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Publication Date: Friday, August 08, 2003

Class Guide Class Guide (August 08, 2003)

Academic Achievement

Five Branches Institute Santa Cruz
(831) 476-9424
Five Branches Institute offers master's degree program courses in traditional Chinese medicine: herbology, acupuncture, etc. Located in Santa Cruz and soon in San Jose as well. Tuition is around $8,000 per year.

Institute of Transpersonal Psychology (ITP)
744 San Antonio Road, Palo Alto
(650) 493-44
www.itp.edu
ITP offers distance learning courses in the areas of transpersonal studies, creative expression, spiritual psychology, women's spiritual development, and wellness counseling. Each course is designed for the independent learner and includes individual supervision with a mentor who is an expert in the field of study. Course content emphasizes the integrative study of mind, body and spirit, and its practical application to the student's personal and professional life.

International School of the Peninsula
151 Laura Lane and 3233 Cowper St., Palo Alto
(650) 852-0264
www.istp.org
Nursery-to-8th grade dual language immersion school specializing in French/English and Chinese (Mandarin)/English programs. Now celebrating 25th year. Accepting applications from monolingual children for nursery, preschool and kindergarten. This year, the school will open a new International Baccalaureate Middle School allowing an entry point for monolingual students entering 6th grade. Students choose one of three language immersion tracks (Spanish, French or Chinese).

Kumon Math and Reading Center
Palo Alto, Menlo Park, Mountain View
(650) 969-1978
Kumon helps students build a strong foundation for the future by improving their math and reading skills. Strengthening their study habits and increasing their self-confidence. Kumon individually taylors the program for each child's specific needs. Locations at Cubberley Community Center on Middlefield Road in Palo Alto, on El Camino Real in Mountain View, and on Oak Grove Avenue in Menlo Park.

One-to-One Tutoring Service
P.O. Box 1453
(650) 363-8799
www.cruzers.net
Tutoring Service has more than 30 professional tutors in academic subjects for grades 1-adult including math (basic through calculus), chemistry, physics, biology, reading, writing, English as a Second Language (ESL), Spanish, French, Japanese, German, test preparation, public speaking, statistics, social sciences and more. Many of the tutors will come to your home. Rates start at $38 per hour. Contact Jim Gasser.

Palo Alto Family YMCA
3412 Ross Road
Palo Alto
(650) 856-9622
The Palo Alto Family YMCA's one-on-one tutoring program at the Ventura Center provides academic assistance to students 7-17 years old. Trained tutors work with students Mon.-Thurs., 3:30-5:30 p.m., during the academic school year. Not offered on days school is not in session. Tutoring sessions are one hour in length and are free. Participating students are required to submit a copy of their progress reports each quarter. For more information contact Harold Love at (650) 842-7165.

Stanford University Continuing Studies Program
Building 590, Room 103
Stanford
(650) 725-2650
www.continuingstudies.stanford.edu
continuingstudies@stanford.edu
Registration begins Aug. 18 for more than 90 Fall Quarter evening and weekend courses, workshops and events. Courses are taught by Stanford instructors and are open to all adults in the Bay Area. Take classes on a part-time basis for intellectual enrichment -- both personal and professional. Courses in Art & Architecture, Business, Communication, Creative Writing, Drama, Film, History, Languages, Literature, Music, Personal Development and Science. Five- and six-week courses available. Instruction begins Sept. 22.

Sylvan Learning Center
2025 W. El Camino Real
Mountain View
(650) 938-0484
Sylvan offers educational enrichment and remedial programs in reading, writing, mathematics, study skills and SAT preparation. These programs are for students who may be underachieving academically, students who are performing at grade level, and students who are excelling but want to do better. Classes are personalized and offered year-round.

Business & Technology

Palo Alto Adult School
50 Embarcadero Road
Palo Alto
(650) 329-3752
www.ed2go.com/plaoalto
Hundreds of online classes are offered by Palo Alto Adult School in conjunction with Education to Go. Computer, language, test preparation and certificate courses are offered from $59. Visit the Web site to see all the course offerings and find out how to register.

Dance

Argentine Tango
Palo Alto
(650) 463-4940
Taught at the Lucie Stern Ballroom, Palo Alto, by longtime dance instructor Becky Boosalis.

Argentine Tango
Palo Alto (650) 493-6427
www.inscenes.com/tangoclass
Taught by George A. Nicol, Ph.D. Learn the fundamentals, solid technique and new steps. No prior dance experience needed. Partner not needed, but recommended. Sundays, 7-8:30 p.m. (taught at the Zohar Dance Studio, Cubberley Community Center, Bldg. L, Room 4, 4000 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto) and Thursdays, 7:15-8:30 p.m. (taught at the Ross Road YMCA, 3412 Ross Road, Palo Alto).

Brazilian Dance Classes
1305 Middlefield Road
Palo Alto
(650) 463-4940
Taught by Anita Lusebrink with thanks to the City of Palo Alto Arts and Culture Division. 14-week session starts Sept. 8. Mondays and/or Thursdays at 6:45 p.m. at the Lucie Stern Center Ballroom.

Congolese African Dance
Palo Alto
(650) 325-1566
Congolese African Dance class with Regine Ndounda, drumming by Massengo and others. Ongoing, Sundays, 3:30-5 p.m. The Dance Studio, southwest corner of Cubberley Community Center, 4000 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto. $12 drop-in. No class on major holidays.

