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Basic Digital Photography I – via Zoom
Dates: Tuesday, April 20, 27, May 4, 11, 18, 25 2021
Time: 6:30-8:30pm
Who: Ages 18+
Fee: $90/Session (6 Classes)
Instructor: Nicholas DePasquale
Learn about your Digital SLR (DSLR) camera and how to shoot images in the manual modes
resulting in better photographs. Topics include: Understanding DSLR features and functions;
Understanding Exposure; Understanding Focusing and Depth of Field; Understanding
Composition and Elements of Visual Design.; and learning how to see like a photographer.
There will be shooting homework between sessions. The 6 2-hour sessions will consist of lectures as well as
photo critiques.
Homework Option for Basic Digital Photography I – via Zoom
Dates: On your Own
Who: Ages 18+
Fee: $50
Instructor: Nicholas DePasquale
The key components to taking great photographs are knowing how to use your camera in manual
mode, understanding the principals of composition and the elements of visual design, seeing like
a photographer, and practicing taking photographs. This add-on option to the class is designed
to help you put into practice all of the things that you will learn in class. You will be given
shooting assignments each week (4 assignments: weeks 2 – 5) specific to that week’s class
material. The instructor will then review your work and provide positive and constructive
feedback to help you take your work up another notch. The critiques are provided via video and
can be downloaded for reviewing as many times as you like. The instructor will be available to
answer questions via email. The best way to improve your photography is to learn from photos
that worked well, and from photos that did not work so well.
Adobe Lightroom Classic for Photographers – via Zoom
Dates: Saturday, March 13 & 20
Time: 8:30am-12:30pm
Who: Ages 18+
Fee: $125
Instructor: Nicholas DePasquale
Learn how to use Adobe Lightroom Classis to organize, manage, edit, print, and share photographs. This class
is intended for photographers of all levels. You will learn the best ways to import, store, organize and backup
your images; the editing tools and techniques for making great images; how to export images; the editing tools
and techniques for making great images; how to export images for sharing or for printing; and how to print
directly from LR. You will benefit more from this class if you already have Lightroom Classic installed and
follow along, but not required. Lightroom Classis is available in the Adobe Photography Plan which also
includes Photoshop. This class consists of (2) 4-hour sessions.
Lecture Series – 5 Classes ($25/lecture or $100 for all 5 lectures – See
Below
1) Seeing Like a Photographer – via Zoom
Dates: Tuesday, March 16
Time: 6:30-8:30pm
Who: Ages 18+
Fee: $25/lecture or $100 for all 5 lectures
Instructor: Nicholas DePasquale
In this lecture, you will learn how to see like a photographer so that your
photographs, no matter what type of camera you are using, will be more
interesting. The most important tool for taking and making great images is you, the photographer. We will talk
about what makes a great photograph, light, shadows, and the elements of visual design and composition. This
lecture is geared to all levels of photographers whether you are using a smartphone camera or a
DSLR/mirrorless camera.
2) Sunrise/Sunset Photography Basics
Dates: Tuesday, March 23
Time: 6:30-8:30pm
Who: Ages 18+
Fee: $25/lecture or $100 for all 5 lectures
Instructor: Nicholas DePasquale
Everyone can take a great sunrise or sunset photograph.
Learn the secrets and recipes for capturing sunrise, sunset, golden hour, and blue hour images. We will talk
about how to prepare, what gear you need, camera settings, and we will walk through several actual shotting
scenarios. This lecture will benefit any level photographer with any type of camera including a smartphone
camera, but it is primarily geared to DSLR and mirrorless camera users who can adjust exposure setting on their
camera.
