Spring Summer 2018 Life Magazine

evanston life community connections Spring/Summer 2018

Evanston Life Spring/Summer 2018 Evanston Life magazines are available online at cityofevanston.org and copies are available at community centers and at other city facilities.

For more information, call/text 847-448-4311.

Thank you for joining us in being environmentally friendly.

Facilities Lorraine H. Morton Civic Center 2100 Ridge Ave. 847-448-4311 cityofevanston.org Chandler-Newberger Community Center 1028 Central St. 847-448-8252 cityofevanston.org/chandler Clark St. Beach Office Clark St. at the lake (seasonal) Dempster St. Beach Office Dempster St. at the lake (seasonal) 847-866-4167 cityofevanston.org/beaches

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Evanston Ecology Center 2024 McCormick Blvd.

847-448-8256 cityofevanston.org/ecology evanstonenvironment.org Fleetwood-Jourdain Community Center 1655 Foster St. 847-448-8254 cityofevanston.org/fleetwood Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre 927 Noyes St. 847-866-5915 fjttheatre.com Gibbs-Morrison Cultural Center 1823 Church St. 847-448-8040 cityofevanston.org/gibbsmorrison

Levy Senior Center 300 Dodge Ave. 847-448-8250 cityofevanston.org/levy Mason Park Fieldhouse Church St. at Florence Ave. 847-448-8254 Noyes Cultural Arts Center 927 Noyes St. 847-448-4311 cityofevanston.org/noyes Robert Crown Community Center 1701 Main St. 847-448-8258 cityofevanston.org/crown

Printed on recycled paper using soy-based inks.

Table of Contents Ecology

Special Events Special Events

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Arts Art and Visual Programs Dance Classes Performing Arts Preschool Art Classes

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Athletics Basketball Boxing Broomball Fencing Figure Skating Fitness Rooms Gymnastics Hockey Martial Arts Ongoing Open Gym Personal Training Pickleball Preschool and Kindergarten Sports Public Ice-skating Schedule Public Skating and Rink Rentals Racquetball/Handball/Wallyball Roller Skating Speedskating Tai Chi Teen and Adult Fitness Tennis Volleyball Yoga

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Ecology Classes Family Programs Open House Parent and Child Classes Scout Programs

Spring Break Camps 25 26 24 24 24

Leisure & Enrichment Arts Camp Parties 27 Chandler-Newberger Party Packages 28 Drop-in programs 28 Ecology Party Packages 28 Gibbs-Morrison Cultural Center 28 Rentals for Special Occasions/Meetings 28 Self-Improvement/Enrichment 27

Spring Break Camps

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Age 55+ Art Classes Dance Classes Fitness Flexible Day Offerings Leisure & Enrichment Music Classes Tai Chi Trips Yoga

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Lakefront Activities School Programs After-School Programs Chandler-Newberger Playschool Preschool Programs and After School Robert Crown DCFS Licensed Preschool

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Special Recreation Special Olympics Special Recreation Classes Sports Trips/Special Events

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Beach Information and Hours Pooch Park and Dog Beach

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Information Call 311 for Facility hours Contact us Fee Assistance (Scholarships) General Information Public Parks and Beaches Map Registration Information Registration Form Sports and Leisure Organizations

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To register, call 847-448-4311 or visit cityofevanston.org 3

Special Events MARCH 3 MAYOR’S SUMMER YOUTH EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM JOB FAIR The MSYEP job fair will be held at Evanston Township High School on Saturday, March 3, 2018 from 8am–2pm, and the doors will close at 2pm.

The job fair is open to Evanston residents ages 14–18 years living in zip codes 60201 and 60202.

Information: call 311 (847-448-4311 in Evanston).

Date Day Time Mar 3 Sa 8am-2pm

MARCH 3–APRIL 28 ECOLOGY INDOOR WINTER MARKET The Evanston Ecology Center will once again be hosting a winter farmers’ market every Saturday through April 28, 2018, from 8am–Noon. We will have a selection of your farmers’ market favorites and some specialty artisans vendors. Information: please contact the Ecology Center at 847-448-8256.

MARCH 16, MAY 18 FRAN RANDALL MEMORIAL CONCERT SERIES The Fran Randall Memorial Concert Series spotlights music students from local colleges, universities and high schools. All concerts include the Levy Center’s refurbished Steinway grand piano. The concert series is underwritten by the Levy Senior Center Foundation. Information: call 847-448-8250.

Location: Levy Senior Center Age: All Admission: Free Date March 16 May 18

Day Time Performer F 1:30-3pm Quinn Middleman, Soprano F 1:30-3pm TBA

MARCH 16–18 Evanston Children’s Theatre Presents THE PHANTOM TOLLBOOTH Susan Nanus’s The Phantom Tollbooth based on the book by Norton Juster tells the tale of the adventures of Milo in a STEM world. This event is performed by local children. Information: call 847-448-8263.

Location: Levy Senior Center Ages: All Admission: $7 Date March 16 March 17 March 18

Day Time F 7pm Sa 3pm, 7pm Su 3pm

MARCH 16–MAY 11 TGIF: DJ SKATE NIGHTS Skate to your favorite music provided by a live DJ. Information: about themes please visit cityofevanston.org/crown.

Location: Robert Crown Community Center (Main Rink) Age: All Admission: Public Skate Special Event Rate (No annual passes accepted) $8 Adults, $6 Student w/ID, $3 Children 5 and under Dates March 16 April 13 May 11

Day Time F 7:30-9pm F 7:30-9pm F 7:30-9pm

Theme Leprechaun Skate Jelly Bean Skate Parents Appreciation Skate (parents skate for free)

MARCH 24 WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH CELEBRATIONS Please join us for the annual Women’s Day Luncheon and Panel Discussion, featuring a complimentary buffet, incredible entertainment, and lively discussion.

Supervision provided for children age 4 years and up.

Space is limited; reservations required. Information and reservations: call 847-866-5914.

Location: Fleetwood-Jourdain Community Center Age: 18 and up Admission: FREE with RSVP Date Day Time March 24 Sa Noon-2pm

APRIL 7 SPRING FLEA MARKET This market connects people who own great “stuff” they don’t need, with folks who like a bargain and believe in the three R’s: reduce, reuse, and recycle.

Spaces are limited; don’t delay, reserve a table: call 847-448-8258.

Location: Robert Crown Community Center Age: 18 yrs. and up for table rental Table Rental: $35 Admission: FREE Date Day Time April 7 Sa 9am-4pm (no early birds)

APRIL 21 EARTH DAY What better place to celebrate Earth Day than the Evanston Ecology Center. We will have family friendly educational activities, a litter clean up, seed plantings and outdoor play. Join us celebrate the beauty of nature on this special holiday.

Location: Evanston Ecology Center Admission: FREE Age: All Date Day Time Apr 21 Sa 9-11 am

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APRIL 30–MAY 4 SCREEN FREE WEEK Celebrate Screen Free Week with self-guided outdoor exploration, experiments, games, and crafts. Participants will break away from technology to explore the joy that comes from hands on experiences with science and nature. Each day will have a different themed program.

Location: Evanston Ecology Center Admission: FREE Age: All Date April 30 May 1 May 2 May 3 May 4

Day M Tu W Th F

Time 3:30-5pm 3:30-5pm 12:30-5pm 3:30-5pm 3:30-5pm

Theme Trees Recycled Recreations Opt Outside Canal Study Honey Bees

MAY 12 CHILDREN’S DAY Children’s Day is a chance for all of us to get together and celebrate the precious young people in our lives. Come and join us at Fleetwood-Jourdain for our annual Children’s day Event. There will be a face painting, games, food and fun. For more information call 847-448-8254.

Location: Fleetwood-Jourdain Community Center Age: 2-3 yrs. with parent Admission: FREE

JUNE 16–JULY 1 FROM THE MISSISSIPPI DELTA

by Endesha Ida Mae Holland, PH.D. This beautifully authored dramatic autobiographical play captures the story of a young girl growing up in the 50’s in an impoverished Southern community, battling against the harsh realities of that era. We follow her as she courageously fights her way to personal, spiritual and professional triumph.

This inspiring production will reaffirm that self-determination, love and faith can conquer the most insurmountable odds. Without a doubt, an engaging piece of theatre. Purchase tickets online: fjtheatre.com Sponsor: Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre Location: Noyes Cultural Arts Center Admission: Advance online tickets $15; at the door night of the performance $25 Dates June 16 June 17 June 23 June 24 June 30 July 1

Days Time Sa 7pm Su 3pm Sa 7pm Su 3pm Sa 7pm Su 3pm

JUNE 24 EVANSTON GARDEN WALK You are invited to the 29th annual Garden Walk, rain or shine. Stroll through eight private gardens plus an additional garden that features majestic trees normally not found in our area. Look for a floriferous cottage garden; an elegant, minimalist townhouse garden; gardens meant for outdoor entertaining; and three side-by-side gardens where neighbors continue to expand their plant collections. Drive or bike; maps are provided. Online tickets are available May 1 at evanstonenvironment.org/gardenwalk. All proceeds benefit the Ecology Center and the educational programs of the Evanston Environmental Association (EEA).

Admission: $20 for EEA members; $25 non-members; $30 day of Walk.

Date Day Time May 12 Sa 2-5pm

MAY 18–19 EVANSTON GARDEN FAIR AND BACKYARD BOTANICALS Together, Lincolnwood Garden Club and Highland Garden Club will be offering annuals, perennials and native plants, as well a wide variety of plants from member’s gardens for sale. Master Gardeners will be on hand to offer advice.

This event will be bigger and better than ever.

Location: Independence Park Admission: Free

Dates Days Times June 24 Su Noon-5pm

Date Day Time May 18 F 9am-4pm May 19 Sa 9am-4pm

MAY 19 SENIOR MOTOWN PARTY In Celebration of Older Americans Month, Fleetwood-Jourdain Community Center will be transformed into an Old School Blue Light Basement Party setting where you can put on your fanciest 60’s gear and enjoy the evening dancing, playing Roulette, Black Jack, Bingo and Bid Whist. Come on out and feast on amazing food, mock cocktails and perhaps a glass of wine or two.

Information: call 847-866-5914.

Location: Fleetwood-Jourdain Community Center Age: 55 yrs. and up Admission: $10 per person Date Day Time May 19 Sa 6-9pm

JULY 14–29 TOPDOG/UNDERDOG by Suzan-Lori Parks In this 2002 Pulitzer Prize Winner, by one of America’s most celebrated playwrights, an eloquently profane story exposes the traps of being African American and male in the United States; and the mask these men must wear to survive. Brothers Lincoln and Booth are the cornerstones of this thrilling comic drama, giving us insight into the role of deception and betrayal in some Black men’s lives. What is set into motion on stage is pure theatrical excitement.

Purchase tickets online: fjtheatre.com Sponsor: Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre Location: Noyes Cultural Arts Center Admission: Advance online tickets $15; at the door night of the performance $25 Dates July 14 July 15 July 21 July 22 July 28 July 29

Days Time Sa 7pm Su 3pm Sa 7pm Su 3pm Sa 7pm Su 3pm To register, call 847-448-4311 or visit cityofevanston.org 5

Special Events JULY 21–22 EVANSTON WORLD ARTS AND MUSIC FESTIVAL The Evanston World Arts and Music Festival is a two-day celebration of cultural diversity presenting the best in international art, food and performance.

The festival showcases 100 artist vendors, ethnic cuisine, features interactive family arts activities and continuous entertainment with performances of world music, dance and poetry.

Festival and artist vendor application information: cityofevanston.org/worldarts.

Sponsor: Evanston Parks, Recreation and Community Services Division Location: Centennial and Dawes Park, Sheridan Rd. and Church St. Admission: Free Dates Day Time July 21 Sa Noon-7pm July 22 Su Noon-7pm

AUGUST 4 POLLINATOR PALOOZA Celebrate summer at the Ecology Center’s Pollinator Festival. Ecology Center staff will be joined by community partners to increase awareness of the importance of pollinators. Festivities will include live butterflies, pollinator activities, guided tours of the pollinator garden and information about how you can help pollinator populations.

Location: Evanston Ecology Center Admission: FREE Age: All Dates Day Time Aug 4 Sa 9am-1pm

AUGUST 11–26 CROWNS BY REGINA TAYLOR When the remarkably talented playwright/actor Regina Taylor’s Gospel Musical reveals the story of six African-American women and the hats they wear to church, you know that you are in for the time of your life. As told over the course of a Sunday, we journey with these women as they attend church service, a wedding, a funeral and a baptism. Ultimately, we are gifted with the knowledge of what Black women had to go through just to wear a hat. You will be unquestionably changed by the experience of finding out about these women of color, through their hats. Purchase tickets online: fjtheatre.com Sponsor: Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre Location: Noyes Cultural Arts Center Admission: Advance online tickets $15; at the door night of the performance $25 Dates Aug 11 Aug 12 Aug 18 Aug 19 Aug 25 Aug 26

Days Time Sa 7pm Su 3pm Sa 7pm Su 3pm Sa 7pm Su 3pm

AUGUST 26 COMMUNITY PICNIC Join neighbors and friends at our annual community picnic. We will supply all the fun-music, games, entertainment, crafts and more. Pack your picnic basket and blanket or join us at the food tent for a delicious hot dog lunch provided by our special sponsors. Look for the giant tent behind the Morton Civic Center and mosey on over for a day of family fun.

Information: call 311 (847-448-4311 in Evanston).

Sponsor: Parks, Recreation and Community Services Location: Ingraham Park (behind the Civic Center), 2100 Ridge Ave. Admission: Free Dates Day Time Aug 26 Su 1-4pm

AUGUST 30 CROSSROADS BLUES FESTIVAL Blues men and women will join forces on the FJT stage to give you the Blues Music experience of a lifetime. Blues Guitarists, Keyboardists, Drummers, Harmonica Players and Singers will take you on a musical journey from the Delta to Chicago, and every Blues hot spot in-between. Come early and enjoy a pre concert Hecky’s Barbecue Dinner at 5:30pm for an additional fee of $10 on site. Online concert tickets can be purchased at fjtheatre.com.

Sponsor: Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre & Hecky’s Barbecue Location: Noyes Cultural Arts Center Admission: Advance online tickets $15; at the door night of the performance $25.

Dates Day Time Aug 30 Th 7pm

AUGUST 31 OLD SCHOOL R&B CONCERT Featuring South Boulevard Band Some of the best dance music came out of the sixties, seventies and even the eighties. Evanston’s own South Boulevard Band will once again bring their stellar brand of R&B and Funk Music to the FJT stage. Come early and enjoy a pre concert Hecky’s Barbecue Dinner at 5:30pm; additional $10 on site fee.

Purchase tickets online: fjtheatre.com Sponsor: Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre & Hecky’s Barbecue Location: Noyes Cultural Arts Center Admission: Advance online tickets $15; at the door night of the performance $25.

Dates Day Time Aug 31 F 7pm

SEPTEMBER 1 FJT WINE & DINE GALA SHOWCASING THE GREAT LADIES OF JAZZ CONCERT This all-inclusive annual event includes a reception of wine and hors d’oeuvres, followed by a live jazz concert. Our theatre will be filled with the songs that made Billie, Sarah, Ella, Dinah, Lena, Etta, Carmen, Nancy and Nina musical icons; featuring jazz vocalists Mardra Thomas, Bobbi Wilsyn and Joan Collaso, accompanied by The Marlene Rosenberg & Reggie Thomas Jazz Ensemble.

There will be a post-concert Champagne and Dessert After-Glow, with DJ Phat Kat and dancing. Purchase tickets online: fjtheatre.com Sponsor: Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre Location: Noyes Cultural Arts Center Admission: Advance online tickets $75; performance night, at the door $100.

Dates Day Time Sept 1 Sa 6pm

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DOWNTOWN EVANSTON FARMERS’ MARKET May 5–November 3, Saturdays, 7:30am–1pm

Intersection of University Place & Oak Ave. As many as 58 Midwest vendors sell fruits, vegetables, meat, flowers, cheese, eggs, baked goods and more.

“Home Grown Art ” and food demos/tastings.

LINK cards accepted. Free parking in adjacent Maple Ave. Garage with validation at City tent.

Information: 847-448-8045 or cityofevanston.org/market

RIDGEVILLE FARMERS’ MARKET Returning in June 2018 Intersection of Ridge Ave. and South Blvd.; Michael Miro, Market Manager, 847-869-5640

WEST END FARMERS’ MARKET Returning in June 2018

Intersection of Church St. and Dodge Ave. Season dates will be posted at cityofevanston.org/market

Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre is partnering again with Evanston’s Prairie Moon Restaurant.

Enjoy a two-course dinner at Prairie Moon and a theatre ticket for only $25.

This amazing offer is available online only at prairiemoonrestaurant.com; you must present a printed voucher or an electronic copy on your mobile device at Prairie Moon and at FJT to redeem.

Visit fjtheatre.com for the FJT 2018 Summertime Season lineup, schedules and more details.

Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre Premium Gold Member Card Enjoy three plays, two concerts and guaranteed seating.

Purchase your card for $60 (a $65 savings). You can mix and match, but the card may be punched just once per concert.

You’ll also receive several 2-for-1 special offers during the season. See FJT’s Summertime Season schedule and purchase your cards at fjtheatre.com *Not valid for the Gala

To register, call 847-448-4311 or visit cityofevanston.org 7

Arts Preschool Art Classes MOM AND TOT ARTS This full contact exploratory all senses arts class led by Early Childhood educators from our popular arts camps makes visual arts projects with different weekly themes.

Location: Noyes Cultural Arts Center Age: 1-3.5 yrs.

Fee: $72 R/$75 NR Class # 911601E8 911601F8 911601G8 911601H8

Dates April 10-May 15 April 11-May 16 April 12-May 17 April 14-May 19

Days Tu W Th Sa

Time 10-11am 10-11am 10-11am 10-11am

Art and Visual Programs IMAGINARY ANIMALS IN PAPIER-MACHE A child and parent work together in a 2 step workshop exploring the fun of making exotic and imaginary animals based on the creatures of Oaxaca, Mexico in Papier-Mache. Registration will be under the child’s name; enrollment is limited to 6 registrants to ensure individualized instruction.

Supplies are provided for class, except newspaper.

Location: Robert Crown Community Center Age: 6-13 yrs.

Fee: $22 R/$25 NR Length: 3 sessions Class # Dates 212601A8 April 8-22

Days Time Su 2:30-4pm

MAGIC CLASS Have fun learning fascinating tricks from the Magic Team of Gary Kantor. Some tricks may appear difficult but they are quick to learn and easy to perform. Tricks could involve cards, ropes, coins, or mind reading. All materials are provided and each child receives a magic kit. Sign up again and again since new tricks are taught at each session.

Location: Robert Crown Community Center Age: 5-12 yrs.

Fee: $20 R/$20 NR Length: 1 session Class # Dates Days Time 212101A8 April 16 M 6:45-7:40pm 222101A8 July 16 M 6:45-7:40pm

YOUTH POTTERY Have you ever squeezed wet clay through your fingers? Do you want to turn your idea for a sculpture into a real piece or art? Students expand their imagination as they create clay sculptures, elbow pots, coils and more. No class July 4.

Location: Robert Crown Community Center Age: 6-14 yrs.

Fee: $108 R/$128 NR Length: 8 sessions Class # Dates Days Time 212602A8 April 4-May 23 W 6-7pm 222602A8 June 6-July 25 W 6-7pm

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FAMILY CLAY SCULPTURE A child and parent work as a team to create clay pieces that they’ll always treasure. Registration will be under the child’s name; enrollment is limited to 6 registrants to ensure individualized instruction.

Location: Robert Crown Community Center Age: 4 yrs. and up Fee: $82 R/$102 NR Length: 8 sessions Class # Dates Days Time 212604A8 April 2-May 21 M 6:15-7pm 222601A8 June 4-July 23 M 6:15-7pm

POTTERY FOR ADULT BEGINNERS You will make sculptures, pots, plates and other items by hand-building and using the wheel.

Make delightful gifts or create something for yourself. Fee includes materials and firings.

No class July 4.

Location: Robert Crown Community Center Age: 17 yrs. and up Fee: $176 R/$196 NR Length: 8 sessions Class # 213619A8 213619B8 223603A8 223603B8

Dates April 2-May 21 April 4-May 23 June 4-July 23 June 6-July 25

Days M W M W

Time 7:15-9:15pm 7:15-9:15pm 7:15-9:15pm 7:15-9:15pm

DROP-IN POTTERY Use this time, at your own pace, to hone your pottery skills. Instruction is not provided and finished pottery pieces will be fired in the regular fire rotation.

Location: Robert Crown Community Center (room C) Age: 17 yrs. and up Fee: $14 R/NR Dates March 4-July 22

Days Time Su 1-3pm

Dance Classes CREATIVE MOVEMENT Children enter the wonderful world of dance through enjoyable exercise, dance movement, games, music, and creative fun. The fundamentals incorporate body and spatial awareness, emphasizing development rhythm and coordination. A minimal introduction to ballet and terminology is included.

Leotards, tights, and slippers are required. No class March 31, May 5 and 26.

Location: Robert Crown Community Center Age: 2.5-5 yrs.

Fee, 6 sessions: $65 R/$85 NR Fee, 5 sessions: $54 R/$74 NR Class # 211108A8 211108B8 211108C8 211108D8 221110A8 221110B8 221110C8 221110D8

Dates Mar 3-April 14 Mar 3-April 14 April 21-June 9 April 21-June 9 June 16-July 21 June 16-July 21 July 28-Aug 25 July 28-Aug 25

Days Sa Sa Sa Sa Sa Sa Sa Sa

Time 9-9:45am 10-10:45am 9-9:45am 10-10:45am 9-9:45am 10-10:45am 9-9:45am 10-10:45am

BALLROOM DANCE Learn popular ballroom dances, while improving your grace, posture, and balance. A focus on technique makes this class especially beneficial for skaters, everyone will have fun. A partner is not a requirement. No class March 26, 29 and May 28.

Location: Robert Crown Community Center Age: 18 yrs. and up Fee: $85 R/$105 NR Length: 6 sessions Class # 213603A8 213603B8 213603C8 213603D8

Dates Mar 5-April 16 Mar 8-April 19 April 23-June 4 April 26-May 31

Days M Th M Th

Time 7-8pm 7-8pm 7-8pm 7-8pm

SALSA DANCING Learn the basics of the popular Latin dances of salsa, meringue, and bachata. Class instruction includes easy, fun groupings that will get you out on the dance floor in style. Dancing partner not required. No class March 29.

Location: Robert Crown Community Center Age: 18 yrs. and up Fee: $85 R/$105 NR Length: 6 sessions Class # Dates Days Time 213604A8 Mar 8-April 19 Th 8-9pm 213604B8 April 26-May 31 Th 8-9pm

BEGINNING SWING DANCE You will be swinging on the dance floor after an introduction to swing dances from east coast to west coast, Charleston to Lindy Hop. Learn how to dance any style of music from big band to current pop and hip hop. Singles or couples are welcome.

No class March 26 and May 28.

Location: Robert Crown Community Center Age: 18 yrs. and up Fee: $85 R/$105 NR Length: 6 sessions Class # Dates Days Time 213621A8 Mar 5-April 16 M 8-9pm 213621B8 April 23-June 4 M 8-9pm

BELLY DANCE LEVEL 1 Explore American Tribal Style® Belly Dance. ATS®, a fusion of genres, blending influences from Middle Eastern and North African Dance, Rajasthani folk dance and Flamenco. Utilizing traditional music and distinctive costuming, ATS® presents a modern format with the “feel” of antiquity, ever-respectful of cultures which inspired this style.

Location: Gibbs-Morrison Cultural Center Age: 16 yrs. and up Fee: $100 R/$120 NR Length: 10 sessions Class # Dates Days Time 013304A8 Mar 5-May 7 M 7:30-8:30pm 022304A8 June 11-Aug 13 M 7:30-8:30pm

BELLY DANCE LEVEL 3 Level 3 Belly Dance Class, prerequisite completion of level 1. Explore American Tribal Style®Belly Dance. ATS®, a fusion of genres, blending influences from Middle Eastern and North African Dance, Rajasthani folk dance and Flamenco.