Dance Connection
4000 Middlefield Road, L-5
Palo Alto
(650) 322-7032
www.danceconnectionpaloalto.com
danceconnection_paloalto@msn.com
Dance Connection offers classes for ages 3 to adult with a variety of programs to meet every dancer's needs. Adult, teen and children's classes available in ballet, jazz, tap, hip hop and funk jazz. Combination classes are offered for children who love several types of dance all in one, and the Boys program is a popular choice for the boys who love to dance. The Nutcracker Ballet will be presented in December, and a spring Sleeping Beauty ballet will involve all graded ballet students.

Dance Visions
4000 Middlefield Road, L-3
Palo Alto
(650) 858-2005
www.danceaction.org
Dance Visions offers a wide variety of dance classes for children/pre-teens (pre-ballet/creative dance, ballet and modern) and adults (ballet, character, modern, contact improv, pilates, hip hop, Caribbean beat, cardio salsa, Feldenkrais, Middle Eastern, jazz conditioning and more). Most classes are co-ed. Drop-ins welcome.

International School of the Peninsula
151 Laura Lane and 3233 Cowper St.
Palo Alto
(650) 251-8500
www.istp.org
BeatriceBergemont@istp.org
Preschool and kindergarten classes include rhythmic dance, Chinese dance, beginning gymnastics and soccer. Elementary and middle school classes include hip-hop dance, Chinese dance, kung fu, gymnastics, soccer, ping-pong and basketball.

L'Ecole de Danse
4000 Middlefield Road
Palo Alto
(650) 327-4524
L' Ecole de Danse (The School of Ballet) offers ballet classes, full curriculum starting age 6. French and Russian style. Excellence in teaching. Focus on individual needs and development. School starts Sept. 1. Class limited.

Latin Dance Workout
Palo Alto
(650) 493-6427
www.inscenes.com/latindanceworkout
Taught by George A. Nicol, Ph.D. Class and workout. Learn the basic steps and rhythms of salsa, merengue, cha cha, milonga, tango and swing. Sundays, 5-6:15 p.m. (taught at the Ross Road YMCA, 3412 Ross Road, Palo Alto) and Fridays, 7:15-8:15 p.m. (taught at the Page Mill YMCA, 755 Page Mill Road, Bldg. B, Palo Alto).

Palo Alto Salsa
Palo Alto
(650) 463-4940
Taught at the Lucie Stern Community Center by longtime dance instructor Becky Boosalis.

Village Beat
4000 Middlefield Road
Palo Alto
(650) 969-2345
dmoves@pacbell.net
Village Beat dance class taught at Dance Visions. Sensual and powerful dances of the African Diaspora are the keystone of this spirited dance class. Learn to move your entire body with passion and joy. Deanna, who teaches dance at Stanford and De Anza College, will take you step by step through these elegant dance traditions. $15 drop-in. Sundays, 9:30-11 a.m.

Western Ballet
2028 Old Middlefield Way
Mountain View
(650) 968-4455
Western Ballet offers dance classes for children and adults. Adult program offers three levels of instruction and two levels of pointe. Also offering a graded program for youth.

Zohar Dance Company & Studio
4000 Middlefield Road, L-4
Palo Alto
(650) 494-8221
www.zohardance.org
zohardance@aol.com
Dancers of all levels can experience the splendor of dance at Zohar. Taught by a professional faculty including Ehud Krauss, Daynee Lai-Krauss, Lisa Burnett, Kristine Elliott and Barbara Susco, Zohar offers ongoing classes for adults in jazz, ballet and modern. Studio space is available to rent for rehearsals, classes and workshops.

Handicrafts

Mountain View-Los Altos Adult School
333 Moffett Blvd.
Mountain View
(650) 940-1333
www.mvlaae.org
The MV-LA Adult School has a long history and commitment to adult education. Offering the following classes: calligraphy, gilding & illumination, ceramics, drawing, gourd workshop, Japanese flower arranging (Ikebana), knitting/crochet, needle arts, oil/acrylic painting, photography, quilt making, sewing and watercolor painting. Classes start Sept. 3.

Palo Alto Adult School
50 Embarcadero Road
Palo Alto
(650) 329-3752
www.paadultschool.org
Feeling a creative urge? Arts and crafts classes range from all types of painting to stained glass, ceramics, hand tools to advanced woodworking, all types and levels of photography, Photoshop projects and found object jewelry. Register beginning Aug. 18. Visit the Web site after Aug. 13.

Health & Fitness

Betty Wright Swim Center at C.A.R.
3864 Middlefield Road
Palo Alto
(650) 494-1480
www.c-a-r.org
Revitalize, energize, exercise, and socialize at the Betty Wright Swim Center @ C.A.R. Improve health and wellness through aquatic exercise and therapy. Register now for services in the fully accessible, public, warm-water (92 degrees), indoor therapeutic pool in Palo Alto. Staffed by knowledgeable, friendly, and professional swim instructors and therapists. Adult classes include: Aqua Aerobics, Arthritis Therapy, Deep Water Fitness, Health Back and Body, Pre and Post Natal, and Water Work. Youth classes include: Learn to Swim, Parent & Tot, and private and semi-private swim lessons. Relaxation focus includes Ai Chi, Aquatic Massage, Suspended Relaxation, and Watsu. Hours: Mon.-Thurs., 6:30 a.m.-8 p.m.; Fri., 6:30 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sat., 7:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Closed Sundays. Open year-round.

Body Therapy Center
368 California Ave.Palo Alto
(650) 328-9400
www.bodymindspirit.net
Since 1983, Body Therapy Center, a state-approved school for massage and bodywork, has offered classes to both professional and the community at large. Offering 1,125 hours of professional certification courses, dozens of continuing education classes and a wide variety of community workshops. Prices begin at $40. Please call for a full schedule and price list.

