Spring/Summer 2021 program guide

education & enrichment

sports & fitness

performing arts

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Fitness Center safety protocols can be found on page 35.

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Keeping Our Community Safe

In these challenging times, we know everyone is thinking about safety – and we want to share our plans for keeping this community as safe as possible. One thing we’ve learned is that when it comes to this pandemic, things can change! Please know that the Community House is committed to following guidelines from the Illinois Department of Public Health, and you can always visit our website for the latest information about our safety protocols.

Masks & Distancing • Face coverings that fully cover the nose and mouth are required in all areas of the Community House.

• Physical distancing is also required. Classes are structured to maintain at least 6’ of distance between participants, and everyone in the Community House is asked to be diligent in maintaining at least 6’ between themselves and others.

Personal Responsibility • Participants who have been in close contact with anyone who has COVID-19, are experiencing any symptoms of COVID-19, or are awaiting COVID-19 test results should stay home.

• Everyone is encouraged to wash their hands frequently and make use of the hand sanitizer available throughout the building.

Cleaning & Sanitizing • All high-touch areas and any shared objects are frequently cleaned and sanitized using products that have been approved by the EPA as effective.

• Instructors have cleaning caddies available to them, stocked with EPA-approved supplies, to facilitate frequent cleaning.

• Thorough cleaning is conducted throughout the building each night with EPA-approved products.

Air Exchange • All of our rooms in the garden wing, where the majority of our classes are held, have forced air HVAC, with the exchange rate maximized to push more of our inside air out and bring more fresh outside air in as it cycles.

Food & Drink • Water fountains have been decommissioned throughout the building, and vending machines are closed.

• No food may be eaten in Community House common areas.

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Contact Us

Registration

620 Lincoln Ave, Winnetka (847) 446-0537 www.mycommunityhouse.org

Member Registration - March 22, 2021 Non-Member Registration - March 29, 2021 Registration Information on Page 38-40

Mission Statement

Reception Desk Hours

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.

Monday-Friday 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

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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.

Photography by: Lorraine Ryan, Catherine Heath and Brian Schiller

Table of Contents

About Us/Board of Governors Index Birthday Parties Seasonal Camps Enrichment & Education Dog Obedience Performing Arts

Board of Governors

Raheela Anwar, Chair Neil Golden, Vice Chair Amy Brock, Past Chair Betsy Landes, Secretary Mark Wetzel, Treasurer Libby Elliott, Member at Large Susan Snyder, Member at Large

Community House Staff

Sports & Kinetic Wellness Martial Arts Fitness Center Adult Class & Programs Community House Tenants Associate Organizations Registration Information

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Joe Adams Lee Betsill Elaine Bovaird RJ Bukovac Susan Cellmer

Amy Skalinder, President Kate Brower, Finance Manager Mike Buscher, Director of Operations Patrice Eason, Office Manager Lisa Jarvis, Fitness Manager

Maureen Connolly Peter Eatherton Leslie Farmer Duncan Healy Thomas Hudgins

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Kate Kligora Betsy Landes Tom Maentz Robert Schriesheim Tom Smith

James Stucker Carla Vorhees Connie Yonan

Patti Ruiz, Program Manager Brian Schiller, Marketing Manager Mark Schusteff, Facility Manager Jeff Wahl, Program Manager Kelsey Wright, Advancement & External Affairs Manager

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Index

About Us/Board of Governors Index Birthday Parties Seasonal Camps

Martial Arts Karate Taekwondo

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Fitness Center

Membership Information Personal Trainer Bios

Education & Enrichment

Tiny Bits Little Bits ABC’s & 123’s Extraordinary Kids Adventures Noggin Builders Jr. S.T.E.M. Explorers Chess Club Sewing & Crafts Dog Obedience

Group Exercise Peloton Experience Child Care Pilates Gym Rentals Adult Dance

School of Dance

General Information

Community House Tenants Associate Organizations School of Dance Instructor Bios 18 Registration Information Fantasy Dance 19 Program Registration Form Ballet, Tap, Hip Hop and More 19 Household Membership Registration Form Adult Dance 19

Private Music Lessons Guitar Lessons Music’ N Me Music Instructor Bios

Theater

Skyline Studios Presents Madagascar Jr. Children’s Theatre of Winnetka Workshops

Sports & Fitness

Hoops4Health 3 on 3 league Hoops4Health Clinics Adult Tot Sports Sports & More Lunch & Play Ninja Warriors Go For It! Girls Multi Sport Clinic Total Sports Fencing Little Yoga

Warrior Kids Yoga & Crafts

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Fitness Classes and Programs

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Music

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Programs By Age Ages 0-4

Tiny Bits 12 Little Bits 12 ABC’s & 123’s 12 Noggin Builders S.T.E.M. 13 Fantasy Dance 19 Private Music Lessons 20 Music’ N Me 21 Broadway Tots 22 Tot Ballers 27 Little Ballers 27 Sports & More 28 Lunch & Play 28 Ninja Warriors 28 Little Yoga 28 Pee Wee Karate 30 Little Dragons 31

Ages 5-9

Ages 10-12

Noggin Builders S.T.E.M. 13 Chess Club 13 Fashion Sewing 14 Ballet 19 Tap1/2 19 Jazz/Hip Hop & More 19 Musical Theatre Dance 19 Private Music Lessons 20 Guitar Lessons 20 Broadway Jr’s 22 Broadway Stars 22 H4H 3 on 3 League 26 Tot Ballers 27 Little Ballers 27 Sports & More 28 Lunch & Play 28 Ninja Warriors 28 Fencing 29 Little Yoga 29 Kids Yoga & Crafts 29 Pee Wee Karate 30 Karate 30 Taekwondo 31

Chess Club Fashion Sewing Ballet Tap Dance Musical Theatre Dance Private Music Lessons Guitar Lessons Broadway Stars Fencing Karate Taekwondo

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Adult

Dog Obedience 22-23 Adult Dance 19 Private Music Lessons 20 Guitar Lessons 20 Fencing 29 Karate 30 Taekwondo 31 Group X 34 Peloton Experience 34 Pilates 35

Teen

Dog Obedience 16-17 Ballet 19 Jazz, Hip Hop & More 19 Private Music Lessons 20 Fencing 29 Karate 30 Taekwondo 31

The Village Follies are proud to present our virtual show for 2021!

For more than 50 years, our community theater group has rehearsed and performed an annual variety show at the Community House, with all the proceeds given to this wonderful facility. This year we’ve had to get extremely creative in our approach!

Our virtual show, “2021: What’s Next?” will be made available on our newly revamped website www.villagefollies.com.

Please visit it to learn details about the show as well as to check out our gift shop and donation opportunities.

Now is your chance to enjoy our show from the comfort of your own home!

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birthdayparties!

Looking for more space for a socially distanced birthday party for your child? The Community House can help! Masks are required, and currently no food is permitted - but you can still have a fantastic, fun time with activities that have been adapted to allow for safety and appropriate distancing.

Parties are held in our garden wing, which offers the maximum air exchange in our ventilation system. We’ll be sure to schedule you for a room that offers plenty of space to spread out.

The fee for each party (unless otherwise noted) is $300 for up to 20 guests, plus $5 for each additional child. The maximum number of people (including instructors, performers, and parents) is currently 25 but may be adjusted as needed due to evolving public health guidelines.

Party packages are for 90 minutes, which includes 45 minutes of entertainment or instruction and party room set up and clean up.

Contact Mark Schusteff at 847-881-9370 or marks@mywch.org to schedule. We look forward to working with you to make your child’s birthday special and fun!

Animal Balloon Party

Balloon animals are a huge hit at birthday parties! Now your party can have balloon animals including dogs, butterflies, swords, giraffes and more being made non-stop for 45 minutes by the Magic Team of Gary Kantor. The kids will do more than just play with the balloons; they’ll also get to decorate their animals with stickers and markers. At the end of the party all the kids will get to take home their very own collection of assorted balloon animals.

Age: 3+

Basketball

Hoops4Health will have their highly trained staff set up fun basketball games such as a 3-point contest, dribbling contest, and a hot shot contest. Contest winners will receive various prizes!

Age: 4+

Clowns

Our experienced performers attract and hold a child’s attention. Parties can include balloon animals, games, kooky magic, and interactive dance.

Age: 3+

Dance

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Put your dancing feet to the test and play fun dance and movement games and learn a fun dance combination! Option to pick a theme (examples: princesses, Hip Hop, Ballet, etc.) to make your party special for you!

Ages 4+

Imagination Princess

Expect ribbon dancing, interactive story time, sing along, princess training, themed games and more during this fantastical journey.

Themes: snow sisters, beauty princess, arabian princess, spanish princess, Cinderella, island princess, mermaid princess, fairy princess.

Age: 3+

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Mad Science

A variety of experiments will be displayed. All activities are thoroughly safe and clean.

Age: 4–5 Fee: $320 for up to 12 guests, $345 for 13 to 20 guests.

Age: 6 and older Fee: $320 for up to 12 guests. $345 for 13 to 20 guests, $370 for 21 to 25 guests.

Magic

Abracadabra! Children enjoy an amazing display of magical tricks at this exciting party. Our professional magicians gear their magic to children of all ages.

Age: 4+

Magic And Music

This show is a very interactive blend of magic with music, games and contests. A child-friendly magical performance including many opportunities for the children to help with the tricks. After the magic show our performer will lead guests in games, age appropriate music, television trivia and many fun dances.

Age: 5–12

Pamper Me Spa Retreat (not currently offered due to COVID-19)

Come join glitzy girls as they pamper your guests. Each guest will receive a mini manicure and pedicure including the polish of their choice. Then, design a beaded bracelet/anklet to show off your beautiful nails.

Age: 6-12 Fee: $300 for up to 10 guests, $360 for 11 to 15 guests, $420 for 16 to 20 guests.

Rock Diva Glam Jam (not currently offered due to COVID-19)

Come join glitzy girls for a glamorous dance party. Each child will receive a rock diva or dude makeover; which includes up-dos, braids, make-up and sparkles. Then, dance to your favorites like limbo and freeze dance.

Age: 6-12 Fee: $300 for up to 10 guests, $360 for 11 to 15 guests, $420 for 16 to 20 guests.

Starwalk (not currently offered due to COVID-19)

Jump for joy! The starwalk is a 20’ x 20’ air-inflated balloon bounce. Experience the fun of a carnival at your party complete with scooters, balls and hula-hoops. No instructor or entertainer is provided.

