HOW TO REGISTER
Register online at www.chappaquaschools.org/continuinged or by mail by completing the form on page 20 of this catalog. To ensure enrollment, register early because most classes have limited enrollment. To help ensure that a class will run, please register in advance. If there is insufficient enrollment before the start of a class, it will be cancelled.

REFUND POLICY
Refunds are made ONLY WHEN A CLASS IS CANCELLED OR FILLED. The student assumes the responsibility for any changes due to business or personal affairs. It is possible to transfer to another class if there is an opening. A full refund will be issued if your course is cancelled due to low enrollment or if filled. There are no refunds or credits once a course begins. Students assume full responsibility for choosing the appropriate course level. Please contact the office before you register if you have a question about the level or the material. 

To cancel a registration, contact the office at least 5 FULL BUSINESS DAYS prior to the class start date. Students will receive a full refund, less a $10 processing fee. No credit will be given for missed classes or if you are unable to attend a rescheduled make-up class. There are no refunds or credits once a course begins.

LOCATION OF CLASSES 
All Spring 2021 classes are offered online via Zoom.    

CALENDAR 
Continuing Ed classes will not be held on school holidays or when schools are closed due to inclement weather. Closings are announced on local radio stations or call 238-7201, ext. 2318.

Classes WILL NOT be held:
   Monday: March 29 and May 31
   Tuesday: March 30
   Wednesday: March 31
   Thursday: April 1

CHAPPAQUA SENIOR CITIZENS
Chappaqua Central School District residents who are sixty or older can enroll in a class at a reduced rate, if marked accordingly. If no Chappaqua Senior rate is listed, the class is not reduced. To obtain the reduced rate, Chappaqua Seniors must register in advance and provide a senior number upon registration. To obtain a number, seniors must present proof of address and age to the District’s Business Office by calling 238-7200 ext. 1007, or by emailing MaMarchionno@chappaquaschools.org.

RESIDENTS OF OTHER DISTRICTS & AGE REQUIREMENTS 
Any interested person 18 or older is welcome. Students under 18 may register for college test prep.

ENROLLMENT VERIFICATION
To contact us, or to verify your enrollment in a course, please call 238-7201 ext. 2318, or send an email to chappedu@chappaquaschools.org. Checks may not be deposited until classes begin. We reserve the right to substitute instructors when the need arises. Unless your check is returned to you or you receive a call or an email, your registration is automatically accepted. For automatic class confirmation, include your email address.

Online Registration
Registration Form (Printable)

-- All classes will meet online -- A Zoom meeting link will be emailed at a later date.

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*NEW* ART AMERICA: Regional Art Museums of the U.S. with Sue Altman
There are many wonderful art museums across the USA. This course offers a description of many of these institutions divided by region--Mid Atlantic, New England, Midwest, West, South and Southwest. We will discuss well known venues like the Art Institute of Chicago, the Nelson Atkins in Kansas City and the Barnes Foundation in Philadelphia as well as many that are lesser known. There will be an emphasis on what is unique about each region and the artists they feature.

6 Wednesdays • March 17 to April 28 (no class 3/31) • 6:30-8pm • $120

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BOTANICAL DRAWING: Basics and Beyond with Linda Cerrone
Learn the basics and beyond of botanical drawing. This class is for all levels and will focus on technique, composition, color theory, execution and materials. A variety of drawing media, including graphite, pen and ink and colored pencil will be introduced. This class will give you the skills to create and experiment with a variety of mediums. Students may work with provided subjects or their own projects with guided assistance from the instructor. An expanded list of art supplies will be provided before the first class.

8 Tuesdays • March 9 to May 4 (no class 3/30) • 7-8:30pm • $160

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*NEW* ESSENTIAL COLORED PENCIL PAINTING SKILLS with Linda Cerrone
Have you ever wondered how professional artists make colored pencil paintings look so amazing? Join returning artist Linda Cerrone for this fun, relaxing and informative class. We’ll cover skills used by successful artists to create luminous colors and dramatic shadows. During each 90-minute class we will work on a particular skill and how to apply it to your work. There will be plenty time for drawing and friendly discussion as well. Anyone with basic drawing skills can benefit from these lessons and using colored pencils will add new dimensions to your drawings. A supply list will be emailed before the start of class.

8 Wednesdays • March 10 to May 5 (no class 3/31) • 7-8:30pm • $160 • Limit 8 Students

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*NEW* FIGURATIVE ART MOVEMENTS OF EARLY 20th CENTURY AMERICA with Sue Altman
This course examines the developments in art in America following the artistic revolutions in Europe in the late 19th century such as French Impressionism and German Expressionism. Each session will examine a different 20th century movement; American Impressionism, the Ashcan School, Regionalism, Social Realism, the Harlem Renaissance, and the Bay Area Artists. Some of the artists we will discuss are painters John Singer Sargent, Edward Hopper, Grant Wood, and Jacob Lawrence and photographers Dorothea Lange and Jacob Riis.

