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SPRING • 2018
New classes April–June
explore
the
possibilities
Hun dre d s of p ro gram s for a du lt s , teen s & k ids
INCLUDING KIDZONE, TEENZONE, DRIVER’S ED, AND COLLEGE PREP
2 Register Now at ArlingtonCommunityEd.org n 781.316.3568
In the air...
A s we started assembling this year’s spring catalog we
could practically taste the flavors and see the sights
of spring. Whether it’s the fresh fruits and vegetables that
Table of Contents
Classes for Adults (16+)
magically appear in the Food & Drink classes, the vibrant Around Town . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
colors that surround Arts & Crafts and Home & Garden classes, Business, Technology, & Finance . . . . . 9
or simply that so many Fitness classes take place outdoors, Conversations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
spring is definitely in the air. Crafts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
I’m particularly excited about our spring walking tours, Daytime & Weekend Classes . . . . . . . 39
biking and running excursions, the array of gardening Family Nights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
workshops, our delicious cooking classes, and as always our Fitness & Dance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Food & Drink . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
expanded Highlights and Conversations series.
Highlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
We look forward to throwing open the doors of Arlington High Home & Garden . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
and welcoming our new and returning students this spring. Important Information . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Come join us! Instructor Bios . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . online
Languages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Music, Art, & Photography . . . . . . . . . 24
Online Learning (Ed2Go) . . . . . . . . . . 56
Recreation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Jen Rothenberg
Registration Form (Adult) . . . . . . . . . . 59
Wellness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
No Class Dates Writing & Literature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
No evening classes will be held at Arlington High School on Classes for Youth (K–12)
April 16 - 20. The schedule for classes held at other locations Family Nights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
may vary; please check class descriptions for details. High School & College Prep . . . . . . . . 39
KidZone (Grades K–5) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
TeenZone (Grades 6–8) . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Arlington Community Education... VacationFun! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
All are welcome at Arlington Community Education. We strive Registration Form (Youth) . . . . . . . . . 57
to provide a wide range of engaging and affordable learning
opportunities. As the school day comes to a close, our doors
open, welcoming members of the community into our schools
for personal enrichment and professional development. ACE
is a program of the Arlington Public Schools that is completely SPRING COVER ART CONTEST WINNER
supported by tuition received from our courses.
“Summer Dreaming” by Suzanne Owayda
Jen Rothenberg, Director
Suzanne is an Arlington resident and co-owner
Andrea Loeb, Youth & Teen Program Manager
of Mosaic Oasis Studio & Supply, located at
Nina Coles, Business Manager
1189B Massachusetts Avenue in Arlington.
Tracey Dramstad, Registrar
She discovered the beauty of mosaics during
Donna Eidson, Program Consultant
her travels in the Middle East and Europe, and
Sarah Flanagan, Program & Promotion Coordinator
later studied the art of mosaics at the Hamstead School of
Tanya Serrao, Program Coordinator
Art in London. She returned to Arlington with a passion for
Franca Duffy, Evening Coordinator
the art and is continuing to learn about this colorful and
Michelle Hamblin, Evening Coordinator
vibrant means of artistic expression. Mosaic Oasis has been
Arlington Community Education offering mosaic art for beginners and experienced artists at
Arlington High School its Arlington location for eight years. Mosaic Oasis offers
869 Massachusetts Avenue, Arlington, MA 02476 tools and materials, unique mosaic pieces for sale, custom
communityed@arlington.k12.ma.us commissions, and mosaic classes. Visit mosaicoasis.com.
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Highlights
To secure your seat, please pre-register, walk-ins are welcome as space allows.
Baseball Americana: An Illustrated Talk ✹
DAYTIME
CLASS
The Work You Were Born to Do
Harry L. Katz Lauren Mackler
Baseball Americana is a lavishly illustrated history of America’s Do you long for more fulfilling work but don’t know what it is?
favorite sport compiled from the unparalleled collections Or perhaps you know your dream, but don’t know where to
of the Library of Congress, first published in 2009. Newly begin to achieve it. Many people end up in dissatisfying jobs
reprinted, Baseball Americana features more than 350 because they never learned how to identify the “work they
illustrations, including rare and early baseball cards, team were born to do”—work that leverages their skills, strengths
portraits and ballpark panoramas. From baseball’s biggest stars and passions, and brings a sense of purpose to their lives.
to street urchins, from its most newsworthy stories to sandlot Lauren Mackler, renowned coach, CNN commentator, best-
and Little League games, Baseball Americana tells the history selling author of Solemate and co-author of Speaking of Success
of baseball’s hardscrabble origins, rich cultural heritage, and with Jack Canfield and Stephen Covey, will teach you how
uniquely American character. Sports Illustrated calls the book to unearth your innate strengths, assets and passions, and
a “treasure trove.” Don’t miss this talk with co-author Harry identify the work that you were born to do.
Katz who will also share memorabilia of our home team and CODE: HL015 Thursday, April 26 7:00 - 8:30 pm $
10
the critical role Massachusetts played in the game’s evolution.
Meet at Arlington Senior Center, 27 Maple St., Arlington. Co-
sponsored by Arlington Council on Aging and open to students of
all ages. Katz is former head curator in the Prints and Photographs GET YOUR CATALOG FIRST!
Division of the Library of Congress and a lifelong Red Sox fan.
Subscribe to our mailing list and receive an
CODE: RF043 Thursday, May 24 1:00 - 3:00 pm 5 at the door
$
email the moment our catalog is posted online.
Go to arlingtoncommunityed.org and select
“Contact Us” to sign up.
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The Persistence of Memory: Introduction to Islam
When All the Survivors Are Gone Lori Kenschaft
Leora Tec For people who know little or nothing about Islam, the world’s
How will we remember the Holocaust when those who lived second largest religion, and want to learn more: people with
through it are gone? How will we hold on to a multiplicity of Muslim friends or colleagues, who have traveled in a Muslim
stories and avoid the stereotypes that can erase the nuance country, who have taken the instructor’s popular Muslim
of individuals’ lives? Who is tasked with remembrance and history course (Fall ’17), or who know nothing about Islam
what does it look like? Through the lens of her experience beyond what we hear in the news. The only requirements
as the daughter of a Holocaust survivor and scholar, and are an open mind, reading one book, and participating
her connections with Polish scholars and artists who are constructively in the conversation.
