including everyday vehicles, Master Magician (Gr. K-5) concept cars, construction machines and more. Learn basic Learn the secrets of the professional magician and experience engineering principles and about friction, forces, motion and the wonder of magic! In this critically acclaimed program, you’ll aerodynamics as you work on problem solving and commu- learn presentation skills, leadership skills, and speaking skills. nication skills with your team. You will be utilizing Science, Build self-confidence and poise, improve body coordination and Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) concepts communication skills, and learn creative planning and stage and 21st century educational skills of critical thinking, problem presence. In addition, each week you will receive magic tricks solving, collaboration, communication, curiosity and imagina- and materials to take home with you! Students repeating this tion while you are having fun! At the last class you'll receive a class will receive new tricks to take home and will assist as Pullback Race Car to assemble at home – show your family magic aides for new students. A truly MAGICAL experience how much you learned in class! (Instructor, All About Learning) awaits you! Non-refundable materials fee of $5 per week in- 8 Sessions $169 cluded. (Instructor, Nisan Eventoff) #536a Monday Oct 7-Nov 25 9 Sessions $165 LLS Room 6 3:25-4:25 pm #841a Wed Sept 25-Dec 4 (no class Nov 20 & 27) #536b Tuesday Oct 1-Dec 3 (no class Nov 5 & 19) KHS 3:25-4:25 pm KHS 3:25-4:25 pm #841b Thur Sept 26-Dec 5 (no class Nov 21 & 28) #536c Wednesday Oct 2-Dec 4 (no class Nov 20 & 27) LLS Room 1 3:25-4:25 pm SES Room 169 3:05-4:05 pm #341 #536d Thursday Oct 3-Dec 5 (no class Nov 21 & 28) Bead Making and Jewelry Design (Gr. K-2, 3-5) Make your own colorful “lava lamp” style beads from polymer CES Room 36 3:40-4:40 pm clay and use them to create designer jewelry! The beads will be #536e Friday Oct 4-Nov 22 combined with additional high quality beads and findings. You GFS 3:05-4:05 pm will create a unique necklace, and students in grades 3-5 will also create a unique bracelet! You will plan, lay out and string #467 Art Exploration (Gr. K-3) NEW the jewelry so it’s ready to wear! All supplies are included. Have fun -- mix, splatter, and sculpt with a variety of (Instructor, Kathy Swenning) 2-3 dimensional art materials! Open up your imagination and Saturday SHS Room 1012 creativity to make beautiful artworks and crafts. We’ll explore #341a Gr. K-2 Oct 19 (storm date Oct 26) techniques, including, but not limited to drawing, printmak- 9:30-11:30 am $42 ing, painting, collaging, and sculpting. We’ll draw inspiration from works of famous artists, modern designs, and our own #341b Gr. 3-5 Nov 2 (storm date Nov 16) lives. Possible projects include Picasso self-portraits, Warhol 9:30 am-12:00 noon $49 printmaking, Gaudi recycled city, and Giacometti figure sculp- tures. (Instructor, Lili Yang) #514 CLUB INVENTION presents 8 Sessions $199 Bolder Builders™ (Gr. K-5) NEW #467a Wednesday Oct 2-Dec 4 (no class Nov 20 & 27) In this Club Invention Bolder Builders module, you’ll join engi- GFS Room 130 3:05-5:00 pm neer, architect, and builder Archie Tek in the restoration of a town called Unlucky. You’ll create and test various structures #467b Thursday Oct 3-Dec 5 (no class Nov 21 & 28) for strength and stability, and design and create shelters for the SES Room 183 3:05-5:00 pm townspeople that are strong enough to withstand the elements of nature. You’ll be charged with reconstruction and determining #330 Chinese for Children – Beginning the strength of beam, arch, and suspension bridges by build- (Gr. K-3, 4 & up) ing and testing prototypes. We will turn to the animal world for Join us and have an exciting time speaking and writing Chinese inspiration on building sturdier structures – you’ll build various and learning about Chinese culture. Learn how to write char- animal habitats, including a spider web, burrowing animal tun- acters, speak in Chinese, and