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Classes for Adults and Kids
                                                 SPRING 2021
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Classes for Adults and Kids - SPRING 2021 - newtoncommunityed.org - Newton Community Education
notes                                                                                Spring 2021
                                                                                                                                                     Adult Classes
       From the Executive Director:
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       It’s no secret; 2020 was a tough year. Many of us are fatigued by our collective and individual                                               Business & Career...................................29
       struggles; anxious about health, work, and the future.                                                                                        Computers & Technology........................30
       The time-honored tradition of turning the page from one year to reveal the opportunities                                                      Crafts.....................................................26
       of the next was punctuated by the recent presidential inauguration. We viewers were                                                           Dance & Fitness......................................17
       riveted as a diminutive young poet seized our attention, gracefully—through her words                                                         English Language Learners (ELL)............31
       and gestures — echoing the (presidential) themes of unity and hope. Amanda Gorman’s
                                                                                                                                                     Food & Drink..........................................10
       words were powerful indeed, but equally impressive to me was learning that community-
       based education helped hone her craft. While struggling to overcome a serious speech                                                          GED & HiSET®.........................................31
       impediment, Gorman participated in writing workshops at a Los Angeles community-based                                                         Home & Garden......................................27
       education center. So there it is… Community Education opens doors, including ones leading                                                     Languages...............................................7
       to the White House! We’re committed to opening doors for all members of our community.                                                        Lifetime Learning...................................31
       To that end, you’ll notice that we have added an option to donate to our scholarship fund
       when you register for a class. If you can, please contribute and help make our programs
                                                                                                                                                     Mind, Body, & Soul.................................19
       accessible to all.                                                                                                                            Money & Real Estate..............................28
                                                                                                                                                     Music & Theatre Arts..............................23
       In addition, we are grasping all aspects of this historic moment by hosting the first annual
       NCE Catalog Cover Art Contest. Neighbors and friends are invited to submit art under the                                                      Recreation..............................................15
       theme: “What does struggle, hope, and finding joy look like to you?” Selected works from                                                      Writing & Literature...............................26
       the contest will be used as NCE catalog covers for 2021-2022. Along with the featured work,
       there will be a write up in each catalog about the artists and their inspiration. For more                                                    Kids Classes
       details on submissions, please see page 11.                                                                                                   Spring Classes........................................32
       While true joy may feel hard in the current environment, I want to offer the opportunity for                                                  Spring Sports.........................................34
       you to find it in the adventurous spirit of community ed: intellectual classes, artistic classes,                                             Spring Classes for High Schoolers...........41
       gastronomic classes—have a look in our catalog; it has joyful offerings for all ages!                                                         Summer Programs.................................42
       I am closing this note with words excerpted from the inaugural poem by our fellow                                                             Summer Programs for High Schoolers....58
       “community ed-er,” as a source of inspiration along our collective path forward:                                                              Summer At a Glance......................... 60-61
                 In every known nook of our nation, in every corner called our country,
                  our people, diverse and beautiful, will emerge, battered and beautiful.
                                                                                                                                                     Nuts & Bolts
                  When day comes, we step out of the shade, aflame and unafraid.                                                                     Policies & Info ........................................62
                  The new dawn blooms as we free it.                                                                                                 Registration Form..................................63
                  For there is always light,
                  if only we’re brave enough to see it.
                  If only we’re brave enough to be it.
       With Hope and Joy,                                                                                                                               Register online at
       Cate                                                                                                                                             newtoncommunityed.org

                                                                                                                                                        Contact Us
Cover Artist: Reenie Murphy                                                                           Our Mission                                       Phone: 617-559-6999
Hard to find without a crowd around it, the HOPE sculpture sits at W 53 St. and 7th Ave. in New       Newton Community Education is a self-             Email: staff@newtoncommunityed.org
York City. This picture was taken in the winter of 2019, when everyone was out and the city was       sustaining arm of the Newton Public Schools.
bustling with energy. Coincidentally, artist Robert Indiana, had died just 8 months before. It is a   We are dedicated to your lifelong learning.       Mailing address:
lasting remembrance that whatever is going on in your life, or in the world, there is always hope.    We offer programs for everyone eager to           Newton North High School
I took my first photography class at Newton Community Education in the spring of 2013 with            explore—from toddlers to seniors—from             457 Walnut Street, Room 101
the intention of improving my skills for an upcoming family event. The teacher was superb and         Newton and beyond. We aim to inspire or
                                                                                                      nurture your passion with quality programs
                                                                                                                                                        Newtonville, MA 02460
opened my eyes to the myriad of possibilities when using a DSLR camera. I’ve continued taking
                                                                                                      provided at a reasonable cost.                    (see back of catalog for registration form)
classes and keep an eye out each session for something new at Newton Community Ed.
Photography starts with capturing a moment in time, but the creative possibilities are endless.                                                         Business hours: Mon-Fri 8:30am-5pm
Follow me on Instagram @reenie.murphy.

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     Sign up for a class:                               Sketching Life Outdoors                                THINGS TO NOTE ABOUT
     Pay by credit card online at                       Josh Reisz, Instructor                                 OUR Spring CLASSES
     www.newtoncommunityed.org or                       Step outdoors and capture what you see!              • Spring classes are running online
     over the phone (617-559-6999).                     Sketching is the act of drawing while on               except where noted otherwise.
                                                        location to document the world around you.           • Check your course listing online in
                                                        Join us to learn the essential skills you’ll need      case dates, times, or any other de-
                                                        to quickly and accurately keep pace with your          tails have changed since this catalog
  Art & Photography                                     surroundings. We will take our sketchbooks             went to press.
                                                        into the field, capturing moments as they
For most art classes you will need to purchase ma-      happen. There’s no better way to form a              • Online classes will run in
terials before the start of class. Check your course    deep connection to your environment than               inclement weather. For outdoor
listing on our website for specifics. Some classes in   by taking the time to draw. You can sketch             classes, call NCE’s weather
this category are outdoors in-person; masks and         anywhere, anytime, so keep your sketchbook             hotline at 617-559-6993 to find out
social distancing are required.                         handy, and be ready to practice at any                 if your class is running.
                                                        moment during your day.                              • Class descriptions list any required
 New                                                    You will need a sketchbook. Location and a             materials. Register early and give
Beginner Drawing                                        detailed materials list will be emailed.               yourself enough time to acquire any
Josh Reisz, Instructor                                  A170-P21 $149                                          supplies you need.
Great works of art start with pencil and pa-            7 Thursdays @ Outdoors (Newton) 10:30am–12pm         • We are using Zoom for most of our
per! Drawing is the foundation of all visual            April 29–June 10                                       online classes. If you are unfamiliar
art and an essential skill for every visual artist.                                                            with Zoom, consider taking our
Learn core ideas and exercises that will help                                                                  Learn to Zoom class (p. 30).
                                                        Beyond Basic Drawing
strengthen your techniques and conceptual
                                                        Paola Page, Instructor                               • Instructors will use the “waiting
flow. Through the practice of drawing, you’ll
                                                        If you’ve taken our beginner drawing classes           room” function and only students
learn to see the world around you and in-
                                                        or have beyond basic experience and would              listed on the roster will be admitted
terpret it your own way. Our instructor will
                                                        like to continue your practice, please join us!        to the class.
provide demonstrations and exercises in basic
design as well as, mark-making, contour,                Through instruction, critique and exercises          • Be on time for your online class!
shape, texture, composition, and contrast.              you will develop a confident understanding             It’s difficult for instructors to both
Together we’ll create projects such as still lifes,     of line, shape, form, composition and tonal            monitor the waiting room and teach
landscapes, portraiture, and figure drawing.            value. Each week you’ll focus on a different           the class.
Class will also include optional homework               element and progress from observing single
                                                        forms to completing a still life. In addi-
                                                                                                             • Check your email. Meeting links
assignments and weekly critiques. Get ready                                                                    supply lists, and other important
to discover your drawing prowess—you’ll be              tion, there will be group discussions and
                                                                                                               class information are sent by email
amazed at what you can do!                              skill-building homework assignments.
                                                                                                               before the start of class. Check your
                                                        A materials list will be emailed.
A177-P21 $175                                                                                                  registration receipt, as well as your
7 Thursdays @ Online 7–8:30pm                           A756-P21 $259                                          Spam and Promotions folders if you
April 29–June 10                                        8 Wednesdays @ Online 6:30–8pm                         believe you have not received this
                                                        April 14–June 9 (No class April 21)                    information from us.
                                                                                                             • Test your meeting platform in
                                                                                                               advance. We will not be offering
                                                                                                               refunds for last-minute technical
                                                                                                               difficulties or late arrivals. See
                                                                                                               Zoom Support under Quick Links
                                                                                                               on our website for help with this.

