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Wednesday April 2, 2025
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5:30 PM - 6:15 PM
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Painting for Kids: Color and Expression NEW! - Paint Sampler for Kids (K-1) 2ND CLASS ADDED!
Learn a new way to express yourself in this fun painting class. You will be diving into color theory and how different colors can evoke positive feelings and emotions. Every week you will choose different color combinations and themes such as abstract objects, animals, nature, and more. We'll be exploring different mediums like acrylics, water colors, paint pens and more. $25 supply fee will be paid to the instructor at the beginning of class for all of the supplies needed including your own personal art bag.Instructor: Jalix DelacruzAbout Our Instructor:Jalix Delacruz is a Lowell based artist. She has been practicing professionally for 6 years all over the US. Jalix loves painting murals and canvases of people who reflect her community through bright colors and expressions. She has painted and assisted on some amazing murals in Lowell, Colorado Springs and Atlanta. Jalix has held her own interactive solo shows over the years to give viewers a chance to explore themselves through art. She is a part of the Brush Art Gallery & Studio collective, where you can visit her and view some of the pieces she is currently working on.
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5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
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Chess for Kids - Chess for Kids: Session 2
This interactive discover based class inspires students to think ahead, visualize their goals, treat others with respect, and learn from mistakes. Classes are geared to suit children of all skill levels from chessling to checkmate artists. Students will build upon their knowledge through lessons, tournaments, variation games and more!This program is for all levels of ability - from beginners to more advanced players. About Chess Wizards: We believe strongly that education should be fun and exciting. Since our first classes in 2002, our Chess Wizards have inspired thousands of children across the United States and Canada to think logically, solve problems, win graciously, and learn from defeat. Our academy is so successful because our approach is so unique. Chess Classes and lessons are based around our original, fun, and high-energy Chess Wizards curriculum. Regardless of a child's ability, Chess Wizards makes chess fun for all!
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5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
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Gentle Restorative Yoga with Guided Meditation NEW! - Gentle Restorative Yoga with Guided Meditation NEW!
This gentle and restorative yoga class is designed to rejuvenate both the body and mind through a blend of slow, mindful movements and deep relaxation. Each session incorporates breath work to cultivate inner calm, guided meditation to focus the mind, and restorative yoga poses to release tension and promote healing. Reiki energy healing and sound healing from singing bowls are sprinkled throughout the practice to enhance the relaxation experience, encouraging balance and well-being on all levels. This class is perfect for anyone looking to unwind, restore, and realign with the inner self. Please bring a yoga mat and water bottle to class. Yoga blocks & strap are optionalAbout Our Instructor: Courtney FineCourtney, is a mom of three girls, a six time Boston Marathoner, running coach, RYT 200 yoga instructor, certified Chopra Meditation Instructor, and Reiki trained. She is passionate about sharing her love of fitness and mindfulness with others. With an in-depth knowledge of running, yoga, and meditation, she also has Master’s in Special Education, allowing her to connect with a wide audience of runners, yogis and children. Courtney finds time daily to spend on her mat in order to create space in her head and focus on her mind/body connection. Today’s world is a very busy one, often leaving us feeling overwhelmed, overworked, and not focusing on our own needs. Courtney’s classes will teach you the importance of self-care, while leaving you feeling deeply stretched and with increased strength both mentally and physically. She fosters a community feeling to her classes where everyone has a place and will feel safe and supported. Whether you are new to yoga/meditation or a seasoned practitioner, you will leave Courtney’s classes feeling supported and with something new to practice or think about both on and off the mat.
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5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
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Strength Training NEW! - Strength Training Session 2 (5:30pm) NEW!
The customized strength training classes are tailored to the goals and need of each individual. In addition to strength training, you will receive mobility and stretching guidance, personalized coaching, and nutritional insights.Instructor: Dave Marchand, The Traveling TrainerDave, founder of The Traveling Trainer has been in the personal training field since 2014. A former Baseball pitcher, Wrestler, Bodybuilder, and Rugby player for UMASS Lowell, his most impactful knowledge was learned through working within the physical therapy realm as a physical therapy aid, helping patients recover from surgery, become stronger, and move better. Dave believes that strength training is more than just building muscle. It is about progressing motor function, balance, coordination, and healthy lifestyle practices.Dave holds many certifications, including, Certified Personal Trainer, Certified Exercise Specialist, Strength and Conditioning Specialist, Functional Movement Specialist, Precision Nutrition Coach, and Personal Trainer Level 1.
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5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
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Photography for Newbies - Photography for Newbies
Here's an opportunity to learn about your digital camera features from an expert. Have your camera ready and learn when and how to use its special features including program mode, manual mode, aperture priority and shutter priority. Also covered will be basic composition and best use of light for different situations, such as plants, people, macro, and landscape photography.About our Instructor:Steve McGrath is an accomplished, passionate, and devoted professional photographer with over 30 years’ experience. Steven studied photography at the New York Institute of Photography, and has earned recognition via several achievement awards, has been published in text books and other publications, and mentors many photography enthusiasts and novices through their journey of improving their skills and abilities to capture the beauty of life.
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6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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Pie! Pies! Oh My! NEW! - Pies! Pies! Oh My! NEW!
Learn to make a variety of pie fillings and crusts. Recipes may include Chocolate Cream Pie with Chocolate Cookie Crust, Blood Orange Merinque with a traditional pie crust, Fresh Strawberry Pie, S'Mores Pie and/or Homemade Pop Tarts (hand pies).NOTE: This class is a high-demand class. If spaces are full, remember to add yourself to the waitlist. If there is enough interest, a second class will be opened up.Instructor: Lisa ParcellaAbout Our Instructor:Lisa Parcella is a married mother of three from Westford. An avid home cook, Lisa developed her love of cooking and baking from a very young age alongside her mother and grandmother and has completed coursework at the Cambridge School of Culinary Arts. Though her day job is far outside of the kitchen, she enjoys cooking and baking and entertaining with family and friends on nights and weekends. A former adjunct faculty member at Middlesex Community College, Lisa's curriculum focus in her baking courses is aimed at making delicious and beautiful food that is easy to learn and repeat at home with great results. Lisa loves inspiring other home cooks and bakers to be fearless in the kitchen and have a lot of fun learning new recipes and techniques.
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6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
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Painting for Kids: Color and Expression NEW! - Paint Sampler for Kids (2-5) 2ND CLASS ADDED!
Learn a new way to express yourself in this fun painting class. You will be diving into color theory and how different colors can evoke positive feelings and emotions. Every week you will choose different color combinations and themes such as abstract objects, animals, nature, and more. We'll be exploring different mediums like acrylics, water colors, paint pens and more. $25 supply fee will be paid to the instructor at the beginning of class for all of the supplies needed including your own personal art bag.Instructor: Jalix DelacruzAbout Our Instructor:Jalix Delacruz is a Lowell based artist. She has been practicing professionally for 6 years all over the US. Jalix loves painting murals and canvases of people who reflect her community through bright colors and expressions. She has painted and assisted on some amazing murals in Lowell, Colorado Springs and Atlanta. Jalix has held her own interactive solo shows over the years to give viewers a chance to explore themselves through art. She is a part of the Brush Art Gallery & Studio collective, where you can visit her and view some of the pieces she is currently working on.
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6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
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Strength Training NEW! - Strength Training Session 2 (6:30pm) NEW!
The customized strength training classes are tailored to the goals and need of each individual. In addition to strength training, you will receive mobility and stretching guidance, personalized coaching, and nutritional insights.Instructor: Dave Marchand, The Traveling TrainerDave, founder of The Traveling Trainer has been in the personal training field since 2014. A former Baseball pitcher, Wrestler, Bodybuilder, and Rugby player for UMASS Lowell, his most impactful knowledge was learned through working within the physical therapy realm as a physical therapy aid, helping patients recover from surgery, become stronger, and move better. Dave believes that strength training is more than just building muscle. It is about progressing motor function, balance, coordination, and healthy lifestyle practices.Dave holds many certifications, including, Certified Personal Trainer, Certified Exercise Specialist, Strength and Conditioning Specialist, Functional Movement Specialist, Precision Nutrition Coach, and Personal Trainer Level 1.
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6:45 PM - 7:45 PM
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Vinyasa Flow Yoga - All Levels - Vinyasa Flow Yoga - All Levels (Session 2)
All levels flow in this creative and dynamic form of yoga that uses breath to link physical yoga postures. Each class will offer grounding breath work, various postures sequenced to help increase flexibility, strengthen and tone muscles, and allow you to tune it in your body's own rhythm. Expect a fully balanced class each week that will leave you feeling strengthened in both body and mind. All levels are welcome to join this vigorous practice in finding one's state of flow!Please bring a yoga mat and water bottle to class. Yoga blocks & strap are optionalAbout Our Instructor: Courtney FineCourtney, is a mom of three girls, a six time Boston Marathoner, running coach, RYT 200 yoga instructor, certified Chopra Meditation Instructor, and Reiki trained. She is passionate about sharing her love of fitness and mindfulness with others. With an in-depth knowledge of running, yoga, and meditation, she also has Master’s in Special Education, allowing her to connect with a wide audience of runners, yogis and children. Courtney finds time daily to spend on her mat in order to create space in her head and focus on her mind/body connection. Today’s world is a very busy one, often leaving us feeling overwhelmed, overworked, and not focusing on our own needs. Courtney’s classes will teach you the importance of self-care, while leaving you feeling deeply stretched and with increased strength both mentally and physically. She fosters a community feeling to her classes where everyone has a place and will feel safe and supported. Whether you are new to yoga/meditation or a seasoned practitioner, you will leave Courtney’s classes feeling supported and with something new to practice or think about both on and off the mat.
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7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
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Smartphone Photography - Smartphone Photography
Learn how to take great images on your phone! You will learn how to use your smartphone to photograph and explore the editing apps built right in! Learn how to share and print your images and find out how to use essential controls on your phone along with identifying the best tools for editing and image management.About our Instructor:Steve McGrath is an accomplished, passionate, and devoted professional photographer with over 30 years’ experience. Steven studied photography at the New York Institute of Photography, and has earned recognition via several achievement awards, has been published in text books and other publications, and mentors many photography enthusiasts and novices through their journey of improving their skills and abilities to capture the beauty of life.
