The City of Salem Park, Recreation & Community Services Department Presents:
YOUTH
POTTERY: GHOST GRAVEYARDS
Age: 7-12 years
Date: Thursdays, Oct. 6 & 20
Time: 4:15 to 5:15 p.m.
Fee: $45
Place: ClayWorks Pottery Studio, 53 Mason St.
Create a spooky graveyard out of clay! Week one create the project and week two glaze (paint) the project. All pieces will be fired and a pick-up time will be arranged. Instructor: Kathy Wells, pottery teacher.
JEWELRY MAKING AND DESIGN
Ages: 8-12 years
Date: Wednesdays, Oct. 10, 17 & 24
Time: 3:30 to 5 p.m.
Fee: $45, includes materials
Place: Senior center, 5 Broad St.
Learn how to design your own jewelry! Start off with basic bead stringing and different wire techniques like wrapped wire loop earrings and multi-strand necklaces, then learn how to use crimping pliers, wire cutters, and chain nose pliers. Along the way, students will be introduced to different materials such as leather and suede cords. Each week you’ll make something different that you’ll get to keep. For more information, please contact Laura at 978-594-5906 or Captiancyr@comcast.net. Instructor: Laura Lovasco
VIDEO BOOT CAMP
Age: 8-14 years
Dates: Wednesdays, Oct. 5 to Oct. 26
Time: 3:30 to 5 p.m.
Fee: Free to Salem children.
Place: Salem Access TV studio, 285 Derby St.
Learn the basic operation of Salem Access TV’s digital camcorders and video editing. Participants will use footage they shoot themselves to create a short program in which they call the shots. Class limited to 10. Instructor: Patrick Kennedy.
ACTING FOR YOUNGSTARS!
Age: Grades 1-5
Days: Thursdays, Oct. 13 to Nov. 17
Time: 2:30 to 4 p.m.
Fee: $55
Place: Witchcraft Heights Elementary School
Acting for YoungSTARS! explores the techniques required to perform a character onstage in front of an audience, increase speaking skills and build overall confidence and creativity. This is done through a series of theater games and culminates in a last day showcase in front of an audience of family and friends. Class size limited to 13 students. Instructor: Jape Payette, JapeScape Productions, www.japescape.com.
BABY SIGNS: Sign, Say & Play
Age: 6 months-3 years, with parent participation
Date: Saturdays, Session I: Oct. 15 to Nov. 19
Time: 9 to 10 a.m. for beginners; 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. for intermediates
Fee: $125 per parent or couple with one child
Place: Senior Center, 5 Broad St.
A Baby Signs play class with games, songs and activities that highlight developmental skills and introduce families to baby sign language. Participants receive a starter kit with resources for signing at home. Class size limited to 10; pre-registration required. For more information, contact instructor by e-mail at jlfc7399@comcast.net, by phone at 978-745-6631, or visit www.babysignsprogram.com/withjennifer. Instructor: Jennifer Carr, an Independent Certified Baby Signs® Instructor.
LEARN TO PLAY GUITAR
Age: Grades 6-8
Fee: $35, includes book
Date: Thursdays, Oct. 20 to Dec. 8 (no class Nov. 10 & 24)
Time: 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Place: Senior Center, 5 Broad St.
If you’ve ever wanted to learn how to play the guitar, this is the class for you! You'll start learning how to read music and play guitar chords so you can begin playing your favorite songs. Please bring your own guitar. Pre-registration is required. Instructor: Ellen Finn, Collins Middle School teacher.
ADULT
HEALING WITH YOGA AND THE 12-STEPS
Date: Mondays, Sept. 19, 26, Oct. 3, 17 & 24
Time: 6:30 to 8 p.m.
Fee: $69, plus book (approx. $20)
Place: Senior Center, 5 Broad St.
This is a new class based on the book, “Yoga and the 12-Steps”. This program will explore the therapeutic role of yoga as it connects to the recovery process. Participants will assess an issue they would like to explore for self-development and growth. The power of yoga will then be applied to strengthen ones established goals. Class will engage posture work, stretching, movement and expressive therapy techniques. Start today, be everything you can be. Nothing changes if nothing is changed. Instructor: Deborah Kako, licensed psychotherapist and registered Kripalu yoga teacher. For information, visit www.yogaatc.com online.
