Lexington Community Education

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Lexington
COMMUNITY EDUCATION
WINTER
2013
Photograph © 2012 Rodrigo Azevedo.
Mico Kaufman’s Homage to Women. Lowell, MA. Courtesy of the artist.
Our Cover Story
“Although this sculpture was inspired by the ‘mill girls’ of the Industrial
Revolution, it easily identifies with the struggles and aspirations of working
women everywhere. The figures represent women of different races and
celebrate the contributions made by women throughout time. Women all
over the world have one trait in common: they work, they work hard, and
their work is unheralded.” — Mico Kaufman
From the Director
B
y evoking the contrasting energies of limitation and possibility, Mico
Kaufman’s “Homage to Women” makes it clear that the struggle for equity and
fulfillment involves taking a stand against large and often largely unknown forces
of resistance. While heralding the historic and global unsung greatness of women,
the sculpture inspires onlookers of every age and gender to step out ahead of fear,
challenge inequity, and leap together toward something better. Look carefully
and you will see that Mico Kaufman’s figures are neither going to back down, nor
return to the old and familiar. Look carefully and you will see that they are bonding
together in order to leap, in order to fly.
As you turn through the pages that follow, we hope that you will be inspired to
map out your own personal plan of intellectual ascent with us in 2013.
Happy New Year!
Craig Hall, Director
On Our Cover:
Homage to Women
Mico Kaufman
micokaufman.com
LCE Online
Complete course descriptions, class
status, and registration information
can be found online at:
lexingtoncommunityed.org
Lexington Public Schools
Superintendent of Schools:
Dr. Paul B. Ash
Assistant Superintendent
of Schools for Curriculum,
Instruction, and Professional
Development:
Carol A. Pilarski
About Lexington Community Education
LCE is a self-sustaining, integral part of the Lexington Public School system
that is committed to promoting lifelong learning. Our programs are open to all
regardless of residency and are appropriate for participants 16 years of age
and over. Our Classes for Children are for specified ages. LCE also provides an
extensive summer children’s program called Lexplorations which offers classes
for creative and academic enrichment.
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Body/Mind. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Business, Career, and
Finance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Classes for Children. . . . . . . 29
Computers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Cooking. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Creating Community. . . . . . . . 8
Daytime Classes . . . . . . . . . 38
ELL/Languages. . . . . . . . . . . 19
Exercise and Dance . . . . . . . 43
Home, Hobbies & Travel. . . . 36
Fine, Fabric & Graphic Art. . . . 16
Humanities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Chairman: Mary Ann Stewart
Vice Chairman: Alessandro Alessandrini
Margaret E. Coppe
Jessie Steigerwald
Bonnie E. Brodner
LCE Presents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
STU D EN T REPRESEN TATIVE:
Test Preparation/
College Planning. . . . . . . 32
Director: Craig Hall
Manager of Programming:
Andrea Paquette
Registrar: Amy Sullivan
Accounts Payable: Joan Taratuta
146 Maple Street
Lexington, Massachusetts 02420
(Access office via 328 Lowell Street)
Telephone [781] 862.8043
[email protected]
Catalog Design: Pehlke Design
Cover Photo: Rodrigo Azevedo
LexingtonCommunityEd.org
Around Our Town. . . . . . . . . . 8
LEXINGTON SCHOOL COMMITTEE
Sam Alpert
School/Municipal Employee Wellness Partnership
Courses that are marked with the yoga symbol are eligible for an employee
tuition discount. For tuition details please visit lps.lexingtonma.org and
click on the Administration tab.
Table of Contents
Lexington Luminaries. . . . . . . 5
Music/Theatre Arts . . . . . . . 13
Parenting Perspectives. . . . . 29
Yoga . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Writing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Instructor Biographies . . . . . 47
Registration Information. . . 50
Directions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Registration Form. . . . . . . . . 51
Lexington Community Education presents
Everybody Matters:
An Evening with Mary Robinson
Jazz Guitar Jubilee: An Evening of
Performance and Discussion featuring
Bucky Pizzarelli, Howard Alden, and
Jon Wheatley
Monday, March 11, 2013 • 7:00-8:30 pm
Friday, January 25, 2013 • 7:00-8:30 pm
Lexington High School Auditorium, 251 Waltham Street • $8 • SMAR
First Parish in Lexington, 7 Harrington Road, Lexington • $10 • SJAZ
Co-Sponsored by Lexington Community Education, Back Pages Books, and the
Brandeis University Heller School Program in Coexistence and Conflict Studies
“Mary Robinson has not only shone a
light on human suffering, but illuminated
a better future for our world.”
— President Barack Obama, on awarding
her the Presidential Medal of Freedom
One of the most inspiring women of our
age, Mary Robinson has spent her life
in pursuit of a fairer world, becoming a
powerful and influential voice for human
rights around the globe. Displaying a
gift for storytelling and remembrance,
Robinson reveals, in Everybody Matters,
what lies behind the vision, strength, and determination that made her path
to prominence as compelling as any of her achievements. Born in 1944 into a
deeply Catholic family—the only girl among five children, she was poised to
become a nun before finding her own true voice. Ever since, she has challenged
convention in pursuit of fairness—whether in the Church, in government and
politics, or in her own family. As an activist lawyer, she won landmark cases
advancing the causes of women and marginalized people against the prejudices
of the day, and in her twenty years in the Irish Senate she promoted progressive
legislation, including the legalizing of contraception. She shocked the political
system by winning election as Ireland’s first woman president in l990, redefining
the role and putting Ireland firmly on the international stage. Her role as UN high
commissioner for human rights, beginning in 1997, was to prove an even bigger
challenge; she won acclaim for bringing attention to victims worldwide but was
often frustrated both by the bureaucracy and by the willingness to compromise
on principle, which reveal the deep and inherent barriers to changing the status
quo. Now back in Ireland and heading her Mary Robinson Foundation—Climate
Justice, she has found the independence she needs to work effectively on
behalf of the millions of poor around the world most affected by climate change.
Told with the same calm conviction and modest pride that has guided her life,
Everybody Matters will inspire anyone who reads it with the belief that each of
us can, in our own way, help to change the world for the better. Tickets are also
available at Back Pages Books: backpagesbooks.com/robinson.
From keeping time in big bands
and jazz combos and the single
string solos of Charlie Christian,
to the unaccompanied recordings
of George Van Eps, Johnny Smith,
and Joe Pass, the evolution of the
guitar in the Jazz genre has been
rapid and remarkable. This winter
we are honored to welcome three
of the world’s finest players to converse both verbally and musically as we
celebrate the history and tonality of the beloved “jazz box.”
Having played with both Stephane Grappelli and Benny Goodman places guitar
legend Bucky Pizzarelli in the direct lineage of innovators Charlie Christian
and Djanjo Reinhart. Through the years he has honored that heritage and aided
the evolution of the instrument through both masterful rhythmic playing and
chord melody solos on the 7-string guitar. Over his exceptional career Bucky
Pizarelli has played and recorded with Duke Ellington, Tony Bennett, Frank
Sinatra, Sarah Vaughan, and recently with his son John.
Regarding Howard Alden, Owen Cordle of JazzTimes writes, “He may be the
best of his generation.” His outstanding playing with musicians including Ruby
Braff, Joe Williams, Woody Herman, Benny Carter, Bud Freeman, Clark Terry,
Dizzy Gillespie and George Van Eps has brought international accolades, and has
made him one of the world’s most sought-after jazz guitarists. His latest album
of unaccompanied guitar, My Shining Hour, further establishes him as a true
master of the instrument and Jazz genre.
Jon Wheatley is one of Boston’s busiest and best jazz guitarists, with a dense
resume as sideman. With a career spanning thirty-three years, he’s played with
a number of internationally known players, including Scott Hamilton, Ruby Braff,
Alan Dawson, Teddy Kotick, Diana Krall, Mike Metheny, Karyn Allison, “Sweets”
Edison, Urbie Green, Joe Wilder, Benny Waters, Dick Hyman, Donna Byrne,
Marshall Wood, Daryl Sherman, Ken Peplowski and Randy Sandke.
Please visit LCE’s co-sponsor and
collaborator in community learning,
Back Pages Books
289 Moody Street, Waltham, MA 02453
(781) 209-0631 • backpagesbooks.com
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Lexington Community
Education presents (continued)
War and the Soul: A Soldier’s Heart
An Evening with Edward Tick, Ph.D.
Singularity Rising: Surviving and
Thriving in a Smarter, Richer, and
More Dangerous World
An Evening with Author and Economist
James D. Miller
Tuesday, February 5, 2013 • 7:00-8:30 pm
Friday, February 15, 2013 • 7:00-8:30 pm
Lexington Depot, 13 Depot Square, Lexington • $10 • SHAR
Lexington Depot, 13 Depot Square, Lexington • $10 • SSIR
During the time of the American Civil War, the
term “soldier’s heart” was coined to describe
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. As a modern
response to the outpouring of concern for
our nation’s veterans and the psychological
wounds of war, Edward Tick, Ph.D. and Kate
Dahlstedt, LMHC, developed the Soldier’s Heart
organization. Firmly grounded in both current
medical research and ancient warrior wisdom of
Edward Tick’s groundbreaking book, War and the
Soul, the Soldier’s Heart organization works to
address, support and heal the emotional, moral,
and spiritual wounds of returning veterans, their
families and communities. By developing a new and honorable warrior identity
and direct work with veterans, families and community members, Soldier’s
Heart offers a comprehensive model of genuine healing and homecoming from
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. The Soldier’s Heart Model facilitates returning
warriors and promotes, trains, and guides military, professional and communitybased efforts to heal the effects of war. In addition to direct service to veterans,
their staff helps educate communities on how to start support services for vets
and their families and conducts seminars to train other professionals in the
special and unique needs of veterans. Soldier’s Heart now has offices in New
York, Massachusetts and Vietnam.
Dr. Edward Tick received his master’s in psychology from Goddard College,
Vermont and his doctorate in communication from Rensselaer Polytechnic
Institute, Troy, NY. Tick has been in private psychotherapy practice since 1975
and began focusing on veteran’s issues in 1979. His pioneering work with Post
Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) or, in his words, “loss of the soul”, is the basis
for his book War and the Soul. He continues his healing work with veterans and
other trauma survivors with innovative, yet time-honored methods. Dr. Tick has
extensively studied both classical Greek and Native American traditions and
successfully integrates their methods into modern clinical work.
We’ve waited too long for a thorough, articulate,
general-audience account
of modern thinking on exponentially increasing
machine intelligence and its
risks and rewards for humanity. Miller provides
exactly that, and I hope and expect that his
book will greatly raise the quality of debate and
research in this critical area.
–Aubrey de Grey, leading biomedical
gerontologist and former AI researcher
In Ray Kurzweil’s New York Times bestseller The
Singularity is Near, the futurist and entrepreneur
describes the singularity, a likely future utterly
different than anything we can imagine. The singularity is triggered by the
tremendous growth of human and computing intelligence that is an almost
inevitable outcome of Moore’s Law. Since the book’s publication, the coming
of singularity is now eagerly anticipated by many of the leading thinkers in
Silicon Valley, from PayPal mastermind Peter Thiel to Google co-founder Larry
Page. The formation of the Singularity University, and the huge popularity of the
singularity website kurzweilai.com, speak to the importance of this intellectual
movement. But what about the average person? How will the singularity
affect our daily lives, our jobs, our families, and our wealth? Singularity Rising:
Surviving and Thriving in a Smarter, Richer, and More Dangerous World focuses
on the implications of a future society faced with an abundance of human and
artificial intelligence. James D. Miller, an economics professor and popular
speaker on the singularity, reveals how natural selection has been increasing
human intelligence over the past few thousand years and speculates on how
intelligence enhancements will shape civilization over the next forty years.
Miller considers several possible scenarios in this coming singularity including
a merger of man and machine making society fantastically wealthy and nearly
immortal.
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Lexington Luminaries
Each term, LCE seeks to celebrate a sample of some of the intelligent,
distinguished, and creative people that call Lexington home.
The Truth About Girls and Boys: Challenging
Toxic Stereotypes About Our Children
An Evening with Caryl Rivers and
Rosalind C. Barnett
An Evening with Lama Surya Das
Buddha Standard Time: Tools for
Awakening to the Eternal Now
Thursday, January 24, 2013 • 7:00-8:30 pm
Thursday, January 31, 2013 • 7:00-8:30 pm
Lexington High School Science Lecture Hall, 251 Waltham St. • 10 • STBG
Follen Church Society, 755 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington • $10 • SDAS
In their book, The Truth About Girls and Boys,
Caryl Rivers and Rosalind C. Barnett tackle a new,
troubling trend in the theorizing about gender: that
the learning styles, brain development, motivation,
cognitive and spatial abilities, and “natural”
inclinations of boys and girls are so different, they
require completely different styles of parenting and
education. Ignoring the science that challenges
these claims, those who promote such theories
make millions, frightening parents and educators
into enforcing old stereotypes and reviving
unhealthy attitudes in the classroom. Rivers and
Barnett unmake the pseudoscientific rationale for
this argument, stressing the individuality of each child and the uniqueness of
his or her talents and desires. They recognize that in our culture, boys and girls
encounter different stimuli and experiences, but encouraging children to venture
outside their comfort zones keeps them from falling into old, fossilized gender
roles that can suffocate their potential. Educating parents, teachers, and general
readers in the true nature of the gender game, Rivers and Barnett help future
generations transform if not transcend the parameters of sexual difference.
Caryl Rivers and Rosalind C. Barnett are widely praised for their analysis
of women, men, and society. Their “uncommon storytelling grace” led the
Boston Globe to name their book, Same Difference: How Gender Myths Harm
Our Relationships, Our Children, and Our Jobs, one of the best of 2004. The
New York Times has called Barnett “one of the researchers who is re-drawing
the map of women’s psychology,” and the New York Review of Books has
commended their confronting of public policy “with less superstition and
sentimentality than is currently the case.”
In our time-stressed era, who doesn’t
struggle with the increased speed of events
and things to be done? Buddhist wisdom
has a lot to say about how to deal with
change and feelings of stress, time-famine
and anxiety. For it’s not just time we lack
but focus and priorities. Almost everyone
today says they want to be able to slow
down and focus better, but who is ready,
willing and able to actually do so? Lama
Surya Das’ message is more about shifting
our awareness and habits of attention.
Living in the now brings its own rewards.
There is simply nowhere else we can ever be, so the sooner we come home to
ourselves and be where we are, the better for one and all. If we are not here
now we simply won’t be there then. When we recognize and realize that time is
ours to use as we choose, like a natural resource, like life itself; then we realize
that others can’t rob of us of it. The chosen are those who chose themselves;
this is the secret of enlightened living. We can be masters rather than victims
of conditions and circumstances. We are far more Buddha-like than we think.
We’ve all heard about the power of now, but many of us are not equipped to
cut through habitual illusions and realize the magnitude of the present moment.
With the sacred art and practice of presencing, we can learn to consciously and
intentionally cultivate clarity and appreciate each moment of our life.
Surya Das is one of the foremost Western Buddhist meditation teachers and
scholars, one of the main interpreters of Tibetan Buddhism in the West, and a
leading spokesperson for the emerging American Buddhism. The Dalai Lama
affectionately calls him “The Western Lama.” Surya is the author of many books,
including Awakening the Buddha Within: Tibetan Wisdom for the Western
World, and his latest release, Buddha Standard Time: Awakening to the Infinite
Possibilities of Now.
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Dealing with Bullying
From an Adult Perspective
An Evening with Alan Eisenberg
Rescuing Our Economy, Climate and
Democracy: An Evening with Green Party
2012 Presidential Candidate Jill Stein
Tuesday, March 5, 2013 • 7:00-8:30 pm
Thursday, February 28, 2013 • 7:00-8:30 pm
Lexington Depot, 13 Depot Square, Lexington • $10 • SBAP
Lexington Depot, 13 Depot Square, Lexington • $10 • SJIL
The emotional effects of childhood bullying
can last long after graduation from grade
school. The secret shame and humiliation of
being bullied by peers at an early age can
often lead to poor academic performance,
a long-term lack of confidence, and
increased anxiety throughout adulthood.
While awareness of the signs and
symptoms, methods of prevention, and
strict laws against bullying have increased
exponentially over the last decade, the
problem has been made differently devious
and devastating by the use of technology
and social networking. One need only to look at the high profile tragic national
cases reported over the last year to know that bullying is alive and well on the
concrete and now cyber playgrounds. This evening, bullying expert and former
Lexingtonian, Alan Eisenberg will share his personal perspective on the healing
of long-term scars, and share his thoughts on the prevention of new wounding
with youth today.
Alan Eisenberg is the founder/creator of the “Bullying Stories: Dealing with
Bullying from An Adult Perspective” website (bullyinglte.wordpress.com) and is
a motivational speaker/storyteller on the issue of bullying. Beginning in 2007,
Alan embarked on a mission to tell his stories of being bullied as a youth and the
lessons that he learned about himself and others through his journey of retelling
his stories and sharing his experiences. As an adult, Alan shares his experiences
and the experiences of others and also shares inspirational stories of those who
have confronted bullying and came up with solutions to help solve the issue.
Alan has shared his stories to various groups, including religious organizations,
high school classes, and college classes. He has been a featured guest on the
subject of bullying on NPR, and featured in a front page article in The Boston
Globe newspaper as well as featured and linked on Federal Government antibullying/anti-violence websites, including “The National Safe Start Center”
website. He is the father of two teenage boys.
As we face unprecedented converging
crises in our economy, environment,
human rights and the quest for peace, a
grassroots movement for democracy and
justice is rising up across the country that
is unparalleled in our time. From occupy
protests to Keystone Pipeline blockades,
worker strikes for fair wages and collective
bargaining, student rallies to stop tuition
hikes, eviction blockades and more, people
are standing up for what we deserve – from
outside a political establishment that has
been sold to the highest bidder, and which
has largely abandoned the public interest. Decades of bipartisan collaboration
have produced a spectrum of policy disasters that the political establishment
has proven incapable of fixing: ongoing bailouts for the Wall Street banks,
continuing evictions of millions of homeowners, a generation of students
enslaved by college debt, expanding free trade agreements that move American
jobs overseas and undermine wages at home, expanding wars for oil that make
us less secure not more secure, and an “all of the above” energy policy that has
accelerated lethal climate meltdown into the time frame of our children’s lives.
Yet poll after poll shows broad public support for solutions that can solve these
crises: creating jobs not tax breaks for corporations, bailing out homeowners
not the big banks, ending student debt, providing a Medicare for All insurance
system ensuring health care as a human right, fixing the climate crisis, down
sizing the military and bringing our troops and war dollars home. Dr. Stein will
discuss one blueprint for survival, an emergency Green New Deal, that ends
unemployment while greening the economy, rapidly phasing out fossil fuels, and
making wars for oil obsolete. She’ll discuss the democracy reforms – including
an end to the suppression of third parties – that are essential for attaining
solutions commensurate with the staggering threats closing in on us. She’ll
also address the accelerating time frame of climate catastrophe, which now
threatens potentially lethal consequences not only for our grandchildren, but for
our children and ourselves as well. All of which compels the courageous social
movements that are rising up around us, leading the charge to take back our
democracy, and the peaceful, just green future we deserve.
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Mark Twain and America’s ‘Worst’ President
An Evening with author Philip McFarland
Poems for My Coloring Book
A Celebration of Sound and Vision
A Reading by Maria Steere and
Music of the Wayside Quartet
Thursday, February 7, 2013 • 7:00-8:30 pm
Friday, January 4, 2013 • 7:00-8:30 pm
Lexington Depot, 13 Depot Square, Lexington • $5 • SMTW
Lexington Depot, 13 Depot Square, Lexington • $5 • SPOE
For most of a decade Mark Twain lived in Europe,
returning at last to America and a joyous welcome
on an October night in 1900. Ten years later, in
the spring of 1910, he returned once more, only
days before his death, carried down the gangway
as reporters on the New York piers waited, yet
again, to welcome him home a final time. In
those two decades—last of the nineteenth and
first of the twentieth—our modern nation was
formed. Legendary names such as Rockefeller,
Carnegie, Edison, the Wright Brothers, and
Henry Ford signified the great changes taking
place in America at the time. But only one
name back then rivaled Mark Twain’s in the love of his countrymen. Theodore
Roosevelt dominated the politics of the era the way the author of Huckleberry
Finn dominated its culture. The celebrities were well acquainted, and in public
neither spoke ill of the other. But Roosevelt once commented in private that he
would like to skin Mark Twain alive, and the humorist recorded his own opinion
(although not for public consumption just then) that Roosevelt was “far and
away the worst President we have ever had.” Philip McFarland’s Mark Twain and
the Colonel considers the prickly relationship between those beloved figures of
our past by focusing on two clamorous decades of abiding relevance, decades to
which no Americans were more responsive than were Colonel Roosevelt of San
Juan Hill and Samuel L. Clemens, the humorist Mark Twain.
The father of two grown sons, Philip McFarland was born in Birmingham,
Alabama, where he attended public schools before entering Phillips Exeter
Academy on scholarship. After graduating from Exeter, he majored in history
at Oberlin College, served for 3 1/2 years in the U.S. Navy, then took a degree
in English at Cambridge University. He and his wife now live in Lexington.
McFarland has written two works of fiction and six of nonfiction.