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8:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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Piano, Guitar, or Voice with Danny Miller - 8:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Offering 30-minute private piano, guitar, or voice lessons with Danny Miller. If you would like an hour-long lesson, please schedule back-to-back slots. The 2024 Winter & Spring session begins the week of January 22nd and ends May 10th. These lessons take place at multiple locations; please take note of the location when you sign up.Please contact Christopher McGillicuddy at mcgillicuddyc@chelmsford.k12.ma.us for more information or assistance scheduling a lesson.About Danny: Danny Miller is a seasoned musician and educator from Waltham, MA with 18 years of musical experience. He is proficient in piano, voice, guitar, drums, violin, and bass. In 2016, he auditioned at Berklee College of Music and was offered admission as an undergraduate with scholarship. After his postgraduate year at Phillips Exeter Academy in 2018, he enrolled in UMass Lowell’s music studies program and began his career in music education. His teaching experience has consisted of private lessons for all ages, exam preparation, group piano classes, rock ensemble coaching, choir directing, theory tutoring and classroom instruction. Over the course of his career, Danny has been the go-to pianist for several theater productions and churches in the Greater Boston area. While pursuing his degree, he took a two year pandemic-related hiatus where he expanded his lesson roster to over 40 students and began working with Newton Public Schools, playing piano and providing instructional assistance for seven choirs in the district. Since resuming his academics, he has continued to work with the award-winning choirs at Day Middle School, and he has recently stepped into the role of Music Director for Hawkapella, UML’s longest standing acapella group. Danny has a very easygoing personality, and he prioritizes developing a love of music that keeps students motivated. In addition to a structured curriculum based around well known lesson books, he encourages students to learn any song they like, adapting it to their precise skill level. He often incorporates games and activities to reinforce concepts and prevent burnout. Lastly, he makes sure to give students a chance to express themselves through compositional and improvisational (jam) sessions. This has resulted in a high level of satisfaction among even his earliest beginners.Please remember to bring all required materials with you to your lesson.Use the link below to hear an example of Danny’s playing: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQK4QvTrENJWVYAy2DXwJRaRD7U-TtI5g
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8:30 PM - 9:00 PM
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Piano, Guitar, or Voice with Danny Miller - 8:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Offering 30-minute private piano, guitar, or voice lessons with Danny Miller. If you would like an hour-long lesson, please schedule back-to-back slots. The 2024 Winter & Spring session begins the week of January 22nd and ends May 10th. These lessons take place at multiple locations; please take note of the location when you sign up.Please contact Christopher McGillicuddy at mcgillicuddyc@chelmsford.k12.ma.us for more information or assistance scheduling a lesson.About Danny: Danny Miller is a seasoned musician and educator from Waltham, MA with 18 years of musical experience. He is proficient in piano, voice, guitar, drums, violin, and bass. In 2016, he auditioned at Berklee College of Music and was offered admission as an undergraduate with scholarship. After his postgraduate year at Phillips Exeter Academy in 2018, he enrolled in UMass Lowell’s music studies program and began his career in music education. His teaching experience has consisted of private lessons for all ages, exam preparation, group piano classes, rock ensemble coaching, choir directing, theory tutoring and classroom instruction. Over the course of his career, Danny has been the go-to pianist for several theater productions and churches in the Greater Boston area. While pursuing his degree, he took a two year pandemic-related hiatus where he expanded his lesson roster to over 40 students and began working with Newton Public Schools, playing piano and providing instructional assistance for seven choirs in the district. Since resuming his academics, he has continued to work with the award-winning choirs at Day Middle School, and he has recently stepped into the role of Music Director for Hawkapella, UML’s longest standing acapella group. Danny has a very easygoing personality, and he prioritizes developing a love of music that keeps students motivated. In addition to a structured curriculum based around well known lesson books, he encourages students to learn any song they like, adapting it to their precise skill level. He often incorporates games and activities to reinforce concepts and prevent burnout. Lastly, he makes sure to give students a chance to express themselves through compositional and improvisational (jam) sessions. This has resulted in a high level of satisfaction among even his earliest beginners.Please remember to bring all required materials with you to your lesson.Use the link below to hear an example of Danny’s playing: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQK4QvTrENJWVYAy2DXwJRaRD7U-TtI5g
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Monday April 7, 2025
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5:30 PM - 6:00 PM
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Get Moving With Zumba/Zumba Toning Classes NEW - Zumba Toning Session 2 NEW!
IMPORTANT NOTE: Be sure to add yourself to the free waitlist if your class is full. We WILL be adding some additional spaces to these classes.Get Moving with Zumba is an amazing dance fitness class that mixes Latin rhythms with low and high intensity moves for a calorie burning dance fitness party to tone the entire body. Each class combines cardio, muscle conditioning, balance and flexibility. You will leave each session with boosted energy! Sneakers and comfortable clothing, bring a towel and water.Zumba Toning is a high-energy fitness program that combines dance with strength training. It uses light hand weights and controlled movements to target specific muscle groups while dancing to upbeat music. Zumba Toning is effective in sculpting and toning the body while getting a full body toning workout!Be sure to bring water, a small towel, and light hand weights (no more than 2-3 pounds)PURCHASING OPTIONS: Take the 30 minute toning class or the 60 minute Zumba class individually, or purchase both for a discounted priceInstructor: Aaron BryantAaron is from Methuen, MA and is a Double Warrior earning both his Bachelors and Masters degrees at Merrimack College. Aaron started his career in 2018 as a paraprofessional at South Row Elementary, and continues to work there in the afternoon as part of the Extended Day Care team. For the past 4 years, he has worked at the Marshall Middle School in Billerica as a school counselor. Aaron has been a licensed Zumba instructor since 2018 and has taught at Community Education since 2019. Since then he also became a Zumba Toning, Zumba Kids, Strong Nation (HIIT), RYT 200 yoga, and Pound Fit Instructor. When he is not at school or teaching, Aaron likes to watch tv, play video games, hang out with friends, hike, travel, and crochet. As a group exercise instructor, he believes that everyone should try a group exercise class and that one class will not be enough.The atmosphere, community, instructor, and attitude will make all the difference. So keep trying new classes until you find the right fit! His goal is to make sure you are moving and having fun! Remember there are no mistakes; we only have accidental solos! Group exercise is not only great for the body, but also for the mind and soul.
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5:30 PM - 6:15 PM
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Painting for Kids: Color and Expression NEW! - Paint Sampler for Kids (K-1) NEW INSTRUCTOR!
Learn a new way to express yourself in this fun painting class. You will be diving into color theory and how different colors can evoke positive feelings and emotions. Every week you will choose different color combinations and themes such as abstract objects, animals, nature, and more. We'll be exploring different mediums like acrylics, water colors, paint pens and more. $25 supply fee will be paid to the instructor at the beginning of class for all of the supplies needed including your own personal art bag.Instructor: Jalix DelacruzAbout Our Instructor:Jalix Delacruz is a Lowell based artist. She has been practicing professionally for 6 years all over the US. Jalix loves painting murals and canvases of people who reflect her community through bright colors and expressions. She has painted and assisted on some amazing murals in Lowell, Colorado Springs and Atlanta. Jalix has held her own interactive solo shows over the years to give viewers a chance to explore themselves through art. She is a part of the Brush Art Gallery & Studio collective, where you can visit her and view some of the pieces she is currently working on.
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5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
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Kid's Test Kitchen - Kid's Test Kitchen: Grades 1-5 (Session 2)
On a mission to redefine kid food; Kids’ Test Kitchen is a fun and engaging, hands-oncooking class for kids! With enthusiastic facilitation, we get eaters of all ages andabilities, cooking, tasting, and thinking about healthy ingredients!Kids’ Test Kitchen presents kids the opportunity to explore new or familiar foods in theirraw, unmanipulated state. Then, working as a team, they’ll slice, dice, peel, measure,and cook until they’ve prepared the finished dish. Class closes with an opportunity totaste the result of their hard work. Students receive a printed recipe card and the focalingredient - or a sample of the finished dish - so they can show off what they learned!Even the most reluctant eaters enjoy Kids’ Test Kitchen, where participation isencouraged, and the choice to taste is always one’s own.Lessons are planned to celebrate seasonal produce, whole grains, and legumes.Yes – join us again! Each series of classes offers fresh new recipes to prepare andexplore!Kids have food allergies, but they shouldn’t miss out on the fun. We know allergies andcan work around them, making sure that everyone is having fun and staying safe.*Families who have students with allergies or other necessary dietary modifications willbe required to complete our diet modification form before the first class.Please follow this link prior to the start of class to see important information about the class and provide information about your child: https://kidstestkitchen.com/prep/ Instructor: Kid's Test KitchenAbout Our Instructor:Kids Test Kitchen was born in the Spring of 2013. Operating under a different name, we started with a class or two through the Reading Public Schools, and then Lynnfield Community Schools. The response was surprisingly positive. Kids were eating new foods, parents were psyched, and session hosts wanted more! Early in 2016, we formed an LLC and updated the name to Kids’ Test Kitchen. We gathered talented individuals to facilitate Kids’ Test Kitchen classes and have added to our client list. Currently, Kids’ Test Kitchen is building a reputation in more than 65 schools and recreation departments.
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5:30 PM - 7:15 PM
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Get Moving With Zumba/Zumba Toning Classes NEW - Zumba/Zumba Toning Session 2 Combo
IMPORTANT NOTE: Be sure to add yourself to the free waitlist if your class is full. We WILL be adding some additional spaces to these classes.Get Moving with Zumba is an amazing dance fitness class that mixes Latin rhythms with low and high intensity moves for a calorie burning dance fitness party to tone the entire body. Each class combines cardio, muscle conditioning, balance and flexibility. You will leave each session with boosted energy! Sneakers and comfortable clothing, bring a towel and water.Zumba Toning is a high-energy fitness program that combines dance with strength training. It uses light hand weights and controlled movements to target specific muscle groups while dancing to upbeat music. Zumba Toning is effective in sculpting and toning the body while getting a full body toning workout!Be sure to bring water, a small towel, and light hand weights (no more than 2-3 pounds)PURCHASING OPTIONS: Take the 30 minute toning class or the 60 minute Zumba class individually, or purchase both for a discounted priceInstructor: Aaron BryantAaron is from Methuen, MA and is a Double Warrior earning both his Bachelors and Masters degrees at Merrimack College. Aaron started his career in 2018 as a paraprofessional at South Row Elementary, and continues to work there in the afternoon as part of the Extended Day Care team. For the past 4 years, he has worked at the Marshall Middle School in Billerica as a school counselor. Aaron has been a licensed Zumba instructor since 2018 and has taught at Community Education since 2019. Since then he also became a Zumba Toning, Zumba Kids, Strong Nation (HIIT), RYT 200 yoga, and Pound Fit Instructor. When he is not at school or teaching, Aaron likes to watch tv, play video games, hang out with friends, hike, travel, and crochet. As a group exercise instructor, he believes that everyone should try a group exercise class and that one class will not be enough.The atmosphere, community, instructor, and attitude will make all the difference. So keep trying new classes until you find the right fit! His goal is to make sure you are moving and having fun! Remember there are no mistakes; we only have accidental solos! Group exercise is not only great for the body, but also for the mind and soul.
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6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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Cooking from Umbria NEW! - Cooking from Umbria NEW! SECOND CLASS OPENED!
