ADULT Fall 2023 Program Guide

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620 Lincoln Ave., Winnetka, IL 60093 Ph: (847) 446-0537 mycommunityhouse.org

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aboutus

Founded in 1911, the Community House is a non-profit

organization offering sports, educational, and arts programming for children and adults. The historic building features a fitness center, theater, rental space, and garden. As an independent 501(c)(3) we receive no tax dollars and rely on donations, memberships, and program fees to sustain our organization. The Community House is proud to have served generations of Winnetka residents and North Shore families.

Members and Non-Members from Winnetka and surrounding communities are welcome to participate in any of our classes, programs, lectures, and events.

How to get involved: Become a Program Member For a once-yearly membership fee you will enjoy priority registration and special pricing for classes and programs.

Membership: mycommunityhouse.org/memberships

Become a Donor We greatly appreciate and rely on our generous donors to bring high-quality sports, educational, and arts programming to the community. A portion of our yearly operating budget comes from donors just like you! Please consider making a tax-deductible gift of any size.

Donations can be made: • In person: Community House reception desk • Phone: (847) 881-9362 • Mail: Community House, 620 Lincoln Ave., Winnetka, IL 60093 • Website: mycommunityhouse.org/giving

Become a Volunteer Looking to get involved? Consider becoming a Community House volunteer! We rely on our wonderful volunteers to help host many popular community events. Join us!

• Volunteer: (847) 446-0537

Neil Golden, Chair Peter Eatherton, Vice Chair Marcia Sutter, Secretary Rob Schriesheim, Treasurer Sally Anderson, Member at Large Susan Snyder, Member at Large Raheela Anwar Lee Betsill Susan Cellmer Van Crocker Hunter Davis Courtney Finlayson Kim Frezados Bob Gauch Betsy Hammond Duncan Healy Tommy Hudgins Kate Kligora Betsy Landes Jordan Prager Emily Rose Anne Crum Ross Steven Soehn Kate Uniowski Susanna Ver Eecke Carrie Compall, CTW President Tria Thomas, Woman’s Board Co-President Shayne Welch, Woman’s Board Co-President

Community House Staff Amy Skalinder, President / CEO Kate Brower, Finance Manager Mike Buscher, Chief Operating Officer Michael Demiglio, Maintenance Manager Patrice Eason, Office Manager Cam Johnson, Director of Advancement Andrea Koran, Marketing Manager Patti Ruiz, Program Manager Mark Schusteff, Facility Manager Rachel Tandy, Fitness Manager Jeff Wahl, Program Manager MISSION STATEMENT The mission of the Community House is to enrich the lives of North Shore residents, their families and friends by providing diverse educational, cultural, social and recreational opportunities for people of all ages. This 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization is funded through our programs and the generosity of our donors.

ACCESSIBILITY FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES For persons with disabilities, the Community House is accessible from the north parking lot at the canopied entrance off the Pine Street parking lot, or through the south entrances.

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EVENTS INFORMATION & TICKETS: mycommunityhouse.org/tickets – LECTURE PROGRAM – with Mike Gershbein from Very Smart People

FLOWER ARRANGING WORKSHOP

SUNFLOWER FARMHOUSE CRATE T U E S D AY

SEPT.

12 7 PM

Join The Blooming Traveler to create a chic Sunflower Farmhouse Crate from scratch. You’ll walk out with a beautiful centerpiece to display! All supplies are included.

$75 – PER PERSON

– LECTURE PROGRAM – wtih Andrew F. Zuckerman, SPHR & Michael A. Zuckerman, Esq.

M O N D AY

SEPT.

18 6:30 PM

You don’t need to buy Microsoft Office to have access to quality email, calendar, word processing, spreadsheet and slideshow software. Learn all about what you can do with access to free Google products.

$25 – PER PERSON

– LECTURE PROGRAM – with Vera Holroyd, Travel Writer

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Managing Workplace Conflict

FOR BETTER SMARTPHONE

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Nobody likes conflict, but you can learn to manage it! The strategies and tactics shared in this program are primarily designed for the workplace but can also be applied in your personal life.

$25 – PER PERSON

T U E S D AY

OCT.

17 6:30 PM

This practical, dynamic and fun class by a travel writer who takes all her pictures with her iPhone will give you tips you can apply immediately to up your smartphone photography game!

$35 – PER PERSON

Wine FLOWER ARRANGING WORKSHOP

Tasting

by Region

PUMPKIN FLOWER ARRANGEMENT W E D N E S D AY

OCT.

18 7 PM

Join The Blooming Traveler to create an arrangement using fall flowers in a ceramic, white pumpkin. A lovely addition to your home for the season! All supplies are included.