Utilizing traditional music and distinctive costuming, ATS® presents a modern format with the “feel” of antiquity, ever-respectful of cultures which inspired this style.

Location: Gibbs-Morrison Cultural Center Age: 1 yrs. and up Fee: $100 R/$120 NR Length: 10 sessions Class # Dates Days Time 013305A8 Mar 8-May 10 Th 7:30-8:30pm 023305A8 June 14-Aug 16 Th 7:30-8:30pm

CHICAGO STYLE STEPPING Learn the original Chicago style of stepping in an open friendly atmosphere with hands-on instructions and the history evolution, starting the dance, the etiquette of stepping, basic steps, turns and beyond.

Location: Gibbs-Morrison Cultural Center Age: 25 yrs. and up Fee: $100 R/$120 NR Length: 10 sessions Class # Dates 013603A8 Mar 7-May 9 023603A8 June 13-Aug 15

Days W W

Performing Arts MUSICAL THEATER A workshop designed to help students understand and develop the performance of musical theater.

Students will be coached through group and solo performances. Students will be taught vocal technique and the importance of staging, lyrics analysis, character development and performance skills. Students will explore the unique demand of performing in the musical theater while learning the process of working a song and making the song come across to the audience. Students will sing a song of their choice. Please let me know what song you intend to have prepared for the class.

Songs can be located on YouTube/karaoke style (instrumental only) mp3, or CD. Location: Gibbs-Morrison Cultural Center Age: 10-16 yrs.

Fee, 10 sessions: $100 R/$120 NR Fee, 8 sessions: $80 R/$100 NR Class # Dates 022609A8 June 13-Aug 8

Days Time W 5-6:30pm

FLOW UNIVERSITY In this course students will learn the basics of DAW logic (FL Studio, Logic, Pro Tools), how to navigate a program, the difference between plug-ins, how to compose a song from scratch, and how to save your work properly. We will also briefly cover DIY home studio building. There will be special speakers, competitions, unlimited opportunities for collaboration and 200 level classes will be offer for those who want to enhance their skills even further.

Location: Gibbs-Morrison Cultural Center Age: 12-18 yrs.

Fee: $65 R/$75 NR Length: 10 sessions Class # Dates Days Time 012608A8 Mar 6-May 8 Tu 4:30-6pm 022607A8 June 12-Aug 14 Tu 4:30-6pm

IMPROV WORKSHOP Actor, Antoine McKay (Empire, Patriot and The Second City), will teach the rules of improvisational comedy, long and short form games. These games, accompanied by high energy fun improv techniques and exercises, will increase the individuals confidence, public speaking ability, and enhance the social/emotional learning of each participant.

Location: Gibbs-Morrison Cultural Center Age: 8-16 yrs.

Fee: $65 R/$75 NR Length: 10 sessions Class # Dates Days Time 012609A8 Mar 5-May 7 M 5-6:30pm 022608A8 June 11-Aug 13 M 5-6:30pm

Time 7:30-9pm 7:30-9:30pm

To register, call 847-448-4311 or visit cityofevanston.org 9

Athletics Preschool and Kindergarten Sports T BASEBALL Instructed by 3-Point Athletics coaches, kids learn to play ball the easy way, without a pitcher. This lead-up game to baseball emphasizes skill and sportsmanship. Soft rag baseballs are used. Teams are formed after the third week. In the event of rain, class will be canceled and make-up days will be arranged at the end of the session.

Location: Robert Crown Community Center Age: 5-7 yrs.

Fee: $100 R/$120 NR Length: 8 sessions Class # Dates Days Time 222801A8 June 16-Aug 4 Sa 9-10am

INDOOR SOCCER SKILLS You will learn how to move the ball from one end of the court to the other, building skills with respect for both your teammates and your opponents. This class focuses on sportsmanship and team play, as well as the transition to outdoor play. No class April 7, May 5 and 26.

Location: Robert Crown Community Center Age: 3-7 yrs.

Fee: $60 R/$80 NR Length: 5 sessions Class # 242821A8 242821B8 242821C8 242821D8

Dates Mar 17-April 21 Mar 17-April 21 April 28-June 9 April 28-June 9

Days Sa Sa Sa Sa

Time 3:30-4:20pm 4:30-5:20pm 3:30-4:20pm 4:30-5:20pm

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Age 3-4 5-7 3-4 5-7

PEE WEE OLYMPICS Children are introduced to the world of sports through various games and activities in this fun and exciting class. Coaches will touch on various Olympic-style events as tot athletes work on large motor development and get a general understanding of different sports.

Location: Chandler-Newberger Center Age: 3-4 yrs.

Fee: $65 R/$76 NR Length: 6 sessions Class # Dates Days Time 611102A8 April 16-May 21 M 9:30-10:15am 611102B8 April 20-May 25 F 10-10:45am

PEE WEE BASKETBALL Tot athletes learn basketball fundamentals through popular children’s games, as well as other skills and drills activities. Learn dribbling while playing musical chairs or learn passing from Duck, Duck, Goose. Smaller balls and 5' rims are used.

Location: Chandler-Newberger Center Age: 4-5 yrs.

Fee: $65 R/$76 NR Length: 6 sessions Class # Dates Days Time 611156A8 April 18-May 23 W 3:15-4pm

PEE WEE SOCCER

Ongoing Open Gym Fee: youth through high school: FREE Age: 18 yrs. and up, $3 donation Note: times posted may change due to building rentals. Please check schedules before arriving to the centers at cityofevanston.org/opengym Robert Crown Community Center Youth & Young Adult Open Gym Saturdays: 1–2pm, grade school (March 17–Sept. 1) Saturdays: 2–3pm, high school (March 17–Sept. 1) 847-448-8258 Fleetwood-Jourdain Community Center Schedule is effective March 1, Mon.–Fri., 7–9pm for high schoolers and young adults.

847-448-8254 Chandler-Newberger Community Center 847-448-8252

Volleyball

Encourage your tot athlete to kick, run and jump in this class that will focus on teaching them the basics of soccer in a fun exciting environment. Our seasoned coaches will guide them in learning simple skills and rules through fun games and activities.

Location: Chandler-Newberger Center Age: 4-5 yrs.

Fee: $65 R/$76 NR Length: 6 sessions

VOLLEYBALL SKILLS AND DRILLS

Class # Dates 611105A8 April 17-May 22

Class # 412807A8 412807B8 422808A8 422808B8

Days Time Tu 3:15-4pm

There is always room for improvement, so come and join us for on-court drills that challenge your prior volleyball skills. This class focuses on skills, setting passing, overhand serving and spiking.

Location: Fleetwood-Jourdain Center Age: 10-11 yrs.

Fee: $65 R/$75 NR Length: 9 sessions Dates Mar 17-May 26 Mar 17-May 26 June 9-Aug 4 June 9-Aug 4

Days Sa Sa Sa Sa

Time 2-3pm 3-4pm 2-3pm 3-4pm

Basketball BASKETBALL TRAINING GRADES K–1 Skills and drills in this class will focus on the very basic basketball fundamentals. Our goal in this program is to build confidence in your child and instill a love for the game of basketball. Teams of 4 are created each week, with a coach being the 5th player. Coaches monitor game play, instructing players instead of refereeing the game. No score is kept in this class.

Location: Chandler-Newberger Center Age: 5-7 yrs.

Fee: $98 R/$115 NR Length: 6 sessions Class # Dates Days Time 612805A8 April 16-May 21 M 4-5:15pm 612805B8 April 19-May 24 Th 4-5:15pm

BASKETBALL TRAINING GRADES 2–3 Focusing on basketball fundamentals, coaches will offer additional challenges to players in this league by introducing rules. The goal of this program is to develop your child into a well-rounded player.

Coaches in the league will coach/referee the players, calling basic violations and fouls.

Location: Chandler-Newberger Center Age: 7-9 yrs.

Fee: $98 R/$115 NR Length: 6 sessions Class # Dates Days Time 612804A8 April 16-May 21 M 5:15-6:30pm 612804B8 April 19-May 24 Th 5:15-6:30pm

BASKETBALL TRAINING GRADES 4–6 This program is designed to prepare players for the Evanston feeder programs and high school play. Still focusing on skill building, coaches challenge players to perfect the fundamentals, but introduce defensive and offensive plays and player positioning. Players will play full-court with subs and coaches will tighten up on calls, which forces players to tighten up their game.

Location: Chandler-Newberger Center Age: 9-12 yrs.

Fee: $160 R/$184 NR Length: 6 sessions Class # Dates Days Time 612831A8 April 17-May 22 Tu 4-6pm

Do you want to improve your overall health and fitness? Consider racquetball or handball. Court reservations can be made as early as one week in advance. Standard court times are reserved on the hour Monday through Friday 9am–6pm. Evening permanent court time is available for reservations 6 weeks or longer. Showers and public locker space are available. Information: 847-448-8252 Location: Chandler-Newberger Community Center

RACQUETBALL/HANDBALL

SUMMER F.A.A.M. BASKETBALL LEAGUE If you are looking for a co-ed basketball league for your youth basketball participant that develops skill, promotes teamwork, and prepares each player for the middle school basketball league, the Fleetwood-Jourdain Summer F.A.A.M. League is for you. In this league every participant will be placed on a team. Once the teams have been set each team will be assigned a practice day during the week and games will take place Saturday mornings. Each team will be provided with a dedicated coach that teaches skill development and teamwork. Get your game face on and prepare for a summer of friendly competition with new experiences through the game of basketball. Registration is April 7–May 19 Location: Fleetwood-Jourdain Center Age: 8-10 yrs.

Fee: $75 R/$95 NR Length: 49 sessions Class # Dates Days Time 422810A8 June 23-Aug 18 M-Sa 10am-1pm

Racquetball/ Handball/Wallyball

Court Fees: $15 hourly; 10-hour court card is $98; a can of racquetballs is $4; racket rental is $2.

WALLYBALL It’s volleyball in a racquetball court with an exciting twist. A rubberized volleyball is used, volleyball rules are followed, however, all the walls are in play.

Fee: $27 for 90 min.

Maximum: 8 people Days/Times: Availability varies; call for an update

Pickleball INDOOR PICKLEBALL Schedule is effective immediately.

Note: times posted may change due to building rentals. Please confirm the schedule before dropping by or call 847-448-8250.

Location: Levy Senior Center Age: 18yrs. and up Fee: Free Days Time M, W 2:30-4:30pm (Levy Center members only) F 5-9pm Su 11am-3pm

NEW! OUTDOOR PICKLEBALL Pickleball courts have been painted at James Park Tennis Court #6 and at the Cartwright Tennis Courts. The Cartwright Park courts will be used on a first come, first serve basis and will use the existing tennis nets for pickleball. The James Park pickleball nets will be available at the Levy Center. To reserve nets for James Park courts or for more information please contact Bob Russo at 847-448-8250 or by email at rrusso@cityofevanston.org.

James Park

Mon Tues Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun 9am-1pm 9am-1pm 1-4pm 1-4pm 9am-1pm 2-4pm 2-4pm

Cartwright Park

Mon Tues Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun 1-4pm 1-4pm 9am-1pm 9am-1pm 1-4pm 7-10am 4-6pm

To register, call 847-448-4311 or visit cityofevanston.org 11

Athletics Tennis

OUTDOOR YOUTH TENNIS CLASSES

OUTDOOR ADULT TENNIS CLASSES

Online Registration: cityofevanston.org/register Phone Registration: Chandler-Newberger Community Center, 847-448-8252 Program information: 847-498-1360

Instructors: E-Town Tennis Fee, 6 sessions, 1-hour classes: $89 R/$103 NR Fee, 5 sessions, 1-hour classes: $74 R/$86 NR Fee, 6 sessions, 90-min. classes: $138 R/$158 NR

QuickStart 1

Instructors: E-Town Tennis Age: 15 yrs. and up Fee, 90-minute classes: $138 R/$158 NR Fee, 2-hour classes: $182 R/$208 NR Length: 6 sessions

GENERAL INFORMATION Our tennis programs emphasize fun, fitness and friendship. All programs provide a variety of instruction, including stroke development, strategy, court positioning, shot selection, footwork and supervised match play. All classes will be taught by top area tennis professionals.

Please dress in appropriate attire for physical activity; and tennis rackets are required.

Deadline for registration is four days prior to the start of class.

Quick Start Tennis Quick Start Tennis offers participants a chance to learn tennis while having fun. The format takes a new, more engaging approach to introduce tennis players to the game. Tennis balls are bigger and lower in compression and smaller nets are used.

Pro-rating Tennis classes will not be pro-rated. Those who can’t complete a class due to injury/health reasons may receive a prorated refund after submitting a doctor’s note within 7 days of such injury. Missed classes may be made up by attending an equivalent class within the same session (one per session).

The instructor must be notified in advance by calling E-Town Tennis at 847-498-1360. There are no carryovers into next session.

Rain To find out if your class has been canceled due to rain; call the tennis rain hot-line at 847-866-8543.

If the message is from an earlier time or previous date and it is one hour or less before your class, then your class has not been canceled. We will always update the hot-line at least one hour before the start of a class if it has been canceled—UNLESS there is sudden inclement weather and it occurs less than one hour before your class. In that event, we’ll update it as soon as we make a decision.

Make Up Policy If your tennis class is rained out, the instructor will discuss a rain make up date with the participants at the next class. The official make up class will be the date that the majority of the participants agree that they can attend. Another make up opportunity is to attend an equivalent-level class within the same session (one per session). Call our instructor or 847-498-1360 to arrange your make up class.

Tennis Program Information For tennis program details, tennis court information, fees, and class levels, please visit cityofevanston.org/chandler.

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Age: 4–5 yrs.

Class # Dates 612750A8 April 9-May 14 612750B8 April 10-May 15 612750C8 April 7-May 12 612750D8 April 8-May 13 622720A8 June 11-July 16 622720B8 June 13-July 25 622720C8 July 23-Aug 27 622720D8 Aug 1-29

Start/Restart Days M Tu Sa Su M W M W

Time 4-5pm 4-5pm 9-10am Noon-1pm 3-4pm 3-4pm 3-4pm 3-4pm

Location Crown Crown James Love Leahy Leahy Leahy Leahy

Days M Tu Sa Su M W Su M W Su

Time 5-6pm 5-6pm 10-11am 1-2pm 4-5pm 4-5pm 12-1pm 4-5pm 4-5pm 12-1pm

Location Crown Crown James Love Leahy Leahy Leahy Leahy Leahy Leahy

Quickstart 2 Age: 6–7 yrs.

Class # Dates 612751A8 April 9-May 14 612751B8 April 10-May 15 612751C8 April 7-May 12 612751D8 April 8-May 13 622721A8 June 11-July 16 622721B8 June 13-July 25 622721C8 June 10-July 15 622721D8 July 23-Aug 20 622721E8 Aug 1-29 622721F8 July 22-Aug 26

Beginner Age: 8–15 yrs.

Class # Dates 612752A8 April 11-May 16 612752B8 April 12-May 17 612752C8 April 7-May 12 612752D8 April 8-May 13 622722A8 June 14-July 19 622722B8 June 10-July 15 622722C8 July 26-Aug 30 622722D8 July 22-Aug 26

Days W Th Sa Su Th Su Th Su

Time Location 5-6pm Leahy 4-5pm Crown 11am-Noon James 2-3pm Love 4-5pm Crown 1-2pm Leahy 4-5pm Crown 1-2pm Leahy

Days W Su Su

Time 6-7pm 2-3pm 2-3pm

Days Th Su Sa Th Th

Time 5-6pm 3-4pm Noon-1:30pm 5-6pm 5-6pm

Advanced Beginner Age: 8–15 yrs.

Class # Dates 612753A8 April 11-May 16 622723A8 June 10-July 15 622723B8 July 22-Aug 26

Location Leahy Leahy Leahy

Intermediate Age: 8–15 yrs.

Class # Dates 612754A8 April 12-May 17 612754B8 April 8-May 13 612754C8 April 7-May 12 622724A8 June 14-July 19 622724B8 July 26-Aug 30

Location Crown Love James Crown Leahy

Academy Age: 10–16 yrs.

Class # Dates 622725A8 June 9-July 14 622725B8 June 10-July 15 622725C8 July 21-Aug 25 622725D8 July 22-Aug 26

Class # 613740A8 613740B8 613740C8 613740D8 623720A8 623720B8 623720C8 623720D8 623720E8 623720F8 623720G8 623720H8

Dates April 9-May 14 April 10-May 15 April 7-May 12 April 8-May 13 June 11-July 16 June 12-July 17 June 9-July 14 June 10-July 15 July 23-Aug 27 July 24-Aug 28 July 21-Aug 25 July 22-Aug 26

Days M Tu Sa Su M Tu Sa Su M Tu Sa Su

Time 6:30-8pm 6:30-8pm 9-10:30am 1:30-3pm 7-8:30pm 6-7:30pm 8-9:30am 1:30-3pm 7-8:30pm 6-7:30pm 8-9:30am 1:30-3pm

Location Crown Leahy James Love Crown Leahy Bent Love Crown Leahy Bent Love

Days Sa W Sa W Sa

Time 10:30am-Noon 7:30-9pm 9:30-11am 7:30-9pm 9:30-11am

Location James Leahy Bent Leahy Bent

Days Th Sa Th Sa Th Sa

Time 6-7:30pm Noon-1:30pm 6-7:30pm 11-12:30pm 6-7:30pm 11-12:30pm

Location Crown James Crown Bent Crown Bent

Days Su M M Su M Su

Time 3-5pm 6:30-8:30pm 6:30-8:30pm 3-5pm 6:30-8:30pm 3-5pm

Location Love Crown Crown Love Crown Love

Days Tu Tu Tu

Time 7:30-9pm 7:30-9pm 7:30-9pm

Advanced Beginner Class # 613741A8 623721A8 623721B8 623721C8 623721D8

Dates April 7-May 12 June 13-July 25 June 9-July 14 Aug 1-29 July 21-Aug 25

Intermediate 1–2 Class # 613742A8 613742B8 623722A8 623722B8 623722C8 623722D8

Dates April 12-May 17 April 7-May 12 June 14-July 19 June 9-July 14 July 26-Aug 30 July 21-Aug 25

Intermediate 1–4 Class # 613744A8 613744B8 623723A8 623723B8 623723C8 623723D8

Dates April 8-May 13 April 9-May 14 June 11-July 16 June 10-July 15 July 23-Aug 27 July 22-Aug 26

Intermediate 2–3 Class # 613745A8 623724A8 623724B8

Dates April 10-May 15 June 12-July 17 July 24-Aug 28

Location Crown Crown Crown

Intermediate 3–4 Class # 613746A8 623725A8 623725B8

Dates April 11-May 16 June 13-July 25 Aug 1-29

Days W W W

Time 6-7:30pm 7:30-9pm 7:30-9pm

Location Leahy Leahy Leahy

Time 7-9pm 7-9pm 7-9pm

Location Leahy Leahy Leahy

Intermediate 4–Advance Days Sa Su Sa Su

Time 10:30am-Noon 3-4:30pm 10:30am-Noon 3-4:30pm

Location Crown Love Crown Love

Class # 613747A8 623726A8 623726B8

Dates April 12-May 17 June 14-July 19 July 26-Aug 30

Days Th Th Th

FREE SPRING TENNIS CLINIC This fun-filled program for all ages and levels offers free tennis instruction and games. This event kicks off Evanston outdoor tennis season.

Location: Lovelace Park Age: 15 yrs. and up Fee: Free Length: 1 session Class # 612740A8 612740B8 612740C8

Dates Mar 31 Mar 31 Mar 31

Days Sa Sa Sa

Time 9-9:40am 9:40-10:20am 10:20-11am

FRIDAY FREE NIGHT TENNIS CLINIC Come learn to play tennis. It’s a sport you can play all your life; you don’t need a lot of equipment and playing in the park is free. Registration is limited to one hour per evening, but you are welcome to register for any and all of the Fridays. Tennis rackets and balls are provided during class for those in need of equipment. Space is limited; please sign up right away.

Location: James Age: 5 yrs. and up Length: 1 session Class # 632702A8 632702B8 632702C8 632702D8 632702E8 632702F8 632702G8 632702H8 632702J8 632702K8 632702L8 632702M8

Dates Aug 3 Aug 3 Aug 3 Aug 10 Aug 10 Aug 10 Aug 17 Aug 17 Aug 17 Aug 24 Aug 24 Aug 24

Days F F F F F F F F F F F F

Time 5-6pm 6-7pm 7-8pm 5-6pm 6-7pm 7-8pm 5-6pm 6-7pm 7-8pm 5-6pm 6-7pm 7-8pm

Public Ice-skating Schedule

Public Skating and Rink Rentals

MARCH 1–SEPTEMBER 7

ROBERT CROWN COMMUNITY CENTER

MAIN RINK

Robert Crown Community Center offers hockey and ice-skating programs as well as non-skating recreation programs. The Center offers a valuable venue for hockey, figure skating, camp programs, pre-school and after-school programs and many other community programs.

Dates Mar 1-Jun 8 Jun 15-Sept 7 Jun 16-Sept 1 Mar 4-Sept 2

Day Time M-F 11-12:30pm F 7-8:30pm Sa 7-8:30pm Su 1-2:30pm

Facility Features:

STUDIO RINK Dates Mar 1-Sept 6 Mar 2-Jun 8 Mar 3-Sept 1 Mar 3-Jun 9

Day Time Tu/Th 6-7:30pm F 7:30-9pm Sa 4-5:30pm Sa 7:30-9pm

Free Teen Skate (Studio Rink) Jun 11-Aug 27 M 7-8:30pm (Alternating Mon.)

PUBLIC SKATING ADMISSION

Adult Student/with ID Children 5 and under

• • • • • • • •

Main Rink: NHL 85' x 200' Studio Rink: 60' x 80' Four Locker Rooms Full-size Gymnasium Pottery Room State Licensed Child Care Program Free WiFi—limited locations Meeting spaces of various sizes for meetings, birthday parties or special occasions.

Hours:

Studio Main Event $6 $7 $8 $4 $5 $6 $2 $3 $3

Facility Opens at 5:30am to late evening, daily.

Offered Programs: For more information on program offerings or facility rentals, please call 847-448-8258.

Room Rentals

Broomball ADULT BROOMBALL LEAGUE Games are played on Sundays from 5:30–8:30pm.

Fall League: September–December Winter/Spring League: January–May Interested in playing or entering a team, contact James Faedtke at jfaedtke@cityofevanston.org or 847-859-7824 Team Fee: $850

Speedskating

Need a space to host your next special occasion?

Robert Crown Community Center has several rooms to rent. Rooms can accommodate up to 150 with tables and chairs included. All reservations are required a $100 refundable damage deposit due at the time of the reservation.

Skating Parties During Public Skate Sessions Host a skating party during a public skate. The package includes up to 20 people, ice time during a public session, skate rental, and use of the East Lobby for $125. Additional skating tickets can be purchased for $5 each up to a maximum of 30 total skating participants for the party.

Rent-A-Rink for a Private Event

EVANSTON NORTHSHORE SPEED SKATING CLUB The Evanston Northshore Speed Skating Club provides coaching and direction to youth (age 3+) and adults interested in improving their speed skating skills and/or wanting to compete in the sport. Through the club, competition for all ages and levels is available throughout the season at local skating facilities. Club members are part of the Amateur Skating Association of Illinois. The drop-in fee is $20 per session. Speed skates are available for rental by club skaters.

Information: James Faedtke at 847-859-7824

Celebrate your private event in a fun unique way; On Ice. The Main Rink and Studio Rink can be rented for Ice Skating, Hockey or Broomball.

Skate Rentals: $2 per pair Broomball Equipment Rental: $25 per party group.

Hockey Rentals: Hockey nets are included with hockey themed rentals; hockey equipment is not available for rent. Reservation is required. For information, call 847-859-7824

Skate More and Save A full year pass from date of purchase is $90 and is valid for public skating sessions. Pass does not include entrance to special event skates.