Umbria sits right below Tuscany and is the birthplace of some of the most famous Italian dishes. Class will start with an Antipasto with Italian Stuffed Eggplant and Proscuitto Wrapped Asparagus. For the main dish, a hand-rolled Pici Pasta with a Classic Umbrian Pork Ragu Sauce, and finish with a puff pastry filled with pears and fig. Leave class with these unique recipes from this very popular region of Italy. NOTE: This class is a high-demand class. If spaces are full, remember to add yourself to the waitlist. If there is enough interest, a second class will be opened up.Instructor: Diane MantecaAbout Our Instructor:Diane has been a professional chef for 25 years, working in high end gourmet establishments as well as catering companies. She owned the Brickyard Cafe in Cambridge for 7 years which was an eclectic and popular restaurant tucked away in the Fresh Pond area. Diane has co-authored a Zone cookbook on healthy eating and worked as a food consultant with recipe development for a major corporation. She has been a culinary teacher at Assabet Regional Vocational School and Brookline High School and has participated in many charitable events including Dana Farber: Cooking for a Cure. She is now a personal chef with clients in the Boston area, and her biggest passion is teaching - especially Italian cuisine which is her specialty.
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6:15 PM - 7:15 PM
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Get Moving With Zumba/Zumba Toning Classes NEW - Get Moving with Zumba Session 2
IMPORTANT NOTE: Be sure to add yourself to the free waitlist if your class is full. We WILL be adding some additional spaces to these classes.Get Moving with Zumba is an amazing dance fitness class that mixes Latin rhythms with low and high intensity moves for a calorie burning dance fitness party to tone the entire body. Each class combines cardio, muscle conditioning, balance and flexibility. You will leave each session with boosted energy! Sneakers and comfortable clothing, bring a towel and water.Zumba Toning is a high-energy fitness program that combines dance with strength training. It uses light hand weights and controlled movements to target specific muscle groups while dancing to upbeat music. Zumba Toning is effective in sculpting and toning the body while getting a full body toning workout!Be sure to bring water, a small towel, and light hand weights (no more than 2-3 pounds)PURCHASING OPTIONS: Take the 30 minute toning class or the 60 minute Zumba class individually, or purchase both for a discounted priceInstructor: Aaron BryantAaron is from Methuen, MA and is a Double Warrior earning both his Bachelors and Masters degrees at Merrimack College. Aaron started his career in 2018 as a paraprofessional at South Row Elementary, and continues to work there in the afternoon as part of the Extended Day Care team. For the past 4 years, he has worked at the Marshall Middle School in Billerica as a school counselor. Aaron has been a licensed Zumba instructor since 2018 and has taught at Community Education since 2019. Since then he also became a Zumba Toning, Zumba Kids, Strong Nation (HIIT), RYT 200 yoga, and Pound Fit Instructor. When he is not at school or teaching, Aaron likes to watch tv, play video games, hang out with friends, hike, travel, and crochet. As a group exercise instructor, he believes that everyone should try a group exercise class and that one class will not be enough.The atmosphere, community, instructor, and attitude will make all the difference. So keep trying new classes until you find the right fit! His goal is to make sure you are moving and having fun! Remember there are no mistakes; we only have accidental solos! Group exercise is not only great for the body, but also for the mind and soul.
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6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
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Painting for Kids: Color and Expression NEW! - Paint Sampler for Kids (2-5) NEW INSTRUCTOR!
Learn a new way to express yourself in this fun painting class. You will be diving into color theory and how different colors can evoke positive feelings and emotions. Every week you will choose different color combinations and themes such as abstract objects, animals, nature, and more. We'll be exploring different mediums like acrylics, water colors, paint pens and more. $25 supply fee will be paid to the instructor at the beginning of class for all of the supplies needed including your own personal art bag.Instructor: Jalix DelacruzAbout Our Instructor:Jalix Delacruz is a Lowell based artist. She has been practicing professionally for 6 years all over the US. Jalix loves painting murals and canvases of people who reflect her community through bright colors and expressions. She has painted and assisted on some amazing murals in Lowell, Colorado Springs and Atlanta. Jalix has held her own interactive solo shows over the years to give viewers a chance to explore themselves through art. She is a part of the Brush Art Gallery & Studio collective, where you can visit her and view some of the pieces she is currently working on.
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6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
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Beginning & Intermediate Drawing for Adults - Intermediate Drawing for Adults
Beginners Class:This fun, 4-week drawing course will help the beginning artist take their stick figures to a new level. Foundation principles will be taught so that by the end of this course, students will have the confidence they need to draw what inspires them. Topics Include: drawing tools, lines & Form, Values, Composition, Contours, Ellipses and Perspective.Intermediate Class:The intermediate class builds on what you learned in the beginners class. It is designed to take the intermediate student to the next phase in their artistic development. Leave those drawing insecurities outside the studio door through a series of drawing exercises. Please have a sketch book, graphite pencil kit, pencil sharpener, ruler and kneaded eraser available to you prior to the start of class.Instructor: Deb Arsenault
About our Instructor: Deb Arsenault has a BFA in visual communication from Northern Illinois University, but her love of drawing and painting started at an early age when she started taking private lessons at 12 years old. Deb has had her own art studio at Western Ave Art Studios in Lowell for 8 years.
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Wednesday April 9, 2025
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5:30 PM - 6:15 PM
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Painting for Kids: Color and Expression NEW! - Paint Sampler for Kids (K-1) 2ND CLASS ADDED!
Learn a new way to express yourself in this fun painting class. You will be diving into color theory and how different colors can evoke positive feelings and emotions. Every week you will choose different color combinations and themes such as abstract objects, animals, nature, and more. We'll be exploring different mediums like acrylics, water colors, paint pens and more. $25 supply fee will be paid to the instructor at the beginning of class for all of the supplies needed including your own personal art bag.Instructor: Jalix DelacruzAbout Our Instructor:Jalix Delacruz is a Lowell based artist. She has been practicing professionally for 6 years all over the US. Jalix loves painting murals and canvases of people who reflect her community through bright colors and expressions. She has painted and assisted on some amazing murals in Lowell, Colorado Springs and Atlanta. Jalix has held her own interactive solo shows over the years to give viewers a chance to explore themselves through art. She is a part of the Brush Art Gallery & Studio collective, where you can visit her and view some of the pieces she is currently working on.
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5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
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Chess for Kids - Chess for Kids: Session 2
This interactive discover based class inspires students to think ahead, visualize their goals, treat others with respect, and learn from mistakes. Classes are geared to suit children of all skill levels from chessling to checkmate artists. Students will build upon their knowledge through lessons, tournaments, variation games and more!This program is for all levels of ability - from beginners to more advanced players. About Chess Wizards: We believe strongly that education should be fun and exciting. Since our first classes in 2002, our Chess Wizards have inspired thousands of children across the United States and Canada to think logically, solve problems, win graciously, and learn from defeat. Our academy is so successful because our approach is so unique. Chess Classes and lessons are based around our original, fun, and high-energy Chess Wizards curriculum. Regardless of a child's ability, Chess Wizards makes chess fun for all!
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5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
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Strength Training NEW! - Strength Training Session 2 (5:30pm) NEW!
The customized strength training classes are tailored to the goals and need of each individual. In addition to strength training, you will receive mobility and stretching guidance, personalized coaching, and nutritional insights.Instructor: Dave Marchand, The Traveling TrainerDave, founder of The Traveling Trainer has been in the personal training field since 2014. A former Baseball pitcher, Wrestler, Bodybuilder, and Rugby player for UMASS Lowell, his most impactful knowledge was learned through working within the physical therapy realm as a physical therapy aid, helping patients recover from surgery, become stronger, and move better. Dave believes that strength training is more than just building muscle. It is about progressing motor function, balance, coordination, and healthy lifestyle practices.Dave holds many certifications, including, Certified Personal Trainer, Certified Exercise Specialist, Strength and Conditioning Specialist, Functional Movement Specialist, Precision Nutrition Coach, and Personal Trainer Level 1.
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5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
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Photography for Newbies - Photography for Newbies
Here's an opportunity to learn about your digital camera features from an expert. Have your camera ready and learn when and how to use its special features including program mode, manual mode, aperture priority and shutter priority. Also covered will be basic composition and best use of light for different situations, such as plants, people, macro, and landscape photography.About our Instructor:Steve McGrath is an accomplished, passionate, and devoted professional photographer with over 30 years’ experience. Steven studied photography at the New York Institute of Photography, and has earned recognition via several achievement awards, has been published in text books and other publications, and mentors many photography enthusiasts and novices through their journey of improving their skills and abilities to capture the beauty of life.
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6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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Biscuit and Scone Workshop NEW! - Biscuit and Scone Workshop NEW
Learn how to make extra flaky buttermilk biscuits and two different styles of scone. No blah biscuits or dry, cough-inducing scones in this bunch! You will practice working with basic pastry doughs to bring out their flakiness and tenderness while creating three related, but quite different treats. In addition to the basics of scone and biscuit making, you will also pick up general baking tips and tricks along the way. You will go home with treats to share! NOTE: This class is a high-demand class. If spaces are full, remember to add yourself to the waitlist. If there is enough interest, a second class will be opened up.Instructor: Steve TullochAbout Our Instructor:Steve Tulloch, chef/owner of Two Desserts Baking, graduated college with a teaching certificate, and after a two-decade detour into tech punctuated by over a dozen baking classes at King Arthur Flour in Vermont, he decided to turn his hobby into a career. In 2019 he entered the Pastry Certificate Program at the Cambridge School of Culinary Arts, graduating in 2020 with High Honors in both Academics and Lab. Steve has his ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certification and Allergen Awareness Training, and is a member of the United States Personal Chef Association.
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6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
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Painting for Kids: Color and Expression NEW! - Paint Sampler for Kids (2-5) 2ND CLASS ADDED!
Learn a new way to express yourself in this fun painting class. You will be diving into color theory and how different colors can evoke positive feelings and emotions. Every week you will choose different color combinations and themes such as abstract objects, animals, nature, and more. We'll be exploring different mediums like acrylics, water colors, paint pens and more. $25 supply fee will be paid to the instructor at the beginning of class for all of the supplies needed including your own personal art bag.Instructor: Jalix DelacruzAbout Our Instructor:Jalix Delacruz is a Lowell based artist. She has been practicing professionally for 6 years all over the US. Jalix loves painting murals and canvases of people who reflect her community through bright colors and expressions. She has painted and assisted on some amazing murals in Lowell, Colorado Springs and Atlanta. Jalix has held her own interactive solo shows over the years to give viewers a chance to explore themselves through art. She is a part of the Brush Art Gallery & Studio collective, where you can visit her and view some of the pieces she is currently working on.
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6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
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Strength Training NEW! - Strength Training Session 2 (6:30pm) NEW!