California Yoga Center
570 Showers Drive, Suite 5
Mountain View
(650) 947-9642
www.californiayoga.com
The California Yoga Center offers yoga classes in the Iyengar tradition for beginning to advanced students. Classes emphasize individual attention and cultivate strength, endurance, flexibility and relaxation. Ongoing yoga classes are scheduled every day and include special classes such as back care, pranayama and prenatal/gentle yoga. Weekend workshops explore a variety of yoga-related topics.

Center of Balance
1220 Pear Ave., Suite I
Mountain View
(650) 967-6414
www.centerofbalance.com
Center of Balance is a yoga and pilates studio offering a variety of drop-in classes morning, noon and evening. Also offering private and group training with certified instructors by appointment. For beginners to advanced practitioners.

Feldenkrais - Awareness Through Movement
1305 Middlefield Road
Palo Alto
(650) 463-4909
Muscular habits can contribute to back pain, stiffness and discomfort during everyday movements. Using gentle movements while lying on the floor, discover how to replace old habits with more effective patterns resulting in better alignment, balance and coordination, while reducing stress. Appropriate for all ages and conditions. Tuesdays, 9:15-10:15 a.m., Sept. 9-Dec. 9. Instructor: Jean Elvin. Class held at Lucie Stern Community Center, Palo Alto. 7 classes for $78 ($68 Palo Alto residents). 13 classes for $126 ($116 Palo Alto residents). Pre-register.

Meditative Yoga
792 E. Meadow Drive
Palo Alto
(650) 857-0919
andrealenox@earthlink.net
Freedom, expansion and balance through inner strength and grace. Yoga in the tradition of Swami Satyananda (Bihar School of Yoga, India). Satsang, Yoga Nidra, and beginning/intermediate classes taught by Andrea C. Lenox.

Mountain View-Los Altos Adult School
333 Moffett Blvd.
Mountain View
(650) 940-1333
www.mvlaae.org
The MV-LA Adult School has a long history and commitment to adult education. Be fit! Offering classes in Afro Brazilian dancing, belly dancing, exercise for the older adult, Feldenkrais, jazz dance, hiking, mat Pilates, Qigong, stretch and flex, Tai Chi and yoga. Classes start Sept. 3.

Page Mill YMCA
755 Page Mill Road, Bldg. B
Palo Alto
(650) 858-0661
Cardio Kickboxing: A high-energy, explosive and motivating workout using kicks from the martial arts and the punches from boxing. It is a real calorie burner. Free with Page Mill YMCa membership. Tues. and Thurs., 6:45-7:45 p.m.

Page Mill YMCA
755 Page Mill Road, Bldg. B
Palo Alto
(650) 858-0661
Indoor Group Cycling: Group cycling is an aerobic/anaerobic workout on a stationary bike designed for all ages and levels of fitness. Beginners welcome. Bring water. Free with Page Mill YMCA membership. Mon., Wed. and Fri., 6-7 a.m. or 12:30-1:30 p.m.; Mon. and Wed., 7-8 p.m.; Sat., 10:30-11:30 a.m.; Sun., 8-9 a.m.

Page Mill YMCA
755 Page Mill Road, Bldg. B
Palo Alto
(650) 858-0661
Open 7 days a week, Monday - Friday, 5 a.m. - 10:30 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, 7 a.m. - 8 p.m. conveniently located at the corner of Page Mill Road and El Camino Real, in the Page Mill Place business center. Classes offered include: Low & Tone Aerobics; Body Works Conditioning; Low Impact Cardio; Fit Ball/Core Conditioning; Cardio Bootcamp; Spinning; YWalkers; Restorative Yoga; Spin & Core Conditioning; Step II; Spinning & Sculpt; and Cardio Kickboxing.

Page Mill YMCA
755 Page Mill Road, Bldg. B
Palo Alto
(650) 858-0661
Pilates: The hottest abdominal workout on the west coast is available at the Page Mill YMCA. Exercises are based on the techniques of Joseph H. Pilates and are for all fitness levels. Free with Page Mill YMCA membership. Tues. and Thurs., 4:15-5:30 p.m.

Palo Alto Adult School
50 Embarcadero Road
Palo Alto
(650) 329-3752
www.paadultschool.org
This fall, the Palo Alto Adult School has added some great health classes - Dietary Supplements; Good Fat, Bad Fat; and Meditation - to its fun, low-cost fitness classes such as Belly Dancing, Pilates, Tai Chi and Yoga. Register beginning Aug. 18. Visit the Web site after Aug. 13.

Palo Alto Family YMCA
3412 Ross Road
Palo Alto
(650) 856-9622
The Palo Alto Family YMCA offers Pre-natal/Post-partum exercise classes for women interested in enhancing their delivery and recovery by preparing their body through regular, low-intensity exercise. These 45-minute classes include an active warm-up, low to moderate intensity cardiovascular movements, muscle conditioning and a cool-down that includes gentle stretching and relaxation. Land class is Mondays and Wednesdays, 11-11:45 a.m.; Aqua class is Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10:15-11 a.m. Ongoing classes free to YMCA facility members, low fee to non-members.

Palo Alto Family YMCA
3412 Ross Road
Palo Alto
(650) 856-9622
The YMCA Brown Bag Lunch Series covers a variety of health, fitness and wellness related topics. Lectures, held the fourth Friday of every month, noon-1:30 p.m., are free and open to the public. Bring your lunch.

