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fitness center memberships start at $59
per month
620 Lincoln Ave, Winnetka (847) 446-0537
www.mycommunityhouse.org
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Monday-Sunday
8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
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Photography by:
Catherine Heath, Lorraine Ryan, and Brian Schiller
Registration
Registration is available now! For more information please visit www.mycommunityhouse.org
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.
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.
Table of Contents
Board of Governors
Neil Golden, Chair
Peter Eatherton, Vice Chair
Raheela Anwar, Past
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
Amy
Kate
Kim Frezados
Bob Gauch
Betsy Hammond
Duncan Healy
Tommy Hudgins
Anne Juliusson
Kate Kligora
Betsy Landes
Jordan Prager
Emily Rose
Elizabeth Stucker
Jim Stucker
Kate Uniowski
Susanna VerEecke
Connie Yonan
Cam Johnson, Director of Advancement
Patti Ruiz, Program Manager
Mark Schusteff, Facility Manager
Jeff Wahl, Program Manager
Kelsey Wright, Advancement & External Affairs Manager
Lisa

Sutton Lee Seymour is New York City’s Live Singing Broadway Bombshell, and she is so excited to be back home in Winnetka! She presents a non-stop comedy that includes spectacular live vocals, fabulous choreography, and her own signature brand of musical theatrics. You’ll love side-splitting parodies of fabulous tunes from Broadway and Hollywood legends along with her quick-witted improv. Sutton Lee delivers a professional, inspiring, and comical performance that puts her at the very top of the drag scene. No one connects better with her audience than this dazzling diva! Performing one night only in Matz Hall Theatre! Cabaret seating. Cash bar and light snacks will be available for purchase at the event.
This show is “rated R”- no one under 18 admitted without a parent.
Scan QR code to learn more or visit www.mycommunityhouse.org/seymour
Saturday, April 9
8:00 pm
$30 per person in advance/$35 day of the event
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






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.
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.

May 20, 2022
An Inspiring Tour of Exquisite North Shore Homes
Benefiting the Community House in Winnetka
Residences open 10am-3pm Luncheon 11am-2pm
Interested in a sneak peek?











Join the Women’s Exchange and the Community House to learn about one man’s expedition!
On May 23, 2021, Arthur Muir a Northbrook resident, became the oldest American and the third oldest person ever to climb to the top of Mt. Everest. Please join us to see Art’s photos from his climb and hear his recollections of some of the daunting challenges and surprising occurrences that transpired during the 60-day expedition. This presentation is not just about climbing the highest mountain in the world; it is also a message of hope and promise for all of us.
Sunday, April 3, 2:00 pm, $25
To learn more click the QR code or visit: www.mycommunityhouse.org/everest

Join us on the first Thursday of the month for live outdoor music this summer in our beautiful garden!
June 2 July 7 August 4
5-8 pm
Free Admission
Beer, wine, and snacks for sale!


Chess-Ed provides a unique, exciting and dynamic chess instruction which lifts each player to a new level of expertise. Each week, you’ll enjoy an engaging lesson along with time to play others. Don’t miss this chance to 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+
Join us for adult sewing! This is the perfect class to learn the basics of sewing and continue your skills. We will spend the first week learning about the sewing machine; then for the additional weeks, we will work on different projects. Fabric and all 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+


The Master Distiller Class offers 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 drive 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+
Join us as Few Spirits discusses gin and its new world resurgence. What is gin, and what are its various types? What is the history of the spirit? Where did the modern gin and tonic originate? What are ideas to elevate such a simple cocktail? You won’t want to miss this exciting opportunity to meet with a local distiller and learn the history and science behind the gin and tonic.
Instructor: Few Spirits
Ages: 21+
The Whiskey Blending Class will be a deep dive into the definitions and styles of various types of whiskeys, 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+
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+

Is it normal cognitive aging, or could it be something else? Typical age-related changes in cognition can happen, but confusion and memory loss are NOT part of the healthy aging process. This presentation delves into the differences.
Instructor: Daniellah E. Salario, CSS, CDP, MA & Diane Reier
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Take a deep dive into the differences between hiring a private caregiver versus an agency caregiver. Let’s discuss the top differences: insurance, liability, employment taxes, vetting of caregivers, backup caregivers, and cost differences.
Instructor: Daniellah E. Salario, CSS, CDP, MA & Diane Reier
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Floral Fashion has become extremely en vogue over the last decade. In this class, you’ll be learning the mechanics to create a floral headpiece. Skills learned will also give you the foundation to make things such as floral bracelets, rings, even earrings. More than anything, it’s just pure fun, and a great way to express your creativity. All supplies and materials included in class price.
Instructor: Kirby Rogic, The Flower House
Join us for a special Mother’s Day class. We’ll be learning various gardening techniques, planting a beautiful outdoor container, and receiving tips on aftercare of your plants. All supplies and materials included in class price.
Instructor: Kirby Rogic, The Flower House Activity#
16184 5/5 Th 1:00-2:30 pm
Join us for a look inside the techniques used to create the perfect hand tied bouquet/boutonniere. Whether you are a bride with an upcoming wedding, a parent of a teen heading to prom, or just someone who wants to be able to create a beautiful bouquet/boutonniere, these tips and tricks will assist with all of your future bouquet/boutonniere making needs. All supplies and materials included in class price.
Instructor: Kirby Rogic, The Flower House Activity#
16185 5/12 Th 1:00-2:30 pm

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
8/3-9/7 W 10:00-10:50 am $165/$205 16102 8/27-10/8 Sa 10:00-10:50 am $165/$205 16139 9/21-10/26 W 10:00-10:50 am $165/$205 No Class: 5/28, 7/2, 9/3


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
16098 8/3-9/7
16103 8/27-10/8
11:00-11:50 am
11:00-11:50 am $165/$205 16140 9/21-10/26 W 11:00-11:50 am $165/$205 No Class: 5/28, 7/2, 9/3
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.