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    Look for this icon to                          lot of control. Our instructor will guide you      Intro to Watercolor
    find classes that run                          through a series of drawing/painting exer-         Danielle Schechner, Instructor
    during the day.                                cises. You’ll learn how to create flat washes,     Do you love the luminosity of watercolor
                                                   transparent glazes, opaque layers, soft grada-     paintings? Let’s explore and practice painting
                                                   tions, and textured strokes. Demonstrations        with water-based pigments. To start your ar-
                                                   will include techniques for blending and           tistic journey, you’ll learn how to choose qual-
Portrait Drawing                                   mixing colors, as well as basic pencil strokes     ity materials. Then we’ll explore foundational
Jack Neylan, Instructor                            and special effects. Group and individual in-      watercolor techniques including painting
What makes a great portrait? Join us and           struction will be provided with an emphasis        washes and glazes, and creating controlling,
learn techniques to create portraits of your       on promoting self-expression. This class is a      and using blooms. We’ll gain savvyness at
own design as we focus on capturing expres-        continuation of our introductory offering and      managing flow, using texture additives, and
sions through drawing. We’ll examine famous        is also suitable for those new to Watercolor       creating color charts using color theory. We’ll
and contemporary examples of portraiture,          pencils. All levels welcome.                       also explore transparencies, saturation, and
always pursuing the question of what makes         Materials list is available online.                the science of light and pigment. Sit back and
a portrait great. You will learn how to strive                                                        relax into painting while developing confi-
                                                   A302-P21 $259
for photographic realism and impressionistic                                                          dence and fluency in the watercolor medium.
likeness that captures a person’s unique char-     7 Tuesdays @ Online 6:30–8:30pm
                                                                                                      A materials list will be emailed.
acter in your drawings. Mediums explored in        May 4–June 15
class include graphite and charcoal.                                                                  A601-P21 $129
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Additional materials will be discussed in class.                                                      April 28–June 2
                                                   Colored Pencils
A725-P21 $199                                      Eddie Bruckner, Instructor                                                                    yt
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8 Mondays @ Online 6:30–8:30pm                     Improve your colored pencil technique.
April 12–June 14 (No class April 19 & May 31)      We’ll reinforce the fundamentals, including        for Beginners
                                                   blending, layering, and color mixing. We’ll        Josh Reisz, Instructor
                                                   also explore value relationships and pencil        If you love the transparent glow of
                                                   strokes for rendering realistic images. You will   watercolors, try your hand at it in this
                                                   deepen your comprehension of light, color,         introductory class. We’ll review the basics
                                                   and shading as we continue to explore the          of this intriguing medium: color mixing,
                                                   medium and advance your skills. Classwork          blending, layering, and techniques such
                                                   will include drawing exercises and projects        as wet-on-wet and dry-brush painting. In
                                                   ranging from dreamy landscapes to realistic        addition to learning the fundamentals of
                                                   still lifes. You will receive both group and       watercolor painting, you’ll practice techniques
                                                   individualized instruction to develop at your      used by traditionalists such as Winslow
                                                   own pace. This class is a continuation of our      Homer and John Singer Sargent. Get ready
                                                   introductory offering and is also suitable for     for your inner artist to fly free!
                                                   those new to colored pencils.                      Materials list is available online.
                                                   Materials list is available online.
                                                                                                      A184-P21 $179
Watercolor Pencils                                 A592-P21 $259                                      7 Mondays @ Online 10:30am–12pm
Explorations                                       7 Tuesdays @ Online 10am–12pm                      April 26–June 14 (No class May 31)
Eddie Bruckner, Instructor                         May 4–June 15
Watercolor pencils is a unique medium that
lets you experience the joys of drawing and
painting simultaneously. When you wash over
the pencil lines with a wet brush, the marks
instantly transform into a beautiful color

