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Belmont Public Schools

Belmont Community Education

Fall 2017

Registration begins September 5, 2017

Program begins October 1, 2017

NOW OFFERING ONLINE

REGISTRATION

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BOOKLET PROUDLY FUNDED BY

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SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS

John P. Phelan

DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY EDUCATION

Kelly Higgins

THE SUPERINTENDENT’S ADVISORY COUNCIL

Diane Barbieri Ruth DeVasto Janice Ellard

Norma Massarotti Tomi Olson

Scott Stratford

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CONTENTS

Registration Information 5

Courses 7

Arts, Crafts, and Skill 10

College Prep Courses 13

CPR, Health 14

Day Program 15

Financial Planning 16

Fitness 22

Language Courses 27

Nature and Environment 28

Organizational Skills 30

Real Estate 31

Recreation 33

Travel 35

Calendar 36

List of Beech Street Ctr. Classes 37

Location of Schools 37

Map of BHS 39

Registration Forms 40

Course notification No confirmation is sent. Please report to class

for the first meeting unless notified otherwise. A

course with low enrollment may be cancelled or

postponed. If a course is cancelled, you will be

notified via email and/or phone.

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NOW OFFERING ONLINE REGISTRATION

***Registration begins September 5, 2017.***

REGISTRATION OPTIONS ONLINE Please visit www.belmont.k12.ma.us and select

Community Education to register online, browse our

catalogue, or search for a specific course.

MAIL-IN Mail your registration form to:


644 Pleasant Street

Belmont, MA 02478

Please include a personal check or money order

(payable to Town of Belmont)

WALK-IN Register in person at our office located at 644 Pleasant St.

Daily hours: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Please note: We do not send registration confirmations.

For further information, call 617-993-5401.

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TUITION FEES, REFUNDS AND OPTIONS

Tuition fee as listed by course must be paid at the time of registration.

IF PAYING BY CHECK, PLEASE USE A SEPARATE CHECK FOR EACH COURSE.

The School Committee, through the Superintendent, reserves the right to cancel any and

all courses that are undersubscribed. In the event of a cancellation, a full refund will be

issued.

We will refund your full tuition:

1. In the event that your course is cancelled due to low enrollment

2. If you withdraw from a class at least three business days (72 hours) in advance of

starting time. After this time, no refunds are given.

UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCE WILL REFUNDS BE MADE TO STUDENTS

AFTER A CLASS IS IN SESSION.

Materials used in the class will be furnished by the student unless otherwise specified.

All judgments of regulating, enrollments, continued enrollment, time, location and

length of classes, as well as the class size, are the prerogatives of the School Committee

via the Superintendent and such judgments are final when rendered.

CANCELLATIONS AND MAKE-UP CLASSES

If the public schools are closed due to inclement weather during the daytime, there will

be no Community Education classes. If weather conditions become severe late in the

day, cancellation will be announced on the Belmont Public Schools website.

http://www.belmont.k12.ma.us/education

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*** COURSES ***

Course Instructor Day Page

ABC’s & D’s of Medicare Fentin Thur 19

An Introduction to Tea McCullough Mon 33

Better Balance for Seniors Schick Fri 25

Body Basics Rice Tues/Thurs 22

Body Challenge Rice Mon. 22

Cardio Kickboxing & Pilates Ognibene Fri 25

Book Group Discussion Reagan Tues. 15

Digital Photography Cirker-Stark Thur 11

Digital Storytelling Peters Tues 12

Dinner and A Movie Studio Cinema Sun 33

Europe Travel Planning Nijenberg Tues 35

First Time Home Buyers Findlay Tues. 31

French, Beginners Sharkey Mon. 27

French, Conversation Sharkey Wed. 27

Heartsaver CPR Grimm Tues 14

Home Sellers Gianotti Thurs 31

How to Organize Anything Prime Mon 30

Intro to Beekeeping Forte Mon 29

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Course Instructor Day Page

Jewelry & Metalsmithing Maraj Tues 10

Making a Social Impact Through Chen/Weigel Thur 20

Your Investments

Making Sense of Exchange Traded Chen/Weigel Thur 21

Funds

Managing the Risk of Needing May Tues. 16

Long Term Care

Maximizing Social Security for Fentin Thur 18

Singles & Divorced Spouses

Moving and Organizing Lockett Thur 32

Mushroom Walk McCullough Sun 28

One Night Strength Training Rice Wed. 23

Oriental Dance Vazquez Wed 34

Portrait Photography Perry Wed 12

SAT Prep Course Austin Tues 13

Total Body Barre Bonavita Mon 26

Total Body Barre Ognibene Wed 26

Winn’s Brook Exploration Wrubel Sat 28

Wrapped Bracelet Wade Mon 10

Writing the Common App. Essay Austin Wed 13

You Can Afford College If.. Anderson Mon 14

Savvy Soc. Sec. for Couples Fentin Tues 17

Yoga Level 1 & 2 Randall Mon 24

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Welcome to the

We hope you enjoy our selection of courses for fall 2017

Visit www.belmont.k12.ma.us and select Community Education to browse our catalogue, search for a specific course and register online.

We welcome your suggestions

for future course offerings.