about this rich culture through nel, and bird’s nest. (Instructor, Holly Hellman; if enrollment is games, songs, and fun classroom handouts. The pronunciation sufficient, Phaedre Taft will co-teach) system used is Hanyu Pinyin. This is the best time in your life 5 Sessions Oct 1-29 LLS Room 104 to learn a new language! (Instructor, Yen-Ting Chi) Tuesday 3:25-4:55 pm $195 8 Sessions Oct 1-Dec 3* Tuesday LLS Library $129 #330a Gr. K-3 3:30-4:30 pm Register Early! #330b Gr. 4 & up (and those who have taken Beginning Offerings depend on minimum enrollment Chinese) 4:30-5:30 pm *no class Nov 5 & 19 www.westportcontinuinged.com (203) 341-1209 [email protected] 23 Enrichment K I S #918 MAD SCIENCE presents #664 Drama Club (Gr. 2-5) Science Discovery (Gr. 1-4) NEW Do you like acting? Have you ever dreamed of performing in Join Mad Science for some hands-on science discovery. Ex- front of a live audience? Join the Drama Club! This session we plore the wonders of the earth, try to defy gravity with a pen- will work together to create our own play! We will conclude our dulum and forecast some walloping weather! You’ll examine experience with a performance in front of our family and friends. the chemistry in your kitchen (no food will be served in this Look for details on our website. class). Make a model ecosystem and see how bugs can defend themselves. You won’t believe your eyes when we practice #362 Fun With Art (Gr. 2-5) movie special effects! Cool take homes in every class! Join us as we immerse ourselves in a creative afternoon of (Instructor, Mad Science) art! Explore different painters, styles and mediums, paper 8 Sessions $199 crafts, drawing techniques, and more. There’s sure to be some #918a Monday Oct 7-Nov 25 fabulous choices for everyone! (Instructor, Dayle Brownstein) SES Room 126 3:05-4:05 pm 8 Sessions Oct 3-Dec 5* CES Art Room Thursday 3:40-5:00 pm $199 #918b Tuesday Oct 1-Dec 3 (no class Nov 5 &19) GFS Art Room 3:05-4:05 pm *no class Nov 21 & 28 #918c Wednesday Oct 2-Dec 4 (no class Nov 20 & 27) KHS 3:25-4:25 pm #454 2D and 3D Art (Gr. 3-5) Learn about great artists and become inspired to use NEW #918d Friday Oct 4-Nov 22 LLS Music Room 3:25-4:25 pm a variety of different materials to create 2 and 3 dimensional works of art. Express your ideas in creative ways through draw- #918e Friday Oct 4-Nov 22 ing, paper collage, painting, constructing and more. Become CES Room 35 3:40-4:40 pm familiar with new materials and new ways of using materials. Come ready to learn about great artists of our history and to open your mind to creative expression. #318 Chess Class (Gr. 1-5) (Instructor, Cassie Vetto) For children who are ready and able to 6 Sessions Sept 23-Oct 28 KHS Art Room focus on chess in a structured setting. Monday 3:25-5:00 pm $139 Beginners will learn the rules, how to checkmate, see several moves ahead, #466 Duct Tape Crafts (Gr. 3-5) and how to write down their moves. NEW Advanced students will learn strategy, Let’s quack up while having fun making things with openings, endings, and the history of DUCT TAPE!! Create a new fun item each week with several the game. Limited class size. colors, patterns and designs of duct tape. It can be a little (Instructors, National Educational Chess Association – Alex sticky but it is well worth it! Sign up for one or more classes! Eydelman, Sergey Kudrin, Sebastian Lazar) (Instructor, Patty McQuone) 9 Sessions $165 Saturday 10:00-11:30 am SHS Room 1004 #466a #318a Mon Oct 7-Dec 2 LLS Cafeteria 3:25-4:25 pm Sept 28 - Book covers $29 #466b Oct 5 - Wallets $29 #318b Tues Sept 24-Dec 3 (no class Nov 5 & 19) SES Room 168 3:05-4:05 pm #466c Oct 19 - Jewelry $29 #466d #318c Wed Sept 25-Dec 4 (no class Nov 20 & 27) Oct 26 - Halloween masks $29 CES Room 42 3:40-4:40 pm #466e Nov 2 - Wall Hangings/Prints $29 #318d Thur Sept 26-Dec 5 (no class Nov 21 & 28) #466f Nov 16 - Thanksgiving napkin rings $29 GFS Cafeteria 3:05-4:05 pm #466g Dec 7 - Holiday Gifts $29 #318e Fri Sept 27-Nov 22 KHS 3:25-4:25 pm #466h Dec 14 - Winter Wreath $29

