Written by Priscilla Toomey, Member, Board of Trustees, Bronxville Adult School

Sep. 24, 2014:  Did you know that many of the classes at the Bronxville Adult School are taught by local talent?

From specialists in personal wellness to master chefs to experts in taxes and estate planning, you can not only learn the material presented in class, but also become familiar with a wealth of local expertise to tap into whenever you need it.

For personal wellness, there is an eight-week mat Pilates class offered by Lyte Body Fitness on Wednesdays from 7:00 to 8:00 pm at its facility at 27 Milburn Street #2.You can go today, September 24, to preview the class from 7:00 to 7:30--or just join up!

Or get A Taste of Yoga, Meditation & Shamanic Energy with Stephanie Filardi of the Bronxville Wellness Sanctuary on Wednesday, October 22, from 7:00 to 9:00 pm. It will give you a greater awareness and the tools to help you live fully with more peace, joy, love, and connection.

You could also come to the Corrective Posture Clinic on Wednesday, October 15, from 7:00 to 9:00 pm and learn how to correct the postural imbalances that lead to chronic pain, stiffness, and weakness. The class is taught by Peter Iacovello, co-founder of the Bronxville Wellness Sanctuary, who is a certified massage therapist and a certified personal trainer and is certified in integrated posture therapy from Kripalu.

Get into the flavor of fall the Spanish way at Olive Oil Lover's Guide to Tapas on Wednesday, November 12, from 7:00 to 8:45 pm, where Wolf Foust of Pure Mountain Olive Oils and Vinegars will demonstrate how to prepare four typical Spanish tapas--bread with tomatoes and serrano ham, Spanish potato omelet with ham and mushrooms, gazpacho, and garlic shrimp using a variety of oils, balsamic vinegars, and sea salts. You can also sign up for one of the many scrumptious cooking classes offered by the Bronxville Adult School, where you will not only learn the secrets of your teacher, but also get to savor the creations of a culinary expert.

For the past few years, the spring market in local real estate has started unusually early, and the current low level of housing inventory makes it likely to happen again. Be prepared by attending Optimize Your Real Estate Experience: Where to Start if You're Planning to Buy or Sell a Home on Wednesday, October 15, from 7:00 to 9:00 pm. Learn the ins and outs of managing your side in a bidding war, improving negotiation techniques, what to expect from your real estate agent, and lots more. Given by Priscilla Toomey of Julia B. Fee/Sotheby's International Realty, this class promises to provide many practical insights.

No one actually likes to think about death and taxes, but they are two of the inevitabilities of life. In a two-part series, the first about how to address end-of-life issues on Monday, October 6, and the second about how to organize documents and other end-of-life directives on Monday, November 3, from 7:00 to 8:45 pm, planning for each will be discussed. These classes are sure to be helpful, whether for yourself or a loved one. The classes may be taken together or separately.

On Thursday, October 30, from 7:00 to 9:00 pm, David Otis Fuller of Bosworth, Gray & Fuller will be giving a class titled How to Be an Executor. This informative class will shed light on how probate, gathering assets, paying debts, the spousal election, beneficiary distributions, and general estate administration issues all work so you will be prepared should you be named an executor.

There are many more classes to experience, so be sure to see the catalogue you've already received, or visit our website at bronxvilleadultschool.org.

The Bronxville Adult School is always open to new suggestions and relationships with local merchants, so feel free to submit them. We feel very fortunate to have such a wealth of local area resources. Any questions, just call the Bronxville Adult School office at 914-793-4435, Monday through Friday between 9:00 am and noon.

Pictured here:  Lily Martin of Lyte Body Fitness, who will be teaching at the Bronxville Adult School.

Photo courtesy Celia Cuce, Executive Director, Bronxville Adult School