Community Portal Launch Team

To build a Newton Community Portal website that successfully connects resources to people and people to resources in the Newton Community.

West Suburban YMCA & Arsenal Mall (Touch A Truck!)

Time: 
Oct 10 2009 - 10:00am - 2:00pm

Touch A Truck Event at Arsenal Mall
 

Truck enthusiasts of all ages are invited to Arsenal Mall for an up close look at a variety of trucks courtesy of the Boston Celtics, Watertown PD, Sullivan Tire, Tighe Trucking, Action Ambulance, Bond Brothers Construction, Boston Sand & Gravel, USA Demolition, Mike FM, USPS & more
Event will include entertainment and prizes.

Price: $5 per person with a maximum of $20 per family. All proceeds will benefit the Franciscan Hospital and Simon Youth Foundation.
Phone: (617) 924-5308
Age Suitability: All Ages

 

Truck enthusiasts of all ages are invited to Arsenal Mall for an up close look at a variety of trucks courtesy of the Boston Celtics, Watertown PD, Sullivan Tire, Tighe Trucking, Action Ambulance, Bond Brothers Construction, Boston Sand & Gravel, USA Demolition, Mike FM, USPS & more
Event will include entertainment and prizes. Celtics Championship Trophy will be onhand. First 100 guests will receive free oil change at Sullivan Tire.
Event to benefit Franciscans Hospital for Children.

Location

Arsenal Mall
485 Arsenal Street
Watertown, MA, 02472
United States
42° 21' 43.5456" N, 71° 9' 29.9484" W

West Suburban YMCA & Bryant University Presents College Applicatime Timeline & Essay Writing Workshop Thur, Spet 17

Time: 
Sep 17 2009 - 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Questions about the college application process?
It’s all answered here!

Presented by Bryant University in partnership with West Suburban YMCA

 
 
 

 

Not sure where to begin?
Want tips on writing a great college essay?
...and MORE!

Location

West Suburban YMCA
276 Church Street
Newton, MA, 02458
United States
42° 21' 18.2448" N, 71° 11' 24.6156" W

New West Suburban YMCA Youth Dance Studio - Join us Tuesday, September 22nd for a free trial class

Time: 
Sep 22 2009 - 9:00am - 6:15pm

Dance
There's a new dance studio in town...
Join us Tuesday, September 22nd for a free trial class at our new YMCA Dance Studio on 126 Vernon Street (right around the corner from the West Suburban YMCA in the former Newton Corner Library branch)
Preschool Intro to Dance (ages 2-4)
Preschool Ballet/Tap (ages 2-4)
Hip Hop (ages 5-7)
Lyrical Ballet (ages 5-7)
Hip Hop (ages 8-10)
Lyrical Ballet (ages 8-10)
To preregister for your free trial class, for more information on our new dance program, or for a brochure contact Jane Carroll at (617) 244-6050 x3007 or janec@westsuburbanymca.org.

Location

New YMCA Dance Studio
126 Vernon Street Former Newton Corner Library branch
Newton, MA, 02458
United States
42° 21' 18.3204" N, 71° 11' 6.3672" W

MORE Family Time at the West Suburban YMCA!

 

Join the fun your kids will love you for it!
 

 Our gym is full of campers this summer, so we  added more Family Swim times and Youth Fitness Center hours to give our families a place to play!

 
For the additional pool times, pick up the latest pool schedule at the front desk or download it at www.westsuburbanymca.org.
 
The Youth Fitness Center* will be open to families:
Monday and Wednesday: 9-11 am
Tuesday, Thursday and Friday: 10-11 am and 1-2 pm
 
*Children may not use the equipment in the Youth Fitness Center unless they are 7 years old and have had an orientation.
 

 276 Church Street/ Newton, MA  02458/ 617-244-6050

 

Any questions, please feel free to contact us at 617-244-6050 or visit us at  www.westsuburbanymca.org

 

 

 

 

Summer Family Fun @ the West Suburban YMCA !!!

Time: 
Jun 17 2009 - 5:30pm - Aug 7 2009 - 8:30pm

 Join us for Family Fun this Summer at the Y!
 
