Kim Voulgarakis Clerk/Receptionist kvoulgarakis@lwd.org
Parks & Recreation Board
The Park & Recreation Board reviews and recommends policies, fees, administrative and budgetary matters to the Village Board. The Park & Recreation Board meetings are held on the second Tuesday of each month in the Gerald C. Turry Village Board Room. Meetings begin promptly at 6:15 pm The public is encouraged to attend.
Courtney Tucker Chairperson
Leah Brennan Comissioner
Sokol Delisi Comissioner
Art Lovering Comissioner
Kenneth “KJ” Malca Comissioner
Victor Shaw Comissioner
Laura Tomacic Comissioner
Department Mission
The Lincolnwood Parks and Recreation Department is committed to providing enjoyable quality programs and attractive, safe facilities to promote the health, welfare and pleasure of all the residents of Lincolnwood.
Department Vision
It is the vision of the Parks and Recreation Department of the Village of Lincolnwood to promote a feeling of community among all the diverse residents with a wide range of quality recreational programs and facilities to meet their needs.
Special Events + PROGRAMS
SEPTEMBER / OCTOBER / NOVEMBER / DECEMBER
Movies In The Park
All Ages — Free Event!
Location: Proesel Park Pavilion
Elemental
Saturday, August 31 at 7:30 pm
The Little Mermaid
Saturday, September 14 at 7 pm
Touch A Truck
All Ages — Free Event!
The biggest and coolest trucks will be on display to touch and explore! This FREE, family-friendly event features earth movers, dump trucks, police cars, fre engines, ambulances, and more!
Sunday, September 15
1-3 pm
Location: Village Hall Parking Lot
Halloween Trunk-or-Treat
All Ages — Free Event!
Wear your Halloween costume and join us for this FREE, family-friendly event of treats and spooky fun! Children must be accompanied by an adult. Calling all volunteers for this event! Interested in hosting a trunk? Contact Kandice Newton at knewton@lwd.org for more information.
Sunday, October 27
3-5 pm
Location: Aquatic Center Parking Lot
Lincolnwood Lights
All Ages — Free Event
Join us for the 11th Annual Village of Lincolnwood holiday tree lighting celebration at Village Hall. Enjoy hot chocolate, stories, and music!
Thursday, December 5
5-6 pm
Location: Village Hall Promenade
Gingerbread House Decorating
Decorate your very own gingerbread house with frosting and candy! All supplies are included. Fun for all ages! Registration includes one house and decorating supplies.
Friday, December 6
5-6 pm
Location: Lincolnwood Community Center
All Ages
R : $30 / NR: $38
Breakfast with Santa
Join Santa for his annual visit to the Village of Lincolnwood. Santa will be stopping by the Community Center to enjoy breakfast and visit and take pictures with the children. Register early as spaces fll up quickly. All adults and children in attendance must register for the event.
Saturday, December 7
10 am-12 pm
Location: Lincolnwood Community Center
All Ages R : $28 / NR: $34
Holiday House Decorating Contest
We are looking for some of the most festive and creative houses in Lincolnwood. Staff will vote on houses entered in the contest in the categories of Most Original, Best Theme, and Best Use of Lights. The winning house will receive a prize. Participating houses must have their lights turned on beginning at 5 pm on the evening of December 11.
Wednesday, December 11
All Ages: Lincolnwood Residents Only Register by December 9
Hanukkah Celebration
Join us for an evening at the Community Center to celebrate Hanukkah and the Festival of Lights! We will decorate cookies, play dreidel and end the evening with a Hanukkah Bingo game! Everyone will leave a with a special goodie.
Thursday, December 19
5:30-7 pm
Location: Lincolnwood Community Center
All Ages
R : $18 / NR: $22
Noon Year’s Eve
Fun, family-friendly event!
Join us at the Community Center as we ring in the new year! Enjoy DJ music, games, noise makers, party favors and more! The party begins at 11 am with a big balloon drop at noon. This event is ideal for children up to the age of 12. All children must be accompanied by an adult. The cost is per person.
Tuesday, December 31
11 am-12 pm
Location: Lincolnwood Community Center
All Ages
R : $8 / NR: $9
Early Childhood
INFANT to AGE 6 CLASSES & PROGRAMS
Young Rembrandt’s – September Weekly Drawing Class Day: Tuesday
If you have a tiny toddler at home, it’s time to channel that creative energy with Young Rembrandt’s! Our drawing classes are bursting with color and fun. Watch your little one master the mighty circle through our adorable ladybug and gumball machine drawings.
Location: Lincolnwood Community Center Ages 3-6
R : $72 / NR: $90
Session Day Time Date
1 Tu 5-5:45 pm 9/10-10/1
Young Rembrandt’s – October Weekly Drawing Class Day: Tuesday
Jump into creativity and expand your child’s horizons with Young Rembrandt’s. Young Rembrandt's provides a productive environment where your child will learn how to draw and discover his or her artistic skills. They’ll soon be sketching everything from hilarious clown puppets to a not-so-spooky Frankenstein. And who can resist a candy bag or a scenic fall masterpiece? Enroll your artist today and watch them beam with pride!
