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Westfield Adult School(908) 232-4050

[email protected] classes held at: Westfield High School

550 Dorian Rd., Westfield

Online registration available at: www.WestfieldAdultSchool.com

Fall 2012

Providing Quality Enrichment and Learning Opportunities

Since 1938

Table of Contents of Course Offerings

Fun & Games♥ Bridge – Beginner♥ Bridge – Intermediate/Advanced♥ Bridge – Supervised Play♥ Mahjong

Computers & Social MediaNew - iPad for BeginnersNew - Twitter for BeginnersCreate Your Own WebsiteAdobe PhotoshopComputers for BeginnersMicrosoft Word 2007 for BeginnersMicrosoft Excel 2007 for BeginnersMicrosoft PowerPoint 2007 for Beginners Introduction to the Internet & E-Mail

Arts, Crafts & HobbiesNew - Painting with Pastels –

Landscapes and Still LivesQuiltingPainting in WatercolorsLearn to Sew (Make a Skirt)New - Custom Accent PillowsBasic Drawing: Techniques, Tools and TipsGlassblowingJewelry – Basic BeadingKnit & Crochet for Beginners and BeyondTile MakingNew - Tie Dye ScarvesBasic Fresh Floral Arranging for Beginners

Nutrition for LifeNew - Eat Well, Grow YoungerNew - Herbal Health and YouNew - Gluten-Free Diet: A Fad or the Next Big

Thing?

Cuisine & Cooking New - Cheese ClassNew - A Taste of CurryChocolate Tasting 101New - Vegan Cooking "On The Go" -

Scrumptious Salads, Sandwiches and Dessert

Amazing Hot ChocolateDelicious SoupsProfessional Knife SkillsEasy & Delicious EntreesAppetizers for the Holidays

Fun, Fitness & SportsHoop Fit at Westfield High SchoolHoop Fit at Sharon Fit Belly Dance & Group

Fitness StudioPilatesBeginner Yoga at Satsang YogaBasic Yoga at Satsang YogaCore FitNew - Mat PilatesTennis for BeginnersGolf – Beginner Golf – Mixed Level

ZumbaJeni-BarreNew - PiloxingJeni-Fit Nature Fitness ClassBoxing Boot Camp

Dance & Dance FitnessNew - Wedding Dance Workshop:

Choreographing Your Wedding Dance♥ Beginner Ballroom Dancing & SwingR&B Line Dancing For Beginners at Westfield

High SchoolR&B Line Dancing For Beginners at Sharon FitBack to Basics Belly DanceBallet BareBallet for BeginnersJazz/Hip HopTap Dancing for Beginners♥ Salsa Dancing – Beginners & Intermediate

Business, Finance & LegalInternet MarketingWills, Trusts & ProbateFinancial Strategies for Estate PlanningLong Term Care Insurance: Protecting Your

IndependenceIRA’s: Learning the Ins and OutsYour Passport to International Investing

Real Estate & Your HomeSetting the Stage to Sell Your HomeHow to Appeal Your Real Estate TaxesGetting the Most from Your Home InspectionHome Maintenance 101Keeping Your Basement Dry

Landscaping & PlantsNew - The Art of PruningFall Planting for a Beautiful Spring GardenLandscaping Your HomeNew - New Jersey’s Native Plants

Animals & Animal TrainingBird WatchingNew - Dog Manners

LanguagesFrench – BeginnerConversational FrenchSpanish – BeginnerSpanish – Advanced BeginnerItalian - BeginnerESL- Conversational EnglishAdvanced English Grammar for Foreign

Executives

♥ Discounted senior rate to students age 65 and over.

Table of Contents of Course Offerings

New - Arthouse Film Festival

Creative Arts, Music, Photography & WritingWriting the Publishable NovelIntroduction to Digital PhotographyIntermediate Digital PhotographyWriting Your Personal MemoirNew - Creative Fiction and Nonfiction

Writing Workshop Guitar - BeginnerNew – Guitar, Private LessonsMonday Afternoon at the Opera Voice Over

Self Defense & Martial ArtsSelf Defense for WomenNew - East/West Mixed Martial Arts

Men’s Self-Defense WorkshopTaekwon-Do for Beginners

Personal Growth: Mind, Body & SoulWhat Kind of Smart Are You?New - Create Balance, Relieve Anxiety & Find

HappinessReikiLearning to MeditateTai Chi & Qi Gong (Wu ji) in the MomentHave a Psychic Reading: Secrets of Your

Personality and Future

Spirit Encounters: Connect with Those Who Have Crossed Over

Stop Smoking through HypnosisLose Weight with HypnosisSuperpower MemoryReliving Your Past Lives

Teen SceneSAT & PSAT Preparation

Travelogues & CookloguesCooking ChineseStaying in a Lighthouse plus Lighthouses in

the Gulf of Mexico Great Lodges of the Canadian RockiesAerial Tour of ItalyGreat Gardens of England, Part 2The Back Roads of EuropeGreat Lodges of the US National ParksSwitzerland and The Glacier Express Train

Trips & ExcursionsVictorian Cape May Historic Homes Along The HudsonNewsiesWho’s Afraid of Virginia WoolfPicasso at the GuggenheimWinterthur and The Du PontsMusic and Art in PhiladelphiaBig Band Holiday

The Westfield Adult School has been operating since 1938.

Executive Director – Erica WebberArrangements Coordinator – Jenna CohenRegistration Information – (908) 232-4050

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The Westfield Adult School wishes to thank the instructors who are generously donating their time to teach at the Adult School:

These instructors are recognized with ** designation next to their names.

Mitchell C. Beinhaker, Esq.James Foerst, Esq.

Joe Haedich

Maryalice RyanAaron Skloff

Westfield Adult School Mission StatementThe Westfield Adult School is an independent, non-profit organization dedicated to providing quality education and enrichment opportunities both in and out of the classroom. Through the efforts of the faculty and the volunteer Board of Trustees, The Westfield Adult School is committed to serving as an educational/enrichment resource to Westfield and the surrounding communities.

Notice of Policy

The Westfield Adult School does not discriminate in its admissions decisions or in any other manner on the basis of age, race, creed, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, ancestry, sex, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military status, or any other status protected under the law.

The Westfield Adult School reserves the right not to accept or retain as a participant in any of its activities any person who interferes with the rights, welfare or enjoyment of other participants. It shall be within the discretion of the Westfield Adult School to refund a portion of tuition that relates to unused services if a participant is required to leave an activity. Other than reimbursement of tuition for unused services, the participant waives the right to recover any other relief against the Westfield Adult School, including any form of monetary damages.

The Westfield Adult School does not assume responsibility for injuries sustained in any of its programs.

THANK YOUThe Westfield Adult School is a non-profit organization and does not receive any taxpayer fund-ing. Tuition fees, advertisements, and generous donations by our supporters finance all costs. We would like to thank all of our advertisers, sponsors and others who have recently given their financial support to the Westfield Adult School.

COMMUNITY SPONSORSWestfield Community Players

Westfield FoundationWestfield Service League

Westfield Symphony OrchestraWoman’s Club of Westfield

Be a Sponsor of the Westfield Adult SchoolThe annual budget of the Westfield Adult School is met only in part by tuition fees. Additional contributions from individuals and businesses are also necessary. You are invited to become a sponsor of The Westfield Adult School and join others who give generously. To become a spon-sor, contact the Adult School at (908) 232-4050, or mail contributions to P.O. Box 606, Westfield, NJ 07091.

Your assistance will help the Westfield Adult School continue to bring quality educational expe-riences to our community. The Westfield Adult School is a 501 (c) (3) organization. Your entire contribution is tax deductible to the maximum extent of the law.

Donations are appreciated! Please mail to WASA, PO Box 606, Westfield, NJ 07091

There will be no classes held at Westfield High School on Monday, October 8 due to Columbus Day.

Westfield Adult School 1 Fall 2012

♥ Bridge – Beginner8 Mondays, 9/24–11/19, $84, Senior $74Room 235Class # 1: 7:00–8:30pm Come learn a game that you can play for life! For the absolute beginner or those in need of a review, this course will emphasize opening bids, rebids, responses, competitive bidding, balancing and more. Class limited to 20 students.Susan Schwartz, Gold Life Master, Certified ACBL Instructor

♥ Bridge – Intermediate/Advanced8 Mondays, 9/24–11/19, $84, Senior $74Room 235Class # 2: 8:30–10:00pmDo you love to play bridge, but would like to improve your skills? This course will cover vari-ous conventions (Stayman, Transfers, Negative Doubles, RKC, Blackwood), defense tactics and strategic play of the hand. Class limited to 20 students.Susan Schwartz, Gold Life Master, Certified ACBL Instructor

♥ Bridge – Supervised Play8 Mondays, 9/24–11/19, $84, Senior $74Room 130Class # 4: 4:00–5:30pmDo you already know how to play bridge but would like instruction to improve your game? In this class students will play bridge with the instructor providing tips for each player on bidding, play and defense. Enjoy an afternoon of bridge with expert advice from an experi-enced instructor.Susan Schwartz, Gold Life Master, Certified ACBL Instructor

♥ Mahjong8 Mondays, 9/24–11/19, $84, Senior $74Room 152Class # 3: 4:00–5:30pmFor beginners and all who have not played in a while but remember enjoying it and would like a refresher class. Repeat students wel-come! This is a game of Chinese origin usually played by four persons with tiles resembling dominoes and bearing various designs. It is a game of skill, strategy and luck. If you have a mahjong set, please bring it to class. Please bring a 2012 mahjong card (available at Hallmark stores) to class.Carol Gross, Experienced Mahjong Player & Instructor

Fun & Games

Computers & Social MediaNote: No food or drink allowed in the computer room. All computer classes are limited to 10 students.

New - iPad for Beginners2 Mondays, 10/22–10/29, $32Room 165Class # 12: 7:00–8:15pmBring your iPad to class and learn more about this fun and powerful computer. This class will cover the basics of syncing your iPad with your computer and iTunes, using basic programs such as email, calendars and maps. You will learn how to download applications, read books, listen to music, watch TV/videos and more. Learn about apps, both free and paid. James Russell, Computer Engineer and iPad Expert

New - Twitter for Beginners1 Monday, 10/1, $18Room 141Class # 13, 7:30–9:00pmJoin this class to learn all about Twitter. Students will learn how to create a Twitter account, send and re-send tweets, search within Twitter, use hash-tags to promote your content. The instructor will also provide useful tips and tricks to boost your visibility and teach

students to use the “follow” feature to build their networks.James Russell, Computer Engineer and iPad Expert

Create Your Own Website5 Mondays, 10/15–11/12, $98Room 141Class # 8: 7:00–8:00pmJoin this class to learn about how to create your own website. In this class, students will learn how to purchase hosting, and set up and edit a basic website, and best practices for using images on a website. If you have a laptop, please bring it to class. Students who do not have a laptop computer will be able to participate by watching and participating with the instructor. Students should be familiar with Windows and have solid computer skills. Sabra Rodriquez, Experienced Designer & Instructor


Adobe Photoshop5 Mondays, 10/15–11/12, $98Room 141Class # 118: 8:15–9:15pmIntroduce yourself to the leading computer image-editing program. In this class, students will learn how to scan and import photos, com-bine and transform images, and export differ-ent file types for web and print. If you have a laptop with Photoshop, please bring it to class. Students who do not have a laptop computer with Photoshop will be able to participate by watching and working with the instructor. Students should be familiar with Windows and have solid computer skills.Sabra Rodriquez, Experienced Designer & Instructor