In her new book, Poems for My Coloring
Book, Lexington based artist Marcia
Steere takes the art of the coloring
book to a new dimension, incorporating
poetry, paintings and dress designs into
stories of love and loss that culminate in
a tantalizing celebration of movement,
sound, and color. Influenced by her
experiences as an artist, writer, teacher
and dress designer, and by her extensive
travel and living opportunities both at
home and abroad, Poems for My Coloring
Book transports readers through a
kaleidoscopic journey of vibrant colors, playful language and ethnic designs.
Established in 2007, The Wayside Quartet is based in Concord, Massachu
setts. The quartet performs classical and popular musical performances at
gallery openings, wedding ceremonies, receptions and adult communities
throughout Greater Boston. The group is made up of Priscilla Derananian and
Kathleen Marshall on violins, Lynell Stromberg on viola, and Marian Levinstein
on cello.
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Around
Our Town
Creating
Community
A Culinary Tour of H-Mart
NEW!
Instructor: Dawn Mostow Gould
The establishment of H-Mart in
Burlington has opened up exciting
new possibilities for your kitchen – if
only you could read the labels! From
soba to seaweed, miso to mackerel,
instructor Dawn Mostow Gould will
lead you on a tour through each
department, focusing mainly on
Japanese cuisine. Healthy recipes
will be provided, so you can shop
immediately for everything needed to
introduce Asian food to your home.
NHMT, 1 Saturday, 11:00 am-12:30
pm, Meets March 2, H-Mart, 3 Old
Concord Road, Burlington, $20
NEW!
Climate Solutions...
It’s High Time
Sponsored by Lexington Global
Warming Action Coalition
An interactive forum moderated by
Lexington’s Anne Kelly, one of 3000
Climate Reality Project presenters
trained by Al Gore, featuring a panel
of four climate change leaders
discussing food, water, and energy
solutions at the local, regional, and
federal level. Following the panel’s
presentation, audience members will
have the opportunity to participate
in one of several in-depth sessions
led by our panel members focused
on specific climate change solutions
in their area of expertise. Anne Kelly
is Director of Business for Innovative
Climate and Energy Policy and CoDirector of the Policy Program at Ceres.
OGWA, 1 Sunday, 7:00-9:00 pm.
Meets January 13, Cary Hall, Free,
pre registration is not required.
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Climate Change: How Can
We Make a Difference in
Lexington? Thriving in the
Face of Challenging Weather
Sponsored by the League of
Women Voters
Where are you in the climate
change conversation? Come join the
Lexington League of Women Voters
at our second annual Community
Conversation, where we will explore
Lexington’s readiness to adapt to the
challenges of a changing climate.
Join neighbors, town staff and local
business owners to learn how other
towns are preparing for potential
problems and share your thoughts
about this issue. Deborah Brown, the
Lexington Town Moderator, will be
the facilitator for the evening. The
goal of the evening discussions is to
produce a realistic set of next steps
to help the town better prepare for
climate change. This could include,
among other things, town-wide
education programs and activities,
a capital project, proposed zoning
and/or by-law changes. The planning
committee for this second annual
Community Conversation includes
members of the following Lexington
groups: the League of Women
Voters; the Global Warming Action
Committee; Citizens for Lexington
Conservation; Sustainable Lexington;
LexFarm; the Planning Board, and the
Town Manager’s office.
OLWV, 1 Tuesday, 6:45-9:00 pm.
Meets February 26, Saint Bridget
Church, Free, pre registration is not
required.
781.862.8043
As a self-supporting part of the Lexington Public Schools, LCE understands
that “self-support” means “community support”. Our new Creating Community
catalog section is intended to highlight opportunities for individuals to freely
assist community, and in turn for community to freely assist individuals.
NEW!
NEW!
Food Choices and Global
Warming
Instructor: Sonia DeMarta
How do your food choices affect
global warming? Why should you
choose organic? What difference
does it make to the planet if I
choose an apple from New Zealand
or Massachusetts? What does
food waste have to do with global
warming? Join our discussion related
to food choices and global warming.
Sonia DeMarta, co-founder of the
Lexington Farmers Market and food
and planet Earth aficionado.
FFOD, 1 Wednesday, 7:00-8:30 pm.
Meets February 27, LHS, Room 229,
$20/Seniors $15.
R.A.D. for Women (age 17+)
Instructor: Officers from the
Lexington Police Department
R.A.D. Women’s Self Defense
Program, presented by officers of the
Lexington Police Department. This
four week program will introduce
topics such as risk reduction
strategies, date rape, defensive
strategies, continuum of survival
and basic principles of defense. At
the end of the course students will
have an opportunity to participate in
a “simulated assault” scenario with
RAD instructors. Students will have
the opportunity to practice newly
acquired skills in a safe environment
monitored by the instructors. Please
wear loose fitting, comfortable
clothing. For Students aged 17+.
MDRW, 5 Wednesdays, 6:009:00 pm. Begins February
27, Clarke Middle School Gym, $55.
See Also
Sonia DeMarta leads A Basic Cooking Course for Teens, page 29.
Mural at Lexington High School.
NEW!
Children’s Safety Education
Parents Helping Parents
Hospice Volunteer Training
Volunteer Opportunities@LCE
Instructor: Officer Charles Crayton, of
the Lexington Police Department
Age appropriate discussion topics
with students will include: Home,
School and Vehicle Safety; Out and
About Safety; Realistic Defense
Against Abduction; Good-BadUncomfortable Touch; Stranger Tricks
(including Physical Defense against
Abduction) and self-realization of
personal power. Students should
wear loose fitting, comfortable
clothes.
KRAD, 4 Saturdays, 12:30-2:30 pm.
Begins January 12, LHS, Room 140,
$55.
K2RA, 4 Saturdays, 12:30-2:30 pm.
Begins March 23, and meets in
Room 164 on 3/23, in the gym on
3/30, 4/6, and 4/13. Diamond Middle
School, $55.
Volunteer: Parental Stress Line
Counselor
Parents Helping Parents is a
nonprofit organization aimed at
supporting parents under stress.
With the goal of empowering
parents to nurture their children and
prevent child abuse, PHP recruits
volunteers to work as counselors
on their Parental Stress Line (1-800632-8188), their 24 hour confidential
helpline operating since 1979.
Volunteers are trained for crisis
intervention and basic counseling
techniques at PHP’s Watertown
office. After training, calls may be
taken at home, or on a personal cell
phone. As a PSL counselor, you will
learn valuable counseling skills,
meet other like-minded volunteers,
and be able to give back to your
community. Volunteers generally
commit to covering four-hour shifts
for a total 140 hours.
PSL, applications are online at
parentshelpingparents.org, by email
at [email protected],
or by calling Beth at 617-926-5008
x101.
Instructor: Compassionate Care
Hospice Staff
Hospice volunteers can make a
profound difference in someone’s
life in just one-to-two hours per
week, engaging in activities that
enhance an individual’s quality of
life. These include writing letters,
playing music, holding hands, or
even just sitting quietly. During
this three-week course, you will be
introduced to interdisciplinary team
members and receive training in the
philosophy of hospice, end-of-life
medical issues, family dynamics,
communication, grief and loss, and
spiritual care. Please join us for
this fascinating and introspective
exploration into hospice and our
unique and comforting approach to
care of the mind, body, and spirit at
the end of life. Light refreshments
will be served at each class and
individuals who successfully
complete the training will have
the opportunity to serve others.
Volunteers are supervised by a
volunteer coordinator and supported
by other members of the patient
care team.
OHVT, 3 Mondays, 6:00-9:00 pm.
Begins February 4, LHS, Room 224,
Free, pre-registration is required.
Staff: LCE and You
As you can see, there’s a lot
happening here at LCE! Our
dedicated staff of four does a lot
with a little. James Hillman’s “acorn
theory” of the small carrying the
blueprint of the large is proudly
proven with us. Still, we would
welcome some “support staff”
assistance at our LCE Presents
events and our more technically
involved classes. If you are willing
to set up tables and chairs, greet
students, or if you have experience
with laptops and projection screens/
projectors, are a lover of learning
and community, and if you are
friendly and reliable, LCE may be
able to use your help. While these
are unpaid, volunteer opportunities,
in return for your service you will
receive a tuition discount of $25 for
the semester you work (Restrictions
on some courses may apply and
course credit does not accrue). If you
are a current high school student
(sophomore or higher) you can earn
your required community service
hours for the time spent working.
OLCE, Space is limited. Reservations
are taken on a first come basis. Give
our office a call for openings, and
thank you for your support!
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LexMedia Series: Getting Involved
in Community Access Television
LexMedia Orientation
The orientation class explains
who we are, what we do and
how people can take part. The
45-minute session will include a
walk though of studios A and K, the
control room, master control, and
the edit classroom. We will give an
overview of: how to produce and get
content on the air, borrow and return
LexMedia production equipment,
take part in on-going productions
and so much more. The orientation
class is the prerequisite to all other
LexMedia classes.
D001, 1 Tuesday, 7:00-7:45 pm. Meets
January 8, LexMedia Studios, $10.
February 5, LexMedia Studios, $10.
March 5, LexMedia Studios, $10.
LexMedia Classes
Pre-registration and a registration fee of $10 (payable to LCE) is required
for LexMedia classes. Students must take the LexMedia Orientation class
before they can take other classes.LexMedia requests that students must
either work, live or go to school in Lexington to be eligible to take their
classes. LexMedia is located at the Avalon Lexington Hills residential
development, 54 Concord Avenue, Lexington. Detailed directions to the
studio can be found at lexmedia.org
Introduction to Portable
Production Class
This class will introduce members
to the Mini DV /HDV camcorders
LexMedia has to offer, the Panasonic
PV GS500, the Canon GL2 and the
Sony HDR-HC7. We will cover basic
on-location production techniques
including: camera set-up and
adjustments, site evaluation, tripod
use, hand-held camera techniques,
shot composition, camera movement,
audio considerations and lighting.
We will work through typical filming
scenarios to prepare members for
their own productions. This class will
allow the new LexMedia member
to use our portable equipment. The
LexMedia Orientation class is a
pre-requisite.
D004, 1 Tuesday, 7:00-8:30 pm.
Meets January 15, LexMedia
Studios, $10.
D014, 1 Tuesday, 7:00-8:30 pm.
Meets February 12, LexMedia
Studios, $10.
March 12, LexMedia Studios, $10.
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NEW!
Portable Production Part 2
In this class we will set up a typical
interview scenario. We will light
it with classic three point lighting
and set up and adjust the audio
recording system. By experimenting
with lighting and trying various
microphones we will get a sense
of what works best and why. After
completing this class the member is
certified to use LexMedia’s portable
production equipment.
D100, 1 Tuesday, 7:00-8:30 pm.
Studios, $10.
March 19, LexMedia Studios, $10
Studio Production Class
This two-hour course is designed
to teach members how to work
as production crew in a multicamera studio shoot. Topics
include: an explanation of basic
crew requirements and job titles,
set-up of studio cameras and
tripods, audio and lighting, and an
introduction to the video switcher
and graphic generator. We’ll also
cover basic directing techniques.
At the conclusion, members are
encouraged to join a production crew
and take part in current LexMedia
productions. The class location may
be moved to meet at an actual studio
production.
D010, 1 Monday, 6:30-8:30 pm.
Studios, $10.
The Philosophy of Avicenna, see below.
Humanities
NEW!
Each term our humanities section offers classes that aim to heighten our
understanding of the human experience and honor the idea and ideals of a
liberal arts education.
NEW!
The Golden Age of Islam:
The Philosophy of Avicenna
German Culture Through
Film: The Weimar Era
Instructor: Nicolas Rofougaran
The great Persian polymath Avicenna
(Ibn Sini) lived from 973 to 1037
and was one of the most brilliant
thinkers and prolific writers of
the Golden Age of Islam. As a
philosopher, physician, and poet,
Avicenna created an extensive
body of treatises on medicine and
philosophy including The Book of
Healing and The Cannon of Medicine
and Logic and Metaphysics. His
writing was to influence the work
of Thomas Aquinas and Abertus
Magnus among many others.
His school of thought, known as
Avicennism, eventually became the
leading school of Islamic philosophy
in the Golden Age of Islam. Join us
for a fascinating journey through the
writing of a master and the wonder
of a historical period of cross cultural
inquiry and discovery.
Instructor: Ezra Krechmer
The historically brief yet significant
German Weimar Republic,
approximately dating from 1919 to
1933, gave way to the most prolific
era of German cinema. The political
and economic instability that
arose from post WWI conditions,
facilitated German expression
through film, and to a great extent, a
cultural revival. Watch iconic silent
and sound films of the Weimar era
and explore their historical and
cultural implications. We fill view
ilms by Fritz Lang, Robert Wiene,
Friedrich Wilhelm Murnau, Josef
von Sternberg and more.
HGCF, 6 Wednesdays, 7:00-9:00 pm.
$120/ Seniors $100.
HISL, 4 Wednesdays, 7:00-9:00 pm.
$80/Seniors $60.
NEW!
The Poetry of Robert Browning
Instructor: Tom Daley
Justly famous for his poems in the
voice of characters that represent
archetypes of different historical
periods, Browning manages to
impart a sensibility and to delineate
personalities that seem strangely
modern. This Victorian poet had
a major impact on the poetry of
the modern era. We’ll consider
Browning’s dramatic monologues,
including “A Bishop Orders His Tomb
at St. Praxed’s Church,” “Fra Lippo
Lippi,” “My Last Duchess,” and
“Soliloquy of the Spanish Cloister,”
and some of his narrative and lyrical
poems. The instructor will perform
some of the dramatic monologues.
Suggested (but not required) text:
Robert Browning: Selected Poems
(Longman Annotated English Poets).
HBRO, 6 Fridays, 12:00 noon-1:30
pm. Begins January 4, Lexington
Senior Center, $98/Seniors $75.
War and Self: Soldiers at Troy:
A Reading of Homer’s Iliad
Instructor: Michael Fiveash, Ph.D.
“Reason will not decide at last:
the sword will decide.”
— R obinson Jeffers, Contemplation
of the Sword. (1939)
“Good stories are comparatively few,
and they travel faster and farther
than perhaps any other human
artifact, attaching themselves freely
now to this name and now to that.
Born partly of experience and partly
of wish and dream, they tend to be
reenacted in real life with greater
or lesser exactitude time after time
insofar as they express the kind of
action which the culture values most
or finds of interest otherwise.” —
George Dimmock, Homer and Orality.
Greece in the Archaic and Classical
Ages was a place in a state
of almost continuous warfare.
The Homeric poems, so much
a cornerstone of Greek culture,
articulated the most important
human questions for centuries and
the Iliad, in particular, provided the
Greeks with their oldest and most
fundamental engagement with the
realities, at once terrible and heroic,
of the battlefield. Deep engagement
with narrative brings with it the
deepest of questions and the Iliad,
as the world’s oldest and most
truthful story of war, provides them
in abundance. Our own reading of
the Iliad will focus on clarifying, if
not answering, these questions:
How can I love and hate? Who is the
enemy? Is the enemy human like me
or an animal? Why do I hate him?
Could I love him? Who is human?
Who is God? Can God be cruelty and
filth as well as love? Does God love
me? Who am I? (The translations of
Robert Fitzgerald, Robert Fagles, and
Richmond Lattimore are particularly
recommended.)
HILI, 10 Thursdays, 7:00-9:00 pm.
Begins January 17, LHS Room 166,
$185/Seniors $170.
See Also
The Teaching of Thich Nhat
Hanh, page 42.
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War and Self: A Reading of Homer’s Iliad, page 11.
NEW!
NEW!
Carmina Amatoria: Catullus,
Ovid and Martial
Instructor: Michael Fiveash, Ph.D.
.....the lines
That young men, tossing on their beds,
Rhymed out in love’s despair
To flatter beauty’s ignorant ear.
– W.B. Yeats, The Scholars. 1915
In this class we will
read selected Latin
lyric loosely linked by
the theme of amor,
love expressed in
myriad guises to an extraordinary
variety of “beloveds”, not all of
them human. Our readings will be
in Latin and a number of English
translations. We will pay special
attention to questions of genre,
Greek antecedents, and the the
world of late Republican Rome. No
knowledge of the Latin language is
assumed.
HMOC, 10 Tuesdays, 7:00-9:00 pm.
$185/Seniors $170.
Decoding Classic Images
Instructor: Michelle Snyder
Symbols are all around us, we see
them in our modern world and they
populate ancient fairy tales, folklore,
and mythology. Classic images like
the Zodiac are remnants of a picture
language from civilizations thousands
of years old. In the Introductory
Course you will increase your
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understanding of today’s traditions
and the ancient past through the
stories these images have to tell.
We will examine historic context of
symbols like unicorns, mermaids,
and dragons, determine their
origins, and decode their meanings.
There is a sprinkling of geography,
astronomy, history, and archaeology.
In The Key to Lost Civilizations
class we will explore symbols
like the Rx, the Star of David, and
characters of the Zodiac that hold
information about our ancient past.
Literature, mythology, and folklore
are populated by characters like the
Green Man, Gorgons, and fairies.
These images are the remnants of a
picture language from civilizations
thousands of years old. We will
place symbols in context of history
and climate, allowing us to trace
their roots and discover their
meaning. Class includes some
geography, astronomy, history, and
archeology. The recommended text
is Symbology: Decoding Classic
Images. $30. (available on Amazon,
or in the classroom). Classes can
be taken in any order.
HDEC, (Introduction), 2 Wednesdays,
1:30-3:30 pm. Begins March 13,
Senior Center, $25/Seniors $20.
HART, (Key to Lost Civilizations),
4 Thursdays, 7:00-8:30 pm. Begins
March 7, LHS, Room 231, $60/
Seniors $45.
781.862.8043
Beasts of Myth and Magic:
Decoding the Symbols of
Mythology, Fairy Tales and
Folklore
Instructor: Michelle Snyder
Literature is full of familiar
characters like fairies, dragons,
unicorns, the sphinx, and Cyclopes a picture language from civilizations
thousands of years old. Asking the
questions: who, what, when, why,
and where about images helps place
them in historic context, allowing us
to trace their roots and discover their
meaning. We will decode characters
from fairy tales, nursery rhymes,
mythology, and other ancient stories.
Class includes some geography,
astronomy, history, and archeology.
The instructor is a published author
and local columnist with 35 years
of teaching experience. Required
reading: The Lost Unicorn, Snyder,
Michelle. Boston: White Knight
Studio. $8.95. Recommended text
is Symbology: Decoding Classic
Images. 2011. $30. (both are
available on Amazon, or in the
classroom)
HSYM, 4 Mondays, 7:00-8:30 pm.
Begins March 4, LHS, Room 231,
$60/Seniors $45.
Introductory Astronomy
Instructor: Pedro Lilienfeld
Join us for a fascinating look at
the evolution of human thought
and knowledge about the earth
and the cosmos from antiquity to
today’s unprecedented detailed
understanding of the universe. We
will examine our solar system and its
planets, star evolution, the location
of our solar system within the Milky
Way galaxy, and the formation of
the elements, supernovas, pulsars
and black holes. We will explore the
present knowledge about galaxies,
super giant black holes at their
centers, quasars, and dark matter.
The precise age, size, dynamics and
composition of the universe will be
introduced, as well as the latest
thoughts about the multi-verse.
The principal methods and tools of
today’s astronomy are discussed.
The course concludes with a review
of the prevalent thoughts about
the probability of extraterrestrial
life and intelligence in the contexts
of both the exciting discoveries of
extra-solar planets and the history of
life on earth. Stunning graphics and
photos will illustrate the lectures.
Math familiarity is not expected.
HINA, 5 Thursdays, 6:30-8:30 pm.
$75/Seniors $60.
Music/
Theatre Arts
NEW!
Our community is truly in tune with why music matters. LCE is proud to have
some of the finest private music teachers in the greater Boston area on staff. We
welcome you to try your hand in the language of music within our outstanding
school of “sound” teachers.
NEW!
The Music of Mahler
Acting for Beginners
Stand Up Comedy Workshop
Improv Comedy Workshop
Instructor: Beth Abbate
A century after his death, the
popularity of Mahler’s symphonies is
only increasing. Using representative
movements from all three
compositional periods, we will study
musical styles and structures, as
well as consider some of Mahler’s
meanings in the cultural context
of the day. No musical background
is required for the class; however,
musicians taking the class may be
invited to do their own analysis. The
instructor is a music history professor
at The Boston Conservatory whose
interest in Mahler began with her
Harvard doctoral dissertation and
has continued to the present day.
HMAH, 6 Thursdays, 7:00-9:00 pm.
$120/ Seniors $90.
Instructor: Adrian Smith
This introductory course is designed
to teach beginning students
acting basics through the use of
foundational techniques, tools,
improv and scripted exercises.
Students will develop an
understanding of what acting is,
what it is not, confidence, and acting
skills in the areas of imagination,
concentration, focus, listening and
reaction. If you have always been
curious about your acting potential,
this class will have you poised to
perform.
HAFB, 4 Thursdays, 7:00-9:00 pm.
$90/Seniors $85.
Instructor: Bob Gautreau
People have told you that you’re
funny and you belong onstage, but
you haven’t got the slightest idea
of how to write or perform stand
up comedy. This class will help you
develop your comedic “persona”,
strengthen your comedy writing
skills and emphasize your hysterical
delivery through basic in class and at
home exercises. You will experience
the joy of set-ups, punch lines, puns,
parodies and of course...timing. Our
goal is to come up with five to ten
minutes of material to be presented
at the end of the semester. Once the
show biz bug tickles your funny bone,
you’ll be hooked on comedy forever.
