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Bridge Club

Would you like your son or daughter to learn a game that is enjoyed by just about everyone who has learned the game? And which, studies have shown, will improve their academic performance?

If you answered “yes”, then talk to your son or daughter (grades 5 to 9) about registering for the Bridge Club beginning on October 7th at Newton South High School. Newton parent Jeff Lehman will be teaching participating students how to play the card game of bridge. For more information and Registration visit Newton Community Education’s website here: Bridge Club.

Bridge is a game full of strategy and tactics. It is part science, part math, part reason. Bridge embodies teamwork, logic and problem-solving. Bridge can be played in social or tournament settings, and also online.

Oh, about that impact of learning bridge on academic performance? Well, one study showed that young bridge players outscored their non-playing counterparts on standardized test scores by 39.31% in Science, 24.22% in Math, and 22.74% in Social Science.

The Bridge Club lesson plans are designed just for youth. No more than ten minutes of each club meeting will be spent on formal instruction. The rest of the time will be spent doing what your children want most to do, play. Although bridge is a game of infinite nuance and sophistication, it is also a game of very few rules. As a result, your children will be playing bridge by the end of the first class!

Will your child enjoy learning bridge? Well, listen to this video and you will hear how much fun other youth have learning to play bridge, even traveling to tournaments and winning scholarships. http://www.youth4bridge.org/about/why_play_bridge_video.php

Newton Community Education charges $195 for the Bridge Club. All services and material are provided to students free of charge by the tax exempt charity New England Youth Bridge, Inc.

Please contact Jeff Lehman by phone at 617-332-2134 or by e-mail at Jeffrey.Lehman.MA@verizon.net with any questions.

Piano Lessons

Bachelor of Music in Composition from Berklee College of Music, Master of Music in Jazz Studies from New England Conservatory, 30+ years teaching experience.

Learn Jazz/Blues/Classical, theory, sightreading. Build a high quality musical foundation with a patient, upbeat, and caring instructor. Beginners especially welcome. Have a positive and successful learning experience. For information, please call Gloria Jasinski at 617-566-9704 or email piano566@comcast.net.

When schoolwork goes the wrong way..

Call Y3K Tutor in your home today. Their many years of experience in teaching and educational consulting has developed the right way to motivate, the right way to teach, be understood, and be remembered. They tutor special ed. such as ADD, ADHD, Asperger’s, Autism, Executive Function, and gifted as well as regular ed. and test preparation.

In addition to academic subjects, they teach children organizational skills, homework coaching, study skills, and time management. All subjects and ages are taught. Parents can now receive 25% off the first lesson. Call 781-492-8700 or check http://www.Y3KTutorInYourHome.com

The Maestro Musicians Academy

The Maestro Musicians Academy is now taking students for the fall semester of 2014!

Expert lessons in Piano, Violin, Viola, Cello, Trumpet, and Voice. Locations at the Young Israel of Brookline in Coolidge Corner and the Greater Boston Chinese Cultural Association in West Newton. Perfect for children ages 4 and up.

Stellar faculty with emphasis on developing the potential of every unique student. FREE TRIAL LESSON for all students who get in touch with the academy by September 18th. Contact Artistic Director Daniel Broniatowski, D.M.A. at 857- 756-5230 or visit http://www.maestromusiciansacademy.com

NCE Fall Classes for Middle Schoolers

Looking for an affordable, conveniently located, after-school activity for your child? Newton Community Education is offering the following two classes for Middle Schoolers AT OAK HILL this fall:

Archery (Tuesdays, Grades 3 and up), and Yoga For Middle Schoolers (Thursdays, Grades 6-8).

More great courses for Middle Schoolers are available at other Newton school locations: Flag Football (Tuesdays @ Brown, Grades 5-8), Fencing for Middle Schoolers (Fridays @ Brown, Grades 6-8), Babysitting & Safety Training (Fridays @ NSHS, ages 11+), Pediatric First Aid & CPR (Fridays at NSHS, ages 11+), Self Defense Combat Sambo (Mondays/Wednesdays @ Franklin, ages K-8), Game Design (Wednesdays @ NNHS, Grades 6 & up), Speech Team (Mondays @ NSHS, Grades 6-8).

