Chappaqua Continuing Education
For over 45 years, the Chappaqua Continuing Education Program (CCE) has provided enriching courses for residents and non-residents (18 years old or older) of Chappaqua and the surrounding communities.Our program is a hybrid of in-person classes, which meet at Horace Greeley High School (HGHS), Westorchard Elementary School (WO), and online classes via Zoom. We have added many new and interesting classes to the spring schedule while continuing many of the favorites from years past.
Continuing Education
Winter Session
- Classes for CCSD 5th-, 6th- & 7th-Graders
- Art & Art Appreciation
- Art Virtual Tours & Classes
- College Prep ACT / SAT
- Culinary
- Exercise
- Games & Fun
- Health & Wellness
- World Languages
Classes for CCSD 5th-, 6th- & 7th-Graders
We are excited to announce that Chappaqua Continuing Education is offering classes this Winter for as an outgrowth of the District’s Strategic Planning Fellows. Classes will take place at the Horace Greeley High School and bus transportation will be available from Bell/Seven Bridge to Greeley and home on the Greeley late bus. Please see below for the class descriptions.
Registration is now open to include the 7th grade. A few spots remain and classes begin next week. You can register online through Community Pass.
For further information regarding the program, please call Francine Colandreo at 914-238-7201 x20318 or email FrColandreo@chappaquaschools.org.
*NEW* Engineering Design with MakeInspires
Working through engineering design problems with hands-on building, students will hone their technical problem-solving skills while completing fun and engaging challenges! Our engineers in training will explore the worlds of electrical engineering with circuitry, mechanical engineering with catapults, civil engineering with bridges, and so much more! Each week includes a new hands-on and take-home build project for students to explore.
6 Tuesdays • January 13 to February 24 (no class 2/17) • 3:05-4:05pm • HGHS, STEAM Center • $190
Max Enrollment: 12 Students
*NEW* Fashion Tech with MakeInspires
Design and wear your own creations in this creative, hands-on class. Students use 3D modeling software to create custom jewelry like rings, earrings, pendants, and bracelets, then bring their designs to life with 3D printing. They'll learn key skills in measurement, design, and problem-solving to ensure each piece is both stylish and wearable. The class also introduces wearable tech, as students build their own light-up bracelet using conductive tape, LEDs, and a battery. A fun blend of fashion, creativity, and tech. Students must bring their school-issued device to the class.
6 Wednesdays • January 14 to February 25 (no class 2/18) • 3:05-4:05pm • HGHS, STEAM Center • $190
Max Enrollment: 12 Students
About the Instructor
MakeInspires delivers renowned STEAM programs spanning K-12 and adults, centered around our innovative Makerspaces. MakeInspires programming is offered at over 70 partners across the Tri-State area, inspiring thousands of students with critical thinking skills, creativity, and hands-on making.
Art & Art Appreciation
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*NEW* From Streets To Studio: Suburban Sketching with Watercolor and Ink with Annette Meglino
In this workshop, you will create a dynamic street scene step by step—starting with a loose pencil sketch from reference photos, followed by pen and ink for structure. Then, you'll bring your scene to life with watercolor, refine it by adding tonal values, and finish with expressive ink details and textures. A short supply list will be emailed before the course begins.
2 Thursdays • February 5 to February 12 • 5:30-7:30pm • HGHS, Art Studio 1 • $75
*NEW* Meditative Art: Mandalas with Marla Beth Enowitz
Join artist Marla Beth Enowitz in a guided workshop that combines mindfulness and art! The practice of mandala art, originating from Buddist monks, focuses on the creation of repetitive circular symmetrical patterns that foster calmness and focus. On a 6”x 6” canvas panel we will be using acrylic paint and “dotting tools” to design pinpoint precision patterns that will be full of color and life! You can Google “Mandala Art” at your leisure and look up some images to get excited about!
