GLEN ROCKCommunity School

FALL 2023 ADULT CLASSES
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Elder Law and Estate Planning
Elderly individuals and their children are faced with a wide range of questions, particularly relating to basic legal documents that they need to control their personal and financial lives, how to reduce or eliminate inheritance tax, as well as financing long term care. This course is designed to address the importance of drafting a will, living trust, financial and medical powers of attorney. This course will also address the different types of funding for facilities, such as private pay, long term care insurance, and government assistance; client eligibility for government programs such as Medicare and Medicaid will also be discussed at length.
Wednesday, Oct 18
7 – 8:30pm, $35 
Marize Helmy or Michael A. Manna
Glen Rock HS

The Seven Deadly Sins of Estate Planning
Despite the Information Age we are living in, with access to mass amounts of information readily available at our fingertips, our law firm continues to find people making the same mistakes relating to estate planning and asset preservation. This course is designed to share the top seven mistakes repeatedly made, to enable you to avoid them. After all, “A smart person learns from their mistakes; A wise person learns from other people’s mistakes.” 
Monday, Oct 2
7 – 8:30pm, $35 
Marize Helmy or Michael A. Manna
Glen Rock HS

Navigating the Medicare System
This course is designed to give you an understanding of Medicare as well as updates and changes. You will receive a broad overview of the fundamental components of Medicare - The A,B,C & D's. Are you turning 65? Retiring? Wondering about your choices for the Annual Enrollment Period? This is your opportunity to get the information you need to make an educated decision for your Medicare Health Insurance needs. 
Tuesday, Oct 10
7 – 8:30pm, $35 
Stuart Schwartz
Glen Rock HS

Chair Pilates
Chair Pilates tones the entire body from head to toe and improves balance by challenging the muscles with bodyweight, coordination, and resistance training. We will be applying  mat pilates principles that are modified for sitting.  The chair is an excellent piece of equipment for both seated and standing work! You will need 1 or 2 pound weights for this class.
Wednesday, 10:30 – 11:30am
Sep 20 - Dec 20, 14 classes, $140
Kim Mihov
Good Shepherd Church, Glen Rock

Senior Exercise
This class tones the whole body and improves bone density, flexibility, balance and coordination. Come join us for some fun as we work out to a variety of real music.
Thursday, 9:15 – 10:15am
Sep 7 - Dec 14, 14 classes, $140
Susan VanValen
Good Shepherd Church, Glen Rock

Power Vinyasa Yoga - Monday
This flow based yoga class combines traditional yoga asanas as well as functional movements that leave the body feeling strong, open and energized. This class is appropriate for seasoned yogis as well as athletes and work-out enthusiasts who want to bring more mindfulness and flexibility to their weekly workout routine.
Monday, 11:30am – 12:30pm
Sep 11 - Dec 18 (no class Sep 25), 14 classes, $196
Julie Finkel
Good Shepherd Church, Glen Rock

Power Vinyasa Yoga - Wednesday
This flow based yoga class combines traditional yoga asanas as well as functional movements that leave the body feeling strong, open and energized. This class is appropriate for seasoned yogis as well as athletes and work-out enthusiasts who want to bring more mindfulness and flexibility to their weekly workout routine.
Wednesday, 9:30 – 10:30am
Sep 13 - Dec 20, 15 classes, $210
Julie Finkel
Good Shepherd Church, Glen Rock

Zumba
Zumba! Take the “work” out of workout with this class that mixes low-impact moves for an interval style, calorie burning, dance fitness party. Once the Latin and world rhythms take over, you will see why Zumba fitness classes are often called exercise in disguise. It’s a total body workout that combines elements of cardio, conditioning, balance, and flexibility that will give you an energy boost and leave you feeling awesome by the end of each class! 
Wednesday, 7 - 8pm
Sep 13 - Nov 29 (no class Nov 8, 22), 10 classes, $120
Lynn Bosch, Certified Zumba Instructor
Byrd School

Square Dancing - Level 1
By joining this class, you will be introduced to the wonderful world of Square Dancing, which is our National Folk Dance, as well as our State Dance.  Square Dancing comes with great benefits for singles and couples.  It is a great opportunity to socialize and have fun while enjoying low-impact exercise and challenging your mind.  You will be taught basic square dance calls, which are used at square dance clubs all over the world.  No prior experience or dance skills are needed.  You can come alone or with a partner.  Belles & Beaux Square Dance Club offers support and will provide you with a partner, if needed.  Our free Open House on Sept. 9, 2021 will offer you a fun evening, as well as giving you a chance to try Square Dancing and see if you would be interested in joining this two-hour class on Thursday evenings. This course is a pre-requisite for the second semester starting in January.  You will have the option of enrolling in Square Dancing Level 2, and upon completion of both semesters, you will be able to square dance anywhere in the world, including several clubs in our area. For more information or if you have any questions, contact 973-725-9738 or [email protected]

