Join Westford Conservation Trust director Len Palmer for a crisp walk on the beautiful Richard Emmet Conservation Land. Park in the parking area for the Emmet land at the end of Trailside Rd.Free, register online. For more info contact Len at 978 392-9876.

This program is designed for budding novelists. Topics will include how to structure a successful novel (including pacing, character development, plotting and editing pointers), ideas for coming up with novels that will be attractive to publishers, common pitfalls to avoid during the writing process and options for getting published. The instructor is the author of four novels, including his latest, Cabal of the Westford Knight.

A Westford Conservation Trust member will lead you on a steep hike up Kissacook Hill. Walk is rigorus and fun for the whole family. You will walk through a beautiful rocky forest to a rest spot on benches at the top of the world. Park at Day School on North Main St. Free, register online. For more information call Bill Morton.

If you have financial goals and are looking for a disciplined way to manage your investments, an advisory program may be a good alternative for you. You’ll learn:
* Different approaches to managing your investments
* The benefits of professional research, selection and monitoring of your investments
* The value of automatic rebalancing to help keep your investments in line with your portfolio objective
* Whether an advisory program might be a good fit for you
Knowing different ways to manage your investments can help you choose the method that makes sense for you.
Edward Jones is a dually registered broker-dealer and investment adviser. Edward Jones Advisory Solutions® is a mutual fund and exchange-traded fund (ETF) advisory program that provides model and customized portfolios. Please review the Edward Jones Advisory Solutions Disclosure Document for more information.
The investments in Advisory Solutions, including money market funds, are offered by prospectus. You should consider the investment objectives, risks, and charges and expenses carefully before investing. The prospectus contains this and other information. Your Edward Jones financial advisor can provide a prospectus, which you should read carefully before investing.

The Zumba program mixes Latin rhythms and easy-to-follow moves creating an amazing fitness program that will blow you away. Our goal is simple: We want you to want to work out and to love working out. Zumba promises to burn calories and energize your body! Fast and slow rhythms and resistance training are combined to tone and sculpt your body while burning fat.

Join the on-going revolution of yoga in this active flowing yoga class. Breathing, feeling and flowing your movements in a way to stretch and strengthen your entire body and finding relaxation for the mind. No strength, flexibility or experience required! Please bring a yoga mat or towel and water.

This class is for students new to Pilates. Students will learn proper posture and muscle engagement to gain maximum benefit from each movement. We allow time for each student to think about the movements and develop body awareness. Most movements are followed by a stretch of the same muscle allowing the student to recuperate before proceeding to the next. This is a great workout , at an easy pace, for every muscle in your body. Bring a mat, water and large towel.

The common cold, the flu, allergies, sinus problems, the list goes on and on! This workshop will give you the ins and outs of your immune system and teach you how you can keep yours strong and healthy during the flu season and all year round. Free register online.

This 2-hour breastfeeding seminar is designed for pregnant mothers and couples. This course offers a wealth of information including the benefits of breastfeeding, correct latch, optimal positioning and strategies to avoid common difficulties. A packet of information and refreshments will be provided.

As we travel off Westford's main roads, you will learn about conservation and recreation spots in Westford, as well as the history of the town's transformation from farm town to mill town to the Westford of today. We will cover as much of the 30 square miles and 281 years of history as we can in an hour and a half. Ellen Harde is a 43 year resident and co-author of the League of Women Voters slide-tape history and book, "Westford - A Sense of Community".

Members of the Westford Recycling Commission will review and discuss the basics of backyard composting. This interactive session will consist of a presentation and a Q&A session. Topics such as: What is composting? Is composting right for you? Community composting, bins and tools, location, and maintenance, will be discussed.

Target that hard-to-tone middle section with this core specific exercise class. A Certified Personal Trainer will guide you through safe and effective exercises that will strengthen the entire core area.

You will learn to professionally level and frost cakes, transfer designs, figure piping and basket weave. Flowers will bloom as you create roses, mums, daisies, violets & more. Fondant techniques will also be incorporated into this class and your final creation will be a tiered wedding cake!