To register, call 847-448-4311 or visit cityofevanston.org 13

Athletics Hockey EVANSTON YOUTH HOCKEY Evanston Youth Hockey Association (EYHA) provides an affordable, diverse, quality program for boys and girls in Evanston and neighboring communities to learn and play ice hockey at competitive levels in Evanston. Program includes the house program and the travel program. Our house program meets two days a week and serves those players who are interested in hockey, but only want to play on weekends. Our travel program competes in the Northern Illinois Hockey League.

EYHA travel programs have won state titles–most recently in the Under-10 girls division and NIHL Championships. Did you know? EYHA is a member of the NHL Diversity family. EYHA has been a leader in the area of diversity since the 1960s and it is an honor for the National Hockey League to grant them NHL Diversity affiliate status.

House League The Mite program is administered as an in-house program emphasizing skill development and fun.

Squirts and above compete against other North Shore rinks.

Travel Hockey EYHA administers the travel hockey and teams are offered from Mite through high school. Players have a more intense practice and playing schedule geared toward a higher level of competition.

Conditioning begins in August; tryouts begin in September. Those interested in playing or coaching, contact Del Morris, Director of Evanston Hockey, at 847-894-1521. For more info on EYHA, visit evanstonhockey.com.

PARENT-TOT INTRO TO SKATING This class is for the true beginner who has no prior experience, and would like an introduction to the world of Figure Skating or Hockey. One parent may accompany each participant on the ice. Adults must be able to skate. No class March 31, April 1, May 5, 6, 26, 27 and July 4.

Location: Robert Crown Community Center Age: 3-5 yrs.

Fee, 6 sessions: $58 R/$78 NR Fee, 5 sessions: $50 R/$70 NR Class # 312501A8 312501B8 312501C8 312501D8 312501E8 312501F8 322505A8 322505B8 322505C8 322505D8 322505E8 322505F8

Dates Mar 7-April 11 Mar 3-April 14 Mar 4-April 15 April 18-May 30 April 21-June 9 April 22-June 10 June 13-July 25 June 16-July 21 June 17-July 22 Aug 1-29 July 28-Aug 25 July 29-Aug 26

Days W Sa Su W Sa Su W Sa Su W Sa Su

Time 4:30-5:15pm 10:40-11:25am 12:15-1pm 4:30-5:15pm 10:40-11:25am 12:15-1pm 4:30-5:15pm 10:40-11:25am 12:15-1pm 4:30-5:15pm 10:40-11:25am 12:15-1pm

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YOUTH HOCKEY RC EDGE

HOCKEY 101

The program’s curriculum is designed to teach the fundamentals of hockey skating through Learn to Skate USA. Consisting of four levels, skaters will learn to maneuver faster and be more agile on the ice. As skaters increase their skills they have the opportunity to transition through and earn badges for each different level. Skaters will learn the necessary fundamentals of being successful in game situations. Instruction does not include the use of a stick or puck as proper skating techniques are the primary focus. Included with registration is a RC Edge Hockey jersey on which completed badges may be attached. A membership with Learn to Skate USA is required at the time of registration. The calendar year for the LTS membership is July 1–June 30. No class March 27, 28, 30, 31, April 1, May 4, 5, 6, 26, 27 and July 4.

Location: Robert Crown Community Center Age: 4-12 yrs.

Fee, 6 sessions: $62 R/$82 NR Fee, 5 sessions: $51 R/$71 NR

What is the difference between Hockey 101 and RC Edge Hockey? Simple. Hockey 101 is the beginning level of hockey skating and stick/puck control. This class is for participants that want to move toward team play in the future. Completing RC Edge Level 1 is recommended for this class, and Hockey 101 is the pre-requisite for Hockey Skills. No class March 26, 31, April 1, May 5, 6, 26 and 27.

Location: Robert Crown Community Center Age: 5-12 yrs.

Fee, 6 sessions: $50 R/$70 NR Fee, 5 sessions: $41 R/$61 NR

Class # 312503A8 312503B8 312503C8 312503D8 312503E8 312503F8 312503G8 312503H8 312503J8 312503K8 312503L8 312503M8 312503N8 312503P8 312503Q8 312503R8 312503S8 312503T8 312503U8 312503V8 322507A8 322507B8 322507C8 322507D8 322507E8 322507F8 322507G8 322507H8 322507J8 322507K8 322507L8 322507M8

Dates Mar 6-April 17 Mar 6-April 17 Mar 7-April 17 Mar 7-April 18 Mar 9-April 20 Mar 9-April 20 Mar 3-April 14 Mar 3-April 14 Mar 4-April 15 Mar 4-April 15 April 24-May 29 April 24-May 29 April 25-May 30 April 25-May 30 April 27-June 1 April 27-June 1 April 21-June 9 April 21-June 9 April 22-June 10 April 22-June 10 June 6-July 18 June 6-July 18 June 16-July 21 June 16-July 21 June 17-July 22 June 17-July 22 July 25-Aug 29 July 25-Aug 29 July 28-Aug 25 July 28-Aug 25 July 29-Aug 26 July 29-Aug 26

Days Tu Tu W W F F Sa Sa Su Su Tu Tu W W F F Sa Sa Su Su W W Sa Sa Su Su W W Sa Sa Su Su

Time 5-5:45pm 5-5:45pm 5:15-6pm 5:15-6pm 4:45-5:30pm 4:45-5:30pm 12:30-1:15pm 12:30-1:15pm 1-1:45pm 1-1:45pm 5-5:45pm 5-5:45pm 5:15-6pm 5:15-6pm 4:45-5:30pm 4:45-5:30pm 12:30-1:15pm 12:30-1:15pm 1-1:45pm 1-1:45pm 5:15-6pm 5:15-6pm 12:15-1pm 12:15-1pm 1-1:45pm 1-1:45pm 5:15-6pm 5:15-6pm 12:15-1pm 12:15-1pm 1-1:45pm 1-1:45pm

Class # 312504A8 312504B8 312504C8 312504D8 312504E8 312504F8 322508A8 322508B8 322508C8 322508D8

Dates Mar 5-April 16 Mar 3-April 14 Mar 4-April 15 April 23-June 4 April 21-June 9 April 22-June 10 June 16-July 21 June 17-July 22 July 28-Aug 25 July 29-Aug 26

Days M Sa Su M Sa Su Sa Su Sa Su

Time 4:30-5:15pm 1:15-2pm 2-2:45pm 4:30-5:15pm 1:15-2pm 2-2:45pm 1-1:45pm 2-2:45pm 1-1:45pm 2-2:45pm

The RC Edge and Hockey 101 Discounts Register for RC Edge and Hockey 101and receive 25% off the registration cost of Hockey 101.

Registration must be done over the phone or in person at the ice rink office to receive the discount.

This option is not available for online registration.

HOCKEY SKILLS Coaches teach the skills of stick handling, shooting, and passing. Helmets with cages are required for this class which we do not have to borrow. Completing Hockey 101 is recommended for this class. No class March 26, 28, April 1, May 5, 6, 27 and July 4.

Location: Robert Crown Community Center Age: 5-12 yrs.

Fee, 6 sessions: $50 R/$70 NR Fee, 5 sessions: $41 R/$61 NR Class # 312505A8 312505B8 312505C8 312505D8 312505E8 312505F8 322509A8 322509B8 322509C8 322509D8

Dates Mar 5-April 16 Mar 7-April 18 Mar 4-April 15 April 23-June 4 April 25-May 30 April 22-June 10 June 6-July 18 June 17-July 22 July 25-Aug 29 July 29-Aug 26

Days M W Su M W Su W Su W Su

Time 5:15-6pm 6-6:45pm 2:45-3:30pm 5:15-6pm 6-6:45pm 2:45-3:30pm 6-6:45pm 2:45-3:30pm 6-6:45pm 2:45-3:30pm

GIRLS BEGINNER HOCKEY

POWER HOCKEY

NEW! SUMMER ADULT DROP-IN HOCKEY

This beginner program is an excellent way to encourage and teach girls to the sport of hockey.

Instruction will focus on developing skating skills and ice hockey fundamentals through drills and group instruction. No class March 31, April 1, May 5, 6, 26 and 27 Location: Robert Crown Community Center Age: 5-12 yrs.

Fee, 6 sessions: $50 R/$70 NR Fee, 5 sessions: $36 R/$56 NR

With Power Hockey you will increase your endurance and speed which will improve leg strength, quickness, flexibility, core strength, balance and skating techniques? Must currently participate in a House or Travel Program.

Location: Robert Crown Community Center Age: 6-14 yrs.

Fee: $114 R/$134 NR Length: 6 sessions

For the summer only take advantage of a one-time fee for each Saturday and Sunday ice time. You must register online or in person to participate.

Punch cards are not valid for the summer season.

Full equipment is required. No checking is allowed.

Questions: contact James Faedtke at 847-859-7824 or jfaedtke@cityofevanston.org Location: Robert Crown Community Center (Main Rink) Age: 18 yrs. and up Fee: $50 per session

Class # 312502A8 312502B8 312502C8 312502D8 322506A8 322506B8

Dates Mar 3-April 14 Mar 4-April 15 April 21-June 9 April 22-June 10 June 17-July 22 July 29-Aug 26

Days Sa Su Sa Su Su Su

Time 2-2:45pm 11:30am-12:15pm 2-2:45pm 11:30am-12:15pm 11:30am-12:15pm 11:30am-12:15pm

YOUTH STICK AND PUCK Get in some extra stick and puck time on the days that schools have early dismissal or when school is not in session. Program is designed for beginning hockey players and EYHA House League players. Supervision is provided while on ice.

Coaching, scrimmaging and organized practices are prohibited.

Location: Robert Crown Community Center Age: 6-14 yrs.

Fee: $10 R/$10 NR Length: 1 session Class # 312507A8 312507B8 322504A8 322504B8 322504C8 322504D8 322504E8 322504F8 322504G8 322504H8 322504J8 322504K8 322504L8

Dates Mar 7 May 2 June 16 June 23 June 30 July 7 July 14 July 21 July 28 Aug 4 Aug 11 Aug 18 Aug 25

Days W W Sa Sa Sa Sa Sa Sa Sa Sa Sa Sa Sa

Time 1:30-3:30pm 1:30-3:30pm 1:50-3:50pm 1:50-3:50pm 1:50-3:50pm 1:50-3:50pm 1:50-3:50pm 1:50-3:50pm 1:50-3:50pm 1:50-3:50pm 1:50-3:50pm 1:50-3:50pm 1:50-3:50pm

LITTLE BLACKHAWKS LEARN TO PLAY Learn to play changes the way youth hockey is offered by providing first time participants, ages 5-9 years, and free head-to-toe equipment.

Program includes appropriate instruction and certified coaching, in a fun and safe atmosphere.

For each participant to have a positive experience, this spring, it is highly recommended they have completed a Learn to Skate RC Edge Class.

Information and Registration: learntoplaynhl.com Location: Robert Crown Community Center Age: 5-9yrs Fee: $125 Length: 8 Sessions

Class # Dates Days Time 322502A8 June 14-July 19 Th 5-5:45pm 322502B8 July 26-Aug 30 Th 5-5:45pm

Class # Dates 322503A8 June 16-Aug 25 322503B8 June 17-Aug 26

ADULT BEGINNER HOCKEY

Days Time Sa 5:15-6:45pm Su 11:15am-12:45pm

This is an introduction class to skating and stick/ puck handling. Participants should have some basic skating skills before the beginning of the class. A helmet/stick/elbow and knee pads are required. Equipment is not available to borrow at the rink. No class July 4.

Location: Robert Crown Community Center Age: 16 yrs. and up Fee, 6 sessions: $62 R/$82 NR Fee, 5 sessions: $51 R/$71 NR Class # 312506A8 312506B8 312506C8 312506D8 312506E8 312506F8 312506G8 312506H8 322510A8 322510B8 322510C8 322510D8

Dates Mar 5-April 16 Mar 7-April 18 Mar 9-April 20 Mar 4-April 15 April 23-June 4 April 25-May 30 April 27-June 8 April 22-June 10 June 6-July 18 June 17-July 22 July 25-Aug 29 July 29-Aug 26

Days M W F Su M W F Su W Su W Su

Time 9:30-10:30pm 9:45-10:45pm 9:15-10:15pm 8:45-9:45pm 9:30-10:30pm 9:45-10:45pm 9:15-10:15pm 8:45-9:45pm 8-9pm 8-9pm 8-9pm 8-9pm

SPRING ADULT DROP-IN HOCKEY If you are looking for good games and great competition come and check out our weekday sessions in the spring. Full equipment is required.

No checking is allowed.

Cancellations: call the Rink Office 847-448-8258 or cityofevanston.org/robertcrown Location: Robert Crown Community Center (Main Rink) Age: 18 yrs. and up Fee: $10 per Session or a 10-Punch Pass for $75 Dates Mar 1-June 8

Days Time M-F 12:45-2:15pm

Dates Day Time Mar 8-Apr 26 Th 5:50-6:50pm

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Athletics Figure Skating Information

Figure Skating Classes

Robert Crown Community Center

PARENT/TOT INTRO ICE SKATING (Age 3–5)

1701 Main St., 847-448-8258

See page 14.

Non-meeting dates:

Snowplow Sam (Age 4–5)

March 26-31, April 1, May 3-6 and July 4

Introductory classes are divided into four progressive levels. Children with no prior skating experience build confidence, develop agility, balance, coordination, speed and learn basic skating skills.

Fee, 7 sessions: $70 R/$90 NR Fee, 6 sessions: $60 R/$80 NR Fee, 5 sessions: $50 R/$70 NR

Need to skates during class?

Figure Skates rental fee: $2 per class

Refunds, Pro-rating and Make Ups The figure skating program follows the department’s refund policy. Classes are not pro-rated if registering after class begins.

Missed classes (2 max.) can only be made up with prior approval. Email make up requests to the Figure Skating Program Coordinator.

Progression and Testing Classes should be completed and passed in sequential order. Each child’s progress will be monitored weekly. A week after the child is ready, an instructor will evaluate their skills.

After passing the evaluation, the following week the skater will move to the next level. Badges are available at the front desk for a $2 fee.

Which class is right for me or my child?

Parent Tot class is for parents who wish to skate with their children.

Snowplow Sam 1–4 levels are designed to help the skater develop preliminary coordination and strength to maneuver on the ice.

Basic Skills 1–6 are the fundamentals of the sport. See class listing for more details.

Pre-Free Skate and Free Skate 1–6 is comprised of a variety of progressive skating skills, transitions, spins and jumps—all of which build on the previous skill, providing skaters a strong foundation of all elements.

Adults: Skaters 18 years and up who have never skated before begin at Adult 1.

Learn to Skate USA Membership The figure skating program follows the curriculum of Learn to Skate USA, which is supported by U.S. Figure Skating, USA Hockey, US Speedskating and Special Olympics. LTS USA requires a yearly membership fee of $17 per child which is valid July 1–June 30 annually.

Payment for your membership will be required when registering for your first skating class.

Membership fees are not pro-rated regardless of when registering for your first skating class. All figure skating programs require the membership. To learn more about the benefits of LTS USA visit learntoskateusa.com.

Figure Skating Class Discount If the same individual registers for more than one class a week, the second class is 50% off.

The discount is deducted from the lower price class and does not apply to off-ice classes.

Register at the office to receive discount. Must be applied before classes begin.

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Snowplow 1 Class # 312522A8 312522B8 312522C8 312522D8 312522E8 312522F8 322512A8 322512B8 322512C8 322512D8

Dates Mar 6-April 17 Mar 8-April 19 Mar 3-April 14 April 24-June 5 April 26-June 7 April 21-June 9 June 12-July 17 June 16-July 21 July 24-Aug 28 July 28-Aug 25

Snowplow 2 Class # 312523A8 312523B8 312523C8 312523D8 312523E8 312523F8 322513A8 322513B8 322513C8 322513D8

Dates Mar 6-April 17 Mar 8-April 19 Mar 3-April 14 April 24-June 5 April 26-June 7 April 21-June 9 June 12-July 17 June 16-July 21 July 24-Aug 28 July 28-Aug 25

Snowplow 3 Class # 312524A8 312524B8 312524C8 312524D8 312524E8 312524F8 322514A8 322514B8 322514C8 322514D8

Dates Mar 6-April 17 Mar 8-April 19 Mar 3-April 14 April 24-June 5 April 26-June 7 April 21-June 9 June 12-July 17 June 16-July 21 July 24-Aug 28 July 28-Aug 25

Snowplow 4 Class # 312525A8 312525B8 312525C8 312525D8 312525E8 312525F8 322515A8 322515B8 322515C8 322515D8

Dates Mar 6-April 17 Mar 8-April 19 Mar 3-April 14 April 24-June 5 April 26-June 7 April 21-June 9 June 12-July 17 June 16-July 21 July 24-Aug 28 July 28-Aug 25

Days Tu Th Sa Tu Th Sa Tu Sa Tu Sa

Time 4:30-5pm 4:30-5pm 10-10:30am 4:30-5pm 4:30-5pm 10-10:30am 4:30-5pm 10-10:30am 4:30-5pm 10-10:30am

Days Tu Th Sa Tu Th Sa Tu Sa Tu Sa

Time 4:30-5pm 4:30-5pm 10-10:30am 4:30-5pm 4:30-5pm 10-10:30am 4:30-5pm 10-10:30am 4:30-5pm 10-10:30am

Days Tu Th Sa Tu Th Sa Tu Sa Tu Sa

Time 4:30-5pm 4:30-5pm 9:30-10am 4:30-5pm 4:30-5pm 9:30-10am 4:30-5pm 9:30-10am 4:30-5pm 9:30-10am

Days Tu Th Sa Tu Th Sa Tu Sa Tu Sa

Time 4:30-5pm 4:30-5pm 9:30-10am 4:30-5pm 4:30-5pm 9:30-10am 4:30-5pm 9:30-10am 4:30-5pm 9:30-10am

BASIC 1–6 (AGE 6–17) The Learn to Skate basic skills are the fundamentals and basic knowledge of the sport. The six levels introduce the fundamental moves: forward skating, backward skating, stops, edges, crossovers, turns and mohawks while progressing at their own rate.

Upon completion of the Basic 1–6 levels and after skill mastery is demonstrated, skaters will advance to more specialized areas of skating. Basic 1 is for children with no prior skating experience.

Fee, 7 sessions: $75 R/$95 NR Fee, 6 sessions: $65 R/$85 NR Fee, 5 sessions: $55 R/$75 NR

Basic 1

Class # 312526A8 312526B8 312526C8 312526D8 312526E8 312526F8 312526G8 312526H8 322516A8 322516B8 322516C8 322516D8 322516E8 322516F8

Basic 2

Class # 312527A8 312527B8 312527C8 312527D8 312527E8 312527F8 312527G8 312527H8 322517A8 322517B8 322517C8 322517D8 322517E8 322517F8

Basic 3

Class # 312528A8 312528B8 312528C8 312528D8 312528E8 312528F8 312528G8 312528H8 322518A8 322518B8 322518C8 322518D8 322518E8 322518F8

Dates Mar 6-April 17 Mar 8-April 19 Mar 3-April 14 Mar 3-April 14 April 24-June 5 April 26-June 7 April 21-June 9 April 21-June 9 June 12-July 17 June 16-July 21 June 16-July 21 July 24-Aug 28 July 28-Aug 25 July 28-Aug 25

Days Tu Th Sa Sa Tu Th Sa Sa Tu Sa Sa Tu Sa Sa

Time 5-5:45pm 5-5:45pm 8:45-9:30am 11-11:45am 5-5:45pm 5-5:45pm 8:45-9:30am 11-11:45am 5-5:45pm 8:45-9:30am 11-11:45am 5-5:45pm 8:45-9:30am 11-11:45am

Dates Mar 6-April 17 Mar 8-April 19 Mar 3-April 14 Mar 3-April 14 April 24-June 5 April 26-June 7 April 21-June 9 April 21-June 9 June 12-July 17 June 16-July 21 June 16-July 21 July 24-Aug 28 July 28-Aug 25 July 28-Aug 25

Days Tu Th Sa Sa Tu Th Sa Sa Tu Sa Sa Tu Sa Sa

Time 5-5:45pm 5-5:45pm 8:45-9:30am 11-11:45am 5-5:45pm 5-5:45pm 8:45-9:30am 11-11:45am 5-5:45pm 8:45-9:30am 11-11:45am 5-5:45pm 8:45-9:30am 11-11:45am

Dates Mar 6-April 17 Mar 8-April 19 Mar 3-April 14 Mar 3-April 14 April 24-June 5 April 26-June 7 April 21-June 9 April 21-June 9 June 12-July 17 June 16-July 21 June 16-July 21 July 24-Aug 28 July 28-Aug 25 July 28-Aug 25

Days Tu Th Sa Sa Tu Th Sa Sa Tu Sa Sa Tu Sa Sa

Time 5-5:45pm 5-5:45pm 8-8:45am 11-11:45am 5-5:45pm 5-5:45pm 8-8:45am 11-11:45am 5-5:45pm 8-8:45am 11-11:45am 5-5:45pm 8-8:45am 11-11:45am

Basic 4

Class # 312529A8 312529B8 312529C8 312529D8 312529E8 312529F8 312529G8 312529H8 322519A8 322519B8 322519C8 322519D8 322519E8 322519F8

Basic 5

Class # 312530A8 312530B8 312530C8 312530D8 312530E8 312530F8 322520A8 322520B8 322520C8 322520D8

Basic 6

Class # 312531A8 312531B8 312531C8 312531D8 312531E8 312531F8 322521A8 322521B8 322521C8 322521D8

Dates Mar 6-April 17 Mar 8-April 19 Mar 3-April 14 Mar 3-April 14 April 24-June 5 April 26-June 7 April 21-June 9 April 21-June 9 June 12-July 17 June 16-July 21 June 16-July 21 July 24-Aug 28 July 28-Aug 25 July 28-Aug 25

Days Tu Th Sa Sa Tu Th Sa Sa Tu Sa Sa Tu Sa Sa

Time 5-5:45pm 5-5:45pm 8-8:45am 11-11:45am 5-5:45pm 5-5:45pm 8-8:45am 11-11:45am 5-5:45pm 8-8:45am 11-11:45am 5-5:45pm 8-8:45am 11-11:45am

Dates Mar 6-April 17 Mar 8-April 19 Mar 3-April 14 April 24-June 5 April 26-June 7 April 21-June 9 June 12-July 17 June 16-July 21 July 24-Aug 28 July 28-Aug 25

Days Tu Th Sa Tu Th Sa Tu Sa Tu Sa

Time 5-5:45pm 5-5:45pm 10-10:45am 5-5:45pm 5-5:45pm 10-10:45am 5-5:45pm 10-10:45am 5-5:45pm 10-10:45am

Dates Mar 6-April 17 Mar 8-April 19 Mar 3-April 14 April 24-June 5 April 26-June 7 April 21-June 9 June 12-July 17 June 16-July 21 July 24-Aug 28 July 28-Aug 25

Days Tu Th Sa Tu Th Sa Tu Sa Tu Sa

Time 5-5:45pm 5-5:45pm 10-10:45am 5-5:45pm 5-5:45pm 10-10:45am 5-5:45pm 10-10:45am 5-5:45pm 10-10:45am

Days Tu Th Sa Tu Th Sa Tu Sa Tu Sa

Time 5-5:45pm 5-5:45pm 10-10:45am 5-5:45pm 5-5:45pm 10-10:45am 5-5:45pm 10-10:45am 5-5:45pm 10-10:45am

Pre-Free Skate

Class # 312532A8 312532B8 312532C8 312532D8 312532E8 312532F8 322522A8 322522B8 322522C8 322522D8

Dates Mar 6-April 17 Mar 8-April 19 Mar 3-April 14 April 24-June 5 April 26-June 7 April 21-June 9 June 12-July 17 June 16-July 21 July 24-Aug 28 July 28-Aug 25

ADVANCED SKATING (AGE 6-17)

Free Skate 6

Each progressive skill level is comprised of various transitions, spins and jumps, building on the previous skill and providing a strong foundation.

