Families

Vacation Week Family Programs at Historic Newton

Tuesday, February 21, 2012 2:00 PM
THE MASSACHUSETTS 54TH: A BLACK REGIMENT IN THE CIVIL WAR
A Vacation Week Family Program
Did you know that Massachusetts raised one of the first black regiments of the Civil War, led by a man who grew up in Newton? Come learn about their stories, and make a popular civil-war era toy to take home. Cost: $20 per family ($15 for members) includes museum admission, snack, and materials. Prepaid registration is required, limit 25; call 617.796.1450 to register.

Thursday, February 23, 2012, 2:00 PM
FROM SLAVERY TO FREEDOM
A Vacation Week Family Program read more »

Time for Partners

There are just a few openings left in the popular art and music program,
"Time for Partners" at the Newton Cultural Center. For children aged 18
months to 4 years, with an adult, "Time for Partners" helps to develop
skills and build confidence, while having fun and making friends.

Visit www.newtonculturalcenter.org to register or call 617-527-8283.

Family Discovery Concert & Instrument Petting Zoo

Winter Dreams Family Discovery Concert and Instrument Petting Zoo
Sunday, January 29, 2012, at 3:00 PM
The New Philharmonia Orchestra
First Baptist Church in Newton
848 Beacon Street, Newton Centre

Featuring a side-by-side performance with Newton All-City Orchestra
Greg Livingston, Director

Narrated performance of the musical adventure "How Bear Lost His Tail" by local composer Pasquale Tassone
Narrated by Emily Paley, NNHS Senior

Click here to purchase tickets.

Bridging Generations through Music

Bridging the Generations: An Intergenerational Music Class

Join us for a special kind of music-making! This class combines all the elements
of a regular music class, but it is set in a senior living facility, where the residents
participate with us by singing, playing instruments, or simply watching. The class
allows for and encourages interaction between the children and the seniors.
With rhythm instruments, songs, play materials and movement, we create a rich
musical experience for everyone.

Location: Goddard House in Brookline, Assisted Living
165 Chestnut St. Brookline

Ages: 3-5 years (younger siblings welcome)

Day/Time: Wednesdays 3:30 - 4:15 PM read more »

Tanglewood Marionettes

Looking for a February vacation treat? The Tanglewood Marionettes will perform "Cinderella" at the Newton Cultural Center on Sunday, February 19 2012, at 10:30 AM.

This beloved fairy tale is told with wit and a few surprises. All the favorite characters are here, from gentle Cinderella to the bumptious stepsisters and the charming Prince.

Tickets are for sale in advance at www.newtoncommunitypride.org for $8, or $10 at the door. Open seating. Call 617-527-8283 for more information.

Be a Winter Buddy

Join Newton at Home's New Winter Buddy Program!

We all know our New England winters are long and there are storms aplenty. Newton at Home has designed a new Winter Buddy Program to encourage connections between seniors and other community members when the snow and wind are swirling outside. Being a buddy means that a volunteer or volunteer family would connect with a Newton at Home member to:

1. Advise that a storm is coming.
2. Assess the need for essential supplies (milk, bread, flashlights and batteries, etc).
3. Develop plans for snow removal.
4. Call your buddy every day of the storm. 
5. Direct your buddy to appropriate help when necessary. read more »

Vacation Week Fun at the Jackson Homestead

Vacation Week Family Programs at the Jackson Homestead:

Tuesday, Dec. 27, 2011, 2:00 PM
STORIES IN THE SNOW

Greet winter with open arms at this family program. We'll read White Snow, Bright Snow by Alvin Tresselt, and make snow globes to take home. Kids of all ages can enjoy the warmth of the Jackson Homestead, where we'll serve hot cider and snacks. Cost: $15 per family ($10 for members); includes museum admission, materials, and snack. Prepaid registration is required, limit 25; call 617.796.1450 to register.

Thursday, Dec. 29, 2011, 2:00 PM
CANDLES ARE WICK-ED COOL read more »

Sports (and More) on Sundays

Located at the Newton South High School, the Newton South Recreation Complex offers a variety of sports and educational classes on Sundays.  Sign up for Karate, Tennis, Fencing, Badminton, Bollywood and Bhangra Dance, Engineering with Lego or a Babysitters Training Course.

Classes are held Sundays from Jan. 8, 2012 through Feb. 12, 2012.

Online registration is available at www.activityreg.com. For more information, visit www.newtonma.gov/parks or contact Channon Ames at www.newtonma.gov/parksmailto:www.newtonma.gov/parks or at 617-796-1529.

Newton Family Singers Fall Concert

The Newton Family Singers invite your whole family to our fall concert, “When I was a Child,” at 4:00 PM on Sunday, December 11, 2011.

This program of folk songs was inspired by common childhood experiences and watching our children grow. The concert will be held at Mason-Rice Elementary, at 149 Pleasant Street, Newton Centre. Suggested donation $8. For more information visit newtonfamilysingers.org.

The Newton Family Singers are an intergenerational chorus and band celebrating family, community and American folk music. "When I was a Child” marks NFS's fourth season singing together.

New Art Center Welcomes Famlies

Connections Family Visit
Saturday November 19, 2011
3:00-4:00 PM
New Art Center, 61 Washington Park, Newtonville.

Check out the galleries and participate in related art activities for parents and children, FREE.
617-964-3424, www.newartcenter.org.
Contact: Kathleen Smith, Exhibitions Director, (617) 964-3424 or Kathleen@newartcenter.org