grappling with this history, Leora teases out many ways of We will read and discuss Sumbul Ali-Karamali’s
answering these questions. The stories she tells address both The Muslim Next Door: The Qur’an, the Media,
the challenges and the unexpected clarity that can come and that Veil Thing. Ali-Karamali is a Muslim
from embracing the details of a human life. She finds ways to mom and lawyer who grew up in California,
uncover hope, even in the fragments of this shattered history. comes from an Indian-Pakistani background,
Leora Tec is founder and director of Bridge To Poland, through and writes with an accessible and humorous
which she and her colleagues and friends in Poland work to style. Please read the introduction and chapters
break down stereotypes about non-Jewish Poles and build bridges one and two before the first session. We will begin with an
between people. She is the American Ambassador to Brama overview of Muslim theology, practices and spirituality, and
Grodzka-Teatr-NN and is on the board of the American Association move on to discussions of Muslim history, differences among
of Polish Jewish Studies. She holds a Bachelor of Arts from Wellesley Muslims, and gender issues in Islam. The book is available
College and a J.D./ LL.M. from Duke University School of Law. for purchase at the Book Rack, 13 Medford St., Arlington, and
other locations. Lori Kenschaft has a master’s in theological
CODE: HL020 Tuesday, April 10 7:00 - 9:00 pm $
10
studies and a doctorate in American history. She is a lifelong
Unitarian Universalist and has been offering adult religious
education courses related to Islam for a dozen years. Thanks to
her generosity, we are able to offer this course at a discounted
price to all community members.
CODE: HL002 4 Thursdays, April 26 - May 17
7:00 - 9:00 pm $35
Arlington Community Education n Spring 2018 HIGHLIGHTS 5
Bitcoin Understood Love Everything You Wear,
Doug McCalmont Wear Everything You Love
Confused about Bitcoin? This unique and interactive Ginger Burr
presentation will leave you well informed. Bitcoin, the digital Have a closet full of clothes but nothing to wear? Don’t lose
currency that was created in 2008, is rooted in idealism and hope. Join this lively evening of great fashion advice and how-
libertarianism—a concern for privacy and distrust of Wall tos from top stylist Ginger Burr. She will show how we’ve
Street. This cryptographic currency is essentially a digital gone astray in our closets and how to wear more of what
token that you buy and sell, which lives on a decentralized we have. She’ll demonstrate how to mix and match, choose
network of computers around the world where all bitcoin accessories, go from day to evening, and select the right shoes
reside. With privacy comes secrecy, so bitcoin quickly gave to compliment an outfit. If you like, wear or bring along a
rise to an online black market. But this digital currency is garment, shoes or accessory from your closet that bugs you:
now being used for more mainstream purchases, a vehicle you never seem to wear it, but can’t toss it either. Ginger
for investors and now big banks are finding uses for the will show you how to assess these items and either make
innovative structure of the bitcoin system. With the sharp rise them work or let them go. Leave more confident and inspired
in the price of cryptographic currencies such as bitcoin, media about your fashion choices. Ginger Burr founded Total Image
reports tend to emphasize the price hike while minimizing Consultants with the heartfelt belief that, whether 25 or 85, you
the profound impact the underlying technology (blockchain) deserve to feel radiant and pulled-together every time you get
will have on society. This evening will separate fact from dressed. She works with women from all walks of life to create a
fiction surrounding virtual currencies. Through case studies wardrobe they love. A graduate of Mount Holyoke College and
and the analysis of current events, you will leave with a better popular speaker, she is author of That’s So You! and has appeared
understanding of cryptographic currencies such as bitcoin and in Worth, Forbes Magazine, and Bloomberg Businessweek.
the revolutionary blockchain technology. Doug McCalmont is
a financial services veteran who was exposed to cryptographic CODE: HL014 Thursday, May 3 7:00 - 9:00 pm $
10
currencies and blockchain technology in 2013 while overseeing
international anti-money laundering compliance for a major asset
management firm. He later introduced blockchain technology for
the purpose of investor identity authentication at another firm.
He founded BlocAlt Consulting to introduce blockchain related
concepts to the nonprofit NGO community.
CODE: HL018 Wednesday, May 2 6:30 - 8:30 pm $
10
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Second Acts Curious Minds: Systems Thinking for
Leanne Rodd, Moderator Improving Our World
“I’ve invested 20 years in my career but feel like I’m spinning my Amos Meeks
wheels now. I can hang in until retirement, but maybe I can find You are a member of many systems—family, community,
work that I feel more passionate about. The thing is, I don’t even country. You yourself are a complex biological system. And
know how to begin.” every day, you probably interact with dozens of systems: cars,
“After 15 years at home with my children, I want to return to work, stores, the organization you work for. Understanding how
something meaningful and moving. I don’t ever remember feeling systems work—and how we play a role in them—can help
passionate about anything though. Am I the only one who feels us discover new ways for solving problems, from personal
this way?” to global. Some of the biggest problems facing the world—
If you feel at a crossroads personally and professionally, you war, hunger, poverty and environmental degradation—are
are not alone. As follow-up to our high-energy women’s event essentially system failures. They cannot be solved by fixing
in November, we will continue to explore our core values and one piece in isolation from the others. This evening, largely
learn how to use these to explore professional and personal based on Donella Meadow’s book Thinking in Systems: A Primer,
pursuits. Using exercises that combine our values with activities will examine the basics of system thinking, its applications to
that have given us fulfillment, we’ll discover where purpose problem solving and steps to finding solutions. We will look at
and passion intersect for each of us. We’ll learn networking its applications in business (Why do some take off while others
tips (Hint: it doesn’t have to be painful!) and strategies for flounder?); politics (How have we become so polarized?);
exploring next steps. Join us for practical tips and inspiration. and the environment (What is really the big deal about
There will be ample opportunity to connect in small groups with climate change?). Finally we will discuss ways to intervene in
other participants, and coaches to help facilitate discussion. a system and make the greatest change for the least effort,
This event will be led by Leanne Rodd of ReBoot Accel, a so-called leverage points. We may not solve the problems of
learning community to help women get current, connected and our world, but we will gain insights into how we might have a
confident for their next professional steps. positive impact. Meeks is a Phd. candidate in applied physics at
Harvard. His research involves using systems chemistry—systems
CODE: HL016 Tuesday, May 8 7:00 - 9:00 pm 10
$
of relatively simple chemical reactions that together create
interesting and complex behavior—to create better materials. He
is an environmental and political activist, co-chair of Sustainable
Arlington and a member of the Cambridge 350MA steering team.
In all of these roles as well as in daily life he has found systems
thinking to be an invaluable tool.
CODE: HL017 Wednesday, May 9 6:30 - 8:30 pm $
10
Arlington Community Education n Spring 2018 CONVERSATIONS 7
CONVERSATIONS WITH DAVID WHITFORD
Join us in the Arlington High Media Center for fascinating conversations with influential thinkers and writers.