Computers for Beginners1 Monday, 9/24, $18Room 132Class # 5: 4:00–5:00pm This one session introductory class is designed for students who have no prior computer experience. Students will learn how to start a computer and use a mouse. Students will also learn about files, folders and short cuts. This is a great class to join if you want to use a computer.Jackie Peins, Westfield High School

Microsoft Word 2007 for Beginners4 Mondays, 9/24–10/22, $96Room 132Class # 9: 7:00–8:30pm This class will cover the basics of Microsoft Word. Students will learn to create and save documents, use the menus and toolbars, run spellcheck, manage files/folders and more. After completing this class, students will have the skills to use Microsoft Word on their home computers.Jackie Peins, Westfield High School

Microsoft Excel 2007 for Beginners3 Mondays, 10/15–10/29, $72Room 132Class # 7: 4:00–5:30pm Learn how you can create useful spreadsheets. All the basic functions of Microsoft Excel will be covered in this introductory class including formatting cells and using formulas. This class is perfect for students who have little or no experience using Excel.Jackie Peins, Westfield High School

Microsoft PowerPoint 2007 for Beginners 4 Mondays, 10/29–11/19, $96Room 132Class # 10: 7:00–8:30pmThis introductory class will teach you every-thing you need to know to create professional presentations using PowerPoint. You will learn to make presentations in the format of slides, transparencies, computer presentations and hand outs. By the end of the class, you will be able to create a presentation including clip art, graphs and information imported from Microsoft Word and Excel. Jackie Peins, Westfield High School

Introduction to the Internet & E-Mail3 Mondays, 11/5–11/19, $72Room 131Class # 6: 4:00–5:30pmLearn how to connect to friends and family by using e-mail and the internet. This class will cover the basics of setting up an e-mail address, drafting, sending and receiving e-mail messages. You will also learn to navigate the internet using different search engines such as Google and Yahoo. Students must know how to use a mouse to attend this class.Jackie Peins, Westfield High School

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New - Painting with Pastels – Landscapes and Still Lives6 Mondays, 10/15–11/19, $105Room 237Class # 17: 7:00–8:30pmJoin this class to learn how to paint landscapes and still lives with pastels. No prior experience required. Drawing and color techniques will be taught to create a landscape or still life from a photo. Students may bring their favorite photo or choose from the photos provided by the instructor. Materials needed for this class: various soft and/or hard pastels (not oil based), pastel papers (sanded or un-sanded), pencils or charcoal, artist tape and a board to tape your paper to.Jeri Greenberg, BA Parsons School of Design, Member of Pastel Society of NJ

Quilting7 Mondays, 10/1–11/19, $84WHS Library, Multi-Purpose RoomClass # 31: 7:00–9:00pmAs always, all levels of quilters are welcome. This session, students will be working on a variation of the card trick and use of color. At home, all students need a working sewing machine, an iron, and a rotary cutter and board (beginners will be taught rotary cutting). At the first class students will be given directions, a supply list and will view a sample quilt. Come and enjoy the quilting process! Enrollment limited to 15 students.Linda Blauvelt, Quilter for over 25 years

Painting in Watercolors8 Mondays, 9/24–11/19, $108Room 233Class # 22: 7:30–9:00pmAll levels of painters are welcome to join this class. Come enjoy eight evenings of paint-ing! Learn about mixing techniques and color schemes. Paint landscapes, seascapes, flowers and more. Please bring a box of watercolors, watercolor paper, pencil and eraser to class.Ramona Ehrich, Artist & Experienced Painting Instructor

Learn to Sew (Make a Skirt)4 Mondays, 9/24–10/22, $104Room 130Class # 23: 7:00–9:00pmDuring the first class, students will receive instruction on using their own sewing machine. Students will learn how to sew curved seams. They will also learn how to sew corners and pin properly. The remaining three classes will be spent making an elastic waist skirt. Students will begin by learning how to take proper measurements and adjust patterns to fit their individual shape. They will also learn how to layout, cut out and construct a skirt. Some of the sewing skills covered are: sewing seams, seam finishing, elastic casings, and machine hems. Please bring your sewing machine to class. Kim Rhodes, Experienced Sewing Instructor

New - Custom Accent Pillows4 Mondays, 10/29–11/19, $104Room 130Class # 24: 7:00–9:00pmLearn to make your own accent pillows. Students will learn how to construct circular and square custom pillows. They will learn how to put in a zipper, use piping and apply decorative trim. Students interested in this class must know how to use their own sewing machines.Kim Rhodes, Experienced Sewing Instructor

Basic Drawing: Techniques, Tools and Tips8 Mondays, 9/24–11/19, $92Room 255Class # 21: 7:00–8:30pmThis course is about learning to draw, gaining confidence, and having fun doing it. Students who have already taken the “Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain” course are welcome to register to build upon their prior experience. Expand your horizons and learn to draw the way you never imagined! In this introductory course, learn to draw more realistically and with more confidence. Using exercises based on the book, as well as working with simple still lifes, you will learn to use line (contour drawing), shading, composition, and design with a strong emphasis on learning to draw what you "see". You will learn methods to develop your own unique style, while achiev-ing correct proportion and space. No experi-ence necessary, however if you have a sample of your previous work, please bring it to the first class. Book for the class: The New Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain Workbook by Betty Edwards. A list of materials will be sent upon registration.Joy Ann Cabanos, Professional Artist

Arts, Crafts & Hobbies


Glassblowing1 Saturday or Sunday, $95GlassRoots StudioClass # 25, Saturday, 10/6, 10:00am–1:00pmClass # 35, Sunday, 11/11, 10:00am–1:00pmHave you always wanted to try the ancient art of glassblowing? At this one day workshop taught by glass artists, students will learn basic techniques for controlling and shaping molten glass, enabling students to take home their own creations in glass. Class size is limited to 6 to allow for individual attention and maxi-mum access to equipment. GlassRoots Studio (close to the Newark Museum and the Newark Library) is located in the Halsey Arts Village at 10 Bleeker Street in Newark. Students must be 14 years old or older. No experience necessary.Glass Blowing Instructors at GlassRoots Studio

Jewelry – Basic Beading2 Mondays, 11/12–11/19, $34WHS LibraryClass # 18, 7:00–8:30pmLearn about beading supplies, tools, wires, thread, clasps, etc., and learn to make your own jewelry. Design and create a unique neck-lace or bracelet in this two night class. At the first class, students will learn to string beads (provided by the instructor) using wire and stretch cord and use the crimping tool to apply clasps. Students should bring beads to the second class to create their one-of-a-kind bracelet or necklace. Students will need a jewelry crimper for both classes. If you have a wire cutter, please bring that too. Jewelry crimper (approximately $10) and beads are available at most craft stores such as Michaels and A.C. Moore.Valerie Huet, Beaded Jewelry Instructor

Knit & Crochet for Beginners and Beyond6 Mondays, 10/15–11/19, $76Room 152Class # 32: 7:30–9:00pmHave fun while learning to knit and crochet through hands-on instruction at all skill levels. You can learn (or refresh) basic stitches and how to read patterns, advancing at your own pace. Meet new people and make new friends. Bring a size H metal crochet hook, a pair of size 8 (14” long) metal or plastic knitting needles and two skeins of 4-ply acrylic knitting worsted yarn in two dif-ferent colors. Beginner patterns will be provided. Enrollment limited to 15.Jean Miller, Expert Knitter and Crocheter

Tile Making2 Saturdays, 11/17–11/24, $90Lisa’s Studio in WatchungClass # 15: 9:30am–12:00pmMaking tiles is more like sculpture when you make relief pieces with textures and wonder-ful colors. This is a special ceramic workshop where the creations are meant for the wall, to hang separately or to be used as a fancy trim around base tiles, a mirror, as edging. Add some hand-made decor to your bathroom or kitchen walls. Great fun and fast. Class includes clay, glazes and firing. Directions to Lisa’s art studio will be provided upon registration.Lisa Brown, M.A., Creative Arts Educations, Rutgers University

New - Tie Dye Scarves1 Wednesday, 11/7, $35Lisa’s Studio in WatchungClass # 19: 7:00–9:00pmTie Dye isn’t just for kids! This class will teach you simple and easy ways to create beautiful scarves. In this workshop you will create silk scarves with beautiful colors. Learn a few dif-ferent techniques to creating the design you want. You will leave this workshop with unique scarves that you can wear or give as gifts. Scarves are included in the price of the class. Directions to Lisa’s art studio will be provided upon registration.Lisa Brown, M.A., Creative Arts Educations, Rutgers University

Basic Fresh Floral Arranging for Beginners5 Mondays, 10/1–11/5, $64Room 120Class # 33: 7:00–9:00pmLearn the basics of floral arranging and brighten up your home with fresh flower arrangements! Each week you will go home with a gorgeous flower arrangement of your own creation. After taking this class you will be able to create simple floral arrangements and eliminate the need for a trip to the florist. Traditional arrangements as well as floral vase, basket and clustered arrangements will be taught. Please bring a sharp knife to class. Materials fee for all 5 classes ($30 per week) will be collected at the first class. This fee includes

all the materials such as vases, baskets, flowers etc., for all 5 weeks.

Pamela Newell, Professional Florist and Experienced Teacher

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Nutrition for LifeNew - Eat Well, Grow Younger1 Monday, 10/1, $18Room 113Class # 36: 7:00–8:15pmIn this fun and informative class, students will learn about the many common foods that are powerhouses for the human body. Foods that promote health, beauty, and a strong immune system will be discussed. "Eat Well, Grow Younger" is for anyone who wants to learn about the best foods for the greatest improvement in feeling healthy and vibrant. Most importantly, students will learn about health acquisition and maintenance through proper diet. Lorraine Harwelik, Founder of Natural Therapeutics for Health, Cranford, NJ

New - Herbal Health and You5 Mondays, 10/15–11/12, $84Room 117Class # 37: 7:00–8:15pmJoin this class to learn about the history and current use of herbs for health. You will learn about what is meant by herbs for health, how and when they may be of use, their use as stand-alone agents or as adjutants to a medi-cal protocol. Some myths about herbal efficacy and safety will be dispelled. Current research and findings regarding herbs for health will be discussed. This course is great for students who have little or no knowledge about herbs

but would like to incorporate herbs into their personal health regime. The course is likewise designed for students who are currently study-ing herbal science and would like to know more about it from an experienced herbalist.Lorraine Harwelik, Founder of Natural Therapeutics for Health, Cranford, NJ

New - Gluten-Free Diet: A Fad or the Next Big Thing?1 Monday, 10/1, $18Room 151Class # 38: 7:30–8:45pmMany people are trying a gluten-free diet because they know or suspect that they will feel better without wheat, rye or barley in their diet. Come learn whether your fatigue, headaches, heartburn, digestive discomfort, eczema, acne or inability to concentrate and other symptoms could be related to celiac disease or gluten intolerance. Discover how most processed foods contain gluten and learn how to maintain a completely gluten-free diet. Students will watch a cooking demo to see how easy it is to prepare gluten-free grain and vegetable dishes. Food and recipes will be shared. To learn more about the instructor, visit www.recipeforahealthylife.com.Sharon Goldner, Certified Health Counselor, Wellness Speaker and Chef

New - Entertaining with Cheese1 Monday, 10/22, $28Room 136Class # 51, 7:30–9:00pmJoin local cheese expert, Maria Tisdall, to learn how to entertain elegantly and deliciously with cheese. In this class you will learn about pairing cheese with beverages. The instructor will also teach students about cheeses that can be used to make hors d’oeuvres and small bites that are perfect for entertaining. Of course, students will sample the cheeses and hors d’oeuvres. A $10 cheese fee is included in the price of the classMaria Tisdall, Owner of Cheese…Please!, An Educated Cheese Shop located at 26 Eastman St., Cranford

