& ONE-TIME
Need a place to meet?
The Community House has space available by the hour or the full day
We have a number of spacious rooms including a fully-equipped conference room available for rent. If you are looking for indoor rental space for your group, call us about the options! The Community House has WiFi and for an additional fee can provide LCD projectors, microphones, and screens.
Inquiries: Mark Schusteff at marks@mywch.org or (847) 881-9370
Founded in 1911, the Community House is a non-profit organization offering sports, educational, and arts programming for children and adults. The historic building features a tness center, theater, rental space, and garden. As an independent 501(c)(3) we receive no tax dollars and rely on donations, memberships, and program fees to sustain our organization. The Community House is proud to have served generations of Winnetka residents and North Shore families.
Members and Non-Members from Winnetka and surrounding communities are welcome to participate in any of our classes, programs, lectures, and events.
Become a Program Member
For a once-yearly membership fee you will enjoy priority registration and special pricing for classes and programs.
Membership: mycommunityhouse.org/memberships
Become a Donor
We greatly appreciate and rely on our generous donors to bring high-quality sports, educational, and arts programming to the community. A portion of our yearly operating budget comes from donors just like you! Please consider making a tax-deductible gift of any size.
Donations can be made:
• In person: Community House reception desk
• Phone: (847) 881-9362
• Mail: Community House, 620 Lincoln Ave., Winnetka, IL 60093
• Website: mycommunityhouse.org/giving
Become a Volunteer
Looking to get involved? Consider becoming a Community House volunteer! We rely on our wonderful volunteers to help host many popular community events. Join us!
• Volunteer: (847) 446-0537
Community House
620 Lincoln Ave., Winnetka, IL 60093
Ph: (847) 446-0537
mycommunityhouse.org
Board of Govenors
Peter Eatherton, Chair
Neil Golden, Past Chair
Marcia Sutter, Secretary
Rob Schriesheim, Treasurer
Sally Anderson
Raheela Anwar
Laura Barden
Susan Cellmer
Van Crocker
Hunter Davis
Courtney Finlayson
Kim Frezados
Bob Gauch
Betsy Hammond
Duncan Healy
Tommy Hudgins
Betsy Landes
Brad McLane
Jordan Prager
Ryan Reis
Emily Rose
Anne Crum Ross
Susan Snyder
Steven Soehn
Kate Uniowski
Susanna Ver Eecke
Emilee Wolfe
Carrie Compall, CTW President
Tria Thomas, Woman’s Board Co-President
Shayne Welch, Woman’s Board Co-President
Community House Staff
Amy Skalinder, President / CEO
Sahra Ballowe, Events Manager
Kate Brower, Finance Manager
Mike Buscher, Chief Operating Of cer
Michael Demiglio, Maintenance Manager
Patrice Eason, Of ce Manager
Cam Johnson, Director of Advancement
Andrea Koran, Marketing Manager
Patti Ruiz, Program Manager
Mark Schusteff, Facility Manager
Rachel Tandy, Fitness Manager
Jeff Wahl, Program Manager
MISSION STATEMENT
The Community House mission is to serve as a gathering place for all and inspire lifelong learning, personal growth, and community spirit through enjoyable, engaging activities and meaningful shared experiences.
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.
Cover Photo: Skyline Children’s Theater production of Aladdin Jr.
Show Dates: March 22-24 & 29-30
Join the fun! The Follies is a long-standing, annual variety show of warmhearted music, dance, and comedy skits. All proceeds from the event bene Community House. Information: villagefollies.com AND BEYOND
MAKE A
CENTER PIECE TO TAKE HOME! Auditions: December 10
WEDNESDAY December 13
$25 – PER PERSON JAN. 22 6:30 PM
ChatGPT and other arti cial intelligence are taking the world by storm! We’ll look at the most discussed AI tech and consider future implications of AI in the workplace and society.
7 pm
Make a beautiful oral wreath with step-by-step instruction from The Blooming Traveler. Take home this one-of-a-kind holiday wreath made using arti cial owers and accessories. $75 – PER PERSON
It’s February and love is in the air! Create a beautiful bouquet of roses and tulips with The Blooming Traveler. Take home this one-of-a-kind bouquet for yourself or a loved one!