Family Track & Field Nights!
Wednesdays, June 17 - July 22
5:30 - 7:00 pm
Events may include:
shot put, 100 & 400 meter dash,
long jump & more
$2 per person, per event
or $15 max. per family

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Dive-In Movie Nights!
Fridays, June 26, July 17 & August 7
6:30 - 8:30 pm
 
Float around the pool with
your family & watch a movie
with us! Bring your own float!
$15 per family
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3rd Annual Surf & Turf Night!
Wednesday, July 29 from 5:30 - 8 pm
An entire night of track & field events plus a Full BBQ!
Cost for event/food $10 per adult & $5 per child
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For more information on all YMCA happenings check out our website www.westsuburbanymca.org

Location

West Suburban YMCA
276 Church Street
Newton, MA, 02458
United States
42° 21' 18.2448" N, 71° 11' 24.6156" W

Dive-In Movie Night @ the YMCA watch a movie with us in the pool!

Time: 
Jun 26 2009 - 6:30pm - 8:30pm

 

Dive -In Movie Night @ the West Suburban YMCA
Come watch Finding Nemo!!
Please Bring own raft or inner tube to hang out!!
Children under 7 years old must be one on one with parents.
$15 per family
For more info call Amanda Pierce @ 617-244-6050 ext. 3127 or amandap@westsuburbanymca.org

Location

West Suburban YMCA
276 Church Street
Newton, MA, 02458
United States
42° 21' 18.2448" N, 71° 11' 24.6156" W

OurNewton Lauch Team Meeting

Time: 
Jul 21 2009 - 10:00am - 11:00am

The next meeting for the OurNewtwon.org launch team has been schduled for July 21st at 10:00 am and will be hosted by the West Suburban YMCA located at 276 Church St in Newton Center.

Location

West Suburban YMCA
276 Church St
Newton, MA, 02458
United States

Launch Team Group Meeting

Time: 
Jun 23 2009 - 10:30am - 11:30am

Next Meeting of the Community Portal Launch Team Group.

Location

Leventhal-Sidman Jewish Community Center
333 Nahanton Street
newton, MA, 02459
United States
42° 17' 48.7032" N, 71° 12' 10.8108" W

Launch Team Group Meeting

Time: 
May 19 2009 - 10:30am - 11:30am

Next meeting for the Launch Team Group.

Location

Leventhal-Sidman Jewish Community Center
333 Nahanton Street
Newton, MA, 02459
United States
42° 17' 48.7032" N, 71° 12' 10.8108" W

Dive-In Movie Night @ the YMCA watch a movie with us in the pool!

 

Watch a movie with us in the pool!

Friday, May 1st

6:30pm - 8:30pm

Small Pool

Featured Film: “Surf’s Up!”

Rated G

Bring your own

raft or inner tube to hang out on!*

*must be approved by lifeguard

Children under 7 years old must be one on one with a parent.

$15 per family

All proceeds to benefit

Playing for Partners with Youth

Providing YMCA scholarships and program development for children and families in need!

For more information please contact Amanda Pierce @ amandap@westsuburbanymca.org

 

 

 

 

 

                                                                                                          

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Watch a movie with us in the pool @ YMCA!

Friday, May 1st

6:30pm - 8:30pm

Small Pool

Featured Film: “Surf’s Up!”

 

Dive-In Movie Night

New Babies/New Moms

Time: 
Repeats every week until Thu Apr 16 2009 .
Mar 11 2009 - 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Time: 
Mar 18 2009 - 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Time: 
Mar 25 2009 - 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Time: 
Apr 1 2009 - 12:30pm - 2:00pm
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Apr 8 2009 - 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Time: 
Apr 15 2009 - 12:30pm - 2:00pm

Bring your infant and meet other new mothers!
Groups for first-time moms with babies up to 6 months
Each group meets with a professional facilitator and provides a wonderful opportunity to ask questions, share experiences, make new friends, and get some support. Discuss developmental issues, expectations of oneself as a new mom, changing relationships with family members, child care options, and much more.
WarmLines is pleased to announce that we now offer New Babies/New Moms groups free of charge.
Click on our online registration button, call 617-244-INFO or send email to info@warmlines.org.