Monday • February 2 • 7-8:15pm • HGHS, Art Studio 1 • $50 (class fee includes all supply and material fees)
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About the Instructors
MARLA BETH ENOWITZ is the colorful catalyst who sparked Marla Beth Designs, Inc. in 2020. With her signature style and unparalleled use of color, audiences can always spot an "MBD" installation. From pieces setting smiles in motion at Maria Fareri Children's Hospital to commissions shipping across the country, this Westchester native reaffirms her well established role as the "Happy Art Artist of Westchester". To learn more about Marla Beth, visit her website, www.MarlaBethDesigns.com.
ANNETTE MEGLINO is an artist and teacher. After working as a graphic designer, Annette spent years teaching art to all ages. Today, Annette focuses on painting in her studio and outside with the urban sketchers along with teaching watercolor and mixed media. Annette loves creating heartfelt pet portrait’s that help people hold onto what matters most, whether it's a beloved pet, a special place, or a cherished moment. You can follow her on Instagram @annettemeglino.
Art Virtual Tours & Classes
Online Registration
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**All classes will meet online ** A Zoom meeting link will be emailed at a later date.
*NEW* A Virtual Feminist Walk Through Harlem with Leigh Hallingby
We will take a virtual walk through both African American Harlem and Spanish Harlem. Our stops will be at the places where remarkable women are honored, including murals and mosaics, statues, buildings, plaques on the sidewalk, and commemorative street corners. The approximately two dozen women whose stories we will be hearing range from A'Lelia Walker to Nicholasa Mohr to Zora Neale Hurston. This tour covers too much territory for an actual walk, so it can only be done virtually.
Wednesday • January 28 • 7-8pm • Online • $22
*NEW* Georgia O’Keeffe with Sue Altman
This groundbreaking artist: one of the most famous women in art history, is known for her near abstractions of subjects like flowers, bones and the New Mexico landscape. We will explore her long eventful life, including her marriage to Stieglitz and her importance as a feminist icon.
Tuesday • January 20 • 7-8:15pm • Online • $25
*NEW* History and Highlights of the Metropolitan Museum of Art with Sue Altman
One of the greatest museums in the world, the Metropolitan, holds many wonderful masterpieces. In this lecture you will learn the history of the institution, and which are the most important works in this incredible collection. These include an Egyptian temple shipped block by block across the ocean; a Roman bedroom preserved by the ashes of Mt. Vesuvius, and the most expensive (small) painting the museum owns. This lecture takes us on a comprehensive tour of this NYC treasure.
Tuesday • February 10 • 7-8:15pm • Online • $25
*NEW* Secrets of the High Line – New York City’s Elevated Park with Ginny Poleman
Explore the transformation of an abandoned, overgrown overhead train track into the vibrant High Line Elevated Park. This session examines how the revitalization of the West Chelsea neighborhood gave rise to chic restaurants, international art galleries, and innovative architecture designed by world-renowned architects. Learn how the High Line, once a vital part of New York City’s railroad infrastructure, became a celebrated public space and discover the history behind its evolution.
Thursday • February 12 • 7-8pm • Online • $22
*NEW* The Historical New York Public Library: Secrets, Myths & Legends with Ginny Poleman
Behind the New York Public Library’s 12-inch-thick Vermont marble façade is 125 miles of shelving, 950-feet of track for a high-speed train, and the original Winnie the Pooh stuffed toys. Learn these amazing facts and other hidden secrets of 5th Avenue’s magnificent Beaux Arts-designed New York Public Library.
Thursday • January 15 • 7-8pm • Online • $22
Online Registration
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**All classes will meet online ** A Zoom meeting link will be emailed at a later date.
About the Instructors
SUE ALTMAN is a former high school art teacher who has taught continuing education courses on art and art history at many venues including Westchester Community College, The Learning Collaborative in Rockland County and others. You can learn more about Sue at www.artworkslectures.com.