6 Wednesdays • May 5 to June 9 • 6:30-8pm • $120

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*NEW* GRAND CENTRAL TERMINAL VIRTUAL TOUR with Ginny Poleman
In 1913, Grand Central Terminal was more than a transportation hub, it was also a state-of-art train terminal, financed by developing real estate, and designed in a beautiful Beaux Art style. This four-part series will take you on a deep dive into the stories of Grand Central with many historical photos as well as the latest photos featuring the impact of the Covid-19 Pandemic on this building. Topics covered will include: The Construction and Materials of Grand Central Terminal, Art and Architecture of Grand Central Terminal, Characters and Controversies and The History of the Railroads & Subways of Grand Central Terminal.

4 Thursdays • April 8 to April 29 • 7-8 pm • $80

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*NEW* LEARN TO PAINT WITH WATERCOLORS with Katie Goldberg
In this introductory course, you will learn the essentials of watercolor painting. Techniques, color, value, choosing your subject and materials will be explored. A simple supply list will be provided upon registration.

6 Mondays • March 8 to April 19 (no class 3/29) • 7-8pm • $120

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*NEW* LINE AND WASH: An easy, versatile, and portable art form with Linda Cerrone
Line and wash is art made with ink and watercolor washes. Artists use this medium for field study, nature journaling, architectural drawing, landscapes, plein-air, still lives, portraits, archeological studies and more! It is easy to pick up and can be enjoyed by artists of many levels. With only a small journal and a few travel-sized art supplies you can create wonderful finished pieces. Classes are presented in a relaxed and nonjudgmental atmosphere, and in each 90-minute class we will cover an essential skill and then put it to practice. There will be plenty of time for drawing and discussion as well. A supply list will be emailed before the start of class.

8 Thursdays • March 11 to May 6 (no class 4/1) • 7-8:30pm • $160 • Limit 8 Students

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*NEW* PET PORTRAITURE with Rose Cerrone
Pet portraits make a wonderful gift and are an ever-popular artistic subject! Students will build their skills in creating a likeness of a pet or other animal. Over six weeks, using graphite and ink, students will complete two finished pieces as well as a collection of work from warm-up exercises. Basic drawing skills required.

6 Mondays • April 26 to June 7 (no class 5/31) • 7-8:30pm • $150

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Online Registration
Registration Form (Printable)

-- All classes will meet online -- A Zoom meeting link will be emailed at a later date.

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About the Instructors

SUE ALTMAN is a former high school art teacher who now teaches 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 Suzanne at www.artworkslectures.com.

LINDA CERRONE is a local artist with 38 years of professional experience in a wide variety of mediums. She has studied at UArts, SUNY Purchase, The Bronx Botanical Gardens and the Lasdon Arboretum. Linda is a naturalist and botanical artist with an expertise in regional flora and fauna. She currently creates work in graphite, pen and ink, watercolor, charcoal, and acrylic, and has been sharing her love of art and nature by teaching for 20 years.

ROSE CERRONE is an illustrator with a BFA in Illustration from the Maryland Institute College of Art. Her work typically consists of human and portraiture, character and costume design, comics, and book covers.

KATIE GOLDBERG is a classically trained fine artist residing in Mt. Kisco. She holds a B.F.A. from Alfred University and teaches mixed-media art classes throughout Westchester.

GINNY POLEMAN is a graduate of Cornell University, a trained docent for the Municipal Art Society’s official Grand Central Terminal tour, as well as a trained educational guide for 4th through 12th graders at Manhattan’s largest art museum. Additionally, she offers private tours for her own company, NYC Encounters, covering New York City Art, Architecture, and History. You can follow her on Instagram (@Art_Encounters) and Facebook (@NYC.Encounters).

Online Registration
Registration Form (Printable)

-- All classes will meet online -- A Zoom meeting link will be emailed at a later date.

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THE ALEXANDER TECHNIQUE: Reclaim Ease with Eve Silver
During this six week zoom class, you will be introduced to the Alexander Technique, a step-by-step approach that experiments with your habitual movements and thought patterns that interfere with ease. You will learn how to improve your moment-to-moment sense of calm, poise and posture. You may think your innate ease, the one we all had as children is gone. You’ll be happy to know, it’s not! The good news is your ease is just buried beneath years of habitual habits and excess tension.

6 Tuesdays • April 6 to May 11 • 7-8pm • $150

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*NEW* CARDIO-STRENGTH with Michelle Saccurato
This class will incorporate low-impact cardio intervals with weights or your own body weight to build strength, get lean and toned, and develop coordination and balance. Floor work, abdominal exercises and stretching will be included. All levels are welcome! Exercise mat and weights required.