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                                                  Acrylic Painting for Beginners                    influences and trends in painting. Class time
                                                  Jack Neylan, Instructor                           will cover individual and group assignment
                                                                                                    group critiques, and contemporary art dis-
                                                  Artists enjoy working with acrylic paints
                                                                                                    course. Experienced students and painting
                                                  for their many advantages. They are water-
                                                                                                    enthusiasts welcome.
                                                  based (no toxic solvents), can be manipulated
                                                  to achieve a variety of visual results, and       Materials list is available online. For questions
                                                                                                    email paolapage6@gmail.com.
                                                  they dry very fast! Explore artwork from
                                                  this popular medium and learn to paint            A162-P21 $259
                                                  with acrylics. We will cover foundational         8 Mondays @ Online 6:30–8pm
Advancing with Watercolors
                                                  skills, including setting up your palette,        April 12–June 14 (No class April 19 & May 31)
Jack Neylan, Instructor                           color mixing and theory, and composition.
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                                                  exercises, including observational painting
develop as a watercolorist, join us. You’ll       from still lifes, photographs, and portraits.     Madhubani Indian Art
learn design, composition, and watercolor
                                                  A materials list will be emailed.                 Chaitrali Yadav, Instructor
technique through a series of weekly projects.
                                                  A190-P21 $179                                     Discover the traditional Indian folk art of
Class time will include demonstrations, a re-
                                                  7 Tuesdays @ Online 6:30–8:30pm                   Madhubani painting. Also known as Mithila
view of homework, and time for practice. Our
                                                                                                    art after the region where the paintings were
sessions will foster personal expression in a     April 13–June 1 (No class April 20)
                                                                                                    discovered, Madhubani art is known for its
creative and relaxed environment. New and
                                                                                                    striking geometric patterns and floral designs.
returning students welcome.
                                                  Landscape Painting                                This was created by village women who would
Materials list is available online.
                                                  Zhanna Cantor, Instructor                         use their fingers, twigs, brushes, and match-
A722-P21 $199                                     Let nature inspire you as you learn to paint      sticks to paint their mud walls to mark special
8 Thursdays @ Online 6:30–8:30pm                  landscapes. Working from pictures of open         occasions. The paints used were natural dyes
April 15–June 10 (No class April 22)              fields, sea, rocks, and/or woods, you’ll create   and pigments from plants and other natural
                                                  original paintings in acrylic or oil. Our in-     resources. You’ll learn about Madhubani art
                                                  structor will provide a short demonstration       and culture and exercise your creativity as
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                                                  to get you started, and individual guidance to    we practice adapting the traditional to mod-
Painting & Color Theory                           help you with composition, value adjustment,      ern-day materials. Join us to immerse yourself
Danielle Schechner, Instructor                    and color-mixing techniques throughout            in this treasured art form.
Do you love color? Join us for an introductory    your painting process. You’ll work at your        Materials list is available online.
course on painting and color theory. Color        own pace and develop your own style. At the       A710-P21 $129
theory is a set of principles that explains why   last class we’ll share our accomplishments        6 Wednesdays @ Online 10–11:30am
some colors work well together while others       with an informal display of our work. All
                                                                                                    April 28–June 2
do not. Understanding color theory starts         levels welcome.
with the color wheel. We’ll explore complex       Materials list is available online.

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applications of the color wheel, color com-
                                                  A152-P21 $189
binations, harmonies, disharmonies, and
special effects. We’ll then practice techniques   7 Wednesdays @ Online 7–8:30pm
and approaches through varied short-term          April 28–June 9
exercises and lengthier painting projects.
You’ll develop the ability to mix, match, and     Advancing with
blend a wide range of colors to please the eye.   Abstract Painting
This class is for painters, graphic designers,
                                                  Paola Page, Instructor
interior decorators, and anyone who works in
                                                  Take inspiration from artists such as Matisse,
a visual field. Understanding color theory is
                                                  Kandinsky, de Kooning, Frankenthaler,
an essential part of any creative’s toolkit.
                                                  Hoffman, and Pollock. Explore concepts in
A materials list will be emailed.
                                                  abstraction as you experiment with content,
A542-P21 $119                                     color, and process. Using your preferred
6 Thursdays @ Online 5:30–6:45pm                  medium, we will share and compare various
April 29–June 3

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                                                    Introduction to                                  Intro to Digital Art & Design
                                                    Chinese Brush Painting                           Josh Reisz, Instructor
                                                    Michelle Yu, Instructor                          Did you know that you can create art on your
                                                    Learn about this ancient art form from China     iPad, tablet, or PC? Have a blast designing
                                                    which originated thousands of years before       extraordinary art using the same digital
                                                    paper was invented. The Chinese wrote and        device you’ve been using to Zoom. Our in-
                                                    painted with a brush on sheets of bamboo,        structor will cover digital illustration basics
                                                    silk cloth, and rice paper. Today, artists are   and the essential skills you will need to get the
                                                    continually adding new techniques by varying     most out of your software. Instruction will
                                                    gradients of paper, ink, and brush to create a   be appropriate for users of Procreate, Adobe
                                                    variety of modern designs. In this workshop,     Creative Suite, Corel, or Clip Studio Paint.
New                                                 you’ll paint birds, mountains, peonies, and      Join us and unleash your imagination! With
Clay Relief Sculpting                               bamboo. We’ll also focus on pine landscapes      digital art software, you can create anything,
Danielle Schechner, Instructor                      and human figures. Through instructor            anywhere, anytime.
Transform clay surfaces into textural works         demonstration and in-class participation,        For this course, you will need Procreate for your
of art using relief, one of the earliest forms of   you’ll discover how to manipulate ink and        iPad or one of the other creative programs listed in
                                                    mix watercolors to create stunning visual ef-    the course description for a PC device. You will also
sculpting. You’ll develop custom 2D designs,
                                                    fects and develop your own interpretation of     need a compatible stylus. Tablets are preferable, but
then learn how to translate your designs to                                                          PCs are welcome. Email joshreisz@gmail.com
clay by applying low-and high-relief tech-          this beautiful craft.
                                                                                                     with questions.
niques to tiles and freestanding objects to         A materials list will be emailed.
create raised sculptural motifs. We will prac-                                                       A992-P21 $129
                                                    A366-P21 $125
tice carving out areas to create an illusion of                                                      7 Mondays @ Online 7–8:30pm
                                                    4 Mondays @ Online 6:30–8pm
depth across surfaces, playing with light and                                                        April 26–June 14 (No class May 31)
                                                    May 3–24
shadow, and originating contrasts in images,
patterns, and textures. We’ll also practice                                                          Take Better Pictures
undercutting design elements so they ap-
                                                                                                     With Your Digital Camera
pear to detach from background space and
incorporate sculpted clay to the surface to                                                          Steve McGrath, Instructor
form added depth. You’ll be amazed at the                                                            If you’re just getting to know your digital
transformation! As a bonus, you’ll get tips                                                          camera and its features, take this opportunity
on creating a clay workspace at home.                                                                to learn from an expert. Learn how and when
A materials list will be emailed.
                                                                                                     to use your camera’s special settings such as
                                                                                                     aperture, shutter priority and program and
A168-P21 $119                                                                                        manual modes. We’ll also discuss basic com-
6 Wednesdays @ Online 7:30–9pm                                                                       position and how to best use light for differ-
April 28–June 2                                                                                      ent photos, such as shooting plants, people,
                                                                                                     extreme close-ups, and landscapes.
                                                                                                     Have a charged camera and one or two of your
                                                                                                     prints to share with the class.
                                                                                                     A671-P21 $129
                                                                                                     6 Thursdays @ Online 5:30–7pm
                                                                                                     April 29–June 3
      Donate to Our Scholarship Fund When You Register
      for A Class!
      This spring we’ve added an option to donate to our scholarship fund
      when you register for a class. Please consider donating to help us make
      our programs accessible to all. If you’d like to donate a larger amount, visit
      newtoncommunityed.org/donate or email staff@newtoncommunityed.org.

