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NCE 

Needham Community Education 

ADULT 

PROGRAMS 

NEEDHAM ADULT EDUCATION CATALOG | WINTER / SPRING 2012 

A CLASS FOR YOU! REGISTER NOW! 

Great Classes 

Great Prices! 

Fuse, Collage & Create p. 8 

Tap, Shimmy & Salsa p. 12 

Cook, Taste & Brew p. 21 

Prep Your Teen p. 31 

And, Check Out Classes To Take 

With Your Child! p. 29

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SUPERINTENDENT 

Daniel E. Gutekanst 

NEEDHAM SCHOOL COMMITTEE 

Marianne Cooley, Chair 

Heidi Black, Vice-Chair 

Joseph P. Barnes 

Connie Barr 

Michael Greis 

Kim Marie Nicols 

Bill Paulson 

CATALOG 

Cover Photo: Jen Treacy 

Cover Design: Jen Treacy 

Catalog Layout & Design: Jen Treacy 

Editing: Julia Buratowski 

NEEDHAM COMMUNITY 

EDUCATION 

Needham Community Education (NCE) is an office of 

the Needham Public Schools and combines a number 

of out-of-school time programs into one administrative 

office. Programs are self-sustaining and include Adult 

programs, High School programs, Elementary and Middle 

School programs, a Kindergarten After School program, 

and Summer Programs. 

Through our Adult Education program, we hope to 

provide quality lifelong learning experiences that are 

accessible to a wide range of community members – 

sometimes including TEENS and CHILDREN. 

View this catalog online on the adult education page of 

the Needham Public Schools website at www.needham. 

k12.ma.us and click on Community Ed and Adult 

Education. 

NEEDHAM PUBLIC SCHOOLS 

NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY 

It is the policy of Needham Public Schools 

not to discriminate on the basis of race, gender, religion, 

national origin, color, homelessness, sexual orientation, 

age or disability in its education programs, services, 

activities or employment practices. 

NEEDHAM COMMUNITY 

EDUCATION STAFF 

Director of Community Education Programs 

Susan Bonaiuto 

Susan_Bonaiuto@needham.k12.ma.us 

Director, Adult, High School and Middle School 

Programs, and Summer Remedial 

Mary Grace Summergrad 

Mary_Grace_Summergrad@needham.k12.ma.us 

Director, Elementary and Summer Programs and 

Community Volunteer Program 

Amy Goldman 

Amy_Goldman@needham.k12.ma.us 

Director, Kindgarten Program (KASE) 

Connie Leonard 

Connie_Leonard@needham.k12.ma.us 

Registrar and Marketing Manager 

Ron Rizzuto 

Ron_Rizzuto@needham.k12.ma.us 

Accounting 

Deb Tormey 

Deb_Tormey@needham.k12.ma.us 

NEEDHAM COMMUNITY EDUCATION • ADULT PROGRAMS • WINTER/SPRING 2012

NCE: ADULT PROGRAMS 


School Administration Building, 1st Floor 

1330 Highland Avenue 

Needham, MA 02492 

Telephone: 781-455-0400 x235 

Fax: 781-455-0417 

Website: www.needham.k12.ma.us and click on 

Community Ed and Adult Education 

Office Hours: 8am-4pm, Monday-Friday 

TABLE OF CONTENTS 

BECOME A NEEDHAM PUBLIC 

SCHOOLS COMMUNITY VOLUNTEER! 

The Needham Public Schools Community Volunteer 

program offers you the opportunity to give back to 

the community in a meaningful way, while engaging 

with the students, administrators, and teachers who 

make the Needham Public Schools so special. As 

a volunteer, you are matched with the volunteer 

opportunity that best suits your skill-set and personality. 

You will receive orientation and training prior to 

beginning your placement. 

For information and an application, contact Amy 

Goldman, Community Volunteer Director, at 781-455- 

0400 x214 or Amy_Goldman@needham.k12.ma.us 

TABLE OF CONTENTS 

General Information ............................................ 1 

Note from the Director ........................................ 2 

Classes by Day................................................... 3 

Class Locations .................................................. 4 

Needham High School Map................................ 5 

Registration & Policies........................................ 6 

Course Descriptions ........................................... 7 

Instructor Biographies....................................... 34 

Registration Form ............................................. 40 

WINTER/SPRING 2012 OFFERINGS 

Art ....................................................................... 7 

Crafts & Skills ..................................................... 8 

Dance ............................................................... 12 

Exercise, Health & Well-Being .......................... 13 

Finance ............................................................ 20 

Food, Wine & Beer ........................................... 21 

Hobbies ............................................................ 25 

Home & Garden................................................ 27 

Languages ........................................................ 28 

Parenting .......................................................... 29 

Recreation ........................................................ 30 

Writing .............................................................. 30 

Classes for Teens: SAT Preparation & Driver’s 

Education.......................................................... 31 

All programs can be made handicapped accessible. 

If you have any disability that would require special 

accommodations, please call the NCE office. 

REGISTER BY FAX: 781-455-0417 • REGISTER BY PHONE: 781-455-0400 x235 

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NCE 


Dear Community Members, 

A NOTE FROM THE DIRECTOR 

Happy New Year! And welcome to the winter/spring 2012 Adult Programs catalog, and 

our NEW LOOK! We hope you like it as much as we do! Along with a new look, we have a brand new way of 

organizing our programs – check out the inside back cover for an outline of all of the programs 

that make up Needham Community Education! 

Needham Adult Education Students Give High Marks to Our Teachers…Our teachers are 

knowledgeable, enthusiastic, personable, and thoroughly enjoy teaching their courses. On class evaluations this past 

term, the overall average score for teachers was 4.86, with 5 being the highest rating. And, many of the teachers 

received all 5’s from their students! Try us out – and we bet you’ll see why students are so positive about their 

experience in our classes. 

Needham Adult Education Teachers Praise You, Their Students…Our teachers repeatedly tell us 

how much they enjoy teaching for our program – and particularly how much they enjoy the students in their classes. 

Comments such as “what a great group of people!” and “the class developed such a bond” are common. And, our 

students frequently comment on how much they enjoyed their fellow classmates! 

We Are So Sure You Will Enjoy Our Classes... that we will be happy to refund the course fee if you are 

not satisfied with a class you choose (for multi-session classes only). We only ask that you contact us before the 

second class session to let us know what about the class did not meet your expectations. This will help us continue 

to improve the quality of our offerings and the clarity of the course descriptions. 

Register Soon…to avoid disappointment – many of our classes have enrollment limits, and the POPULAR 

classes fill quickly! Please see page 4 for the 4 Easy Ways to Register. 

See you in class! 

Mary Grace Summergrad 

Program Director 


ADULT 

PROGRAMS 


MONDAY 

• Early AM Boot Camp for Beginners*, 16 

• Driver’s Ed*, 32 

• Watercolor Workshop*, 8 

• Beginning Beekeeping, 7 

• Introduction to Digital Cameras, 8 

• Photoshop for Digital Photographers, 8 

• Upholstery, 9 

• 20/20/20 Workout, 14 

• Nia for Health & Fitness, 16 

• Rev Up Your Metabolism: How to Lose 

Weight & Increase Energy, 20 

• Cheese Class at Wasik’s Cheese 

Shop, 22 

• Wine Tasting at Center Café, 24 

• SAT Prep, 31 

TUESDAY 

• EasYoga TM *, 17 

• Drawing Fundamentals, 7 

• Knitting: Beginning and Beyond, 9 

• Intro. To Belly Dancing, 12 

• Advanced Beginning Pilates, 13 

• Beginning Fencing, 14 

• Beginning Spinning, 15 

• Spinning, 15 

• Yoga for Every Body, 17 

• Mother/Daughter Yoga for Every 

Body, 17 

• Self-Defense: Combat Sambo (for 

adults, children and families), 18 

• Low Maintenance Gardening: Spring 

Workshop, 27 

• Removing the Mystery of the College 

Application Process, 29 

CLASSES BY DAY 


• Driver’s Ed, 32 

WEDNESDAY 

• Early AM Boot Camp for Beginners*, 

16 

• Driver’s Ed*, 32 

• Special Event: How Chores Empower 

Families, 7 

• 20/20/20 Workout, 14 

• Yoga/Exercise, 17 

• Max. Your College Financial Aid, 20 

• Beginning Cake Decorating, 23 

• Parent/Child Magic Class, 26 

• World Class Card Magic, 26 

• De-Clutter, Simplify – Get Organized!, 

27 

• Advanced Beginning Italian, 28 

• Beginning Spanish, 28 


THURSDAY 

• Quilt-Making for Beginners, 9 

• Parent/Child Introduction to Modular 

Origami, 10 

• Recycled Jewelry, 10 

• Collage Cards, 10 

• Tap Dance Workshop, 12 

• Zumba, 12 

• Salsa, 13 

• Bachata, 13 

• Beginning Spinning, 15 

• Spinning, 15 

• Intro. To Tai Chi, 16 


• Self-Defense: Combat Sambo (for 

adults, children and families), 18 

• Meditation for Beginners, 20 

• Fine Chocolates: A Tasting & More, 

23 

• Brew Your Own Beer, 24 

• Beginning Bridge, 25 

• Bridge: Play of the Hand, 26 

• Beginning Spanish – Part 2, 28 

• Conversational Spanish, 29 

• America’s Boating Course “, 30 

• Driver’s Ed, 32 

FRIDAY 

• Wine & Cheese Tasting at the 

Medfield Wine Shoppe, 25 

SATURDAY 

• Fresh Flowers – Mother’s Day 

Teacup Arrangement*, 10 

• Parent/Child Glass Fusing*, 11 

• Introduction to Glass Fusing*, 11 

• Writing Your Memoir – Telling Our 

Stories*, 30 

• SAT Prep*, 31 

SUNDAY 

• Cooking at Chiara*, 21 

• Cooking with Dave at Sweet Basil*, 21 

• Tastings at Vernissage*, 23 

• Walking Tour of Brookline’s Jewish 

Cuisine*, 24 

• *Daytime Classes 

• Page numbers follow course 

names for easy reference 

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NEEDHAM HIGH SCHOOL, 609 WEBSTER STREET 

See map of Needham High School on page 5 for more details 

For many classrooms, including those in the 200s, 400s and 700s, the easiest entrance is through the new lobby, 

which can be accessed from the parking lot on Webster Street. There will either be signs or a staff member to direct 

you to your class. 

For classes in the 600s, 800s or 900s, it is easier to use an entrance off of the front parking lot at the top of Admiral 

Gracey Drive (off of Kingsbury Street). From the parking lot, you can enter the building on the far left of the school, 

using the bank of doors next to the gym. . 

From Wellesley: Take Great Plain Avenue through Needham center. Take a left at the first traffic light after business 

district onto Webster Street. Go about 1/2 mile; the High School will be on your left, just beyond Kingsbury Street, 

with a parking lot in front, facing Webster Street. 

From Dedham: Take Dedham Avenue (Rte. 135) towards Needham Center. About 1/2 mile past Defazio Field on 

right, make a right onto Webster Street. Go straight through light at Great Plain Avenue. Go about 1/2 mile more; the 

High School will be on your left, just beyond Kingsbury Street, with a parking lot in front, facing Webster Street. 

From Newton: Take Needham Street (becomes Highland Avenue in Needham). Cross over 1-95/128. At second 

light, take a left onto Webster Street. Proceed 1/2 mile to the back of the High School, on your right. Use the parking 

lot off of Webster Street to access the new main lobby entrance. 

POLLARD MIDDLE SCHOOL, 200 HARRIS AVENUE 

Located on Harris Ave. between Great Plain Ave. and Dedham Ave. From Needham Center, take Dedham Ave. Take 

second left onto Harris Ave. School is 1/4 mile ahead on the right. 

HIGH ROCK SCHOOL, 77 FERNDALE ROAD 

CLASS LOCATIONS 

From Needham Center, take Great Plain Ave. west towards Wellesley. Make a left onto Linden St., go about 1/4 mile 

and then make a right onto Sylvan Rd. Make the next right onto Ferndale Rd. into the front parking lot of High Rock. 

BROADMEADOW SCHOOL, 120 BROAD MEADOW ROAD 

From Needham Center, take Great Plain Avenue towards Dedham. Follow Great Plain Avenue 3/4 mile to Hersey 

train station on right. Take next left onto Broad Meadow Road. Follow Broad Meadow Road 1/4 mile to school on 

right. 

ELIOT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, 135 WELLESLEY AVENUE 

Located off of Central Avenue about 1/2 mile from the Newton line. From Central Avenue, take Cedar Street, and 

make the 1st left onto Wellesley Avenue. School driveway is straight ahead at stop sign. 


Highland Avenue 

NEEDHAM HIGH SCHOOL 

Room Locations 

Oakland Ave. 

