This program enables each participant to have a hand's on wine making experience, learn tips and techniques for making wine from kits, and take home the "fermented fruits" of your labors - three wines - a red, a white, and a "refreshment" wine just in time for enjoying this summer and fall! Must be 21 years old to participate.

The course gather four nights over six weeks from 6-8pm (every other Tuesday).
Session 1 - an overview of the wine making process and setting up the conditions for fermentation of wine.
Session 2 - we start the clarifying process and spend time on the "sensory appreciation" of wine.
Session 3 - we finish the clarifying process and discuss common wine-making mistakes.
Session 4 - Bottling! We also discuss and experience the benefits of decanting, aerating, and aging wine.

Use your senses to evaluate how the balance of flavor components in red and white wine form the basis of the wine's structure, and how each of the components, separately and together, can change your perception of the wine as a whole. Through blind tastings of white & red, you will understand the kinds of wine that please your palate and those that do not. Must be 21 years old to participate.

This is the Japanese art of crocheting small animals or toys. The dolls are done in single crochet in the round. Amigurumi are made up of parts that are crocheted, stuffed, and sewn together. The parts are usually an over-sized round head, a cylindrical body, arms and legs, ears, tail and embellishments. In this class we will make a cute little elephant. Bring whatever color(s) yarn you would like your doll to be, a G hook, fiber fill, felt for eyes and other parts and a tapestry needle.

Concepts of college level Computer Science Level 1 and 2 will be covered in this course as well as some aspects of algorithm development and understanding common algorithms. The only requirement for this course is a laptop as there will be some examples and exercises that require the use of a computer to program. Planned topics to cover but not limited to (as time permits), algorithm development, variables, user input and output, arithmetic operations, loops, file input and output, container classes, sorting algorithms and a basic introduction to object oriented programming. Lectures will be comprised of theory, instructor led examples, and classroom exercises to reinforce material that was covered in class. The goal of this course is to introduce students to the concepts of C++ programming and how each of these individual topics are in everyday real world products. If you have any questions feel free to contact the instructor at jonjesuraj@yahoo.com.

About the instructor:
Jonathan Jesuraj was born and raised in Westford and graduated from Westford Academy in 2007 and graduated with a Bachelors in Computer and Systems Engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, New York in 2010. After attending graduate school at the University of Maryland, Jonathan has started working at Raytheon Company in 2013. At RPI, Jonathan was an undergraduate Teaching Assistant for 5 semesters helping out with courses in the Computer Science department as well as the Engineering department. At University of Maryland, Jonathan was a Graduate Teaching Assistant for 2 semesters. As a student in the Westford school system as well as college, Jonathan realized the need for an introductory courses in Calculus and Computer Science and believed that students and adults should have the opportunity to take an enrichment course on these important subjects. Jonathan is also an avid sports fan and is a strong supporter of the Boston Celtics and New England Patriots. If you have any questions about any of the courses, feel free to contact him at jonjesuraj@yahoo.com.

Concepts of college level Calculus 1 and Calculus 2 will be covered in this course in a high level and the only prerequisites required are basic understanding Algebra 1 and Geometry. All other math that is required will be taught during the course by the instructor. Planned topics to cover include but are not limited to Limits, Differentiation, and Integration and their real world applications to the real world. If time permits an introduction to different coordinate systems of polar and parametric will be covered. Lectures will be organized with a lecture followed by examples and classroom exercises to reinforce the material. The goal of this course is to introduce students to calculus and to have them learn to appreciate the usefulness of the subject with its applications. If you have any questions feel free to contact the instructor at: jonjesuraj@yahoo.com.

About the instructor:
Jonathan Jesuraj was born and raised in Westford and graduated from Westford Academy in 2007 and graduated with a Bachelors in Computer and Systems Engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, New York in 2010. After attending graduate school at the University of Maryland, Jonathan has started working at Raytheon Company in 2013. At RPI, Jonathan was an undergraduate Teaching Assistant for 5 semesters helping out with courses in the Computer Science department as well as the Engineering department. At University of Maryland, Jonathan was a Graduate Teaching Assistant for 2 semesters. As a student in the Westford school system as well as college, Jonathan realized the need for introductory courses in Calculus and Computer Science and believed that students and adults should have the opportunity to take an enrichment course on these important subjects. Jonathan is also an avid sports fan and is a strong supporter of the Boston Celtics and New England Patriots. If you have any questions about any of the courses, feel free to contact him at jonjesuraj@yahoo.com.

In seconds you can lose your family photos and videos, passwords, financial records, contacts, music, work documents and personal projects. All of your precious files can disappear instantly! Protect yourself from disk failures, user errors, fire, theft, electrical surges, or natural disasters.

If you are backing up your Mac properly you need not worry. If your computer suffers a disaster, you'll be able to recover from your backup.

In this class you'll learn the best backup strategy. You'll learn three key components of a successful backup plan, advice for backing up digital photos and massive video projects, and time-tested recommendations for setting up, testing, maintaining, and restoring backups.

The recommended text is an eBook that can be purchased at www.tekbasics.com/backingup.html. Print it out and bring it to class for reference and notes.

