FOSTERING COMMUNITY & CONNECTION
Over 375 children gained confidence and experienced the fun and magic of being in a Broadway show through participating in Skyline Studios’ performances of Moana, Cinderella, Madagascar, and High School Musical.
Our outdoor Halloween parade and storytelling event provided families with a special Halloween experience in a year without trick-or-treating.
We expanded opportunities for youth sports by setting up temporary basketball courts in our parking lot in the fall and holding our winter Youth Basketball League in Matz Hall with portable basketball hoops. Thanks to the fabulous lights and sound available in Matz Hall, 173 young players (and their families who watched via Zoom) enjoyed an electric atmosphere for their games each weekend!
The Junior Board brought holiday magic and the opportunity to see Santa to 128 cars full of children at its festive, outdoor Winter Wanderland event, and cleaned over 65 vehicles in a splashtastic spring car wash – learning about volunteerism and philanthropy along the way.
Children’s Theatre of Winnetka was voted Best Children’s Theatre in the suburbs by Better magazine for the 4th year in a row!
Programs like Tae Kwon Do and Fencing helped more youth than ever to improve self-confidence, balance, and both physical and mental agility.
Private classes for pods of friends brought kids together to learn new skills and have fun with dance, STEM, arts & crafts, and etiquette.
Our highly skilled personal trainers performed nearly 1,200 training sessions in our Fitness Center, helping community members maintain their physical health throughout a stressful year.
Our garden served as a beautiful, outdoor, pandemic-friendly spot to bring families and friends together for weddings, bar/bat mitzvahs, and memorial services.
The next winner of the Westminster Kennel Club dog show is surely coming from this community, as our Dog Obedience program shined with outstanding instructors and a 47% increase in enrollments.
July 1, 2020 - June 30, 2021
Thank you for your continued support of the Community House. Unlike a tax-supported park district or library, the independent, non-profit Community House is unique – literally supported by the members of the very community it serves. Every activity, performance, and gathering that takes place in the House – from the Fitness Center to Matz Hall to the gymnasium, from our beautiful multi-purpose rooms to our historic garden – is made possible by donations from community members who sustain this vital organization’s mission.