10 Tuesdays • March 9 to May 18 (no class 3/30) • 7-8pm • $150

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PILATES with Michelle Saccurato
Pilates is an excellent method for improving core strength, alignment, flexibility, and mind-body awareness--these are essential components of movement and function to protect a healthy back. Rev up the workout by using a weighted ring for added resistance to the core, and more. Pilates ring and mat needed.

10 Wednesdays • March 10 to May 19 (no class 3/31) • 7:30-8:30pm • $150

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POUND ROCK OUT WORKOUT with Suzi Myers Tipa
POUND is a great way to burn calories and bang out your stress, too! POUND is a 45-minute group fitness class that combines cardio and strength training with drumming to achieve a full-body workout. Using lightly weighted Ripstix™ drumsticks, you can expect to burn between 500-900 calories per class and perform over 15,000 reps per session! Ripstix can be ordered at www.poundfit.com. You will need a yoga mat or towel to work on.

8 Tuesdays • March 9 to May 4 (no class 30) • 7:15-8pm • $120

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VINYASA YOGA with Kathryn Ward
Vinyasa yoga, based on the practice of K. Pattabi Jois, is a practice where postures often flow from one to the next. The class will start with the standing postures, go to seated postures and finally to some reclining postures. This is a multi-level class, so all are welcome. The first couple of weeks will be focused on those who are beginning yoga or are coming back after a gap so that we can establish proper form and core postures. As we proceed through the 10 weeks, the practice will become more vigorous, but modifications for all levels will be offered. As always, you will be encouraged to listen to your own body and to find your edge, but not go beyond that edge.

10 Mondays • March 8 to May 17 (no class 3/29) • 7-8pm • $150 • Limit 9 Students

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Online Registration
Registration Form (Printable)

-- All classes will meet online -- A Zoom meeting link will be emailed at a later date.

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About the Instructors

MICHELLE SACCURATO has taught exercise classes for over 20 years. Her philosophy is, “Exercise at any age to increase your quality of life. Keep moving and breathing!” 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.

EVE SILVER is a Nationally certified teacher of the Alexander Technique. She teaches workshops, group classes and coaches’ students privately on zoom and in person.

SUZI MYERS TIPA studied acting at the Lee Strasberg Theatre Institute and improv at Chicago City Limits in NYC. She has taught Latin and international dance and Zumba for SUNY Purchase. She is co-founder and company manager for World Dance Theatre, a not-for-profit professional dance company dedicated to the promotion of cross-cultural understanding through the arts. She currently performs with World Dance Theatre and with Pat Cannon’s Foot and Fiddle Dance Company.

KATHRYN WARD has been practicing yoga for more than 20 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.

Online Registration
Registration Form (Printable)

-- All classes will meet online -- A Zoom meeting link will be emailed at a later date.

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ANALYZING YOUR INDIVIDUAL RETIREMENT SITUATION with Scott Turner and Steven Klimaszewski
Learn how to determine if you have enough money to have your money last through retirement, including:

• Defining your income goal.
• Identifying the fixed income sources, such as Social Security and pension.
• Knowing the tax implications of your withdrawals from your investments.

Tuesday • March 23 • 7:30-8:30pm • $20

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INVESTMENTS/FINANCIAL PLANNING FOR WOMEN with Ann Herrero
Women make terrific investors. They are as financially literate as men are, but studies suggest that their confidence sometimes lags behind. Assess your attitude toward your finances and boost your financial confidence to be a smarter investor. How do I select a Financial Advisor? What questions should I ask in my meetings and financial reviews with my advisor? How do I build and diversify my portfolio on my own? What are the elements of a financial plan? Join us for a lively discussion and bring your own questions to discuss. Learn about modern portfolio theory and how you can use it to achieve peace of mind and financial security.

Wednesday • April 21 • 5-7pm • $30 (no fee for Chappaqua Seniors)

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LONG-TERM CARE INSURANCE: What You Need To Know with James Relyea
Over the past 10-15 years, the interest in long-term care insurance has risen
dramatically. This course is designed to answer questions and acquaint students with the basic types and features of long-term care insurance policies. It will give students insights into the current state of the long-term care insurance industry, the factors affecting insurability and premium pricing, the most common policy designs, the steps in the underwriting process, and key questions to ask when considering the purchase of long-term care insurance.

Thursday • March 11 • 7-8:30pm • $30 (no fee for Chappaqua Seniors)

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MEDICARE 101 with Jim Farnham
Are you currently enrolled in Medicare? Will you be turning 65 over the next year or two? Learn about eligibility, how and when to enroll, when you can make changes, and the insurance options available to you. Review and compare what services are covered/not covered under Medicare Parts A, B, C and D. Detail the costs associated with medical and drug insurance. Explore and evaluate Original Medicare, Medicare Supplement Insurance, Prescription Drug Plans and Medicare Advantage Plans. This program will simplify the choices you need to make, help you make more well-informed decisions and explain what Medicare means for you! This is an educational event.

