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Newtown Continuing Education
Spring 2020
Brochure
Newtown Continuing Education
10% Early Located In Newtown High School 25% Senior Discount
Registration Discount
Available Through
12 Berkshire Road, Sandy Hook, CT 06482 Available At All
2/21/20 (203) 426-1787 Times
www.newtowncontinuinged.org
Hello Friends Old and New,
Table of Contents
Spring 2020
I don’t know about you but I always look at spring with an
eye to doing something new. It feels like a new world after a COURSES PAGE #
long winter’s nap. I can look forward to planning a road trip,
starting a new project, planting a new garden. What’s in your
Animal Husbandry 6
plan book? Need some help with that new project? Maybe a
class? Arts 4-6
Glass Art 4
We have 44 new classes as well as many of your old favor- Fiber Art 4-5
Visual Art 5-6
ites.
Bus Trips 15
Our new classes include: Qigong and Tai Chi Easy, Karate, Career Development 1
One Dance, Advanced Cognitive Training For Added Mind-
fulness, Jazz, Reading Tarot Cards, Mosaic Garden Art, Classes For Age 16 And Up 20
Sandblasted Garden Party Lights, Classic Mending and Alter- Computers 8-9
ation Techniques, Basics of Drawing, Studio Fashion Photog-
raphy Workshop, Raising Goats, Beginners Guide To Seeds, Gardening 7
Gardening Indoors For Happy Houseplants, The World of History 7
Jules Verne and H.G. Wells, World of James Fenimore
Cooper, Lon Chaney, The American Revolution, Smartphone How To Register 18
Photography for Beginners, Smartphone Photographic Art Instructor Application 21
For Everyone, Using Gmail and Google Calendar, Power-
Point, Windows 10, Backup Strategies, Google Docs and Language 12
Google Sheets, Long-Term Care Planning, Short Story or Online 14
Memoir Writer, Medicare, Medicaid, Family Life Planning,
Yoga With Eliza Ann, Safe Boating/Personal Watercraft, Bus Personal Development 1-3
Trips: Culinary Institute of America, Metropolitan Museum
Planning For The Future: A Series
of Art, Great Jack-O-Lantern Blaze, Highline and Hudson For Boomers, Seniors and Family 10-11
Yards and more!
Recreation 12-13
If you have any questions or we can be of assistance in any Registration Form 19
way, please call our office at (203) 426-1787 or visit our
website www.newtowncontinuinged.org. SAT/ACT Prep 20
Teenage Driver Education 20
Elissa Gellis Well Being 7
Director
Newtown Continuing Education WERACE Adult Education 14
What’s Happening In Newtown 16
If you can’t fly then run, if you can’t run
then walk, if you can’t walk then crawl,
but whatever you do, you have to keep
moving forward.
~Martin Luther King Jr.~
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CAREER AND PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT Page 1
SECURITY OFFICER LICENSE TRAINING WRITING FOR REACH COLLEGES: NEW CLEAR HOME, CLEAR
Prepare for your Connecticut Security Officer SHOW! DON’T TELL! HEART
Guard License with LJB Security Training. Learn how to write dynamite college admis- One of the top New Year’s Resolutions aside
Upon successful completion of sion essays. This one-night class offers the from losing weight is
this course, you will be issued a powerful, attention-getting Show! Don’t Tell! getting organized! It’s
training certificate, required to Techniques for writing narratives that LEAP Spring Cleaning time!
accompany your licensure appli- off the page. Examples and Are you overwhelmed
cation to the Connecticut Depart- appropriate handouts guide by clutter but unsure
ment of Emergency Services and Public Pro- students to write effective how to organize it? Have you made past at-
tection. This dynamic course covers infor- compositions. Copies of the tempts to declutter and get organized only to
mation about the Security Industry, how to be book Show! Don’t Tell! How be disappointed? This class shows you step-
a Security Officer, and job exploration. Con- to Personalize College Applications with 75 by-step how to clear the clutter. More than
necticut laws will be reviewed, pertaining to: actual student writing samples will be availa- just information, you will put into action the
the security industry, self-defense and the use ble for perusal and purchase. Students and best organizing solution. Organizing is a skill
of force, and citizen’s arrest. In addition, you parents are encouraged to attend together. that can be learned and this class is the first
will learn about: the use of force continuum, Private editing sessions may be arranged for a step. Please bring a purse/handbag/backpack
fire safety, the history of security, work place fee when students complete their essays. to class (do NOT pre-organize.) You can also
violence, terrorism, communication skills and email questions you would like to discuss
more. No discounts apply. Course #2321 Wednesday Trumbull HS ahead of time through her website—
7:00-9:15 PM Starts 4/22/20 Room C-3 InnerSpacesbyKaren.com.
Course # 6244 Tues/Wed NHS Susan Berescik Fee $29
5:30-9:30 PM 3/10, 3/11 2 Classes Course # 5320 Wednesday NHS
Louis Bonito Fee $125
NEW STARTING AN IN-HOME 8:00-9:30 PM Starts 3/25/20 1 Class
BUSINESS ON ETSY Karen Pierce $39
SO YOU WANT TO BE AN
NEW Are you a crafter, jewelry maker, wood work-
AUTHOR, SHORT STORY OR er or other type of artist and Course # 5245 Wednesday NHS
8:00-9:30 PM Starts 5/6/20 1 Class
MEMOIR WRITER want to start to sell your
Karen Pierce Fee $39
Now that you have retired or have some free work on-line? Etsy is one InnerSpaces by Karen
time, have you been thinking about a new of the top selling online
Design
career as a writer or putting together a family stores for artists. You will learn to to get your
memoir? It can be very re- store up and running, create your brand and
warding and create a legacy style to set you apart, design merchandise that
for your family to comple- will sell, take eye catching photos, what not to
ment your Ancestry Genealo- do and much more….!!! If you already have
gy work. Remember, don’t procrastinate— a site, bring your laptop. Choose either night.
you cannot do it later. This class will be a No discounts apply.
hands-on, how-to approach by someone cur-
rently writing three books and involved in Course # 6343 Wednesday NHS
creative writing, editing, printing and publish- 7:00-9:00 PM Starts 3/18/20 1 Class
ing. Kelly Rother-Morris Fee $ 44
Course # 5321 Wednesday NHS Course # 6344 Wednesday NHS
6:30-8:30 PM Starts 4/22/20 1 Class 7:00-9:00 PM Starts 5/13/20 1 Class
Curt Symes Fee $29 Kelly Rother-Morris Fee $ 44
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Page 2 PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT
NEW
THE HEALING PROMISE OF NEW
ADVANCED COGNITIVE BEGINNER MEDITATION AND
QIGONG AND TAI CHI EASY™ TRAINING FOR ADDED MINDFULNESS I
Ready for the new and improved you? Learn MINDFULNESS This beginner class will explore what medita-
to “Stay in the Best Shape of This program is based on recent research in tion is and what it is not; provide guided in-
Your Life”. Activate “the the neurosciences that identifies a struction into meditation
healer within” using tradition- very powerful info-processing and mindfulness practices;
al Chinese reflexology, brain mechanism that decides provide methods for inte-
breathing, gentle movement, how we elevate our understand- grating mindfulness into
and meditation. Become bal- ing of what and when we process daily life and finding a still quiet place within
anced, flexible, and graceful while relieving information. It involves making a deliberate that will ultimately reduce stress and empow-
pain, reducing stress, and healing disease, effort to identify/recognize new patterns that er you to choose love over fear. NOTE: see
enjoying mental clarity, peace, and relaxation. were not previously obvious. Some of our yogaaccessories.com or amazon.com to order
There is a materials fee of $17 payable to the great scientists and innovators were able to: a meditation pillow (zafu) and meditation mat
instructor at the first class. challenge the existing thinking, seek out and (zabuton). A yoga mat may be used in place
recognize new insights and ideas that could of the meditation mat or you may use a chair.