Location: Lincolnwood Community Center Ages 3-6
R : $72 / NR: $90
Session Day Time Date
1 Tu 5-5:45 pm 10/8-10/29
Pee Wee Soccer
Day: Monday
Adult/Tot T-Ball
Day: Saturday
Parents are an integral part of helping their tots develop basic sports movement and motor skills through the great sport of baseball. Motor skill activities focus on hand/eye and running coordination. Sports equipment and instruction are provided to help guide your child through an introduction to organized sports. Parents or caregiver participation is required, and participants should bring their own gloves if desired.
No class: 11/30
Ages: 2-3 with a parent/guardian
Parent/Tot Tumbling Day: Wednesday
Introduce your child to tumbling and gymnastics with an instructor from Chicago Loves Dance! Students stretch, jump, and tumble with their parents' supervision. No class: 11/20, 11/27
Location: Lincolnwood Community Center
Ages: 2-5 with a parent/guardian
R : $125 / NR: $157
Session Day Time Date
1 W 10:30-11:15 am 9/11-10/23
R : $110 / NR: $138
Session Day Time Date
2 W 10:30-11:15 am 10/30-12/18
R : $112 / NR: $140
Location: Proesel Park
Session Day Time Date
1 Sa 9-9:45 am 9/7-10/26
Location: Lincolnwood Community Center
Session Day Time Date
2 Sa 9-9:45 am 11/2-12/21
Let your child’s early soccer experience be a great one. The younger player develops their soccer skills and also gains confdence, coordination, motor skills and communication. The program uses age-appropriate drills and exercises to teach players kicking, ball control, dribbling, shooting and more.
No class: 11/25
Location: Rutledge Hall
Ages: 3-5
R : $96 / NR: $120
Session Day Time Date 1 M 4:15-5 pm 9/9-10/21
R : $112 / NR: $140
Session Day Time Date 2 M 4:15-5 pm 10/28-12/16
Youth Athletics
AGE 5 to 12 CLASSES & PROGRAMS
Lil Dribblers
Day: Friday
The Lil Dribblers basketball program introduces the game of basketball in a safe, fun, and exciting environment. Our curriculum uses age-appropriate activities and games specifcally designed to increase balance, body awareness, motor skills, hand eye coordination, listening skills and the ability to follow directions. Through engaging exercises and interactive play, your child will develop fundamental basketball skills while having a blast in a supportive environment. No class: 11/29
Location: Rutledge Hall
Ages: 3-5
R : $128 / NR: $160
Session Day Time Date
1 F 4:15-5 pm 9/6-10/25
R : $112 / NR: $140
Session Day Time Date
2 F 4:15-5 pm 11/1-12/20
T-Ball Skills Clinic
Day: Saturday
This introductory T-ball program is perfect for a child who wants to have fun, make new friends and be introduced to baseball. Participants enjoy learning the skills needed to play baseball including offense and defense, as well as the rules and philosophies of the game. The program stresses teamwork over competition. All you need to bring is a glove! No Class: Nov 30
Location: Lincolnwood Community Center
Age 4-6
R : $112 / NR: $140
Session Day Time Date 1 Sa 12-12:45 pm 11/2-12/21
L.I.S.A. Soccer Day: Thursday
Led by professional coaching staff, the goal of the clinic is to help players of all levels improve their game in a fun and safe atmosphere that stresses respect and sportsmanship. Youth will be taught the fundamentals of soccer, as well as technical and tactical skills through drills. Players will be challenged physically and mentally and remain active throughout the program.
Location: Proesel Park Soccer Field
Age 5-11
R : $132 / NR: $165
Session Day Time Date 1 Th 5-6:30 pm 9/12-10/24
Soccer Skills Enrichment
Day: Monday
Participants engage in an up-tempo gamelike atmosphere where they develop team play and footwork. Games will be held at the end of every class with a focus on control, possession, and spacing. Players will be introduced to fundamentals and skill maneuvers that will help enhance their overall game.
Location: Rutledge Hall
Grades 3-5
R : $112 / NR: $140
Session Day Time Date 1 M 3-4 pm 9/9-10/21
Dodgeball Enrichment
Day: Monday
Dodgeball provides participants with an opportunity to play the popular game in a safe and supervised environment. The program uses super soft balls and safety is stressed during game play. Each week players learn new variations of the game, keeping class fresh and the kids having fun. Time limits are placed on all games, so participants do not sit out too long and remain active throughout the class. No class: 11/25
Location: Rutledge Hall
Grades 3-5
R : $112 / NR: $140
Session Day Time Date 1 M 3-4 pm 10/28-12/16
Youth Athletics
AGE 5 to 12 CLASSES & PROGRAMS
Floor Hockey Enrichment
Day: Wednesday
This enrichment program provides participants the opportunity to learn and play foor hockey in a safe and fun environment. Players learn positions, stick handling and ball control in this fun, fast-paced class. In addition, players develop teamwork and sportsmanship while having fun competitive gameplay each week. Safety and having fun are a MUST when you step on the foor. Come ready to play! No class: 11/27
Location: Rutledge Hall
Grades 3-5
R : $112 / NR: $140
Session Day Time Date
1 W 3-4 pm 10/30-12/18
Sports Battle: Nerf & Dodgeball
Day: Monday
This class features games from two of our most popular classes: Dodgeball and Nerf Elite Battle! All Nerf guns, ammo and eye protection will be provided. Dodgeball uses super soft balls and safety is stressed during game play. No class: 11/25
Location: Rutledge Hall
Age 6-10
R : $112 / NR: $140
Session Day Time Date
1 M 5-6 pm 9/9-10/21
Age 9-12
R : $112 / NR: $140
Session Day Time Date
2 M 5-6 pm 10/28-12/16
Flag Football Enrichment
Day: Wednesday
Come join in on the fun and start playing the nation’s most loved game! Players are introduced to stance, receiving, rushing, blocking and defense. Each week ends with a scrimmage encouraging teamwork and sportsmanship. Players always get to play either receiver or running back each week. Games focus on fundamentals and feld concepts, as well as positions and mechanics. No equipment necessary!
