SAT Review

See below to register for SAT Review courses and download the form. Registration for the course does not include registration for the SAT Exam. Students must purchase their own review book, The Official SAT Study Guide: Second Edition, from The College Board (not Baron’s or Kaplan); ISBN 978-1457316845. Students must attend both English and Math classes. The following is the time and locations for all SAT Review courses: English — 3:10-4:40PM, TZHS Room 409 (in preparation for the October 3 and December 5 SAT exams); TZHS Room 407 (in preparation for the November 7 SAT Exam) | Math — 3:10-4:40PM, TZHS Room 310. Class size is limited to 12 students — no exceptions.

October 3 SAT
Four-Week Review Class
English (Mr. Novak): Tuesdays – September 8, 15, 22, 29
Math (Mr. Kousoulas): Thursdays — September 10, 17, 24; Friday — October 2
Fee: $325
Registration Deadline: September 4
View and download the registration form here. 

November 7 SAT
Four-Week Review Class
English (Ms. Duffy): Tuesdays — October 13, 20, 27; Wednesday — November 4
Math (Mr. Kousoulas): Wednesday — October 14; Thursdays — October 22, 29; November 5
Fee: $325
Registration Deadline: October 8
View and download the registration form here. 

December 5 SAT
Four-Week Review Class
English (Mr. Novak): Tuesdays — November 10, 17, 24; December 1
Math (Mr. Kousoulas): Thursdays — November 12, 19; Wednesday — December 2;
Thursday — December 3
Fee: $325
Registration Deadline: November 6
View and download the registration form here.

Please note: the SAT Review courses are taught by NYS-certified teachers and current faculty members of TZHS. In the event Mr. Novak or Mr. Kousoulas are absent, and to avoid cancelling the class, Ms. Duffy will substitute for Mr. Novak and Ms. Connell or Ms. Murphy will substitute for Mr. Kousoulas.

Red Cross Babysitting Certification

The American Red Cross Babysitter Certification training course gives those 11-15 years of age the skills and confidence to safely, and responsibly, care for children and infants. It equips learners with real-life readiness skills they need to handle any situation with confidence and competence. The program is designed to ensure child safety, increase learner engagement and deliver long-lasting value. Upon completion of the course, participants will earn a 10-year certification. Class size is limited to 20 students — no exceptions.

Date: Saturday, November 21
Time: 9:00AM–3:00PM
Location: SOMS Room 179
Fee: $135 
Registration Deadline: November 12
View and download the registration form here.

 

Cardio/Sculpt Class

This class is a half-hour of fun cardio followed by a half-hour of strength moves – all set to upbeat music. Participants will improve their aerobic fitness as well as their muscular strength. Please bring a mat and light dumbbell weights. Soup cans can substitute for weights if participants do not own dumbbells.

Date: Wednesdays – October 21, 28; November 4, 18; December 2, 9
Time: 6:45-7:45PM
Location: WOS Room 72
Fee: $75
Instructor: Laura Hudson

Community CPR
(Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation)

This Health and Safety Institute Community CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) Certification course includes adult, child and infant CPR. This course will teach participants how to recognize and perform CPR on a person in cardiac arrest as well as how to manage a foreign body obstruction (choking).

Date: Thursday — October 8
Time: 6:00–9:00PM
Location: TZHS Library
Fee: $80
Instructor: Steve Harris, SOAC

Gong Fu – Fascia Connection
(Tai Chi for Energy, Recovery and Real Power)

Forget “spa Tai Chi.” The Gong Fu – Fascia Connection awakens your body’s fascia system (the elastic, spring-loaded network that drives energy, power, recovery and focus under pressure). Through direct-lineage martial arts and modern fascia science, you will: build elastic strength and prevent injuries, relieve stress and sharpen mental focus and recover faster and move with natural power. This is Taiji as it was meant to be – energizing, adaptable and alive. Bring water; your fascia is hydraulic.

Date: Mondays – October 5, 19, 26; November 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
Time: 6:45–7:45PM
Location: TZHS Cafeteria
Fee: $80
Instructor: The Fire Mountain School

Hatha Yoga

Participants can expect a yoga practice that suits their goals. Modifications will be provided for those who want to stay at a beginner level; variations will be offered for those who want to challenge themselves. Rooted in a deep understanding of self, attendees will leave class with a stronger connection to their mind, body and spirit.

Date: Tuesdays – October 6, 13, 20, 27; November 3, 10, 17; December 1
Time: 6:30–7:30PM
Location: TZHS Room 304
Fee: $110
Instructor: Lavina Wadhwani

Meditation and Mindfulness

Meditation helps us develop concentration and steadiness of mind. Through mindfulness meditation, you will learn to focus on the present moment – cultivating awareness, acceptance and compassion for our thoughts and feelings without judgment.