Course # 6431 Thursday NHS change their perceptions, develop new per- Limited to 15 students.
6:00-7:00 PM Starts 3/12/20 8 Classes spectives and discoveries. Through this semi-
Audra Mace Fee $119 nar you will gain: useful information that will Course # 6112 Monday NHS
help: improve understanding, challenge what 6:00-7:45 PM Starts 3/16/20 5 Classes
is presented, become productive learners and Shyria Barker Fee $129
JAZZ—AMERICA’S MUSIC improve the quality of thinking.
NEW ADVANCED MEDITATION AND
Music in all of it’s forms is a funda-
mental part of our Course # 6440 Thursday NHS MINDFULNESS
lives. Jazz is the only true 7:00-9:00 PM Starts 4/29/20 4 Classes This course is designed to offer guidance and
form that was created by Dr. Rudy Magnan Fee $99 support to individuals with foundational
musicians in our country. mindfulness/meditation
If you have ever been curious, know a little, MEDITATION AND MINDFULNESS training to maintain, refine
or would like to know more, join me as we
explore this amazing music. Learn about the
WORKSHOP—AN INTRODUCTION and enhance their medita-
This one-evening workshop is designed to tion practice and bring it
lives, music, and influence of pioneers like more uniquely into their lives. Meditation
Miles Davis, Dave Brubeck, John Coltrane, reach the basics of medita-
tion and mindfulness. The practice will begin at 20 minutes per session.
Chet Baker, and others. It’s all in the listen- The class will review and discuss various
ing. Discover what to listen to and how to presentation will increase
awareness of the proven classic sacred texts and videos applicable to
listen to this most inventive and creative form practice. Supplies: Please bring meditation
of music called JAZZ! benefits of meditation and
mindfulness and provide tools to build a pillows (Zaful and zabuton) and/or yoga mat
strong foundation to meditation practice. and a journal book.
Course # 6247 Tuesday NHS
6:00-8:00 PM Starts 3/17/20 6 Classes Course # 6114 Monday NHS
Bob Chiappetta Fee $99 Course # 6142 Monday NHS
6:30-7:30 PM Starts 3/9/20 1 Class 6:00-7:30 PM Starts 4/27/20 5 Classes
Shyria Barker Fee $29 Shyria Barker Fee $119
Class Registration
confirmations are not mailed.
If you signed up for a class, assume you are
registered and plan to attend. You will be
notified if a class is cancelled or filled.
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PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT Page 3
RESEARCHING OUR ROOTS—AN READING TAROT CARDS REIKI I CERTIFICATION
NEW
INTRODUCTION TO GENEALOGY This class is an introduction to read- Reiki is a Japanese work which translates to
Are you interested in beginning to build your ing tarot cards. In the classic 78-card tarot “universal life-force energy”. The traditional
family tree? Join instructor Sarah Miller as deck, there are 22 cards known as the Major system of working with
she presents strategies for Arcana. They tell the story of The Fool, a this energy is known as
getting started with your spirit without name, gender, or identity of any Usui Reiki Ryoho. The
ancestral research using a kind. The Fool goes on a teachings are holistic, in-
variety of online sources. journey to discover life, tegrating the physical, mental, emotional, and
We will focus on the types of American rec- and ultimately, their own spiritual aspects of wellness. Each of the five
ords available and how to locate them. The nature. It is our story, the Reiki precepts address our emotional health.
presentation is followed by guided research greatest story ever told. The daily meditation technique promotes a
time with access to several paid genealogical The other 56 cards of the Minor Arcana de- calm and clear mind. Reiki energy work al-
subscriptions. Please bring family documents pict scenes and personalities from our daily lows for a deep physical relaxation and spir-
and information, as well as a tablet or laptop. lives to provide clarity in complex situations. itual well-being. Finally, students learn the
No discounts apply. You will learn two simple tarot spreads, and hand positions to give Reiki treatments for
techniques for working with cryptic imagery themselves and others. Reiki is a spiritual
Course # 6262 Tuesday NHS or symbolism. You will have a solid under- practice but it is not a religion, and does not
6:00-8:30 PM Starts 4/7/20 1 Class standing of how to read the Major and Minor interfere with nor require any religious be-
Sarah Miller Fee $49 Arcana cards for yourself and others. Please liefs. Reiki can have physical benefits, but it
bring a tarot deck, preferably the Rider-Waite is not a replacement for conventional medi-
(also called Smith-Waite). It will also help to cine. No discounts apply.
RESEARCHING OUR ROOTS: DIGGING bring a notebook and pen to take notes. Fee
DEEPER includes a manual. No discounts apply. Course # 6648 Saturday NHS
Genealogical research is quite rewarding, but 9:00-11:00 AM Starts 3/14/20 2 Classes
can also be challenging. Have you hit a road- Course # 6651 Saturday NHS Taran Darcy Fee $149
block in your ancestral research? Are you not 11:30-1:00 PM Starts 3/14/20 3 Classes
sure how to find more generations of your Taran Darcy Fee $89 REIKI 2 CERTIFICATION
family? Join instructor Sarah Students must present their Reiki 1 certificate
Miller as she shares tips and on the first day of class to receive a Reiki 2
tools to help you dig deeper attunement. If the student has studied Reiki 1
into your family’s past. Sara outside of the Usui Reiki Ry-
will present a case study of oho tradition, or they are un-
how she solved a difficult sure, please contact the teacher
family mystery, and will introduce interna- for eligibility. Reiki 2 is practi-
tional research. She will also discuss strate- tioner level. We learn the sym-
gies to feel confident in sourcing your re- bols for distance treatments, mental and emo-
search. Please bring any family documents tional balance, and the power school. This
and information you have, as well as a tablet class is a deeper exploration of how we inte-
or laptop for guided research time . No dis- grate Reiki into our daily lives. Students will
counts apply. be encouraged to take a fresh look at their
meditation practice, how they live the Reiki
Course # 6264 Tuesday NHS precepts, and their approach to Reiki treat-
6:00-8:30 PM Starts 4/21/20 1 Class ments. Students will leave this course with
Sarah Miller Fee $49 tools and ongoing support for integrating Rei-
ki into their daily life. No discounts apply.
Course # 6650 Saturday NHS
9:00-11:00 AM Starts 3/28/20 2 Classes
Taran Darcy Fee $149
It is our policy to include something for
everyone. Since some people like to find
errors, we include a few in our publica-
tions to meet this need.
