Celebrating 35 Years! - Mt. Airy Learning Tree
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Celebrating 35 Years! - Mt. Airy Learning Tree
Celebrating 35 Years! Mt. Airy Learning Tree WINTER 2016 OVER 240 COURSES January February March April Contents Arts & Crafts Computers Cooking & Foods Daytime Classes Dance Family & Home Health & Exercise Kids & Teens Mind & Body Money, Money Sports & Recreation Talks & Walks Working for a Living Words & Music Ads Registration Policies 3 12 16 19 20 25 29 34 39 52 56 58 60 64 72 74 75 On the cover: Yoon Lee shares her cooking secrets. See pages 16 & 17 for her classes. Executive Director Judy Weinstein Education Director Nima Koliwad Technical Director Nicki Toizer Graphic Designer Annette Aloe Mt. Airy Learning Tree Board of Governors Beverly Penn -President Folasade Olanipekun-Lewis -Vice President Jesse Wilson, II -Treasurer Lanina Cavicchio -Secretary Susan Beetle Sylvia Bey Karl Biemuller Debra Carse Judy Donovan Mary Harris Allyson Katzman Rita Myers Patricia Robinson Bob Rossman Mary Spratt Karen Taylor Young Advisory Board Barbara Bloom Bill Ewing Fran Johnston MALT MISSION STATEMENT The mission of the Mt. Airy Learning Tree is to strengthen and enrich the diverse community of Northwest Philadelphia by providing opportunities for individuals to come together in educational and recreational activities. “It has been an honor and a privilege to be associated with MALT for over twenty years. I am proud to count so many students, both past and present, as my life-long friends.” Debra Klingler 2 Winter 2016 215-843-6333 Arts and Crafts Adventures in Sewing 1 AC01. Start an exciting and rewarding pastime with sewing! Beginners will practice basic sewing skills. Learn about choosing a pattern, buying fabric, interpreting the markings on the pattern pieces, laying out and cutting the pattern, and using a sewing machine. Students will purchase their own patterns, fabric and other sewing materials after our first meeting. Bring cloth tape measure to first class. Students must be at least 18 years old. Bring your own machine. (Limited number of machines are available to share for $10 for the series, on a first come, first served basis - please contact the MALT office.) R. Deborah Taylor, Germantown resident for over 30 years, has been sewing since junior high school and makes most of her own clothing. A. W from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM January 27 - March 23 9 sessions B. Sa from 9:00 AM to 12 N January 30 - March 5 6 sessions Grace Epiphany Church 224 E. Gowen Ave. Have fun releasing your inner artist. $99.00 $99.00 Adventures in Sewing 2 AC02. Learn how to sew darts in a garment, set in sleeves, and put in a zipper. Participants will purchase their own patterns, fabric, and sewing materials before class begins. Please get instructor’s phone number from MALT for pattern information after you have registered. Class size is limited; register early. Bring your own machine. (Limited number of machines are available to share for $10, on a first come, first served basis; please contact the MALT office.) R. Deborah Taylor “ $99.00 “ Sa from 9:00 AM to 12 N January 30 - March 5 6 sessions Grace Epiphany Church 224 E. Gowen Ave. I made an awesome dress. Adventures in Sewing www.mtairylearningtree.org Drawing and Painting for Adults & Teens AC03. It’s never too late to learn realist drawing and painting! You will be working from observation to make drawings or paintings of things you choose yourself, with as much guidance as you would like. Learn to use classical techniques of simplifying shapes and using light and shadow to create pictures that really look three-dimensional. Painters will use either acrylic paint or oil paint, which are both very forgiving materials that allow you to make as many changes as you need to. Come enjoy the magic of realism! Offered by the staff of Mindy Flexer Art School. For more info see www.mindyflexerart.com. A. Tu from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM February 2-23 4 sessions $72.00 B. W from 9:00 AM to 12 N February 3-24 4 sessions $108.00 C. W from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM February 3-24 4 sessions Mindy Flexer Art School 5225 Greene St. $72.00 $15 materials fee payable to the instructor if you want to use instructor’s paint and materials. Winter 2016 3 NEW! The Art of Photography AC06. Develop your personal style, artistic expression, vision, voice, and technique in service of vision. We will explore aesthetics, composition, and the work of great photographers past and present as inspiration. We will also discuss intention as an artist: what inspires and informs your vision, the narrative of the work, the motivation. Project assignments and constructive analysis will help you evolve and get closer to your truth. Students will need medium to advanced camera skills. Steve Ladner was shooting fashion and beauty in the 70s, 80s, and 90s for magazines and advertising in NYC, Harper’s Bazaar, GQ, French Vogue, Esquire, Revlon, and Chanel. Today he concentrates on portraiture and fine art projects. Th from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM March 3-24 4 sessions *Near Wissahickon & Mt Pleasant Aves. $89.00 Create art with fabric. AC04. Express your artistic self simply for the pleasure and joy of creating, practical, fun projects. Each week we will create art out of fabric and share our finished projects. No experience required, no machines needed; this is a hands-on art class where your imagination is supported and encouraged. Lillian Gaffney has training/certification in the expressive arts. She is a writer with an extensive educational background. Passion to create is her motivator and to share that gift with others is her desire. Tu from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM March 8-29 4 sessions Lutheran Seminary 7301 Germantown Ave. Hagan Center Amphitheater $69.00 $5 materials fee payable to the instructor. Digital Cameras: SLRs AC05. Do you have a digital SLR but don’t know how to use it? Trying to get the most out of your camera but still don’t know what all those buttons and menus mean? Bring your camera and manual, and we’ll go over the functions from basic to advanced and when to use them. Be sure to charge your battery before class. Nicki Toizer is the Technical Director at MALT. She has loved photography for more than 20 years and enjoys teaching others how to use their cameras. W from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM March 16-30 3 sessions MALT Office, 6601 Greene St. 4 Winter 2016 Discover Drawing! AC07. This course introduces the essential concepts of drawing such as composition, positive/ negative shapes, creating deep space and rendering three-dimensional form. Techniques are taught through fun exercises that build skills in progressive steps. Examples of master drawings are shown to provide reference for technique, design and artistic content. Materials covered will include pencil, charcoal, conté, and ink. Students with experience will advance their abilities, but no previous drawing knowledge is necessary. Daniel Oliva is a professional artist and college level instructor, see his work at www.danieloliva. com M from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM February 22 - March 14 4 sessions Allens Lane Art Center 601 W. Allens Lane $59.00 Bring your own materials (instructor will provide a list), cost will be about $20. “ “ NEW! Heart and Soul Fabric Art Nicki was a relaxed instructor with lots of knowledge to share. Digital Cameras: SLRs $64.00 215-843-6333 Design Your Own Jewelry Workshop for Beginners Fused Fine Silver “Going In Circles” Pendant AC08. Design beautiful jewelry out of semi-precious stones and fresh water pearls. Learn how to make a pair of earrings, a necklace and a pendant using three essential tools. Afternoon tea and delicious vanilla and chocolate cupcakes will be served. And you’ll be dressed for the occasion. AC10. Use a small butane torch (aka a micro torch or a créme brulee torch) to fuse fine silver for an eye-catching, circular pendant. Unlike sterling silver, there are no alloys in fine silver which allow it to fuse without the traditional metalworking chemicals of flux, solder and pickle. We’ll cover torch use, safety, and introduce the materials used. The beauty of this pendant is its simplicity - both in the design and materials needed. The largest outside circle on this pendant is about one inch. You’ll go home with new skills and a cool pendant. Yvonne Page-Magnus has many years of experience in this field. She has a BA in Fine Arts from the Inter-Continental University in London where she learned jewelry making, knotting and silk threading from a private instructor. She also studied geology on her own and is deeply passionate about semi-precious stones. Sa from 1:30 PM to 4:00 PM February 6 Church of the Annunciation 324 Carpenter Lane $39.00 $29 materials fee payable to instructor. Design Your Own Statement Necklace AC09. Design a beautiful chunky statement necklace out of a selection of semi precious stones and chunky fresh water pearls. Learn how to make your own necklace using three essential tools. Afternoon tea and delicious cupcakes will be served. And you’ll be dressed to impress. Yvonne Page-Magnus Sa from 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM March 5 Church of the Annunciation 324 Carpenter Lane $29.00 $45 materials fee payable to the instructor. Karen Swartz has been making and designing jewelry for many years. More recently, her beading hobby turned into a fascination with metal work. She provides private lessons and teaches at local bead stores. A. Sa from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM January 30 $39.00 B. Sa from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM January 30 MALT Office, 6601 Greene St. $39.00 $20 materials fee payable to the instructor. Fused Fine Silver Earrings AC11. Whether you’ve taken the Fused Fine Silver Pendant Class or not, please join us to make earrings using a small butane torch (aka a micro torch or a créme brulee torch) and fine silver wire. Make one pair of earrings during class. You’ll have a choice to make either the dangling circles earrings (shown) or we can work together to design a unique pair. Learn how to shape the fine silver with simple tools such as pliers or forms like dowels or other items. Unlike sterling silver, there are no alloys in fine silver. This allows it to fuse without the traditional metalworking chemicals of flux, solder and pickle. We’ll cover torch use and safety, an introduction to the materials used in class and then get started on the project. Karen Swartz A. Sa from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM February 20 $39.00 B. Sa from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM February 20 MALT Office, 6601 Greene St. $39.00 $20 materials fee payable to the instructor. Make beautiful fused fine silver earrings. www.mtairylearningtree.org Winter 2016 5 Watercolor & Drawing AC12. Join in the fun of learning how to handle materials and process in drawing and watercolor in a supportive, friendly environment. You will receive hands-on instruction in basic watercolor washes, color mixing, line drawing and shading techniques. We will begin to understand and apply good composition. We do a few projects together with plenty of hands-on instruction. When you are ready, you are facilitated in your own projects. EASY ACCESS for parking and handicapped. Marcia Jones is a teaching artist who works from her home studio in Mt Airy. She paints in watercolor, acrylic and oils, and passionately believes in sharing the regenerative power of art to anyone who is interested! Find out more at www.marciajonzart.com. Sa from 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM February 13 - March 19 6 sessions Allens Lane Art Center 601 W. Allens Lane $104.00 Supply list will be provided upon registration. NEW! Crochet- Beginner Afghans AC13. Are you new to crochet? Explore beautiful afghan patterns that can be crocheted with a beginner level experience. Ease your way into the world of afghans and learn the basic stitches with 5 simple afghan patterns. Inna Watson is a young crochet enthusisast who started learning the craft from her mother and grandmother almost 17 years ago. Th from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM February 4 - March 3 5 sessions Wesley Enchanced Living 6300 Greene St. $64.00 $10 materials fee payable to the instructor. Learn how to crochet today. Intro to Crochet: Chic and Trendy AC14. Not your grandmother’s crochet! This introduction to the fine art of crocheting will cover the background and history of crochet, how to make all the basic stitches (single crochet, double crochet, half-double, etc.), how to read patterns, and how to calculate gauge. You will then be able to apply your new skills to designing and creating fabulous wearable art, from crochet earrings to eyeglass holders and much, much more. Karen D Thompson, master crochet artist, has over 30 years of crocheting experience, is a member of the Crochet Guild of America, and is the owner of Hooksations, a fabulous traveling crochet boutique. She is also the author of “Crocheting with Lucy Loop” - the first pattern storybook on crocheting for children 5-10 yrs. Sa from 9:00 AM to 12 N March 5-26 4 sessions Chestnut Hill Friends Meeting 20 E. Mermaid Lane $89.00 Crochet kits will be available from the instructor at the first class. Cost is $15, payable to the instructor in class. NEW! Crochet: Chic and Trendy II The printed catalog may contain errors that have been remedied in the online catalog. Check course details (day, time, date, location) in the online catalog before registering. www.mtairylearningtree.org 6 Winter 2016 AC15. If you know the basics of crocheting and would like to learn more but you’re not a complete beginner or advanced. We’ll expand on the basics, covering subjects of changing colors, increasing and decreasing, crocheting in the rounds, finishing techniques, buttonholes, edging, seaming, common problems, and mistakes. Students will choose and start their own project. Karen D Thompson W from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM January 20 - February 24 6 sessions Chestnut Hill Friends Meeting 20 E. Mermaid Lane $89.00 215-843-6333 Introduction to Hot Glassblowing 2 AC18. A continuation of our Introduction to Hot Glassblowing 1 class, we will pick up where we left off, helping students to improve their control over the molten glass, and introducing new forms and techniques as we go. This class is open to anyone who has taken one or more intro level glassblowing classes within the past 3 years. All materials included in fee. Make beautiful candles for this holiday season. Candle Making AC16. Using hands-on experience, learn candle making and get instruction on candle safety, marketing, and creativity in the craft industry. Learn the basics of the gel wax method and why it’s so popular. We will also discuss soy and other waxes. Crefeld Glass Studio W from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM February 17 - March 2 3 sessions Crefeld Glass Studio 8836 Crefeld St. $159.00 Course fee includes $90 for materials. Please contact the Crefeld Glass Studio (215-242-5545) right away if you have any physical concerns or need any accommodations. Pamela Lampkin has been making candles for 14 years and has learned how to market, sell and profit from the business. Sa from 10:00 AM to 12 N March 5 Grace Epiphany Church 224 E. Gowen Ave. $24.00 $20 materials fee payable to the instructor. No walk-ins. Introduction to Hot Glassblowing 1 AC17. In this exciting course, students will learn to gather molten glass from a 2100 degree furnace and manipulate it using various glassblowing techniques. This class is open to beginners and more advanced students, ages 16 and older. Crefeld Glass Studio W from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM January 13-27 3 sessions Crefeld Glass Studio 8836 Crefeld St. $159.00 Course fee includes $90 for materials. Please contact the Crefeld Glass Studio (215-242-5545) right away if you have any physical concerns or need any accommodations. www.mtairylearningtree.org Winter 2016 7 Stained Glass Panel AC19. Join us to experience the fun and interesting art of stained glass. Each student will create a 10”x10” stained glass panel of their own design, utilizing the copper foil method. Come to the first class with a 10”x10” drawing of what you want to use for your panel, designed with solid colors (no blending or fading from one color to another). Open to beginners through intermediate students. Kat Iannitto is an instructor at the Crefeld Glass Studio. A. Tu from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM February 16-23 2 sessions $102.00 B. Tu from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM March 8-15 2 sessions Crefeld Glass Studio 8836 Crefeld St. $102.00 Course fee includes $72 for materials. Please contact the Crefeld Glass Studio (215-242-5545) right away if you have any physical concerns or need any accommodations. Valentine Papercutting AC20. Papercutting is an ancient art dating back to the creation of paper during the 1st century in China. Since that time, artisans have used paper, scissors and knives to create objects both ornamental and functional. Perhaps you made a snow flake in grade school or have seen silhouettes. These are forms of papercutting. In this workshop, you will learn how to cut different kinds of hearts to make into a picture or mobile. Mindy Shapiro is a professional papercut art educator offering programs throughout the Philadelphia area. Th from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM January 28 Grace Epiphany Church 224 E. Gowen Ave. $20.00 $5 materials fee payable to the instructor. Bring your own cutting mat and x-acto knife, if you have them. Discover your inner artist through Zentangle. Introduction to Zentangle AC21. Learn 4-6 basic Zentangle-inspired designs. This art form is relaxing, creative, meditative and quite fun. Each structured pattern will be broken down into small steps and what results are beautiful, creative, and unique images. Tangles are created on small paper tiles using a special black drawing pen. You will leave class with one or two completed tiles and new skills to continue tangling on your own. No talent or experience is needed. Mindy Shapiro Th from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM March 17 Blair Christian Academy 220 W. Upsal St. $20.00 $7 materials fee payable to the instructor. Fundamentals in Polymer Clay AC22. Polymer clay is a colorful man-made modeling material that cures in your home oven. It can be used to make jewelry, gifts, home decor, sculptures, buttons, dolls and miniatures. Work confidently with this versatile and economical medium in this introduction to polymer clay. Learn everything from how to store, condition, and bake polymer, to skills to make color blends and build canes of pattern. Every student will make a small sculpture and bowl. As time permits, you may also create a pendant, brooch, or beads. Sherman Oberson is a multimedia artist who has worked with this amazing material for over 30 years and has taught this along with other arts for over 10 years. He’s a former president of the Philadelphia Area Polymer Clay Guild. M from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM January 25 - February 22 (no class 2/15) 4 sessions Project Learn School 6525 Germantown Ave. $94.00 $25 materials fee payable to the instructor in class. 8 Winter 2016 215-843-6333 AC23. Shibori is the Japanese art of creating patterns by binding, stitching, twisting, and folding during the dyeing process. Practice various techniques on silk/cotton pieces before transforming a 15x60 white silk scarf into a work of art. Every piece created is one-of-a-kind. For the scarf we will be using the Arashi Shibori technique which uses a pole and twine to create a unique and beautiful piece of art. This is a great DIY gift idea for that special someone. Theodora Johns is a registered nurse of 29 years. She has been making bath and body products for over 3 years. Her line of products includes soap, body butters, lip balms, bath salts and more. Sa from 12:30 PM to 4:00 PM March 12 Project Learn School 6525 Germantown Ave. $44.00 $45 materials fee payable to the instructor. No experience is necessary. Please wear old clothing. Cold Process Soap Making AC24. Leave with 2 lbs. of your own customized soap incorporating oils such as coconut, olive, palm, and cocoa butter with lye and water. The lye goes through a chemical reaction of saponification and is not present in the end product. This hands-on class will give you an overview of the process along with handouts to help you be successful making more in the future. After the soap has “cured,” you will have hard, cleansing, lathering, moisturizing bars of soap. Give as gifts or keep for yourself. No experience required. Due to the use of lye, you must wear a long-sleeved shirt (cotton or natural fiber preferred); instructor will provide all supplies including safety equipment. Theodora Johns Sa from 1:00 PM to 4:30 PM February 20 Project Learn School 6525 Germantown Ave. $44.00 $43 materials fee payable to the instructor. Bring a sturdy bag to take home your soap. NEW! Introduction to Post Production Workshop AC25. We’ll start with some video basics: iso, shutter, and aperture settings on a video/dSLR camera. Then discuss screenplay-formatting, capturing audio for video, and pre-production planning for your video shoot. Learn how to capture and import your footage into one of the most popular video-editing software packages: Adobe Premiere Pro CC. Finally, we’ll cover how to edit and export your video footage for DVD, YouTube, and other formats. This is a demonstration style class. Beaufort Jenkins is an aspiring independent film-maker born and raised in Philadelphia. He studied his craft of film-making and videography at Lincoln University as a Communications and Broadcasting major. He has worked on several independent productions as a crew member, director, writer, producer, and editor. Sa from 10:00 AM to 12 N March 5-12 2 sessions Grace Epiphany Church 224 E. Gowen Ave. Origami Art for Valentine’s Day AC26. Let’s make Valentine’s Day cards with Origami art. Get an introduction to simple origami art, such as the heart message card, the heart with wing, and the heart rabbit. Bring your child for no additional course fee. Yuki Flores really enjoys teaching others about Japanese culture such as Origami art, Calligraphy, and Japanese dress. Sa from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM February 6 Grace Epiphany Church 224 E. Gowen Ave. $20.00 $10 materials fee payable to the instructor. “ Yuki was a wonderful instructor! She was cheerful, encouraging and helpful. It was wonderful learning about the cultural elements of origami! Origami Art www.mtairylearningtree.org $49.00 Winter 2016 “ Dye Your Own Shibori Scarf 9 Curvaceous Quilts: Pickle Dish Weaving a Wine Tote AC27. This is a workshop style class designed for advanced beginners and intermediate quilters. The Pickle Dish block is a whimsical pattern from the 1930s that makes a fabulous quilt with a strong interlocking circular design. You will receive pattern sets, instructions as well as pattern pieces to work with during class and take home. Learn basic paper piecing techniques. You can aim to make a full size quilt or something smaller like a crib size quilt, table runner or wall hanging. AC29. No experience is needed to have fun learning the rewarding craft of basket weaving. This easy to make and functional basket can be used to carry wine to your favorite BYOB restaurant, goodies to a picnic, hold kitchen utensils or anything else that appeals to you! Handouts of basket weaving terms, and a brief history of baskets and pattern instructions will be available to the class. All students will have the option of weaving colors into their basket design and/or staining the basket with natural walnut dye. You will take home a finished basket. Sarah Bond is fascinated with quilts and the place of quilts in culture and family history. She has quilted for over 20 years. M from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM January 25 - February 15 4 sessions Handcraft Workshop 7224 Germantown Ave. $54.00 Bring basic sewing supplies, sewing machine in good working order, and a variety of fabrics to work with (scraps are great). New York Beauty Quilt Workshop Sara Robbins has been weaving for over 20 years and has taught basketry at MALT and at many of the local historic sites. She has won awards for some of her work. Sa from 9:00 AM to 12 N March 12-19 2 sessions Wesley Enchanced Living 6300 Greene St. $49.00 $12 materials fee payable to the instructor. Students should bring sharp scissors, clothes pins, and a bucket or dish tub. AC28. The New York Beauty or Lady Liberty Pattern is elegant and graceful with sweeping curves and perfect points. This class will provide hands-on practice with paper piecing the pattern. This is not a beginner quilting class; it is appropriate for quilters with some experience or for very confident beginner quilters. Learn to paper piece blocks with curved arcs of points, squares and triangles, and to lay those blocks out in a variety of designs for their finished pieces. This is a workshop-style class where the technique is taught in class followed by class time for quilters to work with their own machines and materials. Sarah Bond M from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM February 29 - March 21 4 sessions Handcraft Workshop 7224 Germantown Ave. $54.00 Students should bring a selection of fabrics that compliment each other in quarter yard and half yard cuts. Large scraps are fine. Students will receive a materials list via email after registration, a week before the first class. Weave your own wine tote. To register, see page 74 or go to www.mtairylearningtree.org 10 Winter 2016 215-843-6333 Jewelry Making Basics: Creating Jewelry With a Purpose AC30. Back in ancient times, jewelry was not merrily worn for adornment. Instead, the colors and stones were chosen for specific reasons. For example, the color red has a stimulating action on our heart and circulation, while blue is linked to the throat and thyroid gland and is very soothing. Each of us responds differently to various colors, minerals, and stones. During this basic jewelry making class, learn how to create earrings and a bracelet with a professional look using wire, clasps, and crimp bead covers. You will also have access to a wide selection of colors and shapes of gemstones, including unique glass and wood beads. Shannon Johnson is a certified educator in business and math. She learned jewelry design through classes and her own experimentation. Her knowledge of gemstones comes from years of research and personal relationships with those who have studied in this arena for years. Th from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM March 24 Church of the Annunciation 324 Carpenter Lane $34.00 $29 materials fee payable to the instructor. The printed catalog may contain errors that have been remedied in the online catalog. Check course details (day, time, date, location) in the online catalog before registering. www.mtairylearningtree.org www.mtairylearningtree.org Ceramics: Handbuilding AC31. Learn the essentials of clay through handbuilding projects. The open instruction will guide you into your own creativity and you will come away with knowledge, self-assurance and at least four pots of your own. Meri Adelman is an exhibiting artist and was the Curator of Education at Woodmere Art Museum for 13 years. She has a BFA in painting and an MA in art history. See her work at www.meriadelman.com. M from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM February 1 - March 21 8 sessions Six Senses Clay Studio 20 E. Mt. Airy Ave. $150.00 $30 materials fee payable to the instructor. Winter 2016 11 Computers Introduction to Computers CC01. This basic course covers: working with desktop icons and manipulating Windows; managing and organizing files and directories/folders; copying, moving, and deleting files and directories/folders; using search features and simple text editing tools. No experience is necessary and the class is 100% hands-on. You’ll definitely feel more comfortable with computers by the end of the course! David Grauel comes to MALT by way of NYC where he was a Technical Support and Training Specialist in Microsoft Office products for such companies as Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley. As part of the Human Resources Administration, he trained supervisors and staff, worked the Help Desk, and performed network troubleshooting. Internet & Email CC02. An excellent follow-up to the Introduction to Computers class, this class explores the internet and email in-depth. Find valuable resources on the internet, learn how to make purchases online, use search engines to locate anything, protect yourself and others while online, and create a free email account and learn how to use it. Students are encouraged to bring their email logins to class if they already have one. No experience necessary. David Grauel W from 10:00 AM to 12 N March 2-9 2 sessions Center on the Hill Presbyterian Church of Chestnut Hill 8855 Germantown Ave. $44.00 Students will use laptops with Windows 7. David Grauel provides step by step instruction. “ A novice to the computer & so it was VERY helpful to me. But I need more & will return! Intro to Computers “ W from 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM January 27 - February 17 4 sessions Center on the Hill Presbyterian Church of Chestnut Hill 8855 Germantown Ave. $104.00 Students will use laptops with Windows 7. Windows 8.1 or 10 Made Easy CC03. Need help with your Windows 8 or 10 laptop? Are you confused by the new layout? Having trouble figuring it all out on your own? Bring your laptop to class and get the help you need! Discover the new features and functionality of the Windows 8 or 10 operating system for personal and/or professional use. No prerequisite skills are required, but any previous exposure to personal computers and the internet is helpful. David Grauel Tu from 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM February 2-16 3 sessions Chestnut Hill Friends Meeting 20 E. Mermaid Lane $84.00 Bring your own Windows 8 or 10 laptop to class. 