Lexington

COMMUNITY EDUCATION

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If The Owl Calls Again

at dusk from the island in the river, and its not too cold, Ill wait for the moon to rise, then take wing and glide to meet him. We will not speak, but hooded against the frost soar above the alder ats, searching with tawny eyes. And then well sit in the shadowy spruce and pick the bones of careless mice, while the long moon drifts toward Asia and the river mutters in its icy bed. And when the morning climbs the limbs well part without a sound, fullled, oating homeward as the cold world awakens.
Photograph by David Bohl

Daniel Chester Frenchs Matchmaking Courtesy of Concord Musuem

On Our Cover:
From the collection of the Concord Museum, Concord, MA: Matchmaking by Daniel Chester French (1850-1931) Modeled in Concord, about 1870, manufactured in England, 1871. Ceramic (parian). Gift of the Cummings Davis Society 1994.54 www.concordmuseum.org

About Lexington Community Education

LCE is a self-sustaining, integral part of the Lexington Public School system that is committed to promoting lifelong learning. Our programs are open to all regardless of residency and are generally appropriate for participants 16 years of age and over. Our Classes for Children are for specied ages. LCE provides an extensive summer childrens program called Lexplorations, which offers creative and academic classes.

LCE Online Complete course descriptions, class status, and registration information can be found online. Please visit us at www.lexingtoncommunityed.org Lexington Public Schools
Superintendent of Schools: Dr. Paul B. Ash Assistant Superintendent of Schools for Curriculum, Instruction, and Professional Development: Carol A. Pilarski
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Table of Contents
Around Our Town . . . . . . . . . 5 Body/Mind . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Business, Career, and Finance . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Classes for Children . . . . . . 21 Computers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Daytime Classes . . . . . . . . . 20 ELL/Languages . . . . . . . . . . 14 Exercise and Dance . . . . . . 30 Family, Home and Travel. . . 26 Fine, Fabric and Graphic Arts . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Humanities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 LexMedia Series . . . . . . . . . . 6 Music Performance. . . . . . . . 8 Special Events . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Test Preparation/ College Planning . . . . . . . 24 Writing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Instructor Biographies . . . . 32 Registration Information. . . 34 Directions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Registration Form . . . . . . . . 35

Chairman: Rodney Cole Vice Chairman: Mary Ann Stewart Alessandro Alessandrini Margaret E. Coppe Jessie Steigerwald
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Lexington Community Education

Director: Craig Hall Manager of Programming: Andrea Paquette Registrar: Amy Sullivan Accounts Payable: Joan Taratuta 251 Waltham Street Lexington, Massachusetts 02421 Telephone [781] 862.8043 info@lexingtoncommunityed.org www.lexingtoncommunityed.org Catalog Design: Pehlke Design

John Haines, If the Owl Calls Again from Winter News 1966 by John Haines. Reprinted by permission of Wesleyan University Press.

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Lexington Community Education presents

Too Much Stuff: Understanding and Intervening in Hoarding: Dr. Gail Steketee
Thursday, January 20, 2011 7:00 8:30 pm
Science Lecture Hall, Lexington High School $10 We all accumulate possessions that help us negotiate our lives. But too much stuff can take over our homes, our ofces and our lives. Where is the line between reasonable accumulation, collecting and outright hoarding? Recent media attention has focused on hoarded homes and quick xes to clear these out. But hoarding is not simply a problem of having too much stuff. It runs in families and stems from cognitive processing problems like difculty making decisions and sustaining attention, as well as strong (and often mistaken) beliefs about the value and meaning of objects (especially sentimental value, responsibility for possessions, a need for control, and fears about memory). These beliefs lead to strong emotional attachments to possessions and to fear and guilt about parting with objects. At the same time, pleasure in acquiring new things and nding lost ones in the piles provokes pleasure and even euphoria. These negative and positive emotions are powerful forces driving hoarding behaviors. This talk will examine the symptoms and features of hoarding, a model for understanding the problem, and interventions that can involve assistance from coaches, professional organizers, mental health professionals, and community service organizations. Dr. Steketee is Dean of Boston Universitys School of Social Work and has written extensively on the psychopathology of compulsive hoarding and OCD. She is coauthor of Stuff: Compulsive Hoarding and the Meaning of Things.

Reections on The Art of Living and Healing: An Evening with Dr. Bernie Siegel
Thursday, January 27, 2011 7:00 8:30 pm
Lexington Depot, 13 Depot Square, Lexington $10 For many, Bernie needs no introduction. He has touched many lives all over our planet. In 1978 he began talking about patient empowerment and the choice to live fully and die in peace. As a physician, who has cared for and counseled innumerable people whose mortality has been threatened by an illness, Bernie embraces a philosophy of living and dying that stands at the forefront of the medical ethics and spiritual issues our society grapples with today. He continues to assist in the breaking of new ground in the eld of healing and personally struggling to live the message of kindness and love. In 1986 his rst book, Love. Medicine & Miracles was published. This event redirected his life. In 1989 Peace, Love & Healing and in 1993 How To Live Between Ofce Visits followed. He is currently working on other books with the goal of humanizing medical education and medical care, as well as, empowering patients and teaching survival behavior to enhance immune system competency. Bernies realization that we all need help dealing with the difculties of life, not just the physical ones, led to Bernie writing his fourth book in 1998 Prescriptions for Living. It helps people to become aware of the eternal truths and wisdom of the sages through Bernies stories and insights rather than wait a personal disaster. He wants to help people x their lives before they are broken, and thus not have to become strong at the broken places. Published in 2003 are Help Me To Heal to empower patients and their caregivers and 365 Prescriptions For The Soul, in 2004 a childrens book about how difculties can become blessings, Smudge Bunny, in 2005 101 Exercises For The Soul and out in the Fall of 2006 a prescriptions for parenting book Love, Magic & Mud Pies. Published in 2008 Buddys Candle, for children of all ages, related to dealing with the loss of a loved one, be it pet or parent, and most recently Faith, Hope & Healing with survivor stories and reections about what they teach us.

The Way of Boys: Raising Healthy Children in Challenging Times: An Evening with Dr. Anthony Rao
Tuesday, February 1, 2011 7:00 8:30 pm
Lexington Depot, 13 Depot Square, Lexington $10 In todays fast-paced, competitive world raising happy and healthy boys can be a challenge. Nationwide the number of boys who are reacting negatively to current templates of social and educational success amounts to what many are calling a crisis situation. What do boys naturally need in order to stay t, be stress-free, to focus at school, channel their vigorous energy, and to achieve in ever competitive classrooms? How do we help them with indoor and school fatigue during these long winter months?This evening Lexington resident, doctor, and author of The Way of Boys: Promoting the Social and Emotional Development of Young Boys, Anthony Rao will address these questions and challenge our assumptions about how boys learn and play - with an emphasis on appreciating developmental talents rather than viewing boyhood as an illness. Dr. Rao is the founder of Behavioral Solutions in Lexington, Massachusetts, a private practice known throughout the Boston area for using cognitive behavior therapy to help children without relying solely on medications. Rao has been the featured expert on documentaries for the A&E series Investigative Reports and MTVs True Life series and has been interviewed for articles in the New Yorker and Parents Magazine. He has written articles on childhood issues for the Boston Herald and his editorial letters and opinions have appeared in the Boston Globe, Newsweek, Scientic American, and New York Magazine.

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Breathing Life Into Language: 2010 MacArthur Fellow, Jessie Little Doe Baird
Thursday, February 17, 2011 7:00 8:30 pm
Lexington Depot, 13 Depot Square, Lexington $10 2010 MacArthur Fellow, Jessie Little Doe Baird, is a linguist who is reviving the long-silent language of her Native American community. Wampanoag (or Wpanak), the Algonquian language of her ancestors, was spoken by tens of thousands of people in southeastern New England when seventeenthcentury Puritan missionaries learned the language, rendered it phonetically in the Roman alphabet, and used it to translate the King James Bible and other religious texts for the purposes of conversion and literacy promotion. As a result of the subsequent fragmentation of Wampanoag communities in a land dominated by English speakers, Wampanoag ceased to be spoken by the middle of the nineteenth century and was preserved only in written records. Determined to breathe life back into the language, Baird founded the Wpanak Language Reclamation Project, an intertribal effort that aims to return uency to the Wampanoag Nation. She undertook graduate training in linguistics and language pedagogy at the M.I.T, where she worked with the late Kenneth Hale, a scholar of indigenous languages, to decipher grammatical patterns and compile vocabulary lists from archival Wampanoag documents. By turning to related Algonquian languages for guidance with pronunciation and grammar, this collaboration produced a 10,000-word Wampanoag-English dictionary, which Baird continues to develop into an essential resource for students, historians, and linguists alike. In addition to achieving uency herself, she has adapted her scholarly work into accessible teaching materials for adults and children and leads a range of educational programsafter-school classes for youth, beginning and advanced courses for adults, and summer immersion camps for all ageswith the goal of establishing a broad base of Wampanoag speakers. Through painstaking research, dedicated teaching, and contributions to other groups struggling with language preservation, Baird is reclaiming the rich linguistic traditions of indigenous peoples and preserving precious links to our nations complex past.

Mindful Eating, Mindful Life: An Evening with Dr. Lilian Cheung

Tuesday, February 8, 2011 7:30 9:00 pm
Lexington Depot, 13 Depot Square, Lexington $10 Dr. Cheungs research and work focus on the translation of scientic knowledge of nutrition and physical activity to promote healthy eating and active living for chronic disease prevention.She is a Co-Investigator at the Harvard Prevention Research Center on Nutrition and Physical Activity. She was the Principal Investigator of the Qualitative Study on CDCs School Health Index, which assessed its receptivity and impact with schools, funded by the CDC and American Schools of Public Health. She was the co-Principal Investigator of Eat Well & Keep Moving, a study funded by the Walton Family Foundation to evaluate the impact of an interdisciplinary school-based program to promote nutrition and physical activity in upper elementary students. She was the co-Principal Investigator of Treatwell 5 A Day, a study funded by the National Cancer Institute to promote fruits and vegetable consumption in worksites. She was also Director of Nutrition and Fitness at the Center for Health Communication. To further advance scientic knowledge translation to the public, Dr. Cheung has worked closely with the mass media as a resource to help improve the quality of media content. She is currently the Editorial Director of the Departments nutrition website, The Nutrition Source and the Co-Editorial Director of a new website focused on obesity. She also co-edited Child Health, Nutrition and Physical Activity (1995) with the late former U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Julius Richmond, and she coauthored Eat Well & Keep Moving (2001, 2007), a nationally and internationally disseminated school-based nutrition and physical activity program for upper elementary school children. To engage a wider lay audience, she coauthored Be Healthy! Its A Girl Thing: Food, Fitness and Feeling Great! (2003), a book written for adolescent girls to help them maintain a healthy lifestyle. Her upcoming book, Savor: Mindful Eating, Mindful Life, coauthored with Zen Buddhist master, Thich Nhat Hanh, was released by Harper Collins in spring 2010.

An Evening with New York Times Best-Selling Author Da Chen

Tuesday, March 1, 2011 7:00 8:30 pm
Lexington Depot, 13 Depot Square, Lexington $10 Da Chen grew up in the deep south of China in a tiny Fujian village and suffered communist political persecution and poverty during the Cultural Revolution. His family was beaten, his father thrown in reform camp, and young Chen, at the age of nine, was threatened with imprisonment. Unfailing family love helped him survive in a dysfunctional society. His rst encounter with a Baptist professor who taught him English was life changing and opened the possibility of another world. He eventually excelled in college at Beijing Languages and Culture University, and stayed on as a professor of English after graduating top in his class. Da Chen arrived in America at the age of 23 with $30 in his pocket, his bamboo ute, and a heart lled with hope. He attended Columbia University School of Law on a full scholarship, and upon graduating, worked for the Wall Street investment banking rm of Rothschilds, Inc. Colors Of The Mountain, his rst memoir, was compared to Angelas Ashes and went on to become a New York Times bestseller. Sounds Of The River, the sequel to his rst memoir, was published to rave international reviews. The LA times wrote, Da Chens voice comes from the soil of Chinahis exuberance for life and its possibilities set him apart from others in the genre. Da Chens award winning ction and non-ction books include, Brothers, Wandering Warrior, and Chinas Son. Da Chen received the 2007 Rip Van Winkle Award for outstanding contributions to Childrens Literature by the New York Library Association. Da Chen has been featured on NPR, CNN International, The Diane Rehm Show, CSPAN Book TV, and Fox News Channel.

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Around Our Town

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Harvards Dr. Thomas M. Scanlon reects on the life and work of Dr. John Rawls, see below.

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Lexington Luminaries: Dr. Thomas M. Scanlon on the Philosophy of John Rawls

John Rawls, a Lexington resident from 1960 until his death in 2002, is the most important political philosopher of the twentieth century. His articles and books, including A Theory of Justice, and Political Liberalism have redened our understanding of justice as fairness and continue to inuence politics and power structures around the world. Awarded the National Humanities Medal by President Bill Clinton in 1999, Harvard Professor John Rawls was both a local and national treasure. Lexington Community Education is honored to welcome Rawls student, colleague and friend Thomas M. Scanlon, Jr., Harvard Universitys Alford Professor of Natural Religion, Moral Philosophy, and Civil Polity, as he explains the main ideas of Rawls work, its importance within philosophy, and its relation to our political experience. Join us as we honor the memory, and gain a better understanding of the mind of this local giant of practical, political philosophy. S015, 1 Thursday, 7:00-8:30 pm. Meets December 9. LHS, Science Lecture Hall. Free, but pre-registration is required.

Discovering A Sense of Place: A Reading and Discussion Group

Instructors: Lynne Weygint and Marilyn Campbell If you dont know where you are, you dont know who you are. Wendell Berry In this course, co-sponsored by the First Parish Church and LCE, participants will read the work of some of the worlds leading writers of ecology, humanity and spirit gaining deeper perspective regarding the where and who of bioregionalism, while exploring the myriad ways of protecting our place in space. Through the examination of the writings of Gary Snyder, Mary Pipher, Tom Jay, and Susan Cerulean (among others) we will consider the difference between living on and dwelling in a place while learning about our local watersheds, soils, climate, plants, animals and history. Living in, mapping, and building local community will be examined through great literature and discussed among students. There is no registration fee for this course, but a $23 materials fee will be collected by facilitators at the rst class. TFPC, 7 Thursdays, 7:00-8:30 pm. Begins January 6. First Parish Church, 7 Harrington Road, Lexington. Free, but pre-registration is required.