Planet Martial Arts
2584A Leghorn St.
Mountain View
(650) 969-4570
Tae-Kwon-Do with Mr. Elmore Foreman. Classes Mon.-Fri. at 4:15 & 5:15 p.m. Join directly through Planet or try it out through Palo Alto Recreation at Lucie Stern or Mitchell Park.

Qigong Institute
561 Berkeley Ave.
Menlo Park
(650) 329-2527
qi@qigonginstitute.org
Chinese Qigong exercises for health maintenance and stress reduction. Suitable for all ages. Classes meet 8 Mondays, Sept. 15-Nov. 17 (except Oct. 13 and Nov. 10). Introductory, 6:30-8 p.m.; intermediate, 8-9:30 p.m. Classes held at the Lucie Stern Center, Community Room, 1305 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto. $115 for Palo Alto residents, $127 for non-residents. CEUs available for registered nurses. Register at the Stern Community Center.

Reach Fitness Club
707 High St.
Palo Alto
(650) 327-3224
Reach Fitness Club has been a part of Palo Alto for 20 years and offers a wide variety of classes -- from yoga to step to cardiodance -- to help you improve your health, trim your figure, and lift your spirits. With some membership dues still less than $50 per month, now is definitely the time to join the Reach community.

Reach Pilates Studio
732 Emerson St.
Palo Alto
(650) 289-8459
Reach Pilates Studio is a great place to learn about a fantastic workout for both your body and your mind. Pilates improves flexibility, strength, and overall body awareness. It strengthens muscles without bulk. Classes start as low as $25 per session, or your could try personal training with some of the top instructors in the area. Ask about the introductory special.

Sequoia YMCA
1445 Hudson St.
Redwood City
(650) 368-4168
"Body Rolling" is a way to release tight muscles and build core strength. Fitness and massage rolled into one.

Sequoia YMCA
1445 Hudson St.
Redwood City
(650) 368-4168
"Healthy Back" classes teach about the structure of the back, common causes of back pain, and a variety of exercises to alleviate and prevent back pain.

Sequoia YMCA
1445 Hudson St.
Redwood City
(650) 368-4168
"Ninja Kids" is training in balance, coordination and cardiovascular endurance, as well as the values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility for children between the ages of 7-14.

Sequoia YMCA
1445 Hudson St.
Redwood City
(650) 368-4168
Personal training is available for all fitness types who have all types of fitness goals.

Sequoia YMCA
1445 Hudson St.
Redwood City
(650) 368-4168
Pilates is specific mat exercises developed to increase muscle strength, balance and flexibility.

Sequoia YMCA
1445 Hudson St.
Redwood City
(650) 368-4168
The Sequoia YMCA's swim team in Redwood City focuses on improving individual performance and giving participants the opportunity to improve teamwork skills. The swim team practices Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 4-5 p.m. Swim meets are once a month. $100 for 8 weeks.

Taijiquan Tutelage of Palo Alto
3790 El Camino Real, P.O. Box 185
Palo Alto
(650) 327-9350
www.ttopa.com
Taijiquan Tutelage of Palo Alto. Established in 1973. Learn the classical Yang Chengfu style of Taijiquan (T'ai chi ch'uan). Beginning classes start monthly. Classes are held at the Cubberley Community Center. Call for complete information and free literature, or visit the Web site.

Yoga is Youthfulness
590 Castro St.
Mountain View
(650) 964-5277
www.yogaisyouth.com
Yoga classes for all levels and ages. Vinyasa Flow, Ashtanga, Iyengar and Bikram. $13 drop-in. Second class free.

YogaSource
158 Hamilton Ave.
Palo Alto
(650) 328-9642
www.yogasource.com
Offering daily hatha yoga classes in the Bikram, Vinyasa, Power Yoga and Ashtanga yoga methods. Also offering weekly prenatal, "mommy and me" and Pi/Yo classes. Please visit the Web site for more information.

Home Improvement & Decoration

Palo Alto Adult School
50 Embarcadero Road
Palo Alto
(650) 329-3752
www.paadultschool.org
Palo Alto Adult School has many excellent classes on home remodeling, improvement, design and interior decoration. Register beginning Aug. 18. Visit the Web site after Aug. 13.

Language

German Class
50 Embarcadero Road Palo Alto
(650) 329-3752
adultschool@pausd.palo-alto.ca.us
Conversational German covering speaking, reading, writing and basic grammar. The instructor, a college-credentialed teacher with a master_s degree, studied in Germany with the Stanford-in-Germany program. Thursday evenings: Sept. 18-Nov. 20 (no class Oct. 23), 7-9 p.m., $85. Call for registration.

International School of the Peninsula
151 Laura Lane and 3233 Cowper St.
Palo Alto
(650) 251-8500
www.istp.org
Beatrice Bergemont@istp.org
Offering extensive adult language classes and children's after-school language classes. For children in grades 1-6, offering classes in Arabic, French, Mandarin Chinese, Italian, Russian and Spanish. For adults, offering separate classes for varying proficiency levels for each language: Arabic, English ESL, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Mandarin Chinese, Russian and Spanish. Enroll now for next 14-week session, starting Sept. 15. Space is strictly limited to a max of 13 students per class.

Istituto Educazione Italiana (IEI)
Atherton, Palo Alto
(650) 804-2583
www.italybythebay.org
IEI offers Italian language courses for all ages at different levels plus adult courses (in English) on various aspects of Italian culture such as film, food, travel, etc. This fall offerings include: Italian Language Level 1, Level 2 and Conversational Italian Vivere Italiano, a four-meeting course on Italian Opera with a live illustration on voices and arias with the participation of a young San Francisco director. All classes begin the week of Sept. 29. Classes for children held at Jordan Middle School in Palo Alto. Classes for ages 14 and up held at Palo Alto High School in Palo Alto.

