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Opportunity to participate in research project

Dr. Kiran Maski of the Neurology Department at Boston Children’s Hospital is conducting a research project about sleep and memory. She is looking for good sleepers who are ages 5-9 to participate in this research project.  The project includes an overnight sleep study at Boston Children’s Hospital, computer tasks, parental questionnaires, and a daytime study visit at your home.

As a thank you for participating ,children will receive a total of $150.00 in gift cards. If you are interested in learning more about the study please contact the research coordinator, Erin Steinhart at 617-355-9184 or by e-mail at er************@***************rd.edu.

Holiday Gift Fair

Over 30 Vendors selling Holiday Ornaments, Gift, Toys, Dolls and Doll clothes, Jewelry, Handmade Crafts, Blankets, Shawls, Avon, Tupperware, Knitted and Crochet Items and much more

Light refreshments will be available; Free Parking
Donation at the door $1.00, children under 12 free

November 16th, 10:000 am – 4:00pm
American Legion Post 440
295 California St

Sponsored ny the American Legion Nonantum Unit Post 440 Family. All proceeds are going towards the Elevator Fund for the Post 440.

Newton Community Preservation Committee Agenda for November 20th

The CPC’s agenda includes advisory discussion of an affordable housing pre-proposal in West Newton and possible revisions to the CPC’s current Funding Guidelines.

The Guidelines discussion will not include the Parks & Recreation Dept.’s criteria for its own proposals to the CPC, which will be discussed at a later meeting.

For additional information, see the program website, www.newtonma.gov/cpa or contact Alice E. Ingerson, Community Preservation Program Manager, ai*******@******ma.gov or 617-796-1144.

Thursday,  November 20th,  7:00 pm
City Hall, Room 209

Launching a brand new WLC Book Club for Kids!

The Waban Library Center is launching a brand new monthly book club for elementary school kids! An adult should accompany each child, BOTH of whom have read the book and are ready to participate. The book will be aimed at about third grade reading level. However, elementary school students from any grade are welcome to join. (The child can either read the book on their own or have it read to them.) There is no commitment to attend every month, just come when your schedule allows.

The first meeting will be Monday, December 8th from 6:30-7:30 pm. The discussion will be about the book The Lemonade War by Jacqueline Davies. At the end of the meeting the group who is there will choose the next book.

Refreshments will be served. Looking forward to seeing you there!

Newton Cares, Nov. 20 – All are Welcome

Do you know someone who might be depressed, but don’t know how to help? Are you interested in bringing greater awareness and destigmatization to mental illness? Do you care about your Newton friends and neighbors?

If yes, then join us at the next Newton Cares meeting on Thursday, November 20th, 4-6pm at the Newton Senior Center, 345 Walnut Street.

Thursday, November 20, 4-6pm
Newton Senior Center, 345 Walnut Street

The Newton Cares Coalition was formed last year to bring greater awareness to mental health issues, to help prevent suicides in our community, and to find ways to support those who have been bereaved by suicide. Newton Cares is a community partnership that requires active and broad-based involvement.

Once a month the Coalition holds meetings to develop working plans for the coming year. Anyone is welcome to come, whether you have attended in the past. Municipal and school leaders, mental health experts, adults and youth convened at the Newton Senior Center to discuss the Newton Cares mission and structure, activities to date, and future plans. Accomplishments include the creation of a web-based mental health screening service offered by the City, a number of recently completed and upcoming suicide and mental health training programs, coping and support strategies, and programming for youth and adults.

Meeting attendees participate in one of four Newton Cares working subgroups–Postvention (the short-term response following a suicide), Youth, Adult, Advocacy–to brainstorm ideas and develop priorities for the next six months.

For a complete set of meeting notes, visit the Newton Cares website at www.newtonma.gov/newtoncares.

Dawn Davis Yoga at Windsor Club

With passion and joy, Dawn Davis Yoga offers you an opportunity to balance effort with surrender in the context of a supportive classroom. Dawn blends an uplifting style with a physically challenging practice to bring you an incredibly inspirational experience. Her classes are empowering, confidence-building, and nurturing. You’ll leave class feeling refreshed, renewed, and far more relaxed.

Wednesdays and Fridays 9:30-10:30am
Windsor Club, 1601 Beacon St., Waban
5-pack of classes $80; 10-pack of classes $155

A mother of three children in Newton Public Schools, a former developmental psychologist, and an inspired teacher, Dawn culls the best from the principles of Baptiste, Elemental, and Iyengar yoga, Dawn Davis’s classes offer a powerful and therapeutic experience for the seasoned practitioner as well as the newer student. You’ll love practicing in this supportive, spacious, and non-competitive environment. This unique boutique-style yoga provides a personalized service that is extremely rare to find elsewhere.

Contact Dawn directly with questions by email.

Historic Newton Book Club, Nov. 20

HISTORIC NEWTON BOOK CLUB
Thursday, November 20, 7:30 PM

The next selection of Historic Newton’s book club is Sons of Providence: The Brown Brothers, the Slave Trade and the American Revolution, by Charles Rappleye. This is the story of Moses and John Brown, members of one of the most prominent families of Providence and benefactors of the University that bears their name. Moses, a convert to Quakerism, became an ardent abolitionist, while John had commercial interests that included stave trading. Rappleye deftly details the complex and difficult relationship between these brothers, whose differences over slavery sorely tested but never destroyed their friendship.

The book club is free and new members are always welcome. At the Jackson Homestead and Museum, 527 Washington Street.

Register: Winter Basketball at Newton Boys & Girls Club

Registration is underway for Winter Basketball at the Newton Boys & Girls Club. Click here for more information and online registration.

The Winter Basketball Program is something the Club prides itself on and has helped the development of young players throughout Newton for many years.

It is one of the few organized basketball programs that offers leagues for kids ages 6 – 18. Each league is structured to provide the right amount of teaching and support for the specific age group. The teams for each division are balanced by age and ability to make for a competitive and enjoyable experience for all.