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620 Lincoln Ave, Winnetka (847) 446-0537
www.mycommunityhouse.org
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8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
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Catherine Heath, Lorraine Ryan, and Brian Schiller
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Registration is available now! For more information please visit www.mycommunityhouse.org
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.
Neil Golden, Chair
Peter Eatherton, Vice Chair
Raheela Anwar, Past Chair
Marcia Sutter, Secretary
Rob Schriesheim, Treasurer
Susan Snyder, Member at Large
Joe Adams
Sally Anderson
Lee Betsill
Elaine Bovaird
Amy Brock
RJ Bukovac
Susan Cellmer
Hunter Davis
Kim Frezados
Bob Gauch
Betsy Hammond
Duncan Healy
Tommy Hudgins
Anne Juliusson
Kate Kligora
Betsy Landes
Cam Johnson, Director of Advancement
Jordan Prager
Emily Rose
Elizabeth Stucker
Jim Stucker
Kate Uniowski
Susanna VerEecke
Connie Yonan
Kate
Mike
Patrice Eason,
Pawel Halemba, Maintenance Manager
Lisa Jarvis, Fitness Manager
Patti Ruiz, Program Manager
Brian Schiller, Marketing Manager
Mark Schusteff, Facility Manager
Jeff Wahl, Program Manager
Kelsey Wright, Advancement & External Affairs Manager
bingonight
Friday, February 4th 6:30-8:00 PM
Young and old will enjoy this family favorite, complete with beverages, popcorn, and prizes! Extra bingo cards will be available for purchase.
Scan QR code to purchase tickets, or visit www.mycommunityhouse.org/bingo
All Ages
$10/person
$1/additional bingo card
The Village Follies Annual Revue The Beat Goes On
A long-held tradition in Winnetka, the Village Follies fundraiser offers performances of popular songs, dances, and comedy skits.
Auditions: December 5, 2021, 1:00 to 4:00 pm
Show Dates: March 11-13 and March 17-19
Scan QR code for more information, or visit www.villagefollies.com
America’s First Ladies
The Best, the Worst, and the Strangely Forgotten
The role of First Lady comes with no job description, no pay, and no written requirements. Yet America’s presidential spouses have wielded great influence and have always been subject to intense public scrutiny. In this fascinating illustrated lecture, historian Leslie Goddard, Ph.D., explores which First Ladies have rated highest and lowest or most in between with historians. Who do you think was best or worst? Why were some so vilified? And what might the future hold for the role of the American First Lady?
Scan the QR code to purchase tickets, or visit www.mycommunityhouse.org/ladies
Friday, April 29th 1:30 pm
Tickets: $25 in advance/$30 day of the event.
Save the Date!
NEW! Home Tour
Presented by the Community House Woman’s Board
Friday, May 20, 2022
10am-3pm
Join us for an inspiring tour of exquisite North Shore homes.
Mark your calendars today for this new fundraiser, hosted by the Community House Woman’s Board!
bikesale!
The Community House Bike Sale is Back!
Saturday, April 30
Whether you want to buy, sell, or have your bike appraised, you will get your chance at our annual bike sale! A Wilmette Bicycle Shop representative will be available beginning at 8:30 AM to evaluate the condition of your bicycles and suggest repairs. A 25% service charge, based on sale price, will be donated to the Community House. The Bike Sale will be held rain or shine in the Community House employee parking lot (south of building, off Lincoln Avenue).
Bicycle Drop-Off (sellers): 8:30–9:30 AM
Bike Sale (buyers): 9:30–10:30 AM
memorableevents!
Looking for the perfect spot for your PTA fundraiser, sports team banquet, or class reunion? How about a bridal shower for your best friend’s daughter? Whatever moment you’re celebrating, the Community House has the perfect space to bring people together. Our variety of unique spaces can be transformed to fit all of your needs, with or without a dance floor! After being around for over 100 years, one thing the Community House knows how to do is throw a party, and we look forward to making your event, no matter the size, something worth remembering.
