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Educating, entertaining and enriching the lives of those in RI and Southeastern MA for over 30 years! |
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Barrington Community School |
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ADULT FITNESS, LANGUAGE, LITERATURE, SCIENCE and SPORTS COURSES |
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CARING and CHAOS - MAKING IT THROUGH HIGH SCHOOL Know yourself, know your kids, and know the ropes – and the 5-step STARR (Stop, Think, Assess, Respond, and Review) process for good decision-making. Numerous topics will be covered in this 4-week program, including how emotion gets in the way of making good decisions and learning strategies to calm the chaos so the caring can come through. Designed for parents of middle and high school students, the sessions will be led by Dr. Carol Gaffney, psychologist and author of Dr. Gaffney’s Coaching Guide for Better Parents and Stronger Kids. The first two sessions are for parents only; students are invited and encouraged, but not required, to attend the third and fourth sessions. This program will meet on four consecutive Wednesdays, on October 22 & 29 and November 5 & 12, from 7:00-8:30 P.M. at Barrington High School. FEE: $40 Regardless of Residence. Fee includes course tuition, text and family communication reports. This program is funded in part by Barrington Community School in co-sponsorship with the BAY Team (Barrington Substance Abuse Task Force) Dr. Carol Gaffney, Ph.D., University of Texas
HEART SAVER CPR with AED This course is offered to anyone wishing to brush up their skills, or initially learn life saving techniques for infants, children and adults along with the operation of AEDs (automated external defibrillators). This course serves those who work in environments where the public gathers for play, work or study, i.e. gyms, schools, doctors’ and dentists’ offices, hospitals, clinics, shopping malls, etc, or anyone who just wants to be prepared to help. Anyone who has relatives at risk for heart problems or who have or work with children will benefit from this course. Great for babysitters! Those who require a re-certification may also take this course. One 3-hour session. FEE: $40 per person Tuesday, October 21, 6:00 – 9:00 PM Barrington Middle School, Room 232 Diane Rodrigues & Kim Killian, Basic Life Support Trainers in American Heart Association
THE NIA TECHNIQUE: Dance Movement with Martial Arts This technique is an expressive body-mind movement and lifestyle practice, embracing fitness and health. A combination of martial arts, meditative and dance techniques that teach grace and fluidity. A great exercise to lose weight! Nia simultaneously addresses the body, mind, emotions, and spirit, and puts them on the “same page.” Nia is done barefoot to music and delivers cardiovascular and whole-body conditioning. Because Nia is self-guided and based on creating a loving relationship with the body and following The Body’s Way – the innate intelligence of the body — it is adaptable and safe for any fitness level, from stiff beginners to highly fit athletes. Eight 1-hour sessions. FEE: $65 Barrington Residents /$70 Non-Residents Mondays beginning September 22, 6:30-7:30 PM St. John’s Episcopal Church, 191 County Road, Barrington, RI Sandra Fontana, Instructor White Belt Nia Instructor
T’AI CHI – MORNING AND EVENING Originally one of the Chinese martial arts, T’ai Chi is practiced today throughout the world as an exercise that cultivates physical and mental harmony in movement. Its slow, fluid forms and its emphasis on relaxed, effortless movement make it ideal for people of all ages. For younger people it gives center and balance; for the mature, it improves physical and mental vitality. The instructor has been a student and teacher of Yang style T’ai Chi for the past twenty years. Both morning and evening sessions are offered; please note your preference on the registration form. Eight 1-hour sessions. FEE: $65 Barrington Residents /$70 Non-Residents Beginners and Intermediates: Monday mornings, beginning September 22 for 8 weeks, 8:45-10:00 AM at St. John’s Episcopal Church (The Red Church), 191 County Rd, Barrington. OR Wednesday evenings, beginning September 24, 7:30-8:30 PM (All levels), at Barrington Middle School, Room 105 Bob McManus, Instructor YOGA Isn’t it time that you tried yoga and discovered what it is and why so many people are practicing it? Experience yoga for yourself in this 8-week class, suitable for both beginners and returning yoga students. You will achieve increased body flexibility, strength and balance by doing gentle warm-up exercises and basic yoga postures. Breathing techniques will be taught to both energize and relax your body, mind