Location: Rutledge Hall
Grades 3-5
R : $128 / NR: $160
Session Day Time Date
1 W 3-4 pm 9/4-10/23
Basketball Clinic 101 Day: Wednesday
Develop early basketball skills such as shooting, dribbling and passing, along with the basic rules of the game. All instruction is game/ drill oriented with mini games and scrimmages played every week. This class is for the basketball beginner looking to understand the game, learn new skills, and have fun! No class: 11/27
Location: Rutledge Hall
Ages: 6-8
R : $128 / NR: $160
Session Day Time Date
1 W 4:15-5:15 pm 9/4-10/23
R : $112 / NR: $140
Session Day Time Date
2 W 4:15-5:15 pm 10/30-12/18
Basketball Clinic 201 Day: Wednesday
Players begin to develop more advanced skills such as various guard/post techniques, setting screens, moving without the ball, and offensive spacing. Defensive instruction includes man-to-man, denying the ball, helpline and boxing out. Players spend time developing their shot using proper mechanics to be effective further from the basket. Scrimmages are played every week. No class: 11/27
Location: Rutledge Hall
Ages: 9-12
R : $128 / NR: $160
Session Day Time Date
1 W 5:15-6:15 pm 9/4-10/23
R : $112 / NR: $140
Session Day Time Date
2 W 5:15-6:15 pm 10/30-12/18
Youth Athletics
AGE 5 to 12 CLASSES & PROGRAMS
Basketball Enrichment Day: Friday
Participants engage in an up-tempo gamelike atmosphere where they develop team play and skill work. Games will be held at the end of every class, and popular shooting and dribbling games will be played each week to optimize player participation and fun. Drills and games are engineered to accommodate players of all skill levels, so join today and get ready to have fun! No class: 11/29
Location: Rutledge Hall
Grades 3-5
R : $128 / NR: $160
Session Day Time Date
1 F 3-4 pm 9/6-10/25
R : $112 / NR: $140
Session Day Time Date
2 F 3-4 pm 11/1-12/20
Junior Development Tennis
Day: Sunday
A great program for those 6-13 years old who are just starting tennis. Emphasis will be placed on form and control. Students will be introduced to ground strokes, volleys, and serves utilizing the Quick Start teaching format. No class: 9/1
Location: Proesel Park Tennis Courts
Ages: 6-13
R : $132 / NR: $142
Session Day Time Date 1 Su 10-11am 8/18-9/29
Total Sports
Day: Friday
This class features a new sport each week. Some of the sports taught and played include basketball, foor hockey, football, kickball, soccer, and baseball. In addition, participants play many popular running and group games. Children have the opportunity to acquire new skills and develop confdence in games they have played in previous classes. No class: 11/30
Location: Rutledge Hall
Age 6-9
R : $128 / NR: $160
Session Day Time Date
1 F 5-6 pm 9/6-10/25
R : $112 / NR: $140
Session Day Time Date 2 F 5-6 pm 11/1-12/20
T-Ball League
Day: Saturday
The focus of the T-Ball League is for the participants to have fun while learning the game of baseball at its most fundamental level. Parents coach in this league and games are umped by the coaches of Hot Shots Sports. Hot Shots Sports coaches provide instruction while umping to ensure all players understand the rules of the game and are advancing their skills each week.
Location: Proesel Park
R : $128 / NR: $160
Ages: 4-5
Session Day Time Date
1 Sa 10-11 am 9/7-10/26
Ages: 5-6
Session Day Time Date
2 Sa 11 am-12 pm 9/7-10/26
Coach Pitch Softball
Day: Saturday
Coach Pitch is a transition from hitting off a tee to hitting a moving pitch. Participation and skill development is promoted over competition. Participants are given the opportunity to try different positions on the feld and everybody bats each inning. The program stresses teamwork over competition. All you need to bring is a glove!
Location: Proesel Park
Ages: 5-7
R : $128 / NR: $160
Session Day Time Date 1 Sa 12-1 pm 9/7-10/26
Youth Programs
AGE 5 to 12
CLASSES & PROGRAMS
Young Rembrandt’s – September Drawing and Cartooning Day: Tuesday
Got a little artist at home turning every corner into their personal gallery? It's time for their creativity to meet the vibrant world of Young Rembrandt's! Watch in awe as their pencils whirl across the paper, drawing everything from yummy taffy apples to bunnies full of sass. Kids pair their doodles with a side of giggles our cartoon animals do more than just fur; they wear their personalities on their sleeves. From baseball-playing critters to ogres with attitude. Enroll now!