Teen Driver Symposium

Panelists: Representatives from In Control Driving School, Lexington Driving School, Safe Roads Alliance, Registry of Motor Vehicles Join the Lexington High School PSTA and LCE and a panel of eld experts for an informational evening discussion about todays teen drivers and the roads around them. You will learn more about new driving laws, as well as updates of which you may never have heard. Dan Strollo of In Control will discuss crash prevention and the reduction of the primary killer of teens. Lexington Auto School will also be here to ll in the gaps about the Junior Operator License. More panel members from all aspects of driving are currently being added and it is surely a night that anyone with a teen on the road should not miss! TTDS, 1 Monday, 7:00-9:00 pm. Meets January 24, LHS, Gillespie Auditorium, Free, but pre-registration is recommended.

Jacksons Kitchen: Cooking Comfort Food

Instructor: Rony Sarker Lexington natives Rony Sarker and his wife Kim Bergey met in high school while working at the memorable Lexington Center caf, One Meriam Street. Since then, Rony has cultivated a strong background in Italian cooking working in numerous restaurants in the Boston area and running his own successful pizzeria. In 2001, Rony accepted the position of chef at LAlouette in Lexington, where he developed a passion for French cuisine working with renowned chef/owner Serge Lebosse. It was there Rony discovered that the same gourmet food he catered at banquets and ne dining occasions can be casually enjoyed through take-out prepared entrees. Their new Lexington restaurant, Jacksons Kitchen, creates a friendly neighborhood corner store experience while serving up great comfort food and special catered event entrees. Join us as Jacksons Kitchen heats up the stove and teaches a few of its trademark dishes chicken marsala and butternut squash soup. TKIT, 1 Wednesday, 7:00-8:30 pm, Meets February 16, LexMedia Studios, 101 Main Campus Drive, Lexington, $25/Seniors $20.

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December 10, 2010 Luminary Night
Instructor: LexFun! and the Lexington Historical Society On December 10th, Lexington will join together to celebrate everything that is extraordinary about our town - our history, beauty and commitment to community. LexFun! and the Lexington Historical Society invite you to help spread the glow around town on historic landmarks and neighborhoods with individual luminary candles during this second annual event. You are invited to the Depot, 13 Depot Square, on Friday night December 3 from 5-8 pm for refreshments, entertainment and activities for the kids and to purchase luminary kits. Kits will also be sold at the Depot the week of December 6 from 10 AM - 4 pm daily. Proceeds from the sale of event candle kits ($20 each) will support the LexFUN! Preschool Scholarship Fund and the Lexington Historical Societys education programs on Colonial life and the American Revolution. For more info call the Lexington Historical Society at 781.862.1703.

LexMedia Series: Getting Involved in Community Access Television

LexMedia Orientation
The orientation explains our policies, your responsibilities and your options for getting involved in community access TV. The 30-minute session will include a walk through of studios A, and K, the control room, master control, and the edit classroom. We will give an overview of: how to get content on the air, borrow and return LexMedia production equipment, place a listing on the Community Bulletin Board (CBB), get involved in on-going productions, and become a supportive member of LexMedia in other ways. D001, 1 Tuesday, 7:00-7:30 pm, Meets December 7. D002, 1 Tuesday, 7:00-7:30 pm, Meets January 4. D003, 1 Tuesday, 7:00-7:30 pm, Meets February 1.

Introduction to Field Production Operations

This two hour course will introduce members to the Mini DV-HDV camcorders LexMedia has to offer, the Panasonic PV GS500, the Canon GL2 and the Sony HDR-HC7. We will cover basic on-location production techniques including: site evaluation, tripod use, handheld camera techniques, shot composition, camera movement, audio considerations and equipment, and lighting. We will work through typical lming scenarios to prepare members for their own productions. D004, 1 Tuesday, 7:00-9:00 pm. Meets December 14. D005, 1 Tuesday, 7:00-9:00 pm. Meets January 11 D006, 1 Tuesday, 7:00 -9:00 pm. Meets February 8.

Introduction to Studio Production

This two hour course is designed to teach members how to set up a multi-camera studio shoot in the LexMedia studio. Topics covered include: an explanation of basic crew requirements and job titles, set-up of studio cameras and tripods, audio and lighting, and an introduction to the video switcher and the graphic generator. Well also cover basic directing techniques. At the conclusion members are encouraged to join a production crew and become part of current LexMedia productions. D008, 1 Tuesday, 7:00-9:00 pm. Meets December 21. D009, 1 Tuesday, 7:00-9:00 pm. Meets January 18. D010, 1 Tuesday, 7:00-9:00 pm. Meets February 15.

LexMedia Classes are free but preregistration is required. Classes are held at LexMedia studios and are taught by LexMedia staff. LexMedia is located at 54 Concord Avenue, Lexington, MA at the Avalon Lexington Hills residential development. Detailed directions to the studio can be found at www.lexmedia.org

Introduction to Digital Editing

The class will introduce LexMedia members to Adobe Editing Software. You will learn the basics of digital video editing. Topics covered include: Setting up and organizing your project les, capturing digital video, basic editing techniques, b-roll selection and building sequences, and nalizing your program for playback on a DVD. D007, Dates TBA. Please email mark@lexmedia.org for more information.

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Journey with the Buddha, see below.

Humanities
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From American and European Art and Architecture, to the work and play of acting, theres a growing chance that our Humanities section has a corner of your intellectual curiosity covered.

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Journey with the Buddha: A Sacred Art Performance

Instructor: Monica Veneziano, M.S., Founder/Director of Yoga East Without Walls Experience the teachings and wisdom of the BuddhaDharma, as relevant today as they were 2,500 years ago. Learn about the development of Buddhism, its history, mythology and the great universal wisdom teachings as you travel along a path that spans centuries and diverse cultures. You will experience a unique art historical interpretation developed by Monica Veneziano using not only Buddhist iconography but an iconography which she has created from Western art to interpret the Dharma. She has collected a vast library of powerful images from both Western and Eastern Art since 1970 reecting her lifes work. The art is projected on a massive scale to envelop the viewer, bringing greater clarity to Buddhist psychology, its practical applications, and its ability to cross religious and cultural barriers in the realization of our common humanity. HJWB, 1 Tuesday, 7:00-9:30 pm. Meets February 15, LHS, Science Lecture Hall, $25.

American and European Art and Architecture from 1860 to 1980

Instructor: Elizabeth Crowell The great American modernist painter Robert Henri instructed that artists draw with spiritual sight. We will look at the art and architecture movements of the last one hundred and fty years and the movement away and back to representation as artists and architectures grappled with nature and the abstract. We will focus on major visual artists such as Monet, Manet, Gauguin, Picasso, Cassatt, OKeefe, Pollock, and Rothko along with their counterparts in photography and architecture, with special attention paid to the legendary architecture of Boston and Lexington in the modernist period. HEUR, 4 Wednesdays, 6:30-8:00 pm, Begins January 19, LHS Room 234, $75/Seniors $60.

Reading Compelling Memoir

Instructor: Kathy Fritz Do you enjoy reading for pleasure, but frequently nd yourself yearning to discuss particularly profound books with others? In this course we will read four memoirs over the course of several weeks, and discuss their merits and inadequacies. The format for discussion will be informal with the attendees driving the discourse with their interests, questions, and insights. The instructor will choose three of the titles, and the class will choose the fourth. The texts are very different from each other, but the common thread will be to discuss what makes each compelling. For those considering writing their own memoir, this is a great way to generate ideas and learn what is published in this genre. We will read A Heartbreaking Work of Staggering Genius, The House at Sugar Beach, and same kind of different As me. HRCM, 6 Thursdays, 6:30-8:00 pm. Begins January 13 and meets bi-weekly, LHS Room 242, $75/ Seniors $55.

The Work and Play of Acting

Instructor: Laura Lapointe Some may nd it strange to think of acting as work; others may nd the prospect of performing so intimidating that they want to run and hide from it. This class will address the delicate balance between the required focus as well as the refreshing freedom one can discover through being on stage. We will learn about a variety of acting techniques and approaches to creative expression, explore ways of embodying a character...and we will play! Take a break from the intensity and demands of being a grownup and reconnect with your imagination. You just might nd out that youre a natural or at least have some fun! The instructor is a graduate of Tisch School of the Arts at New York University and, more importantly, a graduate of Lexington High School who had the joy of working with the now famous Steven Bogart, who still teaches drama there. HACT, 4 Tuesdays, 6:30-8:30 pm. Begins February 8, LHS Room 232, $85/Seniors $65.

See Also Finding Our Roots: Researching Family at the National Archives, page 26.

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Dan Rosenthal, instructor of Jazz: An American Revolution, and private trumpet lessons.

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Music Performance
Jazz: An American Revolution
Instructor: Dan Rosenthal This course will provide a comprehensive survey of the evolution of jazz, one of Americas greatest contributions to the arts. From its roots in blues and ragtime, to current day modern jazz and fusion, all styles of jazz will be covered, making connections to the social contexts of the time. Emphasis will be on listening and class discussions. Key gures such as Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington, Lester Young, Charlie Parker, and Thelonious Monk will be discussed, as well as lesser known, but inuential artists, such as Lennie Tristano, Herbie Nichols and Charles Mingus. HJAZ, 5 Wednesdays, 6:30-8:30 pm. Begins February 2, LHS, Room 244, $100/Seniors $80. The Lexington community is truly in tune with why music matters. LCE is proud to have some of the nest private music teachers in the greater Boston area on staff. We welcome you to try your hand in the language of music within our outstanding school of sound teachers.

Unearthing Bostons Great Green Spaces

Instructor: Meg Muckenhoupt, author of Boston Gardens & Green Spaces The Boston Common is a tribute to our Puritan forebears who designated the land for public usebut did you know that the Boston Public Garden was once the site of the most hazardous workplace in Boston? Or that the Back Bay Fens is built upon gravel and stone generated by the Red Line excavation? Join Lexington author Meg Muckenhoupt for a look at the quirky, evolving story of Greater Bostons parks, gardens and green spaces. From Puritan sheepfolds to urban wilds, to healing gardens for cancer survivors, this lecture offers a fascinating journey through green Boston, past to presentand all nature lovers, gardening enthusiasts, and history buffs should be sure to come along for this local learning adventure. HBGS, 1 Monday, 7:00-8:30 pm. Meets March 7, LHS Room 236, $25/Seniors $20.

Private Music Instrument Lessons for Every Age and Level

LCE provides excellent, convenient, and reasonably priced individual music lessons with highly qualied professional musician teachers for all interested students and adults. The following instruments are available for individual study: Sitar, Cello, Flute, Oboe, Clarinet, Saxophone, Bassoon, Bass Guitar, French Horn, Trumpet, Trombone, Baritone Horn (Euphonium), Tuba, Percussion (Drums), Electric and Acoustic Guitar, Violin or Viola. Lessons are held in the afternoon and evening at Lexington High School. Each semester contains approximately 16 lessons. Students must arrange convenient weekly lesson times with the instructor. The fee is $ 54 per hour of instruction. One may choose a 30 minute, 45 minute, or 60 minute course of lessons. To Register: Simply call the LCE ofce and we will put you in touch with our music teaching staff to arrange scheduling. Once your schedule has been set with the instructor, complete the process by lling out a signaturerequired registration form (found at our ofce, online, or available to mail or email). We accept Visa, Master Card, or personal checks. Teacher names and bios are available on the LCE website.

Music Spotlight: Dan Rosenthal

Boston based trumpeter, Dan Rosenthal, earned his B.M. (04) and M.M (07) from New England Conservatory. He has studied with such jazz icons as Steve Lacy, Bob Brookmeyer, Jerry Bergonzi, John McNeil, and Herb Pomeroy. He has also studied classical trumpet extensively with long-time BSO principal trumpeter, Charles Schlueter. Rosenthal is currently a member of the grammy nominated jazz group, the Either/Orchestra, with whom he has toured throughout North America and Europe. He also leads his own group, the Dan Rosenthal Quartet, for which he composes all of the music the group performs. In recent years, Dan has performed and/or recorded with such respected jazz musicians as Allan Chase, Ben Monder, George Garzone, Robin Eubanks, Steve Lacy, Joe Morris,Yoron Israel, Mulatu Astatke, Roscoe Mitchell, and many others. Recent performance venues include Lincoln Center Out-of-Doors, The Barbican (UK), Moers Jazz Festival (Germany), Glastonbury Festival (UK), Music Meeting (Holland), Helsinki Festival (Finland), Festival of World Cultures (Ireland), among others. Dan also teaches trumpet at Milton High School, and teaches Alexander Technique in Boston.

See Also The Teachings of Thich Nhat Hanh, page 29.

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Instrumental Camerata For Adults

Instructor: Peter Sulski This class is designed for adults with a wide range of skills who are interested in playing chamber music together. We will explore different pieces from the classical repertoire, and address both the technical and musical components of ensemble playing. Whether you are a recent beginner or someone who has taken an extended break from playing but would like to resume (and need a motivational program to help!), this is sure to be a rewarding experience, collectively and individually. The class is open to violinists, violists, cellists, bassists oboist, utists, and bassoonists who are comfortable with basic note-reading, and are playing at a late beginner level or higher (please contact instructor with any questions or concerns regarding playing ability). Depending on the interest of the group the last class can end with a performance for family and friends. For more info on Peter visit, http://petersulski.com/ projects.html USTER, 10 Wednesdays, 7:00-9:00 pm, Begins January 12, LHS Room 240, $210/Seniors $160.

Cello Choir
Instructor: Robert Rivera The cello is an instrument that can sing with all the voluptuousness, range and body of the human voice. When three or more are brought together, the resonating sound is uniquely wonderful and warm. This winter we invite you to join our cello chamber ensemble and explore the repertoire of 19th and 20th century composers including Villa-Lobos, Saint-Saens and Shostakovich. The choir is geared for intermediate to advanced level musicians and a placement audition is necessary. For the audition, you must be able to play major and minor scales and arpeggios in three octaves on your instrument, and two contrasting pieces of your choice. Please bring your own music stand. There will be an opportunity for a recital at the end of the semester. UCEL, 8 Wednesdays, 6:30-8:30 pm. Begins January 19, LHS, Room 242, $160/Seniors $140.