and spirit. Please bring a personal exercise mat or beach towel to the class and wear loose, comfortable clothing. This class is open to yoga students of all levels. Morning, afternoon and evening sessions of this course are offered; please specify for which of the three sessions you are registering. All three classes will meet at St. John’s Episcopal Church (The Red Church), 191 County Rd, Barrington. Eight 1 and 1/2-hour classes. Minimum 7 students for this class. FEE: $90 Barrington Residents /$95 Non-Residents Monday afternoon beginning September 22, 4:00-5:30 PM Or Tuesday morning, beginning September 23, 9:00-10:30 AM OR Wednesday evening, beginning September 24, 7:00-8:30 PM Ellen Lara, Certified Kripalu Yoga Instructor, M.A., Holistic Counseling, Salve Regina University
CONVERSATIONAL FRENCH I If you are traveling to France, or if you have always wanted to learn this romantic language, this course is for you. This beginner course is designed to give you a basic vocabulary and beginning grammar. The instructor is a former resident of Paris, and will be sure to pass on her love of the language, the land, and the culture of France. Six 2-hour sessions. Fee: $55 Barrington Residents/$60 Non-Residents Thursday evenings beginning September 25, 7:00 to 9:00 PM Barrington Middle School, Room 208 Sabina Gellrich, Instructor— B.A. French and German Language and Literature MIM Master of International Management
CONVERSATIONAL ITALIAN I Whether a trip to Italy is in your future or you just want to learn the language, this course will have you talking in no time! With an emphasis on conversation, this class gets you started with the tools you need most. Common expressions and real-life situations are introduced along with basic grammar in a fun and non-threatening environment. The instructor has lived and traveled all over Italy and enjoys sharing the Italian culture with others. She has a degree in Classics from Brown University and studied at the Intercollegiate Center for Classical Studies in Rome. Eight 2-hour sessions. How to buy an Italian-English dictionary will be discussed at our first clas. Fee: $70 Barrington Residents/$75 Non-Residents Wednesday evenings beginning September 24, 6:30 to 8:30 PM Barrington Middle School, Room 210 N. Peterson, Instructor Brown University, B.A.
CONVERSATIONAL SPANISH FOR BEGINNERS I This class will start from the very beginning to teach you to read and speak Spanish in a relaxed, non-threatening classroom environment using an interactive approach. It is ideal for beginners and near beginners who want a thorough review of the basics. The instructor is the Head of the Spanish Department at Lincoln School. Eight 2-hour sessions. Fee: $70 Barrington Residents/$75 Non-residents Thursday evening, beginning October 2, 7:00-9:00 PM Barrington Middle School, Room 212 Holly Kindl, Instructor BA U. of Colorado, Boulder Fulbright Teacher Exchange Program, Peru 2001 MA Candidate U. of Southern Mississippi
EMILY DICKINSON: EMOTIONAL MESS or CREATIVE GENIUS? All school conceptions, i.e. traditional views, of Emily Dickinson are misleading, if not dead wrong. She was NOT the virginal poet as we have been led to believe; contrary to that, she fell in love consistently with much passion and her poetry reflects that. Her poetry has always been elusive, but by the end of this course, you will know exactly what she was saying and what was in her heart. This four-session exploration of the life and works of the Belle of Amherst will be a discussion course; therefore, your ideas will be as incisive as anybody else’s, since Dickinson will not be attending the class!Three classroom sessions and a field trip to Amherst will make up the structure of this course, to be conducted by Dr. Richard Tyre, who will lead this exploration into the life of one of this country’s most popular poets. The field trip will consist of a guided tour of the Dickinson Homestead and The Evergreens, lunch in Amherst, and a visit to the Dickinson family grave, after which Dr. Richard Tyre will continue his exploration of Dickinson’s life and her poetry; material will also be offered en route to Amherst by Dr. Tyre, who lectures frequently on Emily Dickinson, as well as Robert Frost, about whose poetry he has written two books. For further details on the field trip, please refer to the description in the “On the Road with BCS” section of this brochure. FEE: $95. (Includes course tuition and field trip to Amherst with admissions, tours, additional lecture by Dr. Tyre en route, lunch, BCS Escort, motorcoach transportation and driver tip.) Friday mornings, September 26, October 3 and 17, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 Noon, at St. John’s Episcopal Church, 191 County Road, Barrington, plus Field Trip October 24.
