Hitchcock Happenings: March 3-10
Sunday, March 3
SEN-I JUDO CLUB: This course runs all year long and is well suited for all levels of practitioners including beginners! Call Sensei Israel Lopez 413 279-4330 for more information
Monday, March 4
FAMILY FOUNDATIONS 5: Playgroup: This free program for preschool aged children is sponsored by the Union 61 Family Foundation 5 Grant. Time: 9:00-11:00 AM Dates: Mondays when school is in session until May 2019. Pre-register your child by calling Karen Distefano at 508-867-2232 or emailing
union61cfce@tantasqua.org.
VIOLIN: Private lessons between 2-5 PM with Linda Day Newland.
WEIGHT WATCHERS: Traditional Weight Watchers meetings! Times: Weigh-in/Registrations: 5:30PM Meeting: 6:00 PM Leader: Angela Kramer. Visit
www.weightwatchers.com to become a member or to learn more about Weight Watchers.
PHOTO EDITING: Using programs like gimp.org (free), Photoshop, Photos (Mac), Photoshop Elements or Paintshop ProX. Students bring their laptop with photos to edit. Discover how to adjust color/lighting, sharpen images as well as an introduction to layers. basic familiarity with your computer is required. Time: 6:30-8:30 March 4, 11,18. Fee: $60. Instructor Kevin Kopchynski
www.nature-exploration.com
HATHA YOGA: Relax and rejuvenate with postures and guided meditation to restore the body. Bring a mat and wear comfortable clothing. 7:15-8:15 PM
Tuesday, March 5
ART GROUP: Participants enjoy time to socialize, draw and paint together informally without instruction. No pre-registration required. Bring your own supplies and enjoy! Free will Donations are welcome. Time: 9-11:30AM Contact Hitchcock at 413 245 9977 for more information.
GRANDPARENTS IN THE KNOW: Grandparents with custody meet on first Tuesday at 9-10:30 AM.
GENEALOGY RESEARCH ABC'S: We all know something about our families -it's what we don't know that's intriguing. Genealogical research is becoming very popular and for good reason. You might be living right next door to a 3rd cousin twice removed! The research can be simple, or it can be a real challenge. "ABC'S" will guide you along the right path with tips on research on- and off-line. If you would like to have a conversation with your own great grandparents, then your job is to tell your family story to hand down to your descendants. (4 Classes) March 5, 12, 19, 26. Fee $45. Instructor: Dave Robinson, Old Bones Genealogy of New England.
Wednesday, March 6
WATERCOLORS WITH BETH: Ongoing watercolor classes for all levels with a new painting every 3 weeks. You must register with Beth in advance to attend. Time: 9 AM-1 PM Fee: $17 per week plus supplies. Instructor: Beth Parys. For information and to register, call Beth at 413-245-3295.
FAMILY FOUNDATIONS 5: Music & Movement: This free program for preschool aged children is sponsored by the Union 61 Family Foundation 5 Grant. Time: 9:00-10:00 AM Dates: Wednesdays when school is in session until May 2019. Pre-register your child by calling Karen Distefano at 508-867-2232 or emailing
union61cfce@tantasqua.org.
DOG TRAINING CLASSES BUDDIES - Basic Training and Manners: This dog training basics class is for canines of all ages (puppies welcome) and provides positive training methods, good management practices, and problem-solving strategies. The first week is mandatory, and dogs do not attend. Vaccinations must be up-to-date. Bring the household! Children under 14 must be with an adult. (6 classes) Fee: $130 per dog.
Wednesdays 6:30-7:30 - February 27 - April 3; Session C: April 24-May 29
Thursday, March 7
FAMILY FOUNDATIONS 5: STEAM Group: This free program for preschool aged children is sponsored by the Union 61 Family Foundation 5 Grant. Time: 9:00-10:00 AM Dates: Thursdays when school is in session until May 2019. Pre-register your child by calling Karen Distefano at 508-867-2232 or emailing
union61cfce@tantasqua.org.
VIOLIN: Private lessons between 2-5 PM with Linda Day Newland.
FENCING: Youth and adult classes with Andy Bloch.
PAINT WITH WOOL - MAKE IT WITH MARCIA - In this 3 day workshop, you will use photos of your own or supplied to inspire you to create a picture in wool. The session will walk you through designing your picture, dyeing wool using Kool Aid in variety of colors and shades and learn how to create a picture with felting techniques,
Dates: Thursdays, March 7, 14, 21. Time: 6:30-8:30 PM Fee: $58, supplies included
AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE (ASL) is a visual language using hands, facial and body expressions. Learn about deaf culture and mostly come and have fun. Laughter guaranteed. Class A is for beginners, Class B is a continuation of the beginner class.
(6 classes) 7:15-8:15 PM Thursdays Fee: $38 Instructor: May Marques, Rehabilitation Counselor for the Deaf, MA Rehabilitation Commission
Friday, March 8
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: Traditional open AA meetings in a friendly setting. Come early to chat and share in refreshments. Time: 7:30 PM
Saturday, March 9
TAI CHI: Warm up with 30 minutes of Chi Kung, switching to simple form work and into some more advanced forms. Approachable for all levels. Preregistration required. If not enough students have registered by the Monday before the workshop, it will be cancelled. Fee: $23
Instructor: David Masera
K9 NOSEWORK® is a sport open to all breeds of dogs and their people. Progressive training levels offered. Offered at 3 levels. (6 classes) Fee: $145 Saturdays 9-10:30; Instructor: Laurie Merritt, MEd, CPDT-KA, CNWI; Certified Professional Dog Trainer-Knowledge Assessed; Certified K9 NoseWork® Instructor-
National Association of Canine Scent Work
Sunday, March 10
SEN-I JUDO CLUB: This course runs all year long and is well suited for all levels of practitioners including beginners! Call Sensei Israel Lopez 413 279-4330 for more information
See more at www.hitchcockacademy.org