Location: Lincolnwood Community Center
Ages 6-12
R : $72 / NR: $90
Session Day Time Date
1 Tu 5:50-6:50 pm 9/10-10/1
Young Rembrandt’s – October Drawing and Cartooning Day: Tuesday
Embark on an artistic adventure flled with colors and imagination they’ll absolutely adore. We’re sprinkling a bit of Van Gogh magic with some vibrant sunfower sketches. Embark on an artistic adventure flled with colors and imagination they’ll absolutely adore. Enroll today and watch their artistic fair fourish! We will be diving deep into the art of exaggeration and expression with our cartooning lessons. It’s not just a class; it’s a ticket to a laughter-flled learning experience. Enroll them today and watch their creativity soar and scores of giggles ensue!
Location: Lincolnwood Community Center Ages 6-12
R : $72 / NR: $90
Session Day Time Date
1 Tu 5:50-6:50 pm 10/8-10/29
Hip Hop
Day: Monday
Under the creative directions of skilled Chicago Loves Dance instructors, students will learn choreography to the newest pop/ dance songs, show off their creativity in free-style choreography sessions and more. Chicago Loves Dance runs on the philosophy that dance should open your child’s creative abilities and be FUN! We pride ourselves on teaching the self-esteem and socialization needed in everyday life through the activity of dance and performance. The last day of the class will be a parent watch day, where they will do a short performance to show off their new talents. No class: 11/18,11/25
Location: Lincolnwood Community Center Ages: 5-12
R : $135 / NR: $169
Session Day Time Date
1 M 5:30-6:30 pm 9/9-10/21
R : $108 / NR: $135
Session Day Time Date
2 M 5:30-6:30 pm 10/28-12/16
Jazz Dance Day: Thursday
Under the direction of Chicago Loves Dance instructors, students will learn fundamentals of jazz dance as well as choreography weekly. Join us the last day of class for a short parent watch performance. No class: 11/21, 11/28
Location: Lincolnwood Community Center Ages: 5-12
R : $126 / NR: $158
Session Day Time Date
1 Th 5:30-6:30 pm 9/12-10/24
R : $108 / NR: $135
Session Day Time Date
2 Th 5:30-6:30 pm 10/31-12/19
Cheer/Poms
Day: Friday
Under the direction of Chicago Loves Dance instructors, students will learn cheers as well as poms choreography weekly in this upbeat class. They will learn 3-4 new cheers weekly, work on form, as well as add on to their poms dance routine. The last day of the class will be a parent watch day where they will do a short performance. No class: 11/22, 11/29
Location: Lincolnwood Community Center Ages: 5-12
R : $126 / NR: $158
Session Day Time Date
1 F 5-6 pm 9/13-10/25
R : $108 / NR: $135
Session Day Time Date
2 F 5-6 pm 11/1-12/20
Youth Programs
Barbie Glam
Day: Friday
Come join us and celebrate the color PINK just the way Barbie does so well! Our staff will transform a “Barbie” look with Pink Hair Bow, Sparkle, Make-up and Pink Glitter Nails. Each participant will decorate a special wooden jewelry box with pink shades, glitter paints, personalization & jewels. Complete the activity with designing a beautiful bracelet with fashion & Barbie related charms to put inside. Our class ends with a fnale Fashion Show to Barbie movie soundtrack. A special Barbie Photo Backdrop and props will be set-up for photos after class. Each guest gets a Pink goodie bag to take home! (Parents bring phone for pictures)
Location: Lincolnwood Community Center
Ages: 5-12
R : $30 / NR: $38
Session Day Time Date
1 F 6:15-7:30 pm 10/25
Pop Stars/Taylor Swift
Day: Friday
Do you love Taylor Swift, Selena Gomez, Katy Perry and all the cool pop stars flling our play list? We do! Come join us for a night of fun and bring your gal pals! Our staff will be doing hair makeovers with hair color chalk, Sparkle Face Gem & Nail Polish on each participant. Participants will decorate a Pop Star photo frame and have the opportunity to get a photo in front of our TAYLOR SWIFT/POP STAR photo backdrops & fun photo booth props to accessorize. They will also design a cool bracelet with cool music related charms. Our staff leads a fnale of dance party with playlist to all the HOT female pop stars with disco lights and take home a “glitter” sparkle microphone as a memory of this fun class! (Parents, make sure you bring your phone to take your childs photograph)
Location: Lincolnwood Community Center Ages: 5-12
R : $30 / NR: $38
Session Day Time Date 1 F 6:15-7:30 pm 12/20
Winter Break Camp
Don’t miss out on the Winter Break of a lifetime. Join us for an action-packed adventure flled with feld trips, games, arts and crafts, and loads of fun! All participants must bring their own lunch each day. The feld trip schedule will be released closer to the start of camp. Keep an eye on our social media for that! No class: 1/1