Age: 3+

Sports

If your child loves sports, this is the perfect choice! A trained instructor will lead the children in sporting activities such as basketball, dodge ball, floor hockey and more. Children are sure to work up an appetite for that birthday cake!

Age: 4+ Fee: $300 for 20 guests. More than 20 children requires a second instructor which will incur additional costs.

Wacky Relays And Other Goofy Games

What do you get when you cross the Olympic games with scooters, hula-hoops, balloons, and more? You get wacky relays! Outrageous fun all! Warning: not everyone can handle this much fun!

Age: 5+

virtualparties!

A virtual birthday party is a unique way to celebrate your child’s special day! Each theme includes 30 minutes of entertainment, filled with fun and surprises. Best of all, no clean-up necessary! Contact Mark Schusteff at 847 881-9370 or marks@mywch.org.

Balloon Show

Explore the history of ballooning through fun and wild creations. Guests will learn how to make basic balloon animals too! $160 (up to 20 people)

Magic Show

This hilarious magic show is filled with vanishing acts, mind-reading tricks, and fun! $160 (up to 20 people)

Theater/Musical Show

Learn songs and dances from a Musical of your choice! $160 (up to 20 people)

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spring break camps Spring Break Basketball Camp

In this camp we will work on all the fundamental basketball skills necessary to becoming an all around solid player. Campers will be developing good training and fundamental habits while learning drills that can be used at home. Skills include defense, dribbling, rebounding, shooting, screening, and more. There will be many fun and challenging drills, games, and contests. Each session will focus on a different skill and will finish with applying these skills in 5 on 5 games which will be played at the end of every camp day, if public health guidelines permit. Fundamentals covered include triple threat stance, proper shooting form, moving/cutting without the ball, defense, passing, rebounding, and dribbling.

Instructor: Hoops4Health Grades: Jk-1st Activity# Date Day Time M/NM 15089

3/29-4/2 M-F 1:00-2:00 PM

$105/$125 Grades: 2nd-8th Activity# 15090

Date 3/29-4/2

Day M-F

Time 2:00-3:30 PM

M/NM $105/$125

All Star Night

Capping off the Spring Break Camp will be our traditional All Star Saturday Night. Players get to feel what its like to be an NBA All Star!

All Star Saturday Night includes a variety of competitions and huge prizes. Events include the Skills Challenge, Shooting Stars Competition, Slam Dunk Contest, and All Star Game.

Instructor: Hoop4Health Grades: Jk-1st Activity# 15404

Date 4/3

Day Sa

Time 2:30-4:30 PM

Grades: 2nd-8th Activity# 15405

Date 4/3

Day Sa

Time 4:30-7:00 PM

M/NM $70

M/NM $70

Spring Break Sports & More Camp

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Campers are introduced to the fundamentals of sports, including basketball, floor hockey, football, kickball, soccer, t-ball, and other sports. The program provides an opportunity for each child to develop motor skills and nurture his/her growth socially and emotionally through teamwork and good sportsmanship.

Instructor: Hot Shots Sports Ages: 3-6 Activity# Date Day Time

M/NM 15161

3/29-4/2 M-F 9:00 AM-12:00 PM

$245/$325

summer camps Fantasy Dance Camp

This popular camp incorporates imagination, movement, pantomime, music, dance to make for a fantastic summer experience. Each week we will explore a new theme, learn basic ballet, improve motor skills, complete an arts & crafts project and enjoy a yummy snack. This camp meets one day a week for two hours. You may sign up for as many days as you wish. Please bring a water bottle to class. Participants must be toilet trained; diapers will not be changed.

Instructor: Gwendolyn Britt Ages: 3-5 Activity# Date Day Time M/NM 15383 6/14-7/26 M 1:00-2:30 PM $256/$307 15384 6/15-7/27 Tu 10:00-11:30 AM $256/$307 15385 6/16-7/28 W 1:30-3:00 PM $256/$307 15386 6/17-7/29 Th 10:00-11:30 AM $256/$307

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Noggin Builders S.T.E.M. Summer Camp NEW!

Day Off School Sports & More Camp

Summer camp is filled with fun, excitement and S.T.E.M.! Campers will explore experiments in a variety of S.T.E.M. areas. Our camp day will also include games, science-related crafts, and team-building activities. Activities will be different each week, so sign up for multiple weeks of camp to keep your budding scientist or engineer engaged all summer!

Instructor: Noggin Builders Grades: K-2nd

Full Day Activity# 15343 15345 15347 15349 15351 15353 15355

Half Day Activity# 15344 15346 15348 15350 15352 15354 15356

Date 6/14-6/18 6/21-6/25 6/28-7/2 7/5-7/9 7/12-7/16 7/19-7/23 7/26-7/30

Day M-F M-F M-F M-F M-F M-F M-F

Time 9:00 AM-4:00 PM 9:00 AM-4:00 PM 9:00 AM-4:00 PM 9:00 AM-4:00 PM 9:00 AM-4:00 PM 9:00 AM-4:00 PM 9:00 AM-4:00 PM

M/NM $475/$570 $475/$570 $475/$570 $475/$570 $475/$570 $475/$570 $475/$570

Date 6/14-6/18 6/21-6/25 6/28-7/2 7/5-7/9 7/12-7/16 7/19-7/23 7/26-7/30

Day M-F M-F M-F M-F M-F M-F M-F

Time 9:00 AM-12:00 PM 9:00 AM-12:00 PM 9:00 AM-12:00 PM 9:00 AM-12:00 PM 9:00 AM-12:00 PM 9:00 AM-12:00 PM 9:00 AM-12:00 PM

M/NM $275/$330 $275/$330 $275/$330 $275/$330 $275/$330 $275/$330 $275/$330

Date 6/14-6/18 6/21-6/25 6/28-7/2 7/5-7/9 7/12-7/16 7/17-7/23 7/26-7/30

Day M-F M-F M-F M-F M-F M-F M-F

Time 9:00 AM-4:00 PM 9:00 AM-4:00 PM 9:00 AM-4:00 PM 9:00 AM-4:00 PM 9:00 AM-4:00 PM 9:00 AM-4:00 PM 9:00 AM-4:00 PM

M/NM $475/$570 $475/$570 $475/$570 $475/$570 $475/$570 $475/$570 $475/$570

Date 6/14-6/18 6/21-6/25 6/28-7/2 7/5-7/9 7/12-7/16 7/17-7/23 7/26-7/30

Day M-F M-F M-F M-F M-F M-F M-F

Time 9:00 AM-12:00 PM 9:00 AM-12:00 PM 9:00 AM-12:00 PM 9:00 AM-12:00 PM 9:00 AM-12:00 PM 9:00 AM-12:00 PM 9:00 AM-12:00 PM

M/NM $275/$330 $275/$330 $275/$330 $275/$330 $275/$330 $275/$330 $275/$330

Campers are introduced to the fundamentals of sports, including basketball, floor hockey, football, kickball, soccer, t-ball, and other sports. The program provides an opportunity for each child to develop motor skills and nurture his/ her growth socially and emotionally through teamwork and good sportsmanship.

Instructor: Hot Shots Sports Ages: 3-6 Activity# Date Day Time M/NM 15162 5/5 W 9:00 AM-12:00 PM $49/$65

Grades: 3-5

Full Day Activity# 15357 15359 15361 15363 15365 15367 15369

Half Day Activity# 15358 15360 15362 15364 15366 15368 15371

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Summer Total Sports Camp

This camp focuses on a variety of sports, including flag football, basketball, baseball, kickball, soccer, capture the flag, and other group games. Each day campers will focus on skill development and fundamentals. Coaches ensure a fun and energetic atmosphere while promoting teamwork and good sportsmanship. Camp will be held outside, inside if inclement weather.

Instructor: Hot Shots Sports Ages: 3-6 Activity# Date Day Time M/NM 15163 6/7-6/11 M-F 9:00 AM-12:00 PM $245/$325 15164 6/7-6/11 M-F 12:30 PM-3:30 PM $245/$325 15290 6/14-6/18 M-F 9:00 AM-12:00 PM $245/$325 15291 6/21-6/25 M-F 9:00 AM-12:00 PM $245/$325 15292 6/28-7/2 M-F 9:00 AM-12:00 PM $245/$325 15293 7/5-7/9 M-F 9:00 AM-12:00 PM $245/$325 15294 7/12-7/16 M-F 9:00 AM-12:00 PM $245/$325 15295 7/19-7/23 M-F 9:00 AM-12:00 PM $245/$325 15296 7/26-7/30 M-F 9:00 AM-12:00 PM $245/$325 15297 8/2-8/6 M-F 9:00 AM-12:00 PM $245/$325 15298 8/9-8/13 M-F 9:00 AM-12:00 PM $245/$325 15299 8/16-8/20 M-F 9:00 AM-12:00 PM $245/$325 15300 8/23-8/27 M-F 9:00 AM-12:00 PM $245/$325

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earlyeducation Tiny Bits

Moms and tots, come play and learn as we see how much fun it is to be a toddler! We will have lots of exploring time plus an art project and end the day with a story. An adult must accompany each child. No siblings are allowed.

Instructor: Elyse Ferdinand Ages: 1-2 Activity# Date Day Time M/NM 15315 4/21-5/26 W 9:15-10:00 AM $144/$173 15316 4/22-5/27 Th 9:15-10:00 AM $144/$173 15332 6/9-8/4 W 9:15-10:00 AM $216/$259 15333 6/10-8/5 Th 9:15-10:00 AM $216/$259

Little Bits

Little Bits is a class designed for ages 2-3 to have fun and make new friends while engaging in art, music, free play and story time. Each week will be centered around a new theme. Children will be taught social skills such as sharing, caring and cooperation.

Unfortunately, staff cannot change diapers. You may register for as many days as you like. This is a drop off class.

Instructor: Elyse Ferdinand Ages: 2-3 Activity# Date

Day Time M/NM 15313 4/19-5/24 M 9:30-10:30 AM $144/$173 15314 4/20-5/25 Tu 9:30-10:30 AM $144/$173 15330 6/7-8/2 M 9:30-10:30 AM $216/$259 15331 6/8-8/3 Tu 9:30-10:30 AM $216/$259

ABC’s & 123’s

Each class is centered on a different number and letter which are reinforced through puppets, songs, games and stories.

