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Belmont Public Schools

Belmont Community EducationSPRING 2005

Most Classes Begin: week of Mar. 7, 2005Monday classes begin Oct. 20, 2003

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SCHOOL COMMITTEE LIAISON

Mr. Scott Stratford

SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS

Dr. Peter Holland

DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY EDUCATION

Ms. Martha E. Reagan

THE SUPERINTENDENT'S ADVISORY COUNCIL

Ms. Rose O’Rourke, ChairpersonMr. Vincent DeNovellis

Ms. Janice EllardMs. Lynne GainesMs. Janice Henry

Ms. Clara NickolsonMr. Charles Smerlas

Ms. Margaret Sullivan

✵✵✵INDEX✵✵✵

General Information 4Courses by Day 6Spring Lecture Series 9Day Program 11SAT Review Courses 12Evening Program 14Computer Courses 14Language Courses 17Arts, Crafts and Skills 18Fitness 21Travel & Recreation 23Personal Awareness and Careers 24Finance and Investments 26Calendar 27Location of Schools 28Map of BHS 29Registration Forms 31

Course notificationNo confirmation is sent. Please report to class for thefirst meeting unless notified otherwise. A course withlow enrollment may be cancelled or postponed. You arenotified, and a refund is sent if a course is cancelled.

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✵✵✵General Information✵✵✵CLASSES BEGIN WEEK OF 3/7/05

(or as stated in course description)

REGISTRATION SEQUENCE

WALK-IN

The first evening of registration is reserved for Belmont residents only.Enrollment must be completed in person, at Belmont High School(Cafeteria), and some form of identification must be shown.

WALK-IN

Non-residents as well as residents may register in person at Belmont HighSchool Cafeteria.

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BY MAIL or WALK-IN at BCE OFFICE

SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY, residents and non-residents may registerby mail

Belmont Community Education644 Pleasant Street

Belmont, MA 02478

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daily from 8:00 am - 4:00 pm in the Community EducationOffice, now located in the modular units in the rear of theBelmont High School. For further information call

617-484-4110.

Registration continues until the class is filled.

1 MONDAY, Jan. 31, 2005 6:00 - 8:00 PMBELMONT HIGH SCHOOL CAFETERIA

2 TUESDAY, Feb. 1, 2005 4:00 - 6:00 PMBELMONT HIGH SCHOOL CAFETERIA

3 beginning WEDNESDAY, Feb. 2, 2005

MailOnly

Walk-In

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TUITION FEES, REFUNDS AND OPTIONS☛NO CASH ACCEPTED

Tuition fee as listed by course must be paid at the time of registration. Checks, payable tothe Town of Belmont, are the only acceptable form of payment.

PLEASE USE A SEPARATE CHECK FOR EACH COURSE.

The School Committee, through the Superintendent, reserves the right to cancel any andall courses that are undersubscribed. An option will be offered to registrants inundersubscribed courses. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCE WILL REFUNDS BE MADETO STUDENTS AFTER A CLASS IS IN SESSION.

Materials used in the class will be furnished by the student unless otherwise specified.

All judgments of regulating, enrollments, continued enrollment, time, location and lengthof classes, as well as the class size, are the prerogatives of the School Committee via theSuperintendent and such judgments are final when rendered.

CANCELLATIONS AND MAKE-UP CLASSES

If the public schools are closed due to inclement weather during the daytime, there will beno Community Education classes. If weather conditions become severe late in the day,cancellation will be announced over WBZ, Channel 4, WHDH, and Channel 7. Classes willbe rescheduled at a later date. If there is a delay in the opening of school, CommunityEducation classes will be held.

Email address for Belmont Community Education-

community_ed@belmont.k12.ma.us

VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT:

http://www.belmont.k12.ma.us

NOTE: People may not use the website or email for registering for courses. Please seeregistration information on page 4 for course registrations.