Having clutter at home or at work is a personal challenge that can distract, overwhelm and sometimes disable the clutterer and those around him/her. This seminar discusses some characteristics of a person who clutters and how excess clutter affects health, energy, relationships and prosperity. Successful strategies will be explored, including techniques for the release of clutter, how to prevent calendar clutter, how to find safe sources of emotional support, stress reduction for clutter and guided imagery. All participants will receive handouts, tip sheets and a bibliography to help create a better life. Visit www.MirthMaven.com for more info!

This course will give you an overview of the complex college admissions process. We will review when to start the process and how to develop an application that reflects the strengths of your student. We will discuss how to choose an appropriate list of schools, the value of college visits and interviews, The common application, teacher recommendations, and college admission testing options (SAT, ACT, AP). We will define and go over the pros and cons of Early Decision, Early Action, and Priority Application deadlines. With this information you will be able to create a timetable that makes sense for your student and family, along with key organizational strategies to keep your process structured. Students are encouraged to attend with their parents.
Susan R. Wachter, BS, MS, is an Independent College Consultant who works with high school students and their families assisting with the college admissions process. She is a former admissions officer at New York University, Boston University, American University, and the University of Baltimore. Ms. Wachter holds a B.S. from Boston University in Secondary Education and an M.S. from the Johns Hopkins University in Adult and Continuing Education.

This is a workshop that many people enjoy because it provides information about a natural approach to getting rid of common digestive issues. Whether it is acid reflux, Crohns, or other embarrassing issues, this workshop will help you get on the right track to controlling and eliminating your digestive problems.

For anyone who is trapped in their "childhood" style of drawing and can't get out! This class is guaranteed to train you to "see" in a whole new way through creative exercises & the use of many art materials: pastels, paints, pencils, craypas, and charcoal. Each lesson involves learning basic art principles such as: perspective, lines, shading and composition as well as combining art history into each project. Not only will you learn how to draw and create like you never thought you could, you will become a much better art critic because you will be emulating some of the great masters as well!

Fall is a great time to prune small trees and shrubs as they enter their dormant season. Jeff Seifert, arborist and educator with 32 years of experience, will deliver an interactive class room and hands on workshop to give attendees the confidence to prune just about anything. The class room session with cover the following topics: Why prune?; when to prune; tools and a structured approach to pruning for size and shape.


The hands on session will introduce the attendees to applying the 5 Basic Steps of Pruning on a variety of small trees and shrubs over a 2 hour period. Attendees are encouraged to ask questions regarding their own plants and to bring pictures if desired. Dress for the weather and bring hand snips and a pruning saw.

Learn to wrap a gift and add a matching bow. Your gift will stand out and generate conservation! You will need to bring a wrapped empty box or a wrapped gift, curling ribbon, extra gift wrap and a pair of scissors.

The purpose of a resume is to help you get interviews. Since age discrimination can be a reality in the job market, you do not want to be eliminated from consideration because your resume reveals how old you are. How then can you create a resume that downplays attention to your age and keeps you in the running? In this two hour workshop you will learn how to create a branded resume that distinguishes you from the rest.

Millions of Americans have some type of sleeping problem and they are sick and tired of being sick and tired! This workshop will explain why sleep is so vital to your health and how you can learn to get a good night’s sleep, the natural way. Free, register online.

For expecting parents or parents with infant's age 6 weeks to crawling. Learn techniques that can help soothe and comfort, while assisting their growth and development. Massage is a way to form a special bond with your child that lasts through all phases of life. Required materials fee of $6 will be collected in class for instruction booklet and massage oil.
The instructor is a Certified Infant massage Instructor.
Please bring the following:
1. soft comfortable blanket to lay baby on
2. small towel and body towel
3. bring special toy
4. stimulated babies can get hungry so be prepared to feed
5. dress baby in easy to remove clothing to massage
6. we will be sitting on carpet so you may want to bring pillow to sit on

This course for the intermediate or advanced student recognizes a level of experience with Pilates: the movements, the muscles engaged and the proper posture. The pace is faster than the Beginning Pilates class and the number of times each exercise is done is increased. Half or more of the class will focus on abdominals and the remaining time on back, leg and arm muscles. Bring a mat, water bottle and large towel.

