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Thursday October 30, 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.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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Wednesday November 5, 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.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.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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Thursday November 6, 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.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 November 7, 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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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 - November
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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Wednesday November 12, 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.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.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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Thursday November 13, 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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5:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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Needham Health Department: American Heart Association CPR Class - Heartsaver CPR Class: 11/13/2025
Learn how to save a life!Hands-Only Drop InThis is an informal opportunity to learn the basics of hands-only CPR. It is not an American Heart Association class, and no registration is required. It is designed for anyone with little or no medical training.HeartsaverThis course teaches participants how to perform CPR and use an automated external defibrillator (AED) safely and effectively. It is designed for anyone with little or no medical training. The registration fee is $40 with the option to add a $25 certification card. Topics include:
Recognizing cardiac arrest
Providing high-quality CPR for adults, children, & infants
Using an AED
Providing choking help for adults, children, & infants
Administering Narcan
Using an epinephrine auto-injector
Basic Life Support (BLS)This course trains participants to promptly recognize several life-threatening emergencies, give high-quality chest compressions, deliver appropriate breaths and ventilations, and provide early use of an AED. It is designed for healthcare professionals and other personnel who need to know how to perform CPR and other basic cardiovascular life support skills in a wide variety of in-hospital and out-of-hospital settings. The $65 fee includes a certification card. This course includes all topics covered in the Heartsaver course as well as:
BLS concepts from the Chain of Survival
Performing as an effective team member during multi-rescuer CPR
Delivering effective breaths or ventilations
Proceeds from the registration fee go towards Needham’s Domestic Violence Action Committee (DVAC) and Gift of Warmth program. Please note that the registration and card fees are non-refundable. However, you may request to have your registration transferred to another class if space permits. For questions, please contact Laura Duff at lduff@needhamma.gov.
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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.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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Saturday November 15, 2025
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9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Turkey Hunt Fall 2025 - Turkey Hunt - Session One
Join us for a fun hour of arts and crafts, and our Annual "Turkey Hunt"! Participants will search for Park and Recreation turkeys in the cafeteria at Needham High School. Adult must accompany children at all times, but only children must be registered. This is NOT a drop-off event.
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10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Turkey Hunt Fall 2025 - Turkey Hunt - Session Two
Join us for a fun hour of arts and crafts, and our Annual "Turkey Hunt"! Participants will search for Park and Recreation turkeys in the cafeteria at Needham High School. Adult must accompany children at all times, but only children must be registered. This is NOT a drop-off event.
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12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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Turkey Hunt Fall 2025 - Turkey Hunt - Session Three
Join us for a fun hour of arts and crafts, and our Annual "Turkey Hunt"! Participants will search for Park and Recreation turkeys in the cafeteria at Needham High School. Adult must accompany children at all times, but only children must be registered. This is NOT a drop-off event.
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Wednesday November 19, 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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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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Thursday November 20, 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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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.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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