Step back onto the dance floor if you’ve taken Monica’s Salsa class or have some prior experience. Groove and spin your way through the vibrant rhythms of Latin dance as we build on salsa fundamentals and explore related styles like upbeat merengue and slow, sultry bachata—dances you’re likely to encounter at a salsa night. We’ll focus on combinations, technique, and musicality. Couples and singles are welcome. If you’re new to salsa, try Beginning Ballroom. Please note: If attending as a couple, both dancers must register individually.

Few gifts spark joy like a box full of homemade cookies. Guided by former professional bakers, you’ll whip up several irresistible varieties while learning how to choose flavors, textures, and colors for maximum variety and visual appeal. We’ll cover best practices for large-batch baking, storage tips to keep your cookies fresh and fabulous, and clever tricks to help you prepare impressive edible gifts. Leave with a sample box of treats and the skills to keep the cookie box magic going all season long.

Intrigued by Dungeons & Dragons? Want to learn not only how to play, but also how to run the game for others? In this beginner-to-intermediate session for adults, you’ll start by exploring the fundamentals of D&D, the classic tabletop role-playing game set in a fantasy world of elves, dwarves, magic, goblins, and (of course) dragons and dungeons. Using a streamlined, fun-first version of the game, you’ll learn to create characters, role-play, collaborate with a team, and navigate challenges crafted by the Dungeon Master. In the final two sessions, you’ll be coached on how to lead your own games for family and friends. All materials are provided—no experience necessary.

PLEASE NOTE: To register, please visit CS Driving School. Select Locations then click Register Now under arlington High School. The Driver Education Program is required in Massachusetts for teens who would like to get a Driver’s License between 16.5 and 18 years old. This program gives you everything you need to earn your Driver Education Certificate and become eligible for your road test. Package valid for two years from start date. The $1,165 package includes: 30 Hours Classroom Instruction Held at AHS Students must be at least 15 years, 9 months to begin. 12 Hours Behind-The-Wheel Offered seven days a week with pickup and drop-off at AHS or another arlington location. Scheduled through the CS Driving portal after turning 16 and receiving Learner’s Permit. 6 Hours In-Car Observation of another student driver Package Add-Ons: (Can be purchased at time of registration or later through the Student Portal) 2-Hour Parent/Guardian Class—$40 Required before a student can schedule behind-the-wheel hours. Certificate of Completion—$30 Electronic Driver Education Completion Certificate issued by the RMV. Required before a student (under 18) can schedule a road test. Road Test Sponsorship—$215 Optional service for a weekend group road test scheduled at CS Driving School, 2 Winter Street, Waltham. Vehicle and Sponsor provided. Two-Week Classroom Sessions at AHS: Monday–Friday, 3:30–6:30 pm October 20–24 and October 27–31 December 1–5 and December 8–12 March 2–6 and March 9–13 May 26–29, June 1–5 and June 8 Parent Classes are via Zoom the second Thursday of each month. Register at www.CSDriving.com Vacation Intensives at AHS: Tuesday–Saturday, February 17–21 or April 21–25 | 9:00 am–3:30 pm Parent Classes are via Zoom the second Thursday of each month. Register at www.CSDriving.com

Immortalize your furry (or feathered or scaly) friend with a one-of-a-kind embroidered pet portrait. Whether you’re brand new to embroidery or a seasoned stitcher, you’ll learn how to turn a favorite photo into a custom 6-inch line portrait. Before the first session, you’ll work with the instructor to select the perfect image so she can prepare a personalized pattern just for you. All materials will be provided.

With both humor and knowledge, two local attorneys and estate planning specialists will address the fundamentals of estate planning. Essentials: We all have assets that will pass to loved ones at the time of our death. Estate planning is not just for the wealthy—or the old. We will start with incapacity planning (appointing someone you trust to manage your finances and health care decision-making if you cannot) and explain the health care proxy, advance directive, and power of attorney. Learn how to keep your assets out of probate court, with its costs and delays. We will demystify trusts: explaining what they are, how they work, and how they protect assets, reduce taxes, and simplify administration. Then we’ll unpack the new Massachusetts estate tax law and show you how to reduce the “death tax,” often by as much as $150,000 to $300,000. Building on the Essentials: Further explore incapacity planning with real-life examples. Learn strategies for transferring your possessions, social media accounts, and other assets. Explore tax planning and charitable giving. Understand the differences between revocable and irrevocable trusts, common trust issues, and how to avoid them. We’ll also discuss thoughtful gifting ideas to make a difference in the lives of your loved ones. (The Essentials class is recommended as a prerequisite, though not required.) Prepare for Long-Term Care: This class builds on the foundational concepts of Estate Planning Essentials. As we get older, many of us wrestle with important questions: Do I want to age in my current home or move to a new living environment? What will my health needs require? What can I afford? What resources are available to me to help accomplish these goals? This class will focus on leveraging both human and financial resources to provide for your best possible life and care. Learn about various long-term care strategies and the pros and cons of each. We will discuss reliance on family members for care needs, reverse mortgages, long-term care insurance, public benefits through MassHealth, various estate planning techniques (using wills, trusts, and lifetime gifting), protecting assets for children and other heirs, and pulling together a team of advisors to help you navigate your long-term care goals.

Generative artificial intelligence is transforming how we work, communicate, and create—but what exactly is this fast-changing technology, and how does it really work? Get a high-level look at tools like ChatGPT, Midjourney, Sora, and newer agentic AI tools that can pursue goals, make decisions, and carry out tasks with minimal input. With up-to-the-minute examples that reflect the evolving landscape, we’ll demystify the technology, explore how it works in broad strokes, and discuss its capabilities, limits, and implications for the future of work, creativity, and society. Whether you’re curious, cautious, or just trying to keep up, this lecture-style class will help you understand what generative AI is and what it means for the world around us.

This class is geared toward retirees looking to give back, people needing to fulfill required community service hours, and those wanting to volunteer as a way to explore a new career path. Hear from a seasoned volunteer coordinator for nonprofits who will provide insight into how organizations typically determine their volunteer needs, recruit, and value their volunteers. Learn how to interpret volunteer listings to gain a better sense of whether they are a good match for your commitment ability, skillset, and personal passions.