Language Arts
405 Lytton Ave.
Palo Alto
(650) 329-1731
www.LanguageArts.org
katja@languagearts.org
Language Arts would like to welcome you as a new student in its Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese or Spanish program. The professional and customized teaching approach is enhanced with equally enthusiastic and native-speaking teachers, teaching in a very colorful and elegant environment. Please contact Katja Serang for information about group classes, open house and ongoing private classes.

Language Studies Institute
350 Cambridge Ave., Suite 100
Palo Alto
(650) 321-1867
languagefocus@aol.com
Language instruction and translation in: Arabic, English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Mandarin, Portuguese, Russian and Spanish. Group classes run from July 7-Sept. 11. Private instruction available anytime. English instruction: private, group, test preparation. Language programs for children. Open House: Sept. 20, 1-4 p.m.

Mountain View-Los Altos Adult School
333 Moffett Blvd.
Mountain View
(650) 940-1333
www.mvlaae.org
The MV-LA Adult School has a long history and commitment to adult education. Learn or practice a language! Offering classes in American Sign Language, Chinese, Finnish, French, German, Italian, Russian and Spanish. Classes start Sept. 3.

Palo Alto Adult School
50 Embarcadero Road
Palo Alto
(650) 329-3752
www.paadultschool.org
Take a class in the outstanding foreign language department of the Palo Alto Adult School. Offering Esperanto, French, German, Italian and Spanish. Registration begins Aug. 18.

Mind & Spirit

Institute of Transpersonal Psychology (ITP)
744 San Antonio Road
Palo Alto
(650) 493-4430
www.itp.edu
ITP offers distance learning courses in the areas of transpersonal studies, creative expression, spiritual psychology, women's spiritual development, and wellness counseling. Each course is designed for the independent learner and includes individual supervision with a mentor who is an expert in the field of study. Course content emphasizes the integrative study of mind, body and spirit, and its practical application to the student's personal and professional life.

Page Mill YMCA
755 Page Mill Road, Bldg. B
Palo Alto
(650) 858-0661
Adaptive Yoga is full-body flexibility and balance, using props such as belts, blankets and chairs. Great for beginners and older adults. Free with Page Mill YMCA membership. Mon. and Wed., 11 a.m.-12:25 p.m.

Page Mill YMCA
755 Page Mill Road, Bldg. B
Palo Alto
(650) 858-0661
Tai chi is a Chinese exercise system that uses slow, smooth body movements to achieve a state of relaxation of both body and mind. Beginners welcome. Free with Page Mill YMCA membership. Wed., 7-8 p.m.; Thurs. 1:40-3:40 p.m.

Page Mill YMCA
755 Page Mill Road, Bldg. B
Palo Alto
(650) 858-0661
Yoga: This is an inspiring, energizing, and calming class that teaches you the ancient practice of yoga. Breathing and relaxation exercise techniques form a complete mind and body workout. Beginners welcome. Free with Page Mill YMCA membership. Tues. and Thurs., 8-9 p.m.; Wed., 12:30-1:45 p.m.; Fri., 4-5 p.m.; Sun., 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Palo Alto Family YMCA
3412 Ross Road
Palo Alto
(650) 856-9622
The following Life Enrichment classes are offered: QiGong (8 weeks, Sept. 7-Oct. 28, Tuesdays, 10-11 a.m., $50 members, $65 non-members); Tai Chi Chuan (14 weeks, Sept. 11-Dec. 18, Thursdays, 10-11 a.m., $70 members, $85 non-members); Tae Kwon Do (offered year-round, free for members, low fee for non-members, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 8:30-9:30 p.m., and Sundays, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.).

Sequoia YMCA
1445 Hudson St.
Redwood City
(650) 368-4168
"YogaFit Kids" is for children between the ages of 8-13.

The Wisdom of India
505 E. Charleston Road
Palo Alto
(650) 857-0919
andrealenox@earthlink.net
Yoga on a deep spiritual level, incorporating meditation, philosophy, and more esoteric yogic practices, inspired by Swami Satyananda Saraswati (Bihar School of Yoga, India) and taught by Andrea C. Lenox. Wednesdays, 5:30-7 p.m.

Unitarian Universalist Church of Palo Alto
505 E. Charleston Road
Palo Alto
(650) 494-0541
www.uucpa.org
The Unitarian Universalist Church of Palo Alto presents 2003 Religious Topics Classes for adults. The classes, which are free and open to the public, are: Living Legacy of Ralph Waldo Emerson (starts Sept. 4), Jesus the Man (starts Oct. 5), Ethics: Problems in Uncertainty and Pluralism (starts Nov. 3), and Difficult Conversations - Talking about Emotionally Charged Issues (starts Nov. 2).

Unity Palo Alto Community Church
3391 Middlefield Road
Palo Alto
(650) 494-7222
www.unitypaloalto.org
Meditation followed by spiritual lesson, 7 p.m. Wednesdays; Metaphysical Bible Study, noon Thursdays; Insight Meditation, 7 p.m. Thursdays; Discoveries in Energy Healing, 7:30 p.m. first and third Thursdays; Western Mystery Tradition Study Group, 7 p.m. second and fourth Thursday; Sacred Drumming, 7 p.m. second Friday of the month; "Reclaiming Your Spiritual Power" with Ron Roth, Oct. 12, 2-5 p.m. $40. Most classes and workshops at Unity are open to everyone on a donation basis.

Miscellaneous

George Rubin
Palo Alto
(650) 424-1940
Private lessons for all ages in Hebrew, Judaica and Bar/Bat Mitzvah tutoring.