LEIGH HALLINGBY is a licensed NYC tour guide. She is passionate about exploring all five NYC boroughs and beyond on foot, mostly through organized walking tours. Leigh is retired from a 36-year career as a non-profit librarian. She loves doing research about the neighborhoods in which she gives tours and sharing information about them with attendees.
GINNY POLEMAN is a graduate of Cornell University, a licensed New York City Sightseeing Guide, a trained docent for the Municipal Art Society, as well as a trained guide for the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute and American Collections. See the breadth and depth of her private tours covering New York City art, architecture, and history on her website: nycencounterstours.com.
College Prep ACT / SAT
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Winter ACT Prep Course with LogicPrep
This course will help students advance their knowledge of the ACT content and become familiar with successful strategies for the exam. Since most students in the class will be taking the exam in the spring, proctored practice tests (no extra charge) will be strongly encouraged and reviewed in class. Students must be in 10th or 11th grade to register.
4 Mondays & 1 Tuesday (1/20) • January 12 to February 9 (no class 1/19) • 6:30-8:30pm • HGHS, Library • $375 ($20 additional materials fee) • Limit 20 students
Winter SAT Prep Course with LogicPrep
This course will help students advance their knowledge of the Digital SAT content and become familiar with successful strategies for the exam. Since most students in the class will be taking the exam in the spring, proctored practice tests (no extra charge) will be strongly encouraged and reviewed in class. Students must be in 10th or 11th grade to register.
7 Mondays • January 12 to March 9 (no class 1/19, 2/16) • 6:30-8:30pm • HGHS, Library • $525 ($20 additional materials fee) • Limit 20 students
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About the Instructor
LogicPrep has been providing students locally and around the world with the knowledge, skills, and confidence necessary to achieve academic success for over 15 years. Their engaging and insightful instructors are passionate about helping students become the best versions of themselves. Students in the SAT/ACT courses will receive extensive materials and opportunities to take proctored practice exams.
Culinary
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*NEW* Basic Butter Sauces with Daniel Bartush
Butter is an ingredient that makes everything taste more luxurious. Join Chef Dan, from a local Michelin-rated farm-to-table restaurant, for this hands-on cooking class where you will learn four classic butter sauces including beurre blanc, hollandaise, almondine sauce and compound butter. Chef Dan will walk you through the preparations while explaining the different variations of each sauce. Ribeye steak, flounder and asparagus will be on hand so that you can try them with each sauce. Please bring containers to take food home.
Monday • February 2 • 7-8:30pm • HGHS, Kitchen • $75 (includes $25 material fee) • Limit 10 students
*NEW RECIPES* Blue Zone Cooking with Amy Rosen
Discover the flavorful secrets behind the world’s healthiest, longest-living communities. In this hands-on class, we’ll explore Blue Zone–inspired recipes that focus on whole foods, vibrant vegetables, plant-based proteins, and everyday ingredients that support longevity. Recipes for the evening: Vegetarian Stuffed Bell Peppers, Seitan Brisket, Fennel and Potato Cassola, Spicy Bean Burger, Sardinian Lasagna, Tofu and Bok Choy Stir-Fry. Please bring containers to take food home.
Tuesday • February 10 • 7-8:30pm • HGHS, Kitchen • $75 (includes $25 material fee) • Limit 11 students
*NEW* Cookie and Dessert Workshop with Amy Rosen
Whether you’re a beginner looking to build confidence or a seasoned home baker craving inspiration, you’ll walk away with helpful tips, new skills, and delicious creations to share (if you don’t eat them first!). Come bake with us and turn simple ingredients into sweet magic. Recipes for the evening: Chocolate Cookie Cups with Cheesecake Filling, Olive Oil Crinkle Cookies, Big Soft Ginger Cookies, Lemon Squares and Charleston Chewie Cookie Bars. Please bring containers to take food home.