3) Landscape Photography Basics
Dates: Tuesday, March 30
Time: 6:30-8:30pm
Who: Ages 18+
Fee: $25/lecture or $100 for all 5 lectures
Instructor: Nicholas DePasquale
Great landscape photographs do not happen by accident. In this lecture you will learn about the key elements in
capturing great landscape images including how to prepare, gear, camera settings, on-location setup, light, how
to take the shot, how to photograph moving water, panoramas, and a walk-thru of an actual difficult landscape
shoot in China. This lecture will benefit any level photographer with any type of camera including a smartphone
camera, but it is primarily geared to DSLR and mirrorless camera users who can adjust exposure setting on their
camera.
4) Architecture Photography Basics
Dates: Tuesday, April 13
Time: 6:30-8:30pm
Who: Ages 18+
Fee: $25/lecture or $100 for all 5 lectures
Instructor: Nicholas DePasquale
In this lecture we will discuss the challenges of taking great
photographs of buildings and how to overcome those challenges.
Topics include camera gear and settings; how to deal with
distortion; how to take photos that are not boring; the keys to successful shots; the best times to shoot;
interesting subjects; and much more. This lecture will benefit any level photographer with any type of camera
including a smartphone camera, but it is primarily geared to DSLR and mirrorless camera users who can adjust
exposure setting on their camera.
5) Portrait Photography Basics
Dates: Tuesday, April 20
Time: 6:30-8:30pm
Who: Ages 18+
Fee: $25/lecture or $100 for all 5 lectures
Instructor: Nicholas DePasquale
In this lecture, you will learn the key elements for taking interesting
portrait photographs whether it be family or friends, or a stranger on the
street. We will talk about camera gear, camera and exposure settings,
focusing techniques, the importance of light and shadow, and the components of a simple studio setup. Most of
the presentation will be centered around images that use natural light, not requiring any type of sophisticated
lighting, and will cover informal, environmental, and group portraits too. This lecture will benefit any level
photographer with any type of camera including a smartphone camera, but it is primarily geared to DSLR and
mirrorless camera users who can adjust exposure setting on their camera.
Watercolor Studios
Dates: Mondays, May 3-June 7 (No Class 5/31)
Time: 1:00-3:00pm
Who: Ages 18-Up
Fee: $100 (5 Wks)
Location: Brick Building
Instructor: Joyce Dwyer
Explore the many dimensions of watercolor, wet-on-wet, wet-on-dry, transparency and opaqueness.
Spontaneity, imagination and interpretation will be combined with techniques of composition, line, value, and
perspective. A range of subject from still life to landscape will be the focus of each workshop. All skill levels
welcome!
Getting Paid to Talk / An Introduction to Professional Voice Over - Online
Dates: Thursday, May 13
Times: 6:30-8:00pm
Who: Ages 18 & Up
Fee: $40 per session
Location: Online
Instructor: Voice Coaches
If you’ve ever wondered how to begin in voice over part-time, full-time, or for supplemental or retirement
income, this workshop is a great, upbeat, and most importantly, realistic first step. Our easy-to-access remote
learning system will take you behind the scenes at Voice Coaches main studios, where we regularly produce
voice over content for clients including Netflix, Discovery, HGTB, Disney, Lifetime, Nickelodeon, and many
more. From audio books, training material, animation, and commercials to socially relevant content, television,
and much more: today’s voice over field has become a great way to leverage your individual voice qualities and
communication skill in a whole new way.
“How Was That a Hit Record?” - Online
Dates: Tuesdays, April 27-May 25
Times: 7:00-8:30pm
Who: Ages 18 & Up
Fee: $65
Location: Online
Instructor: Gregory Leschishin
This class discusses and illustrates how pop music of the 1950s through the 1980s became hits utilizing the
tools available at the time, including radio stations surveys, record store sales and jukeboxes. Cash Box
Magazine was one of the prominent music publications that Dick Clark, Solid Gold, Rick Dees and others used
to countdown the hits. Relieve and rediscover your 45s collection with this fun class!
