Chelmsford Community Education

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EARLY EVENING YOUTH PROGRAMS

HOME ALONE (Course #522)

$25, CommEd Room 15, Monday, 4:15–6:15 pm
1 evening on April 9, Ages: 8–12
Does your child know what to do in an emergency or if a stranger comes to the door? The Home Alone Program is designed to teach children simple rules and procedures for responsible self care. The class will have a discussion concerning these very important issues. Participants will receive a certificate of completion. Instructor: Janet Cullinane.

HOME ALONE (Course #523)

$25, CommEd Room 15, Wednesday, 4:15–6:15 pm
1 evening on May 23, Ages: 8–12
See previous course description.

CHESS I—MOVES, MATES & DRAWS (Course #510)

$30, CommEd Room 17, Mondays, 4:00–5:00 pm
6 weeks beginning January 23 (No class 2/20), Ages: 6+
New to chess or interested in brushing up on chess basics? Chess I is geared for players ages 6 and up who do not know the rules of chess or who feel they would benefit by review and further practice. The class will combine time for instruction as well as play between the participants. Concepts to be covered include basic rules of chess, relative values of pieces, check vs. checkmate vs. stalemate, the three phases of the chess game, development and basic checkmates. Instructor: Gwen Meins.

CHESS I—MOVES, MATES & DRAWS (Course #511)

$30, CommEd Room 17, Mondays, 4:00–5:00 pm
6 weeks beginning March 19 (No class 4/16), Ages: 6+
See previous course description.

CHESS II—TACTICS & STRATEGY (Course #512)

$30, CommEd Room 17, Wednesdays, 4:00–5:00 pm
6 weeks beginning January 25 (No class 2/22), Ages: 6+
You've mastered the concepts of Chess I, so what do you do now? Take Chess II of course! This class is for those who know the rules but aren't sure how to use them to their best advantage. Topics to be covered will include an introduction to tactics (en prise, fork, pin, skewer, discovery, undermining and overload), more basic mates and strategies that can be utilized for each of the three phases of the chess game. During each meeting, the players will receive one or two mini lessons. The remainder of the time will be for play between the participants. Instructor: Gwen Meins.

CHESS II—TACTICS & STRATEGY (Course #513)

$30, CommEd Room 17, Wednesdays, 4:00–5:00 pm
6 weeks beginning March 21 (No class 4/18), Ages: 6+
See previous course description.

CHESS III—MORE TACTICS & STRATEGY (Course #514)

$30, CommEd Room 17, Wednesdays, 5:15–6:15 pm
6 weeks beginning January 25 (No class 2/22), Ages: 6+
Looking for more tactics and strategies? This is the place. We will be picking up where Chess II left off. Topics to be covered will include space, tempo, pawn structure, x-ray, trapping and pawn promotion strategies. During each class, the players will receive one or two mini-lessons. The remainder of the time will be for play between the participants. Instructor: Gwen Meins.

CHESS III—MORE TACTICS & STRATEGY (Course #515)

$30, CommEd Room 17, Wednesdays, 5:15–6:15 pm
6 weeks beginning March 21 (No class 4/18), Ages: 6+
See previous course description.

INTRODUCTION TO TOURNAMENT CHESS (Course #525) NEW

$30, CommEd Room 17, Mondays, 5:15–6:15 pm
6 weeks beginning January 23 (No class 2/20), Ages: 6+
Interested in giving tournament chess a try? Here's a good place to start. This class focuses on skills needed for tournament play: reading pairing sheets, recording results, chess notation, use of a chess clock and the rules of tournament play. Players will have the opportunity to compete in a simulated tournament environment. Recommended for players who have completed Chess II or those who know basic chess rules and tactics. Instructor: Gwen Meins.

INTRODUCTION TO TOURNAMENT CHESS (Course #526) NEW

$30, CommEd Room 17, Mondays, 5:15–6:15 pm
6 weeks beginning March 19 (No class 4/16)
Ages: 6+
See previous course description.

KARATE—JUNIORS (Course #530)

$136, CommEd Gym, Mon.&Wed., 6:00–6:45 pm
(20% off 3rd family member)
16 classes beginning January 23 (No classes 2/6, 2/20 & 3/5)
Ages: 7–Teen
During this age-specific class, students as young as three experience the self-empowerment that martial arts provides. Students learn to improve their focus and martial arts techniques. Please call the instructor at 603-566-4673 to reserve your child's introductory lesson. Testing fee for qualified students is $25. Instructor: Chris Massood.

KARATE—JUNIORS (Course #531)

$136, CommEd Gym, Monday/Wednesday, 6:00–6:45 pm
(20% off 3rd family member)
16 classes beginning March 28 (No classes 4/2, 4/16, 5/7, 5/28 & 6/4), Ages: 7–Teen
See previous course description

KARATE—LITTLE DRAGONS (Course #532)

$136, CommEd Gym, Monday/Wednesday, 5:00–5:30 pm
(20% off 3rd family member)
16 classes beginning January 23 (No classes 2/6, 2/20 & 3/5)
Ages: 3–6
Respect and courtesy are just two of the many benefits that your child can achieve. Students are encouraged to become the best that they can be. Learning to set and achieve goals and by using the ABC's of Karate (attitude, behavior and character), students learn how to be successful in whatever goal they desire. Please call the instructor at 603-566-4673 to reserve your child's introductory lesson. Testing fee for qualified students is $25. Instructor: Chris Massood.

KARATE—LITTLE DRAGONS (Course #533)

$136, CommEd Gym, Mon.&Wed., 5:00–5:30 pm
(20% off 3rd family member)
16 classes beginning March 28 (No classes 4/2, 4/16, 5/7, 5/28 & 6/4), Ages: 3–6
See previous course description.

KIDS ART CLASS—ACRYLIC BEGINNER LEVEL (Course #534) NEW (Sorry, this course is full.)

$35, CommEd Room 15, Wednesdays, 6:15–7:15 pm
($5 sibling discount off each additional child)
7 weeks beginning January 25, Ages: 7–11
This fun beginning level course will offer an introduction to acrylic colors for kids. A variety of painting styles will be used throughout this class including a canvas painting. Students must provide brushes (round # 0 & 2 , flat # 2,3 & 6 and a filbert # 8). The instructor will provide all other materials. There is a $15 material fee payable to the instructor the first night of class for acrylic sheets, paints and canvas panels. Instructor: Gopika Luthra.

KIDS ART CLASS—ACRYLIC BEGINNER LEVEL (Course #535) NEW

$35, CommEd Room 15, Wednesdays, 6:15–7:15 pm
($5 sibling discount off each additional child)
7 weeks beginning April 4, Ages: 7–11
See previous course description.