The perfect site for:
• PTA or Non-Profit Fundraisers
• End of School Year Banquets
• Class Reunions
• Anniversary Celebrations
• Baby/Wedding Showers
• Weddings
• Bar/Bat Mitzvahs
• Luncheons
• Memorial Services
For more information please contact Kelsey Wright at (847) 881- 9303 or kelseyw@mywch.org
The Community House also offers spacious rooms for Scout groups, Adventure Guides, book clubs, board and committee meetings, retreats, and more! Rooms are available by the hour, for a full day, or weekly / monthly on an ongoing basis. For more information, contact: Mark Schusteff at (847) 881-9370 or marks@mywch.org.
What are the Peloton Experience Studios?
Our Peloton Experience Studios are 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 for you to choose from. The Peloton offers the perfect blend of fitness and technology, with an immersive 22” HD touchscreen that brings elite studio cycling classes to you on your schedule.
See pages 20-21 for more information
What is FitnessOnDemand?
FitnessOnDemand is a global leader in providing high quality, premium digital fitness content from some of the world’s leading names and experts in personalized fitness. Through this platform, you can access the most in demand fitness brands and trending workouts right here at the Community House Fitness Center, in our upgraded fitness studio. You’ll love the ever-changing array of premium fitness classes from powerhouse brands like Jillian Michaels, Daily Burn, POPSUGAR, Sweat Factor, and more – and with a library of over 1,000 workouts, you’ll always have something new to try. Fitness Center Plus members who prefer a solo workout experience can be set up on the FitnessOnDemand app so you can work out at home or on the road, on your schedule.
See pages 20-21 for more information
EXPERIENCE
What is HydroMassage?
HydroMassage allows you to enjoy a rejuvenating massage at your convenience. You will enjoy total relaxation while remaining fully clothed, dry, and comfortably supported as you are massaged by powerful waves of heated water. You are in complete control of your massage experience so you can target the areas where you need it most. Whether you use it to warm up your muscles before a workout or just enjoy relaxing afterwards, you’ll want to take advantage of this fantastic wellness experience right here at the Community House.
pickleball!
Pickleball is a racquet sport that combines elements of badminton, tennis, and table tennis. Two, three, or four players use solid paddles made of wood or composite materials to hit a perforated polymer ball, similar to a whiffle ball, over a net. The sport shares features of other racquet sports, the dimensions and layout of a badminton court, and a net and rules similar to tennis, with a few modifications. Pickleball was invented in the mid-1960s as a children’s backyard pastime but has become popular among adults as well.
January 5 – March 23
Wednesdays, 8:30 – 10:30 am $5/person drop-in fee
Child Care Room Rental
Looking for a fun and engaging space for your children to play with friends? The child care room is available to rent for play dates 7 days/week from 1:00pm to 9:00pm! Contact Lisa at lisaj@mywch.org or (847) 881-9319 for more information and availability.
FEW Spirits - Whiskey Blending NEW!
The Whiskey Blending Class will be a deep dive into the definitions and styles of various types of whiskies, including how they’re made and where they derive their flavor from. Particular attention will be paid to raw ingredients, distillation techniques, and the variables that influence maturation. Participants will be allowed to taste various types of FEW Spirits-made whiskeys and will leave having blended their own small sample of whiskey to take home.
Instructor: FEW Spirits Ages: 21+
FEW Spirits - Master Tasting NEW!
The Master Tasting Class will examine the psychological and physiological influence of tasting various spirits. In addition, participants will be educated in proper tasting techniques and procedures and instruction on palate and nose training.
Instructor: FEW Spirits Ages: 21+
FEW Spirits - Master Distiller NEW!
The Master Distiller Class is an intensive look at the history and the art of the distilling sciences. Participants will learn the chemistry behind distillation, the biology that fuels fermentation, and the physics that drives maturation. In addition, participants will learn to taste for distillate faults, examine the health of fermenting grain and witness a small-scale distillation in person.
Instructor: FEW Spirits Ages: 21+
Adult Chess NEW!
Chess-Ed provides a unique, exciting and dynamic chess instruction which lifts each participant to a new level of expertise. Each week you’ll enjoy an engaging lesson with supervised time to play other participants. You’ll will grow your knowledge of the game - from the basics through opening theory, middle game tactics and end game combinations. This class is a great way to improve your memory!
Instructor: Chess-Ed
Ages: 18+
Adult Sewing NEW!