Hosted by journalist David Whitford of Arlington, these lively evenings actively involve audience members in the discussions.
David Deakin: Gripping Cases and Redemption: Martin Luther King’s Final Hours
the Man Who Tried Them On April 3, 1968, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. returned to
Over his distinguished career, David Deakin Memphis, six days after leading a march there to support
has successfully tried some of the city’s most a garbage workers’ strike that had turned into a riot. King
gripping cases, including the bizarre case hoped to prove that he could lead a violent-free protest. His
of the con man known as Clark Rockefeller reputation as a credible, non-violent leader of the civil rights
and the heart-wrenching “Baby Bella” movement was in jeopardy. But King didn’t live long enough to
murder case. The high-profile Suffolk County lead the protest. He was assassinated the following day. Author
assistant district attorney and chief of the Joe Rosenbloom’s Redemption is an intimate look at the last
Family Protection and Sexual Assault Bureau was on his way thirty-one hours and twenty-eight minutes of King’s life. King
to becoming a criminal defense attorney when he detoured was exhausted from a brutal speaking schedule. He was being
into prosecution “for a year or two. But I loved it,” he told the denounced in the press and by political leaders as an agent
Boston Globe. “Every time I walk into the courtroom, I feel of violence. He was facing dissent even within the civil rights
like I am trying to convince the jury of the truth. It’s not that movement and among his own staff at the Southern Christian
I pretend to know what the truth is — it’s that I believe my Leadership Conference. In Memphis, a federal court injunction
case is true because, if I don’t I don’t bring it.” The Arlington was barring him from marching. Redemption draws on dozens
resident will share his experiences and observations, and take of interviews; fresh material reveals untold facets of the story
audience questions in this interactive and engrossing evening including a never-before-reported lapse by the Memphis Police
of conversation and reflection. Department to provide security for King. It unveils financial
and logistical dilemmas and recounts the emotional and
CODE: HL021 Thursday, April 5 7:00 - 8:30 pm 10
$
marital pressures that were bedeviling King. Rosenbloom is an
award-winning journalist who has been a staff reporter for the
Boston Globe, an investigative reporter for Frontline and a senior
editor for Inc. magazine. His work has appeared in The Wall
OUR CLASSES MAKE GREAT GIFTS! Street Journal, The New York Times, and American Prospect. He
Call 781.316.3568 to purchase a gift certificate today. lives in Newton, Massachusetts.
CODE: HL022 Thursday, May 10 7:00 - 8:30 pm 10
$
Walking Tours See pages 28–29.
Mystery Walks ✹
DAYTIME
CLASS
Boston’s Historic Waterfront:
Mary Hurley A Walking Tour ✹
WEEKEND
CLASS
6 Wednesdays, April 4 - May 9 Boston by Foot
Saturday, May 12
The Evolving Communities of
Medford Street: A Walking Tour ✹
WEEKEND
CLASS
Plant Uses, Tales and Legends ✹
DAYTIME
CLASS
Dee Morris Boot Boutwell
Sunday, May 6 Saturday, May 19
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Around Town
In Around Town, we are pleased to feature non-profit organizations within the Arlington Community.
Arlington Friends of the Drama St. John’s Coffeehouse
22 Academy Street, Arlington St. John’s Church, 74 Pleasant Street, Arlington
A hidden gem in the heart of Arlington Center, Arlington St. John’s coffeehouse-style, informal folk and classical
Friends of the Drama mounts four plays each season. Discover concerts take advantage of the superb acoustics of the historic
AFD as they bring productions to life. You can attend the plays church, and are often followed by informal musicians sessions
or volunteer to build sets, sell refreshments, or usher. Visit and refreshments. Concerts benefit both the musicians who
afdtheatre.org; call 781.646.5922 for more information. perform and St. John’s community outreach missions. Tickets
are $15 in advance, $18 at door. Students, veterans, and seniors
Arlington Garden Club receive a discount. Concerts begin at 7:30 (unless noted). Visit
saintjohns-arlington.org; 781.648.4819.
The Arlington Garden Club was founded in 1931. Comprised of
nearly 100 Arlington residents and neighbors, they are a group
of gardeners interested in conserving natural resources and the True Story Theater
environment through educational programs and public works. Based in Arlington for 16 years, True Story stages shows and
Membership is open to all and includes all levels of gardeners, classes in Arlington two to three times a month at various
novice to master, interested in learning and sharing expertise locations. In improv performances, volunteers from the
in home gardening, the environment, floral arrangements, and audience share experiences, then actors embody what they
supporting the beautification of Arlington. Our ultimate goal is hear using music, movement, and dialogue. From these simple
to promote a shared appreciation of and responsibility for the interactions people laugh, cry, gain insights, and connect.
environment with fellow citizens. Meetings are held monthly. Come to share or just watch. Visit TrueStoryTheater.org.
Visit arlingtongarden.org
Arlington Farmers Market
Arlington Historical Society The market is held Wednesdays in the Russell Common parking
7 Jason Street, Arlington lot (corner of Mass. Ave. and Route 60) from 2:00 - 6:30 pm.
The Arlington Historical Society is dedicated to preserving The 25 purveyors include farms with fresh produce, fish, beef,
the Jason Russell House and the Society’s collections, and to chicken, cheese, chowders, jams and preserves, smoked fish,
discovering and sharing information about Arlington’s history. fresh flowers, pasta, and breads. The market opens for the
The stories of individuals, families, and events associated with season on Wednesday, June 13 at 2:00 pm. Contact Patsy
the town are interpreted in the Society’s collections, programs, Kraemer at manager@farmersmarketarlington.org; 781-858-8629.
and Smith Museum exhibitions. The Arlington Historical
Society presents a lecture series each year. Programs are free Arlington Public Schools: Parent Forums
for members, $5 for non-members. Visit ArlingtonHistorical.