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Digital Photography:                                 Phone Photography
Beyond Beginner                                                                                           Languages
                                                     Steve McGrath, Instructor
Steve McGrath, Instructor                            Take your phone photography to the next lev-       Now is the time to learn a new language or brush
Learn to operate your camera in semi-auto-           el. Learn how to take high-quality, profession-    up on your skills. We offer language classes at a
matic and manual modes, and create sharp,            al-grade pictures using iPhone or Android          variety of levels. Not sure which level is right for
high-quality images with the appropriate             devices. Learn your way around your phone’s        you? We’re here to help. Email us at
depth of field. We’ll discuss techniques like        essential camera controls and get simple tips      staff@newtoncommunityed.org.
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speed, aperture, and ISO; using light in chal-       we’ll review the best free, or low-cost apps for
lenging situations to create interesting photos;     editing and image management and discuss           Spanish: Beginner
and working with exposure compensation,              how to print and share your favorite photos.       Soledad Phelan, Instructor
light metering, and autofocus. We’ll also            Whether you’re a beginner looking to up your       ¿Habla usted español? If you don’t speak
discuss how to best compose images for max-          game for social media, or an experienced pro,      Spanish, here’s your chance to learn the
imum artistic effect. The emphasis will be on        this class will help you improve your phone        United States’ second most spoken language.
outdoor photography; there will be plenty of         photography skills.                                We’ll emphasize basic speech patterns and
opportunity to present your work for group           Have your fully charged phone handy.               vocabulary, and you’ll learn simple grammar
critique and analysis.                                                                                  and idioms through fun question and answer
                                                     A892-P21 $85                                       drills and conversation.
Have your digital SLR camera handy. Prerequisite:
                                                     3 Mondays @ Online 7–8:30pm                        Required textbook is Practical Spanish Grammar
our Intro to Digital Photography class or
comparable experience.                               May 3–17                                           by Prado, 2nd edition.
A216-P21 $149                                                                                           L210-P21-1 $179
6 Thursdays @ Online 7–8:30pm                        Photography Mentoring                              8 Thursdays @ Online 10–11:30am
April 29–June 3                                      Julie Williams-Krishnan, Instructor                April 15–June 10 (No class April 22)
                                                     Join your fellow photographers for supportive      L210-P21-2 $179
                                                     monthly critiques. Our instructor will review      8 Tuesdays @ Online 5–6:30pm
Outdoor Photography                                  your photography, propose project ideas, and
Steve McGrath, Instructor                                                                               April 13–June 8 (No class April 20)
                                                     inspire your ongoing photographic endeavors.
Explore the basics of outdoor nature                 You’ll build your skills through feedback from
photography in this hands-on workshop.               your classmates as well as from the instructor,    Spanish: Beginner II
We’ll work on taking photos that shine and           learning and growing as a group. Bring any         Soledad Phelan, Instructor
tell a story. Combining our online lectures,         photo projects or individual images you’d like     Continue to improve your vocabulary,
we’ll explore shooting techniques—use of             to share.                                          grammar, pronunciation, and intonation
angles, light, shadow, subject—and then use          This class is for intermediate to advanced         as you learn about Spanish and Hispanic
these skills in the field to produce photos that     level photographers.                               cultures through music, reading, and
you love. Be prepared to do some outside                                                                discussion. Prerequisite: our Spanish:
                                                     A921-P21 $99
assignments. At the end of this course, we’ll                                                           Beginner class, or comparable experience.
have a slideshow and review our work as a            3 Mondays @ Online 7–9pm
                                                     Class will meet April 12, May 10, and June 7.      Required textbook is Practical Spanish Grammar
group. All levels welcome.                                                                              by Prado, 2nd edition.
Any type of camera will do, including a cell phone
camera. The first and fourth class will be held                                                         L112-P21 $179
online. The second and third class will be held                                                         8 Tuesdays @ Online 7–8:30pm
outdoors; masks and social distancing required.                                                         April 13–June 8 (No class April 20)
Outdoor location will be announced in the first
online class.
A143-P21 $119
4 Tuesdays @ Online & Outdoors (Newton) 6–8pm
May 18–June 8

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Beyond Beginner                                   Beyond Beginner                                  Intermediate French
Cecilia McIsaac, Instructor                       Phil Kaplan, Instructor                          & Beyond
You’ve covered the basics and now you’re          Improve your French, expand your                 Lionel Claris, Instructor
looking to become more comfortable speak-         vocabulary and study new verb tenses.            Bonjour! Brush up on your French for
ing, listening, writing and reading Spanish.      You’ll also learn about the culture as well as   your trip abroad or just for fun. Gain
We’ll focus on vocabulary and grammar,            pronunciation and grammar. Emphasis will         confidence in your speaking skills as you
stressing correct pronunciation and intona-       be on useful, everyday words and phrases,        learn to use simple, elegant, conversational
tion. We’ll review present tense, regular and     including greetings, time, weather, travel,      French effectively. Instead of learning rules
irregular verbs, ser and estar, adjectives, and   food and more. English will be used only         with a textbook, we’ll focus on becoming
numbers. We’ll also get comfortable with the      when necessary. Prerequisite: our French:        confident speakers through a combination
preterit tense and reflexive verbs direct and     Beginner class, or comparable experience.        of orally-applied grammar and spaced
indirect object pronouns, all while gaining au-   The required books are a Pocket Book of French   repetitions to boost your recall. You’ll also
tomaticity in our speaking. In-class readings     Verbs and a copy of Ultimate French: Beginner-   learn proper pronunciation through
and conversations will help your confidence       Intermediate, by Heminway.                       reading and speaking. Course materials
grow. Taught in Spanish from Day 1, this class    L230-P21-1 $149                                  will be available online as a resource.
will take you al siguiente nivel, rápidamente!                                                     Prerequisite: our Beyond Beginner class,
                                                  8 Wednesdays @ Online 6–7:15pm
Prerequisite: Our Spanish Beginner classes or                                                      or comparable experience.
                                                  April 14–June 9 (No class April 21)
comparable experience.
                                                  L230-P21-2 $149                                  L244-P21 $179
The required textbook/workbook is Spanish Now
                                                  8 Thursdays @ Online 11:15am–12:30pm             8 Mondays @ Online 10:30am–12:30pm
Level I, by Barron’s, 8th Edition.
                                                  April 15–June 10 (No class April 22)             April 12–June 14 (No class April 19 & May 31)
L909-P21 $175
8 Thursdays @ Online 12:30–2:30pm
April 15–June 10 (No class April 22)              French: Intermediate                             French: Advanced Conversation
                                                  Phil Kaplan, Instructor                          Michel L’Huillier, Instructor
                                                  If you have some basic knowledge of              Do you want to become more fluent in
French: Beginner                                                                                   French? Let’s talk! Come share your thoughts
                                                  French—salutations, present-tense verbs, and
Susan Tessier, Instructor                         descriptive adjectives—join us to continue to    and observations with us. Conducted
Learn French, one of most widely-                 develop your skills. Through conversations       entirely in French, this class will include
spoken languages in the world. Through            and written exercises, you’ll learn more         reading articles, impassioned discussions,
conversation and written exercises, you’ll        about French culture and pronunciation,          and exercises to help build your vocabulary
learn about French culture as well as             vocabulary, basic grammar, and verb tenses.      and strengthen your understanding of
pronunciation, vocabulary, basic grammar,         Emphasis will be placed on the review and        grammar. Conversations will center around
and verb tenses. Emphasis will be on useful,      expansion of useful, everyday phrases.           class interests and we’ll tackle themes such
everyday words and phrases, including             Prerequisite: our French: Beyond Beginner        as current events, politics, food, work, travel,
greetings, time, weather, travel, and food.       class, or comparable experience. This class      family, and more.
This class is for beginners or those who wish     is a continuation from the fall. New             L129-P21 $159
to review the fundamentals.                       students welcome.                                6 Mondays @ Online 7–8:30pm
The textbook is Ultimate French: Beginner-        The required books are a Pocket Book of French   April 26–June 7 (No class May 31)
Intermediate, by Heminway.                        Verbs and a copy of Ultimate French: Beginner-
L102-P21 $189                                     Intermediate, by Heminway.
8 Wednesdays @ Online 6–7:30pm                    L109-P21 $149
April 14–June 9 (No class April 21)               7 Wednesdays @ Online 7:30–9pm
                                                  April 14–June 2 (No class April 21)

                                                               [Phil] was entertaining, good
                                                               materials, fun class dynamic.

