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LexingtonC O M M U N I T Y E D U C A T I O NW I N T E R

2017

LCE OnlineComplete course descriptions, class status, and registration information can be found online at lexingtoncommunityed.org. Visit us on Facebook: facebook.com/lexingtoncommunityed.

Lexington Public SchoolsSuperintendent of Schools: Dr. Mary CzajkowskiAssistant Superintendent for Curriculum, Instruction, and Professional Development: Kelly ChaseAssistant Superintendent for Human Resources: Robert J. Harris

LEXINGTON SCHOOL COMMITTEEChair: William J. Hurley Jessie Steigerwald Judith Crocker Eileen Jay Alessandro Alessandrini STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE: Matthew Campos

Lexington Community EducationDirector: Craig Hall Manager of Programming: Andrea Paquette Registrar: Amy Sullivan Accounts Payable: Deniele Pozz

146 Maple Street Lexington, Massachusetts 02420 (Access office via 328 Lowell Street) Telephone 781.862.8043 Fax 781.863.5829 [email protected] lexingtoncommunityed.org facebook.com/lexingtoncommunityed

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Around Our Town ...........................9Business, Career, and Finance ......32Courses for Children ..................25Computers ...................................21Cooking .......................................29Creating Community ..................10Daytime Classes ..........................32ELL/Languages ............................19Exercise and Dance ....................35Fine Arts, Fabric, & Graphic Arts...........................15Home, Hobbies and Travel.........31Humanities ...................................10LCE Presents ...................................3Mind & Body ................................33Music Appreciation .....................11Music Performance/ Theater Arts ..............................12Parenting Perspectives ...............24Test Preparation/ College Planning .........................28Writing .........................................14Yoga .............................................35Instructor Biographies ................38Registration Information .............42Directions .....................................42Registration Form .......................43

From the Director

Our winter 2017 cover Sketch for Music is intended to honor the

importance of a work in progress. As you browse through the pages to follow, we hope that the offerings inspire the notion of life as an evolving masterwork in progress, and that they present all the possibility of a clean sketchbook held open in your hand. If you look carefully at the cover image you can see the artist’s grid dividing the page into sections. Looking at the middle of the cover you will find the center of the artist’s grid, as well as the center of the figure. It seems fitting that the heart is at the center of Sargent’s work in progress, and that the fullness of the figure flows out from there.

May the new year bring you fulfillment of both mind and heart.

We hope to see you in 2017!

Craig Hall, Director

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 provides an extensive summer children’s program called Lexplorations which offers classes for creative and academic enrichment.

On Our Cover:John Singer Sargent, American, 1856–1925 Sketch for Music (MFA Rotunda), 1917–21 Charcoal and graphite on paper Sheet: 48 x 63 cm (18 7/8 x 24 13/16 in.) Museum of Fine Arts, Boston Gift of the artist for the Benefit of the Museum School 21.2475 Photograph © 2016 Museum of Fine Arts, Boston.

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Lexington Community Education presents

Why Nations Fail AN EVENING WITH DARON ACEMOGLU

Wednesday, February 1, 2017 • 7:00-8:30 pmLexington Depot, 13 Depot Square, Lexington • $10 • SWNF

Why do nations fail? Is it culture, the weather, geography? Perhaps ignorance of what the right policies are? Simply, no. None of these factors is either definitive or destiny. Otherwise, how to explain why Botswana has become one of the fastest-growing countries in the world, while other African nations, such as Zimbabwe, the Congo, and Sierra Leone, are mired in poverty and violence? In their book Why Nations Fail, Daron Acemoglu and James Robinson conclusively show that it is man-made political and economic institutions that

underlie economic success (or the lack of it). Based on fifteen years of original research, Acemoglu and Robinson marshal extraordinary historical evidence from the Roman Empire, the Mayan city-states, medieval Venice, the Soviet Union, Latin America, England, Europe, the United States, and Africa to build a new theory of political economy with great relevance for the big questions of today.

Daron Acemoglu is the Killian Professor of Economics at MIT. In 2005 he received the John Bates Clark Medal awarded to economists under forty judged to have made the most significant contribution to economic thought and knowledge.

Eyes of the Nation: A Visual History of the United StatesWITH HARRY KATZ

Tuesday, January 17, 2017 • 7:00-8:30 pm Lexington Depot, 13 Depot Square, Lexington • $10 • SEON

”Eyes of the Nation,” presented by author, curator, and visual historian Harry L. Katz (a Lexington native, LHS ‘76) offers compelling commentary and engaging images comprising a timeline of American history from the Colonial Era to the present. Ranging from Ben Franklin’s 1754 first American political cartoon, “Join, or Die,” to photographs portraying the terrorist attacks of September 11th, 2001, these images include the first photograph of a human face, an 1839 self-portrait by Philadelphia photographer Robert

Cornelius; Civil War photographs by Mathew Brady and his colleagues along with original drawings by the sketch artists, or “Specials;” who followed the armies of the Union and Confederacy; dozens of portraits, cartoons and caricatures featuring famous performers and politicians; documentary drawings and photographs depicting notable locales, incidents and events. Based on Eyes of the Nation: A Visual History of the United States (Library of Congress and Alfred A. Knopf, 1997. American Association of Museums Book of the Year, 1998), this illustrated exploration of our nation’s past offers a provocative and instructive look at our shared national experience.

Harry L. Katz is a former Head Curator in the Prints and Photographs Division at the Library of Congress (1991-2004), where he curated two dozen exhibitions of graphic art and led the effort to collect pictorial works related to the 9/11 terrorist attacks. He served as Curator of The Herb Block Foundation between 2004 and 2011.

An accomplished author and visual historian his recent books include Mark Twain’s America, Civil War Sketch Book: Drawings from the Battlefront, Baseball Americana: Treasures of the Library of Congress and Herblock: The Life and Work of the Great Political Cartoonist. His work has appeared in such magazines as National Geographic, Smithsonian, American Heritage, Publisher’s Weekly, and Civilization..

1839 photographic self-portrait Daguerreotype by Robert Cornelius of Philadelphia, considered the earliest American portrait photo.



Just Around Midnight: Rock and Roll and the Racial ImaginationWITH JACK HAMILTON

Thursday, February 9, 2017 • 7:00-8:30 pm Lexington Depot, 13 Depot Square, Lexington • $10 • SJAM

By the time Jimi Hendrix died in 1970, the idea of a black man playing lead guitar in a rock band seemed exotic. Yet a mere ten years earlier, Chuck Berry and Bo Diddley had stood among the most influential rock and roll performers. Why did rock and roll become “white”? Just around Midnight reveals the interplay of popular music and racial thought that was responsible for this shift within the music industry and in the minds of

fans. Rooted in rhythm-and-blues pioneered by black musicians, 1950s rock and roll was racially inclusive and attracted listeners and performers across the color line. In the 1960s, however, rock and roll gave way to rock: a new musical ideal regarded as more serious, more artistic—and the province of white musicians. Decoding the racial discourses that have distorted standard histories of rock music, Jack Hamilton underscores how ideas of “authenticity” have blinded us to rock’s inextricably interracial artistic enterprise.

Jack Hamilton grew up in Lexington and is an assistant professor of American Studies and Media Studies at the University of Virginia. He is also the pop critic for Slate magazine, where he writes about music, sports, film, TV, books, and other areas of culture. His writing has appeared in The Atlantic, NPR, ESPN, Transition, L.A. Review

of Books, Free Darko, The Classical, GlobalPost, Rolling Stone, and elsewhere. Just Around Midnight is his first book.

A Celebration of The Music of Irving BerlinFEATURING THE NANCY CARR QUARTET

Sunday, February 12, 2017 • 3:00–4:00 pmLexington Depot, 13 Depot Square, Lexington • $10 • SVIN

Irving Berlin has no place in American music–he is American music—Jerome KernAs one of the most prolific authors of the Great American Songbook, Irving Berlin’s music and lyrics are melodic, patriotic, and perpetually vital. From “Alexander’s Ragtime Band” to “White Christmas” the music of Berlin reminds us of America’s common goals and the common good that the country strives for. The Nancy Carr Quartet

will perform a one hour, musical, narrated program of songs by this great composer and lyricist.

Nancy Carr (narration, vocals, drum) was raised in New Hampshire, the oldest of seven, in a musical family. She started singing professionally, in a big band, at age 15. Nancy attended UNH, majoring in music education with voice a major field. She has appeared on local TV (Boston the Way It Was, etc.), and many New England ballrooms

including the legendary Totem Pole Ballroom in Newton with the Bob Bachelder Orchestra. In the 70s disco era Nancy had a trio, Trilogy, which performed in many Boston area lounges and also in Iceland. Nancy is the mother of popular vocalist, Amanda Carr.Ron Zack (piano and vocals) is also part of a musical family. His father played saxophone and Ron has nieces and nephews who are professional musicians or active in Broadway theatre. Ron has been performing in the New England area for many years and spent three years traveling as accompanist and musical director for Freddy Cole, brother of Nat King Cole.Genevieve Rose (bass) is an acoustic and electric bassist who has performed nationally for over 20 years with numerous jazz, big band, vocal, Dixieland, and Latin ensembles. In addition, she currently directs the jazz ensemble at Smith College in Northampton, MA, teaches instrumental music at Orchard Hill School in South Windsor, CT, and has been a faculty member of University of Massachusetts Amherst’s Jazz in July Summer Music Programs since 1997.Elmer Drotos (tenor sax, clarinet and flute) hails from Pittsburgh but came to Boston to attend the Berklee College of Music. Upon graduation he embarked on a long and distinguished musical career and he is one of the busiest and most sought-after musicians in the area. Elmer has performed nationally and locally with many top ranked musicians such as John Laporta, Herb Pomeroy, Tex Beneke, Lou Columbo, and Dick Johnson and the Artie Shaw Band. Elmer’s past experience includes being a member of the 392nd US Army Band and he also taught in several school systems.


Sun Moon Earth: The History of Solar Eclipses from Omens of Doom to Einstein and ExoplanetsWITH TYLER NORDGREN

Saturday, February 18, 2017 • 7:00-8:30 pmWaldorf School of Lexington, 739 Massachusetts Ave, Lexington • $10 • SSUN

On August 21, 2017, more than ten million Americans will experience an awe-inspiring phenomenon: the first total eclipse of the sun in America in almost forty years. In Sun Moon Earth, astronomer Tyler Nordgren illustrates how this most seemingly unnatural of natural phenomena was transformed from a fearsome omen to a tourist attraction. From the astrologers of ancient China and Babylon to the high priests of the Maya, Sun Moon Earth takes us around the world to show how different cultures interpreted these

dramatic events. Greek philosophers discovered eclipses’ cause and used them to measure their world and the cosmos beyond. Victorian-era scientists mounted eclipse expeditions during the age of globe-spanning empires. And modern-day physicists continue to use eclipses to confirm Einstein’s theory of relativity.If weather permits, local Lexington astronomer Dr. Amanda Bosh will set up a small telescope behind the school, immediately after Dr. Nordgren’s talk. Talk attendees will be invited to view sights

such as the Orion Nebula through the telescope.Tyler Nordgren is an astronomer and Associate Professor of Physics at the University of Redlands. He has worked as an astronomer at both the U.S. Naval Observatory and Lowell Observatory. Since 2007, Nordgren has worked closely with the U.S. National Park Service.

Blended: Using Disruptive Innovation to Improve Schools WITH MICHAEL HORN

Wednesday, February 15, 2017 • 7:00-8:30 pmLexington Depot, 13 Depot Square, Lexington • $10 • SBDE

If online learning has not already rocked your local school, it will soon. Blended learning is one of the hottest trends in education right now, and educators are clamoring for “how-to” guidance. Blended answers the call by providing detailed information about the strategy, design, and implementation of a successful blended learning program.Michael B. Horn,

cofounder of the Clayton Christensen Institute and chief strategy officer at Entangled Ventures, will discuss the themes from the Amazon-bestseller he coauthored titled Blended: Using Disruptive Innovation to Improve Schools. He will discuss how school leaders and teachers can use blended learning to design learning environments

that personalize learning for all students and unleash student engagement and enjoyment to dramatically improve student achievement.



Effortless MasteryAN EVENING OF MUSIC AND DISCUSSION WITH KENNY WERNER

Sunday, February 26, 2017 • 3:00-4:30 pmFollen Church Society, 755 Massachusetts Ave., Lexington • $10 • SEFF

“Perfection. 360 degrees of soul and science in one human being. My kind of musician.”– Quincy JonesKenny Werner has been a world-class pianist and composer for over forty years. His prolific output of compositions, recordings and publications continue to impact audiences around the world. In 1996 he wrote his landmark book, Effortless Mastery, Liberating The Master Musician Within. The

lessons Kenny has derived from traveling the path towards music mastery apply and can enrich anyone who seeks joy and mastery in any aspect of their lives, whether it be their hobby, their career, or simply the way they treat others and themselves. He conveys this message in two ways: Through words and music. Kenny’s solo piano playing will convey the fruits of this path and stir the souls of those present. He creates fertile soil through his playing with which to plant the ideas he is about to express in the lecture. Kenny likes to say, “When the soul of the performer starts to vibrate, and he receives his inspiration from that vibration, the souls of the audience start to vibrate and that is the experience behind the music that we all crave.” Werner’s lectures are about achieving mastery and joy in music through surrendering thoughts, which are the source of all unrest. Playing and practicing from “the space” brings one into the moment and away from the difficulties of the mind. Detaching from the mind’s thought habits connects one with their heart and their true intellect. Spiritually, it connects one to the master musician within, to all that is, an ocean of consciousness. Then one’s actions naturally benefit all other living beings and the planet in general. They bring the true happiness we’ve been looking for, perhaps everywhere but from within.

My Name Was Bette: The Life and Death of an Alcoholic FILM SCREENING AND DISCUSSION WITH SHERRI VANDENAKKER

Tuesday, February 28, 2017 • 7:00-8:30 pmLexington Depot, 13 Depot Square, Lexington • $10 • SBET

The award-winning documentary film, My Name Was Bette: The Life and Death of an Alcoholic offers a shocking yet moving look at women’s alcoholism. The film chronicles the progression of the disease in Bette VandenAkker—a nurse, wife, and mother—who died in September, 2007. Filmmakers Sherri VandenAkker—Bette’s daughter—and Josh W.E. Hays employ interviews, family photographs, medical records and graphics, and court documents to provide a personal and detailed

look at the physical, emotional, and mental toll of alcoholism. The film also offers hope to those affected by the disease who seek to heal their pain and strained relationships. Once you view her story, you will never forget Bette, and you will almost certainly develop compassion for the nearly 5 million alcoholic women in America alone who could share her fate.

Sherri VandenAkker, Ph.D—Co-producer, Director, and Writer—was raised in central Massachusetts. She now lives north of Boston. She is a graduate of Mount Holyoke College and the University of Massachusetts Amherst, where she earned her doctorate in English. She is a Professor at the Springfield College, School of

Professional and Continuing Studies, Boston campus.


Surviving and Thriving in a “Blended Family”: Practical Tips, and Effective GuidelinesWITH DR. PATRICIA L. PAPERNOW

Wednesday, March 8, 2017 • 7:00-8:30 pmLexington Depot, 13 Depot Square, Lexington • $10 • SSTR

Very few people who live in a stepfamily would describe their daily experience as “blending.” Stepfamilies can be happy, thriving families, and good places to raise children. However, the journey can be extremely challenging, and what it takes to make a strong stepfamily is very different from a first-time family. The good news is that we have lots of information about what does work, and about what doesn’t. Come learn research-based practical tips and effective guidelines for meeting the

challenges, including: Supporting children (of all ages), handling discipline, being an effective stepparent, forging a strong couple relationship, making a new family culture, and dealing with the child’s “other parent.”

Patricia Papernow is an internationally recognized expert on stepfamilies and post-divorce parenting. She is a psychologist in her fourth decade of working with, teaching about, and writing about stepfamilies. Her most recent book, Surviving and Thriving in Stepfamily Relationships: What Works and What Doesn’t will

be available at the event.

The views of our presenters and instructors do not necessarily represent the views of Lexington Community Education, the Lexington Public Schools and/or its employees.

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THE FIVEASH LEGACY LECTURE

Romulus’ Asylum: Roman Identity in Myth, Law and ExperienceWITH PROFESSOR EMMA DENCH

Wednesday, March 1, 2017 • 7:00-8:30 pmLexington Depot, 13 Depot Square, Lexington • $10 • SEMM

All ancient empires reconfigured the identities of their subjects, but none more so than the Roman empire, which brokered statuses (including the Roman citizenship), coopted peoples and ideas, redrew boundaries, fostered some groups and communities and persecuted others. Professor Dench will consider the fascinating contemporary debates on what it meant to be Roman that accompanied profound institutional changes between c.100 BCE and c.

200 CE. She will also offer insights into the ways in which individuals

and groups experienced a world that, in its globalization, multiculturalism and mobility, can look rather like our own.

Emma Dench is the McLean Professor of Ancient and Modern History and of the Classics at Harvard University. She was born in York, grew up near Stratford-Upon-Avon, and took her BA and DPhil degrees at Oxford University. Before taking up her appointment at Harvard, she taught classics and ancient history for fourteen

years at Birkbeck College, University of London. She is the author of From Barbarians to New Men: Greek, Roman, and Modern Perceptions of Peoples from the Central Apennines (Clarendon Press, Oxford, 1995) and Romulus’ Asylum: Roman Identities from the Age of Alexander to the Age of Hadrian (Oxford University Press, 2005). She is currently completing Imperialism and Culture in the Roman World for the Cambridge University Press series Key Themes in Ancient History. Other current projects include a study of the retrospective writing of the Roman Republican past in classical antiquity. She spent the academic year 2015-16 as a Visiting Professor at Harvard Business School, where she co-taught an MBA elective course on Leadership Lessons from Rome.

Aule Metele/Aulus Metellus, Roman-Etruscan, c. 100 BCE (Photo credit: Sailko)


LCE’s summer children’s program for academic and creative enrichment is open to all children regardless of 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. Look for the catalog on our website and in your mailboxes in early February. Registration will begin as soon as the catalog arrives. If participation in a particular program is of special importance to your child, we recommend that you register as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. The Lexplorations Summer 2017 Catalog will be available in February.

Lexplorations: Summer 2017!

Lexington Community Education is proud to collaborate with The Waldorf School of Lexington in presenting:

The Waldorf School of Lexington is located at 739 Massachusetts Ave. For more info about events at the Waldorf School call, 781-863-1062 or visit waldorfschool.org

Screenagers Movie & Discussion A FILM BY PHYSICIAN AND FILMMAKER DELANEY RUSTONJanuary 12 at the Waldorf School of Lexington • 7:00 pm. Free AdmissionAre you watching kids scroll through life, with their rapid-fire thumbs and a six-second attention span? Physician and filmmaker Delaney Ruston saw this with her own kids and learned that the average kid spends 6.5 hours a day looking at screens. In “Screenagers,” as with her award-winning documentaries on mental health, Delaney takes a deeply personal approach as she probes into the vulnerable corners of family life, including her own, to explore struggles over social media, video games, academics, and internet addiction. A discussion will follow the film.