Guitar Ensemble
Instructor: Sandy Prager Calling all guitarists! Heres a chance to play diverse, original ensemble music with other guitarists. Long time Lexington guitar teacher/ composer Sandy Prager has offered his unique take on the guitar ensemble format for years now tailoring music for each individual in the group. With music ranging from kickin metal, to blues, to every other kind of interesting music, this ensemble provides a chance to work on the kind of group playing guitarists dont usually come across while stretching playing ability. All levels are welcome. Performing opportunities will be provided. Please bring your acoustic or electric guitar/practice amp to class. UGUI, 8 Thursdays, 6:30-7:30 pm. Begins January 27, LHS Room 167, $216.

Whether your writing is saved on an iPad or scribbled in a notebook, our programs expert writing staff will surely inspire your muse and help get your word out.
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Creative Writing: Getting Started

Instructor: Mindy Pollack Fusi This class is for beginner writers who are eager to try their hand at creative writingction, memoir, essays, but, sorry, no poetry. The instructor will guide you through a simple process of taking your thoughts out of your mind and bringing them alive on paper. You will do short in-class writing and homework and share your work with the class, or notyour choice. We will cover introductory creative writing topics such as showing vs. telling, use of the ve senses, strong details, metaphors, characterization and, most important, learning how to shut off the critic in your mind and have fun. WCRE, 4 Thursdays, 6:30-8:30 pm, Begins February 17, LHS Room 222, $60/Seniors $45.

See Also Public Speaking, page 28.

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Writing (cont.)
Memoir Writing
Instructor: Tom Daley Memory is not an instrument for exploring the past but its theatre. Walter Benjamin Summon incidents and characters from your past to the stage of your memory through writing prompts designed to create a personal literature. Let your unique life experiences help to create poems, short stories, song lyrics, ash ction, personal essays, riddles or even the beginning of a book-length memoir. Whether you intend to share your written remembrances with family and friends or a broader audience, you will nd this a collegial and supportive workshop in which weekly exercises will help you to transform the rich material of your life into unique works of art. The instructor, a published poet who teaches poetry writing and leads workshops on the creative process, will offer suggestions for getting your work published, either privately or in journals. WMEM, 7 Wednesdays, 4:00-6:00 pm. Begins February 2, LHS, Room 222, $150/Seniors $115.

Writing the Personal Essay

Instructor: Faye Rapoport DesPres The personal essay is an evolving format that offers unique opportunities for both observation and self-expression. We will look at a number of essay types including narrative, lyric, and fragmented and experiment with our own writing. Class exercises will help our ideas. Does the I on the page really represent you? What format works best for you as a writer? Can personal essays evolve into full-length memoirs? We will explore all of these questions as we work on writing compelling personal essays. For returning students we will cover different essays and craft techniques than we did previously. WESS, 6 Tuesdays, 6:00-8:00 pm. Begins January 25, LHS Room 232, $120/Seniors $100.

Poetry Writing Workshop

Instructor: Tom Daley Poetry is not only dream and vision; it is the skeleton architecture of our lives. It lays the foundation for a future of change, a bridge across our fears of what has never been before. Audre Lourde Poetry writing, largely, is a solitary endeavor. This workshop will provide the opportunity for poets, both beginning and practiced, to share their work with other poets in a collegial and supportive environment. We will concentrate on sharpening the impact of your poems through careful consideration of their strengths and their limitations. Optional, take-home writing exercises will give you the opportunity to explore the myriad forms poetry can take. Bring ten copies of a recent poem (no more than 2 pages long) to the rst session. WPWW, 7 Wednesdays, 6:15-8:15 pm. Begins February 2, LHS, Room 222, $125/Seniors $95.

The Poetry of Voice and Silence: Weekend Workshop

Instructor: Fran Quinn Poets Robert Bly, Robert Creeley, Donald Hall, and Li-Young Lee have all praised Fran Quinns ability to masterfully teach the art of writing poetry. Robert Bly calls Fran Quinn one of the greatest poetry teachers in the country. This weekend workshop will begin to explore how we can rejoin the oral and written poetic traditions so that a newer and more powerful generation of poems may come into being. On Friday evening we will begin with the Hooley tradition of Ireland where each member of the family or clan would say or read a poem to entertain the group. We will learn to read poems so that there is a marriage between the visible and invisible and write so that the silences sing. On Saturday we will develop a peer group that responds to new writing generated from our discoveries and provides feedback. We will place special emphasis on the reading of poems by participants and strategies for revising. Sunday will be dedicated to the individual, and each participant will meet one-on-one with the instructor for a half-hour to discuss something they have written, or discuss a problem they are having in the reading or writing of poetry. Limited to 10. WSIL, Friday 7:00-9:00 pm at LHS, Saturday 9:30 am - 6:00 pm at Lexington Depot, and Sunday (time and location to be determined in class) Begins March 18, $250.

See Also Reading Compelling Memoir, page 7.

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The Art of Revision

Instructor: Faye Rapoport DesPres You have nally nished the rst draft of an essay/story/manuscript. Now begins the work of revision! This seminar will teach you what you should look for when you revise and polish your work. Well walk through some basics to help you focus your revisions. Students may bring 250 words of something they are working on (prose) for possible class revision. WREV, 1 Tuesday, 7:00-9:00 pm. Meets March 1, LHS Room 224, $30.

News and Feature Writing For Print and the Web

Instructor: Abby Jordan, editor of the Lexington Patch Have you ever wanted to learn how to write news and feature articles for newspapers, magazines and online news outlets? This course explores how to report and write articles, from hard news to features and proles. The class will cover topics such as interviewing, collecting and attributing data, crafting leeds, structuring articles, properly using quotes, editing, fact-checking and style. Weekly assignments will be workshopped by the class in a supportive environment. The instructor, an editor of an online news website will also discuss the role of freelancers in print and online media. WNAF, 6 Thursdays, 6:30-8:30 pm, Begins January 13, LHS Room 224, $120/Seniors $100.

Fundamentals of Drawing
Instructor: Peter Hines Its not necessary to travel to exotic places, or pick an unusual subject to create art that is fresh and new. Exciting art can be created almost anywhere, and inspired by almost any subject, through overcoming the visual prejudices we have developed that make many things we see every day practically invisible. In this drawing class for beginning and intermediate students, we will emphasize observation and description of items that are present in our own homes and our neighborhood. We will consider issues including form and line, shading and shadows, shape and proportion, and composition and perspective. Students will receive individual attention in a relaxed and friendly setting. Please call LCE for supply info. AFOD, 6 Fridays, 9:30-11:30 am, Begins January 28, Cary Library Learning Center, $100/Seniors $75.

Daytime Watercolor
Instructor: Peter Hines In this class we will practice the fundamental skills of mixing color and drawing with a brush. We will examine many of the qualities of appealing paintings, and how technique enables self-expression from the start. Cost of materials approximately $65 to $85. A $7 setup fee is payable to the instructor at the rst class. Peter Hines has a BFA from University of Pennsylvania and has taught art for many years. Supplies: 3 or 4 round sable brushes ranging in size 2 to 10; a pad of good watercolor paper approx. 9x12 and a simple set of paints that are mostly primary colors cadmium yellow, cadmium orange, cadmium red, rose madder, ultramarine blue, cerulean blue, Chinese white and ivory black. Avoid paints that include the word hue in the description, e.g., cadmium yellow hue, and get the genuine traditional colors. A pad of disposable palette paper or a small palette may be useful. ADYW, 10 Wednesdays, 9:30-11:30 am. Begins January 12, Cary Library Meeting Room, $165/Seniors $125.

Writing Childrens Books

Instructor: Jane Sutton, published childrens book author Have you ever wanted to write a childrens book? In this course a Lexington author of seven published books including Dont Call Me Sidney, and What Should a Hippo Wear? offers this rst-time class on writing for children. Well discuss and work on character development, plot, and descriptive writing. Participants are encouraged to work in the genre of their interest and share their writing, as well as ask questions about the changing world of publishing. WWCB, 6 Tuesdays, 7:00-8:30 pm. Begins January 11 and meets biweekly on 1/18, 2/1, 2/15, 3/1, and 3/22, LHS Room 222, $90/Seniors $75.

See Also Discovering A Sense of Place: Reading and Discussion Group, page 5.

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Evening Watercolor Painting for Every Level
Instructor: Damian Barneschi Designed for students of all levels who want to develop their painting skills, this course will focus on composition, design, creativity, and balance of color. A variety of techniques will be used. Whether you are a beginner or advanced student, you will receive individual attention. A supply list will be posted on the LCE website. ANYW, 5 Wednesdays, 6:30-8:30 pm. Begins January 12, LHS, Room 212, $100/Seniors $75.

Sumi-E painting by instructor Dawn Mostow, see below.

Mosaic Art and Design

Instructor: Suzanne Owayda and Betsy Rodman In this four-week, hands-on class you will create a beautiful 9 by 12 mosaic art panel while learning the history of the ancient art of mosaics. Instruction will cover design techniques, color, materials, adhesives, mosaic bases, tools, and cutting techniques. For information about the studio and directions see www.mosaicoasis.com. AMOS, 4 Wednesdays, 10:00 am-1:00 pm. Begins on January 26. Meets at the Mosaic Oasis Studio & Supply, 1189 B Massachusetts Ave, Arlington, $130.

An Introduction to Portrait Photography

Instructor: John Wiliszowski The Portrait is the photographers attempt to capture a reection of the intangible elements of the subject; what the subjects want to say about themselves to the world or what the photographer wants to say to the world about the subject. This class will look at the portraiture of world renowned portrait photographers Yousuf Karsh, Annie Leibovitz, Arnold Newman, Irving Penn, Richard Avedon and others noting how each has achieved their goal. While attending this workshop, you will study the techniques of these professionals and leave with hands-on experience to make you a better portrait photographer. AIPP, 5 Wednesdays, 6:30-8:30 pm. Begins January 12, LHS, Room 224, $80/Seniors $60.

ADPH, 4 Tuesdays, 6:30-8:30 pm. Begins January 11, LHS, Room 224, $60/Seniors $45. AMDP, 4 Tuesdays, 6:30-8:30 pm. Begins March 1, LHS, Room 232, $60/Seniors $45.

An Introduction to Picture Framing

Instructor: Larry Glickman Whether it is fabric, photography, painting, posters, or print, artwork always looks best within a tting frame. In this hands-on introductory course you will design and frame your art with assistance from an expert. Over ve weeks you will work toward the completion of one framing project while learning about style and design, mat color coordination, mounting, and custom nishing. You will also learn about measuring, single and double matting, joining frames, and adding nishing touches needed to happily hang your framed piece. All materials are supplied in class. Depending on the size of the project materials will cost approximately $50. AFRA, 5 Mondays, 6:30-9:00 pm. Begins January 31, LHS, Room 212, $180/Seniors $135.

Mixed Media
Instructor: Damian Baneschi Andy Warhol, Robert Rauschenberg and the Dada movement experimented with and made famous the genre of mixed media art. In this class students will explore a variety of traditional media including printmaking, collage and pen and ink. Major emphasis will be placed on design, composition, creativity and experimentation. Toward the end of the class, students will use their knowledge and mix it up to create a nished piece which combines a number of materials and techniques. AMIX, 5 Wednesdays, 6:30-8:30 pm. Begins February 16, LHS Room 212, $100/Seniors $75.

Introduction to Sumi-e Ink Painting

Instructor: Dawn Mostow Sumi-e is a form of Japanese ink painting brought from China in the 12th century. Primarily done in black ink, the name literally means charcoal drawing in Japanese. Students learn to grind their own ink using an ink stick and a grinding stone and learn how to hold and utilize brushes to create the primary sumi-e brushstrokes. Students will learn how to write their names in Japanese as well as other important symbols. We will also explore animals, oral, and landscape drawing. Beginners are welcome. Additional material cost of $25-$50. ASUM, 1 Saturday, 10:00 am-2:00 pm. Meets March 12, LHS, Room 210, $45/Seniors $30.

Digital Photography
Instructor: Mark Regillo Maximize your skill with your digital camera. Bring your digital camera to class and learn how a computerized camera works, tips on digital storage media, and how to print. We will cover the basics of composing a good photograph, how to use manual settings, and how to email photos. We will also show you how to edit and manipulate your photos with basic photo software. Prerequisite: basic knowledge of computers and Windows operating systems. Must be comfortable opening and closing les and folders.

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A Personal Touch: Greeting Cards for All Occasions

Instructor: Carol Hartery A heartfelt personalized handmade greating card can mean more and last longer than even the latest consumer trend. These workshops are sure to inspire your creativity and provide you with giving options you just cant nd at the card store. In our Birthday Card Class you will learn ways to use patterned papers, paper punches and paper crimpers to create cards that recipients will treasure. Our Quilted Card Class will inspire warmth in both image and message. The Valentine Card Class will show you how to make a paper crafted Valentines Day wreath along with a special valentine card. (Please bring one package each of red, pink, and white BABY ric rac to class). In our All Occasion Cards Class we will punch, die cut, stamp, and paper piece owers to decorate cards for every occasion. The Thank You Card Class will show how to create cards embellished with buttons, ribbons, rhinestones and more. Register for one, or all 5 to save! A materials fee of $5 per class/$7 for Valentine Wreath is payable to the instructor in class.

ABIR, 1 Tuesday, 7:00-9:00 pm. January 18, LHS Room 212, $25. AQUI, 1 Tuesday, 7:00-9:00 pm. February 1, LHS Room 212, $25. AVAL, 1 Tuesday, 7:00-9:00 pm. February 8, LHS Room 212, $25. AAOC, 1 Tuesday, 7:00-9:00 pm. February 15, LHS Room 212, $25. ATHA, 1 Tuesday, 7:00-9:00 pm. March 1, LHS Room 212, $25. AALL, 5 Tuesdays, 7:00-9:00 pm. Begins January 18, LHS Room 212, $100.