Location: Lincolnwood Community Center Grades: K-5
R : $480 / NR: $600
Session Day Time Date 1 M-F* 8 am-6 pm 12/26-1/3
R : $90 / NR: $113
Session Day Time Date
1 Th 8 am-6 pm 12/26
2 F 8 am-6 pm 12/27
3 M 8 am-6 pm 12/30
4 Tu 8 am-6 pm 12/31
5 Th 8 am-6 pm 1/2
6 F 8 am-6 pm 1/3
Language Classes
AGE 3+ CLASSES & PROGRAMS
Zoom Spanish for Kids – Live
Join us right from your living room as we explore new cultures and learn the Spanish language via the interactive Zoom platform! Younger children will learn conversational Spanish through fun and interactive activities and music while older children will also learn some Spanish phonetics to begin reading and writing in Spanish. Each session covers new material. Taught live by a Language in Action, Inc. instructor. No class: 10/31, 11/28
Location: Virtual
R : $94 / NR: $118
I Speak Spanish Ages: 3-6
Session Day Time Date
1 M 5-5:45 pm 9/16-10/21
2 M 5-5:45 pm 10/28-12/2
3 M 5-5:45 pm 12/9-1/13
4 Th 5-5:45 pm 9/12-10/17
5 Th 5-5:45 pm 10/24-12/12
6 Sa 8:30-9:15 am 9/7-10/12
7 Sa 8:30-9:15 am 10/19-11/23
8 Sa 8:30-9:15 am 12/7-1/11
Youth Spanish Ages: 7-11
Session Day Time Date
1 M 5:30-6:15 pm 9/16-10/21
2 M 5:30-6:15 pm 10/28-12/2
3 M 5:30-6:15 pm 12/9-1/13
4 Th 6:15-7 pm 9/12-10/17
5 Th 6:15-7 pm 10/24-12/12
6 Sa 9:30-10:15 am 9/7-10/12
7 Sa 9:30-10:15 am 10/19-11/23
8 Sa 9:30-10:15 am 12/7-1/11
Middle School & Jr. High School Students
Grades: 6-8
Session Day Time Date
1 Tu 5:30-6:15 pm 9/10-10/15
2 Tu 5:30-6:15 pm 10/22-11/26
3 M 5-5:45 pm 12/2-1/6
Zoom French and Italian Classes Day: Monday and Wednesday
Join us right from your living room as we explore new cultures and learn the French and Italian languages via the interactive Zoom platform! Each session covers new material. Taught live by a Language in Action, Inc. instructor. No class: 11/27
Location: Virtual
R : $94 / NR: $118
I Speak Italian Jr.
Ages 3-6
Session Day Time Date
1 W 5-5:45 pm 9/11-10/16
2 W 5-5:45 pm 10/23-12/4
I Speak Italian
Ages 7-11
Session Day Time Date
1 W 6-6:45 pm 9/11-10/16
2 W 6-6:45 pm 10/23-12/4
I Speak French
Ages 7-11
Session Day Time Date
1 M 5-5:45 pm 9/16-10/21
2 M 5-5:45 pm 10/28-12/2
I Speak Italian
Ages 18+
Session Day Time Date
1 W 7-8 pm 9/11-10/16
2 W 7-8 pm 10/23-12/4
I Speak French
Ages 18+
Session Day Time Date
1 M 6-7 pm 9/16-10/21
2 M 6-7 pm 10/28-12/2
Zoom Japanese – Live Day: Tuesday
Join us right from your living room as we explore new cultures and learn the Japanese language via the interactive Zoom platform! Each session covers new and exciting material! Taught live by a Language in Action, Inc. instructor. No class: 11/27
Location: Virtual
R : $90 / NR: $118
Ages 7-11
Session Day Time Date
1 Tu 5-5:45 pm 9/10-10/15
2 Tu 5-5:45 pm 10/22-11/26
Ages 18+
Session Day Time Date
1 Tu 6-6:45 pm 9/10-10/15
2 Tu 6-6:45 pm 10/22-11/26
Zoom Spanish for Adults – Live
Have you ever wanted to learn a foreign language, but never had the opportunity? Now is the time! Stay connected and learn Spanish from the comfort of your own home via the interactive Zoom platform! In this class you will learn conversational Spanish that you can immediately begin using. The class will be tailored to the needs of the students enrolled. Taught live by a Language in Action, Inc. instructor. No class: 11/27
Location: Virtual
Ages: 18+
R : $94 / NR: $118
Session Day Time Date
1 Tu 10-11 am 9/10-10/15
2 Tu 10-11 am 10/22-11/26
3 M 10-11 am 12/2-1/6
4 W 6-7 pm 9/11-10/16
5 W 6-7 pm 10/23-12/4
6 M 7-8 pm 12/2-1/6
7 Sa 10:30-11:30 am 9/7-10/12
8 Sa 10:30-11:30 am 10/19-11/23
9 Sa 10:30-11:30 am 12/7-1/11
ASL (American Sign Language) –Live
Day: Wednesday
Interested in learning the basics of American Sign Language or communicating with your young child through signing? Join us from the the comfort and convenience of your living room as you learn to sign in a fun, interactive and lively environment. Each session covers new material. Taught live on the Zoom platform by a Language in Action, Inc. instructor. No class: 11/27
Location: Virtual
R : $90 / NR: $118
Ages 3-7 with adult
Session Day Time Date
1 W 5-5:45 pm 9/11-10/16
2 W 5-5:45 pm 10/23-12/4
Ages 7-12
Session Day Time Date
1 W 6-6:45 pm 9/11-10/16
2 W 6-6:45 pm 10/23-12/4
Ages 13+
Session Day Time Date
1 W 7-8 pm 9/11-10/16
2 W 7-8 pm 10/23-12/4
(10:10 AM)
Adult
AGE 16+ CLASSES & PROGRAMS
Fit4Mom Stroller Strides
Day: Monday/Wednesday/Friday
Stroller Strides is a 60-minute, total-body workout that incorporates cardio, strength, and core training, all while engaging and entertaining the little ones in a stroller! Register here: cnschicago.ft4mom.com.