New - A Taste of Curry1 Monday, 10/15, $28Room 136Class # 40: 7:30–9:30pmIf you love Indian food and curry, come to this class to learn how you can make deli-cious curry dishes at home. The instructor will explains the differences between curries

and will demonstrate how to make authentic Indian dishes using a variety of curries. The class will sample all of the dishes and students will be provided with copies of all of the recipes. A $5 ingredients fee is included in the class price. Join this class for a fun and deli-cious night of curry!Sunita Hingorani, Experienced Indian Cooking Instructor

Chocolate Tasting 1011 Monday, 10/29, $28Room 136Class # 52, 7:30–9:30pmIf you love chocolate, then this is the class for you. You will learn about where chocolate comes from, how it's made and be given a brief history of chocolate. You will then be taken on a journey of tasting chocolate. Just like wine, chocolate takes on different flavors and prop-erties depending on where it is grown. Come taste the difference between chocolate grown in Madagascar versus Venezuela. You will learn about aromas, texture and flavors. This class is taught by a chocolate expert!Susan Fine, Owner of The Chocolate Path, www.chocolatepath.com

Cuisine & Cooking


New - Vegan Cooking "On The Go" – Scrumptious Salads, Sandwiches and Dessert1 Monday, 11/5, $28Room 136Class # 49: 7:00–9:00pmThis vegan cooking class focuses on how to prepare meals without meat, dairy and eggs. These easy, healthy meals can be made quickly so that families can have “animal/dairy free” meals on the go. We will cover why eat-ing organic, non-GMO (genetically modified organism) products is so important and what kinds of foods are healthy substitutes for salad dressings, mayo, butter, cheese, eggs, chicken, chopped meat, pastrami, and bacon. Dishes include "Egg-less" Salad Tea Sandwiches with tofu and egg free mayo, Caesar Salad with Chik’n Strips and vegan Caesar dress-ing; Reuben Sandwich with tempeh bacon, sauerkraut and mozzarella substitute; Veggie Macaroni salad with vegan cheddar, scallions, and peas; Deli“Sloppy Joes” with seitan pas-trami, vegan thousand island dressing, and vegan coleslaw; Vegan Meatball Sub with vegan meatballs in marinara sauce. Don’t for-get dessert: Amazing Vegan Apple Cobbler with dairy free butter substitute.Beth Cofone, Experienced Vegan Cooking Instructor

Amazing Hot Chocolate1 Monday, 11/12, $28Room 136Class # 53, 7:30–9:30pmImpress your friends and guests on a cold winter day with delicious hot chocolate made from scratch! In this class you learn about the history of hot chocolate from its origins as a drink of the gods to today's gourmet hot chocolates. You will then learn how to make wonderful hot chocolates in your own kitchen with ingredients you have at home, no mixes. You will even learn to make delicious hot chocolate from a chocolate bar as well as delicious flavored hot chocolates. Enjoy tasting the hot chocolates and then go home and make them for your friends, family or for your next party. This class is taught by a chocolate expert!Susan Fine, Owner of The Chocolate Path, www.chocolatepath.com

Delicious Soups1 Tuesday, $49Feast Catering, 27 Elm St., WestfieldClass # 43, 10/2: 7:00–9:00pmClass # 44, 10/23: 7:00–9:00pmCome learn to make great soups which are sure to be favorites for the cold winter months. Students will prepare 4 different soups. At the

end of the class, students will enjoy a tasting of the evening’s menu. Students are welcome to bring a bottle of wine to enjoy while cooking. Class limited to 9 students.Stephen Bigmore, Chef & Owner, Feast Catering

Professional Knife Skills1 Tuesday, 10/9, $49Feast Catering, 27 Elm St., WestfieldClass # 47: 7:00–9:00pmDo you want to chop and dice like a profes-sional chef? Join Chef Stephen and learn about the most important tools in your kitchen: knives. Proper knife skills will help you speed up your prep time and let you spend more time cooking. In addition to knife skills, students will learn how to create unique garnishes which will give their dishes a professional look. Students are welcome to bring a bottle of wine to enjoy during this class. Class limited to 9 students.Stephen Bigmore, Chef & Owner, Feast Catering

Easy & Delicious Entrees1 Tuesday, 10/16, $49Feast Catering, 27 Elm St., WestfieldClass # 46: 7:00–9:00pmTired of the same old things for dinner? Learn how to prepare these easy entrees consisting of meat, fish and/or poultry. At the end of the class, students will enjoy a tasting of the eve-ning’s menu. Students are welcome to bring a bottle of wine to enjoy while cooking. Class limited to 9 students.Stephen Bigmore, Chef & Owner, Feast Catering

Appetizers for the Holidays1 Tuesday, 10/30, $49Feast Catering, 27 Elm St., WestfieldClass # 41: 7:00–9:00pmCome learn to make great hors d’oeuvres for the upcoming holidays. Students will learn how to prepare four to six unique appetizers that are sure to be a hit at your next get together. Please feel free to bring a bottle of wine to enjoy while cooking and tasting. Class limited to 9 students.Stephen Bigmore, Chef & Owner, Feast Catering

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Hoop Fit at Westfield High School8 Mondays, 9/24–11/19, $110WHS Gym 5Class # 59: 7:00–8:00pmJoin this class for an hour of hooping hoopla, it's a great workout. The hoops are larger and heavier than the hula hoops of your childhood. These hoops make it easy to learn, everyone can do it. Hooping is a great way to build core strength, tone your entire body, get an intense low impact cardio workout, and burn calories! Hooping also develops balance, coordination and most of all it is fun! Students will learn to combine basic elements of hooping with dance and fitness. Dress as you would for a yoga class, cotton is best. Hoops will be provided for in class use. Class size limited to 25 students.Sharon Sutera, Hoopnotica Instructor Level 1-4, Certified Personal Trainer, AFAA Group Certified

Hoop Fit at Sharon Fit Belly Dance & Group Fitness Studio8 Fridays, 9/28–11/16, $110Sharon Fit Belly Dance & Group Fitness Studio29 Alden Street, CranfordClass # 95: 9:30–10:30amJoin this class for an hour of hooping hoopla, it's a great workout. The hoops are larger and heavier than the hula hoops of your childhood. These hoops make it easy to learn, everyone can do it. Hooping is a great way to build core strength, tone your entire body, get an intense low impact cardio workout, and burn calories! Hooping also develops balance, coordination and most of all it is fun! Students will learn to combine basic elements of hooping with dance and fitness. Dress as you would for a yoga class, cotton is best. Hoops will be provided for in class use. Class size limited to 8 students.Sharon Sutera, Hoopnotica Instructor Level 1-4, Certified Personal Trainer, AFAA Group Certified

Pilates8 Tuesdays, 10/2–11/20, $116Yvette Dance Studio, 118 Walnut Ave., CranfordClass # 63: 6:15–7:15pm Come join the fun in an exercise program for all ages & body types. Designed for core strengthening, toning and sculpting, pilates is easy to learn and excellent for the non-aerobic exerciser. Students should wear loose cloth-ing, socks or bare feet. Yvette Dance Studio

Beginner Yoga at Satsang Yoga10 Week Program, $150Satsang Yoga, 307 South Ave. West, WestfieldClass # 65: Tuesdays, 10/2–12/4, 7:45–9:00pmClass # 64: Wednesdays, 10/3–12/5, 10:45am–12:00pmIncrease flexibility as you strengthen, tone, and revitalize your body. Beginner yoga will teach you correct alignment, breathing, and relaxation techniques. Perfect for students new to yoga and those wanting to reacquaint themselves with the fundamentals. Satsang Yoga

Basic Yoga at Satsang Yoga10 Week Program, $150Satsang Yoga, 307 South Ave. West, WestfieldClass # 56: Mondays, 10/1–12/3, 6:30–7:45pmClass # 66: Wednesdays, 10/3–12/5, 6:30–7:45pmA creative expression of yoga, this eclectic class mixes elements from many yoga styles and traditions. This vinyasa (flow) style class challenges body and mind, builds core strength and offers the opportunity for deep healing and release. Postures are modified to accommodate all levels, offering begin-ning and advanced students a satisfying and invigorating practice. Satsang Yoga

Core Fit8 Sundays, 9/30–11/18, $110Sharon Fit Belly Dance & Group Fitness Studio29 Alden Street, CranfordClass # 67: 9:00–10:00amStart your day with an energizing workout. This class combines cardio, yoga, pilates, functional training and balance exercises, all in bare feet! You will sweat, burn fat, improve cardio endur-ance, balance, flexibility and build amazing core and upper body strength. All movement stems from the core and a strong core is a strong body! The instructor utilizes some of her favorite personal training workouts, adapted for group fitness with modifications for all levels. Challenge yourself and get Core fit!Sharon Sutera, Certified Personal Trainer, AFAA Group Certified

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Fun, Fitness & Sports (continued)New - Mat Pilates8 Wednesdays, 10/3–11/21, $110Sharon Fit Belly Dance & Group Fitness Studio29 Alden Street, CranfordClass # 75: 9:30–10:30amSculpt, tone and most importantly, strengthen your “core” as well as working the legs, arms and back muscles with moves taught in the tra-ditional Pilates method. These specific moves and sequences will firm up and strengthen all key stomach and abdominal muscles for better posture, a sleeker waistline, a healthier spine and improved overall health. As Joseph Pilates said, “These exercises are for THE BODY.” You’ll look and feel great! Dina Lorraine Smodlaka, CPT, E-RYT

Tennis for Beginners8 Sundays, 9/30–11/18, $125Westfield Indoor Tennis, 225 E. Grove St., WestfieldClass # 68: 1:00–2:00pmHave you always wanted to know how to play tennis or improve your game? Bring your rac-quet and spend an hour each Sunday to learn or improve your tennis skills with a certified USTA professional. Maximum of 20 students.Westfield Indoor Tennis (www.westfieldindoortennis.com)

Golf – Beginner 5 Mondays + 1 Saturday Morning, 9/24–10/29, $98Gym 3Class # 69: 7:00–8:00pmBeginners will learn a proper stance and grip, how to use irons, woods and a putter. Chip shot, golf etiquette and lots of practice will send you to the fairways with confidence. Wear sneakers and bring a #7 iron. On Saturday, October 27, the class will meet in the morning at the Scotch Hills Golf Course to practice putting and chipping. Maximum 8 students per class.John Turnbull, Golf Professional, Shackamaxon Country Club

Golf – Mixed Level5 Mondays + 1 Saturday Morning, 9/24–10/29, $98Gym 3Class # 70: 8:00–9:00pmAll levels of golfers are welcome in the mixed level class. Beginners will learn a proper stance and grip, how to use irons, woods and a putter. Chip shot, golf etiquette and lots of practice will send you to the fairways with confidence. Intermediate golfers will learn to get the most out of their long and short games, with special attention to individual problems. Wear sneak-ers and bring a #7 iron. On Saturday, October 27, the class will meet in the morning at the Scotch Hills Golf Course to practice putting and chipping. Maximum 8 students per class.John Turnbull, Golf Professional, Shackamaxon Country Club

Zumba8 Week Class, $116Yvette Dance Studio, 118 Walnut Ave., CranfordClass # 72: Tuesdays, 9/25–11/13, 9:30–10:30amClass # 87: Thursdays, 9/27–11/15, 8:00–9:00pmClass # 73, Saturdays, 9/29–11/17, 9:00–10:00amStart your day off right! Join this fitness class inspired by Latin dance. Body sculpting mixed with easy-to-follow dance steps makes this class a great workout. You will burn fat and calories and tone your body while learning steps from popular Latin dances such as the mambo, rumba, salsa, and moreYvette Dance Studio, Experienced Zumba Instructors

