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.

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.

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.

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 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.

This school is designed for the new golfer who has little or no golfing experience. The basic fundamentals of the game will be taught in a relaxing and stress free environment. All the student needs is “a pair of sneakers and a good attitude.” Address position, Swing with irons and woods, Short game- Chipping and putting, Equipment and practice balls as needed. Practice techniques / drills, Written summaries of each lesson. The lessons, spaced a week apart (same day and time), give the student opportunities to practice between each lesson. Flexible scheduling allows for a makeup if a lesson is missed. Click on more information for directions to the Billerica Country Club

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.