Waking up White, and Finding Myself in the Story of RaceAN EVENING WITH AUTHOR DEBBIE IRVINGFebruary 2 at the Waldorf School of Lexington • 7:00 pm. Free AdmissionJoin author Debbie Irving for this timely talk as she examines the mechanics of racism operating in her own life and leads us all to reconsider the roots of our own perspectives. By sharing her struggle to understand racism and racial tensions, she offers a fresh perspective on bias, stereotypes, manners, and tolerance. Debbie speaks frankly of her long-held beliefs about colorblindness, being a good person, and wanting to help people of color, and reveals how each of these well-intentioned mindsets actually perpetuated her ill-conceived ideas about race. Her story provides a context that allows us all to quickly grasp modern racism’s inner workings and enter into conversations with new awareness and skill.

Food, Farms, and FamilyA FILM SCREENING, TALK, AND FARM-TO-TABLE TASTING WITH GREG GEORGAKLIS, FOUNDER OF FARMERS TO YOUMarch 8 at the Waldorf School of Lexington • 7:00 pm. Free AdmissionGreg Georgaklis takes us on his journey from a 30-year career in the horticulture industry, to starting a biodynamic farm in Vermont, to launching Farmers To You–an innovative, online, farm-to-table marketplace. His diverse experience in horticulture, agriculture, business, and holistic systems has given him a unique perspective on potential solutions to our food and environmental issues. The evening will include a screening of “Ingredients,” an official film selection at over a dozen prestigious film festivals, plus a tasting table of delicious food straight from Vermont family farmers to you.


Free Winter Video Production Classes At LexMediaLexMedia will hold a series of free video production classes that are open to anyone who lives, works or attends school in Lexington. To sign up just send an email to [email protected] Here are the class listings for January, February and March.Orientation classes as needed. Please ask.Jan 17th. Field Production Part 2. Sound and lighting.Jan 19th. Directing a studio production.Jan 24th. Editing with Final Cut Pro X.Jan 26th. Editing with Premiere Pro.Feb 7th. Orientation and Field Production One.Feb 14th. Field Production Two. Sound and Lighting.Feb 16th The Sony PXW- X70 HD camera.Feb 21st. Intro to Editing: Final Cut Pro X.Feb 22nd. Intro to Editing: Premiere Pro.March 7th. Orientation and Field Production One.March 14th. Field Production Two. Sound and Lighting.March 16th The Sony PXW- X70 HD camera.March 21st. Intro to Editing: Final Cut Pro X.March 22nd. Intro to Editing: Premiere Pro.

Television News Reporting and News Gathering ClassInstructor: Heather AvesonLearn the essentials of unbiased journalism. Class members will team up to cover an event or story complete with interviews and video footage. Learn to write a script and edit a story. Students should be prepared to spend time outside of the class schedule shooting their news story. 3 Thursdays, January 12, 19 and February 2 from 6:30-8:00 pm at LexMedia.

The Orientation class is the prerequisite for all other classes. All classes start at 7PM and are held at the LexMedia studios located at 1001 Main Campus Drive. Please go to: http://www.lexmedia.org/directions.html for detailed directions.

The Lexington Historical Society’s Cronin Lecture series presents Larry Tye, Lexington author speaking about his new book, Bobby Kennedy: the Making of a Liberal Icon on March 17 at 8 PM at Brookhaven

at Lexington, 1010 Waltham Street. The lecture is free and open to the public. For more information: call the Lexington Historical Society at 781.862.1703, or email, [email protected].

Around Town

2017 Cary Lecture SeriesAN ANNUAL SERIES OF FREE LECTURES IN LEXINGTON

CARY HALL • 1605 Massachusetts Avenue, LexingtonTHE COMMITTEE • Robert Russman Halperin (Chair), Monica Gallizi,

Rita Goldberg,Maggie Pax

“Cultures on the Edge: Photographing a Changing World” with Chris RainierChris Rainier is a National Geographic Fellow and a documentary photographer. He co-founded the Society’s All Roads Photography Program and co-directs the Enduring Voices Project, documenting endangered indigenous languages and traditions. He is the founder/CEO of The Cultural Sanctuaries Foundation, working with indigenous cultures to protect traditional cultures, languages, and endangered biodiversity under the protection of the United Nations and UNESCO’s World Heritage sites. Rainier’s life mission is documenting endangered cultures and empowering them to use modern technology to save ancient traditions through the Last Mile Technology Program. Rainier was a war photographer for Time magazine covering conflicts in Somalia, the siege of Sarajevo / Bosnia, Rwanda, Iraq and the tsunami in Indonesia. Rainier’s numerous awards include the Lowell Thomas Award for his work with endangered cultures. CARY HALL• SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 4TH, 2017 at 8:00 PM

Spotlight: A Story of Asking the Right Questions and Holding Institutions AccountableWITH SACHA PFEIFFER AND DAN ROTHSTEIN

You’ve read the Boston Globe’s Pulitzer Prize-winning account or seen the Oscar-winning movie exposing the Catholic Church abuse cover-up. In this session, Sacha Pfeiffer, a key member of the Globe team and former WBUR reporter, explores the role of the press and of citizens in demanding a culture of accountability in a democracy. Topics to be considered include the challenges of requiring and demanding responsible behavior and accountable actions in the private and public sectors and how to cultivate the skills of question formulation and effective citizen action. Sacha will be joined in conversation by Dan Rothstein, co-founder of the Right Question Institute, and co-author of Make Just One Change: Teach Students to Ask Their Own Questions.CARY HALL • SATURDAY, MARCH 4TH, 2017 AT 8:00 PM

LEXINGTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY’S CRONIN LECTUREBobby Kennedy: The Making of a Liberal Icon

WITH LARRY TYE


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.

Lex Eat TogetherLex Eat Together is a nonprofit, volunteer-led organization serving a free, nutritious dinner every Wednesday in the heart of Lexington for anyone in need of food or companionship. Begun in October 2015 and modeled on successful programs in nearby towns, Lex Eat Together provides a healthy, well-balanced meal to all who come to join us. To learn more, sign up to volunteer, or make a donation, please visit our website at lexeattogether.org, “Like” their page at Facebook.com/LexEatTogether or email [email protected].

Hospice Volunteer TrainingInstructor: Compassionate Care Hospice StaffBy engaging in activities which enhance an individual’s quality of life, Hospice volunteers can make a profound difference in just one-to-two hours per week. These activities can include writing letters, playing music, holding hands, or even just sitting quietly. During this 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 introspective exploration into hospice and its unique and comforting approach to care of the mind, body, and spirit at the end of life. 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. Light refreshments will be served at each class.OHVT, 4 Thursdays, 12:30-3:30 pm. Begins January 12, LCE Conference Room, Access by 328 Lowell Street, and enter through the blue side door of the Old Harrington school, $10.

Home AloneInstructor: Officers of the Lexington Police and Fire DepartmentsHelp your child feel safer and more secure when home alone or with siblings, and teach them smart telephone and doorbell answering strategies. This class is designed for children ages 9 and older. Younger children may attend with an accompanying adult. Instructors are officers from the Lexington Police and Fire Departments. Class size is limited so please register early. K009, 1 Tuesday, 6:30-7:30 pm. Meets March 21, LHS, Room 229. Free, but space is limited and pre-registration is required.

Simple Ways to Protect Your HomeInstructor: Officers of the Lexington Police DepartmentThe Town of Lexington has a current population of approximately 33,000 people living in about 11,000 residences. Due to its affluent status and location within the Greater Boston area with easy access to Routes 2 and 128, it is an attractive target for residential burglaries. Join Detective Aidan Evelyn, Community Resource Officer from the Lexington Police Department, for a discussion addressing this type of crime prevention. The course will focus on home security systems, target hardening through environmental design, and explore other methods to make your home a hardened target for would be criminals.FCRIME, 1 Thursday, 6:30-8:00 pm. Meets March 16, LHS, Room 229. Free, but pre-registration is required.

NEW Recognizing and Protecting Yourself from ScamsInstructor: Officers of the Lexington Police DepartmentThe local police blotter includes increased incidence of home break-ins and reports of phone scams. With increased technology and lifestyle changes many crimes have become more subtle and “high-tech.” Join officers of the Lexington Police Department as they discuss simple steps that you and your family can take to protect yourselves from crime in your home, online, and in cyber-space.FABC, 1 Thursday, 6:30-8:00 pm. Meets March 23, LHS, Room 229. Free, but pre-registration is required.

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 Charlotte Bronte’s Jane EyreInstructor: Tracy MarksJane Eyre is one of the most beloved, well-written, and psychologically meaningful novels of the 19th century. In this class, we will explore the story, characters, and symbolism, while also viewing and discussing clips of key scenes from four Jane Eyre films. Special attention will be paid to Jane as a self-made young woman seeking autonomy within relationships, and to “the madwoman in the attic” representing denied female rage and creativity. Students should read the first eight chapters by the first class session. HJAN, 5 Wednesdays, 12:30-2:30 pm. Begins January 18, LCE Conference Room, 146 Maple Street, Access by 328 Lowell Street, and enter through the blue side door of the Old Harrington school, $90/Seniors $68.

NEW Exploring Atlas Shrugged Instructor: Roger GumleyDo you have some favorite books that have had a major effect on your thinking? For a surprising number of people, one of those influential books is Ayn Rand’s major work, Atlas Shrugged. In this class we will discuss the author and the major themes of this long and ambitious novel, which asks and answers the question of what would happen if the greatest productive members of society went on strike. Whether you agree with Rand’s conclusions or not, the in-class discussion is bound to get your intellectual juices flowing. Instructor Roger Gumley has been fascinated with Atlas Shrugged ever since he first read it 40 years ago.HATL, 1 Thursday, 7:00-9:00 pm. Meets February 2, LHS, Room 226, $25/Seniors $20.

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NEW An Evening With One Movie and Its Many Acts of KindnessInstructor: Sharon P. Heermance, Ph.D

In the mood for a wonderful movie followed by a rich, lively discussion? Together we will watch Lars and the Real

Girl (2007 Academy Award nominee). Screenwriter Nancy Oliver says, “I wanted to write a contemporary fairy tale...it’s about exploring the geography of kindness and compassion.” At the film’s core is a story of healing through relationships. Pivotal in this character-driven movie is a psychologist and a community exemplifying compassion. Our shared viewing of this quirky film will be a catalyst for our discussion of kindness as it emerges in the film’s narrative and in our lives. We will pay close attention to aspects of the movie that evoke emotions. Our consideration of this engaging film will be a vehicle for spirited analysis, reflection and conversation. Please arrive by 6:30, as we will begin the movie promptly to allow time for discussion. Limited to 15. HKIN, 1 Thursday, 6:30-9:30 pm. Begins February 9, LHS, Room 231, $25/Seniors $20.

The Tea Route: Discovering the Elixir of the EastInstructor: Paul AngiolilloTea is the most-popular drink in the world—and its popularity keeps growing, as more and more people discover its rich aromas and stimulating qualities. Like wines, all teas come from a single plant (camellia sinensis)—yet there are hundreds of varieties, from spicy blacks and plumy oolongs to toasted whites and delicate greens. We’ll sample at least nine top-quality teas from the best tea growers in the world. You’ll also learn how to make your own chai and other flavored tea beverages and you’ll take home plenty of tea samples. Sweet and savory snacks will complement the tastings. Bring a couple of your favorite cups to the class. A $3 food fee is payable to the instructor. NTEA, 1 Wednesday, 7:00-8:30 pm. Meets January 25, LHS, Room 143, $25.

Bob Dylan RevisitedInstructor: John Clark

This course will explore the important works of American musical legend and recent

recipient of the Nobel Prize in Literature, Bob Dylan. We’ll look at five periods of Dylan’s career, beginning with his roots in traditional country, blues, and folk music throughout his formative years and again in the nineties. We’ll continue through watershed periods in the sixties and seventies, from his political protest phase up through the Christian albums. Finally, as a postscript, we’ll sketch Dylan’s activities this century as he continues to tour and record, writes the first installment of his autobiography, dabbles in film and radio, becomes the subject of a feature film and a documentary, and is awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature. Your instructor will be adapting an American Studies approach to lyrical analysis within historical context, using minimal lecture and much discussion. PowerPoint presentations will include still photos, quotes, audio, and video seg-ments. Listening and viewing and guided journaling will be assigned for the week preceding each class session. Short group projects will be assigned to willing class members who then will give brief reports on biographical information and summarize Dylan interviews.HDYL, 5 Thursdays, 7:00-9:00 pm. Begins January 26, LHS, Room 247, $110/Seniors $100.

NEW A Listener’s Guide to Understanding Indian Classical MusicInstructor: Jawwad NoorBorn out of ancient Hindu scriptures dating back to 1500 BC, influenced by native folk traditions and Persian music, connected with oriental spirituality and founded on centuries of research on the complexities of melody and rhythm, the Indian classical music heritage is both rich and diverse. This course provides a background and overview of the music and explicates its foundations. Instruction will be based on lectures, audio-visuals and live demonstration. Jawwad Noor was initiated into sitar by Ustad Alam Khan of Lahore, and is a senior disciple (ganda-band shagird) of the world’s leading sitarist, Ustad Shahid Parvez Khan of the Etawa Gharana. Jawwad performs in concert regularly and widely. He is also an experienced teacher, serving as a senior instructor of the Shahid Parvez Khan Academy of Music and running the sitar program at the LearnQuest Academy of Music (Waltham MA) for many years. By day, he is an associate professor of economics at Boston University with research interests at the intersection of economics, psychology and mathematics.HICM, 4 Fridays, 7:30-9:30 pm. Begins January 27, LHS, Room 240, $88/Seniors $75.

Musician and educator, Jawwad Noor teaches A Listener’s Guide to Understanding Indian Classical Music, see above.

Music Appreciation


NEW Winter Opera PreviewInstructor: David Collins“There are all kinds of love in this world but never the same love twice.” — F. Scott FitzgeraldThis winter’s Metropolitan Opera HD presentations look at different aspects of love. We begin with the classic tragedy of “star-crossed lovers” in Charles Gounod’s Roméo et Juliette. The composer has constructed this opera to include four melodically inspired duets which trace the course of their love. Next, Dvorak’s most popular opera, Rusalka features a being from the spirit world who falls in love with a mortal who betrays her. The outcome is tragic yet their love is redeemed in the end. This opera contains the ravishingly beautiful aria “The Hymn to the Moon”. Drawing on a contemporary play about a courtesan and her faithful lover, Giuseppe Verdi created one of his most popular operas, La Traviata. This opera is full of familiar tunes from the “Drinking Song” to Violetta’s exciting double aria “Ah, fors’ e lui…Sempre libera” In the course of this opera, Verdi’s music exposes the loving soul of his heroine. Our last evening explores Mozart’s serious opera, Idomeneo. The love of a father for his son is the basis for this story around which Mozart creates music of surpassing beauty. HOPE, 4 Tuesdays, 6:30-9:00 pm. Begins January 17 and will meet 2/14, 3/7 and 3/21. LHS, Room 240. $110/Seniors $85.

NEW Bach: The Greatest TeacherInstructor: Richard Knisely Bach is, arguably, considered the greatest of all composers, especially among musicians and those who understand how music is created. Why is he counted among the greatest of all human geniuses, above many of the other most highly regarded composers? Unlike most he did not develop a radical new style, he was not “avant-garde.” What Bach did, without breaking any molds, was raise the bar for all composers far beyond the level of sophistication, intellect and profundity any music—perhaps any art—had achieved before him. In the 21st century it is still Bach that is the standard composers must look to for guidance in the search for perfection. In this course we will look at the fundamentals of

musical art as Bach received them, greatly expanded them, and handed them on for all future generations. From his teenage years to the end of his life he tirelessly and methodically took on each of the facets of musical art: keyboard, instrumental, orchestral, choral and the large sacred forms, and achieved an entirely new plane of excellence in each. While the material in this course will take two terms (winter and spring), it is not required that students register for both. Some prior knowledge of basic musical forms and theory is highly desirable, but not essential. HBAC, 9 Wednesdays, 6:15-7:45 pm. Begins January 18, LHS, Room 240, $143/Seniors $125.

NEW Mozart: Myth and MusicInstructor: Richard Knisely

There are few creative artists around whom such a burdensome load of mythological baggage has

accrued as Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Modern cinema has only added to the weight. In this course we will examine the real life of one of the purest geniuses in the arts and separate the man from the myth. From his earliest years in Salzburg under the thumb of “Papa”, to his last year when he was no pauper and penned his awesome and unfinished Requiem, we will examine the growth of the man and his music, with an emphasis on the music. We will also examine this singular genius in the context of his time and place. We will listen to and examine as much of his enormous output as time allows. The final class will feature a full-length viewing of one his greatest operatic masterpieces.HMOZ, 9 Wednesdays, 8:00-9:30 pm. Begins January 18, LHS, Room 240, $143/Seniors $125.

Speak the Speech! (Or How to Give your Own TED Talk)Instructor: Poornima KirbyDo you have exciting and important things to say, but aren’t sure how to say them? Are you a little rusty at speaking in public? Taught by a professional actress and writer, this relaxed and welcoming course will provide a laboratory in which to dust off your inspired notions and give them voice. We’ll explore the structure of famous speeches by everyone from Shakespeare to Martin Luther King, as well as a variety of TED Talks. We’ll talk about what makes a good topic, how to present it with your unique perspective and personal brand of humor, and we’ll learn simple memorization and performance tools that can help your words and ideas shine. HTDT, 1 Thursday, 6:30-9:30 pm. Meets March 9, LHS, Room 222, $40/Seniors $30.

Private Music Instrument Lessons for Every Age and Level 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 $58 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.For info about LCE Music teaching staff, please visit: http://www.lexingtoncommunityed.org/music.php

EXPLORING ARTISAN CHEESESwith Anina Kostecki, p. 30

Music Performance/Theatre Arts

FEARLESS STIR FRYING: A PARTIAL HANDS-ON CLASSwith Helen Chen, p. 29


Beginning VoiceInstructor: Sandy Bornstein

Would you like to sing without fatigue or tightness and easily hit 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, 8 Tuesdays, 7:30-9:00 pm. Begins January 24, LHS, Room 166, $132/Seniors $100.

Beginning Three-Part Harmony SingingInstructor: Tony Watt

The Beginning Three-Part Harmony Singing class is focused on two core skills: learning how to determine harmonies

and learning to teach yourself to sing harmonies using your instrument as a guide. We will focus on a handful of common folk/country/bluegrass vocal tunes, and there will be homework each class including both singing and determining harmonies. There are no prerequisite songs, and you don’t need to be able to read music or play lead. The Harmony Singing class is open to all instruments, all levels—both rhythm and lead players—but it is geared towards those who have trouble finding harmonies on their instrument and/or with their voice. You will need to bring an instrument with you to class each week, and although it’s not required, please familiarize yourself with the G Major scale in the first position of your instrument.MRHY, 5 Thursdays, 8:00-9:30 pm. Begins January 12, LHS, Room 240. $100/Seniors $75.

Instrumental Camerata for Adults 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, oboist, 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. Please note there is no class on October 3, 10 and November 28. For more information on Peter Sulski, visit http://petersulski.com/projects.html. MSTE, 9 Mondays, 7:30-9:00 pm. Begins January 9, LHS, Room 240, $235/Seniors $175.

