Registration starts Monday, March 29Classes start Monday, April 12

To register: www.adultschool.orgContact us at info@adultschool.org

SPRING 2021 ONLINE CLASSES

Montclair residents are entitled to a 50% discount on all online classes. More →

ARTS�&�CRAFTS

Introduction to Islamic Design NEWTuesday, May 11, 6:30–8 p.m.Tuition: $35Instructor: Jerise Fogel

CULINARY�ARTS

Spring Cookie Decorating NEWThursday, Apr 15, 4–5:30 p.m.Tuition: $75Instructor: Stephanie Connor

DANCE

Poetry & Interpretive Movement NEWWednesdays, May 12–26, 6:45–7:45 p.m.Tuition: $89 (3 sessions)Instructor: Simone Coonrod

BOOKS��FILM�&�THEATER

Film ClubWednesdays, Apr 14–Jun 2, 7–8 p.m.Tuition: $79 (8 sessions)Instructor: Margot Cochran

The Rise of Asian American Literary Culture NEWTuesday, May 18, 6:30–8 p.m.Tuition: $20Instructor: Jafreen Uddin

Modern LGBTQ Literature Before Stonewall NEWThursday, May 20, 6:30–8:30 p.m.Tuition: $35Instructor: Jerise Fogel

FITNESS

Golf: OutdoorSaturdays, May 15–Jun 5, 1:30–3 p.m.Tuition: $160 (4 sessions)Instructor: Lou RuinaProper golf a� ire required.

GAMES�&�RECREATION

Beginner Mah JonggTuesdays, Apr 27–May 25, 7–9 p.m.Tuition: $99 (5 sessions)Instructor: Elisa HirschMaterials fee of $10 at time of registration.

How Do I Read This? Interpreting the 2021 Mah Jongg Card NEWFriday, Apr 30, 10 a.m–12 p.m.Tuition: $35Instructor: Elisa HirschBring your 2021 hand cards with you.

Basic Italian 2Mondays, Apr 19–Jun 14, 5:30–6:30 p.m.Tuition: $119 (8 sessions)Instructor: Kristine MassariNo class May 31. Text cost $15. Students must purchase on their own. Prerequisite: Basic Italian 1 or equivalent.

Basic Italian 4 NEWWednesdays, Apr 21–Jun 9, 5:30–6:30 p.m.Tuition: $119 (8 sessions)Instructor: Kristine MassariText cost $15. Students must purchase on their own. Prerequisite: Basic Italian 3 or basic knowledge from study or travel.

French 1AThursdays, Apr 22–May 20, 4–5:15 p.m.Tuition: $99 (5 sessions)Instructor: Sayydah Garre� Text cost $20. Students must purchase on their own.

French 1BThursdays, May 27–Jun 24, 4–5:15 p.m.Tuition: $99 (5 sessions)Instructor: Sayydah Garre� Text cost $20. Students must purchase on their own. Prerequisite: French 1A or basic knowledge of French.

ONLINE CLASSES WITH Ed2GoAccess over 400 Professional Development classes at www.ed2go.com/montclairand over 300 Career & Certifi cate Training programs atcareertraining.ed2go.com/asm

Montclair residents are entitled to a 50% discount on all online classes.To register: www.adultschool.org • Contact us at info@adultschool.org

LANGUAGE

La France...en francais!!!Mondays, Apr 12–Jun 7, 1:30–3:30 p.m.Tuition: $199 (8 sessions)Instructor: Pierre FabianNo class May 31. Prerequisite: Students must be fl uent in French.

American Sign Language: BeginnersMondays, Apr 19–Jun 14, 5:30–6:30 p.m.Tuition: $119 (8 sessions)Instructor: Belle HsuNo class May 31.

American Sign Language: IntermediateMondays, Apr 19–Jun 14, 6:45–7:45 p.m.Tuition: $119 (8 sessions)Instructor: Belle HsuNo class May 31. Prerequisite: Completion of Beginners course.

