Newton Community Education is online this fall with classes for kids in the Arts, Science & Technology, Chess, Drama, Languages, and more. You’ll find old favorites like Home Alone Saftey, Babysitting, Parkour, and The Stock Market Game too.
Learn more or register at newtoncommunityed.org.
Do you have extra home goods that you are ready to part with? Welcome Home will gladly accept “like-new” or new items that are not broken, stained or torn at their convenient Newton Centre location.
Need essential household items? They will provide household items to people who can use them — no forms, no fees, and no requirements.
Welcome Home, Inc., a local nonprofit eco-friendly organization, collects and redistributes
household items to people in need. To schedule a donation drop off, make a financial
contribution or request home goods visit the website or email welcome homemass@gmail.com.
A Home Goods Pantry
Trinity Church, 11 Homer Street (entrance on Furber Lane), Newton Centre
617-454-4795
A group of physician/scientist parents from Newton have been working together with several neighboring towns to develop a Covid surveillance testing program. Surveillance testing is a supplement to school reopening public health measures such as hand washing, face coverings and social distancing. In particular, surveillance testing aims at detecting and acting on any silent (asymptomatic) viral outbreaks much earlier than would be possible without testing.
As a partner in these Collaborative efforts, the group believes Newton can, and should, develop our own Covid testing pilot program, as teachers and students return to schools this month and next. They will shortly be conducting a survey to assess parents’ interest in Covid testing, and will provide a link to that as soon as it goes live.
This Fall, Boston Athletic Training is offering speed, strength, basketball and football skills sessions for all ages in the Newton area. All sessions are outdoors and athletes are kept at 6+ feet of distance at all times during the 1 hour long small group sessions! BAT also offers 1-1 training.
Click here to check out their group training schedule this fall!
For more info, please contact infobostonathletictraining.com
Fine art enrichment courses available during the fall semester, featuring a Lasell College professor. The acclaimed “Art in the Park” series is being held weekly outdoors in Needham. Classes available for elementary aged students as well as middle/high school ages.
Contact Alla at alla.lazebnik@gmail.com for more information about her art classes.
Experienced Math Tutor (Pre-Algebra, Algebra, Trigonometry, Pre-Calculus, Calculus) available for the fall as remote/hybrid learning begins; additional and supplemental support is being requested by parents. An engineer with experience connecting to Middle and High School students via Zoom and Video conferencing in Newton and Needham schools, Samuel Alpert is a Newton North graduate, with a BS in Electrical Engineering from UMass Amherst and an MS in Energy Management from NYIT. He has over 5 years experience tutoring middle, high school and college age students.
Please contact Sam at samuel.alpert@gmail.com for more information and let him know how he can be of help. References are available upon request.
Yuen Ler Chow and Elena Su, two seniors at Brookline High School, co-founded Brookline Codes, a STEM enrichment program that delivers free introductory computer science and mathematics courses to elementary and middle school students in the Greater Boston area. Because of the program’s success and popularity during the spring 2020 semester, they are now offering a fall semester of Brookline Codes for Newton students, which will run from September 14th to December 13th.
Through this program, elementary and middle school students take courses in computer science and mathematics, taught remotely by talented high school and college students through Zoom.
The deadline to register is September 11th and more information and the registration form can be found on the website https://brooklinecodes.weebly.com/.
If you have any questions, please contact brooklinecodes@gmail.com.
The West Suburban YMCA is Hiring!
The Y has an immediate need for Youth Group Leaders for the Fall 2020 Out of School Time program. Youth Group Leaders will provide academic support and facilitate enrichment opportunities for K-8 students enrolled in the Y’s Out of School Time program. The Y offers generous benefits, free membership, and professional development opportunities. Youth Group Leaders who work 20+ hours per week and have a child enrolled in the OST program also receive 50% off the program tuition. Learn more and apply today at www.wsymca.org/careers.
Out of School Time Enrollment, Grades K-8
Program begins September 21st
This fall the Y’s Out of School Time (OST) program is offering a full day program from 7:45 am – 5:00 pm to support distance learning and complement the Newton Public Schools schedule. Families have the option to enroll their child for 5 days, 3 days, or 2 days per week. The EEC-certified Out of School Time program provides academic support, study strategies, and structured routine, as well as opportunities for physical activities and enrichment activities. Learn more at www.wsymca.org/OST.
Fall Programs
Mini Sessions
Early Fall Program Session starts September 21st
The Y is offering three 4-week mini sessions this fall. Register for programs such as swimming, sports, music, and fitness! Small group and private sessions are available. All programming follows state health and safety guidelines. Visit the Y’s website for more information and registration.
YMCA Preschool Enrollment, Ages 2.9 – 5 years
Fall 2020 Program Begins September 21st
The EEC-certified Preschool Center for Youth Development at the West Suburban YMCA is accepting enrollments for Fall 2020. The program offers full day care from 7:45 am – 5:00 pm with the option to enroll 5 days, 3 days, or 2 days per week. The program has been newly structured to keep children and teachers safe and healthy amid the ongoing pandemic, with small cohorts, individual materials and student supplies, and frequent handwashing, sanitizing, and disinfecting. For more information regarding enrollment, contact Tricia Mansfield at triciam@wsymca.org.
Sports, Swim, Music, and More
One-on-one or small group private lessons are available for many Y programs, including swim lessons, basketball, soccer, sports-specific athletic training, music lessons, and more. Instructors are highly experienced in their program areas and will tailor a program to meet your needs! Most private lessons have the option to be held indoors, outdoors, or virtually. Contact the Y’s Welcome Center at 617-244-6050 ext. 0 for more information.
Personal Training
Outdoors, Indoors, or Virtual Training
Personal training is available for members either outside, in a private studio, or virtually. For more information or to set up a training session, please email Jenni at jennip@wsymca.org or call her at (617) 244-6050 ext. 3034.
Make a Reservation
Family swim, adult recreational and lap swim, Court A, and group exercise classes are currently by reservation only. Reservations can be made no more than 48 hours in advance. To make reservations please visit wsymca.org/reservations.
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 ext. 3653 for financial assistance with membership or program participation.
Safety Protocols and Procedures
The West Suburban YMCA is operating in accordance with all guidelines and recommendations outlined by the CDC, the state of Massachusetts, and local health authorities. Visit the Y’s reopening guide for more about the West Suburban YMCA’s new protocols.
Does your Grade 6 to 12 or college student need additional support to stay on track with the challenges of remote learning?
Mindfulness Tutoring and Consulting specializes in
Organizational help
Homework support
Tutoring in reading, writing and verbal communication
Visit the website www.mindfulnesstutoring.com or contact susan@mindfulnesstutoring.com for more information:
Newton references available.
Newton residents may receive a free Thank You Covid-19 Heroes lawn sign. The Thank Covid-10 Heroes group has partnered with Village Bank to raise money for
Help these important Newton charities and let those in our community who are working to serve us all know that you appreciate them.
Please visit https://cv19heroes.org/ today and get a sign. While every little bit helps, a $2.00 minimum donation is suggested.