Wednesday • March 24 • 6-8pm • This class is free (registration required)
Saturday • May 22 • 10am-12pm • This class is free (registration required)

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RAISING FINANCIALLY AWARE KIDS with Scott Turner and Steven Klimaszewski
This presentation highlights steps to develop lifelong values about money, work, education and more. The key takeaways will be:

• Understanding the difference between “needs” and “wants” and values around money.
• Establishing saving and investing habits at every age.
• Knowing the aspects of debt and borrowing--what to watch for and how those concepts apply to paying for an education.

Please Note: The presentation slides were created by American Century Investments. The presenters are not affiliated with American Century Investments and no products nor investments will be discussed.

Tuesday • April 6 • 7:30-8:30pm • This class is free (registration required

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RETIREMENT PLANS, INCLUDING PENSIONS, 401Ks, and IRAs with Scott Turner and Steven Klimaszewski
Learn the basics of retirement plans and how to maximize their value, including:

• The tax advantages of each
• The limits on how much you can save each year
• Assessing what pension election, you should make to protect yourself and your spouse
• Whether you should buy an annuity or avoid these products

Tuesday • March 16 • 7:30-8:30pm • $20

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UNDERSTANDING THE CURRENT ESTATE TAX AND ASSET PROTECTION LAWS -- HOW THE NEW ADMINISTRATION MAY CHANGE THE PLAYING FIELD with Neil Lubarsky
If you have not updated your estate plan to keep pace with changes to the estate tax laws, you may end up paying far more than necessary. Do you want to avoid estate taxes legally and prevent nursing home costs from depleting your family assets? Do you want to know what the new administration may do? Are you concerned about your estate being diverted to a child’s spouse? Do you want to minimize probate costs and delays for your heirs? In this workshop, attorney, Neil Lubarsky will explain how to pass assets to children free of estate tax, protect your home and other assets from future nursing home costs, ensure that money intended for your children and grandchildren does not pass inadvertently to in-laws and others, and avoid problems from arising when your will is probated.

Wednesday • April 7 • 7-8:30pm • $30 (no fee for Chappaqua Seniors)

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*NEW* WHAT IS A POWER OF ATTORNEY AND WHY DO I NEED ONE? with Sara Meyers
Not all powers of attorney are created equal. Join elder law attorney Sara Meyers, Esq., to learn what you need to know about this important document. Understand the power of attorney, the benefits of broad gifting power, and why having a power of attorney in place now is more important than ever to ensure your financial matters are taken care of should the need arise.

Tuesday • April 20 • 7-8:30pm • $30 (no fee for Chappaqua Seniors)

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Online Registration
Registration Form (Printable)

-- All classes will meet online -- A Zoom meeting link will be emailed at a later date.

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About the Instructors

JIM FARNHAM, MBA, MS has traveled the U.S. and Canada as a professional speaker and author. He has over twenty years of experience in insurance, financial services, retirement planning, and strategies for income distribution during retirement.

ANN HERRERO, CFP^®, CTFA, CDFA^™ is a financial planner with over 25 years of experience in the financial industry including fixed income trading, private banking and trust accounts. She is a Certified Financial Planning™ Professional, a Certified Trust and Financial Advisor, and a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst. She has an M.B.A. in finance and portfolio management from Pace University and is past president of the Financial Planning Association of the Greater Hudson Valley.

STEVEN KLIMASZEWSKI is a Certified Financial Planner™ Professional and a Certified Fund Specialist with over 25 years of experience in financial services, including two decades of teaching retirement planning classes. Steve specializes in retirement distribution planning for pre-retirees and retirees. He has successfully helped hundreds retire using a segmentation or bucketing methodology to guide asset allocation strategies.

NEIL LUBARSKY, Esq. is a Harvard Law graduate who also possesses an L.L.M. (Master of Law Degree) in taxation from NYU. He has been a practicing estate planning and elder law attorney for over 30 years.

SARA MEYERS, Esq. practices exclusively in elder law and has spent the past two decades protecting the rights of New York’s senior and disabled populations. She is a member of the firm of Enea, Scanlan & Sirignano, LLP in White Plains and concentrates her practice on elder law, estate planning, special needs planning, guardianships, and long-term care planning strategies, with a focus on Medicaid home care and nursing home. Ms. Meyers has been named to the 2013-2019 New York Metro Super Lawyers list in Elder Law.

JAMES RELYEA is an independent consultant in life and long-term care insurance, Certified Financial Planner (CFP), Certified Insurance Consultant (CIC), and Certified Long-Term Care Specialist (CLTC).

SCOTT M. TURNER has been in the financial services business for over 20 years. He specializes in financial consulting for individuals, families, and small businesses with an emphasis on asset management and retirement planning. Scott is a CFP^®, Certified Financial PlannerTM Professional, and a Fellow of the Society of Actuaries. He is one of fewer than 50 people nationwide who have both designations.