#535 Speak Up (Gr. 3-5) #842 Ready, Set, Collaborate! (Gr. 2-3) When you enter a new social situation are you unsure of Have fun engaging in active teambuilding exercises! During what to do? Have you encountered other kids who aren’t these fun activities you will learn how to work together effec- very kind? Are you looking for ways to respond to these situ- tively to solve various problems and challenges. You will be ations? Learn to handle these situations through role play, helping one another, asking constructive questions, and listen- partner work, and small group discussions. Are you nervous ing respectfully. These skills will help you succeed wherever to approach new groups of peers with comments, questions you go! (Instructor, Sarah Stefans) or concerns? Practice speaking in front of a group and watch 8 Sessions Oct 1-Dec 3* GFS Room 103 your confidence grow! (Instructor, Sarah Stefans) Tuesday 3:05-4:05 pm $99 6 Sessions Oct 3-Nov 7 GFS Room 103 *no class Nov 5 & 19 Thursday 3:05-4:05 pm $69 24 www.westportcontinuinged.com (203) 341-1209 [email protected] K I S Enrichment #125 Knitting #537 Vehicle Engineering™ (Gr. 4-5, 6-8) (Gr. 3-5) NEW Using unique Lego® NEW If you learn to knit as a child, you’ll kits, you will build different mo- have a lifetime hobby to grow with. torized vehicles including every- Led by the professionals at Westport day vehicles, concept cars, con- Yarns, you will learn all the basics, struction machines and more. from casting on, knitting and purling You will be learning about Sci- and then binding off. Projects will be fun and age specific. ence, Technology, Engineering When you are finished you should be well on your way to and Mathematics (STEM) as you learn basic engineering prin- knitting your first project! Kids will be provided with yarn and ciples including gearing and gear ratios, electric motors and needles at the first meeting. (Instructor, Westport Yarns) energy, friction, forces, motion and aerodynamics. This class 5 Sessions Oct 7-Nov 4 LLS promotes 21st century educational skills of critical thinking, Monday 3:25-4:25 pm $89 problem solving, collaboration, communication, curiosity and imagination! At the last class you'll receive a Pullback Race Car to assemble at home – show your family how much you learned in class! (Instructor, All About Learning) #534 Project: Science Fair (Gr. 4-5) Create your own science fair project to be shown in a mini 8 Sessions $169 science fair. Have fun and be creative while you answer ques- #537a Gr. 4-5 Tue Oct 1-Dec 3 (no class Nov 5 & 19) tions to science topics you’ve been wondering about. Learn CES Room 36 3:40-4:40 pm the scientific method and develop your critical thinking and #537b Gr. 4-5 Wed Oct 2-Dec 4 (no class Nov 20 & 27) investigative skills as you select a science project and then GFS 3:05-4:05 pm spend each week developing your hypothesis; designing your #537c Gr. 4-5 Fri Oct 4-Nov 22 experiment; building, testing and refining your experiment; KHS 3:25-4:25 pm and finally, creating a presentation board for your project and presenting your findings. Each session will also devote time to #537d Gr. 6-8 Mon Oct 7-Nov 25 mini-science discussions about interesting topics. Work with CMS Cafeteria 2:45-3:45 pm a partner, as a team or on your own. Class requires a minimal #537e Gr. 6-8 Thurs Oct 3-Dec 5 (no class Nov 21 & 28) amount of work outside of class. Project ideas provided or bring BMS 3:00-4:00 pm your own. Each student is responsible for purchasing the materials for their project. (Instructors, Laura Alderucci - SES & LLS; Staff - KHS & GFS) #663 Lights, Camera, 8 Sessions Action! (Gr. 4-6) #534a Monday Oct 7-Nov 25 Learn how to create your own movies KHS 3:25-5:00 pm $149 using video cameras and iMovie software. #534b Tuesday Oct 1-Dec 3 (no class Nov 5 & 19) Our lessons on lighting, camera angles, SES Room 174 3:05-5:00 pm $159 sound and editing will give you the tools you need to #534c Thursday Oct 3-Dec 5 (no class Nov 21 & 28) create a movie from script to final production. All materials will LLS 3:25-5:00 pm $149 be provided. Enrollment