Palo Alto Family YMCA
3412 Ross Road Palo Alto
(650) 856-9622
Celebrate Halloween at the YMCA. The ChildWatch and KidZone programs provide the fun on Fri., Oct. 24, 5-7 p.m. for children ages 7 weeks-12 years old. The festivities include a costume parade, magic show, craft projects, snacks and more. Free and open to the public. Parents must accompany children aged 6 and under.

PreSchool Family
4120 Middlefield Road Palo Alto
(650) 856-0833
PreSchool Family has openings in the 0-6 months class. Class begins Wednesday, Sept. 10 and meets from 9:30-11:30 a.m. For more information call the registrar, Sigrid, at (650) 387-8745.

Sequoia YMCA
1445 Hudson St.
Redwood City
(650) 562-0962
"Little Kickers" preschool soccer program. Ages 3-5. Saturdays, 10-10:45 a.m. An adult must accompany child.

Sequoia YMCA
1445 Hudson St.
Redwood City
(650) 562-0962
Youth flag football. Grades K-5. Sept. 15-Oct. 20. Call for more information and practice/game times and days.

Sequoia YMCA
1445 Hudson St.
Redwood City
(650) 562-0962
Youth volleyball clinics. Grades 1-5. Nov. 1-Dec. 13. Saturdays, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Valley History Class
800 Middle Ave.
Menlo Park(650) 326-0723
Heart of the Peninsula - Historic landmarks and Old stage roads of the Valley. Instructor: Phyllis Butler, author of "The Valley of Santa Clara." Four Tuesdays, 3-4 p.m., Sept. 9-30. $20/$30. Held at Little House in Menlo Park.

Winter Lodge Ice Skating
3009 Middlefield Road
Palo Alto
(650) 493-4566
www.winterlodge.com
Winter Lodge offers ice skating classes for all ages and abilities. Classes are taught in a fun, positive environment. Free practice time is available on the outdoor rink. Classes meet once a week for 30 minutes. Including rental skates, the 8-week session is $104. Classes begin Sept. 29. Registration begins Sept. 16.

Winter Lodge Tennis
3009 Middlefield Road
Palo Alto
(408) 745-6171
www.winterlodge.com
Winter Lodge now offers year-round tennis lessons on its new tennis courts. Fall classes begin Sept. 8. $80 for 8 lessons.

Music & Art

Cantabile Children's Chorus
688 Dana St.
Mountain View
(650) 969-4095
www.cantabile.org
Please call for more information or visit the Web site.

Chinese Brush Painting
Palo Alto
(650) 948-1503
Chinese Brush Painting with Anna Wu Weakland -- master calligrapher and painter. Class meets eight Tuesdays, 2:30 - 4:30 p.m. Classes held at the Cubberley Studio in Palo Alto. Learn to paint with minimum strokes and achieve maximum results. The techniques of all the popular subject matters will be taught. Beginners and advanced students welcome.

Community School of Music and Arts (CSMA)
220 View St.
Mountain View
(650) 961-0342
www.arts4all.org
Music lessons and classes for all ages, including adults: Musicianship for Singers, jazz combos, Intro to Keyboard, Violin or Guitar, chamber music groups, Music and Computers, and more. Private music lesson registration by appointment. Multi-lingual faculty of 75+ professionals. Tuition aid offered.

Gryphon Stringed Instruments
211 Lambert Ave.
Palo Alto
(650) 493-2131
www.gryphonstrings.com
Offering group classes and individual lessons for guitar, mandolin, fiddle, banjo, harp, dulcimer, bass and violin. Open 10:30 a.m.-8 p.m., Mon.- Thurs.; 10:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Fri. and Sat. The new series of group classes begins the week of Oct. 6.

International School of the Peninsula
151 Laura Lane and 3233 Cowper St.
Palo Alto
(650) 251-8500
www.istp.org
BeatriceBergemont@istp.org
Preschool and kindergarten classes include Fairy Tale Theater, Chess, Cooking and Science Adventures. Elementary and middle school classes include Art, Drawing and Watercolor, French Cooking, Chess, Theater, Magic, Card and Board Games, Go, Paper Mosaics, Chinese Drums and African Drums.

LifePlays Improv
P.O. Box 1985
El Granada
(650) 726-9080
www.LifePlays.com
Tap into your capacity for full presence, spontaneous expression, and creative connection through simple improvisational theatre games. Profound fun. Six-week sessions meet weekly. Also intermediate/advanced scenework and character classes. Classes held in Palo Alto.

M.A.D. Music Studio
970 W. Dana St.
Mountain View
(650) 988-0544
www.madmusicstudio.com
Register now for group piano keyboard classes for ages 5+. M.A.D. Music Studio also offers private lessons to children and adults. Guitar, trumpet, recorder, flute, clarinet, saxophone, oboe cello, piano, etc. Call for more information or visit the Web site.

Pacific Art League
668 Ramona St.
Palo Alto
(650) 321-3891
Draw, paint, print, sculpt. Fifty-five classes taught by professional artists. Kids, adults, beginners, advanced. Small classes. Fees vary. Fall session: Sept. 8-Dec. 6. Register now!

Palo Alto Adult School
50 Embarcadero Road
Palo Alto
(650) 329-3752
www.paadultschool.org
Palo Alto Adult School is fortunate to have Dr. Herb Wong as a music instructor, who will present a class on Frank Sinatra this fall. Registration begins Aug. 18.