Fine Hand Quilting

Instructor: Cathy Berry During this four session class we will cover all the aspects of ne hand quilting. After exploring the necessary tools and stages needed to have a successful experience hand quilting, we will concentrate on developing our own style of hand quilting. Join us as we learn and enjoy the ins and outs of the hand quilting process. AFHQ, 4 Mondays, 6:30-9:00 pm. Begins January 31, LHS, Room 143, $80/Seniors $60.

Open Sewing Skills Studio

Instructor: TBA Do you have a sewing project that has been sitting unnished in a closet for months? Do you have a sewing project that you would like to try but would like some assistance with it? Or do you just want some more experience using your sewing machine? Come to this class with your unnished project or wish list and get going! Instructor will provide support for projects like: making a garment using a pattern, making a pieced quilt, creating new pillows for your home. If you do not yet have a project for your sewing machine in mind, come to the rst class and practice sewing skills on some simple projects while we design a project to your liking. ASEW, 5 Mondays, 6:30-8:30 pm. Begins February 7, LHS Room 210, $100/Seniors $85.

Quilting and More

Instructor: Cathy Berry If you love the art of beautiful quilts, stitching, and good conversation, this class is perfect for you. In a relaxed atmosphere we will learn the art of ne hand stitching for appliqu and hand piecing. Both beginning and experienced quilters are welcome to start, continue, or work toward the completion of their projects within a gently led and enthusiastic group environment. Optional eld trips to quilt and fabric shops will be discussed in class. AQ&M, 6 Wednesdays, 6:30-9:00 pm. Begins January 19, LHS, Room 143, $115/Seniors $90.

Knitting
Instructor: Pat Heggie This class for beginning and intermediate knitters will enhance your enjoyment of this creative, enjoyable, and relaxing hobby that can provide beautiful and cozy wearable items for you or for others. The instructor will provide individual help as needed, using the American knitting style. Bring either your current project or a skein of worsted weight yarn and a pair of #8 needles. AWKN, 10 Wednesdays, 7:00-9:00 pm. Begins January 12, LHS, Room 211, $170/Seniors $130. ATKN, 10 Thursdays, 7:00-9:00 pm. Begins January 13, LHS, Room 211, $170/Seniors $130.

For All Sewing Classes, please bring your own sewing machine to class, or LCE machines are available for $5 for each evening of in-class use. Fee is payable with registration.

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Leather Wrap Bracelets
Instructor: Lifes a Bead Staff With its current popularity in celebrity fashion these type bracelets can cost hundreds of dollars in top retail stores. But why spend big money on store bought when you can proudly wear the beauty of your own creations at a fraction of the cost? With easy to learn construction techniques, the variations on this simple wrap technique are as endless as your imagination. A $12 materials fee for a single loop bracelet kit is payable to the instructor in class. ALWB, 1 Monday, 6:30-8:30 pm. Meets February 28, LHS Room 211, $25/Seniors $20.
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Beginning Herringbone Bracelets

Instructor: Gretchen Sommerfeld Create a striped bracelet using the herringbone technique, sometimes call the Ndebele herringbone technique. This bracelet will be completed using cube-shaped glass seed beads, needle and thread. You can wear your completed bracelet home from class. $15 materials fee payable to instructor. ABHB, 1 Wednesday, 6:30-9:00 pm. Meets March 9, LHS Room 212, $30/ Seniors $25.

Love Rings? Love Rings!

Instructor: Lifes a Bead Staff This class will teach you how to make two unique and lovely rings. We will start with a classic ring design made with stretch elastic, pewter spacers, crystal or pearl and rondelles and move to a second love knot wire ring. While a bit more challenging, the love knot has an elegance that makes for a welcome gift or simply to wear yourself. The technique used provides a wonderful introduction for those interested in wire work of any kind. A $15 materials fee for both rings is payable to the instructor in class. ALOV, 1 Monday, 6:30-8:30 pm. Meets February 7, LHS Room 211, $25/Seniors $20.

Beginning English
Instructor: Rosemary Previte This course is for those who have little or no knowledge of English. We will review the alphabet and work on spelling, pronunciation and vocabulary. Letters, words and simple sentence structure will be discussed. Basic grammar will include simple present and present progressive tenses. We will use a textbook, worksheets and audio tapes, and we will practice pronunciation, listening and conversation skills in class. This class will help you to understand, speak, and write American English in a friendly classroom setting. At the end of the class, students are eligible to receive a certicate of completion. A materials fee of $28.75 for textbook is payable to the instructor at the rst class. LBGE, 10 Thursdays, 6:30-8:30 pm. Begins January 13, LHS Room 234, $150/Seniors $115.

Simple Spiral Bracelets

Instructor: Gretchen Sommerfeld Use needle and thread to create a simple but elegant and delicate spiral bracelet using small glass beads. Once learned, the same techniques can be used with a variety of beads to create different effects. You can wear your new bracelet home! These bracelets also make great gifts. $10 materials fee is payable to the instructor. ASSB, 1 Wednesday, 6:30-9:00 pm. Meets January 26, LHS Room 209, $30/Seniors $25

Multi-Strand Necklace
Instructor: Lifes a Bead Staff Depending upon your mood these 3-strand necklaces can either be made fun and funky or simply stated. The strands can be the same or different lengths enabling you to dress them up or down, night or day! You will learn how to properly end your project. A $15 materials fee for all materials included: beads stringing material, crimps and clasp is payable to the instructor in class. AMSN, 1 Monday, 6:30-8:30 pm. Meets March 14, LHS Room 211, $25/Seniors $20.

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Advanced Beginning English

Instructor: Rosemary Previte This course is for those who have studied some basic English, but who need to improve their grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation and conversation skills. Grammar topics will include parts of speech, simple present, present progressive and past tenses, and subject and object pronouns. We will use a textbook, worksheets and audio tapes, and we will practice pronunciation, listening and conversation skills in class. This class will help you to understand, speak, and write American English in a friendly classroom setting. At the end of the class, students are eligible to receive a certicate of completion. A materials fee of $28.75 for textbook is payable to the instructor at the rst class. LABE, 10 Tuesdays, 6:30-8:30 pm. Begins January 11, LHS, Room 234, $150/Seniors $115.

English Conversation
Instructor: Tom Peterson Have you studied English or perhaps traveled or lived in an English-speaking country, yet still feel uncomfortable when Americans use informal English? In this class you will learn to understand and make yourself understood dealing with schools, landlords, neighbors and government ofcials. Your condence will grow as we converse about daily life, family, children, friends, shopping, travel and what to see and do in the Boston area. LCOE, 10 Tuesdays, 9:30-11:30 am. Begins January 11, Follen Church, $150/ Seniors $115.

Beginning Mandarin
Instructor: Mary Lou, Ph.D. This course is designed for adults who have no prior knowledge of the Chinese language. It provides students with the opportunity to work towards prociency in both spoken and written Mandarin at a basic, everyday level. This course focuses on building a working vocabulary and developing a students conversational language skills of speaking and listening, while also familiarizing students with the tools to read and write the language. This course will be taught in a mix of English and Mandarin,utilizing the pinyin phonetic system as well as Chinese characters. LMAN, 10 Tuesdays, 7:00-9:00 pm, Begins January 11, LHS Room 240, $150/Seniors $115.

Mandarin: Advanced Beginning

Instructor: Mary Lou, Ph.D. This course is a continuation of Beginning Mandarin. It provides students with more practice on basic sentence patterns and opportunities to build vocabulary, enhance speaking and listening skills, with an emphasis on practical communication skills on a range of topics related to daily life. The course is taught in a mix of English and Mandarin, utilizing the pinyin phonetic system as well as Chinese simplied characters. LAMA, 10 Wednesdays, 7:00-9:00 pm, Begins January 12, LHS Room TBD. $150/Seniors $115.

Beginning Hindi
Instructor: Rita Pandey, Ph.D. This fun, friendly course proposes to introduce the most widely spoken language of South Asia to students who have little or no prior knowledge of Hindi. Students will be introduced to the Devanagari writing system, however, emphasis will be on speaking skills and listening comprehension. Hindi songs from contemporary Indian cinema will enhance the conventional teaching materials. Along with the language, students will have exposure to Indian culture through discussion about festivals and holidays. LHIN 8 Wednesdays, 6:30-8:30 pm. Begins January 12, LHS, Room 246, $115/Seniors $90

Intermediate English
Instructor: Arlayne Peterson This course is intended for students who can already speak, read, write, and understand basic English and want to focus on conversation practice. We will review grammar including verbs and prepositions as well as working on practical exercises to improve everyday conversation. LINE, 10 Thursdays, 6:30-8:30 pm. Begins January 13, LHS, Room 232, $150/Seniors $115.

See Also An Evening with author Da Chen, page 4.

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Japanese: Language and Culture
Instructor: Chieko Ashidaka This six week beginner course will provide the complete novice a cultural sample of all things Japanese. From learning language tips for travelers to encountering traditional and pop culture, you will come away with a new perspective and understanding about this historically rich and fascinating country. In a casual friendly and student centered class we will be exposed to Japanese music, lms, poetry, and anime while developing Japanese conversation skills. Students will be expected to speak aloud and a lot during class and have access to YouTube for home research. L017, 6 Mondays, 6:30-8:30 pm. Begins January 24, LHS Room 224, $120/$100.

Beginning / Beyond Beginning Spanish

Instructor: Penelope Boyatt Students will work in groups as they listen, read, and write Spanish and draw from the learning resources gained through life experience. Vocabulary and grammar will be studied with a variety of language learning techniques. In addition, an appreciation of culture will be enhanced through readings in English and discussion questions. A $10 material fee is payable to the instructor. LBGS, 8 Mondays, 6:30-8:30 pm, Begins January 10, LHS, Room 232, $115/Seniors $90.

Spanish Conversation
Instructor: Anthony Marques Sustain and enhance your Spanish speaking ability. You will love this interactive, funny, high-energy class. Students need to have at least two years of Spanish study, and must be comfortable translating the following: Si Ud. quiere practicar espaol al completo, nase a nosotros. La clase ser en espaol solamente. Despus de un breve repaso de los principios bsicos, tendremos presentaciones hechas voluntariamente por los estudiantes, y tambin tendremos discusiones culturales, tursticas, y alimenticias, slo limitado por la imaginacin y habilidad del presentador. LSCO, 10 Thursdays, 6:30-8:30 pm. Begins January 13, LHS, Room 240, $150/Seniors $115.

Beginning Italian
Instructor: Sonia Paravano In this class students will have opportunities to develop skills in grammar, pronunciation, vocabulary, spelling, and conversation. Students will learn the Italian sound system and the rudiments of vocabulary and grammar necessary for basic communication and become increasingly competent in listening, reading, writing, speaking, grammar and culture. This course is built around readings, class discussion, videos, and active class participation. Memorization and mechanical practice is required. Textbook will be discussed at rst class. LBIT, 9 Mondays, 6:30-7:45 pm. Begins January 10, LHS Room 222, $85/Seniors $65.

Intermediate Spanish
Instructor: Penelope Boyatt In this course students will explore language and culture through reading various pieces of literature including short stories and poetry. Reading, writing, listening and speaking will be emphasized equally. Thorough attention will be given to grammar, vocabulary and syntax as we weave through these simple, authentic texts. A materials fee of $10 is payable to the instructor at the rst class. LINS, 8 Thursdays, 6:30-8:30 pm. Begins January 13, LHS, Room 234, $115/Seniors $90.

Italian: Advanced Beginner

Instructor: Sonia Paravano This course is for those who have completed Beginning Italian or its equivalent. Grammar and vocabulary will build upon what was covered in Beginning Italian with a focus on speaking skills. LIAB, 9 Mondays, 7:45-9:00 pm. Begins January 10, LHS Room 222, $85/Seniors $65.

French
Instructor: Patrick Moreno Parlez-vous Franais? Join fellow Francophiles in this easy-going French Conversation class. This class welcomes those who speak French or those who had French in college or high school and want to refresh their skills. The instructor will provide guidance to students in their conversations as they explore more difcult vocabulary and subject matter. Materials fee of $20 payable to instructor for text. LFRE, 10 Wednesdays, 6:30-8:30 pm. Begins January 12, LHS Room 232, $150/ Seniors $115.

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Instructor: Monica Kammerman Whether your goal is to converse and understand Italian while on a trip to Italy or connect with your heritage, this class is for you. Through inclass exercises, role-playing, and instant immersion, students will gain the ability to communicate and understand Italian in various practical immersion settings. Various conversational travel themes will be explored. For students who have at least 2 years of experience with Italian and are comfortable in an Italian immersion environment. Monica Kammerman is a native speaker of Italian with a BA in Psychology and Italian Studies. She travels to Italy every year to keep current on Italian culture and events. LICO, 10 Tuesdays, 6:30-8:30 pm. Begins January 11, LHS, Room 210, $150/Seniors $115.

Italian Cooking and Language

Instructor: Sonia Paravano Italy is famous for combining a passion for food, family and friends in day to day life. In this Italian Cooking and Language course, youll learn up close and hands-on from Sonia Parravano, an Italian native and experienced cook, in an environment that is highly social, supportive, fun and inspiring. From a variety of pastas, risottos, and sweets, youll learn to cook a vast range of classic Italian plates. Along the way, you will be introduced to useful cooking vocabulary, and Italian cooking traditions. (An important objective of this course, along with learning cooking skills, is to deepen your knowledge of beginner Italian.) Wow your friends and family with the skills you will acquire in this course. What are you waiting for? Buon Appetito! Materials fee of $30 payable to instructor at rst class. LCOO, 6 Thursdays, 7:00-8:30 pm. Begins January 20, LexMedia Studios, 54 Concord Avenue, Lexington, MA, $90/Seniors $70.

From using and troubleshooting, to editing digital photos or creating your own webpage and understanding social media, you are sure to nd something to enhance your technological ability and match your interest.

Introduction to Computers
Instructor: Kristen Butler Have you never used a computer ...or feel that you really need to learn the basics? Learn the lingo and the fundamentals of a computer. In this hands-on class, learn how to use a mouse; keyboard; pull-down menus; nd and save les; basic le management; how to print; how to shut down. Class is taught in a Macintosh lab; skills learned can be applied to a Windows PC. Class will include a brief overview on what to look for when you buy a computer. CINT, 1 Tuesday, 6:00-9:00 pm. January 18, LHS, Room 221, $35.