The customized strength training classes are tailored to the goals and need of each individual. In addition to strength training, you will receive mobility and stretching guidance, personalized coaching, and nutritional insights.Instructor: Dave Marchand, The Traveling TrainerDave, founder of The Traveling Trainer has been in the personal training field since 2014. A former Baseball pitcher, Wrestler, Bodybuilder, and Rugby player for UMASS Lowell, his most impactful knowledge was learned through working within the physical therapy realm as a physical therapy aid, helping patients recover from surgery, become stronger, and move better. Dave believes that strength training is more than just building muscle. It is about progressing motor function, balance, coordination, and healthy lifestyle practices.Dave holds many certifications, including, Certified Personal Trainer, Certified Exercise Specialist, Strength and Conditioning Specialist, Functional Movement Specialist, Precision Nutrition Coach, and Personal Trainer Level 1.
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8:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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Piano, Guitar, or Voice with Danny Miller - 8:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Offering 30-minute private piano, guitar, or voice lessons with Danny Miller. If you would like an hour-long lesson, please schedule back-to-back slots. The 2024 Winter & Spring session begins the week of January 22nd and ends May 10th. These lessons take place at multiple locations; please take note of the location when you sign up.Please contact Christopher McGillicuddy at mcgillicuddyc@chelmsford.k12.ma.us for more information or assistance scheduling a lesson.About Danny: Danny Miller is a seasoned musician and educator from Waltham, MA with 18 years of musical experience. He is proficient in piano, voice, guitar, drums, violin, and bass. In 2016, he auditioned at Berklee College of Music and was offered admission as an undergraduate with scholarship. After his postgraduate year at Phillips Exeter Academy in 2018, he enrolled in UMass Lowell’s music studies program and began his career in music education. His teaching experience has consisted of private lessons for all ages, exam preparation, group piano classes, rock ensemble coaching, choir directing, theory tutoring and classroom instruction. Over the course of his career, Danny has been the go-to pianist for several theater productions and churches in the Greater Boston area. While pursuing his degree, he took a two year pandemic-related hiatus where he expanded his lesson roster to over 40 students and began working with Newton Public Schools, playing piano and providing instructional assistance for seven choirs in the district. Since resuming his academics, he has continued to work with the award-winning choirs at Day Middle School, and he has recently stepped into the role of Music Director for Hawkapella, UML’s longest standing acapella group. Danny has a very easygoing personality, and he prioritizes developing a love of music that keeps students motivated. In addition to a structured curriculum based around well known lesson books, he encourages students to learn any song they like, adapting it to their precise skill level. He often incorporates games and activities to reinforce concepts and prevent burnout. Lastly, he makes sure to give students a chance to express themselves through compositional and improvisational (jam) sessions. This has resulted in a high level of satisfaction among even his earliest beginners.Please remember to bring all required materials with you to your lesson.Use the link below to hear an example of Danny’s playing: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQK4QvTrENJWVYAy2DXwJRaRD7U-TtI5g
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8:30 PM - 9:00 PM
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Piano, Guitar, or Voice with Danny Miller - 8:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Offering 30-minute private piano, guitar, or voice lessons with Danny Miller. If you would like an hour-long lesson, please schedule back-to-back slots. The 2024 Winter & Spring session begins the week of January 22nd and ends May 10th. These lessons take place at multiple locations; please take note of the location when you sign up.Please contact Christopher McGillicuddy at mcgillicuddyc@chelmsford.k12.ma.us for more information or assistance scheduling a lesson.About Danny: Danny Miller is a seasoned musician and educator from Waltham, MA with 18 years of musical experience. He is proficient in piano, voice, guitar, drums, violin, and bass. In 2016, he auditioned at Berklee College of Music and was offered admission as an undergraduate with scholarship. After his postgraduate year at Phillips Exeter Academy in 2018, he enrolled in UMass Lowell’s music studies program and began his career in music education. His teaching experience has consisted of private lessons for all ages, exam preparation, group piano classes, rock ensemble coaching, choir directing, theory tutoring and classroom instruction. Over the course of his career, Danny has been the go-to pianist for several theater productions and churches in the Greater Boston area. While pursuing his degree, he took a two year pandemic-related hiatus where he expanded his lesson roster to over 40 students and began working with Newton Public Schools, playing piano and providing instructional assistance for seven choirs in the district. Since resuming his academics, he has continued to work with the award-winning choirs at Day Middle School, and he has recently stepped into the role of Music Director for Hawkapella, UML’s longest standing acapella group. Danny has a very easygoing personality, and he prioritizes developing a love of music that keeps students motivated. In addition to a structured curriculum based around well known lesson books, he encourages students to learn any song they like, adapting it to their precise skill level. He often incorporates games and activities to reinforce concepts and prevent burnout. Lastly, he makes sure to give students a chance to express themselves through compositional and improvisational (jam) sessions. This has resulted in a high level of satisfaction among even his earliest beginners.Please remember to bring all required materials with you to your lesson.Use the link below to hear an example of Danny’s playing: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQK4QvTrENJWVYAy2DXwJRaRD7U-TtI5g
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Monday April 14, 2025
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5:30 PM - 6:15 PM
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Painting for Kids: Color and Expression NEW! - Paint Sampler for Kids (K-1) NEW INSTRUCTOR!
Learn a new way to express yourself in this fun painting class. You will be diving into color theory and how different colors can evoke positive feelings and emotions. Every week you will choose different color combinations and themes such as abstract objects, animals, nature, and more. We'll be exploring different mediums like acrylics, water colors, paint pens and more. $25 supply fee will be paid to the instructor at the beginning of class for all of the supplies needed including your own personal art bag.Instructor: Jalix DelacruzAbout Our Instructor:Jalix Delacruz is a Lowell based artist. She has been practicing professionally for 6 years all over the US. Jalix loves painting murals and canvases of people who reflect her community through bright colors and expressions. She has painted and assisted on some amazing murals in Lowell, Colorado Springs and Atlanta. Jalix has held her own interactive solo shows over the years to give viewers a chance to explore themselves through art. She is a part of the Brush Art Gallery & Studio collective, where you can visit her and view some of the pieces she is currently working on.
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5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
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Kid's Test Kitchen - Kid's Test Kitchen: Grades 1-5 (Session 2)
On a mission to redefine kid food; Kids’ Test Kitchen is a fun and engaging, hands-oncooking class for kids! With enthusiastic facilitation, we get eaters of all ages andabilities, cooking, tasting, and thinking about healthy ingredients!Kids’ Test Kitchen presents kids the opportunity to explore new or familiar foods in theirraw, unmanipulated state. Then, working as a team, they’ll slice, dice, peel, measure,and cook until they’ve prepared the finished dish. Class closes with an opportunity totaste the result of their hard work. Students receive a printed recipe card and the focalingredient - or a sample of the finished dish - so they can show off what they learned!Even the most reluctant eaters enjoy Kids’ Test Kitchen, where participation isencouraged, and the choice to taste is always one’s own.Lessons are planned to celebrate seasonal produce, whole grains, and legumes.Yes – join us again! Each series of classes offers fresh new recipes to prepare andexplore!Kids have food allergies, but they shouldn’t miss out on the fun. We know allergies andcan work around them, making sure that everyone is having fun and staying safe.*Families who have students with allergies or other necessary dietary modifications willbe required to complete our diet modification form before the first class.Please follow this link prior to the start of class to see important information about the class and provide information about your child: https://kidstestkitchen.com/prep/ Instructor: Kid's Test KitchenAbout Our Instructor:Kids Test Kitchen was born in the Spring of 2013. Operating under a different name, we started with a class or two through the Reading Public Schools, and then Lynnfield Community Schools. The response was surprisingly positive. Kids were eating new foods, parents were psyched, and session hosts wanted more! Early in 2016, we formed an LLC and updated the name to Kids’ Test Kitchen. We gathered talented individuals to facilitate Kids’ Test Kitchen classes and have added to our client list. Currently, Kids’ Test Kitchen is building a reputation in more than 65 schools and recreation departments.
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5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
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Kidding Around Yoga - Kidding Around Yoga Session 2
This welcoming practice introduces children to yoga teaching flexibility and strength as well as self-soothing breathing techniques. Practicing yoga poses encourages children to clear their mind and focus, building self-confidence and coordination while teaching respect for self and others. This focus translates to the ability to act and behave mindfully and with compassion, to be brave, to know happiness and to find an inner peace. In class the children will dance, march, jog, shake, skip, and limbo while practicing traditional yoga poses.Please bring a yoga mat, optional blocks and yoga strap as well as an optional journal and writing utensil.About Our Instructor: Jane LynchJane is a 200 hour certified yoga instructor who has been teaching yoga for just over 4 years. Her belief is that yoga is a personal journey for each one of us, and it should be easily accessible to every "body". Jane's personal favorite discipline is slow flow yoga where you can integrate your mind,, body, and breath during these practices. The mind-body connection helps to reduce anxiety, emotional tension, and mood swings. it has also been scientifically proven to decrease blood pressure.
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6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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French Bistro Cooking NEW! - French Bistro Cooking NEW!
French Cooking is filling with wonderful, complex flavors, but it doesn't have to be time consuming. Learn to make a delicious French Lentil Salad with Feta, a Chicken Burdundy Sauce with Mushrooms, a Ham and Leek Tart, and finish with the famous Apricot Clafoutis dish, a Jacque Pepin favorite. NOTE: This class is a high-demand class. If spaces are full, remember to add yourself to the waitlist. If there is enough interest, a second class will be opened up.Instructor: Diane MantecaAbout Our Instructor:Diane has been a professional chef for 25 years, working in high end gourmet establishments as well as catering companies. She owned the Brickyard Cafe in Cambridge for 7 years which was an eclectic and popular restaurant tucked away in the Fresh Pond area. Diane has co-authored a Zone cookbook on healthy eating and worked as a food consultant with recipe development for a major corporation. She has been a culinary teacher at Assabet Regional Vocational School and Brookline High School and has participated in many charitable events including Dana Farber: Cooking for a Cure. She is now a personal chef with clients in the Boston area, and her biggest passion is teaching - especially Italian cuisine which is her specialty.
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6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
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Gentle Flow Yoga - Gentle Flow Yoga - Session 2
This class is slow paced and restorative, taking students through a series of poses that encourage mindfulness of the body and attention to breath. You will start with grounding breath work, continue with yoga postures that will open the body and end with a relaxing savasana (5-10 minutes of laying on the back). This flow will help you to reduce stress and cultivate a sense of peace and well- being. Please bring a yoga mat and water bottle to class. Yoga blocks are optional but helpful to new students. Students of all levels are welcome.Instructor: Jane LynchAbout our Instructor:Jane is a 200 hour certified yoga instructor who has been teaching yoga for just over 4 years. Her belief is that yoga is a personal journey for each one of us, and it should be easily accessible to every "body". Jane's personal favorite discipline is slow flow yoga where you can integrate your mind,, body, and breath during these practices. The mind-body connection helps to reduce anxiety, emotional tension, and mood swings. it has also been scientifically proven to decrease blood pressure.
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6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
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Painting for Kids: Color and Expression NEW! - Paint Sampler for Kids (2-5) NEW INSTRUCTOR!
