Open Play Games & Clubs

New to open play games, have questions or would like to join a club meeting? Contact your individual group leader to ensure class is on and you are prepared! Class fees will be paid to group leader. Please do not arrive earlier than 15 minutes before your open play slot. Cost is $2 per person.

Open play games and clubs are located at The Community Center

We are looking for casual group leaders to run a canasta group, a backgammon group, or teach bridge lessons.

If interested, contact Jillian Spizzirri at jspizzirri@thecommunityhouse.org.

Men’s Bridge

Please come and join us for this men’s only gathering. You don’t need a partner and this is a fun group! We are always looking for new players and this group meets weekly on Tuesdays. Contact group leader Bill Baxter at 630-247-0503 or email Baxbilster@comcast.net for more information.

*No

12/26

Relaxed Bridge

Please come and join us at the ongoing group. You don’t need a partner and this is a fun group! We are always looking for new players! This group meets every Friday. Soliciting Advice is permitted. Contact Susan Prichodko at sprichod@aol.com for more information.

Competitive Mah Jongg

Enjoy American Mah Jongg with friends! This open group is for players who know the game. Walk-ins are welcome! Contact Cheryl Wrzesinski at sharedmemories@aol.com for more information.

Relaxed Mah Jongg

This Mah Jongg group is for players who want to play in a helpful and relaxed environment. Walk-ins are welcome! Contact Pam Baldwin at 331-280-1318 or email kbaldwin39@hotmail.com for more information.

Indian Prairie Computer Club

This group offers periodic presentations by guest speakers, club members as well as general question and answer sessions. Meetings are the 2nd Wednesday of each month. Contact group leader, Ron Scharping at ipcc.ron@ gmail.com for information. Meetings are tenetively on Zoom®. Please go to ipcc.eboard.com for the up to date schedule.

Investment & Finance Club

Join us for this engaging monthly group!! Meetings are the first Wednesday of every month! An informal group of men and women with an interest in investing meet for a discussion on a wide variety of financial topics sometimes including outside speakers. Bring your questions and recommendations for our annual best stock of the year contest! Contact group leader, Dave Meagher at dmeaghe@gmail.com for more information.

9:30-11:00 AM

Location: The Community House

It’s a Beautiful Book Club

Join us for our monthly book club lead by retired teacher Margaret Gross. Margaret is a huge lover of books and reads for school kids weekly as well as enjoying regular novels on her own. Margaret has ran and been a part of several book clubs and would love to share her love of books with you. This is a casual book club for all lovers of books and open discussions. Walk-ins are welcome even if you have not yet read the book. Registration is free but, Cost is $2 per person and cash will be given to the group leader to submit to TCH on day-of. Everyone must register online or at the front desk before they attend a meeting.

Once you register, please look into renting the upcoming books to read for each month. Visit our website for list of the monthly book selections. Books will likely be available at all local libraries. The book club will meet monthly on the 2nd Thursday of each month. Coffee and tea will be provided. Contact group leader Margaret Gross at grossmarg84@gmail.com for more information.

Location: The Community House

*No Book Club meeting in December

Mah Jongg Lessons

Ages: 18 years old and up

DO NOT ENROLL if you cannot attend the 1st two sessions! If these sessions are missed you will fall behind & not be able to keep up. Please inquire about the next session Learn to play American Mah Jongg with friends! Mah Jongg is a game that has been sweeping the country. It is a stimulating game of both skill and luck. The American version of the game was brought from China in the 1920’s and uses tiles much like other games use cards. The goal of the game is to match your tiles with one of many combinations of tiles listed on a card. This 4-week class is for the beginner or even someone who needs a refresher. Class is taught by two retired high school educators who have taught this remarkable game for more than 10 years. No supplies are needed.

Code Day Date Time

ENR-SNR-1008-69 W 9/6-9/27 10:00 AM-12:00 PM

Location: The Community House

Fee: ...........................$28

Keyholder Fee: �������� $25

Check our website or call the front desk to inquire about our Wednesday Mah Jongg Lessons!

The Balanced Mama: Nutrition for Pregnancy & Postpartum YBHC

Ages: 18 years old and up

Are you confused about what to eat during pregnancy or how to fuel yourself postpartum?? Let Functional Nutrition Practitioners, Jen Alsman and Lauren Solberg empower you to fuel your body with nutrient dense foods during pregnancy and beyond. During this one hour workshop, we will introduce you to our Balanced Plate, discuss essential vitamins and minerals and give you the confidence to plan and prepare healthy foods for you and your baby. Register today–limited spots available!

Location: The Community House

Fee: ...........................$46

Keyholder Fee: �������� $40

The Organized Mom: Meal Plan & Prep Tips by YBHC

Ages: 18 years old and up

Let Functional Nutrition Practitioners, Jen Alsman and Lauren Solberg walk you through a simple and easy process for weekly meal planning and prepping. Having a system in place will save you time, money and stress. Walk away feeling confident to plan and prep simple, healthy and nutrient dense meals for you and your family. Register today–limited spots available!