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Languages

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                                                      Italian:                                                   Italian: Intermediate

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                                                      Beyond Beginner                                            Romina Crociani, Instructor
French Book Club
                                                      Romina Crociani, Instructor                                If you understand the basics of Italian
Michel L’Huillier, Instructor
                                                      Continuamo a divertirci in italiano! Let’s con-            grammar and have developed your reading
Join us for a book club in French! We will
                                                      tinue to have fun with Italian! Using a commu-             comprehension skills, this class will help
discuss Les Contes de la Bécasse by Guy de
                                                      nicative and inductive approach, you’ll further            increase your knowledge of the language.
Maupassant, a collection of short stories
                                                      develop your language skills through readings              Through lectures and in-class exercises, we’ll
about his native Normandy, the Franco
                                                      and conversations. Prerequisite: our Italian:              practice vocabulary, tenses, expressions,
German war, social changes and the
                                                      Beginner class or comparable experience.                   and discuss topics of your choice. We’ll also
Industrial Revolution in France at the dawn
                                                      The required books are Italian Made Simple, by             study short texts that will expose you to
of the 20th century. Humor is present at every
                                                      Cristina Mazzoni, and an Italian dictionary.               Italian society and culture. Ciao. A presto!
turn, but so is an unspeakable and shapeshift-
                                                      This is a continuation class. We welcome new stu-          Prerequisite: our Italian: Beyond Beginner
ing cruelty. We’ll read three short stories each
                                                      dents. If you are not sure this is the right level class   class or comparable experience.
week, and our French-born instructor will
                                                      for you, email romycrociani@gmail.com.                     The required books are Italian Made Simple by
guide the discussion as we share our perspec-
                                                                                                                 Cristina Mazzoni, and an Italian dictionary. Have
tives and personal stories. If you love litera-       L110-P21-1 $159
                                                                                                                 these books handy for class.
ture and French conversation, rejoignez-nous.         8 Mondays @ Online 10–11:30am
The discussion will be entirely in French.            April 12–June 14 (No class April 19 & May 31)              L310-P21 $159
And at the end of the class we’ll try to define                                                                  8 Mondays @ Online 6–7:30pm
                                                      L110-P21-2 $159
Maupassant’s style and his place in French                                                                       April 12–June 14 (No class April 19 & May 31)
                                                      8 Wednesdays @ Online 6–7:30pm
literature’s Pantheon.
                                                      April 14–June 9 (No class April 21)
This is an advanced class. Les Contes de la Bécasse                                                              Italian: Advanced Conversation
is available on Amazon or Kindle (used or new).       L110-P21-3 $159
                                                      8 Thursdays @ Online 11am–12:30pm                          Romina Crociani, Instructor
L594-P21 $159                                                                                                    Join us for a stimulating discussion-based
                                                      April 15–June 10 (No class April 22)
6 Thursdays @ Online 7–8:30pm                                                                                    round table conducted entirely in italiano.
April 29–June 3                                                                                  yt
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                                                      Italian:
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                                                                                                                 cussions on current events, literature, culture,
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                                            ime       Beyond Beginner/                                           travel, art, music, cooking, and more. For
Italian: Beginner
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                                                      Lower Intermediate                                         this class, you should have a strong work-
Romina Crociani & Massimo Laurora,                    Romina Crociani, Instructor                                ing knowledge of Italian basic conversation
Instructors                                           In this class you will continue to practice                and grammar (verb tenses, pronouns, and a
Whether you’re going to Italy or just want to         your Italian while further developing the                  strong vocabulary) and the ability to read the
understand some delightful phrases, come              basics of grammar. In particular, the course               language well, so we can strictly focus on your
study this lively and expressive language.            will focus on irregular verbs, adverbs,                    speaking skills.
You’ll learn basic grammar concepts and               pronouns, and the present perfect. You’ll be               Have an Italian dictionary handy.
idiomatic expressions while developing your           encouraged to speak the language through
vocabulary and writing skills. Participation is
                                                                                                                 L126-P21 $175
                                                      reading and listening activities. We’ll also
a must, so be ready to have some fun.                                                                            8 Wednesdays @ Online 7:45–9:30pm
                                                      explore aspects of Italian culture.
The required books are Italian Made Simple by                                                                    April 14–June 9 (No class April 21)
                                                      The required books are Italian Made Simple by
Cristina Mazzoni, and an Italian dictionary.          Cristina Mazzoni, and an Italian dictionary. Have
L103-P21-1 $159 (Crociani)                            these books handy.
8 Wednesdays @ Online 10am–11:30pm                    L567-P21-1 $159
April 14–June 9 (No class April 21)                   8 Mondays @ Online 11:45am–1:15pm
                                                      April 12–June 14 (No class April 19 & May 31)
L103-P21-2 $159 (Laurora)
                                                      This is a continuation class. We welcome new
8 Tuesdays @ Online 6–7:30pm                          students. If you are not sure this is the right level
April 13–June 8 (No class April 20)                   class for you, email romycrociani@gmail.com.
                                                      L567-P21-2 $159
                                                      8 Tuesdays @ Online 7:30–9pm
                                                      April 13–June 8 (No class April 20)