Jeni-Barre7 Week Class, $125Breathe Fitness Studio, 1055 Routh 22 East, Mountainside(corner of Route 22 and Glen Rd.)Class # 77: Mondays, 10/1–11/12, 9:00–10:00amClass # 135: Fridays, 10/5–11/16, 5:45–6:45amKick off your shoes and reshape your body through muscle isolation exercises at a ballet barre. Rev your metabolism, burn fat, improve your posture and flexibility. This total body workout will create long, lean muscles with gentle exercises in no time. Reach those deep muscles you have been trying to reach for years. Jeni-Barre is a low-impact class making it safe for all levels of fitness. To learn more about the instructor and the program, please visit www.Jeni-Fit.com.Jenifer Wirtshafter, ACE Certified Professional Trainer


New - Piloxing7 Week Class, $125Breathe Fitness Studio, 1055 Route 22 East, Mountainside(corner of Route 22 and Glen Rd.)Class # 132: Thursdays, 10/4–11/15, 8:45–9:45amClass # 133: Thursdays, 10/4–11/15, 7:00–8:00pmClass # 134: Sundays, 10/7–11/18, 9:00–10:00amPiloxing is a hot new class that blends standing pilates, the strengthening & cardio of boxing and the fun of dance into a high energy inter-val workout. Piloxing fuses pilates, boxing and dance into an awesome calorie torching class! You burn about 600 calories per class and you don’t even know it is happening! Try it, you'll love it. To learn more about the program and the teacher, please visit www.Jeni-Fit.com.Jeni-Fit Fitness Instructor

Jeni-Fit Nature Fitness Class7 Fridays,10/5–11/16, $125First class meets at Echo Lake Park, WestfieldClass # 76: 5:45–6:45am (Jogging Level)Class # 149: 9:00–10:00am (Walking Level)Whether you are aiming to lose weight, build muscle or improve your general health, let Jeni-Fit get you started! This class combines

cardio conditioning and strength training in the beautiful outdoors. Each class ends with valuable tips for a healthy lifestyle. Who Needs a Gym to Get Slim? First week classes will meet at Echo Lake Park in Westfield. (Students will be contacted by the instructor prior to the first class and directions will be provided.) Subsequent classes will be at other local parks determined by the instructor. To learn more about the instructor and the program, please visit www.Jeni-Fit.com.Jenifer Wirtshafter, ACE Certified Professional Trainer

Boxing Boot Camp7 Saturdays, 10/6–11/17, $125Karate N Motion, 1006 South Avenue, WestfieldClass # 131, 7:30–8:30amHeart pumping, muscle building, fun! Calorie-torching intervals of boxing with heavy bags and plyometrics. Jump, sweat and box your way into a higher level of fitness. Great for men, women and teens.Jenifer Wirtshafter, ACE Certified Professional Trainer

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New - Wedding Dance Workshop: Choreographing Your Wedding Dance4 Mondays, $150 per coupleCafeteria BClass # 55, 9/24-10/22, 8:00-9:00pmClass # 57, 10/29-11/19, 8:00-9:00pmThe first dance of your wedding will be one of your most cherished memories. Join this 4 week class to learn basic dance steps including the Foxtrot, Waltz and Swing, to choreograph your first dance. Music and instruction will be provided by the instructor. You are also wel-come to bring your own music (cd format only) to find the perfect steps to match your music. In order to provide couples with individualized attention, this class is limited to 4 couples. Register now and wow your guests with an amazing and romantic wedding dance!Michelle Garced, Certified Arthur Murray Dance Studios Professional

♥ Beginner Ballroom Dancing & Swing8 Mondays, 9/24-11/19, $74 Single, $64 Senior SingleCafeteria BClass # 86: 7:00-8:00pmLearn the basics in this fun and classic ball-room dance class. Join other beginners (partner not necessary) to learn the Swing, Cha Cha,

Rhumba, Waltz, Foxtrot, and Merengue. In eight short weeks you will learn dance steps that will make you feel confident when you are on the dance floor. Foot positions, rhythm/timing, and leading/following will all be covered in this fun class. High school students welcome.Michelle Garced, Certified Arthur Murray Dance Studios Professional

New - R&B Line Dancing For Beginners at Westfield High School8 Mondays, 9/24-11/19, $110WHS Gym 5Class # 71: 6:00-7:00pmLine dancing is a music dance party and it’s a great way to stay fit too. Join this low-impact line dancing class to learn beginner dances to Motown, R&B and soul music. Explore four square line dancing to the music of Marvin Gaye, Michael Jackson and more. This class is an excellent way to get a low-impact cardio work out. Not only working the body, but also challenging the mind to keep it sharp. This is a fun friendly way to get your feet moving and grooving.Sharon Sutera, Certified Personal Trainer

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Dance & Dance Fitness (continued)

New - R&B Line Dancing For Beginners at Sharon Fit8 Fridays, 9/28-11/16, $110Sharon Fit Belly Dance & Group Fitness Studio29 Alden Street, CranfordClass # 74: 11:00am-12:00pmLine dancing is a music dance party and it’s a great way to stay fit too. Join this low-impact line dancing class to learn beginner dances to Motown, R&B and soul music. Explore four square line dancing to the music of Marvin Gaye, Michael Jackson and more. This class is an excellent way to get a low-impact cardio work out. Not only working the body, but also challenging the mind to keep it sharp. This is a fun friendly way to get your feet moving and grooving.Sharon Sutera, Certified Personal Trainer

Back to Basics Belly Dance8 Week Class, $110Sharon Fit Belly Dance & Group Fitness Studio29 Alden Street, CranfordClass # 62, Mondays, 10/1-11/19, 9:45-10:45amClass # 60, Tuesdays, 10/2-11/20, 9:30-10:30amClass # 82, Wednesdays, 10/3-11/21, 7:30-8:30pmClass # 58, Thursdays, 9/27-11/15, 6:30-7:30pm Class # 61, Saturdays, 9/29-11/17 10:00-11:00amTie up your hip scarf (included in class price) over workout attire and learn which muscles to contract to perform hip bumps, figure 8's, undulations and more. Then we drill, drill, drill (it's a workout). Through repetition your mus-cles and mind/body connection get stronger. Your posture will improve. You will strengthen your core, legs, back and shoulders and create a more defined feminine midsection. Come share our passion for this ancient dance in a safe supportive environment. Hear the Middle Eastern drum rhythms and move in a way that makes every woman look and feel beautiful. Class size is limited to 15 students.Sharon Sutera, Belly Dance Instructor, AFAA Group Certified, Certified Personal Trainer

Ballet Bare8 Week Class, $116Yvette Dance Studio, 118 Walnut Ave., CranfordClass # 80, Mondays, 10/1-11/19, 9:30-10:30amClass # 84, Wednesdays, 10/3-11/21, 7:45-8:45pmTry the latest craze in fitness and a get a great workout! This class uses the principles of Ballet at the Bar as well as cardio and weight sculpt-ing choreographed to music. No knowledge of dance is required and this class is excellent for all ages. Fitness wear and either ballet slippers, bare feet or non-slip socks are required. Yvette Dance Studio

Ballet for Beginners8 Mondays, 10/1-11/19, $116Yvette Dance Studio, 118 Walnut Ave., CranfordClass # 81: 6:30-7:30pmHave you ever wanted to try ballet but never had the chance? You will learn all the basics of ballet while increasing your flexibility and having fun. Join others who love ballet and want to learn the graceful art of ballet dancing.Yvette Dance Studio

Jazz/Hip Hop8 Mondays, 10/1-11/19, $116Yvette Dance Studio, 118 Walnut Ave., CranfordClass #83: 7:30-8:30pmCome join the fun in this basic jazz/hip hop class. Enjoy the music and learn current dance moves and class jazz steps. No prior dance experience is necessary. Dance attire and sneakers. Yvette Dance Studio

Tap Dancing for Beginners8 Mondays, 10/1-11/19, $116Yvette Dance Studio, 118 Walnut Ave., CranfordClass # 85: 7:30-8:30pmBeginner tap class is for the student who always wanted to tap dance but never did. In this class students will learn the basics of tap dance, have fun and get some exercise. No prior dance experience is necessary. Comfortable clothing and tap shoes are required. If you need to tap shoes, Cameo Dance Wear (located at Yvette Dance Studio) offers a 10% discount for mentioning the Westfield Adult School.Yvette Dance Studio

♥ Salsa Dancing – Beginners & Intermediate8 Mondays, 9/24-11/19, $74 Single, $64 Senior SingleCafeteria AClass # 88: 7:00-8:00pmJoin the latest dance craze and get ready for 8 fun nights at Salsa class. This class will provide you with great exercise and lots of fun. Come prepared to learn or improve your salsa steps, get some exercise and have a lot of fun! Partners and previous dance experience not needed. Wear comfortable shoes; no sneakers. Bill Mackey, Sylvia Friedman, Salsa Con Soul, Dance Instructors


Internet Marketing1 Monday, 9/24, $10Room 141Class # 89: 7:00–9:00pmThe Internet is fast becoming the resource of choice for selling products and services. In this class you will learn how to use on-line tools to market locally, nationally and even internationally. Topics include Google Ad Words, Search Engine Optimization, Web Analytics, e-mail and social media. The class will be structured around the specific interests of those attending.Joe Haedich, Vice President of Internet Marketing for Long Elegant Legs, Masters Degree in Marketing Communications, Google Certified AdWords Professional **

Wills, Trusts & Probate1 Monday, 9/24, $10Room 262Class # 90: 7:30–9:00pmThis class will address what a will is, why you need one and what happens if you die without one. Both the probate process and intestacy (dying without a will) law will be discussed. Learn when and why you need a trust for your family and why you typically don’t need a ‘living’ trust in New Jersey. Living wills and powers of attorney will also be discussed. We will address income taxes, estate taxes and inheritance taxes as well as some planning techniques to mini-mize these taxes upon your death.Mitchell C. Beinhaker, Esq.**

Financial Strategies for Estate Planning1 Monday, 10/1, $10Room 156Class # 91: 7:30–9:00pmAre you confident in your financial future? Many people only address the financial aspects of their estate plan when a life altering event occurs. In this course you will learn how to maximize your estate benefits. Learn about the new 2012 federal estate tax laws. Students will learn how to extend their assets throughout their life, pass assets to their spouse without paying taxes, maximize the amount of their estate that goes to their heirs, and how to protect their family in the event of an unex-pected passing or illness. We will identify tax advantaged savings vehicles and we will also discuss the advantages and disadvantages of long-term care insurance. Attendees will come away learning the realities of planning for a secure financial future.Aaron Skloff, AIF, CFA, MBA, Financial Advisor, Skloff Financial Group**

Long Term Care Insurance: Protecting Your Independence1 Monday, 10/15, $10Room 156Class # 94: 7:30–9:00pmDo you say to yourself, “I’ll learn about long term care insurance some other time? The need for Long Term Care (LTC) can trigger tremendous personal and financial hardship during an already emotional period in your life. Learn the facts now and protect your personal and financial independence. Learn about the eagerly anticipated and recently implemented, New Jersey Long Term Care Insurance Partnership Program. This Program protects your hard earned assets from Medicaid through Partner Qualified policies. Students will learn about what financial assis-tance is available and they will also learn how to evaluate a LTC insurance policy. We will discuss the most common mistakes people make with LTC insurance policies and how to avoid them.Aaron Skloff, AIF, CFA, MBA, Financial Advisor, Skloff Financial Group**