Instructor: Elyse Ferdinand Ages: 3-4 Activity# Date Day Time M/NM 15317 4/23-5/28 F 9:30-10:30 AM $144/$173 15329 6/11-8/6 F 9:30-10:30 AM $216/$259

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Music N Me

LISTEN to the live serenades, DANCE to the rhythms, SING with your heart and SHARE in the music! You and your child will be enlightened with music through a variety of popular songs, fingerplays, bodywork & movement activities as well as live serenades (with various instruments each week), all with a hands-on experience. Teacher Dan performs all live music & utilizes a variety of instruments to perform and introduce to our students each and every week! Students get to interact with each and every instrument. All children must be accompanied by an adult.

Instructor: Teacher Dan Ages: 1-4 Activity# 15395 15396 15398 15397

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4/20-6/8 4/21-6/9 4/21-6/9 6/15-8/3

Day Tu W W Tu

Time 10:30-11 AM 10:30-11 AM 10:30-11 AM 10:30-11 AM

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youthenrichment Extraordinary Kids Adventures

Extraordinary Kids Adventures is a kindergarten enrichment program designed to give a child a life-long love for learning. It encourages the intellectual, creative, and social growth of each child. Join our Kindergarten class as we uncover the mysteries of how heroes like Jane Goodall & others have helped us appreciate the beauty of monkeys, elephants, and others! What are we eating & how can it make us feel healthy? Why do we feel the way we do? Each student will be given hands-on materials that they will use at their workspace each week.

Instructor: Extraordinary Kids Grades: Kindergarten Activity# Date Day Time M/NM 15400 4/27-6/1 Tu 1:00-2:30 PM $156/$187 15401 4/28-6/2 W 9:30-11:00 AM $156/$186

Noggin Builders: STEM Explorers

NEW EXPERIMENTS! Hands-on science specifically designed for preschoolers! Project examples include: experiment with surface tension, explore animal habitats, create chemical reactions, and test the strength of wind power. These explorations, hands-on science activities, and games will build creative problem-solving skills through preschoolers’ natural curiosity about the world around them. If at any time during the session we are not able to meet in-person, Noggin Builders will hold live on-line video class.

Instructor: Noggin Builders Ages: 3-5 Activity# Date Day Time M/NM 15318 4/13-6/1 Tu 1:30-3:00 PM $240/$288

Chess Club

Chess-Ed, provider of Chess at Crow Island, Greeley, and Skokie Middle School, will provide this unique, exciting, and dynamic chess instruction which lifts each student to a new level of expertise. Each week students will enjoy an engaging lesson with supervised time to play with classmates. Students will grow their knowledge of the game - from the basics through opening theory, middle game tactics, and end game combinations. Playing chess increases IQ performance, improves memory, uses analytical and critical thinking skills, teaches problem-solving, responsibility, sportsmanship, social skills, and more.

The chess program is open to all students K-5 grades of all playing levels.

Instructor: Chess-Ed Grades: K-5 Activity# Date Day Time M/NM 15328 4/12-5/24 M 3:45-4:45 $172/$206

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craftsclasses Kreative Krafts New Projects Every Week!

Kreative Krafts (formerly known as Amazing Art) combines all your favorite arts and crafts projects and mixed media in one unique class. Kids will make tie-dye shirts (to be used as art smocks for the session), experience pottery painting, paint a canvas using acrylic paints, do recycled art projects, and more. Lessons will include concepts and techniques kids can use for a lifetime, and the experience of creating awesome projects will result in great self-esteem and a sense of accomplishment. Finished work will be taken home immediately. This is a drop off program. All projects are done individually; there are no shared supplies.

Instructor: Sunshine Arts and Crafts Grades: K-5 Activity# Date Day Time M/NM 15387 6/16-7/21 Tu 4:00-5:00 PM $165/$198

Fashion Sewing Techniques 2 New Project Every Week!

This class is a continuation of Fashion Sewing Techniques. Students will continue to learn about the sewing machine and they will learn about pattern production. By the end of this course students will have completed at least one apparel project on the sewing machine, such as a shirt, pants, vest, etc. This class is perfect for students looking to advance their sewing skills. Sewing supplies, including fabric, thread, needles, and pins, will be provided. Students may choose to purchase additional specialty items on their own.

Prerequisite: Must have completed Fashion Sewing Techniques 1 or know how to use a sewing machine.

Instructor: Ciao Bella Sewing Ages: 8-13 Activity# Date Day Time M/NM 15320 4/13-6/1 Tu 4:15-5:15 PM $285/$355 15321 4/13-6/1 Tu 5:30-6:30 PM $285/$355

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The Community House Bike Sale is Back!

Saturday, April 24

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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

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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. No retractable/expandable leashes; no sandals without a back strap.

Instructor: Montana Hayes Ages: 14 & UP Activity# Date Day Time M/NM 15105 4/14-5/26 W 10:00-10:50 AM $145/$179 15111 5/1-6/19 Sa 10:00-10:50 AM $145/$179 15106 6/9-7/14 W 10:00-10:50 AM $145/$179 15281 7/10-8/14 Sa 10:00-10:50 AM $145/$179 15283 7/28-9/1 W 10:00-10:50 AM $145/$179 No Class: 5/8, 5/12, 5/29

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 and barking, 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. Bring soft treats, 6’ leash. 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. No retractable/expandable leashes; no sandals without a back strap. Bring clean-up bags.

Instructor: Montana Hayes Ages: 14 & UP Activity# Date Day Time

M/NM 15108 4/14-5/26 W 11:00-11:50 AM $145/$179 15113 5/1-6/19 Sa 11:00-11:50 AM $145/$179 15109 6/9-7/14 W 11:00-11:50 AM $145/$179 15282 7/10-8/14 Sa 11:00-11:50 AM $145/$179 15284 7/28-9/1 W 11:00-11:50 AM $145/$179 No Class: 5/8, 5/12, 5/29

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Creative Paws Celebrating 16 years at the Community House!

Canine Good Citizen Prep Class & Test

Dog Obedience Puppy Class

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

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 Activity# Date Day Time M/NM 15115 4/27-6/8 Tu 6:00-6:50 PM $145/$179 15275 6/22-7/27 Tu 7:00-7:50 PM $145/$179 15278 8/10-9/14 Tu 6:00-6:50 PM $145/$179 No Class: 5/11

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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 Ages: 14 & UP Activity# Date Day Time M/NM 15116 4/27-6/8 Tu 8:00-8:50 PM $145/$179 No Class: 5/11

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 Activity# Date Day Time M/NM 15114 4/27-6/8 Tu 7:00-7:50 PM $145/$179 15276 6/22-7/27 Tu 6:00-6:50 PM $145/$179 15279 8/10-9/14 Tu 7:00-7:50 PM $145/$179 No Class: 5/11

Creative Paws classes allow one participant age 14 and up per dog in class, participants must wear a mask covering their nose and mouth.

No retractable leashes allowed. Please bring food to be used as training rewards to each class

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.

Instructor: Ashley Trotter Ages: 14 & UP Activity# Date Day Time M/NM 15277 8/10-9/14 Tu 8:00-8:50 PM $145/$179

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.

Instructor: Ashley Trotter Ages: 14 & UP Activity# Date Day Time M/NM 15280 6/22-7/27 Tu 8:00-8:50 PM $145/$179

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danceclasses

at the school of dance Meet Our Instructors!

Gwendolyn Britt

Teaches: Ballet and Fantasy Dance Gwendolyn Britt began her professional career dancing in the Ruth Page Nutcracker at McCormick Place. She danced for the Lynda Martha Dance Company of Chicago, affording her the opportunity to perform at the Auditorium Theater, Ravinia Festival, Three Rivers Arts Festival and many regional colleges. Gwendolyn also enjoyed performing with Concert Dance Company of Boston, dancing in theaters and schools throughout New England.

Gwendolyn has been teaching ballet and fantasy dance at the Community House for over 20 years. Her students learn proper ballet technique in an encouraging atmosphere filled with beautiful music and joy. Gwendolyn graduated from the Indiana University School of Music with a BS in Ballet Education. She is a certified teacher with the Cecchetti Council of America. While living in Boston, she was associate director of the Lexington School of Ballet and has enjoyed teaching ballet in the Chicago area for two decades. ​

Jenny Oelerich

Teaches: Tap 1, Jazz, Hip Hop, and Musical Theatre Dance Endorsed by Toby Nicholson, Jenny Oelerich is an experienced dancer, teacher, and choreographer of all styles.

Originally from Winnetka, she earned a BFA from the University of Illinois and has since returned to share her love of dance with children and people of all ages. Since graduating, she has been choreographing and performing back in the Chicagoland area, most recently with Khecari and Alluvion Dance Chicago. While her favorite style of dance is modern, she has a special passion for teaching jazz and contemporary to her students and has also been known to teach a yoga class or two! Jenny is also an alumnus of Children’s Theatre of Winnetka, Children’s Hour and New Trier dance. Recently she performed in the Community House production of The Christmas Carol and is excited to have returned to her roots in the Community House!

E. Marc Nevins

performing arts

Teaches: Adult Ballet Marc is a dancer with nearly twenty years of performing experience including appearances with American Ballet Theatre, Joffery Ballet, Ballet West and locally the Evanston Concert Ballet. He studied at the University of Utah, Interlochen Arts Academy, School of American Ballet in New York and with Maria Tallchief in Chicago. He was also the artistic director and founder of Ballet Entre Nous. He has directed over thirty ballets and directs the annual Nutcracker Gems here at the Community House.

Fantasy Dance Camp

This popular camp incorporates imagination, movement, pantomime, music, dance to make for a fantastic summer experience.

Each week we will explore a new theme, learn basic ballet, improve motor skills, complete an arts & crafts project and enjoy a yummy snack. This camp meets one day a week for two hours. You may sign up for as many days as you wish. Please bring a water bottle to class. Participants must be toilet trained; diapers will not be changed.

Instructor: Gwendolyn Britt Ages: 3-5 Activity# Date Day Time M/NM 15383 6/14-7/26 M 1:00-2:30 PM $256/$307 15384 6/15-7/27 Tu 10:00-11:30 AM $256/$307 15385 6/16-7/28 W 1:30-3:00 PM $256/$307 15386 6/17-7/29 Th 10:00-11:30 AM $256/$307

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Fantasy Dance

Imagination, movement, dance and enchanting costumes combine to enhance your child’s creativity and coordination. Classes incorporate basic ballet, French terminology, creative movement and motor skill development. Parent Observation Day will take place on the last day of the session for the last 15 minutes of class.