$75 – PER PERSON

F R I D AY

OCT.

20 7 PM

Join sommelier David Heidorn for a wine tasting from Bordeaux, Tuscany, and Napa Valley. Our “no wine snobs allowed” policy means whether you’re a wine novice or an oenophile, all are welcome here! Wine and all materials provided. $45 – PER PERSON

– LECTURE PROGRAM – with Mike Gershbein from Very Smart People

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13 6:30 PM

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Learn about all the hottest gadget gifts available for the holiday season! From smart home and smart phones to toys and oddities, we’ll open your eyes to lots of cool options for your family and friends’ (or your own!) wish lists.

$25 – PER PERSON

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S P E C I A LT Y GROUP FITNESS

August POP UP Classes FREE!

Schedule: DAY

CLASS

TIME

LOCATION

INSTRUCTOR

Tues., August 1

Strength Bootcamp

9:30-10:15 am

LL3

Susie

Tues., August 1

WERQTM Dance Fitness

10:30-11:15 am

LL3

Susie

Wed., August 2

Yogalates

10:15-11:15 am

Garden

Silvia

Fri., August 4

Yoga Flow

10:15-11:15 am

Garden

Liz

Wed., August 9

Strength Bootcamp

10:30-11:15 am

LL3

Jen

Fri., August 11

Yoga Flow

10:15-11:15 am

Garden

Liz

Mon., August 14

Strength Bootcamp

9:30-10:15 am

LL3

Susie

Mon., August 14

WERQTM Dance Fitness

10:30-11:15 am

LL3

Susie

Wed., August 16

Yogalates

10:15-11:15 am

Garden

Silvia

Wed., August 23

Strength Bootcamp

10:30-11:15 am

LL3

Jen

If inclement weather, Specialty Group Fitness classes scheduled to be held in the Garden will move inside to LL3.

For more information regarding Specialty Group Fitness classes, contact Rachel Tandy, Fitness Manager at rachelt@mywch.org or (847) 881-9317

Susie Newman Your Strength Bootcamp and WERQTM instructor.

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FALL SPECIALTY GROUP FITNESS CLASSES

STARTING SEPTEMBER 9!

Silvia Shaw (left) Your Yogalates instructor.

Liz Geifman

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(right) your Yoga Flow and Age Active instructor.

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groupfitness AgeActive I: Functional Exercise NEW! Liz Geifman, a certified Active Aging Specialist, personal trainer, and yoga instructor will lead a 60-minute class focusing on exercises that help build balance, strength, mobility, flexibility, cognitive capability, and cardio/pulmonary capacity through seated and standing low impact movement. This class is appropriate all ages and for seniors who use walkers. If a participant uses the services of a caregiver, the caregiver should plan to stay for class.

Instructor: Liz Geifman Age 18 & Up FC Member: $75 / FC Non-Member: $95 17241 Th 11:30 am-12:30 pm 9/7-10/5 17243 Th 11:30 am-12:30 pm 11/16-12/21

New! Member pricing for Specialty

Group Fitness classes applies to Community House Fitness Center Members (FC Member) – both Basic and Plus.

Participants without a Fitness Center membership pay the Non-Fitness Center (FC Non-Member) fee.

NO CLASS: 11/32

AgeActive II: Floor to Feet NEW! Liz Geifman, a certified Active Aging Specialist, personal trainer, and yoga instructor will lead a 60-minute class in which participants will work through a system of functional exercises combined with specific movement strategy designed to empower you to safely be able to get up and down off the ground.

This class is appropriate for seniors who can walk unassisted by a caregiver, cane, or walker.

Instructor: Liz Geifman Age 18 & Up FC Member: $75 / FC Non-Member: $95 17242 Th 12:45-1:45 pm 9/7-10/5 17244 Th 12:45-1:45 pm 11/16-12/21 NO CLASS: 11/23

Chair Yoga This gentle chair yoga practice is for people of all ages. Join with any mobility limitations due to aging, injury or recent recovery from a surgery. Take this chance to create flexibility and space in your body, use deep effective breathing techniques and work on stability and balance. Celeste Cifala Roy, of Everybody Move, Inc., is a certified yoga instructor with over 20 years of experience.

Instructor: Celeste Cifala Roy Age 18 & Up FC Member: $169/FC Non-Member: $219 1723 W Noon-12:45 pm 9/13-10/25 FC Member: $119/FC Non-Member: $155 17224 W Noon-12:45 pm 11/8-12/13 NO CLASS: 11/22

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Yoga School for Beginners NEW!

WERQTM Dance Fitness NEW!

Learn basic poses, the purpose of props, and the benefits of each type of Yoga practice.