IRA’s: Learning the Ins and Outs1 Monday, 10/22, $10Room 156Class # 96: 7:30–9:00pmIndividual Retirement Accounts (IRA’s) are often the most overlooked and underappre-ciated retirement savings vehicles. Are you aware of all the new IRA rules introduced over the last five years? We will discuss the new, game changing IRA tax laws. Students will gain an understanding of the new rules, new con-tribution limits and withdrawal requirements. Learn the differences between the traditional, ROTH and rollover IRA’s. Also learn key tax elimination, tax savings and estate planning strategies provided by IRA’s.Aaron Skloff, AIF, CFA, MBA, Financial Advisor, Skloff Financial Group**

Your Passport to International Investing1 Monday, 10/29, $10Room 156Class # 109: 7:30–9:00pmThink international investing is only for high-risk investors? Think again. Students will gain an understanding of the benefits of a globally diversified portfolio, why some of the most successful investors are investing internation-ally and what investments are available to individuals. Attendees will also learn why fixed income investments abroad offer higher yields than those in the U.S. We will discuss these top-ics and more as we explore how international investments can present better investment opportunities than the U.S.Aaron Skloff, AIF, CFA, MBA, Financial Advisor, Skloff Financial Group**

Business, Finance & Legal


Setting the Stage to Sell Your Home1 Monday, 10/22, $10Room 151Class # 99: 7:00–9:00pmPeople usually decide within two minutes whether they like a home they are considering buying. In fact, they form their opinions even before they walk through the door. Making a good first impression can mean the difference between a fast sale at the best price and languishing over repeated showings, hassles and price reductions. There are basic things that should be considered and attended to BEFORE you list your home to get top dollar and to avoid complications and compromises later in the transaction. Learn valuable tips that will not cost a lot of money, but can make a big difference in your net return. Maryalice Ryan, ABR, SRES, Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage**

How to Appeal Your Real Estate Taxes1 Monday, 10/29, $10Room 151Class # 93: 7:00–8:30pmHome Values have dropped. Shouldn’t your property taxes? Is a property tax appeal right for you? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you may want to appeal your prop-erty taxes. In this class students will learn the basics of our property tax system and how to appeal their property taxes in New Jersey. Topics to be covered include how individual property assessments and taxes are calculated, rules for determining if you have a winnable case and how to present the best evidence to support your claim for a reduction. Students will also learn how to avoid common mistakes and problems that can lead to a dismissal of your case.James M. Foerst, Esq.**

Getting the Most from Your Home Inspection1 Monday, 9/24, $20Room 145Class # 116: 7:00–8:30pmAre you planning to buy a home and want to make sure your inspection is thorough? Have you ever wondered what the home inspector is thinking while he or she inspects the house you are considering to purchase or are sell-ing? Come to this class and meet a Licensed Professional Home Inspector who will provide you with information about home inspections that you may not know. The instructor will give students a "tour" of a home and teach them what a comprehensive inspection should cover, including structural, mechanical, termite and wood destroying insects, radon screening, lead paint inspections, buried underground oil tanks, and the like. This class is perfect for homeowners when selling and for home buy-ers making the largest purchase of their lives.Robert Fico, ACE Home Inspection, Inc. of Westfield

Home Maintenance 1012 Mondays, 10/22–10/29, $38Room 145Class # 117: 7:00–8:30pmHomeowners should maintain their property to avoid problems and protect their invest-ment. Learn what to do to maintain your furnace, boiler, air conditioner, water heater, gutters, chimney and other home compo-nents and learn when to call in the experts. Understand what typical life expectancies are for roofs, HVAC systems, water heaters and the like, and what to look for to identify small problems before these become large and costly ones. This is a "do-it-yourself" home maintenance class. There will be plenty of time for questions and discussion.Robert Fico, ACE Home Inspection, Inc. of Westfield

Keeping Your Basement Dry1 Monday, 10/15, $18Room 145Class # 119: 7:30–9:00pmKnowing how your basement was constructed can explain how water can get in. In this class you will learn how the water table can affect your home. You will be given tips for keeping water away from the foundation. Having a dry basement is an important part of maintaining a healthy home. We will discover the difference between battery back-up sump pumps and water powered emergency sump pumps. What is a French drain? Do I need a sump pump? Is a generator necessary? Get the answers to these questions and more.Doug Lynch, Owner of A-1 Basement Solutions

Real Estate & Your Home


Landscaping & Plants New - The Art of Pruning1 Monday, 10/1, $20Room 117Class # 97: 7:00–8:00pmMaintaining your ornamental plants through proper pruning will help keep them look-ing their best all year round. Learn how to prune ornamental trees, shrubs and perennials without damaging them. We will discuss the proper time to prune, the tools and techniques needed to prune and the many reasons why it is important to prune. Specialty pruning such as topiary, bonsai and espalier will also be covered.Bryan Lowe, Consulting Horticulturist, Owner of HortSeminarsNJ

Fall Planting for a Beautiful Spring Garden1 Monday, 9/24, $22Room 119Class # 102: 7:30–9:30pmThis one night class offers advice on what needs to be done in the yard in anticipation of winter. Fall planting, bulbs, lawn renovation, mulching and tips on what to watch for and do during the winter months will be covered.Craig Stock, B.A. Horticulture, Texas Tech. University, Professional Landscape Designer

Landscaping Your Home6 Mondays, 10/15–11/19, $98Room 119Class # 103: 7:30–9:30pmDo you want to landscape your own yard, but don’t know where to start? This course will help you design your own landscape plan and learn how to prepare an area and select, install and maintain plant materials. Students should bring a land survey of their home and photos of the area to be designed. At the last class students will receive a detailed landscaping plan designed specifically for their yard from the survey provided. The plan will include plant types and take into consideration which plants will grow best depending on their loca-tion. Maximum 12 students.Craig Stock, B.A. Horticulture, Texas Tech. University, Professional Landscape Designer

New - New Jersey’s Native Plants1 Monday, 10/22, $20Room 143Class # 98: 7:00–8:00pmAre invasive and exotic plants taking over your yard? A well balanced landscape using native species may be the answer. Learn what native plants you can use in your landscape and why you should. We will define Native vs Non-Native and Aggressive vs Invasive. Also we will discuss regional regulations restricting the use of certain invasive species. Native shrubs, perennials and vines will be covered. Bryan Lowe, Consulting Horticulturist, Owner of HortSeminarsNJ

Bird Watching2 Mondays, 10/15–10/22+ 1 Saturday, 11/3, $84Room 147Class # 155: 7:30–9:00pmCome to this class to learn all about the birds around us. Students will discover the art of bird watching from an expert. Classroom discus-sions will focus on the birder's toolkit including optics, field guides, and e-resources, with illus-trated approaches to strategies for identifying scarcer or more subtle birds. On Saturday, November 3 (8:00am-12:00pm) we'll follow up the classes with a four-hour trip to a nearby birding hotspot (location to be provided by the instructor) where we can put our new skills to use. To learn more about the instructor, visit his website at www.birdaz.com.Rick Wright, Widely Published Author, Speaker, and Tour Leader Worldwide

New - Dog Manners1 Monday, 11/5, 7:30-8:30pmRoom 145Class # 156, One-Night Seminar, $18Class # 157, One-Night Seminar + 1 hour training session, $50(Students can register for the one-night seminar or the one-night seminar plus a one hour, in-home training visit to be scheduled with the instructor ($75 value).What kind of manners does your dog have? Stop the barking, jumping, counter surfing and more. Find out what makes your dog act the way he does and how to alter your dog’s behavior by using positive reinforcement training. In this class we’ll discuss tips on how to prevent bad manners and get the behavior you want. We will also go into detail about exercise, supervision and how to communicate properly with your dog. Rick Debbie, Lead Trainer, Canine Instruction Agency

Animals & Animal Training


French – Beginner8 Mondays, 9/24–11/19, $78Room 253Class # 113: 7:00–8:15pmAre you planning a trip to a French speaking country this year or are you interested in learning French for the fun of it? Join this class to learn the basics of this romantic language in eight short weeks! This beginning French class will concentrate on the development of a basic vocabulary, pronunciation and conversational ability. Carole Ronget, Experienced French Instructor, Master in Law from Lyon 3 Jean Moulin University

Conversational French7 Mondays, 10/1–11/19, $70Room 253Class # 114: 8:30–9:45pmParlez Vous Francais? Speaking a language is the best way to learn it! Come try out your French language skills in this conversational class. This class is great for those students who have learned basic French, as well as those who may not have used the language and would like to refresh their speaking skills. Students will participate in weekly conversa-tions led by the instructor in a relaxed setting. Carole Ronget, Experienced French Instructor, Master in Law from Lyon 3 Jean Moulin University

Spanish – Beginner8 Mondays, 9/24–11/19, $78Room 256Class # 110: 7:00–8:15pmHave you ever considered learning Spanish? This beginner level course concentrates on developing basic vocabulary, pronunciation and conversational ability. Students will use the “Spanish Made Simple” textbook by Eugene Jackson which can be purchased through The Town Bookstore (Westfield) or at www.barne-sandnoble.com.Christopher Beck, native Spanish speaker and teacher

Spanish – Advanced Beginner8 Mondays, 9/24–11/19, $78Room 256Class # 111: 8:15–9:30pmThis class is great for students who have taken Spanish in the past and want to learn more. Students will expand their vocabulary while learning grammar and pronunciation as well as conversational phrases. Christopher Beck, native Spanish speaker and teacher

Italian – Beginner8 Mondays, 9/24–11/19, $78Room 155Class # 112: 7:30–9:00pmThis class is an introduction to the beautiful language of Italian. In 8 short weeks you will learn basic conversation and phrases useful when traveling in Italy or speaking to Italian friends. Please purchase "Essential Italian Grammar" by Olga Ragusa (available at Barnes & Noble for $ 5.95) for this class.Filippo Secci, Experienced Italian instructor

ESL– Conversational English8 Mondays, 9/24–11/19, $56Room 159Course # 115: 7:00–9:00pmEnjoy learning English in a fun environment and receive personal attention. All classes will be taught in small group settings. Orientation and a placement test will be held at the first class. Students who have previously taken this course are welcome to join us again.BEGINNER LEVELFor students with no or very limited English Language skills. A book will be provided.INTERMEDIATE LEVELFor students who have had some English class-es. Conversation, vocabulary, reading, writing, grammar and pronunciation will be covered in a small group setting.ADVANCED LEVELStudents will discuss a variety of interesting topics in this class. Grammar, reading, current events, creative writing, idioms, pronunciation, oral presentations, vocabulary and small group conversations will also be covered in this class.Madeline Salzman, B.S. Education, NYU, Former NYC Teacher, Experienced ESL TutorLynn O'Brien, B.A. Linguistics, Montclair State University, Experienced ESL TutorPat Schor, B.A. Lafayette College, Experienced ESL Tutor

Advanced English Grammar for Foreign Executives8 Mondays, 9/24–11/19, $80Room 164Class # 108: 7:00–9:00pmThis class is for foreign executives who speak and understand English, but want to per-fect their skills for business communications. Special instruction on business phone conver-sation skills will be emphasized in this class. Vocabulary, grammar, pronunciation and writ-ten correspondence skills will all be covered in this course. Join this class to have all of your English grammar questions answered. Liela Bernstein, MA, Kean University, Experienced ESL Instructor

Languages


AMC Loews Mountainside, 1021 Route 22, MountainsideClass # 180: Full Session, 10 Wednesdays, 10/3–12/5, 7:15pm, $235Class # 181: First Session, 5 Wednesdays, 10/3–10/31, 7:15pm, $133Class # 182: Second Session, 5 Wednesdays, 11/7–12/5, 7:15pm, $133Class # 183: Flex Ticket, Choose 8 of 10 Wednesdays, 10/3–12/5, 7:15pm, $205Experience the best of Sundance, Cannes and Toronto without a press pass! This cutting-edge exclusive screening series includes discussions with filmmakers and actors. The Arthouse Film Festival is designed to get viewers to become students of film rather than just consumers with the “thumbs up–thumbs down” approach to cinema. This film series is flexible in order to take advantage of opportunities with actors and/or filmmakers as they arise. Every week is a complete surprise and quite an adventure for those who attend.