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Food & Drink

Russian: Beginners & Beyond                          American Sign Language
                                                     for Beginners                                          Food & Drink
Elena Ceban, Instructor
You don’t need to travel to Moscow to learn          Colleen McGilpin, Instructor                         Some classes in this category are outdoors
Russian. Master the fundamentals and start           Speak with your hands! If you like learn-            in-person; masks and social distancing are required.
reading, writing, and speaking the primary           ing languages, you’ll love American Sign
language of Russia, Belarus, and Ukraine, plus       Language (ASL). ASL is a common language              New
widely spoken in Latvia and Estonia. You’ll          among deaf people. It’s different from any
learn the Russian alphabet (it’s not as hard as      other language you may have been exposed             Batch Cooking for the Freezer
it may seem), pronunciation, and the basics of       to: you use your hands, combined with                Robin Kalis, Instructor
conversation. We’ll also review grammar and          facial expressions and body postures, to             Are you tired of cooking every day?
verb tenses, and discuss aspects of Russian          communicate. Join us for an introduction to          Constantly thinking (or forgetting to think)
history, culture, politics, and religion.            its concepts and learn basic vocabulary and          about what to make for dinner? Join us to
The required text is Russian at a Glance: Barron’s   grammar. This is a full immersion class so           learn to batch-cook food to freeze, letting you
Phrase Book and Dictionary for Travelers, by         there will be no speaking with our voices. All       pull out whatever you need for a quick meal.
Thomas R. Beyer, Jr.                                 communication will be done by signing. If            In this class we will prepare a white chicken
L198-P21 $135                                        you’re fascinated by ASL, or just want to learn      chili with rice. This reliable dish is always a
7 Tuesdays @ Online 7:30–8:30pm                      to sign, this is the class for you.                  hit and easy to make. With an added fresh
April 27–June 8                                      Required text is Barron’s American Sign Language     salad, you’ll have a ready-made, satisfying,
                                                     Second Edition. All in-class communication will be   and healthy meals. The instructor will also go
                                                     done by signing or typing into the chat.             over general principles of batch-cooking and
Beginner Hebrew                                      L592-P21 $115                                        storage so you can try this with your favorite
Beth Rosenblatt, Instructor                          6 Tuesdays @ Online 7:30–8:30pm                      recipes. Get ready to spend less time in the
Would you like to have a Bar/Bat Mitzvah,                                                                 kitchen and more time enjoying your family
                                                     April 27–June 1
speak conversational Hebrew, or perhaps                                                                   and friends.
just learn a new language? Join us online and                                                             Ingredients list will be emailed.
discover Hebrew. We’ll start with reviewing          American Sign Language:
                                                                                                          F293-P21 $55
the alphabet, depending on how much you              Continuing
                                                                                                          Monday April 12 @ Online 6:30–8:30pm
already know. From there, you will work on           Colleen McGilpin, Instructor
reading, understanding, and speaking. Our            Build on your basic knowledge of American
instructor’s knowledge, sense of humor, and          Sign Language (ASL). You’ll learn additional          New
passion for the language will help you navi-         vocabulary, grammar, classifiers, and in-            Mojitos, Margaritas, Martinis,
gate Hebrew quickly and fluently.                    formation about Deaf culture in a relaxed            & More
The book for this class, Learn Hebrew Today Alef     environment. We’ll work in small and large
- Bet for Adults by Yedwab, is available for order
                                                                                                          Robin Kalis, Instructor
                                                     groups in class to facilitate language learning.
online at Amazon.com. Have the book handy for                                                             Settle in for happy hour and discover the
                                                     Prerequisite: Our American Sign Language for
the first class.                                                                                          secret to making great mixed drinks and easy
                                                     Beginners class or comparable experience.
                                                                                                          appetizers. During our first meeting, we’ll mix
L982-P21 $139                                        All in-class communication will be done by signing
                                                                                                          martinis and make a brie and beef bruschetta.
6 Thursdays @ Online 6–7:15pm                        or typing into the chat.
                                                                                                          The following week, we’ll make margaritas
April 29–June 3                                      L498-P21 $115                                        for Cinco De Mayo along with queso fundido
                                                     6 Mondays @ Online 6:30–7:30pm                       (a warm, gooey, and savory chip and cheese
                                                     April 26–May 31                                      dip). For our final class, we will whip up mud-
                                                                                                          dled mojitos and a surprise appetizer. With
                                                                                                          the help of our mixologist, you’ll master the
                                                                                                          art of cocktail making from the comfort of
                                                                                                          home and learn to creatively do cocktail hour
                                                                                                          as you’ve never done it before!
                                                                                                          Ingredients list will be emailed. This class is for
                                                                                                          students 21+.
                                                                                                          F671-P21 $95
                                                                                                          3 Wednesdays @ Online 6–7:30pm
                                                                                                          April 28–May 12

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April 26–June 7
• Classical Music Performances
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Class is Outside!
      Join us for in person outdoor
      experiences
                                                                    Adults
          Springtime                          Using a Map           Arboretum Walking Tour             p. 27
           Bird Walk                         and Compass:           Charcoal Grilling 101              p. 13
      Enjoy a morning walk                Forest Orienteering       Dumpling Crawl                     p. 13
     with our birding expert.               Navigate trails and     Garden Coach                       p. 28
            Page 17                        wooded terrain using a   Greek & Armenian Food Tour         p. 13
                                            map and compass.        Landscaping & Planting Your Yard   p. 27
                                                   Page 16          Late Spring Gardening              p. 28
                                                                    Name That Tree                     p. 28
                                                                    Outdoor Photography                 p. 7
                                                                    Sketching Life Outdoors             p. 3
              Charcoal                                              Somerville Brew Tour               p. 13
             Grilling 101                                           Springtime Bird Walk               p. 17
         Discover the secret to                                     Tennis: Beginner/Beyond Beginner   p. 17
        better-tasting barbecue.                                    Urban Foraging: Finding
                                             Sketching Life         Edible Wild Plants                 p. 16
                Page 13                        Outdoors             Using a Map and Compass:
                                           Draw on location and     Forest Orienteering                p. 16
                                           capture what you see!    Vegetable Gardening                p. 28
                                                   Page 3           Woodcock Walk: Birding
                                                                    in the Early Spring                p. 16

                                                                    Kids
                                                                    Amazing Race                       p. 34
            Outdoor Art                                             Archery: LIVE                      p. 34
                                                                    Basketball Clinic                  p. 34
            Kids: create cool
                                                                    Dodgeball                          p. 34
        scluptures with objects
                                                                    Flag Football                      p. 35
           you find outdoors.
                                                                    Name That Tree                     p. 33
                Page 33                                             Nature Explorers                   p. 33
                                    Amazing Race
                                                                    Outdoor Adventure 2                p. 33
                                   Kids: get fit with fun
                                                                    Outdoor Art                        p. 33
                                    running drills and              Soccer                             p. 35
                                      team games.                   Sports & Games                     p. 35
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Food & Drink