This class is appropriate for those 18
years of age or older.
HSTC, 8 Mondays, 6:00-7:30 pm.
$150/Seniors $130.
Instructor: Bob Gautreau
Have you enjoyed shows like,
Whose Line Is It Anyway? and
wondered how the performers
made up scenarios on the spot?
This class will enhance the creative
mind and increase performance,
communication and cooperation
skills through simple agreement
exercises with an emphasis on
comedy. You will learn contrasts,
comparisons and contacts, as well
as conflicts and conclusions through
various games and exercises. You
will also learn how to create while
you speak and stay connected to a
focus. We will perform mostly two
or three person scenes as well as
group scenes. If you can’t decide
which comedy course to take first,
this is definitely the one. This class
is appropriate for those 18 years of
age or older.
HICW, 8 Mondays, 7:30-9:00
pm. Begins January 28,
LHS, Room 222, $150/Seniors $130.
See Also
Noyes Rhythm, page 44.
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Instrumental Camerata for Adults led by master
musician, Peter Sulski, page 15.
Private Music Instrument
Lessons for Every Age
and Level
Music Spotlight: Violinist and
Violist, Patrick Shaughnessy
LCE provides excellent, convenient,
and reasonably priced individual
music lessons with highly qualified
professional musician teachers for
all interested students and adults.
The following instruments are
available for individual study:
Voice, Sitar, Cello, Flute, Oboe,
Clarinet, Saxophone, Bassoon,
Upright (double) Bass, Bass
Guitar, French Horn, Trumpet,
Trombone, Baritone Horn
(Euphonium) Tuba, Percussion
(Drums), Electric and Acoustic
Guitar, Violin or Viola. Lessons are
held in the afternoon and evening
at Lexington High School. Each
semester contains approximately
16 lessons. Students must arrange
convenient weekly lesson times with
the instructor. The fee is $54 per
hour of instruction. One may choose
a 30 minute, 45 minute, or 60 minute
course of lessons. To register: Call
the LCE office and we will put you in
touch with our music teaching staff.
Saturday morning lessons are also
available.
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As a violinist and
violist, Patrick
Shaughnessy has
played in numerous
ensembles from
orchestral to chamber. As an
orchestral violinist, Mr. Shaughnessy
has played in Pensacola Symphony,
Opera, and Ballet. He has also
played with the Tallahassee
Symphony, Hingham Symphony,
Hanover Chamber Orchestra, Boston
Civic Symphony, and The Loudoun
Symphony Orchestra. In the fall of
2005, Mr. Shaughnessy was asked
to do a reading of Mozart‘s 2nd
violin concerto with the Boston Civic
Symphony under the direction of
Max Hobart. As an avid chamber
musician, Mr. Shaughnessy has
played chamber music in many
different ensembles. In 2008 Mr.
Shaughnessy was invited as a guest
artist with the San Juan Chamber
players. It was there that Mr.
Shaughnessy collaborated with
pianist Max Levinson, cellist Allison
Eldrige, and violinist Catherine
Leonard. In 2009 Mr. Shaughnessy
performed the chamber music
of Apostolos Paraskevas in New
York’s Weil Recital Hall with cellist
Francisco Vila, violinist Markus
Placci, and others. From 2009
to 2010 Mr. Shaughnessy was
a member of the Neave String
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Quartet. As the second violinist
Mr. Shaughnessy participated on
many concert series. Some of those
included the New England Chamber
Foundation, Lyrica New Jersey,
a recital at Providence College,
and collaborations with cellist
Sergey Antonov. Most recently
Mr. Shaughnessy participated in an
orchestra tour of China with The
Manhattan Symphony Orchestra. Mr.
Shaughnessy holds degrees from The
Florida State University School of
Music, and The Boston Conservatory
of Music. His principle teachers
have been Yehonatan Berick, Eliot
Chapo, and Irina Muresanu.
Beginning Voice Class
Instructor: Sandy Bornstein
Would you like to sing without
fatigue or tightness and easily hit all
the high and low notes that many
great songs often require? If you
can carry a tune, yet want to make
a better quality sound and sing
with confidence, this class – led
by a professional singer and vocal
teacher – is for you. Your voice is a
wind instrument, and we will treat
it as such by focusing on correct
breathing, relaxation, expanding
vocal range and increasing the
power that will allow you to sing
better. Ability to read music is a plus
but not necessary.
MBEV, 6 Tuesdays, 7:00-8:30 pm.
$90/Seniors $60.
Bluegrass Jam
Instructor: Tony Watt
This class is open to all bluegrass
instruments, both rhythm (backup)
and lead (soloing), and is geared
toward beginner and intermediate
musicians who are interested in
learning how to play with others.
We will focus on the basics of
bluegrass jamming such as keeping
time, non-verbal communication
and jam etiquette. The primary goal
is to provide the students with the
skills and experience needed to
participate in bluegrass jams. There
are no prerequisite songs, and you
don’t need to be able to play leads
on your instrument, sing, or read
music. Students should be able to
play melodies and/or backup parts
(i.e. guitarists should be able to
switch between chords comfortably).
Limit to 10.
MBLU, 5 Thursdays, 8:30 -10:00
pm. Meets every other week. Begins
January 17 and meets 1/31, 2/14,
2/28, and 3/14. LHS, Room 242, $75/
Seniors $60.
Writing
NEW!
Beginning Bluegrass
Flat-Picking Lead Guitar
Instrumental Camerata
for Adults
Instructor: Tony Watt
Intended for those who can already
play bluegrass rhythm guitar, but
are new to playing lead, or who
have been frustrated trying to learn
to play lead before. In this course
we will learn how to read tablature
(tab), how to play fiddle tunes and
take breaks on vocal tunes (including
carter style, cross-picking, and
single-string soloing), and get an
introduction to improvisation. The
primary focus will be on developing
fundamental lead guitar skills, as
well as helping students improve
their practice and self-directed
learning. To take full advantage of
this course, students should already
have some ability to play basic
bluegrass rhythm, however you don’t
need to have previous experience
playing any style of lead guitar, or
know how to read music. Class
meets January 17 and 31, February
14 and 28 and March 14.
MGUI, 5 Thursdays, Meets every
other week. 7:00 -8:30 pm. Begins
January 17 and meets 1/31, 2/14,
2/28, and 3/14. LHS, Room 242, $75/
Seniors $60.
Instructor: Peter Sulski
This class is designed for adults
with a wide range of skills who are
interested in playing chamber music
together. We will explore different
pieces from the classical repertoire,
and address both the technical and
musical components of ensemble
playing. Whether you are a recent
beginner or someone who has taken
an extended break from playing but
would like to resume (and need a
motivational program to help!), this
is sure to be a rewarding experience.
The class is open to violinists,
violists, cellists, bassists, oboists,
flutists, and bassoonists who are
comfortable with basic note-reading,
and are playing at a “late beginner”
level or higher. Please contact
instructor with any questions or
concerns regarding playing ability.
Depending on the interest of the
group, the last class can end with
a performance for family and
friends. For more info on Peter, visit
petersulski.com/projects.html
MSTE, 8 Mondays, 7:00-9:00 pm.
$180/Seniors $130.
Whether it originates from memory or fantasy, takes shape as poetry or prose,
our expert writing staff will help you get your word out.
NEW!
Fiction Writing Workshop
Instructor: Lauren Doolan
This workshop is open to all types of
fiction writing: short stories, novellas
and novels. If you’re just starting to
write or would like some feedback
on something you’ve been working
on, then this course is for you.
Your writing will be discussed in a
constructive environment, and we’ll
critique character, plot, dialogue
and setting. We’ll talk about how to
continue with your work and how
to stay motivated. We’ll also look
at published fiction and experiment
with a variety of writing exercises.
WFWW, 6 Thursdays, 7:00-9:00 pm.
$120/Seniors $100.
See Also
An Introduction to the Alexander
Technique, page 43.
Reading and Writing the
Short Story
Instructor: Lauren Doolan
This course is for anyone interested
in exploring the short story. We’ll
read classic and modern short stories
by a variety of authors, including
flash fiction. We will discuss the
main elements of a short piece of
fiction as we read. You will start
writing your own short stories as
well. We will start with smaller
writing exercises and build to more
complete pieces of work. The goal
of the class will be for each student
to have a completed piece of short
fiction at the end of six weeks.
Authors we’ll read include the
following: Raymond Carver, Sherman
Alexie, Lorrie Moore and Lydia Davis.
WSSW, 6 Wednesdays, 7:00-9:00
pm. Begins February 6, LHS Room
234, $120/Seniors $100.
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This term Tom Daley teaches The Poetry of Robert Browning, page 11.
Fine, Fabric and
Graphic Art
NEW!
Poetry Writing Workshop
Memoir Writing
Poetry is not only dream and vision;
it is the skeleton architecture of our
lives. It lays the foundation for a
future of change, a bridge across our
fears of what has never been before.
– Audre Lourde
Poetry writing, largely, is a solitary
endeavor. This workshop will
provide the opportunity for poets,
both beginning and practiced,
to share their work with other
poets in a collegial and supportive
environment. We will concentrate on
sharpening the impact of your poems
through careful consideration of
their strengths and their limitations.
Optional take-home writing exercises
will give you the opportunity to
explore the myriad forms poetry can
take. Bring 10 copies of a recent
poem (no more than two pages long)
to the first session.
WPWW, 7 Wednesdays, 6:15-8:15
pm. Begins February 6, LHS, Room
222, $160/Seniors $120.
Memory is not an instrument for
exploring the past but its theatre.Walter Benjamin
Summon incidents and characters
from your past to the stage of your
memory through writing prompts
designed to create a personal
literature. Let your unique life
experiences help to create poems,
short stories, song lyrics, flash
fiction, personal essays, riddles or
even the beginning of a book-length
memoir. Whether you intend to
share your written remembrances
with family and friends or a broader
audience, you will find this a
collegial and supportive workshop
in which weekly exercises will help
you to transform the rich material
of your life into unique works of art.
The instructor, a published poet who
teaches poetry writing and leads
workshops on the creative process,
will offer suggestions for getting
your work published, either privately
or in journals.
WMEM, 7 Wednesdays, 4:00-6:00
222, $160/Seniors $120.
W2ME, 6 Fridays,12:00 noon -1:30
pm. Begins March 1, Lexington
Senior Center, 1475 Massachusetts
Avenue, Lexington. $140/Seniors
$105.
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Writing Children’s Books for
New and Returning Students
Instructor: Jane Sutton, published
children’s book author
Taught by a Lexington author of
seven published books, this class
on writing for children will work on
character development, plot, and
descriptive writing. This course is
open to students who took Writing
Children’s Books, as well as to
new students with some previous
writing experience. Participants are
encouraged to work in the genre(s)
of their interest and to share and
critique their manuscripts and
submission cover letters.
WCB2, 5 Tuesdays, 7:15-9:15 pm.
Begins January 15 and meets 1/29,
2/12, 2/26 and 3/12. LHS, Room 234,
$100/ Seniors $75.
See Also
Fiction Writing Workshop
for Middle School Students,
page 31.
Fundamentals of Drawing
Instructor: Peter Hines
It’s not necessary to travel to exotic
places or pick an unusual subject
to create art that is fresh and new.
Exciting art can be created almost
anywhere, and inspired by almost
any subject, through overcoming the
visual prejudices we have developed
that make every day things seem
invisible. In this drawing class for
beginning and intermediate students,
we will emphasize observation
and description of items that are
present in our own homes and our
neighborhood. We will consider
issues including form and line,
shading and shadows, shape and
proportion, and composition and
perspective. Students will receive
individual attention in a relaxed and
friendly setting. For the first class
please bring 1 tablet of drawing
paper, about 8.5” x 11”; pencils of
assorted hardness (between hb
and 6b); 1 pencil sharpener, and an
eraser.
AFOD, 10 Tuesdays, 9:30-11:30
am, Begins January 15, Cary Library
Learning Center, $170/Seniors $125.
In his book The Art Spirit, American painter Robert Henri writes,“To apprehend
beauty is to work for it”. LCE invites you to work, apprehend, enjoy and ultimately
add to the beauty of the world through our many art offerings.
NEW!
Calligraphy
An Introduction to Pastels
Pastel and Charcoal
Instructor: Alma Bella Solis
Students will learn writing the
Uncial-Foundational script, and
Gothic script of western calligraphy in this 12-hour course, depending on
the speed and familiarity curve of
the students. They will be introduced
to the other known 8 scripts i.
e. Versals, Italics, Foundational,
Uncial, Carolingian, Batarde, Roman
Capitals, Copperplate. Spacing
between letters, between words,
and between sentences; angle in
nib usage; history of calligraphy;
and terminology will be taught in
calligraphy. Students will write their
favorite poem, or quotation, or any
text of their choice. Mastery of this
timeless art of beautiful writing is
achieved by the student’s interest,
his/her innate penmanship skills in
both print and long hand, a steady
hand, constant practice, and usage.
ACAL, 6 Tuesdays, 6:30-8:30 pm.
$120/Seniors $90.
This medium reduces the time
spent on setting up and cleaning
and is ideal for artists with limited
space and time. We will begin with
exercises designed to get control of
color and become familiar with the
texture of pastels while practicing
the drawing of simple subjects.
Emphasis will be on studying objects
and describing what we see rather
than rehearsing the performance
of set procedures. Please bring a
beginners set of oil or soft pastels
that includes red, yellow, blue,
white, and black, and a pad of
student grade drawing paper.
APAS, 5 Wednesdays, 9:30 am
-11:30 am. Begins March 6, Cary
Library Meeting Room, $85/Seniors
$65.
Students will produce their own
compositions as they interpret
art subjects using either charcoal
pencils/chalks, dry pastel chalks/
pencils, or the combination of
both. Instructor-selected subjects
will range from still life to human
figures. Drawing methods in outline,
contour, shading, blending, detailing,
and connectedness are taught
using perspective, proportion, and
following the ten offices of the eye:
darkness, light, body and color, figure
and scenery, distance and nearness,
movement and repose.
ACHR, 6 Wednesdays, 6:30-8:30 pm.
$120//Seniors $100.
Beginning Drawing
Instructor: Elena Belkova
We will start with a discussion of
the elements of design including
line, shape, form, color, texture,
value,and proportion. We will focus
on perspective and how to create
the illusion of space and objects
on paper. Please bring to class a
Drawing Pad (18” X 24”), Pencil
HB, Willow Charcoal Sticks, and a
Kneaded eraser.
ADRW, 6 Tuesdays, 6:30-9:00 pm.
$130/Seniors $98.
Daytime Watercolor
In this class we will practice the
fundamental skills of mixing color
and drawing with a brush. We
will examine many of the qualities
of appealing paintings, and how
technique enables self-expression
from the start. Cost of materials
approximately $65 to $85. A $7 setup fee is payable to the instructor
at the first class. Peter Hines has a
BFA from University of Pennsylvania
and has taught art for many years.
Supplies: 3 or 4 round sable brushes
ranging in size 2 to 10; a pad of good
watercolor paper approx. 9”x12”
and a simple set of paints that are
mostly primary colors—cadmium
yellow, cadmium orange, cadmium
red, rose madder, ultramarine blue,
cerulean blue, Chinese white and
ivory black. Avoid paints that include
the word hue in the description, e.g.,
‘cadmium yellow hue’, and get the
genuine traditional colors. A pad of
disposable palette paper or a small
palette may be useful.
ADYW, 5 Wednesdays, 9:30 am11:30 am. Begins January 16, Cary
Library Meeting Room, $85/Seniors
$65.
Evening Watercolor
Instructor: Paula Beaulieu
Work with award-winning artist
and art educator Paula Beaulieu
and learn time-tested techniques
and insights into how this fluid
transparent medium works best.
The workshop is instruction based
in a fun, supportive environment
with new and interesting subject
matter to explore together. In the
last class, students will be working
on their subject of choice. This
workshop is for those who want to
learn from a master teacher as they
progress in this beautiful medium.
Please visit Paula’s website at
connectwithyourcreativity.com for
more information about her and to
view her work and her workshops.
Please visit the LCE website for a
materials list.
ANYW, 6 Mondays, 7:00-9:00 pm.
$165/ Seniors $125.
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A Sample of a Drawing by Instructor Peter Hines, Fundamentals of Drawing, page 16.
Chinese Painting:
Exploring Landscapes,
Flowers, and Birds
The Art of Making Picture
Books and Children’s Books
Instructor: Son Mey Chiu
This course introduces an innovative
way of learning Chinese painting—
combining together the two major
genres: Landscape and Flower-andBird. First, students will explore
the various brush conventions, both
traditional and modern, for Chinese
landscape painting. They will depict
simple elements of nature such
as rocks, mountains, foliage and
trees. Afterwards, they will learn
some basic brush work for Chinese
flowers and birds with symbolic
meaning. Simple compositions of
Chinese painting will be formed with
landscapes occupying the middle
ground and the background, and
flowers and birds, the foreground.
Students will experiment with
water-and-ink and color in depicting
images. Toward the end of the
course, students may use what
they have learned to create a
Chinese painting of their own liking.
Returning students are welcome.
Painting supplies/materials fee
of $50 is payable directly to the
instructor at the first class.
ACBP, 4 Tuesdays, 6:30-9:00 pm.
$85/Seniors $65.
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Instructor: Marit Menzin
Have you always had great ideas
for a picture book, but wondered
how you could implement them?
In this class we will experience
first hand the art of children’s book
creation and learn how to create
a children’s book “mock up” that
can be submitted to publishers. We
will review the formula for picture
book structure: introduction, story
development, climax and resolution
in relation to illustrations. We
will examine page layout, design
and illustrations’ style as well as
different kinds of art media used in
picture books. We will also discuss
submissions packages, use of
agents, assembling portfolios and
a few words on how to market your
work.
WWCB, 5 Mondays, 10:00 am
-12:00 noon. Begins January 28,
LCE Office, 146 Maple Street, $100/
Seniors $75.
781.862.8043
Mosaic Art and Design
Portrait Photography
Instructor: Suzanne Owayda and
Betsy Rodman
In this four-week, hands-on class
you will create a beautiful 8” by
10” mosaic art panel while learning
the history of the ancient art of
mosaics. Instruction will cover
design techniques, color, materials,
adhesives, mosaic bases, tools, and
cutting techniques. For information
about the studio and directions see
mosaicoasis.com
AMOS, 4 Wednesdays, 10:00
am-1:00 pm. Begins January 16.
Meets at the Mosaic Oasis Studio &
Supply, 1189 B Massachusetts Ave,
Arlington, $130.
Instructor: Scott Metzger
Anyone can shoot a photo, but
shooting a portrait is something
altogether different. Portrait
photography is the art of capturing
not only the likeness, but also the
spirit of an individual or a small
group, by focusing primarily on facial
expression. While there are many
different styles of portraiture, the
most common techniques focus on
the eyes and face, while keeping
other elements in soft focus. Other
styles may shoot the subject in a
particular environment such as the
workplace, candid portraits, which
capture the subject without their
knowledge, or creative, in which the
photograph is digitally manipulated
for artistic effect. By the end of
the class, students will feel more
comfortable with their ability to
make a stronger, more engaging
portrait. Please bring your camera
to class.
APPH, 4 Wednesdays, 7:00-9:00 pm.
$80/Seniors $60.
Digital Photography
Instructor: Mark Regillo
Maximize your skill with your digital
camera. Bring your digital camera to
class and learn how a computerized
camera works, tips on digital storage
media, and how to print. We will
cover the basics of composing a
good photograph, how to use manual
settings, and how to email photos.
We will also show you how to edit
and manipulate your photos with
basic photo software. Prerequisite:
basic knowledge of computers and
Windows operating systems. Must
be comfortable opening and closing
files and folders.
ADPH, 4 Weeks, 6:30-8:30 pm.
Begins Wednesday, January 16 and
meets 1/23, 1/30, and Monday 2/4 ,
Gold Honor for Distinguished Illustration from the
Mom’s Choice Awards for her book, Song for Papa
Crow! Marit Menzin teaches, The Art of Making
Picture Books and Children’s Books, page 18.
ELL /
Languages
Quilting and Beyond
Open Sewing Skills Studio
Beginning Metalsmithing
Instructor: Cathy Berry
Is there a quilt you would like to
make? Do you have a project that
you would like to finish? Have
you ever seen a quilt that just
strikes your fancy but you think
too difficult? Come join our class
and learn the basics and beyond
with all the company of fellow
quilting and appliqué enthusiasts
which will keep you going through
the time consuming but creative
and rewarding process of starting,
making and finishing your own
special quilt. Optional field trips
to quilt and fabric shops will be
discussed in class.
AQ&M, 6 Wednesdays, 6:30-9:00
pm. Class will meet 1/23, 1/30, 2/6,
2/13, and 3/6, and 3/20. LHS, Room
143, $115/Seniors $90.
Instructor: Therese Quinn
Have a sewing project that has been
sitting unfinished in a closet for
months? Is there a sewing project
that you would like to try but you
need assistance? Or do you just
want some more experience using
your sewing machine? Come to this
class with your unfinished project or
wish list and get going! Instructor
will provide support for projects like:
making a garment using a pattern,
making a pieced quilt and creating
new pillows for your home. If you do
not yet have a project in mind, come
to the first class and practice sewing
skills on some simple projects while
we design a project to your liking.