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✵✵COURSES✵✵

Course Instructor Day Page

Adobe Photoshop Elements Cirker Tues 14

Aerobic Kick-Boxing Tokyo Joe Mon 21

Basic Piano II Houk Wed 18

Bead Crochet Hunedy Thur 19

Body Basics Rice Tues 21

Body Basics Rice Thur 21

Body Plus Rice Mon 21

Book Group Discussion Reagan Tues 11

Breathing Techniques Randall Tues 24

Charlestown- Old & New Myerow Sun 24

CPR MacClary Mon 12

Digital Camera Explorations Cirker Tues 19

Digital Video Editing Preston Wed 15

eBay Buying Basics Lorimer Thur 9

eBay Selling Basics Lorimer Tues 9

English for New Learners Stoller Thur 17

Evening with the Chef Turano Mon 10

Excel Bitgood Wed 15

French, Beginning Sharkey Mon 17

Get Younger Sharapova Wed 25

Golf for Beginners Desrosiers Wed 23

How to Study Fleming Tues 25

Intro to the Computer Reagan Wed 15

Italian, Beginning TBA Thur 17

Italy Without Leaving Boston Myerow Sat 23

Knitting, Basic Wedlock Tues 19

Knitting, Continuing Wedlock Wed 19

Latin Dancing, Beginning Katz Thurs 22

Line Dancing I Shackelford Tues 21

Line Dancing II Shackelford Tues 22

Mail Merge Bitgood Thur 15

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Course Instructor Day Page

Mandarin Chinese Chen Tues 18

Maximize College Aid College Funding Adv Mon 26

Maximize your Digital Camera Cirker Tues 20

New SAT Critical Reading Rev. Rinder Wed 12

New SAT I Review- Math Loconto Thur 12

Planning a Remodeling Goldman Thur 20

Powerpoint Basics Kupres Mon 16

Pressed Flowers Art Allesandra Tues 20

Protecting Your Computer McCanne Tues 16

SAT II- American History Sullivan Tues 13

SAT II- Biology Darlington Tues 13

SAT II- Chemistry Bomfim Sun 13

SAT II- Math Level IC Gange Wed 14

SAT II- Physics Weiss Wed 14

Secrets to Healthy Aging- I Dembrowski Mon 25

Secrets to Healthy Aging- II Dembrowski Mon 26

Shall We Dance? Katz Thurs 22

Social Security and Pension Sarno Mon 10

Social Security Retirement Sarno Mon 10

Spanish Conversation Loureiro Thur 18

Spanish, Beginning Loureiro Mon 18

Travel Preparation Emello Tues 11

Unforgettable Bridal Bouquets Alessandra Tues 11

Urban Sophistication Myerow Sat 24

Welcome to Spring Decoration Allesandra Tues 20

Writing and Grammar Rev. Widmer Mon 13

Yoga- Hatha, Beginning Randall Mon 22

Yoga- Hatha, Beginning Randall Thur 22

Yoga- Hatha, Intermediate Randall Mon 23

Yoga- Hatha, Intermediate Randall Thur 23

Welcome to the

Belmont Community Education Program

We hope you enjoy ourselection of courses for Spring, 2005,

and we welcome your suggestionsfor future course offerings.

-The BelmontCommunity Education

Advisory Committee

Please contact us using one of the following methods:

phone: 617-484-4110email: mreagan@belmont.k12.ma.us

USPS: 644 Pleasant St., Belmont, MA 02478

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✵✵✵Spring Lecture Series✵✵✵

(Please NO CASH)

eBAY BUYING BASICS B.H.S. How to Bid on and Buy Items in Online AuctionsSara Lorimer PC Comp Lab $30 Thurs. 7 - 9 pmNEW 1 wk. (3/24)

What can you buy on eBay? Almost anything! Plus, you will most likely geta great deal on both everyday and rare items that would make a great gift for aspecial friend, relative, or yourself! This class will get you started with search-ing, bidding, buying, and paying on eBay. You will learn the basics of how toset up an eBay account, search and browse for items, bid on auctions, and payfor things that you win. The instructor will provide helpful hints for new users,strategies for bargain bidding, and tips for secure online shopping. After oneclass, you will be ready to navigate the site and start buying! No previouscomputer experience is required and the process will be explained in a simple,user-friendly way. You will have fun shopping the eBay way!

eBAY SELLING BASICS B.H.S.Sara Lorimer PC Comp Lab $30 Tues. 7 - 9 pmNEW 1 wk. (3/31)

If you're cleaning out that old garage or want to find a simple and fast way tosell items for profit, then this class is for you! Learn how to sell, ship, and getpaid for your items using eBay. This class will get you started with an overviewof how to research listings, add pictures to your auctions, receive payments,ship packages, and much more! The instructor will offer strategies and tipsincluding how to describe your items in a way that will grab the buyer's atten-tion and simple ways to keep your customers happy. It is highly recommendedthat you take "eBay Buying Basics" before taking this class but all are welcome.Don't waste your time figuring out the basics alone. This class will take youthrough the process step-by-step and get you well on your way to becoming aneBay selling expert! (This class is not meant to give specific detail about startingyour own eBay business.)

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EVENING WITH THE CHEF - TRYST RESTAURANT C.M.S.Paul Turano Cafe $23 Mon. 7 - 9 pmNEW 1 wk. (5/16)

Chef and proprietor, Paul Turano will prepare several of his restaurant'sspecialities. Tryst focuses on creative American cuisine using seasonal fruitsand vegetables. Participants will sample Turano's dishes, many with a Mediter-ranean flair. Tryst, at 689 Mass Ave., Arlington, serves lunch and dinner,Monday - Saturday and brunch on Sunday. Turano is also the owner of Olio inCanton. His restaurant does private functions and catering. (A $5 food fee willbe collected at the class.)

SOCIAL SECURITY B.H.S. and Your Other Goverment PensionPaula Sarno Rm. 101 $6 Mon. 7 - 9 pmNEW 1 wk. (3/14)

Do you know what happens to your entitlement to Social Security benefits ifyou are a federal, state, city or municipal employee or if you are entitled to ateacher's pension? This class will cover the impact of these benefits on yourSocial Security check. The instructor will also discuss how workmen's compen-sation or unemployment works with Social Security benefits, She will provide atimeline for filing for benefits under Social Security and the necessary documen-tation.

Ms. Sarno has worked for more than 30 years for Social Security. During this periodshe has been a claims representative interviewing and adjudicating applications forbenefits, a training instructor to newly hired employees, a member of the public affairsgroup for the region as well as currently providing presentations to federal, state andlocal employees, union and private employees on the law and regulations for SocialSecurity. She holds both a BS and JD degree.

SOCIAL SECURITY B.H.S. It's Not Just a Retirement ProgramPaula Sarno Rm. 101 $6 Mon. 7 - 9 pmNEW 1 wk. (3/7)

The instructor will give an overview of all Social Security Programs, i.e.,Retirement, Disability, Survivor and Health Insurance as well as the Supplemen-tal Security Income Program. She will discuss what you should considerregarding pre-retirement planning, your benefits in retirement as well as yourrights and responsibilities. The course will provide updates on most recentlegislation regarding social security.