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Page 4 GLASS ART/FIBER ARTS
NEW MOSAIC GARDEN ART NEW FUSED GLASS—GARDEN BEGINNER KNITTING CIRCLE—
As the weather warms, I am sure you MUSHROOMS AGES 18 & UP
are thinking of ways to decorate your garden! Make time for yourself and learn to knit! If
Using frit and bits of glass added to a pre-cut
Well, in the warmth of my you’ve always wanted to
clear base, you will create a six-
home-based studio, we will do inch mushroom cap of your own knit, but didn’t know where
just that! In this 3-session to start, or need to brush up
design. These adorable adorn-
class you will create a lovely the basics, this course is for
ments are great for adding a little
mosaic piece that can either be you! Learn to cast on, knit,
whimsy to your garden! They will
used as a stepping stone or purl and more, creating a fashionable project
be ready to install onto a wine bot-
house marker. This would make a lovely to start! Knitting is a great hobby that can be
tle. Some optional ways to mount
Mother’s Day gift! There is a $13.00 materi- your cap will be discussed. Please transported with you. Knit at sports events,
als fee payable to the instructor at the class. waiting rooms, etc. using snippets of time!
wear closed heeled and toed shoes along with
All materials and tools provided. Limited to Learn about different fibers, try out different
long pants. Limited to 8 students. Studio is
8 students. Studio is NOT handicap accessi- types and sizes of needles, and more! Cro-
NOT handicap accessible (stairs).
ble (stairs). chet basics will also be taught. Students
Course # 1759 Sunday Studio need to bring in a skein of SUPER bulky-
Course # 1131 Monday Studio 10:30-1:30 PM Starts 5/31/20 1 Class weight yarn (recommended: Lion brand
6:30-9:30 PM Starts 4/6/20 3 Classes Kelly Makuch Fee $59 Wool-Ease “Thick N Quick” available at
Kelly Makuch Fee $69 Joann's, Michaels, or Amazon) of their
All classes held at Kelly Makuch Studio choice, and US size 13 or 15 knitting nee-
All classes held at Kelly Makuch Studio 222 Brushy Hill Road, Newtown, CT dles to start.
222 Brushy Hill Road, Newtown, CT
Course #1370 Wednesday NMS
SEW QUICK AND EASY 6:45-7:45 PM Starts 3/25/20 8 Classes
SANDBLASTED GARDEN NEW
NEW DECORATIVE PILLOWS Nicole Christensen Fee $129
PARTY LIGHTS Learn to make quick pillows in almost any
Learn sandblasting glass while creating a gar- fabric! Gorgeous pillows spruce up any Course # 1371 Wednesday Teen Ctr
den party light out of a recycled wine bottle. room, but are expensive to purchase. Learn to 11:00-12:00PM Starts 3/25/20 8 Classes
This project will surely add a make your own in very little time, and match Nicole Christensen Fee $129
delightful twinkle to any gar- your décor. These pillows feature a simple
den table! Samples will be lapped-back construction—no zipper or but- INTERMEDIATE KNITTING CIRCLE—
available for inspiration! tons required. Learn the formula to plan a AGES 18 & UP
Please bring clean, empty and cover to fit any rectangular or square pillow For those who can cast on and knit garter
dry, label-free wine bottle from form. Bring your working sewing machine stitch, and are ready to build
home if you have a special col- with thread, needles, bobbins and manual. more skills (or have completed
or in mind or choose from available bottle Instructor will provide supplies for one 16” the beginner course). Several
choices at the studio. A great Mother’s Day by 16” practice cover (pillow form not includ- projects will be created starting
Gift idea! There is a $9.00 materials fee pay- ed). with an “oh so cute” hat that can
able to the instructor at the class. All materi-
be made in sizes from children to
als and tools provided. Limited to 8 stu- Course # 1474 Thursday NHS adults, as well as a seamless project “knitting
dents. Studio is NOT handicap accessible 6:00-8:00 PM Starts 5/21/20 1 Class in the round” on circular needles. In this
(stairs). Sarah McFarland Fee $49 comprehensive, step-by-step, fun class, you
will learn to read patterns, check gauge, mas-
Course # 1633 Saturday Studio
1:30-4:30 PM Starts 5/9/20 1 Class
SEWING MACHINE BASICS ter more difficult stitches (including cables)
Do you have a sewing machine collecting and more! Students need to bring in size 10
Kelly Makuch Fee $59
dust in a closet? Learn how to use it! We (longer length preferable) straight needles
All classes held at Kelly Makuch Studio will cover what each part does and how to set and one skein (150 yards) of worsted
up your sewing machine and start sewing. weight yarn of their choice to start. Other
222 Brushy Hill Road, Newtown, CT
Learn how to thread it, how to wind a bobbin, materials needed will be discussed in class.
and how to adjust the settings. You will be- Students can also bring independent pro-
come comfortable with your sewing machine jects for help as well.
and discover how to use its best features and
attachments. Students should bring their sew- Course #1492 Thursday NMS
ing machine with manual, accessories, nee- 6:45-7:45 PM Starts 3/26/20 8 Classes
dles, and bobbins to class. Instructor will Nicole Christensen Fee $129
provide general sewing supplies (thread, pins,
scrap fabric) for practice. Limited to 6 stu- Course #1393 Wednesday Teen Ctr
dents. 12:15-1:15 PM Starts 3/25/20 8 Classes
Nicole Christensen Fee $129
Course # 1473 Thursday NHS
6:00-8:00 PM Starts 5/7/20 1 Class
www.newtowncontinuinged.org Sarah McFarland Fee $49
FIBER ARTS/VISUAL ARTS Page 5
NEW CLASSIC MENDING AND ACRYLIC POUR PAINTING TECHNIQUES EXPRESS YOURSELF:
ALTERATION TECHNIQUES Do you want to paint? Are you afraid to try? ACTING AND CREATIVE
This may be just the opportunity you are
Make your clothes fit better and last longer.
looking for. Come and
SELF-EXPRESSION
Our grandmothers (and This fun and dynamic class goes far beyond
grandfathers!) knew learn a few simple tech-
niques used in acrylic the “normal” acting class, offering simple,
how to save money and empowering tools which can be applied to
resources with mend- pour painting. This fun
and exciting way to create unique abstract art any type of perform-
ing. Learn the tools ing, as well as public
you need for a mending kit; the right way to will give you a sense of joy. It truly is amaz-
ing how each piece evolves. There is a mate- speaking. Students
sew on buttons; how to hem jeans, and how to will experience first-
“darn” or fill in holes in socks and sweaters. rials fee of $20 payable to the instructor at the
first class. hand what it means to
Learn valuable skills to extend the life of your be truly “present,” relaxed, engaged and fully
favorite garments. Instructor will provide self-expressed in an environment that is in-
sample sewing supplies (thread, buttons, pins, Session I
Course # 1352 Wednesday NHS spiring and supportive. Students will also
scrap fabric) for techniques practice. Stu- leave with a clearer sense of their own crea-
dents should bring one mending project to 6:30-9:00 PM Starts 3/18/20 3 Classes
Lisa Dawson Fee $69 tivity and creative goals, and the confidence
class for assessment and solutions. to manifest them. Actors and performers of
Session II all levels of experience are welcome, as well
Course # 1475 Thursday NHS as anyone wishing to feel more comfortable
6:00-8:00 PM Starts 4/23/20 1 Class Course # 1353 Wednesday NHS
6:30-9:00 PM Starts 4/22/20 3 Classes speaking in front of others. Please bring a 1-3
Sarah McFarland Fee $49 minute monologue, poem, story, song (can be
Lisa Dawson Fee $69
self-written), preferably committed to
LIFE DRAWING BASICS OF DRAWING
memory—and come discover the magic and
Working from a costumed model, our life NEW fun of acting and creative self-expression!
