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Friday September 19, 2025
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10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Senior Yoga - Summer 2025 Session 2- Senior Yoga with Judi and Carol
Traditional Hatha yoga postures will be used and tailored for the senior population! Increase flexibility, balance and stretch with some quiet meditation and relaxation. Participants should bring a yoga mat.NO PROGRAM:November 21November 28
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1:02 PM - 1:03 PM
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Purchasing a Certificate for CPR-course - Adult CPR card
Knowing CPR is a great skill to have and one that can help you save a life! Providing CPR to someone in need does not require that you have a certificate to show that you know what you are doing. But sometimes your employer requires you to give them exactly that, or you just want to have it "just in case".If you need the certificate, you can purchase it here. This is separate from your class and the payment goes to American Heart Association. The cost is $10 for students K-12The cost is $25 for anyone else.
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4:00 PM - 4:01 PM
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Purchasing a Certificate for CPR-course - K-12 student CPR card
Knowing CPR is a great skill to have and one that can help you save a life! Providing CPR to someone in need does not require that you have a certificate to show that you know what you are doing. But sometimes your employer requires you to give them exactly that, or you just want to have it "just in case".If you need the certificate, you can purchase it here. This is separate from your class and the payment goes to American Heart Association. The cost is $10 for students K-12The cost is $25 for anyone else.
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Wednesday September 24, 2025
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7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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Dance: Line Dancing - Summer 2025: Line Dancing Session 2
Beginner line dancing is great fun while you improve memory skills, strengthen bones, develop better balance, relieve stress, and put a smile on your face. Each dance is broken down first, demonstrated and then danced to contemporary music that you will enjoy! No need to have a partner! Please wear comfortable shoes with smooth soles. No sandals or flip flops.No program:October 15November 26
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8:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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Dance: Ballroom Dancing - Summer 2025: Ballroom Dancing Session 2
Dancing is a perfect combination of physical activity, social interaction, and mental stimulation. Learn the basic step elements, posture, poise, lead/follow, technique, etc. Dances include: Merengue, Waltz, Foxtrot, Tango, Swing, Rumba, and Salsa/Cha Cha. No partner required. Please wear comfortable shoes.No program:October 25November 26
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Friday September 26, 2025
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10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Senior Yoga - Summer 2025 Session 2- Senior Yoga with Judi and Carol
Traditional Hatha yoga postures will be used and tailored for the senior population! Increase flexibility, balance and stretch with some quiet meditation and relaxation. Participants should bring a yoga mat.NO PROGRAM:November 21November 28
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1:02 PM - 1:03 PM
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Purchasing a Certificate for CPR-course - Adult CPR card
Knowing CPR is a great skill to have and one that can help you save a life! Providing CPR to someone in need does not require that you have a certificate to show that you know what you are doing. But sometimes your employer requires you to give them exactly that, or you just want to have it "just in case".If you need the certificate, you can purchase it here. This is separate from your class and the payment goes to American Heart Association. The cost is $10 for students K-12The cost is $25 for anyone else.
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3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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Fall 2025: Puddlestompers Outdoor Explorers - Fall 2025: Puddlestompers Outdoor Explorers
Come explore nature after school this spring! Discover worms and other exciting life in the soil. Search for signs of animals and their food sources. Learn how plants grow and look for rainbows after rain showers. Investigate birds building their new nests. We will use hands-on exploration activities, active movement, STEM – based experiments, crafts, and stories to investigate the natural world around us. Each lesson has been created to meet Massachusetts STEM standards and is specially crafted to be fun and engaging.
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4:00 PM - 4:01 PM
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Purchasing a Certificate for CPR-course - K-12 student CPR card
Knowing CPR is a great skill to have and one that can help you save a life! Providing CPR to someone in need does not require that you have a certificate to show that you know what you are doing. But sometimes your employer requires you to give them exactly that, or you just want to have it "just in case".If you need the certificate, you can purchase it here. This is separate from your class and the payment goes to American Heart Association. The cost is $10 for students K-12The cost is $25 for anyone else.