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TRAVEL PREPARATION AND ADVICE B.H.S.David Emello Rm. 101 $25 Tues. 7 - 9 pmNEW 1 wk. (3/8)

Planning a trip to a far away place or closer? David Emello, Belmont residentand seasoned traveler, will provide sound advice for all aspects of your tripincluding what to pack, what to expect when you arrive, how to deal with streetvendors, and how to secure yourself and your belongings. He also will providetips for getting the most out of your trip. Join David as he shares his experiencesand gives sound advice. He will give you those extra facts that others don't.

����UNFORGETTABLE BRIDAL BOUQUETS M.F.A.Angela Alessandria Rm 145 $35 Tues. 6 - 9:30 pmNEW 1 wk. (3/29)

The instructor, a floral consultant, will discuss many aspects of choosingappropriate flowers for your wedding. This workshop will help you choose thestyle of bouquets for you and your wedding party. You will learn how to selectflowers to create a mood or tie in with a particular theme or color scheme. Youalso will learn how to make a variety of floral bouquets in case you choose tomake your own. Fresh flowers will be used to create traditional and hand-tiedbouquets, a corsage, and even a boutonniere. Topics to be covered includebudgetary considerations, seasonal availability, use of exotic and locally grownflowers, and preserving your bouquet. Everyone will leave with a smallbouquet. A $20 materials fee should be paid to the instructor at the class.

✵✵✵Day Program✵✵✵

Day classes begin the week of 3/7/05, and are open to resident and nonresidentadults. Belmont Senior Citizens (65 yrs of age) will receive a 15% discount forDay Program Classes ONLY.

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BOOK GROUP DISCUSSION B.H.S.Martha Reagan Library $29 Tuesday 3 - 4:15 pm

4 wks. (3/8, 29; 4/12; 5/3)For the first sessions, participants should read Mountain Beyond Mountains,

by Kidder.

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✵✵✵SAT Review Courses✵✵✵

NEW S.A.T. I REVIEW- MATH B.H.S.Suzanne Loconto & Ben Delorio Rm. 101 Thurs. 6 - 8:30 pmNEW $80 4 wks. (4/7 - 5/5)

This course reviews essential topics needed to successfully completethe new SAT I Math Exam: algebra 1 and 2, geometry, statistics,probability, and word problems. The course provides basic test takingskills, including methods of speed and accuracy. Bring calculators on firstday for a diagnostic exam. Fee includes the SAT review book. Max.: 40.

NEW S.A.T. I REVIEW- B.H.S. Critical Reading and WritingLindsey Rinder & Tara Niemeier Rm. 101 Wed. 5:30 - 8 pmNEW $100 6 wks. (3/2-30; 4/6)

This course will review essential topics needed to successfullycomplete the new SAT I- Critical Reading and Writing sections. The criticalreading review will include sentence completions and paragraph-lengthreadings measuring extended reasoning, literal comprehension, andvocabulary in context. The writing review will prepare students for thestudent-written essay and the multiple choice focused on identifyingerrors and improving sentences and paragraphs. Fee includes the SATreview book. Max.: 40.

CPR (Red Cross program) C.M.S.Joan MacClary Comm. Rm. $18 Monday 2:30 - 4:30 pm

4 wks. (3/7 - 28)This course will present the new expanded guidelines that will give indi-

viduals the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care for breathingemergencies, perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), and use anautomated external defibrillator (AED) for victims of sudden cardiac arrest.COST FOR MATERIALS AND CERTIFICATION WILL BE $30 FOR NEWSTUDENTS AND THOSE STUDENTS NOT HOLDING CURRENT CERTIFI-CATION. NO REFUNDS. PAYMENT MUST BE MADE AT TIME OF REGIS-TRATION. Certification will be valid for one calendar year. Enrollmentlimited to ten participants. No course fee for Belmont residents. Recertifica-tion Class to be held 3/7/05 and the cost for all recertifications is $8.

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Writing and Grammar Review for the New SAT I B.H.S.Jeanne Widmer, Ed.D Rm. 112 $70 Mon. 5:30 - 7 pmNEW 5 wks. (3/7 - 4/4)

This course gives students important information, strategies, andwriting practice for the sixty-minute writing section on the new SAT Iexam. Students will practice how to organize and write a strong essay in25 minutes by understanding how to quickly grasp the question, organizethoughts, develop a quick outline, and write the essay. Students also willreview grammar and usage for the multiple choice sections. Students willbe encouraged to complete at least four practice tests and learn effectivetest-taking approaches to obtain their best score. Students should bring acopy of Kaplan's New SAT Writing Workbook (available in Charlesbankbook store) to the first classJeanne Widmer, Ed.D., Director of the Center for Living and Learning, works withmiddle and high school students on a range of issues: selecting colleges andwriting the college essay, study, organization, writing and test taking skills andSAT I preparation.

S.A.T. II REVIEW- American History B.H.S.John Sullivan Rm. 138 $95 Tues. 6:30 - 8:30 pm

10 wks. (3/22 - 5/31)This ten-week intensive course will be a study and review of American

history from the age of exploration to the present. The thematic approachwill include the social, cultural, economic, political and diplomatic historyof the United States. Weekly readings, in addition to a liberal dose ofpractice exams will be an integral component of the review. Severalmembers of the Social Studies Department will conduct this review in theirareas of expertise. Students will be required to buy a text at the firstsession. Max.: 24.

S.A.T. II Biology Prep Course- B.H.S. Molecular/Evolution TestDeb Darlington Rm. 213 $95 Tues. 2:45 - 4:45 pm

10 wks. (3/22 - 5/31)This ten-week course will review for the SAT Biology-Molecular test.