The five classes cover: Class 1: Introduction and Staging Poses Class 2: Standing Poses and Lunges Class 3: Balancing Poses Class 4: Back Bends and Twists Class 5: Beginner Yoga Class

WERQTM is the wildly addictive cardio dance workout based on trending pop and hip hop music.

Instructor: Susie Newman Age 18 & Up FC Member: $75 / FC Non-Member: $95 17249 M 10:30-11:20 am 9/11-10/9 17250 M 10:30-11:20 am 10/16-11/13

Attendance at each class is recommended as different poses are taught each week in progression. This class is perfect for new and experienced Yogis.

Yogalates NEW!

Instructor: Jim Gibilterra Age 14 & Up FC Member: $25 / FC Non-Member: $95 17255 Su 2-3 pm 9/17-10/15

Yoga Flow NEW! All levels yoga flow to start the day off right.

Instructor: Liz Geifman Age 18 & Up FC Member: $75 / FC Non-Member: $95 17021 Th 10-11 am 9/7-10/5

Strength Bootcamp NEW! Build strength, increase lean muscle mass, and have fun in this resistance based exercise class.

Instructor: Susie Newman Age 18 & Up FC Member: $75 / FC Non-Member: $95 17247 M 9:30-10:20 am 9/11-10/9 17248 M 9:30-10:20 am 10/16-11/13

This combination of Pilates moves and yoga poses will help strengthen and lengthen muscles and help create a lean, toned look.

Instructor: Silvia Shaw Age 18 & Up FC Member: $75 / FC Non-Member: $95 17238 Tu 9:15-10:15 am 9/12-10/10 17239 Tu 9:15-10:15 am 10/17-11/14

TRX Circuit NEW! TRX is a form of suspension training that uses body weight exercises to develop strength, balance, flexibility and core stability simultaneously. Come experience this workout developed by a Navy Seal!

Instructor: Jen Polatsek Age 18 & Up FC Member: $75 / FC Non-Member: $95 17251 W 9:30-10:30 am 9/13-10/11 17252 W 9:30-10:30 am 10/18-11/15

Check out Exercise Ball Drumming (age 18 & up), a NEW exercise and music class on page 10!

Heartsaver: CPR/AED Training This course teaches adult and child CPR and AED use, infant CPR, and how to relieve choking in adults, children, and infants. This hands on course teaches skills with the American Heart Association’s research-proven technique, which allows instructors to observe students, provide feedback, and guide the students’ learning.

Instructor: Joe Hubbard Age 18 & Up M: $50 / NM: $65 17253 Tu 6:30-8:30 pm 9/19 17254 Tu 6:30-8:30 pm 11/14

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nutrition

wellness Managing Your Stress NEW!

Healthy Holiday Habits NEW!

Looking for simple ways to get your stress level under control? Do you want to feel calmer as you move through your days?

If managing the multiple demands on your time and simply getting through your day has become a challenge, this workshop will help. Learn strategies to reduce stress even before it starts and the keys to managing it with easy to implement stress reduction techniques.

Instructor: Mollie Lawniczak Age 18 & Up M / NM: $45 17233 Tu 10:45-11:45 am 9/19

How can we get through the holiday season and avoid starting January feeling bloated and exhausted? This workshop will help you enjoy holiday parties and festivities without compromising your health goals. Learn easy lifestyle, exercise, nutrition, and mindset strategies to get you to January feeling great!

Instructor: Mollie Lawniczak Age 18 & Up M / NM: $45 17235 Tu 10:45-11:45 am 11/14

Pantry Food Makeover NEW! Bring a list or photos of your pantry and we will discuss how to improve what is in them! In the workshop we will discuss how to decipher food labels and review ingredients to avoid. You’ll will leave knowing how to create an efficient shopping list that supports a healthier pantry.

Instructor: Mollie Lawniczak Age 18 & Up M / NM: $79 17234 Tu 10:45 am-Noon 10/17

Advanced Karate

Teen & Adult Taekwondo

Class curriculum enables the beginner student through advanced to develop an effective form of self-defense. This class will allow one to acquire the self-control and physical readiness to meet many of life’s challenges. Beginner through Black belt.

Age 11 & Up M: $1,055 / NM: $1,369 16945 Tu,Th 6:30-7:30 pm 9/7-12/14 Sa 10:20-11:20 am

Restricted to high school students and older, this program concentrates on Taekwondo techniques through the study of forms, stances and the skills of punching, kicking and blocking.

All Belts Instructor: Oriental Arts Training Center Age 14 & Up M: $235 / NM: $305 16940 W 5:40-6:35 pm 9/6-12/20

NO CLASS: 11/23

NO CLASS: 11/1, 11/22

Eating For Exercise NEW! The right foods can drive a better workout and more daily energy. Learn how to fuel your body for exercise and replenish it during recovery.