Learn to Play Ukulele! Instructor: Jason YostHave you ever wanted to learn how to accompany yourself and others on the Ukulele? Maybe you already know the basics to the Ukulele but you want to improve? The Ukulele is a small 4-string, guitar-like instrument native to Hawaii, and its sound reflects the happiness and joy of life on the island. Bring your own instrument and come learn different playing techniques, chords, and musical styles on the Ukulele!MUKU, 6 Thursdays, 11:30-12:30 pm. Begins February 16, LCE Conference Room, 146 Maple Street (enter via 328 Lowell St), $70/Seniors $55.

Beginning GuitarInstructor: Jason YostWhether it be folk, jazz, rock, classical, or worldbeat, the guitar is one of the most versatile and popular instruments in the string family. Uniquely able to play single note passages and solos, as well as provide chordal accompaniment to others in a group, or to a single voice, the six string guitar is a portable sextet of musical possibility. In this class we will learn the basics needed to get you started, from left hand positioning and right hand picking, to playing chords, melodies, and rhythm. No experience is necessary. Please bring an acoustic or electric guitar with a practice amp to class.MGUI, 4 Thursdays, 11:30-12:30 pm. Begins January 12, LCE Conference Room, 146 Maple St (enter via 328 Lowell St), $45/Seniors $35.

Beginning Bluegrass Guitar and MandolinInstructor: Tony WattThis Beginning Bluegrass Guitar and Mandolin class is intended for those who are new to playing lead bluegrass guitar and/or mandolin, or who have been frustrated trying to learn to play lead before. In this course, we’ll learn how to read tablature (tab), and we will focus on learning the classic fiddle tune Old Joe Clark as means to introduce a variety of lead soloing techniques. The primary goal is to provide you with the skills needed to play lead bluegrass guitar and mandolin and participate in bluegrass jams. Students do not need to have previous experience playing (or even listening to) bluegrass, and you don’t need to be able to read music. Students should bring a playable mandolin or acoustic guitar (ideally with steel strings) and a pick. Handouts and corresponding MP3s will be provided and students are welcome to bring a recording device, but it’s not necessary as the instructor will be recording each class and sharing the recordings between classes.MBLU, 5 Thursdays, 6:30-8:00 pm. Begins January 12, LHS, Room 240. $100/Seniors $75.

JAZZ IN THE MIDDLEFor Grades 6–8, p. 25

EFFORTLESS MASTERYwith Musician Kenny Werner, p. 6


Beginning Hand DrummingInstructors: DrumConnection Teaching FacultyFor thousands of years the drum has provided people with a powerful basic tool to communicate, express themselves, form community and profoundly integrate the senses. This course will give you all the tools you’ll need to really enjoy yourself playing your drum. Our introduction to the rhythms of Brazil, Cuba, Guinea, Haiti, Mali, Senegal and Trinidad will allow us to experience the healing power of the drum and express our own voice. As you unleash your natural musical ability, you can experience joyous, ecstatic states of mind. Plan on having a fun time learning the traditional rhythm for the djembe, conga and ashiko drums. You can learn to play simply for your own enjoyment, or to play with other musicians. DrumConnection’s team teaching approach provides individualized instruction, and challenges and excites your senses. You are welcome to bring your own drum, rent from the instructor by calling 781-316-8068, or use an LCE drum for the class session. LCE drums cannot be taken home. A $5 materials fee, payable to the instructor, will cover the cost of the workbook and all written materials. DRUM, 6 Tuesdays, 7:00-8:30 pm. Begins January 17, LHS, Room 247, $137/Seniors $115.

NEW Adult Group Piano Lessons for Beginning and Intermediate StudentsInstructor: Julia Nelson, Keys For Kids InstructorThe piano is an instrument that can truly do it all. From Classical to Jazz, and Blues to Rock and Roll, the dynamic versatility and physical design of the keyboard make it one of the most fundamental tools for composition and performance. Whether you are wanting to try your hand at the piano for the first time, or are looking to brush up on your skills after time away, these group piano lessons will give you a solid understanding of melody, chords and rhythm and get your fingers moving on the piano. The instructor will meet you at your level and help you develop the building blocks of technique, style and theoretical understanding. Join fellow musical enthusiasts and learn about the workings of one of the most beautiful sounding and essential instruments in the world. A $20 fee for the required lesson book is payable to the instructor at the first class. MAPI, (Beginning) 8 Wednesdays, 6:45-7:30 pm. Begins January 18, Meets at Keys for Kids, 1050 Waltham St, suite 100, Lexington, $208.MAP2, (Intermediate), 8 Thursdays, 7:15–8:00 pm. Begins January 19, Meets at Keys for Kids, 1050 Waltham St, suite 100, Lexington, $208.

Whether it originates from memory or fantasy, takes shape as poetry or prose, our expert writing staff will help you get your word out.

Memoir Writing Instructor: Tom Daley 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 pm. Begins January 25, LHS, Room 224, $170/Seniors $130. Class meets January 25, February 1, 8, 15 and March 8, 15, 22. W2ME, 7 Fridays,12:30-2:00 pm. Begins January 27, LCE Conference Room, Access by 328 Lowell Street, and enter through the blue side door of the Old Harrington school. $145/Seniors $110. Class meets January 27, February 3, 17 and March 3, 10, 17, 24.

Poetry Writing Workshop Instructor: Tom Daley 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

Hand Drumming, see below.

Writing


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 January 25, LHS, Room 224, $170/Seniors $130. Class meets January 25, February 1, 8, 15 and March 8, 15, 22.

Introduction to Creative WritingInstructor: Mindy Pollack FusiAre you harboring a story about your life that you wish you could place on paper for others to read? Have you wanted to try your hand at fiction but always put it off? Local writer Mindy Pollack-Fusi will guide you through a simple process of taking your thoughts out of your mind and bringing them alive on paper. You will learn techniques such as showing versus telling, use of the five senses, and adding tension to your writing. You will write in class and at home. Share your work with the class, or not—your choice. The class will be kept “safe and comfortable” to encourage writing, not discourage it! This course is geared toward the “beginner” or “advanced beginner” writer who wants to get started in a comfortable safe environment. WCRW, 4 Thursdays, 12:45-2:45 pm. Begins February 16, LCE Conference Room, Access by 328 Lowell Street, and enter through the blue side door of the Old Harrington school. $98/Seniors $75.

NEW Writing by DoingInstructor: Joslyne DeckerA writer is someone who writes. So we will write! The first half of this workshop will focus on generating new writing material from a variety of writing prompts (three to four prompts per session). Participants will be invited to share their work after each writing period. The group will offer positive feedback about what the writer has done well. Participants are never required to follow a prompt and there is no pressure to read aloud. The second half of the series will focus on manuscript development. Each writer will choose writing he/she wants to develop into a finished piece. As a group, we will learn how to constructively inspire other writers in developing their craft and creative voice. Each writer will have his/her piece

workshopped by the group and will then engage in the revision process. The series will conclude with a sharing and celebration of all finished pieces.WOWB, 7 Mondays, 6:30-9:00 pm. Begins January 23, LHS, Room 224, $195/Seniors $145.

Writing the Personal EssayInstructor: Laura DoolanIn this course, we’ll write about personal experiences in short essays. If you’ve always wanted to write about your life, but don’t know where to start, this course is for you. We’ll write on different themes each week and explore different writing styles. We’ll discuss different components of the personal essay like tone and format. We’ll help each student find his or her unique voice. Students will share their work in a supportive and constructive environment. We’ll also read a variety of published essays. WESS, 6 Tuesdays, 6:30-8:30 pm. Begins January 10, LHS, Room 221, $132/Seniors $100.

Writing Children’s Books for New and Returning StudentsInstructor: Jane SuttonTaught by a Lexington author of eight published books, this class on writing for children will focus on character development, plot, and descriptive writing. This course is open to continuing students, 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, 6 Tuesdays, 7:15-9:30 pm. Begins January 10 and meets 1/24, 2/7, 2/28, 3/14 and 3/28. LHS, Room 148, $165/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.

Fundamentals of DrawingInstructor: Peter HinesIt’s not necessary to travel to exotic places or pick an unusual subject to create art that is fresh and new. Through overcoming the visual prejudices we have developed that make every day things seem invisible, exciting art can be created almost anywhere, and inspired by almost any subject. 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. A $7 setup fee payable to instructor at the first class. Supply list: 1 tablet drawing paper, about 8.5 inch x 11 inch; pencils of assorted hardness (between hb and 6b); 1 pencil sharpener, eraser. AFOD, 8 Mondays, 9:30-11:30 am. Begins January 30, Lower Level Conference Room #1, Lexington Public Schools Central Office, 146 Maple Street, Access by 328 Lowell Street, $165/Seniors $125.

Daytime WatercolorInstructor: Peter HinesIn 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. The cost of materials is approximately $65 to $85. A $7 setup fee is payable to the instructor at the first class. Supplies needed are: 3 or 4 round sable brushes ranging in size 2 to 10; a pad of good watercolor paper approximately 9” x 12,” 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

Fine Arts, Fabric and Graphic Arts

Inga Magid, Musician and Founder/Director of Keys for Kids, page 26.


the genuine traditional colors. A pad of disposable palette paper or a small palette may be useful. Please note there is no class on January 31.ADYW, 8 Tuesdays, 12:30-2:30 pm. Begins January 17, Lower Level Conference Room #1, Lexington Public Schools Central Office, 146 Maple Street, Access by 328 Lowell Street, $165/Seniors $125.

Beginning DrawingInstructor: Elena BelkovaWe 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. Each lesson starts with a quick 10 to 15 minutes of sketching the objects we see around us. We will work on skills to have your drawing with more confidence and continue to investigate different drawing techniques and topics. You will practice in class and receive ideas for continued practice between classes. Please bring the following materials to class: an 18” x 24” White Paper Drawing Pad (not newsprint), Pencil HB, Willow Charcoal sticks, and a kneaded eraser.ADRAW, 7 Tuesdays, 6:00-9:00 pm. Begins January 10, LHS, Room 212, $220/Seniors $165.

Charcoal and Pastel Art StudioInstructor: Alma Bella SolisUsing 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. Class size limited to 7 students. Please bring to first class: an 18” x 24” Drawing pad (not sketch pad); Charcoal pencils kit (comes in a package of soft or light, medium, dark or hard, knead eraser, sharpener. Brand names may be General’s, Derwent, Conte); Charcoal chalks (may come in a package of 4 chalks that are 2B, 4B, 6B); Tri-tip eraser (for pastels); Set of pastel chalks (brand names may be Rembrandt, Prismacolor, Alphacolor, Conte); Easel (maybe for table-top or, floor) and

Blending stumps (comes in a package of various sizes). ACHR, 6 Tuesdays, 6:15-8:15 pm. Begins January 10, LHS, Room 210, $132/Seniors $110.

NEW SculptingInstructor: Paul AngiolilloLearn the basics of how to make one-of-a-kind sculptures that are both original and engaging. Bring your own materials—wood, stones, intriguing plant material, found objects, curiosities in your attic—and learn how to design and assemble them into works of art. A set of old bowls might become a dramatic or whimsical sculpture for a living room or foyer. Some resilient plant life or found objects might turn into an eye-catching floor piece, a wall relief, or a mobile. Garden sculptures are also possible. The instructor will demonstrate many techniques for designing, joining, and mounting three-dimensional works of art. Along with your materials, you can also bring favorite tools and equipment you might want to use, such as clippers, pruners, wiring, a sanding block, or a glue gun. The instructor will provide many tools, though, as well as adhesives and some demonstration materials. All levels are welcome.ASCU, 3 Wednesdays, 7:00-9:00 pm. Begins February 1, LHS, Room 212, $66/Seniors $50.

Art for MindfulnessInstructor: Susan Dahl“Mindfulness”—to pay attention, on purpose, in a particular way. It can both enhance focus and promote relaxation. Art-making is inherently mindful! Using drawing, painting, and collage, students will review a new aspect of mindfulness practice each week. This course offers artists a unique opportunity to develop goals and increase motivation for their artistic efforts. Beginning artists will be able to explore a variety of art techniques and add to their portfolios; more experienced artists will discover new ways to activate their creativity. All materials are provided. A materials fee of $10 is payable to the instructor at the first class. AMMA, 5 Wednesdays, 7:00-9:00 pm. Begins January 18 and meets 2/1, 2/15, 3/1 and 3/15. LHS, Room 210, $95/Seniors $72.

Weave an Alpaca Scarf Instructor: Beth Cederberg GuertinIn three weeks (9 hours), students will weave a soft and warm alpaca scarf (7” X 72”) with a stripe pattern of your design in luscious colors. The first class will consist of threading the loom. The second week we’ll begin weaving and you will take the loom home to weave the scarf. The third class will consist of finishing the weaving, taking the scarf off the loom, twisting the fringe and learning how to wash the scarf. Schacht Cricket Looms will be provided for students use (and can be purchased from the instructor). These looms are small and lightweight enough to be carried in a canvas tote bag provided by the instructor. Students will need to either go to the instructor’s studio in Waltham to choose colors before the class begins or contact the instructor with color choices. A materials fee of $25.00 for the yarns will be paid to the instructor. Please bring a tape measure and scissors to class. Get ready for the colder weather with this scarf! AWVE, 3 Wednesdays, 6:00-9:00 pm. Begins January 11, LHS, Room 214, $135/Seniors $100.

NEW Bow Loom WeavingInstructor: Beth Cederberg GuertinWeave a bracelet using a Bow Loom. The Bow Loom is a very simple, “primitive”, portable loom that has been used in Thailand by ethnic groups for hundreds of years to make narrow bands with beads on the edges. No prior weaving experience is needed. Students will be able to choose from many colors of beads and yarns to weave their bracelet. Students will go home with the looms to continue the weaving fun. Please bring a pair of small sharp scissors to class. A materials fee of $25 (which includes the Bow Loom, beads, threading aid, yarn for warp and weft, needles, the clasp to make into a bracelet and instructions) is payable directly to the instructor at class. ABOW,1 Wednesday, 6:00-9:00 pm. Meets February 15, LHS, Room 214, $35/Seniors $30.

DISCOVERING YOUR PERSONAL COLOR PALETTEwith Randy Siu, p. 33


Weave A Bamboo Scarf— Get Ready for Spring!Instructor: Beth Cederberg GuertinIn three weeks (9 hours), you will weave a bamboo scarf (6” x 72”) with optional lace stripes. The scarf can either have twisted fringe or be sewn into an infinity scarf. The first class will consist of warping (threading) the loom. The second class we’ll begin weaving and for those who want, learn how to use a pick-up stick to create lace stripes. You will take the loom home to weave the scarf. The third class will consist of taking the scarf off the loom, twisting the fringe or sewing the infinity scarf and learning how to wash the scarf. Schacht Cricket Looms will be provided for students use (and can be purchased from the instructor). These looms are small and lightweight enough to be carried in a canvas tote bag provided by the instructor. Students will need to either go to the instructor’s studio in Waltham to choose colors before the class begins or contact the instructor with color choices. A materials fee of $15 for the yarns will be paid to the instructor. Please bring a tape measure and scissors to class. A2WV, 3 Wednesdays, 6:00-9:00 pm. Begins March 8. LHS, Room 214, $135/Seniors $100.

NEW Making Books: Accordion and VariationsInstructor: Annie ZeybekogluAccordion books are both the simplest to learn and most varied of book structures. You will learn to construct an extended linear accordion, and then explore how this versatile structure can morph into flag accordions and multiple layer structures. For each book, we will consider contents that complement that structure. No previous experience necessary—Bring your imagination! A materials fee of $18 is payable to the instructor at the first class.ABOK, 6 Tuesdays, 6:30-8:30 pm. Begins January 10, LHS, Room 214, $120/Seniors $90.

Daytime Advanced KnittingInstructor: Kerry KeohaneBring a new or working project for guidance and hand holding. Learn to knit a gauge, a new technique, or to seam and block your project. The instructor, who has been teaching knitting for fifteen years, is familiar with knitting in the round, magic loop, cabling without a cable needle, color work and lace. Bring your patterns, yarn, needles, unfinished projects and questions for a morning of knitting. Class size limited to 8.ADKT, 10 Wednesdays, 9:30-11:30 am. Begins January 11, Meets at LCE Conference Room, (Access by 328 Lowell Street/Enter through blue side door of building), $195/Seniors $145.

An Introduction to MetalsmithingInstructor: Karenna MarajCome and learn how to make beautiful jewelry with an introduction to metalsmithing techniques! 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 bracelets, rings, earrings, and pendants. We will use stamps, set stones and learn wire wrapping, just to name a few examples of skills. 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 Tuesdays, 6:30-8:30 pm. Begins January 17, Karenna Maraj Jewelry Col-lection, 95 Trapelo Road, Belmont, $125.

Stone Carving SaturdayInstructor: Scott CahalyIn this one-day workshop, you’ll have the unique opportunity to carve your own stone. For beginners and experienced sculptors alike, you’ll be guided through the process of looking into the rock for imagery, carving into material, planning and forming a sculpture, and using tools. Hand-carving techniques will be demonstrated, and stone carving lore will be discussed. We’ll also touch upon safety in the studio, and stone and tool sourcing. You will leave with your stone sculpture in hand. Please bring a bag lunch to class. All materials will be provided. Classes are held at Scott’s Stone Carving, 80 Loomis Street (Bike Path) Bedford, MA 01730. For additional class information please visit: www.stonecarvingdust.blogspot.com.ASTN, 1 Saturday, 9:30 am-2:30 pm. Meets January 21. Meets at Scott’s Stone Carving, 80 Loomis Street, Bedford, $125.A2STN, 1 Saturday, 9:30 am-2:30 pm. Meets February 25. Meets at Scott’s Stone Carving, 80 Loomis Street, Bedford, $125.A3STN, 1 Saturday, 9:30 am-2:30 pm. Meets April 1. Meets at Scott’s Stone Carving, 80 Loomis Street, Bedford, $125.

Quilting and BeyondInstructor: Cathy BerryIs 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 it would be 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 Mondays, 6:30-9:00 pm. Begins January 23 and meets 1/30, 2/6, 2/27, 3/ 6 and 3/13. LHS, Room 143, $140/Seniors $100.

FEBRUARY VACATION STONE CARVING CLASSFor ages 13+, p. 27

Annie Zeybekoglu teaches Making Books: Accordion and Variations, see this page.

iPHONE CAPABILITIESwith Kristen Butler, p. 23


A Taste of BlacksmithingInstructor: Carl WestThe discovery of iron and how to work it changed human history. Tools, weapons, and daily life haven’t been the same since. Here’s your chance to learn to control one of the basic elements of modern human life. In this three hour class you will be introduced to the basic smithing techniques of hammering, drawing-out, cutting, bending, and twisting. Using these techniques and a coal-fired forge you will heat a piece of iron to brilliant incandescence and with anvil, hammer, and tongs create a decorative and useful S-hook. Students should visit www.prospecthillforge.com/safety.php for safety notes and clothing recommendations. ABLA, 1 Monday, 6:30-9:30 pm. Meets January 30, Prospect Hill Forge, 38 Guinan Street, Waltham, $65.A2BL, 1 Friday, 7:00-10:00 pm. Meets February 10, Prospect Hill Forge, 38 Guinan Street, Waltham, $65.A3BL, 1 Wednesday, 6:30-9:30 pm. Meets March 1, Prospect Hill Forge, 38 Guinan Street, Waltham, $65.