Activity# 15322 15323 15324 15325 15326 15327 15378 15379

Age 3-4 4-5 3-4 4-5 3-4 4-5 3-4 4-5

Ballet

Instructor Gwendolyn Britt Gwendolyn Britt Gwendolyn Britt Gwendolyn Britt Gwendolyn Britt Gwendolyn Britt Gwendolyn Britt Gwendolyn Britt

Date 4/19-5/24 4/19-5/24 4/21-6/2 4/21-6/2 4/22-6/3 4/22-6/3 6/16-7/28 6/16-7/28

Day M M W W Th Th W W

Time 1:00-1:40 PM 1:45-2:25 PM 9:30-10:10 AM 10:15-10:55 AM 9:30-10:10 AM 10:15-10:55 AM 9:30-10:10 AM 10:15-10:55 AM

M/NM $139/$167 $139/$167 $162/$195 $162/$195 $162/$195 $162/$195 $168/$202 $168/$202

Activity# Class 15375 Tiny Tot Ballet 15372 Pre Ballet

Age 4-6 5-7

Instructor Gwendolyn Britt Gwendolyn Britt

Date 6/15-7/27 6/14-7/16

Day Tu M

Time 3:30-4:25 PM 3:30-4:25 PM

M/NM $168/$202 $168/$202

15380 15376 15377

Ballet 1/2 Ballet 3/4 Ballet 5

6-9 8-12 10-15

Gwendolyn Britt Gwendolyn Britt Gwendolyn Britt

6/16-7/28 6/15-7/27 6/15-7/27

W Tu Tu

3:30-7:28 PM 4:45-5:40 PM 5:30-6:25 PM

$168/$202 $168/$202 $168/$202

15373

Teen Ballet

11-18

Gwendolyn Britt

6/14-7/26

M

4:30-5:25 PM

$168/$202

15381 15382 15213

Pre Pointe 11-18 Beginning Pointe 13-18 Intermediate Pointe 14-18

Gwendolyn Britt Gwendolyn Britt Gwendolyn Britt

6/16-7/28 6/16-7/28 6/14-7/26

W W M

4:30-5:25 PM 5:30-6:00 PM 5:30-6:15 PM

$168/$202 $84/$101 $126/$151

Instructor Jenny Oelerich Jenny Oelerich Jenny Oelerich

Date 6/16-7/28 6/16-7/28 6/16-7/28

Day W W W

Time 4:00-4:55 PM 3:00-3:55 PM 5:00-5:55 PM

M/NM $168/$202 $168/$202 $168/$202

Jazz, Hip Hop and More...

Activity# Class 15389 Jazz 15388 Hip Hop Jr. 15390 Hip Hop

Age 6-13 4-6 7-13

Musical Theatre Dance Activity# 15391

Grade 4th-8th

Instructor Jenny Oelerich

Date 6/16-7/28

adultdance classes Activity# Class 15402 Adult Ballet (Virtual) 15403 Adult Ballet (Virtual)

Age 18+ 18+

Instructor E. Marc Nevins E. Marc Nevins

Day W

Time 6:00-6:55 PM

Date 4/1-5/27 6/3-7/29

Day Th Th

M/NM $168/$202

Time 1:00-2:15 PM 1:00-2:15 PM

M/NM $216/$259 $216/$259

REQUIRED DANCE ATTIRE Fantasy Dance, Tiny Tot Ballet, Pre Ballet: Light pink leotard, pink tights, and ballet slippers Ballet 1/2: Lavender leotard, pink tights, and ballet slippers Ballet 3: Light blue leotard, pink tights, and ballet slippers

Teen Ballet: Black leotard, nude tights, mid length Any child arriving to class later than 10 minutes will not be admitted. In order to prepare their body skirt and ballet slippers for the class, the child must participate in the Musical Theatre Dance: Girls: black leotard, warm-up held at the beginning of the class. If the nude tights, mid length skirt, jazz shoes or ballet child misses the warm-up, the possibility of injury slippers. Boys: black or white t-shirt and black is very high. athletic pants with jazz shoes.

Please note: You may only attend the day/time you are registered for. Makeup classes are not allowed.

Jazz: Leotard and jazz shoes

Ballet 4/5: Black leotard, pink tights, and ballet slippers

Tap: Comfortable clothing and tap shoes

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musiclessons Private & Semi Private Music Lessons

Enjoy music lessons with Teacher Dan! Choose one instrument or multi instruments! Learn how to sing and/or play piano, violin, drums, guitar (acoustic/electric), ukulele, bass guitar, banjo, mandolin and percussion, all in a fun and creative way! Regardless of age or skill level, Teacher Dan educates his students with a strong musical foundation, learning the theory as well as the fundamentals of music!

His unique approach is structured entirely around the student’s needs.

Students will be contacted by the instructor to arrange a lesson time.

Instructor: Teacher Dan Ages: 4 & UP 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 Teacher Dan to arrange a convenient day and time.

For more information or to register contact: Teacher Dan at DanielGRosa@me.com or (310) 722-2112.

Guitar Lessons (Virtual)

Learn to play guitar or just keep the rust off your fingers this summer with a patient, highly Learn to play guitar or keep the rust off your fingers this summer with a patient, highly recommended instructor who has more than a decade of experience teaching guitar. All ages and skill levels welcome. Need flexible scheduling? Your instructor will tailor lessons around your needs. Contact us today! Please bring your own guitar. All ages are welcome. These lessons include (10) thirty minute lessons. Students will be contacted by the instructor to arrange a lesson time.

These lessons are running virtual this semester.

Instructor: Brandon Seyferth Ages: 7-Adult Activity# Date

Day

M/NM 15394 6/9-7/28 W $399/$449

Guitar Boost (Virtual)

Go from zero to sixty with your playing with a guitar boost. Practice and learn with an instructor who has over a decade of experience teaching guitar. Options 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. Instructor will contact you after you register to schedule your days and times.

Must provide own guitar. These lessons include (5) one hour lessons.

Instructor: Brandon Seyferth Ages: 7-Adult Activity# Date

Day

M/NM 15393 6/7-7/30 M-F $399/$449

Adult Guitar Lessons (Virtual)

Guitar lessons for ages 18 & up. Gain or hone a skill this summer with feedback that you just can’t get on YouTube. An instructor who has been teaching guitar, composition and music for over 15 years will guide you. Flexible options available to fit your schedule, just speak to the instructor for advice and scheduling. All skill levels welcome. Once registered the instructor will contact you to set up your lessons. These lessons include (10) thirty minute lessons.

Instructor: Brandon Seyferth Ages: 18+ Activity# Date

Day

M/NM 15393 6/7-8/1 Everyday $399/$449

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Music N Me

LISTEN to the live serenades, DANCE to the rhythms, SING with your heart and SHARE in the music! You and your child will be enlightened with music through a variety of popular songs, fingerplays, bodywork & movement activities as well as live serenades (with various instruments each week), all with a hands-on experience. Teacher Dan performs all live music & utilizes a variety of instruments to perform and introduce to our students each and every week! Students get to interact with each and every instrument. All children must be accompanied by an adult.

Instructor: Teacher Dan Ages: 1-4 Activity# 15395 15396 15398 15397

Date

4/20-6/8 4/21-6/9 4/21-6/9 6/15-8/3

Day Tu W W Tu

Time 10:30-11 AM 10:30-11 AM 10:30-11 AM 10:30-11 AM

M/NM $176/$211 $176/$211 $176/$211 $176/$211

Meet Our Instructors!

Daniel Rosa ~ “Teacher Dan”

Music Teacher, Founder of Music n Me and Top Note Music Academy Music Educator & Entrepreneur, Teacher Dan continues to be a positive, inspirational mentor of music, continually educating children and adults for many years to come. Since graduating high school with honors from Loyola Academy, followed by a music degree from USC, he continues to spread the gift of music throughout the North Shore. On any given day, you might find him teaching piano, violin, guitar, voice or multi-instrumental lessons at the Community House. A firm believer in making sure music is fun & not forced, Teacher Dan is inspired daily by his students and continually moves forward, opening new music businesses and hiring talented music teachers, making sure music can be easily accessed by all.

Brandon Seyferth

Brandon Seyferth is an experienced instructor who tailors his lessons to the interests and goals of his students while stressing good technique and fundamentals, to assist them in growing as quickly as their practicing habits allow. He is currently director at the Glencoe Academy of Music and has written songs, performed, and recorded with such notable names as Jackson Browne, Victor DeLorenzo (Violent Femmes), Eric McFadden (dubbed “modern day Jimmy Hendrix” by Guitar Player Magazine), and Jimmy Chamberlin (Smashing Pumpkins). His work has appeared on large market radio including Chicago’s WXRT. He has also composed, performed, and recorded music for short films selected and nominated for award at film festivals including The Sanford Film Festival and the International Film Festival of Cinematic Arts, Los Angeles.

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Broadway Juniors Madagascar Jr.

Calling all young actors... Are you ready to have your debut on stage? Join us in a wonderful and exciting journey as we explore musical theatre! All actors involved in this program will rehearse weekly to learn songs, scenes and dances from Madagascar! Each cast member will receive a rehearsal CD and script for practice at home. Get ready for a fabulous show! Broadway, here we come! Please help your child practice and memorize at home so your actor feels confident on stage. Please be prompt in arrival and dismissal times. All rehearsals are closed (no parents or guests watching).

All Broadway Juniors will perform in one show June 8-11.

Instructor: Skyline Studios Ages: 5-7 Activity# Date Day Time M/NM 15335 5/3-6/7 M W 4:00-5:00 PM $349/$395 No Class: 5/31

Broadway Stars Madagascar Jr.

Join Skyline Studios and let your creativity take flight in Madagascar Jr! Jump into a magical world of musical theatre by exploring acting, singing and choreography in preparation for the show. By the end of class, you will be ready to take center stage and shine as one of the stars in Madagascar. Each cast member will receive a rehearsal CD and script for practice at home. All actors involved in the Broadway Stars will have a chance to perform on stage at the Community House. All Broadway Juniors will perform in one show June 8-11.

Instructor: Skyline Studios Ages: 7-12 Activity# Date Day Time M/NM 15336 5/3-6/7 M W 5:15-7:15 PM $429/$495 No Class: 5/31

Spring Classes Meet Twice a Week

Show Dates June 8-11

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Summer Juniors High School Musical

Our actors and actresses will explore the acting, singing, and dancing adventures of East High! All actors involved in this program will rehearse daily to learn songs, scenes, and dances from High School Musical. Each cast member will receive an electronic script, music. and choreography for practice at home. Get ready for a fabulous show. Broadway, here we come! All rehearsals are closed (no parents or guests watching).