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Wednesday October 1, 2025
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7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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Dance: Line Dancing - Summer 2025: Line Dancing Session 2
Beginner line dancing is great fun while you improve memory skills, strengthen bones, develop better balance, relieve stress, and put a smile on your face. Each dance is broken down first, demonstrated and then danced to contemporary music that you will enjoy! No need to have a partner! Please wear comfortable shoes with smooth soles. No sandals or flip flops.No program:October 15November 26
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8:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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Dance: Ballroom Dancing - Summer 2025: Ballroom Dancing Session 2
Dancing is a perfect combination of physical activity, social interaction, and mental stimulation. Learn the basic step elements, posture, poise, lead/follow, technique, etc. Dances include: Merengue, Waltz, Foxtrot, Tango, Swing, Rumba, and Salsa/Cha Cha. No partner required. Please wear comfortable shoes.No program:October 25November 26
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Friday October 3, 2025
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10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Senior Yoga - Summer 2025 Session 2- Senior Yoga with Judi and Carol
Traditional Hatha yoga postures will be used and tailored for the senior population! Increase flexibility, balance and stretch with some quiet meditation and relaxation. Participants should bring a yoga mat.NO PROGRAM:November 21November 28
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1:02 PM - 1:03 PM
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Purchasing a Certificate for CPR-course - Adult CPR card
Knowing CPR is a great skill to have and one that can help you save a life! Providing CPR to someone in need does not require that you have a certificate to show that you know what you are doing. But sometimes your employer requires you to give them exactly that, or you just want to have it "just in case".If you need the certificate, you can purchase it here. This is separate from your class and the payment goes to American Heart Association. The cost is $10 for students K-12The cost is $25 for anyone else.
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3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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Fall 2025: Puddlestompers Outdoor Explorers - Fall 2025: Puddlestompers Outdoor Explorers
Come explore nature after school this spring! Discover worms and other exciting life in the soil. Search for signs of animals and their food sources. Learn how plants grow and look for rainbows after rain showers. Investigate birds building their new nests. We will use hands-on exploration activities, active movement, STEM – based experiments, crafts, and stories to investigate the natural world around us. Each lesson has been created to meet Massachusetts STEM standards and is specially crafted to be fun and engaging.
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4:00 PM - 4:01 PM
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Purchasing a Certificate for CPR-course - K-12 student CPR card
Knowing CPR is a great skill to have and one that can help you save a life! Providing CPR to someone in need does not require that you have a certificate to show that you know what you are doing. But sometimes your employer requires you to give them exactly that, or you just want to have it "just in case".If you need the certificate, you can purchase it here. This is separate from your class and the payment goes to American Heart Association. The cost is $10 for students K-12The cost is $25 for anyone else.
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5:30 PM - 9:00 PM
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Kids' Night Out - Kids Night Out - October
Give yourself the night off and treat your child to a supervised night of fun and interactive games, unique craft projects, a pizza dinner AND a movie! PJs and sleeping bags are not required but are allowed & encouraged! KNO FAQsWhat is the schedule for the night?- Between 5:30 and 6:15, participants can play games, do crafts, color, or play with our toys. At 6:15, we will clean up and get ready for dinner. At 6:30, dinner will be served. Between 7:00 and 7:15, we will start the movie. The movie will usually run until 8:30, at which point we will start packing up everyone’s things and playing some games until pick up at 9:00.What is served for dinner?- Plain cheese pizza from Nicholas’ Pizza and water.What should participants bring with them?- We recommend each child bring a water bottle, a blanket, or sleeping bag for the movie!NEW THIS YEAR!!Theme Nights!! October: Arts and Crafts NightFall themed arts and crafts projects will be available in addition our variety of games and activities before the movie starts. The film this evening is Hotel Transylvania.November: Slime NightParticipants will be making their very own slime in addition to being able to coloring and other activities before the movie starts!! Everyone will be able to take their slime home with them at the end of the night. The movie for this session is Inside Out 2!December: Musical BingoInstead of our usual activities, participants will be invited to play Musical Bingo before our movie begins. All of our songs being used will be sourced from some of the most popular Disney films of recent years! Our movie this evening will be Moana 2!