Introduction to Microsoft Word

Instructor: Kristen Butler Learn how to use this powerful word processor to write your papers, create yers, write your resume, modify document setups, change margins, change fonts, and other information. Students must be familiar with the basics of how to use a computer. CWOR, 1 Wednesday, 6:00-9:00 pm. February 9, LHS, Room 221, $35.

Introduction to Microsoft Excel

Instructor: Kristen Butler Learn how to use a spreadsheet application and create graphs using the data in your spreadsheets. Learn how to use multiple worksheets and share the data between the worksheets. MS Excel is a great tool for tracking any kind of numbers. Students must be familiar with the basics of how to use a computer. CINX, 1 Tuesday, 6:00-9:00 pm. February 15, LHS, Room 221, $35. CWEX, 1 Wednesday, 6:00-9:00 pm. February 16, LHS 221, $35.

Introduction to MS Ofce
Instructor: Kristen Butler Learn the basics of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Powerpoint. Students must be familiar with the basics of how to use a computer. CMSO, 1 Tuesday, 6:00-9:00 pm. January 25, LHS, Room 221, $35.

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Computers (cont.)
Introduction to PowerPoint
Instructor: Kristen Butler Learn how to use a presentation package that will allow you to create slide presentations using text, charts, pictures, and graphics. Instead of using overheads PowerPoint allows you to create interesting, colorful, and interactive presentations. Students must be familiar with the basics of how to use a computer. CIPO, 1 Tuesday, 6:00-9:00 pm. Meets March 8, LHS, Room 221, $35.

Intermediate Word
Instructor: Kristen Butler Learn how to use this powerful word processor to create your own letterhead, your own fax cover sheet, create footnotes and endnotes, use styles, make a table of contents and more. Students must be familiar with the basics of how to use a word processor. CINW, 1 Tuesday, 6:00-9:00 pm. March 1, LHS, Room 221, $35.

Intermediate Excel
Instructor: Kristen Butler Learn how to import and link les, set up databases and mail merge, create your own labels, modify charts, dene macros and more. Students must be familiar with the basics of how to use Excel. CIEX, 1 Wednesday, 6:00-9:00 pm. Meets March 2, LHS, Room 221, $35.

Tips, Tricks and Troubleshooting for Mac

Instructor: Katherine Gorry-Hines Would you like to know more about your Mac? This workshop will cover features of the Macintosh that will make your daily computer work (and play) easier, more streamlined, and more fun! In this hands-on class, well walk through some features and shortcuts for creating, nding, organizing, and sharing your work. Youll learn simple yet effective tips to speed up your workow in common applications such as Safari, Mail, iTunes, and Microsoft Word. Well also go over tips for keeping your Mac secure, discuss backup strategies, and cover troubleshooting steps you can take if your computer is frozen, behaving oddly, or wont start up. Prerequisite: Familiarity with Mac OS X 10.5 (Leopard) or 10.6 (Snow Leopard), must be comfortable using the mouse and keyboard. CMAC, 1 Thursday, 6:00-9:00 pm. January 20, LHS Room 221, $30.

Intermediate Excel II
Instructor: Kristen Butler Learn how to set up databases to use mail merge, explore the different formulas, create pivot tables and dene macros. Students must be familiar with the basics of how to use Excel. CEXX, 1 Tuesday, 6:00-9:00 pm. Meets March 22, LHS Room 221, $35.

Organizing Your Computer

Instructor: Kristen Butler Learn how to organize your les and folders, manage your my Documents folder, and how to back up your information. Students must be familiar with the basics of how to use a computer. CORG, 1 Tuesday, 6:00-9:00 pm. February 8, LHS, Room 221, $35.

Intermediate Word II
Instructor: Kristen Butler Learn how to thoroughly use mail merge to make labels, letters, name tags and more. Students must be familiar with the basics of how to use a word processor. CIWT, 1 Wednesday, 6:00-9:00 pm. Meets March 9, LHS, Room 221, $35.

Intermediate PowerPoint
Instructor: Kristen Butler Learn how to create slide masters, tables, create custom shows, insert photos, add sound, animated graphics and more. Students must be familiar with the basics of how to use PowerPoint. CNPO, 1 Wednesday, 6:00-9:00 pm. March 23, LHS, Room 221, $35.

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Adobe Photoshop Elements: Beginner

Instructor: Katherine Gorry-Hines Have you tried to use a photoediting program and been overwhelmed and frustrated? In this introduction to Photoshop Elements, youll explore the different Elements workspaces, and learn how to use those mysterious tools in the toolbar. Youll discover how to improve the look and composition of your photographs as you learn to resize, crop, and rotate images, and how to quickly x some common problems such as red-eye, color cast, and over- or underexposed images. This class will also introduce the concept of layers and adjustment layers, and go over some useful Photoshop tools Scene Cleaner, Panorama, and Group Shot -- for combining several photos to make one perfect photo. CAPE, 3 Thursdays, 6:00-8:30 pm. Begins February 3, LHS Room 221, $115/Seniors $90.

Adobe Photoshop Elements: Beyond Beginner

Instructor: Katherine Gorry-Hines In this follow-up class to Intro to Photoshop elements, youll learn more advanced image-editing techniques -- adjustment layers and masks, lters, blending modes and special effects. Youll learn techniques for repairing and restoring old, faded, or damaged photos, and portrait retouching. Well go over even more methods for removing unwanted objects, and combining elements from different photographs. The last night of class will be a workshop, so bring in some of your own digital photos and use your new skills to make them shine! CAPB, 3 Thursdays, 6:00-8:30 pm. Begins March 10, LHS, Room 221, $115/Seniors $90.

Website Planning and Design: Dreamweaver

Instructor: Ben Vivante With its implementation of HTML and JavaScript elements, as well as its website management capabilities, Dreamweaver is powerful, multifaceted, and easy to use. Using Dreamweavers object palette, students will learn how to create links, tables, forms, layers, and more. With the behaviors palette, students will learn how to create rollovers, pop-up windows, drag-able layers, and more. This class begins with the basics of importing text and ready-made graphics. Students will ultimately use Dreamweavers site window to create a website. Experience with Photoshop, Fireworks, or website design is helpful. CWVR, 7 Mondays, 7:00-9:00 pm. Begins January 24, LHS, Room 221, $175/Seniors $135.

Introduction to InDesign
Instructor: Katherine Gorry-Hines From creating advertisements, brochures, newsletters, catalogs, yers to just about any other print media, Adobe InDesign is one of todays most popular pieces of desktop publishing software. In this hands-on class, youll learn about navigating the InDesign environment, designing documents, using master pages and styles to give your documents a consistent look, creating tables, importing text and graphics from other programs, and arranging and transforming objects. At the end of this course youll be more able to edit existing InDesign documents, and plan and create your own. No previous InDesign knowledge is necessary; however, you must be comfortable using a computer, and have some familiarity with any kind of graphic program (i.e., Photoshop, etc). CIND, 3 Saturdays, 9:30 am12:30pm, Begins March 19, LHS, Room 221, $120/Seniors $100.

Introduction to Web Design: HTML, XHTML and CSS

Instructor: Stephen Greenstein Learn to create a website in code: HTML (Hypertext Markup Language), XHTML (Extensible Hypertext Markup Language) and CSS (Cascading Style Sheets). After this class, youll be able to add or delete pages, change page styles, create links, upload pages and pictures, and more. Basic computer skills required. $10 materials fee for a ash drive is payable to the instructor at the rst class. CHTM, 4 Wednesdays, 7:00-9:00 pm. Begins January 12, LHS, Room 221, $100/Seniors $75.

See Also The Art of Revision, page 11.

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Daytime Classes
How to Host A Successful Blog
Instructor: Bobbie Carlton Is anyone out there? Youve heard stories about successful bloggers with thousands of loyal readers, followers and customers. You may even know about the blog that became a best-selling book! If you have been faithfully blogging to an audience that seems to comprise only of your mom and your neighbor this class will help you spread your word to a wider audience. We will talk about the basics of blogging, setting goals, what you want your blog to achieve, and creative ways to nd a new and responsive audience. BHSB, 1 Wednesday, 7:00-9:00 pm. Meets March 16, Cary Library Learning Center, $25/Seniors $20.

Tweeting: An Introduction to Twitter

Instructor: Bobbie Carlton Twitter is one of the worlds fastest growing social networking sites but it seems to have a language all its own -- Tweets, Tweeps, followers, hashtags, @, Tweetups -- what does it all mean? Get started Tweeting with a local social media Twitterati. Bobbie Carlton has built a successful business by using Twitter and other social media tools. Youll establish a Twitter identity, learn the Twitter language, learn how to engage members of the community and build your own following. Well also show you how Twitter can be integrated with other social networking tools. Smartphones not required, well get started on LCE computers. And if youve tried to tweet before and just havent broken the code, well get your questions answered and get you on your way. BTWI, 1 Wednesday, 7:00-9:00 pm. Meets February 16, Cary Library Learning Center, $25/Seniors $20.

The Poetry of Voice and Silence: Weekend Workshop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Fundamentals of Drawing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Daytime Watercolor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Mosaic Art and Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Sumi-e Painting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 English Conversation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Intro to InDesign . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Kids Creative Movement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Memoir Writing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Mindfulness and Meditation for grades 6-8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Machine Sewing for Middle School. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Kids Can Knit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Fashion Design 101 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Financial Planning for Teens. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Manners for Middle Schoolers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Babysitter Training . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Robotics Whizards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Animation Whizards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Jazz in the Middle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Your College Application Essay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Ayurvedic Life Style . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Morning Pilates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Yoga for Everyone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Iyengar Yoga . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Yoga with a Chair.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Yoga for Balance and Fall Prevention. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Barefoot Boogie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

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Classes for Children

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Kids Creative Movement Ages 2.9 to 5 Years Old

Instructor: Janet Farnesworth Come dance and play in a warm and open environment. This class is rooted in the belief that movement is a natural instinct that can become a wellspring of delight and creativity for anyone. Based on the teachers self-designed Montessori curriculum, the class explores body awareness and engagement, safety, and cooperative interaction. Each session will include movement, stretching and imaginative play, as well as a variety of music, from Mozart to the Wiggles. KKCM, 6 Thursdays, 10:30-11:30 am. Begins January 13, Hancock Church, $65.

Mindfulness and Meditation For Grades 68

Instructor: Mary Ann Christie Burnside Got stress? Join this weekly after-school group for Grades 6-8 to learn about mindfulness, which is a special way of paying attention that can help you deal with stress and with everything else. In a small group, youll learn to notice your thoughts and feelings in the present moment. And you can use what you learn here any time and place, especially when you start to feel like things are overwhelming or are out of control. Together, well practice formal mindfulness through yoga and movement, and eating, sitting and standing meditations. Well also learn informal practices that help us stop worrying about what might happen and focus on whats happening now instead, which is good because now is the only moment we can do anything about. In the course of the 6 weeks, your mindfulness practice can help you nd balance, have more condence, and learn to be nicer to yourself and to others. Sign up and bring a friend! KMIN, 6 Wednesdays, 3:45-4:45 pm. Begins February 9, Clarke Middle School, Room 104, $55.

Kids Can Knit!

Instructor: Carol Monzillo Learn the fun craft of knitting from the beginning or improve your developing knitting skills. Beginners will learn knitting fundamentals and make beautiful art, while children with previous knitting experience will learn further skills to tackle more challenging projects. Bring a current project or a skein of worsted weight wool and size 8 needles. KKNT, 9 Mondays, 3:45-5:00 pm. Begins January 10, Room 210, $80.

Fashion Design 101 Grades 69

Instructor: Shubhra Chandra Do you love fashion? Have you always wondered how to draw a fabulous sketch of a design that is in your head? How do you convert that drawing into a living design made of fabric? Learn how to put fashion ideas on paper and to execute the sketch into a nal product. Beginning from fashion sketching from a live model, you will learn styling tricks and how to create a small collection of clothing. You will look at magazine photos, fashion designers work and explore the idea of target demographics, (who will wear your designs). Carry out the translation of one of the outts from sketch to drape on a fashion mannequin. Students must be interested in fashion and be creatively inclined. KFAS, 6 Fridays, 3:45-5:15 pm. Begins January 14, LHS Room 214, $90.

Machine Sewing Projects for Middle School Students

Instructor: Jenene Allison Students will complete a variety of fun projects (a pillowcase, different bags and pillows, and others depending on student interest) that will teach machine sewing skills while practicing safety with the machine and sewing kit. Make it and take it home! Students who completed Sewing in the Summertime will have the option of making more advanced projects or of buying a pattern and fabric in order to complete a simple garment, with instructor approval. Sewing machines will be provided. It is recommended that students with long hair wear their hair in a ponytail or bring a headband to wear. A $20 materials fee is payable to the instructor at the rst class. KSEW, 8 Tuesdays, 3:15-5:15 pm. Begins January 11, LHS, Room 210, $115.

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Empowerment Workshop For Teens
Instructors: Anna Sabatino and Karen Cameron Each individual has the right to boldly reach toward their highest aspirations. Honoring and pursuing dreams, along with understanding personal power and potential are the rst steps toward creating lives of achievement. These creative, fun, interactive and entirely supportive workshops for teens focus on emotions, relationships, the body, and money, and teach teens tools to reach their full potential. Students will create and take home a vision board. Parents are welcome to come to a free information session and meet with the instructors before the course begins. KPAR, (Parent Session), 1 Wednesday, 7:00-8:00 pm. Meets January 5, LHS Room 224. Free, but pre registration is required. KEMP, (Ages 15-19), 5 Mondays, 6:00-8:00 pm. Begins January 10, LHS, Room 234, $125. KEMY, (Ages 13-14), 5 Wednesdays, 6:00-8:00 pm. Begins January 12, LHS, Room 220, $125.

WOW! Financial Planning For Teens

Instructor: Susan Carabbio, Store Manager of Lexingtons TD Bank For better or worse our early ideas about money and the way in which we interact, save and spend it can play a large role in shaping our destiny. While young people often learn theories about nance and economy in school those theories dont always translate well when at the Mall or shopping online. In this three week course young people will learn the practical ins and outs of checking & ATMs, balancing a checkbook, savings and interest, understanding credit, the stock market and saving for special purposes from a professional banker and parent who has a heart for teaching young people that the rst steps, if properly placed, can begin a journey of prosperity and happiness both now and in the future. K025, 3 Mondays, 3:45-5:15 pm. Begins February 28, LHS, Room 100D, $25.