Learn how to:
- Design a reliable backup system. Learn how to make it thorough, ensuring that all your data is safe, and easy to manage.
- Shop for different backup media options such as hard drives (USB, FireWire, eSATA, or Thunderbolt), flash drives, optical media, tape drives, RAIDs, Drobo storage devices, and Time Capsules.
- Choose backup software and online backup options. Learn about key features, overviews and tips for noteworthy backup products and online services.
- Use Time Machine. Learn what goes on inside Time Machine, and how to best make use of Apple's built-in backup system.
- Make backups. Get real-world suggestions for making the backup process as easy as possible.
- Use your backup to recover lost data successfully in the event of a hard disk crash or other disaster. Restoring your files is what's really important.

This course provides specific information for Macintosh users, but the overall approach also applies to Windows users.

About the instructor: DAVID PRICE has been using Apple products for 29 years. He earned his graduate degree at Rochester Institute of Technology. He has taught technical courses at vocational high schools, colleges, high tech firms and community education programs. He is an Apple Certified Support Professional at TekBasics in Dunstable, MA and he is a member of the Apple Consultants Network.

Gather your wedding party, friends and family and learn the Foxtrot, Waltz, Swing and Rumba. Swing to the sounds of Sinatra and traditional wedding songs, and get the confidence you need to make your wedding a success! This class is also open to couples even if they are not planning a wedding. Price is per person.

The Zumba(r) 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(r) 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.
About the instructor:
I am Jennifer Huberty and I am a Certified AFAA Group Exercise, Hi-Lo to Hip-Hop, Licensed Zumba, Zumbatomic and Zumba Toning Instructor.
Before Zumba, I took lyrical, tap and jazz dance classes. Then I started taking Zumba classes in June 2006 and fell in love with it! I love the music, rhythms and the upbeat feeling in the class.
I became a licensed Zumba instructor in May 2009, and started to teach for 2 years in the Netherlands in multiple fitness centers. I got licensed as Zumbatomic(Zumba for kids) instructor in 2011, and in the fall of 2012, I got licensed as a Zumba Toning instructor.
I have been teaching Zumba at Roudenbush Community Center since 2011. My class includes not only Latin and international dance, but also hip-hop, freestyle and many more.
Zumba has changed my lifestyle in a healthy way, and I want to spread all the love I got from it.

This school is designed for the new-to-the game golfer with little or no golfing experience. The basic fundamentals of the game will be taught in a relaxed, stress-free clinic-style setting. This school consists of five (5) one-hour lessons, spaced a week apart. Equipment and practice balls will be provided as needed. All you need to bring is "a pair of sneakers and a good attitude".

Great for dogs of any age, this class is designed to help you create a well-mannered dog that is a joy to be around! We introduce the first steps of basic training through clicker and positive reinforcement. Learn both voice commands and hand signals for all of the basic obedience commands like sit, down, stand, stay, come, heel, leave it, drop it, give, off, finish, touch, and more! This class also includes tips for dealing with barking, digging, biting, chewing, jumping, pulling, running away, and greeting other dogs on leash. Open to dogs of any age/breed. Training material fee of $15 is payable to Gemini Dogs at first class.

Get a great Pilates workout while learning and practicing all the techniques needed for optimal results. Become familiar with Pilates terminology. Learn how to identify core muscles associated with each exercise, breathe to enhance muscle engagement and fat burning, and keep proper alignment to prevent injury. Bring a mat or towel and wear comfortable clothing.

This 2 hour, fast paced, hands on workshop will give true beginners a running start in learning to play the guitar. You will learn the fundamentals of tuning & caring for your instrument, holding the pick, how to read chord diagrams, & simple strum patterns. You'll learn 2 popular chords, and will play 3 songs by the end of class. Bring guitar (fully stringed), pick and notebook to class.

About the Instructor - Darlene Bailey
After a 35 year management career, Darlene chose to leave the corporate
world behind, and build a new reality from her lifelong passion for music.
In 2011 she wrote and recorded her debut CD which has gone on to
receive national radio airplay and has earned numerous industry
accolades.
She performs 150+ shows annually in coffee houses, restaurants, special
events, and senior and healthcare communities throughout New England.
Specializing in Beginner and Intermediate guitar for all ages, Darlene
teaches all styles and genres (and some vocal coaching), with an eye on
achieving fast results while keeping it fun.

Learn the basic tools of watercolor and paint with confidence. Through demonstrations and exercises, explore wet on wet, values, dry brush, washes, the color wheel, color mixing, negative painting and techniques to keep your colors from getting muddy. Subject matter includes: still life, landscape and florals.

About the instructor: Cynthia Van Horne Ehrlich is a signature member of the New England Watercolor Society, and a Copley Artist with The Copley Society of Boston. In 1994 she had her own gallery, The Cynthia Van Horne Ehrlich Gallery, in Provincetown, MA. Her portraits were invited and shown with Andrew Wyeth's portraits in New York. Her work is collected both privately and is in corporate collections across the USA and internationally. She has been published in "Flowers in Watercolor" Rockport Publishers (1996) and most recently in "Splash 6" NorthLight Books Publishers (2001). She has been teaching for 25+ years at various schools including the DeCordova Museum School in Lincoln, Massachusetts, the University of Massachusetts, Lowell, Massachusetts and privately at Rose Bud Cottage, Westford, Massachusetts. Her students range in age from 6 to 80 years old. She is a gentle teacher and aims to bring out the best of her students' abilities. Some of her students have gone on to win awards and even give up their present careers to become full-time professional artists.

