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Preschool registration open

The Rockwell Preschool at Lasell College is currently accepting applications for the 2018-19 school year. Rockwell has a half-day morning preschool and transition kindergarten and will be offering a full day, full year program as well as flexible extended day hours until 6:00 starting in September, 2018.

Conveniently located on the Lasell College campus near the junction of routes 16 and 30 at 70 Studio Road, Auburndale. Please contact Kathleen Rudnicki at 617-243-2355 or kr*******@****ll.edu for more information or to schedule a tour.

Reminder about Small Choices – Big Impact

Join a presentation by former New England Patriot Chris Sullivan and his wife Kathi Sullivan. Listen as they share their own personal stories about addiction, mental health and making good choices. This talk is geared to parents and teens. For more information and to RSVP (requested, not required) visit www.newtonma.gov/newtonpath .

April 10th, 7:00 – 9:00pm
Newton South

Thinking about your spring re-awakening?

Join Newton moms Jen Riff and Michelle Hubbard for these new, exciting classes! Each 1 hour class includes a 30 minute lecture and a 30 minute yoga/pilates movement portion. Bring a mat, a friend, and your wonderful energy! Children are welcome.

Choose one, or do all four:
1. Stress Management: Education and practice of understanding what stress is and reducing it in ways that work for the individual and family. April 5th, 11:30 am

2. Resiliency: Education about the definition of resiliency and how to increase factors that help you bounce back faster from negative events. April 29th, 4:00 pm

3. Anxiety: Education on what anxiety is — positive and negative anxiety, and how to manage it. May 4th, 11:30 am

4. Sleep: Education around why we sleep, the parts of sleep, and what we CAN do to sleep better. May 20th, 4:00 pm

RSVP to MS******@*ol.com to reserve a spot or express interest. Each class will cost $30.00 per person. Continue reading →

Register now for 2018-19 at Bowen Cooperative School

Does your child have September – December birthday or do you feel they could benefit from another year of preschool? Register now for 2018-19 classes at the Bowen Cooperative Nursery School!

Founded in 1955 in Newton, Bowen is one of the longest-running cooperative nursery schools in the country: not just a school for children, but a school for families. At Bowen, everyone has a chance to learn and grow, make life-long connections and become deeply involved in the preschool experience.

Visit the website for more information and to register: http://www.bowencoop.org/ or contact Nina Tebaldi at 617-332-3923 or di******@*******op.org.

Class for Mom: Your Return to Work Career Journey

Join in to learn about the steps you should be taking to re-enter the workforce. If you’re contemplating returning, have made the decision to return, or have already started your search and are looking for suggestions and support, they’ll help you connect the dots by sharing tips, ideas, and 1:1 advice on how to successfully navigate the next chapter of your career. Learn how the working environment has changed, how to deal with your resume gap, and what tech training to get.

Everyone’s welcome, but this class is especially targeted to #womenreturners. Sponsored by Newton Community Education.

April 12th,  7:00 – 9:00 pm
Newton South High School

Celebrating Changing Lives Benefit

Please join One Can Help at its Celebrating Changing Lives benefit.

Founded by a Waban attorney, Anne Bader Martin, One Can Help provides timely, critical assistance to disadvantaged children and families. Whether it’s a bus pass so a struggling caregiver can find a job, an afterschool activity for a child who needs supervision, or a month’s rent to keep a family from eviction, their assistance has been shown to improve lives, keep more families together and help juvenile court and child welfare systems work more effectively and efficiently.

OCH’s annual fundraiser is coming up soon. Sponsorship options start at $250.00 and tickets are $50.00. Please follow this link for more information about the event, sponsorships, and to buy tickets or email in**@********lp.org.

May 10th
The Windsor Club, 1601 Beacon Street, Newton

Spring Tree Tour

Newton Cemetery arborist Robert Reardon will guide his popular tree tour showcasing the interesting variety of trees in Newton Cemetery’s arboretum. The tour will take place rain or shine and last approximately 90 minutes. Comfortable walking shoes, water and plenty of questions are recommended.

Meet just inside the main gate in front of the office. Parking is available in the chapel parking lot or along the cemetery roads. Suggested donation: $10.00/person. For more information, call 617-332-0047 or visit https://www.newcemcorp.org/news-events/spring-tree-tour.

May 19th, 1:00 pm
Newton Cemetery, 791 Walnut Street, Newton

From Conflict to Collaboration: The Parenting Framework You’ve Been Searching For

Do you ever feel frustrated with your child/teenager? Find yourself shouting and imposing consequences in reaction to challenging behavior? Imagine having a simple framework that guides you in every parenting challenge and brings out the best in both you and your child.

The Collaborative Problem Solving (CPS) approach gives parents concrete tools to relate better to their kids, reduce challenging behavior, and build their kids’ skills in self-regulation, communication and problem-solving. See BeTheParentBoston.com for more information on CPS coaching, and upcoming morning and evening CPS workshops in Newton, Brookline, Weston and Natick.

Cleaning out your pantry for Passover?

Cleaning out your pantry for Passover? Donate it to the Centre Street Food Pantry!

The Centre Street Food Pantry is happy to take your unopened food that has not expired.  They’re located at 11 Homer Street (entrance is on Furber Lane). You can leave it inside the vestibule in front of the door from 9:00 am – 12 noon Monday-Friday and on Tuesday 9:00 am – 7:00 pm. Any questions, email in**@****************ry.org. Thanks!