Instructor: Mollie Lawniczak Age 18 & Up M / NM: $45 17236 W 10:45-11:45 am 12/6

Pickleball Drop-In Wednesday & Thursdays

Enjoy playing one of the hottest sports with your friends and neighbors!

Age 18 & Up M / NM: $8 W 8-10:30 am 9/7-12/21 Th 11 am-1 pm 10/12-11/23 CLOSED: 10/12, 11/1, 11/22, 11/23

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Our convenient location, state-of-the-art equipment, professional staff, and friendly environment will help you meet your fitness goals.

Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday: 5 am - 9 pm Saturday & Sunday: 7 am - 6 pm

BASIC Membership

PLUS Membership

$

$

59/ MONTH*

NO INITIATION FEE

99/ MONTH*

NO INITIATION FEE

Your Basic Membership includes:

Includes Basic Membership PLUS:

• State-of-the-art exercise equipment

• Peloton® Experience Studio

• FitTurf training

• Group Exercise powered by

• Locker rooms, steam rooms, and

• FitnessOnDemand®

towel service • Two FREE Start Strong personal training sessions** • Discount on Specialty Group Fitness classes

• HydroMassage • Childcare

Start Strong Sessions** FREE TO NEW MEMBERS! As a benefit of membership, enjoy two FREE 30-minute Personal Training Sessions! Ask at the Fitness Center front desk about scheduling your sessions.

Personal Training P A C K A G E M E M B E R N O N - M E M B E R

6 0 M I N U T E S :

1 Session $75 $93 5 Sessions $365 $455 10 Sessions $700 $880 30 MINUTES:

1 Session $45 $63 5 Sessions $215 $305 10 Sessions $400 $580

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Our personal training program offers you one on one training tailored to meet your specific fitness goals. If you need that extra push or some personalized attention, personal training can provide the direction and motivation you need. For more information contact the Fitness Center at (847) 446-1994 or fill out an inquiry form at mycommunityhouse.org/personal-training.

* Monthly memberships conveniently auto-renew each month through a recurring charge to your bank account or credit card. ** Start Strong Sessions may be used once in the lifetime of a Fitness Center member. Returning members are not eligible for additional sessions.

Check out our new Matrix treadmills!

Community House Fitness Center State-of-the-Art Equipment • Concept II Rowing Machines

• Matrix Treadmills

• Cybex ArcTrainers

• Life Fitness Upright & Recumbent Bikes

• FitTurf (40 yards of training turf)

• Matrix Steppers & Climbmills

• Free Weight Equipment

• NuStep Recumbent Cross Trainer

• Helix Lateral Trainers

• Precor Adaptive Motion Trainers

• Life Fitness Cross Trainers

• Precor EFX Eliptical Trainers

• Life Fitness Spinning Bikes

• Sci-Fit Arm Bike

• Life Fitness Strength Training Equipment • AudioFetch app for TV audio

PLUS MEMBERSHIP AMENITIES: Peloton Experience Studio ®

Included with Fitness Center PLUS Membership $15 per Ride for Fitness Center Basic Members & Non-Members Our Peloton Experience Studio is designed to allow you to take a class in the comfort of your own private studio — just you, the Peloton, and over 7,000 on demand classes to choose from!

Group Exercise: Powered by FitnessOnDemand® Included with Fitness Center PLUS Membership $15 per Class for Fitness Center Basic Members & Non-Members We have partnered with FitnessOnDemand® to bring you a wide variety of virtual classes including Cardio, HIIT, Core, Yoga, Pilates, and more that are offered each day in our LL3 fitness studio.

Meet Your Fitness Center Trainers!

Bob Davis Bob has been assisting members of the Community House Fitness Center in reaching their fitness goals since 2001.

Bob enjoys working with seniors and teens as well as those with special needs including rehabilitation. Helping those in the gym complements Bob’s career in sports media that has taken him to multiple NFL Superbowls, and the NCAA Basketball Final Four. Bob is certified through the International Sports Science Association.

Dolores Ohlwein Dolores has been assisting members of the Community House Fitness Center in reaching their fitness goals since 1991. She enjoys helping clients maintain a healthy lifestyle by using: functional training, core/balance exercises, weight training, weight bearing exercises, and stretching. She is certified through the Idea International Association of Fitness Professionals with an emphasis in exercise and aging.

Chris Treiber Chris has been assisting members of the Community House Fitness Center in reaching their fitness goals since 1996.

