Arlington Community Education

Try some of the best wines from Down Under. Australia and New Zealand have gained respect in the wine world, with many in the US already devoted fans of Barossa Valley Shiraz and Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc. We’ll start by savoring these fan favorites before branching out to lesser-known regions and varietals. Australia’s vast landscape is home to an array of distinctive wine regions, while New Zealand—small but mighty—produces an equally impressive selection. Sip Riesling from Australia’s Clare Valley, Pinot Noir from Central Otago in New Zealand, and more.

PLEASE NOTE: This page is information only! To Register, please visit CS Driving School. Select Locations then click Enroll under Arlington High School. This class is for students who have reached the minimum age of 15 years, nine months by the first day of class. Fee covers online classroom hours and in person Behind-the-Wheel instruction. All Driver’s Ed registrations must be done online through CS Driving School at csdriving.com. Please note: The location of classes (online vs. in person) may be subject to change based on requirements of the Registry of Motor Vehicles. $1159 Two-Week Sessions: Monday–Friday | Oct 20–24 and Oct 27–31 | 3:30-6:30 pm Parent Class | Tuesday, Oct 21 | 6:30-8:30 pm Monday–Friday | Dec 1–5 & Dec 8–12 | 3:30-6:30 pm Parent Class | Wednesday, Dec. 3 | 6:30-8:30 pm

Learn English and build your speaking and writing confidence. ACE is pleased to fully fund these classes for Arlington residents. The daytime class is co-sponsored by the Robbins Library. Level 1 (Low Beginner): For beginner-level students with little to no knowledge of the English language. Learn the alphabet, numbers, pronouns, be verbs (am, is, are), and basic verbs and adjectives, as well as everyday vocabulary and simple conversation phrases. Level 2 (High Beginner): For students who have taken the Level 1 course or for students who are familiar with the grammar concepts taught in the Level 1 course. Learn simple present, past, and future tenses and strengthen conversation skills. Please note: Priority goes to Arlington residents. Register for one session only. If you live outside of Arlington, please add yourself to our “non-resident waitlist” class and we will contact you if we have space. Attendance Policy: Limited to one class per person per term. Students are expected to attend regularly. If you have to miss a class, you must notify the instructor in advance. Students who do not show up for the first class without notifying the instructor will be removed from the roster and will not be allowed to register for the following term. Students who miss more than three classes in a term will not be allowed to register for the following term.

Early Morning P.E. Power is designed to get you physically active before school while having fun with friends. Research has shown that exercise improves brainpower and concentration. Get your blood pumping and start your day primed to learn.

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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.

Explore how embroidery can enhance everyday items in this class for those with some stitching experience. Experiment with a wide selection of provided materials, including denim, felt, linens, upholstery fabrics, buttons, beads, and trims. We’ll cover essential stitches, explore different threads and yarns, review transfer techniques, and look at the work of contemporary fabric artists for inspiration. Choose your project—embellish a cotton or linen garment, decorate a cloth bag, or create a patch or fabric collage. A variety of fabrics, threads, and a hoop will be provided. You’re welcome to bring an item to embellish.

IMPORTANT! This page is informational only. To officially register, go here: These daytime and evening conversation groups are for adult learners at an intermediate or higher level of English who want to practice speaking and listening. A new term begins in September. Visit EnglishAtLarge.org and click on the button that says Interested in Fall Conversation Groups. You will be contacted when registration officially opens.

Essentrics lengthens and strengthens every muscle in the body through a dynamic combination of movements. This completely original full-body workout draws on the flowing movements of tai chi and ballet to create a balanced, flexible, and pain-free body. Essentrics rebalances the body, prevents and treats injuries, unlocks tight joints, and develops lean, strong, and flexible muscles with immediate changes to your posture. Gentle Stretching: For all ages and fitness levels and for those who are looking for a gentle, slow-tempo class that will help produce greater joint mobility. Full-Body: A faster tempo with additional emphasis on toning. For all classes, please bring a yoga mat and small towel.

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. Advanced Concepts: This class builds on the foundational concepts covered in Estate Planning Essentials. We will take a deeper dive into incapacity planning with real-life stories from the trenches. We then tackle your possessions and what to do with your social media accounts. Take a deeper dive into tax planning and charitable giving. Explore the difference between a revocable and irrevocable trust, as well as problems with trusts and how to avoid them. We close with thoughtful gifting ideas to make a difference in the lives of loved ones. 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.