12 Winter 2016 215-843-6333 Introduction to Microsoft Excel Getting to Know Your Kindle Fire CC04. The spreadsheet is the tool for anyone who has to manage numbers. You’ll create, save, modify and print spreadsheets. Begin using formulas and functions, and format your own worksheets to make them more understandable and easier to read. CC06. Wondering if the Kindle Fire is for you? Do you own one but you are not using it to its fullest potential? No matter what your skill level is, you will master the Kindle Fire by the end of this class. Learn how to download books, movies, music, and more. Receive valuable information about your device. Remember to bring your Kindle Fire with you. David Grauel Th from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM March 3-17 3 sessions Blair Christian Academy 220 W. Upsal St. $89.00 Students will use computers with Windows 7, Office 2010. Denise Thomas is a professional in Human Resources and a computer enthusiast with over 30 years of hardware and software experience. She prefers spending a day at Micro Center or Best Buy rather than at the mall. Sa from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM March 12 MALT Office, 6601 Greene St. $39.00 Microsoft Office Suite CC05. This course will provide an introduction to Microsoft Office Suite applications - Word, Excel, and PowerPoint - for students interested in enhancing their computer skills at work, home, or when building a resume, finding a new job, or changing careers. Students will gain basic proficiency in the use of these applications through individualized attention and hands-on practice. Marilyn Tate is Microsoft Office certified with 20+ years of experience. She is also certified in Billing and Coding. Sa from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM March 5-26 (no class 3/19) 3 sessions Blair Christian Academy 220 W. Upsal St. $99.00 $15 materials fee payable to the instructor for all 3 manuals copied to your flash drive; or $31 for printed materials. Students will use computers with Windows 7, Office 2010. www.mtairylearningtree.org Getting to Know Your iPhone CC07. Have you just purchased a new iPhone (5 or 6 series only), which was recommended by your daughter or son who told you that you can’t live without it? Or are you seriously considering buying one and want to learn more beforehand? Or as a professional, you were advised that it would help you organize your life? Discover some of the wonders of the iPhone and learn how to become more productive in this hands-on 2-part course. Students with an iPhone should bring it to class and are encouraged to discuss their favorite apps. Nina Epstein is known as the Digital Diva and has been an Information Technology instructor and consultant for over 25 years, helping individuals and small business owners use technology and solve their computing problems. Sa from 10:00 AM to 12 N February 13-20 2 sessions Project Learn School 6525 Germantown Ave. $44.00 Designed for iPhone 5 or 6 series only. Winter 2016 13 CC08. In this fun, fast-paced hands-on class, discover exciting new shortcuts, tips, and tricks for maximizing iPhone productivity as well as new ways to manage and use info on your iPhone. Students should bring their iPhone to class. Based on iOS 7 or higher. “ She’s outstanding! Getting to Know Your Android Phone Nina Epstein M from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM March 28 Project Learn School 6525 Germantown Ave. $24.00 Designed for iPhone 5 or 6 series only. Getting to Know Your iPad CC09. You have just purchased a new iPad, but are uncertain how to use it or really enjoy it. You have heard about it and are curious about it. What can you do with it? Should you buy one? These and other questions will be answered in this hands-on class. Discover some of the wonders of the iPad and learn how to become more productive and more comfortable with this technology. Students with an iPad should bring it to class and are encouraged to discuss their favorite apps. “ iPhone Tips and Tricks Getting to Know Your Android Phone CC11. Explore how to navigate through your Android phone step-by-step. You will save contacts, connect email accounts to your phone, send a text message, download apps, adjust sounds and ringtones, and so much more. No experience necessary. Bring your Android S3-S5 to class. Sederia Brown enjoys helping people learn how to use technology. And now it’s her business, teaching people how to use cell phones, tablets, and computers. Sa from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM March 19-26 2 sessions MALT Office, 6601 Greene St. $44.00 Nina Epstein Sa from 10:00 AM to 12 N March 19-26 2 sessions Project Learn School 6525 Germantown Ave. Instagram for Beginners $44.00 iPad Tips and Tricks CC10. In this fun, fast-paced hands-on class, discover exciting new shortcuts, tips, and tricks for maximizing iPad productivity as well as new ways to manage and use info on your iPad. Students should bring their iPad to class. Based on iOS 7. Nina Epstein Th from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM March 31 Project Learn School 6525 Germantown Ave. 14 Winter 2016 CC12. If you like sharing photos and videos with friends and family, Instagram is it! Instagram is a social media app that is available exclusively through mobile devices. Learn how to share a photo/video, edit photos with filters/borders, setup your notifications, find other users to follow, and link Instagram to other social media accounts. Bring your cell phone and account information. Sederia Brown Sa from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM April 2 Chestnut Hill Friends Meeting 20 E. Mermaid Lane $24.00 $24.00 215-843-6333 NEW! Online Information Security Comprehensive QuickBooks CC13. Through live demonstrations, understand how hackers and spammers can get your sensitive information and learn the basics of a proactive defense. If you’re interested in learning more about making your online information more secure, this course teaches the fundamentals and the core concepts needed to understand, assess, and protect your information online and everywhere. Zouhair Lafkih has experience as an IT professional and a freelance Ethical Hacker in Morocco. Sa from 10:00 AM to 12 N March 5-12 2 sessions Summit Presbyterian Church 6757 Greene St. at Westview $39.00 CC15. This course is designed for small business owners to learn how to use QuickBooks efficiently and maximize its reporting capabilities. Learn how to create customers, vendors, and a chart of accounts, post transactions such as bills and checks, and handle invoices and customer payments. Additional topics covered are payment of sales taxes, bank account reconciliations, and customizing reports. Scott Rubinsky is a Certified Public Accountant, Certified Fraud Examiner and Advanced QuickBooks Professional Advisor. He has more than 25 years of experience. Sa from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM February 13-20 2 sessions Blair Christian Academy 220 W. Upsal St. $134.00 Maximizing LinkedIn CC14. Discover the professional “social” networking site LinkedIn, including the features and benefits of the site for job seekers, enterprenuers, career transitioners, etc. Examine real examples of how to engage with others on the site, how to generate leads, learn about career paths and how to build YOUR brand on LinkedIn! Prereq: basic knowledge of the Internet and an e-mail account are required. Stephanie Reed has over 9 years experience as a career counselor, working at schools like the University of Georgia and Indiana University of PA. She is currently the Director of Student Diversity Initiatives at Cabrini College. Register by January 30 for any class marked NEW! and receive 10% off the course fee. Online, please enter code NEW16W. Cannot be combined with any other offer or discount. Must be requested at time of registration. Tu from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM March 1-8 2 sessions Presbyterian Church of Chestnut Hill 8855 Germantown Ave. $44.00 Please create a LinkedIn account before the start of class. $5 materials fee payable to the instructor in class. ALT T OF M F I G E GIVE TH MALT has over 250 classes and every one of them will keep on giving. MALT classes in Cooking, Yoga, Pilates and Dancing will give you and yours healthier bodies all year long. Our classes in Financial Planning and Working for a Living can give your family peace of mind for years to come. Our Music and Art classes make the world a better place in which to live. With such a variety of offerings the possibilites are endless! Call 215-843-6333 for a MALT gift certificate www.mtairylearningtree.org Winter 2016 15 Cooking and Foods Cooking With Yoon Lee: You ‘Mozz’ be Stuffed! CK02. Create mozzarella stuffed egg rolls, stuffed meatballs along with roasted garlic and mozzarella stuffed bread, and caprese stuffed burgers on everything buns. Use mozzarella cheese in different forms: fresh, shredded, cubed and in sticks. You’ll be absolutely stuffed after this class. Yoon Lee is a former owner of an award-winning restaurant and is currently a Personal Chef, food critic and restaurant blogger. She also caters lunches and parties along with teaching In-Home Cooking Classes. You can also learn kitchen tips, tricks & recipes from her popular food blog: www. letscultivatefood.com. Th from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM January 28 Unitarian Society of Germantown 6511 Lincoln Drive $29.00 $20 materials fee payable to the instructor. Introduction to Tea CK01. Learn about the world of tea. Discuss a brief history and the different types of teas, then talk about how teas are processed, from the time the leaves are plucked until they’re shipped. We’ll also touch on the primary tea processing regions from around the world, guidelines for brewing different types of teas, and the health benefits of tea. Brew and taste various types of teas. Howard James is president of Tea Journey, LLC, a provider of gourmet loose-leaf tea. He has studied the tea industry since 1999, initially for an MBA project at Eastern University, and since 2001, as an owner of Tea Country. Howard received the new industry-standard Level-II certification from the Specialty Tea Institute in March 2006. Cooking With Yoon Lee: You Make ‘Miso’ Happy CK03. Learn how to roast finger lickin’ good miso roasted chick peas, make udon noodle miso soup and create Korean bulgogi lettuce wraps with a spicy miso paste. Containers will be provided for leftovers! Yoon Lee Th from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM February 4 Unitarian Society of Germantown 6511 Lincoln Drive $29.00 $15 materials fee payable to the instructor. Th from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM February 25 Holistic Health Suite & Cafe 6802 Old York Road $20.00 $5 materials fee payable to the instructor. Call 215-200-5884 for help with directions. 16 Winter 2016 215-843-6333 Ayurvedic Cooking CK06. Ayurveda means “the science of life.” It is the oldest healing science in existence, originating in India over 5000 years ago. Learn to make sumptuous and tasty meals that possess powerful healing abilities. Recipes will vary according to the sections listed below. Maya Bhagat Maya Bhagat Cooking With Yoon Lee: Open Sesame CK04. Open your senses to all things sesame. Cultivate your palate with sesame chicken pot stickers, a Thai slaw salad with a homemade sesame dressing and a ginger & sesame stir-fry with vermicelli noodles. Containers will be provided for leftovers! Yoon Lee Th from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM March 17 Unitarian Society of Germantown 6511 Lincoln Drive $29.00 $15 materials fee payable to the instructor. Chai and Chat with Maya CK05. Take a new trip at your kitchen table, creating cultural concoctions over cozy conversations! The call of fresh brews and home cooking will entice you to attend. Learn how to make an authentic Indian chai blend with fresh spices and natural flavorings. Create your own personal, noncommercial chai, tweaked to the flavors you prefer. Indulge in the auspicious occasion and enjoy your tea with a special additional Indian nosh. Maya Bhagat is a Certified Holistic Health Counselor (CHHC), a biochemist, and loves to cook. She takes the wisdom of her heritage, passion for playing with food, and the joy of engaging in kitchen alchemy and shares with lovers of the same. Her website is www.PranaBalance.com. A. Vegetables Sa from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM January 30 $29.00 B. Beans and Lentils Sa from 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM February 13 $29.00 C. Grains Sa from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM February 13 Unitarian Society of Germantown 6511 Lincoln Drive $29.00 $15 materials fee payable to the instructor. NEW! Intro to Food Safety CK07. Would you like to know how to safely thaw chicken or the proper temperature for cooking meat? How about ways to protect yourself and your family from foodborne illnesses? Based upon the ServSafe Food Handler’s Certification Course, this intense look into food safety at home and in the restaurant world will educate and teach you how to eradicate foodborne diseases from your life and kitchen. This class will discuss all aspects of food safety from preparation, storage, hygiene, and cooking. Jeffrey Abramowitz was the owner/operator of an ice cream boutique and commercial bakery. He worked as a Certified Baker/Trainer with Panera Bread Company and taught the ServeSafe Certification Course. Jeff provides a fun and intensive experience in the world of food with each class. Tu from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM February 9 - March 1 4 sessions Chestnut Hill Friends Meeting 20 E. Mermaid Lane $59.00 Sa from 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM January 30 Unitarian Society of Germantown 6511 Lincoln Drive $29.00 $15 materials fee payable to the instructor. www.mtairylearningtree.org Winter 2016 17 NEW! Sausage 101, Making the “Wurst” CK08. Make your own sausages from scratch and understand a little food science. We’ll cover: selecting the proper meats, mixing and grinding, seasoning and salinity, stuffing with natural casings, cooking, and rating the product. Learn how to keep sanitary conditions while prepping and cooking. Bring an apron! Michael Schneller owned and operated a USDA facility and retail store for 5 years in Kingston, NY. We developed and manufactured 56 products including 30+ varieties of sausages. NEW! French Macaroons CK10. Not to be confused with the coconut treat of the same name, these sweets are almond-based and known for their puffed “feet,” crunchy shell, and chewy centers. Please bring a piping bag, a sieve, and your sweet tooth. You’ll be making traditional macaroons as well as an accompanying chocolate ganache. Don’t forget a container to take your treats home or a gift box to give them away. Colleen Miles is an avid food enthusiast and has been cooking for her family since she could mix a bowl. Sa from 9:00 AM to 12 N March 19 Unitarian Society of Germantown 6511 Lincoln Drive $39.00 $20 materials fee payable to the instructor. Sa from 12 N to 3:00 PM February 20 Unitarian Society of Germantown 6511 Lincoln Drive $39.00 $15 materials fee payable to the instructor. Bring a piping bag and sieve. Wine Tasting: A Visit to Portugal NEW! Jamaican Curry Chicken CK09. Portugal continues to offer some of the best values in wine today in terms of PQR - price to quality ratio. Although they are generally not as widely available as Spanish wines, they are definitely worth seeking out for their fresh, lively, and robust qualities and affordable prices. For a relatively small country, the array of styles and grape varietals is truly outstanding. Join us for this virtual tour of Portugal as we sample both whites and reds from the many different regions throughout this varied and intriguing Iberian state. Rodney Chonka has led several wine tastings at MALT. He has lived, studied, taught and traveled in France, and has toured wineries throughout Europe and the US. CK11. Nothing is better than some hearty curry in your stomach. With chunks of chicken and vegetables in a mouthwatering gravy, Jamaican curry chicken is an awesome meal to make for family and friends. Learn how to make this savory and heartwarming dish. Bring containers to take some home. Colleen Miles Sa from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM February 27 Unitarian Society of Germantown 6511 Lincoln Drive $29.00 $15 materials fee payable to the instructor. A. Tu from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM March 8 $29.00 B. Tu from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM March 15 Unitarian Society of Germantown 6511 Lincoln Drive $29.00 $12 materials fee payable to the instructor. Guests of wine tasting sample a variety of wines. 18 Winter 2016 215-843-6333 MALT Daytime Classes Drawing and Painting for Adults & Teens W from 9:00 AM to 12 N February 3-24 pg. 3 Introduction to Computers W from 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM January 27 - February 17 pg. 12 pg. 12 pg. 36 Thursday Tot Learn To Skate - Ages 3-5 years old - (Levels Tot 1-Tot 3) Th from 12:45 PM to 2:45 PM January 7 - February 18 F from 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM February 19 - March 18 W from 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM January 27 - March 30 F from 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM January 22 - March 25 pg. 36 W from 11:15 AM to 12:15 PM January 27 - March 30 pg. 44 pg. 44 pg. 44 Meditation, Gratitude, and Joy W from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM March 2-30 pg. 48 Refresher Bridge Tu from 10:00 AM to 12 N February 16 - April 5 pg. 57 Beginning Spanish M from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM February 29 - April 4 www.mtairylearningtree.org pg. 42 T’ai Chi Ch’uan: Level Three pg. 24 Tuesday Tot Learn To Skate - Ages 3-5 years old - (Levels Tot 1-Tot 3) Tu from 12:45 PM to 2:45 PM January 12 - February 23 pg. 39 T’ai Chi Ch’uan: Level Two pg. 21 Zumba Gold® Tu from 1:30 PM to 2:20 PM February 23 - March 29 W from 10:00 AM to 11:15 AM February 10 - March 9 T’ai Chi Ch’uan: Level One Nia Holistic Dance F from 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM January 29 - March 18 pg. 37 Yoga, A Chair and You pg. 12 Windows 8.1 or 10 Made Easy Tu from 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM February 2-16 Tu from 12:45 PM to 2:45 PM January 12 - February 23 Gentle Yoga for All Internet & Email W from 10:00 AM to 12 N March 2-9 Parent & Tot Learn To Skate Class Ages 3-6 years old (Levels Tot 1-Tot 3) Winter 2016 pg. 67 19 Dance Tahitian/Hula Dance Cardio Dancing With Soul DA01. Wrapped in fun, this core-strengthening, low-impact cardio uses exciting Tahitian/Hula dance moves to burn calories, reduce stress, tone, and increase energy. No dance experience required in this encouraging environment. You’ll laugh and smile your way into great fitness with this total body workout inspired by the dances of the Polynesian Islands. Strengthen and define your abs, hips, legs and arms - as you groove to traditional Polynesian drum beats, funky contemporary, and hip retro music. DA03. Soul Line Dancing is the exciting craze that is sweeping Philadelphia. It incorporates the mind for memorization, the body for movement and the spirit for excitement and enthusiasm. Be a part of the Line Dance world! This is great exercise, and everyone is welcome: men, women and children of all ages. Bring a water bottle and be ready to dance. We learn NEW dances every term! Gayle Herbert Robinson is a licensed Zumba instructor and has taught and performed Liturgical Dance for 15 years. She also teaches rebounding (a mini trampoline workout). Gayle specializes in fun fitness. She is a web copywriter and online video scriptwriter at Perfect Little Black Dress Ink. Tu from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM February 9 - March 15 6 sessions Chestnut Hill United 8812 Germantown Ave. $59.00 Bring water, sarong or shawl for your hips. We dance barefoot. Lucia Jones began line dancing in 2001 and teaching in 2007. She formed a group called Triple Threat Incorporated with 2 friends and together they have created several dances, including “Let’s Get It,” “Triple Threat,” and “Bad Boy Xclusive.” W from 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM January 27 - March 16 8 sessions Summit Presbyterian Church 6757 Greene St. at Westview $94.00 $10 materials fee payable to the instructor. *Class will be held in the gym, second floor. Dance-It-Out! Fun Fitness DA02. Stressed? Dance-it-Out! Overwhelmed? Dance-it-Out! Need a fun workout? Dance-It-Out! We’ll do Zumba, Retro, a little Hip-Hop and Line — four dance styles in one fun-filled hour for six weeks. You’ve seen ABC’s “Grey’s Anatomy” doctors Dancing-It-Out instead of melting down. You’ll burn calories, tone, reduce stress and feel energized. You’ll have a blast while blasting away those stubborn pounds and stress. No dance experience necessary in this encouraging environment. Wear sneakers and comfortable clothing, so you can “Get Down Tonight.” Bring a bottle of water and towel. WARNING: This class will create lots of smiles and laughter. Gayle Herbert Robinson W from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM February 10 - March 16 6 sessions Chestnut Hill United 8812 Germantown Ave. 20 Winter 2016 $59.00 Dance out your stress with Gayle Herbert Robinson 215-843-6333 Nia Holistic Dance DA05. The practice of Nia is a tool for accessing the universal human need to move. Through using a blend of dance, martial-arts, mind-body practices, we will use this highly adaptable practice to break through to our inner spirit, explore alignment, sustain energy, challenge our cardiovascular training, and most of all, experience deeply the sensations of movement to increase the pleasure and joy of living in a human body. It is fun and sweaty, done to soulful world music which will take you on a beautiful journey within your home for life: your body. Lisa Zahren has been practicing Nia for 8 years and teaching for 4. She is a certified Blue Belt Nia Instructor with the Nia Technique. She loves bringing the joy of movement to people of all ages and backgrounds. You’ll love Nia with Lisa Zahren! F from 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM January 29 - March 18 8 sessions Allens Lane Art Center 601 W. Allens Lane $84.00 Tap Dance for Adults DA04. Looking for a way to stay fit and have fun too? Enjoy learning to tap dance in a casual environment and make new friends! Beginners learn basic steps and technique; intermediate students increase speed and learn longer combinations. Tap shoes are required. Ginger Sable has been studying dance since the age of 3. She currently studies the Philadelphia style of tap dancing, “hoofing,” but grew up performing broadway style tap. She merges these two styles in her classes. A. Beginning Tap M from 6:00 PM to 6:30 PM February 1 - March 21 8 sessions $49.00 B. Intermediate Tap M from 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM February 1 - March 21 8 sessions St. Michael’s Lutheran 6671 Germantown Ave. $84.00 An email address is recommended, but not required, as the teacher sends notes and supplemental videos by email. www.mtairylearningtree.org Time to get tapping with Ginger Sable. Winter 2016 21 Dance Technique & Improvisations Beginning Salsa DA07. We’ll focus on ballet, modern and jazz techniques, with some yoga and pilates thrown in the mix as well. Take on challenging floor work that is designed to build strength, flexibility and endurance. During the second half of class, become fully creative with a series of explorations and improvisations that conclude with a soothing meditation. DA09. Mt. Airy’s Salsa literacy has gone through the roof since 2002, and here’s a night dedicated to you! Saturday is for Salsa in Chestnut Hill. Come learn the basics from Maestro Flaco, known for his patient, novice-friendly style of teaching. Robin Jarrett is the winner of Best Supporting Actress in “It Had to Be You” at the St. Tropez International Film Festival in May, 2013. She trained at Temple University and with Joe Tremaine, Martha Graham, Broadway Dance Center, and Alvin Ailey Dance Theater. Robin has taught in studios throughout the Delaware Valley including Moving Arts of Mt. Airy. Tu from 7:15 PM to 8:45 PM February 23 - March 15 4 sessions Moving Arts of Mt. Airy (MaMa) 550 Carpenter Lane $64.00 Bop I DA08. Philly Bop is hot right now, and MALT has its hottest teacher. Begin with the basic steps of jitterbug at a slightly slower tempo and with more graceful and fluid movements. Then learn the more challenging part of improvisation. Bringing a partner is optional but always encouraged. This is the real deal, ladies and gents. The success rate of students in this class is astounding! Try it for yourself. You won’t believe your feet. Marck “Flaco” Best has been teaching dance since 1997 and is currently teaching “Mad, Hot Ballroom” to Philadelphia’s 5th graders. Flaco studied under Monsieur Pierre Dulane of the American Ballroom Theatre Association. W from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM February 3 - March 23 8 sessions St. Paul’s Episcopal Church 22 E. Chestnut Hill Ave. $94.00 Marck “Flaco” Best M from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM January 25 - March 14 8 sessions St. Paul’s Episcopal Church 22 E. Chestnut Hill Ave. $94.00 Beginning Salsa: The Next Level DA10. Have you taken Flaco’s Beginning Salsa and want to continue? If you’re comfortable with the basic moves, add some new steps, turns, and other tricks to your repertoire. Keep up with the hot trends that makes salsa so much fun! Marck “Flaco” Best M from 8:00 PM to 9:00 PM January 25 - March 14 8 sessions St. Paul’s Episcopal Church 22 E. Chestnut Hill Ave. $94.00 Beginning Belly Dance DA11. This ancient dance is performed in countries bordering the Mediterranean from Northern Africa to Turkey. Students will learn basic hip and arm movements, traveling steps, and a short choreography. Belly dancing is a great way to have fun while toning the abdominal muscles and arms. Wear comfortable clothes and bring a scarf to tie around your hips. Akili Zuriah has loved dancing most of her life and found a particular resonance with bellydance. She studied extensively with the renowned Artemis Mourat and performed nationally as a former member of Silk Road Dance Co. She has taught numerous dance classes and workshops over the past several years. W from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM January 27 - March 16 8 sessions St. Michael’s Lutheran 6671 Germantown Ave. $89.00 Get on the dance floor with “Flaco.” 