Lincoln-Sudbury Adult & Community Education

DATE CHANGE; THIS CLASS WILL MEET OCTOBER 30. Once your manuscript is finished, comes the next and often hardest step, getting your work published. This two-session course with Leta Serafim will outline the various options available from writing query letters to agents and publishers to signing on with self-publishing companies like Ingram-Sparks. She will provide an overview of the industry today and give you her recommendations as to how best to negotiate this every changing field and avoid the expensive mistakes many first-time authors make.

Join Our Fun & Interactive Online Spanish Class! Ready to start learning a new language in a way that’s fun, simple, and actually sticks? Our beginner-friendly online class is the perfect place to begin your journey! Designed for those just starting out, this course introduces the basics of a beautiful and practical language through reading, listening, speaking, and grammar—all presented in a dynamic, easy-to-follow formatusing simple technology. At Fun World Language Academy, we focus on essential vocabulary, foundational grammar, and real-life conversational skills, so you can confidently use what you learn ineveryday situations. Our goal is to make learning exciting and enjoyable—because when you're having fun, you're more likely to stick with it and succeed!

Private music lessons enable participants to grow musically at an individual pace, study advanced techniques on their instruments and begin to express themselves through improvisation. Lessons are given in 8-week sessions in your choice of format: in-person or online. Lessons take place after school, or weekday evenings. Before registering, please send us an email at adult.ed@lsrhs.net to determine the availability of the instructor. There is a $39 administrative fee per each 8-week session. A portion of the administrative fee will be donated to L-S Friends of Music. No Senior/Staff Discount. We offer private music lessons in: Cello, Clarinet, Drum set, Euphonium, Flute, Guitar, Marimba, Oboe, Percussion, Piano, Saxophone, Song Writing, String Bass, Trombone, Trumpet, Tuba, Viola, Violin, Voice. Instructor Bios available upon request. Don't see what you're looking for? Email us at adult.ed@lsrhs.net The Fall session begins the week of September 30th. The Winter session begins the week of January 6th. 1 $46 per 30 minute lesson for 8 weeks plus $39 admin fee = $407 $61 per 45 minute lesson for 8 weeks plus $39 admin fee = $527 $81 per 60 minute lesson for 8 weeks plus $39 admin fee = $687 For LSRHS students, currently enrolled in a choral or instrumental ensemble, LS Friends of Music may be able to offer you financial assistance for private music lessons. Please see Mr. Grandprey to ask for financial assistance. Also, students currently enrolled at LSRHS may be able to take their private music lessons during their "free" block. Please email adult.ed@LSRHS.net to inquire if the instructor is available.

Private music lessons enable participants to grow musically at an individual pace, study advanced techniques on their instruments and begin to express themselves through improvisation. Lessons are given in 8-week sessions in your choice of format: in-person or online. Lessons take place after school, weekday evenings or Saturday mornings. Before registering, please send us an email at adult.ed@lsrhs.net to determine the availability of the instructor. There is a $30 administrative fee per 8-week session. A portion of the administrative fee will be donated to LS Friends of Music. No Senior/Staff Discount. We offer private music lessons in: Cello, Clarinet, Drum set, Euphonium, Flute, Guitar, Marimba, Oboe, Percussion, Piano, Saxophone, Song Writing, String Bass, Trombone, Trumpet, Tuba, Viola, Violin, Voice. Instructor Bios available upon request. Don't see what you're looking for? Email us at adult.ed@lsrhs.net The Fall session begins the week of September 11th. The Winter session begins the week of January 6th. $46 per 30 minute lesson for 8 weeks plus $39 admin fee = $407 $61 per 45 minute lesson for 8 weeks plus $39 admin fee = $527 $81 per 60 minute lesson for 8 weeks plus $39 admin fee = $687 For LSRHS students, currently enrolled in a choral or instrumental ensemble, LS Friends of Music may be able to offer you financial assistance for private music lessons. Please see Mr. Grandprey to ask for financial assistance. Also, students currently enrolled at LSRHS may be able to take their private music lessons during their "free" block. Please email adult.ed@LSRHS.net to inquire if the instructor is available.

Real estate investing can be lucrative if you know what you are doing, but it can also set you up for failure if you don’t. The trouble is that many new investors don’t know where or how to invest. Participants will learn how to find a property that can be an additional income stream and how to avoid getting into trouble with tenants. Along with learning how to buy an income-generating rental property in this competitive market, we will discuss MA laws that every landlord needs to know to protect themselves. We review proven tips on being a thoughtful and respected landlord and financing and property maintenance costs.

You will learn how to hire and find the right agent and be an advocate for yourself in the home buying process. Buying a home is likely to be one of the biggest investments you make in your lifetime, so it’s important to know what you’re getting into and how to prepare. The class will focus on the home buying process from beginning to end including your mortgage options, lawyer info and fees, the offer process and negotiating techniques, what you would expect to pay for closing costs, and what to look for at open houses.