The ensemble will present their show on the last day of class at 4:30 PM. Instructor: Skyline Studios Ages: 5-7 Activity# Date Day Time M/NM 15337 6/14-6/25 M-F 4:15-5:15 PM $349/$395 15338 7/12-7/23 M-F 4:15-5:15 PM $349/$395 15339 8/9-8/20 M-F 4:15-5:15 PM $349/$395

Summer Stars High School Musical

Our actors and actresses will explore the acting, singing, and dancing adventures of East High! All actors involved in this program will rehearse daily to learn songs, scenes, and dances from High School Musical. Each cast member will receive an electronic script, music. and choreography for practice at home. Get ready for a fabulous show. Broadway, here we come! All rehearsals are closed (no parents or guests watching).

The ensemble will present their show on the last day of class at 6:30 PM. Instructor: Skyline Studios Ages: 7*-12 Activity# Date Day Time M/NM 15341 7/12-7/23 M-F 5:30-7:30 PM $320/$384 15342 8/9-8/20 M-F 5:30-7:30 PM $320/$384 * Children who are 7 and want to enroll in the Stars program must be strong readers and have prior Skyline Studios experience.

Skyline Studios is a mainstay at the Community House and is proud to teach children of all levels the fundamentals of acting. Jacqui Siegel, drama teacher, and Erica Zuhr, elementary school teacher, are the co-owners of Skyline Studios, Inc. Mrs. Siegel and Mrs. Zuhr have performed in and directed numerous plays throughout the Chicagoland area. Mrs. Siegel has worked with world-renowned casting directors in Los Angeles, New York, and Chicago. Together they bring their talents to Skyline Studios, excited to share their passion for the performing arts with the community!

Skyline Studios Rules Attendance is an essential component of a performance program. If two practices are missed, student parts may be reassigned. Arriving more than 30 minutes late/leaving early will count as an absence. No make-up classes will be offered. Please help your child practice and memorize at home so your actor feels confident on stage. Please be prompt in arrival and dismissal times. All rehearsals are closed (no parents or guests watching). Actors are required to bring their scripts to every rehearsal. There will be no refunds after the first week of classes.

For more information please e-mail skylinewinnetka@gmail.com or call (773) 592-4076.

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Join us for our Spring Workshops!

April 27th - May 23rd, 2021 Visit

children’s theatre

ChildrensTheatreWinnetka.com for registration information

And a special workshop production for 8th grade students:

Showcasing

April 27th - May 27th, 2021

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Children’s Theatre of Winnetka is excited to share our Spring 2021 Workshop offerings, including a special Workshop Production for our 8th Grade actors!

4th – 8th Grade Workshop Details: 4th – 8th Grade Workshops will rehearse for 4 weeks with plans to perform the scenes to a small audience in Matz Hall at the end of the session. Workshops plan to hold all rehearsals outside (weather permitting).

4th – 8th Grade Workshop Timing: One-hour rehearsals on Tuesdays and Thursdays for 4 weeks beginning Tuesday April 27th and ending Thursday May 20th.

Performance currently planned for the evening of Sunday May 23rd.

CTW will be following all current health safety guidelines, including a health screening survey on contact days. Covid-19 guidelines will require us to limit the size of our workshops. For this reason, the workshops will be open to small groups of children grades 4 - 8 who have been cast in a CTW production or were in 2019’s A Christmas Carol. If space is available after initial registration, the workshops will open to all in grades 4-8 in New Trier Township. In addition, actors may only register for ONE workshop and medical grade masks will be required for rehearsals and performances.

Aaron Umsted will be directing our 8th graders in a workshop production of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. This workshop will also begin on April 27th and registration is complete. Reminder, IF your child has already signed up for this 8th grade workshop production, please do not register for any of the workshops below.

We will continue to have more details to share so please check out the CTW website for updates www.childrenstheatrewinnetka.com For questions please email ctwspring2021@gmail.com or call Kelli Patterson at 312.961.4538

Bye Bye Birdie “The Telephone Hour” Director: Kelly Jacobs Grades: 6th-8th Activity# Date 15406 4/27-5/20

Day Tu Th

Time

4:00-5:00 PM

Fee $250

Peter Pan “I Won’t Grow Up” Director: Toby Nicholson Grades: 4th-7th Activity# Date 15407 4/27-5/20

Day Tu Th

Time

4:00-5:00 PM

Fee $250

West Side Story “Prologue/Jet Song” Director: Toby Nicholson Asst. Director: Jenny Oelerich Grades: 4th-8th (Boys Workshop) Activity# Date Day 15408 4/27-5/20 Tu Th

Time

5:00-6:00 PM

Fee $250

The Little Mermaid “Under the Sea” Director: Jenny Oelerich Grades: 4th-8th Activity# Date 15409 4/27-5/20

Day Tu Th

Time

6:00-7:00 PM

Fee $250

The Addams Family “When You’re an Addams” Director: Holly Francis Grades: 6th-8th Activity# Date 15411 4/27-5/20

Day Tu Th

Time

7:00-8:00 PM

Fee $250

The Sound of Music “Do-Re-Mi” Director: Jenny Oelerich Grades: 5th-8th Activity# Date 15410 4/27-5/20

Day Tu Th

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Time

7:00-8:00 PM

Fee $250

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ABOUT HOOPS4HEALTH

Founded in 2010, Hoops4Health’s aim is to better the lives of our students. Our goal is to make a positive impact on youth by providing them top notch training in the sport of basketball as well as teaching them how to live a healthy lifestyle off the court. We cater to kids of all ages and skill levels. Our four keys are mind, body, nutrition, and discipline.

Description:

3 on 3 league

Join us for the most exciting and fastest growing league on the North Shore! The first and original 3 on 3 League in the North Shore and Chicagoland. Be ready for some great games. Our 3 on 3 league consists of divisions for boys and girls of all grade levels. Teams will be competing for a run to the championship with big awards to be won. The league will be played in a fun atmosphere where basketball fundamentals will be key to each teams’ growth throughout the league. 3 on 3 basketball, which recently became an Olympic sport, has been shown to rapidly increase player development through more touches and ball movement. On clinic days we will instruct on the fundamentals including 3 out motion which involves proper spacing, cutting, and ball movement plus screen and roll situations. This will help teams excel on the court and grow as players. Our goal is to increase individual and team skills as well as the players basketball IQ.

League Information

Boys’ and girls’ grades K-12 (Divisions divided into K-1, 2-3, 4-5, 6-7, 8-9, 10-12)

Dates/Times

League runs for 7 weeks. 4/10-5/23 *Regular Season is 5 weeks and 10 Games. Playoffs are the final two weeks. *Grades K-4 Teams play 2 games either Saturday or Sunday in 1 to 1.5 hr blocks. Games are played between 4-8 PM. *Grades 5 and up teams play 2 games either Saturday or Sunday in 1 to 1.5 hr blocks. Games are played between 10:00 AM - 8:30 PM. Regular Season is 5 weeks and 10 Games. Playoffs are the final 2 weeks.

Individual (Free Agent) Evaluation is March 20th Groups broken down by age.

11:00 AM-12:00 PM - Boys & Girls Grades K-3 12:00-1:00 PM - Boys & Girls Grades 4-7 1:00-2:00 PM - Boy & Girls Grades 8-12

Details

*Games are refereed by Hoops4Health coaches who will help with team development, proper ball movement, and spacing. *Players coach themselves and make their own substitutions. This is a fun way of developing leadership. Hoops4Health Referee/Coaches will help with this when needed as well as give teams instruction. *All teams make the playoffs. Playoffs are bracket play and teams will be seeded out by their regular season record. *There are stats and player write-ups updated every week as well as an end of the season All Star Game. League game schedule will be released on 4/6. Team and individual awards will be given out at the conclusion of the season.

Ways To Sign Up

*Team & Individual Sign-ups - Make your own team or sign up as an individual (Free Agent). Minimum 4 and maximum 6 players per team.

Team Sign up

If registering as a team each team player must sign up individually. At sign up the names of the players on the team must be put in.

Minimum of 4 and Max 6 players per team.

Individual (Free Agent) Sign up

sports

Individual sign ups will be evaluated at the Evaluation Night and formed as a team with other free agents.

Fee

*Deadline to register is 3/19 *Fee is per player *$250 includes reversible jersey

Register • •

Grades K-3 with the Community House, Activity #15144 Grades 4 -12 at www.hoops4health.com

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Little Ballers

Get ready for this exciting opportunity to get your kids’ feet wet and help develop their love of the game of basketball. Learn the sport’s fundamentals through dribbling and ball-handling, helping develop basic motor skills and hand-eye coordination. Nurture your child’s love of basketball, fitness, and play with this exciting program!

Instructor: Hoops4Health Grades: JK-1

1 Day Per Week Activity# 15141 15142 15140 15301

Date 4/6-6/1 4/8-6/3 4/9-6/4 4/9-6/4

2 Days Per Week

Activity# Date 15143 4/6-6/3

Day Tu Th F F

Time 4:00-5:00 PM 4:00-5:00 PM 1:15-2:15 PM 4:00-5:00 PM

M/NM $199/$245 $199/$245 $199/$245 $199/$245

Day Tu Th

Time 4:00-5:00 PM

M/NM $325/$429

Tot Ballers

Our basketball clinic will help build the basic fundamentals for any toddler looking to makes a splash into basketball. Players will learn basic areas such as shooting, dribbling, passing, rebounding, and defense. The focus will also be on motor skills, footwork, rules, and understanding the spots on the floor.

Our professional staff has worked with kids of all ages and skill levels. We take great pride in personal attention and hands-on teaching. There will be many fun games and prizes throughout the clinic.

Instructor: Hoops4Health Ages: 3-5

1 Day Per Week Activity# 15136 15138

Date 4/6-6/1 4/8-6/3

2 Days Per Week Activity# 15139

Date 4/6-6/3

Day Tu Th

Time 1:45-2:30 PM 1:45-2:30 PM

M/NM $199/$245 $199/$245

Day Tu Th

Time 1:45-2:30 PM

M/NM $325/$429

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ABOUT HOT SHOTS SPORTS

Hot Shots Sports was founded in 1994 by Steve Duman and has been bringing its message of positive, growth-focused coaching to the Midwest and beyond ever since. Our goal from the beginning has been to provide a place for passionate people to have careers coaching kids, and to help kids develop their passion for sports. We dedicate our lives to providing the absolute best instruction possible to you and your family. We pride ourselves at being the most professional organization both on and off the court. Coaching is a way of life for us, something that does not turn off when we leave the gym.