The Health and Wellness department presents this series of
org. All events meet at the Masonic Lodge, 19 Academy Street,
thought-provoking seminars on topics of importance to today’s
Arlington.
parents as they navigate the social, emotional, and physical
well-being of their children. Most forums are held at Ottoson
Arlington Youth Health & Safety Coalition Middle School from 7:00 - 8:30 pm. All are free and open to
27 Maple Street, Arlington the public. For complete details, visit arlington.k12.ma.us/news/
Arlington Youth Health & Safety Coalition (AYHSC) is pdfs/parentforums.pdf
a community coalition funded by a federal grant, with • March 7: Town Hall Community Forum with Dr. Marisa Silveri
representatives from public (police, schools, local government) of McLean Hospital: Youth Marijuana Prevention
and private (churches, businesses, youth-serving organizations) • March 28: Michael Thompson: Anxious Parents Anxious
agencies, as well as parents and youth. Using a public health Students
approach to prevention and intervention, AYHSC focuses on • April 3: Michael Brandwein: “I’VE TOLD YOU A THOUSAND
positive community change through education, environmental TIMES!”: How to be Calm, Confident, and Consistent When
initiatives, policy development, and improving youth access to Handling Undesired Behavior.
treatment. Meetings are on the first Thursday of the month in
the Whittemore Robbins House from 5:30 - 7:00 pm and open
to all. Visit: arlingtonma.gov/ayhsc; 781.316.3179
Arlington Community Education n Spring 2018 BUSINESS, TECHNOLOGY, & FINANCE 9
BUSINESS,
TECHNOLOGY & FINANCE
Easing the Financial Burden of Accounting Fundamentals
Living with Cancer Ed2Go
Arlington’s Sanborn Foundation ONLINE COURSE: Gain a marketable new skill by learning the
Do you know an Arlington resident living with cancer? The basics of double-entry bookkeeping, financial reporting, and
Sanborn Foundation is here to help. Established in 1998 with more. Go to Ed2Go.com/arlington to register for this online
funds from the estate of Lake Street resident George Sanborn to course; select the start date that works with your schedule.
honor his wife who had died from cancer, the foundation helps Ed2Go.com/arlington $
100
Arlington-based individuals and organizations pay for expenses
related to the treatment and prevention of cancer. In the past, the
Foundation has provided financial support for a variety of expenses
Medical Terminology:
including medications, hospital and doctor copayments, insurance A Word Association Approach
deductibles, home health aides, transportation to treatment, Ed2Go
medical equipment, and end-of-life care. The Foundation has also ONLINE COURSE: This course teaches medical terminology
paid for integrative therapies such as massage and acupuncture. according to each body system. Multiple graphics, study tips
Grants to individuals range from $500 to $5000 or more per year, and unusual facts make for a most enjoyable course. Go to
with no set limit to the size of the grant. Applicants do not need Ed2Go.com/arlington to register for this online course; select
to demonstrate financial need, only proof of Arlington residency the start date that works with your schedule.
and that they have or will incur expenses related to their cancer
Ed2Go.com/arlington $
100
care. If you or someone you know needs help with cancer-related
expenses, visit SanbornFoundation.org for more information on the
Foundation’s simple application process. Local organizations should
contact the foundation in the same way.
●
NEW Grant Writing 101
Maura Harrington
Are you looking for ways to help fund your nonprofit’s mission?
Hospice Volunteer Training Do you hear about grant opportunities but have no idea where
Care Dimensions or how to find them? In this three-session course, you will learn
all about grants: what they are; how to get them; where to find
Hospice volunteers are at the heart of Care Dimensions,
opportunities; who needs to be involved to apply for a grant;
supporting and enhancing our services and making a real
when to apply; and how to write a winning proposal. We will
difference in the lives of our patients and their families. Volunteers
also touch upon the ethics of grant writing and management.
work in almost every department: visiting with patients (reading,
This is an interactive course, so come ready to participate and
sharing a hobby, listening to music, talking about sports or
practice building your grant writing skills.
sharing family stories and memories), assisting at our hospice
houses in Danvers and Lincoln (opening Winter 2018), working CODE: BT046 3 Wednesdays, May 2 - 16 7:00 - 9:00 pm $
69
in the administration offices, making bereavement calls, taking
their therapy dogs to visit patients, and so much more. We offer
volunteering opportunities throughout the 90 communities in
●
NEW Grant Writing 102
Maura Harrington
Eastern Massachusetts that we serve. Because Care Dimensions is
a large, multi-faceted organization, we offer varied opportunities A follow-up to Grant Writing 101, this three-session course will
and extensive seven-week training for volunteers. No volunteer dig deeper into the grant writing toolbox and teach you how
is placed in a position that he or she is not trained to do, or is to write a logic model (framework for the project outlined
uncomfortable doing. Whatever your skills, talents, or motivation, in the grant request); proposal narrative; budget and budget
we have a volunteer opportunity for you. We offer day, evening, justification; and time-and-task charts that break down your
and Saturday trainings in the Waltham/Burlington area. Our next proposal into manageable steps—all critical components in a
training starts soon; contact senior volunteer coordinator Jane winning grant proposal application.
Corrigan at 781-373-6574 or jcorrigan@caredimensions.org for CODE: BT058 3 Wednesdays, May 23 - June 6
more information. 7:00 - 9:00 pm $69
Take Both and Save
● Verbal Self-Defense
NEW
Tuesday, April 24 • See page 34
Take both Grant Writing courses and receive a discount.
.
CODE: BT059 $
125
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strategies and coordination with state and federal retirement
●
NEW Making the Most of Volunteers
Susan Ruderman
plans (Windfall Elimination Provisions and Government
Pension Offsets). We will also review special planning
Volunteers are crucial to the success of many nonprofit considerations for self-employed individuals. Recent changes
organizations. Nationwide, volunteers contributed 7.9 billion in benefits will be reviewed. An attendee from our last session
hours of service in 2016. But making the most effective use of could collect more than an additional $30,000 from Social
individuals who donate their time and talent requires a plan Security after attending this class.
and ongoing supervision. In this workshop, we will cover: job CODE: BF004 Thursday, April 12 7:00 - 9:00 pm 25
$
descriptions for volunteers; recruitment; legal and liability
issues; volunteer handbooks; orientation and training; online Take Both and Save
systems for tracking hours; evaluation; and recognition
Take both of Richard Belofsky’s courses and receive a discount.
and appreciation. We’ll discuss various issues that can arise
including: volunteers who regularly miss shifts; managing group CODE: BF013 $
63
volunteers such as a corporate team; resolving staff-volunteer
conflicts; and, when necessary, how to fire a volunteer.
CODE:BT053 Wednesday, May 23 6:30 - 9:00 pm $
29 Plan Ahead for Medicare
2 Tuesdays, May 15 and 22 • See page 34
● Active Bystander Training
NEW
Tuesday, May 1 • See page 34 ● Preserving and Passing On the Family
NEW
.
Cottage (without destroying the family!)
David Adams, Esq.
