Newtown Continuing Education announced it has limited openings available in the following classes. Contact Newtown Continuing Education at 203-426-1787 for further information or to express interest in a program.newtowncontinuinged.org.Yoga Stretch With Missy - A 12-class course from 6:30 pm to 7:30 starting Wednesday, March 16. Six classes are $69 or all 12 classes are $120. Unwind from a stress-filled day with a relaxing evening of yoga. Transform from tense and tight to mellow and limber. This yoga practice is designed to lengthen and stretch breath. Take the time and truly be in the moment. Participants are asked to wear sweatpants and bring an exercise/yoga mat. Yoga strap and yoga block are optional.Creative Jewelry - A one-time class being offered from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm starting on Wednesday, March 16, $29. Coursegoers will learn to design and make their own unique jewelry. Bring your imagination and get ready to create beautiful gifts for the holiday season. Participants will design and make bracelets, necklaces, and earrings using beads, pearls, wood, crystals, charms, and clay beads. A materials fee of $10 is payable to the instructor the first class.Ballroom Dancing - A four-class course from 7 pm to 8 pm starting on Thursday, March 17. The fee is $99 per couple or $51 for a single. Participants will learn the fox trot, waltz, cha-cha and more. Joe Williams and Noni Low have been dancing together for more than 20 years and teaching ballroom dance for beginners to advanced for 15 years. Their basic concept of ballroom dancing consists of having fun with easy-to-learn instructions. Couples and singles welcome. Getting Paid To Talk, An Introduction To Professional Voice-Acting - A one-time class from 6:30 pm to 9 pm on Thursday, March 17, $39 fee. From audio books and cartoons to documentaries, commercials, and more, this class will introduce participants to the growing field of voiceover. Learn what the pros look for, how to prepare, and where to find work in the area. The course will discuss industry pros and cons and play samples from working voice professionals. This class is lots of fun, realistic, and a great first step for anyone interested in the voiceover field. For more information about the course se the website voicecoaches.com/gptt.Word Part I - A three-class course from 6:30 pm to 9 pm starting on Thursday, March 17, for a $89 fee. Participants will learn the basics to successfully use Microsoft Word 2010, the best-selling word processing software. Learn how to create documents, editing techniques, text and paragraph formatting, document formatting, spell-check and thesaurus tools, cut, copy, and paste, as well as many other features. No prior word processing knowledge is necessary, but a basic knowledge of computers and Windows is helpful.Hatha Yoga - An eight-class course from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm starting Monday, March 21, $89. The course will offer classic yoga postures in an easy-to-follow format. Alignment and corrections given. Participants are asked to bring a yoga mat and towel. Yoga blocks are optional.Accounting 101 - An eight-class course from 6 pm to 8 pm starting on Tuesday, March 22, $124. This is a beginner accounting course that assumes no accounting experience. The course will cover the complete accounting cycle: analyzing transactions; recording transactions into a journal (journal entries); posting to the general ledger, creating a trial balance; making adjusting journal entries and putting together the balance sheet and income statement (financial statements). Accounting principles and theory will be discussed. Students will be required to purchase a textbook, the price is to be determined.What Are You Eating? - A one-class course from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm on Wednesday, March 23, $29. Participants will learn how what they eat impacts their health, about the foods that are good for you and those you want to avoid.Country Western Line Dancing - A six-class course from 7 pm to 8 pm starting Wednesday, March 23, $89. Participants will learn four to five classic country western dances. No partner or dance experience needed. The course will include fun and simple instruction for all. This is great cardio exercise. Comfortable clothing and flat dance shoes are recommended.Sewing Machine Basics - A three-class course from 6 pm to 8 pm starting Thursday, March 24, $79. Participants will become comfortable with their own sewing machine, learn easy techniques to make many wonderful projects, and how to save time and money with simple mending. Participants should bring their sewing machine, manual, and accessories. A materials fee of $10 is payable to the instructor the first night of class. The course is limited to 8 students.Why Am I Gaining Weight? - A one-class course being offered from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm on Wednesday, March 30, $29. Participants will learn how lifestyle modifications will help them lose weight the safe and healthy way.Can't Wait for Spring Indoor Gardening - A one-class course from 6 pm to 9 pm on Monday, March 21, $64 fee. The course will go over seeds, getting plants ready for outdoor planting, and how to choose the best plants for success. Then we will make our houseplants happy - learn how to pick and keep healthy houseplants, and finally, how to create a charming indoor terrarium. Led by an organic lifestyle blogger and master gardener, this course will show you how to keep busy indoors until the outside thaws! A $20 materials fee is payable to the instructor on the first night of class.Basic Watercolor Techniques - A six-class course being offered from 6:30 pm to 9 pm starting on Tuesday, March 22, $119. Participants will explore the art of watercolor painting. This course will include the basic techniques for using watercolor as an expressive and versatile way to paint. Basic drawing/illustration techniques for artists will be covered. The class will include more advanced techniques for students who already know some of the basics. Students will be required to purchase supplies and a list will be provided.Reverse Mortgages, Debunking the Four Myths - A one-class course from 7 pm to 8:30 pm on Tuesday, March 22, $29. The course, taught by local reverse mortgage expert Sara Cornwall, will debunk four myths around loans, illustrate pros and cons of reverse mortgages, and discuss what makes reverse mortgages different from standard home equity loans. She will also explain how to find the right lender.Having "THE" Conversation with Your Elder or Loved One - A one-class course from 6 pm to 8 pm on Wednesday, March 23, $29. The course will help those facing family aging and eldercare challenges and/or dealing with remote caregiving and life planning issues. The course is specifically designed to address situations like handling family dynamics and is based on years of work related to managing complex aging and elder issues.Basic Zentangle Techniques - A one-class course from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm on Thursday, March 24, $29. The course will explore the art of zentangles, a relaxing way to create beautiful designs using some basic repetitive patterns. Students will be required to purchase supplies and a list will be provided.Hand Painted Furniture - A six-class course from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm starting Thursday, March 24, $99. Shelley Lowell, published and award-winning artist and graphic designer, will teach students how to take an old piece of furniture and turn it into a family treasure. Students will work in class and at home on a small plant stool, which will be supplied by the instructor at the first class. A supply list will be provided and discussed during the first class, so students are asked to bring a notebook. A $16 fee for the stool is payable to the instructor at the first class.Writing Memoir and Personal Essays - A six-class course from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm starting Wednesday, March 23, $79. This workshop is about writing with emphasis on craft. By using storytelling skills students will explore various ways to turn personal stories into compelling reading, incorporating dialogue, description, setting, and theme. Part of the class will be devoted to exploring popular memoir, essays, and craft. The remainder will encompass observations from the class on your work in a supportive, safe environment. The class is for beginners as well as others already working on a piece.Sign Language - A six-class course from 6:30 pm to 8 pm starting Wednesday, March 23, $99. Students will learn the basics of sign language, the history, and a comparison of different sign language systems in the United States. Students will learn to fingerspell using the sign language alphabet as well as signs to represent words.Core Barre - An eight-class course from 2:45 to 3:45 pm starting Monday, March 28, $90. The course is a ballet-inspired sculpting class that will transform your body using small targeted movements, isometrics, and high repetition. Each class focuses on the core, arms, seat and thighs, along with plenty of stretching to create long, lean muscle without bulk. Students are asked to bring a mat, a set of light weights, and water. Dance experience not required.

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