SAT Review

See below to register for SAT Review courses and download the forms. 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 location for all SAT Review courses: English — 3:10-4:40PM, TZHS Room 409 | Math — 3:10-4:40PM, TZHS Room 308.

May 2 SAT
Four-Week Review Class
English (Mr. Novak): Tuesdays – March 24; April 14, 21, 28
Math (Ms. Connell/Ms. Murphy): Thursdays – March 26; April 9, 16, 23
Fee: $275
The registration deadline is March 17 and class size is limited to 12 students — no exceptions. To view and download the registration form, click here. 

June 6 SAT
Four-Week Review Class
English (Mr. Novak): Tuesdays – May 12, 19, 26; June 2
Math (Ms. Connell/Ms. Murphy): Thursdays – May 14, 21, 28; June 4
Fee: $275
The registration deadline is May 5 and class size is limited to 12 students — no exceptions.
To view and download the registration form, click here.

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

Red Cross Babysitting Certification

CANCELLED — 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.

Date: Saturday, March 14
Time: 9:00AM–3:00PM
Location: SOMS Room 179
Fee: $135
To view and download the registration form, click here. 

 

Barre

Barre is a toning, full body workout. It engages muscles deep inside your body that squats, lunges and sit-ups do not reach. With high reps and low-impact movements, Barre challenges anyone looking to fine-tune their muscles — no ballet experience required.

Date: Tuesdays – March 3, 10, 17, 24; April 7, 14, 21, 28
Time: 6:00-7:00PM
Location: TZHS Cafeteria
Fee: $85 (combo price for both Barre and Barre Mini-Session: $135)
Instructor: Catherine Belcastro

Barre Mini-Session

Date: Tuesdays — May 5, 12,19, 26; June 2
Time: 6:00-7:00PM
Location: TZHS Cafeteria
Fee: $55 (combo price for both Barre and Barre Mini-Session: $135)
Instructor: Catherine Belcastro

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 – April 29; May 6, May 13, 20, 27; June 3
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 – May 14
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 – April 13, 20, 27; May 4, 11, 18; June 1, 8
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 – March 3, 10, 17, 24; April 7, 14, 21, 28
Time: 6:30–7:30PM
Location: TZHS Room 304
Fee: $110
Instructor: Lavina Wadhwani

Hatha Yoga Mini-Session

Date: Tuesdays — May 5, 12, 19, 26; June 2
Time: 6:30–7:30PM
Location: TZHS Room 304
Fee: $65
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 – April 15, 22; May 6, 13
Time: 6:45–7:45PM
Location: TZHS Room 605
Fee: $90
Instructor: Maureen Mercer

Pickleball

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
Date: Mondays – April 13, 20, 27; May 4, 11, 18
Time: 6:30–7:30PM
Location: CLE Gym
Fee: $85
Instructor: Rachele deLisser

Class II — OPEN PLAY
Date: Tuesdays – April 14, 21, 28; May 5, 12, 19
Time: 6:30–7:30PM
Location: CLE Gym
Fee: $85
Instructor: Rachele deLisser

Class III — NEW PLAYERS
Date: Wednesdays – April 29; May 6, 13, 20, 27; June 3
Time: 6:45-7:45PM
Location: WOS Gym
Fee: $85
Instructor: Bob Hudson

Class IV — OPEN PLAY
Date: Thursdays – April 23; May 7, 21, 28; June 4, 11
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 – April 23; May 7, 21, 28; June 4, 11
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 – February 25; March 4, 11, 18, 25; April 15, 22, 29
Time: 6:45-8:45PM
Location: SOMS Gym
Fee: $80  (combo price for both Volleyball and Volleyball Mini-Session: $135)
Instructor: Aydin Akdemir

Volleyball Mini-Session

Date: Wednesdays – May 13, 20, 27; June 3, 10
Time: 6:45-8:45PM
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 – March 2, 9, 23; April 13, 20, 27; May 4, 11
Time: 6:30-7:30PM
Location: SOMS Cafeteria
Fee: $95  (combo price for both Zumba and Zumba Mini-Session: $150)
Instructor: Jenny Favre