We will explore a variety of practices including guided meditations, breathwork, gentle movement and other mindfulness techniques that can be integrated into daily life. These practices support emotional balance, reduce stress and anxiety, improve sleep and enhance clarity and focus. The deeper intention is to foster a sense of well-being and presence – to live more authentically, with kindness, ease and connection to ourselves and others. Over time, we learn to feel more at home in our own bodies, more awake in our hearts and more present in the world.

This class is open to everyone – whether you are completely new to meditation or looking to deepen an existing practice. Please wear loose, comfortable clothing to support ease and relaxation during your practice.

Date: Wednesdays – November 4, 18; December 2, 9
Time: 6:45–7:45PM
Location: TZHS Room 605
Fee: $90
Instructor: Maureen Mercer

Pickleball

Please note: classes I and III for New Players are full. Enjoy open play! Whether you are a beginner or seasoned pickleball player, this class will give you a chance to learn new skills or brush up on your current skill set – all in an open-play format. Classes I and III are for new players; classes II and IV are for seasoned players.

Class I — NEW PLAYERS (FULL)
Date: Mondays – October 26; November 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
Time: 6:30–7:30PM
Location: CLE Gym
Fee: $85
Instructor: Rachele deLisser

Class II — OPEN PLAY
Date: Tuesdays – October 27; November 3, 10, 17, 24; December 1
Time: 6:30–7:30PM
Location: CLE Gym
Fee: $85
Instructor: Rachele deLisser

Class III — NEW PLAYERS (FULL)
Date: Wednesdays – October 21, 28; November 4, 18; December 2, 9
Time: 6:45-7:45PM
Location: WOS Gym
Fee: $85
Instructor: Bob Hudson

Class IV — OPEN PLAY
Date: Thursdays – October 22, 29; November 5, 12, 19; December 3
Time: 6:45-7:45PM
Location: WOS Gym
Fee: $85
Instructor: Bob Hudson

Please note: four separate classes are being held. Classes will be assigned randomly and are on a first-come, first-serve basis with a limit of eight per class; there are no special requests and registration by email is not accepted. Please be sure to check your email to confirm enrollment.

Stretch Class

Set to soothing music, this class is a combination of yoga and athletic stretches which targets all the muscle groups. Participants will improve their flexibility, balance and strength. Please bring your own mat.

Date: Thursdays – October 22, 29; November 5, 12, 19; December 3
Time: 6:45-7:45PM
Location: WOS Room 72
Fee: $85
Instructor: Laura Hudson

Volleyball

This exciting program is for experienced volleyball players who understand the fundamentals of the game and are comfortable with bumping, setting, spiking and serving. Have a great time while enjoying moderate competition with other players skilled in organized play following standard game rules! Recommended for intermediate and higher experience levels; not suited for beginners.

Date: Wednesdays – September 30; October 7, 14, 21, 28; November 18; December 2, 16
Time: 7:30-9PM
Location: SOMS Gym
Fee: $80  (combo price for both Volleyball and Volleyball Mini-Session: $135)
Instructor: Aydin Akdemir

Volleyball Mini-Session

Date: Wednesdays – January 6, 13, 20, 27; February 3
Time: 7:30-9PM
Location: SOMS Gym
Fee: $60 (combo price for both Volleyball and Volleyball Mini-Session: $135)
Instructor: Aydin Akdemir

Zumba

Experience an absolute blast in a class of heart-racing, muscle-pumping and body-energizing movements! With easy-to-follow dance steps, Zumba fuses Latin and international rhythms with fast and slow beats to create a routine that tones and sculpts your body while burning fat. No dance experience needed. Wear workout clothes and sneakers. Participants should consult their physician prior to registering.

Date: Mondays – October 5, 19, 26; November 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
Time: 6:30-7:30PM
Location: SOMS Back Gym
Fee: $95  (combo price for both Zumba and Zumba Mini-Session: $150)
Instructor: Jenny Favre

Zumba Mini-Session

Date: Mondays – January 4, 11, 25; February 1 & 8
Time: 6:30-7:30PM
Location: SOMS Cafeteria
Fee: $60 (combo price for both Zumba and Zumba Mini-Session: $150)
Instructor: Jenny Favre

Canasta

Canasta is a rummy-style card game played by two-four people in partnerships. It involves two decks of cards and players aim to score points by melding matching cards of the same rank. This class will simplify and organize game rules into a clear and enjoyable format, so players of all levels can have fun.