Learn a new way to express yourself in this fun painting class. You will be diving into color theory and how different colors can evoke positive feelings and emotions. Every week you will choose different color combinations and themes such as abstract objects, animals, nature, and more. We'll be exploring different mediums like acrylics, water colors, paint pens and more. $25 supply fee will be paid to the instructor at the beginning of class for all of the supplies needed including your own personal art bag.Instructor: Jalix DelacruzAbout Our Instructor:Jalix Delacruz is a Lowell based artist. She has been practicing professionally for 6 years all over the US. Jalix loves painting murals and canvases of people who reflect her community through bright colors and expressions. She has painted and assisted on some amazing murals in Lowell, Colorado Springs and Atlanta. Jalix has held her own interactive solo shows over the years to give viewers a chance to explore themselves through art. She is a part of the Brush Art Gallery & Studio collective, where you can visit her and view some of the pieces she is currently working on.
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6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
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Beginning & Intermediate Drawing for Adults - Intermediate Drawing for Adults
Beginners Class:This fun, 4-week drawing course will help the beginning artist take their stick figures to a new level. Foundation principles will be taught so that by the end of this course, students will have the confidence they need to draw what inspires them. Topics Include: drawing tools, lines & Form, Values, Composition, Contours, Ellipses and Perspective.Intermediate Class:The intermediate class builds on what you learned in the beginners class. It is designed to take the intermediate student to the next phase in their artistic development. Leave those drawing insecurities outside the studio door through a series of drawing exercises. Please have a sketch book, graphite pencil kit, pencil sharpener, ruler and kneaded eraser available to you prior to the start of class.Instructor: Deb Arsenault
About our Instructor: Deb Arsenault has a BFA in visual communication from Northern Illinois University, but her love of drawing and painting started at an early age when she started taking private lessons at 12 years old. Deb has had her own art studio at Western Ave Art Studios in Lowell for 8 years.
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Wednesday April 16, 2025
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5:30 PM - 6:15 PM
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Painting for Kids: Color and Expression NEW! - Paint Sampler for Kids (K-1) 2ND CLASS ADDED!
Learn a new way to express yourself in this fun painting class. You will be diving into color theory and how different colors can evoke positive feelings and emotions. Every week you will choose different color combinations and themes such as abstract objects, animals, nature, and more. We'll be exploring different mediums like acrylics, water colors, paint pens and more. $25 supply fee will be paid to the instructor at the beginning of class for all of the supplies needed including your own personal art bag.Instructor: Jalix DelacruzAbout Our Instructor:Jalix Delacruz is a Lowell based artist. She has been practicing professionally for 6 years all over the US. Jalix loves painting murals and canvases of people who reflect her community through bright colors and expressions. She has painted and assisted on some amazing murals in Lowell, Colorado Springs and Atlanta. Jalix has held her own interactive solo shows over the years to give viewers a chance to explore themselves through art. She is a part of the Brush Art Gallery & Studio collective, where you can visit her and view some of the pieces she is currently working on.
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5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
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Chess for Kids - Chess for Kids: Session 2
This interactive discover based class inspires students to think ahead, visualize their goals, treat others with respect, and learn from mistakes. Classes are geared to suit children of all skill levels from chessling to checkmate artists. Students will build upon their knowledge through lessons, tournaments, variation games and more!This program is for all levels of ability - from beginners to more advanced players. About Chess Wizards: We believe strongly that education should be fun and exciting. Since our first classes in 2002, our Chess Wizards have inspired thousands of children across the United States and Canada to think logically, solve problems, win graciously, and learn from defeat. Our academy is so successful because our approach is so unique. Chess Classes and lessons are based around our original, fun, and high-energy Chess Wizards curriculum. Regardless of a child's ability, Chess Wizards makes chess fun for all!
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5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
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Gentle Restorative Yoga with Guided Meditation NEW! - Gentle Restorative Yoga with Guided Meditation NEW!
This gentle and restorative yoga class is designed to rejuvenate both the body and mind through a blend of slow, mindful movements and deep relaxation. Each session incorporates breath work to cultivate inner calm, guided meditation to focus the mind, and restorative yoga poses to release tension and promote healing. Reiki energy healing and sound healing from singing bowls are sprinkled throughout the practice to enhance the relaxation experience, encouraging balance and well-being on all levels. This class is perfect for anyone looking to unwind, restore, and realign with the inner self. Please bring a yoga mat and water bottle to class. Yoga blocks & strap are optionalAbout Our Instructor: Courtney FineCourtney, is a mom of three girls, a six time Boston Marathoner, running coach, RYT 200 yoga instructor, certified Chopra Meditation Instructor, and Reiki trained. She is passionate about sharing her love of fitness and mindfulness with others. With an in-depth knowledge of running, yoga, and meditation, she also has Master’s in Special Education, allowing her to connect with a wide audience of runners, yogis and children. Courtney finds time daily to spend on her mat in order to create space in her head and focus on her mind/body connection. Today’s world is a very busy one, often leaving us feeling overwhelmed, overworked, and not focusing on our own needs. Courtney’s classes will teach you the importance of self-care, while leaving you feeling deeply stretched and with increased strength both mentally and physically. She fosters a community feeling to her classes where everyone has a place and will feel safe and supported. Whether you are new to yoga/meditation or a seasoned practitioner, you will leave Courtney’s classes feeling supported and with something new to practice or think about both on and off the mat.
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5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
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Strength Training NEW! - Strength Training Session 2 (5:30pm) NEW!
The customized strength training classes are tailored to the goals and need of each individual. In addition to strength training, you will receive mobility and stretching guidance, personalized coaching, and nutritional insights.Instructor: Dave Marchand, The Traveling TrainerDave, founder of The Traveling Trainer has been in the personal training field since 2014. A former Baseball pitcher, Wrestler, Bodybuilder, and Rugby player for UMASS Lowell, his most impactful knowledge was learned through working within the physical therapy realm as a physical therapy aid, helping patients recover from surgery, become stronger, and move better. Dave believes that strength training is more than just building muscle. It is about progressing motor function, balance, coordination, and healthy lifestyle practices.Dave holds many certifications, including, Certified Personal Trainer, Certified Exercise Specialist, Strength and Conditioning Specialist, Functional Movement Specialist, Precision Nutrition Coach, and Personal Trainer Level 1.
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6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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Braided Danish Loaves NEW! - Braided Danish Loaves NEW
Learn to make this beautiful festive treat perfect for Spring Holiday Brunches. This delicious braided loaf of sweet dough is packed with a sweetened cream cheese filling and lemon curd or jam. You will learn the basics of working with yeasted bread dough and pick up plenty of general baking tips and tricks along the way. Everyone goes home with their own 16” by 5” loaf to share, so be sure to bring a suitable container to carry it home in! NOTE: This class is a high-demand class. If spaces are full, remember to add yourself to the waitlist. If there is enough interest, a second class will be opened up.Instructor: Steve TullochAbout Our Instructor:Steve Tulloch, chef/owner of Two Desserts Baking, graduated college with a teaching certificate, and after a two-decade detour into tech punctuated by over a dozen baking classes at King Arthur Flour in Vermont, he decided to turn his hobby into a career. In 2019 he entered the Pastry Certificate Program at the Cambridge School of Culinary Arts, graduating in 2020 with High Honors in both Academics and Lab. Steve has his ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certification and Allergen Awareness Training, and is a member of the United States Personal Chef Association.
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6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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Using Trusts to Protect Your Assets NEW! - Using Trusts to Protect Your Assets NEW!
In this one-night class, the instructor, an attorney who specializes in estate planning, will explain the use of trusts to avoid probate and to protect your assets from the cost of long-term care.
Instructor: Martha CoravosAbout Our Instructor:Martha Coravos was a teacher for many years until she decided to follow a long-time passion and was accepted to law school at age 34. Martha's law career saw her as a courtroom clerk and a prosecutor for a great majority of her career. She was also an adjunct professor at Middlesex Community College and Southern New Hampshire University. After retiring in 2017, Martha put her energy into her interests including music, cribbage, and traditional Greek cooking. She is excited to share these skills with the community!
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6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
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Painting for Kids: Color and Expression NEW! - Paint Sampler for Kids (2-5) 2ND CLASS ADDED!
Learn a new way to express yourself in this fun painting class. You will be diving into color theory and how different colors can evoke positive feelings and emotions. Every week you will choose different color combinations and themes such as abstract objects, animals, nature, and more. We'll be exploring different mediums like acrylics, water colors, paint pens and more. $25 supply fee will be paid to the instructor at the beginning of class for all of the supplies needed including your own personal art bag.Instructor: Jalix DelacruzAbout Our Instructor:Jalix Delacruz is a Lowell based artist. She has been practicing professionally for 6 years all over the US. Jalix loves painting murals and canvases of people who reflect her community through bright colors and expressions. She has painted and assisted on some amazing murals in Lowell, Colorado Springs and Atlanta. Jalix has held her own interactive solo shows over the years to give viewers a chance to explore themselves through art. She is a part of the Brush Art Gallery & Studio collective, where you can visit her and view some of the pieces she is currently working on.
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6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
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Strength Training NEW! - Strength Training Session 2 (6:30pm) NEW!
The customized strength training classes are tailored to the goals and need of each individual. In addition to strength training, you will receive mobility and stretching guidance, personalized coaching, and nutritional insights.Instructor: Dave Marchand, The Traveling TrainerDave, founder of The Traveling Trainer has been in the personal training field since 2014. A former Baseball pitcher, Wrestler, Bodybuilder, and Rugby player for UMASS Lowell, his most impactful knowledge was learned through working within the physical therapy realm as a physical therapy aid, helping patients recover from surgery, become stronger, and move better. Dave believes that strength training is more than just building muscle. It is about progressing motor function, balance, coordination, and healthy lifestyle practices.Dave holds many certifications, including, Certified Personal Trainer, Certified Exercise Specialist, Strength and Conditioning Specialist, Functional Movement Specialist, Precision Nutrition Coach, and Personal Trainer Level 1.
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6:45 PM - 7:45 PM
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Vinyasa Flow Yoga - All Levels - Vinyasa Flow Yoga - All Levels (Session 2)
All levels flow in this creative and dynamic form of yoga that uses breath to link physical yoga postures. Each class will offer grounding breath work, various postures sequenced to help increase flexibility, strengthen and tone muscles, and allow you to tune it in your body's own rhythm. Expect a fully balanced class each week that will leave you feeling strengthened in both body and mind. All levels are welcome to join this vigorous practice in finding one's state of flow!Please bring a yoga mat and water bottle to class. Yoga blocks & strap are optionalAbout Our Instructor: Courtney FineCourtney, is a mom of three girls, a six time Boston Marathoner, running coach, RYT 200 yoga instructor, certified Chopra Meditation Instructor, and Reiki trained. She is passionate about sharing her love of fitness and mindfulness with others. With an in-depth knowledge of running, yoga, and meditation, she also has Master’s in Special Education, allowing her to connect with a wide audience of runners, yogis and children. Courtney finds time daily to spend on her mat in order to create space in her head and focus on her mind/body connection. Today’s world is a very busy one, often leaving us feeling overwhelmed, overworked, and not focusing on our own needs. Courtney’s classes will teach you the importance of self-care, while leaving you feeling deeply stretched and with increased strength both mentally and physically. She fosters a community feeling to her classes where everyone has a place and will feel safe and supported. Whether you are new to yoga/meditation or a seasoned practitioner, you will leave Courtney’s classes feeling supported and with something new to practice or think about both on and off the mat.