Learn the fundamental steps and
drawing sessions are structured traditionally techniques needed to understand and create a
with a series of gestural Course # 1331 Wednesday NHS
drawing. No prior skill nec- 6:30-8:30 PM Starts 4/1/20 8 Classes
warm-ups, followed by 20 essary. Learn through a guid-
min poses, and concluding Sheri Bresson Fee $149
ed exploration in the use of Actor, Singer, Writer & Teacher
with one long pose. Begin- shapes, lines, shading, texture
ners are encouraged to attend and perspective as the ele-
and instruction will be provided; advanced ments and building blocks NEW STUDIO FASHION
artists may work in any media they chose. that make a drawing come to life. Those who PHOTOGRAPHY
Basic drawing materials (pencils, paper, char-
coal) will be provided. Life Drawing is ideal
wish to review basics or improve skills are WORKSHOP
welcome. More advanced techniques covered Learn the basics of studio fashion photog-
for beginners, art students developing portfo- for experienced students. Students are re-
lios, and advanced artists looking to stay raphy from start to finish in this fun and
quired to purchase supplies. A list will be hands-on class. The work-
sharp. A $25.00 models fee is payable to the provided.
instructor at the first class. shop covers studio strobe
lighting, posing and photo-
Course # 1462 Thursday NHS graphing live models, and
Course # 1350 Wednesday NHS 6:30-9:00 PM Starts 3/12/20 6 Classes
6:00-7:30 PM Starts 3/25/20 6 Classes post-editing in Photoshop,
Lisa Dawson Fee $139 all in one session. All materials are provide
Michael Obre Fee $99
for this workshop, including live models with
different themed wardrobes, Mac laptops with
BASIC WATERCOLOR TECHNIQUES Photoshop for retouching, studio strobe lights,
Come and explore the art of watercolor paint- professional level cameras/lenses, and back-
ing. This course will include the basic tech- drops. This course is ideal for beginners and
niques for using watercolor veteran photographers alike. The instructor
as an expressive and versa- will individualize your instruction based on
tile way to paint. Basic level of experience, if any. No experience
drawing/illustration tech- with photography or fashion is necessary.
niques for artists will be covered. The class There is a $15 model fee due to the instructor
will include more advanced techniques for at the start of the session. Note: This class
students who already know some of the ba- will meet at Danbury High School.
sics. Students will be required to purchase
supplies. A list will be provided. Course # 1644 Saturday DHS
9:30-12:30 PM Starts 4/4/20 1 Class
Course # 1220 Tuesday NHS Michael Obre Fee $59
6:30-9:00 PM Starts 3/10/20 6 Classes
Lisa Dawson Fee $139
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Page 6 VISUAL ARTS/ANIMAL HUSBANDRY
NEW SMARTPHONE RAISING BACKYARD CHICKENS FOR NEW RAISING GOATS
PHOTOGRAPHY FOR BEGINNERS Goats are useful, incredibly entertain-
BEGINNERS Move over cats and dogs! Backyard chickens ing, and rewarding as
are the new “IT” pet! pets and producers—
Learn how to use your smartphone (iPhone or NO KIDDING!!! Find
Android) to create beautiful photographs. Learn what it takes to
raise your own flock (i.e., out all you need to
This class will take you from the know about raising
fundamentals of how to use your money, time, supplies
involved) and how to goats! Topics will include getting started,
smartphone camera to take good breeds and their use, supplies and shelter,
photographs through how to do keep them happy and healthy. Topics cov-
basic editing on your phone using ered will be breeds of chickens, starting your keeping goats healthy, goat milk and other
flock, coop and flock management, chicken products, and much more! No discounts ap-
Snapseed, an app for iPhone and ply.
Android phones. Please download the behavior, and more. No discounts apply.
Snapseed app to your phone prior to the class. Course # 5441 Thursday NHS
For this class, you need an iPhone or Android Course # 5462 Thursday NHS
6:30-8:30 PM Starts 3/26/20 1 Class
phone. Have a photo or two to work on if you 6:30-8:30 PM Starts 3/12/20 1 Class
Michelle Nardozzi Fee $54
wish but it is not necessary for this class. Michelle Nardozzi Fee $54
Course #1140 Monday NHS
6:30-8:00 PM Starts 3/16/20 2 Classes ADVANCED CHICKEN KEEPING Michelle Nardozzi is the owner/operator and
Uma Bode Fee $59 You’ve got your flock...and more questions! #FLOCKBOSS of Newbury Farms LLC, a
This course is designed to address that next small farm/homestead in Newtown, CT. The
level of chicken-keeping farm was established in 2015 by Michelle and
NEW
SMARTPHONE such as: hatching eggs her husband, Rob, after their children's’ diag-
PHOTOGRAPHIC ART FOR (machine incubation vs. noses with food allergies and other health
EVERYONE broody hen), techniques issues. By taking control of the food they
All levels welcome to this class where we will for candling eggs (which lovingly raise (organically-produced, non-
go beyond the basics to help you take and is a way to shine a light into the fertile egg to GMO farm fresh eggs, raw goat milk, garden
make gorgeous photographs see if there's any embryonic activity), healthy fresh vegetables), they experienced the power
with your smartphone flock management, identifying common poul- of clean-eating through significant improve-
(iPhone or Android). Wheth- try illnesses and treatments for them, what to ments in their family’s overall health.
er you want to simply im- keep in your chicken “first-aid kit”, and trou- Michelle, Rob and their two children, also
prove your family photos or learn how to bleshooting. No discounts apply. “benefit” from daily snuggles with their be-
make gorgeous printable art for your walls or loved chickens, silly goats, adorable pet pigs,
to sell, this class will get you started and help Course # 5463 Thursday NHS and fluffy beast of a livestock guardian dog.
you progress. Please download the Snapseed 6:30-8:30 PM Starts 3/19/20 1 Class
app to your phone prior to the class. For this Michelle Nardozzi Fee $54
class, you need an iPhone or Android phone.
Have a photo or two to work on if you wish
but it is not necessary for this class.
Course # 1141 Monday NHS
6:30-8:00 PM Starts 4/20/20 2 Classes
Uma Bode Fee $59
Register Early!
Nothing cancels a good class quicker
than everyone waiting until the last
minute to register. If there are not
enough registrations by the week before
the class, the course may be cancelled.
Calling on the day of the course will not
resurrect it, so please register early!
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GARDEN/HISTORY/WELL BEING Page 7
NEW A BEGINNERS GUIDE TO LON CHANEY: THE MAN OF FIRST AID
NEW
SEEDS: FROM START TO A THOUSAND FACES Want to learn what to do during emergencies?
Do you know that you have
FINISH Learn the story of how the gifted
the power to save someone's
Have you ever wanted to plant your garden man of the silent film era left his
mark on film history not just as life in medical situations?
using seeds but didn’t know Positively Shocking LLC can
where to start? Or are you an actor but as a make-up artist in
his creation of character roles in teach you skills and provide
interested in saving seeds you with a 2-year American
for next year, but not sure movies of the Silent Film Era.