Enter here for rooms in: 

-600 (1st -600s (1 floor) st floor) 

-700 (2nd -800s (2 floor) nd floor) 

-900s (3 rd floor) 

CLASS LOCATIONS 

PARKING 

Admiral Gracey Drive 


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one way 

Kingsbury Street 

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PARKING 

Webster Street 

Enter here for rooms in: 

-200s & Cafeteria (1 st floor) 

-400s (2 nd floor) 

-700s (3 rd floor) 

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REGISTRATION: 4 EASY WAYS 

� BY FAX 

� BY PHONE 

� BY MAIL 

✎ COME IN 

FAX registration form and credit card information to 781- 

455-0417. 

Call us at 781-455-0400 x235. We accept VISA, MasterCard 

and Discover. 

Mail registration form to Needham Community Education, 

1330 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA 02492. Please 

include a separate check or money order for each course, 

payable to Needham Community Education, or include your 

credit card information on the registration form. 

Register in person! Come to our office at 1330 Highland 

Avenue (1st floor). Note: our office is open 8am-4pm 

Monday - Friday. 

Note: The very popular classes with limited enrollments fill up very quickly, so we advise faxing or calling in registrations. 

ADULT PROGRAMS POLICIES 

REGISTRATION & POLICIES 

Confirmations: We will confirm your registration via email. If no email is provided, or cannot be read clearly, you will 

not receive any confirmation. You will be contacted if a class is full, or cancelled. 

Discounts/Fees: Scholarships are available; please contact the NCE office for more information. 

Refunds: We will issue a refund when a class is cancelled. You may withdraw from a class and get a refund (minus 

a $10 processing fee) if you notify us at least one week prior to the class start. 

Satisfaction Guaranteed: We will refund the course fee for multi-session classes if you are not satisfied with the 

class. We only ask that you contact us before the second class session to let us know what about the class did not 

meet your expectations. 

Holidays/ School Closings/ Inclement Weather: Classes follow the Needham Public Schools’ schedule unless 

noted in the class description. If the Needham schools have been canceled due to bad weather, the adult education 

classes will be canceled as well. For up to date weather cancellations, please check the Needham schools’ website 

home page: www.needham.k12.ma.us 

Evaluations/Photos: Evaluations will be handed out at the end of each course. Please take a few minutes to give 

us your feedback - we listen to what you say! We may visit your class and take photos; please let us know if you’d 

prefer not to be photographed. 


SPECIAL EVENTS & UNIQUE CLASSES / ART 

SPECIAL EVENT: “DO I HAVE TO?” – 

HOW CHORES EMPOWER FAMILIES 

Co-Sponsored by the Needham Women’s Club 

Susan Tordella, Presenter 

Sweeping the floor, emptying the dishwasher, and 

caring for pets can teach children the priceless gift 

of self-discipline. The author of Raising Able: How 

Chores Empower Families, will share how to use 

encouragement and family meetings to engage totsto-teens 

in teamwork, connect to each other, and 

have fun. Be ready to laugh as you learn how positive 

discipline can motivate your family to pitch in together 

without begging, berating, or bribery. Motivation 

from doing chores establishes good habits for life. 

Susan Tordella, M.A., has taught positive parenting to 

scores of parents. Her four children, now ages 23- 

30, did chores for years. “They call home, but never 

for money,” Susan has said. Visit her blog at www. 

raisingable.com Hear her on WCAP 980 AM every 

Monday at 10:15am as the Parenting Expert, and 

regularly on WBZ 1030 AM. 

Note: Donations will be accepted at the door to 

support the Needham Community Education 

scholarship fund. 

11906 No Fee, but registration is required; please 

mail, fax, or call in your registration (please include 

name, phone number and email on the registration) 

1 Wednesday @ Pollard Auditorium 7-8:30 pm 

January 25 

BEGINNING BEEKEEPING NEW 

Pat Canavan, Instructor 

It’s as easy as gardening, gets you outdoors in a new 

way, helps local flowers and gardens AND provides 

you with locally produced honey – it’s no wonder 

that backyard beekeeping has become so popular! 

And, many beekeepers report the almost magical 

experience of tending the bees. You will learn all 

about bees and beekeeping, including bee biology, 

required equipment, setting up beehives, acquiring 

and installing bees, managing bees throughout the 

seasons, and local bee supply dealers. The course 

will culminate in one field session on a Saturday 

off-site in Newton (weather permitting) working with 

live honeybees. The book Beekeeping for Dummies 

by Howland Blackiston (ISBN #978-0764554193) is 

recommended. Limited to 16. 

10907 $99 

6 Mondays @ NHS Room 202 7-9 pm 

February 27 – April 2 

& 1 Off-site class on a Saturday TBA 

ART 

DRAWING FUNDAMENTALS 

Denise Driscoll, Instructor 

This class will be geared for beginners and will focus 

on basic drawing concepts: line, contour, shape, form, 

value and texture. These will be applied as we engage 

in a variety of activities, such as drawing from still life, 

large-scale environment, self-portrait, and the figure. 

While drawing from observation will be our main focus, 

abstract possibilities such as conveying mood and 

movement through line will also be explored. Classes 

will combine short exercises introducing skills and 

concepts with longer, more individualized drawing 

opportunities. A materials list will be posted on the 

adult education page of the district website (under 

Community Ed) www.needham.k12.ma.us by class 

title. Limited to 12. 

10116.2 $115 

8 Tuesdays @ NHS Room 907 7-9 pm 

March 6 – May 1 (no class April 17) 


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WATERCOLOR WORKSHOP 

Lavonne Suwalski, Instructor 

The soft hues and translucent quality of watercolors 

make them a uniquely appealing medium. Join us as 

we learn various watercolor techniques and experiment 

with colors and textures. Drawing is an integral part 

of this class, but no experience is necessary – we will 

learn and practice in a fun, supportive environment! 

Please note that this class is open to both beginning 

students and those with some experience with 

watercolors. A materials list will be posted on the 

adult education page of the district website (under 

Community Ed) www.needham.k12.ma.us by class 

title. Limited to 12. 

10104.2 $99 

8 Mondays @ NHS Room 909 4-6pm 


�The instructor was really 

wonderful – I hope she is 

teaching again next term!� 

– Student in Lavonne Suwalski’s 

Watercolor Workshop class 

CRAFTS & SKILLS 

INTRODUCTION TO 

DIGITAL CAMERAS 

Sam Liggero, Instructor 

Designed for the beginner, this course will help you 

develop a basic understanding of digital cameras, 

as well as provide many practical tips on how to get 

good results from your camera. Students should 

bring their camera (compact or single lens reflex) 

and camera manual to class. Topics to be covered 

include how digital cameras work, memory cards, 

ART / CRAFTS & SKILLS 

features and benefits of currently available digital 

cameras, use of manual and automatic modes, lighting 

and composition, and how to organize, access and 

back up images in a computer. We will also review 

some common mistakes made by amateur digital 

photographers and how to avoid these. Printing options 

will be briefly reviewed. Familiarity with Windows XP, 

Vista, or Macintosh operating systems is not required, 

but will be helpful to the student. Limited to 14. 

10355.2 $110 

5 Mondays @ NHS Room 206 6:30-9pm 

March 12 – April 9 

PHOTOSHOP FOR DIGITAL 

PHOTOGRAPHERS 

Sam Liggero, Instructor 

This course is designed for amateur digital 

photographers who would like to learn more about 

image editing and creation using Adobe Photoshop 

or Photoshop Elements. The course consists of four 

hands-on image editing classes using i-Mac computers 

and Adobe Photoshop CS3. You will learn how to 

adjust image size, exposure, color, sharpness, and 

other parameters using several Photoshop tools and 

techniques, including adjustment layers, masks, and 

filters. You will also learn how to make composite 

images and montages, selectively change one portion 

or element of an image, and add text to images. 

Multiple Photoshop shortcuts to enhance productivity 

will be demonstrated and discussed, and the 

differences between RAW and JPG image formats will 

be explained. You will have access to the instructor’s 

website which includes several video tutorials 

addressing Photoshop techniques. Prerequisite: basic 

navigation skills on the computer. Limited to 12. 

10391.2 $99 

4 Mondays @ NHS Room 809 6:30-9pm 

April 23 – May 14 


�I was just so impressed by 

the quality of the teaching 

and friendly and supportive 

atmosphere.� 

– Student in Sam Liggero’s Photoshop class 

KNITTING: BEGINNING 

& BEYOND 

Maria Elena Lynch, Instructor 

Join this multi-level knitting class, perfect for beginners 

to learn the basics, including how to cast on, knit, purl, 

and bind off. Class is also appropriate for those with 

some experience knitting who wish to practice and 

perfect their skills. The instructor will bring knitting 

needles and sample yarns to the first class to teach 

the basic skills, and will provide instructions on how 

to choose a project for the course. The Black Sheep 

Knitting Company, at 1500 Highland Ave. in Needham, 

offers a 10% discount on supplies for students in this 

class. Please bring your email confirmation from our 

NCE office (confirming your registration in the class) 

to the shop before the second class so the staff can 

assist you in choosing your project. Students are also 

welcome to bring a basic unfinished project to class, if 

they choose. Limited to 10. 

10324.2 $99 

7 Tuesdays @ NHS Room 702A 7-9 pm 


QUILT-MAKING FOR BEGINNERS 

Lynne Godin, Instructor 

It is a new world of quilting! Gone are the paper 

templates and hours of laborious cutting. Learn 


rotary cutting and machine strip piecing to make a 

small, decorative quilt your family will treasure. You 

can bring your own sewing machine to an easily 

accessible classroom, or you can reserve one of the 

shop’s sewing machines when you stop in to pick up 

the materials and list. Some basic skill using a sewing 

machine is recommended. Please stop in at the Button 

Box at least a few days before class begins to get the 

materials list and pick out your fabrics and notions. 

Limited to 12. 

10318.2 $96 

6 Thursdays @ The Button Box at 5 Overbrook Drive, 

Wellesley 7-9 pm 


UPHOLSTERY 

Mike Woloshyn, Instructor 

If you’ve put up with old, tired upholstery because of 

the expense of hiring a professional, then join this 

class and learn to do-it-yourself, and create a beautiful, 

“like-new” piece of furniture. The class will focus on 

reupholstering a chair (small chairs are recommended, 

since they will need to be brought to and from each 

class). Learn all the steps of upholstery, including 

stripping the chair, choosing and determining the 

amount of fabric, and making cushions. Bring tack 

hammer, tack puller, good scissors, pliers, and chair 

to the first class. Instructions on purchasing fabric will 

be provided in class. (Use the back entrance to Pollard 

Middle School, off of Bradford St. Park in back lot, 

and enter through doors near the gyms.) Limited to 12. 

10312.2 $110 

8 Mondays @ Pollard School Room 104 

6:30-9:30 pm 

March 5 – April 30 (no class April 16) 


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FRESH FLOWERS – MOTHER’S DAY 

TEACUP ARRANGEMENT 

Kim Knowlton, Instructor 

Are you looking for a special gift for Mother’s Day? Have 

you been interested in learning how to create a beautiful 

fresh floral arrangement? If so, then this course is for 

you. During this one-night workshop, you will learn the 

fundamentals of creating an arrangement in a beautiful, 

oversize teacup that can be kept for future use. You will 

work with an array of fresh flowers to create your own 

stunning display. This basic course is appropriate for both 

beginners and those with experience. The fee covers the 

cost of fresh flowers, greens, and a high-quality teacup. 

Please bring sharp scissors or flower stem cutters 

to class and a cardboard box to transport your new 

arrangement home. Limited to 18. 

10386 $55 

(includes the cost of fresh flowers) 

1 Saturday @ NHS Cafeteria 1-3 pm 

May 12 

PARENT/CHILD 


MODULAR ORIGAMI NEW 

Richard Derby, Instructor 

Are you looking for something fun and different to 

do with your child? Do you have a child who loves 

paper crafts? If so, then join this unusual origami 

class – focused on modular origami, or unit origami. 

Modular origami uses multiple paper units to create a 

dazzling variety of colorful figures. This class will focus 

on the Sonobe module, an easily folded origami unit 

that can be used to make a stunning array of shapes 

and structures. The instructor will use specific color 

patterns to make directions clear for even a twelve- 


module shape – the stellated octahedron! A materials 

fee of $10 per parent/child pair is payable to the 

instructor in class. Class is appropriate for children 

ages 8-12; parents (or grandparents) can be any age! 

Limited to 8 parent/child pairs. 

11325 $69 

3 Thursdays @ NHS Room 404 7-8:30 pm 

March 15 – 29 

RECYCLED JEWELRY NEW 

Ingrid Goldbloom Bloch, Instructor 

Learn how to transform everyday materials into unique, 

fun and funky jewelry! Through teacher demonstration 

and hands-on practice, you will learn techniques for 

turning soda cans, coins, plastic gift cards, and steel 

nuts into stunning earrings, bracelets, and necklaces. 