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Monday October 6, 2025
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9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Summer 2025: Flex and Balance! - Flex and Balance! Session 2
This yoga inspired moderate intensity class explores various yoga poses with breath awareness. Also integrated will be light weights. We will focus on spinal flexibility, balance exercises and core strengthening. This class is mat based. About the teacher: Ed is a certified Kripalu Yoga instructor with many years experience. He teaches both mat based and chair yoga. Ed is also a long time licensed body worker specializing in stress reduction technique.No session:June 23September 1
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3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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Fall 2025: RBC - Beads and Slime & Lego Challenges - Fall 2025: Beads, Slime, and Crafty Time
Beads, Slime and Crafty Times:
Join us for an exciting journey of arts and crafts that will spark your imagination and elevate your skills. Each week, you'll embark on a new craft adventure - be it crafting vibrant collages of rainbows, designing unforgettable friendship bracelets, or mixing your very own galaxy slime! We are happy to inspire you with fascinating topics such as sea creatures, space exploration, and the magic of color theory, all while keeping the fun alive through games and challenges. Every class concludes with a dazzling art project that you'll proudly showcase during our weekly art exhibition. Don't miss out - sign up today and let your creativity shine!
Lego Challenges:Ready, Set, Le-go!If you love building with Legos, this is the class for you! Each week brings a thrilling challenge—whether it’s a helicopter rescue, a space shuttle launch, or Lego Godzilla attacking a city! Partner up and race against the clock to create your masterpiece. Then impress your classmates with your presentation skills. Our Right Brain Curriculum instructors will equip you with the tools to master persuasive language, perfect your eye contact, and maintain stellar posture—all essential for captivating presentations. Legos and public speaking, the perfect combination.No Programs:October 13November 10
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4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
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Fall 2025: RBC - Beads and Slime & Lego Challenges - Fall 2025: Lego Challenges
Beads, Slime and Crafty Times:
Join us for an exciting journey of arts and crafts that will spark your imagination and elevate your skills. Each week, you'll embark on a new craft adventure - be it crafting vibrant collages of rainbows, designing unforgettable friendship bracelets, or mixing your very own galaxy slime! We are happy to inspire you with fascinating topics such as sea creatures, space exploration, and the magic of color theory, all while keeping the fun alive through games and challenges. Every class concludes with a dazzling art project that you'll proudly showcase during our weekly art exhibition. Don't miss out - sign up today and let your creativity shine!
Lego Challenges:Ready, Set, Le-go!If you love building with Legos, this is the class for you! Each week brings a thrilling challenge—whether it’s a helicopter rescue, a space shuttle launch, or Lego Godzilla attacking a city! Partner up and race against the clock to create your masterpiece. Then impress your classmates with your presentation skills. Our Right Brain Curriculum instructors will equip you with the tools to master persuasive language, perfect your eye contact, and maintain stellar posture—all essential for captivating presentations. Legos and public speaking, the perfect combination.No Programs:October 13November 10
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Tuesday October 7, 2025
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8:45 AM - 9:30 AM
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Fall 2025: Music Together - Fall 2025: Music Together
Music Together is about connecting with music, with your child, and with other families in your community. Parents and caregivers, regardless of musical ability, create a simulating and rich environment that supports overall development. We provide you with the tools and resources you need (songbook, guides, and a handy app for parents) to continue the music making at home, so you can nurture your child's musical growth and realize the amazing benefits of music all the time, anytime. In addition, families will receive an email the day before class with the items we will be using for class that they can bring from home.*additional siblings are $175. Discount will be applied automatically at checkout.NO PROGRAMSeptember 23
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4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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Minds in Motion: 14in1 Robot Adventure - Fall 2025: 14in1 Robot Adventure
Come and take home your very own 14 in 1 educational solar robot kit! Every hour more solar energy reaches the Earth then humans use in an entire year! Learn how solar energy works and witness firsthand how this technology can harness the sun’s energy source. This kit contains unique components and parts that operate on land and water. Construct 14 different solar powered robots from functional to comical designs which include a tortoise bot, bug bot, paddle bot, tumbler bot, monster bot, big wheeler bot, car bot, surfer bot, and rowing bot! Working with its motor, gears, and solar panel, watch your solar bot come to life without any batteries as it uses the power of the sun. Take part in one of the alternative energies that is used most widely across the globe. Use your own creativity, put your mind in motion, and create your own designs!NO PROGRAMNovember 11
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7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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Needham Community Theatre: Acting Workshop for Adults - Fall 2025: Acting Workshop for Adults