ZUMBA®
Date: Tuesdays, Session I: Oct. 4 to Nov. 8
Time: 5 to 5:45 p.m.
Fee: $54 per session, $10 drop-in fee
Place: Senior Center, 5 Broad Street
Ditch the old workout routine and lose yourself (and your calories) in the Latin-inspired, easy-to-follow beats of ZUMBA® fitness! The ZUMBA® program combines fast and slow rhythms that tone and sculpt the body using an aerobic/fitness approach to achieve a unique balance of cardio and muscle-toning benefits. Dancers and non-dancers alike can immediately master a ZUMBA® class because previous dance experience is not necessary. Come exercise in a healthy, fun, party-like environment and see why ZUMBA® fitness has already swept more than 125 countries worldwide! Zumba® and Zumba Fitness® are registered trademarks of Zumba LLC, used under license. Instructor: Nick Palenchar, Licensed ZUMBA® teacher.
WOMEN’S VOLLEYBALL
Age: 18 and out of high school
Date: October through March
Location: Collins Middle School gymnasium
There will be a captains meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 5 at 6:00 p.m. Please call for the location. For more information, visit http://volleyballsalem.weebly.com or call 978-744-0180.
BEGINNING WATERCOLOR EXPERIENCE
Date: Fridays, Oct. 7, 14, 21 & 28
Time: 1:45 to 3:45 p.m.
Fee: $52, includes materials
Place: Senior Center, 5 Broad St.
This class is for people who have never tried watercolor or have only had a brief experience with it. Award-winning, professional watercolorist and art educator, Paula Beaulieu, will show you how much fun watercolor can be in this hands-on, supportive workshop. All materials are supplied. Even if you've had a workshop with Paula, there’s always a new focus. Open up that creative side of you! Limited to 15 students. Pre-registration required. For more information, please visit www.connectwithyourcreativity.com. Instructor, Paula Beaulieu, M.Ed.
WHAT’S NEW IN MEDICARE FOR 2012?
Date: Friday, October 7
Time: 10 a.m.
Place: Senior Center, 5 Broad St.
A representative from the SHINE program at Mystic Valley Elder Services will update us on changes in Medicare; enrollment dates, health insurance plans and prescription plans. Learn about the preventive benefits that Medicare now covers as well as cost savings programs available to those who qualify. You’ll also be able to schedule an appointment with a SHINE counselor for an individual counseling session at a later date. The annual Medicare Open Enrollment is earlier this year starting October 15 and ending on December 7. During Open Enrollment, you may enroll in a new plan or change your Medicare coverage for next year. This is the perfect opportunity to review your current coverage. State-certified SHINE (Medicare) Counselors will help you understand your plan, as well as other options you may have. Pre-Registration is required;
call Meghan, 978-744-0924
DANCING THROUGH THE DECADES WITH DANCE CALIENTE
Date: Tuesday, October 11
Time: 12:30 p.m.
Place: Senior Center, 5 Broad St.
Fee: Free
See Eileen Herman-Haase and Raul Nieves, owners of Dance Caliente, do a waltz, the Peabody, the Charleston, swing, an Argentine tango and salsa in their “Dancing through the Decades” performance. Dancing through the Decades is an interactive performance celebrating timeless dances from the 1800s to today. Pre-registration is absolutely required; call or see Meghan, 978-744-0924.
WILD TURKEY RUNNING CLINIC
Age: 13+
Date: Thursdays, Oct. 13 to Nov. 17
Time: 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Fee: $65; $55 Wicked Running Club
Place: Salem Common
This program is ideal for all levels and will focus on training for the 5-mile Wild Turkey Race. Entry into the race is included. Participants in this clinic will receive a customized training program and access to Toomey Sports Running Center’s online training program and running log at no extra charge. Participants will receive daily emails outlining the scheduled workouts for the day. More info at www.toomeysports.net. Coach: Mike Toomey, USTAF certified coach and owner of Toomey Sports Running Center.
POTTERY
Age: 18+
Date: Thursdays, Oct. 13, 20, 27 & Nov. 3
Time: 6:30 to 8 p.m.
Fee: $130
Place: ClayWorks Pottery Studio, 53 Mason St.