You will leave with at least 3 finished pieces, a variety 

of samples, and a bunch of ideas to continue making 

recycled jewelry on your own. A materials fee of $15 is 

payable to the instructor in class. Please bring a pair 

of scissors with a point, and flat and round nose jewelry 

pliers if you have them (there will be plenty to borrow in 

class if you don’t). Class is appropriate for adults and 

teens; children aged 8-12 years old are welcome to 

register with a parent. Limited to 12. 

10302 $59 

2 Thursdays @ NHS Faculty Dining Room 

(off cafeteria) 6:30-8:30pm 

March 1 & 8 

COLLAGE CARDS NEW 

Ingrid Goldbloom Bloch, Instructor 

Join us to learn various assemblage techniques to 

create beautiful one-of-a-kind cards suitable for giving 

For classes on various culinary skills, such as cooking, pastry making, cake decorating, 

and beer brewing, see the Food, Wine & Beer offerings starting on page 21. 


or framing. Using a wide assortment of materials, you 

will learn techniques for layering and stamping, while 

focusing on design, composition and creativity. All 

materials will be provided, but feel free to also bring 

any colorful paper scraps and assorted embellishments 

(buttons, string, etc.) to add to your creations. Enjoy 

an evening out being creative, and come home with a 

beautiful assortment of completed cards. A materials fee 

of $8 is payable to the instructor in class. Please bring a 

pair of scissors and a glue stick to class. Limited to 12. 

10303 $35 

1 Thursday @ NHS Faculty Dining Room 

(off cafeteria) 6:30-9pm 

April 5 

PARENT/CHILD GLASS 

FUSING WORKSHOP 

Michel L’Huillier, Instructor 

In this 2-hour workshop, you will learn the basics of 

glass fusing techniques and have fun playing with 

colors and shapes. Through a series of engaging 

exercises, parents and children will work together 

with precut glass pieces, glass frits and stringers, 

and glass powders and stencils. Each participant 

will create multiple small pieces, necklaces, and one 

small bowl or plate. Student creations will then be 

fused in the kiln after the class; fused items can then 

be picked up at the classroom the following week, 

on March 31 between 10am and 1pm, or after March 

31 at the Community Education office in the school 

administration building. A materials fee of $70 (per 

parent/child pair) is payable to the instructor for all tools 

and the selection of glasses. Students should bring 

safety goggles to class, and be sure to wear close-toed 

shoes. This class is appropriate for children 7-12 years 

old, when accompanied by a parent or other adult. 

Limited to 7 parent/child pairs. 

11324.2 $59 (per parent/child pair) 

1 Saturday @ NHS Room 807 2-4 pm 

March 24 



GLASS FUSING 

Michel L’Huillier, Instructor 

Glass fusing involves permanently binding different 

pieces of glass at high temperature in a kiln. Using 

the extensive color palette from the Bullseye Glass 

Company, and through a series of fun exercises, you 

will discover the basics of glass fusing. In the first class, 

you will learn about tack-fusing and how to use stencils 

with glass powders and frits. In the second class, you 

will learn to make a ceramic fiber mold to create a ¼” 

thick relief tile with tinted glass float glass, and also 

create a fused 8” by 8” bowl or plate. Student creations 

will then be fused in the kiln after the class; fused 

items from the second class can be picked up at the 

Community Education office in the school administration 

building beginning Monday, April 9. A materials fee of 

$85 is payable to the instructor for all the tools and the 

selection of glasses. Students should bring a sketchpad 

and safety glasses to class, and be sure to wear closetoed 

shoes. Though the class will teach the basics of 

glass fusing, it is open to those with experience as well. 

High school students are welcome too! Limited to 10. 

10375 $99 

2 Saturdays @ NHS Room 807 10am – 1pm 

March 24 & 31 

Eye-catching glass fusing projects 


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DANCE 


BELLY DANCING 

Zehara Nachash, Instructor 

Are you looking for a great, unique way to get in 

shape? Join us for a fun, relaxed class to learn the 

basic moves of belly dancing, from hip circles to 

shimmies. You will gain a basic understanding of this 

ancient art form, all while improving your flexibility, 

coordination, and self-image. Each week, you will 

learn simple combinations. Each combination will 

slowly be integrated into a full choreography you can 

perform for family and friends – or simply practice on 

your own for fun. No previous dance instruction is 

necessary and all ages are welcome! Though this 

is an introductory class, those with some belly dance 

experience are also welcome to join; Zehara will use 

varied choreography to challenge all dancers. Wear 

comfortable clothing; no shoes required – we’ll dance 

barefoot, or you may bring socks. Please bring a 

scarf or shawl to tie around your waist (some will be 

available to borrow). 

10409.2 $75 

6 Tuesdays @ Eliot School Performance Center 6:30- 

7:30 pm 


�Had a great time! The teacher 

made us feel comfortable and 

was very encouraging.� 

– Student in Zehara’s Belly Dance class 

DANCE 

TAP DANCE WORKSHOP 

Valery Marcantonio, Instructor 

Learn how to tap dance, including the basic steps 

and moves – or expand on your beginning tap dance 

skills – in this class geared for both beginners and 

advanced beginners. Each class will include a 

warm-up, tap basics, and short combinations danced 

to different styles of music, all in a fun, supportive 

atmosphere. Join us for this class – you’ll learn this 

terrific dance form, enjoy a different form of exercise 

and you’ll always leave feeling good! Flat tap shoes 

are recommended and can be purchased at Capezio 

Dance Store in Wellesley. Limited to 14. 

10403 $99 

6 Thursdays @ NHS Room 612 (Chorus Room) 6-7 pm 


ZUMBA ® 

Sandra Thorbjornsen, Instructor 

Stepping high in Zumba class 

Working out and getting in shape has never been so 

much fun! Zumba® fuses Latin rhythms and easy 


to follow moves for a terrific fitness program that’s 

effective, and fun too. The routines feature intervaltraining 

sessions where fast and slow rhythms and 

resistance training are combined to tone and sculpt 

your body while burning fat – all while listening to 

Latin and international music. Join us to experience 

Zumba®, a revolutionary approach to exercising – 

one you’ll want to stick with because it’s so much fun! 

Please wear cross trainers or dance shoes, fitness 

attire, and bring a water bottle to class. Please note 

that we are offering two sections of this class, back to 

back – to help accommodate the high demand for it! 


10429.2 $99 

8 Thursdays @ NHS Dance Studio (Room 817) 6-7 pm 


10429.3 $99 

8 Thursdays @ NHS Dance Studio (Room 817) 7-8 pm 


SALSA NEW 

Roberto Figeroa and Ulrich Inge, Instructors 

This class is a pure Latino Salsa dance class – 

everything you need to know to feel confident on 

the dance floor! Each class will begin by breaking 

down the basic steps and turns individually, and then 

will move into partnering. You will learn how to be 

a strong leader and a smooth follower. Each week 

you will learn new moves you can try on the dance 

floor, as well as creative ways to combine them and 

mix them up. Dance shoes are preferred. Open to 

couples and individuals – changing partners in class 

will be encouraged to expand the dancing experience. 


10421 $99 (per person) 

8 Thursdays @ NHS Cafeteria 7-7:45pm 


DANCE / EXERCISE 

BACHATA NEW 

Roberto Figeroa and Ulrich Inge, Instructors 

This class is designed for couples looking to improve 

their dancing together, while maintaining a sense of 

intimacy and fun. Bachata is a style of dance that 

originated in the Dominican Republic. It is danced 

widely all over the world, but never identically in two 

places. The slow romantic music of bachata revolves 

around love, intimacy, and passion. This class will 

consist of partner dancing and solo footwork for when 

you want to play with the musicality in a song. Join 

us to experience the romantic and sensual qualities of 

Bachata dancing – and have fun learning this dance 

with the person you love! Limited to 9 couples. 

10443 $198 (per couple) 

8 Thursdays @ NHS Cafeteria 7:45-8:30pm 


EXERCISE, HEALTH & 

WELL-BEING 

ADVANCED BEGINNING PILATES 

Sarah Roberts, Instructor 

This class is designed for those who have taken Pilates 

with Sarah Roberts in past terms. We will move at a 

slightly quicker pace than an introductory Pilates class, 

and include some more challenging exercises. Please 

bring an exercise/yoga mat and water bottle to class. 


10422.3 $105 

8 Tuesdays @ NHS Dance Studio (Room 817) 5-6 pm 

March 13 – May 15 (no class April 17 & May 1) 

10422.4 $55 

4 Tuesdays @ NHS Dance Studio (Room 817) 5-6 pm 

May 22 – June 12 


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20/20/20 WORKOUT 

Pearl Pressman, Instructor 

EXERCISE, HEALTH & WELL-BEING 

Holding a plank in great form in Pilates 

Have you been looking for a class to help you 

become more active and healthy? This 8-week 

class will help you build a leaner, more sculpted 

body, improve your posture and balance, and 

reduce the risk of osteoporosis. You will also learn 

proper weight training techniques, which is the key 

to success. We will start with 20 minutes of lowimpact 

aerobics, followed by 20 minutes of strength 

training exercises for all the major muscle groups 

of the body, and then conclude with 20 minutes of 

gentle stretching exercises to increase flexibility and 

reduce muscle tension. The class will be geared for 

participants of all fitness levels and abilities. Please 

wear comfortable workout clothing, and appropriate 

footwear for the aerobics portion of class, and bring 

a set of light hand weights (3-5 pounds), a mat or 

towel, and water to class. Please note: you can 

take this class once a week, on either Mondays or 

Wednesdays, or register for both days at a discounted 

rate. Also note different class times. 

10428.10 $89 

7 Mondays @ NHS Dance Studio (Room 817) 7:30- 

8:30pm 


10428.11 $89 

7 Wednesdays @ NHS Dance Studio (Room 817) 

7-8pm 


10428.12 $160 (for two days/week) 

7 Mondays & 7 Wednesdays @ NHS Dance Studio 

(Room 817) 

At 7:30-8:30pm (Mon.) and 7-8pm (Wed.) 

(See dates listed above) 

Late Spring Classes: 

10428.13 $89 


8:30pm 

April 23 – June 11 (no class May 28) 

10428.14 $89 

7 Wednesdays @ NHS Dance Studio (Room 817) 

7-8pm 

April 25 – June 6 

10428.15 $160 (for two days/week) 

7 Mondays & 7 Wednesdays @ NHS Dance Studio 

(Room 817) 

At 7:30-8:30pm (Mon.) and 7-8pm (Wed.) 


BEGINNING FENCING NEW 

Cesar Morales, Coach & Owner, International Fencing 

Club 

Are you looking for a new way to get and stay in 

shape? Join us for this introduction to fencing, a 

sport that demands technical skill, good footwork, 

timing, mobility, speed and poise. And, the 

coordination and timing required challenges the mind 

as well. Beyond the physical and mental workout, 

you will find out why fencing is also regarded as an 

art form and a deeply personal, individual form of 

expression. International Fencing Club will provide 

all equipment needed. Just wear loose, comfortable 

clothing – and get ready to be “en guarde!” NOTE: 



There will be a FREE demonstration class held on 

February 7, from 7:30-8:30 in the High Rock School 

Cafeteria; please call the Community Education 

office to register for this demo class. Limited to 15 

students. 

10441 $125 

8 Tuesdays @ High Rock School Cafeteria 

7:30-8:30 pm 


BEGINNING SPINNING 

Mary Kate Dillon, Instructor 

“Spinning” is a great group fitness experience – perfect 

for athletes wanting to try a new fitness routine, or 

those wanting a challenging workout to get back into 

shape. This 6-session course is geared towards 

those who are new to “spinning” workouts. You will be 

coached through a series of positions on a stationary 

bike and taught to adapt your workout to your own 

fitness level. The instructor uses upbeat music and 

enthusiastic coaching to motivate all participants 

throughout the session to challenge themselves at their 

own level of fitness. Join us for this introduction to an 

exhilarating fitness experience – to stay healthy, feel 

better, and get in shape! Limited to 18. 

10440.2 $49 

3 Tuesdays & 3 Thursdays@ Needham High School 

Spin Room (815) 5:45-6:25pm 

February 28 – March 15 

�You get a good workout, 

with a smile on your face!� 

– Student in Mary Kate Dillon’s Spinning class 

SPINNING 

Mary Kate Dillon, Instructor 

“Spinning” is a great group fitness experience. If you 

have experience spinning, either with Mary Kate or 

in another setting – this class is perfect for you! The 

instructor uses upbeat music and enthusiastic coaching 

to motivate all participants throughout the session to 

challenge themselves at their own level of fitness. Join 

us for this exhilarating fitness experience – to stay 

healthy, feel better, and get in shape! Register early for 

this popular exercise class! Limited to 18. 