Red Cross Certification in First Aid in an easy
what is the best way or and fun environment. This course is designed
which seeds to save? In this class, we will do Course # 6274 Tuesday NHS
6:30-8:30 PM Starts 5/12/20 1 Class so that lay persons will react with confidence
an overview, from flowers to vegetables, on in an emergency situation. In addition, you
using seeds from start to finish. Learn about Leon DiMartino Fee $39
can also register for a one-night class in CPR.
the various seed types available, how to
“read” seed packets, different methods and
NEW THE AMERICAN Course # 6484 Thursday NHS
containers available, starting seeds indoors,
and how to save various seeds for the next
REVOLUTION: THE LOYALIST 6:00-9:00 PM Starts 3/19/20 1 Class
Mary Sireci Fee $89
year. It’s “Seed 101”! Taught by a Master CAUSE
Certified Instructor
Gardener and Organic Lifestyle columnist, Learn the story of how America breaks apart
this class will help take the guesswork out of during the War of Independ-
seed starting. ence and where the Ameri-
cans were that supported ADULT & PEDIATRIC CPR/AED
Course # 5173 Monday NHS Great Britain and what hap- Want to learn what to do during emergencies?
6:30-8:30 PM Starts 3/9/20 1 Class pened to them at the end of the war. Do you know that you have the power to save
Nicole Christensen Fee $39 someone's life in cardiac,
Advanced Master Gardener Course # 6275 Tuesday NHS breathing and medical situa-
6:30-8:30 PM Starts 5/19/20 2 Classes tions? Positively Shocking
Leon DiMartino Fee $44 LLC can teach you skills and
GARDENING INDOORS FOR
NEW provide you with a 2-year
HAPPY HOUSEPLANTS
Many gardeners have great green thumbs EW THE WORLD OF JULES VERNE American Red Cross Certifi-
N cation in CPR in an easy and fun environ-
when it comes to outdoor plants, but then AND H.G. WELLS ment. The course is designed so that lay per-
have a difficult time Learn how these two amaz- sons will react with confidence in an emer-
with indoor plants. ing writers helped to create gency situation. In addition to the one-night
Do you struggle keep- Science Fiction as a form of CPR/AED Class you can also register for a
ing your indoor plants literature and their impact one-night First Aid Class
healthy? Already a on modern technology and movies.
houseplant enthusiast? Expand your Course # 6483 Thursday NHS
knowledge and know how. We will cover all Course # 6272 Tuesday NHS 6:00-8:30 PM Starts 3/12/20 1 Class
sorts of houseplant situations and offer advice 6:00-8:00 PM Starts 4/21/20 1 Class Mary Sireci Fee $89
on how to keep your houseplants happy, what Leon DiMartino Fee $39 Certified Instructor
plants to choose (and what to avoid), where to
place them, and how to maintain and over-
THE WORLD OF JAMES
winter indoor potted plants (and when and NEW
what to put outside in warmer weather). FENIMORE COOPER
From common varieties of houseplants to Learn the story of this gifted American writer
orchids, African violets, and more, we’ll tack- of the American Frontier and
le the different challenges of indoor gardening Revolutionary War novels
and learn how to make your houseplants and his impact on literature
work for you! and movies.
Course # 5171 Monday NHS Course # 6273 Tuesday NHS
6:30-8:30 PM Starts 4/27/20 1 Class 6:00-8:00 PM Starts 4/28/20 1 Class
Nicole Christensen Fee $39 Leon DiMartino Fee $39
Advanced Master Gardener
Page 8 COMPUTERS
USING GMAIL AND GOOGLE THE ANSWERS TO COMPUTER QUES- POWERPOINT
NEW NEW PowerPoint is the most commonly
CALENDAR TIONS YOU’RE EMBARRASSED TO
used presentation program available, both
Gmail has become one of the most popular ASK! in school and for business.
email and online calendar providers. In this There are so many basic questions about com-
class, we will cover all of the basics of using Your children are probably
puters that many people do using PowerPoint for their
Gmail (Sending, Receiving, Replying, For- not know the answers to, but
warding, Printing, Attach- school reports! Where in the
think that everyone else does past you may have used hand
ments, etc.) as well as many of (but they really don’t)! If any
the really interesting features of drawn charts or pictures, PowerPoint allows
of the following questions are you to create dynamic presentations that can
Gmail (Labels, Categories, in that category for you, this
Themes, Signatures, and more). may be just the right one-session class! include text, bullet lists, tables, charts,
And we will also cover many graphics, transitions, and animations. This
When do I right click with my mouse? hands-on workshop shows you how to get the
of the important aspects of using Google Cal- What is a Browser?
endar. So, join us for this class and begin to most out of PowerPoint using all of the fea-
What is the difference between RAM and tures just mentioned. If your children are
really enjoy using these Google services! a Hard Drive? using it, shouldn’t you be?
What is the Escape Key on the keyboard
Course # 3152 Monday NHS used for?
6:30-9:00 PM Starts 6/1/20 1 Class Course # 3150 Monday NHS
What is The Cloud? 6:30-9:00 PM Starts 3/16/20 2 Classes
Michael Ingber Fee $44 What are Megabytes vs. Gigabytes vs.
Upward Business Systems Michael Ingber Fee $59
Terabytes? Upward Business Systems
What is a Chromebook?
WHAT IS THE CLOUD AND AM I USING What are the signs of a fraudulent email?
NEW WINDOWS 10—AN OVER-
IT? Many others … and bring some of your
So what is “The Cloud” anyway? The Cloud own! VIEW
refers to the sharing of data and programs Microsoft Windows has been around for dec-
over the Internet. Here are Course # 3140 Monday NHS ades, and Windows 10 has been
some common examples of 6:30-9:00 PM Starts 3/9/20 1 Class available for a quite a while
using the Cloud: sharing Michael Ingber Fee $44 now. This class will highlight
files or photos, backing up Upward Business Systems some of the new features in-
important data using Car- cluded in Windows 10 (such as
bonite, keeping track of your schedule using Cortana, Notifications, the Start Screen, Edge
Google Calendar, using online versions of Browser, etc.) as well as discussing some of
Word, Excel, or PowerPoint, using Google the ongoing important elements of Windows
Docs to create and collaborate on documents, (such as the Desktop, the Taskbar, and the
using online versions of popular programs System Tray). So, if you are looking for some
such as QuickBooks, using Amazon to access insights and guidance to help you understand
your music library from anywhere, and so on. more about Windows, come and join us for
What are the advantages of using the this one night class.
Cloud? Is the Cloud safe? Concepts and
usage of the Cloud will be demonstrated and Course # 3452 Thursday NHS
discussed. Come to this one-night demon- 6:30-9:00 PM Starts 3/12/20 1 Class
stration and discussion and finally understand Michael Ingber Fee $44
what is meant by “The Cloud”! Upward Business Systems
Course # 3362 Wednesday NHS
6:30-9:00 PM Starts 3/18/20 1 Class For a 10%
Michael Ingber $44 discount, register by
Upward Business Systems
February 21st. This cannot
be combined with the Senior
Discount.