-The Belmont

Community Education Advisory Committee

Belmont Community Education Program

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*** ARTS, CRAFTS, and SKILLS ***

JEWELRY AND METALSMITHING 101 Karenna Maraj Jewelry

Karenna Maraj $85 Tues. 6:30 - 8:30 pm 3 wks. (10/17, 10/24, 11/7)

Learn to make beautiful jewelry with an introduction to metalsmithing techniques! You

will be guided step-by-step on how to solder, saw, file, hammer and polish in copper or

brass. Create links to make earrings, use stamps to create pendants and learn wire wrap-

ping, just to name a few examples. Silver is available for a small additional fee. Begin-

ners are welcome; students with some previous experience will work on perfecting skills

and learning new techniques. Most materials are included. Max: 6

Karenna is a professional jewelry artist who studied metalsmithing at RISD and has

taught locally for many years. Karenna Maraj Jewelry Collection is both a gallery

showcasing local artists and a classroom/studio space. It is located at 95 Trapelo Road,

Belmont.

WRAPPED BRACELET B.H.S.

Susan Wade $10 + kit Mon. 6:30 - 8:30 pm 3 wks. (10/23)

Learn how to make these popular bracelets. You will make a one wrap during the class

but leave with the ability to make a double wrap (or more bracelet).

Kits start at $12 and include leather (or man made “leather”), Fireline, needle and

beads. You will have a variety of beads to choose from.

Min: 2

Max: 15

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DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY B.H.S.

Leah Cirker-Stark Rm. 101 $75

Thurs. 6:30 - 8:30 pm 8 wks (10/12, 10/19, 10/26, 11/2, 11/9, 11/16, 11/30, 12/7

No class 11/23

Get out of “auto mode” and learn how to take more nuanced photographs! This course

will introduce students to the mechanics of their cameras and various photographic tech-

niques including exposure, aperture and white balance. Students will learn the basics of

composition, framing, depth of field and perspective. They will also learn how certain

settings can affect an image. The class will consist of cooperative critiques and time to

take photos. The class will cover any type of photography the students are interested in,

including nature photography, portraiture, abstract and night photography. There will

also be regular assignments.

Students must bring a fully charged digital camera (preferably not a point-and-shoot)

and at least one lens (preferably between 24-100 mm), a memory card and any connec-

tion cords to each class. If there is any confusion about the appropriate types of cam-

eras, please contact Leah Cirker-Stark at [email protected]. Class is lim-

ited to 12 students.

Leah Cirker-Stark is a feelance photographer and teacher. She has a BFA in Photogra-

phy from the Art Institute of Boston.. She is experienced in teaching classes and tutoring

youth and adults.

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DIGITAL STORYTELLING B.H.S.

Jane Peters Belmont Media Ctr. $100 Tues. 6:00- 8:00 pm 8 wks. (10/3, 10/10, 10/17, 10/24, 10/31, 11/7, 11/14, 11/21)

Students will construct a narrative, and use “found footage” - pictures, home video,

clips, and more—to portray the message. Stories can be a letter to a younger self, a

child, grandchild, friend, spouse, etc. They may be a poem or other performance piece,

family story, or anything the student chooses. Students will then go through old photos,

home movies, video clips, etc. to use as the video to their story. Students will learn how

to choose images that support the story, and how to edit their final project together.

This class will be held at the Belmont Media Center, 9 Lexington Street, Belmont.

Max: 8

PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHY B.H.S.

Elisa Perry Rm. 102 $65

Thurs. 7:00 - 8:30 pm 2 wks (11/9, 11/16)

Want to take beautiful pictures of your friends or family? This course will help you

unlock the secrets to what makes a good photo and how to use the light in or around

your home to take better pictures of people. We will discuss the different types of por-

traits and the essential elements that make a good portrait: lighting, posing, expression,

and environment/background. There will be an at-home assignment and the second class

will include critiques of student work. Participants should have their own camera and a

basic knowledge of how to use it. Please bring your camera and a favorite portrait or

magazine cut-out that you like to the first day of class. Min: 4 Max: 12

Elisa is an event and portrait photographer currently working in Belmont, MA and sur-

rounding areas. She specializes in capturing clean and fresh portraits of couples and

families that capture their unique relationships.

Elisa took her first photography class in 1995 and then spent years practicing photogra-

phy on the side while going to college and working as a site designer. In 2009, she offi-

cially moved behind the lens, opening her own portrait photography studio in New York,

and has loved every minute. Several years ago, she returned to her roots in Massachu-

setts, and continues to practice photography in the Boston area. Her work can be

viewed at: www.elisaperry.com.

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*** COLLEGE PREP COURSES ***

SAT PREP CLASS B.H.S.

Critical Reading, Writing, Essay

Claire Austin Rm. 103 $145 Tues. 6:00- 8:30 pm 6 wks. (10/10, 10/17, 10/24, 10/31, 11/7, 11/14)

This course will prepare students for the READING, WRITING AND ESSAY sections

of the new SAT test. Students will learn strategies for each of these sections and will

practice them in class. These strategies, which the College Board endorses, will help

students improve their performance and give them a better chance of reaching their po-

tential. They will learn grammar rules which they will need to use on the writing sec-

tion. Students will practice applying the strategies they learn to the various reading sec-

tions and they will learn how to write the SAT type of essay which analyses the writer’s

effectiveness. Students will spend considerable time practicing the strategies they learn.