You will learn how to hire and find the right agent, what’s necessary to fix or not fix before putting your house on the market, tips on home staging, how to price your home and different techniques to generate more interest and offers. The class will also focus on the home selling process from beginning to end including the offer process and negotiating techniques.

If you have been thinking of adding on to your house, but don’t know where to start, this one night class is for you! Nancy will give an overview of the design and construction process for residential additions and renovations. The class will review zoning and septic issues, programming, budgeting, whether to “move or stay”, the architectural process, contractor selection, permitting and what to expect during construction. Time will be allowed for questions about your specific project.

The goal of this course is to practice the types of questions that will be asked on the SAT and practice test-taking strategies designed to raise students' scores. Students will learn about time management and the benefits of taking an educated guess. Last, students will review skills learned in prior or current math classes and the best way to approach the exam based on their individual skills. As students become more familiar with the test and practice test-taking strategies, their confidence and scores are sure to grow! Students MUST respond to the survey sent in the week prior to taking the course in order to incorporate appropriate practice problems in the class - their intended test-taking dates will inform the level of paper-based and/ or computer-based practice problems used in the class. Additionally, students should bring a computer to each class with the SAT Bluebook Application downloaded prior to the first class, and bring the graphing calculator they will use on test day.

WHEAT STRAW DECORATION This workshop offers a festive and creative experience for all. You will learn how to create beautiful wheat straw snowflake decorations, perfect for Christmas trees, window ornaments, Christmas cards, or gifts. Each participant will take home a set of 3-6 wheat straw snowflakes. Materials included: -wheat straw - colored and natural colors -straw splitters -star mold sets -threads -needle -scissors -glue -beads -paper bags -examples and paper materials such as photos and instructions

Come make a gorgeous faux spring flower wreath. You’ll be guided step-by-step. Makes a great gift or add some spring cheer to your own home. All materials included.

Learn the tips and tricks and how to create professional-looking cookies! Make royal icing and learn several decorating techniques including flooding and wet on wet designs. Using sugar cookies baked ahead of time, or store bought, we'll create puffed designs, patterns, and holiday designs. $12 additional fee to be paid to Adrienne at the class, which includes all decorating ingredients. This is a fun teenage and parent/child class too! PLEASE BRING A COVERED TRAY TO BRING YOUR COOKIES TO CLASS AND CARRY HOME DECORATED COOKIES.

Next to water, tea is the most widely consumed beverage on the planet. Grown in several countries around the globe, the tea plant yields numerous varieties of teas, ranging from the commonly known black tea to the exotic white, yellow and pu-erh tea. Throughout history, the innocuous tea leaf has sparked world trade, united cultures and even started rebellions. In modern times, tea has become recognized for its health benefits and has become widely accepted as a symbol of peace and harmony. Join us to gain an understanding of many aspects of the world of specialty teas including an overview of the numerous varieties of tea, the history of tea and its place in cultures around the world. We will learn how teas are produced and how to brew the perfect cup. Several tea varieties will be brewed for comparison, discussion and sipping!

Have you seen those gorgeous pumpkin flower arrangements at florists, farmers markets, and online? A collection of blooms tightly packed into a real bright orange pumpkin just screams “fall.” It’s an elegant take on fall decorating: setting the table for Thanksgiving dinner, adorning the mantle for the season change, or even to give as a gift. Come learn how to make one of these gorgeous fresh flower centerpieces and take it home to use for yourself or give as a gift! All materials included. No discounts.

Make your own from-scratch apple and blueberry pies IN YOUR OWN KITCHEN. Adrienne will teach you how to make a superb pie dough! You will also make the filling to your own individual taste, ready to pop in the oven for Thanksgiving or freeze to use at a later date! An ingredient and basic kitchen tool list will be provided.

Getting ready to plan the adventure trip of a lifetime? Unable to travel and want to feel as though you were there? Join the Kloffts as they share their travel adventures. You'll hear the stories of amazing wildlife and culture from all over the world through video and photos. Suitable for families. Tuesday November 11 African Safari Ever wanted to go on Safari but don't know how to start planning where or how to explore Africa? Let the Kloffts share their extensive experience with you for the perfect trip of a lifetime! Tuesday November 18 Primates in Uganda Uganda has traditional Safari "big five animals" at the Nile headwaters as well as chimpanzees and gorillas. Join us for photos, videos and stories of treks to explore wildlife in Uganda. Tuesday December 9: Athens and the Greek Islands One of the oldest civilizations in the world, Athens offers history at every turn, while the islands are some of the most beautiful places on the planet. Join us for a virtual tour and tips to plan your own Greek odyssey.