The all important job interview, it is your one chance to sell yourself to a potential employer, and you don't want to blow it. You need to use this crucial opportunity to demonstrate your unique skills, creativity, experience and value in the workplace. To do this, you need to know exactly what to say to showcase your strengths. Clearly and succinctly, you must let the interviewer know why you are right for the job and you must be prepared to answer any question.
In this workshop you will learn how to:
* Define your differentiator and verbalize your brand
* Develop your professional infomercial
* Learn about behavior interview
* Break the ice and make a winning impression
* Emphasize your skills, experience and style and land the job
* Handle tough questions with ease - even if you must explain why you were fired
* Communicate your salary and career goals
When you're prepared, your confidence will shine through. You will learn how to act when confronted with a single interviewer or a group, develop techniques to respond to a variety of questions and what you should never say or do.

Beginning students will learn basic photographic principles such as the camera and it's controls, how to use aperture and shutter speed together to get a proper exposure, white balance, tricky lighting situations and how to get the image right "in the camera" so that lots of time isn't spent correcting the image on the computer.
Beginning and more advanced students will gain a better understanding of subject matter and image content.
Each student will also get one-on-one instruction on the controls and functions found on their own personal cameras.
Students are encouraged to bring in examples of their work for a personal critique by the instructor.
Small assignments will be given to gauge understanding of the lessons.
The instructor will make his E-mail available during the class as well as afterwards so that students will be able to continue to learn and grow.
So, grab those instruction manuals that are collecting dust on the shelf or sitting at the bottom of your camera bag and come on down as we demystify the principles of digital photography.
Students will learn the basic skills needed to "get the most out of their digital cameras" in a friendly and nurturing environment.
This course is perfect for beginning students as well as seasoned amateurs who would like to brush up on some basic skills.
No previous photographic knowledge is necessary.
35mm based SLR's and Point and Shoot cameras are welcome. Film based shooters are welcome as well and may have their film processed and burned onto a CD by their labs.

This Italian Lakes and Greek Islands vacation includes a 7 night Eastern Mediterranean Cruise.
Highlights include: Lago Maggiore, Stresa, Lake Como, Bari, Greek Islands Katakolon, Santorini, Mykonos,& Rhodes; Dubrovnik and Venice.

Do you know who will care for your children if something unexpected happens to you? Learn how easy it is to make sure your kids will always be taken care of by the people you want in the way you want. You will learn how to: Be sure your children never spend even one moment in the care of strangers (or anyone you wouldn not want) if anything happens to you. Avoid the expenses and delays of a long, drawn out court process that would make life difficult for your loved ones if you were in an accident. Protect your childrens inheritance from creditors, lawsuits and failed marriages. Make sure your hard-earned money is immediately and privately available to your chosen guardians. Leave behind more than just your money.

You want to make sure that your child is well cared for, even after you are no longer here. This is even more urgent when you have a child with special needs. Because a disability may affect your childs ability to be independent and financially secure as an adult, it is critical that you have a plan in place to protect your child in the event the unthinkable happens. This workshop covers: the straight scoop on guardianship for your kids and how to avoid the 6 common mistakes; the 10 steps you must take to plan for the future care of your child with special needs the right way; how to set up a special needs trust that protects your childs eligibility for essential governmental benefits; how to ensure your kids (& spouse) are prepared for life without you in case something happens to you.

Is your parent having difficulty living independently at home? Are you worried about their safety? What happens if they become incapacitated and unable to manage their own affairs?

It is no secret that the age boom is upon us. The number of older people and their need for healthcare, housing and other resources is increasing dramatically.