Sep 14 - Dec 21, 13 classes
Belles & Beaux Square Dance Club
Central School

Men’s Basketball
This adult basketball group focuses on learning the game, having fun and getting exercise. The current group of basketball players are great people with diverse basketball skills. Games can become competitive, but we play a friendly style. Newcomers are welcome. For players 25 years of age and up. Proof of age required at the door.
Tuesday, 7:30 - 9:30pm, $55
Sep 12 - Nov 28 (no class Nov 7), 11 weeks
Johan Palacio
Glen Rock High School Gym

Volleyball - Intermediate
This course is for experienced competitive players. Prerequisite for this course is a thorough understanding of all USVBA rules, no beginners: only true intermediate players.  Bumping, setting, spiking, serving, blocking, offense and defense strategies and court positioning will be covered. Game play will occupy the entire time, with emphasis on a high level of competitive play.
Tuesdays, $77, 11 weeks
Sep 12 - Nov 28 (no class Nov 7), 7-8:15pm
Jonathan Bobkov
Glen Rock Middle School Gym

Volleyball - Advanced
This course is for experienced competitive players. Prerequisite for this course is a thorough understanding of all USVBA rules. Bumping, setting, spiking, serving, blocking, offense and defense strategies and court positioning will be covered. Game play will occupy the entire time, with emphasis on a high level of competitive play.
Tuesdays, $77, 11 weeks
Sep 12 - Nov 28 (no class Nov 7), 8:15-10pm
Jonathan Bobkov
Glen Rock Middle School Gym

Yoga for Optimal Well-being
This course is designed to teach you how to optimize your wellbeing and extend your health span through a yoga practice focused on mindfulness and better biomechanics. We all know that physical movement is critically important for our longterm wellbeing. However, there is a growing body of evidence that shows that how we move, not just how much we move, can have a dramatic effect on our wellbeing. In this course you will learn how to notice your ingrained detrimental habits (neck tension, for example) and then learn specific techniques designed to disrupt those detrimental patterns. The physical benefits from better movement are significant. However, better movement requires and thus also increases your mindfulness, and that has equally profound benefits for your health span. Lastly, focusing on mindfulness and better movement also makes your yoga practice dramatically more enjoyable. This contributes directly to your wellbeing, but also increases the likelihood that you will continue to practice regularly. The course includes an illustrated practice guide that describes all the techniques covered in the course, as well as an online video class you can use to continue practicing after the course ends.
Tuesdays, $160, 10 weeks
Sep 26 - Dec 5 (no class Nov 7), 7:00-8:00pm
Gernot Huber, Yoga Mind Yoga Body
Byrd School

Hiking in Local Mountains
Hikes are designed for beginner and moderate hikers. During our trips, you learn the history of the Ramapo Mountains while visiting historic iron mines, cave shelters, century-old buildings, and revolutionary and civil war remnants. The scenery affords some of the best mountain top views and waterfalls found in the local forests. More than just a walk down the path, our hikes will take us over mountains, through valleys, and across streams. Hikers should be in reasonable condition for a moderate and steady pace of 3 to 5 hours. All registrations must include a current email address. Students will be emailed orientation materials one week prior to first hike. Consult your physician before attempting a physically challenging activity like hiking. Hikes are led by experienced hiker, Instructor: ROBERT PURCELL, who has hiked to Machu Picchu in Peru, climbed to the bottom of the Grand Canyon, and has hiked extensively in the local mountains. He is a member of the Appalachian Mountain Club and a history buff.
Saturdays, 10am start
4 Hikes, $79
Oct 7, 14, 28, Nov 4
Robert Purcell

Beginner Pilates Mat
Beginner mat class is for those who have attended less than 5 full 8 week sessions or who have never tried Pilates before . Pilates is a series of precise movements that work together to develop a strong core (torso) specifically abdomen & back. It strengthens & tones all muscles, improves posture & flexibility & unites body/mind. Participants need to bring a mat. Instructor will provide bands or small balls as needed. One pair of 2 lb. weights will be needed when instructor indicates. 
Thursday, 5:00 – 5:50pm, $110
Sep 21 - Nov 16 (no class Nov 9), 8 classes
Denise Swan
Midland Park High School