Fee, 7 sessions: $90 R/$110 NR Fee, 6 sessions: $77 R/$97 NR Fee, 5 sessions: $64 R/$84 NR

Free Skate 1

Class # 313554A8 313554B8 313554C8 313554D8 322525A8 322525B8 322525C8 322525D8

Dates Mar 6-April 17 Mar 3-April 14 April 24-June 5 April 21-June 9 June 12-July 17 June 16-July 21 July 24-Aug 28 July 28-Aug 25

Free Skate 2 Class # 313555A8 313555B8 313555C8 313555D8 322526A8 322526B8 322526C8 322526D8

Dates Mar 6-April 17 Mar 3-April 14 April 24-June 5 April 21-June 9 June 12-July 17 June 16-July 21 July 24-Aug 28 July 28-Aug 25

Free Skate 3 Class # 313556A8 313556B8 313556C8 313556D8 322527A8 322527B8 322527C8 322527D8

Dates Mar 6-April 17 Mar 3-April 14 April 24-June 5 April 21-June 9 June 12-July 17 June 16-July 21 July 24-Aug 28 July 28-Aug 25

Free Skate 4 Class # 313557A8 313557B8 313557C8 313557D8 322528A8 322528B8 322528C8 322528D8

Dates Mar 6-April 17 Mar 3-April 14 April 24-June 5 April 21-June 9 June 12-July 17 June 16-July 21 July 24-Aug 28 July 28-Aug 25

Free Skate 5 Class # 313558A8 313558B8 313558C8 313558D8 322529A8 322529B8 322529C8 322529D8

Dates Mar 6-April 17 Mar 3-April 14 April 24-June 5 April 21-June 9 June 12-July 17 June 16-July 21 July 24-Aug 28 July 28-Aug 25

Days Tu Sa Tu Sa Tu Sa Tu Sa

Time 5:45-6:30pm 10-10:45am 5:45-6:30pm 10-10:45am 5:45-6:30pm 10-10:45am 5:45-6:30pm 10-10:45am

Days Tu Sa Tu Sa Tu Sa Tu Sa

Time 5:45-6:30pm 10-10:45am 5:45-6:30pm 10-10:45am 5:45-6:30pm 10-10:45am 5:45-6:30pm 10-10:45am

Days Tu Sa Tu Sa Tu Sa Tu Sa

Time 5:45-6:30pm 10-10:45am 5:45-6:30pm 10-10:45am 5:45-6:30pm 10-10:45am 5:45-6:30pm 10-10:45am

Days Tu Sa Tu Sa Tu Sa Tu Sa

Time 5:45-6:30pm 9:15-10am 5:45-6:30pm 9:15-10am 5:45-6:30pm 9:15-10am 5:45-6:30pm 9:15-10am

Days Tu Sa Tu Sa Tu Sa Tu Sa

Time 5:45-6:30pm 9:15-10am 5:45-6:30pm 9:15-10am 5:45-6:30pm 9:15-10am 5:45-6:30pm 9:15-10am

Class # 313559A8 313559B8 313559C8 313559D8 322530A8 322530B8 322530C8 322530D8

Dates Mar 6-April 17 Mar 3-April 14 April 24-June 5 April 21-June 9 June 12-July 17 June 16-July 21 July 24-Aug 28 July 28-Aug 25

Days Tu Sa Tu Sa Tu Sa Tu Sa

Time 5:45-6:30pm 9:15-10am 5:45-6:30pm 9:15-10am 5:45-6:30pm 9:15-10am 5:45-6:30pm 9:15-10am

ADULT (AGE 18 yrs. and up) There are six class levels. Skaters progress at an individual rate. Based on prior skating experience, adults choose the best matched level.

Fee, 7 sessions: $90 R/$110 NR Fee, 6 sessions: $77 R/$97 NR Fee, 5 sessions: $64 R/$84 NR

Adult 1

Class # 313547A8 313547B8 313547C8 313547D8 323503A8 323503B8 323503C8 323503D8

Adult 2

Class # 313548A8 313548B8 313548C8 313548D8 323504A8 323504B8 323504C8 323504D8

Adult 3

Class # 313549A8 313549B8 313549C8 313549D8 323505A8 323505B8 323505C8 323505D8

Adult 4

Class # 313550A8 313550B8 313550C8 313550D8 323506A8 323506B8 323506C8 323506D8

Dates Mar 7-April 18 Mar 3-April 14 April 25-June 6 April 21-June 9 June 13-July 18 June 16-July 21 July 25-Aug 29 July 28-Aug 25

Days W Sa W Sa W Sa W Sa

Time 7-7:45pm 11:30am-12:15pm 7-7:45pm 11:30am-12:15pm 7-7:45pm 11:30am-12:15pm 7-7:45pm 11:30am-12:15pm

Dates Mar 7-April 18 Mar 3-April 14 April 25-June 6 April 21-June 9 June 13-July 18 June 16-July 21 July 25-Aug 29 July 28-Aug 25

Days W Sa W Sa W Sa W Sa

Time 7-7:45pm 11:30am-12:15pm 7-7:45pm 11:30am-12:15pm 7-7:45pm 11:30am-12:15pm 7-7:45pm 11:30am-12:15pm

Dates Mar 7-April 18 Mar 3-April 14 April 25-June 6 April 21-June 9 June 13-July 18 June 16-July 21 July 25-Aug 29 July 28-Aug 25

Days W Sa W Sa W Sa W Sa

Time 7-7:45pm 11:30am-12:15pm 7-7:45pm 11:30am-12:15pm 7-7:45pm 11:30am-12:15pm 7-7:45pm 11:30am-12:15pm

Dates Mar 7-April 18 Mar 3-April 14 April 25-June 6 April 21-June 9 June 13-July 18 June 16-July 21 July 25-Aug 29 July 28-Aug 25

Days W Sa W Sa W Sa W Sa

Time 7:45-8:30pm 11:30am-12:15pm 7:45-8:30pm 11:30am-12:15pm 7-7:45pm 11:30am-12:15pm 7-7:45pm 11:30am-12:15pm

Adult Figure Skating continues on next pg.

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Athletics Adult Figure Skating continued from previous pg.

Adult 5

Class # 313551A8 313551B8 313551C8 313551D8 323507A8 323507B8 323507C8 323507D8

Adult 6

Class # 313552A8 313552B8 313552C8 313552D8 323508A8 323508B8 323508C8 323508D8

Dates Mar 7-April 18 Mar 3-April 14 April 25-June 6 April 21-June 9 June 13-July 18 June 16-July 21 July 25-Aug 29 July 28-Aug 25 Dates Mar 7-April 18 Mar 3-April 14 April 25-June 6 April 21-June 9 June 13-July 18 June 16-July 21 July 25-Aug 29 July 28-Aug 25

Days W Sa W Sa W Sa W Sa Days W Sa W Sa W Sa W Sa

Time 7:45-8:30pm 11:30am-12:15pm 7:45-8:30pm 11:30am-12:15pm 7-7:45pm 11:30am-12:15pm 7-7:45pm 11:30am-12:15pm Time 7:45-8:30pm 11:30am-12:15pm 7:45-8:30pm 11:30am-12:15pm 7-7:45pm 11:30am-12:15pm 7-7:45pm 11:30am-12:15pm

Ice Dancing Geared for the novice solo skater or young dance couple of all ages. Each class begins with a series of stroking drills to music and progresses to steps, turns and musical interpretation.

Fee, 6 sessions: $77 R/$97 NR Fee, 5 sessions: $64 R/$84 NR Class # Dates Days Time 313565A8 Mar 4-April 15 Su 2:40-3:40pm 313565B8 April 22-June 3 Su 2:40-3:40pm 322537A8 June 10-July 15 Su 2:40-3:40pm 322537B8 July 22-Aug 26 Su 2:40-3:40pm

Power Skills A fusion of dance, flow, moves and movement enhancing the quality of skating and body line.

Fee, 6 sessions: $86 R/$106 NR Fee, 5 sessions: $71 R/$91 NR Class # Dates Days Time 313564A8 Mar 3-April 21 Sa 8-9am 313564B8 April 21-June 9 Sa 8-9am 322541A8 June 16-July 21 Sa 8-9am 322541B8 July 28-Aug 25 Sa 8-9am

Adult Free Skate 1–3

SATURDAY PACKAGES

Each Free Skate level is divided into four sections: moves in the field, spins, dance/footwork sequence and jumps. The Free Skate levels are designed to give skaters a strong foundation on which to build their skills. This is the point where the skater can choose whether to pursue a recreational or competitive approach to the sport of figure skating.

Fee, 7 sessions: $90 R/$100 NR Fee, 6 sessions: $77 R/$97 NR Class # Dates Days Time 313568A8 Mar 7-April 18 W 8:30-9:30pm 313568B8 April 25-June 6 W 8:30-9:30pm

Program consists of off-ice conditioning, power skills development and freestyle class.

Adult Skate 360 Ideally for adults currently at the Adult 5 level and above. Instruction includes Stroking, Moves in the Field and Free Skate.

Fee, 6 sessions: $77 R/$97 NR Class # Dates Days Time 323509A8 June 11-July 16 M 8-9pm 323509B8 July 23-Aug 27 M 8-9pm

SPECIALIZED AND ADVANCED (Age 6–17) Ballet for Skaters Ballet fundamentals specifically designed for skaters, focusing on strength and flexibility.

Fee, 6 sessions: $54 R/$74 NR Class # Dates Days Time 313576A8 Mar 5-April 16 M 6-7pm 313576C8 April 23-June 4 M 6-7pm

Axel and Double Jump Skaters will focusing on axel and double jump techniques.

Fee, 6 sessions: $65 R/$85 NR Class # Dates Days Time 313573A8 Mar 8-April 19 Th 5-5:45pm 313573B8 April 26-June 7 Th 5-5:45pm

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Low (Pre FS–FS 4) Fee: 6 sessions $113 R/$123 NR Fee: 5 sessions $94 R/$104 NR Class # Dates Days 313574A8 Mar 3-April 14 Sa 313574B8 April 21-June 9 Sa 322535A8 June 16-July 21 Sa 322535B8 July 28-Aug 25 Sa

Time 8-10:45am 8-10:45am 8-10:45am 8-10:45am

Intermediate (FS 5–6) Fee: 6 sessions $113 R/$123 NR Fee: 5 sessions $94 R/$104 NR Class # Dates Days 313574C8 Mar 3-April 14 Sa 313574D8 April 21-June 9 Sa 322535C8 June 16-July 21 Sa 322535D8 July 28-Aug 25 Sa

Time 8-10:45am 8-10:45am 8-10:45am 8-10:45am

High (Passed FS 6) Fee: 6 sessions $128 R/$148 NR Fee: 5 sessions $106 R/$126 NR Class # Dates Days 313574E8 Mar 3-April 14 Sa 313574F8 April 21-June 9 Sa 322535E8 June 16-July 21 Sa 322535F8 July 28-Aug 25 Sa

Time 7-11:30am 7-11:30am 7-11:30am 7-11:30am

Roller Skating Adults Skate (most months) Location: Fleetwood-Jourdain Community Center Day: first Fridays of the month Time: 8–11:30pm Youth Skate (most months) Location: Fleetwood-Jourdain Community Center Day: Sundays Time: 3–6pm All Age Skate

Location: Chandler-Newberger Community Center

Day: third Saturday of the month Time: 6:30–8:30pm Schedule confirmation: cityofevanston.org/roller skating.

Admission and skate rental: free for Evanston* youth.

There is a suggested donation of $3 plus $2 for skate rental for ages 18+ yrs. You may bring your own helmet and pads and own roller skates (if compatible with the floor surface).

Youth who reside in zip code 60203 are considered Evanston residents for this program.

Adults must reside in zip codes 60201 and 60202.

Information: call 311.

*

PRIVATE ROLLER SKATING PARTIES A birthday party rental includes three hours in a party room; two hours of roller skating to music in the gymnasium; the set-up of table and chairs in the party room; and clean-up. You supply the treats and tableware. Your party may begin 30 minutes prior to the “open skate” time to ensure guests receive their skate size. You are welcome to bring your iPod to be played during a private party. Full payment is due when the party is booked.

Location: Fleetwood-Jourdain Community Center and Chandler-Newberger Community Center.

Age: Roller skating birthday parties for children 14 yrs. and younger Fee: $315 Evanston res. only; max. 45 pairs of skates. Participants are allowed to bring their own helmets and pads and own roller skates (if compatible with the floor surface).

Information: call 311.

Gymnastics Registering your child for the appropriate class is the first step to ensuring success and fun with gymnastics. Our beginning classes are for children who have never taken a gymnastic class or who have taken a class for less than one year.

Certain skills are necessary before taking the Advanced Beginning, Intermediate and Pre-Team classes. If your child has not mastered these skills, he or she will not be able to learn more advanced skills. Your child would then have to switch to a lower level class. Therefore, if your child has taken one year or more of gymnastics lessons and you are unsure if he or she should be in the Advanced Beginning or Intermediate class, please call Michelle at 847-448-8681 to discuss which class would be best for your child.

Private and group gymnastic lessons are also available for those interested in individualized attention or for those who are aged-out of certain levels. For more information on private or group lessons, call Chandler-Newberger at 847-448-8252.

MOM/DAD/TOT GYMNASTICS Spend some quality time with your child while helping him/her develop motor skills. Your tot’s movement will be enhanced through free play on equipment, self-guided obstacle courses, a general introduction to various age-appropriate gymnastic skills and a parachute circle time. This class is a great way to meet other families and introduce your child to the world of movement.

Location: Chandler-Newberger Center Age: 18 months-2 yrs. w/parent or guardian Fee: $60 R/$72 NR Length: 6 sessions Class # Dates Day Time 611157A8 Apr 19-May 24 Th 6:15-7pm

PRESCHOOL GYMNASTICS

ADVANCED BEGINNING GYMNASTICS

Bouncing on the bed or rolling around on the couch are just a few signs that your child is ready for gymnastics. Our patient instructors work with your child to improve coordination, balance, flexibility and general motor skills in a fun, safe environment. Studies show this is the ideal age to begin developing skills in a structured class situation. To create the best learning environment for participants, parents are asked not to stay in the gym during class time. Please make sure you register your child for the appropriate age level.

No class May 5.

Location: Chandler-Newberger Center Age: 3-4 yrs.

Fee: $76 R/$80 NR Length: 6 sessions

This is the next step up from Beginning Gymnastics.

The class allows gymnasts to continue to develop skills and increase self-esteem, while preparing them for the Intermediate/Advanced level. If your child has taken more than one year of organized classes at another gym (including training on equipment) they may be ready for this class. Placement information: call Michelle at 847-448-8681. No class May 5.

Location: Chandler-Newberger Center Age: 6-11 yrs.

Fee: $95 R/$106 NR Length: 6 sessions Class # Dates Days Time 612811A8 Apr 16-May 21 M 4-5pm 612811B8 Apr 19-May 24 Th 5-6pm

Class # Dates Days Time 611158A8 Apr 16-May 21 M 3:15-4pm 611158B8 Apr 19-May 24 Th 3:15-4pm

Location: Robert Crown Community Center Age: 6-8 yrs.

Fee: $79 R/$88 NR Length: 5 sessions

Location: Robert Crown Center Fee: $63 R/$67 NR Length: 5 sessions

Class # Dates Day Time 212811A8 Apr 14-May 19 Sa 11am-Noon 222114A8 July 14-Aug 11 Sa 11am-Noon

Class # 211107A8 211107B8 221103A8 221103B8

Dates Apr 14-May 19 Apr 14-May 19 July 14-Aug 11 July 14-Aug 11

Day Sa Sa Sa Sa

Time 9-9:45am 10-10:45am 9-9:45am 10-10:45am

Age 3 4-5 3 4-5

BEGINNING GYMNASTICS Beginning gymnasts will work on basic techniques while improving their coordination, balance and flexibility. Skills will be taught on the vault, bars, beam, and floor. This class is for those who have never taken gymnastics or who have taken less than 1 year of organized classes. No class May 5.

Location: Chandler-Newberger Center Fee: $95 R/$106 NR Length: 6 sessions Class # 612810A8 612810B8 612810C8 612810D8

Dates Apr 16-May 21 Apr 16-May 21 Apr 19-May 24 Apr 19-May 24

Days M M Th Th

Time 4-5pm 5-6pm 4-5pm 5-6pm

Age 5-7 6-9 7-10 5-7

Location: Robert Crown Community Center Age: 6-8 yrs.

Fee: $79 R/$88 NR Length: 5 sessions Class # Dates Day Time 212810A8 Apr 14-May 19 Sa 11am-Noon 222102A8 July 14-Aug 11 Sa 11am-Noon

INTERMEDIATE GYMNASTICS This class offers gymnasts an opportunity to continue developing skills after they have completed the Advanced Beginning class. This class is for children who have advanced knowledge of gymnastics on vault, beam, bars and floor.

Participants must be promoted into this class or receive approval from the Program Coordinator or coach to register. Approval/placement information: contact Chandler-Newberger at 847-448-8252 Location: Chandler-Newberger Center Age: 6-11 yrs.

Fee: $150 R/$162NR Length: 6 sessions Class # Dates Day Time 612825A8 Apr 16-May 21 M 5-6:30pm 612825B8 Apr 19-May 24 Th 4-5:30pm

PRE-TEAM GYMNASTICS This program will allow coaches to work with those gymnasts who have “graduated” from the Intermediate level class. This program will work with gymnasts on an individual level to prepare them for team gymnastics. Children must be promoted into this class or receive approval from a gymnastics coach to register.

Location: Chandler-Newberger Center Age: 6-11 yrs.

Fee: $150 R/$162NR Length: 6 sessions Class # Dates Days 612835A8 Apr 16-May 21 M 612835B8 Apr 19-May 24 Th

Time 5-6:30pm 4-5:30pm

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Athletics Fencing

Yoga

In this class you will learn the basics of fencing requiring patience, concentration, discipline, and self-awareness. Its rewards are self-confidence, self-control and emotional strength for a healthier lifestyle. Classes with 3 or fewer participants may be combined, you will be notified if your class has low enrollment. Weapons, jackets and masks are provided and shared among classmates. Each participant is expected to purchase an underarm protector and glove, as these are personal items, which may be purchased for $15 each from the instructor or you may purchase them on your own.

In addition, each participant must be a member of the United States Fencing Association ($10 fee when you sign up online). Private fencing lessons are also available, for more information contact Michelle at 847-448-8681.

During the summer, advanced level participants, who cannot attend all of the classes, may purchase a 4-count punch card ($100 R/$119 NR). Due to this option, advanced level classes will not be prorated.

Instructor: Diana Unger Location: Chandler-Newberger Center Fee, 5 week classes: $99 R/$116 NR (Beg.) Fee, 5 week classes: $110 R/$124 NR (Int. and Adv.) Fee, 7 week classes: $139 R/$162 NR (Beg.) Fee, 7 week classes: $154 R/$174 NR (Int. and Adv.)

FIRESIDE YOGA

Class #

Day Time

Level

Spring Session, 5 weeks April 21-May 19 612807A8 Sa 9:30-10:30am Beg. 612807B8 Sa 10:45-11:45am Beg. 612807C8 Sa 12:30-1:30pm Beg. 612807D8 Sa 1:45-2:45pm Int. 612807E8 Sa 3-4pm Adv. Summer Session, 7 weeks June 19-July 31 622815A8 Tu 6:15-7:15pm Beg. 622818A8 Tu 7:30-8:30pm Adv.

Age 7-9 9-11 11-Adult 11-Adult 11-Adult 11-Adult 11-Adult

YOGA TO HEAL

Join us at the most unique and relaxing setting for yoga in Evanston. Our fireside yoga program is held in front of the large fireplace inside the Evanston Ecology Center. Yoga strengthens your mind, body and spirit. Please bring your own yoga mat.

Location: Ecology Center Age: 16 yrs. and up Fee: $48 R/$60 NR Length: 6 sessions Class # Dates Days Time 113107A8 April 11-May 16 W 6-7pm 113107B8 April 11-May 16 W 7:15-8:15pm

Level Beg. Mult.

PILATES/YOGA FUSION This class blends the best of both disciplines to provide participants with a strong core, flexibility and overall strength.

Instructor: Amanda Hart Location: Levy Senior Center Age: 18 yrs. and up Fee: $65 Levy member/$80 nonmember Length: 10 sessions Class # Dates 513305A8 Mar 24-May 26 523323A8 June 9-Aug 11

Days Time Sa 10:30-11:30am Sa 10:30-11:30am

BEGINNING YOGA This is a sampler class of over 60 yoga poses.

You will experience relaxation and meditation techniques, along with strengthening and flexibility poses in a non-competitive atmosphere.

Please wear loose clothing and avoid food for two hours before sessions.

Instructor: Emily Williams-Guthrie Location: Levy Senior Center Age: 12 yrs. and up Fee: $64 Levy member/$79 nonmember Length: 8 sessions Class # Dates Days Time 513310A8 Mar 29-May 17 Th 6:30-8pm 523301A8 June 14-Aug 2 Th 6:30-8pm

CONTINUING YOGA This class is recommended for those who have prior experience and are able to sustain a higher level of effort. Relax in a non-competitive atmosphere while practicing activities leading to flexibility, strength and balance and meditation techniques.

Instructor: Emily Williams-Guthrie Location: Levy Senior Center Age: 12 yrs. and up Fee: $64 Levy member/$79 nonmember Length: 8 sessions Class # Dates Days Time 513311A8 Mar 26-May 14 M 6-7:30pm 523302A8 June 11-July 30 M 6-7:30pm

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Integrate the healing power of yoga into your strategy to get well and stay cancer-free. Use breath, guided imagery and movement to increase your health, improve range of movement, strength and energy. Reduce treatment symptoms and pain and minimize distracting or unproductive thoughts. The class is designed to support those at any phase of treatment or beyond who are able to function in a group setting.

Instructor: Shauna Babcock ERYT-200 Location: Levy Senior Center Age: 18 yrs. and up Fee: $65 Levy member/$80 nonmember Length: 10 sessions Class # Dates Days Time 513315A8 Mar 24-May 26 Sa 9:15-10:25am 523325A8 June 9-Aug 11 Sa 9:15-10:25am

Boxing BOXING AND SELF DEFENSE This is a comprehensive boxing program that teaches both young men and women the fundamentals of the sport of boxing. Students will learn the self-defense and competitive techniques of one of the oldest and most effective martial arts in the world. Our students will learn self-discipline and build confidence in a fun and ego free environment. All skill levels are welcome. No class April 14.

Location: Gibbs-Morrison Cultural Center Age: 8-14 yrs.

Fee, 7 sessions: $70 R/$80 NR Fee, 10 sessions: $100 R/$120 NR Class # Dates Days Time 012801A8 Mar 17-May 5 Sa 10:30-11:30am 022801A8 June 16-Aug 18 Sa 10:30-11:30am

Martial Arts

TAE KWON DO

LITTLE DRAGONS KARATE Little dragons develop a more confident and enthusiastic outlook, which provides a strong foundation for the school years ahead. Your child will learn how to work with others and follow directions through positive social interaction.

Program will enhance development in a fun and motivating environment. Information: contact Fonseca Martial Arts at 847-866-0200, or info@fonsecamartialarts.com. No class March 31, May 5 and 26.

Location: Robert Crown Community Center Age: 4-6 yrs.

Fee: $84 R/$104 NR Length: 6 sessions Class # 212803A8 212803B8 212803C8 212803D8

Dates Mar 3-April 14 Mar 3-April 14 April 21-June 9 April 21-June 9

Days Sa Sa Sa Sa

Time 11-11:30am 11:35am-12:05pm 11-11:30am 11:35am-12:05pm

ALL AGES KARATE Karate training helps build cardiovascular fitness, speed, strength, flexibility, body awareness, control, and precision in movement. It also strengthens inner well-being and self-esteem.

Information: contact Fonseca Martial Arts at 847-866-0200, or info@fonsecamartialarts.com.

No class March 31, May 5 and 26.

Location: Robert Crown Community Center Age: 7 yrs. and up Fee: $122 R/$142 NR Length: 6 sessions Class # Dates Days Time 212806A8 Mar 3-April 14 Sa 12:15-1pm 212806B8 April 21-June 9 Sa 12:15-1pm

KARATE Join Senssei Thomas Sexton as he teaches traditional martial arts from basic to advanced skill levels.

Location: Fleetwood-Jourdain Center Age: 7-13 yrs.