10430.7 $59 

6 Tuesdays @ Needham High School Spin Room 

(815) 6:30-7:30pm 


10430.8 $59 

6 Thursdays @ Needham High School Spin Room 

(815) 6:30-7:30pm 


10430.9 $105 

6 Tuesdays & 6 Thursdays @ Needham High School 

Spin Room (815) 6:30-7:30pm 


Late Spring Classes: 

10430.10 $59 

6 Tuesdays @ Needham High School Spin Room 

(815) 6:30-7:30pm 


10430.11 $59 

6 Thursdays @ Needham High School Spin Room 

(815) 6:30-7:30pm 


10430.12 $105 

8 Tuesdays & 8 Thursdays @ Needham High School 

Spin Room (815) 6:30-7:30pm 



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Smiling through a great spinning workout 

EARLY MORNING BOOT 

CAMP FOR BEGINNERS NEW 

Diana Parkhurst, Instructor 


Are you serious about becoming more fit? With the 

right fitness instruction, you can become fit and feel 

healthier at any age, and have fun doing it! If you 

are looking to lose weight and/or are eager to work 

on getting back in shape, this class will help you 

achieve your goals. This early morning class will 

include a dynamic warm-up/stretch and a variety of 

strength and fitness activities, delivered at a slow to 

moderate pace to help improve current fitness levels. 

Join us to get fit and energized, and jumpstart your 

way to a healthier lifestyle! Note: The exercises 

can be adapted for varying levels of fitness, but 

participants should be comfortable running or 

jogging for short distances. Please wear athletic 

shoes and clothes comfortable for exercising. 

Limited to 18 participants. 

10442 $99 

5 Mondays & 5 Wednesdays @ NHS A Gym & Fitness 

Center 6:15-7:15am 


NIA FOR HEALTH & FITNESS 

Hsiu-Hui Chen, Instructor 

Experience the joy of movement while improving your 

fitness level and your sense of well-being. Developed 

by fitness experts determined to make getting in 

shape more enjoyable, the Nia technique combines 

movements and concepts from Modern dance, Yoga, 

Tai Chi, Tae Kwon Do, Jazz dance, Aikido, and other 

movement forms. Nia helps improve cardiovascular 

health, strength, flexibility, and toning – and is fun and 

relaxing too! No prior training is necessary – all are 

welcome. Wear loose, comfortable clothing; no shoes 

required – we’ll go barefoot. Please bring a water 

bottle and a yoga mat for stretching at end of session. 


10718.3 $99 


7:20pm 


INTRODUCTION TO TAI CHI 

Scott Brumit, Instructor 

Tai Chi is one of the ancient martial arts from China 

that has become widely popular today as a gentle 

form of exercise that promotes health, strength and 

relaxation. The slow motion and controlled movements 

make it an ideal form of exercise for men and women 

of all ages. Regular practice of Tai Chi can increase 

flexibility and stamina, reduce stress, improve balance 

and re-energize you, both physically and emotionally. 

It is one of the only forms of exercise that becomes 


easier the longer it is studied, so skill and proficiency 

can continue to improve even as one gets older. 

Come join us to learn the Hwa-Yu form of Tai Chi to 

improve your sense of well-being and learn a lifelong 

skill for good health. No experience is necessary – 

beginners and intermediates are welcome! Please 

wear loose, comfortable clothing. 

10704.2 $79 

7 Thursdays @ Eliot School Performance Center 6:30- 

7:30pm 


YOGA/EXERCISE 

Mary Jo Ricketson, Instructor 

We all have within us the potential to experience an 

optimal state of well-being in mind and body. This 

state can be realized through the work of Mind-Body 

Training, which includes deep breathing exercises, 

cardio-respiratory training, core and strength work, 

yoga postures and meditation. The exercises are 

performed mindfully to increase our awareness of the 

inherent and vital life energy within. We can know and 

feel balance, strength, endurance, flexibility, focused 

attention and coordination. Through these exercises, 

we can also learn to let go of unneeded tension and 

tightness to feel renewed and relaxed. Wear loose, 

comfortable clothing and bring a yoga mat and water 

bottle to class. Athletic shoes can be worn for the 

warm-up and strength training portions of the class. 


10720.2 $99 

8 Wednesdays @ High Rock School Gym 5:30-6:30pm 

March 14 – May 16 (no class April 18 & May 2) 

YOGA FOR EVERY BODY 

Carol Oberle, Instructor 


Calm your mind, relax and tone your body, and nourish 

your spirit with Hatha Yoga. This gentle and effective 

style of yoga encourages being compassionate with 

your body and adapting postures according to ability. 

This multilevel class will challenge all students while 

providing a safe, nurturing environment for beginners. 

Please wear loose, comfortable clothing and bring a 

yoga mat to class. Limited to 18. 

10706.2 $89 

8 Tuesdays @ NHS Dance Studio (Room 817) 7:30- 

8:45pm 


MOTHER/DAUGHTER 

YOGA FOR EVERY BODY 

Carol Oberle, Instructor 

Moms – enjoy a fun and relaxing activity with your 

daughter and join us for this special yoga class. Calm 

your mind, relax and tone your body, and nourish 

your spirit with Hatha Yoga. This gentle and effective 

style of yoga will improve strength, flexibility, and body 

awareness in a non-competitive environment. This 

multilevel class will provide a great way for mothers 

and daughters to connect in an activity that will 

promote relaxation, acceptance, and compassion for 

self as well as friends and family. The recommended 

age for girls is 9-18 (mothers can be any age!). Please 

wear loose, comfortable clothing and bring a yoga mat 

to class. Limited to 8 mother/daughter pairs. 

11322.2 $99 (per mother/daughter pair) 

6 Tuesdays @ NHS Dance Studio (Room 817) 6:30- 

7:30pm 


EASY YOGA TM FOR OLDER ADULTS 

Steffi Shapiro, Instructor 

EasYoga TM is a gentle form of yoga that is especially 

suited to older adults. Most of the exercises can 

be done while sitting in a chair or in a comfortable 

standing position. The gentle stretches and simple 


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movements provide flexibility and strengthening for 

the neck, shoulders, abdomen and other parts of the 

body. They also help to release tension throughout 

the body. We will use simple breathing, concentration, 

and meditative exercises to relax the mind as well 

as the body. The various relaxation techniques can 

be practiced throughout the day and are a helpful 

way to combat insomnia. Come join us to experience 

how the practice of yoga can boost self-confidence 

and memory, as well as improve overall strength, 

coordination and flexibility! More information can be 

found about EasYogaTM on the website www.elderyoga.com 

We have extended the classes through 

June due to popular demand! 

10703.3 $35 

6 Tuesdays @ Stephen Palmer Center 9:15-10:15 am 


Late Spring Class: 

10703.4 $55 

9 Tuesdays @ Stephen Palmer Center 9:15-10:15 am 

May 1 – June 26 

SELF-DEFENSE: COMBAT SAMBO – 

RUSSIAN SURVIVAL SYSTEM 

Grandmaster Michael Galperin, Instructor 

Combat Sambo, a Russian self-defense style, 

incorporates the most effective survival techniques 

from Judo, Jiujitsu, Karate, Aikido, Kung Fu, and 

others. Students learn practical applications of selfdefense 

techniques in a variety of situations. Boost 

your confidence, health and fitness level by learning 

this unique martial art form. Visit the website for more 

information: www.combatsambo.com 

Participants may join classes at any time; cost will be 

pro-rated. 

Self-Defense classes for the WHOLE FAMILY. 

See Children’s and Family Classes listed below! 



ADULT CLASSES 

Note: Participants may join classes at any time; cost 

will be pro-rated. 

Demonstrating hand positions for children 

in Combat Sambo 

Winter Classes: 

11504.4 $168 

12 Tuesdays @ High Rock School Gym 7:30-9pm 

January 3 – March 27 (no class February 21) 

11504.5 $168 

12 Thursdays @ High Rock School Gym 

7:30-9pm 


11504.6 $264 

12 Tuesdays & 12 Thursdays @ High Rock School 

Gym 7:30-9pm 

January 3 – March 29 

(no class February 21 & 23) 

Spring Classes: 

11504.7 $140 

10 Tuesdays @ High Rock School Gym 7:30-9pm 

April 3 – June 12 (no class April 17) 


11504.8 $140 


7:30-9pm 


11504.9 $220 


Gym 7:30-9pm 

April 3 – June 14 (no class April 17 & 19) 


CHILDREN’S CLASSES 



For boys and girls 4-12 years of age 


11514.4 $168 

12 Tuesdays @ High Rock School Gym 

6:30-7:30pm 


11514.5 $168 


6:30-7:30pm 


11514.6 $264 


Gym 6:30-7:30pm 

January 3 – March 29 (no class February 21, 23) 



11514.7 $140 


6:30-7:30pm 


11514.8 $140 


6:30-7:30pm 


11514.9 $220 


Gym 6:30-7:30pm 



FAMILY CLASSES 



For parents and children over 6 years of age 


11515.4 $168 


7:30-9pm 


11515.5 $168 


7:30-9pm 


11515.6 $264 


Gym 7:30-9pm 

January 3 – March 29 (no class February 21, 23) 


11515.7 $140 


7:30-9pm 


11515.8 $140 


7:30-9pm 


11515.9 $220 


Gym 7:30-9pm 



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MEDITATION FOR BEGINNERS 

Mary Jo Ricketson, Instructor 

Research in the last decade has proven that practicing 

meditation has numerous benefits. The inner silence 

is rest for the mind and the body and can be a respite 

from stress, tension, and anxiety. Meditation can 

comfort, nourish, guide, and sustain us. The benefits 

also include decreased blood pressure and resting 

heart rate, improved immune function, increased 

energy and sense of well-being, improved mental 

clarity, and improved performance and productivity. 

We will review the principles and practices of 

meditation and introduce four major forms. You will 

get a chance to practice meditation each week, with 

time allowed at the end of class for questions and 

discussion to help you begin and sustain your own 

meditation practice. Wear loose, comfortable clothing; 

we will meditate sitting in chairs or on the floor (yoga 

mat is optional). Limited to 18. 

10719.2 $75 

7 Thursdays @ Broadmeadow Media Center 6-7pm 


REV UP YOUR METABOLISM: HOW TO 

LOSE WEIGHT & INCREASE ENERGY 

Lyn Schwartz, Instructor 

HEALTH & WELL-BEING / FINANCE 

Are you fed up with your increasing weight? Do you 

grab food without thinking about how it will affect your 

blood sugar and energy level? If so, join us for this 

5-session, innovative nutrition and weight loss program. 

Each participant will be given an individually tailored 

eating plan, designed to rev up your metabolism and 

stabilize your blood sugar level for lasting energy 

throughout the day. Discover how small changes in your 

eating patterns can help you feel better and lose weight 

too! Taught by a registered dietitian and nutritionist who 

lost 20 pounds herself by becoming a disciplined eater. 

Start eating well and living well now! This class includes 

a FREE introductory session on March 5*; to register to 

attend this session please call the NCE office at 781- 

455-0400 x235. For those registering for the full course, 

the introductory session on March 5 will be the first 

class. There will be a materials fee of approximately $3, 

payable to the instructor in class. Limited to 20. 

10713.2 $99 

5 Mondays @ Pollard School Media Center 

March 5* (7-8pm for first class) 

& March 12 – April 2 7-8:30pm 

FINANCE 

MAXIMIZE YOUR COLLEGE 

FINANCIAL AID 

Donald Anderson, College Funding Advisors, Inc., 

Instructor 

This one-night workshop is a must for all parents of 

college-bound high school students, especially freshmen 

and sophomores. We will demystify the college financial 

aid process and teach you how to access the more than 

$90 billion in financial aid dollars, monies that are even 

available to “high income” families and business owners. 

Strategies will be presented that will help you protect your 

assets by maximizing your eligibility for aid, effectively 

lowering your college costs. You will learn the optimum 

time to set the strategies in place (best before the junior 

year) and why, if you wait until the financial aid deadline to 

file your forms, you may miss out on the full amount of aid 

for which you qualify. You will also learn how to minimize 

the equity in your home. A free comprehensive analysis 

will be provided for those attending the class. 

10504.2 $25 (for individual or couple) 

1 Wednesday @ NHS Room 728 7-9:15pm 

March 21 


�Very practical info on how 

colleges view each applicant 

– Don was great!� 

– Student in Don Anderson’s Maximize Your 

Financial Aid for College class 

FOOD, WINE & BEER 

COOKING WITH CHEF LACOUNT AT 

CHIARA BISTRO 

Steven LaCount, Instructor/Chef 


Join Chef LaCount in the open kitchen of his stylish 

and thriving Westwood restaurant as he prepares 

delectable dishes you can make at home. For this 

term, we are offering two class dates, each with a 

different theme, described below – you can choose one 

or both! The fee includes the cooking demonstration, 

as well as generous samplings of the menu items and 

recipes to take with you. For more information about 

Chiara Bistro, or about Chef LaCount, please go to 

www.chiarabistro.com Note: This is a popular class, so 

we advise faxing or calling in your registration for the 

best chance of getting in. Each class is limited to12. 