22 Winter 2016 215-843-6333 Ballroom Basics: The Rhythm Dances DA13. Feel the music pulsating through your body as you move in sync with your partner. Covered in this class will be the basics in “stationary” dances that use a small area of the dance floor: the rumba, cha-cha-cha and swing. People of all ages can enjoy the rhythm of togetherness on the dance floor. Don’t miss out on this popular introductory course that will help you build the confidence you need to get out on the dance floor during all those special occasions! Partners recommended; an adult dance partner must accompany students under age 18. We change partners for faster group learning and to get to know one another. Debra A Klingler Get into the rhythm of ballroom dancing with Debra Klingler. Ballroom Basics: The Smooth Dances DA12. Experience the thrill of swirling around the dance floor with a partner in time to fabulous music! Covered in this class will be the basics in dances that travel around the dance floor: the waltz, foxtrot, and tango. People of all ages can enjoy the rhythm of togetherness on the dance floor. Don’t miss out on this popular introductory course that will help you build the confidence you need to get out on the dance floor during all those special occasions! Partners recommended; an adult dance partner must accompany students under age 18. We change partners for faster group learning and to get to know one another. Debra A Klingler, MALT dance instructor since 1994, teaches a wide array of partner dances, including Ballroom, Swing and Latin dancing. She teaches dance throughout the Philadelphia area, and can be found enjoying dancing with her students and partners in many local dance clubs. Th from 7:45 PM to 8:40 PM January 28 - February 25 5 sessions Summit Presbyterian Church 6757 Greene St. at Westview $44.00 $10 materials fee payable to the instructor in class. If you take the follow-up course, “Ballroom Basics: The Rhythm Dances,” the materials fee for that class will be waived when you take that course. No make-ups will be offered for missed sessions unless cancellation is by instructor or MALT. www.mtairylearningtree.org Th from 7:45 PM to 8:40 PM March 3-31 5 sessions Summit Presbyterian Church 6757 Greene St. at Westview $44.00 $10 materials fee payable to the instructor in class. If you have already taken the first course, “Ballroom Basics: The Smooth Dances,” the materials fee for this class will be waived when you take this course. No make-ups will be offered for missed sessions unless cancellation is by instructor or MALT. Ballroom Dancing: More than Just the Basics DA14. This is a continuation of the ballroom basics introductory course. It will be tailored to the interests of the participants. A poll will be taken, with choices from the dances covered in the basic classes (foxtrot, waltz, tango, rumba, cha-cha-cha and swing), and the results will impact the course syllabus. The ones with the highest rankings will be included in the course. Add to your repertoire of steps, as we review and practice the dances to build confidence in leading and following. Partners recommended. We occasionally change partners for faster group learning. This is a continuing beginner level course. Prerequisite: one of the basic ballroom dancing classes taught by Debbie; this requirement can only be waived with permission of the instructor prior to the beginning of the course. Debra A Klingler Th from 8:45 PM to 9:40 PM January 28 - March 31 10 sessions Summit Presbyterian Church 6757 Greene St. at Westview $84.00 No make-ups will be offered for missed sessions unless cancellation is by instructor or MALT. Winter 2016 23 Intermediate Ballroom Dancing Zumba Gold® DA15. This course is a continuation class in ballroom dancing, geared toward those who are already comfortable with the core steps of the most common ballroom dances. This season’s focus will be on quickstep and salsa. As you add to your repertoire of steps, develop your ability to lead or follow your partner, while letting the character and feeling of each dance shine through. DA17. The Zumba Gold® program combines the enticing world rhythms of Zumba with the strengthtraining techniques of the Zumba Toning Program, creating an easy to follow, health boosting dancefitness program for the active older adult as well as beginners. You’ll learn how to use weighted, maraca-like Zumba toning sticks to enhance rhythm, build strength and tone all the target zones. Class includes a great chair workout for those who want. Partners recommended. This is an advanced-beginner level course. Prerequisite: a basic ballroom dancing class taught by Debbie. Debra A Klingler Th from 6:30 PM to 7:40 PM January 28 - March 31 10 sessions Summit Presbyterian Church 6757 Greene St. at Westview $99.00 No make-ups will be offered for missed sessions unless cancellation is by instructor or MALT. Zumba® DA16. Zumba® fuses hypnotic Latin rhythms and easy to follow moves to create a dynamic fitness program! Our goal is simple: we want you to want to work out, to love working out, and to get hooked. Zumba® fanatics achieve long term benefits while experiencing an absolute blast in one exhilarating hour of calorie burning, body-energizing, awe-inspiring movements meant to engage and captivate for life! Zumba® is an intense cardio workout that feels less like working out and more like a party! Jada Temple has been dancing for six years, with her main concentration in African dance. She has been taking Zumba® classes for three years and recently received her instructor’s license. She loves to teach and make people happy. Th from 6:45 PM to 7:45 PM January 28 - March 17 8 sessions Grace Epiphany Church 224 E. Gowen Ave. Bring a towel and water. 24 Winter 2016 $89.00 Karen Taylor Young has been a licensed Zumba Instructor since 2010, with licenses in: Gold, Gold Toning, Step, In the Circuit, Kids and Kids Jr. Karen is a retired professional dancer, dance educator and choreographer. Tu from 1:30 PM to 2:20 PM February 23 - March 29 6 sessions St. Michael’s Lutheran 6671 Germantown Ave. $59.00 Bring water, wear comfortable clothing, and sneakers with low or no tread. Ballet Barre DA18. Ballet technique promotes long, lean, strong muscles. This class is perfect for the beginning to intermediate mover or anyone looking for an opportunity to tone and stretch. Class will include a ballet barre for conditioning and stretching. This is a great way to ease back into ballet or try it for the first time. Come for a workout and develop your ballet technique in a low stress, enjoyable environment. Monica Frichtel, PhD, is a dance educator with practical and theoretical understanding of teaching dance. She is a trained ballet and modern dancer who loves exploring movement with people of all ages, especially her two young sons. W from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM January 20 - February 24 6 sessions Philadelphia Dance Theatre 7500 Germantown Ave. $80.00 Dress comfortably. Tights and leotards welcomed but not required. 215-843-6333 Family and Home Japanese Kimono Demonstration K9 Nose Work™ FH01. Kimono or Japanese dress, is traditional clothing in Japan. Learn about the history of the kimono and how to wear them. There will be three sets of kimono: komon for formal dress, casual dress, and yukata for summer dress. All students will have a chance to try on these Japanese dresses. FH03. Inspired by working detection dogs, K9 Nose Work is an easy-to-learn activity and sport that builds confidence and focus in many dogs, and provides a safe way to keep dogs fit and healthy through mental and physical exercise. K9 Nose Work starts with getting your dog excited about using his nose to seek out a favorite toy or treat reward hidden in one of several boxes, expanding the game to entire rooms, exterior areas, and vehicles. As your dog grows more confident with his nose, target odors are introduced, and competition skills are taught. Yuki Flores learned Kitsuke, how to wear Japanese dress, at the Nagamuma shizu kimono school in Japan. She helped at the kimono demonstration at Subaru Cherry blossom festival in 2014. Sa from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM March 5 Chestnut Hill Friends Meeting 20 E. Mermaid Lane $20.00 Clutter Tonic: The Easy Refreshing Way to Organize Your Home and Office FH02. Do you have unpacked boxes from your last move? Avoid your basement? Certain cabinets? Break promises to yourself to clear surfaces? Never feel brave enough to tackle the kids’ rooms? Drowning in papers? Learn to make happy decisions about what to let go of and ways to organize the rest. And do it the green way. No need to buy containers. You can repurpose what you have. Learn where to recycle torn clothes and stained purses, crayon stubs, and more. Only a tiny percent of what leaves your home ever needs to go to a landfill. Enjoy some clutter tonic. You’ll feel better and have fun! Alexa Karaoulis has been training dogs for twenty years. She has competed in Agility, Obedience and Flyball, and has taught dog training seminars around the country. Alexa is currently working towards certification in nosework. Th from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM February 4 - March 17 7 sessions Allens Lane Art Center 601 W. Allens Lane $149.00 Rachel Martin is the founder of Clutter Tonic: The Easy, Refreshing Way to Organize Your Home and Office. She finds great pleasure in teaching people to organize and maintain filing systems, create craft areas, have the clean-lined office they’ve always craved, and more. “ $59.00 “ Tu from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM March 8-22 3 sessions Presbyterian Church of Chestnut Hill 8855 Germantown Ave. Rachel Martin will help you wade through your pile of papers. Learned a lot of helpful tips. Clutter Tonic www.mtairylearningtree.org Winter 2016 25 Fundamentals of Divorce, Custody and Support Understanding Chronic Disorganization FH04. Receive an overview of the process and timing of divorce - from the filing of the complaint through the distribution of property and entry of the divorce decree. Gain an understanding of physical and legal custody and what guides the courts in making custody decisions. Grasp the essentials of the types and determination of support. Examine alternatives to litigation. FH06. Do you wonder why some people have a harder time keeping things together? We’ll talk about the fundamentals and underlying causes of chronic disorganization, as well as techniques and strategies to help those challenged by this common issue to make positive changes in their lives and relationships. Receive numerous resources for continued learning and support. Jeannie Fridey, Esquire, has been a licensed attorney, exclusively practicing matrimonial and family law in Pennsylvania since 1994. Prior to opening her own practice, she served for approximately 15 years as the chief litigator, overseeing the complex cases and training new associates, for a matrimonial and family law firm. Leslie Robison Tu from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM March 15-22 2 sessions MALT Office, 6601 Greene St. How to Buy a House $39.00 Beat the Clock with Time Management FH05. Time and attention are increasingly limited as demands increase. Understanding and using time management techniques improves credibility, reduces stress, and creates better relationships. We’ll talk about different ways to view, plan, and use time to have more fulfilling and productive days. Leslie Robison is a certified coach and professional organizer who believes small changes create big differences. She is celebrating 18 years of service coaching and organizing clients to be more strategic, credible, secure, and happier at home and at work. W from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM March 9 Grace Epiphany Church 224 E. Gowen Ave. W from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM March 23 Grace Epiphany Church 224 E. Gowen Ave. $20.00 FH07. Thinking about buying a home? We’ll walk through the home buying process step-by-step and discuss the current trends in the real estate market. We’ll cover how to get started applying for a mortgage, searching for homes, home inspections and the home buying contract. Whether you’re a first time homebuyer or re-entering the market, buying a home is a BIG deal. Come get your questions answered. Susan Cotteta is a licensed realtor, and has been teaching with MALT since 2002. She works with buyers and sellers in Philadelphia, Delaware, Chester and Montgomery counties. Tu from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM February 16 Lutheran Seminary 7301 Germantown Ave. Hagan Center Amphitheater $20.00 $20.00 Be kind to your teacher, fellow students and yourself. Be on time for your class. 26 Winter 2016 215-843-6333 Home Energy Efficiency FH09. Gain an understanding of how your home functions, look for ways to reduce energy usage, and install possible solutions to the discovered issues. We’ll take a comprehensive look at home energy usage and efficiency measures through building science and practical application. Topics include: building products; health and safety; analysis and solutions; your PECO bill; heating, ventilation, and cooling (HVAC) systems; and the economics of energy efficiency. Michael Schneller currently works for Clearesult, a contractor for PECO, that implements the Smart Ideas energy efficiency program mandated by the Public Utility Commission. He has a BS in sustainability and renewable energy systems and a BPI Building Analyst certification. Five Skills All Couples Should Know! FH08. All couples have disagreements, but why? Research now shows the single best indicator of divorce is the way a couple speaks to each other. We’ll explain what causes conflict, and teach you a few easy-to-learn techniques that will turn 80% of those potential arguments into opportunities for greater intimacy, instead of frustration and anger. Bring your spouse or come alone. This class will also be helpful for people between relationships seeking to improve their partnership skills. W from 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM January 27 Lutheran Seminary 7301 Germantown Ave. Hagan Center Amphitheater Max Rivers, the Marriage Mediator, is also an NVC* trainer, an NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming) Practitioner and an Ericsonian Hypnotist specializing in using the unconscious to help empower clients achieve their healing goals. *NVC and Non-Violent Communication are trademarks of CNVC.org and Marshall Rosenberg. “ Loved this. I’m really pumped! Woo! Fewer than 5 – the Class takes a Dive! Please register early. ❧ $20.00 $20.00 “ A. Th from 7:30 PM to 9:00 PM February 18 B. W from 7:30 PM to 9:00 PM March 23 Rivers Manor, 508 E. Sedgwick St. $49.00 5 Skills All Couples Should Know www.mtairylearningtree.org Winter 2016 27 NEW! Know Your Rights: Dealing With the Police Seeds to Live By: Spring Gardening FH10. Police encounters are scary for civilians and police alike - and can turn tragic. Part of the problem is that citizens don’t know their rights. Learn how to “deal professionally” with police if they stop you; when, if ever, to consent to a search or answer police questions; help you “arrest proof” yourself; and maintain your most important freedoms. This isn’t intended to help people commit and get away with crimes; it’s to help all of us achieve better relations with police in the critical moments when it matters most. Brian J Foley, Esq. recently opened his law practice in Mt. Airy, focusing on civil rights, criminal defense, employment law (including academia), and the needs of small businesses. He won the teaching award at Drexel’s law school and has taught public speaking, negotiation, and various valuable skills to practicing lawyers, law students, and others. W from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM February 24 Chestnut Hill Friends Meeting 20 E. Mermaid Lane $20.00 Understanding Your Home Owners Insurance Policy FH11. Learn about the various coverages of home owners insurance and the benefits of each one. What are the perils and how do they affect you? We’ll make sure you understand the information found on your declaration page, make smart decisions in choosing the insurance coverage to best protect your home, have peace of mind that you have done everything possible to protect your home, and why you may need or want a public adjuster. Steven Wolbach is a licensed and bonded public adjuster in PA and NJ. For two years, he has been helping home and business owners receive larger settlements from their insurance companies when they have suffered a loss. He volunteers his time to meet with home owners and explain their policies, point out any gaps that may expose them during a loss, and make suggestions to consider checking with their insurance company. Tu from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM February 23 - March 1 2 sessions MALT Office, 6601 Greene St. 28 Winter 2016 FH12. Basil, cilantro, red cabbage, corn, cucumbers, tomatoes, peppers, beets, Chinese cabbage, mint, collard greens, onions, garlic, scallions, and lettuce. These are just some of the seeds that you will be planting during the class to help jump start your vegetable garden this spring. You’ll also learn what steps to take in order to get your garden beds ready for the season; where to get free (or low cost) garden supplies; and how to layout your garden for the best possible results. Finally, we will look at how you can save money by harvesting your own seeds at the end of the season rather than buying them from the store each year. Ellen V Russell works as a tax preparer. When not preparing taxes, you can find Ellen knee-deep in mud in her vegetable garden. She also has a lifelong love of games. Sa from 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM March 5 Project Learn School 6525 Germantown Ave. $20.00 $7 materials fee payable to the instructor. Do-It-Yourself Home Repair FH13. Gain a basic understanding of carpentry, electrical, and plumbing systems of the average house. Learn about hand tools, power tools, and construction materials. Each week will have a project. We’ll start with building a small wall. Learn how to measure, cut, layout, and join wooden studs. Next, install an electrical circuit through the studs and install a receptacle, wall switch, and light fixture. Finally, install drywall, apply tape, and joint compound/spackle. Paul Plevakas is a PA licensed remodeling contractor and is knowledgeable in all aspects of home repair and remodeling. He has over 30 years of experience in plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting, masonry, and other home repair concerns. Sa from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM March 19 - April 2 3 sessions * Near Paper Mill & Cromwell Rds Wyndmoor $250.00 $25 materials fee payable to the instructor. $34.00 215-843-6333 Health and Exercise Learn to Swim: Beyond Beginner HE02. Go beyond those basic beginner skills and improve your swimming strokes, breathing and endurance. All participants must be able to swim a width of the pool (20 feet) using freestyle, be comfortable in deep water (with or without flotation device), and be interested in improving skills. Looking forward to seeing you at the pool! Ebony DeBrest Learn To Swim HE01. Designed for water or swimming-fearful adults, this course offers basic instruction, providing the necessary tools for confident swimming. Step by step, you will forget your hesitation and approach the water in a whole new way! Ebony DeBrest has been teaching swimming for 10 plus years. She is a patient, fun-filled, comforting motivator who sincerely enjoys working with people. She has had students of all ages including babies as young as 6 months to seniors wanting to conquer their fear of the water to reap the therapeutic benefits of swimming. Gary Smith has numerous swimming certifications. He has worked with all ages from infant to adult for over 30 years. A. Gary Smith Su from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM January 17 - March 6 8 sessions $104.00 B. Gary Smith Su from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM January 17 - March 6 8 sessions $104.00 C. Ebony DeBrest W and M from 8:00 PM to 9:00 PM January 20 - February 17 (no class 2/15) 8 sessions Chestnut Hill College, Germantown & Northwestern Aves. $104.00 The parking permit is attached to your confirmation receipt. If you don’t get one, email info@ mtairylearningtree.org for a parking permit for all the water classes. If you don’t use email, send a SASE for a parking permit or call the MALT office (215-843-6333). There are locker rooms with showers but students need to bring their own lock or they can put their stuff poolside. www.mtairylearningtree.org A. Su from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM January 17 - March 6 8 sessions Chestnut Hill College Germantown & Northwestern Aves. $104.00 B. M and W from 8:00 PM to 9:00 PM February 29 - March 23 8 sessions Chestnut Hill College Germantown & Northwestern Aves. $104.00 Improve Your Stroke HE03. Whether you want to add swimming into your fitness routine or tackle a triathlon, this class is for you. Practice the freestyle stroke to build swim endurance and work on technique. Learn how to swim more efficiently which makes swimming feel easier and ultimately more fun! Other strokes such as backstroke and breaststroke will also be introduced. You must be able to swim but all levels are welcome. Ebony DeBrest M from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM January 25 - March 21 (no class 2/15) 8 sessions Chestnut Hill College Germantown & Northwestern Aves. $104.00 Enhance your swimming technique. Winter 2016 29 Introduction to the Triathlon Swim Deep Water Aerobics HE04. For many athletes new to Triathlon and multi-sport, swimming is the most daunting challenge. Beginner and intermediate level swimmers will learn how to improve swimming technique and form for greater efficiency and begin to build a solid training base for the 2016 Triathlon season. We will use video analysis at the beginning, middle and end of the class to show how quickly students improve with good training and drills. Learn to overcome the extreme anxiety most new triathletes feel about the swim portion of the race and how to improve technique and form through easy drills. Proper swim training progression will make entering the water for the new or experienced triathlete a more comfortable experience. HE06. Gain a full-body workout in deep water for competent swimmers. Develop and maintain physical fitness including flexibility, muscular strength and endurance, and improve your cardiovascular system. Charles Bender is a US Masters Swimming Level 3 Certified Coach, Triathlete and Marathon Open Water Swimmer. He has qualified for the USA Triathlon Age Group Nationals in the Olympic Triathlon and regularly coaches local swimmers and triathletes. Su from 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM January 17 - March 6 8 sessions Chestnut Hill College Germantown & Northwestern Aves. $104.00 Shallow End Water Aerobics HE05. Exercising in water is one of the most effective and gentle ways of giving yourself a healthier heart and stronger, more flexible muscles. And it’s fun! Do a warm-up followed by aerobics and calisthenics. Because water absorbs impact, this form of aerobics is a gentle, safe exercise especially