NEW Forged Iron Bottle OpenerInstructor: Carl WestThe bottle opener is an excellent first project for the student who would like to try their hand at the ancient craft of blacksmithing. Students will be introduced to the blacksmith’s techniques of flattening, bending over and on the anvil, hot-cutting, drawing-out to a taper, chamfering, bending in a fork and twisting. Students will leave class with their finished project, a hefty, unique bottle opener. Students should visit www.prospecthillforge.com/safety.php for safety notes and clothing recommendations. Class meets at Prospect Hill Forge, 38 Guinan Street, Waltham.AWRB, 1 Monday, 6:30-9:30 pm. Meets February 6, Prospect Hill Forge, 38 Guinan Street, Waltham, $65.A2WR, 1 Saturday, 7:00-10:00 pm. Meets February 18, Prospect Hill Forge, 38 Guinan Street, Waltham, $65.A3WR, 1 Sunday, 6:30-9:30 pm. Meets April 2, Prospect Hill Forge, 38 Guinan Street, Waltham, $65.

The Basics of Great Photographs and Engaging PortraitsInstructor: Scott MetzgerGreat photographs are created through the right mixture of angle, light, subject, story, and spirit. To capture all of these ingredients in the snap of a shutter, a photographer needs the skill set to potentially assess, frame, and shoot in a fraction of a second. In this class, we will stock our photographic “tool box” through studying the essential elements of taking a great picture. We will explore documentary, lighting, the rule of thirds, camera and computer processing equipment, and composition.Shooting a portrait is something altogether different. It 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 are contextual, which shoot the subject in

a particular environment. By the end of the class, students will feel more comfortable with their ability to make both a stronger, more engaging photograph and portrait. Please bring your camera to class. APBB, 4 Mondays, 7:00–9:00 pm. Begins January 9, LHS, Room 222, $88/Seniors $66.

LCE Classes Around TownWhile the majority of our evening classes take place at Lexington High School, we do rent a variety of other locations, and hold a handful of our daytime classes in our LCE Office conference room in the Old Harrington school. Be sure to check your location destination in the course section information. Our list of venues and addresses can be found on the last page of the catalog. You can also find us on the web at our Facebook page, facebook.com/ lexingtoncommunityed.

Paul Angiolillo’s Cattails (detail), see Sculpting, page 16.


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 Beginner EnglishInstructor: Carol BearseThis course is meant for new arrivals to the United States who want to learn English in a fun and friendly environment. We will focus on survival English, conversations, and idiomatic expressions. There will also be an introduction to basic English grammar and how it functions in everyday language. We will use the book, Side by Side: Student Book 1, Third Edition by Steven Molinsky and Bill Bliss. The book is available on Amazon.com. Please purchase before the first class.LBGE, 6 Sessions. Meets Mondays and Wednesdays, 12:30-2:00 pm. Begins February 1, and meets 2/6, 2/8, 2/13, 2/27, and 3/1, Follen Church/Marshman Center, 755 Mass Ave, $100/ Seniors $85.

Intermediate English Instructor: Tamar BerejiklianThis 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, 9 Thursdays, 6:30-8:30 pm. Begins January 19, LHS, Room 234, $149/Seniors $115.

English Conversation Instructor: Ric CallejaHave you studied English and perhaps traveled or lived in an English-speaking country, yet feel uncomfortable when Americans use informal English? In this class you will learn to understand and make yourself understood dealing 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, 8 Mondays, 12:30-2:30 pm. Begins January 23, LCE Conference Room, Access by 328 Lowell Street, and enter through the blue side door of the Old Harrington school, $135/Seniors $100.

Beginning Spanish Instructor: Pilar Cabrera, Ph.DThis beginner course focuses on basic communication in Spanish. Students will develop communication skills that include greetings and farewells, answering the phone, ordering a meal, discussing traveling and hotel accommodations, and talking about recreation and sports. Students will learn grammar usage such as regular and irregular verbs, subject-verb agreement, progressive tense, agreement of articles, nouns, and adjectives in the context of discussion, reading, and writing exercises. LBGS, 8 Wednesdays, 6:30-9:00 pm. Begins January 18, LHS, Room 222, $165/Seniors $125.

NEW Spanish Language through Literature and FilmInstructors: Pilar Cabrera, Ph.D, and Montserrat CaracuelThis intermediate language course is designed to develop communication skills in Spanish through interactive movie presentations for professional and social discourse. Students will develop oral and written fluency through active discussions and reflections on themes and arguments presented in the movies. Vocabulary and grammar will be acquired in the context of watching, discussions, and writing exercises. LHCC, 8 Mondays, 6:30-9:00 pm. Begins January 23, LHS Room 221, $165/Seniors $125.

Spanish Conversation with Grammar ReviewInstructor: Ricardo Calleja AlvarezStrengthen your ability to use key verb tenses and other important grammatical structures. and develop your vocabulary through a series of guided conversations on a variety of interesting topics. In this class we will also discuss different cultural facets of the Spanish speaking world and listen to a variety of songs in Spanish, both modern and traditional. Este curso le ayudará a fortalecer su uso de los tiempos de los verbos esenciales y otras estructuras gramaticales importantes. También le ayudará a desarrollar su uso de vocabulario por medio de conversaciones guiadas sobre temas interesantes. En esta clase hablaremos sobre diferentes facetas

culturales del mundo hispanohablante y escucharemos una variedad de canciones modernas y tradicionales en español. LSPC, 8 Wednesdays, 7:00-9:00 pm. Begins January 25, LHS, Room 234, $135/Seniors $100.

Spanish Conversation—DaytimeInstructor: Tony MarquesSustain 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 should 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. Class size is limited to 8. LSCO, 9 Mondays, 10:00 am-12:00 pm. Begins January 9, LCE Conference Room, Access by 328 Lowell Street, and enter through the blue side door of the Old Harrington school, $150/Seniors $115.

Beginning ItalianInstructor: 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, 9 Mondays, 6:30-7:45 pm. Begins January 9, LHS Room 148. $150/Seniors $115.

ELL/Languages

WALKING IN THE BRITISH ISLESwith Mary Hamilton, p. 31


Intermediate Italian Instructor: Sonia ParravanoThis course is for those who have completed Beginning Italian or its equivalent. Grammar and vocabulary will build upon what was covered in Beginning Italian with a focus on speaking skills.LIIT, 9 Mondays, 7:45-9:00 pm. Begins January 9, LHS, Room 148. $150/Seniors $115.

Advanced ItalianInstructor: Sonia Parravano This level is appropriate for students who have completed advanced beginner/intermediate Italian, are comfortable in an immersion environment, and confident using vocabulary and grammar skills acquired in Italian Beginner I and Italian Beginner II. The goal of this course is to further advance students’ proficiency in Italian. LIAB, 10 Tuesdays, 6:30-7:45 pm. Begins January 10, LHS, Room 148, $165/Seniors $125.

Conversational ItalianInstructor: Sonia ParravanoEngage in fun and stimulating conversation while enhancing your cultural, literary, and linguistic proficiency. The course explores a wealth of interesting topics, like 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. This class is a great fit for students who have intermediate to advanced proficiency in Italian.LICO, 10 Tuesdays, 7:45-9:00 pm. Begins January 10, LHS Room 148, $165/Seniors $125.

Total Beginner French Instructor: Maurice BombrunTotal Beginner French is for students with no or “forgotten” French knowledge. The course introduces basic pronunciation, grammar, and vocabulary to build the foundation of the language in a fun environment, taking into consideration each student’s requirements and questions. Students will learn to communicate simple concepts in French though numerous exercises. Pronunciation, reading, listening and speaking are the focus of the class for a progressive learning experience. The college-level Contacts, Valette/Valette, Version 8, may be purchased online or from a bookstore. LOBR, 10 Mondays, 4:30-6:30 pm. Begins January 23, Lexington High School, Room 233, $220/Seniors $200.

French: Beginner IIInstructor: Maurice BombrunBeginning French is for students with no, little, or “forgotten” French knowledge. The course introduces basic pronunciation, grammar, and vocabulary to build the foundation of the language in a fun environment. Students will learn to

communicate simple concepts in French, both written and spoken. Focus is shared among reading, writing, listening and speaking for a well-rounded, dynamic learning experience. The college-level Contacts, Valette/Valette, may be purchased online or from a bookstore. LBFR, 10 Mondays, 7:00-9:00 pm. Begins January 23, LHS, Room 233, $220/Seniors $200.

Intermediate FrenchInstructor: Maurice BombrunIntermediate French is for students with all basic concepts of pronunciation, grammar and vocabulary. The course quickly reviews the foundation to build upon and expand the language patterns and gramatical structures. Vocabulary is enhanced further through simple dialogues, readings, and translations. We will review verb tenses and more are presented. Students learn how to communicate with simple sentences in applicable situations. The college-level book Contacts, Valette/Valette, may be purchased online or from a bookstore. LINF, 10 Thursdays, 7:00-9:00 pm. Begins January 19, LHS, Room 233, $220/Seniors $200.

Poetry and Memoir teacher, Tom Daley, page 14.

SMART PLANNING FOR EUROPEAN VACATIONSwith Wim Nijenberg, p. 31

JAPANESE HOT POT FOR YOUR WINTER TABLEwith Deborah Samuels, p. 30


Daytime Intermediate FrenchInstructor: Karen GirondelThis total immersion course is designed for students who are able to create sentences in French using learned vocabulary and expressions in basic social situations. While students may make mistakes, and pause to find the right word or to self-correct, they are generally understood by sympathetic native speakers who are accustomed to non-native fluency. The emphasis will be on perfecting listening and speaking skills in a variety of authentic cultural contexts, as well as increasing vocabulary and grammatical accuracy. The course is taught in a very visual way making it fun and easy to make rapid progress towards advanced proficiency. LDIF, 7 Tuesdays, 9:30-11:30 am. Begins January 10, Lower Level Conference Room #1, Lexington Public Schools Central Office, 146 Maple Street, Access by 328 Lowell Street, $115/Seniors $85.

French Language and Conversation Through FilmInstructor: Karen GirondelFilm 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.LFFIL, 7 Wednesdays, 7:00-9:00 pm. Begins January 11, LHS, Room 166, $115/Seniors $85.

Beginning GermanInstructor: Johanna HaverBeginning German is for students with no or little German knowledge. The course consists of the study of the fundamentals of the language. Students will learn to communicate simple concepts in German, both written and spoken. Emphasis is on oral communication with pronunciation, grammar and vocabulary taught in context, and the culture of the German-speaking world presented using interactive activities, discussion, exercises and readings. LREG, 8 Wednesdays, 7:00-9:00 pm. Begins January 18, LHS, Room 231, $132/Seniors $100.

NEW Beginning, and Beyond Beginning Conversational ArabicInstructor: Tamar BerejiklianOriginating in the 6th century, the Arabic language has become one of the most widely spoken and recognizable languages in the world today. Taught by a native speaker, the Beginning class will introduce modern conversational Arabic by using an interactive and practical instructional method. Emphasis will be on listening comprehension, vocabulary, and conversation skills. Beyond Beginning is for students who have completed the Beginning class or have equivalent experience with the language.LBAR, (Beginning) 8 Mondays, 6:30-8:30 pm. Begins January 23, LHS, Room, 231, $132/Seniors $100.LAR2, (Beyond Beginning) 8 Tuesdays, 6:30-8:30 pm. Begins January 17, LHS Room 231, $132/Seniors $100.

From editing digital photos, to creating your own web page, you are sure to find something to match your ability and interest. Mac Computers are provided for all computer classes. However, if preferred, students may bring their laptops for any of Kristen Butler’s classes.

The Lexington Community Education Conference Room, is located at 146 Maple Street, access via 328 Lowell St. The LCE Office Conference Room is in the Old Harrington/Lexington Public Schools Central Office building. Enter through the blue door on the parking lot side of the building. Look for the blue awning listing “Lexington Community Education.”

Introduction to Computers—DaytimeInstructor: 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. Class will include a brief overview of what to look for when you buy a computer. Class size is limited to 8 to allow for individualized instruction.CDINT, 1 Tuesday, 9:30 am-12:30 pm. Meets January 10, LCE Conference Room, $48.

Introduction to Microsoft Word—DaytimeInstructor: Kristen Butler 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. CDWO, 1 Tuesday, 9:30 am-12:30 pm. Meets January 17, LCE Conference Room, $48.

Computers

HATHA YOGAwith Asha Ramesh, p. 37

Actress and educator Poornima Kirby teaches, How to Give your Own TED Talk, page 12.


Introduction to Microsoft Excel—DaytimeInstructor: Kristen Butler 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. CDEX, 1 Tuesday, 9:30 am-12:30 pm. Meets January 24, LCE Conference Room, $48.

Introduction to PowerPoint—DaytimeInstructor: Kristen Butler 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 familiar with the basics of how to use a computer. CDPP, 1 Tuesday, 9:30 am-12:30 pm. Meets January 31, LCE Conference Room, $48.

Organizing Your Computer—DaytimeInstructor: Kristen ButlerLearn how to organize your files and folders, manage the “My Documents” folder, and backup your information. Students must be familiar with the basics of how to use a computer. CDORG, 1 Tuesday, 9:30 am-12:30 pm. Meets February 7, LCE Conference Room, $48.

Intermediate Word—DaytimeInstructor: Kristen Butler 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. Class size is limited to 8 to allow for individualized instruction.CDIW, 1 Tuesday, 9:30 am-12:30 pm. Meets February 28, LCE Conference Room, $48.

Intermediate Excel I—DaytimeInstructor: Kristen Butler Learn how to import and link files, modify charts, explore the different formulas and more. Student must be familiar with the basics of how to use Excel. Class size is limited to 8 to allow for individualized instruction.CDIX, 1 Tuesday, 9:30 am-12:30 pm. Meets March 7, LCE Conference Room, $48.

Intermediate Powerpoint—DaytimeInstructor: Kristen Butler 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. Class size is limited to 8 to allow for individualized instruction.CDIP, 1 Tuesday, 9:30 am-12:30 pm. Meets March 14, LCE Conference Room, $48.

Intermediate Excel II—DaytimeInstructor: Kristen Butler Learn how to set up databases to use mail merge, create pivot tables and define macros. Students must be familiar with the basics of how to use Excel. Class size is limited to 8 to allow for individualized instruction.CD2IEX, 1 Tuesday, 9:30 am-12:30 pm. Meets March 21, LCE Conference Room, $48.

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Introduction to Microsoft Word Instructor: Kristen Butler 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 18, LHS, Room 155, $38.

Introduction to Microsoft Excel Instructor: Kristen Butler 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. CINX, 1 Wednesday, 6:00-9:00 pm. Meets January 25, LHS, Room 155, $38.

Introduction to PowerPoint Instructor: Kristen Butler 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 familiar with the basics of how to use a computer. CIPO, 1 Wednesday, 6:00-9:00 pm. Meets February 1, LHS, Room 155, $38.

Organizing Your ComputerInstructor: Kristen ButlerLearn how to organize your files and folders, manage the “My Documents” folder, and backup your information. Students must be familiar with the basics of how to use a computer.CORG, 1 Wednesday, 6:00-9:00 pm. Meets February 8, LHS, Room 155, $38.

BLENDED: USING DISRUPTIVE INNOVATION TO IMPROVE SCHOOLSwith Michael Horn, p. 5

MEMORIZING MADE EASYwith Neil Kutzen, p. 33

SPEAK THE SPEECH! (OR HOW TO GIVE YOUR OWN TED TALK)with Poornima Kirby, p. 12


Intermediate Word Instructor: Kristen Butler 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. Meets March 8, LHS, Room 155, $38.

Intermediate Excel IInstructor: Kristen Butler Learn how to import and link files, modify charts, explore the different formulas and more. Student must be familiar with the basics of how to use Excel. CIEX, 1 Wednesday, 6:00-9:00 pm. Meets March 15, LHS, Room 155, $38.

Intermediate PowerPointInstructor: Kristen Butler Learn how to create slide masters, tables and custom shows; insert photos, add sound and 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 22, LHS, Room 155, $38.

Intermediate Excel II Instructor: Kristen Butler Learn how to set up databases to use mail merge, create pivot tables and define macros. Students must be familiar with the basics of how to use Excel. CEXX, 1 Wednesday, 6:00-9:00 pm. Meets March 29, LHS, Room 155, $38.

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Buying & Selling on eBay (and Amazon)Instructor: Tracy MarksDo you want to learn how to safely and effectively sell items on eBay and/or Amazon? In this workshop, taught by an active Amazon seller and previously certified eBay trainer/powerseller, we’ll first cover how to safely buy and sell on eBay. After focusing on how to search for items, research prices, bid, and leave feedback, we’ll spend most of class learning to create and submit listings, prepare photos, determine auction timing, manage auctions, handle payment and shipping, and deal with security issues and non-responsive buyers. For the last class, students will create eBay listings which together we will constructively critique and help improve. We will also cover the quick and easy process of becoming an Amazon Marketplace seller.CBAY, 3 Tuesdays, 6:30-9:00 pm. Begins January 17, LHS, Room 229, $75/Seniors $57.

How to be Social: Building Your Social Media NetworkInstructor: Mary Ann StewartIn today’s rapidly evolving world of social media, it’s important to understand various social media platforms to build your social network, thus impacting your business or organization. In this class we’ll explore social media communications and demystify the processes around each platform. We’ll dive into Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn and take stock of each. We’ll consider Instagram, blogs, and Pinterest, plus take a look at lesser known and emerging platforms. Participants will come away with a foundation and skills that can be applied immediately to promote your business or nonprofit. Please note: Participants must have opened accounts on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn before the first class.CHBS, 4 Thursdays, 7:00-9:00 pm. Begins January 19, LHS, 155, $88/Seniors $75.

NEW iPhone CapabilitiesInstructor: Kristen ButlerUnlock the mysteries and wonderment of the iPhone. Learn how to create an Apple ID and how it is used. Never lose your phone again by setting up Find My iPhone. Learn about the built-in Apps, how to install new ones, and how to make Siri understand you. Keep your iPhone safe from prying eyes. CiPH, 1 Wednesday, 6:30-8:30 pm. Meets January 11, LHS Room 229, $29/Seniors $25.

NEW Computer Programming in Python with Graphics ApplicationsInstructor: Robin VerdierWe all use computers to run commercial programs like web browsers and word processors that take directions from us and— usually—do what we asked. This course teaches how to write our own programs using Python, which is among the best of contemporary computer languages and is arguably the easiest language to learn. It is used as the introductory computer language at many universities including MIT and UC Berkeley. Python is preinstalled on most Macs, and is available free from Python.org for MacOS, Windows, and Linux. We’ll use Macs in the LHS computer lab. The course concentrates on things that are sparsely covered in most available books, such as timers, random numbers, and graphics. The final study is a program that creates beautiful, randomly-changing geometric designs. No programming experience is necessary, but you do need basic typing skills.CWEB, 6 Wednesdays, 7:00-9:00 pm. Begins February 1, LHS, Room 215. $150/Seniors $120.

WRITING THE PERSONAL ESSAYwith Laura Doolan, p. 15

Zumba instructor, Amy Stix, page 37.


