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Open House at Family ACCESS Early Learning Center

Open House at Family ACCESS Early Learning Center on November 3rd at 8:00 am and again on February 2nd at 8:00 am (or by appointment any other time).

Family ACCESS offers full-day, year-round early education and child care for infants, toddlers and preschoolers getting ready for Kindergarten. Children explore, thrive and have fun at Family ACCESS. At Open House, you are invited to tour the center, talk with teachers, and let your children explore the large, bright classrooms. Enrollment for fall is open now! Learn more at: https://familyaccess.org/early-learning-center/

Family ACCESS is a Brazelton Touchpoints Site. For more information or to set up an appointment for a tour, please call Lacey at 617-969-5906 x121 or email lm******@**********ss.org.

492 Waltham Street, West Newton (behind CVS)

Soccer for Moms

Soccer is great exercise, lots of fun, and not just for kids. This class is for moms who have been watching their kids play soccer and want in on the action themselves, or for any other grown-up girl who wants to play the game.

Thundercat Sports coaches will provide the equipment, officiate the games, and give pointers to help improve your skills. Players at all levels are welcome (even if you’re not a soccer mom); the goal is to give you a good workout, plus some soccer inside scoop so you can maximize your enjoyment while cheering from those sidelines. Warning: It’s not as easy as it looks!

To register click here on the Newton Community Education Website or email Chris Allen at Thundercat Sports directly at Ch***@**************ts.com.

 

 

Mindful Parenting Series

Do you ever lose it with your kids and then feel guilty and surprised at how your emotions got the best of you?

You are not alone. Join well-known educator, Amy Behrens for this popular, 4-part Mindful Parenting series that will help you understand how to become more aware of your own and your children’s internal states. As a result, you will identify ways to respond in more “mindful” ways that bring about connection, clarity, and Continue reading →

YBA (Youth Basketball Association)

The West Suburban YMCA’s YBA (Youth Basketball Association) League is a fun league for boys and girls ages 3-12 to learn and play basketball. YBA starts on November 4th and runs until January 27th. Registration is currently open for players and volunteer coaches.

All of the West Suburban YMCA’s youth sports leagues utilize the Y’s seven principles: everyone plays, safety first, fair play, positive competition, family involvement, sports for all and sports for fun.
For more information, contact Kim Benzan, Sports Director, at ki*******@****ca.org or 617-244-6050 x 3031.

Classes at Hebrew College

Interested in Jewish history, culture and thought?

Sign up now for one of Hebrew College’s fall courses as part of Me’ah Select and Me’ah Classic. Courses are on a variety of topics including history of Muslim-Jewish relationships, the history of Modern Israel and Journey Through the Hebrew Bible. Classes are open to adults and mature high school students and take place at Hebrew College and other Newton locations both during the day and in the evening.

Courses are taught by charismatic university scholars from Greater Boston. Students of all backgrounds and faiths are welcome. Generous financial aid available.

Tutor available

Private tutor with expertise including: high school algebra and geometry, high school Biology and Chemistry, AP biology and chemistry, SAT and ACT math, SAT biology, chemistry, and Math I and II.

Mierzhati mostly does one-one tutoring but group sessions are also available. Flexible scheduling and rates are different for grades and subjects.

For more information, please cntact Mierzhati  at Mr******@***il.com or 617-971-6016.

Tutor available

With experience working in public and private high schools and middle schools, as well as college for over 20 years, Joan Bomfim loves working with students one-on-one and watching them grow in success and self-confidence. She will work with your child, finding their sweet spot for learning, always with the input from the family and teachers (when permitted).

Please visit joanbomfim.com to find all of what she offers, contact information and testimonials or call Joan Bomfim at 617-320-4919.

Fall programs at the Y

Early Fall programs are currently running at the Y. Registration for Late Fall Programs, including YBA, the Youth Basketball Association League, opens in early October. Program options include:

  • Swim Lessons – for all ages including Parent & Child classes
  • Sports Leagues –YBA Basketball, Soccer, Flag Football
  • School Vacation Week Programs
  • Music and Creative Arts programs
  • Personal Training and Small Group Training

Visit wsymca.org to download a copy of the Early & Late Fall Program catalog, or stop by the Y and they can help you register.

Kids Night Out – October 6th, 6:00 – 10:00 pm
Drop off your kids ages 7-13 for a fun Friday night with YMCA qualified childcare staff. They order pizza for dinner and keep the children entertained with games, swimming, movies and sports. $25 per child for WSYMCA members and $30 for non-members. A 20% discount is offered per child for those with two or more children. Go out for the night and take advantage of this low-cost alternative to hiring a babysitter. For more information, contact Jeremy Smith at je*****@****ca.org

FREE Family Fun Night –  October 10th, 7:00 – 8:00 pm
Join for an hour of free family fun! Family Fun Nights are open to the community. All are welcome to enjoy gym activities, a bouncy house and snacks courtesy of The Belmont Savings Bank Foundation.

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 our Membership Department at 617-244-6050 x3653 for financial assistance with membership or program participation.