Fee, 11 sessions: $70 R/$80 NR Fee, 10 sessions: $65 R/$75 NR Class # 412105A8 412105B8 422805A8 422805B8

Dates Mar 10-May 19 Mar 10-May 19 June 9-Aug 11 June 9-Aug 11

Days Sa Sa Sa Sa

Intermediate Youth

Grandmaster Connelly is Evanston’s most experienced Taekwon-do martial arts professional.

The Grandmaster’s classes are fun, safe, ageappropriate and a rewarding experience on many levels. For over 25 years, his Levy Center programs have had success in teaching and motivating kids to keep growing stronger in body, mind, and spirit-to become Black Belt Leaders.

Classes are available for beginning, intermediate and advanced students. Information: contact Grandmaster Connelly at 847-568-0912 or Connellysacademy.com. No class July 2 and 4.

Instructor: Grandmaster Connelly Location: Levy Senior Center

Tiger Cubs Designed to be engaging and fun, this class will bring out the best in your child. Students develop focus, agility and strength in this safe, non-competitive, and non-combative class.

The traditional values of Taekwon-do are coupled with modern, age-appropriate games and activities. Grandmaster Connelly is Evanston’s most experienced martial arts professional.

His classes are inclusive and fun for all kids.

Age: 4-7 yrs.

Fee, 9 sessions: $108 R/$123 NR Fee, 10 sessions: $120 R/$135 NR Class # 512304A8 512304B8 522301B8 522301B8

Dates Mar 26-May 21 Mar 21-May 16 June 4-Aug 13 June 6-Aug 15

Days M W M W

Time 5:15-6pm 5:15-6pm 5:15-6pm 5:15-6pm

Young Tigers This is a fun and exciting, non-competitive class in which your child will progress in the martial arts, develop leadership skills and challenge himself to be his personal best. Building competence and confidence, your child will grow stronger in mind body and spirit.

Age: 7 yrs. and up Fee, 9 sessions: $108 R/$123 NR Fee, 10 sessions: $120 R/$135 NR Class # Dates Days 512305A8 Mar 26-May 21 M 522302A8 June 4-Aug 13 M

This class is designed to provide an encouraging and challenging training opportunity for youth who are ranked at Green through Blue Belt. This class emphasizes leadership as well as the patterns and techniques specific to the students’ needs.

Age: 12-18 yrs.

Fee, 9 sessions: $108 R/$123 NR Fee, 10 sessions: $120 R/$135 NR Class # Dates Days Time 512306A8 Mar 21-May 16 W 6-7pm 522303A8 June 6-Aug 15 W 6-7pm

Advanced Youth The class challenges youth students ranked at Red Stripe and higher to take their training to the next level. Emphasizing rank appropriate patterns, techniques and leadership, students will be prepared for advancement, physically and mentally.

Age: 12-18 yrs.

Fee, 9 sessions: $135 R/$150 NR Fee, 10 sessions: $150 R/$165 NR Class # Dates Days Time 512307A8 Mar 21-May 16 W 7-8:30pm 522304A8 June 6-Aug 15 W 7-8:30pm

Advanced Teens and Adults This class is designed to provide a challenging training opportunity to teens and adults who are ranked at Black Stripe or higher.

Age: 13 yrs. and up Fee, 9 sessions: $135 R/$150 NR Fee, 10 sessions: $150 R/$165 NR Class # Dates 513302A8 Mar 26-May 21 523311A8 June 4-Aug 13

Days M M

Time 7-8:30pm 7-8:30pm

Time 6-7pm 6-7pm

Time 10am-Noon 11am-Noon 10:30-11:30am 11:30am-12:30pm

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Athletics Tai Chi

TAI CHI FUNDAMENTALS

TAI CHI LEVELS 1 AND 2 Tai Chi Chuan is an ancient Chinese form of exercise known for slow, circular hand motions and strong dance-like foot movements. Concentration and moving in sequence is the key to success.

Age: 16 yrs. and up Fee, 14 sessions: $139 R/$159 NR Fee, 11 sessions: $109 R/$129 NR Class # 213803A8 213803B8 223303A8 223303B8

Dates Mar 6-June 5 Mar 8-June 7 June 19-Aug 28 June 21-Aug 30

Days Tu Th Tu Th

Time 9-10am 9-10am 9-10am 9-10am

Location Crown Crown Gibbs Gibbs

TAI CHI LEVEL 3 A continuation of the tai chi form begun and developed in levels 1 and 2. Previous class experience required for level 3.

Age: 16 yrs. and up Fee, 14 sessions: $139 R/$159 NR Fee, 11 sessions: $109 R/$129 NR Class # Dates Days Time Location 213804A8 Mar 8-June 7 Th 10-11am Crown 223304A8 June 21-Aug 30 Th 10-11am Gibbs

Learn a basic Tai Chi form as well as a number of techniques designed to energize the body, reduce and manage stress and improve balance and flexibility. Regular practice of this system of gentle movements can facilitate harmonious energy flow throughout the body enhancing your physical and emotional well-being.

Instructor: Francesca Segal Location: Levy Senior Center Age: 18 yrs. and up Fee: $70 R/$85 NR Length: 10 sessions Class # Dates Days Time 513328A8 Mar 25-May 27 Su 1-2:30pm 523315A8 June 10-Aug 12 Su 1-2:30pm

This relaxing, gentle, flowing exercise coordinates movement, breath and mind. Tai Chi benefits people of all physical abilities. You’ll increase your flexibility, coordination, balance and circulation. Previous class experience required for Intermediate level.

Instructor: Norm Zuefle Location: Burnham Shores Park and Levy Senior Center Age: 18 yrs. and up Fee, spring: $90 Levy member/$105 nonmember Fee, summer: $54 Levy member/$69 nonmember Length: 20 sessions Dates

Beginning Level 513317A8 March 20-May 24 523309A8 June 19-July 26 Intermediate Level 513320A8 March 20-May 24 523310A8 June 19-July 26

Days Time

Location

Tu, Th 8:15-9:15am Levy Tu, Th 8:15-9:15am Burn.

Tu,Th 7-8:15am Tu, Th 7-8:15am

FREE FITNESS WEEK The Levy Center will be holding a FREE week of fitness classes throughout the year. This is your opportunity to find the fitness class that is right for you without any obligations. All classes will start their new session the following week, so you will be able to register for that great new class you just discovered. A schedule of classes will be available at the Levy Center.

Free Week: Tues., May 29–Sun. and June 3

ZUMBA

TAI CHI

Class #

Teen and Adult Fitness

Levy Burn.

A fusion of Latin and international music with dance themes creates a dynamic fitness system, featuring routines of aerobic/fitness interval training, resistance training and a combination of fast and slow rhythms, toning and sculpt the body.

Easy-to-follow dance steps and body-sculpting movements to maximize caloric output, fat burning and total body toning. No class July 3.

Instructor: Denise Rosenfeld Location: Levy Senior Center Age: 18 yrs. and up Fee, 10 sessions: $70 Levy member/$85 nonmember Fee, 9 sessions: $63 Levy member/$78 nonmember Class # Dates Days Time 513306A8 Mar 20-May 22 Tu 7:30-8:30pm 523307A8 June 5-Aug 7 Tu 7:30-8:30pm

TUMMY AND TUSH These great exercise routines help to slim down problem areas, concentrate on strengthening and firming up your abdominal and gluteus muscles.

Instructor: Denise Rosenfeld/Cynthia Beckel Location: Levy Senior Center Age: 18 yrs. and up Fee, spring: $100 Levy member/$115 nonmember Fee, summer: $95 Levy member/$110 nonmember Length: 20 sessions Class # Dates Days Time 513322A8 Mar 20-May 24 Tu, Th 5:30-6:15pm 523313A8 June 5-Aug 9 Tu, Th 5:30-6:15pm

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LOW IMPACT AEROBICS Spend 30 minutes doing low-impact aerobics and 30 minutes on strength exercises and stretching.

This complete workout is over before you know it.

No class July 3.

Instructor: Denise Rosenfeld/Cynthia Beckel Location: Levy Senior Center Age: 18 yrs. and up Fee, 20 sessions: $100 Levy member/$115 nonmember Fee, 19 sessions: $95 Levy member/$110 nonmember Class # Dates Days Time 513323A8 Mar 20-May 24 Tu, Th 6:30-7:30pm 523314A8 June 5-Aug 9 Tu, Th 6:30-7:30pm

NIA A sensory-based dance/movement practice that gets your heart pumping, body moving and energy flowing in a way that leads to health, wellness, and fitness. This expressive, creative experience uses fantastic World music with easy-to-follow dance steps that can be adapted to accommodate individual needs and abilities. No class July 4.

Instructor: Myrna Weinman Location: Levy Senior Center Age: 18 yrs. and up Fee, 10 sessions: $65 Levy member/$80 nonmember Fee, 9 sessions: $59 Levy member/$74 nonmember Class # Dates Days Time 513329A8 Mar 21-May 23 W 6-7pm 523316A8 June 6-Aug 8 W 6-7pm

STAND UP PADDLEBOARD YOGA Class begins with 30 minutes of beach yoga, including a centering meditation and basic yoga poses. After a short relaxation, we will have an introduction to Stand Up Paddle Boarding and time on the lake to use the boards. Bring a beach towel and water bottle.

Location: Dempster Street Beach Age: 8 yrs. and up Fee: $100 R/$125 NR Length: 3 sessions Class # 722219A8 722219B8 722219C8 722219D8

Dates June 14-28 June 14-28 July 12-26 July 12-26

Days Th Th Th Th

Time 6:30-7:30pm 6:30-7:30pm 6:30-7:30pm 6:30-7:30pm

Fitness Rooms

Personal Training

FITNESS ROOM AT LEVY SENIOR CENTER

PERSONAL TRAINING AT LEVY CENTER

(Ages 18+)

(Ages 18+)

Improve your stamina, balance and shape when you make a commitment to staying active. It’s easy when you join our Fitness Room with its top-quality equipment and light, bright, cheerful atmosphere.

Operating hours are subject to change on holidays; the dates the Levy Center will be closed are posted one week in advance.

Fees: Yearly/Monthly Levy Center member: $115 Y/$10 M Non-member resident: $300 Y/$26 M Non-member non-resident: $350 Y/$32 M Daily Fee, all adults: $5 Days Age M-F 18-54 M-F 55+ Sa-Su All Ages

Time 7-9am, 5-9pm 7am-9pm 9am-3pm

FITNESS ROOM AT FLEETWOODJOURDAIN CENTER (Ages 18+)

Find a personal trainer at the Levy Center who is right for you. You don’t have to be a Levy Center member or a Fitness Room member to purchase a personal training package; the only requirement is that you’re age 18 years or older. Choose between 5 or 10 sessions in either 30 or 60 minutes lengths.

To receive the discount, you must pre-purchase a package (i.e., no discount if you buy sessions one at a time) and must use the same trainer for all sessions. Personal training passes expire 6 months from the date of issue. Sign up today at the Levy Center’s office and you’ll be on the road to a healthier tomorrow. Information: 847-448-8250.

Fee for 30-minute sessions: 1 session, $30; 5-session package, $135; 10-session package, $270 Fee for 60-minute sessions: 1 session, $43; 5-session package, $194; 10-session package, $387.

Our Fitness room is a bright beautiful place to work out, it has what you need to get or stay in shape. The Fitness room has Ellipticals, weights, Treadmills and other options available for your workout needs.

Location: Fleetwood-Jourdain Center Age: 18 yrs. and up Yearly Fee: $120.00 Monthly Fee: $50.00 Daily fee: $5 Dates Day Time Ongoing M-F 6am-8:30pm

Sa 9am-4pm

Rain Date July 5 July 5 August 2 August 2

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Ecology Parent and Child Classes SQUIRREL TALES Join Sara Squirrel for story time each month as she reads different books aloud about her forest friends. Stories will be read in front of the fireplace and followed by a craft and a nature walk. Each month Sara will have a different theme and a different book so make sure you come to all.

Pre-registration is recommended. Drop-ins are welcome until the class is full. Availability: call 847-448-8256.

Location: Evanston Ecology Center Age: 2-5 yrs.

Fee: $5 R/$7 NR Length: 1 session Class # 112112A8 112112B8 112112C8

Dates Mar 9 April 13 May 11

Days F F F

Time 10:30-11:30am 10:30-11:30am 10:30-11:30a

NATURE PLAY DATE Schedule a play date with nature. Each month is a different theme. You and your child will explore the wonders of the Ladd Arboretum through games, crafts, stories and outdoor play. This free-style play date allows your child to discover activities at their own pace. Come late or leave early. Caregiver required. Pre-registration encouraged, drop-ins welcome. Availability: call 847-448-8256.

Location: Evanston Ecology Center Age: 1-4 yrs.

Fee: $5 R/$7 NR Length: 1 session Class # Spring 112160A8 112160B8 112160C8 Summer 122132A8 122132B8 122132C8

Dates Days Time Mar 16 F April 6 F May 4 F

9:30-11:30am 9:30-11:30am 9:30-11:30am

June 1 F July 6 F Aug 3 F

9:30-11:30am 9:30-11:30am 9:30-11:30am

NATURE PALS

LUNCH AND LEARN

Learn about the wonders of the season through stories, songs, nature activities and walks in the Ladd Arboretum. Children will enjoy experiencing nature and learn basic skills such as numbers, letters, colors and more as they are accompanied by an adult. Child must be age 2 years by the first class. Dress for the weather; we plan to venture outside each class. Pre-registration required.

Location: Lighthouse Nature Center Age: 2 yrs.

Fee: $100 R/$125 NR Length: 8 sessions

Join the critters of the Ecology Center for a picnic lunch in the Ladd Arboretum. Learn about what our animals like to eat for lunch and how they avoid being lunch. Please bring your own nut free lunch.

Location: Evanston Ecology Center Age: 2-5 yrs.

Fee: $5 R/$7 NR Length: 1 session

Class # Dates Days Time 112137A8 April 3-May 22 Tu 10-11am

TINY TREKKERS How do plants and animals transform in the spring?

You and your preschooler can unlock the mysteries together during a 6-week series. Classes include crafts, stories, songs and snacks. Dress for the weather, as each class has an outdoor adventure.

Child must be age 3 years by the first class.

Preregistration required.

Location: Lighthouse Nature Center Age: 3-5 yrs.

Fee: $100 R/$125 NR Length: 6 sessions Class # Dates Days Time 112139A8 April 5-May 10 Th 10-11:30am

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Class # 122131A8 122131B8 122131C8

Dates June 20 July 18 Aug 22

Days W W W

Time 11:30am-12:30pm 11:30am-12:30pm 11:30am-12:30pm

FREE ACCESS TO FISHING This popular free program is a great way to introduce children age 4 years and up to the “catch-and release” process. Equipment, bait and fishing expertise are provided! Drop by every Saturday, June 2nd through August 25, from 10am–1pm, at Lovelace Park, Gross Point Rd. at Thayer St. Kids under age 16 years don’t need a license, but must be accompanied by an adult.

Information: call 847-448-8256.

Scout Programs BOY AND GIRL SCOUT PROGRAMS AT THE ECOLOGY CENTER Located within the Ladd Arboretum and housing a variety of resident live animals, the Evanston Ecology Center is an ideal place for your Girl Scout or Cub Scout troop to explore. Our educational and interactive programs will engage your troop and meet most or all of the badge requirements.

In addition to the topics listed below, the Ecology Center will work with you to meet your troops’ unique needs.

Girl Scouts: Clover Petal (Daisy), Rosie Petal (Daisy) Senses (Daisy-Brownie), Bugs (Daisy-Brownie), Letterboxer (Brownie), Geocacher (Junior-Cadette) Cub Scouts: Backyard Jungle (Tiger), Tigers in the Wild (Tiger), Paws on the Path (Wolf), Air of the Wolf (Wolf), Fur, Feathers and Ferns (Bear), Weeblo Walkabout (Weeblo), Into the Woods (Weeblo Programs vary in length depending on requirements. Reservations are required 2 weeks in advance. Availability: call 847-448-8256.

Fee: $6 R/$8 NR per scout with a 10-scout min.

BOY SCOUT MERIT BADGES We will help you on your path to Eagle Scout. We offer a mix of required and elective badges each season. Books and supplies will be provided.

Participants must obtain their blue cards before coming to the class.

Location: Evanston Ecology Center Age: 12-17 yrs.

Fee: $31 R/$39 NR Length: 2 sessions Class #

Dates

Days Time

Emergency Preparedness Badge 112114A8 Mar 12-19 M 4:30-6:30pm Environmental Science Badge 112114B8 April 9-16 M 4:30-6:30pm Soil and Water Conservation Badge 112114C8 May 7-14 M 4:30-6:30pm

Open House ECOLOGY OPEN HOUSE Join us every Friday from June 15–August 3, 2018 from 9–11am for self-guided free play and exploration of the Ecology Center in our new classroom. Our animal classroom is the perfect meeting location for your next play date or day out. Visit our critters, peruse our nature stories and get hands on with our natural play materials.

Ecology Classes AFTERSCHOOL ANIMALS Get connected to some of the Ecology Center’s resident critters. Participants will discover fun facts and get up close to a different animal each week. It’s the perfect afterschool opportunity for the animal lovers in your family. Pre-registration is required.

Location: Evanston Ecology Center Age: 5-10 yrs.

Fee: $5 R/$7 NR Length: 1 session Class # 112161A8 112161B8 112161C8

Dates Mar 6 Mar 13 Mar 20

Days Tu Tu Tu

Time 4-5pm 4-5pm 4-5pm

TREASURE HUNT Discover the ecological treasures of Lighthouse Beach in this pirate themed scavenger hunt through the dunes. Join us for stories and s’mores by the fire after you solve all the clues. Pirate customs encouraged. Caregiver required to register with child.

Location: Lighthouse Beach Age: 4 yrs. and up Fee: $5 R/$7 NR Length: 1 session Class # Dates 122134A8 July 28

Days Time Sa 6:30-8pm

NATURE ARTISTS Let’s find inspiration in the natural world, and use natural materials to make works of art. Drop your child off with us and we will help let their creativity shine by joining us for arts and crafts using leaves, sticks, rocks, and much more.

Location: Evanston Ecology Center Age: 7-12 yrs.

Fee: $12 R/$15 NR Length: 1 session Class # Dates Days 112169A8 May 5 Sa 122137A8 July 14 Sa

Time 10-11:30am 10-11:30am

DIVERSITY IN SCIENCE

GARDEN CLUB

Anyone can be a scientist. Come and learn the stories of people from all kinds of backgrounds who used science to build things, cure diseases, and make amazing discoveries. We will do handson science activities and experiments as we explore different fields of science. The program will be indoors, but we may get a little messy.

Location: Evanston Ecology Center Age: 8-11 yrs.

Fee: $12 R/$15 NR Length: 1 session

It’s Springtime in the Ecology Center Farmette, which means it’s time to work the soil and get growing. Join us after school to learn about our urban garden and join in setting the roots for the season. Participants will learn how to use products from the garden and explore its ecological abundance.

Location: Evanston Ecology Center Age: 5-10 yrs.

Fee: $32 R/$42 NR Length: 4 sessions

Class # Dates 112131A8 Mar 14

Class # Dates 112172A8 May 9-30

Days Time W 4:30-6pm

Days Time W 4-5:30pm

NATURALIST FOR A DAY

A SEASON IN THE GARDEN

Put on your naturalist hat and explore nature like a true scientist. Practice observation and data collection and learn to enjoy the outdoors in a whole new way. Please come dressed for the weather. This is a drop off program.

Location: Evanston Ecology Center Age: 8-11 yrs.

Fee: $36 R/$45 NR Length: 3 sessions

Join Ecology Center staff for a full season in the garden. Staff will provide techniques and methods for best management of your vegetable garden at all stages of the growing season. Classes include hands-on practice and demonstrations in the Ecology Center Farmette, focused on a variety of natural care suggestions. Bring your questions each month and we’ll help your garden grow.

Location: Evanston Ecology Center Age: 10 yrs. and up Fee: $10 R/$13 NR Length: 1 session

Class # Dates 112132A8 April 10-24

Days Time Tu 4-5:30pm

AFTERSCHOOL STEM Supplement your child’s STEM education in this afterschool drop-off program. Participants will progress from the large to the small, exploring scientific topics ranging from cells to weather systems. Activities will be hands-on and experimental to encourage curiosity.

Location: Evanston Ecology Center Age: 5-7 yrs.

Fee: $12 R/$15 NR Length: 1 session Class # 112133A8 112133B8 112133C8

Dates Mar 15 April 19 May 17

Days Th Th Th

Time 4-5:30pm 4-5:30pm 4-5:30pm

LEARN TO CANOE Learn paddling skills from experienced instructors in a safe setting at Lovelace Park. Participants will learn basic paddle strokes, water safety and test their skills on the water.

Location: Lovelace Park Age: 8-13 yrs.

Fee: $15 R/$20 NR Length: 1 session Class # Dates 112171A8 May 19

Class # 113153A8 113153B8 113153C8 123119A8 123119B8 123119C8

Dates Mar 25 April 29 May 20 June 24 July 29 Aug 26

Days Su Su Su Su Su Su

Time 1-3pm 1-3pm 1-3pm 1-3pm 1-3pm 1-3pm

Theme Garden Design Soil Preparation Natural Fertilizers Weed and Pest Control Cool Weather Crops Harvest

LAKE APPRECIATION DAY Come celebrate the wonders of Lake Michigan.

Learn about the formation of the lake, creatures that live there, and its role in the local ecosystem.

Find out what you can do to help this precious resource. We will do activities outside, so please dress for the weather. Caregiver required to register with child.

Location: Lighthouse Beach Age: 4 yrs. and up Fee: $5 R/$7 NR Length: 1 session Class # Dates 123123A8 July 7

Days Sa

Time 10am-Noon

Days Time Sa 2-4pm

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Ecology Family Programs NIGHT HIKE Test your nocturnal senses on a guided night hike through the Arboretum. Themed night hike activities, a campfire and s’mores make for a perfect evening. Pre-registration is required. Start times for this course vary based on the sunset.

Location: Evanston Ecology Center Age: 5 yrs. and up Fee: $5 R/$7 NR Length: 1 session Class # 112157A8 112157B8 112157C8 123112A8 123112B8 123112C8

Dates Mar 23 April 20 May 25 June 22 July 13 Aug 24

Days F F F F F F

Time 6:30-8pm 7:30-9pm 7:30-9pm 7:30-9pm 7:30-9pm 7:30-9pm

MARSHMALLOW DROP

CANOE TO STEAK ’N SHAKE

Join us at the inaugural City of Evanston Marshmallow Drop. A blizzard of thousands of marshmallows will be dropped from a helicopter over James Park. There will be three separate drops, one for ages 5 years and under (must be accompanied by an adult), ages 6–8 years and ages 9–12 years. The event is free and open to the public. Children are encouraged to bring their own baskets to collect marshmallows and prizes will be given for marshmallows collected. This is not a competitive event, but there will be one magic marshmallow that will win an age appropriate grand prize for each age group.

Location: James Park Age: 1-12 yrs.

Fee: FREE Length: 1 session

Join us for a paddle and lunch at Steak 'n Shake.

We’ll start at the Ecology Center with safety and canoe instruction, then head south to the Steak ‘n Shake on Oakton St., have lunch, rest and return to the Ecology Center full and happy. Maximum 2 adults and 2 children in one canoe. Register: call 847-448-8256 or in person at the Ecology Center only. Fee doesn’t include cost of meal. Program is held rain or shine, please dress for the weather.

Location: Evanston Ecology Center Age: 5 yrs. and up Fee: $26 R/$33 NR Length: 1 session

Dates Days Time March 30 F 11am-noon

WILD WEEKENDS

FAMILY CAMPFIRE

BUBBLE SCIENCE

Join the Ecology Center staff for fun-filled campfires with nature themes. Each evening includes stories, songs and the ever-popular s’mores. Space is limited; pre-registration is required.

Location: Lighthouse Beach Age: 2 yrs. and up Fee: $5 R/$7 NR Length: 1 session

Experience the wonder and magic of bubbles at the Ecology Center. Learn about how bubbles form, participate in hands-on bubble experiments, and play outside with giant bubbles. Participants will even get to make their very own bubble wand to take home.