Discount applies to most
classes unless noted.
www.newtowncontinuinged.orgCOMPUTERS Page 9
STAYING SAFE ONLINE EXCEL PART 1 WORD
This class will help you avoid many of the Learn to use Excel, the spreadsheet most used Learn the basics to successfully use Microsoft
risks that are lurking online. These risks can by businesses, students and home-users Word, the best-selling word
infect your computer, can steal your personal Spreadsheets are the best processing software. Learn how
information, and can cost tool for working with to create and edit documents,
you money. Among the rows and columns of in- how to format your document,
various topics that we will formation. We will cover how to use spell-check and the-
discuss: security software, working with text, numbers, and dates. And saurus, how to cut/copy/paste, how to create
passwords, social engineer- we will learn how to use formulas and func- multiple column layouts and custom tabs,
ing, phishing, popular scams, recognizing tions, as well as many additional features. how to use bullet and number lists and many
fraudulent emails, popups, malware, ransom- You will be surprised at how versatile Excel other features.. No prior word processing
ware, shopping safely, and the importance of can be, but how easy it is to learn. knowledge is necessary, but a basic
backups. Join us for this 1 for this one-night knowledge of computers is helpful.
class to learn more about staying safe online! Course # 3365 Wednesday NHS
6:30-9:00 PM Starts 4/22/20 3 Classes Course # 3450 Thursday NHS
Course # 3130 Monday NHS Michael Ingber Fee $99 6:30-9:00 PM Starts 4/23/20 4 Classes
6:30-9:00 PM Starts 4/27/20 1 Class Upward Business Systems Limit 12 Michael Ingber Fee $129
Michael Ingber Fee $44 Upward Business Systems Limit 12
Upward Business Systems EXCEL PART 2
Continue to learn more about the most popu- NEW GOOGLE DOCS AND
NEW BACKUP STRATEGIES lar spreadsheet product on the mar- GOOGLE SHEETS
Do you backup your irreplaceable com- ket. In this second part you Do you know a little about word processing
puter data? Are you risking losing your pre- will work with multiple sheet and about spreadsheets? If so, you have likely
cious information? What causes data loss? workbooks, charts, advanced been using Word and Ex-
What can you do to prevent data loss? What formatting capabilities, filter- cel for these capabilities.
should you be backing up? What choices do ing, validating, scenarios, and much more. Google offers free ver-
you have for doing backups? What is an ef- Excel Part 1 or equivalent is a prerequisite. sions of word processing
fective backup strategy? Don’t wait until you and spreadsheet capability
lose precious information. Come to this class Course # 3366 Wednesday NHS called GOOGLE DOCS and GOOGLE
for answers to these questions and more! 6:30-9:00 PM Starts 5/13/20 3 Classes SHEETS. These products are becoming quite
Michael Ingber Fee $99 popular. Come to this one-night class to ex-
Course # 3130 Monday NHS Upward Business Systems Limit 12 pand your knowledge of these free cloud-
6:30-9:00 PM Starts 5/4/20 1 Class based services.
Michael Ingber Fee $44
Upward Business Systems Course # 3460 Thursday NHS
6:30-9:00 PM Starts 6/4//20 1 Class
Michael Ingber Fee $44
Upward Business Systems
SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS
Dr. Lorrie Rodrique
ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT
Anne Uberti
NEWTOWN BOARD OF EDUCATION
CHAIRPERSON—Dr. Michelle Ku
VICE CHAIRPERSON—Dan Delia
SECRETARY—Dan Cruson
Rebecca Harriman-Stites ~ Debbie Leidlein
John Vouros ~ Deborra Zukowski
www.newtowncontinuinged.orgPage 10 PLANNING FOR THE FUTURE:
A SERIES FOR BOOMERS, SENIORS AND FAMILY MEMBERS
FINANCIAL STRATEGIES FOR NEW
LONG-TERM CARE PLANNING PLAN YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY WITH
SUCCESSFUL RETIREMENT The very mention of long-term care CONFIDENCE
With financial independence, retirement can makes many of us want to run the other way, This ninety-minute presentation covers Social
be the most fulfilling time of your life. This but with roughly Security basics and reveals strategies for max-
class covers important money 10,000 baby boom- imizing benefits. We will discuss minimizing
management concepts and ers turning 65 every taxes on Social Security benefits and coordi-
issues that are valuable to peo- day from now until nation of your Social Se-
ple near or at retirement. Top- 2030, the future costs of long-term care, and curity benefit with your
ics include how to reduce health care in general, are a top concern of other sources of retire-
pressures on your retirement current and soon-to-be-retirees. It is also one ment income. We wel-
income and which assets are appropriate for of the toughest decisions to make but given come your questions
retirement income. A “hear it, see it, read it, the rising costs of care, it is a critical consid- about Social Security benefits as you explore
write it” teaching method makes it easy for eration for long-term retirement planning. your personal options.
you to understand and remember the practical Whether you decide to buy long-term care
information. No products or investments will insurance of self-fund, it is important to be Course # 6220 Tuesday NHS
be promoted or offered. By condensing up-to well-informed and pro-active in your ultimate 6:30-8:00 PM Starts 3/24/20 1 Class
-date financial information into three class- decision. At least 70% of people over 65 will Albert D’Agosto and Fee $29
room sessions, this seminar gives you the need long-term care services and support at Charles Yannich
answers you need. A $30 material fee is pay- some point in their lives. About 68% of nurs- Retirement & Money Strategies
able to the instructor at the first class. ing home residents and 72% of assisted living
residents are women. The national median
HELP FOR YOUR FAMILY
Course # 4456 Thursday NHS daily rate in 2015 for a private room in a NEW
6:30-8:30 PM Starts 3/19/20 2 Classes nursing home was $250, an increase of WITH ESTATE PLANNING AND
Steve Jacques Fee $39 4.35% from 2014. UNDERSTANDING THE TERMINOLOGY
Voya Financial Advisers Inc. AND NECESSARY DOCUMENTS
Course # 4275 Tuesday NHS
An Estate Plan is both critical and essential to
6:30-8:00 PM Starts 3/24/20 1 Class
TAX FREE IN RETIREMENT Michael Alimo Fee $29
your family in today’s society and the
Many Americans assume that their taxes in “Greatest Gift” that you can leave family
USA Financial & Tax Services, LLC
retirement will stay the same or go down. members and loved
Unfortunately for most this may not be the ones. Everyone from
case. Historically, federal tax rates have been Seniors through Millen-
as high as 91% in the 50’s, 70% in the 70’s nials, needs to under-
and 50% in the 80’s. stand the basics of Es-
Upon retirement, social tate Planning and the necessary related legal,
security may be taxable medical, financial, family and personal infor-
as high as 85% to the mation. Consider the confusion having an
recipient and required minimum distributions organized and documented Estate Plan will
from retirement accounts also can create sub- eliminate for your family members and loved
stantial taxable income. Include pensions, ones. This course will take you through a
rental property income, capital gains, divi- comprehensive plan and the steps that need to
dend and interest income and you can see the be taken in developing the Plan with related
picture is somewhat unclear on future taxes. documents.