This introductory class will teach a variety of hand-building techniques, including pinch pots, coils and slabs. Participants will create projects while having a chance to use the potter’s wheel. Instructor: Kathy Wells, pottery teacher.
PRENATAL YOGA
Date: Mondays, Session I, Oct. 17 to Nov. 28 (no class Oct. 31 & Nov. 21)
Time: 6:15 to 7:30 p.m.
Fee: $35 per 6-week session
Place: Senior Center, 5 Broad St.
With a focus on breathing techniques and classical yoga poses, this class is a safe and effective way to build strength and stamina during pregnancy, help alleviate discomfort, and relieve tension. This class is for all levels of experience. Please bring your own mat and wear comfortable clothing. For more information, call 978-274-0544 or send an email to christinepappas2000@yahoo.com. Instructor: Christine Pappas, Registered Yoga Teacher (R.Y.T) with Yoga Alliance. She completed a 475-hour Hatha Yoga teacher training with Barbara Benagh at the Yoga Studio in Boston and is also certified to teach Prenatal Yoga.
OSTEOPOROSIS PREVENTION EXERCISE
Date: Mondays, starting October 17
Time: 10:30 a.m.
Fee: $3 per class
Place: Senior Center, 5 Broad St.
Learn to perform exercises to benefit the muscles of your arms and legs under the guidance of a Physical Therapist with emphasis on correct technique, postural education and modifications for specific physical conditions. Exercises are done standing and sitting using an elastic band which is held in your hands or tied around your legs and/or feet. Balance and stretching exercises are also included. A minimum of 10 participants are needed in order to run the class. Pre-registration is required. Instructor: Jennifer Guerin, Physical Therapist, North Shore Physical Therapy.
AFTERNOON MOVIE: HOCUS POCUS
Date: Tuesday, October 18
Time: 12:15 p.m.
Place: Senior Center, 5 Broad St.
The Senior Center dining room will become a theater for the film, “Hocus Pocus,” starring Bette Midler and Sarah Jessica Parker. Traditional movie snacks will be served. This is a free event. Transportation can be provided until 3:15 p.m. Contact Amy, 978-744-0924, ext. 11, to request a ride.
MAKE IT & TAKE IT FLORAL DESIGN WORKSHOPS
Date: Tuesdays, Session I: Oct. 18; Session II: Nov. 15; Session III: Dec. 13
Time: 6 to 7:30 p.m.
Fee: $20 per session
Place: Senior Center, 5 Broad St.
This season have beautiful fresh flowers in your home to express your creativity and flair. Or the holidays are coming and what better than a gift of fresh flowers? Learn the secrets of professional floral designers while turning that bunch of store bought flowers into a unique arrangement that cause your friends to say "you made that?!” Nov. 15th create a Thanksgiving centerpiece and Dec. 13th create a floral arrangement for the holidays. No experience necessary. Pre-registration required. Registration deadline is the Friday before each class. Instructor: Laurie Marino, floral designer.
FINANCIAL DECISIONS FOR RETIREMENT
Time: Wednesday, October 19
Time: 10 a.m.
Place: Senior Center, 5 Broad St.
Scott MacDonald, CFP, CLU, ChFC, of MacDonald Financial, an affiliate of New York Life will be offering a workshop titled “Financial Decisions for Retirement.” Scott will discuss strategies to help grow and project your wealth, ways to generate income for life, estate planning strategies and much more. Pre –registration is required, call 978-744-0924.
FRUITS ON CANVAS
Age: 18+
Date: Thursday, Oct. 20
Time: 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Fee: $15, includes materials
Place: Senior Center, 5 Broad St.
This one-day workshop will teach you how to paint a pear, apple and grapes. After you have time to practice, you’ll paint the fruits on a canvas board that you’ll get to bring home. All levels of painters are welcome to join. All materials are included. Instructor: Jeanette Lerner.
BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP
Date: Thursday, Oct. 20, Oct. 27, Nov. 3 & Nov. 10
Time: 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Fee: Free
Place: Senior Center 5 Broad St.