Body sculpting class is a complete workout set to music, designed to strengthen all the major muscle groups in the body, while boosting metabolism & leaving participants stronger for the activities of daily life. With demonstration of proper form & options for intensity offered, this class is safe for all ages and fitness levels. Participants must wear appropriate workout clothing, and bring water, a towel, a sticky mat, and a pair of hand weights.

About the Instructor: Katy started dancing over 35 years ago, and has been teaching ballet, pointe, jazz, tap and modern dance classes for almost 20 years locally. She has studied with many well-known artists in the dance community, and attends conventions and fitness seminars regularly. She has taught at the Jeanette Neill Dance Studio in Boston and at the prestigious Walnut Hill School, and some of "Miss" Katy's past students are currently dancing professionally on cruise ships, at Disneyworld, on Broadway, and in Las Vegas.

Holding certifications from AFAA (since 2007)& Zumba (since 2008), Katy teaches group exercise, as well as Zumba, ZumbAtomic and ZumbaGold classes at gyms, schools, dance studios, senior centers, and corporations. She brings a wealth of knowledge and passion when teaching, while her high energy, constant smile and positive attitude keep her classes lively and fun.

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 284 years of history as we can in an hour and a half. Ellen Harde is a 46 year resident and co-author of the League of Women Voters slide-tape history and book, "Westford - A Sense of Community".

About the Instructor:
A resident since 1967, Ellen became immersed in Westford history when
she wrote the script for the slide-tape show, "Westford - A Sense of
Community" as a member of the League of Women Voters in 1979. Her
knowledge of the town continues to grow, and she loves sharing it with
others.

If you play the guitar, or if you simply love to sing, this is a fun interactive workshop for bringing in the Christmas holidays! Guitar players will need beginner working knowledge of most major and minor chords.

No prior vocal experience required. Singers will learn basic vocal warm up techniques to strengthen and protect their voices. Guitar players will receive chords and strum pattern suggestions. We will finish up the evening by pulling them all together in song! Lyric and chord sheets will be supplied. Please bring pen/pencil for note taking & tuned guitars if playing.

About the Instructor - Darlene Bailey
After a 35 year management career, Darlene chose to leave the corporate
world behind, and build a new reality from her lifelong passion for music.
In 2011 she wrote and recorded her debut CD which has gone on to
receive national radio airplay and has earned numerous industry
accolades.
She performs 150+ shows annually in coffee houses, restaurants, special
events, and senior and healthcare communities throughout New England.
Specializing in Beginner and Intermediate guitar for all ages, Darlene
teaches all styles and genres (and some vocal coaching), with an eye on
achieving fast results while keeping it fun.

In these two classes you will learn to decorate holiday cookies and delicious sugar cookies with royal icing just like you see in the magazines. Great for gifting or just creating a centerpiece for your home. In the first class we will be decorating Holiday cookies. Bring in your prebaked sugar cookies shaped like candy canes, gingerbread girl/boy, stocking, angel, star, bell, snowman, and tree and you will learn how to dress these up using royal icing techniques. For the second class we will decorate round, square or heart shaped sugar cookies using brush embroidery technique.



About the Instructor: Dipali is very passionate about baking. She has been baking and decorating cakes, cupcakes and cookies for the past 8 years. She also runs a home based specialty cakes business. Her business page is www.facebook.com/dipali123. "My journey in learning never stops since there are so many different techniques coming up every other day in the cake decorating world. I would love to teach and share with others the knowledge I have about decorating cakes."

Now that you know how to chain, single double and triple choked, it is time to tackle some more advanced skills. We will learn the skills required to crochet a garment while crocheting a small baby or toddler sweater. I will provide a pattern for you to use. Bring to class I hook and yarn. I will provide a list of additional items at the first class.

Did you know the two feelings most people get stuck in are SAD and MAD -the two sides of the same coin? Would you like to learn how to balance these two feelings so they won't lead to depression or rage? According to medical research, an estimated 19 million American adults are living with major depression. However, mental health is not a grown-up issue any more. One in five children has a diagnosable mental, emotional or behavioral disorder. Suicide is the third leading cause of death for 15- to 24-year-olds and the sixth leading cause of death for 5- to 14-year-olds! The number of attempted suicides is much higher. More and more children are put on anti-depressant drugs, which are not going to solve the problems. There are safer, faster and more effective natural ways to reverse the situation! Join us for a workshop designed for teachers on the relationship between emotional and physical healing. You'll learn tips, tools and techniques on how to identify the symptoms of depression and how to help the child heal without anti-depressant drugs.
About the Instructor:
Helen is a Certified Chinese Herbalist, nutritionist, and holistic health counselor. Born and raised in China, she has studied Chinese Herbology, Acupuncture, Diet, Nutrition, Iridology, Kinesiology and Environmental Medicine in both the U.S. and China.
Helen helped her mom survive stage 4 pancreatic cancer for 18 years with nutrition, Chinese herbs and detox programs, which doctors claimed as a "miracle." She has continued with her passion to help other people take charge of their health in prevention and natural healing of diseases.

The Power of Dru Yoga flow is that it energizes the body and frees the mind and emotions.