HEALTH�&�WELLNESS

An Introduction to Mindfulness MeditationMondays, Apr 19–May 24, 10:30–11:30 a.m.Tuition: $89 (6 sessions)Instructor: Jodi Brooks

HOME�&�GARDEN

The Joy of Herbs NEWTuesday, Apr 27, 7–8 p.m.Tuition: $35Instructor: Deb Ellis

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LECTURES/HISTORY�&�CULTURE

The Real Story of the Donner Party NEWTuesday, Apr 20, 6:30–8 p.m.Tuition: $20Instructor: Marian Calabro

Francisco de Goya: Last of the Old Masters, First of the Moderns NEWWednesday, Apr 21, 6:30–8 p.m.Tuition: $20Instructor: Janet Mandel

Is the United States a Superpower Despite Itself? NEWThursday, Apr 29, 6:30–8 p.m.Tuition: $20Instructor: Pierre Fabian

Jimi Hendrix’s Legacy: His Impact on Black Music and Culture NEWTuesday, May 4, 6:30–8 p.m.Tuition: $20Instructor: Corey Washington

“Shi� Happens” – An Evening with Geoff rey Owens NEWWednesday, May 5, 7–8:30 p.m.Tuition: $20Instructor: Geoff rey Owens

Play Ball! Art and Sports NEWThursday, May 13, 2–3:30 p.m.Tuition: $20Instructor: Janet Mandel

Yes, The Middle East Still Ma� ers NEWThursday, June 3, 6:30–8 p.m.Tuition: $20Instructor: Pierre Fabian

Domestic Terrorism in the United States: Problems and Possible Solutions NEWTuesday, Jun 8, 6:30–8 p.m.Tuition: $20Instructors: Daniela Peterka-Benton and Francesca Laguardia

What is Juneteenth?: Freedom, Post-Reconstruction, and The Atlanta Exposition Address NEWFriday, Jun 18, 10:30 a.m.–12 p.m.Tuition: $20Instructor: Ada McKenzie-Thomas

Montclair State University is pleased to share its faculty expertise and research advancements with our neighbors through the Adult School Department of the Library.

Sex Education and Desegregation in New York City’s Public Schools NEWMonday, Apr 12, 6:30–8 p.m.Tuition: FreeInstructor: Kurt Conklin

More Noise, More Joy: The Cultural Reawakening of Classical Music NEWTuesday, Apr 13, 6:30–8 p.m.Tuition: Free Instructor: Nicholas DeMaison

Economics and Sustainability NEWWednesday, Apr 14, 6:30–8 p.m.Tuition: FreeInstructor: David Axelrod

The Negative Eff ects of Covid-19 on Women’s Household & Paid Work NEWWednesday, Apr 28, 6:30–8 p.m.Tuition: FreeInstructor: Constance Gager

Financial Manias - Extraordinary Delusions in the Stock Market NEWWednesday, May 12, 6:30–8 p.m.Tuition: FreeInstructor: Todd Federman

All students high school age and above are welcome at the Adult School. Montclair residents are entitled to a 50% discount on tuition for online classes. A� er creating an online profi le, contact the Adult School offi ce for verifi cation, and have the resident status added to the account before checking out and paying the tuition.

REFUND POLICY: If the Adult School has to cancel a class for any reason, you will receive a refund if the class cannot be rescheduled. If you wish to withdraw from or are unable to a� end a class, you must notify us at least one week before the class starts in order to receive a refund of the class fee less an administrative fee of $10. If you do not provide us with one week advance notice, you will not receive a refund. The Adult School reserves the right to change locations, schedules, and instructors when necessary. To contact the Adult School staff , email info@adultschool.org.

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PERSONAL�GROWTH

Tarot and Astrology NEWThursday, May 13, 6:30–8:30 p.m.Tuition: $35Instructor: Steff anie Black

Managing Stress & Anxiety Moving Out of Covid NEWTuesday, May 25, 6:30–8 p.m.Tuition: $35Instructor: Diane Lang

Introduction to Genealogy - Starting Your Family History Journey NEWTuesday, Jun 1, 6:30–8 p.m.Tuition: $35Instructor: Frank Santoro

Mediumship NEWThursday, Jun 10, 6:30–8:30 p.m.Tuition: $35Instructor: Steff anie Black

MUSIC

Beginning UkuleleFridays, Apr 23–May 21, 1:30–2:30 p.m.Tuition: $99 (5 sessions)Instructor: Robert Mellman

WRITING

Braided Essays NEWWednesdays, May 5–19, 10 a.m.–12 p.m.Tuition: $75 (3 sessions)Instructor: Marian Calabro

RETIREMENT

Retirement Income Planning: Developing a Strategy for the Retirement You Envision NEWThursday, May 6, 6:30–8 p.m.Tuition: $35Instructor: Eleanor Galt-Lin

OPEN BOOK / OPEN MIND AUTHOR TALKS

April 22: Quiara Alegría Hudes, “My Broken Language”May 20: Barry Meier, “Spooked: The Trump Dossier, Black Cube, and the Rise of Private Spies”

Visit montclairlibrary.org/obom for details and to register.

All classes and lectures will have live transcription active, and participants have the option to turn off closed captioning.