A044, 6 Mondays, 7:00-9:00 pm.
$110/Seniors $95.
Instructor: Karenna Maraj
Come and learn to make beautiful
jewelry with an introduction to
metalsmithing! You will be guided
the first day on basic techniques;
how to solder, saw, file, hammer,
make jump rings and findings. The
next two sessions will be spent using
your new skills to make a bracelet,
rings, earrings and pendants. Use
stamps, set stones and learn wire
wrapping, just to name a few
examples. Silver is available for a
small additional fee. While this class
is geared toward beginners, students
with some previous experience
will work on perfecting skills and
learning new techniques. Class is
limited to six students.
AITM, 3 Mondays, 6:30-8:30 pm.
Begins January 28, Karenna Maraj
Jewelry Collection, 95 Trapelo Road,
Belmont, $90.
Knitting
Instructor: Pat Heggie
This class for beginning and
intermediate knitters will enhance
your enjoyment of this creative,
enjoyable, and relaxing hobby that
can provide beautiful and cozy
wearable items for you or for others.
The instructor will provide individual
help as needed, using the American
knitting style. Bring either your
current project or a skein of worsted
weight yarn and a pair of #8 needles.
AWKN, 10 Wednesdays, 7:00-9:00
pm. Begins January 16, LHS, Room
211, $175/Seniors $130.
For All Sewing Classes
Please bring your own sewing
machine to class. LCE machines
are available for $5 for each
evening of in-class use. Fee is
payable with registration.
See Also
Origami for Middle School
Students, page 30.
No matter where you travel in the
world, communication is the key to
success. Our courses are taught by
instructors who both speak well and
teach well in multiple languages.
NEW!
TOEFL Preparation for
Intermediate and Advanced
Students
The Test of English as a Foreign
Language (TOEFL) is a prerequisite
for entry to many colleges and
universities. Through understanding
test strategies and the review of
the necessary reading, writing, and
grammar requirements this evening
class will help students prepare to
succeed on the exam. This class is
open to students who are new to
the exam as well as those who are
familiar with it. Textbook will be
discussed at first class session.
LTOE, 8 Thursdays, 7:00-9:00 pm.
$160/Seniors $140.
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NEW!
Intermediate English
Instructor: Arlayne Peterson
This course is intended for students
who can already speak, read, write,
and understand basic English and
want to focus on conversation
practice. We will review grammar
including verbs and prepositions. We
will also work on practical exercises
to improve everyday conversation.
LINE, 10 Thursdays, 6:30-8:30 pm.
$150/Seniors $120.
English Conversation
Instructor: Tom Peterson
Have you studied English or perhaps
traveled or lived in an English
speaking country, yet still feel
uncomfortable when Americans
use informal English? In this
class, you will learn to understand
and make yourself understood
in communication with schools,
landlords, neighbors and government
officials. Your confidence will grow
as we converse about daily life,
family, children, friends, shopping,
travel and what to see and do in the
Boston area.
LCOE, 10 Tuesdays, 9:30-11:30 am.
Begins January 15, Follen Church,
$150/ Seniors $120.
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English Pronunciation:
Adaptive Accent Workshop
Have you ever had the experience
of being in a conversation where
you know that the person you are
speaking with is not understanding
you because of your pronunciation?
Often it only takes a little bit of
English fine tuning in order to be
better understood. In this class we
will work on accent adjustment
by focusing on vocabulary, sound
structure, syllable emphasis and
the phrasing of sentences. This
interactive class will tune your tone
and help your verbal message get
through clearly.
EPRO, 8 Tuesdays, 7:00-9:00 pm.
$120/Seniors $90.
781.862.8043
Beginning Spanish
Instructor: Pilar G. Cabrera, Ph.D.
Students will work in groups as they
listen, read, and write Spanish and
draw from the learning resources
gained through life experience.
Vocabulary and grammar will be
studied with a variety of language
learning techniques. In addition,
an appreciation of culture will
be enhanced through readings in
English and discussion questions. A
$10 material fee is payable to the
instructor.
LBGS, 8 Tuesdays, 7:00-9:00 pm.
Begins January 22,, LHS, Room 226,
$120/Seniors $90.
Spanish II
Instructor: Angelita Garcia, Ph.D.
Spanish is an easy and enjoyable
language to learn. As its influence
spreads in professional and personal
settings, it has also become an
increasingly useful language to
understand. This class – for those
who have a basic knowledge of
Spanish – will engage and teach
students through conversation,
pronunciation, conversation, roleplay, acting out “the everyday” and
special situations when the use of
the Spanish language is needed.
Students will learn how to construct
phrases, ask and answer questions,
write short, weekly compositions
to be shared in class, and acquire
increased confidence in mastering
the Spanish language, along with
acquiring a “taste” for its HispanicAmerican cultures in their varied
manifestations: Gastronomy,
traditions, music, education,
economies, social issues, sports, etc.
LHCC, 8 Wednesdays, 7:00-9:00 pm.
$120/Seniors $90.
Spanish Conversation
Instructor: Anthony Marques
Sustain and enhance your Spanish
speaking ability. You will love this
interactive, funny, high-energy class.
Students need to have at least two
years of Spanish study, and must
be comfortable translating the
following: Si Ud. quiere practicar
español al completo, únase a
nosotros. La clase será en español
solamente. Después de un breve
repaso de los principios básicos,
tendremos presentaciones hechas
voluntariamente por los estudiantes,
y también tendremos discusiones
culturales, turísticas, y alimenticias,
sólo limitado por la imaginación y
habilidad del presentador.
LSCO, 10 Thursdays, 6:30-8:30 pm.
$150/Seniors $120.
George Papargyris leads a class in Conversational Modern Greek, Page 23.
NEW!
Beginning Russian
Beginning French
Instructor: Ludmila Tkachova
While the Russian language has
brought forth some of the world’s
greatest literature, philosophy and
art into being, one doesn’t have to
be a budding Tolstoy or Dostoevsky
to enjoy learning this sophisticated
language. In this class, you will learn
the building basics of the language
and move toward learning grammar,
vocabulary and pronunciation for
common words and phrases. Course
materials/textbook will be discussed
at the first class.
LRUS, 8 Mondays, 6:30-8:30 pm.
$120/Seniors $90.
Instructor: Karen Girondel
This fun, beginning French course
is for total beginners or for those
who want to start over and learn
to understand spoken French as
well as to speak the language. You
will be totally immersed, visually
and auditorily, in French language
and culture. Even if you think you
can’t learn a language, this course
is for you, because the focus is
on understanding what you hear,
and learning lots of vocabulary in
context through pictures and sound.
Grammatical structures will be
taught contextually as vocabulary, so
that it just sounds right, giving you
confidence to speak French. Writing
skills will coincide naturally once you
can understand what you hear and
read. Songs, video, and engaging
activities using the interactive white
board will make you think that you
are in France during the 2 hour class.
By the end of the 9 weeks, you will
be speaking at an intermediate level.
In addition to class time, you will be
asked to listen to and watch French
for 15 minutes each day. Textbook,
“Liberté” by Gretchen Angelo is
available free of charge online.
LBFR, 9 Mondays, 7:00-9:00 pm.
Begins January 14, LHS, Room 230.
$135/Seniors $100.
Understanding French
Language through Film
Conversational French
Instructor: Karen Girondel
Film transports us to another place,
another time and another life. Film
provides language learners with
a rich audio-visual context, along
with dynamic vocabulary, idiomatic
expressions, authentic dialogue, in
addition to cultural and historical
references. This course will feature
presentation of vocabulary and some
key grammatical structures which
students will practice in the context
of the film, as well as open-ended
exercises, activities, discussions,
and role-playing designed to help
them improve their proficiency.
Listening and speaking skills will be
emphasized in this class rather than
reading and writing. This course
is for you if you know some basic
French, understand some of what
you hear when spoken at normal rate
of speed and want the opportunity
to speak in a context that will
encourage increased vocabulary
and grammatical accuracy without
lists of words and tedious written
exercises.
LFIL, 10 Wednesdays, 7:00-9:00 pm.
$150/Seniors $120.
Instructor: Patrick Moreno
Parlez-vous francais un peu, assez
bien ou avec espoir? Class begins
with an introductory topic to start
the conversation. All speakers are
encouraged to participate as they
feel comfortable. The evening
will be a lively mix of readings
and vocabulary review along with
conversations on a wide variety
of topics. Nous nous amusons
beaucoup!
LFRE, 10 Wednesdays, 6:30-8:30
pm. Begins January 16, LHS Room
232, $150/Seniors $120.
NEW!
Beginning German
This course is for beginners who
have little or no experience with
German, but wish to acquire a
working knowledge of one of the
world’s most widely used languages.
We will concentrate on building
vocabulary, sentence formation,
idiomatic expression, and learning
about the German culture.
LGER, 8 Mondays, 7:00-9:00 pm.
$120/ Seniors $90.
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LCE instructor Sonia Parravano teaches Italian Cooking and Language, see below.
Beginning Italian
Italian: Advanced Beginning
Conversational Italian
Instructor: Sonia Parravano
In this class, students will have
opportunities to develop skills in
grammar, pronunciation, vocabulary,
spelling, and conversation. Students
will learn the Italian sound system
and the rudiments of vocabulary
and grammar necessary for basic
communication. They will also
become increasingly competent in
listening, reading, writing, speaking,
grammar and culture. This course
is built around readings, class
discussion, videos, and active class
participation. Memorization and
mechanical practice is required.
Textbook will be discussed at first
class.
LBIT, 10 Wednesdays, 6:30-7:45 pm.
$95/Seniors $70.
In this class students will have
opportunities to develop skills in
grammar, pronunciation, vocabulary,
spelling, and conversation. Students
will learn the Italian sound system
and the rudiments of vocabulary
and grammar necessary for basic
communication and become
increasingly competent in listening,
reading, writing, speaking, grammar
and culture. This course is built
around readings, class discussion,
videos, and active class participation.
Memorization and mechanical
practice is required. Textbook will be
discussed at first class.
LIAB, 10 Wednesdays, 7:45-9:00
233, $95/Seniors $70.
Engage in fun and stimulating
conversation while enhancing your
cultural, literary and linguistic
proficiency. The course explores a
wealth of interesting topics such
as Renaissance Italy, contemporary
literature, current news, cuisine,
music and more. Students are
encouraged to prepare a topic and
discuss their findings in an informal
atmosphere. In addition to oral
production, writing assignments and
in class prompts aim to help students
express their ideas in the language.
A great fit for students who have
intermediate to advanced proficiency
in Italian.
LICO, 10 Thursdays, 6:30-7:45 pm.
$95/Seniors $70.
Give the Gift of “Class”
LCE Gift Certificates are available! Give our office a call to
place your order: 781.862.8043
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Italian Cooking and
Language
Italy is famous for combining a
passion for food, family and friends
in day to day life. In this Italian
Cooking and Language course, you’ll
learn up close and hands-on from
an Italian native and experienced
cook in an environment that is
highly social, supportive, fun and
inspiring. From a variety of pastas,
risottos, and sweets you’ll learn to
cook a vast range of classic Italian
plates. You will be introduced to
useful cooking vocabulary, and
Italian cooking traditions. Along
with acquiring cooking skills, an
important objective of this course
is to deepen your knowledge of
Italy and its culture and language.
Buon Appetito! A materials fee of
$30 is payable to instructor at first
class. Class to be held at Community
Nursery School, 2325 Massachusetts
Ave., Lexington.
NCOO, 6 Mondays, 7:00-8:30 pm.
Begins January 28, Community
Nursery School Kitchen, $120.
NEW!
Conversational
Modern Greek
Instructor: George Papargyris
Foundational not only to Western
understanding of politics, philosophy,
theology and literature, the Greek
language contains the building
blocks for an estimated 12%
of the English language. With
roots going back to the birth of
civilization, present day modern
Greek is currently used by over
13 million people world-wide. In
this conversational class led by a
native of Greece, you will sustain,
enhance and improve your Modern
Greek conversational ability. If you
are able to converse in Greek you
are welcome to join this fun and
interactive class. Unsure if this class
is for you? Please contact LCE and
we will arrange for the instructor to
contact you to discuss your level of
fluency.
LGRE, 8 Tuesdays, 7:00-9:00 pm.
$120/ Seniors $90.
Beginning Portuguese
Beginning Mandarin
Instructor: Gerson Azevedo
The sixth most spoken language,
Portuguese is a language that
can be heard around the world.
This beginners class, taught by
a native of Brazil, will teach you
the foundational elements of the
language, introduce you to some
of the cultural history of this Latin
based Romance language, and
enable you to engage in simple
conversation.
L011, 8 Tuesdays, 7:00-9:00 pm.
$120/Seniors $90.
Instructor: Mary Luo, Ph.D.
This course is designed for adults
who have no prior knowledge of
the Chinese language. It provides
students with the opportunity to
work towards proficiency in both
spoken and written Mandarin at a
basic, everyday level. This course
focuses on building a working
vocabulary and developing a
student’s conversational skills of
speaking and listening, while also
familiarizing students with the tools
to read and write the language. This
course will be taught in a mix of
English and Mandarin, utilizing the
pinyin phonetic system as well as
Chinese characters.
LMAN, 10 Wednesdays, 7:00-9:00
226, $150/Seniors $120.
Intermediate Korean
Instructor: Yong-Min Kwak, Ph.D.
The Korean language is made of
phonetic letters just like English.
It is composed of 19 consonants
and 21 vowels and can depict any
sound with one of 21 vowels. This
intermediate class is designed for
students who have already learned
how to pronounce Korean fonts as
a minimum. Korean grammar will
be taught while being compared to
that of English. Also, students will
have an opportunity to learn Korean’s
Confucianism culture (etiquette)
through Korean verb inflection.
LIKO, 8 Thursdays, 7:00-9:00 pm.
$120/Seniors $90.
Advanced Beginning
Mandarin
Instructor: Mary Luo, Ph.D.
This course is a continuation of
the Beginning Mandarin course or
for those with a basic knowledge
of Mandarin. It provides students
with more comprehensive and more
practice of basic sentence patterns.
There will be increased opportunity
to build vocabulary and enhance
speaking and listening skills. In
particular there will be an emphasis
on developing communication skills
in order to carry out conversations on
a range of topics related to daily life.
This course will be taught in a mix of
English and Mandarin, utilizing the
pinyin phonetic system as well as
Chinese simplified characters.
LAMA, 10 Tuesdays, 7:00-9:00 pm.
$150/Seniors $120.
See Also
Communication That Works at
Work, page 40.
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Computers
From buying a new computer and editing digital photos, to creating your own
webpage, you are sure to find something to match your ability and interest.
Introduction to Computers
Organizing Your Computer
Instructor: Kristen Butler
Have you never used a computer...
or feel that you really need to learn
the basics? Learn the lingo and
the fundamentals of a computer. In
this hands-on class, learn how to
use a mouse, keyboard, pull-down
menus, find and save files, basic file
management, how to print, and how
to shut down. The class is taught in a
Macintosh lab; skills learned can be
applied to a Windows PC. The class
will also include a brief overview
on what to look for when you buy a
computer.
CINT, 1 Wednesday, 6:00-9:00 pm.
Meets January 16, LHS, Room 215,
$35.
Learn how to organize your files
and folders, manage the “My
Documents” folder, and how to back
up your information. Students must
be familiar with the basics of how to
use a computer.
CORG, 1 Wednesday, 6:00-9:00 pm.
Meets March 6, LHS,Room 215, $35.
Introduction to the Internet
Learn how to browse and search
the Internet, and send and receive
e-mail. Users must be familiar with
the basics of how to use a computer.
CNET, 1 Wednesday, 6:00-9:00 pm.
Meets February 27, LHS,Room 215,
$35.
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Introduction to
Microsoft Office
Learn the basics of Microsoft Word,
Excel, and Powerpoint. Students
must be familiar with the basics of
how to use a computer. and share
the data between the worksheets.
CMSO, 1 Wednesday, 6:00-9:00
pm. Meets January 23, LHS Room
215, $35.
Introduction to
Microsoft Word
Learn how to use this powerful word
processing program to write your
papers, create flyers, write your
resume, modify document setups,
change margins, change fonts, and
other information. Students must be
familiar with the basics of how to
use a computer.
CWOR, 1 Wednesday, 6:00-9:00
pm. Meets January 30, LHS, Room
215, $35.
781.862.8043
Introduction to
Microsoft Excel
Learn how to use a spreadsheet
application and create graphs using
the data in your spreadsheets. Learn
how to use multiple worksheets
and share the data between the
worksheets. MS Excel is a great tool
for tracking numbers.
CWEX, 1 Wednesday, 6:00-9:00
pm. Meets February 6, LHS, Room
215 $35.
CINX, 1 Monday, 6:00-9:00 pm.
Meets March 18, LHS, Room 215,
$35.
Introduction to PowerPoint
Learn how to use a presentation
package that will allow you to
create slide presentations using
text, charts, pictures, and graphics.
Instead of using overheads
PowerPoint allows you to create
interesting, colorful, and interactive
presentations. Students must be
use a computer.
CIPO, 1 Wednesday, 6:00-9:00 pm.
$35.
Intermediate Word
Learn how to use this powerful
word processor to create your own
letterhead, your own fax cover sheet,
create footnotes and endnotes, use
styles, make a table of contents and
more. Students must be familiar
with the basics of how to use a word
processor.
CINW, 1 Wednesday, 6:00-9:00 pm.
March 13, LHS, Room 215, $35.
Intermediate Excel
Learn how to import and link files,
set up databases and mail merge,
create your own labels, modify
charts, define macros and more.
Students must be familiar with the
basics of how to use Excel.
CIEX, 1 Wednesday, 6:00-9:00 pm.
Meets March 20, LHS Room 215,
$35.
Intermediate PowerPoint
Learn how to create slide masters,
tables, create custom shows,
insert photos, add sound, animated
graphics and more. Students must
be familiar with the basics of how to
use PowerPoint.
CNPO, 1 Wednesday, 6:00-9:00
pm. Meets March 27, LHS,Room
215, $35.
Complex IT taught courses are held in the Adams Building, 9 Meriam Street, Lexington.
NEW!
NEW!
Intermediate Word II
Introduction to Windows 7
Introduction to Windows 8
Learn how to thoroughly use mail
merge to make labels, letters, name
tags and more. Students must be
use a word processor.
CIWT, 1 Wednesday, 6:00-9:00 pm.
Meets April 3, LHS,Room 215, $35.
Instructor: Steve Iverson
Windows 7 has turned out to
be Microsoft’s best workstation
computer operating system so far.
If you’re interested in switching to
Windows 7, or if you’ve only used
it a bit, then this two-session class
will teach you what you need to
know to use Windows 7’s features
comfortably. We’ll talk about
Windows 7 versions, the Start
Menu, the Control Panel, Libraries,
Homegroups, Gadgets, User Account
Controls, Jump Lists, Aero Peek &
Snap, and other features as time
allows. Prerequisite: Students should
already have experience with the
basics of using a computer -- using
the keyboard and mouse, clicking
and double-clicking, and opening and
closing programs and windows.
CWIN, 1 Thursday, 1:00-3:00 pm.
Begins March 7, Meets at Complex
IT, 9 Meriam St., Lexington Center.
$55.
Windows 8, the latest version of
Windows, has a look and feel that is
significantly different than Windows
7’s. That’s because Windows 8 was
designed to be used on tablets and
smartphones as well as traditional
desktop and laptop PCs. This class
will provide an overview of the
new features in Windows 8. You’ll
learn about using touch, Tiles, and
Charms, and we’ll cover Windows
8’s enhanced search and integration
with the Cloud. We’ll also look at the
Microsoft Store, Microsoft’s answer
to Apple’s iTunes store. Prerequisite:
Students should already have
experience with the basics of using
a computer -- using the keyboard &
mouse, clicking and double-clicking,
creating and saving documents, and
opening and closing programs &
windows. Instructor is the co-owner
of Complex IT, Lexington.
CWN8, 1 Thursday, 1:00-3:00 pm.
Begins March 14, Meets at Complex
$55.
Intermediate Excel II
Learn how to set up databases to
use mail merge, explore the different
formulas, create pivot tables and
define macros. Students must be
use Excel.
CEXX, 1 Wednesday, 6:00-9:00 pm.
Meets April 10, LHS, Room 215, $35.
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Getting Started with
Photoshop Elements
Instructor: Katherine Gorry Hines
In this hands-on introduction to
Adobe Photoshop Elements 10,
we’ll explore the different Elements
workspaces, and take a look at some
of the tools and their functions.
You’ll discover how to quickly
improve the look of your photographs
as you learn how to resize, crop, and
rotate images, and how to fix some
common problems such as red-eye,
and over, or under-exposed images.
Class is limited to 4 students;
each student will have his or her
own computer to use during the
class. Instructor is the co-owner of
Complex IT, Lexington.
CELE, 1 Monday, 10:00 am-12:30
pm. Meets Feburary 25, Meets at
Complex IT, 9 Meriam St., Lexington
Center. $59.
See Also
Cancel the Cable TV, page 37.
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NEW!
NEW!
NEW!
NEW!