Films under consideration for the fall:

Les Miserables with Hugh Jackman, Russell Crowe, director Tom HooperThe Master with Philip Seymour Hoffman, Joaquin Phoenix, director Paul Thomas AndersonNot Fade Away with James Gandolfini, Jack Huston, director David ChaseQuartet with Maggie Smith, Billy Connolly, director Dustin HoffmanRed Flag with Alex Karpovsky, Onur Tukel, director Alex KarpovskyRenoir with Michel Bouquet, Christa Theret, director, Gilles BourdosThe Sessions with John Hawks, Helen Hunt, director Ben LewinThe Silver Linings Playbook with Bradley Cooper, Jennifer Lawrence, director David O. RussellUntitled Kathryn Bigelow with Jason Clarke, Jessica Chastain, director Kathryn BigelowChuck Rose, Founder of the Arthouse Film Festival, is a screen-writer and film director

Writing the Publishable Novel7 Mondays, 9/24–11/12, $125Room 163Class # 122: 7:30–8:30pmHave you toyed with the idea of writing a novel but don’t know where to begin? Have you writ-ten a novel but don’t know how to go about getting it published? Have you written and submitted a novel, only to have it rejected? In this 7-week course, multi-award winning, criti-cally acclaimed author and literary agent Lois Winston will cover novel writing basics (plot, dialogue, character, hooks, passive vs. active writing, and point of view); the submission process (blurbs, query letters, and synopsis); the realities of today’s publishing world; and the top 10 reasons a manuscript is rejected. Lois Winston (www.loiswinston.com) is the author of the critically acclaimed Anastasia Pollack Crafting Mysteries and other novels and an agent with the Ashley Grayson Literary Agency

Introduction to Digital Photography1 Monday, 10/15, $24Room 113Class # 105: 7:00–9:00pmThis class is great for students who have pur-chased a digital camera and want to get to know how to use it. Students will learn the basic parts of the camera and relevant camera terminology. Basic shooting techniques will be highlighted including framing your shot, judging subject distance and when to use a flash. Additionally, students will learn about how to get their photos from their camera to their computer, internet printing, printers, posting pictures to the Internet and burning pictures to a CD. Herb August, Professional Photographer

Creative Arts, Music, Photography & Writing

This class is held at the AMC Loews Mountainside movie theatre. The films begin at 7:15pm sharp.

New - Arthouse Film Festival


Intermediate Digital Photography6 Mondays, 10/22–11/26, $98Room 113Class # 106: 7:00–9:00pmCome learn to use your DSLR or advanced point-and-shoot camera like a professional. This 6 week class will teach you about the features of your digital camera and how to use them to take great pictures. Topics to be cov-ered include: digital SLR basics, dial settings, metering, lenses, filters, flashes, composition, photo editing, gadgets and tools. Also, you will finally know enough about F-stop, shutter speed and ISO settings to be able to shoot in "manual" mode! There will be in-class photo studies and open time for questions during each class.Herb August, Professional Photographer

Writing Your Personal Memoir8 Mondays, 9/24–11/19, $150Room 153Class # 124: 7:30–9:00pmLet your true self be known. In 8 weeks you will learn how to shape your life story by identify-ing themes and patterns and by making sense out of your dreams and disappointments, your conflicts and your successes. Using prompts to explore your life's journey you will create several essays that can be the beginning of a book or can stand alone as a family legacy.Roberta Temes, PhD., published author, book doctor and editor/coach to aspiring memoirists

New - Creative Fiction and Nonfiction Writing Workshop 2 Mondays, 11/5–11/12, $36Room 147 Class # 123, 7:30–9:00pmRegister for this class to improve your writing skills. This workshop focuses on the creative process, exercises, rhetoric of fiction and essays, student readings and a path forward for those seeking writing groups and publica-tion and more. The instructor has published over 150 stories, essays, poems and interviews in a variety of journals and magazines and anthologies. He will share his experiences with the class to assist students in reaching their writing goals.Richard Marranca, Doctor of Arts Degree from the Steinhardt School of Education of New York University

Guitar – Beginner8 Mondays, 9/24–11/19, $105Room 121Class # 120: 7:00–8:00pmHave you always wanted to play the guitar? Wait no longer! This chord-style approach to learning will have you playing melodies in no time. No experience necessary. Please bring

a guitar, a medium pick and a manuscript booklet to the first class. Please contact the Westfield Adult School at 908-232-4050 if you need to rent a guitar. Maximum 10 students.Ed Helmstetter, Experienced Guitar Teacher

New - Guitar, Private Lessons4 Mondays, $124Room 121Class # 126, Mondays, 9/24–10/22, 8:15–8:45pmClass # 127, Mondays, 10/29–11/19, 8:15–8:45pmAll levels of guitar players are welcome to sign up for this class. Enjoy 4 private guitar lessons to help you reach your guitar playing goals. Please bring a guitar, a medium pick and a manuscript booklet to the first class. Please contact the Westfield Adult School at 908-232-4050 if you need to rent a guitar.Ed Helmstetter, Experienced Guitar Teacher

Monday Afternoon at the Opera 5 Mondays, 9/24, 10/1, 10/29, 11/19, 11/26, $84Westfield Memorial Library, 550 East Broad St.Class # 121: 1:00–2:30pmOpera is one of the most vital and complex art forms, combining theater, orchestra, staging, costume, acting, singing, dancing and every-thing else associated with musical drama. For over 400 years, composers have created oper-atic masterpieces that have thrilled audiences around the world. Come explore the stories, characters and music of the great operas with Robert W. Butts, one of New Jersey's lead-ing opera conductors. With video examples accompanying the lecture, study in depth the following operas: September 24 – Giochinno Rossini – La Cambiale di MatrimonioOctober 1 – Gaetano Donizetti – Anna BolenaOctober 29 – Modeste Mussorgsky – Boris GodunovNovember 19 – Giuseppe Verdi – OtelloNovember 26 – Johann Strauss – Die FledermausBob Butts, Conductor, NJ Concert Opera & Baroque Orchestra of North Jersey, www.robertbutts.com

Voice Over1 Monday, 9/24, $44Room 151Class # 125: 7:00–9:00pmHave you ever wanted to be the voice everyone hears on commercials and documentaries? This fun and interactive class covers details of the industry, the importance of marketing and of a demo tape. You will be coached and recorded for a personal evaluation. Be warned: many who have taken this class have gone on to become professional Voice Actors. This class is taught by a professional voice actor. Voices for All, Voice Acting Training Company

Creative Arts, Music, Photography & Writing (continued)


Self Defense & Martial ArtsSelf Defense for Women1 Saturday, 10/20, $52Taekwon-Do Center, 29 Alden St., CranfordClass # 130: 1:00–3:30pm Beyond "Common Sense" Self-Defense: This innovative method is centered on the "stay with people" principals and covers the most common sexual assault scenarios. It starts students in the worst possible position: the attacker has you pinned on the ground. Students learn how to effectively defend against this position as well as chokes, hits and grabs. They also learn how to defend their space and keep an attacker from conducting a successful "interview."Robert Schneider, Certified Rape Escape Instructor, 5th Degree Black Belt

New - East/West Mixed Martial Arts – Men’s Self-Defense Workshop1 Saturday, 10/13, $52Taekwon-Do Center, 29 Alden St., CranfordClass # 150, 11:30–1:00pmIn real world self defense, size doesn’t matter. Because of physics and technique, a smaller man can control and even dominate a larger fighter or attacker. In this class you will use all the disciplines that make up mixed martial arts; Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Muay Thai, Taekwon-Do, wrestling, boxing, as well as the strength and conditioning exercises used to build the stamina needed to defend yourself in any situ-ation. Students will learn to fight like a mixed martial artist, using all the techniques you’ve seen in the UFC, Strikeforce and Bellator. Focus mitts, kicking shields, heavy bags, and many other special MMA training tools will be used. No prior martial arts experience necessary. Master Robert Schneider, 5th Degree Black Belt , www.taekwon-docenter.com

Taekwon-Do for BeginnersUnlimited classes in October, $50Taekwon-Do Center, 29 Alden St., CranfordClass # 78: Days & times listed belowTuesdays, 9:15–10:00amThursdays, 9:15–10:00amMondays – Thursdays, 6:30–7:15pmHave you ever wanted to try out martial arts? Join this class to increase your energy and power while teaching you how to master and maximize your will power and focus. You learn how to get rid of stress, maintain your ideal weight, learn self-defense and discover your true power. You will also learn to develop true confidence, develop health, strength, flexibil-ity and balance of the mind body and spirit. Your age, gender or current physical condition really doesn't matter. Everyone begins with the basics and then naturally move towards more advanced techniques. Uniform is included in the class price. Master Robert Schneider, 5th Degree Black Belt, www.taekwon-docenter.com

PLEASE HELP KEEP THE WESTFIELD ADULT SCHOOL ALIVE!Running the Westfield Adult School takes the efforts of many, mostly unpaid volunteers. We are in need of additional people with strong skills in computers, writing, photography and communications to help keep the school going. If you have enjoyed our classes, and want to give back, please consider joining our Board of Directors. The work required of each individual is not onerous and there are only a few meetings each year. Without your help, we cannot continue to provide this great service to the community.

If you are interested in learning more about being a Board Member, please contact our President, Betsy McQuade, [email protected], 908-389-0989.


