Lincoln-Sudbury Adult & Community Education

Embark on a captivating journey into the realm of cool computer algorithms! In Computer Science, an algorithm is a list set of instructions, used to solve problems or perform tasks, based on the understanding of available alternatives. Unlock the power of searching, sorting, and recursion as you unravel the mysteries of efficient data navigation, organization, and problem-solving. From mastering binary and linear search techniques to discovering the elegance of sorting algorithms like bubble sort, insertion sort, and quicksort, and exploring the art of recursion, this class will equip you with essential skills and ignite your passion for algorithmic problem-solving. Join us today and unleash your potential to create innovative solutions in the ever-evolving digital landscape. No programming experience needed!

Do you have a story to tell? Join prize winning author, Leta Serafim, and start writing compelling fiction today. This class will be taught in a workshop format, utilizing timed prompts and other techniques; and each of the four sessions will explore a different aspect of effective storytelling, everything from developing a memorable plot-line to creating unforgettable characters. The genres covered will depend on what students are interested in.

Ralph Waldo Emerson wrote of Shakespeare: “He is inconceivably wise. With this wisdom of life is the equal endowment of imaginative and of lyric power. An omnipresent humanity coordinates all his faculties. He is strong, as nature is strong.” In three lecture-discussion sessions we will explore the thoughts and admonitions left for us by these two authors. We will evaluate which of their practical ideas are useful and which are outdated in our own life experience.

Expand your skills as you learn the basics to discuss social media analytics from Facebook, Instagram and YouTube. This critical skill is a must for anyone of all ages, whether you’re an employee, small business owner, volunteer, etc.! We’ll walk you through a step-by-step process so that you can get started today and confidently present how a post performed on social media.

Once your manuscript is finished, comes the next and often hardest step, getting your work published. This hour-long 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.

Hosted by the non-profit Sudbury Historical Society (SHS) this lecture teaches attendees about the first 50 years of Sudbury’s settlement, and the tensions this created with the Indigenous people who lived on the land. We take a look at the broader context of how New England came to thrive versus the other colonies, and how this happened through the Puritan ethos of hard work, piety, and community. The course will consist of a lecture and a tour of the Sudbury Historical Society’s History Center and Museum.

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 October 17 Hawaii - Polynesian Culture and Wildlife: Let’s explore the Hawaiian archipelago, ancient Polynesian culture and fascinating marine wildlife! We will explore the differences between the islands and what they have to offer visitors. Tuesday October 24 Adventure on the Lower Danube and Istanbul: The Danube River flows beyond Budapest, into gorges with Roman era carvings, past breeding grounds for endangered storks and out to the Black Sea. We will also explore the fascinating religious and cultural crossroads of Istanbul Turkey.