Celebrating 17 years at the Community House!
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.
Instructor: Ashlee Trotter
Ages: 14 & Up
15871 4/5-5/10 Tu 6:00-6:50 pm $165/$205 15875 5/24-6/28 Tu 7:00-7:50 pm $165/$205
16081 7/12-8/16 Tu 6:00-6:50 pm $165/$205
16094 8/23-10/4 Tu 7:00-7:50 pm $165/$205
No Class: 9/6
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.
Instructor: Ashlee Trotter
Ages: 14 & Up
15872 4/5-5/10 Tu 7:00-7:50 pm $165/$205
15874 5/24-6/28 Tu 6:00-6:50 pm $165/$205
16082 7/12-8/16 Tu 7:00-7:50 pm $165/$205
16093 8/23-10/4 Tu 6:00-6:50 pm $165/$205
No Class: 9/6
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
Ages: 14 & Up Activity#
15873 4/5-5/10 Tu 8:00-8:50 pm $165/$205
16083 7/12-8/16 Tu 8:00-8:50 pm $165/$205
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.
Instructor: Ashlee Trotter
Ages: 14 & Up
15876 5/24-6/28 Tu 8:00-8:50 pm $165/$205
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. 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
Ages: 14 & Up
16116 8/23-10/4 Tu 8:00-8:50 pm $165/$205
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.


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


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

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

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





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 to 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 through functional training, core & balance exercises, weight training, weight bearing exercises, and stretching.
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.
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.
Fitness Center Member $70/hour Non-Member $85/hour
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+
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+
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+
15990 4/7-6/9 Th 9:00-10:00 am

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+
15995 4/6-6/15 W 9:30-10:30 am
No Class: 5/11
Pilates/Yoga fusion combines the yogic focus on enhanced mind and body awareness, strength, stamina, flexibility, and balance with Pilates techniques to improve posture and create a strong, stable foundation for movement. Great for all fitness levels!
Instructor: Evelyn Levin
Ages: 18+
16072 5/2-6/27 M 9:00-10:00 am
No Class: 5/30

Have you gotten to the point in your life that you’re wondering how everyday life should or shouldn’t impact your fitness routine? Join Community House Personal Trainer Patryk Ruta as he leads you through a workshop that will explore new ideas that range from ways to expand your fitness routine to how everyday life impacts fitness and longevity.
Instructor: Patryk Ruta
Ages:18+
Mindfulness is the basic human ability to be fully present, aware of where one is and what one is doing, plus not being overly reactive or overwhelmed by what’s going on around oneself. Learn how to breathe for calmness and how to make your personal life an experience to enjoy no matter what happens. Meditation is a way to provide your mind and body with a relief and rejuvenation whenever wanted or needed. Join Shiva for this series of classes with instruction and discussion.
Instructor: Shiva
Ages:18+

Working with a partner, you will learn a variety of techniques to protect yourself, 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. Our classes are targeted at teens and adults, but 8-11 year olds can sign up and take a class with an adult.
Instructor: Michael Theriaut
Ages: 65+
Ages: 12-Adult* (8-11 with parent)
*Ages 8-11 may participate with a parent; both parent and child must register.

Taekwondo is a 2000 year old martial art offering a variety of benefits for people of all ages and physical abilities. Students have the opportunity to improve concentration and self esteem, achieve lifelong physical fitness and learn self-defense skills. A $45 uniform fee is required at the first class. Belt testing is offered through KH Kim Taekwondo at an additional fee and is held twice a year. All colored belt students are required to have complete sparring gear. `
Restricted to high school students and older, this program concentrates on Ta ekwondo techniques through the study of forms, stances and the skills of punching, kicking and blocking. All Belts
Instructor: Oriental Arts Training Center Staff
Ages: 14+



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 improves health, balance and relaxation.
Instructor: Ken Ning
Ages: 18+
No Class: 4/16, 5/28

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.
Spring April 6 – June 1
Wednesdays, 8:30 – 10:30 am
$5/person drop-in fee
Summer June 22 – August 10
Wednesdays, 8:00 – 9:45 am
$5/person drop-in fee


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.

Gain or hone a skill this summer with feedback that you just can’t get anywhere else. An instructor who has been teaching guitar, composition, and music for over 15 years will guide you. Flexible options are available to fit your schedule. All skill levels are welcome. Once registered, the instructor will contact you to set up your lessons.
Sign up is for (10) thirty-minute lessons.
Instructor: Brandon Seyferth
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Guitar Boost
Go from zero to sixty with your playing with an inte guitar boost. Practice and learn with an instructor with over a decade of experience teaching guitar. Options are available for all skill levels. Just speak to the instructor for scheduling and advice about how this program can work for you or your child. Get playing fast. Reserve today. The instructor will contact you after registering to schedule your days and times. Must provide own guitar.
Five one-hour lessons.
Instructor: Brandon Seyferth
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