$75 – PER PERSON
& REGISTRATION: unityhouse.org/tickets FEB. 4 1 PM SUNDAY FLOWER ARRANGING WORKSHOP
28 10 AM
SUNDAY In Blue Zones such as Okinawa, Japan people consistently live past 100 without incidence of lifestyle related disease. What’s their secret? Led by our functional health coaches, this workshop explores the health wisdom of Blue Zones around the world. ! $120 – PER PERSON
Join The Blooming Traveler and create a gorgeous spring oral arrangement! Everyone will take home a nest with chick adornment, owers, and spring accessories. A beautiful addition to your home for the season. $75 – PER PERSON
WOMEN’S WELLNESS WORKSHOP YOGA • MEDITATION • LUNCH WITH RECIPES MAR. 3 1 PM SUNDAY FLOWER ARRANGING WORKSHOP
MONDAY March 4 / 6:30 pm
Spring is in the air! Join us and make an a grapevine wreath with hand-dyed wood owers, ribbons, and spring accessories. You’ll go home with a beautiful wreath to brighten up rainy spring days!
$75 – PER PERSON
Oenophiles and gourmands rejoice – websites and apps related to cooking, dining out, and imbibing abound! This class will showcase some of the best.
$25 – PER PERSON
SATURDAY
MAY 4
Back by popular demand – Enjoy non-stop comedy and spectacular live vocals from New York City’s campiest Queen! Get your tickets early for the best seats.
$35 – RESERVED $40 PREMIUM
MONDAY Is your computer out of control?
We’ll give you tips on getting rid of and organizing les so that your Mac or PC will run faster and more ef ciently.
$25 – PER PERSON
SATURDAY
THIS SHOW IS RATED R. NO ONE UNDER AGE 18 ADMITTED WITHOUT A GUARDIAN. MAY 13 6:30 PM
Enjoy sharing memories with your favorite person! Create a garden mix of owers that compliment each other perfectly. You’ll leave with not one but two beautiful arrangements!
$80 – PER COUPLE
Our convenient location, state-of-the-art equipment, professional staff, and welcoming environment will help you meet your tness goals.
Hours of Operation:
Monday-Friday: 5 am - 9 pm
Saturday & Sunday: 7 am - 6 pm
Formerly Basic Membership
$ 59 / MONTH* NO INITIATION FEE
Your Essential Membership includes:
• State-of-the-art exercise equipment
• FitTurf training
• Locker rooms, steam rooms, and towel service
• Peloton® Bikes with full class library - NEW!
• Two FREE Start Strong personal training sessions**
ALREADY HAVE A BASIC MEMBERSHIP? Nothing changes but now you have the option to add individual enhancements to your tness experience!
We are excited to offer you NEW ways to customize your tness experience at the Community House! With your Essential Membership you now have the option to add UNLIMITED Enhancements:
+ $20 / MONTH — Recovery
HydroMassage is an innovative water massage lounger for wellness and muscle recovery. CryoLounge is an advanced recovery chair with complementary cold and heat zones to target soreness and minor aches and pains.
+ $30 / MONTH —
NEW!
Connect with your tness community with unlimited drop-ins to live, in-person group tness classes taught by certi ed, caring instructors. Also enjoy access to our complete virtual class library – featuring hundreds of recorded classes you can take at home or anywhere including strength, cardio, exibility, and more! See mycommunityhouse.org/group tness for information and schedule.
Our child care staff provides a safe, nurturing environment for children age 8 weeks and older while you work out at the Fitness Center or take a class here at the Community House. We welcome children for 1½ hours each visit.
+ $50 / MONTH — Elite (includes ALL of the Enhancements!)
Recovery, Group Fitness, and Child Care
Start Strong Sessions** FREE TO NEW MEMBERS!
As a bene t of membership, enjoy two FREE 30-minute Personal Training Sessions! Ask at the Fitness Center front desk about scheduling your sessions.
* Monthly memberships and enhancements conveniently auto-renew each month through a recurring charge to your bank account or credit card.
** Start Strong Sessions may be used once in the lifetime of a Fitness Center member. Returning members are not eligible for additional sessions.