is limited. #534d Friday Oct 4-Nov 22 (Instructors, Barbara Eilertsen and Becky Laus) GFS 3:10-5:00 pm $159 8 Sessions Oct 2-Dec 4* LLS TV Studio Wednesday 3:30-4:30 pm $105 *no class Nov 20 & 27 #538 Logic Games (Gr. 4-5) Come and stretch your brain as you engage in a NEW variety of logic games. You will involve your mind and body as you participate in a combination of group, pencil and paper, and computer activities. The logic games will rely on math, #660 Scrabble Club (Gr. 4-8) science, and technology skills as well as good old fashioned Do you like playing Words With Friends? Are you a word common sense. Logic games are fun and rewarding. You wiz? Join thousands of kids around the nation and be part of might even stump your parents! (Instructor, Janet Lengel) the National School Scrabble Association! Learn to compete 4 Sessions $65 in a Scrabble tournament with students in our club and other clubs in Connecticut. Build words and score big with even #538a Thursday Oct 3-24 the most challenging tiles, playing by the rules of the National KHS 3:25-4:55 pm Scrabble Association. #538b Monday Oct 7-28 (Instructors, Barbara Eilertsen and Becky Laus) CES Room 17 3:40-5:10 pm 8 Sessions Oct 3-Dec 5* LLS LMC #538c Monday Nov 11-Dec 2 Thursday 3:30-4:30 pm $89 GFS 3:05-4:35 pm *no class Nov 21 & 28 www.westportcontinuinged.com (203) 341-1209 [email protected] 25 Enrichment K I S #133 Cooking – Mom/Dad (Or #449 Rocketry (Gr. 6-8) Grandparents) and Me! NEW Build your own rocket from a kit, add your own (Children ages 7 And up) MENU unique touches, and launch your rocket hundreds Spend a Saturday morning on a culinary adventure with your or maybe even a thousand feet into the sky! Each child or grandchild! Have fun in a professional kitchen and week you’ll work on constructing your rocket with learn new recipes for delicious tempting Appetizers through the last day dedicated to launching the rockets. teacher guided lessons as you prepare recipes from start to (Instructor, Lou Kitchner) finish. (Instructor, Barbara Rourke) 6 Sessions Sept 27-Nov 1 BMS Room 272 Saturday • Nov 16 (storm date Dec 7) 10:30 am-12:30 pm Friday 3:00-4:30 pm $125 SHS Room 184 $99 per class/adult & child #367 American Red Cross Cooking Classes location – When you arrive at Staples High School drive to the left side of the building until you are facing the Lou Babysitters Course Nistico Sports Complex – South Entrance. Enter in that door, make (Age 11 to 15) a left, go down the hallway and the culinary room will be on your left. Learn the skills you need to be a safe and responsible babysitter! Learn how to care for children and #270 Cooking Adventures (Gr. 6-8) infants, be a good leader and role Learn about basic kitchen skills, kitchen NEW model, make good decisions, solve equipment, and cooking techniques. On the MENUS problems, handle emergencies such as injuries, illnesses and menu will be savory main dishes, side dishes and a different household accidents, and more. Earn your Red Cross Babysit- dessert each week. Classes will be hands on from start to ters Certification. You must be present for entire class time finish as new techniques are introduced while building upon to receive Babysitters Certification-no makeup classes past skills. Returning participants will learn new recipes. Please are available. note the kitchen contains nut products although they are not a (Instructors, Don Savage - #367a; Stephanie Crowe - #367b part of our menus. (Instructor, Barbara Rourke) & #367c) 8 Sessions Oct 4-Nov 22 SHS Room 184 #367a 3 Sessions Oct 2, 9, 16 SHS Room 1047 Friday 3:00-5:00 pm $299 Wednesday 3:00-5:15 pm $149 Barbara Rourke taught family and consumer science in #367b 2 Sessions Oct 26 & Nov 2 SHS Room 1047 Stratford. She loves teaching students to cook and to be Saturday 9:00 am-12:30 pm $149 creative in the process. #367c 2 Sessions Nov 16 & Dec 7 SHS Room 1047 Saturday 9:00 am-12:30 pm $149 Please Note: The classrooms/kitchens where our cooking classes are held are NOT food allergy free classrooms/kitchens. Nuts, shellfish, etc. are used frequently. Register Early!