Portrait Retouching with
Photoshop
Make Things Disappear
with Adobe
Photoshop Elements:
Adjustment Layers
Using Layers and Layer
Masks with Adobe
Make your portraits and casual
snapshots of friends and family look
their best. Using Photoshop Elements
10, you’ll learn techniques to fix skin
tone, reduce or eliminate wrinkles
and blemishes, enhance eyes, and
add a soft glow. Tools used will
include the Healing Brush and Clone
Stamp, and techniques will include
adding and blending levels. Prerequisite: you must be comfortable
with the basics of Photoshop
Elements. Class is limited to 4
students; each student will have his
or her own computer to use during
the class. Instructor is the co-owner
CPOR, 1 Monday, 10:00 am-12:00
noon. Meets March 4, Meets at
Center. $45.
Have you ever taken a great picture,
and only later realized that there
is a random object (or person)
distracting from the main elements
of your picture? In this one-session
introduction, you’ll begin to learn
how to use Photoshop Element 10’s
Clone Stamp, Healing Brush, and
Spot Healing brush to improve your
pictures. Remove lamps from behind
people’s heads, clean up trash on
the beach, remove strangers from
the background of your portrait…
the possibilities are endless! Prerequisite: you must be comfortable
with the basics of Photoshop
Elements. Class is limited to 4
students; each student will have his
or her own computer to use during
the class. Instructor is the co-owner
CDIS, 1 Monday, 10:00 am-12:00
noon. Meets March 11, Meets at
Center. $45.
This class is an introduction to
non-destructive image editing.
Adjustment layers are types of
layers that can be used for modifying
color and contrast. The advantage
of using adjustment layers to
enhance the color and contrast of
your photos, is that you can apply
the corrections without worrying
about the possibility of ruining your
picture. Because the correction is
on a layer, your original picture is
not permanently changed -- you can
edit, or even delete, the adjustment
at any time. Pre-requisite: you must
be comfortable with the basics of
Photoshop Elements. Class is limited
to 4 students; each student will
have his or her own computer to use
during the class. Instructor is the coowner of Complex IT, Lexington.
CLAY, 1 Monday, 10:00 am-12:30
pm. Meets March 18, Meets at
Center. $59.
Layers and layer masks are where
the true power of Photoshop
Elements lies. Using layer masks
allows you to make changes to parts
of the photographs, while leaving
other parts untouched. For instance,
if you have a picture where part of
the picture is too dark, yet another
part of the picture is too bright, you
can make selective adjustments to
each problem areas of the picture.
Or, you can use a layer mask to
blend two pictures together, such
as replacing a grey sky with a
blue sky. Pre-requisite: you must
be comfortable with the basics of
Photoshop Elements. Instructor is the
co-owner of Complex IT, Lexington.
CMSK, 1 Monday, 10:00 am-12:30
pm. Meets March 25, Meets at
Center. $59.
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781.862.8043
Will biology and technology merge? James D. Miller discusses the
possible future in Singularity Rising, page 4.
NEW!
Introduction to Adobe
Photoshop
Buying and Selling on eBay
(and Amazon)
Instructor: Damian Barneschi
In this class students will learn how
to use Photoshop as both a tool to
alter digital images as well as a
means of creating finished pieces of
original artwork. The course begins
with an explanation of Photoshop
tools and soon has students using
these tools to manipulate images.
Students will then learn how to
use Photoshop to improve digital
photos. For this purpose, students
are encouraged to work from their
own image bank, but images will
be provided if necessary. Finally,
students will use their acquired
knowledge to create original
pieces of artwork, including a print
advertisement and a photo collage.
CAPS, 6 Mondays, 6:30-8:30 pm.
$180/Seniors $135.
Instructor: Tracy Marks
Learn how to buy and sell effectively
on eBay, the world’s largest online
auction. Taught by a former eBay
Powerseller, this workshop will
teach you about searching for and
buying items, researching sold items
and item prices, and bidding. Most
of the focus will be selling - how
to create and submit listings and
photos, determine auction timing,
handle payments, deal with non
responsive buyers, maintain secure
transactions, give feedback and earn
positive feedback. Class will consist
of lecture, demonstration, question
and answer, discussion, and the
opportunity to receive constructive
critique of your own eBay listing.
Selling through Amazon Marketplace
will also be briefly covered.
CBAY, 2 Tuesdays, 6:00-9:00 pm.
$60/Seniors $45.
NEW!
The iPad: Beyond the Basics
Want to listen to music, read
e-books, watch movies, play
word games, get fit, find a good
restaurant, or operate your home or
work computer from your iPad? We’ll
demonstrate how you can do all that
and more, with some popular apps
that you can use for productivity and
entertainment. You’ll also learn some
tips and shortcuts for using and
personalizing your iPad. Please bring
your own iPad.
CPAD, 1 Thursday, 1:00 -3:00 pm,
Meets March 28, Meets at Complex
$55.
C2PD, 1 Thursday, 1:00 -3:00
pm, Meets February 14, Meets at
Center. $55.
See Also
Singularity Rising, page 4.
Create A Free
Personal Website
Instructor: Robin Verdier
Learn how to create a free personal
web site, using the Google Sites
facility. In addition to ordinary
text, we’ll show you how to add
documents, pictures, music and
sound, ordinary materials like
recipes, lists or items for sale,
humor, and a personal journal or
blog, as well as more complex
objects like photo albums, spread
sheets, presentations, maps, ...
the list is almost endless. The
course is Web-based; all you need
is a computer-- PC or Mac-- with
an internet connection. We give
you lots of examples that you can
download and practice on, or even
keep. When you’re working at home,
you can upload pictures from your
camera or scanner. You’re sure to
find other uses for your site.
CWEB, 2 Thursdays, 7:00-9:00 pm.
$49.
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Mary Anne Christine Burnside leads a course on
Mindfulness for Parents, page 29.
NEW!
NEW!
NEW!
Facebook for Beginners
Introduction to Pinterest
Introduction to Instagram
Everyone keeps telling you to get on
Facebook, and you haven’t joined
yet. Or perhaps you joined, and then
after logging in, said to yourself,
“Now what?” Facebook is becoming
the first place many people turn to
for sharing news, photos, and event
invitations. Don’t miss any more of
your friend’s and family’s wedding,
baby, or cute kitten pictures! We’ll
help you set up an account, and
understand how to communicate
with people on Facebook. You’ll learn
about friend requests, Timeline, your
news feed, messaging, Facebook
etiquette, and privacy and security
settings.
CFAC, 1 Monday, 10:00 am - 12:00
noon. Meets February 11, Meets at
Center. $45.
Instructor: Marija Hamed
Learn how to effectively use the
fastest growing social networking
tool around. This course assumes
no prior experience with Pinterest.
You will learn how to properly
setup a Pinterest account, organize
boards, utilize search and Pinterest
SEO (search engine optimization).
Students are encouraged to bring
a laptop. Notes will be provided in
class and electronically.
CPIN, 1 Tuesday, 7:00-8:30 pm.
$25/Seniors $20
Whether you are a seasoned
photographer or novice, this
course will teach you the basics of
Instagram. This course assumes no
prior experience with Instagram.
You will learn how to properly
operate the Instagram application
on your smartphone, how to utilize
filters, share your photographs along
several social networking sites
and how to grow your Instagram
presence. Students should bring a
smartphone with the Instagram app
already downloaded. Notes will be
provided in class and electronically.
CGRA, 1 Thursday, 7:00-8:30 pm.
$25/Seniors $20.
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NEW!
Pinterest for Business
Learn how to effectively use
Pinterest for business purposes.
This course assumes that you
have beginner working knowledge
of Pinterest and a Pinterest
account. You will learn how to
setup your Pinterest account for
business, Pinterest SEO (search
engine optimization), about image
optimization, integrating your
website/blog with Pinterest and
other advanced tips and tricks that
will save you time and get your
business noticed on Pinterest.
Students are encouraged to bring
a laptop. Notes will be provided in
class and electronically.
CPIB, 1 Tuesday, 7:00-8:30 pm.
$25/Seniors $20.
781.862.8043
See Also
Children’s Safety Education,
page 9.
NEW!
Mid-Life Dating:
The Internet and Beyond
Instructor: Kate Kavanagh, M.Ed.,
Are you 50ish, single and pondering
how to go about dating again? You
know that things have changed since
the last time but you’re unsure about
the new rules - strategies-pitfalls
& opportunities? You keep hearing
about Match, Fish & OKCupid, but
haven’t a clue about how to begin?
Come to this uplifting, enlightening,
fun-filled, interactive workshop
to learn about: how you create
a winning on-line profile, text
and photos; which dating service
(internet or otherwise) suits you;
what are the options beyond internet
dating: meet-ups, house singles
parties, and others. It’s a brave new
world - learn how to rock it! Both
male and female participants are
welcome. Discussion between the
genders can be the best part!
MIDA, 1 Thursday, 7:00-9:00 pm.
February 7, LHS, Room, 215, $30.
Parenting
Perspectives
Music educator Shinichi Suzuki states, “Children learn to smile from their
parents.” Each term our Parenting Perspectives section offers courses and talks
that are geared toward living happily and healthy in family, in community.
Mindfulness for Parents
Estate Planning for Parents
Instructor: Mary Ann Christine
Burnside
Although we each have deep
capacities to speak and act with
awareness and compassion, the
stress of family life often limits our
ability to do so. Mindfulness, which
is about noticing and choosing, is an
ancient practice that reduces stress
and enhances quality of life. This
evening program for parents offers
basic teachings, simple exercises
and group discussion to highlight
how mindfulness can transform our
experiences in small, simple and
often profound ways. For example,
when we can fully accept that stress,
frustration or even anger can come
up in any parenting moment, we can
change what is possible in the very
next one. Given that our children’s
mental models of how to relate to
their lives are formed through their
interactions with us, what we say
and do matters more than we know.
Join other parents and explore
practical ways to balance what’s
happening inside of you with what’s
around you. Turn losing strategies
into loving ones, and cultivate
mindfulness from the inside out to
the benefit of your entire family.
MPAR, 1 Wednesday, 7:00-9:00
pm. Meets February 27, LHS, Room
224, $25.
M2PA, 1 Wednesday, 7:00-9:00
pm. Meets March 27, LHS, Room
224, $25.
Instructor: Shani Rea Collymore
Parents of young children need a will
more than anyone else, but are least
likely to have one. It is important to
protect minor children by appointing
a guardian of your choice, not one
chosen by the Probate Court, and to
protect your children’s inheritance
by creating a trust for their benefit.
This class will provide an overview
of estate planning and probate
administration in Massachusetts,
including the pitfalls of not having
a will. Learn about various estateplanning vehicles such as health care
proxies, durable powers of attorney,
living wills, wills, pour-over wills,
and various trusts. Participants
will leave with a health care proxy
and emergency guardianship proxy,
which allows parents to appoint a
temporary guardian in the event the
parents become incapacitated or
otherwise unable to care for their
children.
FWIL, 1 Wednesday, 7:00-9:00 pm.
$25.
Strategies for
Caregiver Well-Being
Instructor: Paula Solomon
When a loved one’s health declines,
we often gradually take on more
responsibility, not knowing at
first what this will mean for our
life. The issues are complex, the
needs of your loved one are usually
increasing, and your time is limited.
So at some point many caregivers
come to feel like they are in “over
their heads” as they try to juggle
their careers, their caregiving and
their responsibilities to their other
family members. And if you still
have children that need parenting,
your have joined the “sandwich
generation”—squeezed by caring
for both the older and younger
generation increasing the risk for
self-depletion. Join us to get a new
perspective and learn strategies
that may help you reduce stress
and maintain your own health while
you care for a loved one. Do this for
your loved one as well as yourself.
Take a little time out to learn some
strategies for finding a balance
between taking care of your own
life while doing your best for your
loved ones.
FCAR, 1 Wednesday, 10:00-11:30
am. Meets January 23, LCE Office,
146 Maple Street, Conference
Room 2, $25/Seniors $20.
Classes
for Children
Each summer LCE’s Lexplorations
program offers wonderful creative
experiences that are anticipated and
warmly remembered throughout the
regular school year. Our Courses for
Children section aims to offer that
same no-stress environment filled
with opportunities for enrichment
and fun.
NEW!
A Basic Cooking Course
for Teens
Come learn some fun
and delicious basics of
cooking, we will make
a Ragu a la Bolognese
with Fettuchine on
the first class. For the second class
we’ll make Chicken pot pie. Both
are delicious and filling dishes
perfect for the long winter months.
Materials fee of $15 payable to
instructor at class.
FTEE, 2 Wednesdays, 7:00-9:00
pm. Begins January 23, Community
Nursery School Kitchen, 2325 Massachusetts Avenue, $60.
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NEW!
NEW!
Origami for
Middle School Students
Instructor: Linda Perry
Come join us to understand the
mystery of Japanese paper folding.
We will start with the crane and
then go on to frogs and boxes and
even two interlocking rings made
out of one sheet of paper! If there is
time we can go on to more complex
forms involving more than one sheet
of paper like the “two colliding
cubes” construction. Materials fee,
$7 payable to the instructor at the
first class will cover the purchase of
origami paper and handouts.
KORI, 4 Wednesdays, 3:30-4:30
235, $35.
Art Studio: Pastel and
Charcoal (Grades 3-5)
Using a combination of charcoal
pencils and chalks, or dry pastel
pencils and chalks, you will produce
your own compositions interpreting
subjects ranging from still life to
human figures. You’ll learn drawing
methods including outline, contour,
shading, blending, detailing
and connectedness and explore
perspective, proportion, and more.
See website for list of materials.
KPAC, 6 Wednesdays, 3:30- 5:30pm.
$115.
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Learn the Art of Mosaics For Middle and High School
Students
Instructor: Suzanne Owayda
Learn the ancient art of mosaics
in this independent workshop/
class that will introduce students
to the skills needed to produce a
beautiful mosaic art project. Make a
functional item like a mirror, house
number, or wall plaque; or let us help
you create a stunning mosaic wall
hanging that will enhance your art
portfolio. Students will learn about
the materials, tools, how to cut
and adhere tiles to an appropriate
surface, and how to design a
mosaic. Class includes all materials,
instruction and supervision. The
tuition of $120 is for four sessions.
The four sessions do not have to
be taken consecutively but must be
completed by March 28. Please note
that this class is taught at Mosaic
Oasis Studio & Supply located at
1189B Massachusetts Avenue in
Arlington.
KMOS, 4 Thursdays, 3:30-5:30 pm.
Begins January 17, Mosaic Oasis
Studio & Supply located at 1189B
Massachusetts Avenue in Arlington.
$120.
781.862.8043
Jazz in the Middle
Instructor: Jim Lutz
Do you love Jazz? Joining the Jazz
In The Middle band will get you
playing cool Jazz every week! Young
musicians will get a solid grounding
in jazz styles, music theory, and
improvisation skills. This town-wide
big band is just for middle school
students and will prepare you for
playing at the high school level, and
beyond. Playing regularly with other
musicians is one of the best ways to
improve your own instrumental skills.
The Jazz in the Middle band is not
appropriate for beginners. Students
must have some level of proficiency
on their instrument. Please indicate
your instrument on registration form.
Auditions are not required. A concert
will be held at the final class.
KJZC, 15 Mondays, 3:00-4:30 pm.
Begins January 14, Clarke Middle
School, $225.
KJZD, 19 Wednesdays, 3:00-4:30
pm. Begins January 16, Diamond
Middle School Music Room, $285.
Fashion Design 101 for
Grades 7 - 12
Instructor: Shubhra Chandra
Are you interested in fashion? Do
you want to learn how designers
create fashion illustrations to
translate their thoughts into
sketches? From sketches to a mood
board for a collection? The class will
give you a glimpse into the world
of Project Runway. Learn fashion
sketching, illustration techniques
and taking some of the sketches into
an inspiration board project. These
will be for Spring season, using
fabric swatches, magazine cuttings
and anything else that inspires the
fashionista in you. This class can be
particularly helpful for high school
students who want to add fashion
illustration to their art portfolio.
KFAS, 6 Wednesdays, 3:30-5:00
210, $90.
Author/educator Karen Day teaches Fiction Writing for Middle School Students, see below.
NEW!
Manners for Middle
Schoolers
Fiction Writing Workshop for
Middle School Students
Instructor: Marianne Cohen,
Mannersmith Etiquette Consulting
While commonly considered a
superficial frill of a bygone era,
etiquette is, in fact, an essential
life skill. Students will learn how to
handle a variety of school and social
situations with poise and confidence.
This is an interactive program
designed to be both educational and
entertaining. Students will have the
opportunity to practice what they
learn in class. We will cover topics
including basic table manners, the A,
B, C’s of Etiquette (Attire, Behavior
& Communication), introductions,
telephone manners and thank you
notes.
KMMS, 1 Wednesday, 3:45- 5:15
pm. Meets March 20, LHS Room
210, $35.
Instructor: Karen Day
Creating a strong narrative voice
is one of the most important
ingredients in fiction writing. In this
workshop, local children’ s author
Karen Day will take middle school
students through exercises she does
when creating fictional characters.
They will also explore plot, setting
and theme. Students will leave with
an understanding of how to create a
strong voice. They will also have the
beginnings of a story of their own.
KFIC, 1 Thursday, 4:00-5:30 pm.
$40.
NEW!
Young Sculptors and Inventors
(Ages 6-10)
Instructor: Paula Beaulieu
New discoveries and inventions
often start out by playing with
ideas and materials. So join us as
we experiment and play to create
unique 3-D projects using a variety
of materials including clay, recycled
materials, soap, fabric, wire, wood,
and found objects. Bring home your
creations each day. A $5 materials
fee is to be paid to the instructor at
the first class.
KINV, 3 Mondays, 3:45-5:45 pm.
$65.
NEW!
Video and Game Design for
New and Returning Students
(grades 3-8)
Instructor: Children’s Technology
Workshop
Kids have fun playing video games,
but they have even more fun playing
games they make themselves!
Students learn the fundamentals of
object-oriented programming through
video game design while creating
their own game. All students work
at their own pace, making this a
great workshop for both new and
more experienced game makers.
Don’t tell the kids, but while creating
the games, they will be learning
math, geometry, design, logic,
and object-oriented programming.
Games can be played at home (MS
Windows-only), and software used in
class is available for free download
(MAC and PC) for those who want
to continue working on their games
at home. Our non-violence policy is
enforced.
KGAM, 8 Wednesdays, 5:30-6:30
166, $190.
Lego Engineering:
Pre Robotics-For New
and Returning Students
(Grades 1-3)
Instructor: Children’s Technology
Workshop
Think you know Legos? Think again!
Children work with specialty Lego
pieces and our building guides to
construct a different project every
class. Once they have built the initial
design, students can customize their
creations and motorize their devices
with hand-powered generators or
direct drives . At the end of the
program students will receive a
digital photo slide show of their
projects. LEGO models will not be
taken home.
KENG, 8 Wednesdays, 4:15-5:15
pm. Begins January 16, LHS Room
166, $190.
See Also
Lexington Narcotics Awareness:
An Information Session for
Parents, page 10.
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Test Prep/
College Planning
Babysitter’s Training with
American Heart Association
Heartsaver First Aid, CPR/AED
Instructor: Graham Leman
Participants will gain the knowledge
and skills necessary to safely
and responsibly care for children
and infants. This training will
help participants to develop
leadership skills; learn how to
develop a babysitting business,
keep themselves and others safe,
help children behave, and learn
about basic child care. In addition,
participants will learn to recognize
and respond appropriately to
cardiac, breathing and first aid
emergencies until more advanced
medical personnel arrive. Students
who successfully complete this
course will receive an Adult, Child
and Infant CPR/AED and First Aid
certification valid for two years and
a Babysitter’s Training certification
with no expiration. Course curriculum
is appropriate for students ages
11-15.
KBTR, 2 Wednesdays, 4:00-7:30
164, $140.
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In Control:
Crash Prevention Training
In Control: Crash Prevention Training
offers students from Lexington
High School and their families an
opportunity to learn the skills that
can not safely be taught on public
road ways. Learn how to handle
panic stops, turning into the skid,
tailgating, and emergency lane
changes, as well as the latest
techniques for maintaining safe
habits. This 4.5 hour class will
teach you how to handle mistakes
made not only by you, but also by
others. Car crashes account for
almost 50% of teen deaths and
training has been shown to be
the answer. Visit driveincontrol.
com/lexingtonhighschool to learn
about the discount on the class,
available insurance discounts for
graduates, and how much fun
learning to handle Massachusetts
roads can be in a closed course
environment. driveincontrol.com/
lexingtonhighschool
781.862.8043
Driver Education
Instructor: Lexington Driving School
A complete driver’s education
program (classroom and behind-thewheel lessons) is available through
LCE. Students must be at least 15.9
years old to begin the program.
New classes will begin in January,
February and March. Please call LCE
for details and dates. The cost for
the course is $535.
Kaplan Test Preparation
Kaplan Test Prep and
Admissions
has been chosen by Lexington
Community Education’s bid
process as the sole provider
of non LPS staff taught test
prep courses. Kaplan has
revolutionized the way students
prepare for Test Day. Kaplan
teachers will continue to teach
the proven methods, strategies,
and content that will increase
students scores. In addition,
students will have access to
a new, innovative technology
called Smart Track, an online
guide to a wide array of
learning tools. Kaplan teachers
personalize the prep by meeting
students at their skill level and
engaging them in just right
content that will get them the
most points on Test Day. Kaplan
offers unmatched expertise and
guaranteed results.