60 MINUTES
1 Session $75 $93
5 Sessions $365 $455
10 Sessions $700
30 MINUTES
1 Session
5 Sessions
10 Sessions
Our personal training program offers you one on one training tailored to meet your speci c tness goals. If you need that extra push or some personalized attention, personal training can provide the direction and motivation you need. For more information contact the Fitness Center at (847) 446-1994 or ll out an inquiry form at mycommunityhouse.org/personal-training.
• Concept II Rowing Machines
• Cybex ArcTrainers
• FitTurf (40 yards of training turf)
• Free Weight Equipment
• Helix Lateral Trainers
• Life Fitness Cross Trainers
• Peloton® Bikes
• Life Fitness Strength Training Equipment
• Matrix Treadmills
• Life Fitness Upright & Recumbent Bikes
• Matrix Steppers & Climbmills
• NuStep Recumbent Cross Trainer
• Precor Adaptive Motion Trainers
• Precor EFX Eliptical Trainers
• Sci-Fit Arm Bike
• AudioFetch app for TV audio
Meet Your Fitness Center Trainers!
Bob Davis
Bob has been assisting members of the Community House Fitness Center in reaching their tness goals since 2001. Bob enjoys working with seniors and teens as well as those with special needs including rehabilitation. Helping those in the gym complements Bob’s career in sports media that has taken him to multiple NFL Superbowls, and the NCAA Basketball Final Four. Bob is certi ed through the International Sports Science Association.
Dolores has been assisting members of the Community House Fitness Center in reaching their tness goals since 1991. She enjoys helping clients maintain a healthy lifestyle by using: functional training, core/balance exercises, weight training, weight bearing exercises, and stretching. She is certi ed through the Idea International Association of Fitness Professionals with an emphasis in exercise and aging.
Chris Treiber
Chris has been assisting members of the Community House Fitness Center in reaching their tness goals since 1996. His specializations are training for strength, functional movement, balance, and older adult populations. Chris is certi ed through the American Council on Exercise, the Functional Aging Institute (Functional Aging Specialist) and the Gray Institute (Applied Functional Science).
Edwin Ventura
Edwin is a NASM certi ed personal trainer as well as a USA licensed Boxing Coach. He grew up in Waukegan playing soccer for 15 years before switching to boxing for the last 6 years. He enjoys training a wide range of clients for performance, general health, and weight loss and is currently continuing his education to include a Performance Enhancement Specialty, which will enable him to help athletes reach their full conditioning potential.
With your $ 59 /month ESSENTIAL FITNESS MEMBERSHIP you can customize your tness experience and pay for only the enhancements you want!
Workouts are more effective with constructive recovery! Discover more power in your workouts by incorporating our HydroMassage Lounger – after and in between workouts.
+ $20 / MONTH Recovery
HydroMassage is an innovative water massage lounger for wellness and muscle recovery. CryoLounge is an advanced recovery chair with complementary cold and heat zones to target soreness and minor aches and pains.
+ $30 / MONTH
Connect with your tness community with unlimited drop-ins to live, in-person group tness classes taught by certi ed, caring instructors. Also enjoy access to our complete virtual class library – featuring hundreds of recorded classes you can take at home or anywhere including strength, cardio, exibility, and more!
+ $40 / MONTH
Our child care staff provides a safe, nurturing environment for children age 8 weeks and older while you work out at the Fitness Center or take a class here at the Community House. We welcome children for 1½ hours each visit.
+ $50 / MONTH Elite
Includes ALL Enhancements! Recovery, Group Fitness, and Child Care
Drop-in fee for any Group Fitness class: $ 20
Stop by the tness front desk before class to pay and pick up your voucher to take to the instructor.
Find your tness community with our exciting group tness classes! Classes are taught by certi ed, caring instructors with a passion for teaching and tness!
All levels yoga ow class.
Build strength, increase lean muscle mass, and have fun in this resistance based exercise class.
High intensity boxing strength and cardio circuits led by a former competitive boxer will get your heart pumping.
WERQTM is the wildly addictive cardio dance workout based on trending pop and hip hop music.
This combination of Pilates moves and yoga poses will help strengthen and lengthen muscles and help create a lean, toned look.
Check the website for additional classes and schedule!