Club BEDford MIDDLE SCHOOL AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM

Join CLUB BED...the middle school educational after school program: includes homework support, sports, games, crafts, flexible hours and caring educators. At Club BED we will provide a quiet study and reading space, along with project materials. We communicate with teachers to facilitate daily, long term projects and missing work. When the homework is done we have a variety of games, crafts and activities to entertain our students. Club BED takes place at Bedford Middle School Room 274, Monday-Friday from 3:00-5:30 pm when school is in session.

Any 2 days Any 3 days 4 or 5 days Any 1 week $40 $60 $80 Register Sept 3-27 (no class Sept 5) $150 $220 $275 by calling us at Sept 30-Oct 25 $150 $220 $275 203•341•1209 Oct 28-Nov 22 (no class Nov 5) $150 $220 $275 Bus transportation from CMS to BMS Nov 25-Dec 20 (no class Nov 27-29) is available through the $150 $220 $275 Norwalk Transit District (203•852•0000)

26 www.westportcontinuinged.com (203) 341-1209 [email protected] K I S Enrichment #681 Study Skills Workshop (Gr. 6-8) #450 Introduction to Woodworking: Gain an understanding of the importance of good organization Building Your Own Project (Gr. 7-12) and study skills. After assessing your current study skills and Create your own unique masterpiece (instructor approved). organization habits, you will learn how to keep your materials, Learn or further enhance existing woodworking skills with notes, homework, and binders organized. Learn strategies to hands-on instruction of tools and machines. This is a great help break down long-term projects, create a personalized learning experience and you can advance to detailed machine study routine, and plan out your time, so you can be successful work such as turning a pen on a lathe. Course is also open throughout the year! (Instructor, Brennan Morgan) to returning students who would like to do a more advanced 5 Sessions $79 project. Non-refundable materials fee of $35 included. # 6 8 1 a Tuesday Sept 17-Oct 15 (Instructor, Michael Sansur) BMS Room 235 3:00-4:30 pm 8 Sessions Oct 3-Nov 21 SHS Room 192 Thursday 3:00-4:00 pm $115 # 6 8 1 b Wednesday Oct 2-30 Mr. Sansur is a Technology Education teacher at Staples High CMS Room 216 2:35-4:05 pm School.

#682 Language Arts Workshop (Gr. 6-8) Join your peers for this after school Language Arts workshop. Most of us could use a little guidance getting started NEW on those papers, writing assignments, vocabulary practice, book discussions, and grammar. If it’s a low homework day, we can review some Social Studies or do some skill work. Get a great early start on your homework with a helping hand! Bring your study materials and a healthy peanut free snack. (Instructor, Dayle Brownstein) # 6 8 2 a 12 Sessions Mon & Wed Sept 23-Oct 30 BMS 2:45-4:00 pm $169 # 6 8 2 b 11 Sessions Mon & Wed Nov 4-Dec 11* BMS 2:45-4:00 pm $155 * no class Nov 27

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#310 Art on Election Day (Gr. 2-5) #838 Sports and Fun Adventures (Gr. 1-5) Looking for something to do when you are off school NEW Are you wondering what to do during your school breaks? on November 5th Staff Development Day? Join this fun Art Come join us and experience a sports camp taught by certi- Class for the morning or afternoon or bring a peanut free fied Physical Education teachers with twenty years of teach- lunch and stay all day! Morning activities will be paper quilling ing experience! Participate in age appropriate activities that which is the art of creating decorative designs from thin strips are safe physically, mentally and emotionally! Rock climbing, of curled paper; afternoon activities will include making hand rollerblading, snowshoeing (only offered in February), ten- made jewelry gifts using wire wrapping and woven ribbon. nis (only offered in April), proball, pirates gold, sink the ship, (Instructor, Joni Kollar) crossover, pinball, basketball, wiffleball, team handball, tag Tuesday Nov 5 SHS Room 1004 games, scooters, volleyball, badminton, floor hockey and much more! Rollerblading and snowshoeing are only offered #310a 8:15 am-3:15 pm $99 for students in grades 3-5. Please make sure to bring drinks, #310b 8:15-11:30 am $50 peanut free snacks and if you are staying all day bring lunch! #310c 12:00-3:15 pm $20 (Instructors, Andrew McLoughlin and Christopher Scholz) 4 Sessions Tues-Fri Feb 18-21 SES Gym Become a fan on Facebook #838a 8:15 am-3:15 pm $159 www.facebook.com/WestportContinuingEducation #838b 8:15-11:30 am $85 Follow us on Twitter #838c 12:00-3:15 pm $85 @WestportContEd 4 Sessions Mon-Thurs Apr 14-17 SES Gym Visit our website #838d 8:15 am-3:15 pm $159 www.westportcontinuinged.com #838e 8:15-11:30 am $85 Stay up-to-date on new course offerings! #838f 12:00-3:15 pm $85 www.westportcontinuinged.com (203) 341-1209 [email protected] 27 igh School