Join us for adult sewing! This is the perfect class to learn the basics of sewing and continue to develop your skills. We will spend the first week learning about the sewing machine; then for the additional weeks you will work on making a fleece vest. (The April/May project will be different, details to be announced later.) Fabric and all sewing supplies including the sewing machine, will be provided. You may choose to purchase additional specialty items on your own.
Instructor: Ciao Bella Sewing
Ages: 18+
dogobedience
Big Sky Dog Training
Dog Obedience Puppy Class
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
Ages: 14 & Up
No Class: 4/16, 5/28, 7/2
Dog Obedience Basic/Adult Class
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
Ages: 14 & Up Activity#
15856 1/22-2/26 Sa 11:00-11:50 am $165/$205 15863 2/5-3/12 Sa 1:30-2:20 pm $165/$205 15809 3/9-4/13 W 11:00-11:50 am $165/$205 15884 3/12-4/23 Sa 11:00-11:50 am $165/$205 15886 3/26-5/7 Sa 1:30-2:20 pm $165/$205 15815 4/27-6/1 W 11:00-11:50 am $165/$205 15888 5/7-6/18 Sa 11:00-11:50 am $165/$205 15890 5/21-7/9 Sa 1:30-2:20 pm $165/$205 15817 6/15-7/20 W 11:00-11:50 am $165/$205
No Class: 4/16, 5/28, 7/2
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 commands, 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.
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Creative Paws
Dog Obedience Puppy Class
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-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. No retractable leashes.
Instructor: Ashley Trotter
Ages: 14 & Up
pm $165/$205
pm $165/$205
Dog Obedience 101
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. No retractable leashes.
Instructor: Ashley Trotter
Ages: 14 & Up
pm $165/$205
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. No retractable leashes allowed. Please bring food to be used as training rewards to each class.
Instructor: Ashley Trotter
Ages: 14 & Up
pm
8:00-8:50 pm $165/$205
Dog Obedience Rally
Rally is a fun spin on traditional obedience for both the dog and the handler. Rally is a sport in which ALL dogs are encouraged to participate. Dogs must have strong heeling skills to take this course. Obedience skills of sit, down, stand, stay, heeling, and coming when called will be worked on in the context of an obstacle course of obedience exercises. No retractable leashes allowed. Please bring food to be used as training rewards to each class.
Instructor: Ashley Trotter
Ages: 14 & Up
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.
adultmusic lessons
Private Music Lessons
It’s never too late to try something new! If you’ve always wanted to take voice lessons or learn to play a musical instrument – or if you haven’t played since your youth – sign up for music lessons! Whether you’d like to learn to sing and/or play piano, violin, drums, guitar (acoustic or electric!), ukulele, bass guitar, banjo, mandolin, or percussion, Teacher Dan will structure your private lessons around your needs and interests.
Instructor: Daniel Rosa “Teacher Dan”
Ages 14+
Lessons are $50 per 30 minutes and must be paid 48 hours in advance of the first lesson.
Payments are made directly to Teacher Dan. Students will also be contacted directly by Daniel Rosa “Teacher Dan” to arrange a convenient day and time.
For more information or to register contact:
Daniel Rosa “Teacher Dan” at DanielGRosa@me.com or (310) 722-2112.
Guitar/Bass/Ukulele Lessons For All Ages
Beginners to advanced levels are welcome. Participants of this course have learned: rhythm guitar, lead guitar, singing while playing, songwriting, improvising, how to figure out songs by ear, and much more. Learn the songs and styles you want while gaining the skills you need to play the instrument! Let an experienced, patient, and versatile instructor guide you to reaching your musical goals. All lessons are on Wednesdays; your instructor will contact you to set up a time.
Instructor: Brandon Seyferth
adultdance classes
Adult Ballet
4/6-5/25 W 1:00-2:15 pm
Classes with E. Marc Nevins will be held virtually
N/A
Adult Dance Fitness
fitnesscenter
The Community House Fitness Center is a vibrant, friendly community where you can achieve your health and fitness goals, connect with your neighbors, and feel at home. Our convenient location, state of the art equipment, professional staff, and safe environment makes it easy to choose the Community House as your fitness home.