Location

WarmLines
225 Nevada St.
Newton, MA, 02460
United States

Let's Make Music! Music and Movement Classes for Young Children

Time: 
Repeats every week until Sat Jun 06 2009 .
Feb 6 2009 - 11:00am - 12:15pm
Time: 
Feb 13 2009 - 11:00am - 12:15pm
Time: 
Feb 20 2009 - 11:00am - 12:15pm
Time: 
Feb 27 2009 - 11:00am - 12:15pm
Time: 
Mar 6 2009 - 11:00am - 12:15pm
Time: 
Mar 13 2009 - 11:00am - 12:15pm
Time: 
Mar 20 2009 - 11:00am - 12:15pm
Time: 
Mar 27 2009 - 11:00am - 12:15pm
Time: 
Apr 3 2009 - 11:00am - 12:15pm
Time: 
Apr 10 2009 - 11:00am - 12:15pm
Time: 
Apr 17 2009 - 11:00am - 12:15pm
Time: 
Apr 24 2009 - 11:00am - 12:15pm
Time: 
May 1 2009 - 11:00am - 12:15pm
Time: 
May 8 2009 - 11:00am - 12:15pm
Time: 
May 15 2009 - 11:00am - 12:15pm
Time: 
May 22 2009 - 11:00am - 12:15pm
Time: 
May 29 2009 - 11:00am - 12:15pm
Time: 
Jun 5 2009 - 11:00am - 12:15pm

WarmLines offers an exciting multi-age program designed to enhance musical and social experiences for children and their adult partners. Popular music educator, Ronni Olitsky, begins with a structured 45-minute music class. Ronni introduces songs, finger plays, chants and movements using a variety of rhythm instruments and play materials, incorporating elements of traditional and contemporary children’s music. The class is followed by a 30-minute informal playtime with age-appropriate toys. Ronni facilitates the playtime activities and leads a closing circle time. For registration and more information, visit warmlines.org/music.html.

Location

WarmLines
225 Nevada St.
Newton, MA, 02460
United States

Let's Make Music! Music and Movement Classes for Young Children

Time: 
Repeats every week until Sat Jun 06 2009 .
Feb 6 2009 - 9:30am - 10:45am
Time: 
Feb 13 2009 - 9:30am - 10:45am
Time: 
Feb 20 2009 - 9:30am - 10:45am
Time: 
Feb 27 2009 - 9:30am - 10:45am
Time: 
Mar 6 2009 - 9:30am - 10:45am
Time: 
Mar 13 2009 - 9:30am - 10:45am
Time: 
Mar 20 2009 - 9:30am - 10:45am
Time: 
Mar 27 2009 - 9:30am - 10:45am
Time: 
Apr 3 2009 - 9:30am - 10:45am
Time: 
Apr 10 2009 - 9:30am - 10:45am
Time: 
Apr 17 2009 - 9:30am - 10:45am
Time: 
Apr 24 2009 - 9:30am - 10:45am
Time: 
May 1 2009 - 9:30am - 10:45am
Time: 
May 8 2009 - 9:30am - 10:45am
Time: 
May 15 2009 - 9:30am - 10:45am
Time: 
May 22 2009 - 9:30am - 10:45am
Time: 
May 29 2009 - 9:30am - 10:45am
Time: 
Jun 5 2009 - 9:30am - 10:45am

WarmLines offers an exciting multi-age program designed to enhance musical and social experiences for children and their adult partners. Popular music educator, Ronni Olitsky, begins with a structured 45-minute music class. Ronni introduces songs, finger plays, chants and movements using a variety of rhythm instruments and play materials, incorporating elements of traditional and contemporary children’s music. The class is followed by a 30-minute informal playtime with age-appropriate toys. Ronni facilitates the playtime activities and leads a closing circle time.For registration and more information, visit warmlines.org/music.html.