Fran Weinberg, a Needham resident and veteran acting coach, teacher and award-winning director is offering an acting workshop for adults. This workshop will cover how to approach a character, a monologue, a scene, and tips for callbacks and cold readings. Actors will have an opportunity to stretch their acting skills and sharpen their tools for success in auditions. All levels of acting experience are welcome.No ProgramOctober 21
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Wednesday October 8, 2025
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9:15 AM - 10:15 AM
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Senior Exercise - Fall 2025: Senior Exercise - Wednesdays
Senior Exercise with DenaThese classes are designed to help folks, ages 50 and older stay fit in an enjoyable, social and supportive setting. Dena leads a low-impact aerobics class, which includes stretching and use of free weights. Emphasis on cardiovascular fitness and endurance, maintaining range of motion, and injury prevention!No Program:November 26
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3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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Needham Community Theatre: Acting Programs for Youth & Teens - NCT: Fall Theatre Fun
Theatre FunStudents will learn elemental acting and scene work skills, creating props and scenery to put together a little showcase on the last day of class. The show may consist of a student-created script or scenes put together from fairy tales, stories and current entertainment. No experience or special clothing required.Broadway BootcampStudents will learn the three elements of musical theater: acting, singing, and dancing. They will explore scenes and songs from a variety of musicals, from classic hits to new ones. In addition, we will create props and scenery which will all come together in a showcase on the last day of class. No experience or special clothing needed. No program on 11/19 or 11/26.Teen Actors Studio - What are the vital tools for success needed to “break out of your box” and confidently showcase your ability to play a range of characters at auditions, callbacks and in all of your performances? This class is designed for teen actors eager for individualized feedback and training, who will be given the tools every actor needs to build their confidence and raise their acting and audition skills to the next level. Students in this teen acting studio will build, sharpen and showcase their acting skills through challenging acting training in monologue and scene work.
If you are interested in this program and in need of financial assistance, please reach out to parkandrecreation@needhamma.gov, Needham Park and Recreation and Needham Community Theatre may be able to assist with your registration.
NO PROGRAMNovember 19November 26
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4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
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Needham Community Theatre: Acting Programs for Youth & Teens - NCT: Broadway Bootcamp
Theatre FunStudents will learn elemental acting and scene work skills, creating props and scenery to put together a little showcase on the last day of class. The show may consist of a student-created script or scenes put together from fairy tales, stories and current entertainment. No experience or special clothing required.Broadway BootcampStudents will learn the three elements of musical theater: acting, singing, and dancing. They will explore scenes and songs from a variety of musicals, from classic hits to new ones. In addition, we will create props and scenery which will all come together in a showcase on the last day of class. No experience or special clothing needed. No program on 11/19 or 11/26.Teen Actors Studio - What are the vital tools for success needed to “break out of your box” and confidently showcase your ability to play a range of characters at auditions, callbacks and in all of your performances? This class is designed for teen actors eager for individualized feedback and training, who will be given the tools every actor needs to build their confidence and raise their acting and audition skills to the next level. Students in this teen acting studio will build, sharpen and showcase their acting skills through challenging acting training in monologue and scene work.
If you are interested in this program and in need of financial assistance, please reach out to parkandrecreation@needhamma.gov, Needham Park and Recreation and Needham Community Theatre may be able to assist with your registration.
NO PROGRAMNovember 19November 26
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7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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Dance: Line Dancing - Fall 2025: Line Dancing
Beginner line dancing is great fun while you improve memory skills, strengthen bones, develop better balance, relieve stress, and put a smile on your face. Each dance is broken down first, demonstrated and then danced to contemporary music that you will enjoy! No need to have a partner! Please wear comfortable shoes with smooth soles. No sandals or flip flops.No program:October 15November 26
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8:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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Dance: Ballroom Dancing - Fall 2025: Ballroom Dancing
Dancing is a perfect combination of physical activity, social interaction, and mental stimulation. Learn the basic step elements, posture, poise, lead/follow, technique, etc. Dances include: Merengue, Waltz, Foxtrot, Tango, Swing, Rumba, and Salsa/Cha Cha. No partner required. Please wear comfortable shoes.No program:October 25November 26
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Thursday October 9, 2025
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10:15 AM - 11:15 AM
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Senior Strength and Balance - Fall 2025: Senior Strength and Balance
Senior Strength and Balance
A movement class with additional focus on balance. Participants will be balancing workouts to improve strength, stability, and coordination to help prevent falls and injuries. A chair can be used in place of a yoga mat.