Financial Strategies for a Secure Retirement Vacation homes often represent some of a family’s most
Richard Belofsky cherished memories and legacies for their children and
Learn how the new tax rules might change your planning! grandchildren. However, planning for their transfer to the next
This workshop will help you develop a hierarchy of spending generation can be messy and lead to significant family conflict.
and investing and strategies that provide a better outcome, Also, adding your children as co-owners to your vacation
regardless of investment performance. Learn special rules home during your lifetime can have significant negative tax
to manage your 401(k), 403(b) and pension as you approach consequences, as well as expose your treasured home to your
retirement and what mistakes people make with target funds. children’s creditors (including if a child ends up in a divorce). In
Find out why investment strategies must be different in this session, we will cover common planning techniques that
retirement and when a Roth IRA makes sense. We’ll explore avoid these problems and create a smooth transition of your
the hype around annuities, and learn about forgotten financial family home while protecting this family asset for generations
pitfalls and alternative ways to preserve your nest egg against to come. We will review issues that arise when passing down
losses and the cost of long term care. a family vacation home: Who can be an owner? How are
decisions to be made regarding repairs and upkeep? Who can
CODE: BF005 2 Thursdays, April 26 and May 3 use the home and when? How do we fund future costs? We’ll
7:00 - 9:00 pm $45 allow ample time for questions.
CODE: BF055 Tuesday, April 24 7:00 - 9:00 pm
Maximize Your Social Security Benefits $
25/individual or couple
Richard Belofsky
Social Security is a significant part of the retirement puzzle.
Learn how to get the most from your benefits and coordinate
this income with your overall retirement strategy. We will talk
about the current state of Social Security, what to consider
● Care Options for Aging Adults
NEW
2 Wednesdays, April 25 - May 2 • See page 35
when planning your benefit start date, spousal benefits,
options for divorcees, buy-back strategies, tax reductionArlington Community Education n Spring 2018 BUSINESS, TECHNOLOGY, & FINANCE 11
You Can Afford College
Don Anderson, College Funding Advisors, Inc.
●
NEW Computer Tips for Seniors
Justin Heath
Financial aid goes to families who plan and act in advance— Finally, learn how to get the most from your computer. Our
before December of the child’s sophomore year of high school. patient and experienced instructor will show you how to
Learn how to maximize your financial aid by understanding create a music library in iTunes and Windows Media Player
the process and why implementing strategies may increase a and organize your files, among other functions; how to search
family’s eligibility even if you have a “high income” or own a a web page for specific text; ways to conduct online shopping
business. All schools are not alike, so it is important to know safely, and more. Bring your ideas for what you want to learn to
your options and opportunities. A free financial aid analysis will this hands-on class. Feel free to bring your laptop computer to
be available to all attendees. Visit collegefundingadvisors.com class and be sure it is sufficiently charged; additional PCs will
be provided. This class is for owners of PCs, not Macs.
CODE: CS003 Thursday, May 3 6:30 - 8:30 pm $
29/family
CODE: BT056 4 Wednesdays, April 25 - May 16
6:00 - 7:30 pm $69
● Gap Year Alternative
NEW
Tuesday, May 15 • See page 40
●
NEW Advanced Photo Management
on Apple Devices
Howard Loewinger
For those who know how to take photos on an iPhone or iPad and
First-Time Home Buying Essentials want to learn more about how to manage and organize them. We
Ellen Sullivan will cover a wide variety of topics including: how the iPhone and
This information-packed workshop will educate and prepare iPad organize photos and how you can organize them yourself;
first-time home buyers for their entry into the real estate photo sharing; storing photos on your device vs. the “cloud”;
market. We will discuss how to buy smart; what to expect from deleting photos from multiple devices; editing tools; and using the
a real estate agent; prioritizing your wish list in a home; how Photo app on a Mac to make books, calendars, cards and to order
much can you afford; understanding the mortgage and closing prints from Apple. Bring your iPhone and/or iPad to the first class.
processes; making an offer; conducting home inspections; Bring a MacBook to the second class if you have one; if not,
hiring an attorney; and trends in the local real estate markets. what you learn will apply to your desktop Mac. Window users
You will gain a solid overview of the home-buying process. with iPhones and iPads will also benefit from this course.
A realtor, lender, and attorney representative will lead the
discussions. CODE: BT057 2 Tuesdays, April 24 and May 1
7:00 - 9:00 pm $49
CODE: BT019 2 Tuesdays, May 8 and 15 6:30 - 9:00 pm
$
55/individual or couple
Excel Essentials for Beginners
Susanne Agerbak
How to Invest in Real Estate Microsoft Excel is a powerful application for working with and
Bill Butler understanding the numbers in your work or personal life. Learn
Investing in real estate may be easier than you think. Many the essentials of Excel: how to input data, do calculations,
dream of being a real estate investor but are afraid they make charts, and format your spreadsheets to make them easy
don’t have the money required to finance their dream. This to read. We will talk about the uses of Excel, look at example
workshop will detail strategies for financing single and multi- spreadsheets and create our own using Microsoft Excel 2013.
family investment properties. Information essential to any This course is for experienced computer users with little or
potential real estate investor will include multiple finance no experience using Excel. Students will need to be confident
options and steps to follow as you embark on this journey. in these general PC skills: opening, saving, and locating files,
Financing and cash-flow scenarios will be illustrated using copying and pasting, and using the right mouse button menu.
current properties listed for sale. Don’t miss this information- Computers will be provided, although the ability to access
packed evening led by a real estate professional, mortgage Excel outside class is recommended in order to practice. A
broker and attorney who specialize in small commercial and discount is available if you sign up for both Excel courses.
residential investment properties.
CODE: CU010 4 Tuesdays, April 3 - May 1 (no class 4/17)
CODE: BT030 Tuesday, May 1 7:00 - 9:00 pm 7:00 - 9:00 pm $95
$
25/individual or couple12 BUSINESS, TECHNOLOGY, & FINANCE Register Now at ArlingtonCommunityEd.org n 781.316.3568
Excel: Intermediate Take Both and Save
Susanne Agerbak Take both Microsoft Word courses and receive a discount.