In order for life force (Chi)or energy to move, a lot of attention in Dru Yoga is given to the sequences (a series of movements, flowing into each other with visualization). These two aspects allow for consciousness of body and strengthen our ability to concentrate. Discover how flowing Dru Yoga Sequences, combined with music and rhythm, unlock your innate strength, stretch and prepare you for the day ahead.

In this class, we will cover the following: Warm up or activation with intention, Dru Yoga sequence, classical yoga postures, guided relaxation.

To read about, what is Unique about Dru Yoga, visit my website, www.greatbrookyoga.com and click Dru Yoga

About the Instructor: Regine Detremmerie-Carr is a native of Belgium. She is an Experienced Registered Yoga Teacher 500, a Certified DRU Yoga Teacher, and a Registered Prenatal Yoga Teacher, teaching for over two decades in Europe and the U.S.A. She is a certified Energy(Pranic) healer, studied with Grand Master Choa Kok Sui. Her love for movement is life long. The yoga she facilitates has the potential to discover, patterns, challenges, and energy blockages on the musculoskeletal, physiological, emotional, and mental levels, and move the energy, awakening new ways of being. Regine is the founder of Greatbrookyoga, and can be reached at 978-256-8169.

Join us for this special cooking class that promises to be spectacular! Cook the whole Indian dinner from start to finish in just 3 hours. We will be making two appetizers one vegetarian and one non vegetarian, two entrees - one vegetarian and a meat dish. Dinner will be complete with fresh indian bread, rice and dessert. $10 material fee is payable to instructor at the class.

A core sequence that focuses on the physiology of women and offers variations - invigorating or calming - to suit changing energy and stress levels in our lives. Learn to listen to and practice what your body and mind need at a given moment. Suitable for all levels, including beginners who are physically active.

Please bring a mat and a large towel; eat lightly 2 hours before class.

Chef Liz Barbour informs and inspires you to eat local, seasonal vegetables with her cooking demos. Each class will start with a tour of Fat Moon so you can see what is growing and seasonal. Take home recipes and a bag of Fat Moon Veggies.

Are you curious about wild edibles? Do you wonder what delicacies are growing in the woods that we could enjoy? Pam Kristan is a long-time amateur forager and she will visit Fat Moon to help us discover what we can eat from the farm and woods. Dress for the outdoors as we will hike the farm fields and Snake Meadow Conservation land behind the farm.

Directions: Fat Moon at Meadowbrook Farm is at 5 Gould Rd, Westford. Just off Rt 40. Pull in and park behind the gray farmhouse.

Nothing is better than a refreshing frosty treat on a hot summer day especially made straight from the garden. Come explore our veggies and fruits and learn what will go great together.

Come learn Farmer Elizabeth Almeida's recipes for making Indian Pickles & Chutneys out of farm fresh produce. These recipes do not require canning and are a great way to use vegetables to add flavor and spice to your winter meals. Take home recipes and Fat Moon veggies.

Designed for those painters with prior watercolor experience. Students paint from their own ideas, still-life set ups, drawings and/or photos, using their own materials. Individual instruction and demonstrations are part of class. Students are encouraged to participate in the January 2014 Student/Instructor Art Gallery at Roudenbush Community Center.

Really work your core muscles to develop strength and flexibility. You will tighten your core, increase strength throughout your entire body, burn fat, and gain energy. Advanced exercises will be shown with options to modify or increase difficulty, so that everyone works at their own pace. Bring a mat or towel and wear comfortable clothing.

This course will break down the couponing process into manageable and easy to follow steps to get you on your way to saving at least 50% off your grocery bill. You will learn what extreme couponing is and how it differs from regular couponing, how to get started saving money on groceries and household items, "extreme couponing" strategies, where to look for online coupons Please bring one non-perishable food item to be donated to the Westford food pantry.

Extreme couponing isn't as crazy as it may sound. You don't have to let coupons dominate your life, and you don't have to be embarrassed at the cash register. You just need the right strategies to use coupons in conjunction with store sales and promotions, and then enjoy the satisfaction of getting items for free or close to free. It's about timing, and not necessarily using a coupon because you found it in that week's Sunday paper. Instead of using it immediately, you hold onto coupons until items go on sale, maximizing your savings without sacrificing quality.

This course will break down the couponing process into manageable and easy to follow steps to get you on your way to saving at least 50% off your grocery bill. You'll come to realize how many items you should never pay full price for again. Topics include:
- what extreme couponing is and how it differs from regular couponing
- how to get started saving money on groceries and household items
- "extreme couponing" strategies
- where to look for online coupons
As a suggestion, please bring one non-perishable food item to be donated to the local food pantry. Most food pantries are struggling and donations are down more now than in recent years. Your help is greatly appreciated. Thank you.

About the instructor: Elizabeth Lahens is an Extreme Couponer from Massachusetts and owner of www.extremecoupontoday.com. She teaches couponing throughout New England. Elizabeth enjoys teaching others how they can do it too!

Mothers and Daughters, learn to sew in a day by making a Holiday Pillow this fall! This fun and informative class starts with the basics of how to operate a sewing machine including how to thread a needle to winding a bobbin and everything else in between. Students learn by completing one simple pillow project. Patterns are provided. Minimum age to participate: 7 years old Class will be held at the instructor's beautiful and comfortable sewing studio which is totally equipped with a sewing machine for each student. Materials List will be sent upon registration.