Online Registration
Registration Form (Printable)

-- All classes will meet online -- A Zoom meeting link will be emailed at a later date.

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GROWING GREAT TOMATOES with Deborah Taft
Everybody loves tomatoes, but they can be challenging to grow. We’ll talk about varieties to choose, trellising, and pruning methods. Tomatoes are considered “heavy feeders” so we’ll discuss how to keep them well-fed. Also, because they are susceptible to many pests and diseases, we’ll spend some time talking about identifying problems as well as organic controls for them. Bring your questions! Tomato seedlings will be available for purchase after class.

Monday • April 12 • 7-8:30pm • $30

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GROWING ORGANIC VEGETABLES with Deborah Taft
Learn what to consider in planning a garden, from choosing a site to selecting crops, quantities and when to get started. What does it take to turn a patch of your lawn into a garden plot? Talk about siting requirements, turf removal, soil analyses and amendment. Is it best to build boxed beds, a raised bed, or just plant in a nice smooth piece of ground? Look at all these options, see plans to build a boxed bed and learn to make a raised bed.

Monday • April 26 • 7-8:30pm • $30

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*NEW* SPARK JOY! LEARN THE BASICS OF THE KONMARI METHOD with Karin Socci
The KonMari Method is a practical and effective way to simplify, organize, and create a home that is peaceful and serene. This method of sorting, editing and organizing focuses on the principles of keeping things that you find either very useful or very beautiful. Is it worth the amount of time, space and energy you spend maintaining it? In this workshop, Karin Socci, Master-level KonMari practitioner, will lead participants in learning the basics of KonMari so that they can begin implementing the method at home. It’s not necessary to read Marie Kondo’s book, The Life Changing Magic of Tidying Up, but it is recommended if possible.

Thursday • March 18 • 7-8:30pm • $30

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PREP & STAGE YOUR HOME TO SELL with Mary Ann Bayer and Vivien Levy
Would you like to sell your home more quickly...and at top dollar? Then stage it! Staging is the process of preparing your house, so it appeals to the highest number of potential buyers, thereby selling it more swiftly and for more money. This class will offer tips and help you decide what needs to be done to prepare your home for today’s market.

Tuesday • March 9 • 7-8:30pm • $30 (no fee for Chappaqua Seniors)

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Online Registration
Registration Form (Printable)

-- All classes will meet online -- A Zoom meeting link will be emailed at a later date.

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About the Instructors

MARY ANN BAYER is a licensed real estate agent, REALTOR and accredited staging professional. Mary Ann has represented both sellers and buyers for more than 10 years with the Chappaqua office of Houlihan Lawrence.

VIVIEN LEVY is a professional stager who helps Westchester-based realtors and homeowners prepare properties for sale.

KARIN SOCCI trained under Marie Kondo to become the first KonMari consultant to be certified at the Master level, the highest level of KonMari certification. She works with clients from all over New York City, Westchester and Connecticut to bring serenity and calmness into their homes.

DEBORAH TAFT is the owner of Mobius Fields, a small-scale mixed vegetable farm in Westchester. She uses organic methods enhanced by biodynamic and nutrient dense growing practices. Mobius Fields can be found on Saturdays during the growing season at the John Jay Homestead Farm Market and the Tarrytown and Sleepy Hollow Farmers Market. Deb is a founding board member of the Westchester Growers Alliance.

Online Registration
Registration Form (Printable)

-- All classes will meet online -- A Zoom meeting link will be emailed at a later date.

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BBQ/SMOKING 101 with Alan Elsner
Grilling and barbecuing/smoking are terms that are used interchangeably, but they’re not the same thing. Learn the differences and all of the tools and techniques to produce great BBQ. Topics include: Types of BBQs/Smokers, fuels, fire starting and maintaining temperature, meats, and sauces. You will learn the mechanics of smoking, and the preparation of various meats.

Thursday • May 13 • 7-9pm • $30

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*NEW* BRIDGE FOR BEGINNERS with Mike McNamara
Bridge has seen an increase in popularity as tens of thousands of players are playing every day from home online. This course is for players who have never played bridge or who are returning to bridge after a long absence. Students will play online so that they get actual experience playing bridge. Now is the perfect time to learn to play so that you will be ready to play live when the bridge clubs reopen.

8 Thursdays • March 11 to May 6 (no class 4/1) • 7-8pm • $160

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CANASTA: Beginner’s Series with Lori Greene
This five-week course gives an introductory overview of the rules and strategy to playing Canasta, a form of rummy using two full decks of cards. Through open and supervised games, students learn the art of playing and have fun while doing it. At the end of the series students will feel confident in their abilities to play a game with friends or on their own.

5 Tuesdays • March 9 to April 13 (no class 3/30) • 7-8:30pm • $125 • Limit 8 Students

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*NEW* CANASTA BOOTCAMP with Lori Greene
Brush up your Canasta skills and get back in the game! Students will review the rules and strategies of the game and be ready to play with friends or online. We will review the differences between playing online and in person and review special hands, special canastas and will answer any questions you may have. You will have the opportunity to submit your questions ahead of time to ensure they are answered. Note: Students must already know how to play or have taken the Canasta Beginner’s Series.

