This class is perfect for players who have completed Learn Bridge or anyone looking to refresh their knowledge of modern Bridge. Each fun and interactive session begins with instruction and guided demonstrations, followed by hands-on practice at the table. Topics include opening notrump, Stayman and Jacoby transfers, preemptive bidding, and strong 2C openers, as well as bidding to slam, Blackwood, and play of the hand.

Create beautiful buttercream flowers with ease using Russian piping tips—just one squeeze and a stunning bloom appears like magic! Learn to decorate cupcakes with petals and buds, and combine colored icing for eye-catching, multi-colored designs. All icing and decorating tools are included for use during class and yours to take home, so you can recreate your favorite blooms anytime. Please note: You will need to bring 10-12 unfrosted cupcakes (homemade or store bought) and a carrier or box to transport them. Bring an apron, if you like.

This American Heart Association Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED course trains participants to provide first aid, CPR, and use an automated external defibrillator (AED) in a safe, timely, and effective manner. Expect to learn about adult and child CPR and AED use, infant CPR, first aid basics including choking, medical emergencies, injury emergencies, environmental emergencies, preventing illness and injury, and opioid-associated life-threatening emergencies. This intensive, three-hour course is for anyone with little or no medical training. Participants will be emailed a course completion card, valid for two years. Educators and students can register at a reduced rate. Please register first and then email us within 24 hours and we will refund you for the amount. Important: Because this is a certification class, you must be on time. Students arriving more than 10 minutes late will be turned away and no refund will be granted.

Fun, strategic, and surprisingly addictive, Canasta is more popular than ever with adults of all ages. Using Modern American Canasta rules, you’ll learn the basics and pick up strategies to play with confidence. Each session combines instruction with supervised play, so you can practice as you go. Enjoy a brain-boosting game, make new friends, and experience one of the most social card games around. All skill levels are welcome.

Create clean, professional designs for the office or your small business, or add fun personal touches to springtime parties and social events, all using the free, web-based graphic design platform Canva. Register for the level that fits your skills, or take both for the full Canva toolkit. No design experience required. Beginner: New to Canva? We’ll start with the essentials—templates, layouts, fonts, colors, images, and exporting for print and digital use. Advanced Beginner: Already familiar with the basics? Learn more advanced techniques, including brand kits, multi-page designs, collaboration tools, and time-saving workflows.

After hundreds of years of production, there is no question that Europe boasts some of the best cheeses in the world. However, while Europe often remains focused on preserving historical practices, America has launched into the scene with a great deal of fervor and inspiration. These creative American producers often use traditional European techniques with their own twist, constantly reworking and perfecting their recipes. Come challenge your palate and decide which reigns supreme—tradition or innovation?

Considered one of the greatest games ever invented, chess challenges us to tap into our creative thinking, problem-solving, and reasoning skills. Learn chess rules, positional tactics, and basics to more advanced moves with the guidance of an experienced chess master. We will divide into groups according to experience and end with a mini chess tournament. For beginners to advanced beginners.

Considered one of the greatest games ever invented, chess teaches many important life concepts such as concentration, sportsmanship, how to win graciously, and how to accept defeat with dignity. Learn chess rules, positional tactics, and basic to more advanced moves with the guidance of an experienced chess master. We will divide into groups according to experience, and end the week with a mini-chess tournament.

Considered one of the greatest games ever invented, chess teaches many important life concepts such as how to win graciously, how to accept defeat with dignity, concentration, and sportsmanship. Learn chess rules, positional tactics, and basics to more advanced moves with the guidance of an experienced chess master. We will divide into groups according to experience and end the program with a mini chess tournament. All levels welcome.

Boston’s Chinatown is filled with so many little shops and restaurants—it’s easy to get lost amid its colorful window displays and enticing aromas. Our journey begins in the heart of Chinatown, where we’ll learn about its history while stopping at a few shops and bakeries for samples. Next, we’ll visit a Chinese herbal shop to examine traditional Chinese medicinal remedies before touring a Chinese market to explore exotic produce and other unique offerings. We’ll also try dim sum from a traditional and popular restaurant. Please note: Dietary restrictions CANNOT be accommodated on this food tour.