#950 Practice PSAT for ONLY Staples High School Sophomores Take a timed practice PSAT under realistic conditions. Learn about your strengths and weaknesses on this important test. Test results, along with practice materials, will be mailed to the home of the students within a few weeks after the test. Limited enrollment. Registration ends February 26, 2014. Saturday • March 1, 2014 (storm date March 8) 8:30 am-12:00 noon Check in at SHS Lobby $40 if you sign up by Feb 14 $45 thereafter

Prepare for November and December SAT®

#308 SAT® Prep – Critical #309 SAT® Prep – Math Reading/Writing Learn test-taking strategies, review fundamen- Prepare for the Critical Reading and Writing sec- tals in arithmetic, algebra, and geometry. Teaching tions of the SAT®. Learn test-taking strategies, strategies include large group instruction, practice review fundamentals in reading comprehension, exams and individual student instruction. Build up sentence completion and essay writing. Teach- your confidence and improve your SAT® scores!!! ing strategies include large group instruction, Please see our website for which review book to practice exams and individual student instruc- purchase prior to the start of class. tion. Increase your vocabulary, learn to become (Instructor, Brian Smith) ® a better writer and improve your SAT scores!!! Please see our #309a 4 Sessions Sept 21, 28, Oct 5, 19 website for which review book to purchase prior to the start of SHS Room 2060 Saturday class. (Instructors, Patricia Ewing - #308a; Leslie Kerr - #308b) 9:00 am-12:15 pm $159 #309b #308a 4 Sessions Oct 26, Nov 2, 9, 16 $159 5 Sessions Sept 30-Oct 28 Saturday 9:00 am-12:15 pm SHS Room 2030 SHS Room 2060 Monday 6:00-8:30 pm $159 #308b 5 Sessions Oct 1-29 $159 Tuesday 2:30-5:00 pm SHS Room 2030

Prepare for Oct and Dec ACT®

#311 ACT® Prep Prepare for the ACT®. Learn test-taking strategies and fundamentals covering the Math, English, Reading, Writing and Sci- ence sections of the test – take the review class you need. Build your confidence and improve your scores. Please see our website for which review book to purchase prior to the start of class. (Instructors, Pat Ewing - #311a, #311d; Brian Smith - #311b, #311e; Susan O’Hara - #311c; John Killian - #311f) #311a English 4 Sessions Sept 21, 28, Oct 5, 19 SHS Room 2030 Saturday 9:00-12:15 pm $159 #311b Math 5 Sessions Sept 26-Oct 24 SHS Room 2060 Thursday 6:00-8:30 pm $159 #311c English 5 Sessions Oct 24, Nov 7, 14, 21, Dec 5 SHS Room 2030 Thursday 4:00-6:30 pm $159 #311d English 5 Sessions Nov 4-Dec 2 SHS Room 2030 Monday 6:00-8:30 pm $159 #311e Math 4 Sessions Nov 2, 9, 16, Dec 7 SHS Room 2060 Saturday 9:00-12:15 pm $159 #311f Science 2 Sessions Nov 9 & 16 SHS Room 2048 Saturday 12:45-3:00 pm $59

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STATE OF CONNECTICUT DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES CERTIFIED DRIVER EDUCATION Eligible students ~ 16-18 year old high school students who attend Staples High School or reside in Westport. Our affordable program is taught by experienced certified Connecticut public school administrators and teachers with many years of combined experience working exclusively with Staples High School students.

Registration/permission forms with additional details available in our office and on our website. You cannot register online for Driver Education.