His specializations are training for strength, functional movement, balance, and older adult populations. Chris is certified through the American Council on Exercise, the Functional Aging Institute (Functional Aging Specialist) and the Gray Institute (Applied Functional Science).

HydroMassage Included with Fitness Center PLUS Membership $15 per Session for Fitness Center Basic Members & Non-Members Boost your workout recovery, reduce stress, increase circulation, and relieve muscle soreness with our HydroMassage Lounger.

Child Care Included with Fitness Center PLUS Membership $15 for Basic & Non-Members / $5 each additional child Our child care staff provides a safe, nurturing, and fun environment for children age 8 weeks and older while you work out at the Fitness Center or take a class here at the Community House. We welcome children for 1½ hours each visit.

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DANCE Adult Ballet — Virtual This class is held virtually using Zoom.

Instructor: E. Marc Nevins Age 18 & Up Fee: $115 16874 Th 1-2:15 pm 8/3-8/31 Fee: $184 17230 Th

1-2:15 pm

9/7-10/26

Fee: $161 17232 Th 1-2:15 pm

11/2-12/21

Music Room The Community House has a dedicated and comfortable music room with piano, drum kit, percussion instruments, classical string instruments, electric guitar and bass guitar.

Adult Irish Dance & Ceile NEW! Enjoying fun, fitness while leaning the intricate footwork of Irish Dance!

Instructor: Mallory Wendt Age 18 & Up M: $379 / NM: $457 17216 W 10:30-11:30 am 9/6-12/20

MUSIC LESSONS PRIVATE LESSONS:

PRIVATE & SEMI PRIVATE LESSONS:

• Guitar

• Piano

• Bass Guitar

• Violin

• Ukulele

• Banjo

with Brandon Seyferth Want to learn to play a string instrument or looking to advance your skills? Our experienced and patient teacher Brandon Seyferth offers instruction in rhythm guitar, lead guitar, bass, and ukulele. Learn the songs and styles you want while gaining the skills needed to play your instrument. After establishing a solid foundation, you can learn and improve your ear training, singing while playing, songwriting, improvising and more! Brandon is committed to helping you reach your musical goals. Beginner and advanced students welcome! Each lesson is 30 minutes. All lessons are on Wednesdays — your instructor will contact you to set up a time.

Age 7 to Adult M: $259 / NM: $336 17198 W 3:30-9 pm 9/6-10/18 17199 W 3:30-9 pm 10/25-12/20

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• Mandolin • Percussion • Voice

with Dan Rosa Multi-instrumental teacher Dan Rosa offers instruction on a number of different instruments. Regardless of age or skill level, Teacher Dan lays out a strong musical foundation for you — teaching music theory as well as the fundamentals. His unique approach is structured entirely around your needs. Beginner and advanced students welcome! Each lesson is 30 minutes. Payment is made directly to Dan Rosa. Fee must be paid 48 hours in advance of the first music lesson.

For more information or to register contact: Teacher Dan at DanielGRosa@ me.com or (310) 722-2112 Age 4 to Adult Fee: $50 per lesson

Exercise Ball Drumming NEW! Exercise and improve your hand-eye coordination while drumming in a group. You'll play simple beats with drumsticks to various musical styles using a stationary exercise ball.

Drumming can improve your cognitive health and lower your stress and blood pressure. No musical knowledge required. Exercise balls and drumsticks will be provided.

Instructor: Dan Rosa Age 18 & Up M / NM: $240 17184 Tu 1-1:30 pm 9/5-10/24 17180 F 1-1:30 pm 9/8-10/27 M / NM: $210 17178 Tu 1-1:30 pm 11/7-12/19 M: $180 / NM: $234 17181 F 1-1:30 pm

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CREATIVE TIME Adult Sewing

Adult Sewing NEW!

Adult Chess

This is the perfect opportunity to learn the basics of sewing and advance your skills!

We will spend the first week of class learning about the sewing machine. The rest of the time will be spent working on projects. Fabric, sewing supplies and sewing machine are provided. You may choose to purchase additional specialty items.

Instructor: Ciao Bella Sewing Age 18 & Up M / NM: $342 17102 Tu 10 am-Noon 9/12-11/14

Holiday Edition!

Join us for our Holiday Edition of adult sewing! This is the perfect class to learn the basics of sewing and make some wonderful handmade gifts for the holidays. You’ll have the option to make stockings, table runners, pillows and more! Fabric, sewing supplies and sewing machine are provided. You may choose to purchase additional specialty items.

Instructor: Ciao Bella Sewing Age 18 & Up M / NM: $152 17107 Tu 10 am-Noon 11/28-12/19

Each week you’ll enjoy an engaging lesson with supervised time to play with others. You’ll grow your knowledge of the game from the basics through opening theory, middle game tactics, and end game combinations. The chess program is open to all playing levels.