 New                                                   New                                                   New
Tex-Mex Favorites                                      Somerville Brew Tour                                  Vietnamese Cooking 101
Shailini Sisodia, Instructor                           Beth Kaiserman, Instructor                            Roberta Hing, Instructor
Mexican food with Texan influences, known              Kick off spring the right way—with a beer             Vietnamese food is popular around the world
as Tex-Mex, is healthy, vibrant and incredibly         tour! Somerville’s small breweries pivoted in         for its bright, clean flavors. In this class, you’ll
delicious, so come learn how to make some              innovative ways during the pandemic — with            learn about common Vietnamese ingredients
restaurant style favorites in this fun, hands          offerings ranging from branded masks to               and make a complete meal that showcases
on class! We will begin with cheesy, baked             online yoga—still, they remain passionate             the cuisine’s distinctive flavors. We will begin
jalapeño/sweet pepper poppers and then                 about their craft. Join us for some delicious         by making fresh summer rolls, with an ad-
craft delectable chicken quesadillas, all from         pints of creative craft brews inside FAB, a new       dictive dipping sauce. Then, we’ll dive into a
scratch, including the tortillas. Next, we’ll          brewery and art gallery, and outside Aeronaut         traditional Vietnamese favorite main course
whip up homemade roasted tomato salsa to               Brewing Co. and Remnant Brewing. You’ll               of delicious lemongrass chicken and steamed
accompany the quesadillas and finally, we’ll           enjoy refreshing cold ones while hearing              jasmine rice. For a sweetly satisfying dessert,
mix a corn, bean and avocado salad with a              about how and why they make beer and their            we’ll finish with homemade almond cookies
zesty homemade dressing. Bursting with color           transformative visions for the future.                —an after-dinner treat popular in Vietnam
and flavor, these dishes are like a fiesta in your     Meeting location will be emailed to registered        and throughout Asia. Soft and chewy, these
mouth—olé!                                             students. Rain date: Thursday, April 15, same time.   cookies make the perfect ending to a delight-
Ingredients list and recipes will be emailed.          Walking distance: approximately one mile; walk is     ful and flavor-packed meal.
                                                       mostly flat. You must be 21+ to register. Have your   Ingredients list will be emailed.
F983-P21 $55                                           ID handy for class.
Tuesday May 11 @ Online 6–7:30pm                                                                             F813-P21 $55
                                                       F316-P21 $75
                                                                                                             Thursday May 20 @ Online 5:30–7:30pm
                                                       Wednesday April 14 @ Outdoors (Somerville)
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Charcoal Grilling 101

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Tyler Gavitt, Instructor                               New                                                   Greek & Armenian
Fire-up the grill! Gas grilling is quick and                                                                 Food Tour
                                                       Dumpling Crawl
convenient, but most “foodies” agree that                                                                    Beth Kaiserman, Instructor
grilling over charcoal is the way to go for            Beth Kaiserman, Instructor
                                                                                                             Get to know Watertown and Belmont’s vi-
better-tasting BBQ. Join us to learn the ins           Dumplings are a culinary delight found in             brant Mediterranean food scene! Home to
and outs of charcoal grilling and take your            cuisines worldwide, and Chinese versions are          an active Greek community, Watertown also
barbecuing skills to the next level. On the            perhaps the best known and loved. Dive into           houses one of the country’s largest Armenian
menu: marinated grilled chicken, steamed               Cambridge’s dumpling scene and support                enclaves. We’ll enjoy delectable samples from
corn on the cob, and open-flame asparagus.             local restaurants on this gently-paced                some of the area’s best-known Greek and
In our first meeting, you’ll learn how to clean,       walking tour. We’ll start at Dumpling                 Armenian shops, including Eastern Lamejun
prepare, and marinate the chicken overnight            Daughter, founded by Nadia Liu Spellman,              Bakers, Sevan Bakery, and Sophia’s Greek
and parboil vegetables. For the second class,          whose parents owned Boston’s legendary                Pantry (famous for its delicious Greek yo-
we’ll meet in person at a local park where             restaurant Sally Ling’s. Then, we’ll visit            gurt). As we visit each culinary landmark,
our chef instructor will demonstrate how to            dumpling staples Dumpling House and Mary              you’ll enjoy tasty treats while the business
prepare coals, clean a grill, and season grates.       Chung. On the way, we’ll explore each restau-         owners discuss managing during the pan-
We’ll cook the chicken and vegetables, apply-          rant’s unique story, enjoy delicious samples,         demic, what they learned, and what their fu-
ing FDA standards, and learn how to slice and          and discover the secret behind what makes             ture looks like. You’ll have an opportunity to
present the meal. To conclude, we’ll demon-            a perfect dumpling. Steamed or fried? Pick            purchase dishes to carry home, so bring your
strate how to extinguish and dispose of coals          your favorite!                                        wallet and support these small businesses.
safely. Let’s go grill!                                Meeting location will be emailed to registered
                                                                                                             Meeting location will be emailed to registered
                                                       students. Rain date: Sunday, June 6, same time.
This is a two-session class. The first class will be                                                         students. Walking distance: approximately one mile
on Zoom and the second class will meet outdoors.       F306-P21 $65                                          at a gentle pace; the walk is mostly flat. Vegetarian,
Recipes and location will be emailed.                  Saturday June 5 @ Outdoors (Boston) 3–4:30pm          vegan, and gluten-free options are available. Rain
                                                                                                             date: Sunday, May 16, same time. We will be going
F517-P21 $49                                                                                                 inside the shops and will follow safety guidelines.
Wednesday May 19 @ Online &
Thursday May 20 Outdoors (Newton) 5:30–6:30pm                                                                F842-P21 $59
                                                                                                             Saturday May 15 @ Outdoors (Watertown) 2–3:30pm

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Food & Drink

New                                                                                                 New
Introduction to                                         Sign up now...                              Rustic Fruit Pie
the Indian Spice Box                                    for the class you want to take. We          Leslie Fishman, Instructor
Shruti Mehta, Instructor                                must decide whether or not a class          What could be better than fresh fruit baked
Cooking Indian food can be both exciting and                                                        in a buttery, flaky crust? Fruit pies, crostatas,
                                                        is running a week or more before its
intimidating at the same time. The vast array                                                       galettes, and tarts, are beloved around the
                                                        start date, and your registration can
of exotic herbs and spices, can make even a                                                         world for a reason. Together we will prepare
                                                        make the difference.                        fresh, sweet, and juicy tarts from summer
simple dish look daunting. This class solves the
mystery behind the cuisine. You’ll learn about          Some classes fill quickly, so register      fruits like peaches, apricots, blueberries, and
commonly used spices, including cumin, cori-            early to avoid disappointment.              plums. Then, we’ll apply the techniques we’ve
ander, turmeric, fenugreek, and garam masala.                                                       learned to make tasty desserts throughout the
The spices work together to create a dish that                                                      summer using the season’s freshest fruits. Get
can be sweet, sour, hot, and spicy all at once.                                                     ready to satisfy your sweet-tooth cravings and
We will prepare a simple Indian dinner that                                                         savor some fresh-baked goodness!
delights your palate. Recipes may include Ghee      New                                             Ingredients list and recipes will be emailed.
Bhat rice (a buttery rice flavored with whole      Fresh Italian Cooking                            F904-P21 $45
spices like cinnamon bark, cloves, cardamom
pods and many more), Rajasthani Aloo (po-
                                                   Shailini Sisodia, Instructor                     Thursday May 27 @ Online 6:30–8pm
tatoes cooked in an aromatic, heavily spiced       Love Italian food? You’re not alone—it’s one
gravy), and Palak Paneer (aka Saag Paneer),        of our country’s most popular ethnic cui-
a popular curry with homemade cheese and           sines. Our menu features recipes from several
spinach cooked in a creamy sauce of onions,        different regions of Italy. We’ll start with a
spices, and, sour cream.                           Tuscan style soup. Zuppa di Fagioli e Scarola
                                                   (escarole with beans and barley). Next on the
Ingredients list will be emailed.
                                                   menu: classic tomato bruschetta and pan-sau-
F762-P21 $55                                       téed asparagus. For our main course—or pri-
Thursday May 13 @ Online 5:30–7:30pm               mo—we’ll prepare a hearty Bolognese sauce
                                                   over a mound of cheesy, homemade polenta.
                                                   Let’s finish our meal on a sweet note with
An Evening of Indian Delight
                                                   Biscotti alle Mandorle (low-fat, lemon-scent-
Shruti Mehta, Instructor                                                                            New
                                                   ed almond cookies). Treat yourself to a bit
Join us for a night of cooking and culture as      of la dolce vita and settle in for some home-    Desserts Around the Globe
we prepare an authentic Indian vegetarian          cooked Italian.                                  Elena Ceban, Instructor
dinner. We’ll sauté, stir, and fry a variety of
                                                   Ingredients list will be emailed.                Travel the world without leaving home with
vegetables and lentils, aromatic spices, and
                                                   F678-P21 $55                                     these delicious desserts from across the globe!
grains to craft a scrumptiously satisfying
                                                                                                    We will bake tiramisu, baklava, apfelstrudel,
dinner. Come prepared for hands-on partic-         Thursday May 6 @ Online 5:30–7:30pm
                                                                                                    alfajores, and more. Which will be your
ipation and be transported to another food
                                                                                                    favorite? These international desserts are sure
culture. Possible dishes may include Vegetable
                                                                                                    to delight your taste buds and impress your
Tikka Masala (a vegetarian take on the
                                                                                                    friends and family. Join us for this global
popular chicken tikka masala), Masoor Dal
                                                                                                    culinary adventure from the comfort of
(red lentils cooked with onion, garlic ginger,
                                                                                                    your kitchen.
chilies, and spices) and Yogurt Rice (a South
Indian specialty).                                                                                  Ingredients list will be emailed.
Ingredients list will be emailed.                                                                   F581-P21 $119
F108-P21 $55                                                                                        6 Tuesdays @ Online 6–7pm
Tuesday April 27 @ Online 5:30–7:30pm                                                               May 4–June 8

