Josephine A. Fiorentino Community Center
123 Antwerp Street Ext., Brighton, MA 02135
For more information contact Ginny LaCrow, Community Center Coordinator, 617- 699 – 2883. ginny...@charlesviewcommunity.org
Program Descriptions
Computer Lab: Adult, drop-in computer lab is open Tues – Fri, 10 am – 6 pm/Sat 9 – 5 pm, for all Allston-Brighton residents. Youth under 16 years of age must be accompanied by a parent. This is not an instructional course.
*Basic Computer Classes: Provided by Harvard Allston Workforce Collaborative. Pre-registration required, begins in October. Must be an Allston-Brighton resident. Questions contact: Meghan Bea - 617-384-9441
Playgroups: Allston/Brighton Family Nurturing Center of Massachusetts offers free Playgroups for children ages 2 – 4, their younger siblings, and parents.
Wednesdays please contact: Wednesdays, Elayne Baskin at 617-208-8611, Thursdays, bilingual (Spanish) please contact: Sylvia Toruno at 617-474-1143 x 252. Friday, Infant/Toddler, please contact: Colleen at 617-208-8611.
*Homework Help/After School: Youth Coordinator and undergraduate student volunteers assist with mentoring and homework help. For more information and to register please contact: Tara Bonds at: 617-608-7363, tara...@charlesviewcommunity.org
*WeCast Media: WeCast Media offers free video/media training courses to Charlesview residents and Allston-Brighton community members. Participants will learn how to film, edit, and create their own videos from a topic of their choice. Must be 10 years old or older to participate. Limit of 10 people per class. Contact: Brandy via email at: brandy...@gmail.com
*English as Second Language (Sat): Courses are free of charge and taught by certified teachers and volunteers: SATURDAY- 9:30am – 12:30pm. Please contact Diana or Ramin directly at: ram...@alum.mit.edu (Ramin), or dvga...@alum.mit.edu (Diana). *English as Second Language (Mon & Tues, PM): Free beginner ESL class led by Harvard, Phillips Brooks House Association, PEN Program students. Limit of 15 students. Mon. & Tues. 6 - 8 pm. *ESOL Tutors (M - F): Make apts. with Boston College students by signing up in community center.
Meditation Classes: Reverend Kim leads drop-in classes for adults and children on Saturdays: 2 -3 pm (adults & kids).
*FREE Tax Preparation: Allston Brighton Community Financial Management Program, 1st and 3rd of each month. Call: 617-347-5624, by appointment ONLY.
Zumba: Zumba is a free exercise program offered by the Joseph Smith Community Health Center. Limit is 20 participants per class. For more information call Emma - at
617-208-1671; En Español: Alicia- 617-208-1583. For information on the fee ($) for the Monday evening classes contact Sandra Souza: ssou...@gmail.com
* = Pre-registration is required. Release forms are required for regularly scheduled programs. Children under 18 must receive consent of a parent or guardian.
Last Updated: May 27, 2015
Ginny LaCrow
Community Center Coordinator
Josephine A. Fiorentino Community Center
123 Antwerp Street
Brighton, MA 02135
ginny...@charlesviewcommunity.org