Date: Tuesdays — October 6, 13, 20, 27; November 3, 10
Time: 6:30-8:30PM
Location: TZHS Room 417
Fee: $85
Instructor: Yoko Komori Olson

NEW: Creative Writing Workshop — Writing for the Screen

Whether you have never written before or are looking for the inspiration to recommit to writing, this six-week workshop will give you a complete overview on how to write cinematically for the screen. We will cover short films, full-length features of all genres and television writing. You will learn how to: write and produce a short film; find a story, plot and write a full-length feature film like a pro; and, create a television series and write a pilot episode for it. Participants will also receive feedback on their specific ideas. Each 90-minute class will include a PDF workbook with instruction, writing prompts, discussion and a Q&A. All genres and experience levels are welcome.

Date: Wednesdays – October 14, 21, 28; November 4, 18; December 2
Time: 6:30-8:00PM
Location: TZHS Room 304
Fee: $110
Instructor: Amanda Moresco

About the instructor: Amanda Moresco is a WGA writer and has assisted Oscar-winning writers for film and television for the past 20 years. As a director, she has completed four short films and is in development for her first feature film. Amanda is currently the co-artistic director of the Actor’s Gym – an acting, writing and directing workshop in NYC.

Digital Photography

This course, designed for beginners and those who want to get better results by learning how to use their camera fully, will cover basic and advanced concepts including: the importance of sensor size, shutter speed, aperture and RAW shooting and the differences between point-and-shoot, mirrorless and DSLR cameras. The first class will cover the fundamentals of buying a good digital camera.

Date: Thursdays – October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; November 12, 19; December 3
Time: 6:30-7:30PM
Location: TZHS Room 605
Fee: $60
Instructor: Anthony Pantliano

NEW: Exploring the Regional Cooking of Italy (Trentino-Alto Adige)

Explore various traditional dishes of the region of Trentino-Alto Adige — one of Italy’s northern regions and home to beautiful medieval castles, Renaissance palaces, the former Austrian region of Sud-Tirol and, part of the western Alps, the breathtaking Dolomites. In these two, two-hour classes, participants will prepare the following meals alongside our instructors and will taste the finished products together!  

• Class I:
  Maccheroni alla Pastora – a traditional pasta dish from the Dolomites featuring mushrooms, sausage and peas in a light tomato sauce. 

  Petto di Pollo al Formaggio – a traditional recipe featuring chicken breast, grana padana, prosciutto and cream.  

  Torta Grano Saraceno – a traditional dessert made with hazelnut flour, buckwheat flour, fruit and jam. 
   

• Class II:
  Zuppa di Orzo (Gerstsuppe) – a rustic, traditional soup of the Sud-Tirol area made with barley, carrots, onions, potatoes and herbs. 

  Il Bauerngröstl – a traditional, hearty dish of the region featuring potatoes, onion, chopped meat and eggs. 

  Zelten – a traditional Alpine recipe made with dried figs, pine nuts, almonds, hazelnuts and raisins. 

Class I: Tuesday — October 6
Class II: Thursday — October 29
Time: 5:45-8PM
Location: SOMS Room 179
Fee: $120 (includes food and supplies)
Instructors: Roberta Avantifiori and Tricia Castelli

Please note: this is a popular, limited-size class; please register early. Classes begin promptly at 5:45PM.

Mah Jongg (Beginner)

Please note: this class is full. Another class may be offered in January/February 2027, based on demand. Please email the director if interested. Learn this ancient Chinese game made modern! Beginner Mah Jongg will teach you how to play and help develop strategies and confidence — all while having fun. The 2026 National Mah Jongg card is required; order online at www.nationalmahjonggleague.org or call (212) 246-3052.

Date: Thursdays – October 15, 22, 29; November 12, 19 
Time: 6:30-8:30PM
Location: TZHS Room 607
Fee: $95
Instructor: Tamara Greene

Please note: the class size is limited to 12.

NEW: Getting Great Real Estate Deals When Buying or Selling Real Estate

Due to difficult times, there are some excellent deals in real estate. This class will teach you how to get great real estate deals — showing you the pros and cons of foreclosures, short sales, rent with option to buy, owner financing and buying with no money down. Participants will also learn how to wisely buy or sell investment property as well as primary, multi-family and vacation homes. Lastly, this class also teaches how to research property at the tax assessor’s and county clerk’s offices, use various websites and sell your home with or without a realtor.

Date: Tuesday — October 6
Time: 7:30-9PM
Location: TZHS Room 603
Fee: $50
Instructor: Rick Nathan

Please note: the instructor is strictly a consumer advocate, not a real estate agent.