MENU #1: 

The focus of this menu is “Elegant Brunch”. Steve 

will prepare Strawberry-Rhubarb Yogurt Smoothies; 

Asparagus Milanaise with Prosciutto Crisps; Lobster Eggs 

Benedict; Chorizo, Potato, and Grilled Vegetable Frittata 

with Manchego; Tropical Fruits Mélange with a Honey- 

Lime-Cilantro Dressing; and Pain Perdu (Caramelized 

Pineapple, Foie Gras, with Maple Reduction). 

10605.3 $75 (menu #1) 

1 Sunday @ Chiara, 569 High St. (Rte. 109), 

Westwood 11am-1pm 

March 11 

MENU #2: 

This “Tarts & Pies” class will focus on different 

techniques for making various styles of crusts and 

shells, as well as various filling and toppings for the 

pies and tarts. Steve will prepare Chocolate-Grand 

Marnier Ganache Tart with Chocolate Sauce and 

“Glass” Orange and Whipped Cream Garnishes, Pina 

Colada Key Lime Meringue Tart, Cherry Lattice Pie, 

and Peach & Blueberry Cinnamon Crumble Pie. 

10605.4 $75 (menu #2) 

1 Sunday @ Chiara, 569 High St. (Rte. 109), 

Westwood 11am-1pm 

April 22 

�Loved the class! The food 

was great, and the chef/ 

owner worked beautifully with 

his staff.� 

– Student in Cooking at Chiaro Bistro class 

COOKING WITH DAVE AT 

SWEET BASIL 

Dave Becker, Instructor/Chef 

Savor the aroma, the ambiance and the delectable 

dishes of one of Needham’s hottest restaurants, as 

Chef Dave demonstrates his talents in the kitchen. The 

class includes ample portions to sample and recipes to 

take home. You’ll be entertained, sated, and relaxed, 

and pick up some great cooking tips too! Dave will 

offer this class on two dates, with two different menus 

– register for one or both. Participants are encouraged 

to bring their own wine if they choose. Note: This is 


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a very popular class, so we advise faxing or calling 

in your registration for the best chance of getting in. 

Limited to 30 each night. 

Chef Dave visits with students 

MENU #1: 

Dave will prepare Veal Stewed with Red Wine, Turnips, 

and Tomatoes, Sprinkled with a Citrus Gremolata, 

Braising Greens with Crispy Carrot Fritters, and a 

Sweet Pepper Dressing, and Pan-Cooked Salmon with 

Edamame Succotash over Spaghetti Squash Ravioli. 

10603.3 $75 

1 Sunday @ Sweet Basil, 942 Great Plain 

Avenue, Needham 2-4pm 

March 4 

MENU #2: 

Dave will prepare Asparagus Soup with Homemade 

Orecchiette and Pulled Garlicky Chicken, a Salad 

of Arugula, Watercress and Tarragon, tossed with a 

Green Tomato Vinaigrette and Warmed Fingerlings, 

and Pan-Roasted Lamb Chops Glazed with Sage and 

Kirschwasser over French Lentils. 

10603.4 $75 

1 Sunday @ Sweet Basil, 942 Great Plain Avenue, 

Needham 2-4pm 

April 22 


�The best things about the class 

were Dave’s sense of humor, his 

cooking tips, and the FOOD!� 

– Student in Cooking with Dave at Sweet Basil 

CHEESE CLASS AT WASIK’S 

CHEESE SHOP 

Brian Wasik, Owner of The Cheese Shop, Instructor 

This very interactive and slightly over-indulgent two 

hour class in all things cheese is taught by second 

generation cheesemonger Brian Wasik. We will start 

with a “cheese 101” tutorial, followed by extensive 

tasting of multiple cheeses from different cheese 

families. The evening will also include making fresh 

ricotta cheese, and finishing with a cheese fondue 

– with ample samplings for all. Join us for this fun, 

informative, and delectable evening! Limited to 20. 

10616.3 $55 

1 Monday @ The Cheese Shop (Wasik’s), 61 Central 

St., Wellesley 

6-8pm 

March 12 

10616.4 $55 

1 Monday @ The Cheese Shop (Wasik’s), 61 Central 

St., Wellesley 6-8pm 

April 2 

�Brian’s knowledge and 

enthusiasm and the wonderful 

range of cheeses made it 

a great class.� 

– Student in Cheese Tasting at Wasik’s 

Cheese Shop 


FINE CHOCOLATES: 

A TASTING & MORE 

Walter Plante, Instructor 

Elegant, rich, delicious, and decadent – chocolate! 

Sample and deepen your appreciation of premium 

and artisan chocolates in this one-evening workshop. 

Before beginning the tasting, you will learn where 

cocoa is grown, how chocolate is made, how to care 

for it, and factors that influence its flavor and texture. 

Then we’ll begin the guided tasting of exquisite 

premium and artisan chocolate bars from around the 

globe, share our impressions, and choose the best of 

the bunch. A materials fee of $10 is payable to the 

instructor in class for the chocolates, hand-outs and 

bottled water. Limited to 16. 

10611.2 $25 

1 Thursday @ Pollard Media Center 7:15-9:30pm 

March 8 

BEGINNING CAKE DECORATING 

Heather LaPlante, Owner of Specialty Wedding Cakes, 

Instructor 

Welcome to the art of cake decorating! This class 

is for anyone interested in learning the secret to 

creating a smooth, beautifully frosted cake decorated 

with borders, writing, sugar roses and more. Taught 

by an experienced professional cake decorator, who 

has been recently recognized as The Knot Best of 

Weddings 2011 Pick for the Boston Area, this class will 

teach you how to decorate gorgeous cakes for your 

family and friends. You will need to bring supplies, 

a frosted cake and additional frosting to the class; a 

supplies list will be posted on the adult education page 

of the district website (under Community Ed) www. 

needham.k12.ma.us by class title. Limited to 12. 

10615.2 $99 

3 Wednesdays @ NHS Faculty Dining Room (off 

cafeteria) 6:30-9pm 




Creating unique design in cake decorating 

�Heather is excellent–clear, 

kind and patient.� 

– Student in Heather LaPlante’s Beginning 

Cake Decorating class 

TASTINGS AT VERNISSAGE NEW 

Brookline Food Tours Staff, Instructor/Tour Guide 

Are you interested in Russian culture and culinary 

traditions? You can find it all at Vernissage Restaurant 

in Brookline’s Washington Square. Vernissage is 

a Russian restaurant, bar, and banquet hall. It has 

preserved Russian cuisine traditions and Russian 

atmosphere. Come join us for three hours of fun and 

culinary and cultural experience. You will get to taste 

many traditional Russian dishes, learn a lot about 

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Russian culture, and play some fun games. Enjoy a 

complimentary Russian style buffet with hot dishes 

and soft drinks. Please note that fee does not include 

drinks from the bar. 

10619 $49 

1 Sunday @ 1627 Beacon Street, Brookline 2-5pm 

April 1 

WALKING TOUR OF BROOKLINE’S 

JEWISH CUISINE 

Brookline Food Tours Food Tours Staff, Instructor/Tour 

Guide 

What is Jewish food? Find out under the expert 

guidance of your Ahla Food Tour guide, while tasting 

authentic Jewish food – matzo ball soup, latkes, falafel, 

kosher wines, noodle kugel ice cream and many more 

items from the best Brookline food purveyors. Visit 

many of the town’s treasured Jewish food stores and 

restaurants, including Zaftig’s, Kupel’s Bagels, Rami’s, 

Rubin’s, and the Butcherie. You will discover traditions, 

kosher rules, and the influence of the different cultures 

that lie behind the food, and hear unique personal 

anecdotes about the Brookline establishments’ owners 

and savor the rich history of Jewish Brookline and its 

famous residents. Tour is held rain or shine – please 

wear comfortable shoes and appropriate clothing. Visit 

the website www.brooklinetour.com for more details. 

Tour will meet at 1:55pm sharp at the Brookline-Boston 

border near town divider, where 526 Harvard Street 

in Brookline becomes 235 Harvard Ave. in Boston. 

There is a TJMaxx across the street (GPS coordinates: 

42.348876-71.129934). Fee includes food samples – 

enough to make a meal! 

10604.2 $44 

1 Sunday @ Brookline-Boston border (see course 

description for specific directions), 2-5pm 

April 29 


BREW YOUR OWN BEER 

Dan Eng, Owner of Barleycorn’s Brewery, Instructor 

Join us for two fun evenings brewing and bottling 

your own beer! At Barleycorn’s Craft Brew, you will 

learn the basics of beer brewing. You measure out 

malt grains, extracts, hops and yeast, add them at 

specified times into the steam-fired copper kettles and 

stir the mixture during the boil. You will brew in the 

first session and return in three weeks to bottle and 

label your beer with your own custom designed labels. 

Bottles may be purchased from Barleycorn’s Craft 

Brew (at $10/case), or you may bring your own. You 

will finish with a newfound knowledge of brewing beer 

AND, more importantly, a case of personalized beer 

that you made! A materials fee of $25 is payable in 

class for all ingredients used. For more information 

about beers and craft brewing go to www.barleycorn. 

com Limited to 15. 

10618.2 $35 

(plus materials fee of $25 paid in class) 

2 Thursdays @ Barleycorn’s Craft Brewery, 21 

Summer Street, Natick 01760 

6:30-8:30pm 

March 8 & 29 

WINE TASTING AT CENTER CAFÉ 

George Bardis 

Join us for this introductory wine class to learn more 

about the complex and fascinating world of wines, 

and savor some tapas-style appetizers in the relaxed 

and intimate ambiance of The Center Café, one of 

Needham’s newer restaurants. You will learn more 

about where and how the wine is produced, how to 

classify it into broad types, how to buy, order, serve 

and store it, and of course, how to enjoy it! Executive 

Chef Vanessa will serve a selection of foods carefully 

chosen to compliment the wines you will sample. Sign 

up alone, with a significant other, or with a group for a 

memorable evening of wine-tasting, food sampling, and 


learning. You can register for just one night or for both; 

the selection of wines (and foods) will be different each 

evening – with French wines highlighted the first night, 

and Italian wines highlighted the second night. A wine 

fee of $15 per evening will be payable to the instructor 

in class. Limited to 24. 

French Wines 

10601.3 $50 

1 Monday @ The Center Café, 1027 Great Plain Ave. 

6:30-8:30 

March 19 

Italian Wines 

10601.4 $50 

1 Monday @ The Center Café, 1027 Great Plain Ave. 

6:30-8:30 

March 26 

WINE & CHEESE TASTING AT THE 

MEDFIELD WINE SHOPPE 

Matt Carroll, Shoppe Owner, Instructor 

HOBBIES 

Join us for a relaxing evening of wine and cheese 

tasting in the welcoming ambiance of the Medfield 

Wine Shoppe. The evening will include 5 pairings 

of wines and cheeses from around the world. We 

will discuss each pairing and enjoy comparing the 

various selections. This is a sit-down event, but very 

informal and fun! A wine fee of $10 will be payable to 

the Wine Shoppe staff in class. For more information 

about the Medfield Wine Shoppe, please go to www. 

medfieldwineshoppe.com Note: a 20% discount will 

be offered on items included in the tasting to those in 

attendance. Limited to 14. 

10614.2 $25 

1 Friday @ Medfield Wine Shoppe, 258 Main St. (Rte. 

109), Medfield 7:30-9:30pm 

March 23 

HOBBIES 

BEGINNING BRIDGE 

Anand Lele, Instructor 

Bridge is the ultimate partnership problem-solving 

game – it’s enjoyable, it’s social, and it helps players 

stay mentally sharp. If this appeals to you, then join us 

to learn the basics of this popular and challenging card 

game. The emphasis in this class will be on learning 

the logic associated with “The Standard American 5 

Card Majors” bidding system. Every class session 

will include instruction followed by supervised bidding 

and play. You will also receive comprehensive and 

easy-to-understand handouts to assist you in learning 

the game. This beginning class is appropriate for both 

students totally new to the game and those who have 

played before but need a review of the basics. Limited 

to 16. 

10808.2 $125 

8 Thursdays @ NHS Room 701 5:45-7:30pm 


�The best things about the 

class were both the instructor 

and the camaraderie.� 

– Student in Anand Lele’s Beginning 

Bridge class 

And, if any of the food lovers in your home enjoy honey, check out the BEGINNING BEEKEEPING class 

on page 7 to learn how you can start your own hive and have your own locally produced honey. 