This workshop will introduce the participants to Life Care Planning and the wide range of services and resources that are available to enable seniors to maximize their independence and quality of life. We will explore the Life Care Planning continuum for aging loved-ones, including support that is available for care giving children. We will also discuss the health care continuum and how an aging parent’s needs can be met throughout the life planning process.

In this program, we will also explore the key legal planning components that support successful life planning and assist in navigating the continuum of care.

Attorneys Cathleen and Philip Summers of Summers, Summers & Associates are elder law attorneys who provide legal and life care planning services to seniors and their families.

This interactive fun workshop teaches parents to create a positive home environment. Give up yelling, nagging, threatening, bribery and punishment. Eliminate hassles over homework, bedtime, meals, food & fitness, sibling rivalry, technology, chores and time management.

Through reading and group discussion, parents will turn down the decibel level and turn out capable children. The five point plan includes: family meetings and chores; encouragement; family dinner; natural and logical consequences; and mutual respect. Parents will craft a positive parenting plan that works for newborns to new adults. Parents will gain peace of mind and confidence that their children are empowered to make good decisions which is critical as they mature into teenagers. Start when they are as young as possible.

Susan Tordella is a parenting expert and coach, mother of four, and author of the book, Raising Able: How chores empower families. The class and book are based on Adlerian psychology, which she has taught and used for 20 years. Susan blogs at www.raisingable.com.

Participants will be required to purchase a book, available first night of class for $14.95.

Do you have an extra-challenging toddler, teen or any age between? This three step positive parenting plan will nurture -- not stifle -- your childs spirit and reduce family stress. Learn the arts of power-sharing, family meetings and encouragement to make peace with spirited youngsters.

Susan Tordella is a parenting expert, coach, and author of Raising Able: how chores empower families. Two of her four children were spirited and proved that challenging children tend to be leaders. Susan has studied and applied Adlerian psychology to parenting for more than 20 years. Visit her blog at www.raisingable.com.

Its true, there is only one chance to make a first impression, so why not make yours memorable. Ever wonder how some companies or people seem to attract business with little or no effort? Participants in this lively, interactive one-hour workshop will review classic taglines and clever elevator pitches that clarify the product or service and make them memorable to a target audience. Learn how colors, clothing, accessories, props and even postage stamps can create visual memory hooks that interest and entice new customers or clients. Leave with plenty of ideas on how to energize your business and make it memorable.

Gayle Kirk is an amazing and compassionate Psychic and Medium. She appears on radio & TV, in newspapers, and has worked professionally for over 10 years. Join Gayle as she offers the uplifting, healing, and informative program, "Messages from Heaven". This program is similar to John Edward's hit TV show, "Crossing Over". Your loved ones in Heaven want to talk with you as much as you want to talk with them. Send your love to those in Heaven. Ask them to come through with a message for you. Gayle provides loving, healing messages from your family, friends, and pets in Heaven and positive, wise psychic guidance from Spirit Guides, and the Angels for as many people as possible; however, your attendance does not guarantee you will receive a message. Learn about the different ways your loved ones in Heaven may try to communicate with you. Enjoy a beautiful guided group meditation to help you to connect with your loved ones in Heaven. Bring paper and pen to write down messages. Recorders are not allowed. Pre-registration is definitely encouraged as programs often sell-out. For more information, please see www.GayleKirk.com.

Yoga for parent/caregiver and babies ages 3 months to almost walking. With babies in laps, arms or lying on the mat you and your baby practice yoga together. This class is designed to offer the parent/caregiver a workout and encourages your baby to gently move through their natural range of motion helping their little muscles develop. Yoga, your voice, touch and smile will enhance the natural bond between you and your happy, healthy baby.

A member of the Conservation Trust will lead a walk to a mysterious spring in Westford which seems to emerge from nowhere.Easy walking and fun for the whole family. Free, register online. Park at the cul-de-sac at the end of Dana Dr. For more info call Bill Morton at 978 692-7047.