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8:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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Piano, Guitar, or Voice with Danny Miller - 8:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Offering 30-minute private piano, guitar, or voice lessons with Danny Miller. If you would like an hour-long lesson, please schedule back-to-back slots. The 2024 Winter & Spring session begins the week of January 22nd and ends May 10th. These lessons take place at multiple locations; please take note of the location when you sign up.Please contact Christopher McGillicuddy at mcgillicuddyc@chelmsford.k12.ma.us for more information or assistance scheduling a lesson.About Danny: Danny Miller is a seasoned musician and educator from Waltham, MA with 18 years of musical experience. He is proficient in piano, voice, guitar, drums, violin, and bass. In 2016, he auditioned at Berklee College of Music and was offered admission as an undergraduate with scholarship. After his postgraduate year at Phillips Exeter Academy in 2018, he enrolled in UMass Lowell’s music studies program and began his career in music education. His teaching experience has consisted of private lessons for all ages, exam preparation, group piano classes, rock ensemble coaching, choir directing, theory tutoring and classroom instruction. Over the course of his career, Danny has been the go-to pianist for several theater productions and churches in the Greater Boston area. While pursuing his degree, he took a two year pandemic-related hiatus where he expanded his lesson roster to over 40 students and began working with Newton Public Schools, playing piano and providing instructional assistance for seven choirs in the district. Since resuming his academics, he has continued to work with the award-winning choirs at Day Middle School, and he has recently stepped into the role of Music Director for Hawkapella, UML’s longest standing acapella group. Danny has a very easygoing personality, and he prioritizes developing a love of music that keeps students motivated. In addition to a structured curriculum based around well known lesson books, he encourages students to learn any song they like, adapting it to their precise skill level. He often incorporates games and activities to reinforce concepts and prevent burnout. Lastly, he makes sure to give students a chance to express themselves through compositional and improvisational (jam) sessions. This has resulted in a high level of satisfaction among even his earliest beginners.Please remember to bring all required materials with you to your lesson.Use the link below to hear an example of Danny’s playing: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQK4QvTrENJWVYAy2DXwJRaRD7U-TtI5g
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8:30 PM - 9:00 PM
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Piano, Guitar, or Voice with Danny Miller - 8:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Offering 30-minute private piano, guitar, or voice lessons with Danny Miller. If you would like an hour-long lesson, please schedule back-to-back slots. The 2024 Winter & Spring session begins the week of January 22nd and ends May 10th. These lessons take place at multiple locations; please take note of the location when you sign up.Please contact Christopher McGillicuddy at mcgillicuddyc@chelmsford.k12.ma.us for more information or assistance scheduling a lesson.About Danny: Danny Miller is a seasoned musician and educator from Waltham, MA with 18 years of musical experience. He is proficient in piano, voice, guitar, drums, violin, and bass. In 2016, he auditioned at Berklee College of Music and was offered admission as an undergraduate with scholarship. After his postgraduate year at Phillips Exeter Academy in 2018, he enrolled in UMass Lowell’s music studies program and began his career in music education. His teaching experience has consisted of private lessons for all ages, exam preparation, group piano classes, rock ensemble coaching, choir directing, theory tutoring and classroom instruction. Over the course of his career, Danny has been the go-to pianist for several theater productions and churches in the Greater Boston area. While pursuing his degree, he took a two year pandemic-related hiatus where he expanded his lesson roster to over 40 students and began working with Newton Public Schools, playing piano and providing instructional assistance for seven choirs in the district. Since resuming his academics, he has continued to work with the award-winning choirs at Day Middle School, and he has recently stepped into the role of Music Director for Hawkapella, UML’s longest standing acapella group. Danny has a very easygoing personality, and he prioritizes developing a love of music that keeps students motivated. In addition to a structured curriculum based around well known lesson books, he encourages students to learn any song they like, adapting it to their precise skill level. He often incorporates games and activities to reinforce concepts and prevent burnout. Lastly, he makes sure to give students a chance to express themselves through compositional and improvisational (jam) sessions. This has resulted in a high level of satisfaction among even his earliest beginners.Please remember to bring all required materials with you to your lesson.Use the link below to hear an example of Danny’s playing: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQK4QvTrENJWVYAy2DXwJRaRD7U-TtI5g
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Monday April 28, 2025
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5:30 PM - 6:00 PM
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Get Moving With Zumba/Zumba Toning Classes NEW - Zumba Toning Session 2 NEW!
IMPORTANT NOTE: Be sure to add yourself to the free waitlist if your class is full. We WILL be adding some additional spaces to these classes.Get Moving with Zumba is an amazing dance fitness class that mixes Latin rhythms with low and high intensity moves for a calorie burning dance fitness party to tone the entire body. Each class combines cardio, muscle conditioning, balance and flexibility. You will leave each session with boosted energy! Sneakers and comfortable clothing, bring a towel and water.Zumba Toning is a high-energy fitness program that combines dance with strength training. It uses light hand weights and controlled movements to target specific muscle groups while dancing to upbeat music. Zumba Toning is effective in sculpting and toning the body while getting a full body toning workout!Be sure to bring water, a small towel, and light hand weights (no more than 2-3 pounds)PURCHASING OPTIONS: Take the 30 minute toning class or the 60 minute Zumba class individually, or purchase both for a discounted priceInstructor: Aaron BryantAaron is from Methuen, MA and is a Double Warrior earning both his Bachelors and Masters degrees at Merrimack College. Aaron started his career in 2018 as a paraprofessional at South Row Elementary, and continues to work there in the afternoon as part of the Extended Day Care team. For the past 4 years, he has worked at the Marshall Middle School in Billerica as a school counselor. Aaron has been a licensed Zumba instructor since 2018 and has taught at Community Education since 2019. Since then he also became a Zumba Toning, Zumba Kids, Strong Nation (HIIT), RYT 200 yoga, and Pound Fit Instructor. When he is not at school or teaching, Aaron likes to watch tv, play video games, hang out with friends, hike, travel, and crochet. As a group exercise instructor, he believes that everyone should try a group exercise class and that one class will not be enough.The atmosphere, community, instructor, and attitude will make all the difference. So keep trying new classes until you find the right fit! His goal is to make sure you are moving and having fun! Remember there are no mistakes; we only have accidental solos! Group exercise is not only great for the body, but also for the mind and soul.
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5:30 PM - 6:15 PM
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Painting for Kids: Color and Expression NEW! - Paint Sampler for Kids (K-1) NEW INSTRUCTOR!
Learn a new way to express yourself in this fun painting class. You will be diving into color theory and how different colors can evoke positive feelings and emotions. Every week you will choose different color combinations and themes such as abstract objects, animals, nature, and more. We'll be exploring different mediums like acrylics, water colors, paint pens and more. $25 supply fee will be paid to the instructor at the beginning of class for all of the supplies needed including your own personal art bag.Instructor: Jalix DelacruzAbout Our Instructor:Jalix Delacruz is a Lowell based artist. She has been practicing professionally for 6 years all over the US. Jalix loves painting murals and canvases of people who reflect her community through bright colors and expressions. She has painted and assisted on some amazing murals in Lowell, Colorado Springs and Atlanta. Jalix has held her own interactive solo shows over the years to give viewers a chance to explore themselves through art. She is a part of the Brush Art Gallery & Studio collective, where you can visit her and view some of the pieces she is currently working on.
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5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
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Kid's Test Kitchen - Kid's Test Kitchen: Grades 1-5 (Session 2)
On a mission to redefine kid food; Kids’ Test Kitchen is a fun and engaging, hands-oncooking class for kids! With enthusiastic facilitation, we get eaters of all ages andabilities, cooking, tasting, and thinking about healthy ingredients!Kids’ Test Kitchen presents kids the opportunity to explore new or familiar foods in theirraw, unmanipulated state. Then, working as a team, they’ll slice, dice, peel, measure,and cook until they’ve prepared the finished dish. Class closes with an opportunity totaste the result of their hard work. Students receive a printed recipe card and the focalingredient - or a sample of the finished dish - so they can show off what they learned!Even the most reluctant eaters enjoy Kids’ Test Kitchen, where participation isencouraged, and the choice to taste is always one’s own.Lessons are planned to celebrate seasonal produce, whole grains, and legumes.Yes – join us again! Each series of classes offers fresh new recipes to prepare andexplore!Kids have food allergies, but they shouldn’t miss out on the fun. We know allergies andcan work around them, making sure that everyone is having fun and staying safe.*Families who have students with allergies or other necessary dietary modifications willbe required to complete our diet modification form before the first class.Please follow this link prior to the start of class to see important information about the class and provide information about your child: https://kidstestkitchen.com/prep/ Instructor: Kid's Test KitchenAbout Our Instructor:Kids Test Kitchen was born in the Spring of 2013. Operating under a different name, we started with a class or two through the Reading Public Schools, and then Lynnfield Community Schools. The response was surprisingly positive. Kids were eating new foods, parents were psyched, and session hosts wanted more! Early in 2016, we formed an LLC and updated the name to Kids’ Test Kitchen. We gathered talented individuals to facilitate Kids’ Test Kitchen classes and have added to our client list. Currently, Kids’ Test Kitchen is building a reputation in more than 65 schools and recreation departments.
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5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
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Kidding Around Yoga - Kidding Around Yoga Session 2
This welcoming practice introduces children to yoga teaching flexibility and strength as well as self-soothing breathing techniques. Practicing yoga poses encourages children to clear their mind and focus, building self-confidence and coordination while teaching respect for self and others. This focus translates to the ability to act and behave mindfully and with compassion, to be brave, to know happiness and to find an inner peace. In class the children will dance, march, jog, shake, skip, and limbo while practicing traditional yoga poses.Please bring a yoga mat, optional blocks and yoga strap as well as an optional journal and writing utensil.About Our Instructor: Jane LynchJane is a 200 hour certified yoga instructor who has been teaching yoga for just over 4 years. Her belief is that yoga is a personal journey for each one of us, and it should be easily accessible to every "body". Jane's personal favorite discipline is slow flow yoga where you can integrate your mind,, body, and breath during these practices. The mind-body connection helps to reduce anxiety, emotional tension, and mood swings. it has also been scientifically proven to decrease blood pressure.