No Program:November 27
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4:15 PM - 5:15 PM
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Kids Test Kitchen - Fall 2025: Kids Test Kitchen
Kids' Test Kitchen is on a mission to get young eaters cooking, tasting, and thinking about healthy ingredients! Working as a team, we'll slice, dice, peel, measure, and cook until we've prepared the finished dish. At the end, each student will receive the main ingredient, or a sample of the finished dish, and the recipe so that they can show off what they've learned!
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7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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Needham Community Theatre: Acting Programs for Youth & Teens - NCT: Teen Actor's Studio
Theatre FunStudents will learn elemental acting and scene work skills, creating props and scenery to put together a little showcase on the last day of class. The show may consist of a student-created script or scenes put together from fairy tales, stories and current entertainment. No experience or special clothing required.Broadway BootcampStudents will learn the three elements of musical theater: acting, singing, and dancing. They will explore scenes and songs from a variety of musicals, from classic hits to new ones. In addition, we will create props and scenery which will all come together in a showcase on the last day of class. No experience or special clothing needed. No program on 11/19 or 11/26.Teen Actors Studio - What are the vital tools for success needed to “break out of your box” and confidently showcase your ability to play a range of characters at auditions, callbacks and in all of your performances? This class is designed for teen actors eager for individualized feedback and training, who will be given the tools every actor needs to build their confidence and raise their acting and audition skills to the next level. Students in this teen acting studio will build, sharpen and showcase their acting skills through challenging acting training in monologue and scene work.
If you are interested in this program and in need of financial assistance, please reach out to parkandrecreation@needhamma.gov, Needham Park and Recreation and Needham Community Theatre may be able to assist with your registration.
NO PROGRAMNovember 19November 26
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Friday October 10, 2025
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10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Senior Yoga - Fall 2025 Session 2 - Senior Yoga with Judi
Traditional Hatha yoga postures will be used and tailored for the senior population! Increase flexibility, balance and stretch with some quiet meditation and relaxation. Participants should bring a yoga mat.NO PROGRAM:November 21November 28
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1:02 PM - 1:03 PM
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Purchasing a Certificate for CPR-course - Adult CPR card
Knowing CPR is a great skill to have and one that can help you save a life! Providing CPR to someone in need does not require that you have a certificate to show that you know what you are doing. But sometimes your employer requires you to give them exactly that, or you just want to have it "just in case".If you need the certificate, you can purchase it here. This is separate from your class and the payment goes to American Heart Association. The cost is $10 for students K-12The cost is $25 for anyone else.
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3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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Fall 2025: Puddlestompers Outdoor Explorers - Fall 2025: Puddlestompers Outdoor Explorers
Come explore nature after school this spring! Discover worms and other exciting life in the soil. Search for signs of animals and their food sources. Learn how plants grow and look for rainbows after rain showers. Investigate birds building their new nests. We will use hands-on exploration activities, active movement, STEM – based experiments, crafts, and stories to investigate the natural world around us. Each lesson has been created to meet Massachusetts STEM standards and is specially crafted to be fun and engaging.
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4:00 PM - 4:01 PM
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Purchasing a Certificate for CPR-course - K-12 student CPR card
Knowing CPR is a great skill to have and one that can help you save a life! Providing CPR to someone in need does not require that you have a certificate to show that you know what you are doing. But sometimes your employer requires you to give them exactly that, or you just want to have it "just in case".If you need the certificate, you can purchase it here. This is separate from your class and the payment goes to American Heart Association. The cost is $10 for students K-12The cost is $25 for anyone else.