KAPLAN Complete Classroom
Course for the SAT
$499 or 3 easy installments
of $166!
Prepare for the 2013 SAT with
Kaplan’s 10-session course, including
18 hours of instruction, 4 full-length
practice tests, and Kaplan’s print and
online study materials. Tests are 4
hours long and instructional sessions
are 3 hours long.
CLASSES AT LEXINGTON
HIGH SCHOOL
Session One: For the March
9th SAT
SAKA13011: Saturdays and
Wednesdays from January 12 to
March 6.
Saturdays at 9:00 AM and
Wednesdays at 6:00 PM
Session Two:
For the May 4 SAT
SAKA13057: 10 Sessions. Saturdays
and Tuesdays from March 2 to April
30.
Saturdays at 9:00 AM and
Wednesdays at 6:00 PM
Session Three:
For the June 1 SAT
SAKA13200: Tuesdays and
Thursdays from April 23 to May 23.
5:30pm
Marianne Cohen teaches Manners for Middle
Schoolers, page 31.
KAPLAN Prep Trio-Class of
2014, 2015, 2016
$
999 or 3 installments of $333!
Get the most complete test prep
and college admissions program
available with comprehensive prep
for every admissions test you take:
PSAT, SAT, ACT, and AP exams.
KAPLAN Tutoring
Lexington residents recieve a 10%
discount on all Kaplan Tutoring
Prices vary depending on selected
program and package.
Promo Code: LexingtonCom Ed
For the full course schedules,
more information, or to enroll in
a Kaplan program please visit
www.kaplan.com or call
1-800-KAP-TEST.
LCE Test Prep
SAT Prep: English
SAT Prep: Writing
Instructors: LHS teachers Karen
Mechem and Chris Doucette
Prepare for the SAT exams by
reviewing the critical components of
the test. Each subject is taught by an
experienced LHS teacher. Students
receive individual attention as
needed. Register early as enrollment
is limited. Texts, to be purchased
before the first class, are available
at Barnes & Noble or online.
Required Text for both Math and
English Programs is: The Official SAT
Study Guide, 2nd edition, ISBN-10:
0874478529.
Instructor: Karen Mechem
Get ready for SAT English by
reviewing sentence completions,
passage reading, and vocabulary.
Practice tests will be analyzed
in every class. Students receive
individual attention as needed.
Register early as enrollment is
limited. Please purchase The Official
SAT Study Guide, 2nd Edition, ISBN10: 0874478529 and Word Power, by
Meg Schneider ISBN 0-7432-4115-0
before the first class date.
P001, (English) 6 Thursdays, 3:305:30 pm. Begins January 17, LHS,
Room 232, $195.
PSEN, (English) 6 Saturdays, 9:30
am-11:30 am, Begins January 19,
LHS, Room 222, $195.
PENG, (English) 6 Tuesdays, 6:308:30 pm. Begins January 15, LHS,
Room 231, $195.
PESA, (English, for the May 4th
exam) 6 Tuesdays, 6:30-8:30 pm.
$195.
Instructor: Karen Mechem
Learn strategies for improving
sentences and finding grammatical
errors in sentences. The essay
portion of the SAT will also be
covered in these classes. Students
will write practice essays and
complete practice sections at every
meeting. Students need to purchase:
The Official SAT Study Guide, 2nd
Edition, ISBN-100874478529 before
the first class.
PWTH, (Writing) 4 Thursdays, 6:308:30 pm. Begins March 21, LHS,
Room 225, $130.
P002, (Writing) 4 Thursdays, 3:305:30 pm. Begins March 21, LHS,
Room 231, $130.
PSWR, (Writing) 4 Thursdays, 6:308:30 pm. Begins January 24, LHS,
Room 231, $130.
PSAW, (Writing) 4 Saturdays, 9:3011:30 am. Begins March 16, LHS,
Room 231, $130.
SAT Prep: Math
Instructor: Chris Doucette
PMST, (Math) 6 Mondays, 6:30-8:30
233, $195.
PSAM, (Math) 6 Wednesdays, 3:305:30 pm. Begins January 16, LHS,
Room 231, $195.
PMST2, (Math) 6 Mondays, 6:308:30 pm. Begins March 11, LHS,
Room 233, $195.
PSAM2, (Math) 6 Wednesdays,
3:30-5:30 pm. Begins March 13, LHS,
Room 229, $195.
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Chef and Cookbook Author Ed Jackson cooks up
something quick, easy, and tasty!, see below.
Cooking
NEW!
NEW!
Navigating the Student-Athletes
College Search and Recruiting
Process
Instructor: Nicholas Michael
This two-part course is designed to
educate student-athletes and their
parents about navigating the often
confusing and generally stressful
college search and recruiting process.
At the first session we will cover
the factors that influence a student’s
college preference criteria, determine
timelines, which are much longer for
student-athletes, and outline specific
academic athletic action items for
each year of high school, and describe
how being a student-athlete can make
the college selection process easier
and harder at the same time. We will
also define recruiting terminology,
describe the difference between the
three major NCAA divisions, explain
how to get noticed and what it means
to be on to a ‘coach’s list’, demystify
the relationship between colleges
coaches and admissions offices,
identify what coaches are looking for
in their student-athlete prospects,
how to speak with a coach and an
admissions official, and much more.
The second session is designed to
show parents and student-athletes
how to develop and implement a
proto-typical plan for their particular
year of high school and sport, which
addresses the issues identified in the
first session and established a path
for determining the best college for
each student-athlete.
PNSA, 2 Sessions, 7:00-9:00 pm.
Meets Monday, January 28 and
Thursday, January 31, Room 221, $40.
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Finding the Right Fit: The
College Admissions Process
Instructor: Larry Dannenberg
Looking to find the right school for
your child? If you have a child in
high school you can’t afford to miss
this class! We will show you how to
choose the school that is the right
fit for your child as we walk you
through the admissions process.
Learn about how merit scholarship
money works and what you can do
to better your chances to receive it
even if you are not a top student.
This class is particularly important
if your student is at the top of the
class, has learning disabilities, is
an athlete, or is average. Learn why
starting the process early can offer
significant advantages, especially for
business owners, divorced parents,
or home-schooled children. Instructor
will discuss recent changes in
student loans. For adults only.
PFIT, 1 Wednesday, 7:00-9:00 pm.
$25.
781.862.8043
Maximize Your Financial Aid
Instructor: College Funding Advisors
This one-night workshop is a must
for all parents of college-bound high
school students, including freshmen
and sophomores. We will demystify
the college financial aid process
and teach you how to access the
more than $90 billion in financial aid
dollars that are available to even
high income families and business
owners. The strategies presented
will help you protect your assets by
maximizing your eligibility for aid,
effectively lowering your college
costs. You will learn the optimum
time (before junior year) to get the
strategies in place, and why if you
wait until the financial aid deadline
to file your forms, you miss out on
the full amount of aid for which you
qualify. You will also learn how to
protect the equity in your home and
enhance your retirement savings
as you educate your child. Bring a
calculator and a basic knowledge of
your income, taxes, and assets. A
free, comprehensive analysis will be
provided for those attending class.
For adults only.
PMFA, 1 Wednesday, 7:00-9:00
pm. Meets March 13, LHS, Room
229, $25.
Cooking with
Chef Ed Jackson
Instructor: Ed Jackson
Ever wondered how to prepare quick
and healthy meals that your family
will love? We often feel we have to
sacrifice taste for a more nutritious
diet. Not so! Tasty, healthy dishes
can be a piece of cake. Let Ed
Jackson, chef and cookbook author
of The Complete Idiot’s Guide to
200 – 300 – 400 Calories Meals and
The American Lighthouse Cookbook,
teach you how to prepare delicious
and healthy dishes in a speedy,
organized and enjoyable fashion.
Create exciting dishes like Eggs
Florentine, Shrimp Po’ Boy, and
Thai Sweet and Sour Soup, among
others. You can even learn to prepare
tempting desserts you won’t mind
indulging in. Have fun and meet new
friends! Materials fee of $25 per
person payable to the instructor at
first class. Class is held at LexMedia
Studios and will be filmed for future
broadcast.
NMEA, 6 Mondays, 7:00-8:30 pm.
Begins January 14, Meets at LexMedia Studios, $90/Seniors $70.
NEW!
Cooking Chinese and Thai
Classics with Helen Chen
Instructor: Helen Chen
Join Helen Chen, author, educator
and Asian culinary expert, as she
takes you on gastronomic adventures
into the art of Thai and Chinese
cuisines. You will learn knife skills
and cutting techniques, understand
sauces and spices, explore new
tastes and ingredients, and enjoy
healthy and delicious traditional
dishes that are remarkably easy
to prepare and cook. In the Thai
Classics class you will learn the
art of making recipes including
Pad Thai, Thai Ginger Chicken, and
Coconut Basil Pork. In the Chinese
Classics class you will learn classic
recipes including Moo Shi Pork
with Mandarin Pancakes, Buddha’s
Feast (Luo Han Cai), Coral and Jade
(shrimp with snow peas) and Chicken
with Cashew Nuts. Helen Chen is
the author of Easy Chinese Stir-Fries
and Easy Asian Noodles and is the
founder and creator of Helen’s Asian
Kitchen, a specialty collection of fine
cookware and accessories designed
for Asian cooking. Class is held at
LexMedia Studios and will be filmed
for future broadcast.
NTHA, 1 Wednesday, 6:30-9:00 pm.
Meets January 23, LexMedia Studio
Kitchen, $50.
NCCC, 1 Thursday, 6:30-9:00 pm.
Meets January 24, LexMedia Studio
Kitchen, $50.
NEW!
Japanese Cooking
Instructor: Dawn Mostow Gould
This Japanese cooking class will
focus on homestyle recipes that are
simple yet delicious. The dishes
to be covered include: Miso soup
and Tsukemono (salty side dishes);
Curry Rice; Okonomiyaki (Japanese
pizza); and Ochazuke (tea rice soup).
Participate in the preparation of each
dish and learn a bit of the culture.
The instructor, Dawn Mostow Gould,
lived in Japan for three years.
Materials fee of $30 to be paid
directly to instructor at first class.
NJAP, 4 Wednesdays, 7:30-8:30
pm. Begins March 20, and meets
3/27 and 4/ 3, and 4/10, Community
Nursery School Kitchen, 2325 Mass
Ave, Lexington, $70.
NEW!
NEW!
Indian Homestyle Cooking
with Ayurvedic Insights
Instructor: Sandhya Nadkarni
Looking to eat healthier in 2013?
Then this class is for you! This class
begins with a brief introduction to
Ayurveda and the use of spices and
foods used for their health benefits,
based on Ayurveda. We will learn
how to use the spices in everyday
Indian cooking .We will make ghee,
learn the tempering technique for
spices, make mung dal and rice
khichadi ( a light and nutritious rice
and dal dish with green peas), subji
( vegetable dish) cucumber raita
and saar (Indian soup). Together we
will enjoy the meal with roasted
papadums! All in one evening!
A materials fee of $35 is payable
directly to the instructor.
NIHS, 1 Tuesday, 6:00-9:00 pm.
Meets January 22, Community
Nursery School Kitchen, 2325 Massachusetts Ave., $45.
Gluten Free Desserts
Have you recently discovered that
you have an intolerance to gluten or
wheat? Do you just want to try and
experiment with wheat free cooking?
Come to my Gluten free desserts
class and we’ll make three desserts,
Ginger custard, Brownies, and
Banana Bread. We’ll also go over
good sources for gluten free recipes
and products. Materials fee of $10
payable to instructor at class.
NGLU, 1 Tuesday, 7:00-9:00 pm.
Meets February 5, Community
Nursery School Kitchen, 2325 Massachusetts Ave., $35.
See Also
A Culinary Tour of H-Mart,
page 8.
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Master chef Helen Chen returns to teach Thai and Chinese Cooking!, page 35.
Home, Hobbies,
and Travel
NEW!
NEW!
Home Improvement: Hire
Somebody or Do it Yourself?
You Can Fix It Too:
Simple Home Repair
Instructor: Art Smith
Do you dream of turning your house
into your “dream home”. Do you
know just what you would do, or
have done, to make that dream
a reality? Do you wonder about
costs, permits, and construction?
This workshop and the Homeowner
Design & Construction Guide have
been developed to assist you as you
begin to think about a design and
construction project at your home.
These constitute a reality check
about the process everyone has to
go through before the hole appears
in your yard or the first nail is driven.
The more informed you are the better
your ability to make decisions.
FREP, 3 Tuesdays, 7:30-9:00 pm.
$45/Seniors $35.
Instructor: Marie Craig-Leonard
Spend an evening with professional
“Handywoman” and author
Marie Leonard and learn how to
successfully complete many of the
projects on your own “to do” list.
Marie will introduce you to a basic
tool kit, explaining how to use the
most common tools you’ll need to
fix everything in your home. Learn
how to use a drill and how to install
the right wall anchors for hanging
curtain rods, towel bars, and more.
See what is inside your toilet tank
and how simple it is to fix without
calling a plumber. Take a faucet
apart and discover the basics of how
to repair or replace it. Learn how
to patch holes in a wall and use a
caulking gun. Marie will also spend
as much time as possible answering
your specific questions. This course
is perfect for anyone who is ready
to get the information and practical
advice they need to successfully
take on and complete basic home
improvement and repair projects.
Materials fee of $16, payable to the
instructor, includes a signed copy
of Marie’s recently published book,
Marie’s Home Improvement Guide.
FFIX, 1 Saturday, 9:00 am- 12:00
noon. Meets February 2, LHS, Room
143, $40.
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781.862.8043
NEW!
Kitchen Remodeling
The Garden in Winter
Instructor: Thomas Buckborough
Thinking about remodeling your
kitchen but don’t know where
to start? Kitchens are the heart
of today’s modern lifestyle in
every home. The focus in this
class is looking at ways to make
architectural changes to your home
that enhance the overall function,
flow, and aesthetics with the kitchen
as the homes heart. This is not for
people looking to do kitchen updates
but people interested in truly
transforming their home. Join this
discussion and presentation by an
award winning, published, National
Kitchen and Bath Association
certified Kitchen Designer.
FKIT, 3 Thursdays, 7:00-9:00 pm.
$49/Seniors $39.
Instructors: Joan Butler and Jana
Milbocker, co-owners of Enchanted
Gardens
Stripped of summer foliage and
flowers, the secret of the successful
winter garden lies in its structure,
basic design and choice of plant
material. This lecture provides
details on the best plants and
cultivars to choose and explains how
to group them for the most arresting
vignettes. Class to be taught by
Joan Butler and Jana Milbocker, coowners of Enchanted Gardens.
FGAR, 1 Monday, 7:00-8:30 pm.
$30.
See Also
Open Sewing Skills Studio,
page 19.
NEW!
NEW!
NEW!
Designing Shady Retreats
Cancel the Cable TV
Empty Nesters...What’s Next?
Instructors: Joan Butler and Jana
Milbocker, co-owners of Enchanted
Gardens
Shady retreats present special
challenges for design, plant selection
and site preparation. In this lecture,
richly illustrated with beautiful
photography, we explore a variety
of intriguing gardens that will
inspire you to create your own shady
retreats! We show you design tricks
and strategies to light up shady
corners, provide soil amendment
recommendations, highlight unusual
plants that thrive in low-light
conditions and illustrate the creative
use of art objects, seating and water
features. Class to be taught by Joan
Butler and Jana Milbocker, coowners of Enchanted Gardens.
FCOL, 1 Monday, 7:00-8:30 pm.
$30.
The future of TV and movies is on the
Internet. Come learn about Netflix,
Hulu, iTunes, Amazon Instant Video,
and other entirely legal places to
find your favorite shows and movies
online. We’ll talk about using these
services to watch shows on your
computer, or on your TV using a Roku
device. You may be able to cancel
the cable TV! You won’t be able to
completely rid yourself of the cable
bill -- you’ll still need an Internet
connection to watch video online
-- but dropping the cable TV portion
can save you money every month.
CCTV, 1 Thursday, 1:00 -3:00 pm,
Meets March 21, Meets at Complex
$45.
C2TV, 1 Thursday, 1:00 -3:00 pm,
Meets February 28, Meets at
Center. $45.
Instructor: Marianne Blackstone
Tabner and Renée Senes
Is the house too big now that the
kids have grown? Do you want to
be somewhere smaller, with less
maintenance? Do you want to be
somewhere warmer, closer to family?
Do you have the money you need to
live the life you want in retirement?If
you find that you are asking yourself
these questions on a regular basis
then come join our lively discussion.
This course focuses on the “Baby
Boomers” thinking about the next
stage of their life. We will discuss
the differences and many options of
“downsizing” vs. “empty nesting”.
We will address housing needs for
the stages of retirement using hands
on practical examples. If moving,
we’ll look at where to move that is
fiscally affordable for retirement.
If you stay, how to determine
what types of housing options are
available and affordable in this area?
We will explore the various options
many baby boomers are choosing
in different parts of the country
and why. We’ll look at determining
how much money will be needed to
retire? Homeowners will leave this
course with a clear understanding
of the next step to achieve their
financial goals as empty nesters on
the path to retirement.
FEMP, 1 Monday, 7:00-9:00 pm.
$25/Seniors $20.
Are You Ready to
Move to Boston?
Instructor: Andrew Friedland
A move into the city - Back Bay,
South End, Beacon Hill, etc. - may
represent a major lifestyle change
that could imply certain difficult
tradeoffs. This course explores the
benefits, obstacles and choices you
might encounter in this journey. The
instructor is a Realtor who lived
in Newton and made the move
many years ago. Andrew frequently
assists couples and individuals who
are pursuing this move with his
very patient coaching style. Topics
covered include what you will find
different with city-living, how to
approach the potentially daunting
task in adjusting to a smaller
home as well as the mechanics of
searching for and selecting your new
home.
FBOS, 1 Monday, 6:30-9:00 pm.
$25/Seniors $20.
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Happy 300th, Lexington!
NEW!
Planning Your European
Vacation
Instructor: Willem Nijenberg
Learn how to book the best products
and services: air, hotels, rail, car,
ferry, and sightseeing from an expert
with 35 years of experience! You
can make your trip more enjoyable
and save time by wisely planning
it in advance. Become aware of
the many discounts in Europe and
avoid missed opportunities. For
individual and escorted travel as well
as cruises in Europe. Participants
receive 2 months free access to a
Europe Travel Reference web site.
FEUR, 1 Tuesday, 7:00-9:00 pm.
$25/Seniors $20.
See Also
Strategies for Caregiver
Well-Being, page 29.
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The French Rivera in Winter
Walking in the British Isles
Insiders Guide to Paris
Instructor: Wim Nijenberg
Are you looking for a different
winter vacation with great
springtime weather and a European
atmosphere? The French Rivera
may be one of your best choices.
When the French Riviera was
discovered, with its mild climate,
abundant sunshine and natural
beauty, people saw it as a winter
resort. It still is. The winter months,
according to many locals, are the
best time to visit the area. It is far
less crowded and costly than in the
summer and all the sights, museums
and restaurants are open - without
the crowds. The past few winters
Caroline and Wim Nijenberg of
Lexington have spent time exploring
the Cote d’Azur. During this class
you’ll see why the French Riviera has
once again become such a popular
European winter destination. Learn
what will be different in 2013. Since
there are many English-speaking
visitors at that time of the year,
special social, cultural, educational
and other exciting experiences await
these travelers. Join us and get to
know the true French Riviera – from
Cannes to the Italian border – how
it looks and feels when it’s cold and
snowy in Massachusetts.
FFUR, 1 Tuesday, 7:00-8:30 pm.
Meets January 29. LHS, Room 222.
Free, but preregistration is required.
Instructor: Mary Hamilton
England, Scotland, Wales, and
Ireland all have extensive networks
of well maintained, well marked
walking paths that afford the luxury
of finding your own pace in new,
quaint, and beautiful places. While
there are many costly companies
that will set up an itinerary, transport
luggage, and even provide rides
for the tired, there is nothing
like the sense of adventure and
accomplishment that comes from
independently learning about and
affordably enjoying a new land. This
evening, led by an Isle traveler with
over 10 years of experience, you
will explore your best route choices,
maps and guidebooks, B&B’s, travel
etiquette, public transport options,
and what to pack and carry for your
perfectly paced tour. Mary Hamilton
is an avid traveler with 15 years of
experience walking the British Isles.
F011, 1 Thursday, 7:00-8:30 pm.
Meets March 7, LHS, Room 230, $30.
Instructor: Sally Peabody
“...then where ever you go for
the rest of your life, it stays with
you. For all of Paris is a moveable
feast.”-- Ernest Hemingway.
Paris is one of the world’s most
delightful cities. The City of Light is a
treasure trove of art, history, vibrant
neighborhoods, great food, markets,
architecture and design. You’ll get
a spirited look at how to access
the best in Paris and maximize
your next visit to this incomparable
city. $5 materials fee is payable to
the instructor. Sally Peabody is a
consummate traveler, travel writer,
tour guide, and president of Your
Great Days in Paris. A $5 materials
fee is payable to the instructor.
F006, 1 Thursday, 6:30-8:00 pm.
$25/Seniors $20.