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BRIDGE: PLAY OF THE HAND 

Anand Lele, Instructor 

This class is for those who have acquired the basic 

knowledge of the game, and now want to learn about 

the various techniques associated with the “Play of the 

Hand”. Each session will include instruction followed 

by supervised play with emphasis on improving your 

“thinking at the table”. Comprehensive and easy to 

understand handouts will be distributed. Limited to 16. 

10809.2 $125 



�Ken makes the class 

really fun for both kids and 

their parents.� 

– Student in Ken Wax’s Parent/Child Magic class 

PARENT/CHILD MAGIC CLASS 

Ken Wax, Instructor 

Imagine the fun you’ll have learning amazing magic 

tricks with your child, and then practicing them 

together. Each class will start with a mini-show of 

magic tricks. Then, you’ll learn the secret of how to 

perform them – anytime and anywhere! You’ll learn 

how to: cut a rope in half and have it magically restore 

itself into one piece, train rubber bands so they jump 

off and on your fingers at your command, make coins 

disappear and reappear, perform unbelievable card 

HOBBIES 

For classes on various skills that might become hobbies for you – such as MODULAR ORIGAMI, DIGITAL 

PHOTOGRAPHY, GLASS FUSING, and KNITTING – see the Crafts & Skills section starting on page 8. 

tricks and more! The magic is selected to have high 

impact, yet the tricks are easy to master and perform. 

Don’t miss this chance to laugh, learn and have 

fun with your child – and maybe start a new hobby! 

Recommended for children age 8 and older (parents 

can be any age!). Fee is for each parent/child pair. 

11318.2 $69 

3 Wednesdays @ NHS Room 404 7-8:30pm 

March 7 – 21 

Showing their “hands” in Parent/Child Magic 

WORLD CLASS CARD MAGIC 

Ken Wax, Instructor 

Have fun learning pro-level card tricks – like the ones 

you’ve seen on TV – as well as how to handle a deck 

like a pro. We’ll even go over how card cheats work. 

Each class will start with a mini-show that will astound 

you – and then you’ll learn precisely how to do that 

trick so that you can amaze others. The selected tricks 

are pro-level in impact but simple to master. If you 

ever wanted to learn about cards and magic, don’t miss 

this class – and have fun entertaining anyone or any 


group with nothing more than a deck of cards! Please 

bring to class 2 decks of cards, either old or new. 

Class is open to budding card sharks aged 13 to 113! 

10804.2 $55 

3 Wednesdays @ NHS Room 404 7-8:30pm 


HOME & GARDEN 

DE-CLUTTER, SIMPLIFY – 

GET ORGANIZED! 

Marilyn Cruickshank, Instructor 

Are you surrounded by too much stuff, drowning under 

too much paper, and overwhelmed by too many things 

to do? We need simple solutions for these complicated 

times and the overload that all of us deal with on a 

daily basis. You will learn to tackle the ‘hot’ spots of 

home organization – with a focus on clutter, managing 

your paper, and using time effectively. You will also get 

tips and techniques to get all of your family members 

involved in the organizing process, helping you all 

practice the “less is more” approach. Taught by a 

professional organizer, this class will provide strategies 

and motivation to make small changes that will have a 

big impact to help you organize and simplify your life! 

10922.2 $30 

1 Wednesday @ NHS Room 406 7-9pm 

March 28 

�Helpful ideas and inspiring!� 

– Student in Marilyn Cruickshank’s De-Clutter, 

Simplify – Get Organized class 

HOME & GARDEN 

�So much information and the 

small class was great for individual 

questions and tips.� 

– Student in Joanne Neale’s Low Maintenance 

Gardening class 

LOW MAINTENANCE GARDENING: 

SPRING WORKSHOP 

Joanne Neale, Owner of Garden Mentor, Instructor 

Were you disappointed with last year’s garden? Do 

you need to update your overgrown landscape? 

Most importantly – do you feel you are spending too 

much time and money on landscape maintenance? 

If you answered yes to any of these questions, join 

us for this two-session class to learn how to cultivate 

a beautiful but low maintenance garden. We will 

focus on techniques for designing, planting, and 

maintaining an inexpensive and environmentally 

responsible garden. In addition, you will be 

introduced to some new plants to enhance your 

garden this spring, including lesser-known, easycare 

trees, evergreens, flowering shrubs, bulbs, 

perennials, and ground covers for sun or shade, 

wet or dry sites. This course includes a photopresentation 

of plants, useful hand-outs to take 

home, and time for specific questions. 

10917 $59 

2 Tuesdays @ NHS Room 202 7-9pm 

March 13 & 20 

For ways to decorate and enhance your home (or someone else’s), see Craft offerings, including QUILT-MAKING 

FOR BEGINNERS, DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY CLASSES, UPHOLSTERY, KNITTING, GLASS 

FUSING CLASSES, AND FRESH FLOWERS: MOTHER’S DAY ARRANGEMENT, starting on page 8. 


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LANGUAGES 

ADVANCED 

BEGINNING ITALIAN NEW 

Serena Grattarola, Instructor 

Italian is the language of art, classical architecture, 

Renaissance beauty, and opera – as well as fabulous 

food, full-bodied wines, fashion, and wonderful tourist 

destinations! Join us for this advanced beginning 

Italian class to further develop your language skills 

for travel, dining out, and for a window into another 

rich language and culture. Please note: this class 

is geared for students who have taken a prior class 

with Serena Grattarola, or have some introductory 

knowledge of the Italian language. We will continue 

to work on pronunciation, basic grammar and 

vocabulary, and simple conversations on a variety of 

topics, while also learning customs and aspects of the 

Italian culture – all in a fun, interactive environment. 

Suggested text: Prego! An Invitation to Italian, 8th 

edition textbook, by Graziana Lazzarino (McGraw-Hill, 

2012). Limited to 16. 

11113 $109 

8 Wednesdays @ NHS Room 716 7:15-9:15pm 

March 7 – May 2 (no class on April 18) 

BEGINNING SPANISH 

Joan Lanagan, Instructor 

Have you been thinking about learning Spanish? 

Would you like to be able to speak our country’s 

second language? Or, are you planning a trip to part 

of the Spanish-speaking world? If you answered yes 

to any of these questions, then this could be the class 

for you! We will learn everyday vocabulary and useful 

expressions and practice simple conversations in 

class. The emphasis will be on speaking and listening. 

We may even sing! Join us as we learn to speak 

Spanish in a fun, relaxed and supportive atmosphere. 

LANGUAGES 

This course is for those with little or no knowledge of 

Spanish. Limited to 16. 

11102.2 $99 

7 Wednesdays @ NHS Room 711 6:30-8:30pm 


�I’ve taken language classes 

in other programs – and the 

teaching in this class was so 

much higher-quality!� 

– Student in Joan Lanagan’s Beginning 

Spanish class 

BEGINNING SPANISH – PART 2 

Joan Lanagan, Instructor 

This class is a continuation of the Beginning Spanish 

class offered this past fall. We will continue to practice 

basic conversations and learn vocabulary useful 

for everyday situations and traveling in a Spanishspeaking 

country. Using Spanish for Dummies as a 

guide, more attention will be placed on the structure 

of the language as we build fluency. The goal of this 

class is to increase your confidence as a Spanish 

speaker in a fun, relaxed, and supportive atmosphere! 

Prerequisite: A beginning Spanish class or a basic 

knowledge of Spanish, for example, familiarity with 

numbers, colors, time, weather, family, food and basic 

conversations. Suggested text: Spanish for Dummies, 

2nd edition (includes a CD), by Berlitz, Susana Wald 

and Cecie Kraynak, Wiley Publishing ISBN#978-0-470- 

87855-2, 2011 Copyright. Limited to 16. 

11106.2 $99 




CONVERSATIONAL SPANISH 

Daniel Panero, Instructor 

Do you want to speak Spanish more fluently? Do you 

have a solid knowledge base and strong vocabulary, 

but no opportunity to practice or improve? This class 

will provide ample opportunities for you to practice 

your Spanish as we discuss current events, social 

issues, arts and culture. We will also read and 

discuss short articles, have small and large group 

discussions, debates about two sides of an issue, and 

incorporate music, video and film into our discussions. 

Classes will also include brief lessons on grammar to 

help students increase their mastery of the language. 

Join us – you will improve your Spanish, have fun, 

and enjoy interesting discussions with others! Limited 

to 16. 

11112.2 $109 

8 Thursdays @ NHS Room 418 6-8pm 


LANGUAGES / PARENTING 

SAVE THE DATE 

FRIDAY, APRIL 20, 2012 12PM - 4PM 

FAMILY SCIENCE FIELDTRIP EVENT: 

CAMBRIDGE PUBLIC LIBRARY 

The Needham Science Center invites the 

Needham community to the opening day of the 

Cambridge Science Festival. This event will 

serve in lieu of Family Science Night while our 

traditional host, the Newman School, undergoes 

renovations. Needham Family Science Fieldtrip 

Day in Cambridge will feature presenters from 

the Needham Science Center, along with 

demonstrations from Needham elementary, 

High Rock, and Pollard students. If you are 

interested in volunteering at this event, or 

serving as a presenter, please contact the 

Science Center at 781-455-0475. 

PARENTING 

PARENT AND CHILD 

CLASSES 

For great classes to take with a child you care 

about, check out the following parent/child classes: 

INTRO. TO MODULAR ORIGAMI on 

p. 10; GLASS FUSING on p. 11; YOGA 

FOR EVERY BODY on p. 17; and MAGIC 

CLASS on p. 26. Also check out the COMBAT 

SAMBO self-defense classes on pages 18-19, 

geared for adults, children, and families, and the 

AMERICA’S BOATING COURSE on p. 30 

geared for adults and teens. 

PULLING BACK THE CURTAIN: 

REMOVING THE MYSTERY OF THE 

COLLEGE APPLICATION PROCESS 

Jayne Raphael, Instructor 

The college application process and all that leads up 

to it can be so overwhelming – for both students and 

their parents. Join a college coach for an overview 

of the whole process to become more informed, 

learn valuable tips, and help reduce the anxiety that 

frequently hits families at this time. We will cover 

the SATs and ACTs, the college essay, the Common 

Application, and much more. We will also discuss 

the anxiety and rebellious feelings students often 

experience – and what you can do to defuse these. 

You will leave with a clearer sense of the process and 

many choices, and some ideas on how to maintain 

some perspective throughout. Limited to 18. 

11405 $25 

1 Tuesday @ NHS Room 204 7-9pm 

March 13 


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RECREATION 

AMERICA’S BOATING COURSE ® 

Great Blue Hill Sail and Power Squadron Members, 

Instructors 

Boating is a fabulous family activity, but you shouldn’t 

leave the dock without basic boating skills. Now is the 

time to prepare for the next boating season. Useful 

for paddlers, sailors, or those with powerboats, this 

course is meant for both captain and crew. Topics to 

be covered include boat handling, safety, federal and 

state requirements, aides to navigation, charts and 

course plotting, trailering, marine radio use, knots, 

personal watercraft use and more. Upon successful 

completion of the course, a certificate will be issued 

which is honored by all states for their basic licensing 

requirements, and most insurance companies for 

premium reductions. Those between ages 12 and 16 

may obtain their Massachusetts Powerboat Operator’s 

certificate. If you are going to be on the water, let us 

show you how to do so with skill, confidence, and fun! 

11501 $110 


May 3 – 31 

Note: Great Blue Hill Sail and Power Squadron is 

part of the United States Power Squadron (www.usps. 

org), a 50,000-member organization dedicated to 

showing the public how to be safe on the water. All 

teachers are certified instructors with many years of 

experience. 

RECREATION / WRITING 

WRITING 

WRITING YOUR MEMOIR – TELLING 

OUR STORIES 

Anna Simon, Instructor 

Creative writing is one of the best ways to explore 

and record your life’s stories. It is a stimulating and 

fulfilling way to express yourself, and you’re never 

too young or too old to discover its wonders. In 

this class you will discover your own unique voice 

and bring out the storyteller that dwells in each of 

us. We will make use of different creative exercises 

to launch the writing process in a supportive, nonthreatening 

environment. Stretch your writing using 

helpful prompts such as mementos, photos and short 

meditations to help get you started (note for Anna’s 

former students – new prompts and exercises will be 

used in this class to further jumpstart your writing). 

This class is open to both new and experienced 

writers. Please bring a pen and notebook (or laptops) 

and a bag lunch. Limited to 12. 