#306 Driver and Traffic Safety Education • (1/4 credit toward graduation) Thirty (30) hours of classroom instruction (includes 8 hours of Safe Driving and Alcohol and Drug Education). Course is completed only when the student has taken all 30 hours of class and a parent or legal guardian and their child have attended a 2-hour Mandatory Safe Driving Practices Class (see below).* Perfect attendance and punctuality are required. (Instructors, Rob Rogers - #306a and #306c; Frank Weiss - #306b and #306d) SHS Room 1034 - #306b, #306c, #306d $215 SHS Room 1036 - #306a #306a Tues & Thurs Sept 10-Oct 29* 3:00-5:00 pm (MUST ALSO SIGN UP FOR #307a) *No daytime class on Thurs Sept 12 – attend parent/child class (#307a) that day – see below #306b Mon & Tues Oct 7-Nov 25 (no class Nov 5) 3:00-5:00 pm (MUST ALSO SIGN UP FOR #307b) #306c Tues & Thurs Nov 5-Jan 7* (no class Nov 28, Dec 24, 26, 31) 6:00-8:00 pm (MUST ALSO SIGN UP FOR #307c) *No daytime class on Thurs Nov 7 – attend parent/child class (#307c) that day – see below #306d Mon & Tues Jan 27-Mar 24 (no class Feb 17, 18, 24) 3:00-5:00 pm (MUST ALSO SIGN UP FOR #307d)

After completing your Driver Ed class, you must come to our office to request the CS-1 Form which you will need for your road test – expect to wait 3 days to receive it.

#307 *2 Hour Parent and Child Mandatory Safe Driving Practices Classes As part of the state-mandated 8 hour Safe Driving and Alcohol and Drug Education, a parent or legal guardian and their child must together attend one of the following sessions which must be registered for in advance. SHS Room 1034 #307a Sept 12 Thursday 6:00-8:00 pm ONLY AVAILABLE TO THOSE TAKING #306a #307b Nov 13 Wednesday 6:00-8:00 pm ONLY AVAILABLE TO THOSE TAKING #306b #307c Nov 7 Thursday 6:00-8:00 pm ONLY AVAILABLE TO THOSE TAKING #306c #307d Mar 12 Wednesday 6:00-8:00 pm ONLY AVAILABLE TO THOSE TAKING #306d

#304 Behind-the-Wheel Instruction (Learner’s Permit required) NEW CARS! $435 Driving hours (8) are scheduled by appointment at mutually agreeable times after school and/or on weekends. Student/teacher ratio is 1/1. Begin the driving instruction well in advance of the testing date. You can begin Behind- the-Wheel instruction after you have started your 30 hours of classroom instruction. Lessons may be scheduled in 1, 11/2, or 2 hour increments. Instruction includes local driving in commercial and residential areas, and parking skills. Vehicles are dual-brake controlled. As a follow-up to each structured lesson, additional hours of practice driving with a parent is required by the state of Connecticut to total 40 hours of instruction. For the student who has completed the 30 hour Driver and Traffic Safety Education course, the learner’s permit must be in effect for at least 120 days (180 days otherwise) before the student can take the road test to obtain a driver’s license. Payments for BTW can be made in two installments. Please note: If a student needs to cancel a lesson, the student is responsible for contacting the instructor at least one day in advance. Failure to do so will result in the student being charged for the lesson.

#305 Safe Driving and Alcohol and Drug Education • 8 hours • SHS • $135 Required for home trained or private driving school trained students under 18. Call our office for the dates offered. (Note: These hours are included in 30 hour Driver and Traffic Safety Education.)

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Please visit us online at: www.westportct.gov/seniorcenter or like us on Facebook by typing in ALL CLASSES Westport Senior Center require pre-registration and will be filled on a first come basis. Center Hours: TO REGISTER Monday – Friday 8:30 am – 4:30 pm call 203•341•5099 Thursday 8:30 am – 8:00 pm Saturday 8:30 am – 12:30 pm Among the courses taught at the Center are:

• Computer Classes • Support Groups, Blood Pressure • Saturday and Sunday Socials & Hearing Screening • Movies with dinner • Meditation, Tai Chi • Mind-Body-Spirit, Health & Healing • Drawing, Oil Colors • Culinary Classes • Dance & Stretch • Yoga & Pilates • Current Events • Foreign Language Instruction • Nutrition Education • Watercolor, Sculpture, Beading, Stained Glass • Core Strength Training • Fitness Center, Strength Training, Aerobic Chair • College Level Courses

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