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The Art of Mindful Parenting: No hurry , no worry

Please join a four-week mindful parenting series led by by Dr. Yenkuei Chuang. All parents are welcome; no prior meditation experience is needed. The session will consist of guided meditation, reading and discussion on parenting practices. We will learn tools to cultivate awareness and equanimity, love, and wisdom; and we will explore how to apply them in the midst of our busy daily lives.  For additional information, please contact Yenkuei Chuang, Ph.D. at 617-794-9591.

Please register in advance as enrollment is limited to 12 students. Cost is $100 for the series (no single class drop-in’s allowed).

http://www.downunderyoga.com/boston-yoga-classes/yoga-workshops/#!

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Summer music program

Like no other program in the area, Summer Sessions focuses on putting together a unique band with the goal of creating original music recorded in the Music Studio right at the Y. Participants can build and improve upon the creative skills of songwriting, filming, audio engineering, video editing, production, and instrumental or vocal performance while creating a complete professional project – an EP and/or a music video.

Summer Sessions will offer enrolled students the opportunity to form new advanced skills that help mold young musicians into experienced, successful artists. These collaborative projects foster abilities and work ethic that are not exclusive Continue reading →

Plato’s Closet is now Open to Buy!

Plato’s Closet Waltham (owned by Newton South parents) is excited to join the Newton/Waltham community! Plato’s Closet is a “sister store” to Play It Again Sports. They buy and sell gently used clothing and accessories for teens and young adults: girls and guys. They pay cash on the spot for on-trend items that have been in stores within the past 18 months, and you don’t need an appointment.

Items are accepted all year-round; and there is no limit to the items you can bring in. Feel free to check out the website and/or Facebook page where you can “like” them or join the email list. Located at 100 River Street, Waltham: right next to Ocean State Job Lot and a few blocks from Launch, BJs and Russo’s.

www.platosclosetwaltham.com or www.facebook.com/platosclosetwaltham/

In-Home Math and Writing Coaches

Help your student start 2016 off on a good foot by providing them with high quality math or writing coaches in the comfort of your home. Next Level Up Academic Coaching has been working with Newton’s students since 2009. They offer the guided direction that many of today’s students benefit from. Individualized sessions get to the root of the problems quickly and devise strategies meant to work for your specific child.

Contact for a quick response: 781-540-1123 or in**@*****************ng.com. Please visit our website at www.nextleveluptutoring.com.

Time for Partners Vacation Classes

Time for Partners is delighted to announce that when regularly scheduled Time for Partners classes are not meeting, Paula Gannon will hold two EXTRA classes on Wednesday, February 17th and Friday, February 19th from 9:30 am – 11:30 am.

Time for Partners is an art and music class for children aged 18 months to 3.5 years with an adult. The classes take place at Newton City Hall – 50 minutes of art, a snack, and 50 minutes of music.

Families with children aged less than 5 years are welcome to attend this special vacation program. Register through www.ActivityReg.com, click on MA, click on Newton Parks & Rec, click on Mayor’s Office for cultural Affairs, click on Time for Partners. Or call 617-796-1540 for more information. Classes are limited to 20 families each.

QPR training

QPR is a simple, educational program that teachers ordinary citizens how to recognize a mental health emergency and how to get a person at risk the help they need. The next community training will be held soon.

Participants will learn how to:
· Recognize the warning signs of suicide
· Offer hope
· Get help & Refer

February, 23rd
Breakfast reception 8:00 am
Training 8:30 am-10:30 am
Newton City Hall
Registration is required/ Space is limited. Visit www.newtonma.gov/newtoncares to register.

NewtonPAC Meeting on Effective Progress

At the next NewtonPAC evening meeting Attorney Dan Heffernan, a partner at Kotin, Crabtree and Strong, will present on Effective Progress.

The meeting will begin with networking and refreshments at 7:15 pm, and the presentation will be from 7:30-9:00 pm. All NewtonPAC meetings are free of charge, and everyone is welcome.

For weather advisories and cancellations, please check www.newtonpac.org. If Newton Public Schools cancels school on the day of a PAC meeting, the meeting will also be cancelled.

PLEASE RSVP if you are planning on attending. The past few meetings have been very crowded, and they would like to make sure that they have a big enough room. The address to rsvp is pa************@***il.com. If you’re not sure, just send the message “maybe”.

February 23rd, 7:30 pm
Room 304, Education Center
100 Walnut Street

Etiquette Boot Camp

Etiquette Boot Camp at Sheraton Framingham Hotel & Conference Center!

​Do you wish your young adult would partake in a conversation at the dinner table instead of “bonding” ​with their cell phones or playing games on their iPad?

This 4-hour class will prepare your young adult for the next family dinner or social gathering. Participants will learn how to start and maintain conversations with adults and peers as well as how to introduce themselves, when to interrupt, how to knock when entering a room, and much more. We will help reinforce your young adult’s basic etiquette, conversation techniques, and table manners in a fun setting with their peers. Participants will learn how to set the table, use their napkin, pass food, and use utensils the European and American way.

The program will cover the following etiquette topics: Basic Manners, Conversation Skills and Table Manners. The fee for the 4-hour event is $175.00.

Give your child the gift of manners this year! A gift that will last a lifetime. For more information and to enroll click here or call 617-608-3920.

Ages 13-17
March 6th, 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Sheraton Framingham Hotel
1657 Worcester Road, Framingham

 

Huge rummage sale

The Sisterhood of Temple Shalom of Newton is holding their annual Rummage Sale upstairs in the Social Hall featuring all sorts of useful items and unique treasures. Clothing, Furniture, Household, Antiques, Collectibles…you name it and they will have it! Everything is priced to sell. For more information, please call Zoe Forbes at 617-721-0047.

March 2nd and March 3rd
Temple Shalom of Newton
175 Temple Street, Newton

$25 off for all Newton students, teachers, and parents

Dionysia Massage Studio is offering $25.00 off for all Newton students, teachers, and parents. This offer is valid February 12th to March 31st, 2016.

Homework, exams, and everyday stress cause tension through your whole body. Have a massage and feel your body and mind release toxin and return to a natural balance. For more information, contact by phone at 617-888-1780, email di********@***il.com or visit www.dionysiastudio.com

115 Cypress Street
Newton