For Group Fitness schedule and information check out mycommunityhouse.org/group tness
This 60-minute class focuses on exercises that help build balance, strength, mobility, exibility, cognitive capability, and cardio/ pulmonary capacity and is appropriate for all ages and for seniors who use walkers.
Instructor: Liz Geifman
Age 18 & Up
M: $75 / NM: $95
17565 M 11:30 am-12:30 pm 1/8-2/5
17569 Th 11:30 am-12:30 pm 1/11-2/8
17566 M 11:30 am-12:30 pm 2/12-3/11
17570 Th 11:30 am-12:30 pm 2/15-3/14
17567 M 11:30 am-12:30 pm 3/18-4/15
17571 Th 11:30 am-12:30 pm 3/21-4/18
Yoga School for Beginners*
This class covers basic poses, the purpose of props, and the bene ts of each type of practice.
The class includes ve classes covering the following: 1. Intro and basic staging poses; 2. Standing poses and lunges; 3. Balancing poses; 4. Back bends and twists; 5. Putting it all together – A Beginner Yoga Class!
Instructor: Jim Gibilterra
Age 14 & Up
M: $75 / NM: $95
17564 Su 2:30-3:30 pm 1/21-2/18
*Attendance at each class is recommended as different poses are taught each week in progression.
This gentle chair yoga practice is for people of all ages and mobility limitations. Create exibility and space in your body, use deep effective breathing techniques and work on stability and balance.
Instructor: Celeste Cifala Roy
Age 18 & Up
M: $75 / NM: $95
17560 W Noon-12:45 pm 1/10-2/7
17561 W Noon-12:45 pm 2/14-3/13
17562 W Noon-12:45 pm 4/10-5/8 17563 W Noon-12:45 pm 5/15-6/12
This course teaches adult and child CPR and AED use, infant CPR, and how to relieve choking in adults, children, and infants.
Instructor: Joe Hubbard
Age 18 & Up
M: $50 / NM: $65
17572 Tu 6:30-8:30 pm 1/30
17593 Tu 6:30-8:30 pm 3/19
17574 Tu 6:30-8:30 pm 5/21
PRIVATE LESSONS:
• Guitar
• Bass Guitar
• Ukulele
with Brandon Seyferth
Want to learn to play a string instrument or looking to advance your skills? Our experienced and patient teacher Brandon Seyferth offers instruction in rhythm guitar, lead guitar, bass, and ukulele. Learn the songs and styles you want while gaining the skills needed to play your instrument. After establishing a solid foundation, you can improve your ear training, singing while playing, songwriting, and more! Brandon is committed to helping you reach your musical goals. Beginner and advanced students welcome! Each lesson is 30 minutes. All lessons are on Wednesdays—your instructor will contact you to set up a time.
Age 7 to Adult
M: $333 / NM : $432
17557 W 3:30-9 pm 1/10-3/13
17558 W 3:30-9 pm 3/20-5/22
1 Hour Boost Lessons
M / NM : $660
17592 W 3:30-9 pm 1/10-3/13
17585 W 3:30-9 pm 3/20-5/22
PRIVATE & SEMI PRIVATE LESSONS:
• Piano
• Violin
• Banjo
• Mandolin
• Percussion
• Voice
with Dan Rosa
Multi-instrumental teacher Dan Rosa offers instruction on a number of different instruments. Regardless of age or skill level, Teacher Dan lays out a strong musical foundation for you — teaching music theory as well as the fundamentals. His unique approach is structured entirely around your needs. Beginner and advanced students welcome! Each lesson is 30 minutes. Payment is made directly to Dan Rosa. Fee must be paid 48 hours in advance of the rst music lesson.
For more information or to register contact: Teacher Dan at DanielGRosa@me.com or (310) 722-2112
Age 4 to Adult Fee: $50 per lesson
Adult Ballet (Virtual)
This class will be held virtually using Zoom. Instructor: E. Marc Nevins
Age 18 & Up
M / NM: $259
17583 Th 1-2:15 pm 1/11-3/21
M / NM: $212
17584 Th 1-2:15 pm 4/4-5/30
Adult Irish Dance & Ceile
Enjoying fun, tness while leaning the intricate footwork of Irish Dance!