Location: Lincolnwood Community Center
Age 16+
R: $130 / NR: $165 Day Time Months
M/W/F 9:30a-10:30 am Sep-Dec
Peace Yoga Day: Monday
Peace Yoga is the perfect combination of basic stretches, yoga postures, breathe work, meditation and relaxation all geared to create harmony within the mind, body and spirit. It promotes healthy internal organ functions and smooth energy circulation within all systems of the body. Yoga movements are designed to stretch and tone muscles, loosen stiff joints, help correct poor posture, improve balance and leave you feeling agile and refreshed.
Location: Lincolnwood Community Center
Age 16+
R: $130 / NR: $165
Session Day Time Date
1 M 6:45-7:45 pm 9/30-11/4
2 M 6:45-7:45 pm 11/11-12/16
NEW! Adult Co-Ed Kickball League
Day: Wednesday
Step up to the plate and join our new coed adult kickball league! This is a fun, low stakes league. A trophy will be awarded to the winning team at the end of the season.
Location: Proesel Park
Ages 18+
Team Fee: $150
Session Day Time Date
1 W 5:30-7:30 pm 9/11-10/23
Adult Instant Tennis
Day: Sunday
Learn to play tennis in just a few short weeks. Even if you’ve never held a racquet, we can get you started playing and enjoying a great sport. The program is also excellent for those people who have played or taken lessons years ago and need a “refresher”. No class: 9/1
Location: Proesel Park Tennis Courts
Age 18+
R : $138 / NR: $148
Session Day Time Date
1 Su 11 am-12 pm 8/18-9/29
Pickleball 123 (Beginner)
Day: Wednesday
For new players or those looking for a refresh. Players will learn the fundamentals of the game: ground strokes, dinks, volleys and overheads, the serve and return as well as general rules of play. Even if you’ve never picked up a paddle, these clinics will get you started on your own pickleball pathway with a solid foundation.
Location: Proesel Park Tennis Courts
Age 18+
R : $120 / NR: $130
Session Day Time Date
1 W 5-6 pm 8/21-9/25
Pickleball 456 (Intermediate)
Day: Wednesday
For Pickleball 123 graduates or those that are currently playing, Pickleball 456 is where you’ll begin to refne your strokes and generate more power, dinks, and touch. Use of strategies in your game will be introduced.
Location: Proesel Park Tennis Courts
Age 18+
R : $120 / NR: $130
Session Day Time Date
1 W 6-7 pm 8/21-9/25
Pickleball Matchplay
Day: Wednesday
Organized match play – No partner needed (intermediate level players). Players will rotate partners and have multiple matches during each session.
Location: Proesel Park Tennis Courts
Age 18+
R : $66 / NR: $76
Session Day Time Date
1 W 7-9 pm 8/21-9/25
Adult/Senior
AGE 16+ CLASSES & PROGRAMS
Friday Afternoon Coffee, Games, and Cards
Day: Friday
Choose the game or games of your choice. Staff will provide a large variety of cards and games of your choosing! Coffee, tea, and cookies will be served! This is a free program, but we do recommend registering! You may register online or at the Community Center.
Location: Lincolnwood Community Center
Ages: 55+
Fee: Free
Session Day Time Date
1 F 12-2 pm 9/20
2 F 12-2 pm 10/4
3 F 12-2 pm 10/18
4 F 12-2 pm 11/8
5 F 12-2 pm 12/13
Chair
Peace Yoga Day: Wednesday
There is nothing quite like the sense of well-being that Peace Yoga brings. In this class, gentle Peace Yoga movements and breathing techniques are practiced seated in a chair. You’ll loosen up tight muscles and joints, develop more fexibility and strengthen your body and mind. Experience deep harmony and the fow of rejuvenating energy as you stretch, breathe and relax.
Location: Lincolnwood Community Center
Ages: 55+
R: $10 / NR: $40
Session Day Time Date 1 W 11:30 am-12:15 pm 10/23-11/13
Peace Breathing Meditation Day: Friday
Grandparents Day
Day: Sunday
Join us for an afternoon making memories while we celebrate grandparents and their grandchildren and the love and bond of a family! We will be designing and painting clay pots and planting a small plant in each, which will be nurtured and cared for at home. Each person will receive a pair of gardening gloves, which you can take home and use for more gardening! A few games of Bingo will be played and the event will close with a special story about the love and joy that a family is. Light refreshments will be served. This event is open to everyone, not just grandparents and grandchildren!