Dog Training: Beginner Basic Demands and Socialization - Outdoors
Date: Sundays, May 2-June 27 (No Class 5/30)
Time: 8:00-9:00am
Who: Ages 14 & up
Fee: $125 (8 Wks)
Instructor: Mary Farren, What a Nice Dog
Location: Spalding Field
Want your dog to be a Canine Good Citizen? What your dog will learn: Come when called, Sit and stay, Down
and stay, Walk on a loose leash, Place on a fixed object, Greet a friendly stranger, Leave your dog with a
friendly stranger while you walk away for 3 minutes. The Canine Good Citizen certification test will be given
at the end of the course. It is optional but what a great way to end your class with a certificate. Come make
some new friends and have fun while giving your pup some everyday skills. Dog must be dog and people
friendly.
Dog Training: Advanced Beginner Commands and Distractions - Outdoors
Date: Sundays, May 2-June 27 (No Class 5/30)
Time: 9:15-10:15am
Who: Ages 14 & up
Fee: $125 (8 Wks)
Instructor: Mary Farren, What a Nice Dog
Location: Spalding Field
This Advanced Beginner course goes over the beginner commands and adds distance, duration and distractions
to the commands. The last two weeks we start off leash walking. Come make some new friends and have fun
while teaching your pup some very important skills. Dog must be dog and people friendly.
Looking for a Speech/Language Tutor? - Online
Dates: Monday–Thursday, TBD
Times: Between 9:30am-2:30pm
Who: Ages 2-12
Fee: $110 per 45-minute session
$130 per 60-minute session
Location: Online
Instructor: Melanie Adelman, M.S. CCC-SLP
If you notice that your child has difficulty in one of more of the following areas, I can help. I offer private
speech therapy services in order to address these difficulties. At this time, due to Covid19, all services will be
conducted virtually. Please do not hesitate to reach out if your child has difficulty with one or more of the
following:
1. Speech disorders (difficulty producing certain speech sounds; stuttering challenges)
2. Receptive Language difficulties (difficulty understanding others, understanding language,
understanding what was read/comprehending a story, understanding main idea/details of a story,
following directions, etc.)
3. Expressive Language difficulties (sharing thoughts, ideas, or feelings; telling a story, generating
vocabulary words (word retrieval challenges) and making connections between words and concepts.
4. Social Communication difficulties: understanding verbal and non-verbal language appropriately,
difficulty with turn-taking, perspective taking, difficulty communicating for social purposes
(commenting, asking questions, greeting others, participating appropriately in a conversation), etc.
5. Cognitive challenges, which may lead to difficulty in the area of executive functioning (e.g.
organizing, planning, initiating tasks, problem solving, etc.)
After Registration, Melanie will reach out to you to schedule a day/time that works best with your schedule.
Zumba® Fitness – Take the Work out of your Workout! – Outdoors
Dates: Mondays, May 3-June 14 (No Class 5/31) - Outdoors
Time: 5:00-6:00pm
Who: Ages 18 & Up
Fee: $60/Session (6 Wks)
Location: Online until further notice
Instructor: Donna Johnson
Ditch the workout. Join the party! Zumba® is a dance-based fitness program that provides a great cardio
workout set to fun, motivating Latin and international music. This one-hour class will mix low-intensity and
high-intensity moves to stretch, sculpt, and tone your muscles while efficiently burning calories. The class is
appropriate for all fitness levels. No previous dance or Zumba® experience is required. Wear sneakers and
bring a water bottle. With Zumba®, working out has never been so fun! Once you register, instructor will send
an invitation via email.
Bellydance - Online
Dates: Wednesdays
Session I: March 24-April 28
Session II: May 5-June 9
Time: 6:30-7:30pm
Who: Ages 16+
Fee: $51/Session (6 Wks)
Location: Online
Instructor: Moonlight Dj’s
Have you ever wanted to try belly dance? Make it a girls’ night with friends, mom or daughter to try this
beautiful and joyous dance! Energizing yet relaxing, fast & fiery to slow & smooth, we cover all the basics in
this beginner class. Increase flexibility, work all muscles especially the core in this FUN & friendly class!