Students should purchase an SAT Biology review book for this course.Students taking this course should register for the June SAT II test.

S.A.T. II REVIEW- Chemistry B.H.S.Joan Bomfim Rm. 224 $75 Sun. 3 - 5 pm

6 wks. (4/3, 10; 5/1 - 22)This course will review major concepts in chemistry to help students

organize their study for the SAT II Chemistry test. Before the first class,students will be expected to have purchased the SAT II study manual,

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✵✵✵Evening Program✵✵✵

✵✵COMPUTER (PC) LAB. COURSES✵✵Most courses taught in B.H.S., 2nd floor, Computer Lab

Maximum per course: 15

ADOBE PHOTOSHOP ELEMENTS B.H.S.Chris Cirker $70 Tuesday 7 - 9 pm

3 wks. (4/26 - 5/17)Many people have acquired the computer program Adobe Photoshop Elements

but do not know when or how to use it. Did you know that it is used for editingdigital images? This workshop introduces you to the program's techniques aswell as its terminology. You will practice with photo correction, color adjust-ments, the use of layers, and saving formats so that you can begin to use thepowerful features on your own.

Barron's SAT II Chemistry, by Joseph Mascetta. Please provide emailaddress on registration form. Max.: 30.

S.A.T. II REVIEW- Math Level IC B.H.S.Jacqueline Gange Rm. 240 $55 Wed. 6 - 8:30 pmNEW 4 wks. (4/6, 13, 27; 5/4)

The Math SAT II- Level IC subject test is designed to assess yourunderstanding of the mathematics commonly taught in American highschools in three years of college prep mathematics (2 yr. of algebra and 1yr. of geometry). The test requires knowledge of algebra, geometry,trigonometry, functions, and some miscellaneous topics. A scientific orgraphing calculator is required. The test is developed with theexpectation that most students are using graphing calculators. Studentsshould purchase Barron's Math SAT II Level IC. Max.: 25.

S.A.T. II REVIEW- Physics B.H.S.Matt Weiss Rm. 116 $85 Wed. 2:30 - 4:30 pm

8 wks. (3/23, 30; 4/6, 13, 27; 5/4 - 18)The Physics SAT II subject exam covers the following areas:

Mechanics, Optics & Waves, Electricity & Magnetism, Heat, Kinetic Theory &Thermodynamics, Modern Physics. Although the majority of this subjectmatter is part of the Physics curriculum at BHS, some of it is not covered.This course is designed to fill in the missing pieces with thoroughinstruction of the new material. Problem solving techniques and testtaking strategies will be discussed, and a study schedule will be outlined.

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DIGITAL CAMERA EXPLORATIONS (see page 19)

DIGITAL VIDEO EDITING, An Introduction B.H.S.Richard Preston $60 Wed. 6:30 - 8:30 pm

DROP-IN LAB 3 wks. (3/23, 30; 4/6)In this seminar, students will learn the fundamentals of (nonlinear) digital

video editing, including the use of MiniDV digital video cameras and thelanguage of today's digital editing. During class time, students will capturevideo images, download them to a computer and create a finished videoproduct using Windows Movie Maker editing software (or equivalent). This isan excellent introduction into the world of digital editing for the novice andvideographer alike. Join the class to see how easy it is to edit video. Max.: 6students.

EXCEL (Microsoft Office 2000) B.H.S.Robert Bitgood Math Lab $60 Wed. 7 - 9 pm

3 wks. (3/16 - 30)Would you like to use your computer to keep track of personal budgets,

company records or finances of any sort? This course will introduce students toMicrosoft Excel 2000, a modern spreadsheet application, that can do all thesethings and more. Topics covered range from creating worksheets to usingformulas to producing graphs. Any introductory or beginner book on MicrosoftExcel 2000 is a useful companion for the course.

INTRODUCTION to the COMPUTER B.H.S.AND ITS APPLICATIONS

Martha Reagan $80 Wed. 7 - 9 pm5 wks. (3/9 - 4/6)

Have you felt helpless when trying to use your computer? In this coursebecome empowered by learning the terminology, understanding how to dobasic computer functions, and practicing with computer programs. Beginningcomputer users will be introduced to word processing, graphics, and webbrowsers as well as the basic functions of starting, saving, and opening files.

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MAIL MERGE IN MICROSOFT WORD B.H.S.Robert Bitgood $35 Thurs. 7 - 9:30 pm

1 wk. (3/10)Learn how easy it is to create form letters, mailing labels, envelopes, and e-

mail distributions with the mail merge tools of Microsoft Word. You will use themail merge wizard which guides you in developing one announcement, letter,mailing label which then can be sent to many friends and organization membersby just pressing the print button. You will learn how to customize features ofmail merge and to send your form document to a selected group (not an entirelist). Participants should have a basic understanding of the use of a computerand word processing.

MAXIMIZING THE USE OF YOUR B.H.S.DIGITAL CAMERA(see page 20)

POWERPOINT BASICS B.H.S.Kristin Kupres $45 Mon. 7 - 9 pm

2 wks. (3/14-21)Powerpoint is an easy presentation program to learn. In this class students

will experiment with templates, graphics and animations to develop apresentation. They also will learn about the handout and notes features. Abasic understanding of using word processing is necessary.

PROTECTING YOUR COMPUTER B.H.S. IN A MALICIOUS WORLDLee McCanne & Phil Sullivan $25 Tues. 7 - 8:30 pmNEW Lib. Mezz. 1 wk. (3/15)

Securing your computer from intrusion and malicious viruses is veryimportant. In this workshop we will explain what you can do, withoutspending a lot of money, to protect your data. Over purchasing applicationscan cause problems by over taxing your computer's resources. Web based freeresources will be discussed. This is an essential workshop for all who owncomputers and feel uninformed about securing their computers.