Instructor: Chess Ed Age 18 & Up M / NM: $286 17156 Tu 1:30-2:30 pm 9/12-12/12

NO CLASS: 10/31

NO CLASS: 10/31

ADULT SEWING CLASS

ADULT CHESS CLASS

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dogobedience DOGS IN TRAINING AT THE COMMUNITY HOUSE!

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This class is designed as a positive and reward based Puppy Head Start Program.

Your puppy will learn: focus and attention, sit, down, wait and stay, walking on a loose leash, walking through a door correctly and recall (come) to name a few. Each of the 6-week lessons will also focus on your concerns, like housebreaking, chewing and barking. This class will teach you the reasoning behind a puppy’s thought process as well as the prevention of and response to unwanted behaviors.

Instructor: Montana Hayes Age 14 & Up M: $165 / NM: $215 16951 Sa 12:10-1 pm 8/26-10/7 16949 Th 10-10:50 am 9/14-10/19 16917 Sa 10-10:50 am 9/23-10/28 17027 Sa 12:10-1 pm 10/21-12/9 16978 Th 10-10:50 am 11/2-12/14 16964 Sa 10-10:50 am 11/11-12/23

This class is designed to review commands and increases the difficulty of exercises by extending the time and distance for each command. At each lesson you will be able to focus on your concerns, like housebreaking, chewing, barking and pulling on the leash, to name a few. This class will teach you how to effectively train your dog while getting your dog to merge into your schedule and lifestyle. People interested in obtaining their dog’s Canine Good Citizen Certification will be able to test at the end of the class.

Instructor: Montana Hayes Age 14 & Up M: $165 / NM: $215 17024 Sa 1:10-2 pm 8/26-10/7 16950 Th 11-11:50 am 9/14-10/19 17025 Sa 11-11:50 am 9/23-10/28 17028 Sa 1:10-2 pm 10/21-12/9 16979 Th 11-11:50 am 11/2-12/14 17026 Sa 11-11:50 am 11/11-12/23

NO CLASS: 9/2, 11/4, 11/23, 11/25

NO CLASS: 9/2, 11/4, 11/23, 11/25

Dog Obedience Puppy

Dog Obedience Basic/Adult

Big Sky Classes Bring soft treats, 6’ leash (no retractable/expandable leashes), and clean-up bags to each class. Please do not wear sandals without a back strap. On the first day of class please bring: your dog’s vaccination papers (need to see only, you can keep), completed registration form which will be e-mailed to you prior to class, and $10 materials fee paid directly to the instructor (covers equipment and documents provided throughout the six week program). All recommended training methods will use positive reinforcement techniques. Dog Training hand signals, voice command and a marker word will be used throughout the class along with the five basic rewards; touch, voice, loose leash, play, and treats.

These programs are not appropriate for dogs which are reactive to people or other dogs.

Creative Paws Classes Creative Paws classes allow one participant age 14 and up per dog in class. No retractable leashes allowed. Please bring food to be used as training rewards to each class.

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Puppy Class provides a positive environment for socialization of puppies and people alike!

Early socialization has been shown to greatly reduce the incidence of both human-directed aggression and dog-on-dog aggression, as well as anxiety and fear-based behavior problems. Additional topics covered are house training, mouthing, barking, and preventing behavior problems. Obedience behaviors of sit, coming when called, and walking on a leash will be introduced. This class is appropriate for puppies ages 2-4 months old. All dogs must have at least 2 rounds of vaccinations prior to class.

Instructor: Ashlee Trotter Age 14 & Up M: $165 / NM: $215 16827 Tu 6-6:50 pm 8/1-9/5 16915 Tu 7-7:50 pm 9/19-10/24 17031 Tu 6-6:50 pm 11/7-12/12

Obedience 101 teaches the basics of obedience: sit, down, stand, recall (coming when called), stay, and heel — everything your companion dog needs to know! Both verbal commands and hand signals will be used.

Dogs of any age may take this class. Positive reinforcement techniques will be used, so please bring food rewards or a small toy with you to class.

Instructor: Ashlee Trotter Age 14 & Up M: $165 / NM: $215 16826 Tu 7-7:50 pm 8/1-9/5 16962 Tu 6-6:50 pm 9/19-10/24 17032 Tu 7-7:50 pm 11/7-12/12

The Canine Good Citizen title is offered by the AKC, and can be attained by any dog regardless of breed or mix. All dogs must have basic obedience skills prior to taking this class. The test is on the last night of class. All items must be passed to earn the title.