Arrive in The Big Apple by 11:30 am for a full day of shopping, exploring and eating. This is a self directed trip, sepend the day at leisure to enjoy the city. You will be dropped off in Times Square and picked up at the same location at 7pm for departure home. With games and movies on the bus you will arrive in the Big Apple before you know it! Travel by luxury motorcoach. Enjoy games and movies on the bus provided by the tour escort. Gratuities for the tour escort and driver are not included.
Bus departs from Drum Hill in the parking area next to Hannaford Supermarket.

Clubs, organizations, artists, entrepreneurs and small business owners that want to increase sales, membership, or community awareness, might benefit from this two-hour seminar.
UPI Award-winning journalist Kathleen Veth, a former editor of the Chelmsford Independent, will show participants how to determine what newspapers want, create and fund positive publicity events, build and use a database, prepare and submit press releases and photos, design a brochure much more. Materials fee of $55 for a Press Release Checklist and a 35-page Do-It-Yourself Publicity Kit.

A new tax law change removes the income restrictions for individual investors looking to convert to a Roth IRA from a traditional, SEP or SIMPLE IRA. This seminar will explain: differences between traditional and Roth IRAs, features of the new tax law change, benefits of converting to a Roth IRA and important tax considerations. Edward Jones, its employees and financial advisors do not provide tax or legal advice. Please contact a qualified tax or legal professional regarding your situation.

With the increase in domestic violence, attacks on women in college, kidnappings etc... it is time to show women simple but very effective techniques they can use to better protect themselves and their families. This is not a lecture, women will learn techniques to defend themselves. Instructors John Amato, Rachel Amato, Dee Furciniti and Susan Peters are 4th degree black belts. Dress comfortably - sweatpants. Wavier must be signed and returned prior to class. To print off wavier on registration form, click more information. Any one under age 18 must have parental/guardian consent. Attend one or both classes but keep in mind the second class is an extension of the first.

Meditation can reduce stress and boost energy and is a surprisingly easy skill to learn. Join us for this workshop to learn the basics of meditation. With a little practice you will discover that meditation can help you manage the stress in your life and increase your overall sense of well being. Please note: any alcohol consumption prior to class will significantly reduce the effectiveness of these techniques.

Shed those unwanted pounds and easily change your eating habits forever. Would you like to have a feeling of indifference to sugar, bread, pasta, or be in control over snacking and grazing? Learn to let go of overeating at meal times. Through guided relaxation and imagery, techniques used in hypnosis, you will notice an improvement in your desire, determination and resourcefulness, which will lead you toward successfully instituting a healthier pattern of eating. This program is designed to help you let go of unwanted pounds gently, easily and permanently.
Please do not consume any alcohol prior to class.
Audio CD’s will be available for $30.00 for those who wish to take the program home with them.

Tried everything to stop smoking? This program will quickly and easily break your unhealthy addiction and you will become nicotine-free with a minimum of withdrawal symptoms. You will feel energized again and no longer need to search out the smoking area. A former smoker will help you quit smoking tonight with deep relaxation and visualization techniques frequently used in hypnosis.

Stress is a natural part of life and can, at times, be our asset, especially when you are learning something new or need to be more alert. However, chronic stress has become an epidemic that has led to an increased susceptibility to anxiety disorders and depression. Additionally, many physical symptoms and conditions are considered caused or aggravated by stress. Some of these symptoms include: headaches, back pain, chest pain, heart palpitations, increased blood pressure, decreased immunity, sleep problems, stomach upset, muscle tension, dry mouth, difficulty swallowing, dizziness, fatigue, decreased concentration, irritability, and feeling jittery.

Stress management needs to be an integral part of our everyday lives. In this workshop, we will explore the four basic tiers of balancing stress: monitoring our general wellbeing, engaging the relaxation response, engaging in pleasurable activities, and altering our stress inducing thought processes.

The workshop will contain both information and experiential exercises that engage the relaxation response including diaphragmatic breathing, simple seated stretches and guided relaxation scripts, as well as, additional resources to continue to further practice at home.

