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BOOK GROUP-
The Red Barn Readers meet at members' homes. Join this interesting and diverse group of women who read and discuss a variety of books. There is no charge for the group; however, you must join the 'Y'.
2nd Thursday of each month from Sept. to June 7-8:30 pm
Membership in the YWCA. $30.00
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BELTS- Ribbon Belts-
Nancy Golembeski
DO THE MATH! These belts are great for variety and terrific gifts for all ages. You can buy yours at a craft fair for $35.00 dollars or more OR come join us and make your own! You will be responsible for purchasing your own ribbon, matching threads and buckle so you can customize your belt to fit your personality. Some sewing experience needed and portable sewing machines would be helpful. Please contact the YWCA for a more detailed supply information sheet. Note: Experienced sewers could make more than one belt at this class. Bring materials for 2-3 different belts.
Tuesday, May 25, 9:15-11:15
Member $15, potential member $25.
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COOKING WITH MAUREEN -
Crock Pot Cooking - Come learn my ideas for using the crock-pot. It isn't just for roasts! Breakfast, dinner, and dessert recipes will all be shared.
Tuesday, June 1, 9:15-11:15
Member $15, potential member $25.
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COOKING WITH MAUREEN-
Grilling - Participants will get recipes for some of my favorite marinades plus learn to make two of my favorite picnic side dishes.
Tuesday, April 27, 9:15-11:15
Member $15, potential member $25.
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Distant Healing Sessions -
Holly Dolben, PT and Reiki Master
Got aches, pains, or something that ails you? Want to try receiving healing energy from a distance? This is a common process in Reiki. How on earth could this work or help?! No one really knows, but it sure can! Specify what you want worked on, or just ask for a general balancing and tune-up. Your fee is donated to the Y.
Call: 781-834-9352 for an appointment.
$30.00/half hour or $50.00/hour entire fee benefits the YWCA
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Energy Healing -
Holly Dolben, PT and Reiki Master
Want to help yourself, your kids or your pets? Learn how to refine this natural skill and increase your effectiveness. Plenty of time to practice, receive and ask questions, Fee is donated to the Y.
Tuesday, April 13, 9:15-11:15
Member $15 potential member $20
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The Y’ise GARDENERS.
The Y'ISE GARDENERS is a diverse group of individuals committed to promoting knowledge and appreciation of horticulture and the environment for our members and the community. Please join us for annual Garden Lecture Series (free and open to the public) to be held evenings at 6:30 PM at the Ventress Library: March 11th: Pruning Made Simple, April 8th; Shade Gardening, May 13th: New Annuals and Containers. June 9th: Make and Take a Stepping Stone. Upcoming Civic Projects: March 13th: Books in Bloom at the Ventress Library, June 5th: Plant Sale to benefit HS Scholarship (outside Ventress Library 9:00- 1:00). We welcome new members!
2nd Wednesday of the month, 9:00-11:00 Lecture Series 6:30-7:30
Contact president: Karen Sptiler 781-837-7270 for more information.
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GARDENING IN CONTAINERS OR WINDOW BOXES-
Eileen Wadon Forsyth
Whether this is your only attempt at gardening or you are a pro in larger spaces, there are challenges to making any container as beautiful as you imagine them. Eileen will give you tips for sun and shade and all those other variations, which can cause trouble. Get a supply list at registration and go home with your first container done. Participants can start the season off with containers that will take them through multiple seasons.
Tuesday, May 18, 7:00-9:00
Member $10, potential member $20.
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VEGETABLES OR HERBS IN CONTAINERS
Eileen Wadon Forsyth
Come make a plan that works for you and your yard. Have a small yard, patio or balcony area that you want to utilize with vegetables or herb garden but don’t know how. Eileen will show you how to use the best of spots for gardening.
May 11, 7:00-9:00
Member $10, potential member $20Tuesday,
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JEWELRY
Jen Mullen
Learn the basics of beading while creating exciting jewelry. You will be working with seed beads to make French style flowers. Supplies will be provided at first class for $20.00.
3 Fridays starting May 7, 9:15-11:15
$20 member, potential member $35
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KNITTING, CROCHETING AND TATTING
MaryLou McLean and Jen Mullen
Come and learn a new craft or come and challenge your knitting knowledge. Experienced and beginning knitters can come and work on individual projects including the funky new scarves kids love. New knitters will knit a hat (please get supply list at registration) and experienced knitters bring your own projects. You may also just drop in and knit with our donated materials for the needy. The group is working on wonderful comfort dolls that are being sent to children in Africa.
10 Thursdays, March 25, 9:15-11:15
Member $50, Potential member $75
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KUNG FU FOR KIDS
Mike Showstack
A fun class to build self-confidence, focus and fitness for 10-13 year olds. Mike Showstack has been a student of Hung Gar Kung Fu for over twenty years. For more info call 508-254-2587. Minimum eight students.