if you have arthritis. This class involves no swimming and will take place in the shallow end of the pool. Hedy Kahn W from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM January 20 - March 9 8 sessions Chestnut Hill College Germantown & Northwestern Aves. $104.00 Thread: Balance and Flexibility HE10. Gain balance and flexibility! As you rotate the major joints of your body through a series of postures and stretches, you will improve joint mobility, range of motion, strength and balance. Learn how to use rotation and the midlines of the body to enhance stability. You’ll leave feeling looser, more mobile, and more stable. Appropriate for all ages and it’s fun! Zachary Segal is certified in Corrective Exercise, Kettlebells, Suspension Training (TRX), Senior Fitness, and SAQ (Speed, Agility, Quickness). His study of physical disciplines over the past decade includes but is not limited to T’ai Chi, Kung Fu, Resistance Training, Capoeira, African Dance, Tap, Yoga and Pilates. Tu from 7:00 PM to 7:40 PM February 2-23 4 sessions Church of the Annunciation 324 Carpenter Lane $39.00 Hedy Kahn is a certified personal trainer and exercise enthusiast. W from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM January 20 - March 9 8 sessions Chestnut Hill College Germantown & Northwestern Aves. $104.00 Would you like to share a skill or talent with your neighbors? February 1st is the deadline to submit class proposals for the Spring term. ❧ 30 Winter 2016 215-843-6333 ‘80s Aerobics Tabata Fitness HE11. Remember when exercise was fun? It can be again. Experience this moderate level traditional, ‘80s style aerobics class. The easy-to-follow routine is choreographed to a FABULOUS eclectic mix of music and you’re encouraged to work at your own pace. Feel free to do your own thing. Whatever works. This one-of-a-kind class is fun and energizing in a supportive and inclusive environment. HE12. Jump start your metabolism and burn fat through this high-intensity workout. The basics of the Tabata workout is to exercise hard for 20 seconds, rest for 10, and repeat 8 times (such as 20 seconds of pushups, rest for 10 seconds, repeat 8 times). Many different activities will be included in this program and improve both core strength and weight training. Ideal for regular exercisers who want to change their routine, improve endurance, and burn more fat. Lisa Klauder has been a fitness instructor for 30 years. She has taught corporate and public classes including kids and senior fitness classes. Lisa has a certification in Group Exercise from the Aerobics and Fitness Association of America (AFAA) and is also an avid runner. A. Sa from 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM January 23 - March 19 (no class 3/5) 8 sessions $79.00 B. M from 6:45 PM to 7:45 PM January 25 - March 21 (no class 3/7) 8 sessions Chestnut Hill United 8812 Germantown Ave. $79.00 Please bring a mat, light weights and a water bottle. Class meets on Presidents’ Day, February 15. Walter Copeland has been in the health field since 2004. He is a fitness trainer as well as a spinning, kickboxing, and aerobics instructor for many years. His passion in the field has led him to teach and mentor many about the importance of a healthier lifestyle. Sa from 10:30 AM to 11:15 AM January 30 - March 19 8 sessions WC Fitness, 6769 Germantown Ave. $79.00 30-Day Fat Loss Challenge HE13. In 30 days you can see concrete results! This challenge consists of 2 workouts per week called “Drop It Low Cardio” and the instructor’s e-book “30 Days To A Better You.” The book highlights all of your nutritional needs to see results. Workouts include a mixture of dancing and weights, intending to bring your heart rate up for maximum fat burn. Modifications are provided for individual needs. All fitness levels are welcome. Latoya Izzard is self-taught and lost over 50 lbs. She decided one way to show gratitude is to teach others tools that helped her along the way. She opened up an all women’s fitness center and has 29,000 followers on Instagram. To see her results, visit www.fitgirlarmy.com. Tu and Th from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM February 23 - March 17 8 sessions Project Learn School 6525 Germantown Ave. $99.00 Rediscover the fun of 80s Aerobics! www.mtairylearningtree.org Winter 2016 31 Healthier Stretching HE16. Discover why well-known stretches aren’t stopping injury and what to do instead. Learn therapeutic, diagnostic, and innovative stretches, and take home effective, state-of-the-art techniques that work during regular daily activities without stopping “to stretch.” Relieve aches on the spot. Learn how to not get stiff in the first place. Find more information at DrBookspan.com. Jolie Bookspan, MEd, PhD, FAWM, is a research scientist who developed pioneering advances in sports medicine. Military and university medical departments gave her the toughest assignments to find out why conventional training and rehab methods don’t work, and what does. Sa from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM April 2 * Near Paper Mill & Cromwell Rds Wyndmoor $49.00 $12 materials fee payable to the instructor. NEW! Fix and Prevent Common Pain and Injuries, Without Drugs or Surgery HE17. Learn to prevent and fix pain of upper and lower back, neck, shoulders, knees, arches, and feet. Lecture and in-class practice will teach evidence-based sports medicine methods to use at work and home. This is suitable for the general public and health professionals. Find more information at www.DrBookspan.com. Jolie Bookspan Sa from 10:30 AM to 1:30 PM April 2 * Near Paper Mill & Cromwell Rds Wyndmoor $59.00 $20 materials fee payable to the instructor. Elise Rivers An Ounce of Prevention is Worth a Pound of Cure HE30. Have you been looking for natural approaches to proactively optimize your health? Are you looking for an affordable wellness center? Acupuncture, or one of our many other healing modalities, may be for you. Acupuncture has been used by millions for thousands of years to promote wellness and to address acute and chronic conditions such as pain, digestion issues, hormone imbalances, mood disorders, and immune dysfunction, to help you get well and stay well! In addition, all of our therapies are used to deeply relax the body to reduce the very real negative impact of the stress we all experience from time to time. In a friendly atmosphere that encourages questions, learn how important it is to be wellness (vs. symptom) oriented, how stress affects our bodies, and find out if we can help your specific condition. Elise Rivers, Esq, MAc, has been practicing Chinese medicine for more than 18 years and is the founder of Philadelphia’s first sliding scale clinic Community Acupuncture of Mt Airy--A Wellness Center (CAMA). For more than a decade, Elise has shared the benefits of acupuncture and a wellness orientation with the Mt Airy community, and is on the faculty of Pennsylvania’s first acupuncture school, the Won Institute in Glenside. Su from 7:30 PM to 9:00 PM March 20 Community Acupuncture of Mt. Airy 6782 Germantown Ave. All attendees new to CAMA will receive a $10 coupon for attending. 32 Winter 2016 $20.00 215-843-6333 NEW! Eat, Drink, and Think Healthy HE31. Live a holistic healthy lifestyle by focusing on things you can do to prevent many illnesses and naturally improve your health. We’ll demonstrate preparation of a tasty vegan meal and smoothie, and explain how they contribute to good health. Learn how to perfect a cup of loose-leaf tea and it’s inherent health benefits. Discover some alternatives to traditional medicine to treat certain illnesses without side effects. Also, learn a few easy QiGong exercises to strengthen your internal organs. Karen James, EdD, CHOM, CNHP, is an educator with a doctoral degree in Educational Leadership. She is a Certified Homeopath, and is a Certified Natural Health Professional. Keysha Spring James-Goldstein (aka Chef Spring) has 10+ years experience in the food service industry as a chef and cafe manager. Howard James is president of Tea Journey, LLC, a provider of gourmet loose-leaf tea. He has studied the tea industry since 1999, initially for an MBA project at Eastern University, and since 2001, as an owner of Tea Country. Howard received the new industry-standard Level-II certification from the Specialty Tea Institute in March 2006. Tu from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM March 1-8 2 sessions Holistic Health Suite & Cafe 6802 Old York Road $44.00 $20 materials fee payable to the instructor. Light vegan dish served each night. Adult & Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED HE32. The American Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED program helps participants recognize and respond appropriately to cardiac, breathing and first aid emergencies. Learn skills to give immediate care to a suddenly injured or ill person until more advanced medical personnel arrive and take over. You will recognize the signals of a cardiac emergency, learn how to perform CPR, how to use an AED, and know what precautions to take when using an AED on a person in cardiac arrest. Better Peepers! HE33. Whether you just don’t want to wear glasses, don’t want to go to bifocals, or want to get rid of your glasses altogether, come see if exercising your eyes could be the answer for you! Learn eyestrengthening exercises, reflexology and shiatsu pressure points that you can incorporate into your busy schedule to improve your eyesight. Judy Dobbs has been teaching healing arts since 1975. She has been doing eye exercises for more than 20 years when she permanently got rid of her own glasses. Judy also teaches Aromatherapy & Reflexology. Th from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM March 17-24 2 sessions Blair Christian Academy 220 W. Upsal St. $34.00 $5 materials fee payable to the instructor. Please wear glasses and not contacts, and remove eye makeup so you can enjoy the eye exercises. Bring 2 washcloths, 2 hand towels, and 2 cereal-size bowls to class. Aromatherapy for Balancing Emotions and Mood Management HE34. Discover how to manage your moods with the use of Certified Pure Therapeutic Grade essential oils. Help your family manage stress, overcome anxiety, depression, and other mood disorders, and deal with everyday emotional ups and downs. Students will also be exposed to Qi Gong/Healing Arts practices and breathing exercises to help balance your moods and emotions. Everyone will receive their choice of 2 small sample vials to take home based on your needs. Shannon Johnson is a Certified Essential Oil Therapist. She has conducted individual consultations and workshops in essential oil therapy. Th from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM January 28 Church of the Annunciation 324 Carpenter Lane $20.00 $10 materials fee payable to the instructor. Charles Bender is a US Masters Swimming Level 3 Certified Coach, Triathlete and Marathon Open Water Swimmer. He has qualified for the USA Triathlon Age Group Nationals in the Olympic Triathlon and regularly coaches local swimmers and triathletes. Sa from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM February 27 Chestnut Hill Friends Meeting 20 E. Mermaid Lane $69.00 $20 materials fee payable to the instructor. www.mtairylearningtree.org Winter 2016 33 Kids and Teens Children’s Ceramics KD03. Together we will explore clay in all its forms and colors, from slips to engobes and carved tiles. We will be playful and exploratory. Dress in clothes that can get dirty! For ages 4-8 years. Cornelia Kietzman is a second-generation potter. She has taught art to children and adults for many years and especially finds enjoyment sharing tools and techniques which allow students to find great success with clay. Your child can enjoy a variety of artistic endeavors in Mindy’s Art School. Su from 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM January 31 - March 20 8 sessions Six Senses Clay Studio 20 E. Mt. Airy Ave. $100.00 $30 materials fee payable to the instructor. Art for Children KD02. Children will learn solid art skills, and each one will get to express his or her unique vision. Each series includes 2D projects, like drawing and painting, and 3D projects, like sculpture or sewing. These projects are developmentally appropriate, so they are challenging without being frustrating. Our classes together will be fun and inspiring! Offered by the staff of Mindy Flexer Art School. For more info see www.mindyflexerart. com. A. Sa from 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM February 6-27 4 sessions $59.00 B. Sa from 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM March 5-26 4 sessions Mindy Flexer Studio School 5225 Greene St. $59.00 $10 materials fee payable to the instructor. T OF GIVE THE GIF MALT MALT has over 250 classes and every one of them will keep on giving. MALT classes in Cooking, Yoga, Pilates and Dancing will give you and yours healthier bodies all year long. Our classes in Financial Planning and Working for a Living can give your family peace of mind for years to come. Our Music and Art classes make the world a better place in which to live. With such a variety of offerings the possibilites are endless! Call 215-843-6333 for a MALT gift certificate 34 Winter 2016 215-843-6333 Kids Learn to Swim - Water Babies - 6 mos-3yrs KD04. We will provide a safe structure for your little one to begin feeling comfortable in the water. With you in the pool, the teachers will help you learn the proper ways to hold your children in the water, teach the art of blowing bubbles, and will inspire general confidence. Swimming is a lifelong skill so it’s never too early to get started. Ebony DeBrest has been teaching swimming for 10 plus years. She is a patient, fun-filled, comforting motivator who sincerely enjoys working with people. She has had students of all ages including babies as young as 6 months to seniors wanting to conquer their fear of the water to reap the therapeutic benefits of swimming. A. Su from 10:00 AM to 10:30 AM January 17 - March 6 8 sessions B. Su from 10:30 AM to 11:00 AM January 17 - March 6 8 sessions Chestnut Hill College Germantown & Northwestern Aves. $89.00 Kids Learn to Swim - Ages 6-9 KD06. Start or continue your basic swimming. Children will learn to master swimming basics in a fun, interactive group setting. Our experienced teachers work with children who are fearful and negative, those raring to go, and everyone in between. Ebony DeBrest A. Beginners Su from 12 N to 12:45 PM January 17 - March 6 8 sessions B. Beyond Beginners Su from 12:45 PM to 1:30 PM January 17 - March 6 8 sessions Chestnut Hill College Germantown & Northwestern Aves. $104.00 $104.00 Kids Learn to Swim - Ages 10-15 $89.00 The parking permit is attached to your confirmation receipt. If you don’t get one, email info@ mtairylearningtree.org for a parking permit for all the water classes. If you don’t use email, send an SASE for a parking permit or call the MALT office (215-843-6333). There are locker rooms with showers but students need to bring their own lock or they can put their stuff poolside. Kids Learn to Swim - Beginners Ages 3-5 KD05. Teachers will help children conquer any fears about the water, learn to blow bubbles, get their faces and heads wet, glide away from the wall, use their arms, kick and more. Class size is limited. KD07. Our teachers will help your child master swimming basics. This course is for older children with more confidence, who are comfortable in the water and who are ready to take on greater swimming challenges. Ebony DeBrest Gary Smith has numerous swimming certifications. He has worked with all ages from infant to adult for over 30 years. A. Gary Smith - Beginners Su from 2:15 PM to 3:00 PM January 17 - March 6 8 sessions $104.00 B. Ebony DeBrest - Beyond Beginners Su from 1:30 PM to 2:15 PM January 17 - March 6 8 sessions Chestnut Hill College Germantown & Northwestern Aves. $104.00 Ebony DeBrest A. Su from 11:00 AM to 11:30 AM January 17 - March 6 8 sessions B. Su from 11:30 AM to 12 N January 17 - March 6 8 sessions C. M from 6:00 PM to 6:30 PM January 25 - March 21 (no class 2/15) 8 sessions D. M from 6:30 PM to 7:00 PM January 25 - March 21 (no class 2/15) 8 sessions Chestnut Hill College Germantown & Northwestern Aves. www.mtairylearningtree.org $89.00 $89.00 $89.00 $89.00 Ebony can make anyone comfortable in the water. Winter 2016 35 Acting for Children KD08. Learn how much fun acting can be! Play acting games and study the three elements of acting: voice, body and mind. Have lots of fun acting out children’s scripts. This setting gives children confidence and helps them feel good about themselves. For children 4-12 years old. Shelley Hyman has been the director of Curtain Call Theatre Company since 1983. She has performed programs at various venues in the local area for children and adults. Shelley, who has been acting since the age of 12, has experience in theatre, movies, voice-overs, commercials, and print work. Sa from 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM February 27 - March 19 4 sessions Christ Ascension Lutheran Church 8300 Germantown Ave. Tuesday Tot Learn To Skate - Ages 3-5 years old - (Levels Tot 1-Tot 3) KD13. Get an early experience out on the ice! Class is 1/2 hour with practice and warmup time before and after. Taught by instructors from the Wissahickon Skating Club. Please check directly with the Wissahickon Skating Club for a list of all their classes. Tu from 12:45 PM to 2:45 PM January 12 - February 23 7 sessions Wissahickon Skating Club 550 W. Willow Grove Ave. $150.00 Bring: warm clothing and your own helmet. Fee includes 30-minute lesson, practice time surrounding the lesson, and skate rental. Helmets required. $39.00 Intro to Pony Power Ages 7 and up KD09. This workshop is for all horse-loving kids, ages 7 to 14. The ability to handle a horse is a great confidence-builder for young people. Working in teams with the horses helps the participants learn to partner with one another. Horses also help young people develop patience, which kids must employ as they perform riding and handling skills with the horses. Horses require a great deal of care and attention. Kids find themselves bonding with the horses and forming a relationship based on kindness and respect, wonderful qualities to learn as a youngster! Misty Godfrey is certified by the American Riding Instructors Association and has been teaching riding for over 15 years. She has also been riding competitively since her early teens. She loves teaching riding and is passionate about helping riders to reach their personal goals. Thursday Tot Learn To Skate - Ages 3-5 years old - (Levels Tot 1-Tot 3) KD14. Get an early experience out on the ice! Class is 1/2 hour with practice and warmup time before and after. Taught by instructors from the Wissahickon Skating Club. Please check directly with the Wissahickon Skating Club for a list of all their classes. Th from 12:45 PM to 2:45 PM January 7 - February 18 7 sessions Wissahickon Skating Club 550 W. Willow Grove Ave. $150.00 Bring: warm clothing and your own helmet. Fee includes 30-minute lesson, practice time surrounding the lesson, and skate rental. Helmets required. Th from 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM March 3-24 4 sessions Monastery Stables at the end of Kitchens Lane $119.00 If you have any questions prior to the class, please call Misty at (267) 997-9220. 36 Winter 2016 215-843-6333 Youth Learn to Play Hockey (Ages 4 to 12) for Beginners KD17. The “Little Warriors” Learn to Play Hockey program is for beginners and places a heavy emphasis on the development of skating skills. The program focus is on fun and teamwork. Skills learned are balance, edges, stride, starts and stops, crossovers, transitions, agility, puck control, passing and shooting. There will be opportunity for small area games. Parent & Tot Learn To Skate Class Ages 3-6 years old - (Levels Tot 1-Tot 3) KD15. Get an early experience out on the ice! Class is 1/2 hour with practice and warmup time before and after. Taught by instructors from the Wissahickon Skating Club. Please check directly with the Wissahickon Skating Club for a list of all their classes. Tu from 12:45 PM to 2:45 PM January 12 - February 23 7 sessions Wissahickon Skating Club 550 W. Willow Grove Ave. $150.00 Bring: warm clothing and your own helmet. Fee includes 30-minute lesson, practice time surrounding the lesson, and skate rental. Helmets required. Learn to Skate - Ages 5-Adult (Beginner levels-freestyle) KD16. For the non-skater or new beginner, classes go through basic skating skills such as forward and backward skating, stopping, crossovers, turns, mohawks, simple jumps, and control and balance moves. The class is taught by instructors from the Wissahickon Skating Club. Please check directly with the Wissahickon Skating Club for a list of all their classes. Su from 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM January 10 - February 21 7 sessions Wissahickon Skating Club 550 W. Willow Grove Ave. $150.00 Fee includes one hour instruction. Skates can be rented for no charge if needed. IMPORTANT: All Skaters MUST have full equipment to participate. Helmet with cage, stick, elbow pads, shoulder pads, hockey pants, shin guards and gloves must be worn and are not included. Register by January 30 for any class marked NEW! and receive 10% off the course fee. Online, please enter code NEW16W Cannot be combined with any other offer or discount. Must be requested at time of registration. F from 7:30 PM to 8:30 PM January 8 - February 26 (no class 2/12) 7 sessions Wissahickon Skating Club 550 W. Willow Grove Ave. $150.00 Fee includes 30-minute group lesson, 30-minute practice time, and skate rental. Skaters should dress warmly. HELMETS REQUIRED under Level 4 and for ages 7 and younger. www.mtairylearningtree.org Winter 2016 37 Introduction to Violin for Kids KD20. Introduce your child to the world of music with this fun, interactive violin class. Students will learn basic techniques, like how to hold the instrument, fingering and bowing. They will also explore more musical concepts through rhythm, movement, and other play-based activities. No instrument required. Each child will receive their own box violin made especially for them by the teacher. Ages 5-7 years old. Offered by the staff of Chestnut Hill Music Academy under director Mickey Leone. Beginning Guitar for Kids KD18. Has your child been asking about guitar? All the basic elements of guitar playing will be introduced in this fun class. We will work on easy chords, strumming and accompanying all types of music from Rock to Pop to Gospel and Country. Then we’ll do a quick intro of note reading and playing so kids can learn what all those little dots mean. Students need to have their own instrument. Ages 6-12 years old. Offered by the staff of Chestnut Hill Music Academy under director Mickey Leone - a full service school in Chestnut Hill providing training on all instruments and voice to all ages. Steps from CH East Train Station. Info at www.chestnuthillmusic.com. M from 7:00 PM to 7:30 PM January 25 - February 15 4 sessions Chestnut Hill Music Academy 22 E Chestnut Hill Ave. Tu from 7:00 PM to 7:30 PM January 19 - February 9 4 sessions Chestnut Hill Music Academy 22 E Chestnut Hill Ave. $39.00 NEW! Beginning Voice Class for Kids KD21. Does your child love to sing? It’s never too early to encourage them with a few pointers on how to make beautiful music with their voice. In this easy and fun class, kids will learn about breathing, enunciation, range, and the importance of posture. Voice lessons are great since you don’t need an instrument or even to read music. The group will sing together and even try a little harmony. Students will go home with exercises and songs to practice. Ages 8-12 years old. Offered by the staff of Chestnut Hill Music Academy under director Mickey Leone. $39.00 Introduction to Piano for Kids KD19. Piano is a wonderful first instrument for children. Easier than many, you just press a key and it sounds great. Plus the layout of white and black keys makes an understanding of the basics of music visually understandable, even to kids. Students will learn proper posture, hand positions, the musical alphabet, the math of music, basic note reading and much more. This is a great way to see if your child is ready for private lessons. Ages 8-11 years old. Tu from 7:00 PM to 7:30 PM January 19 - February 9 4 sessions Chestnut Hill Music Academy 22 E Chestnut Hill Ave. $39.00 $5 materials fee payable to the instructor. Offered by the staff of Chestnut Hill Music Academy under director Mickey Leone. Tu from 7:00 PM to 7:30 PM January 19 - February 9 4 sessions Chestnut Hill Music Academy 22 E Chestnut Hill Ave. 38 Winter 2016 $39.00 215-843-6333 Mind and Body Gentle Yoga for All MB01. We will cover yoga basics, with an emphasis on connecting breath and movement, alignment, and modifications as appropriate. No prior yoga experience is necessary. Students will come away with knowledge of the basic/classic postures of yoga, an understanding of the importance of the breath, and some of the benefits of each pose. NEW! Prayerful Yoga MB03. A spiritual yoga practice, based in the Christian tradition but welcoming to people of all faiths and spiritual practices. Use your breath and body to worship and experience the joy of being in the moment. Students should be able to sit on the floor and stand up with little effort. All levels are welcome. Linda Kish is a certified Yoga Instuctor with a Reiki Level 2 certification. She teaches various gentle yoga classes at Spring Board Studio. Linda has practiced for 12 years and is familiar with Iyengar, Vinyasa, Hatha, Chair, and Restorative yoga. Ginger Sable is a registered yoga teacher and has been teaching since 2012. Prior to that, she taught and performed ballet and modern dance. She believes in doing what you can and forgiving yourself for what you can’t. Her gentle approach to yoga encourages acceptance and joyfulness in all aspects of life. W from 10:00 AM to 11:15 AM February 10 - March 9 5 sessions Chestnut Hill Friends Meeting 20 E. Mermaid Lane $64.00 Bring a yoga mat and a bath size towel or a blanket. Th from 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM February 4-25 4 sessions Lutheran Seminary 7301 Germantown Ave. Hagan Center Gym Bring a yoga mat. $39.00 Gentle Yoga for the Stiff and Inflexible MB02. If you’re feeling stiff with a limited range of movement, experience a series of gentle stretching and deep breathing exercises. This is an uplifting, restful and restorative yoga series that will improve your overall health and connect you to a deep sense of inner peace. If you feel overwhelmed, frazzled, on edge, have body aches, mental exhaustion or unrelenting illness, then you are especially welcomed. Avoid eating a heavy meal immediately before. Jasmine Kaloudis has a background in movement, bodywork and spiritual inquiry. Throughout her 15 year practice and teachings, she has experienced yoga as a tool, allowing us to experience life more fully. W from 7:00 PM to 8:15 PM January 20 - March 2 (no class 2/10) 6 sessions Summit Presbyterian Church 6757 Greene St. at Westview $74.00 *Class is held downstairs in the Common Room. Enter from the Greene Street courtyard and walk down a short staircase. Please bring a mat, water bottle, and arrive a few minutes early to settle in before class. www.mtairylearningtree.org Learn gentle yoga with Jasmine Kaloudis. Winter 2016 39 Celebrating 35 Years! Spotlight on Barbara Bloom Photo: J. L. Steinberg Barbara Bloom had a dream: to create an affordable community education program that would bring diverse residents together to get to know each other. Based on the concept of neighbors teaching neighbors in a community setting, that dream became the Mt. Airy Learning Tree, affectionately known as MALT. Starting in 1981 with 17 classes and 125 registrants, today we average 750 classes and 5,000 students per year. An Interview with Barbara Bloom by Karl Biemuller Q You were the moving spirit behind creating the Mt. Airy Learning Tree. Tell us more. A Yes, I was. What I realize when I look over MALT’s history is how incredibly lucky I was to draw many talented people to MALT from the beginning. Before we started to gather classes, I asked East and West Mt. Airy Neighbors to jointly co-sponsor us, and that’s how Bill Ewing and Susan Beetle, Eversley Vaughn, Dianne Reed, Pat Henning, Gayle Koster and others got involved. I think my gift probably was in asking for help. I was never afraid to say, “Would you like to do this?” Q What was MALT like in the beginning? A It wasn’t always easy. People we asked to teach didn’t seem to understand what we were doing, which seems odd today. At first they didn’t have any idea of what we were talking about. “Huh? Why would people want to study bird watching with me?” or “Why would people want to learn how to repair bikes?” After several sessions we could just show them the brochure and it got easier to recruit teachers. 