About the instructor: Rebecca Szetela is founder and senior sewing instructor at Create! Sewing Studio, 70 Seminole Road, West Acton. She is an experienced teacher whose sewing expertise ranges from garment construction to home decorating sewing.

This course lays out a simple strategy that will keep you as secure as possible with a minimum of effort. The goal is to provide an understanding of the vulnerabilities and threats associated with passwords, ways to minimize your risks, and how to use passwords safely without losing your sanity. This course is useful to anyone who uses passwords, whether you use a Mac or a PC, an iPad or iPhone or an Android device.

In our online world it's not uncommon to have dozens to hundreds of passwords. Ideally, you should produce passwords that are unique and random, but you need to remember them all. The human brain has trouble performing these tasks reliably, so people take shortcuts their brains can handle. They pick easy passwords, like their kids' names or patterns of keys on the keyboard. They use the same password everywhere so they have only one password to remember instead of hundreds.

The recommended text is an eBook that can be purchased at www.tekbasics.com/passwords.html. Print it out and bring it to class for reference and notes.

Did you know:
- 9-character passwords with upper- and lower-case letters, digits, and punctuation are NOT strong enough.
- You CANNOT turn a so-so password into a great one by tacking on a punctuation character and number at the end.
- Even if you come up with a great password, it is NOT safe to use the same password everywhere.
- A delay between login attempts does NOT make a password immune to automated cracking.
- If you're an ordinary person without valuable data, your account may STILL be hacked, causing you problems.
- You can NOT manually devise 'random' passwords that will defeat potential attackers.
- A password is not necessarily adequate just because it does not appear in a dictionary.
- It's NOT a smart idea to change your passwords every month.
- Security questions like 'What is your mother's maiden name?' can make your data INSECURE.
- Adding a character to a 10-character password does NOT make it 10% stronger.
- Easy-to-remember passwords like 'correct horse battery staple' will NOT solve all your password problems.
- All password manager apps are NOT pretty much the same.
- Your passwords will NOT be safest if you never write them down and keep them only in your head.

About the instructor: DAVID PRICE has been using personal computers for 35 years. He earned his Master of Science at Rochester Institute of Technology. He has taught technical courses at vocational high schools, colleges, high tech firms and community education programs. He is an Apple Certified Support Professional at TekBasics in Dunstable, MA and he is a member of the Apple Consultants Network.

Need help with a knitting project? In this class you can work at your pace on the project of your choice and get help when needed.

Taught by nationally recognized intuitive Psychic/Medium, Andrea Allen, this class is designed to develop psychic and mediumship skills. You will experience various exercises and techniques that will help you harness and expand your natural ability to communicate with the spirit world and enhance intuitive ability. Specifically, you will: Learn the Basic Principles of Mediumship vs. Psychic, Learn the meaning of your Chakra's and how they play a part in both Mediumship and Psychic energy, Learn the role of spirit guides, and the techniques for building your relationship with them. Learn mediation practices, Learn exercises that help develop both Psychic and Mediumistic skills.

Join Mycologist George Davis of the Boston Mycological Group for a lecture and hike during the ideal season for mushrooms. George will start by presenting the basics of foraging and identification, then we will head to the woods. Directions: Fat Moon at Meadowbrook Farm is at 5 Gould Rd, Westford. Just off Rt 40. Pull in and park behind the gray farmhouse.

Learn how to quickly and efficiently maneuver through an urban landscape using only your body to overcome obstacles. Parkour is a growing sport that is practiced all over the world. Combining gymnastics, break-dancing, and running, parkour is its own sport which improves your strength, agility, and speed. If you're looking for a fun and exciting new hobby, look no further. Parkour will change the way you see the world for the better.
This program will be offered in the Roudenbush gym as well as outside.

About the Instructor:
Tom Keaney has 8 years of gymnastics experience, two years each of martial arts and sport climbing experience. Now with a year and a half of parkour training on the streets and parks of Lowell, he is sharing his passion and knowledge of the growing urban sport. Tom is a founder of UMass Lowell Parkour.

Get a great Pilates workout while learning and practicing all the techniques needed for optimal results. Become familiar with Pilates terminology. Learn how to identify core muscles associated with each exercise, breathe to enhance muscle engagement and fat burning, and keep proper alignment to prevent injury. Bring a mat or towel and wear comfortable clothing.

We're painting watercolors outside at Roudenbush during the month of June. Bring your paints and gear, including a chair, easel (if you use one) or board and join us as we explore plein air watercolor painting. Prior experience with watercolor would be beneficial for this class. Bring sunscreen & bug repellant.