Location: Lincolnwood Community Center
All Ages
R: $5 / NR: $10
Orion Dance Club
Day: Friday
Join us for an evening of dance open to all levels and styles. Dance styles include Ballroom, Cha-Cha, Swing, Tango, Waltz, Fox Trot, Rhumba, Bolero, Cumbia, Bachata, Salsa, Merengue, and more! Grab your dancing shoes and dance the night away!
Location: Lincolnwood Community Center
Ages: 21+
Fee: $25
Session Day Time Date
1 F 7-11 pm 9/13
2 F 7-11 pm 9/27
3 F 7-11 pm 10/4
4 F 7-11 pm 10/18
5 F 7-11 pm 11/1
6 F 7-11 pm 11/15
7 F 7-11 pm 12/20
Learn to calm your mind, reduce stress and open your heart to your true self. In this class you’ll be comfortably seated in a chair as you explore discussion topics and practice breathing and mindfulness techniques. Discover how Peace Breathing Meditation can help you to feel more balanced, think more clearly, experience better sleep and respond to challenges wisely.
Location: Lincolnwood Community Center
Ages: 55+
R: $10 / NR: $40
Session Day Time Date 1 F 10:45-11:15 am 10/25-11/15
Forever Fitness Drop-In Senior Exercise
Day: Tuesday/Thursday
This class focuses on four types of exercise: strength, balance, endurance and stretch. Strength exercises build muscle and increase metabolism that aids in keeping weight and blood sugar in check. Balance exercises increase heart rate and breathing. No advance registration is required, drop-in and pay at the door. No Class: 9/3, 9/5, 11/5, 11/19, 11/21, 11/28, 12/24
Location: Lincolnwood Community Center
Ages: 55+
Drop-In Fee: $3
Day Time
Tu/Th 10-10:45 am
Session Day Time Date 1 Su 1-2:30 pm 9/8
Puzzle Fusion
Day: Thursday
The puzzle fusion special event is a puzzle race, where each group of 2-4 people will have the same 500-piece puzzle. It’s a competition to see which group will fnish their puzzle frst! Prizes for frst, second, and third place. Light refreshments will be served and each group gets to take their puzzle home. One registration per group, groups of 2-4 allowed! Early registration is encouraged!
Location: Lincolnwood Community Center
All Ages
R: $5 / NR: $10
Session Day Time Date 1 Th 5:30-7:30 pm 8/15
AGE 55+ CLASSES & PROGRAMS
Senior Dance: Twist and Shout
Day: Friday
It’s time to get dressed up, put on your dancing shoes and get down and boogie to the music from the 50’s and 60’s at the Double Tree in Skokie! A catered lunch, followed with dessert and coffee will be served, all while a professional DJ will be turning up the dance foor! This event will be on the top foor of the Double Tree, a very special room called The Monaco Ballroom, a room that offers panoramic Chicago skyline views that you won’t want to miss! There is an elevator to take you up to the Monaco Ballroom.
Location: Double Tree, 9599 Skokie Blvd., Skokie
Ages: 55+
R: $10 / NR: $40
Session Day Time Date
1 F 11:30 am-2 pm 9/27
Drury Lane: The Audience
Day: Wednesday
It’s show time! The group is headed to Drury Lane for lunch and the theater to see The Audience. Peek behind closed doors of Buckingham Palace with The Audience, an intimate portrait of Queen Elizabeth II and the pivotal private audiences she held with her prime ministers. The Audience is an enthralling exploration of the delicate balance of power and unspoken rules of engagement that underscore these confdential meetings. Masterfully blending the personal and the political, The Audience gives an extraordinary glimpse into the woman behind the crown and the leaders she outlasted. We will meet at the Parks and Recreation Community Center. Registration cost covers transportation, lunch and the show. Lunch will be at 11:30 am, the show begins at 1:30 pm. The group will return back to the Community Center after the show.
Location: Meet at the Community Center
Age 55+
R: $10 / NR: $40
Session Day Time Date
1 W 10:30 am-5 pm 10/9
Sip and Paint at Fat Pour
Day: Thursday
October is the perfect time of year to get together and paint a picture that is perfect for autumn! Enjoy a complimentary beverage from Fat Pour as you work on your masterpiece. Enjoy complimentary appetizers and half-priced bottles of wine. Participants will be painting the below autumn pumpkins picture.
Location: Fat Pour in District 1860
Age 55+
R: $5 / NR: $10
Session Day Time Date
1 Th 4-7 pm 10/24
Thanksgiving Lunch at L. Woods Day: Monday
Let’s gather together and experience the nostalgia of a Northwoods Supper Club at L. Woods Tap & Pine Lodge while we celebrate the Thanksgiving season with one another. Meet at L.Woods Pine & Tap for a traditional Thanksgiving luncheon, followed up with coffee and a dessert. An 11:30 am reservation will be made for the Lincolnwood Social Group, be sure to register ahead of time!
