Fall Classes offered through Bedford’s Recreation and at Middlesex Community College

New Classes and Upcoming Fall Programs at Bedford Recreation Department
Submitted by the Bedford Recreation Department

• Bedford Community Chorus, directed by Katherine Parker: The Bedford Community Chorus is a new, non-auditioned choral ensemble that seeks to bring the joy of singing to its members and the community as well as to provide opportunities for fellowship and relationship building among members.  The ensemble will rehearse a variety of repertoire from classical, jazz, pop and world music genres.  We will perform at community events as well as two annual concerts (winter and spring).  The group is open to anyone over the age of 12 who possesses a love of singing, regardless of experience!  In order to participate, members must commit to attending 80% of rehearsals and performing in concerts (community event performances are optional)  Wednesdays, 10/3 – 1/23, 6:00-8:00pm.  Fall Session Membership Fee  $120.00.
• LinkedIn, with Deb Laflamme and Jacob Clayton: Looking for a powerful social networking site to build your professional and business connections? Look no further than LinkedIn. This Beginner level LinkedIn class will show you how to set up your profile, craft a summary, showcase your experience with skills & expertise, enter your education and work experience, upload a photo, add connections, ask for and give recommendations, plus connect your website, blog, and Twitter handle to your profile. And, since this is a social network, you will also learn how to post an update, like an update, and send messages.  Laptop encouraged, but not required.  Mon. September 24, 7:00-8:30pm, Fee  $35.

A wide variety of additional adult classes and workshops are available this coming session.  Please see the Recreation Department website or brochure for full details.

• Personal Interest Classes:  Family Safety Online workshops, Pie Making, Natural Vision Improvement, Stop the Sugar Addiction, Getting Paid to Talk, Managing Your Income in Retirement, Maximize Your College Financial Aid, Organizing Works, Improving Your Office Efficiency, Home Improvement Series, Just Once Guitar, Charcoal and Pastel, Calligraphy, Watercolor and Harmonica.
• Fitness Classes:  Hatha Yoga, Yoga- The Basics, Power Yoga, Zumba, NIA, Tai Chi, Cardio Tennis, Women’s Bootcamp, BodyJam, BodyPump, Sh’Bam, BodyCombat, Spinning, Rip60, Tap and Belly dance, JourneyDance Kids (family dance program)
• Sport and Outdoor Adventures:  Kayak, Fall Biking, Mystery Walks, Tennis lessons, Golf lessons, Volleyball, Badminton, Soccer and Basketball.

Registration is available on-line at www.bedfordrecreation.org, in person, by mail or by fax.  The phone number is 781-275-1392. The department is located at 12 Mudge Way.

Middlesex Community College Programs and Classes
Submitted by Middlesex Community College

Sully: The Words, Wit and Wisdom of Paul Sullivan
A book release celebration of Sully: The Words, Wit and Wisdom of Paul Sullivan will take place from 2 to 4 pm on Sunday, Sept. 23, in the Federal Building at 50 Kearney Square, Lowell. ullivan’s family, friends and colleagues, including several of his political and media associates, will be at the celebration. Refreshments will be served. RSVP:  Patrick Cook at 978-656-3134 or [email protected] NOTE: To celebrate the life of the late Paul Sullivan, WBZ (1030 AM) radio talk-show host, Lowell Sun political editor and columnist, and Middlesex Community College faculty member, the MCC Foundation has published “Sully: The Words, Wit and Wisdom of Paul Sullivan.” This handsome commemorative book, featuring a selection of Sullivan’s columns, photos and remembrances from family, friends and coworkers, was compiled and produced by MCC’s offices of Public Affairs, and Marketing Communications. Book proceeds will support a Paul H. Sullivan Scholarship through the MCC Foundation and the book will be available at the event.

Educators can Continue Professional Development at MCC: Educators can continue their professional development at Middlesex Community College, through courses beginning Saturday, Sept. 22.

• “Managing Early Childhood Educator Stages” This course will assist co-teachers and administrators who want to improve the effectiveness of their staff development, classroom management, collaborative efforts toward curriculum development and communication.
• “MTEL Communication & Literacy Test Prep” Prepare for the Communication and Literacy Test for the Massachusetts Education Certification by reviewing test-taking strategies, studying intensive review exercises and taking practice tests.
• “MTEL Foundations of Reading Test Prep Workshop” Review the materials for subject area reading tests required by the Massachusetts Department of Education, including instruction of reading, and reading development, comprehension and assessment.

Earn a Business Degree in Just 17 Months at Middlesex: Weekend College at Middlesex offers an Accelerated Business Degree Program: by combining Saturday and online classes, students can earn an associate degree in Business Administration Transfer in just 17 months. Registration is still open for MCC’s next fall Weekend College Accelerated Session, which runs Oct. 13 to Dec. 15. Classes meet on Saturdays, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., in 10-week sessions, on the Lowell campus. The program includes a blend of face-to-face classroom time with online learning.  Credit for prior learning, training, work or life experience may be granted. Additionally, up to 45 transfer credits may be awarded to students with previous college experience.   Saturday advising is available, as well as financial aid for qualified students. For registration or further information about MCC’s Weekend College Accelerated Business Degree program, call 1-800-818-3434, visit our website https://bit.ly/weekendcollege or email [email protected].

MCC is one of the largest, most comprehensive community colleges in the state. We offer more than 75 degree and certificate programs, plus hundreds of noncredit courses, during the day, evening and weekend, on our Bedford and Lowell campuses, and online. Middlesex – a great place to begin your future. For further information and to register for these noncredit courses and others, call 1-800-818-3434 or visit: https://bit.ly/O67gWg.