Tuesday • January 20 • 7-8:30pm • HGHS, Kitchen • $75 (includes $25 material fee) • Limit 11 students
*NEW* Homemade Fresh Mozzarella with Daniel Bartush
Join Chef Dan, from a local Michelin-rated farm-to-table restaurant, for this hands-on cooking class where you will learn how to make cheese curds for forming fresh balls of mozzarella. Everyone will have a chance to stretch and form at least one ball of fresh mozzarella. Once you have had it fresh you will never go back! Herb marinated roasted grape focaccia and pickled pepper bruschetta will be provided as an accompaniment. Please bring containers to take food home.
Monday • January 12 • 7-8:30pm • HGHS, Kitchen • $75 (includes $25 material fee) • Limit 10 students
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About the Instructors
DANIEL BARTUSH serves as the Greenhouse and Crops Distribution Manager at a local Michelin rated farm-to-table restaurant. Previously, he was both a sous chef and market forager at the same establishment. Daniel brings a unique blend of culinary expertise and agricultural know-how to his role. Passionate about both growing and cooking, he is dedicated to connecting the community with fresh, locally sourced ingredients.
AMY ROSEN is a cooking instructor with over 13 years’ experience. She is a homestyle cook and private chef who has created delicious dishes her entire life. In addition to her cooking classes for adults, she runs afterschool cooking programs and the cooking program for Next Level Camp. To learn more about Amy, visit her website amyrosencookingbydesign.com.
Exercise
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20-20-20 with Michelle Saccurato
This workout includes 20 minutes of Low Impact AEROBICS plus 20 minutes of WEIGHTS plus 20 minutes of CORE STRENGTH. Some toning exercises will be blended with the cardio portion. All levels are welcome. Exercise mat needed. Ankle weights are optional.
4 Mondays • January 12 to February 9 (no class 1/19) • 6:30-7:30pm • HGHS, Fitness Center • $85
*NEW DESCRIPTION* Body Sculpting & Stretching with Michelle Saccurato
In this class, you will improve your cardiovascular health, increase strength and muscular tone, and enhance flexibility & mobility. These classes promote fat loss, boost mental well-being, and can lead to injury prevention. You will use exercise bands, dumbbells, and ankle weights. All levels are welcome. Exercise mat needed.
5 Wednesdays • January 14 to February 11 • 6:30-7:30pm • HGHS, Fitness Center • $105
Pickleball: Coached Play – Beginners/Intermediate with Helena Svedin
Come join other pickleball enthusiasts for round robin coached play. Our Pickleball Professional will be on hand to provide structure and strategy. This is for a player that know the rules, scoring and basic strategy. The focus is on developing consistency. Paddle required, wear gym attire and tennis sneakers or other athletic sneakers that provide lateral support. Repeat as many times as you like. Prerequisite: Pickleball “Learn to Play” or equivalent.
Section A: 6 Wednesdays • January 28 to March 11 (no class 2/18) • 6-7pm • Westorchard Gym • $165• Limit 13 students
Section B: 6 Wednesdays • January 28 to March 11 (no class 2/18) • 7-8 pm • Westorchard Gym • $165 • Limit 13 students
Pickleball: Coached Play – Intermediate/Advanced with Helena Svedin
Come join other pickleball enthusiasts for round robin coached play. Our Pickleball Professional will be on hand to provide structure and strategy. This is for players that have played for some time and are consistent. The focus is on further developing the basic strategies and improving teamwork. Paddle required, wear gym attire and tennis sneakers or other athletic sneakers that provide lateral support. Repeat as many times as you like. Prerequisite: Pickleball: Coached Play – Beginners/Intermediate or equivalent
6 Wednesdays • January 28 to March 11 (no class 2/18) • 8-9pm • Westorchard Gym • $165 • Limit 13 students
Pilates with Michelle Saccurato
Pilates can sculpt, strengthen, and elongate your muscles for a tight yet limber physique. It focuses on improving posture and strengthening the muscles that support the spine. Pilates ring optional. Exercise mat needed.