For Italians, it's all about quality: Fashion, cars, cuisine and, of course, wine. learn about Italian wines from all of Italy's glorious regions. Italy produces more than 2,000 types of wines (who knew!) made from 900 different grapes. No other country offers this diversity. In this class, we will taste 6 fine wines and will learn what makes them unique (soil, climate, grape variety, winemaking philosophy). We will talk about how to choose wines for consumption versus collection, the importance of vintages in different wine regions, and the best food to pair with the wines.
About the instructor:
Svetlana Yanushkevich grew up on Crimea, the southern peninsula of the Ukraine. Crimea is famous for its 2,000-year-old tradition of winemaking. As a child, she learned about wine from her uncle, who worked in Massandra, the imperial winery of Nikolai II, Czar of Russia. Svetlana holds an MS degree in viticulture and a Ph.D. in agriculture, and worked as an Associate Professor of viticulture in the Ukraine. In 2002, Svetlana relocated to the US where she completed the London-based Wine and Spirit Education Trustâ??s (WSET) highest level to become a Diplomat in Wine and Spirits (DWS). After obtaining her WSET diploma, Svetlana managed the wine programs at several prestigious Philadelphia restaurants. She also worked as a wine educator for corporate and private clients. In 2007, she relocated to Nashua, NH, where she opened WineNot Boutique, winner of numerous awards for excellence. Svetlana is available for a range of wine consulting services including private wine tastings and dinners, staff training, wine list development, pricing, and menu pairing. Svetlana also offers public wine education courses and events through WineNot Boutique.

This weekly yoga class is designed for expectant moms to celebrate the life they are bringing into the world. We will not only look at the physical changes of pregnancy, but also at the magic of pregnancy and the deep emotional experiences that accompany it.

Through movement, we will explore how to listen to and discover your body's needs, your feelings, and your state of mind. As an expectant mother, you will be guided toward your inner resources for self-nourishment, and for finding your own instincts and following your intuition. As a group, students and teacher together, we can examine the questions and uncertainties that may arise. This will help mothers to discover their own power and potential for giving birth naturally.
Practical work will include learning the following:
* Postural awareness
* Poses that alleviate discomfort during the expectant mother's journey
* Positions that provide comfort and facilitate labor
* Movement sequences (Dru yoga)
* Breath awareness
* Simple breathing techniques for labor and birth
* Sound and vocalization techniques
* Beautiful visualizations
* Poses that offer deep relaxation

In each class, every student will receive individual attention. The areas of focus that are most important to her in that moment will be identified, and her specific needs will be addressed. Class can be pro-rated depending on when you begin class.

About the Instructor: Regine's love of movement is lifelong and has taken her from her native Belgium to Holland, France, the United Kingdom, and the United States. Her experience in the art of teaching yoga began over 25 years ago in Holland. Since yoga proved to show great benefits during her own pregnancy and birth, she began to focus her teaching on mothers-to-be, after the birth of her daughter in 1991. Her knowledge of Iyengar yoga, Restorative yoga and Dru yoga (energy in stillness and, energy in motion) is extensive. She is an experienced, registered yoga and prenatal yoga teacher (E-RYT 500/ RPYT) and certified Dru yoga teacher(MRDY). She is a former speaker for BACE (Boston Association for Childbirth Education), and MMA (Massachusetts Midwives Alliance). The yoga she facilitates has the potential to discover patterns, challenges and energy blockages on the musculoskeletal, physiological, emotional and mental levels, and move the energy, awakening new ways of being. Through movement - powerful, beautiful, interesting - she will invite you to a place of stillness, where you will feel grounded and centered and connect with yourself in a new way. She enjoys working one on one and in small groups. This allows her to build individual connections, give personalized instruction, and discover each student's uniqueness. Regine loves sharing her rich knowledge with individuals, couples and groups.

Regine is the founder of Greatbrookyoga, and can be reached at 978-256-8169.

This fall, learn and apply the 5 Basic Steps of Pruning in a hands-on workshop covering; crabapples, rhododendrons, yews and more. Bring your own hands snips, saw and lots of questions. Instructor: Jeff Seifert is an Arborist and Co-Author of "The 5 Basic Steps of Pruning".

We all want to get more liquids into our children during hot weather, but kids resist plain water. Through songs and stories we'll learn more about the importance of water and explore some veggie and fruit infused water options and homemade vegetable juice. All kid approved recipes!

Restorative yoga involves poses supported by pillows, bolsters, blankets, or other props. The spine is moved in all directions, and the organs are alternately stimulated and soothed. Restorative yoga facilitates relaxation and restful sleep. This class also addresses the specific needs of the students including: high blood pressure, headaches, digestive issues, immune system problems, menstrual cycle symptoms or irregularities, nervousness, and insomnia. Visit www.greatbrookyoga.com click "Restorative"

Learn how to make a beautiful ruffled scarf. No experience needed with crochet to make this scarf. Bring a ball of Red Heart Boutique Sashay yarn and J or K crochet hook.

The exciting world of Scented Leaf Geraniums. Learn about these fascinating useful plants from South Africa. They make wonderful houseplants in cold, sunny windows in the winter and fragrant garden plants in summer and they are easy to grow. We will make crafts, recipes and planters with scented geraniums. Plants available for purchase.

Real barbecue is wood-smoked - we're not talking burgers and hotdogs. BBQ chef David Schaefer, owner of Stump Jumper BBQ Catering in Concord, MA, will teach the essentials for making the real thing. We'll learn about the right cuts of meat, sauces, and seasonings to prepare world- class barbecue, in your own back yard. We'll sample Memphis Style spareribs, Carolina Style pulled pork, chicken, and Texas Beef brisket. You'll learn how to prepare these succulent meats and some of the side dishes that complement them, and about marinades, rubs, brines, and sauces. You'll find out which ingredients are best for long, slow barbecue flavors vs. high-temp grilling, and how to create specific flavors for specific foods. Bring a few sealable containers for any leftovers. (This class will be mostly lecture and demo, due to the fact that Real Barbecue takes many hours to smoke, so we'll prepare you to do it in your own back yard, with your own cooking equipment.) Cost includes a satisfying, authentic BBQ feast.