Also available AFTER September 17 course only @ $40
INTRODUCTION TO SYMPHONIC LISTENING In this 7-week course, students will develop listening skills to enhance their enjoyment of classical music. These skills will be developed as we explore the building blocks of music: melody, rhythm, texture, and form, as well as the families of instruments in the orchestra. These elements will be addressed as we listen to the Classical Period symphonies of Haydn and Mozart, and continue with symphonies by Beethoven, Schubert, and Tchaikovsky from the Romantic Period. The course will consist of 5 classroom sessions, supplemented by two field trips to Symphony Hall in Boston for two morning rehearsals which will feature pieces included in the course. Transportation and tickets are included in the course tuition. Our instructor, Sheryl Cohen, performs and presents master classes worldwide, most recently in Sweden, France and Ecuador. Cohen’s musical expertise extends from early music performance practices to techniques and repertoire of the present day. Her book, “Bel Canto Flute: The Rampal School “, was winner of the 2004 National Flute Association’s Newly Published Music Award and has been reviewed as “one of the most well-thought-out and creatively written pedagogical works of the past half-century…”. She has also taught Music at the University of Alabama. Please note: Although intended to complement the BSO rehearsals described in our trip section, (see page 12) enrollment for the course without trip attendance will be available after September 17. Preference will be given to individuals registering for the total offering of classes and field trips. Seven sessions, including five 2-hour classes and 2 field trips. FEE: $145 Barrington residents/ $150 non-residents. Thursday mornings, beginning Sept. 25, 10:00AM-12:00 Noon at St. John’s Church, 191 County Road, Barrington, RI. Classes will meet on 9/25, 10/2, 10/23, 10/30 & 11/2; course fee also includes trips (transportation, ticket and pre-rehearsal lecture at Symphony Hall) to BSO rehearsals on October 16 and November 13. Sheryl Cohen, Instructor Doctorate in Music, Florida State University MM, BM University of Michigan
Note: Course only is available after September 17th for $60.
RELEASING THE WRITER WITHIN™: Introductory Workshop This course is an introductory 2-hour workshop to the Releasing the Writer Within™ writing program created by award-winning author Hannah R. Goodman. Are you having trouble starting or completing writing projects or facing a bad case of writer’s block? What you need is to find your writer’s voice, the natural voice within. In this workshop, you will learn several techniques that will jump-start your writing and help complete projects. You will push past fears and self-doubts and release your inner writer! Hannah R. Goodman, M.Ed, is the author of YA novel, My Sister’s Wedding, as well as the follow-up, My Summer Vacation. FEE: $20 Barrington Residents/$25 Non-residents Tuesday, October 21, 7:00-9:00 PM Barrington Middle School, Room 230 Hannah Goodman, BA & M.ED
SELF-PUBLISHING 101 Do you have a collection of old family recipes, or a bunch of poems you’ve written collecting dust? Maybe you’re the next John Grisham (who started out as a self-published author). Or, perhaps, you’ve written what could be the next Oprah book. Whether your intent is simply to share your work with family and friends, or explore the possibility of collecting income as an author, this course is for you. The basics of do-it-yourself publishing are covered in this course, as well as writing, marketing and selling. Hannah R. Goodman, M.Ed, is the author of YA novel, My Sister’s Wedding, which won the first place award for The Writer’s Digest International Self-Publishing Contest, 2004, children’s book division. She also published the follow-up, My Summer Vacation. FEE: $20 Barrington Residents/$25 Non-residents Tuesday, October 7, 7:00-9:00 PM Barrington Middle School, Room 230 Hannah Goodman, BA & M.ED
T.S. ELIOT – 1888-1965 Many would consider T.S. Eliot the most influential poet of the 20th century. He is also, today, one of the most controversial. Did he influence poetry for the modern era, or did he set it back with his scholarly finickiness? We will discuss perhaps the most discussed poem of the 20th century, The Wasteland (1922), which established him as the voice of a disillusioned generation. We will also look at The Journey of the Magi, The Hollow Men and the powerful play, “The Cocktail Party.” We will start with the famous motion picture, “Tom and Viv” to get an idea of his unique personality, and we will try to decide: Does he say the most about our modern condition or is he entirely irrelevant to the 21st century? FEE: $60 Barrington Residents/$65 Non-residents. Fee includes tuition and all course materials. Wednesday mornings, January 7, 14, 21 and 28, 10:00 AM to 12:00 Noon, St. John’s Episcopal Church, 191 County Road, Barrington, RI. Dr. Richard Tyre, Instructor