The last half hour will be devoted to individual help.

Students should purchase the Barron’s NEW SAT prep book, 29th edition and should

read pages 3-22. For questions contact Claire Austin at [email protected] or

781-275-8505.

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WRITING THE COMMON APPLICATION ESSAY B.H.S.

Claire Austin Rm. 103 $50 Wed. 6:00- 8:00 pm 2 wks. (10/11, 10/18)

Write your common application essay now in this course with the help of a professional.

You will study some well written samples, examine the kind of essay colleges like and

develop your own personal essay that shows you off and emphasizes your strengths and

special talents. Even if you hate to write you will accomplish this task required by most

colleges, and create a piece you will be proud of and that sets you off from others. First

session is finding your best feature and writing it up. Second session will be spent on

polishing it or writing other college essays required by the colleges to which you are

applying. Max: 6

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YOU CAN AFFORD COLLEGE IF…. B.H.S.

Donald Anderson Rm. 108 $30 Mon. 6:30-8:30 pm 1 wk. (10/16)

You PLAN in advance; you UNDERSTAND the financial aid process; you ACT early

enough to be successful.

Financial Aid goes to the families who plan in advance – ideally before December 31st

of the child’s sophomore year of high school. This course will teach you the concepts

and strategies that will help you maximize your financial aid by understanding the

process, and how implementing strategies may increase a family’s eligibility even if you

have a “high income” or own a business. The greatest amount of financial aid goes to

the families who act in the years before college. REMEMBER: Procrastination

equals less financial aid. All schools are not alike, so it is important to know your op-

tions and opportunities. A free financial aid analysis will be available to all attendees.

For more information please visit our website at www.collegefundingadvisors.com

***C.P.R***

AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION B.H.S.

HEARTSAVER ® CPR AED

Terry Grimm, R.N. Rm. 105 $65 Tues. 5:30 - 8:30 pm

1 wk. (10/10)

Heartsaver ® CPR AED is an extensive, three-hour course that covers adult/child CPR

AED, adult/ child/infant choking, and infant CPR. By the end of the course, participants

will be comfortable assessing a victim, checking for breathing, performing rescue

breaths and chest compressions, and activating the emergency response system. This

course also teaches participants how to help someone who is choking, how to respond in

other emergency situations and how to use an AED. On completion of the class, partici-

pants receive their work-books with wallet reminder cards; and a face shield. A course

completion card good for two years will be mailed to participants’ homes following the

class. A completion certificate can be issued the night of the class if needed for proof of

attendance until the official card arrives. Max: 8 students. Fee includes all materials

listed above.

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*** DAY PROGRAM ***

Day classes are open to resident and nonresident adults.

BOOK GROUP DISCUSSION B.H.S.

Martha Reagan Library $25 Tues. 3:00 - 4:15 pm 4 wks. (10/3, 10/24, 11/14, 12/5)

For the first session, participants should read Dead Wake: Last Crossing

of The Lusitania, by Erik Larson

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.***FINANCIAL PLANNING***

MANAGING THE RISK OF NEEDING B.H.S.

LONG TERM CARE Len May Rm. 112 $24 Tues 7:00-8:30 pm 1 wk. (10/17)

At least 70% of people over age 65 will require long-term care services at some point in

their lives. (from www.longtermcare.gov) A well thought out plan for addressing the

potential need for care is essential to the physical, emotional, and financial needs of you

and your family.

Appropriate for ages 48-70. Attendees will receive the 32-page class notes covering:

What are the long-term care risks and consequences?

What are the options to protect your savings and home?

How about transferring assets to your kids to qualify for Medicaid?

How do the stand-alone long-term care and the new hybrid insurance alternatives work,

and which might be appropriate for your situation?

How to develop a plan of action?

Len May is a graduate of MIT’s Sloan School of Management. He transitioned to a ca-

reer in long term care planning and insurance after he saw the consequences of both of

his parents needing extended care. Len is an independent, certified long-term care spe-

cialist. He shares his expertise by conducting seminars for consumers and by consulting

with financial professionals to assist them with their clients. Len may be reached at

[email protected]

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SAVVY SOCIAL SECURITY PLANNING B.H.S.

FOR COUPLES Rick Fentin Rm. 112 $30 Tues. 7:00-9:00 pm 1 wk. (10/3)

The Social Security decisions spouses make when they are in their 60s will determine

the amount of total income they will receive over their lifetime—especially the lifetime

of the spouse who lives the longest (usually the wife!).

This workshop will cover the NEW rules that can help married couples get the most out

of the Social Security system. We will cover: the optimal times to apply, spousal coor-

dination, minimizing taxes and effectively integrating Social Security with other assets.

Plus, the most important thing all higher-earning spouses should do and more. Why not

make sure you are maximizing your income? Even if you are already collecting, it may

not be too late to make a change.

Rick Fentin, CFP, CLTC, Ed.M is the Principal of Cambridge Financial Associates in

Arlington. He has been an independent financial advisor in the Greater Boston area for

over thirty years. Prior to that he worked in special education. Rick concentrates his

practice on retirement planning and related investment and insurance issues. He is a

CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER Practitioner and a Registered Investment Adviser.