About the instructor:
Jan Price, LICSW is a psychotherapist who has been practicing in the field of social work since 1990. She believes that there are often very concrete steps that individuals can take to move towards their desired goals. She loves her work and loves helping people identify the path to change.

Jan most closely identifies with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and has incorporated yoga philosophy, guided imagery, mindfulness, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy and Cognitive Processing Therapy into her counseling practice.

Jan Price received her Bachelor of Arts from Boston College and her Masters of Social Work from Smith College School for Social Work. Jan is also certified as a 200 hour Hatha Yoga Instructor. Her work experience also includes working with the Department of Mental Health, McLean Hospital and the Veterans Hospital in Bedford, MA. She has a long history of working with individuals suffering from anxiety, depression and trauma.

Ms. Price has had her practice in Tyngsboro for the past two years and has very much enjoyed the Tyngsboro community.

Do you have a desire to simplify your life and do more with less? Are you an empty nester or part of the sandwich generation? Thinking of a career change or facing a job transition? Come hear about lifestyle changes based on real life scenarios. The meaning of rightsizing and the role it can play will be explored. This session will focus on key considerations when thinking about lifestyle changes based on an “integrated approach” and a blueprint to achieve desired results. Adrian Leighton - Coldwell Banker Residential Broker will be accompanied by guest speaker Marie Sparks.

Vivacity Tap is about getting exercise, improving you health, feeling good about yourself and having fun! Basic tap steps, technique and combinations will be taught. No experience necessary. Tap shoes required.

This course is designed to give people who love to sing an opportunity to explore the world of classical art song. An art song is a musical setting of a poem. We will start with traditional folksongs. Our classroom text will be 15 Easy Folksong Arrangements for the Progressing Singer, low voice, with CD.(The songs are really in a medium range). Then we will progress to English art songs and English translations, and then try some Italian, French, German and Spanish art songs. We will sing the songs together, and then students can chose what songs, what range, and what language they would like to practice at home. Students should purchase the text 15 Easy Folksong Arrangements For The progressing Singer, HL00740269. Sheet music and practice tapes will be provided by the instructor. If you don’t play the piano, bring a blank audio tape and the teacher will record your song for home practice. Besides learning good vocal technique, students will also learn some music theory and sight-singing skills. The only pre-requisite for students is a love of singing and the ability to sing on tune—at least most of the time. If you have any questions, contact the instructor, Jeanne Masterman, 978-692-8416.

Learn how to eat healthy with our fast paced lifestyles! This 8 week program advises on proper nutrition, food choices and encourages exercise. Each participant will receive personalized weekly one-on-one counseling. The challenge is based on the percentage of body weight lost. Cash prizes will be awarded to the participants who have lost the largest percentage of weight! Please arrive 15 minutes ahead of class time for weighing and measurements.

When you hear "Yoga" do you instantly think "pretzel" or"Gumby" or "double-jointed" and "definitely not me!"? Then this class is definitely for you! In an atmosphere that is fun-filled, free of judgment, competition, and expectations, you will learn the foundational poses of yoga in a gentle, easy-flowing class format.
*Please Note* Class is held at Roudenbush on Monday mornings and at Take Ten Relaxation Studio , 66 Littleton Rd in Westford on Wednesday evening. Class is open to ages 15 and up.

You will learn a combination of movements from both disciplines of Pilates and Yoga. Stretch and tone, gain flexibility and strength, release tension, improve balance, and breath. Each class ends with a relaxation meditation.

Zentangle is an easy to learn method of creating beautiful images from repetitive patterns. It is an amazing new art form that is fun and relaxing. It increases focus and creativity while exercising your brain. Zentangle is enjoyed by a wide range of skills and ages and is used in many fields of interest. No drawing experience necessary. Materials fee $5.

Wendy Brown is a Certified Zentangle Teacher living in Westford. She is hooked on this new art form and is eager to share it with others.
Learn more at zentangle.com.