NEW Blogging for BusinessInstructor: Alli ThresherThis class is designed for both personal bloggers looking to reach new audiences and business owners wondering what blogging can bring to their business website or Facebook page. We’ll review tactics for creating and sourcing content, how to format to get views, where and when to share your content, and go over some basic blogging tips and how-tos. We’ll also talk about using your blog content to build your social media presence and drive views to your site.BBUS, 1 Monday, 6:30-8:30 pm. Meets March 13, LHS, Room 222, $25/Seniors $20.

Facebook for BeginnersInstructor: Brigid Gorry-Hines, ComplexITEveryone 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 has become one of the first places 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! You’ll learn about friend requests, Timeline, your news feed, messaging, Facebook etiquette, and privacy and security settings. Please come to class with your Facebook login email and password so that you can follow along using your own account. Class is held at ComplexIT, 9 Meriam St, Suite 1, located one flight down from the main entrance.CFACE, 1 Thursday, 5:30-7:30 pm. Meets March 16, ComplexIT, 9 Meriam St, Suite 1, $55.

Introduction to TwitterInstructor: Brigid Gorry-Hines, ComplexITTwitter is a popular microblogging platform, comprised of 140-character messages called Tweets. It’s a fun way to catch up on news, and to stay updated on people and subjects you care about. To the new user, however, all the symbols and short messages may seem confusing. If you still don’t understand the difference between a “handle” and a “hashtag”, don’t worry! This class will cover the basics of how to use Twitter, as well as how to customize your profile and settings. Class is held at ComplexIT, 9 Meriam St, Suite 1, located on the lower level, down a flight of stairs from the building entrance.CTWI, 1 Thursday, 5:30-7:30 pm. Meets March 23, ComplexIT, 9 Meriam St, Suite 1, $55.

NEW Social Media for BusinessInstructor: Alli ThresherAre you a small business owner? Do you need help reaching new customers on Facebook? Not sure what Instagram can bring to your business? Confused by the ever changing landscape of social media apps? Relax—things are easier than they seem. In this short seminar, Social Media expert Alli Thresher will give you a quick crash course on using social media to market, reach, and engage new and current customers. We’ll cover the ins and outs of posting, review tools that can make your life easier, and briefly discuss tips and tricks for advertising on Facebook.BSOC, 1 Monday, 6:30-8:30 pm. Meets March 6, LHS, Room 222, $25/Seniors $20.

Music educator Shinichi Suzuki states, “Children learn to smile from their parents.” Each term our parenting perspectives offers courses and talks that are geared toward living happily and healthy in family, in community.

NEW Mental Health of Children and AdolescentsInstructor: Sarah Kroesser, MEd, LICSWThis course is an overview of the mental health difficulties that affect children and adolescents in our greater community. During this course, you will learn an overview of common mental health diagnoses, including substance use disorders, and will be educated on a number of topics including diagnostic criteria for mental health and substance use disorders, ways to recognize signs of problematic behavior in youth, how to manage safety concerns and managing expectations around treatment. In addition, you will learn about levels of care available in our community, how one is assessed or evaluated, and what resources are available to children and families that will facilitate access to treatment. We will also discuss how to determine whether a treatment referral is appropriate and how to assess for change. A number of treatment modalities will be discussed, including cognitive behavior therapy, dialectical behavior therapy and structural family therapy. An open discussion will follow the course presentation to allow for questions and comments.PMEM, 1 Monday, 6:30-8:30 pm. Meets January 23, LHS Room 229, $25.

NEW The Benefits of the Bilingual Household: A Course for ParentsInstructor: Diane WinkelmanWhile research shows that children raised in bilingual environments have an advantage in the long run, the trying, formative years of development and socialization may force some bilingual parents to wonder if bilingual really is better. In this class you will learn to appreciate the diversity and benefits possible in the language development of bilingual children. Together we will explore bilingual language development in young children, and learn how to establish strong bilingual language skills.

Parenting Perspectives

Gerry Goolkasian teaches GeoArt, and Dungeons & Dragons for Middle Schoolers, page 27.


A supportive class environment will help parents value and enjoy their role in a bilingual home. During our first session we will consider the range of typical bilingual language development and its benefits. Material from the American Speech and Hearing Association and YouTube will be included in the presentation. The second session will be specifically geared toward exploration of some of the questions and issues that have come up for parents in the group. PBBH, 2 Tuesdays, 6:30-8:30 pm. Begins January 31, LHS Room 222, $45/Seniors $40.

Understanding ADHD and Non-Pharmacological Approaches to TreatmentInstructor: Naomi Steiner, MD9.6% of children and adolescents are present with ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder), by far the most common neurodevelopmental disorder in childhood. In addition to the classic ADHD symptoms of poor attention span, high activity level, and impulsivity, children with ADHD are at substantial risk for behavioral problems at school, academic underperformance and failure, and dropping out. Dr. Steiner will review and explain the presentation of ADHD, using examples to illustrate the symptoms and how they can change between elementary, middle and high school, and college. She will discuss treatment options, focusing particularly on nonpharmacological approaches such as computer based attention training systems, which include the highly publicized neurofeedback. Dr. Steiner will review these therapies, demonstrate neurofeedback, and answer your questions regarding this approach and ADHD in general. Please Note: No direct patient clinical therapeutic guidance will be given.PADH, 1 Tuesday, 7:00-9:00 pm. Meets January 24, LHS Room 225, $25.

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.

Babysitter’s Training with American Heart Association Heartsaver First Aid, CPR/AEDInstructor: Alice WadleyParticipants 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 pm. Begins January 11, LHS, 173, $150.

Bold Voices: How to Have Fun Having Your Say!Instructor: Poornima KirbyEver get tongue-tied when the teacher calls on you? Are you outgoing with your friends, but shy in front of a crowd? This workshop is a crash course full of tips and tricks to break out of your nerves, and say your piece. We’ll use improv games, storytelling, and writing prompts to prepare you for those moments in the school day (and beyond) when you need to speak in front of a crowd. We’ll touch on everything from how to stand and gesture, to linking ideas persuasively, to using humor and story to persuade your audience. KHHC, 1 Thursday, 4:00-6:00 pm. Meets March 9, LHS, Room 221, $33.

Home AloneInstructor: Officers of the Lexington Police and Fire DepartmentsHelp your child feel safer and more secure when home alone or with siblings, and teach them smart telephone and doorbell answering strategies. This class is designed for children ages 9 and older. Younger children may attend with an accompanying adult. Instructors are officers from the Lexington Police and Fire Departments. Class size is limited so please register early. K009, 1 Tuesday, 6:30-7:30 pm. Meets March 21, LHS, Room 229. Free, but space is limited and pre-registration is required.

An Introduction to Public Speaking and Debate, for Grades 5-8Instructor: Zephaniah Chang, of Lumos DebateDuring this course you will discover the basics of debate: how to construct an argument, give a speech, and participate in a debate round. You will play debate games and enjoy activities that build debate and public speaking skills. Encouragement and low pressure helps even shy kids come out of their shell.KPSD, 3 Mondays, 4:00-6:00 pm. Begins March 6, LHS Room 226, $66.

Jazz in the Middle (for Grades 6-8)Instructors: Toby Forman and Megan RiccioDo 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. Class will meet for 19 Tuesdays and one concert date.KLHS, 20 Tuesdays, 3:30–5:00 pm. Begins January 10, LHS, Room 131, $335.

Courses for Children

LEARN TO AMAZE WITH SLEIGHT OF HAND MAGICwith Ken Wax, p. 31


NEW Keys For Kids Piano: For Child/Parent PairsInstructor: Keys for Kids Teaching StaffParents and their children are constantly inundated with options for afterschool activities that promise to boost attention, encourage learning, and build confidence. Musical education is no different, and offers enhanced listening skills, greater attention span, and broadened critical thinking skills. Keys for Kids, through its dynamic courses and engaging teachers, adds the crucial element that so often gets overlooked—FUN! Classes cater to students between the ages of 3 and 12 in small groups where parents and their kids engage as a team to learn and grow towards their musical goals together. To better engage these young musicians, technical concepts including music theory, sight-reading, ear training, and instrumental expertise are brought to life through group exercises, performances, and teamwork. Annual recitals provide students the opportunity to showcase what they’ve learned, and provides a safe venue for children to gain confidence in themselves. As graduates of the program, students emerge as independent, thoughtful, and critical musicians with a strong foundation in reading, writing, performing, understanding, and, most importantly, loving music. Keys for Kids does all this in a fun, interactive, social, and encouraging environment that establishes a lifelong appreciation of music. With the Keys for Kids® methodology students can start at any age. A $20 fee for the required lesson book is payable to the instructor at the first class.Please Visit: www. keys-for-kids.com, for up-to-date Winter 2017 class schedules.

Drawing and Architecture (Grades 2–5)Instructor: Elena Belkova Each class will start with time to sketch everyday objects, helping students develop the skill “to draw what you see, not what you know.” We will move on to basic drawing of 2D and 3D geometrical shapes to learn foundational techniques and to practice different aspects of drawing. We will also explore drawing architecture—from a study of simple architectural elements, to designing buildings using graph paper as a guide for proportion. Students will have the opportunity to design and work independently as well as with the instructor. Please bring the following supplies to class: a Drawing Pad (11” x 14”) , Pencil HB, Colored Pencils (12), and an Eraser.KARCH, 6 Thursdays, 4:00-6:00 pm. Begins January 12, LHS, Room 173, $120.

NEW Saturday STEAM Series (Grades K–2)Instructors: Amanda Sullivan and Amanda Strawhacker Join us for the Saturday STEAM series for kids in grades K-2 this winter! Each Saturday we’ll present new topics and hands-on activities for kids to explore. We will have fun exploring new technologies, playing with circuits, and programming onscreen animations while experiencing arts, crafts, movement, and music to create personally meaningful projects. Instructors are Amanda Strawhacker and Amanda Sullivan (the Amandas Consulting). The LCE Office Conference Room is in the Old Harrington/Lexington Public Schools Central Office building. Look for the Blue Awning listing “Lexington Community Education”.KSTM, 3 Saturdays, 10:00 am-2:00 pm. Begins February 11, LCE Conference Room, 146 Maple St., $125.

Teen Writing Workshop Instructor: Brigid Gorry-HinesIn this writing workshop, young writers will have the chance to hone their writing skills and share feedback with their peers. The class will include designated writing time as well as discussions about the craft-including subjects such as character development, outlining, word-building, and finding your own voice. This workshop will be most suitable for students in grades 7-9. No writing experience is necessary. Please bring a notebook and a writing utensil.KEEN, 5 Mondays, 4:30-5:30 pm. Begins February 6, LHS, Room 220, $60.

Fiction Writing for Fourth and Fifth GradersInstructor: Karen DayLocal children’s book author Karen Day will lead fourth and fifth graders through interactive writing exercises as they explore how to start a fictional story of their own. Students will learn the importance of showing, not telling, and why every book needs a strong, active voice. No experience needed, just a good imagination!K2FI,1 Thursday, 6:00-7:30 pm. Meets March 9, LHS, Room 221, $44.

Fiction Writing Workshop for Middle School StudentsInstructor: Karen DayCreating 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 the 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, 6:00-7:30 pm. Meets March 2, LHS, Room 221, $44.

PRIVATE MUSIC INSTRUMENT LESSONSfor Every Age, p. 12

FREE VIDEO PRODUCTION CLASSESat LexMedia, p. 9

French language instructor, Maurice Bombrun, p. 20.


NEW February Vacation Stone Carving Class—for ages 13+Instructor: Scott CahalyTeens (age 13+) will learn how to carve stone (alabaster) and learn all parts of this fascinating ancient medium. They will learn the whole process of stone carving from the beginning chisels, to the files and finishing process. Students are encouraged and aided in producing the type of work that interests them! Class discussion and demonstration accompany many peaceful hours of working and connecting with the stone. All levels, no previous experience required. Tools and stone included. Classes are held at Scott’s Stone Carving, 80 Loomis Street (Bike Path), Bedford, MA 01730. For additional class information please visit: www.stonecarvingdust.blogspot.comKSTN, 4 Meetings, 1:30-4:30pm. Meets February 21, 22, 23, 24. Scott’s Stone Carving, 80 Loomis St, Bedford, $265.

Dungeons & Dragons for Middle SchoolersInstructor: Gerry GoolkasianThis ever popular game of logic and imagination begins with the creation of characters with the rolling of dice. You and your collaborators guide your characters through an imaginary journey encountering exciting adventures along the way. Your journey is referred to as a “campaign” which is creatively structured like the plot of a good book by one player known as the Dungeon Master. This player is usually a more experienced player. In week 1, we will begin taking requests to

write and run campaigns, and then create characters. After that our imaginations will guide us onwards. Both experienced players and beginners are welcome.KCDD, 10 Wednesdays, 3:00-6:00 pm. Begins January 11, Clarke Middle School, Room 227, $208.

NEW Mosaic Arts for Grades 6-8Instructors: Carol J. Redinger and Robert ButlerThis class was created as a collaborative partnership of lifelong teacher, artist and mentor, Robert Butler and clinical social worker, Carol J. Redinger, MSW. The class offers an engaging art experience for students who can benefit from a differentiated learning opportunity, with a diverse curriculum. Mosaic design, composition and technique are presented in a relaxed, yet structured environment, through individual pacing. Students across the spectrum of learning and comprehension styles will discover their own unique and creative gifts! Students develop the confidence to create their own exciting mosaic art work, with that confidence extending into their daily lives! Come explore the exotic colors, textures and patterns found in the diverse cultures of the earth’s people. Make your own fun, take home projects! The materials we will use include authentic art tiles, sea glass, Hawaiian black lava sand, colorful shells, and fossils of the natural world. For our returning students all new projects! Class size is limited to 10.KMOS, 2 Saturdays, 10:00 am-12:30 pm. Begins January 28, LHS, Room 220, $65.

Art Studio: Charcoal and Pastel for Grades 2-6Instructor: Alma Bella SolisUsing 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 explore perspective, proportion, and more. Class size limited to 7 students.KPAC, 10 Tuesdays, 3:30-5:30 pm. Begins January 10, LHS, Room 166, $275.

GeoArt for Middle SchoolersInstructor: Gerry GoolkasianDo you enjoy art and computer games? Join us for this action-packed class involving the solving of visual puzzles and the creation of original 2-D designs as you combine art with math concepts. Working on paper as well on the computer screen, you will produce beautiful full-color geometric creations, including fantasy architecture, bridges and amusement parks as well as snazzy abstract designs. In addition, construct 3-D colored geometric polyhedrons and more. Finally enjoy applying your geometry skills as we take a break for an on-line miniature golf tournament. All art materials will be supplied by the instructor.KGEO, 6 Tuesdays, 3:00-5:00 pm. Begins January 10, Clarke Middle School, Room 227, $80.

Musician and educator Peter Sulski leads the Instrumental Camerata for Adults, page 13.

A student in Alma Bella Solis’ Charcoal and Pastel Art Studio, see above.


In Control: Crash Prevention Training This course offers students from Lexington High School and their families an opportunity to learn the skills that can not safely be taught on public roadways. 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 www.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.

Driver Education Instructor: CS Driving School A complete driver’s education program (classroom and behind-the-wheel lessons) is available through LCE. Students must be at least 15.9 years old to begin the program. Please see the LCE website at www.lexingtoncommunityed.org for details and dates. The cost for the course is $650.

LCE Test PrepInstructors: LHS teacher Chris Doucette and retired LHS teacher Karen Mechem.Prepare for the new SAT by reading passages, answering evidence-based questions,interpreting informational graphics, applying grammar, and writing the redesigned essay. Practice math strategies for calculator and non-calculator sections. Individualized instruction. Enrollment limited.

MATHIn SAT Math, students will review mathematical operations and learn test strategies necessary for success on the SAT. Class content has been updated for the new test. Required Text for class: Barron’s New SAT, 28th Edition (Barron’s SAT) ISBN-13: 978-1438006499; ISBN-10: 1438006497

Thursday Math SAT Prep for the March ExamInstructor: Chris DoucettePSAM, 6 Thursdays, 3:30-5:30 pm. Begins January 12, LHS, Room 230, $200.

Monday Math SAT Prep for the March ExamInstructor: Chris DoucettePMST, 6 Mondays, 6:30-8:30 pm. Begins January 9, LHS, Room 232, $200.

Thursday Math SAT Prep for the May/June ExamInstructor: Chris DoucetteP2SAM, 6 Thursdays, 3:30-5:30 pm. Begins March 16, LHS, Room 235, $200.

Monday Math SAT Prep for the May/June ExamInstructor: Chris DoucetteP2MST, 6 Mondays, 6:30-8:30 pm. Begins March 13, LHS, Room 232, $200.

READING and WRITING/ LANGUAGE/ESSAYPrepare for the new SAT by reading passages, answering evidence-based questions,interpreting informational graphics, applying grammar, and writing the redesigned essay. Class content has been updated for the new test.Required Text for classes: Barron’s New SAT 28th Edition by Green, Wolf, and Stewart. ISBN 978-1-4380-7572-3

Thursday Reading SAT Prep for the March ExamInstructor: Karen MechemPRTH, 6 Thursdays, 6:30-8:30 pm. Begins January 12, LHS, Room 222, $200.

Tuesday Writing SAT Prep for the March ExamInstructor: Karen MechemPWTU, 6 Tuesdays, 6:30-8:30 pm. Begins January 10, LHS Room 224, $200.

Thursday Reading SAT Prep for the May/June ExamInstructor: Karen MechemPENG, 6 Thursdays, 6:30-8:30 pm. Begins March 16, LHS, Room 222, $200.

Tuesday Writing SAT Prep for the May/June ExamInstructor: Karen MechemPWST, 6 Tuesdays, 6:30-8:30 pm. Begins March 14, LHS Room 224, $200.

Take Your Best Test: Five Tips for Releasing Test Anxiety and Adding Ease to the Exam Process (for Middle School & High School Students)Instructor: Rick ClericiWe will examine both the elements of difficult and effortless testing and how the mind /body expresses them. We will explore techniques for greater knowledge retention and retrieval, along with techniques for relaxation specific to exam preparation and taking. The group will practice these techniques for future successful use. Handouts will detail tips for practicing these techniques at home and prior to an exam. KTEST, 1 Wednesday, 3:30-5:30 pm. Meets March 15, LHS, Room 235, $39.

How to Find the College That Fits Your ChildInstructor: Larry DannenbergLooking to find the right school for your child or obtain merit money? 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 money works and what you can do to better your position 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. 2015 was a year of significant change. Standardized testing has shifted, timing for Financial Aid has accelerated, there is a new application from the Consortium, and admissions have become more competitive. Learn why starting the process early can offer significant advantages. College Solutions has over 30 years of experience in college placement and financial aid. For adults only. The $25 tuition is for two adults in the household.PFIT, 1 Tuesday, 6:30-8:30 pm. Meets January 24, LHS, Room 226, $25.

Test Prep/ College Planning


You Can Afford College If...Instructor: Donald AndersonIf… you plan in advance; you understand the financial aid process; and you act early enough to be successful. Financial aid goes to the families who plan in advance—ideally before December 31 of the child’s sophomore year of high school. This course will teach you the concepts and strategies that will help you maximize your financial aid by understanding the process, and how implementing strategies may increase a family’s eligibility even if you have a “high income” or own a business. The greatest amount of financial aid goes to the families who act in the years before college. Remember: procrastination equals less financial aid. All schools are not alike, so it is important to know your options and opportunities. A free financial aid analysis will be available to all attendees. Tuition is $25 for two adults in the household. For more information please visit our website at www.collegefundingadvisors.com.PMFA, 1 Monday, 6:30-8:30 pm. Meets March 13, LHS, Room 229, $25.