Personal Growth: Mind, Body & SoulWhat Kind of Smart Are You?1 Monday, 10/15, $18Room 151Class # 129: 7:00–8:30pmCreate balance, relieve anxiety and find happi-ness by finding your strengths and your true purpose and passions. Students will learn about the eight different intelligences of the Multiple Intelligence Theory by Howard Gardner. In this class you will discover your strengths, skills and how they can work positively for you. You will also identify your best style of learning and how to focus on your strengths for creating and enjoying your best life. In this workshop, you will take a personality test and find out your top skills and strengths. Come learn about yourself! To learn more about the instructor visit www.dlcounseling.com.Diane Lang, Therapist, Educator & Life Coach, MA in Counseling NY Institute of Technology

New - Create Balance, Relieve Anxiety & Find Happiness1 Monday, 11/5, $24Room 151Class # 128: 7:00–9:00pmMake small changes that will help you to live a more positive and resilient lifestyle. Learn the realistic steps you can take today that will make a huge difference in your life. In this workshop you will learn the signs/symptoms of stress and anxiety and the impact it has on your body. Learn your triggers for stress and anger. Learn ways to simplify your life and live in the now! Learn ways to feel more empowered, motivated and healthier. Get on the right path towards living your personal and professional vision by finding out your strengths and best career options for you. To learn more about the instructor visit www.dlcounseling.com. Diane Lang, Therapist, Educator & Life Coach, MA in Counseling NY Institute of Technology

Reiki6 Mondays, 10/15–11/19, $140Student CenterClass # 140: 7:00–9:00pmLearn this ancient system of hands on energy healing. Learn to unlock your natural healing potential while building self-awareness and confidence. By the end of this course be able to perform reiki on yourself as well as others, including pets and plants! Students need to bring $25 to first class for class manual, pay-able to instructor. Certificate awarded upon completion of course.Suzanne O’Brien, Reiki Master trained in traditional Usui, Tibetan and Intentional Reiki, Author of "A Heavenly Presence"

Learning to Meditate4 Mondays, 10/15–11/5, $64WHS LibraryClass # 141: 8:00–9:30pmMeditation leads to inner peace, overcomes loneliness, improves relationships, and has many other benefits for mind and body. Find out how to incorporate a fulfilling meditation practice into your present lifestyle, and learn time-tested methods for improving mindful-ness, concentration and happiness. Discover peace within. Tom Obrzut, Experienced Practitioner and Teacher at Dharmachakra Buddhist Center

Tai Chi & Qi Gong (Wu ji) in the Moment8 Mondays, 9/24–11/19, $140Gym 5Class # 137: 8:00–9:00pmSmooth, continuous, unified movements encourage your body to move more simply, effectively, & effortlessly. Expect improved strength, flexibility, and balance. Enjoy inner stillness and peace that you can apply to everyday life. As students advance they enjoy the structure principles that will take them deeper into the richness of learning Tai Chi. In addition, Qi Gong, an ancient practice which cultivates one’s Qi (energy), will be used as a vehicle to build individual awareness of the vital life force to enhance Tai Chi practice. Students will be introduced to and practice a very rich Tai Chi (Wuji Jing Gong) form and its companion Wuji Qi Gong form.Brian Coffey, Experienced Tai Chi & Qi Gong Instructor, Trained in Chinese Medicine in Nanjing, China.

Have a Psychic Reading: Secrets of Your Personality and Future1 Monday, 10/15, $30Room 143 Class # 142: 6:45–8:15pmHere is a fun and exciting opportunity for you to find out about yourself, your relationships and your future. Psychic Marc Sky will answer questions about your future and show you how to be your own psychic. You will have your palm read to find out about love, business, relationships and more. Receive a detailed Numerology chart prepared specifically for you! Also included is a Romance Astor-numerology chart revealing your sensual, romantic, fun-loving self. Please include your first and last name and birthday on registration form.Marc Sky, Psychic, Hypnotist and Memory Expert, www.marcsky.com


Spirit Encounters: Connect with Those Who Have Crossed Over1 Monday, 10/15, $30Room 143Class # 143: 8:30–10:00pmDo you have loved ones who have passed and wonder if their spirits are still around? Can they give you messages? Can you com-municate with them? Psychic Marc Sky will show you how you can contact the deceased. Through a guided out-of-body experience you can visit friends, family members and even pets so you can talk to them, ask questions and relive happy times. A $10 materials fee will be collected at class for a special guiding cassette.Marc Sky, Psychic, Hypnotist and Memory Expert, www.marcsky.com

Stop Smoking through Hypnosis1 Monday, 10/22, $30Room 251Class # 151: 6:45–8:15pmHalf a million people died last year of smok-ing associated diseases. Millions more suffer from illnesses related to their smoking habits. Kicking the habit begins in your mind. Get back to a more productive energetic, healthy and longer life. If you truly want to give it up and you just don't know how, this class can help you. Please bring a pillow and a sleeping bag or mat.Marc Sky, Psychic, Hypnotist and Memory Expert, www.marcsky.com

Lose Weight with Hypnosis1 Monday, 10/22, $30Room 251Class # 147: 8:30–10:00pmHere are a few problems that those extra pounds of yours can be linked to: high blood pressure, stress, ulcers, being discriminated against, poor self-image, etc. You want a better life for yourself than that, don't you? The more you weigh, the harder your heart has to work, and that is not good news. Don't let excessive weight be your curse. You've heard that "diets don't work." There is some truth to that. Weight loss begins in your mind. Discover the easy way to start shedding those extra pounds through the power of your mind with hypnosis. Please bring a pillow and a sleeping bag or mat. A $10 class materials fee is due the night of the class for a special reinforcement cassette. Marc Sky, Psychic, Hypnotist and Memory Expert, www.marcsky.com

Superpower Memory1 Monday, 11/5, $30Room 143Class # 146: 6:45–8:15pmAre you terrible at remembering names? Forget where you put your car keys? There is an explosion of knowledge that you must absorb in order to succeed in today's world. Don't get left behind! In this no-holds barred workshop you'll learn the secrets of develop-ing a near-photographic memory, with very little effort. You'll discover easy and sure-fire ways to instantly recall names, faces, lists, instructions, school work, English and foreign vocabularies. Whether you're a student look-ing to get better grades, a sales person who has to remember your customers' names, employed or not, 15-95 years old, this course can help you.Marc Sky, Psychic, Hypnotist and Memory Expert, www.marcsky.com

Reliving Your Past Lives1 Monday, 11/5, $30Room 143Class # 145: 8:30–10:00pmWho were you in your last life? A past life regression may give you answer to this and other questions relating to the possibility of past lives. Many people feel that they have lived before, in the past, as someone else. The roots of many of our present day prob-lems may be traced to a life that may have existed before our time. Using methods of self-hypnosis, some very interesting things may be revealed that could help you improve your life. Please bring a pillow and sleeping bag or mat.Marc Sky, Psychic, Hypnotist and Memory Expert, www.marcsky.com

Personal Growth: Mind, Body & Soul (continued)

These classes are provided for entertainment purposes only and thus do not hold the Westfield Adult School Association liable for anything that may possibly arise as a result of attendance to the class. This includes injury, mental, physical, spiritual or emotional releases, encounters, accidents, upsets, or any other possible situation.


Teen Scene

SAT & PSAT Preparation8 Week Class, $499Room 115Class # 153: Wednesday Classes, 9/12, 9/19, 9/24* (Monday), 10/3, 10/10, 10/17, 10/24, 10/31 6:30–9:30pmClass # 154: Thursday Classes, 9/13, 9/20, 9/24* (Monday), 10/4, 10/11, 10/18, 10/25, 11/1 6:30–9:30pmThis comprehensive course by Westfield Review, Inc. offers strategies and techniques for SAT success – vocabulary review in English and math, writing samples and scoring, timing issues, target numbering, techniques to weed out wrong answers and help the student find the correct one are just a few of the many techniques presented and applied. Practice SAT's are completed both in class and for homework. Textbooks are included in the tuition. Space is limited so register early!Les Jacobsen, Director of Westfield Review and Math Instructor, WHSKaren Goller, English Instructor, WHS

*Classes will not meet on 9/26 and 9/27. These classes will be held on Monday, Sep 24.


Travelogues & CookloguesTravel to faraway places and learn about other cultures, food, literature and art. These classes include a dvd presentation and are guided by Mike Dutko, 40 Years in the travel business. Refreshments will be served at each class.

Cooking Chinese1 Monday, 9/24, $10Room 140Class # 158: 7:00–9:15pmHave you ever wondered how Chinese food is prepared? Come to this class to learn about how delicious Chinese food is made. Our chef will show us on video how to make the fol-lowing oriental dishes: spring rolls, wonton soup, deep fried won tons, moo goo gai pan, kung pao chicken, shrimp with snow peas, pepper steak and plum clouds. After a short break, we will learn to cook: fried rice, quick chicken chow mein, Mandarin jade chicken, lobster Cantonese, crabmeat and asparagus, beef steak with scallops, prawns In lobster sauce, sweet and sour pork and Mongolian hot pot. Put all these dishes together and you have a delicious Chinese banquet!

Staying in a Lighthouse plus Lighthouses in the Gulf of Mexico 1 Monday, 10/1, $10Room 140Class # 159: 7:00–9:15pmWould you enjoy living in a lighthouse? A few lighthouses operate as grand Bed & Breakfast Inns. Others provide more rustic experiences. You can stay in Oregon, California, New York, Michigan, Rhode Island, Maine and Massachusetts. We will visit lighthouses in the Gulf Of Mexico, Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, and Texas to learn about lighthouse living and what makes each lighthouse unique.

Great Lodges of the Canadian Rockies1 Monday, 10/15, $10Room 140Class # 160: 7:00–9:15pmTake a trip to visit our neighbors to the north! From the 5 Star Banff Springs Hotel to Twin Falls Chalet the lodges of the Canadian Rockies combine “roughing it" with elegance and luxury. Travel by helicopter to remote Mount Assiniboine Lodge, by horseback to the Plain of Six Glaciers Teahouse, and climb with experts to Abbott Pass Hut. After a short break, we visit fabulous Chateau Lake Louise, Jasper Park Lodge, Prince of Wales Hotel, Twin Falls Chalet, and Lake O'Hara Lodge. Come experience the beauty of Canada.

Aerial Tour of Italy1 Monday, 10/22, $10Room 140Class # 161: 7:00–9:15pmEscape to beautiful Italy! We begin our tour in Southern Italy by flying over some of Italy’s great cities: Rome, Florence and Naples. We then travel to Hadrian's Villa and Tivoli Gardens outside of Rome, The Pope's residence at Castle Gandolfo, the Appian Way, the ruins at Pompeii, Mt. Vesuvius, the islands of Ischia and Capri and more. After a short break, we fly over the island of Sicily seeing the magnificent cities of Palermo, Siracusa, Catania, Marsala, Termini Imerese, Cefalu and more.

Great Gardens of England, Part 21 Monday, 10/29, $10Room 140Class # 162: 7:00–9:15pmDuring the spring session, we got to see 12 fabulous gardens in England. We enjoyed these gardens so much that we are going back for more! We will see 20 more gardens from all over England with its glorious scenery with flowers, trees and shrubs. Join us to view some of the most beautiful English gardens.

The Back Roads of Europe1 Monday, 11/5, $10Room 140Class # 163: 7:00–9:15pmCome visit Tuscany (Italy), La Rioja (Spain), East Anglia (England) and Provence (France), as we travel off the beaten path. Towns in England will take you back to the Middle Ages. See the beauty of Provence in Southern France where Popes came to spend their summers. Visit Tuscany which is noted for wine growing and picturesque villages. Finally experience La Rioja, Spain which is also in the wine region and has breathtaking scenery and quaint villages.


Travelogues & Cooklogues (continued)Great Lodges of the US National Parks1 Monday, 11/12, $10Room 140Class # 164: 7:00–9:15pmPack your bags and get ready for a fascinating tour of America's National Parks and their charming historic lodges. Built in the untamed landscape of the American West, they were the vision of early park enthusiasts and entre-preneurs. We will visit the following six lodges: Old Faithful Inn, Ahwahne Hotel, El Tovar, Zion Lodge, Grand Canyon Lodge and Bryce Canyon Lodge. Come see America the Beautiful!

Switzerland and The Glacier Express Train1 Monday, 11/19, $10Room 140Class # 165: 7:00–9:15pmWe board the Glacier Express train in the pedestrian-only village of quaint Zermatt for the 8 hour scenic trip through fantastic moun-tain scenery, picturesque small towns, glaciers and rivers. While on the train, view the scenic natural beauty that makes Switzerland famous. We have lunch aboard the train and reach our final destination of the elegant resort town of St. Moritz at the other end of the country. All aboard!

DAVID SAMSKYTThe Westfield Symphony Orchestra is a premier,

fully professional, symphony orchestra. Founded in

1983, WSO has grown to become New Jersey’s

second largest professional orchestra, having a

presence throughout the cultural communities of

New Jersey, and appearing as far afield as NYC’s

Lincoln Center and Carnegie Hall on a regular basis.