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5:30 PM - 7:15 PM
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Get Moving With Zumba/Zumba Toning Classes NEW - Zumba/Zumba Toning Session 2 Combo
IMPORTANT NOTE: Be sure to add yourself to the free waitlist if your class is full. We WILL be adding some additional spaces to these classes.Get Moving with Zumba is an amazing dance fitness class that mixes Latin rhythms with low and high intensity moves for a calorie burning dance fitness party to tone the entire body. Each class combines cardio, muscle conditioning, balance and flexibility. You will leave each session with boosted energy! Sneakers and comfortable clothing, bring a towel and water.Zumba Toning is a high-energy fitness program that combines dance with strength training. It uses light hand weights and controlled movements to target specific muscle groups while dancing to upbeat music. Zumba Toning is effective in sculpting and toning the body while getting a full body toning workout!Be sure to bring water, a small towel, and light hand weights (no more than 2-3 pounds)PURCHASING OPTIONS: Take the 30 minute toning class or the 60 minute Zumba class individually, or purchase both for a discounted priceInstructor: Aaron BryantAaron is from Methuen, MA and is a Double Warrior earning both his Bachelors and Masters degrees at Merrimack College. Aaron started his career in 2018 as a paraprofessional at South Row Elementary, and continues to work there in the afternoon as part of the Extended Day Care team. For the past 4 years, he has worked at the Marshall Middle School in Billerica as a school counselor. Aaron has been a licensed Zumba instructor since 2018 and has taught at Community Education since 2019. Since then he also became a Zumba Toning, Zumba Kids, Strong Nation (HIIT), RYT 200 yoga, and Pound Fit Instructor. When he is not at school or teaching, Aaron likes to watch tv, play video games, hang out with friends, hike, travel, and crochet. As a group exercise instructor, he believes that everyone should try a group exercise class and that one class will not be enough.The atmosphere, community, instructor, and attitude will make all the difference. So keep trying new classes until you find the right fit! His goal is to make sure you are moving and having fun! Remember there are no mistakes; we only have accidental solos! Group exercise is not only great for the body, but also for the mind and soul.
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6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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Learn to Make Baklava NEW CONTENT! - Learn to Make Baklava NEW CONTENT!
Baklava is a dessert delicacy comprised of sugar, cinnamon, and nuts folded into layers of buttered phyllo dough, baked to a crispy, golden brown, then drenched with a hot citrus honey mixture. It is enjoyed in Greece and many Middle Eastern countries. Come to this one-night class and learn to make this delicious dessert in the authentic way along with some other traditional Greek sides.NOTE: This class is a high-demand class. If spaces are full, remember to add yourself to the waitlist. If there is enough interest, a second class will be opened up.
Instructor: Martha CoravosAbout Our Instructor:Martha Coravos was a teacher for many years until she decided to follow a long-time passion and was accepted to law school at age 34. Martha's law career saw her as a courtroom clerk and a prosecutor for a great majority of her career. She was also an adjunct professor at Middlesex Community College and Southern New Hampshire University. After retiring in 2017, Martha put her energy into her interests including music, cribbage, and traditional Greek cooking. She is excited to share these skills with the community!
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6:15 PM - 7:15 PM
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Get Moving With Zumba/Zumba Toning Classes NEW - Get Moving with Zumba Session 2
IMPORTANT NOTE: Be sure to add yourself to the free waitlist if your class is full. We WILL be adding some additional spaces to these classes.Get Moving with Zumba is an amazing dance fitness class that mixes Latin rhythms with low and high intensity moves for a calorie burning dance fitness party to tone the entire body. Each class combines cardio, muscle conditioning, balance and flexibility. You will leave each session with boosted energy! Sneakers and comfortable clothing, bring a towel and water.Zumba Toning is a high-energy fitness program that combines dance with strength training. It uses light hand weights and controlled movements to target specific muscle groups while dancing to upbeat music. Zumba Toning is effective in sculpting and toning the body while getting a full body toning workout!Be sure to bring water, a small towel, and light hand weights (no more than 2-3 pounds)PURCHASING OPTIONS: Take the 30 minute toning class or the 60 minute Zumba class individually, or purchase both for a discounted priceInstructor: Aaron BryantAaron is from Methuen, MA and is a Double Warrior earning both his Bachelors and Masters degrees at Merrimack College. Aaron started his career in 2018 as a paraprofessional at South Row Elementary, and continues to work there in the afternoon as part of the Extended Day Care team. For the past 4 years, he has worked at the Marshall Middle School in Billerica as a school counselor. Aaron has been a licensed Zumba instructor since 2018 and has taught at Community Education since 2019. Since then he also became a Zumba Toning, Zumba Kids, Strong Nation (HIIT), RYT 200 yoga, and Pound Fit Instructor. When he is not at school or teaching, Aaron likes to watch tv, play video games, hang out with friends, hike, travel, and crochet. As a group exercise instructor, he believes that everyone should try a group exercise class and that one class will not be enough.The atmosphere, community, instructor, and attitude will make all the difference. So keep trying new classes until you find the right fit! His goal is to make sure you are moving and having fun! Remember there are no mistakes; we only have accidental solos! Group exercise is not only great for the body, but also for the mind and soul.
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6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
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Gentle Flow Yoga - Gentle Flow Yoga - Session 2
This class is slow paced and restorative, taking students through a series of poses that encourage mindfulness of the body and attention to breath. You will start with grounding breath work, continue with yoga postures that will open the body and end with a relaxing savasana (5-10 minutes of laying on the back). This flow will help you to reduce stress and cultivate a sense of peace and well- being. Please bring a yoga mat and water bottle to class. Yoga blocks are optional but helpful to new students. Students of all levels are welcome.Instructor: Jane LynchAbout our Instructor:Jane is a 200 hour certified yoga instructor who has been teaching yoga for just over 4 years. Her belief is that yoga is a personal journey for each one of us, and it should be easily accessible to every "body". Jane's personal favorite discipline is slow flow yoga where you can integrate your mind,, body, and breath during these practices. The mind-body connection helps to reduce anxiety, emotional tension, and mood swings. it has also been scientifically proven to decrease blood pressure.
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6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
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Painting for Kids: Color and Expression NEW! - Paint Sampler for Kids (2-5) NEW INSTRUCTOR!
Learn a new way to express yourself in this fun painting class. You will be diving into color theory and how different colors can evoke positive feelings and emotions. Every week you will choose different color combinations and themes such as abstract objects, animals, nature, and more. We'll be exploring different mediums like acrylics, water colors, paint pens and more. $25 supply fee will be paid to the instructor at the beginning of class for all of the supplies needed including your own personal art bag.Instructor: Jalix DelacruzAbout Our Instructor:Jalix Delacruz is a Lowell based artist. She has been practicing professionally for 6 years all over the US. Jalix loves painting murals and canvases of people who reflect her community through bright colors and expressions. She has painted and assisted on some amazing murals in Lowell, Colorado Springs and Atlanta. Jalix has held her own interactive solo shows over the years to give viewers a chance to explore themselves through art. She is a part of the Brush Art Gallery & Studio collective, where you can visit her and view some of the pieces she is currently working on.
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6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
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Beginning & Intermediate Drawing for Adults - Intermediate Drawing for Adults
Beginners Class:This fun, 4-week drawing course will help the beginning artist take their stick figures to a new level. Foundation principles will be taught so that by the end of this course, students will have the confidence they need to draw what inspires them. Topics Include: drawing tools, lines & Form, Values, Composition, Contours, Ellipses and Perspective.Intermediate Class:The intermediate class builds on what you learned in the beginners class. It is designed to take the intermediate student to the next phase in their artistic development. Leave those drawing insecurities outside the studio door through a series of drawing exercises. Please have a sketch book, graphite pencil kit, pencil sharpener, ruler and kneaded eraser available to you prior to the start of class.Instructor: Deb Arsenault
About our Instructor: Deb Arsenault has a BFA in visual communication from Northern Illinois University, but her love of drawing and painting started at an early age when she started taking private lessons at 12 years old. Deb has had her own art studio at Western Ave Art Studios in Lowell for 8 years.
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Wednesday April 30, 2025
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5:30 PM - 6:15 PM
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Painting for Kids: Color and Expression NEW! - Paint Sampler for Kids (K-1) 2ND CLASS ADDED!
Learn a new way to express yourself in this fun painting class. You will be diving into color theory and how different colors can evoke positive feelings and emotions. Every week you will choose different color combinations and themes such as abstract objects, animals, nature, and more. We'll be exploring different mediums like acrylics, water colors, paint pens and more. $25 supply fee will be paid to the instructor at the beginning of class for all of the supplies needed including your own personal art bag.Instructor: Jalix DelacruzAbout Our Instructor:Jalix Delacruz is a Lowell based artist. She has been practicing professionally for 6 years all over the US. Jalix loves painting murals and canvases of people who reflect her community through bright colors and expressions. She has painted and assisted on some amazing murals in Lowell, Colorado Springs and Atlanta. Jalix has held her own interactive solo shows over the years to give viewers a chance to explore themselves through art. She is a part of the Brush Art Gallery & Studio collective, where you can visit her and view some of the pieces she is currently working on.
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5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
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Chess for Kids - Chess for Kids: Session 2
This interactive discover based class inspires students to think ahead, visualize their goals, treat others with respect, and learn from mistakes. Classes are geared to suit children of all skill levels from chessling to checkmate artists. Students will build upon their knowledge through lessons, tournaments, variation games and more!This program is for all levels of ability - from beginners to more advanced players. About Chess Wizards: We believe strongly that education should be fun and exciting. Since our first classes in 2002, our Chess Wizards have inspired thousands of children across the United States and Canada to think logically, solve problems, win graciously, and learn from defeat. Our academy is so successful because our approach is so unique. Chess Classes and lessons are based around our original, fun, and high-energy Chess Wizards curriculum. Regardless of a child's ability, Chess Wizards makes chess fun for all!
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5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
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Gentle Restorative Yoga with Guided Meditation NEW! - Gentle Restorative Yoga with Guided Meditation NEW!
This gentle and restorative yoga class is designed to rejuvenate both the body and mind through a blend of slow, mindful movements and deep relaxation. Each session incorporates breath work to cultivate inner calm, guided meditation to focus the mind, and restorative yoga poses to release tension and promote healing. Reiki energy healing and sound healing from singing bowls are sprinkled throughout the practice to enhance the relaxation experience, encouraging balance and well-being on all levels. This class is perfect for anyone looking to unwind, restore, and realign with the inner self. Please bring a yoga mat and water bottle to class. Yoga blocks & strap are optionalAbout Our Instructor: Courtney FineCourtney, is a mom of three girls, a six time Boston Marathoner, running coach, RYT 200 yoga instructor, certified Chopra Meditation Instructor, and Reiki trained. She is passionate about sharing her love of fitness and mindfulness with others. With an in-depth knowledge of running, yoga, and meditation, she also has Master’s in Special Education, allowing her to connect with a wide audience of runners, yogis and children. Courtney finds time daily to spend on her mat in order to create space in her head and focus on her mind/body connection. Today’s world is a very busy one, often leaving us feeling overwhelmed, overworked, and not focusing on our own needs. Courtney’s classes will teach you the importance of self-care, while leaving you feeling deeply stretched and with increased strength both mentally and physically. She fosters a community feeling to her classes where everyone has a place and will feel safe and supported. Whether you are new to yoga/meditation or a seasoned practitioner, you will leave Courtney’s classes feeling supported and with something new to practice or think about both on and off the mat.