Navigating the Student-Athletes College Search and Recruiting ProcessInstructor: Nicholas MichaelThis course is designed to educate student-athletes and their parents about navigating the often confusing and generally stressful college search and recruiting process from the student-athlete’s sophomore year through the first semester of the student’s senior year. We will cover the factors that influence a student’s college preferences, process timelines, define recruiting terminology, describe the differences between NCAA

divisions and their impact on the student-athletes’ recruitment and college life, identify what coaches are looking for, explain how to get noticed and end up on a “coach’s list.” The second session is designed to outline specific academic and athletic action steps for each year of high school and how to develop and implement a prototypical plan to establish a path for finding the best college for each student-athlete. We’ll have a general overview of the “how to” of financing a college education (without athletic scholarships) along with a review of the financial aid process We’ll shed light on the alphabet soup of government programs, different types and sources of financial aid and the formula used by colleges to determine financial aid. Please note the instructor is not a Certified Financial Planner. PNSA, Meets Tuesday, February 7 and Thursday, February 9, 7:00-9:00 pm. LHS, Room 220, $40 per adult/student pair.

NEW Intensive College Essay Writing WorkshopInstructor: Mindy Pollack FusiDon’t wait until college application deadlines approach and wonder what to create for your personal statement/essay! Be prepared by spending only one week (four-half days) learning the do’s and dont’s of the essay. You will receive help on all aspects of the essay from coming up with a topic to actually completing the essay in the span of four days. Join fellow students as popular College Application Essay Coach, Mindy Pollack-Fusi, teaches you insider tips and a foolproof technique on how to choose your essay topic. From there, you will draft your essay and receive feedback. After reviewing the feedback,

and revising the essay you will receive feedback again. You will work on polishing your essay and by the close of day four, you will have a completed essay that is concise yet creative and lively. This class will help you breakthrough your fear and frustration, guide you to the finish, and help you relax when your essay is done! Please bring a paper and pen to class as well as your laptop. Class will meet on April 18, 19, 20 and 21. This class will be held at The Place for Words, 200 Great Road, Suite 254A, Bedford. There will be a short lunch break. Please bring your own lunch or plan to purchase from nearby restaurants.PINT, 4 Meetings, 10:30 am-2:30 pm. Meets April 18, 19, 20 and 21. Meets at The Place for Words, 200 Great Road, Bedford. $500.

The College Interview: What to Expect—How to Prepare—Scheduled for June 1—look for this class in our Spring 2017 catalog.

NEW Fearless Stir-Frying: A Partial Hands-On ClassInstructor: Helen ChenStir-frying, the iconic Chinese cooking technique is quick, convenient, easy and delicious. Join Helen Chen, daughter of culinary legend, Joyce Chen, as she shares her secrets on how to incorporate this healthy cooking style into your everyday meals. Not only is stir-frying quick and easy, but it is also one of the healthiest ways to prepare meals for your entire family. With expert guidance from Helen Chen, you’ll learn basic knife skills, the best cooking oil for stir-frying, the proper temperature to use, how to cook vegetables so they remain tender-crisp and how to prevent meats and shellfish from becoming dry and overcooked. She will also provide useful tips and advice on choosing the proper tools, the correct preparation of ingredients, understanding Chinese sauces and spices and basic menu planning. And by popular request, here is your opportunity to learn the secret to perfect fried rice, every time.NSFE, 1 Tuesday, 6:30-9:00 pm. Meets February 28, LexMedia Studios, 1001 Main Campus Drive, Lexington. Please visit, lexmedia.org/directions.html for driving directions. $70.

Cooking

Ric Calleja teaches Conversational English, and Spanish Conversation with Grammar Review, page 19.


NEW Cooking Basics for College Survival Instructor: Anina KosteckiIs your child heading off to college or are they moving into their first apartment next year? While they might not think so yet, pizza every night and cereal for lunch will get old very fast. Prepare them, with this basic cooking class where they will learn how to put together simple meals on a budget. Having fundamental cooking skills will help keep your college student healthy and happy during their time away from home!NCBC, 1 Monday, 6:00-9:00 pm. Meets March 6, LexMedia Studios, 1001 Main Campus Drive, Lexington. Please visit, lexmedia.org/directions.html for driving directions. $65.

NEW Every-Day Gluten Free Instructor: Anina KosteckiWhether it’s for health reasons or a lifestyle preference, gluten free living has become a way of life for many people and it can be extremely frustrating not to be able to fully experience culinary pleasures. Learn how to work with different kinds of GF flours make GF pasta, puff pastry and baked goods. Take back your favorite comfort foods and learn how to make them gluten free!NEDF, 1 Tuesday, 6:00-9:00 pm. Meets January 17, LexMedia Studios, 1001 Main Campus Drive, Lexington. Please visit, lexmedia.org/directions.html for driving directions. $65.

NEW Exploring Artisan CheesesInstructor: Anina KosteckiAn experiential lecture about artisan cheese from around the world. We will discuss the production of cheese, the different kinds of milk used, geographic importance and what makes a product “artisanal”. Learn how to taste and pair cheeses with food and wine.NCHE 1 Wednesday, 7:00-9:00 pm. Meets February 8, LexMedia Studios, 1001 Main Campus Drive, Lexington. Please visit, lexmedia.org/directions.html for driving directions. $55..

Appreciating Craft Beers of New England Instructor: Damian BarneschiThe beer landscape has transformed dramatically over the last decade. Local breweries are everywhere - Trillium Brewing in Boston, Enlightenment Ales in Everett and Mystic Brewery In Chelsea, to name a few. What was once a flavorless, fizzy yellow beverage has now been redefined by craft breweries. This class gives you a crash course of the craft beer world, beginning with a brief history of beer then diving into the specifics of various beer styles. Participants will have an opportunity to sample and discuss six top-rated beers made by New England craft breweries. The instructor will also give suggestions on pairing beer with food, and participants will sample six New England cheeses and then pair each with the beers sampled earlier in the class. Attendees must be 21 years of age or older. Participants should be aware that all beers and cheeses sampled will be different from the first class session. A materials fee of $20 is payable directly to the instructor at the start of class. Please note that the class will not be filmed for broadcast.NBEE, 1 Friday, 7:00-9:00 pm. Meets March 24, LexMedia Studios, $30.

Becoming a Food Entrepreneur: Understanding Business, Exploring Our Options, Getting StartedInstructor: Mimi FixMany of us have a passion for food and dream about turning our ideas into a profitable business. We’ll look at the reality of our options along with key elements that are part of creating a successful, sustainable, lucrative business. This class will help lay the groundwork for developing your idea while turning it into reality. You’ll learn how to write a simple business plan, implement market research, set up a bookkeeping system, and begin the process of becoming a food entrepreneur. If you want to move ahead, or simply gain more knowledge, this class is for you. A $5 materials fee is payable to the instructor at the first class. Second class will meet off-site.BFOO, 2 Mondays, 6:30-9:30 pm. Begins March 20, LHS, Room 224, $49.

NEW Japanese Hot Pot for Your Winter TableInstructor: Debra Samuels

Japanese entertain guests in the winter with a clay nabe (pot) set in the center of the table on a heating device filled with a

savory stock. The diners add vegetables, seafood, chicken, tofu and noodles to their liking and use a variety of dipping sauces to enhance the natural flavors of the ingredients. Join Debra Samuels at her home to learn how to put together this healthful, satisfying, fun and communal meal. Debra will instruct you in cutting techniques, savory sauces, and how to set a lovely Japanese table. Side dishes and dessert are included with the meal. Class location will be shared upon registration. NJAP, 1 Wednesday, 6:30-8:30 pm. Meets February 15. Location shared upon registration, $75.

Culinary Tour of H-MartInstructor: Debra SamuelsThe Asian supermarket H Mart is just around the corner from Lexington. Its aisles are chock full of treasures: sauces, noodles, dumplings, seaweed, rice, tofu, fresh banchan (Korean side dishes), an ocean of fish, teas, condiments galore and so much more. But for some of us, the unfamiliar ingredients, unrecognizable labels and the football-field-size of the store is just too daunting for an enjoyable shopping experience. Join Debra Samuels, Boston Globe food writer and author of two cookbooks (The Korean Table and My Japanese Table) for a tour as she guides you around the market to acquaint you with this wonderful resource. “Shop with a recipe; that helps to focus your task” says Samuels. Because the market is so large and there is so much to see, this year we are offering the tour in 2 sessions so there will be more time for questions, shopping and snacking. After each guided tour we will head over to the food court and sample some of the delicious offerings, pre-selected by Debra, from the bakery and restaurant stalls. Debra will provide handouts with recipes and how to stock your own “starter” Asian pantry. NHMT, 2 Thursdays, 6:30-8:30 pm. Begins February 2, H Mart, 3 Old Concord Rd, Burlington, MA 01803 at the entrance to the Food Court. $60.


NEW Learn to Amaze with Sleight of Hand MagicInstructor: Ken WaxLearn the secrets of making ordinary objects appear, multiply, and disappear using just your hands and your mind. Anyone can learn—you will be making things disappear at the very first class! Discover how to make coins vanish and reappear, cause balls to multiply, and how to magically fix things which were ripped apart or cut into pieces. Discover what top magicians know about timing and misdirection, and receive personal coaching from a master magic teacher. It’s great fun to learn and you’ll be able to amaze others for rest of your life.FMAJ, 4 Wednesdays, 7:00-8:30 pm. Begins January 18, LHS, Room 225, $66/Seniors $50.

NEW Interior Decorating with Faux Painting Instructor: Linda BalekChange things up! Faux Painting is a way to decorate your home and add interest to your walls floors, furniture and counters with paint. Decorative Painting is a way to change the surfaces of your home to look like marble, bamboo, stone, wallpaper etc. Match your existing colors in your textiles and flooring. In the first hour I will give you an overview of decorative/faux painting from finding design ideas, learning principles of color theory, examining room variables, performing wall prep, choosing supplies, and exploring various painting techniques. The second hour will be hands on, practicing some of the techniques discussed in the first hour. Each student will complete one faux painting panel to bring home.FDFH, 1 Wednesday, 6:30-8:30 pm. Meets January 25, LHS, Room, 210. $30/Seniors $25.

Simple Ways to Protect Your HomeInstructor: Officers of the Lexington Police DepartmentThe Town of Lexington has a current population of approximately 33,000 people living in about 11,000 residences. Due to its affluent status and location within the Greater Boston Area with easy access to Routes 2 and 128, it

is an attractive target for residential burglaries. Come join Detective Aidan Evelyn, Community Resource Officer from the Lexington Police Department for a discussion addressing this type of crime prevention. The course will focus on home security systems, target hardening through environmental design and other methods to make your home a hardened target for would be criminals.FCRIME, 1 Thursday, 6:30-8:00 pm. Meets March 16, LHS, Room 229. Free, but pre-registration is required.

NEW Recognizing and Protecting Yourself from ScamsInstructor: Officers of the Lexington Police DepartmentThe local police blotter includes increased incidence of home break-ins and reports of phone scams. With increased technology and lifestyle changes many crimes have become more subtle and “high-tech”. Join officers of the Lexington Police Department as we discuss simple steps you and your family can take to protect yourselves from crime in your home, online and in cyber-space.FABC, 1 Thursday, 6:30-8:00 pm. Meets March 23, LHS, Room 229. Free, but pre-registration is required.

Walking in the British IslesInstructor: Mary HamiltonEngland, Scotland, Wales, and Ireland all have extensive networks of well maintained, well marked long distance walking paths that afford the luxury of finding your own pace while exploring new, quaint, and beautiful places. Although there are many costly companies that will set up an itinerary for you , transport your luggage, and even provide rides for the weary, there is nothing like the sense of adventure and accomplishment that comes from independently learning about and affordably enjoying this experience by doing it yourself. This evening you will be able to find about route choices, maps and guidebooks, B&B’s, travel etiquette, public transport options, and what to pack and carry for your well-paced tour. F011, 1 Tuesday, 7:00-8:30 pm. Meets March 21, LHS, Room 221. $33.

NEW Smart Planning for European VacationsInstructor: Wim NijenbergDo you want to know how to simplify finding the information you need? Do you want to know how to book the best products and services—air, accommodations, rail, car, ferry, sightseeing and others? You can make your trip more enjoyable and save time planning it. Become aware of the many discounts in Europe and avoid missed opportunities. This program is for individual and escorted travel as well as cruises in Europe, and for people who want to plan with online resources or an agency. In two hours we’ll start you off on the right track.FEUR, 1 Tuesday, 7:00-9:00 pm. Meets March 7, LHS, Room 221, $25/Seniors $20.

What Are Your Lifestyle Options As You Age?Instructor: Robyn SamuelsAnyone who has taken care of an aging or declining parent understands the emotional and financial toll it takes on all close family members. Long term care planning helps provide for the consequences of living a long life and addresses the accompanying physical and cognitive issues that may occur. In this seminar, we will discuss a variety of options that are available should you or a loved one need assistance at home, in an assisted living facility, or in a skilled nursing facility. You will learn strategies that are currently available to help meet your family’s long term needs, while avoiding the emotional and financial devastation caused by lack of planning. It’s all about quality of life for all family members, including the caregivers. Class will include guest speaker, Attorney Eric Zucker, discussing: The Basics of Estate Planning: What Everyone Should Know.FLTRM, 1 Thursday, 7:00-8:30pm. Meets March 2, LHS, Room 220. $25/Seniors $20.FDLTRM, 1 Friday, 10:00-11:30am, Meets March 10, LCE Conference Room, 146 Maple Street (Access by 328 Lowell Sreet/enter through blue side door of building). $25/Seniors $20.

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Daytime ClassesHospice Volunteer Training ..................... 10Charlotte Bronte’s Jane Eyre .................. 10 Learn to Play Ukulele! ............................. 13 Beginning Guitar ..................................... 13 Memoir Writing ........................................ 14 Intro to Creative Writing ......................... 15 Fundamentals of Drawing ....................... 15 Daytime Watercolor ................................. 15 Advanced Knitting ................................... 17 Stone Carving .......................................... 17 Beginner English ...................................... 19 English Conversation ............................... 19 Spanish Conversation .............................. 19 Total Beginner French ............................. 20 Intermediate French ................................ 21 Daytime Computer Classes ............... 21-22 Babysitter Training ................................... 25 Have Fun Having Your Say! ..................... 25 Public Speaking and Debate (Grades 5-8) ........................................... 25 Jazz in the Middle .................................... 25 Drawing & Architecture (Grades 2-5) ..... 26 Saturday STEAM (Grades K-2) ................ 26 Teen Writing Workshop .......................... 26 February Vacation Stone Carving ........... 27 Dungeons & Dragons .............................. 27 Mosaic Arts (grades 6-8) .......................... 27 Charcoal and Pastel (grades 2-6) ............ 27 GeoArt for Middle Schoolers ................. 27 Take Your Best Test for Middle and High School ...................... 28 Intensive College Essay Writing ............. 29 Exploring Lifestyle Options as you Age ... 31 First Aid CPR/AED ................................... 35 Advanced Beginning Yoga ..................... 35 Joyful Yoga ............................................... 35 Beginning Yoga........................................ 36 Yoga with Chair ........................................ 37 Yoga for Osteoporosis ............................ 37 Iyengar Yoga ............................................ 37

Our Financial Courses are not intended to substitute for individual financial counseling or advice. Neither LCE or the Lexington Public Schools may give specific advice on personal investments.

NEW Selling IntuitivelyInstructor: Bill SingerMany professionals like consultants, contractors, engineers, architects, and coaches often find they have to convince others of their capabilities or value. Learn tools and techniques to make the process easier and more natural for you and the client. Discover how to tap your intrinsic motivation and to use your time more effectively. Overcome your fears while generating powerful and deep connections with others. Enhance resilience and learn to persist with confidence when facing adversity or inevitable business setbacks. This interactive workshop will transform how you think about sales and communicating your value to existing and potential clients. MSTS, 2 Thursdays, 7:00-9:00 pm. Begins February 2, LHS, Room 225, $44/Seniors $30.

Savvy Social Security Planning for CouplesInstructor: Rick FentinThe Social Security decisions spouses make when they are in their 60s will determine the amount of total income they will receive over their lifetime—including the lifetime of the spouse who lives the longest (usually the wife!). This workshop will cover the NEW rules that can help married couples get the most out of the Social Security system. We will cover: Optimal times to apply, spousal coordination, taxes and the most important thing all higher-earning spouses should do and more. The $40 tuition cost is per couple.BCSS, 1 Thursday, 7:00-9:00 pm. Meets March 9, LHS, Room 225, $40 per couple.

The Process of Purchasing a HomeInstructor: Jeremy RichmanLearn 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; qualifying a home; assessed or 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. Class will be co-taught with Larry Wenglin, a real estate agent with Keller Williams.BHOM, 1 Thursday, 6:30-9:00 pm. Meets March 2, LHS, Room 224, $25/Seniors $20.

The Process of Selling a HomeInstructor: Jeremy RichmanGet 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 versus selling the house yourself. Class will be co-taught with Larry Wenglin, a real estate agent with Keller Williams.BSHO, 1 Thursday, 6:30-9:00 pm. Meets March 9, LHS, Room 224, $25/Seniors $20.

NEW Rental Investment Made EasyInstructor: Nupur PatelRenting out a residential property can be a reliable source of passive income as 35% of the US population live in a rental property. This class offers an easy to use framework that enables landlords to make renting decisions with confidence. It offers an organized checklist, Economics 101, and vendor contact information to minimize research time. The instructor will go over a Trello board that I can share with you upon request. You are welcome to watch a preview (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cKDiiiJPB78 ] before attending class.BREW, 2 Tuesdays, 6:30-8:00 pm. Begins January 10, LHS, Room 226, $30/Seniors $25.

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NEW The Basics of Small Business LawInstructors: Rebecca O’Brien and Pelagia IvanovaIf you run a small business or are thinking of starting one, this course is for you. We will be covering choice of entity (LLP vs LLC versus corporation), laws affecting employees (hiring, firing), consumer protection laws as they concern the small business owner, the basics of contracts, the basics of business taxes, and what you need to know about eventually selling your business. We will be available to answer individual questions at the end of the session. BPLA, 1 Wednesday 7:00-9:00 pm. Meets February 8, LHS Room 226, $30/Seniors $25.

NEW Social Media for BusinessInstructor: Alli ThresherAre you a small business owner? Do you need help reaching new customers on Facebook? Not sure what Instagram can bring to your business? Confused by the ever changing landscape of social media apps? Relax—things are easier than they seem. In this short seminar, social media expert Alli Thresher will give you a crash course on using social media to market, reach, and engage new and current customers. We’ll cover the ins and outs of posting, review tools that can make your life easier, and briefly discuss tips and tricks for advertising on Facebook.BSOC, 1 Monday, 6:30-8:30 pm. Meets March 6, LHS, Room 222, $25/Seniors $20.