Full access to the Fitness Center and FitTurf
Locker rooms, steam rooms and towel service
Fitness orientation session with a personal trainer
Complimentary Wi-Fi
Group Exercise Classes powered by FitnessOnDemand
HydroMassage Lounger
Peloton Experience Studios
Complimentary Child Care
Monthly memberships are conveniently auto-renewed each month through a recurring charge to your bank account or credit card. Seniors age 65+ receive a 10% discount.
Hours of Operation
Monday-Friday 5:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Saturday & Sunday 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Personal Training
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. Meet our personal trainers on page 22.
Fitness Center Member
Non-Member
$70/hour
$85/hour
Membership Plus Amenities
Peloton Experience Studios
Our Peloton Experience Studios are 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!
Included with Plus membership
$15 per ride for Basic & non-members
Group Exercise powered by FitnessOnDemand
Bring your friends and come to the Community House for our fantastic, new Group Exercise program, powered by FitnessOnDemand!
Included with Plus membership
$15 per class for Basic & non-members
HydroMassage Lounger
Boost your workout recovery, reduce stress, increase circulation, and relieve muscle soreness with our new HydroMassage Lounger!
Included with Plus membership
$15 per session for Basic & non-members
childcare
Child Care
Our child care staff provides a safe, nurturing, and entertaining environment for children ages 8 weeks and older while you work out at the Fitness Center or take a class at the Community House.
Included with Plus membership
$15 per visit for Basic & non-members
$5 for each additional child
Meet the fitnesscenter trainers!
Karen Campion
Karen Campion is an ACE Certified Personal Trainer with specialties in Functional Aging and Mat Pilates, along with a passion for functional body movement to improve daily lives. Karen is an avid runner and group fitness enthusiast, two joys she discovered at a young age. She is a true believer in the power of exercise and its many benefits on the body, mind, and soul.
Bob Davis
Bob has been helping members of the Community House Fitness Center reach their fitness goals since 2001. Certified through the International Sports Science Association, he enjoys working with seniors and teens and has particular expertise in working with people with special needs. Bob specializes in rehabilitation and functional movement and incorporates nutrition guidance as well. When he’s not training clients, you can find him engaged in sports reporting, primarily with the NBA.
Dolores Ohlwein
Dolores Ohlwein has been assisting members of the Community House Fitness Center in reaching their fitness goals since 1991. Certified through the Idea International Association of Fitness Professionals with an emphasis in exercise & aging, Dolores enjoys helping clients maintain a healthy lifestyle by using the following methods: functional training, core & balance exercises, weight training, weight bearing exercises, and stretching.
Patryk Ruta
Patryk joined the Community House Fitness Center team in February of 2020! He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Exercise and Sports Studies and is certified through the National Academy of Sports Medicine (Performance Enhancement Specialization). He is also a Certified Functional Strength Coach. With experience training serious athletes, weekend warriors, and everyone in between, Patryk has a passion for helping his clients challenge themselves and achieve their goals. Patryk’s expertise makes him an ideal trainer for athletes looking to build strength and boost their performance – or for anyone seeking to take their fitness goals to the next level!
Chris Treiber
Chris Treiber has been assisting members of the Community House Fitness Center in reaching their fitness goals since 1996. Certified through the American Council on Exercise, the Functional Aging Institute (Functional Aging Specialist) and the Gray Institute (Applied Functional Science), Chris’s specializations are training for strength, functional movement, balance and older adult populations. He is committed to pursuing continued education, such as the Brain Health Certification course, ensuring a current knowledge base in the ever-changing field of Fitness. Chris’s experience, certifications, continued education and initiation of new concepts into his personal training makes him one of the most sought out trainers on the North Shore.
specialtyfitness
Pilates: Beginner / Continuing
Pilates is a classic physical and mental conditioning method created over 80 years ago by legendary physical trainer Joseph Pilates. Through exercises that focus on applying the six principles (control, centering, concentration, precision, breath, and flow), we teach you about movement mechanics, allowing you to develop and maintain a healthy and graceful body.
Instructor: Nicole Betts
Ages:14+
Activity#
15937 1/5-2/23 W 9:00-9:50 am $155/$195
15938 3/2-4/27 W 9:00-9:50 am $155/$195
15939 5/4-6/8 W 9:00-9:50 am $155/$195
No Class: 3/30
Pilates Flow Jam NEW!