Rick volunteers his time twice a month at the Arlington Council on Aging to help seniors

and their families with financial questions and currently sits on the task force to Prevent

Elder Financial Abuse. He authored “The Impact of Financial Status, Values and Atti-

tudes on Motivation for Rehabilitation” in Working with Geriatric Patients. Rich can be

reached at 781-648-0486 or email: [email protected].

Website: www.cambfinan.com

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MAXIMIZING SOCIAL SECURITY FOR SINGLES B.H.S.

AND DIVORCED SPOUSES Rick Fentin Rm. 112 $30 Thurs. 7:00-9:00 pm 1 wk. (10/12)

Social Security can be complicated. There are literally hundreds of rules that apply to

very specific individual circumstances. Strategies to maximize benefits for single indi-

viduals and divorced spouses can be very different than for married couples. Social Se-

curity is one of the few income sources that keeps up with inflation and lasts for life so it

is important to know how to make the system work for you. Many people fail to maxi-

mize their benefits because they do not understand the little-known rules that can help

them do better.

This workshop will cover the NEW Social Security rules, the optimal times to apply,

divorced spousal benefits and coordination, minimizing taxes and effectively integrating

Social Security with other assets. Why not make sure you are maximizing your income?

Even if you have already started collecting, it may not be too late to make a change.


Arlington. He has been an independent financial adviser in the Greater Boston area for










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THE “ABCs and Ds” of MEDICARE B.H.S.

Rick Fentin Rm. 112 $30 Thurs. 7:00-9:00 pm 1 wk. (10/2)

Medicare can be complicated! According to a recent survey by the Bankers Trust com-

pany, fifty-seven percent of baby boomers said they had a “poor understanding of Medi-

care” and thirty-one percent said they know “almost nothing” about Medicare.

This workshop will cover the following:

How Medicare enrollment periods work—and what you need to do to avoid late-

enrollment penalties.

How much you can expect to pay in health care costs after signing up for Medicare.

How Medicare works with private insurance to provide comprehensive coverage.

Why most people pay too much for private insurance and how you can avoid excess

costs.

Why you must plan for higher health care costs in retirement and strategies to do

that.


Arlington. He has been an independent financial adviser in the Greater Boston area for










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MAKING A SOCIAL IMPACT THROUGH B.H.S.

YOUR INVESTMENTS Chris Chen/Eric Weigel Rm. 112 $25 Thurs. 7:00-9:00 pm 1 wk. (11/9)

In the last few years investors both large and small have shown great interest in support-

ing socially impactful business that also exhibit sustainable financial performance.

Many investors have added a series of environmental, societal and governance (ESG)

criteria to the more traditional way they select investments. Often the goal is achieving a

double bottom line—doing good for society while also enjoying a return on the invest-

ment. Is this all a fad? What exactly do we mean by ESG? How do we find these in-

vestments? Can anybody participate in this trend? Are there easy ways to invest? Will

this approach subtract from portfolio returns?

We will share industry leading research on this topic and answer these and other key

questions on how to do good while also getting a return on your investment.

Chris Chen, CFP is a wealth strategist at Insight Financial Strategists LLC. As a CFP professional he spe-cializes in navigating clients through challenging life transitions such as divorce and retirement. As a Certi-

fied Divorce Financial Analyst, Chris works with mediators, lawyers, and their clients in mediation, collabora-

tive or litigation situations, for individual clients or as neutral for both parties. He helps his clients and their lawyers simplify the complexity of their financial situation, develop a strategy to obtain the best settlement for

their goals, and serve as their personal CFO to handle all their transition and financial issues after divorce.

He earned his Bachelor’s degree in Economics and his MBA in Finance. He is a CFP practitioner, and a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst. He is on the board of the Association of Divorce Financial Planners. He

is a member of the Financial Planning Association and the Massachusetts Council on Family Mediation.

Chris is a resident of Arlington, MA

Eric J. Weigel began his career with the Federal Reserve in 1984 in the economic research department provid-

ing econometric support and general research assistance. He subsequently worked at Russell Investments in the capital market research group focusing on the development of global tactical asset allocation strategies,

macro-based risk models, and derivative pricing models. After leaving Russell in 1993 he has headed up a

variety of senior portfolio and research efforts within established firms such as Hermes, MFS, Pioneer, Chan-cellor/LGT and Invesco as well as entrepreneurial hedge fund ventures such as Milestone International and

LongPoint Partners. He was most recently a senior portfolio manager and Director of Research for Leuthold

Weeden Capital Management involved in both tactical asset allocation and stock selection strategies. He currently also serves as the Chief Investment Officer of Windsor Re, a Bermuda based reinsurance company.

In addition to his extensive exposure to a variety of long-only equity strategies, he has significant experience in

running long/short strategies and was one of the early practitioners in the field of global tactical asset alloca-tion. Mr. Weigel has authored over ten journal articles in a variety of academic journals, including The Jour-

nal of Portfolio Management, The Financial Analyst Journal, The Journal of Investing, and The Journal of

Management Science. He is also a frequent speaker at investment conferences and television business pro-grams.