Manners for Middle Schoolers

Instructor: Marianne Cohen, Mannersmith Etiquette Consulting While commonly considered a supercial frill of a bygone era, etiquette is, in fact, an essential life skill. Students will learn how to handle a variety of school and social situations with poise and condence. This is an interactive program designed to be both educational and entertaining. Students will have the opportunity to practice what they learn in class. We will cover topics including basic table manners, the A, B, Cs of Etiquette (Attire, Behavior & Communication), introductions, telephone manners and thank you notes. KMMS, 1 Tuesday, 3:45- 5:00 pm. Meets February 15, LHS Room 100D, $25.

Babysitter Training
Instructor: Alice Wadley The new babysitters training course has been updated, expanded and redesigned for todays babysitters. The new basic-level course is lled with fun, interactive activities that will help youth stay interested and involved. All participant materials have been entirely revised to the latest science, and additional new products have been added to better meet the needs of babysitters on the job. Students will receive a babysitters backpack with a rst aid kit, pen light, emergency reference guide, and a CD-ROM with fun activities and support resources. Upon successful completion of this course, students will receive an American Red Cross Baby-sitters Course completion certicate, an Infant and Child CPR certicate valid for one year, and a rst aid certicate valid for three years. Payment of the course fee is not a guarantee of certication. To be eligible for course certication you must attend and participate in all course sessions, demonstrate competency in all required skills listed on the skills checklist, and pass each section of the written exam with a score of 80 percent or better. Bring a healthy snack and drink for the break. KBTR, 3 Tuesdays, 4:00-7:15 pm. Begins March 1, LHS, Room 230, $150.

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Robotics Whizards: (Building and Programming with NXT) for New & Returning Students Grades 35
Instructor: Childrens Technology Workshop Do you like to build, drive remote control vehicles and program robots? Then we have a challenge for you. In this workshop, students will use LEGO Mindstorms NXT components to build and program models of machines and devices that operate automatically or by remote control. Depending on the age group, projects may include a drawbridge, robotic arm, pinball machine, crane, car, or others. Working with expert instructors and detailed building plans, students will complete a project in each class and capture it digitally for a nal take-home photo album that details all of their projects. Note: LEGO projects will not be taken home but students will receive a picture slideshow of their work. *New and returning students welcome. KROB, 4 Tuesdays, 3:45-5:45 pm. Begins January 18, LHS, Room 224, $190.

Animation Whizards For New and Returning Students Grades 25

Instructor: Childrens Technology Workshop Tell Your Story! This class guides students through the creation of a short stop-motion lm. Stop-motion animation technique makes objects appear to move much like drawings can move in a ipbook. Students work in pairs to write and develop their own stories. Each class a new concept is introduced and practiced hands-on. Students explore various animation techniques and learn about production roles, scripting, story boarding, camera work, lighting, set and character creation, and post-production process such as titles, transitions, and sounds. Laptops and cameras are provided, as is a variety of building materials, and post-production effects and sounds. Experienced animators can build on their previous skills to create timeless masterpieces of animation. Movies are available to take home. A strict non-violence policy is enforced. KANI, 4 Tuesdays, 3:45-5:45 pm. Begins March 1, LHS, Room 224, $190.

Jazz in the Middle

Instructor: James Lutz Do you love Jazz? Joining the Jazz In The Middle band will get you playing cool Jazz every week. Young musicians will get a solid grounding in jazz styles, music theory, and improvisation skills. This town-wide big band is just for middle school students and will prepare you for playing at the high school level, and beyond. Playing regularly with other musicians is one of the best ways to improve your own instrumental skills. The Jazz in the Middle band is not appropriate for beginners. Students must have some level of prociency on their instrument. Please indicate your instrument on registration form. Auditions are not required. A concert will be held at the nal class. KJZD, 19 Wednesdays, 3:00-4:30 pm, Begins January 12, Diamond Middle School, $275. KJZC, 16 Mondays, 3:00-4:30 pm, Begins January 10, Clarke Middle School, $230

Lexplorations 2011! Childrens Summer Program for Academic and Creative Enrichment
Lexplorations is LCEs summer academic and creative enrichment program for children and is open to all regardless of town residency. With week-long programming for grades k-12, small class sizes, and an expert teaching staff made up primarily of Lexington Public School teachers, Lexplorations is considered a rewarding summer destination by students and parents alike. The Lexplorations catalog will be arriving in mailboxes in early February. Registration will begin as soon as the catalog arrives. Some of our programs ll very quickly so if participation in a particular program is of special importance to you or your child we recommend that you register as soon as possible to prevent disappointment.

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Test Preparation and College Planning

NEW! NEW! NEW!

In Control: Crash Prevention Training

In Control: Crash Prevention Training offers students from Lexington High School and their families an opportunity to test the skills that can not safely be taught on our public road ways. Learn how to handle panic stops, turning into the skid, tailgating, and emergency lane changes, as well as the latest techniques for maintaining safe habits. This 4.5 hour class will teach you how to handle mistakes made not only by you, but also by others. Car crashes account for almost 50% of teen deaths and training has been shown to be the answer. Visit www. driveincontrol.com/lexingtonhighschool to learn about the discount on the class, available insurance discounts for graduates, and how much fun learning to handle Massachusetts roads can be in a closed course environment.

Kaplan Test Preparation

Kaplan Test Prep and Admissions has been chosen by Lexington Community Educations bid process as the sole provider of non LPS staff taught test prep courses. Kaplan has revolutionized the way students prepare for Test Day. Kaplan teachers will continue to teach the proven methods, strategies, and content that will increase students scores. In addition, students will have access to a new, innovative technology called Smart Track, an online guide to a wide array of learning tools. Kaplan teachers personalize the prep by meeting students at their skill level and engaging them in just right content that will get them the most points on Test Day. Kaplan offers unmatched expertise and guaranteed results.

Kaplan Complete Classroom Course for SAT

Instructor: Kaplan Teaching Staff Prepare for the March, May or June SAT with Kaplans 10-session course, including 18 hours of instruction, 4 full-length practice tests, and Kaplans print and online study materials. Tests are 4 hours long and instructional sessions are 3 hours long. All classes meet at Lexington High School. The cost for the complete KAPLAN SAT course is $499, or payable in 3 installments of $166. For the March 12th SAT Exam: SABS11459: Saturday Exams and Wednesday Instructional sessions from 1/8 to 3/9. Saturday test sessions at 9:00 am and Wednesday instructional sessions at 6:00 pm. For the May 7th SAT Exam SABS11460: Tuesday from 2/15 to 5/3. All sessions at 6:00 pm. For the May 7th SAT SABS11461: Saturday Exams and Thursday Instructional sessions from 3/19 to 5/5. Saturday test sessions at 9:00 am and Thursday instructional sessions at 6:00 pm. For the June 4th SAT SABS11462: Saturday Exams and Wednesday Instructional sessions from 4/2 to 6/1. Saturday test sessions at 9:00am and Wednesday instructional sessions at 6:00 pm.

Kaplan College Prep Advantage Program

Instructor: Kaplan Teaching Staff The Kaplan College Prep provides the most complete test prep and college admissions program available with comprehensive prep for every admissions test you take, plus stepby-step guidance throughout the college application process. With College Prep Advantage, Kaplans got you covered. The cost of the KAPLAN College Prep Advantage Program is $999, or payable in 3 installments of $333. For the full course schedules, more information, or to enroll in a Kaplan program please visit www.kaptest.com or call 1-800-KAP-TEST.

Free Kaplan Events

SAT vs. ACT Combined Practice Test and Parent Seminar Practice Test: Saturday, January 8, 9:00 am-1:00 pm. Student & Parent Seminar: Thursday, January 19, 7:00-8:15 pm.

Driver Education
Instructor: Lexington Driving School A complete drivers education program (classroom and behind-thewheel lessons) is available through LCE. Students must be at least 15 years and 9 months old to begin the program. New classes will begin in January, February and March. Please call LCE for details and dates. The cost for the course is $515.

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Kaplan Tutoring
Instructor: Kaplan Teaching Staff Lexington residents receive a 10% discount on all Kaplan tutoring. Promo code: Lexington Com Ed

LCE SAT Preparation

Instructors: LHS teachers Karen Russell, Kathy Fritz and Albert Roos Get prepared for the SAT exams and review the critical components of the test. Each subject is taught by an experienced LHS teacher. Students receive individual attention as needed. Register early as enrollment is limited. Texts, to be purchased before the rst class, are available at Barnes & Noble or online. Required Text for both Math and English Programs is: The Ofcial SAT Study Guide, 2nd edition, ISBN-10: 0874478529 PESA, English, 6 Tuesdays, 6:30-8:30 pm. 6 Sessions, Begins March 8, LHS Room 230, $195, Russell and Fritz PENG, English, 6 Thursdays, 6:308:30 pm. Begins March 3, LHS Room 230, $195, Russell and Fritz PMST, Math, 6 Mondays, 6:30-8:30 pm. Begins March 7, LHS, Room 234, $195, Roos. PSAM, Math, 6 Wednesdays, 6:308:30 pm. Begins March 9, LHS, Room 234, $195, Roos.

Finding the Right Fit: The College Admissions Process

Instructor: Larry Dannenberg Looking to nd the right school for your child? If you have a child in high school you cant afford to miss this class! We will show you how to choose the school that is the right t for your child as we walk you through the admissions process. Learn about how merit scholarship money works and what you can do to better your chances to receive it even if you are not a top student. This class is particularly important if your student is at the top of the class, has learning disabilities, is an athlete, or is average. Learn why starting the process early can offer signicant advantages, especially for business owners, divorced parents, or home-schooled children. Instructor will discuss recent changes in student loans. For adults only. PFIT, 1 Tuesday, 7:00-9:00 pm. Meets January 18, LHS, Room 224, $25 per family.

Maximize Your Financial Aid

Instructor: College Funding Advisors This one-night workshop is a must for all parents of college-bound high school students, including freshmen and sophomores. We will demystify the college nancial aid process and teach you how to access the more than $90 billion in nancial aid dollars that are available to even high income families and business owners. The strategies presented will help you protect your assets by maximizing your eligibility for aid, effectively lowering your college costs. You will learn the optimum time (before junior year) to get the strategies in place, and why if you wait until the nancial aid deadline to le your forms, you miss out on the full amount of aid you qualify for. You will also learn how to protect the equity in your home and enhance your retirement savings as you educate your child. Bring a calculator and a basic knowledge of your income, taxes, and assets. A free, comprehensive analysis will be provided for those attending class. For adults only. PMFA, 1 Wednesday, 7:00-9:00 pm. Meets March 9, LHS Room 224, $25 per family.

Your College Application Essay

Instructor: Mindy Pollack-Fusi Will you soon need to write your essay(s) for college applications? Have an idea for a topic...or no idea at all? When you write, do you tend to stare at a blank page, or at the few lines youve managed to crank out, and have no clue what to put down next? Relax! Writing can actually be fun, and simple. You will learn tips to break through your fear or frustration and complete your essay in advance of those nasty deadlines. Bring a laptop or pen and paper. Class size limited to eight. PESM, 1 Monday, Meets March 21, 7:00-9:00 pm. LHS Room 224, $25. PESW, 1 Wednesday, Meets March 16, 4:00-6:00 pm. LHS Room 224, $25.

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Family, Home and Travel

NEW! NEW!

Learn Go! the ancient strategy board game, see below.

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How to Feed the Family Right

Instructor: Anne Rollins This four-week class is geared toward helping those in charge of fueling a family, from infants to adults, and the obstacles that prevent optimal nutrition for families of all shapes and sizes. We will start by covering nutrition basics and students will submit specic questions, concerns and obstacles their families may face. Learn skills for list making, food shopping, reading food labels and some recipes incorporating food for all ages. We will discuss vital nutrients for specic age groups and what to watch out for with growing children. In our last class we will address Fad diets and the submitted questions and concerns. FEED, 4 Tuesdays, 6:30-8:00 pm. Begins March 1, LHS, Room 224, $35/Seniors $30.

Finding Our Roots: Researching Family History at the National Archives

Instructor: Historian and Archivist Joseph Keefe The stories of our families help tell us where weve come from and who we are. Yet family history--its lore, legend, and fact--can be subject to the fog of time. Researching family history through historical records is an engaging and worthwhile pastime. And some of these ofcial records are held at the National Archives. This workshop, taught by a member of the Archivess staff, is intended for novice family historians. FFOR, 1 Thursday, 6:00-8:00 pm, Meets March 10, National Archives Records Center, 380 Trapelo Rd Waltham, $10.

Modern Mahjong For Beginners

Instructor: Rebecca Shrum Learn the basics of how to play the modern ofcial version of the Chinese game of Mahjong. In 1998 the Chinese government codied the rules of Mahjong in order to standardize them for international tournament play. In this four-session class you will learn how to set up the game, recognize and organize the Mahjong tiles, how to play, how to score, and the basics of strategy. Join a group of game-lovers for four evenings of brain-stretching confusion and fun. No experience necessary. Although it is similar, please note that this is not the version of Mahjong played by your Chinese or Jewish grandmothers and aunts. This class is limited to twelve people. FMMB, 4 Wednesdays, 7:00-9:00 pm. Begins Wednesday January 12, First Parish Church, $75/Seniors $60.

The Game of Go!

Instructor: John Bean Learn Go!, the ancient strategy board game played by millions in East Asia. Go rivals Chess in complexity and levels of mastery. Played on a 19 x 19 board, two players capture territory by placing stones one at at time. Stones link up in strategic ways to form armies that vie for territory. Leave a small army improperly linked and you risk loss by capture. The rules are deceptively simple and you will be playing your rst games in the rst class. Subsequent classes will be mostly game play with very brief discussions on strategies. FGOG, 4 Thursdays, 7:00-8:00 pm. Begins February 3, LHS Room 244, $45.