Location

WarmLines
225 Nevada St.
Newton, MA, 02460
United States

Let's Make Music! Music and Movement Classes for Young Children

Time: 
Repeats every week until Tue Jun 09 2009 .
Feb 5 2009 - 11:00am - 12:15pm
Time: 
Feb 12 2009 - 11:00am - 12:15pm
Time: 
Feb 19 2009 - 11:00am - 12:15pm
Time: 
Feb 26 2009 - 11:00am - 12:15pm
Time: 
Mar 5 2009 - 11:00am - 12:15pm
Time: 
Mar 12 2009 - 11:00am - 12:15pm
Time: 
Mar 19 2009 - 11:00am - 12:15pm
Time: 
Mar 26 2009 - 11:00am - 12:15pm
Time: 
Apr 2 2009 - 11:00am - 12:15pm
Time: 
Apr 9 2009 - 11:00am - 12:15pm
Time: 
Apr 16 2009 - 11:00am - 12:15pm
Time: 
Apr 23 2009 - 11:00am - 12:15pm
Time: 
Apr 30 2009 - 11:00am - 12:15pm
Time: 
May 7 2009 - 11:00am - 12:15pm
Time: 
May 14 2009 - 11:00am - 12:15pm
Time: 
May 21 2009 - 11:00am - 12:15pm
Time: 
May 28 2009 - 11:00am - 12:15pm
Time: 
Jun 4 2009 - 11:00am - 12:15pm

WarmLines offers an exciting multi-age program designed to enhance musical and social experiences for children and their adult partners. Popular music educator, Ronni Olitsky, begins with a structured 45-minute music class. Ronni introduces songs, finger plays, chants and movements using a variety of rhythm instruments and play materials, incorporating elements of traditional and contemporary children’s music. The class is followed by a 30-minute informal playtime with age-appropriate toys. Ronni facilitates the playtime activities and leads a closing circle time. For registration and more information, visit warmlines.org/music.html.

Location

WarmLines
225 Nevada St.
Newton, MA, 02460
United States

Let's Make Music! Music and Movement Classes for Young Children

Time: 
Repeats every week until Tue Jun 09 2009 .
Feb 5 2009 - 9:30am - 10:45am
Time: 
Feb 12 2009 - 9:30am - 10:45am
Time: 
Feb 19 2009 - 9:30am - 10:45am
Time: 
Feb 26 2009 - 9:30am - 10:45am
Time: 
Mar 5 2009 - 9:30am - 10:45am
Time: 
Mar 12 2009 - 9:30am - 10:45am
Time: 
Mar 19 2009 - 9:30am - 10:45am
Time: 
Mar 26 2009 - 9:30am - 10:45am
Time: 
Apr 2 2009 - 9:30am - 10:45am
Time: 
Apr 9 2009 - 9:30am - 10:45am
Time: 
Apr 16 2009 - 9:30am - 10:45am
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Apr 23 2009 - 9:30am - 10:45am
Time: 
Apr 30 2009 - 9:30am - 10:45am
Time: 
May 7 2009 - 9:30am - 10:45am
Time: 
May 14 2009 - 9:30am - 10:45am
Time: 
May 21 2009 - 9:30am - 10:45am
Time: 
May 28 2009 - 9:30am - 10:45am
Time: 
Jun 4 2009 - 9:30am - 10:45am

WarmLines offers an exciting multi-age program designed to enhance musical and social experiences for children and their adult partners. Popular music educator, Ronni Olitsky, begins with a structured 45-minute music class. Ronni introduces songs, finger plays, chants and movements using a variety of rhythm instruments and play materials, incorporating elements of traditional and contemporary children’s music. The class is followed by a 30-minute informal playtime with age-appropriate toys. Ronni facilitates the playtime activities and leads a closing circle time. For registration and more information, visit warmlines.org/music.html.

Location

WarmLines
225 Nevada St.
Newton, MA, 02460
United States

DIAGNOSIS: AUTISM -- Understanding Autism Spectrum Disorders

Time: 
Feb 5 2009 - 7:30pm - 8:30pm

Held on Thursday evenings, from Feb 5 - Apr 16 (no session February 19)

Join an information and support group for parents of young children (2-5 yrs) recently diagnosed (within the past year) with Autism Spectrum disorders, including Autism, PDD-NOS, and Asperger's Syndrome.

Topics include:

  • Understanding the Autism Spectrum
  • Reviewing the developmental criteria for diagnosis
  • Accessing appropriate school programming and adjunct therapies
  • Learning about special education rights and laws
  • Dealing with the emotional impact of the diagnosis
  • Disclosing the diagnosis - if/when/how to inform family and friends
  • Setting behavioral expectations - family gatherings/other social settings
  • Creating a support network

Co-led by Carole Slipowitz, Psy.D. and Joan Murray, Ph.D.
$150/10 sessions
To register/learn more: 617-332-3666x123 or www.warmlines.org

Location

WarmLines
225 Nevada St.
Newton, MA, 02460
United States

OurNewton.org Launch Team Meeting

Time: 
Jan 6 2009 - 10:30am - 11:30am

Next meeting of the OurNewton Launch Team.