NEW Blogging for BusinessInstructor: Alli Thresher

This class is designed for both personal bloggers looking to reach new audiences and business owners wondering

what blogging can bring to their business website or Facebook page. We’ll review tactics for creating and sourcing content, how to format to get views, where and when to share your content, and go over some basic blogging tips and how-tos. We’ll also talk about using your blog content to build your social media presence and drive views to your site.BBUS, 1 Monday, 6:30-8:30 pm. Meets March 13, LHS, Room 222, $25/Seniors $20.

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.

Discovering Your Personal Color PaletteInstructor: Randi Siu

Why do you feel so good when you wear certain colors? Everyone has their own unique skin tone, hair color and eye

color. When you wear the color shades that harmonizes with your features, your look and feel more balanced and alive. In this class you will learn about the basic color palette types and where you fit in. This will take the mystery out of the process, and give you the confidence to choose your best personal colors, for a beautiful look that’s uniquely your own. FDPC, 1 Thursday, 7:00-8:30 pm. Meets January 19, LHS, Room 231, $33.

From Figure Flaws To FabulousInstructor: Randi SiuWouldn’t it be great to feel good, look good and get compliments on everything you wear? The key to looking your best is to learn how to harmonize all your features, so the clothes you wear compliment your figure type and balance your figure flaws. In this class you will learn what your figure type is, and how you can enhance your figure and camouflage your figure flaws, with the best clothing styles for you, for a fabulous new look. FFFF, 1 Thursday, 7:00-8:30 pm. Meets January 26, LHS, Room 231, $33.

NEW The Art of Scarf-Tying: Look Taller and Thinner InstantlyInstructor: Randi SiuEveryone looks good in scarves—if they learn the secret of placement. Learn how to tie scarves in the most flattering way for your unique figure and features, so you instantly look taller and thinner. Adding scarves to your wardrobe also adds a fresh new look to your basic wardrobe, for a more polished look. FAOA, 1 Thursday, 7:00-8:30 pm. Meets February 2, LHS, Room 231, $33.

Take Your Best Test: Five Tips for Releasing Test Anxiety and Adding Ease to the Exam Process (for Middle School & High School Students)Instructor: Rick ClericiWe will examine both the elements of difficult and effortless testing and how the mind /body expresses them. We will explore techniques for greater knowledge retention and retrieval, along with techniques for relaxation specific to exam preparation and taking. The group will practice these techniques for future successful use. Handouts will detailed tips for practicing these techniques at home and prior to an exam. KTEST, 1 Wednesday, 3:30-5:30 pm. Meets March 15, LHS Room 235, $39.

Memorizing Made EasyInstructor: Neil KutzenI have taken the oldest and best memory method in the world and made it simpler to learn and use than ever before. The training is called MemorizeBest. Visit [ http://www.memorizebest.com/ ]www.MemorizeBest.com for more information. Learn how to easily remember names, numbers, lists, presentations, language, scripture, school studies, songs, poems, work info, hobbies, anything with letters, words or numbers. You won’t learn tips and tricks. You’ll learn a whole new way of making anything more vivid and interesting and thus easier to remember. A $5 materials fee is payable to the instructor at the first class.MMEM, 4 Wednesdays, 7:00-9:00 pm. Begins February 1 , LHS, Room 148, $75/Seniors $57.

Fixing Our Broken SleepInstructor: Rick ClericiIn this 90 minute presentation attendees will learn techniques for overcoming common sleep problems like “trouble falling asleep,” “difficulty staying asleep,” “excessive thinking,” “waking too early,” “Sunday night insomnia,” “chronic insomnia,” “shift-work difficulties” and “daytime sleepiness.” This hands on presentation has helped many people to begin getting better sleep almost immediately. A guided relaxation exercise teaches techniques for initiating sleep and returning to sleep. Instructor, Rick

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Clerici C.Ht., is a Certified Clinical Sleep Educator and has helped thousands of people increase the quality and quantity of their sleep. MSLE, 1 Wednesday, 7:00-8:30 pm. Meets March 15, LHS Room 235, $33.

NEW When You Have a Narcissistic Parent: What it Is, What to DoInstructor: Stephanie Kriesberg, PsyDWhen you have a narcissistic parent you may feel isolated and alone, self-doubting, possibly “crazy,” hopeless, like a failure, or stuck. Adults with narcissistic parents sometimes refer to themselves as a “secret society.” They don’t talk about their experiences and often feel unsure about their own lives. In this one evening course, you will learn about the latest research on narcissism, which helps explain this confusing disorder. In addition, although this is not a therapy session, you will learn about the strategies that help men and women with narcissistic parents develop more satisfying lives. These strategies will be drawn from the fields of mindfulness, cognitive-behavioral therapy, solution-focused therapy, and even clinical hypnosis.PDNM, 1 Monday, 7:00-9:00 pm. Meets March 20, LHS Room 220, $33.

Art for MindfulnessInstructor: Susan Dahl“Mindfulness”—to pay attention, on purpose, in a particular way. It can both enhance focus and promote relaxation. Art-making is inherently mindful! Using drawing, painting, and collage, students will review a new aspect of mindfulness practice each week. This course offers artists a unique opportunity to develop goals and increase motivation for their artistic efforts. Beginning artists will be able to explore a variety of art techniques and add to their portfolios; more experienced artists will discover new ways to activate their creativity. All materials are provided. A materials fee of $10 is payable to the instructor at the first class. AMMA, 5 Wednesdays, 7:00-9:00 pm. Begins January 18 and meets 2/1, 2/15, 3/1 and 3/15. LHS, Room 210, $95/Seniors $72.

NEW The Art of Friendship: Making, Maintaining, Deepening, Healing and Letting Go of FriendshipsInstructor: Tracy MarksWhat qualities do you seek in a friend? How have past hurts, resentments, misunderstandings and endings influenced your friendship patterns? What issues do you face in same-sex, opposite sex and long distance friendships? How can you expand and deepen your friendship network, deal with conflict, and cope with past and present losses? In this workshop, psychotherapist /author Tracy Marks will discuss the key issues of friendship and guide you in your exploration of friendship.MFRE, 4 Tuesdays, 6:30-9:00 pm. Begins February 28, LHS Room 226. $110/Seniors $85.

NEW 101 Things to Do Before You Hit 100Instructor: Kendall DudleyWhat happens when your work or golf or passports aren’t enough? What happens when you’ve done all you were supposed to do? Perhaps it’s time to look at forgotten talents, projects and moments that can offer clues to your redesign. Perhaps it’s time to see what you left behind or never thought to do? Study film history, teach on a Navajo reservation, reenact your ancestors trek to this country? Through work with pictures, bursts of writing, music, research and the experiences of others, you’ll begin to build a library of ideas and the motivation to do them. Revisit Vietnam, make a movie, overcome fear of water or singing or flying? What is waiting to emerge in you?MHO1, 2 Wednesdays, 7:00-9:00 pm. Begins February 15, LHS, Room 226, $40/Seniors $30.

Stress Less: Learn to MeditateInstructor: Richard Geller Meditation is one of the best ways to reduce stress and improve your health, as evidenced by many recent scientific studies. Participants will learn: how meditation works, numerous different meditation techniques, and strategies for integrating meditation into your daily work and life. Upon completing this program, participants

will be able to practice meditation anytime, anywhere that stress occurs, and immediately feel the benefits. Throughout the four week course, participants are taught and practice over 10 powerful meditation techniques including: breath focus, bodyscan relaxation, standing and walking meditation, Tai-Chi and Chi-Kung beginning practice, sound and mantra meditation, simple Yoga as a meditation, visualization practice, and mindfulness meditation. The entire program is highly interactive, hands-on, and easy to learn. The class is taught by Richard Geller of MedWorks Corporate Meditation Programs, who has been featured in the Boston Globe, Bloomberg News, Financial Times, Mass High Tech, and Boston CBS-4 TV news (see www.meditationprograms.com). Participants sit in chairs and wear normal attire. Sorry, no eating in the class. SLLM, 4 Tuesdays, 7:00-8:00 pm. Begins February 28, LHS, Room 247, $66/Seniors $49.

NEW An Introduction to MindfulnessInstructor: Mary Ann Christie BurnsideIt’s been said that attention is the purest form of generosity, and we know this to be true from our experience of direct connection with others. We often forget that we can direct this generosity toward ourselves. Perhaps we think this form of attention selfish, or a luxury. Modern mindfulness research and over two millennia of mindfulness practice show that attending inward is neither. Learning how to attend to ourselves and our experiences directly brings benefit to us and to all those with whom we interact. Join us for this introductory mindfulness program. In three sessions, we’ll explore basic mindfulness teachings and practices that focus on the body, mind and heart. Each session includes teaching, practice and conversation. Support is available for those wishing to cultivate a personal practice between and beyond the three weeks.MIND, 3 Thursdays, 7:00-8:30 pm. Begins March 9, Lexington High School, Room 240, $49.

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Intro to MeditationInstructor: Sue McCombsMeditation 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 board-certified clinical hypnotherapist.MMED, 1 Monday, 7:00-8:30 pm. Meets January 30, LHS, Room 166, $40.

Stop DietingInstructor: Sue McCombsImagine 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 for those who wish to take the program home with them.MAPP, 1 Monday, 7:00-8:30 pm. Meets February 6, LHS, Room 166, $40.

Stop Your Sugar Habit Instructor: Sue McCombsWhat if you had no desire to eat anything with sugar? What if looking at a product with sugar left you with the feeling of total indifference? No more longing for that chocolate bar or soft drink. What if all that expertise, the thinking and obtaining and consuming of sweets, got transformed into some positive habit, like exercise or another desired outlet? Focus can be placed on eating moderate, well balanced meals featuring fresh fruits and vegetables and lean, quality protein. Watch your energy increase as the sugar leaves your system. No more highs and lows from sugar rushes. It is possible, using the hypnosis techniques of guided imagery

taught in this class, to help you make this change on a powerful subconscious level. Please do not consume alcohol prior to class. An audio CD will be available for $30 for those who wish to take the program home for reinforcement.MSUG, 1 Monday, 7:00-8:30 pm. Meets January 9, LHS, Room 166, $40.

NEW Heartsaver® First Aid CPR/AEDInstructor: Alice WadleyHeartsaver® First Aid CPR AED is a video-based, instructor-led course that teaches students critical skills needed to respond to and manage an emergency until emergency medical services arrives. Skills covered in this course include first aid; choking relief in adults, children, and infants; and what to do for sudden cardiac arrest in adults, children, and infants. This course is for anyone with limited or no medical training who needs a course completion card in CPR and AED use to meet job, regulatory, or other requirements.MCPR, 1 Wednesday, 4:00-9:00 pm. Meets February 8, LHS, Room 173, $125.

NEW American Heart Association Basic Life SupportInstructor: Alice WadleyThe BLS Course trains participants to promptly recognize several life-threatening emergencies, give high-quality chest compressions, deliver appropriate ventilations and provide early use of an AED. The Course will cover: High-quality CPR for adults, children, and infants; the AHA Chain of Survival, specifically the BLS components; use of an AED; effective ventilations using a barrier device; importance of teams in multi rescuer resuscitation and performance as an effective team member during multi rescuer CPR; and relief of foreign-body airway obstruction (choking) for adults and infants. This course is for healthcare providers and professional rescuers who require BLS certification to fulfill a job requirement. MBLS, 1 Wednesday, 5:00-9:00 pm. Meets February 15, LHS, Room 173, $125.

Our Exercise and Dance classes provide many low-impact, affordable, and fun ways to help you get in shape and stay that way.

Advanced Beginner YogaInstructor: Helen TheodosiouIf you have been practicing in a Beginning Yoga class for a while, this is a class to build on those skills and refine poses. The class will give you an opportunity to deepen your practice. A full range of postures will allow you to continue to build strength, flexibility and stamina. Breathing exercises will help to focus the body and mind and alleviate stress. Return to your daily activities with renewed vitality, creating an overall sense of balance, well being and ease, as well as a greater sense of body/mind awareness. Wear comfortable clothes, bring a mat and towel. The class will meet in the Corner Studio at the Munroe Center, 1403 Massachusetts Ave.EABY, 8 Mondays,10:45 am-11:45 am. Begins January 9, Munroe Center, $135/Seniors $100.

Yoga to Relieve Back PainInstructor: Shiv Mundkur

The focus of the class will be on mobilizing and stabilizing joints, strengthening posture, and addressing muscular

imbalances in order to reduce or eliminate chronic lower back pain. Dynamic and functional movements, static strength building postures, and various techniques for increasing flexibility will be taught. Mindfulness, deep breathing, and self myofascial (acupressure) release techniques will be emphasized. EYRB, 8 Mondays, 6:30-8:00 pm. Begins January 23, LHS, Room 140, $110/Seniors $95.

Joyful YogaInstructor: 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

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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. EYFW, 10 Wednesdays, 11:30-12:45 pm. Begins January 11, Hancock Church. $165/Seniors $125.EYF2, 10 Fridays, 12:00 noon-1:15 pm. Begins January 13, Hancock Church. $165/Seniors $125.

Intro to Tai Chi and Eight Pieces of BrocadeInstructor: Virginia Payne

Originally one of the ancient Chinese martial arts, Tai Chi(or Taijiquan) 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. In fact, practicing Tai Chi regularly helps reduce stress, improve balance and coordination, strengthen immune systems, and develop body awareness and confidence. Eight Pieces of Brocade is primarily designated as a form of medical qigong, meant to improve health. It consists of eight separate exercises coupled with deep breathing—which are primarily used as warm-ups in this intro class before practicing the Tai Chi form. Please make sure to attend the very first class where the instructor will give a brief introduction to the history and benefits of Tai Chi and Qigong, as well as a demo of the Tai Chi form.Wear soft, comfortable clothes and soft-soled shoes, such as flat sneakers. Outdoor shoes are not permitted inside the studio.EVTI, 10 Wednesdays, 5:00-6:00 pm. Begins January 11, LHS, Room 140, $140/Seniors $105.

Tai Chi II and Eight Pieces of BrocadeInstructor: Virginia PaynePracticing Tai Chi regularly helps reduce stress, improve balance and coordination, strengthen immune systems, and develop body awareness and confidence. This class is a continuation of the “Intro to Tai Chi” class. Students will continue to learn more moves in the second section of the long form while continuing to practice and improve the first section along with deep breathing exercises in each class. The Eight Pieces of Brocade Qigong will again be used as warm-up exercises before practicing the Tai Chi form. Wear loose, comfortable clothes and soft-soled shoes, such as flat sneakers. Outdoor shoes are not permitted inside the studio.ETC2, 10 Thursdays, 5:00-6:15 pm. Begins January 12, LHS, Room 140, $165/Seniors $125.

Advanced Tai Chi and Tai Chi Push HandsInstructor: Virginia PaynePracticing Tai Chi regularly helps reduce stress, improve balance and coordination, strengthen immune systems, and develop body awareness and confidence. This class is a continuation of the “Advanced Tai Chi” class, and the students will start learning Tai chi Push-hands. However, they will continue to practice and improve the

108 moves of the Tai Chi basic form, along with deep breathing exercises in each class. Emphasis will be on practicing and doing the moves correctly and with fluidity. The Eight Pieces of Brocade Qigong will again be used as warm-up exercises before practicing the Tai Chi form. Wear loose, comfortable clothes and soft-soled shoes, such as flat sneakers. Outdoor shoes are not permitted inside the studio.ETC3, 10 Wednesdays, 6:00-7:15 pm. Begins January 11, LHS, Room 140, $165/Seniors $125.

Beginning YogaInstructor: Helen TheodosiouIf you have never done yoga before or are a beginning student, join this small introductory hatha yoga class. We will move at a comfortable pace so students gain a sound understanding of the poses and their own bodies in relation to poses. We will engage in standing, seated, balancing and supine poses to build strength and flexibility and expand our repertoire of movement. We will pay attention to breathing to focus our minds and bodies. This practice will invite you to return to your day with renewed energy and an overall sense of harmony and well being. We will practice with joy, patience and humor! Wear comfortable clothes and bring a mat and towel. Please note class is limited to 8 students. The class will meet in the Corner Studio at the Munroe Center, 1403 Massachusetts Ave.EYOM, 8 Mondays,12:00-1:00 pm. Begins January 9, Munroe Center, $135/Seniors $100.

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Blended: Using Disruptive Innovation to Improve Schools with Michael Horn, p. 5

Author and Educator Mimi Fix teaches Food Writing, and Becoming a Food Entrepreneur, p 30.


Bones for Life®— Move Smarter, Live LongerInstructor: Deborah Lotus Bones for Life® (BFL) is a Movement Intelligence Program designed to ward off or even reverse osteoporosis. It may also serve as a “Fall Prevention Program” for those with balance and coordination issues. It is based on Feldenkrais precepts, researched and developed by Ruthy Alon Ph.D. This natural movement-based alternative may produce “strong bones, good posture, and biological optimism”. The BFL Program uses weight-bearing patterns to create safe transmission of force through the skeleton. Through easy, rhythmic bouncing on the heels (‘pum-pums’) you can create the proper vibratory frequency (shown through neuroscientific research) to grow new bone tissue through the circulation of blood marrow, the source of our vitality. Learning goals: Develop “strong bones, good posture, and biological optimism. For your own comfort, please bring a mat or quilt to put on top of the carpeted surface, or blanket, or large beach towel if you don’t need padding; also a set of wrist weights 1 lb. each. After the first 2 classes you will need a “bones wrap., 8 Yards length of fabric. EBON, 8 Thursdays, 6:15-7:45 pm. Begins January 19, LHS, Room 244, $198/Seniors $150.

NEW So You Think You Can’t Dance (ages 16+)Instructor: Alli ThresherSo You Think You Can’t Dance is a fun, hour long, movement class for people with little to no dance experience. The goal of this class is to get you moving and feeling great about it! Whether you’re preparing for a family gathering like a wedding or just want to burn some calories, this low pressure, high fun class will get you tapping your toes, pumping your fist, and maybe even giving a twirl here or there. We’ll work on building kinaesthetic awareness (that’s how your body moves and takes up space), rhythm, and most importantly, self confidence.ECAN, 4 Mondays, 8:15-9:15 pm. Begins January 23, Hastings School Gym. $45.

Yoga with a ChairInstructor: Susanne SandbergIf you cannot get down on the floor to exercise but want to stay fit, try this hatha yoga class, which 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 non-restrictive/stretchy clothing and bring a non-slip cushion. You’ll feel stronger, healthier and more relaxed after every class! ECHR, 8 Mondays, 9:15-10:30 am. Begins January 23, Hancock Church, $115 /Seniors $85.

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 11, Diamond Middle School Cafeteria, $160/Seniors $120.

NEW Yoga for OsteoporosisInstructor: Mary WixtedThis gentle yoga class is designed to introduce students to the ways that yoga can help maintain bone health. Students will be taught the 12-minute daily yoga sequence which was studied by Dr. Loren Fishman and shown to build bone density, as reported in The New York Times. Dr. Fishman was a student of the yoga master BKS Iyengar and his work is partly based on his teachings. As a nationally certified Iyengar yoga teacher, Mary is qualified to teach the alignment principles which keep students safe and maximize the benefits of the poses. This class would also be an excellent choice for those looking for a gentle yoga class.EOST, 9 Thursdays, 11:00 am-12:30 pm. Begins January 12, Hancock Church, $170/Seniors $125.

