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Early Fall programs are currently running at the Y. Registration for Late Fall Programs, including YBA, the Youth Basketball Association League, opens in early October. Program options include:
Visit wsymca.org to download a copy of the Early & Late Fall Program catalog, or stop by the Y and they can help you register.
Kids Night Out – October 6th, 6:00 – 10:00 pm
Drop off your kids ages 7-13 for a fun Friday night with YMCA qualified childcare staff. They order pizza for dinner and keep the children entertained with games, swimming, movies and sports. $25 per child for WSYMCA members and $30 for non-members. A 20% discount is offered per child for those with two or more children. Go out for the night and take advantage of this low-cost alternative to hiring a babysitter. For more information, contact Jeremy Smith at jeremys@wsymca.org
FREE Family Fun Night – October 10th, 7:00 – 8:00 pm
Join for an hour of free family fun! Family Fun Nights are open to the community. All are welcome to enjoy gym activities, a bouncy house and snacks courtesy of The Belmont Savings Bank Foundation.
Financial Assistance is always available for Y Memberships and Programs. The West Suburban YMCA is a non-profit charitable organization and it is their mission to never turn anyone away due to an inability to pay. Please contact our Membership Department at 617-244-6050 x3653 for financial assistance with membership or program participation.
Weekday Nursery School is still enrolling for the 2017-2018 school year. Kids ages 2.9-5 are welcome. School hours are 9:00 am – 1:00 pm with optional extended day hours available. Enrichment classes are included in the school day such as music and sports.
Please contact the director Jennifer at 617-527-8895 or WeekdayNursery@gmail.com or visit on Facebook/WeekdayNursery.
It’s that time of year again – Newton Youth Hockey registration is open!
Newton Youth Hockey is committed to your child’s development, and therefore offers many programs for Newton area youth throughout the year. There are many benefits of youth sports programs, which promote social skills, life lessons, mental/physical development, structure, physical benefits/exercise, and just plain fun! These are also bonding opportunities between child and parent.
Right now, they’re gearing up for Fall/Winter programs for ages 4-9. You can register online at http://newtonyouthhockey.com/Registration/
Learn to Skate
The Learn to Skate program will run two 9 week sessions on Saturday afternoons at Daly Rink in Newton. Fee is $215 per 9-week session or $400 for registration for both sessions (Nov-Mar).
Session 1: November – January
Session 2: January – March
Follow this link to learn about NYH Learn to Skate: http://newtonyouthhockey.com/. Click on NYH Programs > Learn to Skate
Learn to Play
The Learn to Play Hockey program will start in November and run through March. Participants skate twice per week on both Saturday AND Sunday mornings. Fee for this 18-week program is $625 (Nov-Mar).
Follow this link to learn more about NYH Learn to Play: http://newtonyouthhockey.com/. Click on NYH Programs > Learn to Play
Please reach out to John Moylan at jmoylan56@gmail.com for more information and to find out which program is right for your child.
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Back to the Grind, let Dionysia Massage Studio help you unwind. $25.00 dollars off for all Newton Teachers, Students, and Parents.
15 Cypress Street, Newton (Lower Level of Vaiani & Clarke Salon)
617-888-1780 or DIONYSIAMT@GMAIL.COM
Tutoring and math enrichment provided by Newton teacher with over 20 years of elementary/middle school experience, master’s degrees in math and education, and multiple certifications to support all learners from K – 8.
Contact Steve at sdayer17@comcast.net or 617-407–4484.
Retired Wellesley Public Schools teacher who is currently working at MassBay Community College, Haralie Alpert, tutors K-5th grade in reading, writing and math and also works with middle school, high school and college age students in executive functioning, writing, note taking, organizational skills, test preparation, and self-advocacy.
Each lesson is a positive and fun learning experience. Please contact Haralie Alpert, M.Ed., MS at haralie@gmail.com or 617-630-0608.
The Newton Parks & Recreation Department is kicking off the fall season with lots of opportunities for residents of all ages to be active, engaged, and have fun:
On October 7th, there’s a Picnic in the Park at Kennard Park from 2:00 – 5:00 pm, with music, dancing, and lots of activities. Designed for children and adults, the picnic is a great way to spend time outdoors and explore the park. More information about the picnic is available here.
The Lower Falls Community Center is home to lots of great classes, offering fun and fitness for Newton residents of all ages. Some of the diverse offerings include: SAT Tutoring, Softball Pitching Clinic, Tai Chi, a Boot Camp, Zumba, and an infants’ playgroup. A complete list of these classes can be viewed here. For more information on the Lower Falls programs please contact jdore@newtonma.gov or call 617-796-1541.
The first series of the always popular ice skating lessons begins in September, and the full schedule is available here. For more information on ice skating, email parks@newtonma.gov or call 617-796-1510.
Funtastic Fridays are back! Held on select Friday evenings throughout the school year, Funtastic Fridays are exclusively for fifth graders, and feature games, music, prizes and snacks at the Hyde Community Center. These evenings are great ways for fifth graders to have fun while meeting peers from different parts of Newton, whom they may see again next year in middle school. More information about Funtastic Fridays is available here.
Super Saturdays are held monthly on select Saturday evenings throughout the school year. Designed for ages 5 – 12, these fun Saturday evenings at the Lower Falls Community Center are a great childcare option for parents who want a few hours to themselves, while knowing their children are busy with games, movies, and arts and crafts activities. More information on Super Saturdays is available here or contact jdore@newtonma.gov or call 617-796-1541.
Sign up now for Fall ACT & SAT College Prep classes:
ACT Prep – October 21st – November 30th (includes 2 Saturday morning practice tests and 4 Thursday evening sessions) at Newton South High School.
SAT Math Review – Mondays, October 18th – November 15th, 6:30 – 8:30 pm at Newton North High School
SAT Verbal Review – Wednesdays, October 23rd – November 20th, 6:30 – 8:30 pm at Newton North High School
NCE is also offering the following college related programs for parents:
Reduce the Stress of College Funding – September 26th, 7:30 – 9:00 pm at Newton North High School
You Can Afford College If… – September 19th at Newton North or November 2nd at Newton South, 6:30 – 8:30 pm
Is Your High School Grad Ready for College – October 19th at Newton South, 7:00 -9:00 pm
Navigating the Student-Athlete College Search and Recruiting Process – (2 session program) November 1st and 2nd, 7:00 – 9:00 pm at Newton South. Parents and students welcome.
For more information about these programs, or to register, visit newtoncommuityed.org or call 617-559-6999.