Family Fun Dance - Online
Dates: Session IV: Friday, March 12 (Leprechaun Fun Dance)
Session V: Friday, April 23 (Spring Fling Dance)
Time: 6:30-7:30pm
Who: All Ages*
Fee: $7 per household
Location: Online
Instructor: Moonlight Dj’s
GET READY TO MOVE & GROOVE, ROCK OUT & HAVE FUN!
This program brings kids, parents & grandparents together through music, dance & games for a FUN family night! We’ll review the popular “party” line dances such as the Git Up, cha cha slide, & more, plus a few dances for the littlest children. Do the limbo, freeze dance, learn an Irish or a square dance! Music mix is kid- friendly classics & pop; get creative and show your stuff! Wear your holiday colors. Any space without carpeting is fine; Best are sneakers without much tread. if no limbo stick… use a pool noodle or broom. *Geared to ages 5-12 with parents/grandparents; but older kids are welcome! Min: 4 Households Canvas Painting (16x 20) – Online Dates: Thursdays, March 4 Time: 7:00-9:30 Who: Ages 16 & Up Fee: $42/Session Instructor: Magic Brush Pottery Let’s create together at home. Join magic brush pottery through zoom to create your painting step by step. We will provide you with the canvas 16x20, paints, and instruction. We have brushes for an additional $8 if interested. Materials will be available for pick up 1 week prior to class. Zoom link will be emailed 1 week prior to class. Crinkled Paper Technique for Watercolorists – Online Date: Thursday, May 13 Time: 12:30-4:30pm Who: Ages 18 & Up Fee: $65 Instructor: Nan Rumpf Come and join us as we explore the use of watercolors on a special Asian paper with sizing. Nan will demonstrate the step for preparing the paper and the best way to use your brushes to obtain the crinkled paper look. This technique is excellent for painting rocks, trees, shrubs, flowers, landscapes, and other subjects which benefit from the special qualities provided by the crinkled paper. Handouts and material list will be provided via email. You will be emailed the Zoom link 24 hours before the class. You Can Afford College IF… - Online Date: Tuesday, May 11 Time: 7:00-9:00pm Who: Ages 16+ Fee: $15/Family Instructor: Dick Man, College Funding Advisors, Inc. of Bedford …you PLAN in advance, you UNDERSTAND the financial aid process and you ACT early enough to be successful. Financial Aid goes to the families that plan in advance - ideally before December of the child’s sophomore year of high school. This course will teach you the concepts and strategies that will help you maximize your financial aid by understanding the process. You will learn strategies that may increase your family’s eligibility even if you have a “high income” or own a business. Procrastination equals less financial aid. All schools are not alike, so it is important to know your options. A free financial aid analysis will be available to all attendees. For more information about this popular seminar, visit the website at www.collegefundingadvisors.com. This class will be online via Zoom. You will be emailed a link and information materials 72 hours in advance. Please register by Monday, May 10
Archery for Adults - Outdoors
Dates: Wednesdays.
Session I: March 17-April 14
Session II: May 5-June 2
Session III: June 23-July 21
Session IV: July 28-August 25
Time: Session I: 4:15-5:15pm
Session II, III, IV: 5:30-6:30pm
Who: Age 15 & Up
Fee: $180 (5 Wks)
Instructor: On the Mark Archery
Location: Session I & III: Banta Davis, Carlisle – Outdoors
Session II & IV: TBD in Bedford – Outdoors
Get outside after a long cold winter indoors and experience the excitement of recurve archery in a safe, socially
distant way! This introductory program is perfect for beginners and intermediates looking to practice their
shooting skills under the guidance of certified USA Archery instructors. Learn technique and proper form while
playing unique archery games and competitions throughout the lesson. All equipment is provided and no prior
experience is necessary. Please bring a mask to wear and hand sanitizer or wipes. Current Covid-19 guidelines
in effect. Age 15+ This is a combined, but separate youth-adult program.