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Turkey: Fascinating, Fabulous, Ancient and Modern

Instructor: Sally Peabody Come take a virtual visit to Turkey! Fabled Istanbul is one of Europes hottest cities, currently enjoying the 2010 European Capital of Culture designation. Vibrant, energetic, richly layered, encompassing both Europe and Asia, Istanbuls history, architecture, cuisine, and shopping are utterly evocative and memorable. Two top areas to visit beyond Istanbul will also be covered: the Aegean Coast with Ephesus and other superb Greek and Roman ruins, and, Cappodocia with itsfairy tale landscapes and 5th century underground cities, monasteries and churches hewn from cliff-faces. Turkey is easy to access and to love! A $4 materials fee is payable to the instructor. FTRK, 1 Thursday, 6:30-8:00 pm. Meets January 13, LHS, Room 222, $25/ Seniors $20.

You Can Fix It Too: Simple Home Repair

Instructor: Marie Leonard Spend an evening with professional Handywoman and author Marie Leonard and learn how to successfully complete many of the projects on your own to do list. Marie will introduce you to a basic tool kit, explaining how to use the most common tools youll need to x everything in your home. Learn how to use a drill and how to install the right wall anchors for hanging curtain rods, towel bars, and more. See what is inside your toilet tank and how simple it is to x without calling a plumber. Take a faucet apart and discover the basics of how to repair or replace it. Learn how to patch holes in a wall and use a caulking gun. Marie will also spend as much time as possible answering your specic questions. This course is perfect for anyone who is ready to get the information and practical advice they need to successfully take on and complete basic home improvement and repair projects. Materials fee of $16, payable to the instructor, includes a signed copy of Maries recently published book, Maries Home Improvement Guide. FFIX, 1 Wednesday, 6:30 - 9:30 pm, January 26, LHS, Room 210, $35.

ETFs: Diversifying Your Portfolio at a Low Cost

Instructor: George Gagliardi Exchange Traded Funds, known as ETFs, have been around since 1989, but it has only been recently that they have attracted the attention of the average investor. With over 1,000 different ETFs available and nearly $1 trillion in assets, ETFs are clearly an investment option that is now a mainstream alternative for investors who traditionally invested primarily in mutual funds and index funds. However, there is a broad range of differences among ETFs, and it is important to understand them before investing in them. We will go over the differences between ETFs and mutual funds, the characteristics of ETFs, the various types of ETFs available, and which ones are appropriate for different investing styles and objectives. BETF, 1 Tuesday, 6:30-9:00 pm, March 1, LHS Room 100D, $30.

Women and Wealth

Instructor: Michele Heist Learn about the unique nancial challenges facing women. Gain control over your nancial situation. Protect the people and things you love the most. Well discuss investing, retirement, education savings, insurance, tax considerations, and how they relate. This seminar can provide you with the knowledge you need to plan for your nancial future! BWWW, 1 Wednesday, 7:00-9:00 pm. Meets January 12, LHS Room 234, $25/Seniors $20.
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Resumes That Work

Instructor: Kit Harrington Hayes Have you submitted dozens of resumes with few responses? It could be your resume is working against you. This session will address the need for two versions of your resume. The rst is designed so electronic scanners recognize your match with positions. This version must also satisfy human resource employment screeners. The second resume, a bit longer and more descriptive, is geared to your support network and can also be shared in interviews with hiring managers. Well address both versions based on feedback from HR people who select candidates for interviews. Bring a copy of your resume. BRTW, 1 Wednesday, 7:00-9:00 pm. January 12, LHS Room 222, $25/ Seniors $20.

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Body / Mind
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The Process of Purchasing A Home

Instructor: Jeremy Richman Learn in detail the latest information about buying a home so you can feel condent,informed, knowledgeable and in control from the start to the nish of the largest purchase you may ever make. Learn about: determining your real ideal home; qualify a home; assessed vs. appraised vs. zillow valuations; making offers and negotiating to yes for less; home inspections; protecting your deposits; choosing an attorney, home inspector and mortgage agent; buying short-sales and bank-owned properties; and how to choose, hire and work with a real estate agent to represent you as your buyers agent. Included are worksheets and forms and a copy of the 40-page handbook The Homebuyers Companion written by the instructor. BHOM, 1 Tuesday, 6:30-9:00 pm. Meets February 15, LHS, Room 100D, $25/Seniors $20.

Facebook for Prots: A Hands-On Workshop

Instructor: Steve Capano Why spend time on Facebook and social media? Facebook has over 400 million users worldwide (and growing) who are connected with other friends, businesses, and groups by choice. Many of these users add details about themselves that you can use for advertising to specic groups of people. We will learn how to set up a personal page, business page, suggest to friends, status updates, photo and video uploads, tagging others to get noticed, facebook pay per click/impression advertising, intro to fbml (facebook markup language), use PING.fm to change all status updates for facebook, linkedin, twitter, and more. Bring your laptop or use the schools computer to actually work on marketing your custom pages. BFBP, 1 Tuesday, 6:00-8:30 pm. Meets January 18, Cary Library Learning Center, $35.

To Roth or Not
Instructor: Rick Fentin Roth IRAs can be a powerful tool for reducing taxes and increasing retirement income. In 2010, Congress changed the tax law making it easier for a Roth IRA conversion. Whether you are working full time, retired and collecting social security, out of work or in school, a Roth IRA conversion may be benecial for you. In this course we will look at different conversion strategies and illustrate their effects on your taxes, retirement income, Social Security and your family legacy. BROT, 1 Monday, 7:00-9:00 pm. Meets March 14, LHS, Room 224, $25/Seniors $20.

Public Speaking
Instructor: Laura Lapointe Discover the joy of speaking condently in your authentic voice, whether in front of a large corporate audience or at an intimate group meeting in the community. With a collaborative and creative approach, we will explore speech preparation and delivery, impromptu speaking tips, vocal technique and overcoming stage fright, along with other related topics participants may wish to discuss. We will cultivate an atmosphere that empowers you to develop a speaking style that feels natural and enables you to feel at home in any situation, whether anticipated or unexpected. Stop depriving the world of the unique message only you can share! MSPE, 4 Tuesdays, 6:30-8:30 pm. Begins January 11, LHS, Room 232, $85/Seniors $65.

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Ayurvedic Lifestyle in Winter and Spring

Instructor: Sumita Vasudeva Ayurveda (an ancient Indian science) recognizes that seasonal change has a profound effect on our health and recommends that we adapt our lifestyle to stay balanced in each season. Our constitution and the seasons are intimately related as our inner world is inuenced by our outer environment. In the workshops, we will rst discover our individual ayurvedic constitution: is it vata (energy of movement made of air and ether) and/or pitta (energy of digestion and metabolism made of re and water) and/or kapha (energy of structure and lubrication made of earth and water)? Then, well learn how to take care of ourselves through the winter season! Winter and Spring are characterized as damp, dull, soft, heavy, and cold. All these qualities provoke kapha dosha (or the water and earth element) - this manifests within us as sinus congestion, weight gain, u, sluggishness, water retention, headaches, etc. The workshops will outline a season pacifying daily routine composed of menus, yoga postures, breathing exercises, colors, essential oils and other lifestyle tips. MAYU, 4 Tuesdays, 10:00 am-12:00 noon. Begins January 11, Cary Memorial Library, $80/Seniors $60.

The Art of Mindful Living: The Teachings of Thich Nhat Hanh

Instructor: John Bell Based on the Buddhist meditation practices of Vietnamese Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh, learn ways to slow down, relax the body, calm the mind, focus the attention, listen deeply, and cultivate love and compassion. The sessions will include meditation practices, personal sharing, and basic teachings of the Buddha. Instructor is an ordained dharma teacher in the tradition of Thich Nhat Hanh. Thich Nhat Hanh, Essential Writings is a recommended text. MHAN, 6 Wednesdays, 7:00-8:30 pm. Begins January 12, and meets 1/19, 2/2, 2/9, 3/2, and 3/9. LHS Black Box, $90/Seniors $70.

Practical Shamanism
Instructor: Julie Hannon For thousands of years Shamans from every culture have believed that we have a luminous energy eld that surrounds our physical body, and which holds a record of emotional, physical, and spiritual joys and traumas. They believe that this energy eld is a blueprint that determines how one might heal, live, and die. In this introductory lecture, we will discuss the healing practices employed for 10,000 years by the Shamans of the Americas. The ancient practices are presented in a practical system of energy work that allows us to discover states of exceptional health, energy and wellbeing, as well as the opportunity for conscious participation in our future evolution. Julie Hannon is a graduate of the Healing the Light Body School, and is personally trained by The Four Winds Society. MSHA, 1 Tuesday, 7:00-9:00 pm. Meets February 15, LHS Room 224, $25/Seniors $20.

Chinese Medicine for Autism

Instructor: Maria Broderick, Ed.D., L.Ac. and Louise Dunn, L.Ac. Are you looking for a more holistic approach to helping your child with ASD issues? Chinese medicine offers a wealth of approaches for treating common concerns of children with ASD, including: Sensory processing and mood regulation challenges; Digestive disorders; Hyperactivity; Mental clarity and focus. Through demonstration, lecture, video and practice, we explain how Chinese medicine can potentially help children with autism. We will present recent research that shows how parents trained in a form of pediatric Chinese massag (]www. qsti.org) can help address the issues mentioned above. Chinese medicine can also help you as a parent manage the stress associated with caring for an ASD child. You will go home with tools, tips and further resources for pursuing Chinese medicine for your family. Maria Broderick, Ed. D., L.Ac. and Louise Dunn, L.Ac are Chinese medical practitioners at Reservoir Family Wellness, Acton, MA. MCHI, 1 Tuesday, 7:00-8:00 pm. Meets January 25, LHS, Room 222, $25/Seniors $20.

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Spiritual Solutions to Stress
Instructor: John Dacey More than half of all American adults feel they are over stressed. While its levels, signs and prescription solutions seem to continually be on the rise, stress is nothing new. Whether youre an atheist, a traditionalist, or somewhere in between, this course will help you to use spiritual methods to cope with stressful conditions. You will benet from learning about repetitive calming, self-hypnosis, meditation, yogic postures, the twelve-step approach, Buddhist mindfulness and Native American methods. Together, these methods will contribute to your serenity. MSPS, 3 Thursdays, 7:30-9:00 pm. Begins March 3, LHS, Room 224, $30/Seniors $25.

Beginning Tai Chi and Chi Kung

Instructor: Sifu Shari Tai Chi and Chi Kung have been practiced for centuries as exercise and a means of improving ow of internal energy. This class is designed to relax your mind and body and increase your concentration and balance. You will get to know the characteristics of Tai Chi and essence of Chi Kung. Movements are condensed and simple. Through regular practice of the exercises you will feel calm, balanced and exible. Wear loose clothing, socks and bring a towel. ETAI, 5 Mondays, 6:30-7:45 pm. Begins January 10, Clarke Middle School, Room 104, $75/Seniors $60.

Aikido for Beginning and Continuing Students

Instructor: Ted Goodman Aikido is a uniquely non-aggressive martial art that teaches practical self-defense without the need to punch, kick or attack. It also holds the distinction of being the only martial art prerequisite for the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department. Through its beautifully circular ow, Aikido blends with and redirects the momentum of an attack to defeat the attacker. (If you push, I pull. If you pull, I push.) See why a grab is a gift and feel the power of its takedowns, throws and immobilizations. Besides the physical benets of relaxed stretches and uid movements, Psychological Aikidos non-confrontational approach to conict resolution is an extra reward in sidestepping the stress and strain of daily life in the ofce, behind the wheel and at home. Practices are conducted in pairs as partners (never as opponents) and always at your own pace. Karate or judo uniforms are appropriate but any loose clothing can be worn in class. EAIK, Mondays and Wednesdays for 16 Sessions, 7:00-8:30 pm. Begins January 10, LHS, Room 140, $190/ Seniors $145.

Morning Pilates
Instructor: Linda Frederickson The concentration of this class will be on the mind/body connection using the basic principles of the Pilates method. Proper spinal alignment, as well as strength and endurance of the core will be emphasized. Focusing on exibility and balance makes this a well rounded workout suitable for beginners and those with previous Pilates training. Please bring a yoga mat. EPIL, 9 Mondays, 10:45-11:45 am. Begins January 10, First Parish Church, $180/ Seniors $135.

Argentine Tango
Instructor: Roger Wood Born in Buenos Aires in the early 1900s, Argentine Tango was once considered a dance performed only by the peasantry. Today, the style is featured on national TV celebrity dance competitions and is wildly popular world-wide. The form is known for its connected partner dynamic both in movement and stillness. In this class you will learn the essentials of Salon Tango (social dance) and develop posture and partner synchronicity while enjoying the energy and passion of this traditional, elegant and exciting form of dance. E015, 8 Wednesdays, 7:30-8:30 pm. Begins January 26, Clarke Middle School Cafeteria, $120.

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Yoga for Everyone

Instructor: Linda Del Monte Students of all ages, levels, and abilities can enjoy this style of yoga, known as a celebration of the heart. This is yoga that combines a Kripalu (heart centered) and Iyengar style (detail oriented), where you work from inside the body, where your pose will originate, and move to the outside of the body. We will work on nding balance, distributing weight equally and aligning the body in a therapeutic way that will keep you safe while practicing. Gain strength and exibility while nding the connection of body, mind and spirit. Yoga mat required. Wear comfortable, loose tting clothing, and bare feet. EYFE, 10 Wednesdays, 9:15-10:30 am. Begins January 12, Hancock Church $150/Seniors $115.

Hatha Yoga
Instructor: Asha Ramesh Stretch and strengthen without competition or performance anxiety in this basic Hatha Yoga class. Class will include standing,sitting, and supine poses with a focus on breath. Postures are basic, without compromising on the wellness they deliver. The format changes from one week to another, allowing for variation and multiplicity in poses. The yoga you take home will allow customization to suit your mood and needs. Dress comfortably and bring your own mat. EHYO, 10 Wednesdays, 7:00-8:00 pm. Begins January 12, Diamond Middle School Cafeteria, $100/ Seniors $75.