Location: Meet at L. Woods
Age 55+
R: $5 / NR: $15
Session Day Time Date
1 M 11:30 am 11/11
Established in 1955, Lincolnwood Parks & Recreation Department serves the Village of Lincolnwood. The Department offers classes and programs at the Lincolnwood Community Center, Proesel Park Aquatic Center and the Proesel Park Pavilion. Neighborhood parks and paths can be
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PARKS & FACILITIES
ARTHUR M. GOEBELT PARK 6621 KILBOURN AVE.
CENTRAL PARK
6451 CENTRAL PARK AVE.
CENTENNIAL PARK 6801 MCCORMICK BLVD.
CHARLES L. O’BRIEN PARK 7260 EAST PRAIRIE RD.
COLUMBIA PARK
3745 COLUMBIA AVE.
DRAKE PARK 6750 DRAKE AVE.
G.G. ROWELL PARK 6555 ALBION AVE.
HENRY A. PROESEL PARK
7030 N. LINCOLN AVE.
KENNETH PARK 7255 KENNETH AVE.
KILDARE PARK 7245 KILDARE AVE.
LINCOLNWOOD COMMUNITY CENTER 4170 MORSE AVE.
M. LESTER FLOWERS PARK 4529 W. PRATT AVE.
PROESEL PARK PAVILION KOSTNER AVE. & MORSE AVE.
PROESEL PARK FAMILY AQUATIC CENTER 7055 N. KOSTNER AVE.
RICHARD R. ROSSI PARK 7025 KEYSTONE AVE.
ONLINE REGISTRATION
You can register for programs at lincolnwoodil.org — it’s fast and easy! Simply enter your username, password, and follow the user-friendly directions. Not sure of your login information? Contact the Parks & Recreation Department at (847) 677-9740. We accept payments online using a Visa or MasterCard.
WALK-IN REGISTRATION
Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. - 5p.m. Cash, check, or credit card accepted (Visa or MasterCard).
MAIL-IN REGISTRATION
Mail to: Lincolnwood Parks and Recreation Dept., 6900 N. Lincoln Ave., Lincolnwood, IL 60712. Checks and credit cards preferred. Make checks payable to the “Village of Lincolnwood.”
FAX & EMAIL
Registration forms can be printed out and faxed to (847) 673-4413 or emailed to recreation@lwd.org
AFTER-HOURS DROP OFF REGISTRATION
Place your completed registration form in a sealed envelope in the 24-hour brown drop box located in the front of the Municipal Complex in the circular drive. Checks and credit cards only. Make checks payable to the Village of Lincolnwood.
REGISTRATION PROCEDURES
Registration forms are processed on a frst-come, frst-serve basis. To register for a class you must complete a registration form including participant name and program name. One family per registration form. All classes have minimums and maximums. Sign up a minimum of two weeks prior to the start of the class to avoid class cancellations.
REFUND POLICIES
The Lincolnwood Parks & Recreation Department is committed to providing high quality recreation programs and services. We want everyone to be satisfed with their recreation experiences. If you are not completely satisfed with our programs or services, please contact us as soon as possible.
GENERAL REFUNDS
General refunds will be granted when requested fve full working days before the start of a program. All refunds are subject to a 10% administrative fee and will be mailed in the form of a check within 4-6 weeks of your request.
WHAT HAPPENS ONCE A PROGRAM STARTS?
We understand that there may be a time when the program you registered for didn’t match your needs. If that is the case, we encourage you to share your feedback, ideas and suggestions for improvement as soon as possible. If we are unable to work through it together, we will refund you for all the classes not attended less a 10% administrative fee.
IN THE CASE OF ILLNESS, EMERGENCY, OR RELOCATION
Should you need to discontinue the program due to an illness, emergency, or relocation, we ask that you submit proof of relocation or a written medical explanation from a physician. Upon receipt, we will refund for all the classes not attended less a 10% administrative fee.
DEPARTMENT CANCELLATION
In the event a program does not meet minimum registration, the class may be canceled with full refunds issued.
BROCHURE ERRORS
Due the large amount of information included in each season brochure, errors may occur. There may be last minute changes in days and times of classes, registration requirements, and fees once the brochure has gone to print. You will be advised in a timely manner of any changes. We thank you for your patience and understanding.
PHOTO POLICY & VIDEO
Photographs and videos are periodically taken of participants while they are engaging in programs, special events, or enjoying the parks. Please be aware that these photos and videos may appear in local newspapers, Village publications, cable access program or on the Village website.
MAINE-NILES ASSOCIATION OF SPECIAL RECREATION (M-NASR)
Since 1972, M-NASR has provided and facilitated recreation programs and services for children, teens and adults with disabilities.
We are an extension of the park districts in Des Plaines, Golf-Maine, Morton Grove, Niles, Park Ridge, Skokie, and Lincolnwood’s Parks and Recreation Department.
M-NASR offers a wide range of recreation programming, both in person and virtual. Programs include athletics, adaptive sports, camps, cultural arts, social opportunities, special events and much more. M-NASR’s full time recreation staff have therapeutic recreation backgrounds and all programs are designed with the cognitive, psychological, social and physical needs of participants in mind.
M-NASR programs are offered throughout our member districts. M-NASR participants may register for all programs regardless of location and transportation is available to select programs.