781.862.8043
Daytime
Classes
Genealogy 101
Instructor: Philip Hermann
Interested in researching your
family and spending time with
other family genealogists? Join
us in Genealogy 101. No prior
genealogical knowledge or skills
are necessary for this course. The
workshop will include lectures and
hands-on activities supplemented
by computer images. The first
evening will focus on collecting,
organizing and protecting your family
Information. The second evening we
will discuss how to use the computer
for research including information
on the best web portals and
advanced search techniques. Our last
evening will include discussions on
understanding and using the Federal
and other censuses as a source for
information.
HGEN, 3 Thursdays, 7:00-8:30 pm.
$35/Seniors $25.
Genealogy 102: Preserving
The Past Before It’s Too Late
Instructor: Philip Hermann
Technology is quickly changing the
way we preserve our family records.
The audio, video and photographic
records of the past are quickly
being replaced by digital recordings
and images. Now is the time to
look at your ancestral records to
determine what is valuable for
future generations. We all have
family treasures that are stored
improperly and are constantly being
attack by chemical, physical and
biological factors. This workshop
will look at family records in terms
of technology, storage, and making
digital reproduction. Come for two
hours so that nothing of your history
is lost in the future.
HGE2, 1 Thursday, 7:00-9:00 pm.
Meets March 28, LHS Room 226,
$25/Seniors $20.
A Culinary Tour of H-Mart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.
Children’s Safety Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.
The Poetry of Robert Browning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
An Introduction to Decoding Classic Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.
Friday Memoir Writing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16.
Fundamentals of Drawing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16.
An Introduction to Pastels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17.
Daytime Watercolor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17.
Making Picture Books . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18.
Mosaic Art and Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18.
English Conversation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20.
Intro to Windows 7 and 8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25.
Photoshop Elements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25.
Portrait Retouching with Photoshop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.
Making Things Disappear with Adobe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.
Photoshop Elements: Adjustment Layers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.
Using Layers with Adobe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.
The iPad: Beyond the Basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.
Facebook for Beginners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28.
Origami for Middle School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30.
Art of Mosaics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30.
Jazz in the Middle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30.
Fashion Design 101 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30.
Manners for Middle School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31.
Fiction Writing for Middle Schoolers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31.
Young Sculptors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31.
Lego Engineering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31.
Babysitter Training . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32.
You Can Fix It Too . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36.
Cancel the Cable TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37.
Just Breath: Yoga for Absolute Beginners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44.
Beginning Yoga . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45.
Yoga For Everyone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45.
Yoga with a Chair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45.
Iyengar Yoga . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46.
Yoga for Balance and Fall Prevention . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46.
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Business
and Career
Our financial courses are not intended to substitute for individual financial
counseling or advice. Neither LCE nor the Lexington Public Schools may give
specific advice on personal investments.
NEW!
Communication That
Works at Work
The Process of
Purchasing a Home
Marketing for Small
Business Entrepreneurs
Instructor: Tyke Crowley
Have you had trouble communicating
with a colleague or boss? While you
can’t control who your colleagues
or bosses are, you can control
how you interact with them. Using
proven mediation techniques, this
course will help you understand
how to keep control in an argument,
appropriately express feedback,
and improve teamwork with people
holding different positions and ideas.
By learning specific strategies to
improve communication with work
colleagues you can make your work
life easier.
BWTC, 1 Thursday, 7:00-9:00 pm.
$25.
Instructor: Jeremy Richman
Learn in detail the latest information
about buying a home so you can feel
confident, informed, knowledgeable
and in control from the start to
the finish of the largest purchase
you may ever make. Learn about:
determining your “real ideal”
home; qualify a home; assessed
vs. appraised vs. zillow valuations;
making offers and negotiating to
yes for less; home inspections;
protecting your deposits; choosing
an attorney, home inspector and
mortgage agent; buying short-sales
and bank-owned properties; and
how to choose, hire and work with
a real estate agent to represent you
as your “buyer’s agent”. Included
are worksheets and forms and a
copy of the 40-page handbook “The
Homebuyer’s Companion” written by
the instructor.
BHOM, 1 Tuesday, 6:30-9:00 pm.
$25/Seniors $20.
Instructor: Jennifer White
This workshop will teach
entrepreneurs a series of successful
techniques to market their
businesses with limited budgets.
Topics will include how to identify
your unique sales advantage, how
to get your website noticed, how to
use social networking to generate
new customers, how to get free
advertising, promotion, and referrals
and how to utilize paid advertising
without wasting money. This course
is taught by a seasoned marketing
consultant who has helped hundreds
of small business owners develop
and build their companies in a
challenging economy. Students
will walk away with a list of
actionable tasks that can be put to
use immediately. Requirement: All
students must bring a laptop, tablet
or smartphone to the workshop.
Prerequisite: Students should have
basic computer navigation skills.
FMSB, 1 Tuesday, 7:00-9:00 pm.
$50/Seniors $40.
The Process of
Selling a Home
Instructor: Jeremy Richman
Get tips on successfully selling your
home in today’s economic landscape
and hear the latest intelligence on
the local real estate market. Learn
how to prepare your home for sale,
what turns buyers on and off, and
how to select a realtor vs. sell the
house yourself.
BSHO, 1 Tuesday, 6:30-9:00 pm.
$25/Seniors $20.
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781.862.8043
Smart Social Security
Planning: For Boomers
and Beyond
Instructor: Rick Fenton
What do you need to know to
maximize your Retirement Income?
With income from 401k and IRA
accounts becoming less reliable,
more and more attention is being
paid to maximizing retirement
income by making the best choices
possible regarding Social Security
benefits. Social Security benefits
can potentially account for a million
dollars of retirement income. In
this course you will find answers to
questions regarding Social Security
availability and the best time to
apply for benefits. We will also
consider major factors regarding
how to use starting, stopping and
buy back strategies to take maximum
advantage of your benefits as
well as how to minimize taxes on
Social Security benefits through
coordination with other retirement
income.
B010, 1 Monday, 7:00-9:00 pm.
Meets March 4, LHS Room 222, $25.
Author and Master of Time Management, Pam
Kristan visits LCE, see below.
Mind
and Body
NEW!
LCE seeks to offer opportunities that promote learning about holistic health and
living well. In this section you’ll find everything from courses on meditation to
alternative understandings of nutrition.
NEW!
The Sugar Habit:
Permanently Change Your
Relationship to Sugar
Homeopathy For Everybody:
An Alternative Healing
Paradigm
Instructor: Tyke Crowley
Sugar—the kryptonite of willpower?
You don’t have to be bound to the pull
of sugary temptations anymore! You
will receive information and tools to
help you permanently change your
relationship with sugar. Leave the
workshop with an understanding of the
different reasons for sugar cravings,
an understanding of both the short and
long term impacts of a sugar loaded
diet, and tools for breaking your
sugar habit once and for all.
MSUG, 1 Thursday, 7:00-9:00
pm. Begins January 17, LHS,
Room 221, $25.
Instructor: Linda Rhines
Homeopathy is a holistic modality
that targets a range of physical,
mental and emotional issues by
supporting the body’s innate healing
abilities. Based on the quixotic
principle “Like Cures Like”, which
dates back to Hippocrates, it is a
practical alternative system of healing
and wellness that can be used either
on its own or as a complement to
conventional medicine. We begin
with an overview of the theory and
principles underlying homeopathy.
On a practical level, you will learn
about common first aid remedies
for ailments like bruises, cuts, and
burns, as well as grief remedies for
emotional turmoil like homesickness
and fear of public speaking. Once you
understand the basic homeopathic
approach, you will see how the same
remedy selection process can be
used for any living being (including
pets)! This workshop is designed
to challenge you to consider an
interesting, alternative healing
paradigm and to empower you to
begin treating minor, acute* issues
at home. *Acute issues are shortterm and resolve within a week even
without treatment. A $20 Materials
fee is payable to instructor.
MHOM, 1 Monday, 7:00-9:00 pm.
$25/Seniors $20
Stop Dieting
Instructor: Dr. Susan McCombs
Imagine not being tempted to
overeat; to feel indifferent to sugar,
bread, pasta, too much snacking,
and grazing from dinner to bedtime.
Using guided relaxation and imagery
(techniques used in hypnosis)
you will notice an improvement
in your desire, determination and
resourcefulness, which will lead
you toward successfully instituting
a healthier pattern of eating. This
program is designed to help you let
go of unwanted pounds gently, easily
and permanently. Please do not
consume any alcohol prior to class.
Audio CD’s will be available for
$30.00 for those who wish to take
the program home with them.
MAPP, 1 Tuesday, 7:00-8:30 pm.
Meets March 19, LHS, Room 240, $40.
NEW!
NEW!
CPR/AED/BLS For Health
Care Providers
Instructor: Graham Leman
CPR/AED/BLS for the Health Care
Provider Course covers core material
in adult and pediatric CPR/AED
(including two-rescuer scenarios and
use of the bag mask). For health care
providers such as EMS personnel,
physician assistants, doctors,
dentists, nurses, and respiratory,
physical therapists or lifeguards
who must have a credential (card)
documenting successful completion
of a CPR/BLS for Health Care
Provider course. Upon completion
of this course, students receive
an American Heart Association
CPR/AED/BLS for the Health Care
Provider Course Completion Card
that is valid for two years.
MCPR, 1 Monday, 6:00-10:00 pm.
$120.
See Also
Mindfulness for Parents,
page 29.
No Time for Time
Management? The ABC’s of
a Sustainable New Way
Instructor: Pam Kristan
Sure, nobody has time for time
management. Still we long for days
to go smoothly, easily, effectively.
The trick to resolving this paradox is
to understand, deeply in our bones,
that it’s just plain impossible to do it
all.…and then, live gracefully with
that understanding! This session
offers a whole new way to manage
time. Rather than addressing each
symptom as it shows up, we’ll
get down to the root issues -- the
ABCs of Attention, Boundaries, and
Choices. New insights and handson skills help us address common
problems such as distractions,
procrastination, and priorities while
working on a deeper level where real
change happens. Change isn’t easy.
We’ll need to bear some discomfort
and make some decisions. But isn’t
that what we want—a real change?
The result is a life that’s grounded in
reality, yet open to possibility. Join
us to learn how.
FABC, 1 Tuesday, 7:00-8:30 pm.
Meets February 26, LHS,
Room 224, $20.
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Jeanne Mayell teaches Mindfulness and Intuition, see below.
NEW!
An Introduction to Meditation
Expanding Intuition with
Mindfulness
Instructor: Jeanne Mayell
Want to become more intuitive
while experiencing the benefits
of mindfulness meditation? Let a
professional intuitive show you how
mindfulness practices can, with
some added intuitive skills training,
also expand your intuition. We tap
into intuition when we connect to
our inner selves, feel the present
moment, and turn down the rational
mind’s mental chatter. In this class,
you’ll learn to see and feel far
beyond your everyday awareness,
while increasing your sense of wellbeing that comes from mindfulness
practice. Beginners in meditation
and intuition are welcome, as well
as experienced meditators and
intuitives.
MINT, 1 Wednesday, 7:00-9:00 pm.
Meets January 16, LHS, Room 229.
$25/ Seniors $20.
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Instructor: Dr. Susan McCombs
Meditation can reduce stress and
boost energy and is a surprisingly
easy skill to learn. Come join us for
this one night workshop to learn
the basics of meditation. With a
little practice, you will discover that
meditation can help you manage the
stress in your life, and increase your
overall sense of well-being. Please
note; any alcohol consumption prior
to class will significantly reduce the
effectiveness of these techniques.
Dr. Susan McCombs is a boardcertified clinical hypnotherapist.
MMED, 1 Monday, 7:00-8:30 pm.
$40.
The Art of Mindful Living: The
Teaching of Thich Nhat Hanh
Instructor: John Bell
Based on the Buddhist meditation
practices of Vietnamese Zen Master
Thich Nhat Hanh, learn ways to slow
down, relax the body, calm the mind,
focus the attention, listen deeply,
and cultivate love and compassion.
The sessions will include meditation
practices, personal sharing, and
basic teachings of the Buddha.
Instructor is an ordained dharma
teacher in the tradition of Thich Nhat
Hanh. Thich Nhat Hanh, Essential
Writings is a recommended text.
MHAN, 6 Thursdays, 7:00-8:30
781.862.8043
Acupuncture and Traditional
Chinese Medicine
Instructor: Jonathan Ammen
Traditional Chinese medicine is
the oldest continuously practiced
health care system in the world.
Its therapeutic categories include
acupuncture, herbal medicine,
manual therapy, exercise and diet.
In this session, we will discus the
history and the underlying principles
of traditional Chinese medicine,
and explore modern research
which confirms its effectiveness
and integration in local hospitals.
The instructor will describe his
current research, answer questions,
and demonstrate acupuncture
techniques.
MACC, 1 Tuesday, 7:00-9:00 pm.
$25/Seniors $20.
Styling To Look Your Best
Instructor: Karen Schiff
Is your closet filled to the brim
but you feel you have nothing to
wear? Shopping without a strategy
can result in miss after miss and
spending unnecessary dollars.
Knowing some basic tips and the
do’s (and don’ts) for your coloring,
body type, etc. can make getting
dressed fun and easy and shopping
more economical. Everyone,
regardless of age or shape, should
be able to look and feel their best.
In the first session I will share some
of the essential tips to styling an
outfit to flatter and address common
misconceptions. The second meeting
will focus on your questions and
concerns.
FPRO, 2 Tuesdays, 7:00-8:30 pm.
$25/Seniors $20.
See Also
LCE welcomes Lama Surya Das,
page 5.
Dragon and Tiger Qigong taught by Steven Cardoza, see below.
Exercise and
Dance
From the thrills of Tango to the spills of Aikido, to a host of courses in Yoga and
movement, our Exercise and Dance classes provide many low-impact, affordable,
and fun ways to help you get in shape and stay that way.
NEW!
Aikido for Beginning and
Continuing Students
Instructor: Ted Goodman
Aikido is a uniquely non-aggressive
martial art that teaches practical
self-defense without the need to
punch, kick or attack. It also holds
the distinction of being the only
martial art prerequisite for the Tokyo
Metropolitan Police Department.
Through its beautifully circular flow,
Aikido blends with and redirects
the momentum of an attack to
defeat the attacker. (If you push, I
pull. If you pull, I push.) See why
“a grab is a gift” and feel the
power of its takedowns, throws
and immobilizations. Besides the
physical benefits of relaxed stretches
and fluid movements, Psychological
Aikido’s non-confrontational
approach to conflict resolution is
an extra reward in sidestepping
the stress and strain of daily life
in the office, behind the wheel and
at home. Practices are conducted
in pairs as partners (never as
opponents) and always at your own
pace. Karate or judo uniforms are
appropriate but any loose clothing
can be worn in class.
EAIK, Mondays and Wednesdays for
17 Sessions, 7:00-8:30 pm. Begins
January 23, LHS, Room 140, $210/
Seniors $160.
An Introduction to Tai Chi
Intermediate Tai Chi
Instructor: Virginia Payne
Originally one of the ancient Chinese
martial arts, Tai Chi is practiced
today by students primarily as a
method of exercise that cultivates
physical and mental harmony in
movements. Scientific studies
show that Tai Chi improves and
possibly prevents chronic conditions
such as arthritis, heart disease
and diabetes (Tai Chi is reported
to ease Fibromyalgia according
to a study published in The New
England Journal of Medicine). In
fact, practicing Tai Chi regularly
helps reduce stress, improve
balance, improve coordination
and strengthens immune systems,
and develop body awareness and
confidence.
EVTI, 9 Wednesdays, 6:30-7:45 pm.
Begins January 16, Clarke Middle
School, Room 104, $130/Seniors
$100.
Instructor: Virginia Payne
Practicing Tai Chi regularly helps
reduce stress, improve balance
and coordination, strengthen
immune systems, and develop
body awareness and confidence.
This class is for students who have
completed the first section (23
movements) of the Yang style Tai Chi
long form. The students will learn
the second section (38 movements)
of the long form while continuing
to practice and improve the first
section along with deep breathing
exercises in each class. Wear loose,
comfortable clothes and soft soled
shoes, such as flat sneakers.
EITC, 10 Tuesdays, 6:15-7:45 pm.
$170/Seniors $130.
See Also
Eliminate Sugar Cravings,
page 41.
NEW!
Dragon and Tiger Qigong
Instructor: Steven Cardoza
Rooted in Daoism and Buddhism,
Dragon and Tiger Qigong (Chi Gung, Chi
Kung) is a versatile, simple, yet powerful
complete qigong set. Each of the
seven movements of this form targets
a specific organ system, making it very
useful in addressing a wide variety of
health issues, as well as for increasing
overall energy, emotional calm and
mental clarity. It is highly regarded
in China as an effective adjunctive
cancer treatment and is considered
the easiest complete qigong to learn.
MDTQ, 8 Wednesdays, 6:00-7:00
pm, Begins January 23, LHS, Room
221, $95/Seniors $80.
An Introduction to the
Alexander Technique
Instructor: Daniel Rosenthal
Developed by F.M. Alexander in the
1890’s the Alexander Technique
focuses on the relationship between
the head, neck and back and aims
to improve and restore the body’s
natural relationship and rhythm.
In this introductory workshop,
the principles and benefits of
the Alexander Technique will be
discussed and demonstrated. Some
benefits may include: relief from
neck and back pain, improved
performance in music, theatre,
dance,sports,as well as relief from
chronic health problems (asthma,
sciatica). Each student will receive
brief one-on-one instruction from
the teacher, and the class will also
learn group exercises that they can
practice a home.
MALX, 3 Mondays, 6:30-7:30
See Also
Introductory Astronomy,
page 13.
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Sensei Ted Goodman, Aikido instructor, page 43.
NEW!
NEW!
Weight Loss with
Whole Body Vibration
Instructor: Becky Chambers
Jump start your weight loss with
the breakthrough new technology of
Whole Body Vibration (WBV). Used
at exclusive health spas and weight
loss clinics around the world, WBV
machines provides an hour’s worth
of conventional exercise in just 10
minutes, increasing metabolism,
bone density and muscle strength,
while also providing many other
benefits, and it feels great too—like
a massage! In this class you will
have the opportunity to use WBV
each week, while also learning about
the latest and most effective natural
health diets and approaches. If you
have migraines, epilepsy, vertigo,
acute herniated disks of any other
acute health issue please call class
instructor at 781 879 9857 to discuss
before enrolling.
HWTL, 6 Wednesdays, 7:00-8:30
230, $120/Seniors $90.
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Whole Body Vibration:
A Breakthrough in
Natural Health
Instructor: Becky Chambers
Ten minutes of Whole Body Vibration
(WBV) gives you the benefits of
one hour of conventional weight
training. As its name implies, you
do this by standing on a fast moving
vibrating plate that sends vibrations
through every cell of your body. Learn
how you can lose weight, as well
as increase bone density, muscle
strength, balance, coordination,
and flexibility. WBV is also used
for physical therapy, enhances
neurological and brain function,
is a powerful detox and balances
energy meridians. In this class
people will be able to experience
WBV themselves and explore how
this breakthrough technology might
help them. Instructor is a naturopath
in Lexington who has spend the
last 30 years discovering effective,
power and safe new natural health
technologies and methods.
HVIB, 1 Wednesday, 7:00-9:00 pm.
Meets January 23, LHS Room 222,
$25/Seniors $20.
781.862.8043
Noyes Rhythm
Instructor: Emily Mott
Noyes Rhythm is a unique movement
system that brings ease and strength
to the body, and opens one to greater
creativity. It is good combination
of physical technique for strength
and balance as well as intuitive,
spontaneous movement. The teacher
gently guides movers of all ages and
abilities through flowing forms and
playful dance using nature images
and beautiful live classical piano
accompaniment.
ENRY, 1 Saturday, 10:30 am-12:00
noon. Meets February 9, LHS, Room
133, $35.
See Also
R.A.D. for Women, page 8.
Zumba: Ditch the Workout,
Join the Party!
Instructor: Ami Stix
Let’s face it, working
out can be healthy,
rewarding and
beneficial. Working out
can be lots of things,
but it’s never been known to be an
exhilarating experience…until now!
Zumba® is a dynamic, exciting, and
effective fitness system. Routines
feature an interval approach where
fast and slow rhythms and resistance
training are combined to tone and
sculpt your body while burning
fat. Add some Latin flavor and
international zest into the mix and
you’ve got a Zumba® class! You don’t
need to know how to dance. Just
enjoy the music and follow along.
EZUM, 9 Mondays, 7:00-8:00 pm.
Begins January 14, Class meets at
Temple Emunah, 9 Piper Road on
1/14 and 1/28. Class meets in the
Harrington School Gym on 2/25, 3/4,
3/11, and 3/18. $135/Seniors $100.
Yoga
NEW!
Just Breathe: Yoga for
Absolute Beginners
Instructor: Helen Theodosiou
Have an interest in trying yoga, but
too intimidated to attend a larger
class? This small group setting
may be ideal for you. Limited to
six students, this beginning yoga
class will introduce you to the
principles and practice of yoga. With
individualized attention we will
explore a range of poses moving at
the pace of the group. There will be
ample opportunity to ask questions
as you develop an understanding of
yoga and its benefits. Please wear
comfortable clothes for ease of
movement and bring a mat.
EBEG, 8 Tuesdays, 11:00 am-12:00
noon. Begins January 22, School
Central Administration Building, 146
Maple Street (enter via 328 Lowell
Street). $145/Seniors $110.