Instructor: Mallory Wendt
Age 18 & Up
M: $262 / NM : $315
17578 W 10:30-11:30 am 1/10-3/20
M: $290 / NM : $350
17579 W 10:30-11:30 am 4/3-6/12
This is the perfect opportunity to learn the basics of sewing and advance your skills! We will spend the rst week of class learning about the sewing machine. The rest of the time will be spent working on projects. Fabric, sewing supplies and sewing machine are provided. You may choose to purchase additional specialty items.
Instructor: Ciao Bella Sewing
Age 18 & Up
M / NM: $342
17478 Tu 10 am-Noon 1/16- 3/19
17481 Tu 10 am-Noon 4/2-6/4
Each week you’ll enjoy an engaging lesson with supervised time to play with others. You’ll grow your knowledge of the game from the basics through opening theory, middle game tactics, and end game combinations. The chess program is open to all playing levels.
Instructor: Chess Ed
Age 18 & Up
M / NM: $286
17510 Tu 1:30-2:30 pm 1/9-3/19
M / NM: $234
17511 Tu 1:30-2:30 pm 4/2-5/2
Traditional Karate emphasizes the principles and applications of a weaponless self-defense through the use of body dynamics and mental discipline. There are 11 belt levels (kyu) before rst-degree Black belt (shodan). A new student is assigned the White belt rank (eleventh kyu). Students must ful ll requirements under practice conditions and in a test environment for promotion up to and including the Black belt (dan). NOTE: Uniforms, belts, tests, and tournaments are optional at an additional cost.
Advanced Karate
Class curriculum enables the beginner student through advanced to develop an effective form of self-defense. This class will allow one to acquire the self-control and physical readiness to meet many of life’s challenges. Beginner through Black belt. Age 11 & Up
M: $1,355 / NM: $1,759 17423 Tu,Th 6:30-7:30 pm 1/11-5/23
Sa 10:20-11:20 am NO CLASS: 3/23, 3/26, 3/28, 3/30
DROP-IN WEDNESDAYS AND THURSDAYS • $ 8 / PER PERSON
WEDNESDAYS, 8-10:30 am
January 10 - March 20 April 3 - June 12
THURSDAYS, 11:15 am-1:15 pm
January 11- March 21 April 4 - June 13
CLOSED: 2/8 & 5/9
COMMUNITY HOUSE DOG OBEDIENCE TRAINERS:
BIG SKY DOG TRAINING
Dog Obedience Puppy
This class is designed as a positive and reward based Puppy Head Start Program. Your puppy will learn: focus and attention, sit, down, wait and stay, walking on a loose leash, walking through a door correctly and recall (come) to name a few. Each of the 6-week lessons will also focus on your concerns, like housebreaking, chewing and barking. This class will teach you the reasoning behind a puppy’s thought process as well as the prevention of and response to unwanted behaviors.
Instructor: Montana Hayes
Age 14 & Up
M: $165 / NM: $215
17267 Th 10-10:50 am 1/11-2/15
17271 Sa 10-10:50 am 1/13-2/17
17274 Sa 12:10-1 pm 2/3-3/9
17268 Th 10-10:50 am 2/29-4/4
17272 Sa 10-10:50 am 3/2-4/13
17275 Sa 12:10-1 pm 3/23-5/4
17269 Th 10-10:50 am 4/18-5/23
17273 Sa 10-10:50 am 4/27-6/8
17276 Sa 12:10-1 pm 5/18-6/29
17270 Th 10-10:50 am 6/6-7/18
NO CLASS: 3/30, 5/25, 7/4
BIG SKY DOG TRAINING Dog Obedience
This class is designed to review commands and increases the dif culty of exercises by extending the time and distance for each command. At each lesson you will be able to focus on your concerns, like housebreaking, chewing, barking and pulling on the leash, to name a few. This class will teach you how to effectively train your dog while getting your dog to merge into your schedule and lifestyle. People interested in obtaining their dog’s Canine Good Citizen Certi cation will be able to test at the end of the class.
