Three to five year old adventurers can now spend Saturday mornings having fun outdoors at Nahanton Park. They will explore the river, hunt for bugs, make mud pies, discover local habitats and wonder about nature. These adventurers should find a joyful, nature rich morning – one full of play, exploration and wonder.
For more information and registration, please visit: http://www.newtonma.gov/gov/parks/programs/children/nahanton_park_nature_center_activities.asp
Take advantage of Dionysia‘s discount on a massage. $20 dollars off any one hour massage for Newton teachers, students and parents. Offer valid from February 1st to Februry 28th. Call 617-888-1780 or email dionysiamt@gmail.com for appointment
Dionysia Massage Studio
On the lower level of Vaiani & Clarke Salon, 15 Cypress Street
The acclaimed Newton Nomadic Theater brings its traveling theater to living rooms in Waban and Jamaica Plain this week. Their new show “Doubt” features an all-star cast of Linda Goetz, Matt Winberg, Sarah Morrisette, and Ramona Lisa Alexander.
If you’ve never seen a production by this unique theater, it’s not to be missed. Tickets ($20.00) and additional information at NewtonNomadicTheater.org
February 10th and 11th, 7:30 pm at the Finch home, 153 Windsor Rd, Waban
February 12th, 3:00 pm at the Dean home, 22 Rockwood Terrace, JP
Creative Steps Dance Studio has open enrollment, and welcomes new students at any point-not just in September! They offer a variety of classes with warm and energetic teachers and tuition is very reasonable. Dancers range in age from 2-18 years old.
Offerings include ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop, lyrical, modern, and boys only hip hop. The main goal of Creative Steps is that students leave the studio each day with a sense of pride and joy as they take on his/her own knowledge of proper dance technique. Recitals are optional! The studio is located at the Boys and Girls Club of Newton. For more information, please call the director at 617-645-7786.
Mindful Parenting Class starting soon. Do ever lose it with your kids and then feel guilty and surprised at how your emotions got the best of you? You are not alone. Come join a 4-part Mindful Parenting series that will help you understand how to become more aware of your own and your children’s internal states.
As a result, you will identify ways to respond in more “mindful” ways that bring about connection, clarity, and mutual understanding in your family. You will get to think about real-life situations, practice new ways of thinking and responding, and assess your responses during our classes so that you walk away more confident, competent and mindful as a parent and person. This class is appropriate for parents of children of any age and will be tailored to the group who joins. Session Fee: $109.00. The fall session sold out, so sign up quickly!
Sign up here: https://clients.mindbodyonline.com/classic/ws?studioid=208968&stype=-8&sView=day&sLoc=0&sTrn=100000040&date=02/15/17
February 15th, March 1st, March 15th, March 29th, 7:30 to 9:00 pm
Classes will be held at Artemis Yoga, 639 Mt. Auburn Street, Watertown
Instructor Amy Behrens, M.Ed. is a certified parent coach and educator who taught in middle schools for 11 years and who currently runs workshops and coaches parents to help families experience more happiness and connection in their daily lives.
ASA Hoops is hosting a February Vacation basketball Clinic at the Brown Middle School in Newton. This clinic is for boys and girls ages 7-15, and will run from 9:00 am – 1:00 pm daily. Last year’s clinic did sell out, those interested are encouraged to pre-register at: www.asahoops.com/clinics. For questions email: Coachb@asahoops.com.
Chemistry Tutoring with “The Chem Coach”. Need a tutor so your student is successful with chemistry? The Chem Coach is for you. She has been tutoring for 10 years, is passionate about chemistry and want students to like learning science! “The Chem Coach” has a degree in chemistry, teaching and industrial experience and her daughters graduated from the Newton Public School System, so she knows the schools. Please contact Jean Lindsay-Dwyer at 617-584-8885 or TheChemCoach@gmail.com
If your child needs a Math or Physics tutor call Daniel, already tutoring kids from Newton South and the Weston Public Schools, and a recent graduate from the University of Miami with a Degree in Applied Physics. Please call Daniel at 781-686-0930.
The popular art & music class for children ages 18 months to 4 years with an adult is thriving in the Newton Cultural Center at City Hall! A terrific way to learn, have fun and make friends – and that’s not just for the kids! Parents, nannies and grandparents enjoy this long-running program also. Children make creative and enriching art projects and enjoy singing and fun with beloved performer David Polansky.
The classes fill up very quickly, so don’t wait! Classes are weekdays, 9:30 – 11:15 am, January 30th – June 2nd. There are still spaces on Tuesday and Thursday. To register: www.activityreg.com click on MA, click on Newton Parks & Recreation, click on Register, click on Programs or Activities, click on Mayor’s Office for Cultural Affairs, click on Time for Partners and choose your day. Or call 617-796-1540 for more information.
TEC Internship Summer 2017 Program information session, no need to register. Open to students and parents/guardians.
January 31st, 7:00-8:00 pm
Morse Institute Library, Natick
Registration to the TEC Internship Program Summer 2017 is now OPEN. Apply online at:
http://www.tec-coop.org/student-programs/internships/internships-payment-page
Career exploration opportunities for students who have completed at least two years of high school. To learn about the program, please visit:
http://www.tec-coop.org/student-programs/internships/student-internships
Interested in an Academic Spring internship during after school hours? Please inquire
www.tec-coop.org