This course is for those who have completed Excel Essentials CODE: BT016 85
$
for Beginners or who are confident entering data and doing
simple calculations in Excel. We will focus on how to make
data manageable and meaningful as well as how to manipulate
Podcasting 101
a large spreadsheet to identify errors, interesting patterns Jonathan Barbato, ACMI
and important values. We will cover intermediate-level From Serial to Dear Sugar to Fresh Air, podcasts are increasingly
functionality of Excel 2013 such as conditional formatting, popular. This three-part series will help you create your own
filters, built-in functions, conditional formulas, summaries, podcast, be it storytelling, interviews, or other creative format.
and pivot tables. Computers will be provided, although the We will explore different types of podcasts (and discuss our
ability to access Excel outside class is recommended in order favorites), how to pick a theme, and what makes a successful
to practice. A discount is available if you sign up for both Excel show. Then we’ll focus on technology and production, and
courses. learn how to use a free software program that lets you record
and edit like a pro. Finally we’ll learn about how to “host”
CODE: CU011 4 Tuesdays, May 15 - June 5 7:00 - 9:00 pm $
95
our podcast on a platform such as iTunes or Soundcloud, as
well as how to market and promote our podcast. Registration
Take Both and Save includes an ACMi membership, and access to professional
Take both Excel courses and receive a discount. audio equipment for one year from the end of the class. Meet
at ACMI Studio 85 Park Ave. Arlington
CODE: CU012 169
$
CODE: BT036 3 Wednesdays, May 16 - 30
Microsoft Word: The Basics 6:30 - 8:30 pm $69
Howard Loewinger
Microsoft Word is one of the most popular word processing
software programs used today. In this two-session workshop
you will learn how to do basic word processing tasks such as
creating and saving documents, formatting and editing text,
and fixing mistakes. We will explore the Word screen and
click lots of buttons to see what they do. We will also cover
MAKE MOTHER’S DAY SPECIAL
how to create lists with numbers and bullets; change margins;
modify the page layout; add pictures and page numbers; use Adults & Kids: Pop-Up Card Workshop, p. 44
a template; and more. You must be familiar with the basics of
how to use a personal computer. Computers will be provided. Make Hawaiian Lei, p. 13
CODE: BT006 2 Thursdays, May 17 and 24 Mother’s Day Brunch Italiano, p. 17
7:00 - 9:00 pm $49
Spring Flavors: Pies and Quiches, p. 17
Microsoft Word: Beyond Basics
Adults & Kids: Pottery Wheel for
Howard Loewinger
Beginners and Beyond, p. 44
Go beyond the basics in this two-session workshop on
Microsoft Word. Discover the joy of managing pictures in a
document; creating and formatting tables; modifying line
and paragraph spacing; and adding headers and footers to a
document. Learn some formatting tricks; explore styles; create
a table of contents; and more. You must be familiar with how ALL ADULT CLASSES MEET AT ARLINGTON HIGH
to use a personal computer and be comfortable with the basics
SCHOOL UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED.
of Microsoft Word. Computers will be provided.
CODE: BT015 2 Thursdays, May 31 and June 7
7:00 - 9:00 pm $49Arlington Community Education n Spring 2018 CRAFTS 13
CRAFTS
Woodworking Open Shop Altered Books
Nathan Muehleisen Ann Bausman & Harriet Chenkin
A great opportunity for aspiring or experienced woodworkers, Those who love mixed media and collage will love this class!
this course is structured as an open shop so all students can Altered books can be a wonderful way to document a trip or
get exactly what they want out of the experience. Learn how event, share family photos, or do an art journal. In this two-
to safely operate hand tools, power tools and other equipment. session workshop, we’ll introduce you to the fundamentals of
Beginners will work on a project to be determined with the altering a book through a variety of techniques and materials
instructor. Students who have taken this course before can ranging from colored pencils, pastels, inks, and more and may
bring their own plans or choose some on the first night of class. also include techniques such as rubber stamping and writing.
We’ll also discuss buying wood and materials for your project. We’ll help you select a book, prepare it for altering, and begin
Meet in the Woodworking Shop at Arlington High; follow to add your creative touches. We will have some materials for
signs from main lobby. use as well as books that can be altered. Supply list will be sent
CODE: CN002 8 Thursdays, April 5 - May 31 (no class 4/19) upon registration.
6:30 - 9:00 pm $199 CODE: CN053 2 Wednesdays, May 16 and 23
7:00 - 9:00 pm $39
Cane a Chair
Kevin Smith Adults & Kids: Pop-Up Card Workshop
Create a family keepsake or rescue a chair from the trash. Susanne Agerbak
Learn to re-cane and complete a chair over six weeks. For the Learn how to make entertaining pop-up cards for Mother’s
first class, bring the chair you want to re-cane; it should be Day, Father’s Day, birthdays, graduations and other spring
light enough to carry and have a series of holes in the wood rail celebrations. No artistic ability required, only a willingness
around the seat opening. We’ll prepare the chair, determine the to muck about with scissors and glue. We’ll master a couple
cane size you need to purchase, discuss how to order materials of simple designs and then spend the rest of class producing
(about $30) and begin our work. We will complete our projects more cards independently or learning additional designs.
over the remaining weeks. Children ages 8 and older are welcome to register when
CODE: CN009 6 Thursdays, April 26 - May 31 accompanied by a registered adult. Tuition includes a $5 fee
6:30 - 8:30 pm $99 that covers materials for making and decorating 12 cards each.
CODE: CN069 Tuesday, May 8 6:00 - 8:00 pm $25/person
Pottery Wheel for Beginners
and Beyond ✹
WEEKEND
CLASS
Indigo Fire Pottery Studio
●
NEW Make Hawaiian Lei
Alison Goulder
For those interested in learning the pottery wheel or who want You don’t have to be on the beaches of Hawaii to feel the
to get back into it. Those new to the wheel will learn the basics Hawaiian spirit. The lei is a tangible symbol of affection in the
of wedging, centering and throwing a piece on the wheel. Aloha State, representing love, friendship and appreciation.
Those with experience can build their skills to make larger You might see them at graduations, birthdays and weddings.
pieces, handles and lids. We’ll start with a demonstration and Come learn the history, culture and present day uses of the lei
then everyone will have time at a wheel. Make as many pieces in Hawaii, then make lei from a variety of materials: crochet;
as you like, but select two to go in the kiln to be fired. Return tubular (filled with trinkets, beads, or candies); and braided
about three weeks later to glaze. Your pieces will return to ribbon. Instructions for making a flower lei will be provided.
the kiln for a second firing before you pick them up. Your final When someone makes you a lei, it is said that they’ve put a
project will include bowls, cups or dishes that you can use at part of themselves in it. This spring honor the people in your
home. Tuition includes all materials. Meet at Indigo Fire, 60 life—mother, father, sister, brother, aunt, uncle and friend—
Concord Ave., Belmont. with lei! Tuition includes a $12 materials fee.