Adult Tot Sports

Parents and caregivers are an integral part of helping their tots develop basic sports movement and motor skills. Motor skills activities focus on hand/eye and hand/foot coordination. Sports equipment will be provided to help guide your child through an introduction to organized sports.

Instructor: Hot Shots Sports Ages: 2-3 Activity# Date Day Time M/NM 15309 4/10-6/5 Sa 9:00-9:45 AM $199/$255

Sports and More

Children are introduced to the fundamentals of sports, including basketball, floor hockey, football, kickball, soccer, t-ball, and other sports and group games. The program provides an opportunity for each child to develop motor skills and nurture his/her growth socially and emotionally through teamwork and good sportsmanship.

Instructor: Hot Shots Sports Ages: 3-5 Activity# Date Day Time M/NM 15151 4/5-5/24 M 10:00-11:00 AM $255/$319 15154 4/7-6/2 W 10:00-11:00 AM $255/$319 15308 4/8-6/3 Th 2:45-3:30 PM $199/$255 15159 4/9-6/4 F 10:00-11:00 AM $289/$359 15310 4/10-6/5 Sa 10:00-10:45 AM $179/$225 No Class: 5/5, 5/31

Jr. Mini Ninja Warriors

Leap, hop, skip, run your way through obstacles and put your Ninja skills to the test. This fun movement-based class uses age-appropriate activities and equipment to enhance the child’s physical, mental, emotional and social development. In addition, participants acquire listening skills and have a fun introduction to following directions.

Instructor: Hot Shots Sports Ages: 4-6 Activity# Date Day Time M/NM 15305 4/6-6/1 Tu 4:00-4:55 PM $259/$319 15157 4/8-6/3 Th 4:00-4:55 PM $289/$359 15274 4/9-6/4 F 4:00-4:55 PM $289/$359 No Class: 5/11

Mini Ninja Warriors

Take everything you learned from Jr. Ninja Warriors and test your skills with even more difficult obstacles and exercises specifically designed for balance and coordination, as well as physical and emotional development. Put your Ninja skills to the test in this fun movement-based class.

Instructor: Hot Shots Sports Ages: 7-9 Activity# Date Day Time M/NM 15306 4/6-6/1 Tu 5:05-6:00 PM $259/$319 15158 4/8-6/3 Th 5:05-6:00 PM $289/$359 No Class: 5/11

Lunch & Play

Children are introduced to a variety of sports, including soccer, t-ball, basketball, football, kickball, and other sports and group games. The goal is to provide the opportunity for each child to develop motor skills and nurture his or her growth socially through teamwork and good sportsmanship. Kids should bring a lunch and come and play. This class will also include a curriculum from our Mini Ninja Warriors program!

Winnetka Community Nursery School pick-up/drop-off available.

Instructor: Hot Shots Sports Ages: 3-6 Activity# Date Day Time M/NM 15152 4/5-5/24 M 11:15 AM-12:45 PM $315/$395 15153 4/6-6/1 Tu 10:15-11:45 AM $349/$439 15155 4/7-6/2 W 11:15 AM-12:45 PM $315/$395 15156 4/8-6/3 Th 11:15 AM-12:45 PM $349/$439 15160 4/9-6/4 F 11:15 AM-12:45 PM $349/$439 No Class: 5/5, 5/31

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Little Yoga

Music, movement, games and crafts bring yoga poses and yoga breathing to life in this 50 minute class. Your child will gain the benefits of self awareness, focus, social/emotional development, strengthening, and stretching, as the well as relaxation that comes from yoga practice. A fun introduction to yoga and mindfulness.

Instructor: Yellow Elephant Ages: 3-5 Activity# Date Day Time M/NM 15200 4/8-6/3 Th 10:00-10:50 AM $179/$215 No Class: 5/13

Warrior Kids Yoga & Crafts NEW!

Explore yoga and mindfulness through movement and crafts. This interactive class builds self confidence, focus, self regulating skills, strength, flexibility and relaxation. Our mindful craft is a wonderful introduction to mindfulness and meditation.

Instructor: Yellow Elephant Grades: K-3rd Activity# Date Day Time M/NM 152204 4/8-6/3 Th 1:00-2:00 PM $205/$245 No Class: 5/13

Go For It! Girls Multi Sport Clinic

Go For It is a multi-sport program that allows young girls to try new skills and achieve goals in an environment tailored for girls. Young girls derive many benefits from participating in sports, such as confidence, higher self-esteem, and a positive body image. Participants are taught fundamentals as well as basic skill development in a variety of sports. Games and scrimmages encourage team play and interaction in a safe and active setting encouraging physical fitness and teamwork.

Instructor: Hot Shots Sports Ages: 5-8 Activity# Date Day Time M/NM 15307 4/7-6/2 W 4:00-5:00 PM $259/$319 No Class: 5/12

Total Sports

Total Sports features a new sport each week. Some of the sports taught and played include basketball, floor hockey, football, kickball, soccer, and baseball. In addition, participants play many popular running and group games. Children will acquire new skills and develop confidence in games they have played in previous classes.

Instructor: Hot Shots Sports Ages: 6-8 Activity# Date Day Time M/NM 15311 4/10-6/5 Sa 11:00 AM-12:00 PM $259/$319

Little Yoga

Fencing

The Olympic sport of fencing demands a blend of tactical and strategic thought and a physical execution of those decisions. This has led many to describe the sport as “physical chess.” Fencing also teaches balance and discipline and even more than this, it’s fun! This class is for those new to fencing or those who would like to work on the basic skills. We’ll cover basic rules, etiquette, basic footwork, attacks and defenses. Classes will consist of warm up time, footwork time, group lesson and bouting. All equipment is provided.

Due to the personal nature of the equipment used for fencing, students will be issued a mask and a glove from Midwest Fencing Club during the first session at Community House location. Students will be responsible for this equipment for the duration of the class, taking it home and bringing it back for each session, and also making sure it is only used by them. Each fencer will be required to pay a $150 deposit for their equipment on the first day. This fee will be returned after the equipment is given back at the conclusion of the class. We accept cash or check.

Instructor: Midwest Fencing Academy Ages: 7 & Up Activity# Date Day 15135 4/14-6/2 W 15303 6/9-7/14 W 15304 7/21-8/25 W No Class: 5/12

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Time 4:30-5:30 PM 4:30-5:30 PM 4:30-5:30 PM

M/NM $279/$349 $239/$299 $239/$299

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Karate

Participants are carefully initiated into karate, which focuses on alertness of mind, self-control, and mental strategies to meet life challenges. Traditional karate is a martial art that emphasizes the principles and applications of weaponless self-defense through the use of total body dynamics and mental discipline. Students will constantly strive for technical excellence and enhancement of one’s character. The following items are optional and will incur additional costs: uniforms, belt tests, and tournaments.

Belt Ranking System: There are 11 belt levels (kyu) before first-degree black belt (shodan). A new student is assigned the white belt rank (eleventh kyu). Students must fulfill certain requirements under normal practice conditions and in a test environment to secure progressive promotions up to and including the black belt (dan) levels. When a student has acquired a strong foundation in the fundamentals of karate, he or she can be promoted to the rank of first-degree black belt.

Meet Our Instructor!

Ron Stein is the chief instructor for the Community House Karate Program and has been teaching karate to the community of Winnetka since 1994.

A long standing member of the Japan Karate Association, he has taught karate around the world including Japan where he once lived. He has been featured in a multitude of press including the Chicago Sun-Times, Chicago Tribune and Forest & Bluff magazine, and has appeared on both radio and television in the US and Tokyo. The long list of corporations and institutions that have enjoyed his instruction include Kinderhaven, NSSRA, University of Chicago, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, US Embassy of Tokyo, US Marine Corp, Takeda Pharmaceutical, Phusion Projects, Catholic Charities, North Chicago Community Projects, Dollars for Scholars, and many others. Mr. Stein is also a local, regional, and national karate champion and his students have gone on to win championships. He is known and respected for his empathetic and comical work with children of all ages across the North Shore.

Karate

Students may enroll in the second half of the current Winter/Spring 2021 Session (April 15-June 12). Please contact Jeff Wahl, Program Manager for details and pricing, (847) 881-8305 or jeffw@mywch.org.

Pee Wee Karate

Students learn how to control their energy levels and concentration through study of fundamental Karate principles. Participants will learn how to follow instructions and exercise self control in a fun and exciting environment.

Ages: 4–5 Activity# Date Day Time

M/NM 15091 4/15-5/20 Th 3:50-4:20 PM $265/$299

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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.

Little Dragons

Adult Taekwondo

Parent/Child Taekwondo

Taekwondo Virtual Classes

This introductory class is designed to captivate the interest of our youngest students. Skills are developed through gentle instruction and appropriate games for their ability. This class focuses on developing balance, coordination and respect for the discipline of martial arts training.

Beginner–Yellow Belt Instructor: Oriental Arts Training Center Staff

Ages: 4–5 Activity# Date Day Time M/NM 15117 4/7-6/2 W 4:00-4:40 PM $105/$119 15285 6/9-8/25 W 4:00-4:40 PM $155/$179 No Class: 5/12

This class provides families with a fun opportunity to spend time together while improving physical and mental conditioning through cardiovascular drills, calisthenics and traditional Taekwondo techniques including punching, kicking and blocking. Fee includes instruction for one parent and one child.

All Belts Instructor: Oriental Arts Training Center Staff Ages: 7+ Activity# Date Day Time M/NM 15130 4/7-6/2 W 5:40-6:35 PM $105/$119 15288 6/9-8/25 W 5:40-6:35 PM $155/$179 No Class: 5/12

Early Taekwondo

Designed especially for younger children, this program helps kids develop conditioning, coordination, listening skills and self-confidence through creative activities.

All Belts Instructor: Oriental Arts Training Center Staff Ages: 6–7 Activity# Date Day Time M/NM 15122 4/7-6/2 W 4:45-5:35 PM $105/$119 15286 6/9-8/25 W 4:45-5:35 PM $155/$179 No Class: 5/12

Youth Taekwondo

This program includes a balanced cardiovascular workout including punching, kicking and blocking skills. Participants will improve coordination, power of concentration, balance and both physical and mental discipline.