Yoga for Balance and Fall Prevention

Instructor: Susanne Sandberg As we age balance becomes more of a challenge and the risk of serious injury from falling becomes greater. This class will combine yoga oriented balance activities with education for fall prevention. Wear comfortable non-binding clothing and bring a yoga mat or large bath towel. Please bring the following footwear: shoes that slip off easily and sturdy tied shoes. EBAL, 2 Thursdays, 9:30-10:30 am. Begins January 13, First Parish Church, $25/Seniors $20.

Zumba: Ditch the Workout, Join the Party!

Instructor: Ami Stix Lets face it, working out can be healthy, rewarding and benecial. Working out can be lots of things, but its never been known to be an exhilarating experienceuntil now! Zumba is a dynamic, exciting, and effective tness system. Routines feature an interval approach where fast and slow rhythms and resistance training are combined to tone and sculpt your body while burning fat. Add some Latin avor and international zest into the mix and youve got a Zumba class! You dont need to know how to dance. Just enjoy the music and follow along. (Class meet at the Bridge School except for March 14 and 21 which meet at First Parish Church) EZUM, 9 Mondays, 7:00-8:00 pm. Begins January 10, Bridge Middle School Cafeteria, $135/Seniors $100.

Barefoot Boogie
Instructor: Janet Farnsworth This dance class is geared for every level of tness. Each session will begin and end with gentle stretching, and a careful warm-up and cool down. We will learn various dances from different traditions -- african, afro-carribean, jazz, show and classical -- while staying rooted in the belief that we are our own best teachers. This is a non-evaluative, open and accepting environment for anyone who likes to move to music! The instructor comes with a strong tradition of improvisational movement, and we will also nd ways to explore freestyle dance and do some barefoot boogie. EBAB, 6 Thursdays, 9:15-10:15 am. Begins January 13, Hancock Church, $60/Seniors $45.

Yoga with a Chair

Instructor: Susanne Sandberg If you cannot get down on the oor but want to stay t, try this Hatha Yoga class that uses a chair for balance. You do not need to lie down to get the benets of yoga, including stretching, exibility, balance and strength. Learn yogic breathing, postures and meditation. Wear loose clothing and bring a bath towel. Youll feel stronger, healthier and more relaxed after every class! ECHR, 9 Mondays, 9:00 -10:15 am. Begins January 10, Staples Hall, First Parish Church, $130/Seniors $100.

Iyengar Yoga
Instructor: Mary Ellen Wixted Tired? Stiff? Start a weekly exercise program and watch your energy and suppleness increase. Using stretching, balance, aerobic exercise and beginning yoga poses, you will get stronger and reduce your stress level with every lesson. Wear comfortable clothes. All exercise props, including a yoga mat, are provided for you. If you have physical problems, please check with your physician prior to registering for this program. EYEN, 7 Tuesdays, 9:15-10:45 am. Begins February 1, Hancock Church, $95/Seniors $70.

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Our Instructors
Jenene Allison holds a Ph.D. in French Literature from Yale and is a quilter and tailor. Chieko Ashidaka has taught Japanese at the Berlitz Language Center in Wellesley Hills,the Boston Language Institute, and the Bunka Institute of Language in Tokyo. Damian Barneschi has taught art classes and workshops and is an LHS art teacher. John Bell is an ordained dharma teacher in the tradition of Thich Nhat Hanh. Catherine A. Berry has been quilting and teaching traditional quilt techniques for 18 years. Penelope Boyatt believes in the power of language and cross cultural learning. Mary Ann Christie Burnside, Ed.D., founder and executive director of Hearts and Minds, is a Harvardtrained developmental psychologist, experienced educator, and relational coach. Kristen Butler has been a computer teacher, repair tech,and network designer, and computer consultant for over 21 years. Marilyn Campbell is Co-Chair of the of the Social Action Committee of First Parish Church in Lexington. Steve Capano is the founder of tectrix. info a technology, promotion, and training service helping small business owners stay ahead of the curve. Susan Carabbio, is Store Manager of Lexingtons TD Bank. Bobbie Carlton has worked with the largest high-tech companies during her more than 20 years in marketing and PR. Shubhra Chandra is the founder of Shubhra.com, a fusion and ecofriendly collection of fashions. She lives and works in Lexington. Childrens Technology Workshop is focused on the development and delivery of appliedtechnology curriculum. College Funding Advisors provides nancial aid information to the Boston area. Marianne Cohen, joined Mannersmith Etiquette Consulting in July 2004 as Vice President responsible for client relations, marketing and special projects. Elizabeth Crowell is a Lexington High School teacher and department head. John Dacey is a professor of human development at Boston College and has taught at the college level for 43 years. Tom Daley, a published poet, tutors poets, and has extensive poetry workshop experience. Larry Dannenberg is a professional college placement consultant. Linda Del Monte is a Kripalucertied yoga teacher who has been teaching for over 10 years, and practicing for almost 30. Janet Farnsworth has extensive dance experience in Boston, Chicago and New York. Janet currently facilitates a variety of dance journeys for children, families, disabled seniors, and adults. Rick Fenton is a Certied Financial Planner. Kathy Fritz is an English instructor at LHS. George Gagliardi is the founder and Principal of Coromandel Wealth Management in Lexington, MA, a nancial planning and investment advisory rm. Larry Glickman has operated his own framing business since 1977. Ted Goodman has been a black belt since 1987, and has been teaching Aikido since 1993. Katherine Gorry-Hines is the co-owner of Complex IT, providing computer consulting, training, and repairs. Stephen Greenstein is a freelance graphic and web designer and has a Multimedia Designer certication. Julie Hannon is a graduate of the Healing the Light Body School, and is personally trained by The Four Winds Society. Kit Harrington Hayes is a Career Counselor who has been counseling and coaching adults in transition for 25 years. Carol Hartery has taught craft classes at The Learning Tree Store in Stoneham and at Keys2Learning in Nashua, NH. Pat Heggie, manager of Wild and Woolly Yarnshop, has been teaching knitting for 18 years. Michele Heist is as an Ameriprise nancial advisor who believes success should be measured not just by your nancial well-being, but by how condent you feel about your future. Peter Hines has a BFA from University of PA. and has taught art for many years. Abby Jordan is the editor of the Lexington Patch. Monica Kammerman is a native Italian speaker with a BA in Psychology and Italian Studies. Laura Lapointe is a graduate of Tisch School of the Arts at New York University and LHS. Marie Leonard is owner of her own home improvement business, has been teaching home repair to women for years. Her book is Maries Home Improvement Guide. Jim Lutz is music teacher in the Lexington Public Schools. Mary Lou, Ph.D. has taught her native language for years to both adults and children. Carol Monzillo is an avid knitter who teaches knitting to all ages.

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Tony Marques has been speaking Spanish for most of his life and has been teaching since 1989. Pat Moreno has over 25 years teaching experience and a lifetime love of French and Italian. Dawn Mostow holds a Masters of Fine Arts from Pratt Institute and a Bachelors of Fine Arts in Computer Animation from Ringling College of Art, as well as an Advanced Certicate in Art Education from the State of New York. Meg Muckenhoupt, is author of Boston Gardens & Green Spaces and frequent contributor to the Lexington Patch. Rita Pandey received her Ph.D. in Sanskrit and Philosophy from Banaras Hindu University and has taught Hindi at M.I.T. Sonia Parravano is currently teaching Italian at Dante Alighieri in Cambridge. Sally Peabody is a consummate traveler,travel writer, tour guide and president of Your Great Days in Paris. Arlayne Peterson has a Masters Degree in Education and has taught ELL at LCE for many years. Tom Peterson is a former professor of international business law and a certied ESL instructor.

Mindy Pollack-Fusi runs a writing center, The Place for Words & Workshops, in Bedford. Sandy Prager is a recording artist, well known in the Boston area for his teaching approach, which is as unique as his performing style. Rosemary Previte has taught English at colleges and community programs for many years. Asha Ramesh is a certied yoga teacher from The Yoga Studio in Boston and a 200 hour registered hatha yoga teacher. Jeremy Richman is a Lexington realtor who has been in the real estate market for over 10 years, with combined experience as a developer, realtor, mortgage agent and even a foreclosure counselor. Faye Rapoport DesPres is a career freelance journalist and business/ non-prot writer. She earned her MFA in Creative Writing from Pine Manor College. Solstice LowResidency MFA Program in Newton, and currently writes creative nonction, poetry and journalism. Mark Regillo has been a serious photographer for over 20 years and is passionate about digital photography. Robert Rivera studied at the Manhattan School of Music, Mannes College of Music, the Longy School of Music, the Boston Conservatory, and the Moscow Conservatory in Moscow, Russia.

Anne Rollins is a licensed dietitian and nutritionist and former educator for the New York Road Runners Foundation. Dan Rosenthal plays trumpet with the Either/Orchestra and teaches private lessons with LCE. Albert Roos is a Math instructor at LHS. Karen Russell is an English instructor at LHS. Anna Sabatino is founding director of Radiance Within. Susanne Sandberg is an occupational therapist who has her yoga teacher training from Kripalu. Rony Sarker is the owner and chef of Jacksons Kitchen restaurant. Sifu Shari has taught Tai Chi for 8 years and has been studying with Bow Sim Mark since 1997. Rebecca Shrum, Ph.D practices clinical psychology in Lexington. Gretchen Sommerfeld is an accomplished beader. Jane Sutton is a Lexington resident and published author. Peter Sluski is currently on the faculty as teacher of violin/viola/ chamber music at Clark University and College of the Holy Cross. Ami Stix is a licensed Zumba instructor and a trained dancer. Sumita Vasudeva is a certied advanced yoga instructor and clinical ayurvedic specialist from India. She offers educational workshops on yoga and ayurveda.

Monica Veneziano, M.S., is founder and director of Yoga East Without Walls. Ben Vivante is the webmaster for the Town of Brookline and owns his own web consulting company. Alice Wadley is a Red Cross certied teacher. Lynne Weygint is the director of religious education at First Parish in Lexington John Wiliszowski is a Raytheon Director and professional photographer. Mary Wixted is a graduate of the two year Iyengar Teaching Training Program. Roger Wood has been teaching dance for many years.

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Important Information
HOW TO REGISTER By Phone: Pay with a Visa or Mastercard. Call 781. 862.8043. Please have the course code, your card number, expiration date, and V code ready when you call. By Mail: Use registration form on the back page or download a form from our website. Enclose a check made payable to: Lexington Community Education, or provide your Visa or Mastercard number. Please do not email credit card information. Walk-In: The LCE ofce, located in the main ofce at Lexington High School, is open from 10 am - 9 pm, M-TH and 10 am - 3 pm Fridays, when school is in session. We have limited hours between semesters. By FAX: Completed registration forms may be faxed to the LCE ofce at 781.861.2440. Discounts and Scholarships Our classes are open to everyone, regardless of residency. Reduced tuition is available to Seniors (65 years of age and over), and also to employees of the Town of Lexington for most, but not all, of our classes. Limited scholarship assistance is available for Lexington residents; please call to request an application. No-School Dates There will be no day or evening classes held on Monday, January 17, and Monday through Friday, February 21, 22, 23, 24, 25. Whenever Lexington High School is closed, there are no LCE classes at LHS. When Lexington Public Schools are closed due to weather, LCE is also closed. You may call LCE at 781.862.8043 for a recorded announcement. Public School closings may be found online at http://lps.lexingtonma.org/snow Cancellation and Refund Policy Refunds will be issued for all class cancellations or for medical emergencies. If you withdraw from a class at least two business days before the start of your class you may request a refund, minus a $10 processing fee. If you choose to receive a credit toward another course, the processing fee will not be applied. Please note that refund checks can take four to six weeks to process. Special series lectures are non-refundable. No refunds or credits are given for changes in instructors, or locations. If you are dissatised with a class, please call us immediately.

Directions To Sites in Lexington

Lexington High School 251 Waltham Street LHS is located near the corner of Waltham St. and Worthen Rd. Enter through new main entrance via parking lot on Worthen Road. Most classes are on the 2nd oor of main building. Our ofce is in the LHS main ofce on the rst oor, past the gym. Bridge School 55 Middleby Road Clarke Middle School 17 Stedman Road off Waltham Street Diamond Middle School 99 Hancock Street Please enter front door only from Hancock Street entrance. Cary Library 1874 Massachusetts Avenue From Lexington Center, go north on Mass Ave, then turn left on Muzzey Street. Then turn right on Raymond, then right on Clarke Street. The Library parking lot is on the right. The Learning Center and the Meeting Room are on the lower level. First Parish Church 7 Harrington Road Steepled white church facing town Green in Lexington Center. Park behind church building in big lot. Parish Hall is upstairs. Parker Hall is downstairs. Follen Church 755 Massachusetts Avenue Located in East Lexington next to the East Lexington branch library. Enter through side door at rear of building. Classroom is on 2nd oor. Hancock Church 1912 Massachusetts Avenue The stone church facing the Battle Green. LCE complies with equal opportunity legislation (chapter 622 and Title IX). We are committed to serving the needs and interests of the communityadults, seniors, and children. Any information and/or advice, either expressed or implied, in any LCE class, is solely that of the instructor. LCE assumes no responsibility for the course content. Courses are designed for education and enjoyment, and are not intended to serve as the basis and/or rationale for any decision on the part of the participants. Contact Info Lexington Community Education 251 Waltham Street Lexington, Massachusetts 02421 Phone: (781) 862-8043 Fax: (781) 861-2440 info@lexingtoncommunityed.org www.lexingtoncommunityed.org

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Lexington Community Education

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Lexington Community Education

Last Name _____________________________________________________ First Name __________________________________________________ Street Address ___________________________________________________ Town or City ______________________________ ZIP ________________ Home Phone ____________________________________________________ Work Phone _________________________________________________ E-Mail _________________________________________________________ Birthdate (seniors only) _________________________________________ Name of Class Course Code** Start Date Amount

**Each course code is listed with each course title. Thank you. NO CONFIRMATION WILL BE SENT! *Write one check for the TOTAL amount and mail to: Lexington Community Education, 251 Waltham St., Lexington, MA 02421 V-code is the last 3 digits of the number above your signature on the back of your card.

Please charge the following credit card Account Number

! VISA

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Amount to charge: $_________________ Expiration Date

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FOR OFFICE USE ONLY RECD ______________ ENTERED ____________ CK# _______________

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YEAR

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________________________________________________________ Name as it appears on card

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Lexington Community Education

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