Lee McCanne is the Director of Technology for the Belmont Public Schools. PhilSullivan is the Network Manager.

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✵✵LANGUAGE COURSES✵✵

ENGLISH LANGUAGE FOR NEW LEARNERS B.H.S.Natalie Stoller Rm. 104 $75 Thur. 7:30 - 9 pm

7 wks. (3/10 - 4/28)This is a course for students who have a basic knowledge of English and

want to improve their skills. Each week, the instructor will focus on agrammar point. Then, through activities and games, students will have theopportunity to practice the lesson and reinforce their skills of speaking andreading. Students will be given handout activities to review at home. Studentsalso will learn about Belmont's local culture and resources.

FRENCH, BEGINNERS B.H.S.Monique Sharkey Rm. 106 $75 Mon. 7 - 8:30 pm

8 wks. (3/7 - 5/2)You always wanted to learn French but procrastinated! Now is your

chance to start from the very beginning. You’ll be learning the correctpronunciation taught by a Parisian. This course will help you in your trip toFrance. If you have some basic French, this course can be a review. Materialfee will be collected by the instructor.

ITALIAN FOR BEGINNERS B.H.S.TBA Rm. 104 $80 Thurs. 7 - 9 pm

7 wks. (3/10 - 4/28)Planning a trip to Italy? Learning Italian will allow you to take advantage

of the less expensive facilities outside the big tourist centers and will make fora more meaningful trip. This course will concentrate on pronunciation,vocabulary, and creative learning of the language essential for communication.Handouts will be provided and a text will be recommended. Ms. Carrara hastaught Italian for many years and has worked extensively with the CentroAttivita Scolastiche Italiane.

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MANDARIN CHINESE B.H.S.Li Chen Rm. 102 $75 Tues. 7 - 8:30 pm

7 wks (3/8 -4/26)This 7-week course is for English speakers who have no previous

knowledge of the Chinese language. The goal of this course is for theparticipants to learn the meaning, pronunciation, and usage of a small set of theChinese common vocabulary such as short sentences of greetings, orderingfood, asking for directions. A typical class will have three segments:pronunciation and usage, practice, and conversation. After this course, andwith the aid of the provided materials, participants can expect to understandthe meaning, pronunciation, and usage of the vocabulary worked on in classand may be able to make a simple conversation. A $5 materials fee will be paidto the instructor at the first class.

SPANISH, BEGINNING B.H.S.Tania Muino Loureiro Rm. 103 $80 Mon. 7 - 9 pm

7 wks (3/7 - 4/25)This course will cover pronunciation and basic grammar, with stress on

vocabulary and expressions needed in a foreign country. This course is open toall future travelers.

SPANISH CONVERSATION, Level 2 B.H.S.Tania Muino Loureiro Rm. 103 $40 Thurs. 7 - 8:30 pm

4 wks (3/10 - 4/14)This 4-class session is for people who have had an introduction to Spanish

or for those who completed the beginners' class last year. To continue on withSpanish acquisition, the focus of this course will be to practice conversation inSpanish. Each week students will be given topics about which to talk. Thiscourse requires that everyone speak in class. The atmosphere will be friendlyso that everyone will feel at ease in participating.

✵✵ARTS, CRAFTS and SKILLS✵✵

BASIC PIANO SKILLS II C.M.S.Sara Houk Rm 143 $75 Wed. 7:15 - 8:30 pmNEW 7 wks. (3/9 -4/27)

This lab class is designed as a follow up to Basic Piano Skills for the AdultBeginner which was taught in the fall Session. Students from session one arewelcome, as well as individuals who can play and read music at a beginning orintermediate level. Using the Chenery Electronic Music Lab, students willprepare both individual musical works as well as group arrangements.Max. 10.

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BEAD CROCHET B.H.S.Iona Hunedy Teachers' Lnge $40 Thur. 6:30 - 9:30 pm

2 wks. (3/24 - 4/7)Be stylish this spring by wearing fashionable bead bracelets! You will learn

the basic technique for creating beautiful bead crochet bracelets. Topicscovered about the craft include selection of materials, starting, crochet stitch,ending, joining, recovering from mistakes, basic patterns and the bast places tobuy supplies. Materials provided in class include tools and supplies to maketwo bracelets. Students must bring a small table lamp that can be adjusted toshine directly on their work and an extension cord to both sessions. Max.: 6students. Materials fee: $25 paid to instructor at beginning of first session.

DIGITAL CAMERA EXPLORATIONS B.H.S.Chris Cirker Lib. Mezz. $25 Tues. 7 - 8:30 pm

1 wk. (3/22)This demonstration and hands-on workshop is an opportunity to learn

about the range of digital cameras available on the market today. Thisinstructor, a professional photographer, will show you how the many featuresof digital cameras and their printing functions work. Bring your questions.

KNITTING, Basic B.H.S.Mary Ann Wedlock Guidance $60 Tues. 7 - 9 pm

6 wks. (3/8 - 4/12)If you have always wanted to learn to knit, or need a good review of the

basics, this is the class for you! Come and learn or relearn how to cast on, knit,purl, increase, decrease, bind off and read patterns. For the first class, pleasebring a pair of #8, ten-inch knitting needles and a small amount of a lightcolored knitting, worsted weight yarn. Soon you will be creating a specialgarment!