5 Wednesdays • January 14 to February 11• 7:35-8:35pm • HGHS, Fitness Center • $105
Small-Group Training with Denise Weber
Taught by a certified Group Fitness Instructor/Personal Trainer with over 30 years of experience, this multifaceted class combines the elements of a group fitness setting with the one-to-one attention of a personal trainer. Designed to help you achieve your fitness goals, work at your own pace while building endurance, strength and cardiovascular fitness. Enjoy the camaraderie, support and fun that a group setting offers. Challenge yourself each and every week with new workouts. Some experience with weights helpful. Please bring a yoga/exercise mat, water bottle and small, soft exercise ball (appx. 9 inches diameter) to class.
4 Tuesdays • January 13 to February 3 • 7-8pm • HGHS, Fitness Center • $85 • Limit 12 students
*NEW DESCRIPTION* TRX Strength Training with Michelle Saccurato
TRX Strength Training is a full body strength workout that utilizes a person's own body weight instead of relying on machines or dumbbells. It improves cardiovascular health and strength, while requiring CONSTANT CORE STABILIZATION which is continuous active use of the muscles of the trunk, including abdomen, back, pelvis, and hips. This class is appropriate for all levels.
4 Mondays • January 12 to February 9 (no class 1/19) • 7:30-8:15pm • HGHS, Fitness Center • $70
Vinyasa Yoga for CCSD Employees with Kathryn Ward
After a day of juggling students, families and work, what do you need more than the space and quiet to just be with yourself?! The purpose of yoga is to calm the mind. Linking breath and movement is the core of this practice which supports concentration and calm in addition to the physical exercise component which will bring new strength and flexibility. We’ll start with the basics to support those who are new or returning to the practice. After that, the pace will pick up. Our practice will invite you to be vigorous but, of course, the primary principle of yoga is listening to yourself and adjusting as necessary. Variations will be offered as needed.
3 Mondays • January 26 to February 9 • 3:45 - 4:45pm •HGHS, Faculty Lounge • $33
Vinyasa Yoga and Meditation with Kathryn Ward
The purpose of yoga is to calm the mind. Linking breath and movement is the core of this practice which supports concentration and calm in addition to the physical exercise component which will bring new strength and flexibility. We’ll start with the basics to support those who are new or returning to the practice. After that, the pace will pick up. Our practice will invite you to be vigorous but, of course, the primary principle of yoga is listening to yourself and adjusting as necessary. Variations will be offered as needed. After an hour of practice, we’ll have 15 minutes to calm the body: first, a breathing practice, followed by meditation; then, final relaxation.
3 Mondays • January 26 to February 9 • 7:00-8:15pm • HGHS, L101 Commons– Orange • $75
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About the Instructors
MICHELLE SACCURATO has taught exercise classes for over 25 years. Her philosophy is, “Exercise at any age to increase your quality of life. Keep moving and having fun!” Her qualifications include a B.S. and M.S. in math special education, a Pilates mat certification, and she is an AFAA certified group fitness instructor and senior fitness study student.
HELENA SVEDIN is a Certified (IPTPA) pickleball instructor, positive psychology coach and yoga teacher, as well as, a member of the USA Pickleball Association, teaches the game from a whole-body mind perspective. Originally from Sweden, she moved with her family to the US and currently lives in Greenwich, CT.
KATHRYN WARD has been practicing yoga for more than 30 years and started teaching it in 2015. She sees yoga as a path to connecting body and mind and as an important tool for cultivating mindfulness in daily life.
DENISE WEBER is a fitness professional with over 30 years of experience and multiple certifications. She uses the many modalities of fitness to improve the quality of life for her clients and students.
Games & Fun
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Mah Jongg: Supervised Play with Jan Madalon
Take your mah jongg game to a higher level! Learn scoring and betting, winning and defensive strategies, and different strategies of playing the hand. Students must know how to play mah jongg or have taken the Beginner course. All levels welcome. Students are required to purchase the current NMJL card which is available online from the National Mah Jongg League.