All Belts Instructor: Oriental Arts Training Center Staff

Ages: 8–13 Activity# Date Day Time M/NM 15126 4/7-6/2 W 5:40-6:30 PM $105/$119 15289 6/9-8/25 W 5:40-6:30 PM $155/$179 No Class: 5/12

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Open 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 Staff Ages: 14+ Activity# Date Day Time M/NM 15134 4/7-6/2 W 5:40-6:35 PM $105/$119 15287 6/9-8/25 W 5:40-6:35 PM $155/$179 No Class: 5/12

Join us for remote learning to stay active and fit, and learn a fun and challenging Olympic activity without leaving your home! A Zoom link, password, and instructions will be sent out to registered students.

Little Dragons

Instructor: Oriental Arts Training Center Staff

Ages: 4–5 Activity# Date Day Time M/NM 15119 4/3-6/12 Sa 10:00-10:40 AM $145/$175 15121 6/19-8/28 Sa 10:00-10:40 AM $145/$175

Parent Child Taekwondo

Instructor: Oriental Arts Training Center Staff Ages: 7+ Activity# Date Day Time 15132 4/3-6/12 Sa 12:50-1:45 PM 15133 6/19-8/28 Sa 12:50-1:45 PM

M/NM $145/$175 $145/$175

Early Taekwondo

Instructor: Oriental Arts Training Center Staff

Ages: 6-7 Activity# Date Day Time M/NM 15124 4/3-6/12 Sa 10:50-11:40 AM $145/$175 15125 6/19-8/28 Sa 10:50-11:40 AM $145/$175

Youth Taekwondo

Instructor: Oriental Arts Training Center Staff

Ages: 8-13 Activity# Date Day Time M/NM 15128 4/3-6/12 Sa 11:50 AM-12:40 PM $145/$175 15129 6/19-8/28 Sa 11:50 AM-12:40 PM $145/$175

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fitnesscenter fitness center memberships start at

$59 per month

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 make it easy to choose the Community House as your fitness home.

Orientation

The orientation session is your opportunity to learn to use the fitness equipment properly and effectively. One of our engaging, professional personal trainers will guide you in how to use our state-of-the-art equipment to help you achieve your goals.

Free to new members.

Amenities

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Life Fitness Treadmills Matrix Steppers & Climbmills Life Fitness Upright & Recumbent Bikes Cybex ArcTrainers Life Fitness Cross Trainers Helix Lateral Trainers Precor EFX Elliptical Trainers Precor Adaptive Motion Trainers Concept II Rowing Machines Life Fitness Spinning Bikes Sci-Fit Arm Bike NuStep Recumbent Cross Trainer Life Fitness Strength Training Equipment Free Weight Equipment FitTurf (40 yards of training turf)

Basic Membership $59/month

(Seniors age 65+ receive a 10% discount)

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Full access to the Fitness Center and FitTurf Locker rooms and towel service Complimentary fitness orientation session with a personal trainer Free Wi-Fi

Plus Membership $99/month

(Seniors age 65+ receive a 10% discount)

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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 offers the direction and motivation you need.

Fitness Center Member Non-Member

Membership Information

$70/hour $85/hour

Includes basic membership benefits, plus…

Free GroupX classes Free child care Free access to the Peloton Experience Studios

Monthly memberships are conveniently auto-renewed each month through a recurring charge to your bank account or credit card.

Fitness Center Hours

Monday - Friday 5:00 AM - 9:00 PM Saturday - Sunday 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM Please turn to page 35 for fitness center safety protocols.

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Meet the fitnesscenter trainers!

Bob Davis

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

Certified through the International Sports Science Association, Bob has served as facilitator for NY Strength President and recipient of The United States Presidential Certificate of Merit, Dr. Jack Barnathan at his many seminars/ workshops assisting with educating personal trainers. Bob enjoys working with seniors and teens as well as those with special needs including rehabilitation, functional movements, and nutritional guidance. Helping those in the gym compliments his other sports activity which is media reporting and interviewing that has taken him to multiple NFL Superbowls, The Masters Golf Tournament, and the NCAA Basketball Final Four. Bob’s main emphasis remains in the NBA where he has conducted thousands of interviews with players and coaches.

Michelle Fuentes

Michelle joined the Community House Fitness Center team in February of 2020! She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science from Southern Illinois University where she developed a passion for fitness and a desire to share that passion with others. Active in playing sports and competing in local CrossFit competitions, Michelle excels at helping people set goals and work to achieve them. She holds a level 1 CrossFit Certification and is an American Council on Exercise Nutrition Specialist. Michelle’s personalized approach to each client focuses on the development of a healthy lifestyle and motivating people to bring out the best in themselves.

Dolores Ohlwein

Dolores Ohlwein has been assisting members of the Community House Fitness Center reach 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 reach 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.

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Group Exercise

Don’t make exercise a chore. Spice it up! Group Fitness offers a variety of formats to keep you motivated and feeling healthy! Our Group Fitness programs offer a wide variety of structured fitness activities to meet your personal goals. Our instructors are prepared to inspire and motivate you to change and/or continue healthy fitness-related behaviors. Class descriptions listed may be offered at different times throughout the year. Class times differ throughout the year. Check the group fitness schedule for availability, changes, current sessions, and fees at www.mycommunityhouse.org/groupx $20/class $300/20 classes Free to Plus Members

Group Exercise Class Descriptions •

Body Works - This class uses light weights and high repetitions with a full range of motion.

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Strength and Stretch - Movements incorporating equipment, followed by total body stretching.

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Pilates Stretch - Half pilates core class, half ballet barre stretching.

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WERQ - Dance fitness set to R&B and Hip Hop music.

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Vinyasa Yoga - Flow through yoga poses, all skill levels welcome.

Visit us at www.mycommunityhouse.org/health-fitness/exercise-programs/group-exercise.

Peloton Experience

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! 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. Track your progress with detailed performance metrics and stay motivated as you climb the live leaderboard! $12/ride Free to Plus Members

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Child Care

Free to Be Kids Child Care provides a safe, comfortable environment for children while Fitness Center members work out or attend classes at the Community House. Child care has not yet re-opened due to the pandemic. Contact Lisa at lisaj@mywch.org or (847) 881-9319 for updates.

Hours Monday-Saturday 8:00 AM –12:00 PM Ages Accepted 8 weeks and up Time Limit 1 1/2 hours per visit Fee $10/child per visit Free to Plus Members

Room Rental

The Free to Be Kids Child Care room is available to rent for play dates 7 days/week from 1:00 - 9:00 PM. Contact Lisa at lisaj@mywch.org or (847) 881-9319 for availability.

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Adult Ballet (Virtual) Instructor: E. Marc Nevins Activity# Date 15402 4/1-5/27 15403 6/3-7/29

Day Th Th

Time 1:00-2:15 PM 1:00-2:15 PM

M/NM $216/$259 $216/$259

Ever wish you could use a gymnasium to play basketball with all your own friends? Now you can at the Community House! Our gymnasium is available for rental on a weekly or one-time basis.

Contact Jeff Wahl at 847-881-9305 or jeffw@mywch.org for rates and availability.

Pilates: Beginner / Continuing

The Pilates Method is a classic method of physical and mental conditioning created over 80 years ago by legendary physical trainer Joseph Pilates.

Through exercises that focus on the application of six principles: control, centering, concentration, precision, breath and flow, we teach you about the mechanics of movement, allowing you to develop and maintain a healthy and graceful body.

Instructor: Nicole Betts Ages:14 & up Activity# Date Day Time M/NM 15167 4/7-6/2 W 9:00-9:50 AM $155/$195 15302 6/9-8/25 W 9:00-9:50 AM $229/$289 No Class: 5/12

Chair Pilates & Yoga (Seniors) NEW!

This class focuses on increasing mobility, strengthening fun and well being! All exercises will be done from a chair with option to stand. Please bring either two towels or 2 yoga blocks and 1 towel. This will be an interactive class and modifications will be made as needed.

Instructor: Yellow Elephant Ages: 18+ Activity# Date Day Time M/NM 15202 4/8-6/3 Th 11:15 AM-12:05 PM $165/$199 No Class: 5/13

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Fitness Center Safety Protocols

Members must wear face coverings over their nose & mouth at all times, including while exercising.

Members must clean and sanitize equipment before and after each use. Supplies are available for you.

Members must maintain 6’ of distance during exercise.

-Every other piece of cardiovascular equipment has been decommissioned to provide 6’ distancing.

-All strength training equipment is available, but members are asked to maintain at least 6’ of distance from other members.

Capacity limits are enforced to provide proper social distancing.

At this time, the following are not available: -Drinking fountains. Please bring your own water bottle. The touch-less water bottle filling station is available.

-Showers, steam rooms, and towel service.

-Child care.

The Fitness Center, equipment, and locker rooms are thoroughly cleaned and sanitized on a regular basis.

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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!

Junior League of Evanston-North Shore

La Petite École de Chicago

(847) 441-0995

www.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.

(312) 721-1166

www.lapetiteecole.us La Petite École de Chicago, a private, French language immersion school founded in 2015, with its first campus in Hyde Park has opened a second campus at the Winnetka Community House. The school serves families with children age 3 and above and offers a year-round, in-person, preschool to 6th grade curriculum based on the French national curriculum.

Winnetka Community Nursery School

(847) 446-4432

www.winnetkacommunitynurseryschool.org 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.

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.

The Winnetka Club

(847) 446-1830

www.thewinnetkaclub.org Since our founding in 1908, The Winnetka Club has been an integral part of the civic and philanthropic life of the North Shore Community. The specific services and support provided by the Club have changed with the demands of the times, but we continue our tradition of “giving back” by connecting our community through friendship, learning and service. Current circumstances have created significant challenges for us all as we have had to re-imagine ourselves and learn to reach out to one another in a socially distanced world.

Thanks to our member’s participation and financial contributions, we have been able to: deliver numerous meals to front-line hospital workers in North Shore Hospitals; provide PPE to support the Winnetka Police Department; organize a food drive to support the New Trier Township Food Pantry; and financially support the educational and rebuilding efforts of My Block, My Hood, My City.

High school members from our Youth Service Board work with residents at North Shore Place to make intergenerational friendships and the Club continues to award college scholarships to outstanding student leaders from New Trier Township high schools. We host a monthly Book Group and offer many other social and cultural events for our membership, including museum tours, engaging lectures and other events to enrich and empower.