Thursday • March 18 • 6-7:30pm • $30

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CANASTA: Strategy and Special Hands with Lori Greene
Learn strategies and tips to bring your Canasta game to a higher level and play to win. Topics will include Special Hands, Signaling your Partner, Aces, Sevens and Wild Cards. Tips for playing on the Canasta Junction App. Note: Students must know how to play canasta or have taken Canasta Beginner’s Series.

Thursday • March 11 • 6-7:30pm • $30

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COMEDY WRITING: Let’s Get Funny! with Rich Mintzer
Here’s your chance to flex your funny bone and create something funny. From a standup comedy routine to jokes for the next family event, from funny stories to enhance business presentations to a humor book, comedy is always welcome as a stress release in these tough times. In this class, we’ll talk about what makes something funny, how to write humor, and for those who dare get up in front of others to perform, how to survive on stage. We will also discuss how to get your humor published. So...let’s get FUNNY!

3 Thursdays • April 15 to April 29 • 7-8:30pm • $65

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*NEW* CREATIVE WRITING: Just for The Fun of It! with Tina Tocco
This class is designed for students interested in expressing their imagination through creative writing in a low-stress environment. Each week, participants will work on an in-class writing exercise, read their work to the group (if they choose), and receive positive feedback from the instructor and their classmates. Types of exercises will vary, likely including traditional writing prompts, objects, and videos.

4 Tuesdays • March 9 to April 6 • 6:30-8:30pm • $85 • Limit 8 Students

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HOCUS POCUS VIRTUAL MAGIC with Dave Ferst
This eight-week course will teach students basic principles in sleight of hand magic and is open to all levels, previous students are welcome. Learn misdirection, timing, and how magic works from world-renowned magician/ mentalist/memoirist MagicDave. At course completion, you will have knowledge of card, coin, mind reading, puzzle and impromptu tricks, and will be able to entertain your friends and family using magic!

8 Mondays • March 8 to May 3 (no class 3/29) • 7-8pm • $125

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WRITING YOUR FIRST BOOK with Rich Mintzer
The New York Times once wrote that 81% of people want to write a book. Truth is, only a small percentage will ever actually complete such an endeavor. Whether you have a brilliant idea for a whodunit or want to start working on your autobiography, this class will help you put pen to paper in a friendly, supportive environment. Providing the motivation, you need to catapult your work off the pages of your notebook. We will discuss the entire book process; from deciding on a topic, honing characters (if you are writing fiction) and developing an outline and table of contents, to working your way through a manuscript, one chapter at a time. We will also discuss editing, research, rewrites and how to take your book to market via agents or self-publishing options. Whether you are writing a memoir, non-fiction book, novel or children’s book, this course provides a place to begin the process.

4 Thursdays • March 11 to April 8 (no class 4/1) • 7-8:30pm • $85 • Limit 8 Students

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Online Registration
Registration Form (Printable)

-- All classes will meet online -- A Zoom meeting link will be emailed at a later date.

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About the Instructors

ALAN ELSNER is a certified BBQ Judge and a former Pitmaster at award-winning Delaney BBQ and BrisketTown in Brooklyn, NY. He also is a lover of all thing’s meat.

DAVID “Magic Dave” FERST is a world-renowned magician/mentalist/memorist who has been performing since the age of six. He is a top consultant in the magic field teaching sleight of hand to some of the world’s finest entertainers. He also performs for many charities such as Memorial Sloan Kettering, St. Judes Children’s Hospital, Orange Grove Medical Center, National Leukemia/Lymphoma Association, and many others.

LORI GREENE has been teaching canasta privately for two years. She is passionate about the game and particularly loves how her groups have continued playing long after their lessons have ended. Lori previously worked as a vice president of human resources in investment banking and has held various part-time and volunteer positions.

MICHAEL McNAMARA has won a bronze medal at the world bridge championships as well as several North American Championships. He and his wife own and operate two live bridge clubs, The Bridge Deck in Westchester and Seven No Trump in Stamford, CT. They also are partners in the Alliance Bridge Club, the largest ACBL Virtual online bridge club. They have taught thousands of students to play bridge. They recently released the bridge documentary ACES & KNAVES.

RICH MINTZER, an author and ghostwriter for nearly 30 years, has penned over 80 books and taught writing classes in Manhattan and at Westchester Community College. He has also done speaking engagements on writing a book throughout Westchester over the past 7 years.

TINA TOCCO teaches fiction for Arts Escape (Connecticut), Kids Short Story Connection (Greenburgh), and other organizations. Tina earned her MFA in creative writing from Manhattanville College, where she was editor-in-chief of Inkwell, the college’s national literary journal. Tina’s fiction has appeared in literary journals, anthologies, and children’s magazines, including Highlights and Cricket.