Stretch & Flexibility
If you are dealing with chronic pain, decreased mobility, day-to-day stress or looking to become stronger and healthier, this stretching and flexibility class can offer you hope and help you on your way to a more active lifestyle. Get rid of your pain and stress NATURALLY by using Active Isolated Stretches which are simple, gentle movements that anyone at any age can do. You will learn how to deal with issues such as sciatica, migraines, neck and lower back pain. Best of all, you will be able to do these stretches anywhere anytime – watching TV, waiting for dinner to cook, lying in bed, attending your kid’s game, sitting on the beach, riding in the car. Bring a yoga mat, or you may use a chair. Wear comfortable clothes and shoes.
Wednesday, 7:00 – 8:00pm, $90
Oct 4 - Nov 8, 6 classes
Diane Cherico, Get the Knots Out
Midland Park High School

Intro to Self-Defense
Learn the basic tenets of Self-Defense to help yourself feel more aware of your surroundings, comfortable in your environment, and confident in your everyday life. Students will learn how to throw a proper punch, basic kicking technique, and learn strategies to successfully escape from common grabs/holds.
Thursday, 7:15 – 8:15pm, $99
Oct 12 - Nov 2, 4 classes
Sensei Justin Repole
Midland Park High School

Mah Jongg
Learn to play Mah Jongg in four easy lessons. This is a game similar to gin rummy, where you make different lays, but uses tiles and a specific card. It is a game of strategy and luck and lots of fun. You must bring a Mah Jongg card to the first session. It can be purchased through the National Mah Jongg League, 212-246-3052.
Wednesday, 7:00 – 8:30pm, $125 per session
Oct 4 - Oct 25, 4 weeks
Linda Cohen
Glen Rock High School

Oil Painting for Beginners/Advanced Students
Have you ever thought about learning to paint in oils? Or did you paint in oils a while ago and you want to get back to it? This is the class for you! This class combines beginners with experienced artists. Beginners will learn the fundamentals of oil painting while more experienced artists “brush up” their skills learning more advanced techniques. Beginners and first time painters in our class work on structured projects tailored to students’ experience. Everyone paints at their own level and at their own speed. The focus is on individual style. On the first night of class we will go over materials. The instructor will email a materials list prior to the first class.  If you have any old oil painting supplies please have them available, regardless of their age. Our ongoing students continue working on their paintings. Many of our regular students have shown their painting in local exhibitions winning top prizes in juried shows. Please check out our FaceBook page: @artoftuesdaynight
Tuesday, 7:00 – 9:00pm, $195
Sep 26 - Nov 21 (no class Oct 3), 8 classes
Susan Marlett
Midland Park High School

Bridge
Want to play Duplicate Bridge in a friendly, relaxed atmosphere? If you’ve had a series of lessons, or haven’t played in awhile, this is for you! Join our Supervised Play Bridge Club. (This class is not for beginners.) The format of Supervised Play has been changed, and the fee reduced accordingly.  A formal lesson will be replaced by a 10 - 15 minute question and answer period, which will allow more time for play. Best if you come with a partner, but not essential.
Thursday, 10:30 – 1pm
Sep 14 - Dec 14 (no class Oct 19, Nov 23), $110, 12 classes
Doug Cestone, Experienced Bridge Teacher
Good Shepherd Church, Glen Rock

American Sign Language -Level 1
No voices will be used in class, as students learn a basic introduction to ASL and the communications of deaf culture. Visual- gestural activities include finger spelling, basic word vocabulary and sentence structure, use of body language and facial expression, and the describing of objects and location. This course is designed to meet the needs of family, employers, educators, human services providers and health professionals who use sign as a part of their daily and/or occupational responsibilities. Class limit 10.
Tuesday, 6:00 – 7:30pm, $135
Sep 19 - Nov 14,  9 classes
Belle Hsu
Midland Park High School

American Sign Language -Level 2
Continues basic language and culture study. Offers the opportunity to build receptive and expressive ASL vocabulary in a non-voice setting with group practice. Topics include the use of signing space and further use of non-manual components, including facial expression and body postures. Prerequisite: American Sign Language – Basics (or equivalent knowledge). Class limit 10.
Tuesday, 7:30 – 10:00pm, $135
Sep 19 - Nov 14,  9 classes
Belle Hsu
Midland Park High School

Spanish I
Have you ever wanted to learn Spanish but never had the time? Then this class is perfect for you! Come join us as our native Spanish speaking instructor introduces you to basic Spanish terminology, common phrases and vocabulary. This fun and patient environment will make learning a new language easy! Text book will be discussed in first class.
Thursday, 7:00 – 8:30pm, $135
Oct 5 - Dec 7 (no class Nov 9, 23), 8 classes
Patricia Rodriguez
Glen Rock High School