Zumba Mini-Session

Date: Mondays – May 18; June 1, 8, 15, 22
Time: 6:30-7:30PM
Location: SOMS Cafeteria
Fee: $60 (combo price for both Zumba and Zumba Mini-Session: $150)
Instructor: Jenny Favre

NEW: 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: Thursdays — April 15, 22, 29; May 6, 13, 27
Time: 6:30-8:30PM
Location: TZHS College Room
Fee: $85
Instructor: Yoko Komori Olson

Creative Writing Workshop — Tell Your Story

Whether you are just starting out or getting back into writing, this six-week workshop will help kickstart you into telling your story – taking you from the inception of your idea to a step-by-step plan on how to execute your final draft! You will learn how to: cultivate your idea, decide the right form, structure a cathartic arc and plot like a pro. Each 90-minute class will include a PDF workbook with instruction, writing prompts, discussion and Q&A. All genres and experience levels are welcome.

Date: Wednesdays – April 15, 22, 29; May 6, 13, 27
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 – April 9, 16, 23, 30; May 7, 14, 21; June 4
Time: 6:30-7:30PM
Location: TZHS Room 605
Fee: $60
Instructor: Anthony Pantliano

NEW: Exploring the Regional Cooking of Italy (Marche)

Explore various traditional dishes of the region of Marche — one of Italy’s six central regions and home to the beautiful Renaissance city of Urbino (a UNESCO world heritage site) and Pesaro (birthplace of Gioacchino Rossini, who composed many musical pieces including 39 operas). In these two, two-hour sessions, participants will prepare the below meals together along with our instructors.  

• Class I:
  Ciavarro di Ripatransone — a traditional Marche soup made with barley, farro, lentils, chick peas, cannellini beans, garlic, onion and herbs. 

  Pollo in Potacchio — one of the oldest recipes from the Marche region (specifically from Ancona) consisting of slow-cooked chicken with tomato, onion, garlic, rosemary and white wine.  

  Bostrengo — a traditional dessert from Le Marche featuring walnuts, figs and raisins. 
   

• Class II:
  Gnocchi con Salsiccia e Funghi — a traditional Marche dish consisting of gnocchi with a sausage and mushroom sauce. 

  Uova in Trippa — a typical Marche poor man’s dish made with eggs, milk and parmigiano cheese served with an onion-based tomato sauce. 

  Crescia Sfogliata — a traditional Marche dessert made with honey, nuts, chocolate and raisins. 

Class I: Thursday — March 26
Class II: Tuesday — April 14
Time: 5:45PM
Location: SOMS Room 179
Fee: $115 (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.

Learn to Play Guitar (Advanced)

This continuation of the beginner course will cover chord progressions found in popular songs, the 12-Bar Blues, pentatonic scales, power chords, beginning lead guitar and finger-style accompaniment patterns. Please bring an acoustic guitar.

Date: Thursdays – April 9, 16, 23, 30; May 7, 14
Time: 7:30–8:30PM
Location: TZHS Room 608
Fee: $95
Instructor: Louis Gentile

Learn to Play Guitar (Beginner)

Students will receive an introduction to guitar care, tuning, basic chords and strumming patterns used in many popular songs. Styles such as folk music and blues will be used as a foundation to learn simple theory, music notation and basic melodies. Please bring an acoustic guitar.

Date: Thursdays – April 9, 16, 23, 30; May 7, 14
Time: 6:15–7:30PM
Location: TZHS Room 608
Fee: $95
Instructor: Louis Gentile

Mah Jongg (Beginner)

THIS CLASS IS FULL AND WILL BE OFFERED AGAIN IN THE FALL — 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 – April 9, 16, 23, 30; May 7 
Time: 6:30-8:30PM
Location: TZHS College Room
Fee: $95
Instructor: Tamara Greene

Please note: the class size is limited to 12.

NEW: The Secrets of Art Making in Watercolor 

Each session of the course is thoughtfully designed to include practical demonstrations and hands-on exercises. These activities are aimed at building participants' confidence and skill in watercolor technique. Throughout the course, you will be encouraged to explore various methods, ask questions and develop your own unique artistic voice — all within a supportive and engaging learning environment.