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A COMPLETE GUIDE TO BUYING AND SELLING ON EBAY with Peter Silverman
This comprehensive course will help beginners and knowledgeable eBayers alike. Learn to set up eBay and PayPal accounts, navigate the system and understand how to participate in both buying and selling. Learn how to search through all of the millions of items for sale for exactly what you want, save custom searches, maintain a “watch” list and favorite sellers. Learn the tips, tricks and traps of online auctions so you can avoid mistakes and spot great deals. Learn to create your own auction listings including how to describe and price your items, post photos, determine shipping costs, create restrictions and get paid. Learn about the importance of timing your listing, getting and giving feedback and how to communicate with buyers.

3 Thursdays • April 8 to April 22 • 7-9pm • $65

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*NEW* CONSTANT CONTACT: A Guide to Successful and Effective Email Marketing with Deborah Tual
Reach your current clients/customers and prospects with targeted email marketing that is effective and efficient. Features and benefits of Constant Contact will be explored, such as creating email campaigns, design elements for success, contact list building, management and segmentation, and tracking email marketing results. Build more meaningful customer relationships and drive business especially for small businesses, member organizations and non-profits.

Thursday • April 8 • 6:30-8:30pm • $30

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IPHONE PHOTOGRAPHY: Use your iPhone Camera to its Full Potential with Deborah Tual
Get the best results from your iPhone and take better photos by knowing the basics: settings, techniques, lighting, focusing, exposure and composition. Improve your photography by knowing how to use and control your iPhone camera.

Wednesday • May 5 • 6:30-8pm • $30

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PHOTOGRAPHY: DSLR Camera Features & Settings: Beyond Auto Mode with Deborah Tual
This course explores the key DSLR camera features and settings, so you learn how and when to use them and take the camera off Auto. Learn about the shooting, focusing and metering modes, as well as depth of field, motion blur/freeze/pan, exposure compensation, histograms, and bracketing. Skill-building exercises will get you up and off your chair to develop your skills with aperture, shutter speed, and ISO. Bonus material provided between sessions. Sharing images and discussions are part of every session. Camera Types: DSLR only (no point and shoot)

3 Thursdays • March 11 to March 25 • 6:30-8:30pm • $90

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PHOTOGRAPHY: People and Places with Deborah Tual
Learn how to see the world like a professional photographer - the dos and don’ts of photographing your family and friends and techniques to capture the beauty and unique aspects of the places in your travels.

Monday • April 12 • 8-9pm • $20

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PHOTOGRAPHY: The Art of Composition with Deborah Tual
This class will introduce the artistic aspects of photography. Learn how to see a subject in different ways and create better images with confidence and creativity using elements of composition like symmetry, lines, shapes, perspective, depth and dimension, as well as color and more.

Monday • April 12 • 6:30-7:30pm • $20

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TAKING A ZOOM CLASS with Joshua Culwell-Block
In order to ensure you have a positive experience using Zoom, we are providing a free, live tutorial on Thursday, March 4^th from 7-8pm, to help you get started and have a successful online course experience. The tutorial will be taught by Joshua Culwell-Block, Director of Technology, Innovation and Mathematics for the Chappaqua Central School District.

Thursday • March 4 • 7-8pm • This class is free (registration required)

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*NEW* WEBSITE DESIGN GUIDE: A Checklist for a Successful Website with Deborah Tual
Plan, design and develop an effective and successful website with a step-by-step guide to the art and science of building and improving a website with a better user experience, a successful look and feel, and optimal web page functions. Topics covered include getting visitors to your website (for free), making a great first impression, getting people to know, like and trust you, and achieving your goals and objectives. This class is for anyone who wants to update or improve their current website or start from scratch.

Monday • March 22 • 6:30-8:30pm • $30

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Online Registration
Registration Form (Printable)

-- All classes will meet online -- A Zoom meeting link will be emailed at a later date.

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About the Instructors

JOSHUA CULWELL-BLOCK is Director of Technology, Innovation and Mathematics for the Chappaqua Central School District.

PETER SILVERMAN is a tech-savvy, business professional with over 35 years of experience in various technology and communication industries as well as over 20 years of eBay experience. Peter and his wife have been antiques dealers for over 30 years, leveraging Peter’s eBay skills since 1999 to buy and sell many of their vintage items. Peter is a seasoned veteran of the entire eBay experience who knows the ins and outs of the system and has had a great deal of success not only using eBay personally but in helping others to take advantage of the buying and selling power that eBay offers.

DEBORAH TUAL is a professional photographer with over 25 years of experience. Their North Stamford, CT studio specializes in portrait photography (business, family, children) and event photography. Dan is a past president of the Connecticut Professional Photographers Association and Deborah is a certified professional photographer and an approved business instructor through the Professional Photographers of America.