2 Wednesdays • January 14 to January 21 • 7-9pm • HGHS, Library • $70 • Limit 12 students
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About the Instructor
JAN MADALON is a retired Chappaqua Central School District elementary school teacher and a devoted Mah Jongg player for more than a dozen years.
Health & Wellness
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The Meditative Mind with Sam Birenbaum
This course offers a balanced blend of meditation theory and practice. Together, we’ll explore how meditation affects the brain and body, integrating new insights into our personal practices each session. Topics will span a variety of meditative traditions and techniques—from mantra work to practices centered on love and compassion. Each class will include time for group reflection and open discussion, offering a space for participants to share their experiences after meditation and learn from one another in a supportive environment. Designed to be both comprehensive and enjoyable, the course welcomes all levels of experience. This session will feature a new classroom setting and expanded use of technology. The curriculum continues to evolve, so returning students are warmly encouraged to join again. Please bring a yoga mat, pillow, or blanket if you prefer to sit on the floor; chairs will also be available.
3 Thursdays • January 22 to February 5 • 7-8pm • HGHS, L-215 • $75
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About the Instructor
SAM BIRENBAUM is a 2016 Horace Greeley graduate and holds a Bachelor of Science in Advertising and Mass Communications from Boston University. He is currently pursuing a master’s degree in Psychology at Columbia University Teachers College with the goal of becoming a psychoanalyst, rabbi and establishing a private practice. As a devoted meditator, writer, and artist, Sam has been on a deep spiritual journey for several years focused on sexual integration, appreciation, and Self-realization. He is passionate about sharing his insights and creating meaningful connections with his students.
World Languages
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**A Zoom meeting link will be emailed at a later date for online classes**
French for Beginners with Monique Salnikow
This course is for those who have no or some previous French study. Emphasis will be on everyday vocabulary and use of verbs. Come learn the basics of grammar and idiomatic expressions in an atmosphere designed to develop your confidence.
5 Wednesdays • January 21 to February 25 (no class 2/18) • 5:30-7pm • Online • $130 ($80 for Chappaqua Seniors)
French Intermediate with Monique Salnikow
Acquire the ability to speak French along with the correct accent in a congenial atmosphere. This course is for those with some knowledge of the language who prefer to strengthen the basics before moving ahead. Each session is customized around the student’s aptitudes and knowledge. This is a highly focused, enriching course with an emphasis on communication.
5 Wednesdays • January 21 to February 25 (no class 2/18) • 7:15-9:15pm • Online • $145 ($95 for Chappaqua Seniors)
French Advanced Conversation with Monique Salnikow
Fine-tune your French with a native speaker - almost as good as going to Paris! This course is intended for students with a good knowledge of French who would like to improve their conversation and understanding of idiomatic expressions, pronunciation, and vocabulary skills. The course emphasizes being able to converse in French with relative ease on any number of topics.
5 Tuesdays • January 20 to February 24 (no class 2/17) • 7-9pm • Online • $145 ($95 for Chappaqua Seniors)
Spanish Advanced with Diana Walker
This course focuses on enhancing the oral, writing and comprehension skills by reading Spanish articles and books. Students also improve their Spanish speaking ability through active class discussion and presentations. Past, conditional, and future tenses are covered. Prerequisite: Spanish Intermediate or equivalent.
5 Tuesdays • January 13 to February 10 • 7-8pm • Online • $110 ($70 for Chappaqua Seniors)
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**A Zoom meeting link will be emailed at a later date for online classes**
About the Instructors
MONIQUE N. SALNIKOW was born and educated in France and has been conducting French classes for over twenty years.
DIANA WALKER is a native Spanish speaker from Argentina. This accomplished, creative, and energetic teacher challenges students by creating unique instructional programs tailored to specific needs. Diana has taught at Rippowam Cisqua and Hackley and continues to tutor students and teach classes in Westchester.
Contact Information
Chappaqua Continuing Education
Horace Greeley High School
70 Roaring Brook Road
914-238-7201 x20318
chappedu@chappaquaschools.org