Location: The Community House

Fee: $46

Keyholder Fee: �������� $40

Live Your Nutrition by YBHC

Ages: 18 years old and up

Join Functional Nutrition Practitioners, Jen Alsman and Lauren Solberg for a workshop to kickstart your health journey. During the hour-long session, we will empower you to balance your blood sugar, stabilize hormones and eat to feel and look your best! At Younique Balance Health Coaching, we believe that “It All Starts with Mom!” So, make YOURSELF a priority and come discover a lifestyle that fits your needs. Register today–limited spots available!

Location: The Community House

Fee: ...........................$46

Keyholder Fee: �������� $40

PMA: Women’s Self-Defense Workshop

Ages: 18 years old and up

Join us as Premiere Martial Arts Sensei Harvey Marshall leads us in a women’s self-defense workshops made to educate & demonstrate the benefits of self-defense. This workshop will teach and excite participants about the prospect of learning to defend themselves through ongoing training. The workshop will alter between sittings of educational lectures and getting up and moving with self-defense drills and techniques.

Though this is a serious topic, we will keep some of the training light-hearted and fun. The workshop should be approximately 90 minutes and should be a good blend of self-defense awareness, prevention, and physical hands-on technique.

Cognitive Calisthenics

Ages: 18 years old and up

Certified Instructor Gretchen Wells Malitz brings you a true workout of the mind! The cognitive & behavioral aspects of aging combine in this dynamic class through varied weekly activities that challenge the brain’s processing speed and problem solving! This class puts the “fun” in functional training, promoting a positive, healthy outlook as well as improved cognitive awareness. Gretchen has extensive experience in Aging & Exercise and is specifically certified in reducing cognitive decline through activity! Each class session is different and just like a physical workout you can continue to train and improve through repetitive practice!

Location: The Community House

Instructor: Premier Martial Arts, Sensei Harvey Marshall

Fee: ...........................$58

Keyholder Fee: �������� $50

Location: The Community House

Instructor: Gretchen Wells Malitz

Fee: ...........................$23

Keyholder Fee: $20

Mindfulness Meditation 4-Week Workshop

Ages: 18 years old and up Train your mind the way you train your body for the perfect antidote to daily stress in this one of a kind 5060 minute, 4-week workshop!

Chopra Center certified meditation instructor Stephanie Frantz will teach you centuries old meditation and breathing techniques to relieve stress and increase your overall sense of well-being. Register today–limited spots available!

Location: The Community House

Fee: ...........................$98

Keyholder Fee: �������� $85

Pickleball Open Play

Ages: 16 years old and up

Come play pickleball, the fastest growing sport in America and see what the fun is all about! Open to all genders and skill levels. Players will play games and rotate throughout the session. Open play is limited to a max of 12 players at a time. Please stop and sign in/pay at the front desk when you arrive. Additional open play days will be added monthly. See monthly schedule online or at front desk for additional open play hours to be posted as available.

HOURS BEGINNING WEEK OF 9/11

Day Time

M 12:30-2:30 PM

W 1:00-3:00 PM

Code: AF-SNR-1002-67

Location: The Community House

10 PUNCH CARD FEES: WALK-IN FEES:

Fee: ...........................$60 Fee: .......................... $8

Keyholder Fee: ........$50 Keyholder Fee: ....... $7

Go for the Glow! Pickleball Social

Ages: 16 years old and up Pickleballers Unite! Join us at this fun filled evening celebrating all things Pickleball! Meet & Mix with other players, enjoy a pre-play meet social with snacks, drinks & supporting vendors. There will be learning, play, games, and of course a night of pickleball play with glow-in the dark balls and more! 21+ cash bar will be open at the event! Social time and Glow-in the dark Pickleball from 7:30-9:30 pm. You can come at any time during this social, but you must register to access this event.

Location: The Community House

Fee: ...........................$8

Keyholder Fee: �������� $7

Pickleball Workshop

Ages: 16 years old and up

Learn or Improve your Pickleball Game! In two 90-minute lessons we will review basic rules, strokes, scoring and strategy in a friendly small group setting. This workshop will teach you the basics of Pickleball, help you brush up on the fundamentals or just prepare you for playing with others during Open Play! Join us and become a part of the fastest growing sport in America! Class is Limited to 8 players. Two 90 minute classes per session.

Guidelines for players: Please wear shoes appropriate for court play. Safety glasses recommended. Paddles are not required but you can bring your own paddle if you like. All other pickleball equipment is provided.

Customers are responsible to attend the workshops they register for. Lessons are non-refundable. If the instructor agrees to re-schedule you in case of an emergency, or add you in to another workshop you may do so at your own liability. If a reschedule date can not be met, refunds will not be allowed but account credit will be considered.

Location:The Community House

Fee: ...........................$92

Keyholder Fee: $80