North Shore Art League

(847) 446-2870

info@northshoreartleague.org

www.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 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 Youth Organization (WYO)

(847)446-0443

info@winnetkayo.org

www.winnetkayo.org The Winnetka Youth Organization, commonly known as “the YO”, is a nonprofit teen drop-in center located in the basement of the Winnetka Community House. We have been around since 1969, and serve as the only youth organization of its kind in Winnetka. Each year, the YO provides services to upwards of 1000 teens from this community. This includes recreational activities, music events, social service, diversity and education projects, and participation on the Youth Leadership Board. The mission of the Winnetka Youth Organization is to foster individual development in junior high and high school youth in the North Shore by providing adult-to-youth mentoring, prevention services, and opportunities for leadership, citizenship, and, education within a safe, informal environment.

Women’s Exchange

(847) 441-3406

deb@womens-exchange.org

www.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.

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Associate Organizations Academic Approach

NT Studio Inc

(847)521-4956 www.academicapproach.com tutoring@academicapproach.com

Ntstudioinc@gmail.com www.ntstudioinc.com

Nurturing Wisdom

Christie’s Integrative Fitness Classes

(312) 260-7945 Ext. 128

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

Off Campus Writers Workshop

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

Congregation Hakafa (847) 242-0687 www.Hakafa.org CongHakafa@hakafa.org

Scottish Country Dancing

Frances Gillan at (947) 471-7294.

Falun Gong/Quigong Body Mind Exercises

Trudie’s Winnetka Backgammon Club

Contact: Warren Tai (312) 607-1688 www.FalunChicago.org www.Falundafa.org

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

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Friends of Bill W

Winnetka-Northfield Rotary Club

AA support group.

Saturdays • Sundays

info@wnrotary.org www.rotary6440.org/clubs/winnetka

Lake Shore Unitarian Society (847) 807-5787 www.LakeShoreUnitarian.org

Become a communityhouse member!

When you become a Community House member, you’re joining generations of families who have called the Community House home. The Community House is a 501(c)(3) non-profit and does not receive any tax dollars. Your membership not only provides you with the benefits listed below – it also helps to support the Community House as a vibrant and thriving community hub, where people of all ages can gather, grow, and connect.

Membership benefits include: • • • •

Priority registration Special member pricing for programs Email newsletters to keep you up to date Free open gym

Sign up for your household membership today! You can complete the membership form found on page 40 or sign up online at www.mycommunityhouse.org. Please be sure to list all members of your household when registering.

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Registration Information Member registration opens March 22, 2021 and will be processed on a first come, first served basis.

All non-members will be able to register March 29, 2021.

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 using our on-line registration at www.mycommunityhouse.org.

HOW TO REGISTER

Register for programs and your household membership using the forms on pages 39-40 or on-line at www.mycommunityhouse.org.

If completing the paper forms, please fill out the forms completely and print clearly. By listing your email address, you agree to receive email communications from the Community House. If you do not wish to receive these emails, you are welcome to unsubscribe. Sign the registration form.

Unsigned forms will not be processed and will be returned to you. This will delay processing your registration.

CREDIT CARDS

You may use your credit card for all programs which appear with a class number or for a Fitness Center membership.

Fitness Center memberships are obtained at the Fitness Center only. Be sure to fill out the credit card information completely and sign the form. We do not take telephone registration.

REFUND POLICY

Full refunds will be issued for courses that are cancelled by the Community House due to insufficient registration. Should COVID-19 require a return to virtual programming or a combination of virtual and in-person programming, the Community House will issue pro-rated refunds for any programs that can not be completed through a virtual or combination platform. Other refunds, less a 10% service charge (not to exceed $25), may be granted if the refund request is received five full working 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.

CANCELLATION OF CLASSES

Prior to any class, registration is reviewed to determine if the enrollment is sufficient to hold the class.

Register early! Do not wait until the day of the first class to register. You may find the class has been canceled due to low enrollment.

INCLEMENT WEATHER POLICY

If school District 36 cancels classes for the entire day, all of the Community House children’s programs (including Free-To-Be-Kids 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 complete 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 series 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. The Community House assumes no responsibility and carries no accident or medical insurance for injuries or accidents at programs or activities on Community House property. It is advisable to review your own personal health insurance plan to be certain that you and your family have proper and sufficient insurance coverage.

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.

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Program Registration Form Phone: 847-446-0537 Mail or drop-off with payment to: Winnetka Community House, 620 Lincoln Ave., Winnetka, IL 60093 Or register on-line at mycommunityhouse.org

CONTACT INFORMATION

PARENT/GUARDIAN’S FIRST NAME:

PARENT/GUARDIAN’S LAST NAME:

ADDRESS:

CITY:

PRIMARY PHONE:

ALTERNATE PHONE:

STATE:

ZIP CODE:

EMAIL: EMERGENCY CONTACT NAME:

PARTICIPANT INFORMATION FIRST NAME

LAST NAME

EMERGENCY CONTACT PHONE:

BIRTH DATE GENDER CLASS CODE CLASS NAME

FEE

I would like to register for a Community House Membership

I would like to make an annual fund donation to support my Community House

TOTAL

$ 250 $______ $______

Community House of Winnetka is committed to conducting its recreation programs and activities in the safest manner possible, and holds the safety of the participants in the highest possible regard. Participants and parents registering their child recreation programs must recognize, however that there is an inherent risk of injury when choosing to participate in recreation activities. Community House Winnetka continually strives to reduce such risks, and insists that all participants follow safety rules and instructions which have been design to protect the participants safety. Please recognize that the Community House of Winnetka does not carry medical accident insurance for injuries sustained in its programs. The cost of such would make program fees prohibitive. Therefore, each person registering himself/herself or a family member for a recreation program/ activity should review his/her own health insurance policy for coverage. It must be noted that the absence of health insurance coverage does not make the Community House of Winnetka automatically responsible for payment of medical expenses. Due to the difficulty and high cost of obtaining liability insurance, the agency providing liability coverage for the Community House of Winnetka requires the execution of the following Waiver and Release. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated. Please read this form carefully, and be aware in participating in the program(s) listed on this page, you will be waiving and releasing all claims for injuries you might sustain arising out of the activities of this program.

WAIVER AND RELEASE OF ALL CLAIMS As a participant in the program, I recognize and acknowledge that there are certain risks of physical injury, and I agree to assume the full risk of any injuries, including death, damages or loss, regardless of severity, which I may sustain as a result of participating in any and all activities connected with or associated with such program. I agree to waive and relinquish all claims I may have as a result of participating in the program against the Community House of Winnetka and its officers, agents, servants and employees. I do hereby fully release and discharge the Community House of Winnetka and its officers, agents, servants and employees from any and all claims from injuries, including death, damages or loss which I may have or which may accrue to me on account of my participation. I further agree to indemnify by me or arising out of, connected with, or in any way associated with the activities of the program. In the event of emergency, I authorize the Community House of Winnetka officials to secure from any licensed hospital, physical , and/or medical personal any treatment deemed necessary for immediate care, and agree that I will be responsible for payment of any and all medical services required. All participants agree that any photography taken while participating in a class, special event or use of the facility may be used for promotional purposes of the Community House of Winnetka. Participants agree to receive promotional and informational emails from the Community House of Winnetka.

REFUND AND PRORATE INFORMATION Full refunds will be issued for courses that are canceled by the Community House of Winnetka due to insufficient registration. A refund, less a 10% service charge (not to exceed $25), may be granted if the refund request is received five full working 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. 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 and prorated amount.

Please list any specific medical allergies, medications, chronic illness or other conditions which staff should be aware: The Community House of Winnetka operates in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you believe you or child needs accommodation to facilitate participation in the Community House of Winnetka programs(s) for which you are registering, please check box.

I have read and fully understand the aforementioned program details, waiver and release of all claims and permission to secure treatment.

Signature: CASH

Date: CREDIT CARD

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DATE OF BIRTH:

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PRIMARY PHONE:

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workremotely!

Work at Your Home Away from Home Need a day to “work from home” without distractions?

Consider renting the Barber Conference Room! Tucked in a quiet corner of the Community House with a view of the garden, it’s the perfect space for those days when you have back to back calls, need a little extra room to spread out with that big project, or just need a change of scenery.

Wi-Fi is included!

For More Information Contact Mark Schusteff 847-881-9370 marks@mywch.org www.mycommunityhouse.org

Space is available by the hour or for the full day.

Spacious Rooms for Scouting Groups, Adventure Guides, Book Clubs, and More

gettogether!

The Community House is fortunate to have a number of spacious rooms that make distancing easy. If you’re looking for an indoor space for your group, get in touch with us to discuss options! Masks and distancing are required throughout the Community House, and our rooms in the garden wing all have forced air HVAC, with the exchange maximized to push more of our inside air out while bringing outside air in as it cycles.

Space is available by the hour or for the full day.

register at mycommunityhouse.org

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memorablecelebrations! memorablecelebrations!

Whatever moment you’re celebrating in life, the Community House has the perfect space to bring all your loved ones together. Whether you’re commemorating 25 years of marriage or finally turning that Sweet 16, we’re here to make your event everything you’ve dreamed of. Our variety of unique spaces can be transformed to fit all of your needs, while ensuring you still have plenty of room to dance.

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.

historicgarden!

For more information please contact

“I had the wedding of my dreams at this venue.

Kelsey Wright at (847) 881- 9303 The perfect outdoor venue just a short drive or kelseyw@mywch.org from the city with breathtaking views along the way and free parking for everyone.”

The perfect site for:

• Luncheons • Memorial Services • Parties • Weddings

eventspace

• Baby/Wedding Showers • Bar/Bat Mitzvahs • Class Reunions • Fundraisers

grandevents!

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Photo courtesy of

exceptionaltaste!

The Historic Garden The Community House has been playing host to some of the most beautiful events and weddings on the North Shore for over a century. From the bright blooms of spring to the deep colors of autumn, 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 The Garden Room accommodates 250 people theater style or 200 with tables and chairs.

This space can be divided into two separate rooms. Special features include natural light from south-facing windows, fine woodwork, variable lighting configurations and the view of the Historic Garden.

Check our website for the latest updates! www.mycommunityhouse.org/celebrations

register at mycommunityhouse.org

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fitness center memberships start at

$59 per month

Ask about the 10% senior discount!

Enroll at www.mycommunityhouse.org