Materials are purchased in advance note: No refunds/withdrawals after Sept 18.

About the Instructor: David Schaefer is chef and owner of Stump Jumper BBQ Catering in Concord. He is a 5-Time State-Champion on the professional BBQ Competition Circuit from Memphis, to Florida, and in several New England States since 1997. David is also a Kansas City Barbecue Society Certified BBQ Judge, and Contest Representative.

Millions of Americans suffer daily with chronic back pain...are you one of them? Have you tried everything with no results?! Find out WHY you have back pain and how to get rid of it and PREVENT it from ever happening again. Join Dr. Dave LeClerc for this awesome workshop so you can be pain free!

In today's world, a strong financial strategy is important for women of all ages. Your potential for success is limitless -- especially when you have a financial strategy that fits your lifestyle.

Bring your sister, mother, daughter and friends to learn more about
* What you can do now to prepare for retirement
* Your options to pay for a child or grandchild's education
* Developing a strategy to help achieve your financial goals

About the Instructor:
Work Experience: 2003-present. Marshall founded the Westford, MA of Edward Jones in January 2004 and is the Financial Advisor.
Education: Graduate Bentley College - Bachelor of Science.
Community Involement: Past-President of the Board, Greater Lowell Habitat for Humanity. Past-President Westford Rotary Club. Committee Chair - Annual Blues & Brews charity festival. Creator & Host - 'Rotary in Action' TV show.
Accomplishments: Certified Financial Planner (CFP) Candidate. Accredited Asset Managment Specialist Designation. Licensed Series 7,66, 65 Licensed Life, Healthy & Disability Insurance Mentored & Field Trained several new Financial Advisors. Edward Jones Awards: Pacesetters, A.F. McKenzie & Partners.

Winter is fast approaching. Come crochet a textured scarf with a certified crochet instructor. You will need an H hook and waster weight yarn of your choice.

June 27 class - Som Tum (Green Papaya Salad) & Sticky Rice with Gai Gratiem (Garlic Chicken).
July 25 class - Chicken Pineapple Curry & Sweet Sticky Rice with Mango
August 29 class - Fried Thai Rolls & Yum Nua (Spicy Beef Salad)


Tired of that smokey grill? Don't order that pizza! Beat the heat with these cool Thai dishes from the land of warm smiles. Learn how to create your own summer Thai culinary experience. Special menus designed for summer entertaining and family fun. Your dishes can be mild or spicy to suit your taste. Additional classes can be scheduled based on demand and class capacity. Sign up now to reserve your place. Space is limited to 8 per class.

Materials fee of $5 is payable to instructor at each class.

About the Instructor: Noi Soisak a fellow Westford resident, immigrated to the United States in 2009. She will share her lifetime experience of Thai cuisine and bring the taste of South East Asia to you.

Sept 12 class - Shrimp Fresh Rolls & Chicken Green Curry (Gang Kiew Wan)
Oct 12 class - Thai Chicken Cake (Tod Man) & Thai Noodle Soup with Chicken (Guay Tiew)
Nov 21 class - Chicken Shumai (Kanom Jeeb) & Chicken Basil (Gra Pow)


Learn how to prepare these delicious Thai dishes from the land of warm smiles. Create your own Thai culinary experience this fall. Special menus designed for fall entertaining. Your dishes can be mild or spicy to suit your taste. Additional classes can be scheduled based on demand and class capacity. Sign up now to reserve your place. Space is limited to 8 per class.

Materials fee of $6 is payable to instructor at each class.

About the Instructor: Noi Soisak a fellow Westford resident, immigrated to the United States in 2009. She will share her lifetime experience of Thai cuisine and bring the taste of South East Asia to you.

Students must have beginner working knowledge of most major and minor chords. Workshop includes instruction, demonstration and practice of several fingerpicking patterns. Each participant will learn a minimum of 3 popular songs in fingerpicking technique. Please bring guitar fully stringed and tuned.

About the Instructor - Darlene Bailey
After a 35 year management career, Darlene chose to leave the corporate
world behind, and build a new reality from her lifelong passion for music.
In 2011 she wrote and recorded her debut CD which has gone on to
receive national radio airplay and has earned numerous industry
accolades.
She performs 150+ shows annually in coffee houses, restaurants, special
events, and senior and healthcare communities throughout New England.
Specializing in Beginner and Intermediate guitar for all ages, Darlene
teaches all styles and genres (and some vocal coaching), with an eye on
achieving fast results while keeping it fun.

This class is open to all levels of practice and abilities. Together we are breathing, feeling and flowing movements in a way to stretch and strengthen the entire body all while finding relaxation for the mind. You'll be encouraged to practice mindfulness and to challenge yourself while honoring your body. Modifications to poses will be offered throughout the class so that you gain the greatest benefit from what your body and mind needs during each and every movement. Please eat lightly 2 hours prior to class and bring water, a yoga mat and/or a towel with you.