KNITTING, CONT. B.H.S.Mary Ann Wedlock Guidance $60 Wed. 6:30 - 8:30 pmNEW 6 wks. (3/9 - 4/13)

Improve your knitting skills. You will learn more about patterns, shaping,and fitting the garment. The instructor also will focus instruction on gauge,yarns, and stitch patterns. Some knowledge of knitting is required. Anyunfinished projects are welcome and ideas for new projects will be suggested.

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MAXIMIZING THE USE OF YOUR DIGITAL CAMERA B.H.S.Chris Cirker 2nd fl. Comp. Lab $45 Tuesday 7 - 8:30 pm

2 wks. (3/29 & 4/5)Now that you own a digital camera, do you know how to operate it

skillfully? This workshop will review the basic functions of digital camerasand then introduce their advanced features. The instructor will discuss all thepossibilities of the camera's output, e.g., paper output, �downloading toprograms, and creative imaging with the computer. Max.: 12 students.

PLANNING A HOME REMODELING PROJECT B.H.S.Nicole Goldman Rm. 102 $25 Thurs. 7 - 9 pm

1 wk. (4/7)Home remodeling and renovation can be a daunting task to the uninitiated

homeowner. This workshop should take the mystery out and put details intoyour planning. The instructor will cover how to create a design, how to choosea contractor, whether and when to choose and architect, budgetary issues, whatto expect during construction, liabilities and insurance issues, permitting, andwhen the end is in sight. There are tips to the trade! This workshop will helpyou be an informed consumer and enjoy the final results. This is a workingseminar so participants should bring their ideas to receive advice from theinstructor. Ms. Goldman is principal owner of GoldmanArts and a designerand a writer about renovations.

PRESSED FLOWERS ART B.H.S.Angela Allesandra Rm. 145 $35 Tues. 7 - 9 pm

1 wk. (3/15)Pressed leaves and petals are used for their colors and shapes to create

delicate art landscapes evocative of places visited in memories. Participantswill work with a variety of materials to complete several projects that can bebeautiful home decorations or gifts. Angela is a frequent lecturer on pressedflowers, topiaries, and garlands. She has received awards for her designs. A$10 materials fee is included in the workshop price. Please bring a pair of smallscissors and tweezers to class.

"WELCOME TO SPRING" DOOR DECORATION B.H.S.Angela Allesandra Rm. 145 $30 Tues. 7 - 9:30 pmNEW 1 wk. (3/22)

A beautiful floral arrangement can have a positive effect on your home.Join this class to create a silk and dried flower arrangement for your entry door.As you are developing your arrangement, you also will learn about the art ofarranging flowers. A $20 materials fee should be paid to the instructor at theclass.

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✵✵FITNESS✵✵

AEROBIC KICK-BOXING Chenery Middle SchoolInstructor from Tokyo Joe Small Gym $75 Mon. 6:30 - 7:30 pm

8 wks. (3/7 - 5/2)Enjoy a high energy aerobic activity and non-traditional martial arts class.

You will get a total workout that boosts your confidence, tones muscles andbuilds endurance. Exercises are a combination of boxing, kickboxing,footwork, stretching and Chinese breathing. Wear comfortable clothes, e.g.,shorts, sweats, t-shirts. Bring water.

BODY BASICS: CARDIO FITNESS ButlerSimilar to "BACK-IN-SHAPE"

Judy Rice Gym $75 Tues. & Thurs. 6:45 - 7:45 pm8 wks. (TUES: 3/8 - 5/5 THURS: 3/10 - 5/7)

This low-impact workout is ideal for those who are getting back into shape,the mature exerciser, those who are just starting to exercise or anyone whowants a great workout in a relaxed setting. The class includes cardiovascularconditioning, muscle strengthening, and flexibility work. The emphasis is onworking at your own pace and having fun! Each class will include a shortinformational segment on fitness and exercise. Please bring a mat.

BODY PLUS: CARDIO STRETCH & STRENGTH Butlerformerly "AEROBICS"

Judy Rice Gym $65 Mon. 7 - 8 pm8 wks. (3/7 - 5/9)

This class provides a well-balanced and effective workout and is great foranyone with a limited amount of time for fitness activities. The cardio-vascularsegment of the class is an energetic, low-impact aerobic routine designed tostrengthen the heart and burn fat. It is followed by strength training exercisesusing hand weights and abdominal conditioning. The class finishes up withyoga style strengthening and stretching exercises for a complete workout.Please bring a mat. NO CLASS 4/4.

LINE DANCING, Session I B.H.S.Carol Shackelford Cafeteria $40 Tues. 7 - 8:15 pm

4 wks. (3/8 - 29)Line dancing is a great low-impact exercise. No previous experience is

required - just an enjoyment of music and a desire to have fun. You will learnset step patterns done to a variety of music - some to classic oldies and otherswill be new dances. Dances learned will be reviewed each week. Wear leather-

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soled shoes and comfortable clothes. For your safety, please, NO high heels orsneakers.

LINE DANCING, Session II B.H.S.Carol Shackelford Cafeteria $40 Tues. 7 - 8:15 pm

4 wks. (4/5 - 5/3)See description under Line Dancing, Session I. Continue dancing after

Session I, or begin with this session.