NUMEROLOGY: AS EASY AS 1, 2, 3… Beginner and advanced numerology students are welcome to this course to learn about, or further their education in, the art of numerology. The course is taught in three parts, over three weeks. The first night of class will help you discover how numbers affect your life by utilizing the instructor’s book, A Complete Numerology Guide and Workbook (required reading). This informative session will show you the in-depth meaning behind your name, your life path, how to develop your true potential, tap into the mystery of prophecy and much more. Each participant will receive a mini-reading and have their book signed by the instructor. In the second session, you will be taken deeper into the meaning of numbers. In the third and final session, you will learn how to make a numerology-grid, interpret communication skills, compare personality traits, see if you have a Pythagorean Expression Line, and even see if you are prone to excessiveness. At the end of the workshop, each participant will receive a date-of-birth reading. The instructor is a professional numerologist, author, counselor, workshop leader and teacher. She has specialized in metaphysical and spiritual arts for more than thirty years. Bring pencils, paper and provided text to classroom sessions. Three 2-hour sessions. FEE: $60 Barrington Residents/$65 Non-Residents (Includes course tuition and text) Tuesdays, October 7, 11 and 21, 7 – 9 P.M. Barrington Middle School, Room 230 Doris Ann Bridgehouse, Instructor
REFLEXOLOGY – “OH, HOW MANY FEET WE MEET” With beginnings in ancient Egypt, reflexology is part of traditional Chinese medicine and has been a certified treatment in Europe for many years. Reflexology is a relatively new treatment here in the U.S. but has proven most effective for relaxation and stress relief. This one time seminar will include a short lecture and each participant will receive a treatment while the instructor will be demonstrating the methods and techniques of this ancient healing art. In addition to being a Certified Reflexologist (the Universal Method), Robert McManus is a twenty-year practitioner of Tai Chi and a certified Tai Chi instructor. Enrollment is limited to 7 participants. FEE: $25 Regardless of Residence Thursday October 16, 7 – 9 P.M. St. John’s Episcopal Church, 191 County Road, Barrington Robert McManus, Instructor
REIKI LEVEL I Come relieve stress and promote whole body wellness by learning and practicing this ancient system of natural healing! Reiki (pronounced “ray-key”) means Universal Life Energy and is a holistic, hands-on healing system that touches all levels: body, mind and spirit. Gentle and non-invasive, Reiki enhances the body’s natural ability to heal itself. Course includes lectures with demonstrations and time to practice giving a Reiki treatment to yourself and others. Participants should wear comfortable clothing. Course includes printed materials and all supplies. Participants will be certified in Level I Reiki upon completion of the course. Three 2- hour sessions. FEE: $60 Barrington Residents/$65 Non-Residents Tuesday Sept. 23, Thursday, Sept. 25 and Thursday Oct. 2, 7:00 - 9:00 PM Bay Spring Village, Barrington, RI Joy Dorsey, Instructor Reiki Master Teacher
BACKYARD ASTRONOMY Have you ever looked up at the nighttime sky and wondered what it all means? What is that bright star? Why can’t I see the moon? Is that really another planet? In this five-week course, you will develop a better understanding of your extended neighborhood, and familiarity with the night sky. The 5 sessions will consist of fieldwork observing from a site right here in Barrington using a combination of naked eye, binoculars, and telescopes ranging from small to large professional systems. If the weather cooperates you will view constellations, planets and their moons, asteroids, stars and star clusters, nebula, distant galaxies, quasars and more. Pete Peterson, who has been an avid amateur astronomer for the past 50 years, teaches this course. The lessons are designed for the adult beginner but are suitable for adult/child pairs (minimum age 14). This class will be held at a private backyard observatory in Barrington, please send a S.A.S.E. so that we may mail directions prior to the beginning of the course. FEE: $50 Barrington Residents/ $55 Non-Residents (to add a child increase fee $10) Wednesdays beginning September 24 for 5 sessions, 7:00 – 9:00 P.M. Pete Peterson, Instructor
RECREATIONAL VOLLEYBALL Volleyball is fun, great exercise, and a terrific way to meet people! For beginners and those with some experience, this co-ed class will consist of basic skills, moves and rules of the game. Ten 2-hour sessions. FEE: $88 (sign up with a friend for $166 per pair and save $10!). Persons opting for the $166 rate must enclose complete payment for both persons at the time of registration. Each participant must still pay the $5 Fall registration fee. Wednesdays beginning September 24 (NO CLASS November 26), 7:00-9:00 P.M. Barrington Middle School, Front Gym (front entrance) Tom Wallis, Coach
TENNIS Learn to play this perennially popular sport or improve your game in one of our popular tennis programs. These courses are designed to guide beginners and intermediate players toward better stroke production, consistency and improved playing skills with attention to individual needs. Program will require a minimum of 4 students with a maximum of 8 (per class) to meet these needs. Lessons are one-hour sessions and will be taught by Ray Keiser, a certified tennis instructor, at Centre Court, 55 Hospital Road, East Providence, RI. Emphasis will be on playing games. Come have fun, get exercise and improve your tennis game!
ADULT CLASSES (12 weeks) Beginner/Advanced Beginner: Wednesday, 12:00-1:00 P.M., beginning September 24 OR Saturday, 11:00-Noon, beginning September 27 FEE: $245 Barrington Residents/$250 Non-Residents
YOUTH CLASSES – ages 8-14 (9 weeks) Nine weeks of instruction, beginning Saturday, September 27 Beginners: 9:00-10:00 A.M. Intermediates: 10:00-11:00 A.M. FEE: $155 Barrington Residents/ $160 Non-Residents |
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BCS Office PO Box 256, Barrington, RI 02806 (401) 245-0432 Fax: (401) 247-0325 barrcomm@bcs.necoxmail.com |