Mr. Weigel received an M.B.A. degree in Finance (1988) from the University of Chicago, where he was the

recipient of the Dart & Kraft Fellowship Award for students of Hispanic origin. He also has a M.S. degree in

Applied Economics & Statistics from the University of Minnesota (1984) and graduated from Iowa State Uni-

versity with a B.S. in 1982. He was born in Washington, D.C. into a multi-cultural family and spent a signifi-cant amount of his early years living in Latin American and Europe. His passions are his three children,

sports, global economics, and interacting with people from all walks of life and backgrounds.

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MAKING SENSE OF EXCHANGE TRADED FUNDS B.H.S.

Chris Chen/Eric Weigel Rm. 112 $25 Thurs. 7:00-9:00 pm 1 wk. (11/16)

Exchange Traded Funds (ETF) have taken the investment world by storm in the last few

years. No Longer do social climbers talk about their hot growth stock mutual fund (the

once only they have) but now all the rage is about getting more for less by picking

ETF’s. What do you mean? Getting more is all about getting higher returns and the less

part applies to the cost of such investments. More for less—I like it!

Is it really this simple? How are ETF’s different from the mutual funds in my 401K?

Are all ETF’s made the same? Should I just buy a bunch of these ETF’s and sock them

away? We will share with you our enthusiasm for using exchange traded funds but we

will also discuss potential pitfalls, issues to consider and most importantly how to navi-

gate through the maze of available investment choices and find those EFT’s that suit

your goals and expectations.

Chris Chen, CFP is a wealth strategist at Insight Financial Strategists LLC. As a CFP professional he spe-

cializes in navigating clients through challenging life transitions such as divorce and retirement. As a Certi-

fied Divorce Financial Analyst, Chris works with mediators, lawyers, and their clients in mediation, collabora-tive or litigation situations, for individual clients or as neutral for both parties. He helps his clients and their

lawyers simplify the complexity of their financial situation, develop a strategy to obtain the best settlement for

their goals, and serve as their personal CFO to handle all their transition and financial issues after divorce. He earned his Bachelor’s degree in Economics and his MBA in Finance. He is a CFP practitioner, and a

Certified Divorce Financial Analyst. He is on the board of the Association of Divorce Financial Planners. He

is a member of the Financial Planning Association and the Massachusetts Council on Family Mediation. Chris is a resident of Arlington, MA

Eric J. Weigel began his career with the Federal Reserve in 1984 in the economic research department provid-ing econometric support and general research assistance. He subsequently worked at Russell Investments in

the capital market research group focusing on the development of global tactical asset allocation strategies,

macro-based risk models, and derivative pricing models. After leaving Russell in 1993 he has headed up a variety of senior portfolio and research efforts within established firms such as Hermes, MFS, Pioneer, Chan-

cellor/LGT and Invesco as well as entrepreneurial hedge fund ventures such as Milestone International and

LongPoint Partners. He was most recently a senior portfolio manager and Director of Research for Leuthold Weeden Capital Management involved in both tactical asset allocation and stock selection strategies. He

currently also serves as the Chief Investment Officer of Windsor Re, a Bermuda based reinsurance company.

In addition to his extensive exposure to a variety of long-only equity strategies, he has significant experience in running long/short strategies and was one of the early practitioners in the field of global tactical asset alloca-

tion. Mr. Weigel has authored over ten journal articles in a variety of academic journals, including The Jour-

nal of Portfolio Management, The Financial Analyst Journal, The Journal of Investing, and The Journal of Management Science. He is also a frequent speaker at investment conferences and television business pro-

grams.

Mr. Weigel received an M.B.A. degree in Finance (1988) from the University of Chicago, where he was the

recipient of the Dart & Kraft Fellowship Award for students of Hispanic origin. He also has a M.S. degree in

Applied Economics & Statistics from the University of Minnesota (1984) and graduated from Iowa State Uni-versity with a B.S. in 1982. He was born in Washington, D.C. into a multi-cultural family and spent a signifi-

cant amount of his early years living in Latin American and Europe. His passions are his three children,

sports, global economics, and interacting with people from all walks of life and backgrounds.

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*** FITNESS ***

BODY BASICS COMPLETE Butler Gym

Cardio & Weights

Judy Rice $99 Tues. or Thur. 6:45 - 7:45 pm 8 wks. (Tues: 10/3, 10/10, 10/17, 10/24, 10/31

11/7, 11/14, 11/21)

8 wks. (Thurs: 10/5, 10/12, 10/19, 10/26

11/2, 11/9, 11/16, 11/30)

Looking for the motivation to work out? Body Basics is a moderate intensity workout,

set to music. The workout includes all three components of fitness: cardiovascular

work, strength training, and flexibility. This class welcomes beginners as well as fitness

enthusiasts. The instructor will provide guidance to participants who wish to increase or

decrease the intensity of the workout. See results with the correct form, the right inten-

sity, and the motivation of an enjoyable workout. Please bring a mat. We will discuss

appropriate weights at the first class. Max: 25

Judy Rice, M.Ed. is an AAFA certified exercise instructor. She has additional training

in Tufts University’s Strong Women program. Judy brings her philosophy “fitness is for

everyone” & her belief that “exercise should be fun” to every class. She has a health

and wellness practice in Belmont.