11808.3 $69 

1 Saturday @ NHS Room 204 9am-3pm 

May 12 

�Anna’s courses have been by 

far the best I have ever taken – 

better than any graduate course 

I ever attended! � 

– Student in one of Anna Simon’s writing classes 


CLASSES FOR TEENS 

COMMUNITY EDUCATION SAT/PSAT 

TEST PREPARATION 

Coordinator: Dan Hudder 

Instructors (with subjects taught): Shakur Abdal-Khallaq 

(Math), Katie Burke (Critical Reading and Writing), 

Katie Driscoll (Math, Critical Reading, and Writing), Bill 

Goldman (Math), Mike Higashi (Math), Dan Hudder 

(Math, Critical Reading, and Writing), Doug Kopcso 

(Critical Reading and Writing), Nicole Mason (Critical 

Reading and Writing), John Shea (Math), and Katie 

Swegan (Writing). 

FULL SAT PREP COURSE 


Sharing a lighter moment in SAT Prep class 

Needham Community Education is pleased to continue 

the SAT Prep classes developed by NHS teacher 

Mr. Hudder. Mr. Hudder and his colleagues are all 

experienced with SAT prep and are known for their 

engaging, dynamic, and effective classes. All students 

will engage in a variety of learning experiences, with 

differentiated instruction tailored to meet the needs 

of students with a wide range of learning styles and 

abilities. In the second half of the course, instruction 

and assignments are individualized, providing 

maximum success for every student. Classes are 

limited in size to allow for small group work and 

individual attention from the teachers. Fee includes 

materials. Note: students should bring a pencil and 

calculator to the first class session, which is the first of 

the three practice tests included in the course. 

The following sections are in preparation for the May 5, 

2012 SAT. 

11601.10 $500/$600 non-residents 

11 Saturdays @ NHS Room 730 

10am-12:30pm (till 2:15pm on first two test days*; 

8:30am-12:45pm on final test day**) 

January 28* & February 4, 11, 18 & March 3, 10*, 17, 

24, 31 & April 14, 28* 

11601.11 $500/$600 non-residents 

11 Mondays @ NHS Room 730 

6-8:30pm (till 10:15pm on test nights*) 

February 6*, 13, 27 & March 5, 12, 19*, 26 & April 2, 9, 

23, 30* 

11601.12 $500/$600 non-residents 

11 Tuesdays @ NHS Room 730 


February 7*, 14, 28 & March 6, 13, 20*, 27 & April 3, 

10, 24 & May 1* 

The following section is in preparation for the June 2, 

2012 SAT. 

11601.13 $500/$600 non-residents 

11 Wednesdays @ NHS Room 730 


March 14*, 21, 28 & April 4, 11, 25* & May 2, 9, 16, 23, 

30* 


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�My son took an SAT Prep 

class with one of the large 

companies, and then took the 

Community Education SAT 

Prep course – and thought the 

Community Ed one was much 

better!� 

– Mother of an SAT Prep student 

DRIVER’S EDUCATION – BROOKLINE 

DRIVING SCHOOL 

NCE has contracted with Brookline Driving School 

to offer driver’s education for students 15 years and 

9 months or older. Students can choose either the 

Monday/Wednesday afternoon class or the Tuesday/ 

Thursday evening class. Spring weekday classes will 

begin in early April. An April vacation week class will 

be offered as well. The fee listed covers the classroom 

hours, as well as the driving and observation hours 

in the car (to be arranged with the Brookline Driving 

School instructors). Registry of Motor Vehicles 

regulations that went into effect on September 1, 2007 

require 12 driving hours and 6 observation hours in 

the car. Registry regulations also require that parents 

attend one two-hour parent session. The parent 

sessions are listed below, along with student class 

schedule. For further information, or any scheduling 

updates, go to the Driver’s Ed page of the district 

website at www.needham.k12.ma.us under Community 

Ed, or call the NCE office. 

$600 

Mondays/Wednesdays @ NHS Room 813 

3:30-5:30pm 



NEEDHAM COMMUNITY EDUCATION • ADULT PROGRAMS • WINTER/SPRING 2012 

OR 

Tuesdays/Thursdays @ NHS Room 813 6-8pm 


OR 

April Vacation Week @ NHS Room 728, 

10am-4:30pm 

Monday – Friday, April 16-20 

Parent Sessions: 

Monday, April 2 @ NHS Room 813, 6-8pm OR 

Tuesday, April 17 @ NHS Room 728, 6-8pm 

Registration: Wednesday, March 14 and Thursday, 

March 15 @ Needham High School, New Lobby, 

6-7:30pm – For Needham Students Only 

• For smooth registration, please pick up an 

information and registration packet for Driver’s Ed 

from the grade level office beforehand, or download 

the packet from the driver’s ed page of the district 

website: www.needham.k12.ma.us 

• Note: Full payment is due at time of registration 

– checks should be made payable to Brookline 

Driving School. 

• Preference is given to Needham students; out 

of town students may contact Brookline Driving 

School, 617-232-9400 following the registration 

dates regarding space still available in classes. 

Needham students may also contact Brookline 

Driving School regarding space in classes if they 

missed the registration dates. 

NOTE: The full schedule for Driver’s Ed classes for the 

2011-12 school year is available online on the driver’s 

ed page of the district website (under Community Ed) 

www.needham.k12.ma.us

ADVANCED DRIVER TRAINING 


Needham Community Education is pleased to promote 

an additional driver’s training program for Needham 

students through In Control Advanced Driver Training 

at a discounted rate of $275 ($75 off the regular rate 

of $350). The In Control program provides students 

with valuable hands-on experiences in skid control, 

accident avoidance, and other crucial driving skills 

that cannot be practiced on public roads. Professional 

racecar drivers instruct students in both a classroom 

setting and behind the wheel at three locations: the 

primary training facility in North Andover, at Worcester 

airport, and at Horseneck Beach in Westport. Parents 

are encouraged to accompany their students to the 

4 1/2 hour training, observing the in-car instruction 

and joining in for the classroom portions. The ideal 

time for students to take this course is after they have 

completed the on-the-road training of the Driver’s 

Education course, but before or soon after they obtain 

their license (a learner’s permit is required). Additional 

family members can take the training for a reduced 

rate of $230 each. To learn more about the program, 

visit www.WeDriveInControl.com. In addition to the 

Needham HS discount, you may also get a discount 

from your insurance company, since many insurance 

companies now offer discounts for having completed 

the Advanced Driver Training – consult your insurance 

agent about this possibility. To register, go to www. 

WeDriveInControl.com/NeedhamHS or call (978) 

658-4144 (and mention Needham High School for the 

discounted rate). 


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SHAKUR ABDUL-KHALLAQ has a BA in Psychology 

from Boston University. He taught in the Boston 

Public Schools for one year before joining the staff at 

Needham High School as METCO Coordinator, and 

has taught SAT Prep classes for Needham Community 

Education since the fall of 2008. 

DONALD ANDERSON has been working with college 

strategies since 1990 and has successfully guided his 

three children through the financial aid process. He 

received his BS in Engineering from Northeastern 

University and his MBA from Syracuse University. As a 

College Funding Advisors associate, Don now lectures 

extensively throughout the greater Boston area on the 

financial aid process. 

GEORGE BARDIS is the wine director at Martignetti 

Liquors in Brighton, MA. He has studied food and 

wine for many years, and has taught wine courses 

for several area adult education programs, including 

Brookline, Cambridge and Needham. He holds a BA 

from Washington State University. 

INGRID GOLDBLOOM BLOCH www. 

ingridgoldbloombloch.com is an artist who uses 

common objects in creative and unusual ways to 

create her art. Her pieces have been described as 

“innovative, ironic, and humorous.” Her works have 

been featured in museums and galleries throughout 

the United States, including two Bead International: 

Best in Contemporary Beadwork touring shows, the 

Fuller Craft Museum, and The Society for Arts and 

Crafts in Boston, and Ripley’s Believe It or Not! She 

has also been featured in a number of books and 

magazines, including 500 Beaded Objects, and Fiber 

Arts Magazine. 

J. SCOTT BRUMIT has been studying various forms 

of martial arts since 1983. He has studied and taught 

Kung-Fu, Tai Chi, Qi Gong, and numerous weapon 

forms. He has performed as a martial artist in Sarah 

Caldwell’s production of Puccini’s Turandot for the 

Opera Company of Boston. Scott also has been 

INSTRUCTOR BIOS 

performing, directing and producing opera throughout 

the U.S. for over 30 years, and currently serves as the 

General Director of Needham’s Longwood Opera. 

MATT CARROLL, along with his wife Jackie, owns the 

Medfield Wine Shoppe, established over 12 years ago. 

Before opening up his own shop, Matt worked selling 

wines throughout Massachusetts for wine suppliers 

and wholesalers. Matt and Jackie have focused on 

finding wines that over-delivered on price and quality, 

usually tasting between two and three thousand wines 

each year to make their selections. 

PAT CANAVAN has been a beekeeper for 5 years, 

and has mentored new beekeepers for the last two. 

He is a member of the Middlesex County Beekeepers 

Association and enjoys sharing the magical world of 

beekeeping with others. 

HSIU-HUI CHEN was born in Taipei, Taiwan. A native 

Mandarin speaker, Hsiu-Hui holds a BA in English from 

Fu-Jen University in Taiwan. She is a member of the 

Chinese Language Teachers Association, has taught 

Mandarin to adults in various settings, and is currently 

working as a private Mandarin tutor. Hsiu-Hui is also a 

Nia certified instructor, and has taught in several area 

programs. 

MARILYN CRUICKSHANK, a Needham resident, 

is the owner of Creative Simplicity Professional 

Organizing, LLC, which provides an array of organizing 

services to individuals, families, and businesses in the 

Metrowest area. Marilyn is a member of the National 

Organization of Professional Organizers (NAPO). 

RICHARD DERBY, an elementary teacher for 27 years 

and also a Needham resident, began teaching paper 

folding in his classroom over 30 years ago. His love 

of modular origami years began when his daughter 

learned it from her math teacher at Pollard Middle 

School. 



MARY KATE DILLON holds a BS in Nursing from 

Simmons College, and is a certified spinning instructor 

with over 5 years experience teaching spin classes. 

She works as a school nurse, in addition to leading 

enthusiastic spinning classes. 

DENISE DRISCOLL has an MFA in Visual Arts from 

the Art Institute of Boston at Lesley University and 

a dual BA in Cultural Anthropology and Psychology 

from the University of South Carolina. She teaches 

Conceptual Development, Installation and Illustration 

at the Art Institute of Boston as well as Drawing and 

Mixed Media at the Art Institute of Pittsburgh’s Online 

Division. She uses painting, drawing, sculpture and 

printing to create collaborative installations that have 

been shown at the Boston Center for the Arts, Babson 

College, Bunker Hill Community College, Lesley 

University, UMass-Amherst, Dana Hall Gallery, the 

Natick Center for the Arts and Studio 370. Recent and 

past work can be seen at www.denisedriscoll.com. 

KATIE DRISCOLL has a dual MA from Simmons 

College in Teaching and Gender and Cultural Studies. 

She teaches Social Studies at Pollard Middle School 

and has many years experience teaching SAT Prep 

classes, first with Summit Educational Group, and then 

for Needham Community Education since the fall of 

2006. 

DAN ENG started Barleycorn’s in 1998. He has been 

instructing novices as well as experienced beer lovers 

in the art of craft beer brewing for more than 13 years. 

He also serves as a beer judge at the annual Great 

International Beer Festival in Providence, R.I. 

ROBERTO FIGEROA is a professional dancer and 

teacher and Artistic Director of Rumba Y Timbal, a 

dance company he founded in 2007. Since moving to 

Boston in 2002, he has fallen in love with the world of 

Salsa, as it reminds him of his life and culture growing 

up in El Salvador. Roberto enjoys performing and 

teaching in workshops all over the United States, 

Canada and El Salvador. For more information 

on Roberto and his dance company, go to www. 

rumbaytimbal.com 

MICHAEL GALPERIN has achieved the title of 

SAMBO Grandmaster from the World Martial Arts 

Alliance, and was inducted into the Hall of Fame 

by AAU-USA. He studied with one of the founders 

of SAMBO in Russia, and has taught self-defense 

Combat SAMBO both in Europe and the U.S. for 

various law enforcement, military, and community 

organizations for over 60 years. He is the founder and 

President of the U.S. Combat SAMBO Assn. 

LYNNE GODIN has been a quilt maker for over 20 

years. She is a staff member at the Button Box, and 

teaches many quilt making classes for adults, from 

beginning to machine quilting. Lynne loves sharing 

her passion for quilt-making with new quilters. For 

more information on the Button Box, go to www. 

buttonboxquiltshop.com 

BILL GOLDMAN holds a BA in Government 

from Colby College and a MS in Accounting from 

Northeastern University. He has taught high school 

math since 2006, and began at Needham High School 

in the fall of 2009. He has taught SAT Prep classes for 

Needham Community Education since the fall of 2010. 