Join us to learn about strategies that can help
you get closer to a tax free retirement. Course # 6354 Wednesday NHS
6:30-8:30 PM Starts 3/11/20 1 Class
Course # 4215 Tuesday NHS Curt Symes Fee $29
6:30-8:00 PM Starts 3/17/20 1 Class
Michael Alimo Fee $29
USA Financial & Tax Services, LLC
Note: You should consult your own
financial advisor or attorney before
making any investment decisions
based on specific examples used by
our instructors.
www.newtowncontinuinged.orgPLANNING FOR THE FUTURE Page 11
A SERIES FOR BOOMERS, SENIORS AND FAMILY MEMBERS
NEW HELP FOR YOUR FAMILY WOMEN IN RETIREMENT MEDICARE BASICS
LIFE PLAN—WILLS, POWERS OF Join us for this FREE event to learn: the Designed for those approaching 65 and/or
most common mistakes regarding Social; new to Medicare, this educational workshop
ATTORNEY, TRUSTS, ADVANCED Security—how to avoid them, and how to will cover many aspects
HEALTHCARE DIRECTIVE, LIVING WILL maximize this benefit, of this somewhat daunt-
AND NEW CT MOLST the need-to-know strat- ing and complex subject.
Do you have a Will, Living Will, Durable egies to prevent outliv- A few of the topics in-
Power of Attorney (POA), Trust, Advanced ing your hard-earned cluded are Medicare Part A, B, & D, benefits,
Healthcare Directive, MOLST form and so money in retirement, how to create a legacy costs, and various related Medicare solu-
on? Do you know what that protects you, your spouse or your heirs tions—”Medigap” plans (Medicare Supple-
they mean, how they are from the IRS and probate courts, protecting ments) Medicare Health Plans, Medicare Sav-
created and the implications your money from market volatility and the ings Plans, Extra Help, discount drug cards,
of not having them? Do you dozens of options available to you and in- and how Medicare works with other health
know how to select an Exec- crease your knowledge and confidence which insurance. The goal of this class is to learn
utor, POA, Proxy, Trustee, etc? If your an- will assist you in making the best decisions about Medicare, and to reduce the cost of
swer is no, then this class is essential for you for a stress-free retirement. health care!
and your spouse or significant other. This is
a hands-on, “How-to-Class” with references, Course # 4159 Monday NHS Course # 6457 Thursday NHS
samples, examples and real-life experiences. 6:30-8:00 PM Starts 3/23/20 1 Class 6:30-8:00 PM Starts 5/7/20 1 Class
. Michael Alimo FREE Suzanne Candee FREE
Course # 6372 Wednesday NHS
6:30-8:30 PM Starts 4/8/20 1 Class
Curt Symes Fee $29
NEW UNDERSTANDING MEDI-
CARE, MEDICAID AND YOUR
OTHER U.S. GOVERNMENT ENTITLE-
MENTS, CHOICES AND ENROLLMENTS
Need help sorting out your upcoming govern-
ment benefits? Confused over the hype sur-
rounding Medicare and the
various health insurance
programs? It is not easily
understood, however, with
some education you can master these critical
life planning programs that are essential to
your success in life after retirement. This
class will provide answers to your questions,
estimates of costs and samples and examples.
Course #6362 Wednesday NHS
6:30-8:30 PM Starts 5/13/20 1 Class
Curt Symes Fee $29
www.newtowncontinuinged.orgPage 12 LANGUAGE AND RECREATION
BEGINNER FRENCH I BEGINNER SIGN LANGUAGE COUNTRY WESTERN LINE DANCING
Unlock the mysteries of La Langue Francaise! Learn a new language in 6 weeks! This class Great cardio exercise. Once you get moving
In this fun and engaging beginning level class is for the person who has always you will not be able to
(little to no previous expe- wanted to learn sign language. stop!!! If you took this
rience), we will learn prop- A great class to take with a series last time and
er pronunciation and basic, friend or family member so you missed a few classes, we
building block concepts of can practice. No discounts apply. will repeat a few dances
French grammar as well as everyday vocabu- but will have additional new dances to learn.
lary, expressions and phrases via spoken Course # 2353 Wednesday NHS We will also talk about Country Dance tech-
games, drills and exercises. Bring a note- 7:00-8:00 PM Starts 3/4/20 6 Classes nique and dance floor etiquette. Comfortable
book/writing instrument or laptop. Limited Maggie Cortese Fee $125 clothing and flat dance shoes recommended.
to 8 students. No discounts apply.
BALLROOM DANCING Course # 8352 Wednesday NHS
Course #2122 Monday NHS Learn the Fox Trot, Waltz, Cha-Cha and 6:45-7:45 PM Starts 4/1/20 6 Classes
6:00-7:00 PM Starts 3/23/20 6 Classes
more! Joe Williams and Noni Low have been Cheryl Carpio Fee $89
Rachel Borne Fee $125 dancing together for over 21
years and teaching ballroom BELLY DANCE FITNESS
BEGINNIER FRENCH II dance for beginners to ad- Calling all shapes and sizes! Strengthen your
This is a continuation of Beginner French I. vanced for over 15 years. core and sculpt your trunk, arms, and legs
We begin with a review of building blocks of Their basic concept of ball- while learning the basics of
French language: core auxil- room dancing consists of hav- Middle-Eastern belly dance!
iary verbs, gender, subject/ ing fun with easy to learn instructions. Cou- Basic choreography along
verb/adjective agreement, ples and singles welcome. with Pop music and tradi-
“er” verbs. Then we further tional Middle Eastern music
develop vocabulary with an emphasis on eve- Thursday NHS will have you dancing away
ryday, practical language, drills, games and 7:00-8:00 PM 4 Classes the calories. Beautiful hip scarves and silk
role playing. The focus will be on spoken Joe Williams and Nonni Low veils provided. Workout clothes recommend-
language and practice of everyday situations. Fee $99/couple or $51/single ed.
Bring a notebook/writing instrument or lap-
top. Limited to 8 students. No discounts Session 1 Course #8441 Starts 4/2/20 Course #8263 Tuesday NHS
apply. Session 2 Course #8442 Starts 5/7/20 6:30-7:30 PM Starts 3/10/20 8 Classes
Suzanne Candee Fee $99
Course # 2123 Monday NHS KARATÉ—JUST FOR KICKS
NEW
7:15-8:15 PM Starts 3/23/20 6 Classes The karaté class you always wanted
NEW
ONE DANCE
Rachel Borne Fee $125 to take but...yada, yada! For Bored of what you are doing on the
tough guys, small fries, and dance floor or just outright ter-
BEGINNER GERMAN humble warrior princesses— rified? Your days of rocking
The instructor, a native speaker, will offer at last, a traditional karaté back and forth while turning
language skills for those people who have workout building physical clockwise slowly are over!
little or no prior exposure to and mental balance, strength, and endurance Learn a few basic steps that are
the German language. Stu- for those who want to sweat, glisten, or just natural and fun to look and feel
dents will learn how to com- glow. Plus, all that confidence and discipline super confident or that One Dance that is im-
municate with simple ques- stuff! (For mature youths, and adults; no con- portant to you or important to someone else.
tions an sentences. Everyday German life tact). Party, proposal, wedding, prom, anniversary,
will also be discussed in this class. Students charity event, club, living room, community
will be required to purchase the book Course # 6445 Thursday NHS concert, beach—bring it! This practice is so
“German In 10 Minutes A Day”. No dis- 7:15-8:15 PM Starts 3/12/20 8 Classes versatile, you can do it to practically any gen-
counts apply. Audra Mace Fee $119 re; pop, metal, country, alternative, Latin, etc.