If you want to join in on the fun, sign-up for one of their single-meeting Family classes like Crab Catching Adventure (10/19), Cranberry Picking (10/5) or Glass Mosaic Jewelry (10/3). And, don’t forget th adult classes!

For a complete listing of all NCE fall classes, or to register, visit newtoncommunityed.org or call 617-559-6999.

Guitar Lessons In Your Home

Berklee College of Music graduate seeking a limited number of students for private/group guitar lessons. Lessons are offered in your home. All levels are welcome, including beginners. Through a comprehensive approach that combines technique, ear training and harmony,  your son or daughter will develop music skills applicable to all styles of guitar playing. S/he will learn to play and analyze songs and solos from a broad range of musical genres.

For references, video and audio samples, please contact Maldi Kellici at maldi.k@gmail.com or 617-792-2244.

Shacharit Education Program

The SHACHARIT K- 6 Education program at Temple Shalom in Newton is now welcoming new families this fall! Explore a living Judaism filled with opportunities for connection and hands-on Jewish learning. Go on a robotic exploration of Israel, explore Hebrew through movement, learn about Jewish values and “mensch munch” on environmentally sustainable snacks, explore your “dramatic” side while learning Jewish history, share in our spiritual and thoughtful family tefila (prayer) and so much more! Information can be found on the website: www.templeshalom.org or by contacting Temple Shalom and 617- 332-9550.

Bowen Cooperative Nursery School Open House

Open House on September 29th from 7:00 – 8:00 pm. Applications will be accepted starting Tuesday morning, September 30th at 7:00 am. Bowen Coop in Newtonville is a small, warm, nurturing school that caters to children from 2.9 to 5 years of age. It is especially unique in that it has a Pre-K program designed especially for children who will not be attending kindergarten in the fall. The class sizes are small with the 3-day and 5-day group having a child/teacher ratio of 5:1. The school itself has a great facility with it’s own playground and kitchen. It is also nut-free with an allergy aware environment.

Please contact Director, Nina Tebaldi at 617- 332-3923 or you can always visit http://www.bowencoop.org for more information.

Newton Community Farm Fall Education Programs

The fall educational programs at Newton Community Farm are now open for registration.

Join the final gardening class of the year or choose from a number of cooking and home brewing classes. For families, the popular Fall Farm Sprout program returns, this year running through to December and if you have a budding chef in your midst, why not join them for Kids Farm Cooking?

For more information and to register please visit the website at www.newtoncommunityfarm.org/education

Boys & Girls Club after-school programs open soon

The John M. Barry Boys & Girls Club of Newton is now accepting 2014-2015 membership applications. Membership offers affordable, enriching, and fun after-school programs for young people ages 6-18.

The club will be open for members on the first day of school on Tuesday, September 2nd. As a special treat, Fresh City will be donating healthy snacks for Club members to enjoy – a great, fresh start for the school year!

Open for walk-in registrations or take care of your registration online. It is quick, easy, and you can pay using any major credit card. Register online today at: www.newtonbgc.com.

There are plenty of programs and benefits for Club members:

  • A safe place to go after every school day;
  • 20,000 square foot facility with a computer lab, dance studio, commercial kitchen, gymnasium, and more!;
  • Over 100 program offerings in education, character and leadership, creative arts, sports, fitness and recreation, health and life skills, and Teen Programming that change with each season;
  • Programs offered without additional fees, wait lists, or competitive try-outs;
  • Great role models and mentors of all ages;
  • Affordable care on most school holidays and vacations.

Since there is no extra cost for additional family members under our General Family Membership plan, please consider adding all of the children in your family to your membership regardless of whether or not you know they plan to attend the Club.