Peninsula Youth Theatre (PYT)
2500 Old Middlefield Way
Mountain View
(650) 988-8798
www.pytnet.org
PYT offers exciting new classes in acting, singing and dancing for ages 3 1/2 and up. Cost ranges from $100 to $175 per class for the session, which runs Sept. 8-Dec. 12. PYT also offers a vacation drama camp for ages 8 and up from Dec. 22-Jan. 2. Cost is $225. Call for brochure.

Woodside Writers Workshop
759 12th Ave.
Menlo Park
(650) 363-9393
Woodside writing seminar. A supportive, hands-on workshop specializing in fiction. Co-hosted by two writing and teaching pros who welcome beginning, intermediate and accomplished writers. Meets bi-monthly.

Outdoors

Gamble Garden
1431 Waverley St.
Palo Alto
(650) 329-1356
www.gamblegarden.org
Lectures include: Gardening for Beginners, Lawn Care, Camellias, Herbal Tea Gardens and Spanish Gardening Influences. Hands-on workshops include: Spring Bulbs, Provencal Cooking, Herb Angels and Holiday Wreaths. Plant Clinics with Master Gardeners are the second Saturday of each month.

Shoreline Aquatic Center
3160 N. Shoreline Blvd.
Mountain View
(650) 965-7474
Shoreline Aquatic Center offers windsurfing, sailing and kayaking classes. Classes for teens and adults on weekends. $75-$195. The Center also rents pedalboats, canoes, kayaks, rowboats, sailboats and windsurfers. Please call for more information.

Schools

Bowman International School
4000 Middlefield Road
Palo Alto
(650) 813-9131
Bowman International School (formerly Children's International School) provides an individualized, self-directed educational program for children grades K-8, based on proven Montessori principles. In addition to mixed-age classes with 1:10 teacher-to-student ratios, Bowman offers a host of unique program features to enrich the fundamentals: intercultural activities including Spanish, Japanese and Latin instruction; music, art, literature, physical education and computers. The Bowman goal is to develop independent learners who have confidence, creativity and critical thinking skills.

Casa dei Bambini School
457-463 College Ave.
Palo Alto(650) 473-9401
www.casadeibambini.net
Casa dei Bambini School is an international and multicultural outstanding educational program, serving children 2 years of age through kindergarten. School year: September-June (and optional summer program). AMI member. NAEYC accredited.

Challenger School
3880 Middlefield Road
Palo Alto
(650) 213-8245
www.challengerschool.com
Since 1963, Challenger School has been the choice of parents who know the value of education. Challenger understands that the purpose of education is much more than the mastery of specific knowledge or the memorization of facts. Learning patterns are set early in life, and will be major factors in a child's future success. Children who learn how to learn grow to love thinking and achieving on their own. This independence prepares them to succeed at living happily. At Challenger School, the unique teaching method helps develop students who are excited about both achievement and the process it requires. Their test results -- and their faces -- show it. Open enrollment period has begun, and will continue until classes are full. Challenger has 13 Bay Area locations including Palo Alto, Saratoga and Sunnyvale.

Creative Learning Center Preschool
675 Escuela Ave.
Mountain View
(650) 564-9907
Offering fun and creative academics for children ages 18 months-6 years. Summer program (extended); enriched music, art, yoga and dance classes; one-to-one reading program (learning to read); before and after school care (7:30-9 a.m. and 2:30-6 p.m.). School hours: 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Special offer: $795 full time. Please call for additional fees and information.

Gideon Hausner Jewish Day School
4000 Terman Drive Palo Alto
(650) 494-8200
www.Hausner.com
Gideon Hausner Jewish Day School (GHJDS), formerly Mid-Peninsula Jewish Community Day School, is a kindergarten-8th grade school with a commitment to academic excellence taught in a framework of Jewish ethical values. GHJDS offers an innovative, nurturing learning environment, exceptional faculty, low student-to-teacher ratios, and diverse and involved families. $11,175 for grades K-5; $12,225 for grades 6-8. Second location at 450 San Antonio Road, Palo Alto.

International School of the Peninsula
151 Laura Lane and 3233 Cowper St.
Palo Alto
(650) 852-0264
www.istp.org
Nursery-to-8th grade dual language immersion school specializing in French/English and Chinese (Mandarin)/English programs. Now celebrating 25th year. Accepting applications from monolingual children for nursery, preschool and kindergarten. This year, the school will open a new International Baccalaureate Middle School allowing an entry point for monolingual students entering 6th grade. Students choose one of three language immersion tracks (Spanish, French or Chinese).

Palo Alto Adult School50 Embarcadero Road
Palo Alto
(650) 329-3752
www.paadultschool.org
This fall, the Palo Alto Adult School has 33 new classes. Exciting courses range from Frank sinatra to Good Fat, Bad Fat. Register beginning Aug. 18. Visit the Web site after Aug. 13.

Palo Alto School for Jewish Education (PASJE)
4000 Middlefield Road
Palo Alto
(650) 855-9063
www.pasje.org
Non-affiliated, distinctive Sunday school, K-8. Judaic studies. Hebrew instruction optional.

Primary Plus
333 Eunice Ave.
Mountain View
(650) 967-3780
Preschool and infant center. Immediate openings: 3 months to 5 years. Enrichment programs include on-site dance classes, computers and extended daycare. Please call for more information.

St. Cyprian School
195 Leota Ave.
Sunnyvale
(408) 738-3444
www.saintcyprianschool.org
St. Cyprian School offers a religion-based education in a personal environment of one class per grade, K-8. The enrollment reflects the diversity of Silicon Valley, while providing an environment committed to the spiritual and academic growth of each student. Art, music, band, physical education, after-school sports and extended care are also offered. A major facilities expansion has recently been completed, which doubled the physical space and includes dedicated computer and science labs, as well as room for an all-day kindergarten and updated library.