 

Online Registration
Registration Form (Printable)

-- All classes will meet online -- A Zoom meeting link will be emailed at a later date.

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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 simple use of verbs. Come learn the basics of grammar and idiomatic expressions in an atmosphere designed to develop your confidence.

12 Wednesdays • March 10 to June 2 (no class 3/31) • 5:30-7pm • $240 ($135 for Chappaqua Seniors)

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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.

12 Wednesdays • March 10 to June 2 (no class 3/31) • 7-9pm • $300 ($150 for Chappaqua Seniors)

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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.

12 Tuesdays • March 9 to June 1 (no class 3/30) • 7-9pm • $300 ($150 for Chappaqua Seniors)

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ITALIAN LANGUAGE, CULTURE, AND CONVERSATION with Francesca Eugeni McAfee
This course is intended for students with a good grasp of Italian who would like to improve oral and comprehension skills through complete cultural immersion and active conversation with a native speaker. The course embraces the Italian culture through music, cinema, literature, popular media, and, of course, cuisine. The lessons are highly interactive and organized around everyday conversation topics. Because discussion topics change with every session, this course is ideal for both new and returning students.

12 Wednesdays • March 10 to June 2 (no class 3/31) • 7-9pm • $300 ($150 for Chappaqua Seniors)

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INTRODUCTION TO ITALIAN: Beginners Level I with Alessandro Daniele
This beginner course focuses on the four areas of learning a language - listening, speaking, reading and basic writing - in real situations. Students develop communicative skills while reviewing and learning grammar, as well as discussing Italian culture.

12 Tuesdays • March 9 to June 1 (no class 3/30) • 6-7:30pm • $240 ($125 for Chappaqua Seniors)

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INTRODUCTION TO ITALIAN: Level II with Alessandro Daniele
The aim of the course is to reinforce and refine skills in speaking, oral and reading comprehension, writing and grammar. Italian grammar is reviewed, and new topics are presented through intensive listening, speaking, reading and writing practice.

12 Tuesdays • March 9 to June 1 (no class 3/30) • 7:30-9pm • $240 ($125 for Chappaqua Seniors)

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*NEW* INTRODUCTION TO JAPANESE with Mami Fujisaki
This course introduces modern Japanese for those with no or little previous Japanese study. The spoken language is emphasized through basic vocabulary, grammar and sentence structures lesson and interactive dialogues. Hiragana (Japanese alphabet) and some Kanji (Chinese characters) will be introduced for reading short texts and writing short paragraphs. Elements of Japanese culture will be introduced in class.

10 Mondays • March 8 to May 17 (no class 4/1) • 6-7pm • $200 ($100 for Chappaqua Seniors)

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SPANISH FOR TRUE BEGINNERS with Isabel Irizarry
Spanish for True Beginners is a blended learning experience with both synchronous and asynchronous experiences to ensure that students are able to practice all modes--speaking, listening, reading and writing. Zoom sessions will meet as a whole class and students can reinforce concepts on assigned work as their schedule permits. Familiarity with Google Slides is a plus.

12 Mondays • March 8 to June 7 (no class 3/29 & 5/31) • 6-7pm • $225 ($120 for Chappaqua Seniors)

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SPANISH INTERMEDIATE with Diana Walker
This course is intended for students who have already had some experience studying and speaking Spanish and would like to increase fluency. Students will give short presentations and conduct dialogues in real situations. Present and past tenses are covered. Prerequisite: Spanish for Beginners or equivalent.

12 Wednesdays • March 10 to June 2 (no class 3/31) • 7-8pm • $225 ($125 for Chappaqua Seniors)

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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.

12 Wednesdays • March 10 to June 2 (no class 3/31) • 6-7pm • $225 ($125 for Chappaqua Seniors)

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Online Registration
Registration Form (Printable)

-- All classes will meet online -- A Zoom meeting link will be emailed at a later date.

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About the Instructors

ALESSANDRO DANIELE is a native of Italy and acting chairman of the Italian Department at Manhanttanville College. His vast teaching experience includes Fordham University and City College, as well as many institutes in Italy.

MAMI FUJISAKI was born, raised and educated in Tokyo, Japan. She has taught college level Japanese at NYU and Cooper Union. Mami created the Japanese program and taught at Horace Mann where she was Department Chair of World Languages for 6 years.

ISABEL IRIZARRY grew up speaking Spanish and living in different parts of the Spanish-speaking world including Spain, Colombia and Puerto Rico. She is currently a teacher at Horace Greeley High School and is excited to rejoin the Continuing Ed program. Isabel enjoys creating engaging, meaningful experiences using authentic material.

FRANCESCA EUGENI MCAFEE was born and raised in Italy. She lived in Rome for over 20 years and studied foreign languages. She has direct experience of what it takes to become multilingual, and recently created a website for the teaching of conversational Italian. Francesca is certified in Italian by The American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL).

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.