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Free Workshop: Change Your Thinking, Change Your Life

Do you want to be more, do more, and have more?

Identify habitual thought patterns and limiting beliefs that may be holding you back. Clarify your desires and goals. Learn life-affirming techniques to guide you toward greater awareness and achieving your goals.

This free workshop draws on key lessons from Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill, one of the best-selling success books of all times, and other thinkers in the fields of personal and professional achievement.

Sunday, January 25th, 2 – 4 pm
The Workshop at the Woman’s Club
72 Columbus Street, Newton
RSVP: St*******@*******************ch.com by January 23rd

Suggested donation $20 at workshop to Share Our Strength’s No Kid Hungry campaign to end childhood hunger in America by ensuring children receive the food they need every day.

Positions open in Aquatics

The West Suburban YMCA Aquatics Department is currently hiring new staff. They are looking for high-school students with the time and certifications to be a lifeguard, swim instructor, and/or assistant swim coaches for the fall and winter.

All shifts available: openings, mornings, afternoons, evenings, weekends. Applications can be completed online at www.westsuburbanymca.org/hiringforms or at the Front Desk.
For questions, please contact Amanda Pierce at am*****@**************ca.org or 617-244-6050, ext. 3650.

Hoping to become a lifeguard? Complete your certification at the West Suburban YMCA.
Anyone interested can also visit the website: www.westsuburbanymca.org/LGT .

City of Newton Outdoor Programs for Kids

Nature Spotters
Spend select Saturdays exploring the river, searching for bugs, learning about local habitats and discovering nature. Nature Spotters will take part in fun-filled activities including trail walks, nature games, crafts, stories, and much more.

  • Feb. 21- Nature’s Winter Habits
  • March 21- Animal Tracking
  • April 25- From Seed to Seedling

Time: 2:00 – 3:15 pm Grades: K-5 Fee: $12 per class
Registration: activityreg.com For more information about Nature Spotters call Newton Parks and Recreation at 617-796-1525.

Outdoor Adventure Summer Program 2015
The Outdoor Adventure Summer Program at Nahanton Park offers 2nd – 6th graders a two week environmental awareness experience. Come spend time discovering the natural world, making new friends, fishing, canoeing, and playing fun games.

  • Session 1: June 29th-July 10th
  • Session 2: July 13th- July 24th
  • Session 3: July 27th- Aug. 7th
  • Session 3.5 Aug. 10-14th

Monday-Fridays: 9:00 am – 1:00 pm, extended available until 3:00 pm. For more information check the Newton Parks and Recreation Website at newtonma.gov/camps.

JCC Kid’s Choice February School Vacation Program

From sports and swimming to arts, dance, cooking and rock climbing, kids have their choice of activities at the JCC Kid’s Choice February Vacation Program.  For boys and girls entering grades K-6 (and CITs in grades 7-9 at a reduced rate).

Special highlights include JCC Magic Ark performance of Toying with Science, field trip to Wheelock Family Theatre to see Pinocchio and Purim Carnival.

Held at the Leventhal-Sidman JCC, 333 Nahanton Street, Newton.  Monday-Friday, February 16th – 20th from 9:00 am-4:00 pm. Come for one day or as many as you would like. Everyone welcome.

Register at bostonjcc.org/schoolvacations. For more information, contact 617-558-6529 or sc*************@***gb.org.

Free Toddler Program at Sunday School for Jewish Studies

The Sunday School for Jewish Studies welcomes 2-and-3-year-olds and their parents to a celebration of Judaism through creative arts and play. Please come and join the fun! This free, family program will be held on one Sunday in February, March and April from 11:00 am to noon at the Oak Hill Middle School.

For additional information about this free Toddler program and once per week Pre K – 7th grade Hebrew school, please contact Dori Stern at pr*******@**************************es.org or 617-264-8855 or visit www.SundaySchoolforJewishStudies.org.

Newton Community Preservation Committee – Affordable Housing Proposal

Affordable Housing Proposal for February 12th Public Hearing

The CPC has scheduled a proposal for affordable housing on Taft Avenue, West Newton ($584,029 of CPA funds requested by CAN-DO) for a public hearing on February 12th. Written comments received by January 23rd can be included in the CPC’s pre-meeting packet. The full proposal and its attachments are online from the Proposals & Projects – Pending section of the program website, at www.newtonma.gov/cpa.

For assistance, contact Program Manager Alice E. Ingerson at 617-796-1144 or ai*******@******ma.gov.

Exciting new Middle School program

Bridges: Our Smarts Uniting Students and Local Seniors

This award-winning, intergenerational program is designed to promote mutual respect,
understanding and friendship between middle school students and older adults. Together,
we will complete simple, fun projects that promote shared perspectives and interesting
discussions. Prof. Howard Gardner’s multiple intelligence or “smarts” theory is central to the program. This theory proposes that people have eight intelligences or “smarts” in varying amounts: body, logic, music, nature, people, picture, self and word. Each week we will explore these “smarts” through activities related to nature and the Farm.

This program will run for 6 weeks at Newton Community Farm, beginning March 5th.
Fee for the General Public: $126.00, for Friend of the Farm: $113.00

For information and to register, please visit www.newtoncommunityfarm.org/education  or contact Alison Scorer at ed*******@*****************rm.org.

NCE Debate Institute

Do you think your child would benefit from debate? Critical thinking skills cultivated by debate are important for academic success, and recent studies demonstrate that children who participate in debate programs have 30-60% increased admission rates to elite colleges. But most of all, debate is a whole lot of fun; it’s a great way for kids to meet new friends and talk about important ideas.

This summer, the NCE Debate Institute will be holding a two week workshop for students who want to try debating. NCE Instructors are all former debate champions (including three MA State Champions) with years of coaching experience. The NCE curriculum covers every aspect of debate — from public speaking, to argumentative writing, to advanced research skills. Open to all MA students. Beginners are welcome. Visit newtondebate.com for more info.

Reading/Writing Tutor Available

Former Brown and Newton South parent who has tutored several students from Brown and Newton South is currently available for some additional students. She has extensive experience as a reading and writing tutor, and currently work in the Newton Public Schools on the Newton North side of town.

Amy is available after school and early evenings for tutoring. If interested, please contact Amy McMahon at: am****@*cn.com.