Registration is underway for Newton Girls Softball’s 2017 Spring season. This is a recreational league for over 300 Newton girls in grades Kindergarten – 7. Every year, players of all skill levels have a fun and rewarding experience.
Visit the website www.NewtonGirlsSoftball.org for more details and access to on-line registration. Register before January 31st to avoid a late fee (February 28th is the last date you can register with guaranteed placement and pair-me-with requests).
Get your child in shape for the next family dinner, social gathering or formal event with Etiquette Boot Camp. The course is specifically developed for two different age groups, 7-12 and 13-17, and will teach participants how to start and maintain conversations with adults and peers, how to introduce themselves, when to interrupt and much more. Participants will learn how to set the table, use their napkin, pass food and use utensils the European and American way.
The four-hour program is interactive, thought-provoking and fun, and will focus on topics such as good manners, table manners, conversation skills, and interview, cell phone and social media etiquette. The fee is $199.00. For more information and to enroll visit theetiquetteacademy.org or call 617-608-3920.
Etiquette Boot Camp for Kids (Ages 7-12) will take place from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm and Etiquette Boot Camp for Young Adults (Ages 13-17) will take place from 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm.
December 18th
Residence Inn Boston Harbor on Tudor Wharf
34-44 Charles River Avenue
Newton South high school sophomore available to tutor violin. She has studied violin for eight years and played in both public school and regional orchestras for many years. Clara can help your child learn basic technique and theory–and make it fun!
Available Saturday afternoons. $20 per hour.
Please contact Clara at cboberg429@gmail.com.
Bachelor of Music in Composition from Berklee College of Music, Master of Music in Jazz Studies from New England Conservatory with 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. Phone Gloria Jasinski at 617-566-9704 or email: piano566@comcast.net.
Former Brookline and Concord teacher with 25 years experience in grades
PreK-12 is available to support students in elementary, middle and high school academic subjects, study, and organizational skills. Certified Reading and Executive Functioning specialist. Excellent parent and professional references.
Please contact Cynthia Carpenter at 978-952-8871 or cscarp@gmail.com.
ActiveMinds Tutoring, LLC: Your source for in-home tutoring. Effective, personalized and convenient. All grades/all subjects, including test preparation. Sign your child up today for academic success! Call 617- 227-2225 or email info@activemindstutoring.com. Please visit the website at www.activemindstutoring.com.
When schoolwork goes the wrong way!
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. Y3K tutors special ed. such as ADD, ADHD, Asperger’s, Autism, Executive Function, and gifted, 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 visit http://www.Y3KTutorInYourHome.com.
Start the Holiday Season off with a cheerful evening of song, hot chocolate and fun! Sing-along with the Stacey Peasley Band – an award-winning band whose music is joyful and playful – as they play your favorite holiday songs. Then, enjoy some hot chocolate courtesy of PhysicianOne Urgent Care, or tea from David’s Tea, and delicious snack bars donated by KIND, as you watch a “Rockettes” performance by Creative Dance Steps Studio.
All of this excitement builds up to the Grande Finale of Mayor Setti Warren flipping the switch that turns the grounds into a twinkling winterland! Please bring a donation for Newton’s Food Pantries. For more information, visit www.newtoncommunitypride.org or call 617-796-1540.
December 1st, 6:00 pm
Newton City Hall, 1000 Commonwealth Avenue
The Newton North business students are working on a new, fundraising project: Newtonopoly. Newtonopoly will be similar to the famous board game, but it will represent many local businesses in and around Newton, such as Wegmans, Legal Sea Food, and The Village Bank. The Newtonopoly team has been hard at work preparing for the release, and is happy to announce they are ready to take pre-orders! As a special promotion, if you pre-order, you will receive FREE shipping.
You can pre-order the game with this link: http://newtonnorthschoolstore.com/products/newtonopoly
Winter Programs
Registration for Winter Programs at the Y opens on December 12th for West Suburban YMCA Members and December 16th for Non-members. Programs begin in early January and run through the end of February, including:
· Swimming Lessons for all ages including Parent & Child classes
· Aquatics Fitness Classes
· Sports Leagues and Classes
· Child Care & Sports School Vacation Programs
· Karate
· Music Lessons & Creative Arts Programs
· Personal Training and Small Group Training – including a winter weight loss challenge called “Resolutions”
Visit wsymca.org to register online or stop by the Y’s Welcome Center at 276 Church Street, Newton.
WSBL Men’s Basketball League
A new 10-week season for one of the best adult basketball leagues around begins at the end of the year. Sign up to play as a team or a free agent in our Recreational League (Monday nights) or two Competitive Leagues (Wednesday or Thursday nights).
League includes 10-week regular season plus post-season playoffs, certified officials, online statistics and team jerseys. For more information, contact Cindy Brown, League Coordinator, at cindyb@wsymca.org.
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 the Membership Department at 617-244-6050 x3653 for financial assistance with membership or program participation.