Pilates Flow Jam expands on the traditional Pilates method by infusing functional sculpting and basic yoga into whole-body movement. Sequences choreographed to music resulting in the development of subconscious habits of coordinated moves, core stability, and enhanced posture that improve activities of daily life and help avoid injury. Together we’ll JAM, seeking balance in body and mind.
Instructor: Karen Campion
Ages:18+
15991 1/14-3/25 F 9:00-10:00 am $180 15992 4/8-6/10 F 9:00-10:00 am $180 No Class: 2/18
Full Body Gain 3
Full Body Gain 3 will challenge you standing, planking, and on your backs. We will target muscle groups and create synergy head to toe. Standing: we’ll work the upper body and lower body separately before we fuse the two and call upon our core stability in a major way. Planks: we will execute in various styles to strengthen our core and our posture muscles and many muscles at the same time with modifications for all levels. We will hit the crunches and bridges on our backs, adding weights and arm/leg movements to give us a complete workout. A full-body workout to gain functional body movement, strength, and power!
Instructor: Karen Campion
Ages:18+
No Class: 2/17
YogaSix NEW!
YogaSix will guide and support the students through a thoughtful sequence addressing the complete needs of the body in movement and mindfulness. The student will share in community, uplifted by the teacher and students alike which in turn supports us all on and off the mat. We are taking proper precautions to ensure everyone feels safe in class.
Instructor: YogaSix
Ages:18+
wellnessworkshops
Nutrition Workshop: Nutrition 101 NEW!
Understand and embrace a balanced diet with real foods. This workshop offers an opportunity to learn about the benefits of specific foods and how to incorporate new ingredients to boost your daily nutrition. Chia Leah workshops are engaging and full of resources & recipes!
Instructor: Chia Leah LLC
Ages:18+
15973 1/12 W 10:00-11:00 am
Nutrition Workshop: Eating for Energy NEW!
This workshop is geared toward those with active lifestyles and/or busy families looking to better understand how food fuels the mind & body. Chia Leah workshops are engaging and full of resources & recipes!
Instructor: Chia Leah LLC
Ages:18+
15974 1/13 Th 7:00-8:00 pm $35
martialarts
Kickboxing
Kickboxing is a high-energy workout using body weight and the power from within to throw punches and kicks while dropping into squats, lunges, and planks. A sweaty cardio blast will bring your heart rate up, catching your breath with active rest in-between. This workout will leave you feeling strong inside out and outside in!
Instructor: Karen Campion
Ages:18+
No Class: 5/11
Karate
Karate focuses on alertness of mind, self-control and mental strategies to meet life challenges. This traditional karate program will emphasize the principles and applications of weaponless self-defense through the use of total body dynamics and mental discipline.
Instructor: Ron Stein
Ages:18+
No Class: 3/26, 3/29, 3/31, 4/2
Teen/Adult Taekwondo
This program concentrates on Taekwondo techniques through the study of forms , stances and the skills of punching, kicking and blocking.
Instructor: Oriental Arts Training Center Staff
Ages: 14+
Self-Defense Training for Seniors and Adults NEW!
Working with a partner, you will learn the techniques taught in class, including defenses against armed and unarmed attackers; single/multiple attackers; standing, sitting, ground techniques; and rape defense/prevention. Learn to anticipate and avoid potentially dangerous situations and how to defend yourself against a physical attack including; grabs, punches, chokes, bear hugs, headlocks, kicks, knives, guns, and more from a much bigger and stronger attacker. This class could save your life.
Instructor: Michael Theriaut
Ages: 18+
Ages: 65+
Ages: 8+ (families welcomed) - Each participates must register individually. Classes are targeted at teens and adults, but 8-11 year olds may sign up with an adult.
Tai Chi NEW!
This Tai Chi class will be teaching form from the Yang Family. Movements are slow, smooth, even, graceful and extensive. Training focuses on foot work, stances, hand and body movements. Tai Chi includes warm ups, Qigong (Breathing Exercises) and meditation. Tai Chi is an exercise for improving health and balance and gaining relaxation.
Instructor: Ken Ning
Ages: 18+
No Class: 4/16, 5/28
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