Location: Evanston Ecology Center Age: 4-9 yrs.

Fee: $7 R/$9 NR Length: 1 session

Class # 113119A8 113119B8 113119C8 113119D8 123104A8 123104B8 123104C8 123104D8 123104E8 123104F8

Dates April 27 April 28 May 18 May 19 June 15 June 16 July 6 July 7 Aug 3 Aug 4

Days F Sa F Sa F Sa F Sa F Sa

Time 7-8pm 7-8pm 7-8pm 7-8pm 7-8pm 7-8pm 7-8pm 7-8pm 7-8pm 7-8pm

Theme Flower Moon Flower Moon Constellations Constellations Planets Planets Dunes Dunes Great Lakes Great Lakes

CANOE THE CANAL Join us for our popular canoe trips on the canal. No canoeing experience is necessary. Basic canoe instruction and safety is covered before heading out. Register by phone or in person at the Ecology Center only. Program is held unless there is lightning; dress appropriately.

Location: Evanston Ecology Center Age: 5 yrs. and up Fee: $18 R/$23 NR Length: 1 session Class # 113120A8 113120B8 123110A8 123110B8

Dates May 13 May 26 June 17 June 30

Days Su Sa Su Sa

Time 9:30-11:30am 9:30-11:30am 9:30-11:30am 9:30-11:30am

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Class # Dates 122114A8 June 2

Days Time Sa 10-11:30am

FAMILY CAMPOUT Introduce your family to camping close to home by spending the night under the stars on Lighthouse Beach. We’ll have a campfire, stories, songs, s’mores and breakfast in the morning. Four-person tents are available upon request for an additional fee. In case of severe weather, the program will be canceled. Note: no swimming allowed.

Location: Lighthouse Beach Age: 5 yrs. and up Fee: $50 R/$63 NR Length: 2 sessions Class # Dates Days Time 122133A8 June 9-10 Sa-Su 7-8pm

Class # 123111A8

Dates Aug 25

Days Time Sa 10am-3pm

Gather at the Ecology Center for live animal presentations. We will be partnering with wildlife conservation organizations to teach the importance of these animals in the ecosystem and what we can do to protect them. Join us for the refreshments, animal activities and the animal presentation to make for a wild weekend.

Location: Evanston Ecology Center Age: 4 yrs. and up Fee: $10 R/$12 NR Length: 1 session Class # 113150A8 113150B8 113150C8

Dates Mar 17 April 14 May 12

Days Sa Sa Sa

Time 7-8:30pm 7-8:30pm 7-8:30pm

Leisure & Enrichment Self-Improvement/ Enrichment BAKERY BOOT CAMP This is not your ordinary cooking class. In this class youth will learn from start to finish how wonderful baked goods are formed, flambeed, baked, and ready to eat.

Location: Fleetwood-Jourdain Community Center Age: 10-20 yrs.

Fee: $65 R/$75 NR Length: 6 sessions Class # Dates Days Time 422115A8 July 14-Aug 18 Sa 10am-Noon

KITCHEN KOOKERY Have fun with your friends while you learn how to make your own snack without turning on the stove.

Each week you will make, taste, and take home a treat. At the end of the course, you’ll receive your own recipe book and apron to keep.

Location: Fleetwood-Jourdain Center Age: 8-13 yrs.

Fee: $65 R/$75 NR Length: 8 sessions Class # Dates Days Time 422116A8 June 13-Aug 1 W 5:30-6:30pm

Arts Camp Parties

AMERICAN RED CROSS BABYSITTERS TRAINING In this thorough course, youth obtain the knowledge and leadership skills necessary to provide safe and responsible child and infant care.

Video scenarios and life-size baby dolls provide hands-on practices for infant care, emergency response, behavior management and safe play for all ages. Mannequin CPR training, First Aid care and bandaging will conclude the final class.

Participants take with them a hand book and CD of additional help and suggestions. Full attendance at all 4 sessions is required for class completion and presentation of the American Red Cross card.

Refunds will not be issued once the class has begun. Information: call 847-448-8252. No class July 4, 2018.

Location: Chandler-Newberger Center Age: 11-15 yrs.

Fee: $109 R/$139 NR Length: 4 sessions Class # Dates Days Time 612123A8 April 18-May 9 W 6-8:30pm 622102A8 June 20-July 18 W 6-8:30pm

Included is a two-hour party held at the Noyes Cultural Arts Center. We supply the room, talent, and the clean-up—no wear and tear to your home, just sit and relax. You supply the cake and ice cream. The room will be theme decorated and an entertaining character/art teacher will lead your own private “camp.” Schedule is flexible; parties may be booked Monday–Saturday, 10am—7pm and Sunday, 10am–6pm. Information and booking: call 847-448-8263.

Fee: $260 for up to 15 children Age: 6 yrs. and up

MEDIEVAL CAMP Party-goers create a medieval village using Lincoln Logs® and our castle, complete a medieval craft, then learn busking skills to entertain the knights and ladies.

RENAISSANCE CAMP

ADULT/CHILD CPR This class prepares you with the information and skills to perform life-saving care, such as clearing and obstructed airway or performing one-rescuer CPR. You’ll also learn ways you can prevent injuries and tips on healthy living. Certification is valid for two years. Note: fee includes a participant manual used for all First Aid classes to keep. Questions or an interested in continuing to Infant CPR certification: call 847-448-8252.

Location: Chandler-Newberger Center Age: 12 yrs. and up Fee: $79 R/$99 NR Length: 2 sessions Class # Dates Days Time 612127A8 Mar 15-22 Th 6:30-8:30pm

CELEBRATE WITH AN ARTS CAMP BIRTHDAY PARTY

Your party will be a slice of our best-selling summer camp theme. Your party friends will paint a miniature, engage in Shakespearean silliness and be on their best behavior dressed in “finery.”

PIRATE CAMP “Arg, me mateys.” Speak and eat as pirates. The Pirate GRRRL will tell you yarns and teach you a salty song. You’ll complete a pirate craft.

PRINCESS CAMP Princesses were leaders in training. Pick a favorite Queen from history and we will immerse ourselves in her time and tales from her girlhood.

VISUAL ARTS AND SENSORY PARTIES A custom designed party for young creatives who like a total arts experience.

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Leisure & Enrichment Ecology Party Packages

Gibbs-Morrison Cultural Center

Drop-in programs

The Evanston Ecology center offers 2-hour birthday party programs on most Saturday and Sunday. An instructor will lead a nature or outdoor oriented party, including 45 minutes of hands on activities.

The rest of the time you are on your own for activities and treats. The renter is responsible for decorations and treats.

Birthday Topics Include: Animal Party, Birds of a Feather, Reptile Romp, Bug Party, Dino Party, Rocking Rocks, Potions and Concoctions and Geocaching. Custom parties can be prepared for an additional fee Age: 4 yrs. and up Fee: $200 R/$225 NR Party capacity: 15 person max.

DELORES HOLMES RECORDING STUDIO

Let our center be your “home away from home.”

Our comfortable lounge is an ideal place to socialize and play table games, Wii and Xbox.

Location: Fleetwood-Jourdain Center Age: 14 yrs. and up Fee: FREE Length: Ongoing

Chandler-Newberger Party Packages Parties range from preschoolers to teens. We provide the space and equipment; you provide the cake and decorations. All party packages include the simultaneous use of a multipurpose room for 2-hours (for gift opening and treats). Room and gym rentals are also available for teens, who will love playing volleyball or basketball. Full payment is due at time of reservation. Rental information and booking: call 847-448-8252.

PRESCHOOL PARTY PACKAGES This package includes a 2-hour rental of a halfgym and use of our preschool play equipment.

Equipment includes tumbling mats, climbing blocks, toddler merry-go-round, seesaw, teeter-totter, small slide, scooter carts and minibasketballs. This set-up resembles an indoor tot lot ready for parent/child interactive play.

Age: 2-5 yrs.

Fee: $169 R/$184 NR (includes 2-hrs. room rental).

SPORTS PARTY PACKAGES (Age 5+) The sports package includes two hours half-gym rental and two hours room rental.

Fee: $159 R/$174 NR. Choose three out of these four sports equipment sets: 1. 10 basketballs, 2 goals 2 10 soccer balls, 2 nets 3. Floor hockey sticks, 2 nets 4. 12 “NERF” dodgeballs

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The Delores Holmes Studio at Gibbs-Morrison Cultural Center is now officially open to the public.

A fully operational Recording Studio available for private rental sessions.

• $35 per hour, Evanston residents • $45 per hour, non-residents • 2-hour minimum • Reservation required • Studio engineer included Student discounted rates are offered to those with a Northwestern or Evanston Township High School valid student ID. Hour information: Gibbs-Morrison@ cityofevanston.org or 847-448-8040.

Rentals for Special Occasions/Meetings You can relax with your guests when your party is held at one of Evanston’s community centers.

The Levy Senior Center: Several rooms are available, from the cozy Elm Room to the 300-person capacity Maple Room.

The lovely garden courtyard is available, and the kitchen is designed specifically for catered events.

Robert Crown Community Center and Fleetwood-Jourdain Community Center: Rental rooms are available. Bring in your own refreshments or have your function catered.

Chandler-Newberger Community Center: This center specializes in birthday parties; see column at left.

The Noyes Cultural Arts Center: This center offers its community room and gallery halls on the first and second floor for fundraisers, receptions, parties, lecture events and more.

Evanston Ecology Center: This center has a large room in a unique Evanston setting. The space can hold up to 100 people with direct access to the Ladd Arboretum.

Gibbs-Morrison Cultural Center: The center has a large room, accommodating up to 50 people. Rental information: cityofevanston.org/recreation or call 311.

OPEN LOUNGE

Day Time M-F 6-8:30pm

FRIDAY NIGHT HANGOUT Hang out with staff members and your friends at Fleetwood-Jourdain Center. Shoot baskets, play table or video games, listen to music or watch TV. If you prefer, head to a quiet area with a favorite book or talk with your friends.

Location: Fleetwood-Jourdain Center Age: 11 yrs. and up Fee: FREE Length: Ongoing Day Time F 6-7:30pm

MASON PARK SUMMERTIME DROP-IN Looking for a fun place to drop-in during the summer break? Meet with your friends and play XBOX, PSP, or Wii game systems. You could also join in outdoor sports such as basketball, baseball, and football (weather permitting).

Location: Mason Park Field House Age: 11-13 yrs.

Fee: FREE Length: During D65 School Summer Break Day Time M-F 10am-5pm

School Programs Chandler-Newberger Playschool TIME TOGETHER Evanston’s only public open gym for young children. They can enjoy running, jumping, climbing or sitting quietly with toys, books and puzzles, while spending quality time with their parent or caregiver, giving the opportunity for both to make new friends. Our relaxing atmosphere is focused on interaction, the comfort and safety of our families, and a sense of community. The best part: We pick up all the toys. Each session ends with a short circle time that includes singing, movement and a story.

Due to construction at the Chandler-Newberger Center, Time Together will take a break from March 27–April 12 Chandler-Newberger Free Parking: The parking lot is located off Central St. in Evanston.

Parking permits are available at the front desk.

Our facility is located across the street from Firestation #3 and west of the Central Street CTA Purple Line Station.

Want to bring your playgroup?

Call Chandler-Newberger at 847-448-8252 for price breaks available for play groups of 4 or more families.

Location: Chandler-Newberger Center Age: 4 yrs. and under First-time Guests Fee: Free Non-expiring 8-count Punch Card Fee: $66R/NR, 1 child and parent/caregiver, (call Chandler for multiple children fees) Drop in Fee: $11 for 1 child and parent/caregiver, $13 for 2 children and parent/caregiver Class # Dates 611162A8 April 17-May 24

Days Tu-Th

Time 9-11am

I CAN GO TO SCHOOL 2 IN THE ORANGE ROOM Orange Room classes offer your 2–3 year old child a gentle introduction to the classroom. Each class incorporates music and movement, arts and crafts, circle time and free play. With the support and guidance of a parent or caregiver and our caring teacher, children learn about classroom transitions, following directions, making friends, develop language skills and gain confidence.

Instructor: Patti Montgomery Age: 2-3 yrs. with an adult (must be 2 yrs. by the first day of class) Fee: $48 R/$66 NR

Safari Let’s take a trip into the wild. With our explorer binoculars (we’ll make these in class) we will look for animals with stripes and spots. We’ll read books, sing songs and use our imagination to go on a classroom safari Class # Dates 611121A8 April 16-May 21

Days Time M 10:30-11:15am

Dr. Seuss Green Eggs and Ham anyone? In this class we’ll explore the books of Dr. Seuss. Our inspiration for songs and art projects will come from the work of this fantastic author.

Class # Dates Days Time 611123A8 April 20-May 25 F 10:30-11:15am

MAKE AND MOVE First we’ll make a fun project in our bright Orange Room, then run out our sillies in the gym. Children will use both small and large motor skills by creating simple art and science projects and hop, climb and jump through an exciting obstacle course.

Instructor: Patti Montgomery Age: 18 mos.-3 yrs., with an adult.

6 week Fee: $49 R/$67 NR Class # Dates Days Time 611122A8 April 16-May 21 M 9:30-10:15am 611122B8 April 20-May 25 F 9:30-10:15am

BIG IDEAS IN THE BLUE ROOM Chandler-Newberger’s Blue Room is home to unique programming created specifically for children ages 3–5 years. In the Blue Room, teachers focus on your child’s emotional, physical and cognitive growth via projects, story time, show and tell and free play. Our activities explore letters, numbers, shapes, colors, fluency and literacy.

Socialization includes time on the adjacent play lot and in Chandler-Newberger’s gymnasium.

Examples of our daily themes: Wildlife around Us, Where in the World?, Preschool “Pre”Fessors, Chicka Chicka ABC, I Spy Shapes and Colors and Diggin’ Dinosaurs.

Our smaller class sizes are coordinated to supplement your current preschool schedule by allowing your child to experience a fuller week of classes and/or a longer day that readies them for kindergarten. Children are introduced to new friends and are given opportunities to gain selfconfidence and self-esteem in a warm supportive atmosphere. The ala carte class experience can also help children just one or two days a week.

Create a schedule that works for you.

Location: Chandler-Newberger Center Age: 3-5 yrs. (must be 3 years by the first day of class and potty trained) 7 weeks, 90-min Fee: $102 R/$137 NR 7 weeks, 3-hr. Fee: $204 R/$274 NR Class # 611130A8 611130B8 611130C8 611130D8 611130E8 611130F8 611130G8 611130H8 611130J8 611130K8

Dates April 9-May 21 April 9-May 21 April 10-May 22 April 10-May 22 April 11-May 23 April 11-May 23 April 12-May 24 April 12-May 24 April 13-May 25 April 13-May 25

Days M M Tu Tu W W Th Th F F

AFTERNOON ART ACTION IN THE BLUE ROOM Supplement your preschooler’s morning schedule by giving your child the ala carte class experience of a longer day, assisting your child’s transition into a more structured kindergarten classroom atmosphere by attending one or two days a week.

This class creates opportunities to increase their self-esteem, self-confidence and make new friends. We’ll explore all types of artistic mediums, such as marble painting, puppet making, creative building with cardboard and more, to increase their creativity. Children will also have an opportunity to spend quality time in our gymnasium using a variety of sports equipment and riding toys. On the adjacent playground children can run and swing to further develop their large motor skills. The ala carte class experience can also help children just entering the preschool phase ease into a structured classroom atmosphere by attending just one or two days a week.

Instructor: Liz Stone/Grace Byrnes Location: Chandler-Newberger Center Age: 3-5 yrs. (must be 3 yrs. by the first day of class and be potty trained) 7 week Fee: $102 R/$137 NR Class # 611131A8 611131B8 611131C8 611131D8 611131E8

Dates April 9-May 21 April 10-May 22 April 11-May 23 April 12-May 24 April 13-May 25

Days M Tu W Th F

Time 1:30-3pm 1:30-3pm 1:30-3pm 1:30-3pm 1:30-3pm

BLUE ROOM PICNIC Children signed up for a 3-hour morning class and/ or Afternoon Art Action class can participate in our Blue Room Picnic lunch option. For an additional fee, your child will be supervised as they eat lunch (you must bring your child’s lunch) with their friends and enjoy additional free play time during their picnic lunch hour.

Location: Chandler-Newberger Center Age: 3-5 yrs.

7 week Fee: $70 R/$84 NR Daily Fee: $13 R/$16 NR Class # 611110A8 611110B8 611110C8 611110D8 611110E8

Date April 9-May 21 April 10-May 22 April 11-May 23 April 12-May 24 April 13-May 25

Day M Tu W Th F

Time 12:30-1:30pm 12:30-1:30pm 12:30-1:30pm 12:30-1:30pm 12:30-1:30pm

Time 9:30-11am 9:30am-12:30pm 9:30-11am 9:30am-12:30pm 9:30-11am 9:30am-12:30pm 9:30-11am 9:30am-12:30pm 9:30-11am 9:30am-12:30pm

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School Programs Robert Crown DCFS Licensed Preschool General Information Robert Crown Community Center’s toddler, preschool, and after-school programs are licensed by the Illinois Department of Child and Family Services (DCFS). The Creative Play Preschool at the Robert Crown Community Center has served families of Evanston and nearby communities since 1988. The benefits of having a preschool in a community center setting is having access to the many offerings at the Center. Students play in the large gym, grassy fields surrounding the facility, have access to our ice rinks, and various outdoor play areas in the neighborhood. We also offer three nutritious meals a day including a hot lunch for full day programs. Families may choose from the various programs including the Take Two program for 2–3 year olds, the Creative Play program for 3–5 year olds, and our Dual Enrollment program, which serves children enrolled in District 65 half day programs, but need full day care.

Registration Information Our registration process includes a tour with the program coordinator, class schedules, content, curriculum and assessment, the parent handbook, program fees and a registration packet. It is the parent’s responsibility to ensure that all forms, including a copy of the child’s birth certificate and immunizations within the last 6 months are returned prior to enrollment. Tour appointment: call the Robert Crown Community Center at 847-448-8167. Questions: contact Tiffany Caston, the Preschool, After-School and Camp Program Coordinator at tcaston@cityofevanston.org.

TAKE TWO Year Round Program/summer session, separate This program is a great first independent experience for a child designed to provide children with a warm and nurturing environment for children 2–3 years old. Our staff introduce preschool concepts in a gentle transition from home to school, emphasizing active development of children’s social, emotional, and cognitive skills. The teacher’s focus on preschool readiness preparedness such as taking turns, following simple directions, listening, and sharing. They benefit from individual instruction during center time and an interactive circle time, followed by art, music, movement, story time, outdoor play and gym games. Potty Training is not required.

Age: 2-3 yrs.

Fee: Varies by service days per month Morning: 8am-Noon; Full Day: 8am-6pm Sections: Vary by months in session

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CREATIVE PLAY PRESCHOOL

FLEETWOOD-JOURDAIN

Year Round Program/summer session separate This program, defined as “innovative play with a purpose”, has become the standard. Our multiage classroom offers children the opportunity to participate in a variety of age appropriate activities as they develop socially, emotionally, and cognitively through play. Classroom activities are planned to meet the needs of each child, and focus on the development of students problem solving skills, peer relationships, making real life connections through math, literacy, and science activities, music and movement and crafts activities. Potty Training is required.

Age: 3-5 yrs.

Fee: Varies by service days per month Morning: 8am-Noon; Full Day: 8am-6pm Sections: Vary by months in session

This program serves your after school needs and school closings on all in-service, institute days, winter break and spring break. Students are grouped by grade and received structured recreation, homework assistance, supervised computer access, nutritious snacks and arts activities. After the first snack, youth will participate in their choice of free-play sports followed by a structured game. On early dismissal days, activities, field trips, or art workshops are scheduled. Bus services are included for children attending District #65 schools to the center (No bus service on holidays and school breaks).

Location: Fleetwood-Jourdain Center Age: 5-10 yrs. (Elementary School Students) Fees: Vary based on number of service days.

Length: Monthly

DUAL ENROLLMENT PRE-K

MASON PARK: HANGOUT AFTER SCHOOL

Follows District 65 HEAD START calendar (9 month program) Our Dual Enrollment Program is a unique program designed for those enrolled in District 65 halfday programs. This program is an elective collaborative effort; children are greeted and supervised during bus drop off and pick up and escorted to their prospective recreation programs. We provide a full day of quality child care and enrichment for children attending Evanston head Start, Preschool for All, SPAAC programs, outdoor, gym play and introductory figure skating instruction. A calendar of service days will be provided at enrollment.

Age: 3-5 yrs.

Fee: Varies by service days per month Part-time: Noon-4pm; Full-time: Noon-6pm

Drop in after school on Monday–Fridays, meet your friends and do homework. After you finish your homework (internet access available), you can play Xbox, PSP, or Wii game systems. Also join in outdoor sports, such as basketball, baseball, and football. Information: call Fleetwood-Jourdain Community Center 847-448-8254.

Location: Mason Park Field House Age: 11-13 yrs.

Fee: $20/month per child Length: Ongoing (School Year) Time: 3-6pm

After-School Programs

SHAG HOLIDAYS

ROBERT CROWN AFTER SCHOOL ADVENTURE Follows District 65 school calendar (9 mon. Program) This program is licensed by the Illinois Department of Child and Family Services (DCFS).There is time to relax, coordinated study time and nutritious snacks. Activities designated to build athletic and social skills take place in our gym, multi-purpose room, and outdoor space. Most importantly, “Homework Help,” provides individualized enrichment and assistance. The program includes special activities, field trips, and theme days on district 65 early dismissal days. Full day care is provided on days District 65 holds non-attendance days/institute days outside of COE Holidays. It is the parent responsibility to ensure that all forms, including a copy of the child’s birth certificate and immunizations within the last 6 months are returned prior to enrollment. Information: email Amber Woodson awoodson@cityofevanston.org Age: 5-12 yrs.

Fee: Varies by service days per month Time: 3-6pm Sections: Vary by months in session

Preschool Programs and After School This program provides supervised care and full day activities on school District #65 non-attendance days during the school year. This includes entertainment in the center or a planned field trip (bus transportation and admission included) and a healthy snack and lunch. Register at least two weeks in advance. Late registrations may be accepted up to four days before program. The field trips bus leaves just after 9am, please be on time as there is no staff at the center to supervise those arriving late. Information: call Fleetwood-Jourdain Community Center 847-448-8254.

Location: Fleetwood-Jourdain Center Age: 5-10 yrs.

Fee: $60 R/$70 NR Length: 1 session Class # Dates Days Time 452103A8 Sept 30 Tu 9am-7pm 452103A8 Mar 23 F 9am-6:30pm

Special Recreation Special Recreation Special Recreation programs are for people with special needs. Programs emphasize individual development in a wide range of leisure areas including sports, culture, social, after-school and special events.

For more information, call 847-448-8044

Classes CHEF’S MATES It’s time to put on the aprons and cook some goodies. Join your friends and volunteer chefs as we roll up our sleeves and set the table.

Location: Park School Age: 3 yrs. and up Fee: $135 R/$160 NR Length: 7 sessions Class # Dates 815822A8 April 9-May 21

Days Time M 3:30-5pm

TEMPO TIME We will be continuing our music and movement program, aut-erobics. This sensory integration program uses music and movement to connect the right and left sides of the brain and is designed to improve motor and cognitive skills.

Location: Park School Age: 3 yrs. and up Fee: $135 R/$160 NR Length: 8 sessions Class # Dates Days Time 815606A8 April 10-May 29 Tu 3:30-5pm

I’VE GOT RHYTHM This class, taught by a music therapist from the Institute of Therapy Through the Arts, offers quality music time after school, giving the opportunity to learn to play musical instruments, expand musical skills, improve motor language and social skills in a group setting. No class May 2.

Location: Park School Age: 3 yrs. and up Fee: $135 R/$160 NR Length: 7 sessions Class # Dates Days Time 815608A8 April 11-May 30 W 3:30-5pm

SENS-O-RAMA Join your friends as we work on a wide variety of projects that will require working with various textures, smells, colors, and sounds that will lead to a fun sensory experience.