This class is designed for all levels of those who have some Yoga or fitness experience. In this active Vinyasa style flowing class we will further develop strength, flexibility and stamina while finding relaxation for the mind. You'll be encouraged to practice mindfulness and to challenge yourself while honoring your body, modifying poses as needed to gain the greatest benefit from the practice. Please eat lightly 2 hours prior to class and bring water, yoga mat and a towel with you.

For anyone interested in trying yoga or who simply enjoys a gentler class, please see the Beginner Yoga class schedule.

As a therapist teaching people how to work their mind and manage emotions for 27 years, it was apparent that the body and mind are connected and as humans we need to nurture both aspects of ourselves. And so was born stretches and tangos, a movement studio that teaches yoga classes with a therapeutic twist. All classes are small and personal and geared toward optimal physical and mental health. In yoga we incorporate hypnosis, nlp, and stress management techniques to set goals and change negative patterns, combined with easy and challenging movements for every body.

Yoga means "union" in Sanskrit, the language of ancient India where yoga originated. We can think of the union occurring between the mind, body and spirit. All of this is done to innovative, thought provoking music and vocals.

About the Instructor:
Sally Sacks M.Ed. is the owner of Sacks & Associates Wellness Center Littleton, Mass; and has been servicing the community for 14 years. Ms. Sacks has been in practice for 26 years so is a seasoned psychotherapist using many techniques to help clients suffering from emotional challenges, to include anxiety, depression, ocd, stress, divorce, parenting issues etc. Please see Sally's website for detailed information.
Most recently, at midlife, due to a tremendous need, Ms. Sacks has expanded her practice to include Yoga therapy. So many of my clients were stressed from work, (or loss of), sedentary lifestyles, parenting stress and physical ailments never felt before. Many young people were overwhelming psychiatrists offices with the need for antidepressants due to high demands.
And so was born the Stretches and Tangos Yoga studio. Yoga is offered in a different tradition, combining Sally's many years of stress management and hypnotherapy techniques with yoga postures and movement that every body, and every age, can participate in. You don't have to be a yoga guru! Most importantly we work our minds using meditation and hypnosis and affirmations, and our body moves to current inspirational music that I have designed especially for class.

Sun Salutations are the foundation of yoga practice - energizing, building strength and openness, connecting breath and movement - and prepare the body for more advanced poses. This workshop builds from the ground up, focusing on alignment and the integrity of the poses. Precise instruction encourages students to deepen their practice and quality of awareness. Suitable for all levels, including beginners who are physically active.

Please bring a mat and a large towel; eat lightly 2 hours before class.

Zumba Express class will include 10-12 songs such as Merengue, Salsa, Reggaeton, ChaCha, Flamenco, Pop, Bellydancing, Calypso and other International Rhythms. The 45 minutes will fly by as participants burn calories, boost heartrates, and have a few laughs. Come try this challenging class with one of the areas original Zumba instructors. Bring a small towel, plenty of water, supportive indoor sneakers, and a sense of humor.

About the Instructor: Katy started dancing over 35 years ago, and has been teaching ballet, pointe, jazz, tap and modern dance classes for almost 20 years locally. She has studied with many well-known artists in the dance community, and attends conventions and fitness seminars regularly. She has taught at the Jeanette Neill Dance Studio in Boston and at the prestigious Walnut Hill School, and some of "Miss" Katy's past students are currently dancing professionally on cruise ships, at Disneyworld, on Broadway, and in Las Vegas.

Holding certifications from AFAA (since 2007)& Zumba (since 2008), Katy teaches group exercise, as well as Zumba, ZumbAtomic and ZumbaGold classes at gyms, schools, dance studios, senior centers, and corporations. She brings a wealth of knowledge and passion when teaching, while her high energy, constant smile and positive attitude keep her classes lively and fun.

ZUMBA GOLD is specifically designed to take the exciting Latin and International dance and fitness program created in the original ZUMBA program and bring them to the beginner, active older adult and all participants needing, modifications for a successful class. Created to emphasize the basic steps of ZUMBA this explosive program is so easy to follow, that EVERYONE of all ages can do it!

ZUMBA GOLD programs are guaranteed to provide ALL participants with a safe and effective total body workout! ZUMBA GOLD just as our regular ZUMBA classes, creates a party like atmosphere that is incredibly fun, different, easy to follow and effective.

About the instructor: Jenni Gerstle
Jenni has certifications in the following: Kripalu Yoga, Cycle Reebok, Body Pump, FRA Weight Room, Expert Rating Personal Trainer. She is also licensed to teach: Zumba, Zumba Gold, Zumba Toning.

Background: Jenni started in the fitness industry in 1982. She owned her own studio, Body in Motion in Acton from 1986 to 1996. She then managed and taught at Focus on Fitness in Ashland for 4 years. She also managed and taught at the Concord Fitness club in Concord Ma., where she introduced the Body Pump program. She taught at the Westford Regency for 12 years. She brings years of experience in the industry in many areas, and was a leader in bringing Low Impact Aerobics and Step Aerobics to the local area. Jenni's latest passion is Zumba and she introduced the very popular Zumba Gold program to the Regency schedule, and now will be bringing it here to Roudenbush. Jenni is married with 3 grown children and spends her winters in Key West where she teaches Zumba and Yoga.