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Tuesday October 14, 2025
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8:45 AM - 9:30 AM
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Fall 2025: Music Together - Fall 2025: Music Together
Music Together is about connecting with music, with your child, and with other families in your community. Parents and caregivers, regardless of musical ability, create a simulating and rich environment that supports overall development. We provide you with the tools and resources you need (songbook, guides, and a handy app for parents) to continue the music making at home, so you can nurture your child's musical growth and realize the amazing benefits of music all the time, anytime. In addition, families will receive an email the day before class with the items we will be using for class that they can bring from home.*additional siblings are $175. Discount will be applied automatically at checkout.NO PROGRAMSeptember 23
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10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Senior Yoga - Fall 2025 Session 1 - Senior Yoga with Carol
Traditional Hatha yoga postures will be used and tailored for the senior population! Increase flexibility, balance and stretch with some quiet meditation and relaxation. Participants should bring a yoga mat.NO PROGRAM:November 21November 28
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4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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Minds in Motion: 14in1 Robot Adventure - Fall 2025: 14in1 Robot Adventure
Come and take home your very own 14 in 1 educational solar robot kit! Every hour more solar energy reaches the Earth then humans use in an entire year! Learn how solar energy works and witness firsthand how this technology can harness the sun’s energy source. This kit contains unique components and parts that operate on land and water. Construct 14 different solar powered robots from functional to comical designs which include a tortoise bot, bug bot, paddle bot, tumbler bot, monster bot, big wheeler bot, car bot, surfer bot, and rowing bot! Working with its motor, gears, and solar panel, watch your solar bot come to life without any batteries as it uses the power of the sun. Take part in one of the alternative energies that is used most widely across the globe. Use your own creativity, put your mind in motion, and create your own designs!NO PROGRAMNovember 11
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7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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Needham Community Theatre: Acting Workshop for Adults - Fall 2025: Acting Workshop for Adults
Fran Weinberg, a Needham resident and veteran acting coach, teacher and award-winning director is offering an acting workshop for adults. This workshop will cover how to approach a character, a monologue, a scene, and tips for callbacks and cold readings. Actors will have an opportunity to stretch their acting skills and sharpen their tools for success in auditions. All levels of acting experience are welcome.No ProgramOctober 21
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Wednesday October 15, 2025
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9:15 AM - 10:15 AM
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Senior Exercise - Fall 2025: Senior Exercise - Wednesdays
Senior Exercise with DenaThese classes are designed to help folks, ages 50 and older stay fit in an enjoyable, social and supportive setting. Dena leads a low-impact aerobics class, which includes stretching and use of free weights. Emphasis on cardiovascular fitness and endurance, maintaining range of motion, and injury prevention!No Program:November 26
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3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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Needham Community Theatre: Acting Programs for Youth & Teens - NCT: Fall Theatre Fun
Theatre FunStudents will learn elemental acting and scene work skills, creating props and scenery to put together a little showcase on the last day of class. The show may consist of a student-created script or scenes put together from fairy tales, stories and current entertainment. No experience or special clothing required.Broadway BootcampStudents will learn the three elements of musical theater: acting, singing, and dancing. They will explore scenes and songs from a variety of musicals, from classic hits to new ones. In addition, we will create props and scenery which will all come together in a showcase on the last day of class. No experience or special clothing needed. No program on 11/19 or 11/26.Teen Actors Studio - What are the vital tools for success needed to “break out of your box” and confidently showcase your ability to play a range of characters at auditions, callbacks and in all of your performances? This class is designed for teen actors eager for individualized feedback and training, who will be given the tools every actor needs to build their confidence and raise their acting and audition skills to the next level. Students in this teen acting studio will build, sharpen and showcase their acting skills through challenging acting training in monologue and scene work.
If you are interested in this program and in need of financial assistance, please reach out to parkandrecreation@needhamma.gov, Needham Park and Recreation and Needham Community Theatre may be able to assist with your registration.
NO PROGRAMNovember 19November 26
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4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
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Needham Community Theatre: Acting Programs for Youth & Teens - NCT: Broadway Bootcamp
Theatre FunStudents will learn elemental acting and scene work skills, creating props and scenery to put together a little showcase on the last day of class. The show may consist of a student-created script or scenes put together from fairy tales, stories and current entertainment. No experience or special clothing required.Broadway BootcampStudents will learn the three elements of musical theater: acting, singing, and dancing. They will explore scenes and songs from a variety of musicals, from classic hits to new ones. In addition, we will create props and scenery which will all come together in a showcase on the last day of class. No experience or special clothing needed. No program on 11/19 or 11/26.Teen Actors Studio - What are the vital tools for success needed to “break out of your box” and confidently showcase your ability to play a range of characters at auditions, callbacks and in all of your performances? This class is designed for teen actors eager for individualized feedback and training, who will be given the tools every actor needs to build their confidence and raise their acting and audition skills to the next level. Students in this teen acting studio will build, sharpen and showcase their acting skills through challenging acting training in monologue and scene work.