Instructor: Montana Hayes
Age 14 & Up
M: $165 / NM: $215
17260 Th 11-11:50 am 1/11-2/15
17264 Sa 11-11:50 am 1/13-2/17
17277 Sa 1:10-2 pm 2/3-3/9 17261 Th 11-11:50 am 2/29-4/4 17265 Sa 11-11:50 am 3/2-4/13 17278 Sa 1:10-2 pm 3/23-5/4 17262 Th 11-11:50 am 4/18-5/23 17266 Sa 11-11:50 am 4/27-6/8 17279 Sa 1:10-2 pm 5/18-6/29
17263 Th 11-11:50 am 6/6-7/18
NO CLASS: 3/30, 5/25, 7/4
Big Sky Classes Bring soft treats, 6’ leash (no retractable/expandable), and clean-up bags to each class. Please do not wear sandals without a back strap. On the rst day of class please bring: your dog’s vaccination papers (need to see only, you can keep), completed registration form which will be e-mailed to you prior to class, and $15 materials fee paid directly to the instructor (covers equipment and documents provided throughout the six week program). All recommended training methods will use positive reinforcement techniques. Dog Training hand signals, voice command and a marker word will be used throughout the class along with the ve basic rewards; touch, voice, loose leash, play, and treats. These programs are not appropriate for dogs which are reactive to people or other dogs. Refunds will not be issued after the second class.
CREATIVE PAWS
Dog Obedience Puppy
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-ondog aggression, as well as anxiety and fear-based behavior problems. Additional topics covered are house training, mouthing, barking, and preventing behavior problems. Obedience behaviors of sit, coming when called, and walking on a leash will be introduced. This class is appropriate for puppies ages 2-4 months old. All dogs must have at least 2 rounds of vaccinations prior to class.
Instructor: Ashlee Trotter
Age 14 & Up
M: $165 / NM: $215
17394 Tu 7-7:50 pm 1/9-2/13
17399 Tu 6-6:50 pm 2/27-4/9
17400 Tu 7-7:50 pm 4/23-5/28
17401 Tu 6-6:50 pm 6/11-7/23
NO CLASS: 3/26, 7/2
CREATIVE PAWS
Dog Obedience 101
Obedience 101 teaches the basics of obedience: sit, down, stand, recall (coming when called), stay, and heel — everything your companion dog needs to know! Both verbal commands and hand signals will be used. Dogs of any age may take this class. Positive reinforcement techniques will be used, so please bring food rewards or a small toy with you to class.
Instructor: Ashlee Trotter
Age 14 & Up
M: $165 / NM: $215
17392 Tu 6-6:50 pm 1/9-2/13
17396 Tu 7-7:50 pm 2/27-4/9
17397 Tu 6-6:50 pm 4/23-5/28
17398 Tu 7-7:50 pm 6/11-7/23
NO CLASS: 3/26, 7/2
Creative Paws classes allow one participant age 14 and up per dog in class. No retractable leashes allowed. Please bring food to be used as training rewards to each class.
CREATIVE PAWS
Dog Obedience 102
Obedience 102 is focused on honing the skills of Obedience 101. Additional levels of dif culty and distractions will be added. Dogs of any age may enroll provided they have a basic knowledge of basic obedience commands: sit, down, recall (coming when called), stay, and heel.
Instructor: Ashlee Trotter
Age 14 & Up
M: $165 / NM: $215
17393 Tu 8-8:50 pm 2/27-4/9
17402 Tu 8-8:50 pm 6/11-7/23 NO CLASS: 3/26, 7/2
CREATIVE PAWS
Dog Obedience Rally
Rally is a fun spin on traditional obedience for both the dog and the handler! Dogs must have strong heeling skills to take this class. Obedience skills of sit, down, stand, stay, heeling, and coming when called will be worked on in the context of an obstacle course of obedience exercises.