Location: Park School Age: 3 yrs. and up Fee: $135 R/$160 NR Length: 8 sessions

SUNSHINE THROUGH GOLF

Sports RECREATIONAL/AEROBIC SWIM Our recreational swim program is tailored to your ability. The emphasis is on increasing flexibility, stamina and muscle tone while having fun and learning a new leisure skill. The pool and locker room are wheelchair accessible. Locker room assistance can be provided upon request. No class May 21.

Location: McGaw YMCA Age: 3 yrs. and up Fee: $142 R/$167 NR Length: 7 sessions Class # Dates Days Time 815312A8 April 9-May 21 M 8-9:30pm

SPECIAL OLYMPICS SWIM TEAM PRACTICE Improve your swimming for competitive and recreational swim meets. The pool and locker room are wheelchair accessible. Staff is available to assist in the locker room upon request.

Location: McGaw YMCA Age: 8 yrs. and up Fee: $142 R/$167 NR Length: 7 sessions Class # Dates Days Time 815813A8 April 9-May 21 M 8:45-9:30pm

Evanston Special Recreation is teaming up with the Sunshine Through Golf Foundation on golf skills.

Golf pros will provide instruction. Transportation will be provided to and from Chandler-Newberger.

Registration deadline is Friday, July 6.

Location: Varies Age: 8 yrs. and up Fee: Free Length: 6 sessions Class # Dates Days Time 825806A8 July 12-Aug 16 Th 3:30-5:30pm

AFTER-SCHOOL TRACK It’s time to prepare for the 2018 Track and Field Meet. Personalized training will be provided each week. Wear loose-fitting clothing and gym shoes to each practice. Join us for this program to get in shape and keep in shape. You do not have to compete in the meet to benefit from this program.

Location: Park School Age: 3 yrs. and up Fee: $135 R/$160 NR Length: 8 sessions Class # Dates Days Time 815311A8 April 13-May 25 F 3:30-5pm

BOWLING

POWERLIFTING It’s time to get to work as we prepare for the Special Olympics District Powerlifting Meet.

Note: due to the size of the workout facility, we will have two, 60-minute training sessions on Wednesdays and two, 45-minute sessions on Saturdays if we have more than 4 athletes register for this program.

Location: Fleetwood-Jourdain Center Age: 15 yrs. and up Fee: $72 R/$87 NR Length: 15 sessions Class # Dates Days Time 815817A8 April 11-May 30 W, Sa 6:30-8:30pm

VOLLEYBALL It’s time to work on serving, setting and spiking skills as we start with our newest Special Olympics sport. Depending on the number of people enrolled, we will be putting together one or more teams for competition.

Location: Robert Crown Community Center Age: 12 yrs. and up Fee: $72 R/$87 NR Length: 8 sessions

Basic to advanced skills are practiced, refine your lane approach and delivery while socializing with others. Game, shoe rental and transportation to and from Robert Crown are provided.

Location: Brunswick Zone Age: 8 yrs. and up Fee: $122 R/$143 NR Length: 6 sessions Class # Dates Days Time 815006A8 April 14-May 26 Sa 12-2:30pm 825804A8 July 7-Aug 11 Sa 12-2:30pm

BOWLING/FITNESS COMBO Join us in the morning for fitness training, then change clothes and grab a bite to eat. Be sure to bring your own lunch or money for food at the bowling alley. Transportation will be provided to and from Robert Crown.

Location: Brunswick Zone Age: 8 yrs. and up Fee: $122 R/$143 NR Length: 7 sessions Class # Dates Days Time 815007A8 April 14-May 26 Sa 10:30am-2:30pm

Class # Dates Days Time 815803A8 April 12-May 31 Th 7-8:30pm 825828A8 June 21-Aug 16 Th 7-8:30pm

Class # Dates Days Time 815601A8 April 12-May 31 Th 3:30-5pm

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Special Recreation FITNESS TRAINING

SPECIAL OLYMPICS SWIM MEET

Start your weekend with more energy and flexibility.

This one-hour class will take you from stretches and warm-ups to some adaptive low-impact aerobics, to a relaxing cool-down. See our training combo for even more fun.

Location: Robert Crown Community Center Age: 8 yrs. and up Fee: $75 R/$90 NR Length: 7 sessions

Show the results of your hard work for these past months by competing against other athletes earning a chance to compete at the 2018 Special Olympics Summer Games. You must have an upto-date medical application on file at the Special Recreation office. Transportation will be provided to and from Robert Crown.

Location: Varies Age: 8 yrs. and up Fee: $42 R/$57 NR Length: 1 session

Class # Dates Days Time 815309A8 April14-May 26 Sa 10:30am-11:30pm

BOCCE If you are looking for a sport that is as fun and easy to play as bowling but uses lighter equipment then bocce is the sport for you. We will work on various skills during game time to prepare for the Special Olympics Bocce Meet.

Location: Lovelace Park Age: 8 yrs. and up Fee: $62 R/$72 NR Length: 8 sessions Class # Dates Days Time 825801A8 June 24-Aug 12 Su 10:30am-Noon

FLAG FOOTBALL Are you ready for some football? We will be working on team and individual skills according to Special Olympics competition rules and will also scrimmage. No football experience required.

Location: Leahy Park Age: 8 yrs. and up Fee: $62 R/$72 NR Length: 8 sessions Class # Dates Days 825805A8 June 24-Aug 12 Su

Time 8:30-10am

Special Olympics SPECIAL OLYMPICS STATE SUMMER GAMES You have a chance to go for the gold at the Special Olympics Summer Games. To attend you must have received a gold medal at one of the qualifying meets.

Pick up and drop off is available from Robert Crown.

Location: Varies Age: 8 yrs. and up Fee: $185 R/$215 NR Length: 3 sessions Class # Dates Days 825803A8 June 15-17 F-Su

Time 7am-3pm

4TH OF JULY PARADE Start your holiday with a march down Central St. Please join us for Evanston’s annual 4th of July Parade. All Special Recreation participants, athletes, friends, and family members are invited to march.

Information: call 847-448-8044.

Location: Varies Age: 8 yrs. and up Fee: Free Length: 1 session

Class # Dates Days Time 815801A8 Mar 24 Sa 7:30am-3pm

Class # 825003A8

SPECIAL OLYMPICS REGION B BOWLING MEET

SUMMER CRUISE

It’s time to get those strikes and spares as you compete in the Region B Special Olympics Bowling Tournament. Gold medalists will qualify to compete at the District Meet in early fall. You must have a current medical application on file in our office and must have participated in our bowling program.

Pick-up and drop-off available from Robert Crown Center. The registration deadline is May 2.

Location: Varies Age: 8 yrs. and up Fee: $42 R/$57 NR Length: 1 session Class # Dates Days Time 825802A8 June 2 Sa 7:30am-4pm

POWERLIFTING MEET Compete in the Special Olympics District Powerlifting Meet. Gold Medalists from this meet will qualify to compete in powerlifting at Summer Games in June.

Location: Varies Age: 15 yrs. and up Length: 1 session Class # Dates Days Time 815818A8 April 15 Su 7am-5pm

TRACK & FIELD MEET Compete against other athletes in Area 18 to earn a chance to go to the 2018 Summer Games. Athletes must have an up-to-date medical application on file in the Special Recreation office and must have attended the winter session of track practice.

Transportation to and from the meet will be provided at Robert Crown.

Location: Varies Age: 8 yrs. and up Fee: $42 R/$57 NR Length: 1 session Class # Dates Days Time 815314A8 April 22 Su 7:30am-4:30pm

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Trips/Special Events

Dates July 4

Days W

Time 12:30-3pm

Join your friends from Special Recreation for a relaxing daytime cruise on the lake in Wisconsin.

Be sure to bring lunch money. Transportation will be provided to and from Robert Crown.

Location: Varies Age: 3 yrs. and up Fee: $32 R/$37 NR Length: 1 session Class # 825005A8

Dates Aug 18

Days Time Sa 9:30am-4pm

CHICAGO WOLVES HOCKEY GAME Join your Special Rec. friends as we head out to see the Chicago Wolves take on the Rockford IceHogs, the AHL feeder team for the Chicago Blackhawks.

Be sure to bring spending money for food and souvenirs. Transportation will be provided at Robert Crown. Be sure to register by March 2.

Location: Varies Age: 3 yrs. and up Fee: $32 R/$37 NR Length: 1 session Class # Dates Days Time 845004A8 Mar 11 Su 1:45-7pm

SPECIAL OLYMPICS ATHLETE PARTY Special Recreation is inviting athletes, parents and volunteers to see how all that hard training has paid off. The evening will include dinner and dancing with music provided by a DJ. This will be our official send-off for all the athletes who qualify to compete at Summer Games in Bloomington in June 2018.

Registration deadline: Friday, May 4.

Location: Levy Senior Center Age: 3 yrs. and up Fee: $22 R/$27 NR Length: 1 session Class # Dates Days Time 815115A8 May 12 Sa 5-9pm

Spring Break Camps Spring Break Camps ECOLOGY SPRING BREAK CAMP Spring is here. Join up with your fellow young scientists to explore the wonders of the arboretum and ecology center through the eyes of a naturalist.

Study plants and animals in their environment through outdoor exploration, games, hands-on activities, and crafts. Please dress for the weather, bring a change of clothes and a nut free lunch.

Location: Evanston Ecology Center Age: 5-12 yrs.

Fee: $282 R/$353 NR Length: 5 sessions Class # Dates Days Time 111201A8 Mar 26-30 M-F 9am-4pm

ECOLOGY SPRING BREAK EXTENDED CARE SFor those enrolled in Ecology Spring Break Camp we offer extended day supervision with low key activities such as board games, reading and crafts.

Snack is provided. When you register, please indicate the days you will need post camp care.

Location: Evanston Ecology Center Age: 5-12 yrs.

Fee: $40 R/$50 NR Length: 5 sessions Class # Dates Days Time 111202A8 Mar 26-30 M-F 4pm-6pm

CHESS SPRING BREAK CAMP Would you like to go on a journey to learn cool openings, mid games with all the pins, double attacks, endgames and even bughouse? Would you like to be a part of a successful chess team that includes all levels of chess players? If so, join Chess Wizards. You’ll learn to play chess in a fun atmosphere, with indoor and outdoor activities.

No previous experience is needed. This camp is for beginning-and intermediate-level players.

All campers receive a chess board, a set of chess pieces, a Chess Wizards T-shirt, score book, trophy and a certificate of achievement. As a bonus, it’s been proven that children who learn to play chess also dramatically improve their day-to-day academic performance. Children should bring their lunch and drink daily; a snack will be provided.

There is no extended care for this camp.

Location: Fleetwood-Jourdain Center Age: 5-12 yrs.

Fee: $338 R/$388 NR Length: 5 sessions Class # Dates Days Time 612205A8 Mar 26-30 M-F 9am-3pm

ARTS SPRING BREAK CAMP FABRICATION

VACATION ADVENTURE JR.

Makers and Creatives: Dive deep into art making and creativity through an interdiciplinary journey through Fiber and Design. We will team up with and visit local artists and explore textiles, sculpture, storytelling and international design. Information: call 847-448-8263 Location: Noyes Cultural Center Age: 6-12 yrs.

Fee: $235 R/$250 NR Length: 5 sessions Class # Dates Days 912202A8 Mar 26-30 M-F

Time 9am-5pm

SPRING BREAK HOCKEY SKILLS CLINIC Participants will have daily drill focused ice sessions to work on skating, edges, balance, stick handling and shooting. Gym time will be used for off-ice conditioning, games and snack break. We will spend 1.75 hours per day on the ice and 45 minutes off-ice. Full hockey equipment is required for on ice participation. Some equipment is available to borrow, and hockey skates are included. Comfortable workout clothing required for the off-ice activities.

Location: Robert Crown Community Center Age: 4.75-7 yrs. and up Fee: $150 R/$170 NR Length: 5 sessions Class # Dates Days Mites Level 312510A8 Mar 26-30 M-F Squirts Level 312510B8 Mar 26-30 M-F Peewee/Bantams Level 312510C8 Mar 26-30 M-F

Time 10:45am-2pm 12:45-4pm 8:15am-Noon

VACATION ADVENTURE ”Take off” from the Robert Crown Center airport for a fun filled vacation of active play and exploration.

We’ll create “passports” and explore four countries to learn about their food, art and culture. Each day, we’ll create an art project, sample food, and listen to music representative of the country we are visiting. A field trip to a museum will reinforce the topics discussed. Children will need to bring their lunch when indicated on the schedule; a snack will be provided. Information: email Tiffany Caston tcaston@cityofevanston.org Location: Robert Crown Community Center Age: 5-12 yrs.

Fee: Varies Length: 5 sessions Class # Dates Days Time Fee 212201A8 Mar 26-30 M-F 9am-4pm $228 R/NR 212201B8 Mar 26-30 M-F 7:30am-6pm $325 R/NR

In our “junior” edition of Vacation Adventure, our smallest explorers will be introduced to the “around the world” experience through play based exploration of music, art, dance, food and culture from lands afar. We will join the school age campers for lunch at a local restaurant and go on field trips.

Information: email Tiffany Caston tcaston@cityofevanston.org Location: Robert Crown Community Center Age:2-5 yrs.

Fee: Varies Length: 5 sessions Class # Dates Days Time Fee 212203A8 Mar 26-30 M-F 9am-4pm $210 R/NR 212203B8 Mar 26-30 M-F 8am-6pm $300 R/NR

ROBOTICS AND CODING CHALLENGE WITH ROBOTHINK Armed with gears, motors, servos and a computer, students build, code and play with robots of all shapes, sizes and functions. Starting with simple motorized models and building to advanced autonomous sensor robots, our certified instructors take students on a fun and educational journey where we cover robotics principles, fundamentals of computer programming and problem solving. The activities are interactive, hands-on and very engaging to promote learning and retention.Join us for this fun RoboThink Robotics Mini-Camp. Sign up for both sessions to make it a full day, Robothink staff will supervise campers from noon-1pm. No prior experience required. Participants will need to bring a lunch if they are attending a full day.There is no extended care for this camp.

Location: James Park Fieldhouse Age: 5-12 yrs.

Fee: $189 R/$230 NR Length: 5 sessions Class # Dates Days Time 612210A8 Mar 26-30 M-F 9am-Noon 612210B8 Mar 26-30 M-F 1-4pm

FLEETWOOD SPRING BREAK CAMP Come join us at Fleetwood-Jourdain for spring break. Make your week out of school an unforgettable one as we participate in indoor sports, arts & crafts, activities, as well as field trips and adventures.

Location: Fleetwood-Jourdain Center Age: 4-10 yrs.

Fee: $225 R/$250 NR Length: 5 sessions Class # Dates Days Time 412202A8 Mar 26-30 M-F 7am-6pm

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Age 55+ Art Classes

Music Classes

Fitness

JEWELRY/GLASS FUSION

SENIOR UKULELE ENSEMBLE

ZUMBA GOLD TONING

Come explore the art of glass fusion. You will learn how to make paperweights, dishes, sun catchers, jewelry and pictures. Fee includes individualized instruction, some materials and assembly of finished art work. No class July 4.

Location: Levy Senior Center Fee, 8 Sessions: $75 Levy Member/$90 nonmember Fee, 7 Sessions: $65 Levy Member/$80 nonmember

Looking for some fun people playing ukulele to accompany? If you already know 2-3 strum patterns and 10-12 chords you will be able to have a lot of fun with this group. We play a wide variety of music from the 40s to the 70s and hold ukulele sing-along concerts at the Levy Center several times a year for those who are interested. Participation in these events is not required to be in an ensemble.

Instructor: Lorraine Williams Location: Levy Senior Center Fee, Spring Session: $49 Levy Member/$64 nonmember Fee, Summer Session: $56 Levy Member/$71 nonmember

This innovative, fun and exciting program was designed for the active older adult, the true beginner, and/or people who are not used to exercising, or people who may be limited physically.

The instructor will add strength and stretching segments at the end of the class. No class May 4.

Instructor: Judy Mooney Location: Levy Senior Center Fee, Spring Session: $59 Levy Member/$74 nonmember Fee, Summer Session: $65 Levy Member/$80 nonmember

Class # 514174A8 514174B8 524148A8 524148B8 524148C8 524148D8

Dates Mar 28-May 16 Mar 29-May 17 June 6-July 25 June 7-July 26 Aug 15-Oct 3 Aug 16-Oct 4

Days W Th W Th W Th

Time 1-3pm 10am-Noon 1-3pm 10am-Noon 1-3pm 10am-Noon

CLAY HAND BUILDING & GLAZING Using a variety of clay, tools, and methods learn how to hand build and let your imagination run free. You can use our slab roller and extruder. Fee includes instruction, firing and supplies. Studio time is available for class members at no additional fee.

Location: Levy Senior Center Fee: $80 Levy Member/$95 nonmember Length: 8 sessions Class # 514606A8 514606B8 524603A8 524603B8 524603C8 524603D8

Dates Mar 26-May 14 Mar 26-May 14 June 4-July 23 June 4-July 23 Aug 13-Oct 8 Aug 13-Oct 8

Days M M M M M M

Time 9:30am-12:30pm 1-4pm 9:30am-12:30pm 1-4pm 9:30am-12:30pm 1-4pm

Class # Dates Days Time 514608A8 Mar 22-May 3 Th 1-2pm 524604A8 May 10-June 28 Th 1-2pm

UKULELE FOR SENIORS This class is for beginner level students and those with some experience who want to refresh and improve their skills. Come and learn the fundamentals and basic chords of the ukulele so you can play the songs you love. Folk, country, Motown, pop, we play it all. All types of Ukuleles are welcome with the exception of baritones Instructor: Lorraine Williams Location: Levy Senior Center Fee, Spring Session: $49 Levy Member/$64 nonmember Fee, Summer Session: $56 Levy Member/$71 nonmember Class # Dates Days Time 514610A8 Mar 22-May 3 Th 11:45am-12:45pm 524606A8 May 10-June 28 Th 11:45am-12:45pm

Dance Classes CONTINUING SQUARE DANCE Swing your partner and do-si-do. Square dancing is a great way to exercise, have fun and stimulate your brain. We will review the beginning and move onto more complex, mainstream calls. Prerequisite: some experience square dancing.

Location: Levy Senior Center Fee: $100 Levy Member/$115 nonmember Length: 11 sessions Class # Dates Days Time 514102A8 Mar 22-May 31 Th 10:30am-12:30pm

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Class # Dates Days Time 514303A8 Mar 23-May 25 F 9:30-10:30am 524301A8 June 8-Aug 10 F 9:30-10:30am

ZUMBA FOR BOOMERS Enjoy this less intense Zumba class, but more intense than Zumba Gold. This class is designed for those who want to do Zumba without jumping.

All adults welcome.

Instructor: Judy Mooney Location: Levy Senior Center Fee: $65 Levy Member/$80 nonmember Length: 10 sessions Class # Dates 514314A8 Mar 19-May 21 524315A8 June 4-Aug 6

Days Time M 6-7pm M 6-7pm

CORE & MORE This 45-min. floor class strengthens the core muscles surrounding your spine, works the abdominals, obliques and lower back muscles for a leaner, stronger, more-flexible you. Participants must be comfortable on the floor. No class May 4.

Instructor: Barbara Meyer Location: Levy Senior Center Fee, 10 sessions: $65 Levy Member/$80 nonmember Fee, 9 sessions: $59 Levy Member/$74 nonmember Class # 514324A8 514324B8 524305A8 524305B8

Dates Mar 19-May 21 Mar 23-May 25 June 4-Aug 6 June 8-Aug 10

Days M F M F

Time 11:30am-12:15pm 9:30-10:15am 11:30am-12:15pm 9:30-10:15am

QI GONG FOR SENIORS Create a healthier connection between your spirit, mind and body. This class teaches you a relaxing and gentle exercise to increases your flexibility, coordination, balance and circulation. People of all physical abilities will benefit. No class May 4.

Instructor: Francesca Segal Location: Levy Senior Center Fee, Spring Session: $95 Levy Member/$110 nonmember Fee, Summer Session: $100 Levy Member/$115 nonmember Class # Dates Days Time 514325A8 Mar 20-May 25 Tu, F 10:30am-Noon 524306A8 June 5-Aug 10 Tu, F 10:30am-Noon

FELDENKRAIS Using a combination of guided attention and pleasant, purposeful movement, this method of Feldenkrais guides you through the essential dynamic relationships in a particular pattern of movement and action. Unlike traditional exercise, where movements can become mechanical, Awareness Through Movement teaches you the secrets to reducing unnecessary muscular effort and improve your awareness of your whole self in action. No class May 4.

Instructor: Robin Sterling Location: Levy Senior Center Fee, Spring Session: $59 Levy Member/$74 nonmember Fee, Summer Session: $65 Levy Member/$80 nonmember Class # Dates Days Time 514328A8 Mar 23-May 25 F 10:30-11:30am 524309A8 June 8-Aug 10 F 10:30-11:30am

A.F. & AGELESS GRACE EXERCISE PROGRAM

ALEXADNER TECHNIQUE

This program is active exercise class for all abilities designed for people with arthritis, recovering from surgery, and wanting to increase strength, balance and stamina while having fun. We use gentle, easy to learn movements based on the science of neuroplasticity to help prevent cognitive decline and to increase joint flexibility and range of motion.

This class is done in a chair with some optional standing and walking.

Instructor: Susan Mendelsohn Location: Levy Senior Center Fee: $90 Levy Member/$105 nonmember Length: 20 sessions Class # Dates Days Time 514329A8 Mar 20-May 24 Tu, Th 10-10:45am 524310A8 June 5-Aug 9 Tu, Th 10-10:45am

This class integrates gentle, yet challenging, movements to increase flexibility, strength and balance. All of the exercises use mind/body techniques to increase memory and brain function and can be modified for beginning through intermediate students. The routines can be performed standing or sitting in a chair, so adults at any fitness level will feel comfortable participating.

Instructor: Susan Mendelsohn/Denise Rosenfeld Location: Levy Senior Center Fee: $90 Levy Member/$105 nonmember Length: 20 sessions Class # Dates Days Time 514330A8 Mar 20-May 24 Tu, Th 11-11:45am 524311A8 June 5-Aug 9 Tu, Th 11-11:45am

STRETCHING CLASS A total-body stretch class. It is great for relaxing, stretching and lengthening tight muscles.

Stretching is important for people of all ages. One of the greatest benefits of stretching is that you’re able to increase your range of motion, which means your limbs and joints can move through a greater range, helping to ward off injury. Other benefits of stretching include reduced muscle tension, enhanced muscular coordination, increased blood circulation and higher energy levels. No class July 4.

Instructor: Marla Lampert Location: Levy Senior Center Fee, Spring Session: $65 Levy Member/$80 nonmember Fee, Summer Session: $59 Levy Member/$74 nonmember Days Time W 9:30-10:15am W 9:30-10:15am

Class # Dates Days Time 514138A8 Mar 1-Mar 22 Th 10:30am-Noon 514138B8 April 5-April 26 Th 10:30am-Noon

NIA FOR SENIORS

CORE FOR BETTER BALANCE

Class # Dates 514340A8 Mar 21-May 23 524342A8 June 6-Aug 8

New research shows that posture plays an important role in health. With better posture, learn to sit, stand, move, breathe, reduce tension, have more poise, ease, balance and coordination.

This class is based on the Alexander Technique, internationally recognized method for teaching how to use your body better. There will be lots of individual attention so you learn at your own pace.

Location: Levy Senior Center Fee: $40 Levy Member/$55 nonmember Length: 4 sessions

Combining dance, martial arts and mindfulness, NIA tones your body while transforming your mind. More than just a workout, Nia is a holistic fitness practice addressing each aspect of your life-body, mind and soul. Each workout brings a mindfulness to your dance movement experience leaving you energized, mentally clear and emotionally balanced.

Instructor: Barbara Meyer Location: Levy Senior Center Fee: $65 Levy Member/$80 nonmember Length: 10 sessions Class # Dates Days Time 514317A8 Mar 19-May 21 M 10:30-11:15am 524319A8 June 4-Aug 6 M 10:30-11:15am

MOVE IT OR LOSE IT This is an exciting new movement class that was designed to improve balance, strength and mobility in older adults. With exercises adapted from an evidence-based-falls prevention program, the-eight week series will teach rhythmic routines to several different musical genres. Every two weeks, participants will learn new fun combinations that will result in a miniperformance at the end for family and friends.