Now moving into its 30th anniversary season, with

multiple performances each year, WSO, led by

renowned Music Director David Wroe, is viewed as

one of the cultural jewels of the metropolitan area.

Cited by the Star Ledger as “the leading professional

freelance orchestra in NJ”, WSO is recognized by the

NJ State Council on the Arts as a Distinguished Arts

Organization and is the resident orchestra of Union

County. In addition to an adventurous subscription

season, popular concerts near and far, and a rousing

New Year’s Eve celebration, the WSO sponsors

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Trips & Excursions

Victorian Cape May 1 Tuesday, 10/9, $166Class # 170The entire seashore town of Cape May, with its unique collection of Victorian homes, is a National Historic Landmark. The fire of 1878 destroyed thirty blocks; new buildings that went up were built in the modern style of the day, later known as Victorian, with lots of gingerbread trim and turrets. Join us as we first tour the Emlen Physick Estate for a glimpse into life as it was lived more than 100 years ago. Built in 1879, it is now a fascinating museum. After lunch at the Grand Hotel, we’ll take a trolley ride with a guide who will not only point out landmark buildings and their architectural features but will also entertain us with accounts of Cape May’s reign as “Queen of the Seaside Resorts”. We’ll end our visit with afternoon tea at the Physick Estate. Come along with us as we travel back to the Victorian era for the day! Departure at 8:30am with a return at approximately 6:30pm. Please select your luncheon entrée choice when you regis-ter: petite filet mignon or Cape May crab cake.

Historic Homes Along The Hudson1 Monday, 10/15, $145Class # 171Boscobel, the elegant Federal-period house museum, with its breathtaking views of the Hudson River, dates from the early 1800’s. It contains one of the nation’s leading collections of decorative arts from the Federal period, with furniture by famous cabinetmakers such as Duncan Phyfe and original china, glass, and silver which are all displayed in beautiful period interiors based on historical sources. Lunch (included) is at a charming local inn. Then we’ll visit Washington Irving’s Sunnyside. Our costumed guide will explain how Irving designed Sunnyside and its grounds himself. Hear about his storied past and how he came to be America’s first internationally famous author, best remembered now for “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow”. Since Sunnyside and many of its furnishings remained in the family, a visit is one of the most authentic experiences of mid-19th century life in America. A wonderful time of year to view these historic homes amid fall foliage! Departure at 9:00am with a return at approximately 5:45pm.

NYC Theatre – Newsies1 Sunday, 10/21, $185Class # 172“Newsies” opened on Broadway to overwhelm-ing acclaim. It’s a fast-paced new musical with jaw-dropping choreography (Tony Award for Best Choreography), terrific songs (Tony for Best Score) by eight-time Oscar winner Alan Menken (“Beauty and the Beast”) and a book that theatre-goers of all ages will enjoy. It’s loosely based on the true story of the Newsboys Strike of 1899 in New York City. Front mezzanine seating. “A stirring crowd-pleaser! A musical worth singing about!” (NY Times) It’s not to be missed! Time to shop and have lunch before the theater at the Chelsea Market, with its myriad of shops and restau-rants. Departure at 10:30am with a return at approximately 7:00pm.

NYC Theatre – Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf1 Sunday, 10/21, $182Class # 173“Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf” won the Tony for Best Play when it opened on Broadway in the early 1960’s. Written by Edward Albee and considered one of the great American dramas of the 20th century, it concerns a college couple locked in a devastating love-hate relationship who entertain a young, new professor and his wife one night. A great deal of dirty linen comes out in a wash of alcohol, and no one emerges unscarred. The excellent Steppenwolf production comes to Broadway. See this tour-de-force! Time to shop and have lunch before the theater at the Chelsea Market, with its myriad of shops and restaurants. Departure at 10:30am with a return at approximately 7:00pm.

The following trips are offered through Great Outings.


Trips & Excursions (continued)Picasso at the Guggenheim1 Tuesday, 10/30, $164Class # 174On a private tour, see “Picasso Black and White”, which focuses in depth on Pablo Picasso’s career-long exploration of a black and white palette. Surveying the Spanish master’s work from 1904 to 1971, this comprehensive exhibit contains some 110 works, including paintings, sculptures and several works on paper. It traces the artist’s unique vision throughout his whole body of work, divided into themes, such as his early monochromatic blue and rose paint-ings, gray-toned Cubist canvases, and elegant neoclassical portraits. Lunch (included) is at the famous 21 Club, a former prohibition-era speakeasy. Perhaps its most famous feature is the line of jockey statues which adorns the balcony above the entrance. In the 1930’s, some of the affluent customers began to show their appreciation by presenting 21 with jock-eys painted to represent the racing colors of the stables they owned. The restaurant has been frequented by so many celebrities that many have their favorite tables. Jackets for men are required and jeans and sneak-ers are not permitted. Then visit Theodore Roosevelt’s Birthplace, a National Historic Site. Here our 26th president spent the first 14 years of his life. Departure at 9:15am with a return at approximately 5:45pm.

Winterthur and The Du Ponts1 Sunday, 11/4, $152Class # 175Almost 60 years ago, collector and horti-culturist Henry Francis du Pont (1880-1969) opened his childhood home, Winterthur, to the public. Today Winterthur is the premier museum of American decorative arts, with an unparalleled collection of nearly 90,000 objects made or used in America between 1640 and 1860. The collection is displayed in the magnificent 175-room house, much as it was when the du Pont family lived there. The 60-acre naturalistic garden, designed by du Pont, is among America’s best, with beautiful specimen plantings and massed displays of color. On a narrated garden tram ride, discover garden highlights and the history of the estate. Then on a guided tour see the exquisite spaces in which du Pont entertained in grand style. Time also to explore the superb collections in the galleries. (Don’t miss the world-renowned Campbell Collection of Soup Tureens.) Later, enjoy brunch (included) at Wilmington’s famed Hotel du Pont. An award-winning culinary team offers classic dining with impeccable service in an elegant atmosphere. Departure at 9:00am with a return at approximately 6:00pm.

Music and Art in Philadelphia1 Friday, 11/30, $166Class # 176The Barnes Foundation, reborn, remains true to itself, only better. Formerly in Merion, PA, it has recently moved to downtown Philadelphia, with its galleries replicated from the original. It holds a breathtaking collection of 800 paint-ings: 181 Renoirs, 69 Cezannes, 59 Matisses, and much more. Masterpieces literally line the walls of the galleries from floor to ceiling. Our visit begins with an introduction to the collection and Dr. Barnes’s unique approach to displaying art. Individual audio guides provide expert commentary and art history references. Lunch is on your own in the café or coffee shop. The afternoon concert of the Philadelphia Orchestra at the Kimmel Center features Lars Vogt as the piano soloist, play-ing Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 1. The program also includes Wagner’s Orchestral Highlights from the Ring. What a treat for both eyes and ears! Departure at 8:30am with a return at approximately 6:30pm.

Big Band Holiday1 Saturday, 12/8, $168Class # 177Kick off the holiday season with the music of the renowned Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra (JLCO). The orchestra will be joined by vocalists Rene Marie and Gregory Porter. The program includes imaginative arrangements of timeless holiday songs. In residence since 1988 and comprising 15 of the finest jazz soloists and ensemble players, the JLCO is widely regarded as the “finest big band in the world today”. (Daily Telegraph, UK) Jazz at Lincoln Center is located in Manhattan’s Time Warner Building, which also houses a multitude of restaurants (and shops). Lunch is on your own, given so many choices. Before the concert we’ll tour the jazz facility and after the performance, we’ll be treated to a “meet and greet” with one of the artists. A great start to the Holiday season! Departure is at 9:30am with a return at approximately 6:00pm.


Driving Directions to Westfield High School550 Dorian Road, Westfield, NJ 07090

Via the Garden State ParkwayFrom the north: Take Exit 135 onto Central Avenue into Westfield. Once on Central Ave, take a left at the fifth traffic light onto Park Street, which becomes Dorian Road (at the second stop sign). Continue to the high school on the right side of the street.

From the south: Take Exit 135 and follow signs to Central Avenue/ Westfield. Once on Central Avenue, make at left at the fifth traffic light onto Park Street, which becomes Dorian Road (at the second stop sign). Continue to the high school on the right side of the street.

Via Route 22Exit Route 22 East at the Cranford/Westfield exit onto Springfield Avenue. At the fourth traffic light, bear right onto East Broad Street. Continue on East Broad Street until you turn left onto Central Avenue (the second traffic light at the Rialto movie theater). Stay straight on Central Avenue, then turn right at the third traffic light onto Park Street, which becomes Dorian Road (at the second stop sign). Continue to the high school on the right side of the street.

Free parking is available on Dorian Road in front of Westfield High School and in the faculty parking lot on Rahway Avenue behind the school.

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REGISTRATION – PLEASE READ CAREFULLY

The Westfield Adult School is a non-profit, independent, voluntary community orga-nization. No taxpayer money is used. Building facilities are rented from the Westfield Board of Education and administrative expenses such as salaries, insurance premiums, printing and mailing costs are borne by tuition fees, advertisements, and donations.

1. Make checks payable to: WESTFIELD ADULT SCHOOL ASSOCIATION. There is a non-refundable registration fee of $5 per person, per semester (one time only). Mail form and checks to:

WESTFIELD ADULT SCHOOL ASSOCIATIONP.O. BOX 606

WESTFIELD, NJ 07091

There will be a $20 charge for returned checks.Do NOT mail checks to Westfield High School.

2. NO CONFIRMATIONS ARE SENT. You will be notified if a course is filled or can-celled and your fee will be returned to you. Classes may be cancelled due to low enrollment.

3. REFUND POLICY: Refund requests for classes must be received by the Friday before the class starts. Full tuition will be refunded minus a $10 administrative fee. No refunds for one night classes. Day trip reservations are not refundable, but may be transferable if the trip has a waiting list. Overnight trip reservations are refundable up to 14 days prior to departure, less an administrative fee of $10 plus charges for any expenses incurred.

4. Senior Citizens: Courses noted by a ♥ are offered at a discounted senior rate to students age 65 and over.

5. Fees must be paid in full at the time your registration is received.6. Any individual, regardless of residence, may register.7. Classes are held on Monday nights at Westfield High School, unless specifically

noted otherwise. Dates and duration of classes are shown after the course title. There will be no classes held at Westfield High School on Monday, October 8 due to Columbus Day.

8. The telephone number for the Adult School office is (908) 232-4050. Please do not call Westfield High School for information regarding the Adult School, except on Monday evenings when the Adult School is in session.

9. On Monday nights, when the Adult School is in session, the main office of Westfield High School is open from 6:00–9:30 p.m., phone (908) 789-4500.

10. Visit us at our Web site – www.WestfieldAdultSchool.com or e-mail us at [email protected].

Call (908) 232-4050 if the weather becomes severe during the day or check the website for information. If the Westfield Public Schools close during the day for an emergency, Adult School classes will be cancelled. The Adult School cannot guarantee that can-celled classes will be made up.

Online registrations will be confirmed.

Students WILL be notified if a class is full or cancelled due to low enrollment.

Please provide your current e-mail address and phone number on registration form so the Westfield Adult School can contact you.

The Westfield Adult School periodically will send an e-mail to notify you when the new semester starts or in the case of cancelled classes and other important matters. We will NOT send ads and we do NOT share your e-mail address with any other parties. If in the future you wish to be removed from the e-mail mailing list, please send us an e-mail asking to remove your address.

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Mail check and registration form to:Westfield Adult School Association

P.O. Box 606 ,Westfield, NJ 07091 (908) 232-4050

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