Special Interest Classes
SUMMER SESSION BEGINS MONDAY, JULY 13, 2009
Please register in advance for classes between June 13 and 24, 2009.

**NOTE: All classes are 6 sessions unless specified in class description. Advance registration is required for all classes.

MONDAYS
Strong Women, Strong Bones 8:15-9:30 AM Carole Lane Cost: $4 per session, payable to instructor Weight-bearing, resistance training based on the Tufts Medical Program.

Tai Chi 9:45-10:45 AM Johanna Hattendorf Cost: 24/$36 Six classes focusing on gentle exercise designed to promote good balance, wellness and inner vitality.

Chair Yoga 1:30-2:30 PM Dot McKeen, RYT Cost: $30/$45 Yoga is a wonderful way to reduce stress, relieve muscular tension in neck, shoulders and back, increases flexibility, balance and endurance as well as enhances your well being.

TUESDAYS
Spring Into Shape 9:00-10:00 AM Tracy Cammaro $30.00 Low impact aerobic custom tailored to the fitness needs of the more mature fitness conscious individual. Class will meet every Tuesday and Thursday. Purchase a “Passport to Health” card and have it punched every session you attend. Each card is good for 12 sessions. The card does not expire.

Watercolor – Intermediate & Beyond 9 AM-12:00 PM Jim Kerr Cost: $55/$75 This class is designed for the Intermediate to Advanced watercolor painter. Take a journey with Jim and learn various techniques in watercolor painting.

Intermediate Bridge-Plus 9:30-11:30 AM Patricia Muise Cost: $25/$35 Six classes will help the more experienced bridge player with complex bridge situations.

Open Time to Play Bridge 12:00-4:30 PM No Cost Tables of 4 may be reserved by calling the center at 978 762-0208 or 978 762-0209. Come as part of a group or by yourself and make new friends!

WEDNESDAYS
Strong Women, Strong Bones 8:30-9:45 AM Carole Lane Cost: $4 per session, payable to instructor 2-3 PM Louise Fennell Cost: $4 per session, payable to instructor Weight-bearing, resistance training based on the Tufts Medical Program.

Oil Painting 9:30-Noon Marty Riskin Cost: $55/$75 This is for beginner and intermediate painters to learn techniques and develop skills in oil painting.

Open Time to play Mah Jongg 12:00-4:30 PM No Cost Tables of 4 may be reserved by calling the center at 978 762-0208 or 978 762-0209. Sign up as part of a group or by yourself and make new friends! Tiles will be supplied by the Senior Center.

Bereavement, Loss and Change Support Group 1-2:30 PM, Nancy Downey No Cost A support group for people who have experienced the death of a loved one and who want to understand the grieving process, find comfort, healing, and more meaning in their lives.

Expanding Possibilities through Aging and Wisdom 2:30-4 PM, Nancy Downey No Cost
A support group for those who want to examine the many issues involved in creative aging and building an independent, fulfilling life through discovering who you are and who you can become.

THURSDAYS
Spring Into Shape 9:00-10:00 AM Tracy Cammaro This class is twice a week. Please see description under Tuesdays.

Watercolor Painting 9:00 AM-12:00 PM Karen Nastuk Cost: $55/$75 Watercolor painting for all levels to enjoy. Learn new techniques to develop your skill.

Open Time to Play Bridge 12:00-4:30 PM No Cost Tables of 4 may be reserved by calling the center at 978 762-0208 or 978 762-0209. Sign up as part of a group or by yourself and make new friends!

Watercolor – Intermediate & Beyond 12:30-3:30 PM Jim Kerr Cost: $55/$75 This class is designed for the Intermediate to Advanced watercolor painter. Take a journey with Jim and learn various techniques in watercolor painting.

THURSDAY EVENINGS
AS WE GO TO PRESS, WE ARE AWAITING CONFIRMATION ON ALL EVENING CLASSES. PLEASE STOP BY THE SENIOR CENTER AFTER JUNE 8TH FOR A COMPLETE LISTING. THANK YOU.

FRIDAYS
Hatha Yoga 9-10:15 AM Barbara Younger, RYT Cost: $30/$45 Hatha Yoga, Basic postures—Learn to stand tall! Students should bring a yoga mat, 2 beach blankets or 2 large beach towels. Optional materials: 2 yoga blocks and 1 yoga strap or yoga belt.

Woodcarving 9 AM-12 Noon No Cost Beginners and intermediates welcome. Participants will work on their own projects. Please provide your own tools and supplies.

Knitting 1-4 PM No Cost All participants work on their own projects. Members will help you over the tricky points and help you turn out an item just like the photo in the instructions. All are welcome!

Shakespeare’s Women 2:30-4:30 PM – Mary Balestraci Cost: $25/$35 This class will focus on issues relating to the female characters in six of Shakespeare’s plays. This course will center on group discussion of the plays, with a focus on the way women are depicted. Plays include: Much Ado about Nothing, The Merchant of Venice, the Taming of the Shrew, Hamlet, King Lear and Macbeth.

Acrylic Painting 10 AM-1 PM Andrea Maglio-Macullar Cost: $55/$75 Basic acrylic painting. Learn about color, design and composition. Painting Still Life and from photos. You will learn about new techniques and mediums.