LATIN SOCIAL DANCING for beginners B.H.S.Sue Katz 2nd Floor Hall Thurs. 8:15 - 9:30 pmNEW $55/ind. $95/couple 6 wks. (4/28 - 6/2)

Enjoy partner dancing to your favorite music. Be the hit at parties andevents with the sexy moves of Latin American dancing. We will start with themost basic steps in four Latin dances. Learn how to lead or follow - yourchoice. Each of the dances has its own narrative: meringue is energetic, swing isexhilarating, bossa nova is sensuous, cha cha is rhythmic. The emphasis is onhaving fun with partner dancing. Singles, couples and groups are all welcome.Comfortable clothes and hard-soled shoes are best. Join us to get your hipsmoving!Sue Katz performed and taugth Ballroom and Latin American dance in Britain for adecade before relocating to the Boston area where she teaches both group and privatelessons.

SHALL WE DANCE? Ballroom Social Dancing B.H.S.Sue Katz 2nd Floor Hall Thurs. 8:15 - 9:30 pm

$55/ind. $95/couple 6 wks. (3/10 - 4/15)Learn to swing, waltz, fox trot and cha-cha. In just six short weeks, you'll

be amazed to find yourself ballroom dancing to all the different rhythms.You'll have the right steps for all the events and parties in your calendar.Learn how to lead or follow - your choice. The emphasis is on having fun withpartner dancing. Singles, couples and groups are all welcome. Comfortableclothes and hard-soled shoes are best.

YOGA- HATHA, Beginning B.H.S.Bonnie Randall Library $75 Mon. or Thurs. 6:00 - 7:15 pm

Choose one meeting day, Mon. or Thurs. 8 wks. (Mon.: 3/7 - 5/2)(Thurs: 3/10 - 5/5)

This gentle yoga class quiets the mind and energizes and aligns the bodywith a flowing series of postures that stretch and strengthen. Breathing andstretching are combined to challenge and relax the body. Yoga is an ancientpractice that greatly reduces the stress of modern life. The instructor is Kripalucertified and Iyengar trained. Please bring a mat. (Max.: 20)

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YOGA- HATHA, Intermediate B.H.S.Bonnie Randall Library $75 Mon. or Thurs. 7:30 - 8:45 pm

Choose one meeting day, Mon. or Thurs. 8 wks. (Mon.: 3/7 - 5/2)(Thurs.: 3/10 - 5/5)

The intermediate hatha class is more strenuous than the beginners' class.This class adds a slightly more dynamic flow of postures to increase vitality.Asanas are held longer. Please bring a mat. (Max.: 20)

✵✵✴TRAVEL & RECREATION✵✵

GOLF FOR BEGINNERS ButlerBruce Desrosiers Cafeteria $65 Wednesday 6:30 - 8:30 pm

6 wks. (3/9 - 4/13)Whether you have never played golf, are just beginning, or are an

occasional player seeking to improve, this course can help you. Proper grip,stance and swing methods will be discussed and practiced indoors at eachsession for tee shots, iron play, sand traps, and chipping and putting. The rulesof golf, etiquette, terminology, and club fitting for individual participants willbe reviewed to enable you to feel knowledgeable and confident whetherplaying or just watching a match. Bring several golf clubs (owned orborrowed) to each session for hands-on swing practice. Class limited to 12students.

DALE MYEROW TOURS – Three Walking Tours of BostonPlease make checks for these tours payable to Dale Myerow Associates.

ITALY...WITHOUT LEAVING BOSTON (4/16)NEW $30 Sat. 1 - 4 pm

You may think that North End is all about pasta but it's not! You willexplore the city's oldest residential neighborhood, rich with history andhistoric sites, and still flourishing with a European atmosphere. Ourexperienced guide will lead you through the ins and outs of this area'sstreets filled with pastry shops, small Italian restaurants, and delis. Yourguide may let you stop for a cannoli or gelati. We will meet rain or shine.(Tour departs from Faneuil Hall, Quincy Market, Boston, in front of theSam Adams statue on Congress St.)

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CHARLESTOWN - OLD AND NEW (4/10)NEW $30 Sun. 1 - 4 pmSettled by ten Puritan families in 1629, Charlestown sits on a peninsula

jutting out into Boston Harbor. It was founded one year before Boston, butCharlestown was not annexed to Boston until almost 100 years after theRevolution. It is rich in history and, for over 300 years, it maintained thecharacter of an urban village with an identity of its own. Our walking tourwill begin at the Schraft's Candy Factory at Sullivan Square. As we goalong, discover gas lit cul-de-sacs bordered by old houses constructed ofwood and brick and the Thompson Triangle which boasts splendidexamples of Federal domestic architecture. We will pass the Bunker Hillmonument, designed to immortalize heroes of the Revolutionary War andthen explore Main Street with its au courant restaurants and specialityshops. Finally, we will stop at the Navy Yard, home of the USSConstitution. We will meet rain or shine. (Tour departs from outside theSullivan Square Orange Line T-stop.)

URBAN SOPHISTICATION - THE SOUTH END (4/9)NEW $30 Sat. 1 - 4 pmYou will explore with our expert guide the architecture and cultural

renewal that is flourishing in the charming and historic South End. Linedwith brick bow-front Victorian town houses, mostly built in the mid-1800's,it hosts fascinating galleries, trendy shops and restaurants. You also willlearn about historic Bay Village with its small versions of Beacon Hill townhouses and many speak-easys established during Prohibition. This is agreat way to spend an afternoon discovering unique areas. Wearcomfortable walking shoes. We will meet rain or shine. (Tour begins at thefront entrance of Neiman Marcus on Dartmouth St., Boston - nearsculpture.)