Discover and build your singing voice in a fun group setting by learning the basics of healthy vocal technique. Get tools, tips, tricks, and sustainable strategies to understand how your instrument works and how to use it properly for a lifetime of healthy singing. Learn how to warm up your voice, match pitch, use proper breath management, and maintain a consistent vocal tone, as well as how to connect to the emotions and imagery in songs. We’ll explore a variety of songs and styles, and leave time for personal attention. Our instructor believes that everyone can sing—even you.

Get a fun, hands-on introduction to Artificial Intelligence. Explore basic AI concepts like facial recognition, pattern detection, and machine learning using Scratch and Google’s Teachable Machine. You’ll train simple models with images, build interactive games and animations, and watch your creations respond to real-world inputs. You’ll develop skills in logic, problem-solving, and creativity while discovering how AI is shaping our world.

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.

Discover the fascinating realm of lucid dreaming—a magical state where you realize you’re dreaming while immersed in the dream itself. This extraordinary ability occurs during the approximately one-third of our lives that we spend sleeping. Explore personalized techniques to induce lucidity, master control over your dreams, and unlock a spectrum of possibilities—from joyful adventures to enhancing creativity, boosting self-confidence, and even resolving nightmares. Gain profound insights into interpreting the meaning of your dreams as you experience them, transforming sleep into a realm of boundless exploration and personal growth.

Release tension and reconnect body, mind, and spirit through easy, symbolic movements paired with sound and imagery. This immersive experience blends dance, meditation, cardio, yoga, and martial arts to foster healing, self-confidence, and transformation. In a safe, supportive space, you’ll explore simple, rhythmic gestures and vocal vibrations designed to energize your body, awaken joyful expression, and amplify your inner power. Some classes will feature live drumming. Come as you are and leave recharged, reconnected, and fully alive.

Just in time for Thanksgiving, create a lush and naturalistic centerpiece to decorate your holiday table. We will demonstrate easy techniques and design basics so you can tap into your creativity. Your inspired fall centerpiece will include botanical elements, interesting foliage, unique rose varieties, and many other flowers in a rich autumnal palette. Please note: A vase, flowers and tools will be provided, but you can always bring your own garden scissors or shears.

Shake, shimmy, slide, and sweat your way through great music that gets your heart pumping and your body moving. Join this energizing workout session, moving to salsa, merengue, swing, and more. Get a total body workout through cardio, muscle conditioning, balance, and flexibility. You won’t even realize what a great workout you’re getting because you’ll be having so much fun! Dances are easy to learn, fun to follow, and gentle on your joints. Open to all fitness levels, no experience is necessary.

Pamper yourself with facial yoga. Learn how to tighten and tone facial muscles, which can help reduce wrinkles and leave your skin rejuvenated. You will also learn eye exercises to alleviate eye strain and a sequence of facial massage techniques. All of these techniques will be learned while seated in a chair. We will end class with a meditative guided relaxation, for which you can stay seated or lie down on a yoga mat. No prior yoga experience is necessary. Please Note: wear comfortable clothing and bring a yoga mat or large towel to sit or lie on. If you are not comfortable on the floor, you may stay in a chair. No prior yoga experience necessary.

Create a stunning fall floral arrangement using buttercream cupcakes. Learn how to turn each cupcake into a mum, sunflower, fall petal flower, or carnation, then assemble your blossoms into a beautiful seven-cupcake bouquet. Build the bouquet structure with hands-on guidance. Tools, materials, and icing will be provided. Bring a minimum of 7 unfrosted cupcakes to class as well as a box or carrier that will fit an 8” cake circle to transport finished cupcake bouquet.

Ride local roads and trails, exploring locales north and west of Arlington. Our starting locations will vary and include Arlington, Beverly, Carlisle, Gloucester, and others. We will ride about 25 miles, maintain an average pace of 12 mph, and climb some hills—because while New England is lovely, it is definitely not flat!

PLEASE NOTE: The class fee is for one adult and one child. 
Please register under adult’s name only. Sharpen your swords and your minds, strap on your adventuring boots, and journey through a fantasy realm full of elves, dwarves, magic, goblins, and (of course) dragons and dungeons. Learn the fundamentals of the classic tabletop role-playing game Dungeons & Dragons, using a customized, streamlined version that focuses on fun over rules. Discover how to create and role-play characters, work as a team, and respond to challenges created by the Dungeon Master. Will you complete your quest? Everything needed to play is provided. Adults and children will each play their own characters. New and returning students are welcome. Ages 8+