            I loved Shruti’s stories
            behind the dishes. I felt like
            I learned much more than
            just the recipes.

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Recreation

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                                                           Recreation
Creative Cupcakes                                                                                                  Let’s Talk About Music
Sharon Siriwardena, Instructor                           Many classes in this category are outdoors in-            John Clark, Instructor
Design a sweet treat! Apply your artistic talent         person; masks and social distancing are required.         If you’re passionate about music and en-
to cake and cupcake decorating. To start, we’ll                                                                    joy stimulating, in-depth discussion about
make delicious cupcakes from scratch, whip               Get Hooked on Mah-Jongg                                   popular songs, this class is for you. It’s like
up tasty buttercream frosting, and decorate              Beth Rosenblatt, Instructor                               a book club for music lovers! We’ll listen to
our cupcakes using basic piping skills. Then,            There’s a reason your grandmother loved                   well-known tracks from the 1950s, ‘60s, and
using ready-made fondant, our star sugar                 this game, and you will too. Mah-Jongg is a               ‘70s (including music from the Beatles, Stevie
artist instructor will share fondant modeling            strategic tile-based game that uses “suits” like          Wonder, Chuck Berry, Joni Mitchell, and
techniques for more advanced designs to help             rummy. It’s complicated and addictive, so                 more), then study them in detail. We’ll discuss
you take your cupcakes to the next level. Join           learn the rules, play once, and you’ll want to            their meaning, explore what they mean to you
us to create confectionery masterpieces that             play again and again. Join us to learn its basic          personally, and consider their relationship to
will impress your friends and family and liven           moves and the strategies you need to win;                 the historical period. You’ll leave class with
up any special occasion.                                 each session will include instruction.                    a deeper understanding of and appreciation
See our website for the materials you’ll need for this                                                             for some of our culture’s most important and
                                                         Have a 2020 Mah-Jongg card for class.
class. Recipes will be emailed. Vegan recipes are        You can order your card from nmjl.org or                  best-loved songs.
available by request, contact our instructor at          mahjonggmaven.com.                                        Z787-P21 $125
sharon.siriwardena@gmail.com.
                                                         Z115-P21 $99                                              6 Thursdays @ Online 7–8:30pm
F492-P21 $49                                                                                                       April 29–June 3
                                                         4 Mondays @ Online 6:30–8pm
2 Mondays @ Online 4–5pm                                 May 3–24
May 3 & 10                                                                                                 ime
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                                                         Bridge for Beginners                                      Ross Eldridge, Instructor
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                                                         Kimberly Gilman & Nancy Olt, Instructors                  You already know the basics of chess, how to
Irish Whiskey Tasting                                    Engage your brain — learn and play bridge                 set up the chess pieces, and how the pieces
Robert Lublin, Instructor                                online! Bridge is an exciting card game of                move. Are you ready to go to the next level?
Did you know that Ireland produces some of               logic and detective work, and it is a great way           We will examine opening principles and
the finest whiskey in the world? Join us for             to be social. Through our online bridge class-            simple endgames, and learn about nota-
a fun, relaxing introduction to Irish whis-              room, you will learn by playing, not lecture,             tions for reading (and writing) games. We’ll
key and see why Ireland’s finest whiskeys                getting all the basics, including how to bid,             review illustrative games and delve into
have been said to go toe-to-toe with the best            play, and defend in modern bridge. You’ll play            tactics and strategy. Novice players: you are
Scotch. We’ll compare some of the mainstays,             this absorbing game with a partner against                welcome as long as you have a basic under-
including Jameson, Bushmills, Powers, and                another pair, so bring a friend (or foursome!)            standing of chess.
Tullamore Dew. Then we’ll refine our palates             if you can. Singles are welcome and will be               The instructor recommends you create an account
by sampling some of the high-end varieties               paired up in class. Learn bridge, and you’ll              on chess.com (it’s free to play) before the first class.
that distinguish the Emerald Isle, such as               enjoy many years of entertainment, mental                 R307-P21 $155; $280/pair
Redbreast, Green Spot, and more. If you                  challenge, and friendship.                                6 Wednesdays @ Online 7–9pm
like Scotch but haven’t given Irish whiskey a            This is a beginner class, and it’s also open to players   April 28–June 2
proper try, prepare to be amazed! A selection            who would like a refresher. Required text is Bridge
of whiskey samples will be available for safe            Basics 1.
pickup in Newton. We will taste and discuss                                                                         New
                                                         Z724-P21-1 $185
them together over Zoom.                                                                                           Monday Night at the Movies:
                                                         8 Wednesdays @ Online 1–2:45pm
This class is for students 21+. Tuition includes                                                                   Obscure Mysteries & Thrillers
                                                         April 14–June 2
the cost of the beverages. Pickup directions will be
                                                                                                                   Join us at the virtual cinema to explore un-
emailed one week before the class start date.            Z724-P21-2 $185
                                                                                                                   der the radar cinematic mysteries with an
F992-P21-1 $75                                           8 Tuesdays @ Online 7–8:45pm
                                                                                                                   award-winning local filmmaker. For details,
                                                         April 13–June 1                                           see page 23.
Tuesday May 18 @ Online 7:30–9pm
F992-P21-2 $75
Wednesday June 9 @ Online 7:30–9pm

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