✵✵PERSONAL AWARENESS ✵✵and CAREERS

BREATHING TECHNIQUES B.H.S. FOR HEALTH & RELAXATIONBonnie Randall Libr. $38 Tues. 6 - 9 pmNEW 3 wks. (3/8 - 22)

With proper breathing you can increase your energy level, lessen stress andimprove your health. One third of all people breathe so poorly that it contrib-utes to lack of vitality and possible ill health. Come join us for a three sessionworkshop where we will learn simple breathing techniques. Wear comfortableclothing. Open to all, experience not necessary.

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GET YOUNGER AND STAY YOUNG- B.H.S. Self Skin Care and Face ExerciseSvetlana Sharapova Rm. 145 $35 Wed. 7 - 8:30 pmNEW 2 wks. (3/9 & 16)

As you age, skin conditions change. This workshop will focus on thepossibilities of successfully fighting unwanted side effects of maturing skin. Atthe first session, participants will learn to understand the nature and possibleorder of changes that happen to the human appearance during a lifetime. Theywill have the opportunity to learn proper techniques of using cosmetic prod-ucts and the logic and necessity of order in a daily skin care routine. Duringthe second session, students will learn age preventing exercises and practicethese techniques with the instructor's coaching.Ms. Sharapova is a skin care educator with thirteen years of experience.

HOW TO STUDY ... EFFECTIVELY B.H.S.Hank Fleming Rm. 101 $35 Tues. 6 - 9 pmNEW 1 wk. (4/12)

This one-night course addresses the basic and traditional skills that comprisesuccessful studying. These study methods will improve a student's concentra-tion, listening and memory skills. We will apply these tools to such necessarystudy procedures as how to read textbooks, listen to lectures, take notes, writeessays and both prepare for and take tests and major exams. This workshopwill be extremely helpful for those, eg., college students who want to improvetheir study skills to quickly raise their grades by studying more effectively in aless frustrating manner. Students will be able to adapt these study strategies toall subjects throughout their coursework.

Hank Fleming is a veteran teacher in both private and public schools and holds aMaster of Education degree.

THE SECRETS TO HEALTHY AGING THAT WILL B.H.S. MAINTAIN OR IMPROVE YOUR QUALITY OF LIFE PART IDr. Gerry Dembrowski, D.C. Rm. 102 $23 Mon. 7 - 9 pmNEW 1 wk. (3/7)

If you were told your body was 60% fat, would you consider that healthy?Your brain is 60% fat; if it's not, you won't be healthy! Learn how the fats youingest advance aging and impair your quality of life. This workshop is asimplified, comprehensive explanation of your body's structure and functionand the significance of dietary choices that will go a long way in either keepingyou young or rapidly aging your body. Prevention, preserving andmaintaining your most prized possession... your health is the key to improvingyour quality of life.

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THE SECRETS TO HEALTHY AGING THAT WILL B.H.S. MAINTAIN OR IMPROVE YOUR QUALITY OF LIFE PART IIDr. Gerry Dembrowski, D.C. Rm. 102 $23 Mon. 7 - 9 pmNEW 1 wk. (3/14)

Your body is designed for self repair and not to die! Then, why do we age?This continuation of workshop I focuses on how to improve your centralnervous system's (the brain and spinal cord) function and the latest causes andterminology (free radical, DNA, Methylation, Glycation, etc.) of the aging theory.The instructor will provide information about slowing down and, to someextent, repairing some of the damage caused by aging. Health is your mostprized possession. Without it, life is worth less!

✵✵FINANCE and INVESTMENTS✵✵

These courses are not a substitute for individual financial counseling or legal advice relative toinvestment. Belmont Public Schools may not be held liable for any action or lack thereof by theparticipants based on the content of the courses or any advice or comments by any instructor.

MAXIMIZE YOUR COLLEGE FINANCIAL AID B.H.S.College Funding Adv., Inc. Rm. 108 $22/ind. Mon. 7 - 9 pm

$32/couple 1 wk. (4/4)This one-night workshop is a must for all parents of college-bound high

school students, including freshmen and sophomores. We will demystify thecollege financial aid process and teach you how to access the more than $90billion in financial aid dollars, monies that are even available to high incomefamilies and business owners. Strategies will be presented that will help youprotect your assets by maximizing your eligibility for aid, effectively loweringyour college costs. You will learn the optimum time to set the strategies inplace (hint, best before the junior year) and why if you wait until the financialaid deadline to file your forms, you may miss out on the full amount of aid forwhich you qualify. You will also learn how to protect the equity in your homeand enhance your retirement savings as you educate your child. Bring acalculator and a basic knowledge of your income, taxes and assets. A freeanalysis will be provided for those attending the class.

2005 Spring Calendar

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IMPORTANT:Please make note of your course choiceand starting date. Only if classes arecancelled or already filled will you benotified by mail.

✵✵✵LOCATION OF SCHOOLS✵✵✵

Belmont High School (B.H.S.) 221 Concord Ave.Butler School 90 White St.Chenery Middle School (C.M.S.) 95 Washington St.

Community EducationRegistration Form

Please return the registration form found inside the back cover with yourCHECK or MONEY ORDER (no cash) made payable to: Town of Belmont

PLEASE USE A SEPARATE CHECK FOR EACH COURSE.

Belmont Community Education644 Pleasant Street

Belmont, MA 02478

Cash will not be accepted.

Registration dates and information are located onpages 4 & 5 of this booklet.

MailingAddress:

See page 4 for Walk-in location.

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Do you have a specialinterest, skill or talentyou would like to sharewith others?

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Educationwelcomes ideas and suggestions for

course offerings.

Please send a coverletter and a descrip-tion of the courseyou would like toteach to the ad-dress below:644 Pleasant St.Belmont, MA02478

I am interested in teaching the following course(s):

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