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Dog Obedience 101

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Dog Obedience 102 Obedience 102 is focused on honing the skills of Obedience 101. Additional levels of difficulty and distractions will be added.

Dogs of any age may enroll provided they have a basic knowledge of basic obedience commands: sit, down, recall (coming when called), stay, and heel.

Instructor: Ashlee Trotter Age 14 & Up M: $165 / NM: $215 16825 Tu 8-8:50 pm 8/1-9/5 17033 Tu 8-8:50 pm 11/7-12/12

Canine Good Citizen Prep & Test

THE TEST ITEMS ARE: • Accepting a friendly stranger • Sitting politely for petting • Appearance and grooming: A friendly stranger examines the ears, front feet and run a brush down the dog’s back • Walking on a loose lead • Walking through a crowd • Sit and down on command and staying in place • Coming when called • Reaction to another dog: walking politely with another handler and dog team, exchanging pleasantries and shaking hands with the handler.

The dogs ignore each other.

• Reaction to distraction: both a noise and a movement based distraction.

• Supervised separation

Instructor: Ashlee Trotter Age 14 & Up M: $165 / NM: $215 16916 Tu 8-8:50 pm 9/19-10/24

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We have a variety of beautiful, year-round event spaces for weddings, fundraisers, graduations, bar/bat mitzvahs, and other celebrations up to 200 guests.

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Community House Garden — Wedding Shower

Instantly Instagram-able! @communityhouse_celebrate

For more information or to schedule a tour call (847) 446-0537

The Historic Garden is the perfect spot for your perfect day! This hidden outdoor gem can accommodate 200 guests for a theater style ceremony and 150 for a seated dinner, with plenty of room for your first dance under the stars.

The Garden Room accommodates 250 people theater style or 200 with tables and chairs. This space can also be divided into two separate rooms.

Special features include natural light from south-facing windows, fine woodwork, variable lighting configurations and a dance floor with a view of the garden.

620 Lincoln Ave. Winnetka, IL mycommunityhouse.org FALL 2023 SPRING/ SUMMER 2023 mycommunityhouse.org mycommunityhouse.org To arrange a tour or for information contact Kelsey Wright at kelseyw@mywch.org or (847) 881-9303

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Associate Organizations Academic Approach

Tenant Partners Since its inception, the Community House has been a home to other like-minded organizations who enrich our shared community in many ways. We hope you’ll check out all that is offered through our Tenant Partners!

(847) 521-4956 academicapproach.com

Christie’s Integrative Fitness Classes

(847) 224-6766 christie.fitness@icloud.com

Congregation Hakafa

(847) 242-0687 conghakafa@hakafa.org hakafa.org

Friends of Bill W. AA Support Group Sundays

North Shore Karate Center

Paul Sweetow (847) 441-0200 psweetow@gmail.com northshorekaratecenter.com

Off Campus Writers Workshop

ocww.info@gmail.com Yearly Membership: $30 Weekly Session Fee: Members: $10 Guests/Non-Members: $15 ocwwinfo7333.wildapricot.org

Revolve Dance

revolvedance.net

Trudie’s Winnetka Backgammon Club

Bill Chibnik (847) 291-6768 winnetkabackgammon@aol.com winnetkabackgammon.com

Winnetka-Northfield Rotary Club

info@wnrotary.org wnrotary.org

Junior League of Evanston-North Shore

(847) 441-0995 jle-ns.org • jle-ns@sbcglobal.net The Junior League of Evanston-North Shore, Inc. is an organization of women committed to promoting volunteerism, developing the potential of women, and improving communities through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers. Each year, League members commit thousands of volunteer hours to improving our community. In particular, the focus of our organization is on Advancing Employment and Supporting Families for those in need across Chicago’s North Suburbs. Founded in 1924 as the Junior League of Evanston, JLE-NS now has approximately 350 Active and Sustaining members. We reach out to all women regardless of age, race, religion, ethnic or national origin who demonstrate an interest in and commitment to voluntarism.

La Petite École de Chicago (312) 721-1166 lpec.us

La Petite École de Chicago is a private, French language immersion school founded in 2015, with its first campus in Hyde Park and a second campus at the Community House. The school serves families with children age 3 and above and offers a yearround, in-person, preschool to 6th grade curriculum based on the French national curriculum. The school also offers an online option for families with one or more individuals who cannot send children to school due to pre-existing conditions. Classes never exceed 10 students per teacher. Its teaching staff in Winnetka have a total of 52 years of experience.

North Shore Art League

(847) 446-2870 info@northshoreartleague.org northshoreartleague.org Founded in 1924, the North Shore Art League is a non-profit arts organization offering art classes for adults and children. As the only art center located in Winnetka, the NSAL not only offers art education, but also lectures, workshops, field trips, gallery shows

Registration Information HOW TO REGISTER Member registration opens

July 17 and will be processed on a first come, first served basis. Non-member registration opens July 24.

