February/March Classifieds

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Newton at Home (NAH) is a quickly-growing non-profit organization in Newton, dedicated to enabling older adults to remain living in their homes safely and independently as they grow older. NAH is looking for a volunteer to serve as the Assistant to the Executive Director. This means providing general office support for the Executive Director, handling member requests for services, maintaining and entering data into NAH databases, assisting with events and mailings, and scheduling meetings. Volunteers need good computer and communication skills. Must be willing to commit to three days per week from 9:30am-1:30pm through the rest of the school year (until June 2012). For more information please contact: Julie Plaut Mahoney, Ph.D., Coordinator of Volunteers, Newton at Home, 617-795-2560 or volcoord@newtonathome.org.
 
Health Coach's Services Provided: I counsel individuals on a one on one basis.  We meet twice a month  for 6 months.  Some of the services I provide are the following:  weight loss, combatting food cravings, eating to improve energy, food allergies, isordered eating,eating to maximize work outs all around eating to improve health.

 I cook with clients, tour whole foods, give away recipes, healthy  treats, and various handouts.  In addition to the 2 50 minute sessions
 I am available for unlimited e-mail access.  I support individuals  100% in order for them to reach their health goals.

 Contact Stacy Schwartz at
 Stacyschwartzhealthcoach.com
 

TUTOR--former Brookline and Concord teacher, 25 years teaching experience (grades 1-12,) Reading Specialist, and "executive functioning" specialist on Concord SEPAC website. Available to tutor students in elementary, middle, and high school--academic subjects, reading, writing, study, and organizational skills. SAT / ACT / ISEE / SSAT test prep. Experienced with gifted and Special Needs students. Build skills and confidence. Excellent parent and professional references. Please contact me to discuss your child's needs.

Cynthia Carpenter
(978) 952-8871
cscarp@gmail.com
 

Earn $$$s Shoveling Snow: Sign up on the City's website http://www.ci.newton.ma.us/snowremove.htm

to be added to a list of snow shovelers for hire this winter.  Or, do a good deed and volunteer to shovel for a low-income neighbor who is physically unable to shovel.

Does Your Child Need Private Occupational Therapy or Academic Tutoring? Winnie Ebb, MS, OTR/L is expanding her private practice in Newton Center and has openings for new students. She brings 30 years of experience to her private work with children.Services provided include Occupational Therapy, Homework Support, Organizational Strategies and Academic Tutoring in all subject areas. If interested please contact Winnie Ebb at fourebb@comcast.net or 617-965-3870 .
  
Babysitter Available Weekends:  Newton North High School 10th grader in the neighborhood!  Has worked with several Underwood families; excellent references available. Please contact besfamily@verizon .net, 617.733.4629.  
  
Music Lessons at Home: In Bloom Music provides at-home music lessons to Newton and surrounding towns. We have a reputation for caring about the quality of our service and providing personalized attention. Our teachers are versatile and focus not only on the curriculum, but also on connecting with the students and keeping lessons fun and engaging.
Competitive rates. Many instruments available. Please visit
www.NewtonMusicLessons.com. E: contact@inbloommusic.org P:508-317-1203.
 
 
PIANO LESSONS available in the Newton Corner area: established teacher with forty years experience teaching Newton students of all ages and levels. Serious, basic foundation yet sensitive to different learning styles. Year end recital. In my home or through the music school. Call Jane Wanger at 617-965-2305 or write thewangers@prodigy.net.
 
 
KEYS FOR KIDS piano lessons.  Small groups organized by age (4-11). Outstanding methodology. Experienced, certified instructor. Proven success. Keys for Kids goes beyond ordinary piano lessons: it teaches
well-rounded musicianship. Fall registration. Free Demonstration Class Wednesday, 9/21. Private lessons also available. Contact: Marina.Gorny@post.harvard.edu or (617)527-4942.  www.NewtonKidsLoveMusic.com.
 
Dance Classes at All That Jazz Dance Studio:  All That Jazz Dance Studio is now accepting registration for our January session of dance. New Classes Beginning are: Fairy Princess Dance on Sundays from 1:00-2:00 (ages 3-5), Hip Hop 8 week Workshop on Sundays from 2:00-3:00 (ages 7-11), and Boys Only Breakdance/Hip Hop on Sundays from 5:00-6:00 (ages 10-13). There are also some openings in a couple other classes throughout the week. All That Jazz is the proud winner of Best Dance Studio in Newton and regional Gold winner of Best Dance Studio in Newton, Needham, and Wellesley by the 2011 Newton Tab Readers Choice Awards! Classes are offered 7 days/week and begin at age 2. Please go to our website, www.allthatjazznewton.com, for a complete class schedule or call Miss Deb Lifson Vogel at 617-641-0784 for more information and to register for classes.
   

Babysitter: Shani Yavin, babysitter. 10th grader at Newton North High School and Underwood Graduate; charges $10 an hour;phone: 617-686-9261. 

PIANO INSTRUCTION: Learn Jazz/Blues/Classical, theory, sightreading from a Berklee & New England Conservatory graduate with 30+ years teaching experience. Build a high quality musical foundation with a patient, upbeat, and caring instructor. Beginners welcome. Gloria Jasinski, phone: 617.566.9704, email: piano566@comcast.net
 
Mother's Helper/Babysitter: Do you need a mother's helper or babysitter? I am a 13 year old eighth grade girl at Bigelow. I am also a graduate of Underwood so I live nearby. I am always available Sunday, Monday and Tuesday afternoons/evenings, but other days occasionally work. I have completed the AHA Babysitter Training Course. Please give Jessica a call at 617-965-0634 to set up an interview. I can also be contacted via my mother's email at kschmidt164@yahoo.com.
 
Sign Up & Save: Attention Underwood Parents! mom.com is a new daily deal site coming to the Newton area. They offer fabulous deals on things families like to do, buy, and eat in your immediate area. Sign up for mom.com and support the Underwood PTO. mom.com will donate $2 for every Underwood parent who signs up to receive local family-friendly deals from mom.com. Click here to sign up – it’s free!
 

SWAP OR RECYCLE!Received one too many holiday sweaters? Clearing out the holiday clutter? Consider posting your reusable goods on www.2good2waste.org/newton.Looking to recycle old electronics? Schedule a curbside collection or bring them down to the Recycling Depot on select Fridays and Saturdays. The next electronics drop‐off days are January 20th and January 21st from 8am‐12pm. Visit our website for more information. http://www.newtonma.gov/dpw/recycling/residents/appliances_electronics.html

Don’t forget! Clean, white Styrofoam is also recyclable! Bring your Styrofoam (no peanuts, please) in bags to the Recycling Depot during open hours. http://www.newtonma.gov/DPW/recycling/depot/accepted_depot.htm