Newtown Continuing Education has limited openings available in the following classes. Contact Newtown Continuing Education at 203-426-1787, 9 am to 1 pm, Monday through Friday, for further information on dates, times, and location, or visit newtowncontinuinged.org.Take Better Pictures, Understanding Camera Settings - A two-class course on Tuesdays, starting March 20, 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm, $59. The class will explore camera settings and functions so that the student will finally know what all the buttons do. Understanding how to control a camera is the foundation of improving skills as a photographer. Students should bring their DSLR camera and manual to class.Beginner Knitting Class - An eight-class course on Wednesdays, starting March 21, 6:45 pm to 7:45 pm, $129. For those who have wanted to knit, but didn't know where to start, or need to brush up the basics, this course will teach how to cast on, knit, purl, and more while creating a fashionable project to start. Crochet basics will also be taught. Students need to bring in a skein of bulky-weight yarn of their choice (such as Lion Wool-Ease Thick N Quick) and US size 11, 13 or 15 knitting needles to start.Beginner Knitting Circle, Daytime - An eight-class course on Wednesdays, starting March 21, 11 am to noon, for ages 18 and up, $129. For those who have wanted to knit, but didn't know where to start, or need to brush up the basics, this course will teach how to cast on, knit, purl, and more while creating a fashionable project to start. Crochet basics will also be taught. Students need to bring in a skein of bulky-weight yarn of their choice (such as Lion Wool-Ease Thick N Quick) and US size 11, 13 or 15 knitting needles to start.Intermediate Knitting Circle, Evening - An eight-class course on Thursdays, starting March 22, 6:45 pm to 7:45 pm, for ages 18 and up, $129. For those who can cast on and knit garter stitch, and are ready to build more skills (or have completed the beginner course), the course will offer several projects, starting with an "oh so cute" hat that can be made in sizes from children to adults, as well as a seamless project "knitting in the round" on circular needles. In this comprehensive, step-by-step, fun class, you will learn to read patterns, check gauge, master more difficult stitches (including cables) and more! Students need to bring in size 10 (longer length preferable) straight needles and one skein (150 yards) of worsted weight yarn of their choice to start. Other materials needed will be discussed in class. Students can also bring independent projects for help as well.Intermediate Knitting Circle, Daytime - An eight-class course on Wednesdays, 12:15 pm to 1:15 pm, for ages 18 and up, $129. See above for additional details.Tax Free in Retirement - A one-class course on March 19, 6:30 pm to 8 pm, $29. Many Americans assume that their taxes in retirement will stay the same or go down. Unfortunately for most this may not be the case. Historical federal tax rates have been as high as 91 percent in the 50s, 70 percent in the 70s and 50 percent in the 80s. Upon retirement social security may be taxable as high as 85 percent to the recipient and required minimum distributions from retirement accounts also can create substantial taxable income. Include pensions, rental property income, capital gains, dividend and interest income and the picture is somewhat unclear on future taxes. Join the class to learn about strategies that can help get closer to a tax free retirement.Social Security Changes In Retirement - A one-class course on Thursday, March 22, 6:30 pm to 8 pm, $29. This is an opportunity to learn key concepts people need to know before applying for Social Security. Depending on age, Social Security filing strategies may boost lifetime benefits and increase retirement income by tens of thousands. Always consider Social Security payout as a component of a retirement plan. The course will discuss January 1, 2017, Social Security regulation changes impacting the filing timing options available; how Social Security benefits are calculated and the advanced planning required to increase them; why married couples, divorced, and widowed individuals can miss out on significant lifetime sums; how Social Security sums may be integrated into a retirement analysis projecting future monthly income; the "three legged stool" approach to retirement planning and how to support future needs; and more.Social Security Planning, Do You Know Which Strategy Is Best For You? - A one-class course on Tuesday, March 27, 6:30 pm to 8 pm, $29. This 90-minute presentation covers Social Security basics and reveals strategies for maximizing benefits. The class will discuss minimizing taxes on Social Security benefits and coordination of Social Security benefit with other sources of retirement income. Questions about personal Social Security benefits will be welcome.The Value Of Family Life Planning, Wills, Trusts, Powers of Attorney, Healthcare Directives, Long-Term Care Insurance, Etc - A one-class course on Wednesday, March 21, 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm, $29. The course will cover the importance of Will (estate), Living Will, Curable Power of Attorney (POA), Health Care Directive & Proxy, Revocable & Irrevocable Trusts, DNR, MOLST/POLST and other terms. This is a how-to class with references, samples, examples, and real-life experiences.Test Drive A New Career, Adult Internships And Encore Career Possibilities - A one-class course on Tuesday, March 20, 6:30 pm to 8 pm, $39. Are you a midlife adult newly out of work? Underemployed or working part-time? Nearing retirement at another job? A stay-at-home parent ready to rejoin the workforce? Explore the possibilities of returning to the workforce via structured, short-term internships that help explore new fields while gaining value work experience. Test drive new career dreams in real-world settings. The course will try to match Baby Boomers with business owners eager to mentor them in exchange for their time and a "roll up your sleeve" attitude. No discounts apply.Ballroom Dancing - A four-class course on Thursdays, starting March 22, 7 pm to 8 pm, $99 per couple or $51 per single. Learn the fox trot, waltz, cha-cha, and more with instructors Joe Williams and Noni Low, who have been dancing together for more than 20 years and teaching ballroom dance for beginners to advanced for more than 15 years. Their basic concept of ballroom dancing consists of having fun with easy to learn instructions. Couples and singles welcome.Yoga 101 - A ten-class course on Mondays, starting March 26, 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm, $99. This session offers a variety of postures suitable for both beginner and experienced students. Bring yoga mat and towel. Yoga blocks optional.