40 Winter 2016 215-843-6333 MALT: Early Organizers Left to right, top row: Maura Johnson, Eversley Vaughan Second row: Jessie Birtha, Gail Hicks, Jessica Koster, Ray White; Third row: Pennie Marcus, Terry Hicks (with Christian Hicks), Patricia Henning Fourth row: Susan Beetle, Judy White, Barbara Bloom, David Hale Front row: Neil Swenson, Gayl Koster, Robert Harting. Photo: David Greenberg In those early years, our policy was, “If you can’t afford the fee, pay what you can and come anyhow.” One of our first courses was on women’s assertiveness. The first three registrations didn’t pay anything. I thought, “Oh, we’re cooked.” Fortunately enough, the later registrants all paid, but it made for an anxious beginning. Q There was a lot of talent in Mt. Airy, wasn’t there? A Actually I think that’s still true. People are eager to be helpful and just need to be asked. Q Where did the name Mt. Airy Learning Tree come from? A Eversley Vaughn, one of our first organizers, quoted the famed photographer, musician, writer and film director, Gordon Parks. In Parks’ book The Learning Tree, it says “Everything you need to know you can learn under this tree.” It seemed appropriate for what we were setting out to achieve. You will see those words in the mosaic MALT commissioned to celebrate our 25th anniversary, outside Lovett Library on Germantown Avenue. Q How do you feel about MALT today? A I’m just very pleased with what it has become and what people have made of it. I’m delighted that the people who have followed me have done so well and made it their own. www.mtairylearningtree.org Winter 2016 41 Yoga with Josh MB04. Try a variety of different yoga styles in a supportive environment. Get to know your body, what makes it sing. Choose from vigorous Ashtanga exercises and effort-free Restorative yoga practices. Kundalini yoga combines movement with vigorous breathing. Vinyasa is built around variations of the Sun Salutations. Integral yoga steers a middle course, with incremental stretching. Balance exercises are for focus and concentration. Join a class of diverse individuals. Each of our bodies can do some things easily, and others with more difficulty. Josh will help you develop a practice that builds itself into your daily routine because it feels so good to you. Josh Mitteldorf has taught yoga for Mt. Airy Learning Tree for more than 30 years. He writes about aging each week at JoshMitteldorf. ScienceBlog.com; his reference web site is AgingAdvice.org. M from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM January 25 - March 28 10 sessions Summit Presbyterian Church 6757 Greene St. at Westview Class meets in the Common Room. $119.00 Yoga, A Chair and You MB05. Every body can enjoy the benefits of yoga. It’s not necessary to get on the floor to explore this gentle and effective exercise system that creates strength, flexibility, and balance. Our class is classically structured with breathing techniques, asana (postures for strength and stretching), and meditation based in the Integral Tradition. Added benefits include improving balance and rotation. Everyone is welcome. Standing is optional. We also encourage laughter and fun. Grace Perkins has been teaching yoga in the Philadelphia area for the past 23 years. She has developed a unique program that integrates seasons, posture, metaphors, poetry and stories to enhance the basic Integral Yoga approach she teaches. F from 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM February 19 - March 18 5 sessions Center on the Hill Presbyterian Church of Chestnut Hill 8855 Germantown Ave. 42 Winter 2016 Open your Chakras through Inner Fire Yoga with Sophie Bernard. Inner Fire Yoga MB08. The primary goal of Inner Fire Yoga is to provide an opportunity for all who have an interest in the practice of authentic yoga, with the principles and methodology which makes it safe, supportive and healthy for growth, relaxation and toning, at all levels. This practice is designed to create a positive and balanced effect on our physical, mental, emotional and spiritual bodies. The sequencing of classes is designed to work through and open the 7 primary energy centers (called Chakras) of the subtle body. Each class includes a spiritually based intention (appreciation, joy, being in the moment...) with focus on the relationship of the breath and the body. After an hour of sequencing postures based on the intention of the evening, Sophie will guide you through a 30 min. deep relaxation. Sophie Bernard has been doing yoga for nearly 18 years. In 2007, she obtained her 200 yoga certification in Inner Fire Yoga from Yoga on Main. She is also a Reiki Master. Tu from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM February 9 - March 15 6 sessions *Near the intersection of Westview St and Germantown Ave. $74.00 Bring a yoga mat with you to class. If you wish to rent one for the class they are available for $1 from the instructor. $54.00 215-843-6333 Heart Centered Hatha Yoga Yoga Basics MB06. Whether you are looking to gain overall flexibility or improve balance, learning yoga basics is of tremendous benefit for the entire body and mind. When the hamstrings, hips are stretched, the lower back loosens, strengthens and stiffness dissipates. Mobilizing and opening the shoulders dissolves neck tension. Remember, yoga is a gradual process. Be patient with yourself. MB09. Heart-Centered Hatha Yoga is for all-levels, taught with a focus on alignment and breath work, with poses ranging from basic to advanced. Each class has a heart-centered theme that will encourage students to connect with their highest potential and to bring awareness to the inner spirit that dwells in each of us. This is a great way to increase your flexibility and strength while calming your mind. Bobbi Tighe has been studying and teaching Yoga for over 20 years, both in the Philadelphia area and nationally. Bobbi co-founded the Yoga on Main and Main Line Yoga studios, two of the first in Philadelphia. Her Yoga training is in the Viniyoga tradition of TKV Deskichar, emphasizing creative adaptations of Yoga poses to meet individuals’ needs. Christie Baxter has been practicing Yoga for nearly 40 years as a means of managing stress and chronic back pain due to Scoliosis. She is Yoga Alliance registered and her studies include Hatha, Ashtanga, Intregral, Yin, and Vinyasa Flow styles of Yoga. Her classes are informal and focus on healing, reducing stress, and moving students forward in their practice. Su from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM January 17 - March 20 10 sessions Church of St. Martin-in-the-Field 8000 St. Martin’s Lane Su from 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM February 7 - March 6 5 sessions SSP Yoga, 400 Commerce Drive Fort Washington $119.00 Bikram Hot Yoga Yoga/Pilates Mix MB07. Stretch the muscles of the core with yoga then strengthen the muscles with Pilates. This is a great combination for the body and mind. Bring a mat. Christopher Coan has been teaching at Vitality Studio in Mt. Airy for eight years. He is also a highly sought after private instructor. M from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM February 1 - March 21 8 sessions Summit Presbyterian Church 6757 Greene St. at Westview Class will be held in the gym. $64.00 $79.00 MB10. With the high level of stress we experience, our immune systems are shot, and our mental and emotional states are frazzled. Healing occurs when we are calm, strong, and open. The 26 asana/posture sequence cleanses and strengthens every system in our bodies by bringing oxygenated blood to every cell as well as bringing the mind into present time awareness for an inner state of peace. Come prepared to sweat, go deep, and have fun in this vigorous therapeutic yoga sequence performed in a temperature controlled space (105 degrees F). All levels of experience welcome. The staff at Jenkintown Hot Yoga are all certified Bikram Yoga instructors. Th from 7:30 PM to 9:00 PM February 18 - March 24 6 sessions Jenkintown Hot Yoga 409 Old York Rd. $89.00 Stretch and strengthen with Christopher Coan. www.mtairylearningtree.org Winter 2016 43 “ MB11. QiGong has roots in Ancient China, where adepts explored the inter connectedness of all Creation. Developing a system of postures and breathing, they advanced a method known as QiGong - the practice of working with Qi (energy/ life force). Regular practice of QiGong has a long history of benefits for the physical, emotional, mental and spiritual aspects of Life. QiGong can be adapted to meet anyone’s needs; practice can be done in a bed, sitting or standing; all movements can be modified to accommodate any ability. Paul gives you the symbolism, the science, the history, the cosmic connections, the meditation, the acu-pressure points, the DIY moves you can do at home, as well as guided movements during the class. Best course ever!” QiGong for Health and Wellness Paul Martin has studied with many Masters and Grand Masters, teaching for over 10 years. He has taught several times at the prestigious National QiGong Association Conference with enthusiastically received workshops. Tu from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM February 9 - March 15 6 sessions St. Michael’s Lutheran 6671 Germantown Ave. “ QiGong for Health and Wellness $64.00 T’ai Chi Ch’uan: Level One MB14. T’ai Chi is an ancient Chinese martial art that strengthens body and mind. The sequential, flowing movements promote balance, flexibility, endurance and well-being. T’ai Chi offers a means of deeply relaxing while being alert and aware. The Yang Style short form will be taught. This class is for beginning students of any age and ability. Wear comfortable clothing and flat shoes. Kurt Findeisen has studied T’ai Chi Ch’uan with Maggie Newman since 1979 and has many years of teaching experience. He is a retired physician who believes his T’ai Chi instruction is as valuable as any drug he ever prescribed. Susan Heineman has continued her study of T’ai Chi Ch’uan with Maggie Newman since 1987 and has taught since 1993. She has studied QiGong and meditation for many years with Master FaXiang Hou. A. Kurt Findeisen Th from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM January 21 - March 24 10 sessions Chestnut Hill United 8812 Germantown Ave. B. Susan Heineman W from 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM January 27 - March 30 10 sessions Center on the Hill Presbyterian Church of Chestnut Hill 8855 Germantown Ave. 44 Winter 2016 $109.00 $109.00 Practicing the art of T’ai Chi Ch’uan. T’ai Chi Ch’uan: Yang Style Short Form For students who have previously studied the Yang Style short form and wish to continue and deepen their practice. Take Level Two if you have completed Level One. Level Three is for those who have completed Level Two. QiGong and meditation are included in all levels of study. Susan Heineman MB15. Level Two F from 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM January 22 - March 25 10 sessions $109.00 MB16. Level Three W from 11:15 AM to 12:15 PM January 27 - March 30 10 sessions Center on the Hill Presbyterian Church of Chestnut Hill 8855 Germantown Ave. $109.00 Susan also teaches several more advanced T’ai Chi classes. Please call the MALT office to get Susan’s phone number for more information. 215-843-6333 T’ai Chi Ch’uan: Continuing MB17. Continue the study of T’ai Chi Ch’uan through the Short Yang solo form. This course is designed for students who have had previous study experience with the Cheng Man-ch’ing short form. The postures reviewed will be commensurate with the knowledge of participating students. Kurt Findeisen Th from 8:00 PM to 9:00 PM January 21 - March 24 10 sessions Chestnut Hill United 8812 Germantown Ave. $109.00 T’ai Chi for Health MB20. Since ancient times, the soft flowing movements of T’ai Chi have been used to improve and maintain health. Golden Breath is an internal art that uses movement with breath control and adapts easily for those who have trouble standing. This moving meditation is also great for improving general fitness, balance and coordination. Enjoy a gentle, complete workout to relax the mind, restore the body and rejuvenate the spirit! Kirsten Erwin has studied T’ai Chi since 1982 and is currently a senior student of Sibok Robert Kassof. Related areas of training include long and short Yang T’ai Chi forms, QiGong, Reiki, Kung Fu and meditation. She is a Certified Instructor of T’ai Chi for Arthritis. Tu from 7:30 PM to 8:30 PM January 26 - March 22 (no class 2/9) 8 sessions Grace Epiphany Church 224 E. Gowen Ave. $89.00 Christina Fanizzi leads you through Open Floor Movement practice. NEW! Open Floor Movement Practice with Christina MB21. Open Floor is a movement meditation practice that teaches skills to live an embodied life! Feel a sense of being grounded and relaxed in your own body. Awareness is the doorway in... All you need to bring is your curiosity and wonder. If you love to move, all the better! There are no “steps” to learn, no routine; just show up and discover what moves you in the moment. Everyone is welcome. No experience required. Christina Fanizzi is a Teacher in Training with Open Floor International. She is passionate about Movement and Mindfulness. Open Floor fuses these two to create a space where creativity, awareness, and vital health meet! Christina is a Mt Airy resident for the past 6 years, a sought after Pilates Teacher for 17 years, and studio owner of Pilates Alchemy for 3 years. Th from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM February 4 Pilates Alchemy 20 E. Mt. Airy Ave, 2nd floor www.mtairylearningtree.org Winter 2016 $20.00 45 Marma Therapy MB22. Marma therapy is an ancient form of Ayurveda treatment dating back to 1500-1200 BCE. A Marma point is where two or more types of tissue meet, such as muscles, vein, ligaments, bone, or joints. Stimulating these vital points with your fingertips in a circular motion, with or without essential oils, signals the body to produce exactly what it needs to heal the body, mind, and consciousness. Once you learn marma therapy, you can begin to practice this ancient form of healing to release toxins, stress and negative emotions. Nanci George is a certified Yoga instructor, certified Reiki Master, and a nurse for over 30 years. Cierra Foster is a Licensed Massage Therapist. Both mother and daughter are certified in Marma Therapy and study with international Ayurvedic teacher, Dr. Shekhar Annambhotla. W from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM March 2 Project Learn School 6525 Germantown Ave. $39.00 Prioritize Your Safety: Women’s Basic Self Defense Course MB24. This is an introduction to basic selfdefense skills, with an opportunity to explore violence prevention techniques, and enhance participants’ choices regarding their personal safety. You will: gain a greater awareness of personal safety practices, broaden your knowledge of risk reduction, develop and enhance options of self defense, practice different techniques, and have fun. This course is open to women age 15 and older. Michelle Ray is a Safety Empowerment Education Specialist and Self Defense Instructor with a number of certifications. She has offered safety empowerment educational workshops in Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Awareness and conducted Self Defense courses for many years. Sa from 9:00 AM to 1:30 PM January 23-30 2 sessions Reformation Lutheran Church 1215 E. Vernon Rd. $155.00 $10 materials fee payable to the instructor. Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) MB23. EFT, also referred to as “Tapping,” offers another way to deal with difficult situations and emotional issues. Based on both the principles of ancient acupuncture and modern psychology, you gently tap on your meridian points while repeating key phrases; clearing and balancing your energy system and changing your thoughts in a healthy direction. EFT is useful in addressing anxiety, chronic pain, addictions, fears, financial worries, and stress. Designed to be a self-healing energy technique, easily learned; it empowers you with a tool to subdue anxiety and release negative emotions, freeing you to enjoy and improve your life. Jessie Wyatt has a BA in Holistic Health, specializing in Energy Healing techniques and has completed training/certification in EFT, Reiki, and Bach Flower Essences. She sincerely hopes to share some of what she’s learned to help others in their healing journey. W from 7:00 PM to 8:45 PM February 10 Chestnut Hill Friends Meeting 20 E. Mermaid Lane 46 Winter 2016 Jessie Wyatt introduces EFT to the community. $24.00 215-843-6333 Singing Bowls for Wellness MB31. Have you ever wondered: How can singing bowls be used for wellness? Aren’t they just for meditation and decoration? Are they Himalayan or Tibetan? Which is better: metal, crystal, ceramic? How do I make it sing? What’s the difference in effect between live sound and a recording? Bring your bowl (if you have one you’d like to understand better); or use this class as your pre-purchase research, so you can invest with confidence and joy in the right bowl for your needs! Practice self-ease with Anne Johnson Alexander Technique: Returning To Your Essential Nature MB30. In today’s world, it’s easy to get pulled away from the very support and balance needed to get through the day, resulting in unnecessary tension and fatigue. The Alexander Technique is a practice of self-care that engages and unifies mind and body to support optimal health. It not only reduces tension and pain, but also improves performance, skill, coordination, flexibility and breathing. Using light touch, the instructor invites you to explore the relationship between your thoughts and your physical body, helping release restrictive habits and embody confidence and a sense of well-being. Anne Johnson is a Certified Teacher of the Alexander Technique, has been teaching for MALT since 1995. She teaches individuals and groups in her Mt Airy studio and surrounding areas, as well as at the Boyer College of Music at Temple University. Anne travels worldwide teaching this rich body of work to people of all ages, professions, skill levels and diverse backgrounds. Su from 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM January 31 *Near the intersection of Devon St and E Gowen Ave. www.mtairylearningtree.org Natalie Bliss is certified by the American Association of Drugless Practitioners as a Holistic Healer. As a sound therapy practitioner, Usui Reiki Master Teacher and ordained Doctor of Spiritual Healing, she uses singing bowls of all kinds as well as other instruments and techniques for stress management, healing, and wellness. She is a member of the International Sound Therapy Association and the International Association of Reiki Professionals. Visit her website at www.reikisoundbliss.com. Tu from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM February 9 MALT Office, 6601 Greene St. $24.00 Ancient Methods - Healing Sounds MB32. An introduction to some ancient basics of using sound as vibrational healing for stress or other disruptions in your energy. Find out fascinating history and simple, easy-to-practice techniques of the ancient art of Sound Therapy. Learn how to incorporate healthy sounds and frequencies into your existing daily routine, and how to keep your chakras attuned to peaceful frequencies. Class includes hands-on experiences that will leave you feeling wonderfully refreshed and relaxed. Natalie Bliss W from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM March 2 Christ Ascension Lutheran Church 8300 Germantown Ave. $29.00 $34.00 Winter 2016 47 A New Attitude for the New Year MB33. Studies have shown that a positive mental attitude is very important to a person’s success and well-being. This one-day workshop is designed to teach how to attack problems head-on and continually look for the bright side in any situation. We’ll provide tools that are needed to create a positive outlook on life, helping you realize that every person is responsible for their own happiness. Denise Thomas is a professional in Human Resources and a computer enthusiast with over 30 years of hardware and software experience. She prefers spending a day at Micro Center or Best Buy rather than at the mall. Sa from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM January 23 Lutheran Seminary 7301 Germantown Ave. Hagan Center Amphitheater $20.00 A Beginner’s Guide to Meditation MB34. This class leads gently into basic meditation using guided imagery, focused breathing, body relaxation, and mindfulness techniques. Learn and practice a 2,500 year-old “loving kindness” meditation. This will create a more open and sensitive relationship with yourself and others. These skills will help calm your mind, control your emotions, and develop better concentration. Wear loose, comfortable clothing, bring a pillow, a yoga mat or blanket, and a notebook. Carol Pomplun has practiced meditation for 24 years and integrates it into her work as a holistic healer and spiritual guide. She has taught this popular class for MALT for many years. Manifest What You Want Don’t Just Dream It! MB35. Are you the person who gets that perfect job, the perfect partner, who is always happy and upbeat? Or are you the person whose car is vandalized, who bounces a check or slips on that patch of ice that everyone else missed? Both are living in the same reality and this course will teach you to tap into the best of it. Learn about the three Laws of Manifestation - asking, believing, and receiving - that let you turn your desire for changing something in your life into a reality. Practice an easy four-step process (clarifying, affirming, allowing, declaring) so you can move from living the life you have to living the life you want! Nadine Rosechild Sullivan is a registered, Certified Hypnotherapist and Certified Age and Past-Life Regressionist, in practice in the Mt. Airy/ Chestnut Hill region of Philadelphia. She is an ordained interfaith minister with over 20 years’ experience in counseling. Sa from 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM March 26 - April 2 2 sessions Chestnut Hill United 8812 Germantown Ave. $29.00 The printed catalog may contain errors that have been remedied in the online catalog. Check course details (day, time, date, location) in the online catalog before registering. www.mtairylearningtree.org Th from 8:00 PM to 9:00 PM February 18 - March 24 6 sessions Chestnut Hill Friends Meeting 20 E. Mermaid Lane $79.00 No late registrations will be accepted for this course. Quiet your mind in Carol Pomplun’s meditation class. 