SERENA GRATTAROLA has a MA from Harvard 

University in Romance Languages and Literature 

and a MA from the University of California in Italian 

Language and Literature. Born and raised in Italy, 

she received her Laurea in Lettere, summa cum laude 

from the University of Padua in 1987. Serena has 

taught college-level Italian classes at Hamilton College, 

Harvard University, Smith College, and UCLA, as well 

as classes in the Italian language and culture for adults 

through the Dante Alighieri Society of Massachusetts 

in Cambridge and the Harvard Extension School. 

She very much enjoys teaching and promoting Italian 

culture in the US. Her goal is to be able to transmit to 

her students the same love and enthusiasm that she 

feels for what she teaches. 


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MIKE HIGASHI, NHS guidance counselor, received a 

BA in psychology from Yale University, a MEd from the 

University of Hawaii, and a CAES from Boston College. 

Prior to Needham, he counseled students at the Iolani 

School in Honolulu, and for nine years co-directed 

Hawaii’s largest SAT Prep program. He has led SAT 

Prep workshops at The College Board Western 

Regional Conference and at The Hawaii Association 

for College Admissions Counseling Conference, and 

has taught SAT Prep classes for Needham Community 

Education since the fall of 2005. 

DAN HUDDER, NHS English teacher, received his BS 

in English Education from NYU, and is working towards 

a M.A. in American Studies from UMass Boston. With 

former Needham High School English teacher David 

Smokler, he founded, designed and coordinated 

Needham Test Prep, an SAT preparation program in 

Needham. Dan has taught and coordinated SAT Prep 

classes for Needham Community Education since the 

fall of 2005. 

ULRICH INGE took up ballroom dancing while 

attending Boston University’s School of Management. 

He then began dancing salsa with Boston Salsa 

University, a club affiliated with Boston University. 

Through this club, he met Roberto Figueroa and his 

dance company, Rumba Y Timbal, and has performed 

with the group at various venues in Boston and 

Connecticut. Ulrich loves to dance and sees it as a 

way to inspire people and bring joy to their lives. 

KIM KNOWLTON holds a MA in Education from 

Cambridge College, managed a Kabloom store and 

worked as part of a design team at a local florist. 

Kim has taught Floral Design and Floral Arranging in 

area adult education programs for several years, and 

freelances as a wedding and special events florist. 

DOUG KOPCSO holds a BS in Business 

Administration from Babson College and completed 

his teacher licensure in 2005, earning his PBTL from 

Framingham State College. He has taught SAT Prep 



fall of 2005. 

JOAN LANAGAN has a BA in Spanish from Regis 

College and a MEd. In Bilingual Education from 

UMass, Boston, and is recently retired from the 

Wayland Public Schools after over 35 years of teaching 

Spanish. Joan has studied and traveled in Costa Rica, 

Guatemala, Ecuador, Mexico and Spain. For the last 

two summers, she has worked in Peru with Hatun 

Runa, a non-profit organization committed to medical 

and educational development in the northeast Andes. 

HEATHER LAPLANTE has been recognized as one 

of The Knot’s best of Boston area cake designers 

for 2010, 2011 and 2012. She teaches cake 

decorating and is a member of the International 

Cake Exploration Societé. Visit her website at www. 

specialtyweddingcakes.net for more information about 

her baking and philosophy and for a photo gallery of 

her wedding cakes. 

ANAND LELE is an active member of the American 

Contract Bridge League (ACBL) since 1982, and has 

played in various tournaments, achieving the rank 

of Silver Life Master. He is also an ACBL accredited 

teacher, and has taught Beginning and Intermediate 

Bridge in local community education programs since 

1993. Anand holds a B.S. in Civil Engineering from the 

University of Poona, India, and worked for many years 

as a structural engineer. 

MICHEL L’HUILLIER studied Fine Arts and Art History 

in Strasbourg, France and has almost 20 years 

of experience working in stained glass and glass 

fusing. Although his primary focus is on architectural 

commissions using these two techniques, he also 

creates unique decorative fused glass objects. With 

great enthusiasm and humor, Michel has enjoyed 

sharing his passion for glass art forms with students in 

adult education and glass schools in the Boston area 

since 2004. 



SAM LIGGERO holds a Ph.D. in chemistry and 

has 32 years experience at Polaroid Corporation in 

inventing, designing, developing, manufacturing and 

launching novel imaging systems. He has taught 

digital photography in several community education 

programs in the area, and is also a practicing digital 

photographer who has exhibited his work locally. Sam 

is currently a Professor of the Practice at Tufts’ Gordon 

Institute where he teaches New Product Development, 

Technology Strategy and Innovation, and Management 

of Innovation. 

MARIA ELENA LYNCH is a veteran knitter who 

learned the craft while growing up in Peru. She has 

been teaching knitting privately for several years. 

VALERY MARCANTONIO, a graduate of the St. 

Louis Conservatory, is a tap/jazz dance teacher, 

choreographer, and performer. She has taught in 

various area neighborhood, college, and school 

settings, including Newton Recreation Department, 

Emerson College, Belmont Day School, and Studio Ten 

Tap. Her professional credits include Marcantonio’s 

Tap/Jazz Collective, Patrice Monahan ShufflinTime, 

and Mystic Chorale/Tremont Temple-Boston. 

NICOLE MASON has a BA in English from The 

College of Saint Rose in Albany, N.Y. She taught 

English in Acadia Middle School in Clifton Park, N.Y., 

and helped design an ELA exam preparation program 

there before moving to Boston. She teaches English 

at Needham High School, and has taught SAT Prep 


fall of 2008. 

CESAR MORALES has a degree in Physical 

Education from Cuba’s School for Physical Education 

Teachers, and fenced foil in Cuba for 11 years. From 

1997 to 2002, Cesar was assistant fencing coach at 

Brandeis University and was named Coach of the Year 

three years in a row. He now works with students 

of all ages at his International Fencing Club in West 

Roxbury. Go to www.internationalfencingclub.com for 

more information about their programs. 

KATIE BURKE MOYLAN has a BA in English from 

Fairfield University in Connecticut, and will be starting 

a MEd program this fall. She teaches English at 

Needham High School, and has taught SAT Prep 


fall of 2006. 

ZEHARA NACHASH is a New England area belly 

dancer and Boston’s premier snake dancer. She 

performs throughout the New England area, and 

teaches belly dance classes, fire-eating lessons, and 

snake dance workshops throughout the area. For 

more information visit: www.zehara.com 

JOANNE NEALE is the owner of Needhambased 

Garden Mentor, a consulting service for the 

homeowner, providing education (plant identification 

and care information), garden design (from plant lists to 

landscape plans), and personal plant shopping, all with 

an emphasis on low maintenance and environmental 

responsibility. 

CAROL OBERLE is a Certified Yoga Instructor who 

has been practicing yoga for more than 12 years. 

She has been teaching yoga to adults in various local 

settings for many years. 

DANIEL PANERO BERTUCCI, a native of Spain, 

received a master’s degree in English Philology and 

Italian Studies from the Universidad Complutense de 

Madrid in Madrid, Spain, as well as a BA in English 

for Primary School Pedagogy from the Universidad 

Cardenal Cisneros de Alcalá de Henares, also in 

Madrid. Daniel has also studied art in Madrid, and 

worked there as an art teacher for 5 years. He has 

been teaching Spanish language and culture for 

the past two years, first in St. Louis and presently at 

Needham High School. When not teaching, Daniel 

works as a freelance illustrator for publishers McGraw- 

Hill and SM Ediciones. 


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DIANA PARKHURST has a BS in Physical Education 

and a MS in Teaching and Administration, both from 

Springfield College. She has been a member of the 

Needham High School Physical Education & Wellness 

department since 2005, and before that taught physical 

education at Newman Elementary School. She 

received the 2009 Massachusetts Secondary Teacher 

of the Year for Physical Education. Diana is also the 

head coach for the NHS Boys Rugby Club, head coach 

for the Northeastern Women’s Rugby Club, and serves 

as coach, player, and captain of the Boston Women’s 

Rugby Club. 

WALTER PLANTE is a chocolate importer, 

educator, world traveler and chief tasting officer at 

NewLeaf Chocolates. Visit their website at www. 

newleafchocolates.com 

PEARL PRESSMAN, a Needham resident, is a 

nationally certified exercise instructor by AFAA 

(Aerobics and Fitness Association of America). Since 

1996, she has taught exercise and muscle conditioning 

classes in a variety of settings, including colleges, 

health clubs, and corporations. She is currently on 

staff at Newton Wellesley Hospital’s Wellness Center. 

JAYNE RAPHAEL, a former editor, producer and 

researcher at WCVB-TV, now uses her skills to 

demystify the college admissions process and ease 

the anxiety for students in their junior and senior years 

of high school. She supplies families with crucial 

information, support and advice, as well as direction 

and balance when it is needed most. 

MARY JO RICKETSON is a certified personal trainer 

and yoga instructor. She holds a BS in nursing and a 

MS in education from Northwestern University. She 

founded the Center for MindBody Training, drawing on 

her 28 years of experience in health and education, 

and has been teaching yoga and MindBody training 

since 1999. 

SARAH ROBERTS has a Masters degree in Physical 

Therapy and has worked as a physical therapist, most 


recently as director of a rehab facility in Brockton. She 

has taught Pilates in various settings, including a Yoga 

studio, a clubhouse in Quincy, a staff development 

course for Needham teachers, and for Needham Adult 

Ed. 

LYN SCHWARTZ, MS, RD, is a Registered Dietitian 

who received a degree in nutritional sciences from 

Cornell University. She is a part-time lecturer at the 

University of Massachusetts at Dartmouth and has 

a private practice in nutrition counseling. She is a 

member of Eat Well, Be Fit, a group of Needham 

professionals dedicated to improving the health and 

well-being of Needham residents, and a regular 

nutrition guest on New England Cable News live 

morning show. 

STEFFI SHAPIRO has both a MSW and is a R.Y.T. 

(Registered Yoga Teacher), and is the founder and 

director of The Well Street Station in Watertown. She 

has combined her background in social work and yoga 

to work in various settings for over 30 years. She 

currently teaches at several senior centers and senior 

facilities in the area. She is a member of both the 

Mass Yoga Network and national Yoga Alliance, and 

often presents workshops at national conferences. 

JOHN SHEA has a BS in Mathematics from the 

University of Massachusetts at Dartmouth, an 

MBA with a concentration in Management from 

Bentley College and a MEd from the University of 

Massachusetts at Boston. John has been a math 

teacher for over 12 years, and is currently teaching 

math and serving as the Math Department chair at 

Needham High School. John has taught SAT Prep 


fall of 2008. 

ANNA SIMON was born and raised in and around 

Stockholm, Sweden but has spent most of her adult 

life in the Boston area. She has a bachelor’s degree in 

religion from Wellesley College, and a MFA in Creative 

Writing from Lesley University, and has several years 



of experience researching and editing in writing groups. 

She has taught writing classes for Needham Adult 

Education for several years and is an instructor for 

Intuitive Writing Workshops (www.intuitivewriting.com). 

LAVONNE SUWALSKI graduated with a BA in Fine 

Arts from Emmanuel College, and received a MA in 

the Liberal Arts with a Watercolor Focus from Clark 

University. Lavonne has taught all levels and ages of 

artists, from elementary age children to adults. For 

a gallery of Lavonne’s work, and more information 

about her philosophy and teaching style go to www. 

lavonnesuwalski.com 

KATIE SWEGAN has an undergraduate degree in 

Spanish from the University of Mary Washington, and a 

MEd with a concentration in Spanish from Framingham 

State College. She teaches Spanish at Needham High 

School, and has taught SAT Prep classes for Needham 

Community Education since the fall of 2006. 

SANDRA THORBJORNSEN has been teaching 

Zumba and Hip Hop classes at area health and 

recreation programs for many years. Her classes have 

an enthusiastic and loyal following. 

BRIAN WASIK is co-owner, with his family, of the 

Cheese Shop in Wellesley, a well-known and popular 

shop started in 1979 by their father and mother, Steve 

and Carol. Born into the business and raised in the 

back room of his family’s cheese shop, Brian now 

serves as head cheese buyer and cellar manager. 

Brian has devoted his life to the knowledge of 

procuring, ripening, and selling cheese. His Cheese 

classes, done for private parties and events, are known 

to be informative, delicious, and most of all fun. For 

more information on the Cheese Shop, go to www. 

wasiks.com 

KEN WAX, a Needham resident and marketing 

consultant to technology companies, has studied magic 

with many of the world’s greatest close-up magicians. 

He has entertained at Children’s Hospital, scout troops, 

parties, and in front of hundreds of people. He is a 

25-year member of the International Brotherhood of 

Magicians and enjoys teaching children and adults how 

to do impossible things anytime. 

MIKE WOLOSHYN is a professional upholsterer and 

has taught upholstery in Needham Adult Education 

for many years, and has developed a following of very 

satisfied students. 


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