Registration received through the mail or in person will be processed by 5 pm the next business day. The best way to ensure that your registration is processed immediately is by registering online at mycommunityhouse.org.

PRORATED POLICY Classes may be prorated if you

would like to enroll in a class after it has started, provided the instructor has space and allows for late registration.

The supervisor must approve the prorated amount.

CANCELLATION OF CLASSES Register early! Prior

to the start of any class, registration is reviewed to determine if the enrollment is sufficient to hold the class. Do not wait until the day of the first class to register or you may find the class has been canceled due to low enrollment.

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REFUND POLICY Full refunds will be issued for

and special art events to the entire North Shore community.

A summer juried art fair, Art in the Village, takes place in Hubbard Woods Park — right in the middle of the Hubbard Woods Design District and along bustling Green Bay Road in June. Located for over 90 years on the second floor of the Community House, classes are held in an historic, professional art studio featuring skylights and a large stone fireplace as well as a well-equipped print room facility. Classes in drawing, painting (oil, acrylic, and watercolor), pastels, etching, printmaking, figure study, encaustic and more are taught by a distinguished faculty–offering a unique, creative experience. League members may exhibit at the annual Members’ Show and throughout the year in NSAL gallery space within the Community House. Membership benefits also include generous discounts at various art supply stores in the area and an eblast/brochure subscription.

Winnetka Community Nursery School

(847) 446-4432 winnetkacommunitynurseryschool.org WCNS is a nationally accredited preschool for children ages 2-4, offering indoor and outdoor activities in a stimulating environment in which physical, social, intellectual and emotional growth is encouraged. Learning materials encourage creativity, promote cognitive growth and develop manipulative skills. WCNS also offers enrichment opportunities during the school year for children ages 3 and 4 and summer camp for children ages 2 (must turn 2 by March 1 of the current year) to 5 years old.

For more information about WCNS, please visit our web site.

Women’s Exchange

(847) 441-3406 deb@womens-exchange.org womens-exchange.org

Women’s Exchange is a unique community of women (and sometimes men) committed to growth and authentic connection, be it through book discussions, building one’s financial skills, looking at life’s education, learning about health and wellness, writing together, creating together, walking together, learning and discerning, moving through transitions or simply making a change with a new thought or idea. Each year, for nearly four decades, Women’s Exchange hosts over 100 workshops and classes and special events, all where conversations matter. Join in; discover something new for yourself and/or about yourself.

classes that are cancelled due to insufficient registration.

Other refunds, less a 10% service charge (not to exceed $25), may be granted if the refund request is received five full business days prior to the start of the program.

No refunds will be allowed after this time unless a medical condition develops and a written explanation from a physician on his/her letterhead is presented. Due to advanced reservation requirements, no refunds for trips, outings, or special events will be given.

EMERGENCY CLOSINGS The Community House

intends to keep its facilities and programs operating whenever possible. There are times, however, when weather, road conditions, or facility malfunctions dictate that programs and/or services must be canceled or temporarily postponed or entire facilities closed. In order to provide employees and patrons with a safe and secure environment in which to work and play, the Community House reserves the right to close a particular facility or cancel a program when deemed necessary.

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INCLEMENT WEATHER POLICY If School District

36 cancels classes for the entire day, all of the Community House children’s programs (including Fitness Center childcare) starting before noon will be canceled. Decisions on all adult programs and children’s programs starting after noon will be made on a case-by-case basis. Please check mycommunityhouse.org for details on class cancellations.

RELIGIOUS HOLIDAYS The Community House makes

every effort to avoid scheduling programs or events on religious holidays. Anyone affected will be offered the option of attending a session of the same program on a different date as a make-up, or receiving a prorated refund of the fee for the date missed.

GENERAL INFORMATION The Community House is

not responsible for the supervision of children on site prior to or remaining on site after the established program times.

The Community House is handicapped accessible. If you or any member of your family has special needs, please see a staff member. The Community House receives no tax dollars.

We are supported by our programs, fundraising events, our annual campaign, and donations.

RECURRING & ONE-TIME

RENTAL SPACE

Need a place to meet?

rentals

Consider a one-time or recurring rental at the Community House!

We have a number of spacious rooms including a fully-equipped conference room available for rent.

If you are looking for indoor rental space for your group, call us about the options! The Community House has WiFi and for an additional fee can provide LCD projectors, microphones and screens.

Space is available by the hour or the full day.

Inquiries: Mark Schusteff - marks@mywch.org or (847) 881-9370

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