Adult Karate - Outdoors
Dates: Fridays
Session I: April 2-30 (No Class 4/23) (Rain Date: 5/7)
Session II: May 14-June 11 (No Class 5/28) (Rain Date: 6/18)
Time: 12:15-1:00pm
Who: Ages 18 & Up
Fee: $95 (4 Wks)
Location: TBD Outdoors
Students of all ranks from White Belt to Black Belt train together. We find the combination of energy and adult
maturity a great formula for exciting and energizing classes. The mixture of belt ranks also allows a novice
White Belt to be paired with an upper level belt so they can acquire the tools needed for improved confidence
and self-defense as quickly as possible.
Women’s Self-Defense - Outdoors
Dates: Fridays
Session I: April 2-30 (No Class 4/23) (Rain Date: 5/7)
Session II: May 14-June 11 (No Class 5/28) (Rain Date: 6/18)
Time: 1:15-2:00pm
Who: Ages 16 & Up
Fee: $95 (4 Wks)
Location: TBD Outdoors
This class is geared for the Ladies who would like to learn some basic street wise self-defense to help gain or
enhance their confidence and to learn to protect themselves!
Daytime Family Karate - Outdoors
Dates: Fridays
Session I: April 2-30 (No Class 4/23) (Rain Date: 5/7)
Session II: May 14-June 11 (No Class 5/28) (Rain Date: 6/18)
Time: 2:15-3:00pm
Who: Ages 3 & Up
Fee: $95 (4 Wks)
Location: TBD OutdoorsThis class is for those families wishing to train together in the same class. Ages 3 and up are welcome to
participate. This class is also ideal for those who are homeschooled, hybrid or remote learners or those second
shift workers who cannot make the evening classes.
Red Cross Pediatric & Adult CPR/First Aid/AED Training
Dates: Session I: Thursdays, April 1 & 8
Session II: Saturday, May 22
Time: Session I: 6:30-9:00pm
Session II: 9:00am-2:00pm
Who: Ages 16 & Up
Fee: $109*
Location: Brick Building
Come learn how to save a life! This course is a small group training for people looking to get certified in
CPR/First Aid/AED for pediatric & adults! Taught by a Red Cross certified instructor. *Cost of certification not
included, $35 will be charged additionally at the successful completion of the course for the red cross fees for
certification. Space is limited to 5 participants.
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VIRTUAL FITNESS CLASSES
Lead by Gina Manganiello and her staff, these virtual classes will be sure to help keep you in shape! All classes will be
taught by certified and experienced instructors virtually through the Zoom platform.
Zoom links will be emailed to registered participants prior to their class.
Fee Options for Virtual Fitness: General Classes
Choose (2) class options per week: $45.00for (4) weeks
Choose (4) class options per week: $50.00 for (4) weeks
All (14) class options per week: $60.00 for (4) weeks
All (14) class options per week plus access to On Demand Library: $70.00 for (4) weeks
Monthly Sessions: Guidelines for all classes:
Sign up for 1 month or more! 1) Dress as if you were attending an in-person class
Session I: February Session IV: May 2)Mute your sound to defend background issues
Session II: March Session V: June 3) Inappropriate behavior and/or language will not be tolerated
Session III: April Enjoy the social experience!