48 Winter 2016 215-843-6333 Meditation, Gratitude, and Joy MB36. In the Buddhist tradition, gratitude is recognized as the foundation for joy to arise in the mind. This class will cultivate joy by reflecting on gratitude. Does your mind orient towards what’s wrong or what can be appreciated? Does it see what’s already whole in your self? Gratitude practice is one of the highest protections against negativity and can move us away from that sense of not being enough or scarcity. This is a very simple technique and shifts one’s orientation away from judgment and the “to do” list to a sense of inner peace. Each participant will develop a unique approach to setting our intention on gratitude in recognition that this orientation determines if we experience well being or not. Very simple loving kindness and gratitude practices will be presented in a way for each participant to incorporate into their daily life. We will sit comfortably in chairs or on the floor. Rachel Clark has practiced meditation and T’ai Chi for over 20 years. She has practiced Insight meditation and loving kindness meditation daily and in many retreats. She is also an acupuncturist at Chestnut Hill Acupuncture. W from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM March 2-30 5 sessions * Near Cresheim Rd. & W Sedgwick St. “ $49.00 MB37. Take back your power from the everyday rush and madness! Work, school, family, bills, and other responsibilities have many of us struggling to find moments of peace in this chaotic world. Daily yoga and meditation would be great...but who has the time or money? You do! Discover mindfulness techniques that can be realistically incorporated into your schedule with little or no money. No prior experience in yoga or meditation is needed. Participants will design their personalized ‘Mindfulness Minute’ plan that will support their transition to a more grounded and centered life. First 5 participants to register will receive a complimentary guided meditation CD from the instructor. Adrienne Dolberry, PhD, is the owner of Reflectential Coaching. She works as an educational specialist and is currently researching the use of brainwave entrainment technology to reduce mild anxiety and depression in medical students. Adrienne practices yoga, meditation, and ‘Minute Mindfulness’ techniques to support her own career and life transition. W from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM January 27 Chestnut Hill Friends Meeting 20 E. Mermaid Lane $20.00 $5 materials fee payable to the instructor. NEW! Minute Mindfulness: Solidifying Your Everyday Practice This was my first class & experience with MALT & it was absolutely wonderful! I will be signing up for more! “ Meditation, Gratitude & Joy www.mtairylearningtree.org Minute Mindfulness MB38. Learn mindfulness meditation techniques to practice everyday. Each week, we will explore techniques such as sitting meditation, mindful eating, and yoga - learning how to incorporate them during everyday activities. Share and deepen your practice towards building a “Mindfulness Minute” habit through group discussion and weekly assignments. Adrienne Dolberry W from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM February 10 - March 9 5 sessions Chestnut Hill Friends Meeting 20 E. Mermaid Lane $79.00 $20 materials fee payable to the instructor. Winter 2016 49 Semi-Precious Stone Meditations MB39. Join us for a pre-holiday afternoon of meditative restoration, with easy breath work for peaceful relaxation, and the added benefit of sitting with and handling semi-precious stones. Just as with plants and other traditional remedies, semi-precious Stones carry a healing “medicine” of their own. You’ll have the opportunity to experiment to see which stones have a noticeably calming, peaceful, or enlivening effect on you as you reach out to these wonderful helpers with your thoughts. Then select which ones you’d like to take home with you, or make a Valentine’s gift bag or two for loved ones you especially want to honor and delight! Angela Rapalyea, CRM, is a Reiki Master Teacher, Hypnotherapist, and Shamanic Consultant with many years of study. She has taught for MALT since 1989. Su from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM February 7 *Near the corner of Stenton Ave. and Gravers La. $34.00 $2 materials fee payable to the instructor. Meet Life’s Transitions with Strength and Resilience MB40. What do job loss, divorce, an empty nest, and retirement all have in common? Each one of these major life events shakes the foundation we are standing on and leaves us feeling vulnerable and unsure. We cannot change the fact that life ebbs and flows and confronts us with challenging situations, but we can cultivate the strength and resilience to navigate all types of transitions with more confidence and grace and ultimately experience more fulfillment and happiness than we ever imagined possible. Learn the key principles of a resilient life and how to begin implementing them. Adina Laver is founder of two companies, Divorce Essentials and Courage to be Curious, author of the Divorce Companion: The essential guide for a healthy divorce, and unwaveringly committed to helping people make healthy choices to realize a positive future. Grief, Bereavement & the Mystery of Life & Death: A Healing Journey MB41. Death and loss are central to human life. We can’t control or escape that inexorable reality, but we can choose how we respond to grief and loss. If we can face such pain with an open heart, we can transform mourning into meaning and longing into legacy. In this experientially-oriented workshop we will explore the multi-fold nature of grief and bereavement. Through discussion, interpersonal sharing, reflection, meditation, and group processes, we will embark on a journey of healing of grief and loss. Both those in mourning and those working with the dying and bereaved are welcome to attend. Simcha Raphael is a bereavement counselor and death awareness educator affiliated with Mt Airy Counseling Center and the Religion Department of Temple University. He is author of “Jewish Views of the Afterlife.” Su from 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM April 3 Mt. Airy Counseling Center 6833 Wayne Ave. $59.00 NEW! Numerology for the New Year- It All Adds Up! MB42. Want to make 2016 count? Numerology is practical, easy to use, and increases your understanding of yourself, motivations, and life purpose. By understanding their meaning and interpretation, you will learn about the 5 most important core numbers that have the biggest impact on your life. Create your very own unique personal chart for the upcoming year. Nanci George has been a numerologist for over 25 years, reading and developing charts for herself and others. Th from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM January 21 MALT Office, 6601 Greene St. $20.00 Pamela Elaine Nichols is an author, speaker and coach and discovered a breakthrough 4-part “Resilient Beauty” practice for long-term happiness and success for women. W from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM March 16 Grace Epiphany Church 224 E. Gowen Ave. 50 Winter 2016 $20.00 215-843-6333 From Worrier to Warrior MB43. When it comes to taking the next steps needed towards the goals we have, often times we get stuck in our thoughts: What is it I’m supposed to do next? What do I need and what if I can’t get it? These thoughts can be paralyzing and can lead to inaction. We’ll discuss what you want (and how it feels), identify what can help move you forward, and dive into how you want to show up for your goal(s) and yourself. This will be an exploratory and experiential opportunity to shift from being passive in what we want, to taking charge and owning the process in how we can achieve it. You’ll leave with some renewed energy behind your intentions, a clearer vision for your immediate future, and tools so you can stay energized. Shari Gilmore has over four years of experience serving the Philadelphia community though various workshops focusing on life skills and healthy relationships for women and children. She is currently pursuing her Masters degree in Organizational Development and Leadership, and is working as a Project Manager bringing an energetic and collaborative approach to her team. Th from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM February 18 Lutheran Seminary 7301 Germantown Ave. Hagan Center Amphitheater $20.00 NEW! Three Levels of Sound MB44. Join us for this special sound healing session and allow yourself to decompress from the week through profound relaxation and revelation. We’ll begin by opening, expanding, and raising our energy through sacred mantra (chanting). Then laying in Shavasana (corpse pose) or sitting in meditation, you will bliss out and touch the infinite as you bathe in the amazing hypnotic vibrations of the gong. We end with space for silent reflection and stillness. Please note that this can be a very powerful experience. Lance Isakov, MAc, LAc, DiplAc, is a licensed acupuncturist with over 13 years of experience. He is the owner of Wayne Family Wellness and also has a private practice in his Mt. Airy home. Amy Mermaid Isakov is a Pachakuti Mesa Carrier as taught by don Oscar Miro-Quesada and is passionate about spirituality, music, art, and how the Divine can manifest in all its forms. She has studied in-depth with shamans, bodyworkers, thought leaders, and green builders. F from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM February 5 Summit Presbyterian Church 6757 Greene St. at Westview $20.00 Dress comfortably and bring a mat/towel and blanket. LiquidBody: Foam Rolling for Pain Relief and Good Posture MB25. Explore the art and science of body rolling. Using the principles of massage, myofascial release and stretching, students undertake body rolling, moving and stretching on foam rollers and balls for treating their own muscular tension and myofascial restrictions. Improve flexibility, strengthening efforts and posture. Find time in life to unwind, let go of tension and quiet the mind. Create and enhance body awareness. Help yourself alleviate pain naturally and disconnect from stress. Feel good! You’ll feel like you had a massage, only you have given it to yourself. All levels welcome. Emily Smith, BS, LMT and certified Pilates instructor, has trained with John Barnes in Self Myofascial Release. Emily is licensed in Massage Therapy and provides Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork to clients. She has a strong belief in the power of touch and movement and the role they play in the body’s ability to heal naturally. Sa from 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM February 20 Chestnut Hill United 8812 Germantown Ave. www.mtairylearningtree.org Winter 2016 $39.00 51 Money, Money NEW! Commercial Real Estate: Does this Property Make Cents? MM01. Recognize the investment potential of real property, structure a transaction, and manage the assets of the property. We’ll cover the basics of commercial real estate investment, investment goals, and maintaining value. Topics include: property selection, what happens during the purchase, financing vs cash, and managing for success. Michael Schneller is a licensed real estate broker in both NY and PA. In 2012 he was named Realtor of the year by his local board and was a director, vice president, and subsequent president of the Ulster County Board of Realtors. W from 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM February 24 Lutheran Seminary 7301 Germantown Ave. Hagan Center Amphitheater $49.00 MM02. Learn how you can protect your family and assets when you die or become disabled by using wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and living wills. Examine how Federal estate and Pennsylvania inheritance taxes affect your estate, and review how recent tax changes may impact your estate plan. Explore estate planning techniques to reduce your tax liability and minimize probate costs. Understand the basics of Medicaid Planning (how to protect your assets for your heirs in the event you need expensive nursing home care). Find out how to title real estate and other assets. Bring your estate planning questions. Bonnie Ostrofsky is in private practice as an attorney, concentrating in estate planning and probate, real estate law, and business law. Ms. Ostrofsky has been practicing law since she graduated with honors from Columbia University School of Law in 1980. 52 Winter 2016 MM03. Taxes are one of the largest expenses in our lifetime. Learn how to keep more of the money you earn by legally taking advantage of tax breaks written into the income tax law. If you want to save money this course is for you. Topics include saving taxes: while funding your retirement, using a small business to save tax dollars, supporting your favorite charity, increasing your real estate wealth, and much more. Brian Ford is an MBA and CPA and has been a practicing tax professional for close to twenty years. His practice specializes in tax return preparation, tax planning, and resolving tax problems. Th from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM January 28 MALT Office, 6601 Greene St. $29.00 $5 materials fee payable to the instructor. Extreme Couponing ABCs of Estate Planning Tu from 6:45 PM to 9:00 PM February 9 Lutheran Seminary 7301 Germantown Ave. Hagan Center Amphitheater Lower Your Taxes and Keep More of Your Money MM10. Have you ever watched the TLC TV show Extreme Couponing and wonder how did they do that? Learn how to save 50% or more off of your grocery bill. This course will help you take a new approach to shopping. Learn where to get coupons. Find out how stores sales cycles work. Explore the different kinds of coupons. Come have fun. Learn to shop smart and save big. Coretta Avery has been couponing for over 24 years. She conducts trainings throughout the Philadelphia area and has been a presenter for over 20 years. Sa from 10:00 AM to 12 N February 27 MALT Office, 6601 Greene St. $24.00 $20.00 215-843-6333 $50 Wealth Builder MM05. Safely invest with as little as $50! Learn how you can grow money even in this tough market. In one information-packed session you can learn how to wisely and profitably begin building your own financial empire as a small investor. This seminar was created specifically to meet the needs of the low- and middle-income investor. Safely buy high-potential stocks for as little as $50 a month (with no commissions!) while minimizing risk; buy gold and silver for as little as $50; start a highpowered financial portfolio for $100; invest in mutual funds; and virtually guarantee $1 million for your retirement! Paul Mladjenovic is a Certified Financial Planner, teacher, author of “Stock Investing for Dummies” and “Precious Metals Investing for Dummies” and is the editor of the Prosperity Alert newsletter at ProsperityNetwork.net. Sa from 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM March 5 Lutheran Seminary 7301 Germantown Ave. Hagan Center Amphitheater $59.00 $10 materials fee for “Internet Wealth-Building Tools for Investors” (software disk). Paul Mladjenovic has taught his popular investing classes with MALT for many years. Ultra-Investing Using Options MM06. Aggressive investing might make you a fortune! This class is not for the financially riskaverse. Learn strategies that experienced investors are using to make tremendous profits in the world of options. The instructor has students and clients who have turned $2,000 into $100,000 in under six months! Using options on stocks, indexes, gold, oil, currencies or other commodities, you can make a small fortune overnight or (if you’re not careful) lose one. Learn safe strategies, how to speculate with as little as $200, how to use options for quick gains or steady income. Learn all about commodities, how to make money no matter which way the markets go, and resources and websites that can help you. Paul Mladjenovic Sa from 2:00 PM to 4:30 PM March 5 Lutheran Seminary 7301 Germantown Ave. Hagan Center Amphitheater $59.00 $10 optional materials fee for software, payable to the instructor. www.mtairylearningtree.org Winter 2016 53 MM04. Are you stressed by debt? Learn the simple but systematic strategy for paying off all your debt as quickly as possible. Get the answers to: Which debts should I pay off first? Should I try to save while also paying off debt? How long will it take to pay it all off? We’ll show a model that pays off credit cards, car payments, student loans, and even a mortgage. Receive worksheets for developing your budget and debt elimination plan. To develop your model in class, bring a list of your debts (kept strictly confidential) with balances, interest rates, and monthly payments. You’ll leave class ready to implement the plan immediately. Vanessa Lowe has been teaching personal finance for more than 20 years. She’s excited about partnering with MALT again to fulfill her personal mission of helping people live financially healthy lives. She works for a financial regulator and has an MBA from the Wharton School. Sa from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM March 19 Lutheran Seminary 7301 Germantown Ave. Hagan Center Amphitheater $29.00 Small Business Tax Workshop MM07. This is a must for anyone who is selfemployed or considering starting their own small business. We will cover the start-up tax requirements for a small business.* Become familiar with the forms that are required including seeing how all of the pieces fit together. This includes filing state, city, and local tax returns in addition to federal. Finally, learn what income must be reported as well as what expenses may be taken to reduce the overall tax liability. *Please note: We will address the tax issues related to small businesses that are sole proprietorships and LLCs only. Ellen V Russell works as a tax preparer. When not preparing taxes, you can find Ellen knee-deep in mud in her vegetable garden. She also has a lifelong love of games. W from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM February 24 MALT Office, 6601 Greene St. $29.00 $14 materials fee payable to the instructor. 54 Winter 2016 “ The example worksheets were super helpful, especially the sample final debt elimination worksheet. I loved seeing how much I could save in interest over time. Debt Free Living “ Debt-Free Living Individual Tax Workshop MM08. Do you have questions about filing your taxes this year? This class is for people who prepare their own taxes. Bring your questions and your issues. Get the answers that you need. Ellen V Russell Tu from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM March 8 MALT Office, 6601 Greene St. $20.00 $7 materials fee payable to the instructor. What is Your Social Security Strategy? MM09. Social Security is fairly simple provided you worked long enough to earn the required number of quarters and were never married. However, when you add two-income couples and/or divorce into the mix - both historically high among baby boomers - the decisions become very complicated. Making the wrong choices can result in less income for the rest of your life. We’ll walk you through common, but surprisingly complex situations and provide strategies to maximize your benefits. Jessica Burger has been in the financial services industry for over twenty years. She joined the Standard Bank of South Africa in their corporate banking division after college. As her interest in individual financial planning grew, she continued her career as a financial advisor in the USA, where she obtained her securities and insurance licenses. Sa from 10:30 AM to 12 N March 5 MALT Office, 6601 Greene St. $24.00 $3 materials fee payable to the instructor. 215-843-6333 Retirement Planning Today MM11. Are you worried about your retirement? Do you need some help planning for your future? Explore the many options and decisions regarding retirement needs, expenses, income sources, various kinds of insurance, and estate planning. Whether you are just beginning to develop a retirement plan or rapidly approaching retirement, this class is for you. Learn how to define longterm goals and return from the class with practical information you can apply immediately. Couples may attend together for a single registration fee. Leonard Cherry is a Financial Advisor. He works with individuals and businesses, specializing in retirement strategies, investments and estate planning. James P. McGoldrick has been in practice for more than 25 years. His focus is on the distribution of income throughout retirement, providing inflation-proof income throughout retirement and lowering market volatility on the income during retirement. Introduction To Credit: Stop Running From Your Credit Scores MM12. Do you know your credit score? If you know your score and it’s not what you want it to be, then you definitely don’t want to miss out on taking this course. If you don’t know your credit score, find out all the information you need to get it. Learn the basic knowledge needed to get on the right path to buying that first home or a new home, attaining good credit, and managing your finances to keep your credit score up. Tisha Douglas is an educator and an entrepreneur. Her passion is to educate and motivate! She teaches classes on attainable and sustainable life changing decisions. Sa from 10:00 AM to 12 N February 27 Blair Christian Academy 220 W. Upsal St. $20.00 A. Tu from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM March 8 - 15 2 sessions LaSalle University 1900 West Olney Ave. $25.00 B. Th from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM March 17 - 24 2 sessions LaSalle University 1900 West Olney Ave. $25.00 C. W from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM March 16 - 23 2 sessions Philadelphia University 4201 Henry Ave. $25.00 $24 materials fee payable to the instructor for 225-page illustrated textbook. www.mtairylearningtree.org Winter 2016 55 Sports and Recreation Running for Beginners SR01. Life is hard, running is easy! Learn the fundamentals of proper form and technique to get you crossing the finish line with confidence. You are encouraged to keep an activity log between classes to improve strength and cardiovascular conditioning. Please have a physical by a physician before starting this exercise regimen. No iPod or mp3 players allowed. Students can receive a 10% discount from PhillyRunner in Manayunk. Joanne Margolis has been teaching Running For Beginners for seven years. She is an accomplished long distance runner, completing 16 consecutive Philadelphia full and half marathons. She has also completed a 50-mile ultra marathon. Sa from 9:00 AM to 12 N February 13 - March 26 7 sessions United Artists Main Street Theatre 3720 Main St., Manayunk Class will meet at 9:00 AM sharp! $89.00 Learn to Skate for Adults ages 16+ (Adult Levels 1-6, Intro to Ice Dance) SR02. The Wissachickon Skating Club offers basic skating classes that provide the skater with instructions on learning to skate recreationally, as well as learning to progress further in hockey or figure skating. For the beginner, classes go through basic skating skills such as: forward and backward skating, stopping, crossovers, turns, mohawks, simple jumps, and control and balance moves. The class is taught by instructors from the Wissahickon Skating Club. Please check directly with the Wissahickon Skating Club for a list of all their classes. Su from 7:45 PM to 9:15 PM January 10 - February 28 (no class 2/14) 7 sessions Wissahickon Skating Club 550 W. Willow Grove Ave. $150.00 Fee includes 30-minute lesson, practice time surrounding the lesson, and skate rental. Helmet strongly recommended for beginners. 56 Winter 2016 NEW! Fundamentals of Texas Hold ‘Em SR03. Learn the basic rules, terminology, and types of hold ‘em. We’ll discuss styles of play, decision making (when to fold, check, call, bet, and raise), pot odds, implied odds, hand valuation, outs, and the importance of position. Half of every class will be devoted to supervised real hand play with post-mortem analysis. Bob Noble has been having fun playing lowstakes Texas Hold ‘Em regularly since 2005. He is a winning player at local casinos. Tu from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM February 2-23 4 sessions Presbyterian Church of Chestnut Hill 8855 Germantown Ave. $59.00 Rowing at RowZone® SR04. The RowZone® workout is a unique blend of conventional rowing and full body toning exercises. Change your routine today and see results tomorrow. Besides burning 600-800 calories, the RowZone® workout is low impact. So you can get all of the benefits of running, squatting, and lifting without the wear and tear on your body. Feel better and live better. RowZone instructors are made up of some of the area’s most accomplished rowers and coaches. The Philadelphia rowing scene has long been one of the premier hot-spots for the sport. RowZone’s instructors are drawn from local programs and emphasize proper technique while providing both a challenging and motivating experience. F from 5:30 PM to 6:15 PM January 22 - February 26 6 sessions RowZone, 4401 Main St, Manayunk $120.00 You are encouraged to arrive 15 minutes early. 215-843-6333 Horsemanship 101 SR06. This is a comprehensive introduction to the wonderful world of horses, a must for the person who always wanted to own a horse, ride a horse, or just have the chance to be in its magical presence. We will be developing skills in handling, grooming, saddling, and, of course, riding. Learning who the horse is and how he thinks will enable students to enter into a partnership that will make handling and riding an absolute joy! Improve your ping pong fundamentals with Laj Ogunshola. Ping Pong: From Basement Hobby to Club Player SR05. Whether you are new to the sport or champion of your basement ping pong game, this class will help you improve. A fun sport that can be enjoyed at any age, table tennis is a great form of exercise that builds hand/eye coordination, reflexes and mental stamina. Improve with the best! Ages: youth to adult. Paddles are available for your use during this class. Please wear sneakers with non-marking soles. Abolaji Ogunshola is an accomplished table tennis player and coach. He started playing in tournaments (after playing largely in the basement) 4 years ago and has achieved levels of expertise mostly reserved for people intensely coached as children (he wasn’t). He enjoys teaching and is a Product Manager during the day. Sa from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM February 6-27 4 sessions Trolley Car Table Tennis Club 3300 Henry Ave. $64.00 Misty Godfrey is certified by the American Riding Instructors Association and has been teaching riding for over 15 years. She has also been riding competitively since her early teens. She loves teaching riding and is passionate about helping riders to reach their personal goals. Th from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM March 3 - April 7 6 sessions Monastery Stables at the end of Kitchens Lane $219.00 Refresher Bridge SR07. If you have taken the Beginning Bridge class and want more, if you played a little or a lot of bridge “back in the day” and want to dust off the cobwebs and learn what’s new about the game, this course is for you. Bill Farmer has been an American Bridge Association Life Master for more than 2 decades. He has directed and played in tournaments throughout the US, is the founder and still active member of the Cosmopolitan and Mt. Airy Bridge Clubs, and over the past 3 years has turned out dozens of new Bridge players. Tu from 10:00 AM to 12 N February 16 - April 5 8 sessions Center on the Hill Presbyterian Church of Chestnut Hill $94.00 Bill Farmer www.mtairylearningtree.org Winter 2016 57 Talks and Walks NEW! Orange is the New Black: An Inside Look into the Criminal Justice System TW02. There are over 6.9 million people currently in prison, on probation or on parole, and well over 45 million people who have seen the inside of a US jail cell. Get a first-hand look into the criminal justice system and the world of incarceration. This course will address the issues of criminal justice reform and incite an active discussion of the problems and potential solutions to the issue of over incarceration. Orange jumpsuits will not be provided. Jeffrey Abramowitz was a civil trial attorney in Philadelphia for over 20 years before several poor choices landed him in a federal prison. He has recently reentered society and shares his story and the lessons learned. W from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM March 2-9 2 sessions MALT Office, 6601 Greene St. The Smoker by Vincent Van Gogh is one of the highlights of the collection at the Barnes Foundation. NEW! Masterpieces in Philadelphia TW01. Philadelphia is lucky to house many masterpieces from a wide range of important historic and stylistic periods. Join us for a lecture one week and a docent led gallery tour at The Barnes Foundation the next week. During class, students will be shown slides of some of the our great cultural treasures including works by Matisse, Picasso & Van Gogh. Learn about the artists, their early influences and their inspiration. The paintings will be discussed in further detail during the museum visit. Matthew Palczynski is an independent Art History Consultant and has taught at colleges and universities since 1999. Matthew has also been a Curator and Staff Lecturer and Museum Educator at several museums. He has presented more than two-hundred invited lectures and talks, and regularly presents at the Philadelphia Museum of Art, The Barnes Foundation, and for The Wharton School. W from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM March 9 Lutheran Seminary 7301 Germantown Ave. Hagan Center Amphitheater $34.00 Tour of the Barnes Museum is on Sat. 3/19 from 10:30 AM - 12 N. Students are responsible for purchasing their own tickets for this excursion. 