Classes

Oldways’ A Taste of African Heritage classes

Submitted by llam on Tue, 01/23/2018 - 10:26am

If you haven’t heard of the African heritage diet, it’s time you introduced yourself!

Learn all about the traditional foods of the African diaspora in Oldways’ A Taste of African Heritage classes, coming to the Daily Table in February.

In this Oldways-created cooking class, you’ll learn how to prepare the spices and herbs, leafy greens, whole grains, beans, tubers, fruits, and vegetables that have sustained Africans and their descendants for generations. >> Read More

ESOL for Human Service Job Training

Submitted by llam on Mon, 01/22/2018 - 3:27pm
  • Do you enjoy working with people?
  • Do you like helping people with disabilities?
  • Do you have an intermediate English language level?

Improve your English and prepare for a job in human services! Join Catholic Charities for their information sessions on their upcoming ESOL class:

Info sessions will be held EVERY Mondays 9:30-11:30am or Thursdays 11:30-1:30pm in January and February 
At Catholic Charities Yawkey Center |Room 215. 185 Columbia Rd. Dorchester

Find out about the program and fill out an application. 
The class session officially begins March 5, 2018- June 15, 2018

Free 4 month class - ESOL for Human Services

Are you?  >> Read More

Neighborhood Classes 16

Submitted by gwilson on Wed, 09/28/2016 - 2:02pm

Write Down the Street / Autores a la Vuelta

Free Creative Writing Classes in Your Neighborhood

From September 2016, GrubStreet and the Boston Public Library are working in partnership to provide free creative writing classes to Boston neighborhood libraries, beginning in the Egleston Square and Grove Hall branches. Each class is led by either Jennifer De Leon or Denise Delgado, our Neighborhood Program Fellows. Click on the links below to sign up for a session. Scroll down for a class description and to meet the instructors.

162 Boylston Street, 5th Floor | Boston, MA 02116

https://grubstreet.org/programs/neighborhood-classes/

Sewing Classes

Submitted by sbrown on Tue, 07/26/2016 - 9:47am

​Learn basic sewing skills and learn a life skill!

  • Learn basic sewing and sewing machine basics
  • Bring your own machine or use class machine
  • Learn how to choose the correct fabrics

The class projects are lined tote bag or a 48" x 48" Quilt

Children: ages 9-14, the fee is $75, materials included, 4 classes in 2 hour sessions!

Class dates: Every Saturday in September, 2pm-4pm!

 

Adult: $75 plus your own supplies, fabric and thread (or purchase fabric kit seperately), 4 classes 2 1/2  hour sessions! 

Class dates: Wednesday, Aug. 17, 14, 31 and September 7 (Sewing),  >> Read More

Pool and Water Fitness Class | June 24 and 30

Submitted by bblair on Tue, 06/16/2015 - 12:32pm
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Adults and seniors come to Pool Water Fitness and Jogging! Sessions will be 4 weeks long and 45 minutes in duration. Water jogging belts and special equipment will be provided! 

 

When: Tuesday mornings

8:00AM-8:45AM

AND

Wednesday evenings

7:30PM-8:15PM

Where: DotHouse Health Pool

1353 Dorchester Ave, Dorchester

Cost: $13 per class or $40 per session

OR

$30 for pool members

OR

$15 for seniors

To register: call (617)740-2234 or email dirk.bovell@dothousehealth.org

Latin Dance Classes at the KROC | May 25

Submitted by bblair on Mon, 05/25/2015 - 1:40pm
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Salsa your way to fitness while having fun! Beginner latin dance classes have begun at the KROC! For ages 16 and up!

 

When: EVERY Monday beginning April 6th

7:45PM-8:45PM

Where: KROC Community Center

650 Dudley Street, Dorchester

Cost: $20 Regular members, $100 Non-members

For more info: visit http://bostonkroc.salvationarmy.org/

 

Free Summer ESL Classes | July 6 - August 13

Submitted by bblair on Tue, 05/12/2015 - 12:40pm
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Need to boost your English skills? No problem! Come to Saint Mark's FREE ESL classes, beginning in July!

Deadline to sign up is June 15th!

 

When: Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays

July 6th through August 13th

9:30AM-12:00PM

Where: Saint Mark's School Annex

1725 Dorchester Ave, Dorchester

To sign up/ for more info: Call Mike Oliver at (617)288-8515 or Gabriela Martinez at (781)406-0972

 

The Anatomy of a Sock | June 24

Submitted by bblair on Tue, 05/12/2015 - 11:54am
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Kathleen will travel with you on a Sock Adventure. Do you dream of making socks? For the 4 Wednesdays in June, you'll have the chance to make your own sock! 
 
When: Wednesdays in June (June 3rd, 10th, 17th, and 24th)
6:00PM-8:00PM
Where: Stitch House Dorchester
846 Dorchester Ave, Dorchester
Cost: Series $50
For more info: visit www.stitchhousedorchester.com
 

FREE Zumba Gold | June 22 - August 17

Submitted by bblair on Tue, 05/05/2015 - 1:24pm
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Zumba Gold is a dance fitness class designed for people ages 50+. People at any fitness level are welcome to come, as well as friends and family.

 

When: Mondays, June 15th-August 17th
1:00PM-2:00PM

Where: Grove Hall Community Center
51 Geneva Ave, Dorchester MA

To RSVP: Call Samantha at (617)778-0553 or email sschiffman@generationsinc.org

 

Zumba Classes at Codman Square Health Center | July 6 - August 3

Submitted by bblair on Mon, 04/13/2015 - 11:41am
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Zumba Fitness is a feel-happy workout that combines a motivating fusion of Latin and international music with unique moves and dynamic combinations that allow participants to dance away their worries. In partnership with the Healthy Weight Group at Codman Square Health Center. Open to all. Walk-ins welcome!

 

When: MONDAYS, May 4th, May 18th, June 1st, June 15th, July 6th, July 20th, August 3rd

6:00PM-7:00PM

Where: Codman Square Health Center

Black Box Theater

637 Washington Street, Dorchester

For more info: Contact Anne McDonald at (617)822-8303

 

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