Instructor: Ashlee Trotter
Age 14 & Up
M: $165 / NM: $215
17395 Tu 8-8:50 pm 1/9-2/13
17403 Tu 8-8:50 pm 4/23-5/28
Academic Approach (847) 521-4956 academicapproach.com
Christie’s Integrative Fitness Classes (847) 224-6766
christie. tness@icloud.com
Congregation Hakafa (847) 242-0687 conghakafa@hakafa.org hakafa.org
Friends of Bill W. AA Support Group Sundays
North Shore Karate Center
Paul Sweetow (847) 441-0200 psweetow@gmail.com northshorekaratecenter.com
Off Campus Writers Workshop
ocww.info@gmail.com
Yearly Membership: $30 Weekly Session Fee: Members: $10 Guests/Non-Members: $15 ocwwinfo7333.wildapricot.org
Trudie’s Winnetka Backgammon Club
Bill Chibnik (847) 291-6768 winnetkabackgammon@aol.com winnetkabackgammon.com
Winnetka-North eld Rotary Club info@wnrotary.org wnrotary.org
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 (847) 441-0995
jle-ns.org • jle-ns@sbcglobal.net
The Junior League of Evanston-North Shore, Inc. is an organization of women committed to promoting volunteerism, developing the potential of women, and improving communities through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers. Each year, League members commit thousands of volunteer hours to improving our community. In particular, the focus of our organization is on Advancing Employment and Supporting Families for those in need across Chicago’s North Suburbs. Founded in 1924 as the Junior League of Evanston, JLE-NS now has approximately 350 Active and Sustaining members. We reach out to all women regardless of age, race, religion, ethnic or national origin who demonstrate an interest in and commitment to voluntarism.
La Petite École de Chicago (312) 721-1166
lpec.us
La Petite École de Chicago, a private, French language immersion school founded in 2015, with its rst campus in Hyde Park has a second campus at the 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. 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.
(847) 446-2870
info@northshoreartleague.org northshoreartleague.org
Founded in 1924, the North Shore Art League is a non-pro t 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, eld trips, gallery shows
HOW TO REGISTER Registration received through the mail or in person will be processed by 5 pm the next business day. The best way to ensure that your registration is processed immediately is by registering online at mycommunityhouse.org.
PRORATED POLICY Classes may be prorated if you would like to enroll in a class after it has started, provided the instructor has space and allows for late registration. The supervisor must approve the prorated amount.
CANCELLATION OF CLASSES Register early! Prior to the start of any class, registration is reviewed to determine if the enrollment is suf cient to hold the class. Do not wait until the day of the rst class to register or you may nd the class has been canceled due to low enrollment.
REFUND POLICY Full refunds will be issued for classes that are cancelled due to insuf cient registration. Other refunds, less a 10% service charge (not to exceed $25), may be granted if the refund request is received ve full business days prior to the start of the program. No refunds will be allowed after this time unless a medical condition develops and a written explanation from a physician on his/her letterhead is presented. Due to advanced reservation requirements, no refunds for trips, outings, or special events will be given.
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.
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 oor of the Community House, classes are held in an historic, professional art studio featuring skylights and a large stone replace as well as a well-equipped print room facility. Classes in drawing, painting (oil, acrylic, and watercolor), pastels, etching, printmaking, gure 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 bene ts also include generous discounts at various art supply stores in the area and an eblast/brochure subscription.
Winnetka Community Nursery School (847) 446-4432
winnetkacommunitynurseryschool.org
WCNS is a nationally accredited preschool for children ages 2-4, offering indoor and outdoor activities in a stimulating environment in which physical, social, intellectual and emotional growth is encouraged. Learning materials encourage creativity, promote cognitive growth and develop manipulative skills. WCNS also offers enrichment opportunities during the school year for children ages 3 and 4 and summer camp for children ages 2 (must turn 2 by March 1 of the current year) to 5 years old. For more information about WCNS, please visit our web site.
Women’s Exchange (847) 441-3406 deb@womens-exchange.org womens-exchange.org
Women’s Exchange is a unique community of women (and sometimes men) committed to growth and authentic connection, be it through book discussions, building one’s nancial 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.
INCLEMENT WEATHER POLICY If School District
36 cancels classes for the entire day, all of the Community House children’s programs (including Fitness Center childcare) starting before noon will be canceled. Decisions on all adult programs and children’s programs starting after noon will be made on a case-by-case basis. Please check mycommunityhouse.org for details on class cancellations.
The Community House makes every effort to avoid scheduling programs or events on religious holidays. Anyone affected will be offered the option of attending a session of the same program on a different date as a make-up, or receiving a prorated refund of the fee for the date missed.
GENERAL INFORMATION
The Community House is not responsible for the supervision of children on site prior to or remaining on site after the established program times. The Community House is handicapped accessible. If you or any member of your family has special needs, please see a staff member. The Community House receives no tax dollars. We are supported by our programs, fundraising events, our annual campaign, and donations.