CODE: CN063.1 Saturday, April 7 6:30 - 8:30 pm $45 CODE: CN092 Thursday, May 10 7:00 - 8:30 pm $
29
CODE: CN063.2 Saturday, May 19 6:30 - 8:30 pm $4514 CRAFTS Register Now at ArlingtonCommunityEd.org n 781.316.3568
SoulCollage® Workshop
Joanne Rothstein
●
NEWKumihimo Braided Jewelry Workshop
Naomi Ellenberg-Dukas and Yin Guang
SoulCollage® is a joyful and creative process for accessing your Kumihimo is a Japanese form of braiding, translated as
intuition. Using the collage process, you create a deck of cards “gathering of threads.” The earliest form of kumihimo dates
in which each card represents an aspect of your personality. back to 794 BC, when braids were used to secure clothing in
You then learn to use these cards to tap into your intuition religious ceremonies, and later to join Samurai armor. Today,
and inner wisdom. You do not need to be artistic or creative Kumihimo is used to make beautiful braided jewelry. In week
to enjoy this process. This introductory workshop is led by a one, we will explore the history of this ancient art, and make a
certified SoulCollage® instructor and includes time for making simple bracelet. Your kit will include a reusable Kumihimo disk,
cards, “reading” the cards and learning more about the process. satin cord (with some choices in color), and an attractive catch.
A great night out alone or with friends. Please bring scissors In week two, we will create a more complex beaded bracelet.
and a glue stick to class. For more information, visit soulcollage. You will leave with the skills and basic materials to continue
com. Tuition includes a $5 materials fee. this satisfying craft. Additional clasps, satin cord, bead cord,
and seed beads will be available for purchase at both classes.
CODE: WE002 Tuesday, April 24 6:00 - 9:00 pm 35
$
Tuition includes a $30 materials fee. Come get your Kumi
going!
CODE: CN094 2 Tuesdays, April 24 and May 1
Adults & Kids: Pottery Wheel 6:30 - 9:00 pm $89
for Beginners and Beyond ✹ FAMILY
CLASS
●
See page 44 NEW Hand-Embroidered Clothing
Ann Bausman
Take your clothing from ordinary to extraordinary by learning
Mosaic Gazing Balls for Gardens embroidered embellishments. Master a few easy embroidery
Betsy Rodman, Mosaic Oasis stitches and you’ll have the skills to breathe new life into jeans,
Mosaic gazing balls are a great way to add a burst of color and tees, blouses or thrift-shop finds. First we’ll learn basic stitches
interest to your garden. You will design a beautiful six-inch and get a chance to practice them. We will also talk about
gazing ball for use outdoors. Instruction includes choosing transferring patterns and images to the fabric. Then we’ll start
materials, design, cutting glass, and grouting. Class is offered to embroider our garments. Please bring a non-stretch garment
on Mondays with an open date for you to grout your ball (button-up shirts work well) to our first class. Tuition includes a
at your convenience. You may opt to create a larger ball at $14 materials fee for all embroidery materials.
additional cost by contacting the shop at 781.316.1667 up to CODE: CN091 3 Thursdays, April 26 - May 10
one week before the start of class. The cost of all materials is 7:00 - 9:00 pm $75
included in tuition. Meet at Mosaic Oasis Studio and Supply,
1189B Mass. Ave., Arlington. Visit mosaicoasis.com.
Quilting for Beginners
CODE: CN061 3 Mondays, May 7 - 21 6:30 - 9:00 pm $
130 Nancy Linde
Learn all the basic quilting techniques: cutting fabric, piecing the
Calligraphy for Beginners and Beyond blocks, assembling the quilt top. We will also demonstrate basting/
Rachel Diamond Calow pinning the quilt layers together, machine quilting, and binding
Calligraphy is a visual art related to writing traced back to the the edges. This spring’s quilt is a traditional center-diamond Amish
Roman Empire. It is both an artistic expression and an exercise design. Choose to make a 60” x 60” throw/crib-sized quilt or a 30”
in patience. This course will focus on calligraphy using a broad x 30” wall hanging. After registering, you will receive an email with
nibbed fountain pen. We will start by learning strokes and details about the quilt design, amount of fabric you will need, and
encouraging muscle memory to form beautiful lettering. We any other required supplies and notions. Bring a sewing machine
will learn the Chancery Italic style and then explore the myriad in good working order (with its instruction manual) to each class.
ways to use it creatively. Tuition includes $20 fee for paper, While this class is for beginners, you must know how to use your
pens, cartridges and worksheets. machine. Please note that students are expected to do some sewing
at home between classes and that fabric and supplies could reach
CODE: CN065 6 Wednesdays, April 25 - May 30 $
100, depending on what you buy and what you already have.
7:00 - 9:00 pm $139
CODE: CN021 5 Tuesdays, May 1 - 29 6:00 - 9:00 pm 115
$Arlington Community Education n Spring 2018 CRAFTS 15
●
NEW Fabric Art Workshop
Christine Jansen
Sewing: Beyond the Basics
Mary Kenny
Experience the pleasure of creating uniquely personal textile For serious sewers who know the basics (how to use your
designs as we explore three easy-to-learn surface design machine, cut a pattern, assemble a garment) and want to
techniques. Learn how to use fiber-reactive dyes and textile acquire even more skills. We will focus on tailoring a garment
mediums successfully to create one-of-a-kind fabrics. Bind and to fit an individual’s shape and size, and learn to make
fold fabric to create different patterns in shibori, an ancient alterations such as trouser and sleeve length, taking in or
Japanese hand-dyeing technique. Practice screen printing, an letting out pants, skirts and other garments. Come to the first
ancient stencil-based printing method once used in Egyptian class with a project in mind, commercial pattern, and washed
tombs and Greek mosaics. Last, try rubber stamps to print fabric. Please bring a notebook, pencil, tape measure, and
geometric or fanciful images that can be used alone, or SEWING MACHINE in good working order.
combined with the other techniques for layered looks. Enjoy the
CODE: CN071 8 Wednesdays, April 4 - May 30 (no class 4/18)
variety of patterns created by fellow students using identical 7:00 - 9:00 pm $159
techniques. After each class you will take home your work
and detailed instructions to continue experimenting on your
own. Bring a cotton t-shirt or tank top to the first class. These Learn to Knit ✹
DAYTIME
CLASS
workshops are open to students of all experience levels. Tuition Valerie Wey
includes a $30 materials fee. Knitting is huge on the modern craft scene, and it’s easy to
CODE: CN093 3 Wednesdays, April 25 - May 9 learn. Together we’ll work on a simple project to practice a
6:30 - 8:30 pm $99 variety of skills. Learn how different yarn, stitches and gauge
affect the end result. Casting on, knitting, purling, changing
colors, picking up stitches, binding off and finishing will be
Get to Know Your Sewing Machine covered. Please bring a pair of U.S. size 8 knitting needles,
Mary Kenny either straight or circular, and some worsted-weight yarn in a
Whether you have no experience or just need a refresher, bring mid-to-light toned color to the first class. Students may also
your sewing machine and thread to class and in one night we’ll bring an unfinished project they wish to continue working on
cover all the basics you need to know to start sewing: proper or the instructor can guide students in choosing a new project.
machine threading, changing out bobbins, figuring out those Course is open to both new and returning knitters who want to
daunting dial settings, and more. Gain the confidence to start refresh their basic skills. If you are brand new to knitting or are
sewing your own clothes or home decor accessories. Perfect left-handed, please contact the instructor at valeriewey@yahoo.
intro class to Sewing Basics (see below). fr. Meet at Arlington Senior Center, 27 Maple St. Co-sponsored
CODE: CN005.1 Thursday, April 5 7:00 - 9:00 pm $35 by Arlington Council on Aging and open to students of all ages.