The Children's Pre-School Center (CPSC)
Palo Alto
(650) 493-5770
www.cpsccares.org
Loving, supportive relationships between teachers and children together with developmentally appropriate practices are the keys to the CPSC's special quality. In partnership with parents, CPSC provides children from 6 weeks through 5 years with an excellent, stimulating, fun-filled program, setting the foundation for self-confidence and success. Center is located at the Cubberley Community Center, 4000 Middlefield Road, T-1, Palo Alto.

The Girls' Middle School
180 N. Rengstorff Ave.
Mountain View
(650) 968-8338, ext. 115
www.girlsms.org
Dedicated to nurturing and empowering young women, The Girls' Middle School offers an innovative, hands-on, project-based approach to its rich academic curriculum. With attention to girls' emotional and social needs, an experienced and energetic staff welcomes girls of all cultural, religious and ethnic backgrounds. Grades 6-8. tuition: $15,750. Financial aid available.

The Roberts School
641 Coleman Ave.
Menlo Park
(650) 322-3535
The Roberts School offers pre-school, pre-kindergarten and kindergarten, and has been family owned and operated since 1975. Children enjoy a program incorporating age-appropriate academics and a wide variety of developmental, hands-on enrichment activities such as: cooking, art, music, gymnastics, science, gardening and more.

Something For Everyone

Avenidas
450 Bryant St.Palo Alto
(650) 326-5362
Avenidas offers a wide range of classes, lectures and activities aimed at meeting the broad interests of adults over 50. Classes and lectures range from a variety of art, music, journalism, current events and history to computers. There are exercise classes for every fitness level including gentle exercise, back fitness, aerobic exercise, tai chi, yoga and ballroom dance. Participate in recreational trips and tours around the Bay Area and beyond or attend the weekly movie, both rare and recent. Fall classes begin Sept. 22.

Common Ground
559 College Ave.
Palo Alto
(650) 493-6072
www.commongroundinpaloalto.org
Gardeners, learn (more) about organic gardening and sustainable agriculture. Class topics include composting, garden planning, container gardening, saving seeds and much more. A "Grow Biointensive" food raising series is featured. This method uses as little as 1/8 the water, 1/2 the amount of purchased fertilizer, and 1/100 the energy per pound of food produced. Classes are held on Saturdays at Common Ground.

Foothill College
12345 El Monte Road
Los Altos Hills
(650) 949-7777
www.foothill.edu
Foothill College offers more than 1,000 classes every 12 weeks, from Accounting to Martial Arts to Web Publishing. Whether you are looking to upgrade your current job skills, change careers or simply take a class for your own personal enrichment, Foothill College has the courses you want. Register via phone, online or in person.

Gold Star Gymnastics
92 W. El Camino Real
Mountain View
(650) 694-7827
www.goldstargym.com
Gold Star Gymnastics offers gymnastics classes for parents, tots and preschoolers, plus a full array of recreational classes through competitive teams in boys and girls gymnastics, rhythmic and cheer. This year Gold Star started an adult program with gymnastics, jazz dance, aerobics and strength/stretch classes to entice Mom and Dad back to exercising. Gold Star is enrolling continuously.

Jim Gorman Swim School
Menlo Park, Portola Valley
(650) 854-6699, ext. 119
Patient, professional instructors and warm clean pools make it fun to learn to swim. Private and small group lessons for all ages and abilities, from water babies (3-24 months) to national champions. Year-round instruction. Weekdays and weekends. Special gentle intro techniques for students who are scared of the water.

Mountain View-Los Altos Adult School
333 Moffett Blvd.
Mountain View
(650) 940-1333
www.mvlaae.org
The MV-LA Adult School has a long history and commitment to adult education. Improve your skills! Classes offered include: arts and crafts, dancing, Brazilian drumming, chorus, computers, English as a Second Language (ESL), genealogy, high school programs, hiking, international relations, foods, foreign languages, mental & physical fitness, needle arts, orchestra, parent education, photography, volunteer opportunities and writing. Older adult classes (55+), $15. Classes begin Sept. 3.

Page Mill YMCA
755 Page Mill Road, Bldg. B
Palo Alto
(650) 858-0661
Racquetball Leagues (four courts): Racquetball offers both aerobic and anaerobic benefits, with both sustained, high-level heart-rate activity and quick bursts of energy required during play. Join the league and meet new friends. Leagues are free with Page Mill YMCA membership. Free clinics each month.

Page Mill YMCA
755 Page Mill Road, Bldg. B
Palo Alto
(650) 858-0661
Shotokan Karate: A weaponless means of self-defense. It consists of dynamic offensive and defensive techniques using all parts of the body to maximum advantage. Free with Page Mill YMCA membership. Beginners welcome. Mon. and Wed., 8:15-9:30 p.m.

Palo Alto Family YMCA
3412 Ross Road
Palo Alto
(650) 856-9622
The YMCA offers a variety of fitness, enrichment, swim classes, teen programs and sports programs for all ages. Please call for a brochure or visit the facility which includes a gymnasium, indoor pools, a complete fitness center and a climbing wall. The YMCA builds strong kids, strong families and strong communities.

Sequoia YMCA
1445 Hudson St.
Redwood City
(650) 562-0956
Sequoia YMCA in Redwood City offers swim lessons on Tues., Thurs. and Sat. mornings. YMCA has afternoon and evening classes. Classes offered for ages 3 to adult. Swim lessons are $68 for 8 classes.