Mondays, 3:30-4:30, Starting January 4th
Member $60 a month, Potential member $75
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LIVING INTUITIVELY
Helen Hobbs and Holly Dolben
Are you curious about alternative ways of thinking and being? Do you believe in the power of your mind and spirit to guide your choices and decisions? Do you wish you could connect with other like-minded people to learn more about the natural world that surrounds us? Have you ever wondered if things like yoga, tai chi, holistic medicine and chakras could really make a difference in your life? Would you like an opportunity to discuss the issues of the day and how they will shape the future by changing the present? Come join us once a month for lively conversation with the most supportive, focused yet lighthearted women you are likely to meet this Spring. Do you have a hunch that this will be a good idea? Act on it.
First and Third Wednesday of the month
April 7 & 21, May 5 & 19, June 2 & 16, 7:00-9:00 PM
Member $25, Potential member $40
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MAY DAY BASKET
Jeanette Mac Kenzie
Learn about the interesting history of May Day, going back to the ancient Celts. Basic instructions for flower arranging will be covered before you begin your arrangement. You will create a lovely spring arrangement of flowers & greens in a basket. Come for a fun filled morning and go home with your own overflowing May Basket which can be used on your table, buffet or living room area. Bring garden snips. All supplies provided for $15 paid to the instructor before class. Bring garden snips.
Thursday, April 30, 9:15 – 11:15
Member $15, Potential member $25
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MIND-BODY CONNECTIONS
Holly Dolben
Whatever ailment you have may exist by more than coincidence or accident. If you get the message your body is trying to tell you, then you may complete the physical healing much quicker. Come and learn some common and likely associations behind various physical problems. Fee donated to the Y.
Tuesday, May 18, 9:15-11:15
Member $15, Potential member $20
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WORKING IN PASTELS
Margaret Farrell Bruno
Learn the basics of working from pastel starting from how to organize your pastels to the many ways in which this wonderful and versatile medium can be used. We will explore differing papers and supports and how these can create varying effects. Working from still life, landscape (weather permitting) and as the class progresses, the figure, and how to translate your own photographs to create vivid pastel paintings will be explored
2 - 5 week sessions starting Tuesdays, April 6th and May 18th 1-3pm
Member $60, Potential member $75, For each 5 wk session
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QUILT FOR A DAY SATURDAY
Mary Merritt and Doris Carroll
Come and finish a quilt, start a new quilt, ask for help or just hang out with fellow quilters. Sometimes we have a quilt in a day pattern. You would need to get the fabric list ahead of time and pre cut your fabric before that Saturday. And don’t forget lunch!
Saturdays, April 24, May 22, June 12, 9-5
Members $15, potential member $35 Cost per class.
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QUILTING
Nancy Currie in the mornings and with Mary Merritt and Doris Carroll in the evenings
Beginners can learn the basics of strip quilting from fabric selection through rotary cutting to the final stitch. Quilters who have made a quilt already can learn lots of tips and get support. Materials for a twin size would cost about $60, but you can make any size. If this is the first quilt you've made, you should not buy material until after the first class. You will need to bring a sewing machine to class. Come finish that quilt.
10 Mondays, starting March 22, 9:15-11:15 or 7-9 pm
Member $50, Potential member $75
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QUILTING IN THE SUMMER
Mary Merritt and Doris Carroll
Just so you don't go into total withdrawal, this is offered for quilters who have been taking classes at the YWCA.
Mondays, July 12, and August 9, 7 - 9pm
Member $15 for both nights, Potential member $30
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REIKI AND CRANIOSACRAL THERAPY
Holly Dolben, Physical Therapist and Reiki Master
This is a chance to sign up for a 1-hour personal, private treatment for stress relief, aches & pains, or energy balancing. The process is extremely gentle and relaxing. You can use the time to explore your own mind-body links, or just veg out and have a tune-up. 781-834-9352 to arrange an appointment. Your fee is donated to the Y.
Call: 781-834-9352 For an appointment.
$50.00/hour, Entire fee benefits the YWCA.
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RUG HOOKING
Come and rug hook with a great bunch of women! This will be an informal group as we are looking for a “teacher”. Old-fashioned rug- hooking is one of the most durable and inexpensive crafts. Your project: chair seat, pillow, wall hanging or rug can last for 100 years, yet the supplies are minimal and the work easy
10 Thursdays starting March 25, 9:15-11:15
Member $35, Potential member $50
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TRADITIONAL AND/OR DIGITAL SCRAPBOOKING Stacy Olson
If you have photographs stuffed in drawers, still in their envelopes that they were developed in, on CD’s or on your computer – yet to be developed, come to this class and learn how to “celebrate your memories.” Whether you prefer the “hands-on” paper and stickers method, or are a computer person (or a “wanna-be” and would like to explore this route, Stacy will show you how to get it done). This class is for both the beginner and advanced scrap booker. Stacy will contact you before the first class with a list of supplies. She will have all of her tools available for your use throughout the course. Visit her website at www.mycmsite.com/stacyolson <http://www.mycmsite.com/stacyolson> for scrapbook ideas on the Project Center. WARNING: THIS CLASS IS ADDICTING!