Session IV: May
Weekly Schedule for Virtual Fitness: General Classes
Mondays Fridays
8:30am - Total Body Conditioning 8:30am - Fridays Fusion Core Crusher (30 minutes)
5:00pm - Myofascial Restorative Bodywork 9:00am - Legs and Booty Resistance Band
Tuesdays Saturdays
9:00am - Full Body Muscle – Stability Ball 9:00am - HIIT - Low Impact Full Body Circuit
5:30pm – Yoga 10:15am - Yoga
6:30pm - BollyX
Wednesdays Sundays
8:15am – Barre 9:15am - Barre
9:30am - Lets Lift 10:30am - Yoga
5:30pm - Tabata/Muscle
Thursdays
8:00am - Express 30 Minutes Low Impact HIIT with Glutes/Abs
9:00am - Pilates with WeightsVIRTUAL FITNESS: GENERAL CLASSES
Try a new class from the comfort and security of your new home! Pick the amount of classes you would like to
attend a week and then choose your classes! Class options to choose from include Total Body Conditioning, Full Body
Muscle, Tabata, HIIT (low impact options) Barre, Pilates, Myofascial Restorative Bodywork, Yoga, Resistance Band,
Core Workout, and 30 Minutes Express Classes. All classes other than the express classes are roughly (1) hour long. For a
full list of class options and their descriptions, please below.
Class Descriptions
Full Body Muscle – This Full Body class relies on creative movements and is form focused. This class will challenge
your body in an effective, safe, and creative format. Each circuit is choreographed to work specific muscles building on
strength to become stronger and more powerful. Light to medium weights. Can also use just body weight.
Total Body Conditioning: - This full body fun workout is designed to increase strength, mobility, stability and endurance
delivering total body conditioning, core challenges, and mental training that will leave you feeling like a champion and
happy. Light weights or household items can be used.
Lets’ Lift – Full on strength exercises using your bodyweight, dumbbells and other fun fitness toys, you will sweat and
smile and leave feeling more amazing than ever.
HIIT – Low Impact Express – HIIT Cardio is excellent for burning fat, boosting endurance, and even building lean
muscle. The moves we use are great for increasing coordination, metabolism, and improve cardiac function, produce
faster gains in endurance levels than steady state cardio training. Some lights may be used. Short on time, but you want a
quick effective workout!
Slow Flow Deep Stretch Yoga- An active stretching class that targets primary muscle groups surrounding the hips,
hamstrings and upper back. This class begins with warm-up movements to build heat and prepare the muscles for
stretching. Most poses are done on the floor and held for 1-2 minutes. Slow flow classes can also use a combination of
Vinyasa Flow and Hatha yoga.
Tabata – High-intensity interval training, a cardiovascular exercise strategy alternation short periods of intense anaerobic
exercises with less intense recovery periods.
You push yourself as hard as you can for 20 seconds and rest for 10 seconds
HIIT and Low Impact Full Body Circuit – 20 Minutes of Low Impact HIIT and then all the of the muscles- lower, upper
and core will be at least lightly worked throughout this routine, but the butt and thighs are what take the brunt of the
punishment. You maybe cursing your instructor, but you will love the burn and the results.
Barre –– Attention to functional alignment, small precise movements and focus on one set of muscle groups at a time
make it the most efficient and resulted oriented workout. Using repetitive, small movements that will bring your muscles
to their edge and allow them to tone and strengthen. The class also has elements of cardio and stretching so you will fee
full body fit. Some light weights, bands and balls can be used.
Mat Pilates – Done on the floor using an exercise or yoga mat, which employs controlled breathing during body weight
resistance movement to build core strength, and lengthening. The mat floor exercises may also be combined with weights,
bands and balls.
BollyX – Bollywood-inspired dance fitness program that combines dynamic choreography with the hottest music for
around the world. It’s hour cardio workout cycles between higher and lower-intensity dance sequences to get you moving,
sweating and smiling.
Myofascial Restorative Bodywork Class- In this class, you will experience how myofascial restorative bodywork can help
you release stress and regain vitality. The instructor will familiarize you with the structure of your body called fascia that
houses your muscles (myo), and help you to utilize tools to release restrictions in that structure that can cause
misalignment, compensation patterns, aches and pains, and loss of range of motion to name a few. This class will help
open up space in your structure so the systems within can work as they are meant to. You will leave with the ability to
breathe more easily, increase circulation, balance hormones, and relieve aches and pains. As the structure of your body
opens up, this will allow you to better enjoy more vigorous classes and activities.You can also read