58 Winter 2016 $39.00 Underpinnings of Wicca: Ethics, the Rede and More TW03. Most Wiccans are familiar with the phrase, “Do what thou will and harm none” and the “Rule of Three.” What does that mean? And how can we relate to concepts like this when it comes to various aspects of our lives? This is an interactive class, please come with an open mind and an open heart. Karen Schlechter is a 3rd degree initiate within the Assembly of the Sacred Wheel, a syncretic Wiccan tradition, and the High Priestess of Tenders of the Earth Temple. She has been active in the local Wiccan and Pagan community for the past 20+ years. M from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM February 8 MALT Office, 6601 Greene St. $20.00 Register by January 30 for any class marked NEW! and receive 10% off the course fee. Online, please enter code NEW16W. Cannot be combined with any other offer or discount. Must be requested at time of registration. 215-843-6333 Laurel Hill Cemetery: Corrupt and Contented TW04. Laurel Hill Cemetery is a textbook of Philadelphia’s 19th century history. We will visit the graves and tell the stories of mayors, Bosses, and reformers. Meet the mayor who founded the police force, the woman who fought segregation on the streetcars, the Boss who wielded power through the Gas Trust, and the intellectual who founded the Committee of One Hundred to fight corruption. You will also explore Laurel Hill’s picturesque landscape and examine its imposing monuments. Michael Brooks of West Chester University and the Friends of Laurel Hill Cemetery will be your guide. Sa from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM April 2 Laurel Hill Cemetery, 3822 Ridge Ave. $20.00 What Kind of Animal Are We? TW05. What is human nature? Does civility or war excite the human brain’s “pleasure centers”? What are the biological differences between extended-family societies and unrelated mass societies? What do evolutionists and animal behaviorists reveal about the origins and nature of morality? Why do human beings risk their lives for liberty and equality? What foods do anthropology, anatomy, and nutrition science tell us are natural and healthful in the human diet? Why do we enjoy MALT and other learning experiences? Come with an inquiring mind; leave with a basic grasp of human nature and a first-rate reading list for further exploration. (Religious beliefs are beyond the scope of this course.) David Cantor, who sometimes teaches writing at MALT, worked at several prominent national animal organizations before founding Responsible Policies for Animals in 2002. His writings on animals appear in many books and periodicals, he lectures widely, and his essay “Beyond Humanism, Toward a New Animalism” is included in the book Circles of Compassion: Connecting Issues of Justice. Sa from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM March 26 Chestnut Hill Friends Meeting 20 E. Mermaid Lane $29.00 Michael Brooks will lead you on a fascinating tour through Laurel Hill Cemetery. America’s Civil War: 150 Years After Gettysburg TW06. Experience the epic of the American people from 1861 to 1865 as you’ve never heard it before. Enormous armies, common folk, spies, cowards, pirates, sex, treachery, and things you won’t believe your great-great grandmother ever did - all explained. This course is about more than just great men and large battles. No required reading, no tests, no myths, better than PBS, these are entertaining evenings that reveal characters and events that shaped our city and lives today. Be the best-informed know-it-all on your block. Demonstrations, hand-outs, giveaways, and tips on tracking down your Civil War ancestors. John Stanchak is a veteran writer and editor specializing in popular history. The author of scores of articles on historical figures and subjects, 20th Century politicians and cultural icons, and World War II espionage, he has also written three books on Civil War history, photography, and artifacts. He was editor of the magazine Civil War Times for 12 years, created history programing for TV’s Travel Channel and created and launched the magazine Historic Traveler for Cowles Media, Inc. As an historical consultant he has worked for the travel industry, public television producers, and Dreamworks® film production. W from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM February 17 - March 9 4 sessions Wesley Enchanced Living 6300 Greene St. www.mtairylearningtree.org Winter 2016 $49.00 59 Working for a Living Getting Paid to Talk: An Introduction to Professional Voice Overs WL01. Have you ever been told that you have a great voice? This exciting class will explore numerous aspects of voice-over work for television, film, radio, audio books, documentaries and the Internet in your area. We will cover all the basics, including how to prepare the all-important demo and how to be successful and earn great income in this exciting field. Students will have the opportunity to ask questions and to hear examples of demos recorded by professional voice actors. Class participants will even have a chance to record a commercial script under the direction of our Voicecoaches.com producer! This class is informative, lots of fun, and a great first step for anyone interested in voice acting professionally. Voice Coaches www.voicecoaches.com Gina Henry shares how to travel for free. Tu from 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM February 9 Unitarian Society of Germantown 6511 Lincoln Drive Class will be held in the Sanctuary. “ “ $34.00 Unexpectedly thorough class! I am in awe. Getting Paid to Talk Free Vacations - Travel Free, Plus Make Money Doing it! WL02. Learn how to create and afford your own travel lifestyle so you can do what you love and travel as much as you want. Earn FREE airline tickets, hotel nights, cruises, tours, car rentals, meals, and more in the USA and worldwide. Maximize your frequent flyer miles, get “bumped,” mystery shop, import, teach English, organize trips (you go FREE), write articles, shoot photos, volunteer, get paid to drive, and more. Learn negotiation tips, how to avoid scams, and the top 50 words to know in any language to travel anywhere. Class is only offered once this year, don’t miss it! Gina Henry created Go Global, Inc. to empower people to travel as much as they want, whether they need vacation money, travel related work, a new career, time off from work, or confidence to travel. She has been taking FREE vacations for over 25 years, about 10 FREE vacations each year, six months a year. Check out www.goglobalinc.com for more instructor information and her radio/TV interviews. M from 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM February 22 Lutheran Seminary 7301 Germantown Ave. Hagan Center Amphitheater $39.00 $15 materials fee payable to the instructor for 100-page travel book (retails for $39.95). 60 Winter 2016 215-843-6333 Work at Home as a Medical Transcriptionist WL03. Medical transcription is a $12 billion industry annually in the US! Choose your own hours, have a business at home, find clients easily and make great money. Discover a step-by-step guide to what medical transcription is, including the many options open such as working as a medical scribe; medical transcription versus medical billing & coding; learning medical transcription simply and cost-effectively; and avoiding expensive and common mistakes. Learn about marketing your business easily, operating capital and grants, pricing, collections, computers and software, transcription equipment, business taxes, professional organizations, networking, employees vs. subcontractors, how to get hands-on work experience, work for services and much more. Deborah Burns has been a medical transcriptionist for more than 30 years, operates a large MT biz and has taught for many other programs. You’ll enjoy her warmth, humor and practical advice. Th from 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM January 28 Chestnut Hill Friends Meeting 20 E. Mermaid Lane $49.00 $20 materials fee payable to the instructor. Write Your Resume Like a Copywriter that Attracts Employers WL04. Your resume deserves to get noticed. Job seekers are the marketing products in today’s hot job market. Grab employers’ attention at first glance with a resume that leads to a call to action-requesting you for an interview. Your resume gets noticed when you present your skills/ experience the same way a copywriter writes persuasive copy that makes consumers desire and buy a product/service. Let this professional web copywriter show you how. You’ll have a professionally designed, search engine optimized resume in PDF and Word, a cover letter and a LinkedIn profile that stands out from the competition. Gayle Herbert Robinson is a web copywriter and online video scriptwriter at Perfect Little Black Dress Ink. Th from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM February 11 - March 17 6 sessions Presbyterian Church of Chestnut Hill 8855 Germantown Ave. $89.00 $5 materials fee payable to the instructor if you do not use email. Bring a flash drive and notebook to class. www.mtairylearningtree.org NEW! Mind Your Business WL05. Have you thought of being an entrepreneur or simply want more from your job and are having difficulty making it happen? This is a practical guide to transforming everything while putting food on the table; you will empower your life and your business. Explore short meditations and conversations for daily practices to put your dreams into action. Unlock specific steps to improve your business and professional life by flipping anger and judgement into opportunities, find out how helping others accelerates your goals, and how 15 minutes can make you more effective and efficient. Make more money, start a business with increased opportunity for success, and still be present for your family. You will walk out working smarter, not harder, with tools you can use immediately. Jason Huber is a dad, husband, innovator, traveler, award-winning entrepreneur, CEO of the Global Classroom Project, and executive director at Teens, Inc. Jason has been flipping the script for most of his life to find innovative approaches to education and personal success. Robert Lamb is a dad, husband, youth sports coach, real estate investor, realtor, and team leader of the Lamb Squad. As an entrepreneur and former musician, he embodies peace as the way to achieving your goals. W from 7:30 PM to 8:30 PM February 3-24 4 sessions Kendrick Mills, 6143 Germantown Ave. $39.00 $25 materials fee payable to the instructor. NEW! The Business of Art WL06. Being a starving artist might sound romantic, but we all need to eat! This class will help artists develop a plan to build a sustainable business. Learn how to write a business plan, promote your work and stand out from the crowd. Whether you’re a musician, painter, photographer, author, or some other type of creative entrepreneur, receive practical advice to take your career to the next level. Mary Krause has over 15 years of experience providing managerial, promotional, and logistical support to artists and non-profits. W from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM March 2 Lutheran Seminary 7301 Germantown Ave. Hagan Center Amphitheater Winter 2016 $34.00 61 Public Speaking for Everyone WL07. Do you hate getting up to make a speech? Join the crowd; but wait, you can’t; you’re the speaker! Public speaking is often the stuff of nightmares, but you will see that it can be fun. Moreover, learning to give a speech (formally and informally) can help you advance causes you care about as well as your career. Learn to speak with power and poise, how to write a speech quickly, and ways to combat nerves. Join us in a very supportive atmosphere to learn this empowering skill. Brian J. Foley, Esq. recently opened his law practice in Mt. Airy, focusing on civil rights, criminal defense, employment law (including academia), and the needs of small businesses. He won the teaching award at Drexel’s law school and has taught public speaking, negotiation, and various valuable skills to practicing lawyers, law students, and others. Tu from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM March 1-8 2 sessions Chestnut Hill Friends Meeting 20 E. Mermaid Lane $49.00 $10 materials fee payable to the instructor. NEW! Learn to Negotiate - Now! WL08. There’s a saying, “We don’t get what we deserve; we get what we negotiate.” Make that work in your favor! Learn the elements of negotiation, negotiating styles, traps and pitfalls to avoid and tips and tricks to succeed. There will be lecture, examples, and a simulation where you can try out and hone your skills. Gain the skills and confidence to get what you want in business and in life. Brian J. Foley, Esq. Th from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM March 17-24 2 sessions MALT Office, 6601 Greene St. $49.00 $10 materials fee payable to the instructor. 62 Winter 2016 Learn how to build a successful podcast with Leonard Webb. NEW! Building a Successful Podcast WL09. What is a podcast? How do you begin? How should you record it? Who distributes it? Who’s listening? Learn how to develop a podcast that sounds professional, captivates an audience, and creates a sustainable show in this new media landscape. Leonard Webb is an 8-year professional of Internet radio/podcast and producer of the awardwinning Black Tribbles program. Sa from 10:00 AM to 12 N February 6 - March 12 6 sessions Chestnut Hill Friends Meeting 20 E. Mermaid Lane $69.00 215-843-6333 $100,000-a-Year Self-Publisher $1,000-a-Day Consultant WL10. Make a huge income from publishing and marketing information as an info-preneur! There are many people that are putting together simple information products that they sell by mail order directly or by having others sell for them. This is a low-cost, low-risk business. You don’t need special skills, expensive equipment or even know how to write. Do it part-time or full-time. You’ll learn: where and how to find information on your chosen topic; create your own book, report, software, CD-Rom, audio, video or newsletter in as little as 2 weeks; unleash the power of the internet and create tremendous income online; do “zero-cost marketing”; how to have your published product produced for pennies (or even free); how to make money with other people’s published products; how to write or self-publish, even if you don’t write a single word; how to sell through catalogs, websites and even email; how to get free publicity in publications & the electronic media; how to get powerful tax benefits as a home-based business. No matter what kind of information interests you, this class will help you find and realize the money-making possibilities in the world of writing and self-publishing. WL11. According to a recent survey, successful consultants earn between $750 and $1,500 a day. In this exciting nuts ‘n’ bolts course, you will learn how to develop your expertise and gain “expert” credentials, set fees, write proposals and contracts, know when to turn down a job, what tax benefits and obligations you have as a consultant, write off meals, travel, your home office and more. You will also discover how to find customers without cold calls, use the internet to find resources and opportunities, add profit centers such as books and referral fees, use marketing and salesmanship, use seminars to find clients and much more. Consultants are great “info-preneurs.” Share your expertise and build your personal prosperity, full-time or part-time! Students will get “The Consultants Resource Kit” on disk. Paul Mladjenovic is a Certified Financial Planner, teacher, author of “Stock Investing for Dummies” and “Precious Metals Investing for Dummies” and is the editor of the Prosperity Alert newsletter at ProsperityNetwork.net. Sa from 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM March 12 Lutheran Seminary 7301 Germantown Ave. Hagan Center Amphitheater $59.00 $10 optional materials fee for software payable to instructor. Paul Mladjenovic Sa from 2:00 PM to 4:30 PM March 12 Lutheran Seminary 7301 Germantown Ave. Hagan Center Amphitheater $59.00 $10 materials fee for Consultant’s Success Kit (software) payable to the instructor. Marketing 101 WL12. Learn the basic marketing concepts taught in college-level courses in just a short time, including marketing strategy and the “5 Ps”Product, Promotion, Price, Place, and Positioning. At the end of this course, you will be able to create a comprehensive marketing plan for a business that encompasses a creative plan and a positioning plan; the essentials of any good marketing strategy. You will also be able to apply effective marketing techniques to your own personal experiences. Maia McCoy is a successful marketing professional with 12 years of experience in many different industries including financial services and broadcasting. She has broad expertise in the following areas: creating and distributing marketing plans, leading multi-channel marketing efforts, marketing strategy, analyzing marketing campaigns and social media marketing. M from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM March 7-21 3 sessions Lutheran Seminary 7301 Germantown Ave. Hagan Center Amphitheater www.mtairylearningtree.org Winter 2016 $44.00 63 Words and Music Memoirs: More Than Memories Fiction Writers’ Workshop WM01. We often feel an urge to leave an account of our lives for our families or to sort through our life events so we can see them within the whole fabric of our lives. No matter our age or our reason, we must present these life stories in a clear, concise, readable, and enjoyable end product - full and focused - so they don’t sit, ignored and never read, in a bottom drawer. Learn how to write, and enjoy writing, your memoir, not just your memories, through class instruction, exercises, and teacher feedback. WM03. This is a course for writers who have written at least one story. We will work on the elements of writing fiction through exercises and discussion of student work. Topics covered include: how to get started, finish a story, build characters, describe, build a scene, use dialogue, and tips on constructing better sentences. Nancy Rasmussen is a freelance editor and writer with close to 100 published pieces. She has taught several writing courses through the University of Colorado, Temple Center City, and the University of the Arts. W from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM January 20 - February 10 4 sessions Chestnut Hill United 8812 Germantown Ave. $59.00 Taking Yourself Seriously As A Writer Janet Mason is a teacher and author. She has written several poetry chapter books (Insight To Riot Press); Hitching To Nirvana (a novel from Cycladic Press); and her book Tea Leaves, a memoir of mothers and daughter, was published by Bella Books in 2012. She is currently at work on her second novel. 64 Winter 2016 Tu from 7:30 PM to 9:00 PM February 9 - March 8 5 sessions Grace Epiphany Church 224 E. Gowen Ave. $69.00 $5 materials fee payable to the instructor. Audition Workshop WM02. So much in life depends on showing up, so here’s your opportunity to do just that. This is for writers at all levels who wish to take themselves seriously. We’ll place emphasis on in-class writing assignments to bring out your inner voice and cover the publishing process, both traditional and nontraditional. Set up writing schedules and adhere to your deadlines. We’ll also discuss the process of finding a home for your finished work, including information on contacting agents, small presses, and self-publishing options. Th from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM February 18 - March 24 6 sessions Chestnut Hill Friends Meeting 20 E. Mermaid Lane Nathan Long has been teaching writing for over fifteen years. His fiction has appeared in numerous journals including Story Quarterly, Indiana Review and Glimmer Train. He is a professor of creative writing at Richard Stockton College. Nathan received a Pushcart Prize nomination, two Breadloaf Writers’ Conference Scholarships and a VA Commission of the Arts grant. WM04. This workshop will cover how to give an effective audition in less than 3 minutes. Find out how to access and present appropriate monologues. Get tips on cold readings, handling adrenalin and answering questions. Learn how to make a comfortable entrance, transition into presenting material, and leave the space with ease. Performers of all levels are welcome. Marjory Silver has a PhD in psychology and an MA in theatre. She has worked in Philadelphia and New York, directing and developing new plays, training professional actors and playwrights, and coaching and counseling individuals and groups. Th from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM March 19 Lutheran Seminary 7301 Germantown Ave. Hagan Center Amphitheater $24.00 $5 materials fee payable to the instructor. $79.00 215-843-6333 NEW! On Camera Class for Beginner Actors WM07. Learn the fundamentals of acting in front of the camera for anyone interested in pursuing acting and for those who simply want to improve their public speaking skills. Prepare for auditions (on camera and stage). Become more natural in front of the camera and create believable emotional arcs. Leave with a comedic and dramatic monologue and a scene for future auditions. Tamara Anderson is a multi-talented singer, actor, writer, and educator/activist. She has been featured in numerous plays and musicals in various regional theaters across the country including Media Theatre. You can also see her in the Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt (Netflix), Show me a Hero (HBO), and Nurse Jackie (Showtime). And films like Barber Shop 2, The Happening, and more. Andrew Gilmore Screwball Comedy Films 1934-1942 WM05. Combining witty dialogue, slapstick comedy, and social commentary, the so-called “screwball comedy” films of the Great Depression era remain timeless and funny to this day. Eight classic screwball comedies will be featured in this course, highlighting beloved stars like Cary Grant, Barbara Stanwyck, Carole Lombard, Clark Gableeven Philadelphia’s own John Barrymore- in some of their most memorable roles. Th from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM February 4 - March 10 6 sessions St. Michael’s Lutheran 6671 Germantown Ave. $79.00 $10 materials fee payable to the instructor. Andrew Gilmore has been collecting and studying material from and about 20th century entertainment for more than 15 years. M from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM February 1 - March 21 8 sessions *Near the corner of Millman and Rex in Chestnut Hill $69.00 A Dubliners Epiphany WM06. Dubliners is a collection of fifteen short stories by James Joyce, first published in 1914. They form a naturalistic depiction of Irish middle class life in and around Dublin in the early years of the 20th century. This work of art reflects life in Ireland at the turn of the last century, and by rejecting euphemism, reveals to the Irish their unromantic reality. Each of the 15 stories offers glimpses into the lives of ordinary Dubliners, and collectively they paint a portrait of a nation. Through readings, films and discussion, we will delve into these wonderful stories. Keith Kessler has worked as a classroom teacher as well as a librarian who has conducted numerous book discussions, workshops, and book talks. M from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM March 7-28 4 sessions Wesley Enchanced Living 6300 Greene St. www.mtairylearningtree.org $49.00 Winter 2016 65 WM08. Whether you are a new writer looking for feedback, a seasoned writer coming back to the craft, or a student in search of help with your writing, join us for this introductory workshop in the world of creative poetry writing. Bring in poems you have written, share poems from different artists, and workshop each other’s work fairly and critically. There will be writing prompts in class and occasional themed poem assignments to complete outside of class. Come be free, write, and learn the basics on how to revise your own work and help others! Dorina Pena has a BA in English Writing: Poetry and an MFA in Creative Writing Poetry. Her work has been published in a chapbook titled “Family Tree” by Monkeyman Press and is working on a second chapbook called “Black History.” Individual poems have been published in “Voices from the Attic” anthologies and the Pittsburgh City Paper, as well as the journal “Girls with Glasses.” Th from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM February 18 - March 24 (no class 3/3) 5 sessions Grace Epiphany Church 224 E. Gowen Ave. Bring paper/notebook and pens. $59.00 NEW! 33 Revolutions Per Minute: Music and Politics WM09. Have you ever explored the connections between music, political issues and movements for social change? Come and think critically about the varying effectiveness of political music and discuss topics related to “the politics of music.” A wide variety of genres and historical periods will be included, from Beethoven to Rzewski, from Woody Guthrie to The Prince Myshkins, from Billie Holiday to Michael Franti. In addition to recorded examples, David will bring his guitar and sing many of the songs in class. David Heitler-Klevans is a full-time performing musician with Two of a Kind (children’s/ family music) and Acoustic Blender (alternative folk). David has also taught music to adults and children for over 30 years. He has a lifelong passion for music related to social justice. “ Bernadette is great! She answers tons of questions specifically about deaf culture and is a great instructor! I definitely plan on taking the next class.” Intro to American Sign Language “ Introduction To Poetry Workshop Introduction to American Sign Language WM16. Learn how to communicate in American Sign Language. Expand your communication skills from the verbal to the visible. We start out with the spoken word and towards the end of the course progress to silence for the ears, drama for the eyes and fun for the family! Go home, practice, then dazzle everyone at the next class! Bernadette Bisbing, the daughter of hearingimpaired parents, has