Volunteer Opportunities with Newton at Home

Newton at Home, a member non-profit organization dedicated to helping Newton seniors age in their own homes, is looking for volunteers who can help senior citizens.

• We always need drivers who can give rides to seniors. Make a new friend while helping someone get to a doctor’s appointment, the supermarket, a social event or the airport.

• We need people who love to write and who love marketing. Help write marketing and publicity materials, and possible fundraising letters for this new organization still in the start-up phase.

Volunteer as much as you can at your convenience, and know that you have made a difference in a Newton senior’s life. You’ll meet interesting people and share great conversation along the way!

If you are willing and able to help, contact Julie Plaut Mahoney, Coordinator of Volunteers, by phone 617-795-2560 or email.

“Get Out of My Life! But First Will You Drive Me…to the Mall?”

Author and psychologist Anthony Wolf will act as a “translator“ for parents and teenagers who at times seem to be speaking completely different languages.

Dr. Wolf, who is the author of the popular parenting book, “Get Out of My Life! But first will you drive me and Cheryl to the Mall?” will help us consider how to most harmoniously work with typical teen behaviors in ways that strengthen relationships.

Wednesday, October 17
7:00 – 9:00 pm
Bigelow Middle School, 42 Vernon Street
Suggested donation $5 per person.

Learn how to decipher and respond to temperamental teens and tweens and why they behave as they do. This insightful lecture will leave parents with a better understanding of their children and will benefit the whole family.

 

Parent Advisory Council for Special Education offerings

The Newton Parent Advisory Council for Special Education is offering several programs in October. Everyone is welcome and parents of students receiving special education services are particularly encouraged to attend.

October 9th – Learn about Restraint and Seclusion Practices in NPS 

Tuesday October 9, 2012 – 6:30 – 8:00 pm
100 Walnut Street, Room 217

Newton Public School staff will review NPS practices related to restraint and seclusion.

October 16th – Newton Special Education Programs Overview

An evening to meet administrators and learn about special education services and programs in Newton’s Schools for the 2012-2013 school year.

Tuesday, October 16
100 Walnut Street, Room 210

Middle and High School Students – 6:15 to 7:30 PM
Pre-School and Elementary School Students – 7:45 to 9 PM

October 24th – Focus Group for Elementary School Parents

Wednesday, October 24th – 4:30 – 5:30 PM
100 Walnut Street, Room 210

 

DoReMi Family Day Care – openings available

Fall/Winter enrollment for children ages 2-5.

DoReMi FDC offers music curriculum throughout the day, engaging math, literacy, science and art activities. Home made meals and snacks provided. Fully fenced playground with organic mulch. Experienced, certified early education provider.

Newton Center location, near Rt9 and Parker Street. For more information refer to the website www.daycaredoremi.com or contact Anna @ (617) 564-0259

Trade & Recycle Day at Rumford Ave. Recycling Ctr.

“Swap ’til you Drop” at Newton’s Trade & Recycle Day  at the Rumford Av.e Resource Recycling Center,  145 Rumford Ave. in Auburndale.

Date: Saturday Oct. 13
Times:  Drop off (Newton residents only) 8am-1:00pm; All are welcome to browse from 8am-2pm.

Usable household items, sporting goods, electronics (not trash) and more can be given away by Newton residents for use by others- and you are also welcome to take other’s stuff!

“The Politics of Inspiration” Teen Writing Contest

The Newton Free Library is holding a “Politics of Inspiration Essay Writing Contest” for teens.

Who inspires you?
What does it mean to inspire?

Please research someone who works for the city, local, or municipal government, or relate a personal example of someone who has made a difference in the local community with their political action and courage.

Applicants should submit and essay of 1,000 words or less, double-spaced in 12 point Times New Roman font. A variety of sources such as newspaper articles, books and interviews must be used. Prizes will be awarded: first place $100, second place $50, third place $25.

Submissions are due on Friday, October 12th and can be sent (attachment) via email or dropped off at the library’s second floor Teen Area desk. teens@newtonfreelibrary.net. More details on submissions are available from the library.

Introduction to Bridge class for adults

Think bridge is your grandmother’s card game? Think again! Bridge is thrilling, fast paced and fun.

The Waban Library Center is offering a series of 8 adult beginner bridge lessons that will be taught by certified bridge teacher, Silver Life Master (and Wabanite) Jori Ceder Grossack. Jori has been teaching bridge since 2003 and loves when her students become inspired by this amazing game.

Two eight-class series are offered:
Wednesday afternoons, 1:45pm-3:45pm, beginning Oct. 17
Thursday evenings, 6:15pm-8:15pm, beginning Oct. 18

Cost: $240
Class meets at the Waban Library Center, 1601 Beacon Street.

There is no need to have any knowledge of the game or similar trick-taking games (like Whist) and no need to bring a partner.

Register online at the Waban Library Center site or email for more information.

Dog Training & Off-Leash Etiquette Class

The Newton Parks & Recreation Dept. is offering free, one-hour sessions for dog owners (and dogs) on basic “etiquette” for off-leash parks.

Training topics will include:
How to enter the off-leash area
Dog-Dog interactions: When to worry/ when to act
Dog-People interactions: Remember – not everyone loves your dog

Saturday, October 6 in Hunnewell Park, 10am-11am
Saturday, October 27 in Cabot Park, 10am-11am

Details and registration information available online.