Beginning Yoga
Yoga for Everyone
Yoga with a Chair
Instructor: Helen Theodosiou
Join us for an introductory hatha
yoga class whether you have never
done yoga before, are a beginner
or would like to enhance your yoga
practice. We will pay attention to
breathing to focus the mind and
body. We will engage in a full
range of yoga poses to develop
flexibility, strength and stamina as
well as expand our repertoire of
movement. This practice will invite
you to alleviate stress, recharge
and return to daily activities with
renewed energy and vitality. Creating
an overall sense of balance and
well being, we will practice with
joy, patience and humor. Wear
comfortable clothes and bring a mat.
EYOM, 9 Mondays,10:45-11:45
am. Begins January 14, First Parish
Church, $125/Seniors $95.
Instructor: Linda Del Monte
Students of all ages, levels, and
abilities can enjoy this style of
yoga, known as a “celebration
of the heart”. This is yoga that
combines a Kripalu (heart centered)
and Iyengar style (detail oriented),
where your pose will originate
within your body, and move to the
outside of the body. We will work
on finding balance, distributing
weight equally and aligning the
body in a therapeutic way that will
keep you “safe” while practicing.
Gain strength and flexibility while
finding the connection of body, mind
and spirit. Yoga mat required. Wear
comfortable, loose fitting clothing,
and bare feet.
EYFE, 10 Wednesdays, 9:30-10:45
am. Begins January 16, Hancock
EYF2, 9 Fridays, 12:00 noon to 1:15
pm. Begins January 18, Hancock
Instructor: Susanne Sandberg
If you cannot get down on the floor
to exercise but want to stay fit, try
this Hatha Yoga class that uses a
chair for balance. You do not need to
lie down to get the benefits of yoga.
These benefits include stretching,
flexibility, balance and strength.
Learn yogic breathing, postures and
meditation. Wear loose clothing
and bring a bath towel. You’ll feel
stronger, healthier and more relaxed
after every class!
ECHR, 9 Mondays, 9:00-10:15 am.
Begins January 14, First Parish
Hatha Yoga
Instructor: Asha Ramesh
Stretch and strengthen without
competition or performance anxiety
in this basic Hatha Yoga class.
Class will include standing,sitting,
and supine poses with a focus on
breath. Postures are basic, without
compromising on the wellness they
deliver. The format changes from
one week to another, allowing for
variation and multiplicity in poses.
The yoga you take home will allow
customization to suit your mood and
needs. Dress comfortably and bring
your own mat.
EHYO, 10 Wednesdays, 7:00-8:00
pm. Begins January 16, Diamond
Middle School Cafeteria, $130/
Seniors $100.
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Author Jane Sutton teaches Writing Children’s
Books, page 16.
Our
Instructors
NEW!
NEW!
Kripalu Yoga
Iyengar Yoga
Instructor: Karen Kwass
Kripalu yoga is a mindful yoga
practice linking breath awareness
with movement and meditation.
Kripalu yoga strengthens and
stretches the body. Students are
guided to find their own level of
practice by looking inward and
listening to their body. Gentle
postures and flow enhance body/
mind/spirit awareness and can lead
to increased energy, healing and
self growth. Dress in comfortable
clothes; bring a mat and water
bottle. No class on February 21 and
March 14.
EKIR, 9 Thursdays, 7:00-8:00 pm.
$135/Seniors $100.
Instructor: Mary Ellen Wixted
Have you been curious about why so
many people are taking yoga in the
United Sates? Come enjoy a yoga
class taught in the Iyengar method of
yoga. The Iyengar method is to yoga
what classical ballet is to dance.
It is a progressive offering of the
yoga postures designed to provide a
safe and an ever-deepening practice
which opens and strengthens the
body while drawing the mind into a
meditative state. Props will be used
to make the postures accessible.
One defining feature of an Iyengar
class is that you will learn. Mary has
practiced yoga for 13 years, she has
been teaching in Lexington for 5,
and became certified after a rigorous
training and examination process.
She studied with the Iyengars in
India in January 2011. Mary brings a
warm, sunny, compassionate nature
to her yoga instruction and a deep
desire to share the practice with
others. More information can be
found at yogabythegreen.com.
EYEN, 10 Tuesdays, 9:15 am-10:45
am. Begins January 15, Hancock
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Yoga for Balance and
Fall Prevention
Instructor: Susanne Sandberg
As we age balance becomes more
of a challenge and the risk of
serious injury from falling becomes
greater. This class will combine yoga
oriented balance activities with
education for fall prevention. Wear
comfortable non-binding clothing and
bring a yoga mat or large bath towel.
Please bring the following footwear:
shoes that slip off easily and sturdy
tied shoes.
EBAL, 2 Tuesdays, 9:30 am-10:30
am. Begins January 22, First Parish
Church, Parish Hall, $25/Seniors $20.
See Also
Indian Cooking with Ayurvedic
Insights, page 35.
Beth Abbate is a Music History
Professor at The Boston Conservatory
whose interest in Mahler began with
her Harvard doctoral dissertation and
has continued to the present day.
Jonathan Ammen is a 1982 Graduate
of New England School of Acupuncture
with advanced clinical training at
Shanghai College of Traditional
Chinese Medicine. He is currently on
the medical staff at Lahey Clinic in the
department of Hematology & Oncology
and Neurosurgery.
Donald Anderson is employed with
College Funding Advisors providing
financial aid information to the Boston
area.
Damian Barneschi has taught art
classes and workshops and is an LHS
art teacher.
Paula Beaulieu is a certified
art teacher and educator, and has
been a painter for over twentyfive years. For further info visit
connectwithyourcreativity.com.
Elena Belkova was born in city of
Russia, Tambov. Since 1999, she has
been living in the United States with
her family. She studied Fine Arts in
both Russia and America.
John Bell is an ordained dharma
teacher in the tradition of Thich Nhat
Hanh.
Cathy Berry has been quilting and
teaching traditional quilt techniques
for 20 years.
Sandy Bornstein is a professional
singer who has been teaching voice for
25 years. She has taught at Harvard
University, the Noble and Greenough
School, Cambridge Adult Education,
and in her private studio.
Thomas Buckborough is an award
winning, published, National Kitchen
and Bath Association certified Kitchen
Designer.
Mary Ann Christie Burnside, Ed.D.,
founder and executive director of
Hearts and Minds, is a Harvardtrained developmental psychologist,
experienced educator, and relational
coach.
Joan Butler is co-owner of Enchanted
Gardens.
Kristen Butler has been a computer
teacher, repair tech, network designer,
and computer consultant for over 21
years.
Steven Cardoza, M.Sc., L.Ac., is
a licensed acupuncturist, herbalist,
bodyworker, medical qigong
practitioner, and nutrition counselor,
certified to teach Wu taiji and qigong
by Daoist lineage holder Master B.K.
Frantzis. He has a private practice in
the Boston area.
Becky Chambers is a naturopath
in Lexington who has spent the
last 30 years discovering effective,
powerful and safe new natural health
technologies and methods.
Shubhra Chandra is a designer of
fusion eco-friendly fashions
Children’s Technology Workshop
is focused on the development and
delivery of applied- technology
curriculum.
Son Mey Chiu (ED.D. Harvard
University; Chinese Master Emeritus,
Boston Latin School) is a professional
Chinese painter. She has taught at
the Massachusetts College of Art and
Design, the Decordova Museum, the
Harvard Graduate School of Education
and other New England institutions.
College Funding Advisors provides
financial aid information to the Boston
area.
Shani Rea Collymore is an attorney
in private practice in Lexington,
focusing on estate planning.
Tyke Crowley is President at Life Path
Insights.
Tom Daley is a published poet,
tutors poets, and has extensive poetry
workshop experience.
Larry Dannenberg is a professional
college placement consultant.
Karen Day is a published fiction author
for middle grade and young adult
readers.
Linda DelMonte is a Kripalu certified
yoga teacher who has been teaching
for over 10 years and practicing for 30.
Sonia DeMarta is co-founder of the
Lexington Farmers Market and food and
planet Earth aficionado.
Lauren Doolan earned her M.F.A. in
fiction writing from Sarah Lawrence
College and her B.A. in writing,
literature, and publishing from Emerson
College.
Chris Doucette is a Math teacher
at LHS.
Rick Fenton is a Certified Financial
Planner.
Michael Fiveash is a recently retired
LHS teacher of Latin, Ancient Greek
and Mythology.
Andrew Friedland is a leading
Realtor with Gibson, Sotheby’s
International Realty in Back Bay who
returned to city living two years ago
after raising a family in the Boston
suburbs.
Mindy Pollack Fusi runs
CollegeApplicationEssayCoach.com,
based in Bedford.
Angelita Garcia is a native speaker
and scholar of Spanish history and
culture.
Bob Gautreau is a versatile
entertainer who has taught and
performed stand up, sketch, improv
and musical comedy to enthusiastic
audiences around the world.
Karen Girondel is a recently retired
LHS teacher of French language and
culture.
Ted Goodman has been a black belt
since 1987, and has been teaching
Aikido since 1993.
Dawn Mostow-Gould holds a
Masters of Fine Arts from Pratt
Institute and is pursuing a second
Masters in Visual Arts from Harvard
University. While teaching English
for the Japanese government, she
studied traditional arts in the Japanese
countryside.
Marija Hamed has worked in
marketing and communication
for 10 years. She specializes in
new media marketing—using
new web technologies to market
small businesses. linkedin.com/in/
marijahamed
Mary Hamilton is an avid traveler
with 15 years of experience walking
the British Isles.
Pat Heggie works and teaches at
Another Yarn in Winchester and has
been teaching knitting for 18 years.
Philip Hermann is experienced in
genealogical and historical research
and has a B.U. certification in
genealogy.
Katherine Gorry Hines is the
co-owner of Complex IT, providing
computer consulting, training, and
repairs.
Peter Hines has a BFA from University
of PA. and has taught art for many
years.
Steve Iverson is the co-owner of
Complex IT, Lexington.
Ed Jackson is a chef and cookbook
author of The Complete Idiot’s Guide
to 200 – 300 – 400 Calories Meals and
The American Lighthouse Cookbook
Kate Kavanagh, M.Ed., has an
extensive professional background
coaching and training adults. Having
been divorced for 6 years, actively
dating for over a year, and the proud
hostess of numerous “Singles Night
Out” house parties, Kate is looking
forward to sharing her hard-won
wisdom with those about to venture
forth on the scene.
Anne Kelly is one of 3000 Climate
Reality Project presenters trained by
Al Gore.
Ezra Krechmer is a recent college
graduate with a strong background in
German language and culture. He is
currently an ESL teacher in constant
pursuit of great teaching opportunities.
In his spare time he enjoys running,
hiking, reading about contemporary
world affairs, and playing guitar.
Pam Kristan teacher, consultant, and
author of Awakening In Time: Practical
Time Management for Those on a
Spiritual Path, has helped thousands
of individuals and organizations
operate with ease and effectiveness.
She was called upon as an expert to
moderate National Take Back Your
Time Day speak-outs. Find more at
pamelakristan.com.
Yong-Min Kwak, Ph.D. is an engineer
who has taught Korean in Lexington for
over five years.
Karen Kwass recently finished a 200hour yoga teacher training at Kripalu.
Marie Leonard is owner of her own
home improvement business and has
been teaching home repair to women
for years. Her book is Marie’s Home
Improvement Guide.
Pedro Lilienfeld is an Atmospheric
Sciences Consultant.
Mary Luo, Ph.D. has taught her native
language for years to both adults and
children.
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Jim Lutz is a music teacher in the
Lexington Public Schools.
Karenna Maraj is a professional
jewelry artist who studied
metalsmithing at RISD and has taught
locally for many years. Karenna
Maraj Jewelry Collection is both a
gallery showcasing local artists and a
classroom/studio space.
Tracy Marks has an M.A. in the
teaching of English and has taught
Adobe Photoshop in schools around the
Greater Boston area.
Anthony Marques has been speaking
Spanish for most of his life and has
been teaching since 1989.
Jeanne Mayell was educated at
Harvard University and the University
of Massachusetts, Jeanne Mayell is
an intuitive, coach, and teacher who
has practiced in the Boston area for
25 years.
Susan McCombs is a board-certified
clinical hypnotherapist.
Karen Mechem is a retired English
teacher from LHS.
Marit Menzin is the author/illustrator
of Song for Papa Crow, July 2012 and
an active member of the Society of
Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators.
Scott Metzger is an award-winning
Lexington based photographer. For
more info visit, metzgerstudios.com.
Nicholas Michael founded Odyssey
College Search in the fall of 2004 to
provide student-athletes and their
parents with a resource to assist them
in the college search and recruiting
process. Professionally, his private
sector background is in marketing,
strategic planning and process
management. His children were all
student-athletes in college: one at
Trinity College, CT (rowing) and two at
Wesleyan University, CT (lacrosse)
Jana Milbocker is co-owner of
Enchanted Gardens.
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Pat Moreno has over 25 years
teaching experience and a lifetime love
of French and Italian.
Emily Mott is a musician and dancer
in the Boston area. She teaches music
and movement to all ages through her
own Songiver Studio and with Music
Together family music program. Emily
is also the Program Director for the
Noyes School of Rhythm and teaches
Noyes Rhythm classes and workshops
throughout the year.
Sandhya Nadkarni has been
passionate about cooking for over 28
years. She is currently working on
putting together her first cook book.
Wim Nijenberg CTC, has been
planning European travel for 35 years.
Suzanne Owayda is an artist-owner
of the Mosaic Oasis Studio & Supply
studio
George Papargyris is a native of
Greece and an IT specialist.
Sonia Parravano is currently teaching
Italian at Dante Alighieri in Cambridge.
Virginia Payne has been practicing
the traditional Yang style Tai Chi long
form for the past 21 years, and has
been teaching Tai Chi for many years
at the Chinese Language School in
Lexington on Sundays.
Sally Peabody writes about Paris and
French culture, she designs and leads
acclaimed custom tours, and arranges
for her clients access to the people
and places that best fit their interests,
budget and travel style.
Linda Perry is a former math and art
teacher.
Arlayne Peterson has a Masters
Degree in Education and has taught ELL
at LCE for many years.
Tom Peterson is a former professor
of international business law and a
certified ESL instructor.
Therese Quinn teaches the art of
sewing in community education centers
around the greater Boston area.
781.862.8043
Asha Ramesh is a certified yoga
teacher from The Yoga Studio in Boston
and a 200 hour registered Hatha yoga
teacher.
Mark Regillo has been a serious
photographer for over 20 years and is
passionate about digital photography.
Linda Rhines is a professional
Homoeopath practicing in Wellesley
and Somerville, with a focus on
children and autism.
Jeremy Richman has been in the real
estate market for over 10 years, with
combined experience as a developer,
realtor, mortgage agent and even
a foreclosure counselor. He has an
unusual breadth of knowledge about
real estate which he freely shares with
his clients so they are fully informed.
Jeremy grew up in Lexington, LHS
class of ’76.
Nicolas Rofougaran has taught at
Harvard Extension School and Bentley.
Dan Rosenthal earned his B.M and
M.M from New England Conservatory.
Mr. Rosenthal is currently a member of
the grammy nominated jazz group, the
Either/Orchestra, with whom he has
toured throughout North America and
Europe. He also leads his own group,
the Dan Rosenthal Quartet, for which
he composes all of the music the group
performs. Dan also teaches trumpet
at Milton High School, and teaches
Alexander Technique in Boston.
Susanne Sandberg is an occupational
therapist who has been studying
yoga for many years and has her yoga
teacher training from Kripalu.
Karen Schiff is a Clinical Social
Worker and the founder of “Your Style
Coach”.
Art Smith is a residential and
commercial designer.
Michelle Snyder is a published
author and local columnist with 35
years of teaching experience.
Alma Bella Solis is an art instructor,
artist, writer, and poet.
Paula Solomon has been helping
clients improve their lives for more
than twenty-five years as a Life Coach,
Licensed Psychotherapist, and an
Employee Assistance Professional.
Ami Stix is a licensed Zumba
instructor and a trained dancer.
Peter Sulski is currently on the faculty
as teacher of violin/viola/ chamber
music at Clark University and College of
the Holy Cross.
Marianne Blackstone Tabner has
been serving the Acton/Boxboro/
Concord and surrounding communities
as a mother of three, parent volunteer,
and a full time Realtor in Concord.
Jane Sutton is a Lexington resident
and published author.
Helen Theodosiou has an MA in
Expressive Arts Therapies and is a
certified (200-hour) yoga instructor.
Robin Verdier earned a Ph.D. in
Theoretical Nuclear Physics at Harvard,
and worked as a Principal Research
Scientist in Particle Physics at MIT until
retiring, subsequently continuing as
a Visiting Scientist. His professional
activities centered on the analysis and
visualization of data from high-energy
physics experiments at several national
laboratories.
Tony Watt is an award-winning flat
picking guitarist.
Mary Ellen Wixted is a graduate of
the two year Iyengar Teaching Training
Program.
Children’s Summer Program
For Academic and Creative Enrichment
Lexplorations is LCE’s summer academic and creative
enrichment program for children and is open to
all regardless of town residency. With week-long
programming for grades K-12, small class sizes, and an
expert teaching staff made up primarily of Lexington Public
School teachers. Lexplorations is considered a rewarding
summer destination by students and parents alike.
The Lexplorations catalog will be arriving
in mailboxes in early February. Registration will
begin as soon as the catalog arrives. Some of our
programs fill very quickly so if participation in a particular
program is of special importance to you or your child
we recommend that you register as soon as possible to
prevent disappointment.
Don’t forget that Lexplorations now offers early
morning drop-off and after-school care.
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For programs sponsored by the Lexington Recreation Department,
contact them at Lexington town hall: (781) 862-0500 Ext. 262
Important
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Directions To
Sites in Lexington
HOW TO REGISTER
By Phone: Pay with a Visa or
Mastercard. Call 781. 862.8043.
Please have the course code, your
card number, expiration date, and V
code ready when you call.
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form from our website. Enclose a
check made payable to: Lexington
Community Education, or provide
your Visa or Mastercard number.
Please do not email credit card
information.
Walk-In: The LCE main office is
located 146 Maple Street and is
open from 10 am - 4 pm, M-TH and
10 am - 3 pm Fridays, when school
is in session. The LCE evening office
is located at Lexington High School
(251 Waltham Street) and is open
from 4:00 pm until 9:00 pm, M-TH.
We have limited hours between
semesters.
By FAX: Completed registration
forms may be faxed to the LCE office
at 781.863.5829.
Discounts and Scholarships
Our classes are open to everyone,
regardless of residency. Reduced
tuition is available to Seniors (65
years of age and over), and also to
employees of the Town of Lexington
for most, but not all, of our classes.
Limited scholarship assistance is
available for Lexington residents;
please call to request an application.
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There will be no day or evening
classes held on Monday, January 21
in celebration of Martin Luther King
Jr., and from February 18 through
February 22 due to school vacation.
Whenever Lexington High School
is closed, there are no LCE classes
at LHS. When Lexington Public
Schools are closed due to weather,
LCE is also closed. You may call
LCE at 781.862.8043 for a recorded
announcement. Public School
closings may be found online at
lps.lexingtonma.org/snow.
Cancellation and Refund Policy
Refunds will be issued for all
class cancellations or for medical
emergencies. If you withdraw from
a class at least two business days
before the start of your class you
may request a refund, minus a $10
processing fee. If you choose to
receive a credit toward another
course, the processing fee will not
be applied. Please note that refund
checks can take four to six weeks
to process. Special series lectures
are non-refundable. No refunds or
credits are given for changes in
instructors, or locations. If you are
dissatisfied with a class, please call
us immediately.
781.862.8043
Lexington Community
Education’s Central Office
LCE is located at 146 Maple Street.
Vehicle Access is via 328 Lowell
Street. As you enter the driveway,
continue past Harrington Elementary
School Building. The LCE Central
Office building is the brick building
behind the school. Please park in
designated areas (not in front circle
due to fire lane restrictions
Lexington High School
251 Waltham Street
LHS is located near the corner of
Waltham St. and Worthen Rd. Enter
through new main entrance via
parking lot on Worthen Road. Most
classes are on the 2nd floor of main
building. Our office is in the LHS main
office on the first floor, past the gym.
Clarke Middle School
17 Stedman Road
off Waltham Street
Diamond Middle School
99 Hancock Street
Please enter front door only from
Hancock Street entrance.
Cary Library
1874 Massachusetts Avenue
From Lexington Center, go north on
Mass Ave, then turn left on Muzzey
Street. Then turn right on Raymond,
then right on Clarke Street. The
Library parking lot is on the right.
The Learning Center and the Meeting
Room are on the lower level.
First Parish Church
7 Harrington Road
Steepled white church facing town
Green in Lexington Center. Park
behind church building in big lot.
Parish Hall is upstairs. Parker Hall is
downstairs.
Follen Church
Located in East Lexington next to the
East Lexington branch library.
Hancock Church
The stone church facing the Battle
Green.
Harrington School
328 Lowell Street
Lexington Senior Center
Temple Emunah
9 Piper Lane
LCE complies with equal opportunity
legislation (chapter 622 and Title IX).
We are committed to serving the
needs and interests of the community—adults, seniors, and children.
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LCE assumes no responsibility
for the course content. Courses
are designed for education and
enjoyment, and are not intended to
serve as the basis and/or rationale
for any decision on the part of the
participants.
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