BODY CHALLENGE Butler Gym

Cardio Plus Strength & Flexibility

Judy Rice $80 Mon. 7:00 - 8:00 pm

8 wks. (10/16, 10/23, 10/30

11/6, 11/13, 11/20, 11/27, 12/4)

This upbeat aerobic-style class includes cardiovascular exercise to burn fat, followed by

strength training & abdominal conditioning, and finishes up with yoga style stretching.

This workout incorporates the most recent fitness findings and can be adapted to a wide

variety of fitness levels. If you are looking for a complete and well-balanced workout

with motivating music, please join us on Monday nights. It’s a great way to start your

week! Please bring a mat.





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ONE NIGHT STRENGTH TRAINING Butler

Judy Rice $30 Wed. 6:30-8:30 pm 1wk. (11/8)

Would you like to get the benefits of strength training without going to the gym? This

class introduces a simple, effective workout that can be done at home using hand and leg

weights. The routine consists of eight basic exercises which are done with progressively

heavier weights. Studies at Tufts, where the program was developed, show participants

increased strength and bone density, improved balance and raised energy levels. Stu-

dents will learn and practice correct form for each exercise, and get tips for staying moti-

vated and obtaining maximum results. Suggested book: Strong Women Stay Young by

Miriam Nelson





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YOGA- HATHA B.H.S.

Bonnie Randall Library $90 Mon 6 :00-7:15 pm: Level 1

Kripalu Professional Yoga Practitioner 8 wks. (10/2, 10/16, 10/23, 10/30,

11/6, 11/13, 11/20, 11/27)

Treat yourself to a restorative class of relaxation techniques with light stretching. In this

gentle yoga class emphasis is placed on breath and movement, creating deep relaxation

and a sense of well being. Experience the calm, peace, and self acceptance of yoga no

matter what shape you are in. Please bring a mat and wear loose clothing. Max.: 20

Bonnie Randall is a Kripalu trained yoga practitioner and graduate of the John Kabat-

Zinn MBSR Program.

YOGA- HATHA B.H.S.

Bonnie Randall Library $90 Mon 7:30-8:45 pm: Level 2

Kripalu Professional Yoga Practitioner 8 wks. (10/2, 10/16, 10/23, 10/30,

11/6, 11/13, 11/20, 11/27)

This intermediate hatha class is more strenuous than the beginners’ class. The class adds

a slightly more dynamic flow of postures to increase vitality. Asanas are held longer.

Please bring a mat and wear loose clothing. Max: 20

Bonnie Randall is a Kripalu trained yoga practitioner and graduate of the John Kabat-

Zinn MBSR Program.

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BETTER BALANCE FOR SENIORS Bodytrio

Johanna Schick 21 Alexander Ave., Belmont

$99 Fri 1:00 p.m.-2:00 pm

8 wks. (10/6, 10/13, 10/20, 10/27, 11/3, 11/10, 11/17, 11/24)

This class will focus on restoring range of motion, predominantly using standing

stretches followed by exercises to reinforce vital movements. You will feel improve-

ment in balance, coordination, strength, posture, along with walking and moving with

more confidence and ease. *You do not have to be a senior to take and enjoy this class!

Max: 12

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TOTAL BODY BARRE Bodytrio

Liana Bonavita 21 Alexander Ave., Belmont

$99 Mon. 9:00 am-10:00 am

8 wks. (10/2, 10/16, 10/23, 10/30, 11/6, 11/13, 11/20, 11/27

Challenging moves combining Yoga poses and Barre, set to great music. One move

leads into another to create a strong, dynamic flow. No dance experience necessary.

This is not ballet, we use the Barre for balance, variation and a great option to tone all

the major muscle groups. Max: 10

TOTAL BODY BARRE Bodytrio

Donna Ognibene 21 Alexander Ave., Belmont

$99 Wed. 9:00 am-10:00 am

8 wks. (10/4, 10/11, 10/18, 10/25, 11/1, 11/8, 11/15, 11/22)

A great combo of Yoga poses and Barre, set to great music and challenging moves. One

move leads into another to create a strong, dynamic flow. No dance experience neces-

sary. This is not ballet, we use the Barre for balance, variation and a great option to

tone all the major muscle groups. Max: 10

Donna holds the following certifications:

Certified FAFS (Fellow of Applied Functional Science)

CAFS, 3DMAPS (Movement Analysis & Performance System)

NSCA Personal Trainer

Power Pilates Comprehensive Mat and Equipment

Passionate about mindful, integrated movement and well-being for the whole person,

Donna helps her students live a healthy, balanced lifestyle. The owner of Bodytrio Stu-

dio in Belmont, Donna continues to build on her extensive knowledge base and skill set

in Pilates and other movement styles to offer world-class training and fitness services

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*** LANGUAGE COURSES ***

FRENCH, BEGINNERS B.H.S.

Monique Sharkey Rm. 106 $90 Mon. 7:00 - 8:30 pm 7 wks. (10/2, 10/16, 10/23, 10/30, 11/6, 11/13, 11/20)

No class 10/9

You always wanted to learn French but procrastinated! Now is your chance to start from

the very beginning. You’ll be learning the correct pronunciation taught by a Parisian.

This course will help you in your trip to France. If you have some basic French, this

course can be a review. Students should purchase French on the Go by Barron's.