How to Drastically Reduce Your College Costs

Participants will learn how to avoid large college loans. Discussion topics include: FAFSA, different types of grants and loans, scholarship sources, work study programs, federal vs. private loans, problems of Parent PLUS loans, refinance loans and 529 plans. Helpful websites and books on this matter will also be discussed.

Date: Tuesday — October 6
Time: 6-7:30PM
Location: TZHS Room 603
Fee: $50
Instructor: Bev Nathan

Please note: there is an optional $20 material fee for additional information payable to the instructor.

NEW: Retirement Planning Boot Camp

Did you know that most people spend more time planning a week-long vacation than they do their retirement? This boot camp series aims to change that and better position you for your golden years. Upon completion of our three-class series, you will have a good understanding of some of the most common challenges pre-retirees (and even many retirees) encounter. This series will cover five key areas: investing (including how to provide an income stream that outlives you); IRA strategies (rollover options and common RMD mistakes); tax planning (knowing the actions you should be taking throughout each stage of retirement); healthcare (managing expenses, transitioning to Medicare and long-term care); and, estate planning (how to prepare for a smooth transition of your assets).

Date: Tuesdays — November 3, 10, 17
Time: 7-8:30PM
Location: TZHS Room 608
Fee: $75
Instructor: Paul Muller

About the instructor: Paul Muller graduated from the State University of New York at Albany with a degree in Economics and has over 20 years of experience in the financial industry. He is a Certified Financial Planner™ professional, an Acccredited Estate Planner® and holds a FINRA series 65 registration through Vision Retirement.

Secrets That Wall Street
Does Not Want You To Know

Have some money to invest? This lively seminar is a must for those who want to learn from a consumer advocate. Learn how to navigate buying or leasing cars, buying insurance, investing with or without financial planners and investing in mutual funds on your own. After taking this course, you will have the confidence to invest on your own or interview financial planners to find those who will truly work for you. You will learn how to stretch and save your hard-earned money.

Date: Tuesday — October 6
Time: 6:00-7:30PM
Location: TZHS Room 603
Fee: $50
Instructor: Rick Nathan

Please note: there is an optional $20 material fee for additional information payable to the instructor.

Starting Your Own Business
With Little Money Down

Learn behind-the-scenes practical information on how to start a successful home-based, second-income business that can become full-time. You will learn how to decide on a business or product to sell with minimal problems and how to avoid making major financial mistakes. Franchising will be discussed.

Date: Tuesday — October 6
Time: 7:30-9PM
Location: TZHS Room 601
Fee: $50
Instructor: Bev Nathan

Please note: there is an optional $20 material fee for additional information payable to the instructor.

Understanding AI (Artificial Intelligence) — Focusing on ChatGPT

Have you ever wanted to use AI, but did not know where to begin? This class will focus on ChatGPT and how it can be used in many aspects of your life. In this class, you will use ChatGPT to assist you in interesting ways with everyday tasks at home such as finding recipes, organizing schedules and answering questions. It can also make travel planning easier by suggesting destinations, creating itineraries and offering tips for transportation and accommodations. For social media purposes, ChatGPT can help you write posts, respond to messages and generate creative ideas for sharing experiences with family and friends. Gardeners and plant enthusiasts can use it to learn about plant care, identify common gardening problems and receive seasonal growing advice. 

Date: Monday — November 2
Time: 6:45-8:45PM
Location: TZHS Room 605
Fee: $50
Instructor: Jim Mulligan

 

NEW: Native Trees of the Northeast

Explore the value of native trees including benefits to homeowners, wildlife and the environment. This course focuses on identifying some of those key to the northeastern U.S., the threats they are facing and approaches that may be taken to help protect them.

Date: Thursday — November 19
Time: 6:30–8PM
Location: TZHS Room 304
Fee: $35
Instructor: Cornell Cooperative Extension Master Gardener

NEW: Putting the Garden To Bed

What should you do in the fall to ready your garden for the spring? Learn best methods for improving soil quality, protecting perennials and tendering plants, trees and shrubs from winter conditions. The program will also explain how to bring in house plants, winterize tools and prepare water sources for the winter season.

Date: Thursday — October 15
Time: 6:30–8PM
Location: TZHS Room 304
Fee: $35
Instructor: Cornell Cooperative Extension Master Gardener

NEW: Starting Seeds Indoors and Outdoors

Seeds are marvelous little packages of plants just waiting to grow in your garden. This presentation will discuss how, and when, to start seeds indoors, nurture  seedlings until they are ready to plant outdoors and when to sow seeds directly into your garden.

Date: Thursday — December 10
Time: 6:30–8PM
Location: TZHS Room 304
Fee: $35
Instructor: Cornell Cooperative Extension Master Gardener