experience using sign language in the professional world as well as in private life. She has a MA in History. Su from 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM January 24 - February 28 (no class 2/14) 5 sessions MALT Office, 6601 Greene St. $64.00 Conversational American Sign Language WM17. Continue to communicate in American Sign Language. Practice conversational sign language as you broaden your visual vocabulary. This is a great opportunity to keep up your skills in this silent language. Bernadette Bisbing Su from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM January 24 - February 28 (no class 2/14) 5 sessions MALT Office, 6601 Greene St. $64.00 Tu from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM January 26 - March 22 (no class 2/23) 8 sessions Summit Presbyterian Church 6757 Greene St. at Westview $94.00 66 Winter 2016 215-843-6333 Beginning Spanish Beginning Guitar WM18. Always wanted to learn Spanish? Learn how to make small talk, order a meal, and ask how much those authentic crafts cost, in a relaxed, stress-free environment. This class is for absolute novices. It is appropriate for people who have little to no exposure to the Spanish language. The course will require patience and active participation. By the end of the course you will be able to respond appropriately to simple questions, construct questions to satisfy everyday needs, and carry on brief conversations. WM30. Want to learn to play by ear, develop your abilities in strumming and finger picking, use the guitar as a rhythm instrument, and accompany singing? Begin playing songs right away! The songs we learn will depend on the makeup and interests of the class. We’ll sample various musical styles. This is a great introduction to the guitar for those who may want to take private lessons later. Learn the basics (strings, frets, fingers, etc.), 4 chords and songs in which to use them, strumming patterns and playing a melody from a simple notation system. Students need to have their own instruments and must arrive on time! Andrew Sellers is a retired teacher from the Philadelphia school system. He taught both French and Spanish at Northeast High for 30 years. A. Sa from 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM February 20 - March 26 6 sessions Blair Christian Academy 220 W. Upsal St. B. M from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM February 29 - April 4 6 sessions Chestnut Hill Center for Enrichment 8431 Germantown Ave. $84.00 $79.00 WM19. “íHablemos!” is an opportunity for people with a basic knowledge of Spanish to practice in a relaxed atmosphere. Planning a trip to Latin America? Want to refresh that high school or college Spanish before it’s lost forever? Students will learn to express themselves in everyday situations using vocabulary relevant to practical life situations. Classes will explore a wide variety of topical themes. íHablemos! Andrew Sellers www.mtairylearningtree.org Sa from 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM January 30 - March 5 6 sessions Reformation Lutheran Church 1215 E. Vernon Rd. $69.00 Vocal Technique íHablemos! Conversational Spanish for Adults Sa from 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM February 20 - March 26 6 sessions Blair Christian Academy 220 W. Upsal St. Richard Drueding has taught guitar for over 25 years and has three Encounter Records releases. $84.00 WM31. Do you LOVE to sing? Have you been told your voice is inconsistent? Off pitch? Lacks range? Is weak? Vocal technique teaches how to properly sing so such issues don’t occur. Explore the mechanics of singing. Delve into how the body produces good singing. Discover your true voice. Challenge yourself. Study, work, and improve. Then go for that solo, audition or competition. Jean Johnson is a professional voice teacher who has been active in music for over thirty years. She has toured the U.S and Canada as a soloist and has sung at several Philadelphia venues. In 2011, Ms. Johnson was a vocal coach for The Gate Called Straight, directed by Broadway star and Grammy winner, Stephanie Mills, and composed by threetime Emmy winner, Bill Jolly. Th from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM January 28 - March 17 8 sessions Grace Lutheran Church 801 E Willow Grove Ave, Wyndmoor $129.00 $5 materials fee payable to the instructor. Winter 2016 67 Blues Harmonica 1 WM33. Let’s continue our work with the harmonica and focus on the Blues. The harmonica’s unique sound is integral to the distinctiveness of many great blues bands. Learn some techniques and styles of background and lead playing. We will work on songs by Slim Harpo (“Something Inside Me,” “Raining In My Heart”), Little Walter (“Last Night,” “Hoochie Coochie Man”), Sonny Terry (“Bring It On Home To Me”), etc. Note: if you haven’t taken “Beginners Harmonica for Adults” please let us know at registration so the instructor can contact you prior to the 1st class to determine if this course is appropriate for you. Seth Holzman Beginner’s Harmonica for Adults (ages 13 and above) WM32. Learn to play simple traditional folk songs and elementary blues on one of America’s most popular, portable instruments, the harmonica. Practice basic techniques such as bending, trilling, tongue-blocking, vibrato, and “wah-wah.” Individual attention is given to each student. No musical background is required. Seth Holzman (BA Music, Syracuse University) has been playing harmonica since 1965, teaching since 1975, and has performed with Muddy Waters, Koko Taylor, Ronnie Earl, Roomful of Blues, Magic Slim & The Teardrops, and many others. Seth was inspired to play by (and eventually studied with) the great blues harmonica player Sonny Terry. He currently performs with several bands in the greater Philadelphia area. Tu from 8:00 PM to 9:15 PM January 26 - March 15 8 sessions Philadelphia Folksong Society 7113 Emlen St. $94.00 Bring a 10-hole diatonic key of C-major harmonica such as the Hohner Special 20, Hohner Marine Band Model 1896, or equivalent, to first class. Required text may be purchased for $8 from instructor on first night. Optional: bring a tape recorder and blank tape or a digital recorder. Tu from 6:30 PM to 7:45 PM January 26 - March 15 8 sessions Philadelphia Folksong Society 7113 Emlen St. $94.00 $8 materials fee payable to the instructor in class for a manual on the first night. Students will also need to bring a 10-hole diatonic key of C major harmonica (such as the Hohner Special 20 or Hohner Marine Band Model 1896) on the first night of class. Optional: bring a tape recorder and blank tape or a digital recorder. 68 Winter 2016 215-843-6333 For the Love of Singing: Part 1 WM34. Singing is a joyous experience. The sound and feeling of it moves us both physically and emotionally and speaks to us more deeply than most other forms of expression. For the love of singing will explore this joy and also develop your understanding of what it is to sing, develop your vocal range, strength, and confidence. Sing music as a group and also individually work on songs from a wide range of repertoire as well as vocal warm-ups and diction for singing. Connie Koppe has been teaching singing in Philadelphia since 1979 when she received her Masters in Opera at Temple University. She directs operas and vocal coaches musicals; most recently “A Chorus Line” and “The Pirates of Penzance” for King of Prussia players. Connie teaches Linklater Voice work to the acting majors at the University of the Arts and is the founder of “COMMAND THE ROOM”, a company that teaches voice and presentation skills to people (especially women) in business. Sa from 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM January 23 - March 12 8 sessions FUMCOG, 6001 Germantown Ave. $96.00 $6 materials fee payable to the instructor. NEW! The Voice Gym Philly WM36. Unique in Philadelphia, “The Voice Gym Philly” is an hour and a half of voice and body tuning-up and text work. Using recognized and proven voice and body techniques including Alexander Work, Yoga, Linklater voice and body work, and singing exercises. The class will lead the group through a workout for the voice and body that will provide you with tools to release your body, free your voice and strengthen your breath and vocal range. (If you have attended Command the Room, this course will bump up your skills.) Connie Koppe M from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM January 25 - March 7 (no class 2/15) 6 sessions Christ Ascension Lutheran Church 8300 Germantown Ave. $74.00 Bring a yoga mat or towel - wear movement clothes. - bring a poem, reading or monologue. African Drumming Connie Koppe WM37. “WE ARE THE DRUM” is a hand drumming workshop (and dun-dun/bell for those interested) starting with the basics created with a drum language designed by Babatunde Olatunji and moving into West African and Afro Caribbean rhythms with the emphasis on pulse, flow and developing the awareness that as drummers, and musicians in general, we walk a fine line between playing and being played by the music. Making music together involves a collective awareness, a communal agreement as to how we relate to and use the flow of time, choosing moments of sound and silence to create rhythm. Our goal as a drum ensemble is to become one drummer with as many hands as are playing. Sa from 10:30 AM to 12 N January 23 - March 12 8 sessions FUMCOG, 6001 Germantown Ave. $96.00 $5 materials fee payable to the instructor. Quint Lange has been playing the drums for dancers for 30 years. He has played in St Barthe, the Turks and Caicos, Key West and points north to Bar Harbor, Maine and performed and taught with Babatunde Olatunji at the Omega Institute in New York. For the Love of Singing: Part 2 WM35. Designed for students who have either taken a class with Connie before or who have previous singing experience (lessons or choral). We will review breathing and relaxation and then move on to vocal range and vocal style. Students will work on vocal exercises, and songs including trios, duets and solos. A. Beginners W from 7:30 PM to 9:00 PM January 27 - March 2 6 sessions B. Advancing Th from 7:30 PM to 9:00 PM January 28 - March 3 6 sessions *Near the intersection of Willow Grove & Southampton Ave. www.mtairylearningtree.org Winter 2016 $96.00 $96.00 69 Class Directory Arts & Crafts Adventures in Sewing 1 3 Adventures in Sewing 2 3 Drawing and Painting for Adults & Teens 3 NEW! Heart and Soul Fabric Art 4 Digital Cameras: SLRs 4 NEW! The Art of Photography 4 Discover Drawing! 4 Design Your Own Jewelry Workshop for Beginners 5 Design Your Own Statement Necklace5 Fused Fine Silver “Going In Circles” Pendant 5 Fused Fine Silver Earrings 5 Watercolor & Drawing 6 NEW! Crochet- Beginner Afghans 6 Intro to Crochet: Chic and Trendy 6 NEW! Crochet: Chic and Trendy II 6 Candle Making 7 Introduction to Hot Glassblowing 1 7 Introduction to Hot Glassblowing 2 7 Stained Glass Panel 8 Valentine Papercutting 8 Introduction to Zentangle 8 Fundamentals in Polymer Clay 8 Dye Your Own Shibori Scarf 9 Cold Process Soap Making 9 NEW! Introduction to Post Production Workshop 9 Origami Art for Valentine’s Day 9 Curvaceous Quilts: Pickle Dish 10 New York Beauty Quilt Workshop 10 Weaving a Wine Tote 10 Jewelry Making Basics: Creating Jewelry With a Purpose 11 Ceramics: Handbuilding 11 Computers Introduction to Computers Internet & Email Windows 8.1 or 10 Made Easy Introduction to Microsoft Excel Microsoft Office Suite Getting to Know Your Kindle Fire Getting to Know Your iPhone iPhone Tips and Tricks Getting to Know Your iPad iPad Tips and Tricks Getting to Know Your Android Phone Instagram for Beginners NEW! Online Information Security Maximizing LinkedIn Comprehensive QuickBooks Cooking & Food 12 12 12 13 13 13 13 14 14 14 14 14 15 15 15 Introduction to Tea 16 Cooking With Yoon Lee: You ‘Mozz’ be Stuffed! 16 Cooking With Yoon Lee: You Make ‘Miso’ Happy 16 Cooking With Yoon Lee: Open Sesame 17 Chai and Chat with Maya 17 Ayurvedic Cooking 17 NEW! Intro to Food Safety 17 70 Winter 2016 NEW! Sausage 101, Making the “Wurst” Wine Tasting: A Visit to Portugal NEW! French Macaroons NEW! Jamaican Curry Chicken Daytime Classes Dance Tahitian/Hula Dance Cardio Dance-It-Out! Fun Fitness Dancing With Soul Tap Dance for Adults Nia Holistic Dance Dance Technique & Improvisations Bop I Beginning Salsa Beginning Salsa: The Next Level Beginning Belly Dance Ballroom Basics: The Smooth Dances Ballroom Basics: The Rhythm Dances Ballroom Dancing: More than Just the Basics Intermediate Ballroom Dancing Zumba® Zumba Gold® Ballet Barre Family & Home Japanese Kimono Demonstration Clutter Tonic K9 Nose Work™ Fundamentals of Divorce, Custody and Support Beat the Clock with Time Management Understanding Chronic Disorganization How to Buy a House Five Skills All Couples Should Know! Home Energy Efficiency NEW! Know Your Rights: Dealing With the Police Understanding Your Home Owners Insurance Policy Seeds to Live By: Spring Gardening Do-It-Yourself Home Repair Health & Exercise 18 18 18 18 19 20 20 20 21 21 22 22 22 22 22 23 23 23 24 24 24 24 25 25 25 26 26 26 26 27 27 28 28 28 28 Learn To Swim 29 Learn to Swim: Beyond Beginner 29 Improve Your Stroke 29 Introduction to the Triathlon Swim 30 Shallow End Water Aerobics 30 Deep Water Aerobics 30 Thread: Balance and Flexibility 30 ‘80s Aerobics 31 Tabata Fitness 31 30-Day Fat Loss Challenge 31 Healthier Stretching 32 NEW! Fix and Prevent Common Pain and Injuries, Without Drugs or Surgery 32 An Ounce of Prevention is Worth a Pound of Cure 32 NEW! Eat, Drink, and Think Healthy 33 Adult & Pediatric First Aid /CPR/AED 33 Better Peepers! 33 Aromatherapy for Balancing Emotions and Mood Management 33 Kids & Teens Art for Children 34 Children’s Ceramics 34 Kids Learn to Swim - Water Babies - 6 mos-3yrs 35 Kids Learn to Swim - Beginners - Ages 35 3-5 Kids Learn to Swim - Ages 6-9 35 Kids Learn to Swim - Ages 10-15 35 Acting for Children 36 Intro to Pony Power Ages 7 and up 36 Tuesday Tot Learn To Skate Ages 3-5 years old (Levels Tot 1-Tot 3) 36 Thursday Tot Learn To Skate Ages 3-5 years old (Levels Tot 1-Tot 3) 36 Parent & Tot Learn To Skate Class Ages 3-6 years old (Levels Tot 1-Tot 3) 37 Learn to Skate - Ages 5-Adult (Beginner levels-freestyle) 37 Youth Learn to Play Hockey (Ages 4 to 12) for Beginners 37 Beginning Guitar for Kids 38 Introduction to Piano for Kids 38 Introduction to Violin for Kids 38 NEW! Beginning Voice Class for Kids 38 Mind & Body Gentle Yoga for All Gentle Yoga for the Stiff and Inflexible NEW! Prayerful Yoga Yoga with Josh Yoga, A Chair and You Inner Fire Yoga Yoga Basics Yoga/Pilates Mix Heart Centered Hatha Yoga Bikram Hot Yoga QiGong for Health and Wellness T’ai Chi Ch’uan: Level One T’ai Chi Ch’uan: Yang Style Short Form T’ai Chi Ch’uan: Continuing T’ai Chi for Health NEW! Open Floor Movement Practice with Christina Marma Therapy Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) Prioritize Your Safety: Women’s Basic Self Defense Course Alexander Technique: Returning To Your Essential Nature Singing Bowls for Wellness Ancient Methods - Healing Sounds A New Attitude for the New Year A Beginner’s Guide to Meditation Manifest What You Want Don’t Just Dream It! Meditation, Gratitude, and Joy Minute Mindfulness 39 39 39 42 42 42 43 43 43 43 44 44 44 45 45 45 46 46 46 47 47 47 48 48 48 49 49 215-843-6333 NEW! Minute Mindfulness: Solidifying Your Everyday Practice 49 Semi-Precious Stone Meditations 50 Meet Life’s Transitions with Strength and Resilience 50 Grief, Bereavement & the Mystery of Life & Death: A Healing Journey 50 NEW! Numerology for the New Year- It All Adds Up! 50 From Worrier to Warrior 51 NEW! Three Levels of Sound 51 LiquidBody: Foam Rolling for Pain Relief and Good Posture 51 Money, Money NEW! Commercial Real Estate: Does this Property Make Cents? ABCs of Estate Planning Lower Your Taxes and Keep More of Your Money Extreme Couponing Debt-Free Living $50 Wealth Builder Ultra-Investing Using Options Small Business Tax Workshop Individual Tax Workshop What is Your Social Security Strategy? Retirement Planning Today Introduction To Credit: Stop Running From Your Credit Scores Sports & Recreation Running for Beginners Learn to Skate for Adults ages 16+ (Adult Levels 1-6, Intro to Ice Dance) NEW! Fundamentals of Texas Hold ‘Em Rowing at RowZone® Ping Pong: From Basement Hobby to Club Player Horsemanship 101 Refresher Bridge 52 52 52 52 53 53 53 54 54 54 55 55 56 56 56 56 57 57 57 62 63 63 63 Words & Music Memoirs: More Than Memories 64 Taking Yourself Seriously As A Writer 64 Fiction Writers’ Workshop 64 Audition Workshop 64 Screwball Comedy Films 1934-1942 65 A Dubliners Epiphany 65 NEW! On Camera Class for Beginner Actors 65 Introduction To Poetry Workshop 66 NEW! 33 Revolutions Per Minute: Music and Politics 66 Introduction to American Sign Language 66 Conversational American Sign Language 66 Beginning Spanish 67 íHablemos! Conversational Spanish for Adults 67 Beginning Guitar 67 Vocal Technique 67 Beginner’s Harmonica for Adults (ages 13 and above) 68 Blues Harmonica 1 68 For the Love of Singing: Part 1 69 For the Love of Singing: Part 2 69 NEW! The Voice Gym Philly 69 African Drumming 69 So you want to teach a class at Mt. Airy Learning Tree? Anyone with passion and knowledge for an interesting subject coupled with a desire to share has the necessary qualifications to teach. You can get information on teaching from our web site at www. mtairylearningtree.org, or call the office Monday to Friday between Talks & Walks NEW! Masterpieces in Philadelphia NEW! Orange is the New Black: An Inside Look into the Criminal Justice System Underpinnings of Wicca: Ethics, the Rede and More Laurel Hill Cemetery: Corrupt and Contented What Kind of Animal Are We? America’s Civil War: 150 Years After Gettysburg NEW! Building a Successful Podcast $100,000-a-Year Self-Publisher $1,000-a-Day Consultant Marketing 101 58 58 58 59 59 59 the hours of 9:00AM and 2:00PM and request that we mail or fax you our teacher information sheet. Working for a Living Getting Paid to Talk: An Introduction to Professional Voice Overs Free Vacations - Travel Free, Plus Make Money Doing it! Work at Home as a Medical Transcriptionist Write Your Resume Like a Copywriter that Attracts Employers NEW! Mind Your Business NEW! The Business of Art Public Speaking for Everyone NEW! Learn to Negotiate - Now! 60 60 61 Spring Term proposal deadline is February 1st 61 61 61 62 62 www.mtairylearningtree.org Winter 2016 71 MALT ad.Spring2016_Layout 1 11/20/15 1:52 PM Page 1 7301 Germantown Ave. | Mt. Airy, Philadelphia 19119 | 215.248.4616 | Ltsp.edu The Institute of Lifelong Learning! at The Lutheran Theological Seminary at Philadelphia Whether you are a lay person, neighbor, leader in the church, or someone who is curious about faith in the world and has a desire to deepen your understanding, The Lutheran Theological Seminary at Philadelphia offers a wide selection of courses and workshops, taught by internationally acclaimed faculty and speakers, that are available in various formats — on-campus and online — to meet your busy schedule and satisfy your theological curiosity. Join us! Spring 2016 offerings include: “Our God” and “Your God”: Christian Faith Among Other Faiths Five consecutive Thursdays, February 18-March 17, 2016 | 7:00 pm-9:00 pm Religion and Society in the Middle East: the rise of Islamic Radicalism Five consecutive Thursdays, March 31-April 28, 2016 | 7:00 pm-9:00 pm Workshop on Brené Brown’s “The Daring WayTM” Wednesday-Friday, April 4-6, 2016 | all day seminars | LTSP campus Basics in Luther and Lutheranism Five consecutive Tuesdays, April 26-May 24, 2016 | 7:00 pm-9:00 pm For more information and to register, go to Ltsp.edu/LifelongLearning or call 215.248.6324 Visit Ltsp! Go to Ltsp.edu/visit or call 215.248.7302 to schedule a visit! Courses, dates, and times subject to change. 72 Winter 2016 215-843-6333 Chestnut hill hospital Community Wellness Free SOre SHOULDer? ursday, January 7 • 12:30 p.m.–1:30 p.m. ouch, my aching shoulder! Do you experience soreness aer activities such as painting, liing or playing a sport, which require you to raise your arms? as we age the so tissues surrounding the shoulder tend to degenerate. shoulders get their range of motion from the rotator cuff, which is made up of four tendons. if the tendons or bones around the rotator cuff suffer damage or swelling, you may find it painful and difficult to li your arm up over your head. sometimes an injury that lasts a long time will cause the tendon to tear. is type of injury may need surgery. Join leslie Barnes, MD, assistant professor of orthopedic surgery and sports Medicine, and surgeon at temple. Dr. Barnes specializes in shoulder and elbow disorders including rotator cuff tears and tennis elbow. Free PONDerING PALLIATIVe CAre? Monday, February 1 • 12:30 p.m.–1:30 p.m. Did you know that palliative care is appropriate at any stage of a serious illness and can be provided along with treatment meant to cure? unlike hospice, it is not dependent on prognosis. if pain, stress and other symptoms are resulting from a serious illness, palliative care may be the answer. in addition, palliative care includes the wellbeing of family member’s lives. learn more about the difference palliative care can make to ones quality of life. susan Bray, MD, palliative medicine, Chestnut hill hospital, will explain the multifaceted treatments for physical, emotional, spiritual and practical problems. learn how to access palliative care and if it’s covered by insurance. SAFe TO STOP MY MAMMOGrAM? Free Monday, March 14 • 12:30 p.m.–1:30 p.m. e american Cancer society’s (aCs) newest recommendations for breast cancer screening have ignited discussion among women. Who’s impacted? are you at average or higher than average risk? is 3D mammography better for you then MRi or ultrasound? and, then there’s the question of density. how do you know if you have dense breast tissue and what should you do to maintain breast health? Catherine plzak, MD, surgeon, Chestnut hill hospital, will explain the aCs changes and help you understand when may be a safe time to stop annual screening. Registration required for each session. Call the Center on the Hill, 215-247-4654, or email [email protected]. www.mtairylearningtree.org Winter 2016 73 Registration Form Name Address City and Zip Code Day Tel.# Eve.# E-mail: ____________________________________________________________ ❏ I prefer not to receive MALT’s bi-monthly e-mail newsletter. Title of Course or Workshop Code (e.g. TW00) Section (a, b, c, etc.) Fee 1. 2. 3. Subtotal: WHYY discount - 10% with member number. cannot be combined with Early Bird discount. Early Bird discount - 10% register for any class marked NEW! by January 30, cannot be combined with WHYY discount. Add Non-refundable $5 registration fee per person - per term For classes totaling $21 or more. $5 Optional donation to MALT. Total: Make check payable to MALT. Be sure to include your phone numbers. I hereby authorize the use of Mastercard/Visa: Cardholder ____________________________________________ CCV _________ Card # Exp.Date Authorized Signature ________________________________________________ Mail to: MALT, 6601 Greene Street, Phila., PA 19119-3114 or fax registration form to 215-843-6655. Send us a self-addressed stamped envelope or provide your e-mail address and we’ll send you a confirmation. Questions: call MALT at 215-843-6333. Don't forget to write start dates and locations on your calendar! We do not send reminders. 74 Winter 2016 215-843-6333 5 Easy Ways To Register 1. Online: www.mtairylearningtree.org, by Visa or MC. 2. Mail: Fill out registration form on previous page. Enclose a check, money order or MasterCard/Visa number (with expiration date) and mail to: Mt. Airy Learning Tree 6601 Greene Street Philadelphia, PA 19119-3114 3. Phone: Call us at 215-843-6333 during office hours to register by Visa or MasterCard. Opens December 10. 4. Visit: Our office hours are Monday to Friday 9:00 AM-2:00 PM. Opens December 10. 5. Fax: Fax your registration form and Visa or MasterCard information to 215-843-6655. Deadlines Early registration is strongly encouraged. While we permit late registration, you may find that a class has filled or has been cancelled. Returned Check Policy We must charge students $15 for returned checks. Withdrawals If you cannot attend a course, you can receive a refund (less $5 registration fee) by notifying us 2 days before the first class begins. Refunds Refunds will be issued if MALT cancels a course. Refunds cannot be issued for classes missed as a result of illness, personal emergencies, or any other event beyond our control. Deciding Upon a Course Read the course descriptions carefully. If you are uncertain about whether a course will meet your needs, call us at 215-8436333. Limited barter-based financial aid is available. 10% discount for WHYY members (w/membership # provided). Discounts are not available with online registration; you must call us. $5 non-refundable registration fee per person, per term added to total charges of $21 or more. Tips from the Tree Make Your MALT Class a Satisfactory Experience • Snow and bad weather closings: MALT follows the Philadelphia School District. If the schools are closed, so is MALT. Check our website and call our office for confirmation. • Please be on time to your classes! • Cancellation of classes is decided based on the number of registrations. Please do not wait until the last minute to register. Your timely call may make the difference as to whether or not a class runs. We make every effort to notify you of cancellations. Please check your voice mail and e-mail. • Your current address, e-mail and phone numbers are important. If your class is postponed or moved, we want you to know. If you provide your e-mail address, we will use it—so please check it. • Addresses of major class locations are on our web page. Mark the location of your class on your calendar. • Classes in private homes are marked with an asterisk. You will receive the address when you register. • Water Aerobics, Computer, Horseback Riding and other classes with limited space fill up very quickly. Register early. Secure online registration is available on our website: www.mtairylearningtree.org www.mtairylearningtree.org Winter 2016 75 PERMIT #592 PAID PHILA. PA U.S. POSTAGE NON-PROFIT ORG. MACSC Mt. Airy Learning Tree 6601 Greene Street Philadelphia, PA 19119 Dated Material Faster. Less waiting where it matters most – our emergency room. For faster care in the E.R., count on Chestnut Hill Hospital. We work diligently to have you initially seen by a medical professional* in 30 minutes – or less. And, with a team of dedicated specialists, you’ll get a lot more care, if you need it. The 30-Minutes-Or-Less E.R. Service Pledge – only at Chestnut Hill Hospital. ChestnutHillHealth.com Primary Stroke Center *Medical professionals may include physicians, physician assistants and nurse practitioners.