FRENCH - CONVERSATION B.H.S.

Monique Sharkey Rm. 106 $45 Wed. 7:00-8:30 pm 4 wks. (10/4, 10/11, 10/18, 11/1)

Parlez vous Francais? If you have a basic knowledge of French and would like to prac-

tice conversation this class is for you. Each week participants will actively engage in

lively discussions about current events, politics, music, movies and other subjects of

interest to the class. The instructor will guide participants in developing and improving

skills in grammar, pronunciation, vocabulary and spelling. The instructor is a native

French speaker.

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*** NATURE & ENVIRONMENT ***

WINN’S BROOK EXPLORATION HABITAT

Roger Wrubel $20 Sat. 8:00-11:00 a.m. 1 wk. (10/21)

Did you know that Belmont has two streams that run across the town: Wellington Brook

and Winn’s Brook? These streams have largely disappeared from our view and con-

sciousness. Join us for an enjoyable three-mile fall walk as we trace the journey of a

droplet of water, above and below ground, from Habitat’s vernal pool, to Little Pond on

the Belmont/Cambridge border. Max: 10

Program meets at Mass Audubon’s Habitat Education Center & Wildlife Sanctu-

ary, 10 Juniper Road, Belmont, MA

MUSHROOM WALK HABITAT

Dan McCullough $16 Sun. 10:00-12:00 a.m. 1 wk. (10/1)

2017 has been a banner year for mushrooms, slime molds, and all sorts of strange things

you might see growing in your yard or garden. From the appropriately named Stink-

horns, to the diminutive Bird’s Nest Mushrooms, to the colorful Russulas, we’ll stroll

through the woods and trails of Habitat and get close-up to these often unseen and mis-

understood wonders of the forest. We’ll start by discussing ID techniques and recom-

mended field guides before heading out to see what we can find.

Program meets at Mass Audubon’s Habitat Education Center & Wildlife Sanctu-

ary, 10 Juniper Road, Belmont, MA

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INTRODUCTION TO BEEKEEPING B.H.S.

Ottavio Forte Rm. 101 $110 Mon. 6:30-8:30 pm 7 wks. (10/2, 10/16, 10/23, 10/30, 11/6, 11/13, 11/20)

Interested in learning the history of beekeeping and all that it takes to become a bee-

keeper? Please join Ottavio, a Belmont resident and local beekeeper, as he shares his

knowledge on keeping bees, setting up hives and managing throughout the four seasons,

start up costs and the rewards of harvesting honey and bee products. Min: 10

Students should purchase The Backyard Beekeeper—An Absolute Guide to Keeping Bees

in Your Yard or Garden and bring it to the first class.

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***ORGANIZATIONAL SKILLS***

HOW TO ORGANIZE ANYTHING B.H.S

Lorena Prime Rm. 104 $28 Mon. 7:00 - 9:00 pm 1 wk. (11/13)

Ever wonder how some people can be so organized? Being disorganized is not a charac-

ter flaw! As a child you may not have learned the skills to be organized, but you can

learn them now. With the 5-step “C.L.E.A.R.” methodology, you can organize anything

at work or home including your papers, things, and space. It’s easy once you know how.

Through this workshop, you will discover a new way to organize which can be applied

immediately to your life so you can reap the rewards of a more calm, productive, and

enjoyable day.

Lorena Prime owns her own company, Clearly Organized. Her website is:

www.ClearlyOrganizedLife.com.

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***REAL ESTATE***

FIRST TIME HOME BUYERS B.H.S.

Lynn Findlay Rm. 104 $20 Tues. 7:00 pm-9:00 pm

1wk. (10/3)

In today’s real estate market, it’s more important than ever to be knowledgeable before

purchasing a home. This class is intended for first time home buyers, venturing into the

market for the first time. We will review the entire home buying process: from finding

the perfect neighborhood and selecting a real estate agent, inspections, getting financing

and hiring an attorney to protect your investment. With a knowledgeable real estate

agent, attorney and mortgage broker walking you through the steps, you are sure to leave

the class better informed for the upcoming spring real estate market.

HOME SELLERS B.H.S.

Laura Gianotti Rm. 103 $30 Thurs. 6:30-8:30 pm

1 wk. (10/12)

With homes in Belmont sometimes getting offers during the first open house, selling

your home should be easy and hopefully profitable. But why do some homes sell

quickly and others stay on the market for months? There are opportunities and missed

opportunities in the sales process. This course will examine each of these aspects in the

sales process:

1. When is the right time to sell your home

2. Options for selling it on your own

3. What to expect from your real estate agent

4. The importance of staging a home for selling and what staging involves

5. What’s important in the listing information

6. How to select the right offer

7. What to expect from the buyer’s inspection

8. Timeline in the selling process

Laurie Gianotti, CBR, is a Realtor specializing in Belmont properties. She has lived in

Belmont for 20 years.

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MOVING AND ORGANIZING B.H.S.

Deb Lockett Rm. 108 $25 Thurs. 7:00-8:00 pm 1 wk. (11/16)

Overwhelmed by cluttered closets? Stymied by the stuff? Afraid to attack that attic?

We, indeed, live in a land of plenty and hang on to more things than we need. And when

it comes time to bring in a new couch or maybe even move, we simply can’t cope.