Location

West Suburban YMCA
276 Church St.
Newton, MA
United States
42° 21' 18.2448" N, 71° 11' 24.6156" W

Launch Team Meeting - Tuesday, January 6th

The next Launch Team meeting will be at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, January 6th 2009 at the West Suburban YMCA. 
Directions can be found
here: http://www.westsuburbanymca.org/main/contact_us/directions_to_our_ymca/

As was the last meeting, this meeting will focus on how best
to spread the word about the site.  At this point we
are still especially in need of outreach to organizations to contribute
their content to the site.  We've had a few active contributors since
the site went live but need to broaden the circle!

If you happen upon this post and haven't yet participated in the
planning process, feel free to join us at the meeting if you're
interested!

RSVP for the meeting by emailing dcrowley@socialcapitalinc.org 

We hope to see you there!

Next Portal Launch Team Meeting--Dec. 8 1 p.m.

Well, our Dec. 1 "soft launch" date had passed.  The "beta" has been dropped from the site and we are ready to start sharing the site more broadly. 

The next Launch Team meeting will be at 1 p.m. this coming Monday, December 8, at the Leventhal-Sidman Jewish Community Center.  Directions can be found here: http://www.lsjcc.org/home/leventhal_abo.html

This will be an important meeting as we will discuss plans on how best to spread the word about the site.  In particular, at this phase we are still especially in need of outreach to organizations to contribute their content to the site.  We've had a few active contributors since the site went live but need to broaden the circle!

If you happen upon this post and haven't yet participated in the planning process, feel free to join us at the meeting if you're interested!

RSVP for the meeting by emailing dcrowley@socialcapitalinc.org.

Calendar How-To

The OurNewton Community Calendar is a place to share & find all kinds of events around the community.  Our goal is to make this as comprehensive as possible such that it is a great place to get an overview of what is happening around Newton.  Of course, Newton is a busy place and the calendar will start filling up.  We'll be adding options for you to view the calendar by the type of events you are most interested in.

To add an event to the calendar:

1.  You must first be logged-in.  Click here for information on how to set-up your free account.

2.  Once logged in, you'll have a series of options (i.e. ways you can add content) under "Create content" in the left-hand sidebar.  Click on "Event" to begin adding your event to the calendar.

3.  You should now be on the page with a number of fields to fill out.  Note items with a red * are required fields.  Most are self-explanatory, but a few helpful hints:

-The "Village" category refers to where the event is taking place.  When entering categories, to make multiple selections, hold the Ctrl key (PC) or the Command key (Mac).

-You can click "repeat" under the category section to enter an event that happens more than once. 

-When you click in the date field under time, a calendar window will pop open to make it easier to select your event start and end dates.  Note if you leave end time blank it will assume the event ends the day & time it started.  So it's a good idea to put in an end time even if it's an estimate.

-The "description" field is a good place to put more detailed information about what will be happening at your event, including a link to your own website where people can find more info.

-"Groups" comes after the description field.  With the option to choose an "Audience" from a list of groups on the site.  Simply ignore this for something you want to make available to the public.  But if you'd like to target the event for one or more groups on the site, select those groups here.  If the public box is checked, it will go to the public calendar as well as the group(s) you've chosen.  If you want to make the event available only to members of you're group, be sure to uncheck the "public" box under the group selection.

-Entering your location info will enable someone to quickly access a Google map & directions from your calendar listing.

-Click "file attachments" if you would like to make a file, such as an event flier or registration form, available for download with your event listing.  Click "browse" to find the file on your computer, then "attach" when you have selected that file. 

-Be sure to click submit at the bottom of the page to send your listing to the calendar!  Note if you leave the page, loose your Internet connection or refesh your browser while you're doing your listing, you'll lose your work.  You can save something and come back to it by clicking "publishing options" at the bottom, unchecking the "published" box, and then submitting.  This has the effect of saving but not publishing it so you can come back to it later.