Topics include: developing control over water, application and understanding of how pigments interact with each other and with the overall composition, the advantages of tube watercolors compared to solid (pan) watercolors, how to select brushes best suited for various painting applications and gaining insight into the strengths and weaknesses of various watercolor papers.

This course offers valuable guidance not only for beginners, but also for artists at all levels of experience who wish to refine their watercolor skills. A comprehensive list of required supplies will be sent by email to all registrants prior to the first session.

Date: Tuesdays — April 14, 21, 28; May 5, 12, 19, 26; June 2 
Time: 6:30-8:30PM
Location: TZHS Room 712
Fee: $100 (plus necessary supplies)
Instructor: Christie Black

How to Drastically Cut Costs

If you are trying to cut costs and learn how to save thousands of dollars because your retirement or savings plan has lost money or you could lose your job, this course could help you. Topics include: saving money by investing on your own with no-load mutual funds, the benefits of credit unions, buying used cars and saving money when buying car, home and life insurance. 

Date: Tuesday — April 14
Time: 6:00-7:30PM
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.

How to 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 — April 14
Time: 7:30-9:00PM
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.

NEW: Managing Health Care Expenses in Retirement —
What You Need To Know About Medicare

Do you have a firm handle on Medicare and health care costs in retirement? According to a recent survey by Bankers Life and Casualty Company: 57% of people said they had a "poor understanding" (31%) or knew "almost nothing" (26%) about Medicare; almost three-quarters (72%) did not know that most Americans on Medicare pay premiums, copays and deductibles; and, one in seven thought Medicare was free (only 14% knew that Medicare does not cover long-term care).

Through this course, you will learn: how Medicare enrollment periods work (and what you need to do to avoid late-enrollment penalties), how much you can expect to pay in health care costs after enrolling in Medicare, how Medicare works with private insurance to provide comprehensive coverage, why most people pay too much for private insurance (and how can you avoid excess costs) and why you must plan for higher health care costs in retirement (including the possibility of needing long-term care).

Date: Tuesday — March 24
Time: 6:30-8:00PM
Location: TZHS Room 609
Fee: $60
Instructor: Paul D. Muller, CFP, AEP

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 — April 14
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.

Selling On eBay

Learn from an eBay Power Seller how to sell successfully from start to finish. Topics include: how eBay works, safe trading using eBay buyer/seller protection, learning the value of your items, pricing your merchandise, writing a description, photos, shipping your goods, eBay fees, collecting your payment, delivery confirmation, handling feedback and more. Participants will be able to develop their own eBay listings upon completion.

Date: Wednesday — April 15
Time: 6:45-8:45PM
Location: TZHS Library
Fee: $65
Instructor: Rick Feingold

NEW: Social Security Planning
— What You Need To Know

Social Security can be far more complicated than people realize. The decisions you make now can have a tremendous impact on the total amount of benefits you receive over your lifetime. This class will acquaint you with rules and strategies for claiming Social Security benefits. An emphasis will be placed on coordinating the various types of benefits (retirement, spousal and survivor) in order to maximize benefits over a client’s lifetime.

Through this course, you will learn: how Social Security benefits are calculated, factors clients need to consider when deciding when to apply for benefits, illustrations of lifetime income streams based on claiming ages and break-even analyses, innovative spousal claiming strategies designed to give clients extra income, how widows and widowers can coordinate survivor benefits with their own retirement benefit to maximize income, ways to minimize taxes on Social Security benefits and how to coordinate Social Security with other sources of retirement income.

Date: Tuesday — April 14
Time: 6:30-8:00PM
Location: TZHS Room 609
Fee: $60
Instructor: Paul D. Muller, CFP, AEP

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 — April 14
Time: 7:30-9:00PM
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)

This introductory course begins by explaining the different types of AI in our lives, with a focus on Chat GPT as well as other apps that are easy to use once you have the time to work with them. We will discuss how AI can aid in our daily lives or help us just by becoming more informed.

Date: Monday — April 20
Time: 6:45-8:45PM
Location: TZHS Room 605
Fee: $50
Instructor: Jim Mulligan