—couples or freestyle. Bring your preferred
Course # 2152 Monday NHS music to sync to blue tooth speaker.
6:30-8:00 PM Starts 3/9/20 8 Classes
Ursula Michaelis Fee $125 Course # 6429 Thursday NHS
6:00-8:00 PM Starts 6/4/20 1 Class
Audra Mace Fee $39
www.newtowncontinuinged.orgRECREATION Page 13
YOGA WITH KAREN PIERCE INTERVAL TRAINING NEW
LEARN TO PLAY BRIDGE
Unwind from a stress-filled day with a relax-Are you short on time and need to get the Even if you have never played before,
ing evening of yoga. Trans- most bang for your buck with working Learn to Play Bridge will
form from tense and tight to out? Come join us for have you playing real
mellow and limber. This yoga this fun, quick, efficient bridgte hands the first
practice is designed to lengthen
and effective week. Classes emphasize
and stretch body, breath and workout! We will warm fun and learning from playing. Each starts
brain! Karen is a master yoga -up and then alternate cardiovascular exercis- with a brief lesson followed by play of 6-12
teacher, yoga therapist, and es with toning exercises for arms, legs and hands. By the end of the course, players will
yoga teacher trainer; she will teach you how abs and then finish with stretching. This type be ready to join bridge games with friends.
to create an authentic personal practice. Wear
of workout has been shown to burn the most Textbook (optional): $15. Tuition $12 per
sweatpants and bring an exercise/yoga mat. fat, as the body readjusts to the varying exer- class. To register, email:
A yoga strap and yoga blocks are options. cises. All levels are welcome as you can go at director@newtownbridge.org or phone
your own pace. High intensity and low inten- (203) 733-8525.
Wednesday NHS sity options will be demonstrated. Please wear Classes Start: Thursday, April 2, 2020
6:30-7:30 PM 5 or 10 Classes comfortable clothing and sneakers and bring # of Classes: 10
Karen Pierce hand held weights (3-5 pounds), a yoga or Time: 9:30-11:30 AM
exercise mat, and water. No discounts
Course #8348 10 Classes Starts 3/11 $100 apply. BRIDGE STUDIO
Course #8349 5 Classes Starts 3/11 $55 NEW
Bridge Studio is for bridge players
Course #8350 5 Classes Starts 4/29 $55 Tuesday RIS who want to continue learning, playing and
4:30-5:30 PM 6 Classes meeting new people in a relaxed game. Each
Jill Patterson Fee $69 week starts with a 20-minute
NEW YOGA WITH ELIZA ANN bridge lesson followed by a
This Hatha Yoga class will typically Session 1 Course #8239 Starts 3/17/20 social bridge game where
involve a set of physical postures and breath- Session 2 Course #8240 Starts 5/5/20 your foursome plays privately
ing techniques, practiced and at your own pace. If your
more slowly and with more N E W SAFE BOATING/PERSONAL group is just learning, you can ask our direc-
static posture holds. This WATERCRAFT tor if you want help with bidding or have
safe and thorough practice This 8-hour course over four nights provides questions. Tuition: $5 for members and new
has lots of gentle stretches the student with satisfactory requirements to players for the first 3 studios: $7 for the pub-
for the whole body. It’s relaxing and at times obtain the Certification of Personal Water- lic. To register, email:
challenging. You will feel grounded and re- craft Operation, which allows the operation of director@newtownbridge.org or phone
freshed at the end of the hour. It’s yoga for motorized recreational ves- (203) 733-8525.
all people! Expect a few minutes of silence at sels up to 65’, personal wa- Classes Start: On-going every Tuesday
the start of the practice and savasana (a long tercraft and sailboats 19-1/2’ # of Classes: n/a
restorative rest) at the end. Bring any yoga in length and longer. Upon Time: 6:00-8:00 PM
props you use at home: blocks, straps, blan- successful completion of this
kets, bolsters and of course your yoga mat. course, which includes an NEW CHAT BRIDGE
exam taken at the end of class, the student Chat Bridge players is for bridge play-
Course # 8130 Monday NHS will be eligible to purchase their boating cer- ers who like a competitive
6:30-7:30 PM Starts 3/23/20 8 Classes tificate for $50.00 online. This certificate is a game yet want to be able to
Eliza Hoffman Fee $89 one-time lifetime certification. If possible, refer to notes and ask for ad-
bring your DEEP Conservation I.D. with you vice on any hand. Each week
to the first class. Go to website: starts with a 20-minute bridge
www.ct.wildlifelicense.com to obtain your lesson followed by a duplicate bridge game.
I.D. Proof of identity is required the first Come alone or with a partner. Tuition: $10
night of class and children under 16 must be per class.
accompanied by an adult with acceptable I.D. Classes Start: On-going every Wednesday
# of Classes: n/a
Course # 8232 Tues/Thurs NHS Time: 2:10-4:30 PM
7:00-9:00 PM Starts 4/21, 4/23 4 Classes
4/28, 4/30
Chris Keebler Fee $25 Note: All bridge classes are held at Ed-
mond Town Hall, 45 Main Street, New-
town, CT 06470 in the Alexandria Room.
www.newtowncontinuinged.orgPage 14 ONLINE AND WERACE ADULT EDUCATION ONLINE COURSES If you have no time for a formal class but have an interest in learning something new or updating your current information, try an online course! All of our courses include expert instructors, many of whom are nationally known authors. The courses are affordable, fun, fast, convenient and geared just for you. All courses require internet access, e-mail and an Internet Explorer browser. For a complete listing of courses and fees and to register, please visit: www.ed2go.com/newtown. No discounts apply. WERACE—Western Connecticut Regional Adult Education Credit Diploma Program (CDP) General Equivalency Diploma (GED) Adult Basic Education (ABE) REGISTRATION INFORMATION: CDP, GED & ABE Returning Students: 1/13/20 New Students: 1/14 and 1/15/20 Orientation: All students must attend one orientation session on either January 22 or 23. Day Students: 10:30-1:30 PM, Werace, 10 Crosby Street, Danbury, CT Night Students: 5:30-8:30 PM, Danbury High School, 43 Clapboard Ridge Road, Danbury, CT Day Classes: 9:00-2:00 PM at 10 Crosby Street, Danbury, CT Night Classes: 5:00-8:30 PM at Danbury High School,43 Clapboard Ridge Road, Danbury, CT Classes start Monday, January 27, 2020 ESL English Second Language REGISTRATION INFORMATION: Returning Students: 1/6/20 New Students: 1/7/20 Day Classes: 9:30-1:30 AM, Congregational Church, Deer Hill Avenue, Danbury, CT Night Classes: 5:00-7:30 PM, Danbury High School, 43 Clapboard Ridge Road, Danbury, CT For more information or information on ESL or Citizenship Programs or registration and class dates and times, please contact: Danbury Continuing Education, WERACE, 10 Crosby Street, Danbury, CT 06810, 203-797-4731 www.danbury.k12.ct.us, click on Schools and then Adult Education/WERACE. www.newtowncontinuinged.org
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