The holiday season can be extremely stressful for those who have lost loved ones. You may find yourself dreading the holidays and feeling unsure and overwhelmed with how to cope with the upcoming holiday season. If you have experienced the death of a loved one, please join us as we share our losses, develop coping strategies, and move toward healing in a supportive, confidential environment. Registration is required. Contact Lu Bonanno, Beacon Hospice, at 978-372-4211 for additional information and to register.
HOLIDAY CARDS PRINTMAKING WORKSHOP
Date: Monday, Oct. 24
Time: 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.
Fee: $17, includes materials
Place: Senior Center, 5 Broad St.
Get into the spirit of the holidays, meet new people, reconnect with friends, and have fun while creating holiday cards for those special people on your list. We'll be using water-based printing inks to create many prints of your original design. The surface "printing plate" is inked again and again to produce multicolored prints that make beautiful cards, collages, or artwork to hang on your wall. You'll go home with many prints. No experience necessary. All materials supplied. For more information, please visit www.connectwithyourcreativity.com. Instructor, Paula Beaulieu, M.Ed.
HEALTH PLAN OPTIONS FOR PEOPLE WITH MEDICARE
Date: Tuesday, October 25
Time: 1 p.m.
Place: Senior Center, 5 Broad St.
Offered by Blue Cross Blue Shield of MA, this presentation includes an explanation of Medicare, Medicare prescription drug benefits, how Medigap plans and Medicare Advantage plans work with Medicare as well as provide updates for Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Massachusetts 2012 plan offerings. This popular seminar is often praised for the way it makes complex information easy to understand. A question and answer session will follow. All are welcome, regardless of your insurance coverage. Pre-Registration is required; call Meghan 978-744-0924.
DIGITAL CAMERA BASICS
Date: Session I: Thursday, Oct. 27
Time: 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Fee: $7 per session
Place: Senior Center, 5 Broad St.
Learn basic controls, how to properly hold your camera, understand terms, features and menu options. Remember to bring your camera (with batteries fully charged). Pre-registration required. Limited to 10 students. Instructor: Tracy Milkay
ALL-AGES
FRIENDS OF SALEM WOODS
Date: First Saturday of each month, April 2 through Nov. 5
Time: 9 a.m.
Fee: Free
Place: Salem Woods
Join The Friends of Salem Woods as members lead you on a 2.5-mile walk. Walkers will meet at the trailhead located at the rear of the parking lot at Olde Salem Greens golf course on Willson Street. For information, call Chris Burke at 978-745-8451.
WITCH HOUSE EVENTS
Where: Witch House, 310 ½ Essex Street.
For information, call 978-744-8815 or visit www.witchhouse.info.June 4: Silhouettes- A Colonial History of Puppetry
Oct. 1: The History of Halloween
EERIE EVENINGS/TALES AT THE WITCH HOUSE
Date: Fridays & Saturdays, Oct. 14, 15, 21, 22, 28 & 29
Time: 6 to 10 p.m., performances every 20 minutes
Place: Witch House, 310 ½ Essex St.
Six nights of eerie tales in a 17th-century mansion that was once the home of witchcraft trials judge Jonathan Corwin. Eerie Evenings continues a 22-year tradition of live storytelling, featuring costumed actors, startling stories and authentic settings. Reservations recommended. Call 978-744-8815 for tickets and information, or visit www.witchhouse.info.
SENIORS (Age 55+)
COMPUTER LESSONS
Date: Wednesdays, 10 to 11:30 a.m.
Thursdays, 1 to 2:30 p.m.
Age: 55+
Place: Senior Center, 5 Broad St.
Individualized lessons cover how to use a mouse and keyboard, send e-mail, search the Internet, set-up a printer, play games and more. This class is free, but limited to three students per session. Lessons can be arranged for Spanish-speaking seniors. Salem residents only. Call 978-744-0924 to sign up. Instructors: Wednesdays, Betsy Horne & Thursdays, John Walsh.
Unless instructed otherwise, you can register online by visiting www.salem.com. Click on “Online Recreation Program Registration” under the “Residents” heading.
For a full list of programs, please view the Recreation Calendar, found at www.salem.com.
Please contact me with questions. Thank you.
Eileen R. Dunn
Recreation Supervisor
Park, Recreation & Community Services Department
5 Broad Street
Salem, MA 01970
(978) 744-0180, ext. 20
(978) 744-7225 Fax
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