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5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
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Strength Training NEW! - Strength Training Session 2 (5:30pm) NEW!
The customized strength training classes are tailored to the goals and need of each individual. In addition to strength training, you will receive mobility and stretching guidance, personalized coaching, and nutritional insights.Instructor: Dave Marchand, The Traveling TrainerDave, founder of The Traveling Trainer has been in the personal training field since 2014. A former Baseball pitcher, Wrestler, Bodybuilder, and Rugby player for UMASS Lowell, his most impactful knowledge was learned through working within the physical therapy realm as a physical therapy aid, helping patients recover from surgery, become stronger, and move better. Dave believes that strength training is more than just building muscle. It is about progressing motor function, balance, coordination, and healthy lifestyle practices.Dave holds many certifications, including, Certified Personal Trainer, Certified Exercise Specialist, Strength and Conditioning Specialist, Functional Movement Specialist, Precision Nutrition Coach, and Personal Trainer Level 1.
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5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
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Intermediate Photography - Intermediate Photography
In this class you will explore the use of intermediate camera controls such as metering (spot, matrix, center weight), exposure and exposure compensation, ISO, aperture and shutter priority. You will take an in-depth look at manual focus and its use, fill flash and flash modes, as well as controlling motion, composition, and many other intermediate and advanced techniques.You should be familiar with your camera (also, bring your camera manual to class) and be ready for some in-depth photographic training.About our Instructor:Steve McGrath is an accomplished, passionate, and devoted professional photographer with over 30 years’ experience. Steven studied photography at the New York Institute of Photography, and has earned recognition via several achievement awards, has been published in text books and other publications, and mentors many photography enthusiasts and novices through their journey of improving their skills and abilities to capture the beauty of life.
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6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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New England Summer Dinner NEW! - New England Summer Dinner NEW!
With the warm weather coming, it's time to change your menu to more summer friendly meals. Learn to make a delicious New England Seafood Chowder, an easy Pulled Pork and French Biscuit Sandwich, Downeast Potato Salad, and finish with a Maine Blueberry & Peach Crisp. NOTE: This class is a high-demand class. If spaces are full, remember to add yourself to the waitlist. If there is enough interest, a second class will be opened up.Instructor: Diane MantecaAbout Our Instructor:Diane has been a professional chef for 25 years, working in high end gourmet establishments as well as catering companies. She owned the Brickyard Cafe in Cambridge for 7 years which was an eclectic and popular restaurant tucked away in the Fresh Pond area. Diane has co-authored a Zone cookbook on healthy eating and worked as a food consultant with recipe development for a major corporation. She has been a culinary teacher at Assabet Regional Vocational School and Brookline High School and has participated in many charitable events including Dana Farber: Cooking for a Cure. She is now a personal chef with clients in the Boston area, and her biggest passion is teaching - especially Italian cuisine which is her specialty.
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6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
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Painting for Kids: Color and Expression NEW! - Paint Sampler for Kids (2-5) 2ND CLASS ADDED!
Learn a new way to express yourself in this fun painting class. You will be diving into color theory and how different colors can evoke positive feelings and emotions. Every week you will choose different color combinations and themes such as abstract objects, animals, nature, and more. We'll be exploring different mediums like acrylics, water colors, paint pens and more. $25 supply fee will be paid to the instructor at the beginning of class for all of the supplies needed including your own personal art bag.Instructor: Jalix DelacruzAbout Our Instructor:Jalix Delacruz is a Lowell based artist. She has been practicing professionally for 6 years all over the US. Jalix loves painting murals and canvases of people who reflect her community through bright colors and expressions. She has painted and assisted on some amazing murals in Lowell, Colorado Springs and Atlanta. Jalix has held her own interactive solo shows over the years to give viewers a chance to explore themselves through art. She is a part of the Brush Art Gallery & Studio collective, where you can visit her and view some of the pieces she is currently working on.
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6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
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Strength Training NEW! - Strength Training Session 2 (6:30pm) NEW!
The customized strength training classes are tailored to the goals and need of each individual. In addition to strength training, you will receive mobility and stretching guidance, personalized coaching, and nutritional insights.Instructor: Dave Marchand, The Traveling TrainerDave, founder of The Traveling Trainer has been in the personal training field since 2014. A former Baseball pitcher, Wrestler, Bodybuilder, and Rugby player for UMASS Lowell, his most impactful knowledge was learned through working within the physical therapy realm as a physical therapy aid, helping patients recover from surgery, become stronger, and move better. Dave believes that strength training is more than just building muscle. It is about progressing motor function, balance, coordination, and healthy lifestyle practices.Dave holds many certifications, including, Certified Personal Trainer, Certified Exercise Specialist, Strength and Conditioning Specialist, Functional Movement Specialist, Precision Nutrition Coach, and Personal Trainer Level 1.
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6:45 PM - 7:45 PM
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Vinyasa Flow Yoga - All Levels - Vinyasa Flow Yoga - All Levels (Session 2)
All levels flow in this creative and dynamic form of yoga that uses breath to link physical yoga postures. Each class will offer grounding breath work, various postures sequenced to help increase flexibility, strengthen and tone muscles, and allow you to tune it in your body's own rhythm. Expect a fully balanced class each week that will leave you feeling strengthened in both body and mind. All levels are welcome to join this vigorous practice in finding one's state of flow!Please bring a yoga mat and water bottle to class. Yoga blocks & strap are optionalAbout Our Instructor: Courtney FineCourtney, is a mom of three girls, a six time Boston Marathoner, running coach, RYT 200 yoga instructor, certified Chopra Meditation Instructor, and Reiki trained. She is passionate about sharing her love of fitness and mindfulness with others. With an in-depth knowledge of running, yoga, and meditation, she also has Master’s in Special Education, allowing her to connect with a wide audience of runners, yogis and children. Courtney finds time daily to spend on her mat in order to create space in her head and focus on her mind/body connection. Today’s world is a very busy one, often leaving us feeling overwhelmed, overworked, and not focusing on our own needs. Courtney’s classes will teach you the importance of self-care, while leaving you feeling deeply stretched and with increased strength both mentally and physically. She fosters a community feeling to her classes where everyone has a place and will feel safe and supported. Whether you are new to yoga/meditation or a seasoned practitioner, you will leave Courtney’s classes feeling supported and with something new to practice or think about both on and off the mat.
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8:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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Piano, Guitar, or Voice with Danny Miller - 8:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Offering 30-minute private piano, guitar, or voice lessons with Danny Miller. If you would like an hour-long lesson, please schedule back-to-back slots. The 2024 Winter & Spring session begins the week of January 22nd and ends May 10th. These lessons take place at multiple locations; please take note of the location when you sign up.Please contact Christopher McGillicuddy at mcgillicuddyc@chelmsford.k12.ma.us for more information or assistance scheduling a lesson.About Danny: Danny Miller is a seasoned musician and educator from Waltham, MA with 18 years of musical experience. He is proficient in piano, voice, guitar, drums, violin, and bass. In 2016, he auditioned at Berklee College of Music and was offered admission as an undergraduate with scholarship. After his postgraduate year at Phillips Exeter Academy in 2018, he enrolled in UMass Lowell’s music studies program and began his career in music education. His teaching experience has consisted of private lessons for all ages, exam preparation, group piano classes, rock ensemble coaching, choir directing, theory tutoring and classroom instruction. Over the course of his career, Danny has been the go-to pianist for several theater productions and churches in the Greater Boston area. While pursuing his degree, he took a two year pandemic-related hiatus where he expanded his lesson roster to over 40 students and began working with Newton Public Schools, playing piano and providing instructional assistance for seven choirs in the district. Since resuming his academics, he has continued to work with the award-winning choirs at Day Middle School, and he has recently stepped into the role of Music Director for Hawkapella, UML’s longest standing acapella group. Danny has a very easygoing personality, and he prioritizes developing a love of music that keeps students motivated. In addition to a structured curriculum based around well known lesson books, he encourages students to learn any song they like, adapting it to their precise skill level. He often incorporates games and activities to reinforce concepts and prevent burnout. Lastly, he makes sure to give students a chance to express themselves through compositional and improvisational (jam) sessions. This has resulted in a high level of satisfaction among even his earliest beginners.Please remember to bring all required materials with you to your lesson.Use the link below to hear an example of Danny’s playing: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQK4QvTrENJWVYAy2DXwJRaRD7U-TtI5g
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8:30 PM - 9:00 PM
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Piano, Guitar, or Voice with Danny Miller - 8:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Offering 30-minute private piano, guitar, or voice lessons with Danny Miller. If you would like an hour-long lesson, please schedule back-to-back slots. The 2024 Winter & Spring session begins the week of January 22nd and ends May 10th. These lessons take place at multiple locations; please take note of the location when you sign up.Please contact Christopher McGillicuddy at mcgillicuddyc@chelmsford.k12.ma.us for more information or assistance scheduling a lesson.About Danny: Danny Miller is a seasoned musician and educator from Waltham, MA with 18 years of musical experience. He is proficient in piano, voice, guitar, drums, violin, and bass. In 2016, he auditioned at Berklee College of Music and was offered admission as an undergraduate with scholarship. After his postgraduate year at Phillips Exeter Academy in 2018, he enrolled in UMass Lowell’s music studies program and began his career in music education. His teaching experience has consisted of private lessons for all ages, exam preparation, group piano classes, rock ensemble coaching, choir directing, theory tutoring and classroom instruction. Over the course of his career, Danny has been the go-to pianist for several theater productions and churches in the Greater Boston area. While pursuing his degree, he took a two year pandemic-related hiatus where he expanded his lesson roster to over 40 students and began working with Newton Public Schools, playing piano and providing instructional assistance for seven choirs in the district. Since resuming his academics, he has continued to work with the award-winning choirs at Day Middle School, and he has recently stepped into the role of Music Director for Hawkapella, UML’s longest standing acapella group. Danny has a very easygoing personality, and he prioritizes developing a love of music that keeps students motivated. In addition to a structured curriculum based around well known lesson books, he encourages students to learn any song they like, adapting it to their precise skill level. He often incorporates games and activities to reinforce concepts and prevent burnout. Lastly, he makes sure to give students a chance to express themselves through compositional and improvisational (jam) sessions. This has resulted in a high level of satisfaction among even his earliest beginners.Please remember to bring all required materials with you to your lesson.Use the link below to hear an example of Danny’s playing: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQK4QvTrENJWVYAy2DXwJRaRD7U-TtI5g
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