If you are interested in this program and in need of financial assistance, please reach out to parkandrecreation@needhamma.gov, Needham Park and Recreation and Needham Community Theatre may be able to assist with your registration.
NO PROGRAMNovember 19November 26
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Thursday October 16, 2025
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10:15 AM - 11:15 AM
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Senior Strength and Balance - Fall 2025: Senior Strength and Balance
Senior Strength and Balance
A movement class with additional focus on balance. Participants will be balancing workouts to improve strength, stability, and coordination to help prevent falls and injuries. A chair can be used in place of a yoga mat.
No Program:November 27
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4:15 PM - 5:15 PM
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Kids Test Kitchen - Fall 2025: Kids Test Kitchen
Kids' Test Kitchen is on a mission to get young eaters cooking, tasting, and thinking about healthy ingredients! Working as a team, we'll slice, dice, peel, measure, and cook until we've prepared the finished dish. At the end, each student will receive the main ingredient, or a sample of the finished dish, and the recipe so that they can show off what they've learned!
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7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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Needham Community Theatre: Acting Programs for Youth & Teens - NCT: Teen Actor's Studio
Theatre FunStudents will learn elemental acting and scene work skills, creating props and scenery to put together a little showcase on the last day of class. The show may consist of a student-created script or scenes put together from fairy tales, stories and current entertainment. No experience or special clothing required.Broadway BootcampStudents will learn the three elements of musical theater: acting, singing, and dancing. They will explore scenes and songs from a variety of musicals, from classic hits to new ones. In addition, we will create props and scenery which will all come together in a showcase on the last day of class. No experience or special clothing needed. No program on 11/19 or 11/26.Teen Actors Studio - What are the vital tools for success needed to “break out of your box” and confidently showcase your ability to play a range of characters at auditions, callbacks and in all of your performances? This class is designed for teen actors eager for individualized feedback and training, who will be given the tools every actor needs to build their confidence and raise their acting and audition skills to the next level. Students in this teen acting studio will build, sharpen and showcase their acting skills through challenging acting training in monologue and scene work.
If you are interested in this program and in need of financial assistance, please reach out to parkandrecreation@needhamma.gov, Needham Park and Recreation and Needham Community Theatre may be able to assist with your registration.
NO PROGRAMNovember 19November 26
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Friday October 17, 2025
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10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Senior Yoga - Fall 2025 Session 2 - Senior Yoga with Judi
Traditional Hatha yoga postures will be used and tailored for the senior population! Increase flexibility, balance and stretch with some quiet meditation and relaxation. Participants should bring a yoga mat.NO PROGRAM:November 21November 28
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1:02 PM - 1:03 PM
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Purchasing a Certificate for CPR-course - Adult CPR card
Knowing CPR is a great skill to have and one that can help you save a life! Providing CPR to someone in need does not require that you have a certificate to show that you know what you are doing. But sometimes your employer requires you to give them exactly that, or you just want to have it "just in case".If you need the certificate, you can purchase it here. This is separate from your class and the payment goes to American Heart Association. The cost is $10 for students K-12The cost is $25 for anyone else.
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3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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Fall 2025: Puddlestompers Outdoor Explorers - Fall 2025: Puddlestompers Outdoor Explorers
Come explore nature after school this spring! Discover worms and other exciting life in the soil. Search for signs of animals and their food sources. Learn how plants grow and look for rainbows after rain showers. Investigate birds building their new nests. We will use hands-on exploration activities, active movement, STEM – based experiments, crafts, and stories to investigate the natural world around us. Each lesson has been created to meet Massachusetts STEM standards and is specially crafted to be fun and engaging.
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4:00 PM - 4:01 PM
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Purchasing a Certificate for CPR-course - K-12 student CPR card
Knowing CPR is a great skill to have and one that can help you save a life! Providing CPR to someone in need does not require that you have a certificate to show that you know what you are doing. But sometimes your employer requires you to give them exactly that, or you just want to have it "just in case".If you need the certificate, you can purchase it here. This is separate from your class and the payment goes to American Heart Association. The cost is $10 for students K-12The cost is $25 for anyone else.
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