Iyengar Yoga Instructor: Mary Wixted Been curious about why so many people are taking yoga in the United States? 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. EYEN, 9 Tuesdays, 9:15 am-10:45 am. Begins January 10, Hancock Church, $170/Seniors $125.

NEW Drop-In Zumba®

Instructor: Ami Stix This winter students have the option to buy a five—session drop-in card that allows you to participate in any five Zumba classes. To receive your card Lexington Community Education must receive your signed Exercise Release and payment. EDZU, Mondays, 7:00-8:00 pm. $75 for Five Session of the nine week EZUM course.

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. There will be no class on January 16 and February 20.EZUM, 9 Mondays, 7:00-8:00 pm. Begins January 9, Hastings School Gymnasium, $125/Seniors $95.

A LISTENER’S GUIDE TO INDIAN CLASSICAL MUSICwith Jawwad Noor, p. 11


Donald Anderson is employed with College Funding Advisors providing financial aid information to the Boston area.Paul Angiolillo discovered the contemplative pleasures and soothing benefits of tea as an undergraduate at Yale U. in the 1970s. Since then, he has expanded his interest in this world’s most-popular drink (after water), while working as a journalist and an editor. To gain more experience in fine teas, he has also worked at Upton Tea Imports (Holliston MA). Damian Barneschi is an art teacher at Lexington High School.Carol Bearse has over 30 years experience teaching in both public schools and universities. She received her Ph.D from Lesley University in Cambridge, MA. She has been a Dual language and ESL coordinator for secondary students and has published widely in academic journals and texts.Elena Belkova studied Fine Arts in Russia and the University of Kentucky.Tamar Berejiklian grew up speaking both Arabic and Armenian. She has taught Arabic at the Boston Language Institute, served as an Arabic interpreter at Mount Auburn Hospital, and currently works as an ESL paraprofessional in the Waltham Public Schools.Cathy Berry has been quilting and teaching traditional quilt techniques for over 20 years.Maurice Bombrun is a French native, experienced teacher and bilingual dual citizen. He teaches and tutors privately with local private and public schools, and has worked for Alliance Francaise. With undergraduate studies at the Sorbonne and LSE London, he holds Master’s degrees from Sciences Po Paris and the University of Grenoble.

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. She was Cantorial Soloist and choral Director at Temple Isaiah for 20 years, and has appeared as soprano soloist with the Harvard Chamber Orchestra, the Mastersingers, Masterworks Chorale and many other Boston groups in such works as the Poulenc Gloria, Handel’s Messiah, and the Mozart Vespers.Mary Ann Christie Burnside, Ed,D is a developmental psychologist who offers classroom-based mindfulness training for teachers and children in schools; a variety of mindfulness programs to adults and children in other settings, and private coaching sessions to individuals, couples, and families.Kristen Butler has been a computer teacher, repair technician, network designer, and computer consultant for over 21 years. Robert Butler is a professional artist and musician who has been a teacher in the Lincoln Schools for 22 years.Pilar G. Cabrera, PhD, is a native Spanish speaker, SchoolWorks Consultant and a Lesley College Associate Professor. Ricardo Calleja is a retired high school Spanish and Literature teacher.Montserrat Caracuel is an experienced Spanish teacher and a native Spanish speaker.Beth Cederberg Guertin has been a weaver for more than thirty years. She has a strong local and regional reputation for her knowledge and support of weaving and the fiber arts. Zephaniah Chang is the founder of Lumos Debate. Lumos Debate was founded in 2014 to enrich the academic lives of students through debate. Their goal is to create a low-pressure environment where students can experiment and practice their communication skills with encouragement and feedback from expert instructors. Lumos offers public speaking workshops during the school year and a two week program in the summer that focus public speaking, critical thinking and leadership skills.

John Clark, grew up in a small town in Ohio, attended college in Illinois and graduate school on the North Shore of Massachusetts in the seventies. In Nashville during the eighties he worked in the music business in various capacities. Upon moving to Atlanta in 1992, he was a high school history teacher and taught adult education for more than twenty years for Emory University and Mercer University. He was a guest host on several Atlanta radio stations and boasts a combined record and CD collection of over 7,000 recordings.Rick Clerici, C.Ht. is a certified hypnotherapist, certified clinical sleep educator and behavioral sleep therapist. Rick has worked for the past 29 years with issues surrounding sleep, anxiety/panic and creating change strategies. Rick has helped thousands of people in his private practice and in corporations and universities to create the changes that they desire. College Funding Advisors provides financial aid information to the Boston area.David Collins has been lecturing on opera in the greater Boston area for over 25 years. He had been Opera Boston’s resident lecturer for 8 years. He has given opera courses at MIT, Regis College, as well as lecturing at Northeastern University. Dave is currently a trustee of The Boston Wagner Association. Dave received his Bachelor degree from Boston University’s School of Music, his Master’s from Lesley University and did postgraduate work at the New England Conservatory and the University of Connecticut—Hart School of Music. Susan Dahl studied art at a variety of places, including Amherst College, Parsons School of Design and The School of Visual Arts, and worked as a graphic designer for many years. She began teaching in community art programs in Boston in 1996, and this led to her to complete a degree in Art Therapy at Lesley University.

Our Instructors


Tom Daley 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.Joslyne Decker has a B.A. in Creative Writing and has led workshops in poetry, memoir, fiction and nonfiction. Her first book, Fight Like a Mother, was published in 2014 and is currently finishing the first book in a YA tetralogy.Linda Del Monte is a Kripalu-certified yoga teacher who has been teaching for over 10 years and practicing for almost 30. Lauren Doolan earned her MF.A. in fiction writing from Sarah Lawrence College and her B.A. in Writing, Literature and Publishing from Emerson College.Chris Doucette is a veteran LHS math teacher who has been teaching SAT math prep for over 5 years.Kendall Dudley, is a career and life design consultant who also teaches life story writing, journal writing and leads groups to Morocco and Istanbul. He has traveled to 36 countries, presents at travel, life planning, and career conferences, and is national webinar host for the Life Planning Network. He is the recipient of many grants for public art projects, runs Arlington Writes, a website for people to contribute their life stories, and is publishing his novel Speedway in 2017. For more information check out www.kendalldudley.com Rick Fentin, CFP®, CLTC, Ed.M is the Principal of Cambridge Financial Associates in Arlington. He has been an independent financial advisor in the Greater Boston area for over thirty years. Mimi Fix owned a bakery and café, worked in corporate R&D kitchens, and authored three books about the business of baking. She has been an Adjunct instructor at the Culinary Institute of America (CIA).

Caroline Foley graduated from Tufts University with a BA in English, and went on to receive her MA in Film Studies from the Huston School of Film and Digital Media at the National University of Ireland, Galway. Richard Geller of MedWorks Corporate Meditation Programs, has been featured in the Boston Globe, Bloomberg News, Financial Times, Mass High Tech, and Boston CBS-4 TV news. See www.meditationprograms.com for more information. Karen Girondel is a retired LHS teacher of French language and culture. Gerry Goolkasian is a recently retired Lexington Public School teacher who has led the LCE summer Lexplorations D&D program for many years.Brigid Gorry Hines is a graduate of Hampshire College, where she earned a B.A. in creative writing and illustration. Her novel Walking Shadow made the semifinals (top 100 out of 10,000) of the 2010 Amazon Breakthrough Novel Award contest, receiving praise from a Publishers Weekly reviewer who called it “a wonderful, thrilling read.” Her novel Edge was a quarterfinalist in the 2011 contest.Roger Gumley is a Filemaker Pro consultant and an aficionado of Jazz, Blues, and Rock music. He has been fascinated with Atlas Shrugged ever since he first read it 40 years ago.Mary Hamilton is an avid traveler with over 15 years of experience walking in the British Isles.Sharon Heermance, Ph D, is a psychologist in Arlington. Her practice emphasizes developing a compassionate, mindful stance. To learn more about the instructor, check out Sharon Heermance’s listing with the Psychology Today Therapist Directory.Peter Hines has a BFA from University of Pennsylvania and has taught art for many years.

Pelagia Ivanova is a partner and co-founder of O’Brien Cavanagh Ivanova LLP, where she represents clients in a variety of legal matters including small business needs, real estate transactions, and trusts and estates. Prior to co-founding O’Brien Cavanagh Ivanova LLP, Pelagia worked as an associate at Ropes & Gray LLP.Kerry Keohane learned to knit as a child in Canada and has been knitting for over 35 years and teaching knitting for fifteen.Poornima Kirby has taught acting and theater arts at the Nirmal Arts Academy in Canajoharie, NY, as well as coaching privately in acting techniques, Shakespeare, and movement. She studied at Shakespeare and Co. and the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Arts, and received her B.A. in Drama, with honors, from Vassar CollegeRichard Knisely hosted Classical Performances and several other programs on WGBH radio for 25 years, bringing a casual enthusiasm for great music to many thousands of people in New England and beyond.Stephanie Kriesberg, PsyD., is a licensed psychologist with over twenty year’s experience working with children, teens and adults. She specializes in teaching adults with narcissistic parents, She has a private practice in Concord, MA.Anina Kostecki received her Master’s in Gastronomy from Boston University, where she also completed certificates in Culinary Arts, Wine, and Cheese. She has done extensive culinary travel through western and eastern Europe and in addition to writing culinary narratives for local food entrepreneurs, teaches and assists with cooking classes for children and adults at Boston University’s Food and Wine Program. Sarah Kroesser, MEd, LICSW is a clinical social worker with expertise in mental health with children/ adolescents, clinical assessments and evaluations, substance abuse and behavioral medicine.


Neil Kutzen is a professional memory trainer. He has over 30 years of experience as an HR Management trainer with organizations including Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Motorola. For information please see: www.memorize.best.com.Deborah Elizabeth Lotus GCFP, Certified Bones for Life® Teacher/Trainer, trained personally with Dr. Moshe Feldenkrais and has continued training with her mentor Ruthy Alon since 1972. Deborah has been teaching the Feldenkrais Method® of Somatic Education for more than forty years.Karenna Maraj is a professional jewelry artist who studied metalsmithing at RISD and has taught locally for many years. The Karenna Maraj Jewelry Collection is both a gallery showcasing local artists and a classroom/studio space. Tracy Marks, M.A. has taught continuing ed courses for 39 years, and specializes in literature, poetry writing, personal growth, Photoshop and eBay courses.Anthony Marques has been speaking Spanish for most of his life and has been teaching since 1989. Dr. Susan McCombs is a board-certified clinical hypnotherapist.Scott Metzger is an award-winning Lexington based photographer. For more info visit, www.metzgerstudios.com.Nicholas Michael is the founder of Odyssey College Search.Shiv Mundkur is Founder of Mental Fitness 101, BscBiology (Brandeis University), and a Certified Yoga instructor and Life Coach. Learn more at mentalfitness101.com.Wim Nijenberg CTC has been planning European travel for 35 years.

Jawwad Noor was initiated into sitar by Ustad Alam Khan of Lahore, and is a senior disciple (ganda-band shagird) of the world’s leading sitarist, Ustad Shahid Parvez Khan of the Etawa Gharana. Jawwad performs in concert regularly and widely. He is also an experienced teacher, serving as a senior instructor of the Shahid Parvez Khan Academy of Music and running the sitar program at the LearnQuest Academy of Music (Waltham MA) for many years.Rebecca O’Brien is a partner and co-founder of O’Brien Cavanagh Ivanova LLP, specializing in small business law and trusts and estates. Rebecca worked in the corporate department of Ropes & Gray, a leading international law firm, for five years before co-founding O’Brien Cavanagh Ivanova.Sonia Parravano is currently also teaching Italian at the Dante Alighieri Society of Massachusetts in Cambridge.Nupur Patel has been an an IT professional for 16 years and a part-time landlord for eight. Virginia Payne has been practicing the traditional Yang style Tai Chi long form since 1990, along with its complete suite of Tai Chi Push-Hands, San Shou, Sword, and Saber. She has been teaching Tai Chi since 2001 at the Chinese Language School in Lexington on Sundays. She has also taught Tai Chi in Boston for a research project in MGH, and at various Health/Fitness Centers, including to the students at Jonas Clarke Middle School in Lexington for their 2011 musical play production “Mulan.”Mindy Pollack Fusi is owner of The Place for Words & Workshops and also a freelance writer who publishes in The Boston Globe and the Boston Globe Magazine. She has been published in Chicken Soup for the Soul books and has completed a memoir and a novel. See some of her work at [ http://www.theplaceforwords.com/ ]www.theplaceforwords.com

Asha Ramesh is a certified yoga teacher from The Yoga Studio in Boston and a 200-hour registered Hatha yoga teacher.Carol J. Redinger, MSW is a social worker and Lexington resident who has been promoting relaxation for clients and students for many years. She is an Adjunct Instructor at North Shore Community College and enjoys sharing her passion for sea glass.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.Debra Samuels is a cookbook author, food and travel writer and cooking teacher. Debra has lived abroad for more than a decade in Japan and Italy, where she studied Italian, Korean and Japanese cuisine.Robyn Samuels is a certified long-term care specialist (CLTC) who has personally experienced and will share some of the many difficulties that occur taking care of an elderly parent. Suzanne Sandberg is an occupational therapist who has been studying yoga for many years and received her yoga teacher training from Kripalu. Bill Singer is a Sales and Leadership Coach and trainer as well as the founder and former President of Lexington Recruiters. He draws on over three decades in sales and marketing having served in leadership and coaching roles. His experience includes servicing major industries in New England from start-ups to Fortune 500, including financial services, healthcare, life sciences, software and technology services, manufacturing and education. Bill is passionate about helping others pursue fulfillment through personal and professional endeavors. His interests include adventure travel, bicycling, tennis, hiking, scuba diving, and playing guitar. He sits still daily, though, as he’s maintained a 30-year meditation practice.


Randi Siu is a visual artist and image consultant. For over twenty years, she has empowered clients to express their unique personal style through the image they present to the world-from the clothes and accessories they wear, to the hairstyles and makeup they choose. The result is that they become a unique masterpiece-beautiful, balanced, harmonious and authentic.Alma Bella Solis is an artist, designer and calligrapher who has been teaching art to adults and children for nearly 20 years.Naomi Steiner, MD, has been a pediatrician, counseling families, for 20 years. She runs the CATS project (Computer Attention Training in Schools for children with ADHD) at the Floating Hospital for Children / Tufts Medical Center, which also includes neurofeedback. Mary Ann Stewart has used social media to build a network of support in Lexington and beyond and to inform followers of public policy and to build further support.Ami Stix is a licensed Zumba instructor and a trained dancer. Amanda Strawhacker is a Ph.D. student at the DevTech Research Group. She completed her Master’s in Child Development at Eliot-Pearson in 2013 and received the Eliot-Pearson Research-Practice Integration Award (2013) for her research with a Boston public school on programming interfaces in kindergarten classrooms.Amanda Sullivan is the Associate Director of the Early Childhood Technology (ECT) Graduate Certificate Program and a researcher with the DevTech Research Group. She has worked with DevTech for six years, having completed her Master’s and Ph.D. in the Eliot-Pearson Dept. of Child Study & Human Development at Tufts University.

Peter Sulski is currently on the faculty as teacher of violin, viola, and chamber music at Clark University and College of the Holy Cross.Jane Sutton is a Lexington resident and published author of four picture books, three middle grade novels and one YA novel. Her website is www.jane-sutton.com.Helen Theodosiou has an MA in Expressive Arts Therapies and is a certified (500-hour) yoga instructor. Alli Thresher is passionate about social media and using social media strategies to help small businesses and non profits succeed. Alli has worked with press agencies large and small, political campaigns, bands, circus performers, non profits, and managed the launch of large consumer products. Alli currently works full-time as the social media manager for the PJ Library. Prior to joining PJ Library, Alli spent many years as a video game designer, writer, and social media manager, working most notably on the Dance Central motion game series. When she’s not writing social media action plans, Alli uses her many years experience as a dancer and dance-game designer to help people move and feel good about it. Robin Verdier is a computer physicist who draws on many years of experience in computer data analysis and presentation as a research scientist at MIT for his courses.Alice Wadley M.Ed, is American Red Cross and American Heart Association Certified, and has taught classes at LCE and other locations for many years.Tony Watt is an award-winning flat picking guitarist.Ken Wax is a sleight of hand master who won the peer-voted ‘Best of Boston Award 2015-16’ from the Boston Society of Magicians. Ken has been featured in the Boston Globe and has been teaching private lessons for many years.He has entertained and received top ratings at Faneuil Hall, Children’s Hospital, school events and also at birthday and dinner parties throughout Greater Boston.

Carl West (Prospect Hill Forge) began blacksmithing in 1977 after reading Aldren A. Watson’s “The Village Blacksmith” and has been doing it off and on since. He earned a BFA in Sculpture at Carnegie-Mellon University. Diane Winkelman MS CCC-SLP, is an ASHA board certified speech and language pathologist with 24 years experience providing services to adults and children. She is also a certified Compton PESL accent modification trainer and a Blue Cross Provider.Mary Wixted, is a nationally certified Iyengar yoga instructor with over 8 years of teaching experience and has been with Lexington Community Education for 7 years. Mary is expert in helping beginners enjoy the practice of yoga, while taking more experienced students to their maximum pose and protecting the body with the use of props when needed.Annie Zeybekoglu, is a recently retired Lexington High School art teacher. Visit anniezey.com for info about her current work.


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. By Mail: Use registration form on the back page or download a 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 office, located at 146 Maple Street is open from 9-3, Monday through Friday. Our Lexington High School Office is open from 4pm-9pm Monday through Thursday while classes are in session. By FAX: Completed registration forms may be faxed to the LCE office at 781.863.5829.

Registration Confirmations: LCE does not send registration confirmations for classes listed in our fall, winter or spring catalogs.

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. Senior Students are age 65 and older.

No-School Dates There will be no classes during the week of February 20–February 24 due to the school vacation week. Additionally, there will be no classes held on Monday, January 18th in celebration of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. 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 http://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.

Directions To Sites in LexingtonLexington Community Education Central Office 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). The LCE door is on the side of the building, under the blue Lexington Community Education sign.

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 Dean’s Office on the first floor in Room 142.

Clarke Middle School 17 Stedman Road Stedman Road is off of Waltham Street.

ComplexIT 9 Meriam St, Suite 1 ComplexIT is located on the lower level, down a flight of stairs from the building entrance.

Diamond Middle School 99 Hancock Street Please enter front door only from Hancock Street entrance.

Follen Church 755 Massachusetts Avenue Located in East Lexington next to the East Lexington branch library. Enter through side door at rear of building. Classroom is on 2nd floor.

Hancock Church 1912 Massachusetts Avenue The stone church facing the Battle Green.

Hastings Elementary School 7 Crosby RoadMunroe Center for the Arts 1403 Massachusetts Ave., LexingtonThe Waldorf School of Lexington 739 Massachusetts Ave.Lexington Community Education Conference Room, 146 Maple Street, access via 328 Lowell St. The LCE Office Conference Room is in the Old Harrington/Lexington Public Schools Central Office building. Our office is located in the back corner of the building. Drive into the parking area and enter the door under the blue “Lexington Community Education” awning.

LexMedia Studios 54 Concord Ave. in the Avalon Lexington Complex Please see LexMedia’s website: www.lexmedia.org for detailed directions.___________________________________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. Any information and/or advice, either expressed or implied, in any LCE class, is solely that of the instructor. 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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