CODE: CN005.2 Thursday, May 31 7:00 - 9:00 pm $35 CODE: CN048 6 Mondays, April 9 - May 21 (no class 4/16)
10:00 - 11:30 am $89; Arlington Seniors $81
Sewing Basics
Mary Kenny
Knitting for Beginners and Beyond
Karen Roth & Hariet Vanderput
For both beginning sewers and those with experience. It’s
never too late to learn this valuable skill—or learn new This workshop will give those new to knitting—or returning to
skills—from a talented and patient instructor. Choose the it—the foundation to move on to independent projects. We will
patterns you want and then use store-bought fabric or recycled start with the basic skills of casting on and knit-stitch, teach
materials, or make a copy of a favorite garment. We will cover new skills such as purling, straight needles and knitting-in-the-
the use of the sewing machine, sewing techniques, selection of round, how to change colors, casting off, and more as time and
patterns, fittings, using zippers, and more. Email the instructor interest allow. Learn how needle size, yarn size, yarn texture
at marykenny1098@gmail.com before the first class to discuss and gauge affect the end result. Practice your new skills by
what kinds of projects are suited to your skill level. Please bring creating a simple hat and cowl, or choose a different project to
a notebook, pencil, tape measure, and SEWING MACHINE in work on with our help. List of supplies will be provided at the
good working order to the first class. first class.
CODE: CN011 6 Thursdays, April 12 - May 24 (no class 4/19) CODE: CN026 6 Tuesdays, April 24 - May 29
7:00 - 9:00 pm $119 7:00 - 9:00 pm $11916 FOOD & DRINK Register Now at ArlingtonCommunityEd.org n 781.316.3568
FOOD & DRINK
Food fees often provide for ample leftovers—bring Artisanal Cheese Making
containers, just in case, and an apron. Kimi Ceridon
Join us for a cheese-making adventure. While the curds and
Lazy Italian: Vegetarian whey separate, we’ll review the steps of cheesemaking, learn
Francesca Montillo why artisan cheeses are more complex in taste and variety, and
Spring is a great time to focus on lighter meal alternatives. sample New England artisanal cheeses. Individual teams will
Whether you are a vegetarian or not, this evening will inspire then make a variety of cheeses such as ricotta, queso blanco,
you to go meatless more often. Our dishes will include a classic and panir (an Indian variety similar to cream cheese). Together
pasta fagioli, lentil soup with spinach, eggplant tramezzini, and we will try our hand at stretching mozzarella balls. Leave with
risotto with peas and onions. Tuition includes a $20 food fee. the skills to continue your cheese-making adventure at home,
along with a starter culture for making the overnight fromage
CODE: FD097 Thursday, April 5 6:00 - 9:00 pm $
59
blanc sampled in class. Tuition includes a $20 food fee.
Weeknight Spring Dinners CODE: FD113 Wednesday, April 25 6:00 - 9:00 pm 59
$
Kimi Ceridon
Farmers’ markets will soon be brimming with vegetables:
hearty greens like kale, bok choy, chard and collards, fresh
local lettuces. Fast-growing squashes like zucchini and
Mindful Eating Workshop
with Nicole Patience, see page 36
summer squash and roots like radishes and beets offer colorful
additions to the plate. Getting all this goodness into a meal
on weeknights can be overwhelming. Get a jump on spring
with some great recipes and techniques for making the most A Vegan Indian Feast
of the springtime bounty. We will focus on quick and versatile Shruti Mehta
techniques that are flexible enough to apply to weeknight
Many traditional Indian dishes are vegan by nature. Let’s prepare
healthy meals. Recipes include chopped vegetable salad with
a vegan feast rich in the proteins and flavors of India. Learn to
instant dressing, pan-fried chicken/beef/pork, quick green
prepare dishes like onion pakoras (deep-fried onion fritters),
pesto, seared vegetables, and a fruit slab pie. Tuition includes a
spicy eggplant pulao (rice with silky eggplant prepared with
$
20 food fee.
sesame seeds and garam masala), mixed bean curry in tomato
CODE: FD197 Wednesday, April 11 6:00 - 9:00 pm 59
$
gravy, uppama (oatmeal with spices and vegetables), and a
scrumptious dessert called laapsi, made with cracked wheat,
Sweet Tarts cardamom and almonds. You can replicate this feast at home
Suzana Samad for your family and friends! Tuition includes a $20 food fee.
Our instructor will walk you through the steps of mixing, CODE: FD200 Thursday, April 26 6:00 - 9:00 pm 59
$
rolling, and baking a perfect pastry crust that lends itself to
a variety of impressive tarts: lemon tart, Almond Bakewell Knife Skills: Slice and Dice 101
Tart and milk chocolate walnut tartine. You’ll enjoy working JoAnn Ignelzi
alongside other students learning the secrets for ensuring
Come dice, slice, chop, and chiffonade your way to more
delicate, flaky crusts every time, and the technique behind
confidence, safety, speed, and skill. This hands-on class will
creating a tangy lemon cream, almond frangipane filling
help you become a faster, more efficient cook. While preparing
(almond pastry cream) and chocolate ganache—all sweet
food, we will practice different cutting methods and learn
fillings that can be used in creating a multitude of magnificent
how to hold and use a chef’s knife efficiently. You’ll learn the
desserts. It will be a race to lick the bowl in your house. Tuition
basics of knife safety, how to choose a knife that works for
includes a $20 food fee.
you, and how to keep your knives sharp. We’ll use a variety of
CODE: FD198 Thursday, April 12 6:00 - 9:00 pm $
59 different fruits and vegetables for practice. Bring an apron,
a paring knife (three- to five-inch), and your favorite large
(six- to ten-inch) chef knife, if you have one. If you’d like to use
your chopped vegetables to make stock or sauces, bring some
containers to take them home. Tuition includes a $10 food fee.
CODE: FD079 Tuesday, May 1 6:00 - 9:00 pm $
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