Learn new strategies to streamline your space and simplify your life. Deb Lockett, foun-

der of Tasteful Home Staging, a professional home staging service, will work with you

to understand how painless (and maybe even fun) organizing, getting rid of unneeded

possessions and moving can be!

Deborah Lockett received her Accredited Staging Professional (ASP) certification in

2011, her Masters (ASPM) in 2015 and is completing her second term as president of

the Boston Regional Chapter of the International Association of Home Staging Profes-

sionals (BIRC) where she has served in various other positions. Her website is:

www.tastefulhomestaging.com.

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*** RECREATION ***

DINNER AND A MOVIE AT

BELMONT STUDIO CINEMA 76 Trapelo Road $20/adults Sun 1:00 pm

$15/seniors & under 18 1 wk. (10/15)

Under 5/free

An event for the whole family.

In addition to the movie, fee includes the following:

Soft drink, small popcorn, Chinese dinner—egg roll, two chicken wings/fingers, rice, lo

mein.

Free give aways..

Raffles—including $100.00 basket from Sikellis Realty & Business Brokers.

Join us for a family event to remember.

Mail in registration only.

AN INTRODUCTION TO TEA B.H.S.

Dan McCullough Rm. 145 $20/person Mon. 6:30-8:30 pm 1 wk. (11/13)

Spend an evening sampling teas from around the world. We’ll discuss how tea is har-

vested, produced and best enjoyed while sipping selected samples from Dan’s personal

collection, including loose leaf cups of White, Green, Black and Oolongs. We’ll delve

deeper and try Darjeelings, Pekoes, Yunnans, Ceylons, and other lesser known varieties.

We’ll also taste a few recently produced bagged teas that can compete with loose leaf

varieties. We’ll talk about some of the major tea manufacturers, online distributors, and

how to find what you like! Please bring one or more tea cups/mugs to try the evening’s

selections.

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ORIENTAL DANCE Butler

Iria Vazquez Gym $80 Wed. 7:00-8:30 8 wks. (10/11, 10/18, 10/25, 11/1, 11/8, 11/15, 11/29, 12/6)

This class offers students an approach to oriental dance with a focus in technique,

rhythms and choreographies, everything with a cultural input and responsible explana-

tion. Individuals do not need to be proficient in oriental dance to enjoy it and the physi-

cal release it offers. This type of dance suits all types of bodies and individuals with

different abilities. It helps empower self esteem and body awareness. If students are

more proficient, exercises will have an adaptable level increase in order to be more chal-

lenging. Classes are 1.5 hours and structured following Salimpour School format: 20

minutes of warm up and stretching exercises; 40 minutes of essential technique and

drills. Learn the basic movements and drill them with different timings and feet pat-

terns. Cymbals will be added to increase coordination challenge; 20 minutes of combos

and choreography practice; 10 minutes of cool down.

Iria Vazquez is a Salimpour school certified dancer, current level 2 working on level 3.

She has experience teaching and is currently teaching at Rumba Y Timbal Dance School

in Central Square. She has been a performer since childhood, coming from a circus

family. In addition to English, Iria speaks Spanish, Portuguese and Italian.

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*** TRAVEL***

EUROPE TRAVEL PLANNING B.H.S.

Wim Nijenberg Rm. 104 $25 Tues 7:00-9:00 1 wk. (10/24)

Make your trip abroad more enjoyable and save time by wisely planning in advance.

Learn how to book the best products and services-air, hotels, ground transportation and

sightseeing from an expert with 35 years of experience. Whether traveling individually

or with a tour or cruise, become aware of the many discounts in Europe and avoid

missed opportunities. Even if you’ve already made your arrangements, you can still

benefit from this information-packed evening.

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.2017 Fall Calendar

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Classes start October 1, 2017

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.Beech Street Center

Welcomes New Members

The Beech Street Center, operated by the Belmont Council on Aging, offers year

-round fitness and dance, education, arts, games and informal group activities.

Residents of Belmont and surrounding towns are welcome; fees vary by activity.

Stop by and pick up a monthly newsletter to learn more!

NEW IN FALL 2017

Beginner Computers

Cross-Stitch

Facebook Lessons

Film & the Good Life Philosophy Discussion

French Conversation

Wood Carving—Birds

Writing About Your Life

Chair Yoga Series

Strong Women Fitness

Massage Therapy

Mindfulness Practice

Power of Posture Class

Reiki Clinics

Bereavement Series

Powerful Tools for Caregivers

Beech Street Center

266 Beech Street

Belmont, MA

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*** LOCATION OF SCHOOLS ***

Belmont High School (B.H.S.) 221 Concord Ave.

Butler School 90 White St.

Community Education

Registration Form

Please return the registration form found inside the back cover with your

CHECK or MONEY ORDER (no cash) made payable to: Town of Belmont

PLEASE USE A SEPARATE CHECK FOR EACH COURSE.

_____________________

Registration dates and information are located on

pages 4 & 5 of this booklet.

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644 Pleasant Street

Belmont, MA 02478

IMPORTANT: Please make note of your course choice and starting date. Only if classes are

cancelled or already filled will you be

notified by email or phone call.

CASH WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED

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