Arlington Community Education

Considered one of the major varieties of Arabic, Levantine Arabic refers to the spoken variety of Arabic among the Eastern Mediterranean Coast which includes Lebanon, Syria, Jordan and Palestine. More informal than Modern Standard Arabic, this dialect is used in the home, among friends, and has become the chosen language for many television series. Thus it is the version of spoken Arabic that is understood by almost all Arabs. This beginner class will teach basic conversation skills including how to introduce yourself. For those who know the Arabic alphabets.

Play Bridge: Bidding Refresher Move beyond the basics of the game in this class dedicated to increasing your confidence and deepening your understanding of bridge. In a virtual setting, we’ll review bidding guidelines as well as opening and responding, overcalls and takeout doubles, stayman and jacoby transfers as well as strong 2C and blackwood. “Sit” at an online table with classmates, bid and play a series of prepared deals to practice the techniques presented. Get your questions answered and receive help in real-time. This is a wonderful opportunity for bridge players who would like a refresher to improve and hone their bidding skills. The atmosphere will be fun, friendly and relaxed. Pre-class notes regarding Zoom and Bridge App (compatible with all devices and browsers) will be sent in advance to registered participants. Play Bridge: Defense Come join us online to practice and play bridge while increasing your confidence and deepening your understanding of the game. Each session will begin with a brief lesson on defense. Topics will include carding/signals, opening leads, discards and partnership cooperation. At an online table, bid and play a series of prepared deals to practice the techniques presented. Get your questions answered and receive help in real-time. This is a wonderful opportunity for beginner course graduates and advanced beginners to improve and hone their playing skills. The atmosphere will be fun, friendly and relaxed. Pre-class notes regarding Zoom and Bridge App (compatible with all devices and browsers) will be sent in advance to registered participants.

With a cannabis dispensary coming to Arlington, the time has come to have a frank discussion about what it will mean for our town to have medical and recreational cannabis available to the general public. What are the benefits and risks to having a “pot shop” alongside our coffee houses and liquor stores? How, if at all, will this change the discussions we have with our kids about drug use? And, what the heck actually happens inside a dispensary?! To help us unpack all this, our moderator, Steve Almond, will talk with experts. Steve Almond, moderator Panelists: Erin Zwirko, Assistant Director for Planning and Community Development for the Town of Arlington Dianna Dixon, has talked to hundreds of patients and customers about cannabis medicine Cindy Sheridan Curran, Court/Home Liaison and Readiness/Emergency Management Coordinator for Arlington Public Schools