Wednesday, 2 – 5 wk sessions, Starting March 24 and May 5, 9:15-11:15
Member $55, Potential member $75, For each 5 week session
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SEWING
Nancy Currie
Want to learn safe and proper operation of your sewing machine? Not only will you learn how to use your machine you will also learn to make: a tote bag, or a pair of kids pj’s, You will gain experience with choosing fabrics & utilizing patterns to create unique projects. Purse or a jacket may also be chosen as projects. You may bring supplies to the first class or wait until the second if you are a new sewer. The instructor leaves a list of supplies in the “Y” office for you.
10 Tuesdays, March 23rd, 9:15-11:15, No class on April 20
Member $50, Potential members $70
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SHRINKY DINK JEWELRY
Christine Josti
Tap into your childhood and merge it with some flair while making some fun shrinky dink jewelry either for yourself or to give away. After you learn this easy technique, the possibilities are endless and you will be able to teach your children and their friends. Supply fee $5 to instructor.
Tuesday, April 6, 9:15-11:15
Member $10, Potential member $20
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STAMPING
Nancy Golembeski
Come be creative and see how easy it is to create your own personal cards and gift tags. In this class, make your own homemade cards with Stampinup ink and rubber stamps. We will match the type of cards to the time of year. www.stampinup.com
2nd Tuesday of the month, April 8, May 13, June 10 9:15-11:15
Member $15 per class, Potential member $25 per class.
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STATIONARY-create your own stationary
Christine Josti
Make your own Desk Set: With decorative paper, you will make a fun and functional bulletin board, matching notebook and decorated pen. Once you know how to make these items, you will be able to make them yourself and give away as beautiful gifts. No experience necessary. Supply fee $7 to instructor.
Thursday, May 7, 9:15-11:15
Member $10 Potential member $15
Class supplies pd to teacher $15.00
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STRETCH AND BE FIT
Mike Showstack
This is a fun, holistic, aerobic, program of stretching and warm-up exercises taken from over twenty years of training, to enhance your life style. These fluid exercises will allow you to have better balance, endurance, flexibility, agility and grace. Mike Showstack a twenty-five year student of Shaolin Hung Gar Kung Fu.
Wednesdays, 2-5 wk sessions, March 24 and May 1, 10:30 – 11:30
Member $40, Potential member $60
For each 5 wk session
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TAI CHI CHUAN/CHI KUNG
Mike Showstack
Tai Chi Chuan is one of the original systems of ancient Chinese martial arts. The graceful yet outwardly simple techniques are highly effective. The movements are slow and fluid, evenly defined and circular, ever interchanging and ever interweaving. Each and every movement flows effortlessly from one into the next, evolving forward or backward. Tai chi is relaxation, a meditation in motion, balance and harmony of the body and mind as one. Practiced daily, tai chi is an excellent stress management technique.
Wednesdays, 2-5-wk sessions, March 24 and May 1, 9:00-10:15
Sign up for $15 for a try out of this class.
Five weeks Member $70 potential member $90
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WATERCOLOR-BEGINNER
Gayle Loik Lose the fear of art classes. Always wanted to paint but felt intimidated? Get started with our beginner “this is a brush” class. We will work in watercolors, but a good “basics” foundation will be established for those that want to move on or try other mediums. This class is limited to 6 for a great deal of individual attention. * Note: The Drawing Workshop is highly recommended for this course.
2-5 wk sessions, starting Tuesday May 18th, 9:30-12:00
Member $60, Potential Member $85. For each 5 wk session
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WATERCOLORS
Betty Rogers
This course is for students with prior experience who want to strengthen the watercolor painting skills. The basics will be encouraged with emphasis on developing your own style. We will work from still life set-ups, photographs or outside, weather permitting. Contact me at www.BettyRogersArt.com for suggested material list. Class size is limited to 6 students.
2-5 week sessions starting March 26th & May 14th, 9:00-11:30 and 1:00-3:30
Members $90, Potential members $125
For each 5 week sessions
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WINDOW TREATMENT
Marie Kurmin
This class will help you give the windows in your home a whole new look. Marie can help you make many styles including cornice boards (the only no sew one). You must call Marie at 781-837-1096 ahead of time so you can start working at the first class. You will need to bring a sewing machine (and be able to sew a pretty straight line). START by measuring the window you are treating.
Tuesdays, 4 wks starting, March 5, 9:15-11:15
Members $55 Potential member $70
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