Participants will partake in strength and balance screenings before and after the series to assess program effectiveness. You will gain important fall prevention skills while having a great time.

(This program is proudly brought to you by a joint effort through The City of Evanston, Dance Center of Evanston and CJE SeniorLife to foster creative outlets for positive aging).

Location: Varies Fee: $23 Levy Member/$38 nonmember Length: 8 sessions Class # 514350A8 514350B8 524348A8

Dates Mar 6-April 24 Mar 5-April 22 June 19-Aug 7

Days Tu M Tu

Time 1:30-2:30pm 11:30am-12:30pm 1:30-2:30pm

Location Levy Gibbs Levy

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Age 55+ Yoga

Tai Chi

Flexible Day Offerings

BEGINNING YOGA FOR SENIORS

TAI CHI

All classes are held at the Levy Senior Center

Discover the benefits of yoga postures and controlled breathing. Improve body and mind flexibility. You must be able to easily transfer from standing to sitting and lying down. No previous experience necessary. Wear non-binding clothing; mats are provided; shoes are not needed.

Instructor: Betsy Murphy, RN Location: Levy Senior Center Fee, 20 sessions: $100 Levy Member/$115 nonmember

Tai Chi is a relaxing, gentle, flowing exercise that coordinates movement, breath and mind; benefits people of all abilities. Flexibility, coordination, balance and circulation is increased. No registration allowed after week two. No class May 4.

Instructor: Evelyn Thompson Location: Levy Senior Center Fee, 10 sessions: $59 Levy Member/$74 nonmember Fee, 9 sessions: $65 Levy Member/$80 nonmember

Class # Dates Days Time 514322A8 Mar 20-May 24 Tu, Th 9:30-10:30am

Class # Dates Days Time 514327A8 Mar 23-May 25 F 9-10:30am 524307A8 June 8-Aug 10 F 9-10:30am

CONTINUING YOGA FOR SENIORS This class is for participants with previous yoga experience with Betsy Murphy. Wear non-binding clothing; mats are provided; shoes are not needed.

Instructor: Betsy Murphy, RN Location: Levy Senior Center Fee, 20 sessions: $100 Levy Member/$115 nonmember Class # Dates Days Time 514313A8 Mar 20-May 24 Tu, Th 8:15-9:15am 524325A8 June 5-Aug 9 Tu, Th 8:15-9:15am

SILVERSNEAKERS YOGA This class will move your body through a complete series of seated and standing yoga poses. Chair support is offered to safely perform a variety of seated and standing postures designed to increase flexibility, balance and range of movement.

Restorative breathing exercises and final relaxation will promote stress reduction and mental clarity.

Medicare recipients may qualify for free classes, call Bob Russo at 847-448-8283 to confirm. Free for Silversneakers members. No class July 4.

Instructor: Barbaba Meyer Location: Levy Senior Center Fee, 10 sessions: $65 Levy Member/$80nonmember Fee, 9 sessions: $59 Levy Member/$74 nonmember Class # 514316A8 514316B8 524341A8 524341B8

Dates Mar 19-May 21 Mar 21-May 23 June 4-Aug 6 June 6-Aug 8

Days M W M W

Time 9:30-10:15am 11:45am-12:45pm 9:30-10:15am 11:45am-12:45pm

GENTLE CHAIR YOGA FOR SENIORS If you are interested in exploring yoga, but are less ambulatory or not able to transfer easily, join this class. No experience necessary, all are welcome.

We will explore the mind body practices of yoga seated in a chair or using the chair for support in standing poses. Learn yoga movement, breathing and relaxation practices to increase flexibility of mind and body. Please wear comfortable clothing.

Instructor: Betsy Murphy, RN Location: Levy Senior Center Fee, 20 sessions: $100 Levy Member/$115 nonmember Class # Dates Days Time 514339A8 Mar 20-May 24 Tu, Th 10:45-11:45am 524339A8 June 5-Aug 9 Tu, Th 10:45-11:45am

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TAI CHI FOR ARTHRITIS AND FALL PREVENTION This program is specifically developed for people with arthritis and other musculoskeletal conditions. The gentle slow movements, upright stance and powerful healing Qi Gong exercises will help increase mobility, improve balance, strengthen muscles and release tension in the body without overstressing the joints. No Class July 4.

Instructor: Carolyn Martinez, Arthritis Foundation certified Instructor Location: Levy Senior Center Fee, 10 sessions: $65 Levy Member/$80 nonmember Fee, 9 sessions: $59 Levy Member/$74 nonmember Class # 514323A8 514318A8 524320A8 524304A8

Dates Mar 21-May 23 Mar 21-May 23 June 6-Aug 8 June 6-Aug 8

Days W W W W

Time 1:15-2:15pm 2:30-3:30pm 2:30-3:30pm 1:15-2:15pm

Level Beg. Interm.

Interm.

Beg.

*

Not able to attend all the days offered? For these four classes, you can sign up for one or two days a week at a reduced fee. Register in person at the Levy Center or call at 847-448-8250. This option is not available online.

SILVER SNEAKERS

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Exercise to music and increase muscular strength and range of movement. Hand-held weights, elastic tubing with handles and a ball are offered for resistance; a chair is used for seated and/ or standing support. No class May 4 or July 4.

Medicare recipients may qualify for free classes, call Bob Russo at 847-448-8283 to confirm.

Instructors: Marla Lampert, Barbara Meyer and Amanda Hart Fee: $116 Levy Member/$131 nonmember Class # Dates 513307A8 Mar 19-May 25

524302A8 June 4-Aug 10

Days Time M, W 1-2pm F 11:45am-12:45pm M, W, F 1-2pm F 11:45am-12:45pm

TOTAL WELLNESS

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This gentle, balanced program will help you attain complete wellness using aerobic movement, weight and resistance training, core strength exercises and stretching. No Class May 4 and July 4.

Instructor: Francesca Segal Fee, 29 sessions: $131 Levy Member/$146 nonmember Class # Dates 514306A8 Mar 19-May 25

524318A8 June 4-Aug 10

Days Time M, W 11:30am-12:30pm F 1-2pm M, W 11:30am-12:30pm F 1-2pm

CARDIO/ZUMBA GT COMBO

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Save and sign up for both Cardio, Strength & Stretch and Zumba GoldÂŽ to have a 3 day a week class. All classes combine aerobic activity, strength training and stretching. No Class May 4 and July 4.

Instructors: Marla Lampert/Judy Mooney Fee, 29 sessions: $131 Levy Member/$146 nonmember Class # Dates 514308A8 Mar 19-May 25

524321A8 June 4-Aug 10

Days M, W F M, W F

Time 10:30-11:30am 9:30-10:30 am 10:30-11:30am 9:30-10:30 am

*CARDIO, STRENGTH & STRETCH This class combines a cardio workout with strength training, stretching, low impact aerobics using hand weights, resistance tubing and balls to build strength and anaerobic endurance. No class May 4 and July 4.

Instructor: Marla Lampert (M,W)/Barbara Meyer (F) Fee, 29 sessions: $131 Levy Member/$146 nonmember Class # Dates Days 514326A8 Mar 19-May 25 M, W, F 524308A8 June 4-Aug 10 M, W, F

Time 10:30-11:30am 10:30-11:30am

Trips All senior trips leave from and return to the Levy Senior Center, 300 Dodge, Evanston. For more information, please call the Levy Senior Center 847-448-8250.

STEEL MAGNOLIAS The Theatre at the Center in Munster, IN presents a hilarious and heart-warming play set in a Louisiana beauty shop. It follows the hopes, dreams, triumphs and tragedies of six colorful characters and inspired the 1989 film which starred Julia Roberts, Sally Field, Shirley MacLaine and Dolly Parton. It’s a story exploring the bond between a mother and daughter, and friendships of those who feel like family. Your Choice for lunch will be Baked North Atlantic Cod or Chicken Breast a la King with Puffed Pastry. Make your lunch selection at the time of registration.

Location: Levy Senior Center Fee: $69 Res Levy Member/$84 nonmember Length: 1 session Class # Dates Days Time 514007A8 Mar 22 Th 10:30am-6pm

HAMLIN TIME AND GLASS MUSEUM If you could collect anything in the world, what would it be? Bottle caps? Coins? Handbags? How about clocks? An Evanston man and his family are passionate about time. We will make time to see their personally curated collection. There are so many pieces they decided to build a museum to house and display them. It houses over 1100 time pieces and over 70 stained glass pieces of art. For 11 years it has been the dream of the Halim family. Now they want to share them with all of us. In both the glass and clocks, you can find many imperfections. If it’s broken, they fix it. If it is missing, they replace it. Some of them are over 300 years old. Lunch will be included with this trip.

Location: Levy Senior Center Fee: $40 Res Levy Member/$55 nonmember Length: 1 session Class # Dates Days Time 514008A8 April 19 Th 10am-2pm

Leisure & Enrichment

BURGER AND CUSTARD CAPITAL OF THE WORLD A tour dedicated solely to highlighting Milwaukee as the “custard capital of the world”, visiting Milwaukee’s custard stand institutions. The tour begins with butter burger and fry samples, continuing on to a “custard crawl” consisting of three generously sized custard portions.

Location: Levy Senior Center Fee: $60 Res Levy Member/$75 nonmember Length: 1 session Class # Dates Days Time 514009A8 May 16 W 9:30am-3pm

PIRATE OF PENZANCE Lock up your daughters. Everyone’s favorite softhearted buccaneers are back, and in the mood for matrimony. Join the dashing Pirate King, the bumbling Sergeant of Police and the Modern Major General for a swashbuckling good time. Before the show, a Panera sandwich and salad is served.

Location: Levy Senior Center Fee: $52 Res Levy Member/$67 nonmember Length: 1 session

IMPROVE WELLNESS WITH HUMOR AND IMPROV Join us for a morning of fun and discovery that will raise your energy, endorphins and creative inspiration. Guest director and facilitator, Dionna Griffin-Irons of the legendary Second City Theatre joins the Levy Center for a one-time improv and interactive storytelling workshop. Come watch, play and laugh with us. Highly therapeutic. No experience needed. Ninety minutes with Q & A to follow. This program is sponsored by the Meyers Family Legacy of Laughter Foundation.

Location: Levy Senior Center Fee: $5 Levy Member/$10 nonmember Length: 1 session Class # Dates Days Time 514140A8 May 16 W 10:30am-Noon

Class # Dates Days Time 524013A8 June 13 W 12:15-5:30pm

LAKE GENEVA LUNCHEON CRUISE Enjoy an historical narrated tour of the entire lake and a delicious sit-down plated meal. Lunch will be Chicken Cordon “Belle”—chicken breast stuffed with smoked ham and Swiss cheese served with Wisconsin cheddar cheese sauce.

Location: Levy Senior Center Fee: $55 Res Levy Member/$70 nonmember Length: 1 session Class # Dates Days Time 524014A8 July 18 W 9:30am-5:30pm

MURDER FOR TWO Officer Marcus Moscowicz is a small town policeman with dreams of making it to detective.

One fateful night, shots ring out at the surprise birthday party of Great American Novelist Arthur Whitney who is fatally killed. With the nearest detective an hour away, Marcus jumps at the chance to prove his sleuthing skills with the help of his silent partner, Lou. But whodunit? Did Dahlia Whitney, Arthur’s scene-stealing wife, give him a big finish? Is Barrette Lewis, the prima ballerina, the prime suspect? Did Dr. Griff, the overly-friendly psychiatrist, make a frenemy? Everyone is a suspect in Murder for Two, a hilarious musical murder mystery with a twist: One actor investigates the crime and the other plays all of the suspects, both play the piano. Presented at the Marriott Lincolnshire. Lunch will be included.

Location: Levy Senior Center Fee: $65 Res Levy Member/$80 nonmember Length: 1 session Class # Dates Days Time 524015A8 Aug 16 Th 10am-4:30pm

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Lakefront Activities Lakefront Activities Beaches open for the season Memorial Day weekend.

A season or daily beach pass is needed for admission to Evanston’s five public swimming beaches.

Beach Information & Hours BEACH OFFICE INFORMATION Dempster St. Beach Office Open daily, May 19–Sept. 3: 10am–7:30pm Dempster St. at Lake Michigan (1251 Lake Shore Blvd) 847-866-4167 Clark St. Beach Office June 9–Sept. 3: 10:30am–7:15pm Clark Street at Lake Michigan (1811 Sheridan Rd.) Beach season: May 26-Sept. 3 (Labor Day) Beach hours: May 26-June 8: 11am-6pm June 9-Sept. 3: 10:30am-7:30pm Free beach days: Mondays from July 9-August 27, 2018 for Evanston residents at Clark St. Beach (Proof of residency required) Daily beach passes: $8 for those age 12 yrs. and up $6 for children age 1–11 yrs.

Free for children under age one Daily passes sold at the beach entrances are Cash only, except for Clark St. Beach. Daily passes for all of the Evanston beaches may be purchased with Cash, Credit Card and Check at the Dempster St. Beach Office.

Season beach passes: The season beach pass is valid from the time of purchase until the end of the season. This pass is non-transferable and allows admittance to any of the five City of Evanston swimming beaches.

Admission is free for children under age one.

Purchased April 1–June 8: Evanston or Skokie resident: $26 other nonresident: $42 Purchased June 9–July 31: Evanston or Skokie resident: $34 other nonresident: $58 Purchased Aug. 1–Sept. 3 (Labor Day): Evanston or Skokie resident: $17 other nonresident: $29 Where to purchase season passes: Morton Civic Center, community centers starting April 1. Also at the Dempster St. Beach Office, beginning on May 19 and the Clark St. Beach Office, beginning on June 9.

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FEE ASSISTANCE AND FREE SEASON BEACH PASS PROGRAM Fee assistance is available to qualified Evanston residents based on family size and income. The City of Evanston will distribute free season beach passes this year to qualified Evanston residents through the Parks, Recreation and Community Services Dept. and social service agencies. The Evanston Parks and Recreation Board’s dedicated Beach Pass Fund accepts donations which are restricted to providing beach passes to income eligible residents.

TEEN OUTREACH BEACH PASSES Teens ages 13–18 yrs. who may not otherwise be able to go to the beach may pick up a 10-punch pass for free beach visits at community centers and the main Evanston Public Library. Proof of Evanston residency is required. Please call 311 for details.

BEACH LOCATIONS NORTH TO SOUTH:

SKOKIE POOL ADMISSION The City of Evanston and Skokie Park District have a reciprocal agreement that allows Skokie residents to buy Evanston season beach tokens at our resident rate and allows Evanston residents to buy a Skokie pool season pass at their resident rate. Pool passes are valid at both Skokie Water Playground and Devonshire Aquatic Center. Evanston residents will be charged the nonresident walk-up daily fee, which varies depending on location and age. Pool passes go on sale April 1; the early-season discounted pass sale ends in June. For more information call 847-674-1500 or visit skokieparkdistrict.org

TUBING PARTIES Due to popular demand, you can now host a tubing party. The City of Evanston will provide a boat, driver, an additional lifeguard, personal flotation devices and tube and will take you and your guests on an exhilarating trip on Lake Michigan. Your guests will have access to a reserved space on Dempster St. Beach for mingling, as well as access to Greenwood Beach for swimming. Schedule permitting, tubing parties can be held weekdays, 4:30–7:30pm and weekends, 3:30–7:30pm, age 8 years and up. Book your party in person at the Dempster St. Beach Office. Full refunds apply for cancellations due to weather or equipment failure. There’s a limit of 20 tubers and 35 total participants. Waiver and swim test required.

Fee, 2½ hour party: $450 R/$650 NR To register, call 847-866-2913

SAND CASTLE BUILDING CONTEST Prizes will be awarded, including largest castle, best family effort, etc. Bring your own buckets, shovels, sculpting tools, etc. The rain date is Monday, July 24.

Location: Clark Street Beach Age: All ages Contest admission: Free, beach admission fee applies.

Length: 1 session Class # Dates Days Time 722101A8 July 16 M 5:30-7:30pm

LEARN TO SAIL OR KAYAK

4. Lee St. Beach 1. Lighthouse Beach 1111 Lake Shore Blvd.

2611 Sheridan Rd. between Lee St. just north of Central St. and Greenleaf St. 2. Clark Street Beach on Lake Shore Blvd.

1811 Sheridan Rd. Clark St. at Sheridan Rd. 5. South Blvd. Beach 525 Sheridan Square 3. Greenwood Beach Sheridan Sq. 1401 Sheridan Rd. off Sheridan Rd. Greenwood St. at the lakefront

The Evanston Recreation Division offers lessons in sailing and kayaking on Lake Michigan. Private sailing lessons are available on our day sailing boats and group lessons in kayaking are offered. Fee assistance is not available. New students will not be accepted after August 1.

To register, schedule private lessons or for more information, call the Dempster St. Beach Office (after Memorial Day) at 847-866-4167.

Location: Dempster St. Beach 1251 Lakeshore Blvd., Dempster at the lake.

Age: 14 yrs. and up Date: June 10 through Sept. 3

Private sailing classes Fee, four 1-hour lessons: $200 R/$250 NR

Group kayaking classes Fee per student for two 1-hour lessons: $60 R/$80 NR

WATERCRAFT RENTAL

DEMPSTER ST. LAUNCH FACILITY

The Evanston Recreation Division rents watercraft by the hour, the day, or the season. Adults can rent one of our day sailing boats; stand up paddle boards or one of our kayaks (single and tandem). Come to the Dempster St. Beach Office during operating hours. Life jackets are available and required for all passengers. You’ll need to show a valid driver’s license or state ID. Fee assistance is not available.

Parents/caregivers are allowed to take children age 6 years and up on the boat with them. Only one person allowed on a paddleboard at a time. Rentals can be cancelled or limited to more capable boaters based on the weather.

Location: Dempster St. Beach Office Age: For more information call 847-866-4167 Early season days/times: May 27, 28 and 29 (Memorial Day), June 3 and 4, 11am-6pm Season days/times: June 10-Sept. 3. Weekday rentals start at 3:30pm, watercraft must be in by 7:30pm (limited number of watercraft from 3:30-4:30pm). Weekend rentals start at 11am; watercraft must be in by 7pm. Holiday hours are the same as weekends.

The Dempster St. Launch Facility is for the launching, retrieval and storage of non-motorized vessels, small sailboats (Sunfish, Laser, Force 5, Zuma, etc.), catamarans, windsurfing boards, canoes, stand up paddleboards and kayaks. The launch opens on May 19 and closes October 31. Information about obtaining a Dempster St. Launch Facility permit or enrolling on a waitlist for storage can be found at cityofevanston.org/boatlaunch. Information: call 847-448-8046.

Vessel Type Kayak, single or double

Stand Up Paddleboard

Barnett 1400

Hobie 16'

Evanston Res. $25/45 min. $40/1 hr. 45 min. $75/3 hrs.45 min. $25/45 min. $40/1 hr. 45 min. $75/3 hrs. 45min. $30/45 min. $45/1 hr. 45 min. $80/3 hrs. 45 min. $50/45 min.

Nonres. $35/45 min. $50/1 hr. 45 min. $95/3 hrs. 45 min. $35/45 min. $50/1 hr. 45 min. $95/3 hrs. 45 min. $40/45 min. $55/1 hr. 45 min. $100/3 hrs. 45 min. $60/45 min.

Save with a punch pass 15 punched at 45 min.: $275 R/$375 NR. Unlimited Season Rental: $600 R/$800 NR. Passes are valid only during season purchased. Reservation for boats can be made starting the day before with a maximum of one hour and 45 minutes reserved on a single day.

Launch only Rates Season Daily

Ev. Resident Nonres $180 $230 $25 $35

CHURCH STREET POWER BOAT RAMP The Church Street Power Boat Ramp is for the launching of power boats, personal watercraft (jet skis), and large sailboats, that require a trailer to launch. Season launch permits, which include a parking hang tag and card for the entrance gate, are required for the Church Street Power Boat Ramp.

The ramp opens approximately May 1 and closes after Labor Day. Information about obtaining a Church St. Launch permit can be found at cityofevanston.org/boatlaunch. Information: call 847-448-8046.

Rates Season Permit

Ev. Resident Nonres. $275 $525

SCHEDULE YOUR OWN HISTORICAL KAYAK TOUR The City of Evanston and Wateriders are offering a unique look at Evanston’s history and architecture from the peaceful platform of a kayak. No experience is required. Stops include the wreck of the George Morley, the Grosse Point Lighthouse and the Baha’i House of Worship (Temple) in Wilmette. Gather five or more friends and let’s see if we can arrange a tour to meet your schedule.

Call 847-866-4167 (beach season) or 847-866-2913 (preseason).

Pooch Park and Dog Beach DOG BEACH Evanston’s Dog Beach is located north of the Church St. Power Boat Ramp, 1631 Sheridan Rd. Admission is restricted to owners/handlers with a Dog Beach pass. Passes are $60 per dog owned by an Evanston resident (60201 or 60202) and $120 per dog owned by a nonresident. The pass is valid from April 1 through late-November. Starting Aug. 1, fees are half-price. Passes may be purchased from 8:30am-5pm weekdays at the Recreation Division, Morton Civic Center, 2100 Ridge Ave. For more information or to download the application visit cityofevanston.org/dogbeach.

POOCH PARK The Skokie Park District and City of Evanston jointly developed this 2.7-acre off-leash area.

It is located on the east bank of the North Shore Channel, between Main and Oakton Streets.

The park is open 5am–10pm daily, year-round.

Pooch Park fees are $45 for the first dog, then $10 for each additional dog. Rules and requirements are listed online at cityofevanston.org/poochpark, or contact the Skokie Park District: 847-674-1500.

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General Information Register Early!

Fee Assistance (Scholarships)

Please register at least a week in advance. Classes which don’t reach a minimum enrollment level are canceled.

Fee assistance is awarded to qualified Evanston residents on a sliding scale according to the number of family members in relation to total family income. Fee assistance is not available for special events or trips. Information regarding the fee assistance application process and the documents needed to verify family income and residency may be obtained at any Evanston Recreation Division community center, the Evanston Ecology Center or the Lorraine H. Morton Civic Center.

Facility addresses are listed on page 2.

Forms may be downloaded at cityofevanston. org/recreationfeeassistance.

Who is a Resident?

To receive the Evanston resident rate for a Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department program, you must live in ZIP code 60201 or 60202.

Class Cancellations In case of class changes or program cancellation, we’ll notify you in advance by telephone or postcard. Generally, refunds are issued within two weeks. If circumstances arise causing us to cancel a class session, every effort will be made to schedule a make up class.

Payment Deadline Payment in full is required at registration (except for summer camps, which allow a $50 deposit per child per camp #/session to hold a space until the balance due deadline). You (or your child) will be admitted to a class or program after full payment is made. If your family has been approved for fee assistance, your portion of the fee must be paid in full before you (or your child) will be registered in the class.

Insurance The City of Evanston does not carry hospitalization insurance for program participants. Contact your health care provider for details regarding your individual plan.

Refund Policy Unless the program is canceled by the City, a $5 service fee will be charged for refunds. For classes already in session, refunds will be prorated and issued in the following situations: 1. Written proof of illness or medical problem for the participant or immediate family member prior to or during the program or activity.

2. Written proof that the participant has moved or will move out of the service boundaries of the City of Evanston prior to or during the program or activity.

3. Unusual circumstances which fall into the category of “hardship.” No refunds on Daily, Seasonal or Yearly Activity Passes/Programs These include beach tokens, ice-skating passes, extended care coupons, fitness passes, season launch permits, leagues, dog beach passes and the like.

Camp Transfers and Refunds Summer camps are covered separately from the refund policy listed above. For more information, please contact the City of Evanston Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department at 311 (847-448-4311) or refer to the annual camp guide at cityofevanston.org/summercamps.

Child Supervision/Pick-up Policies Parents/guardians are responsible for picking up children promptly at the time the program is scheduled to end. Instructors often have other programs to teach and can’t supervise children for an extended period after the program.

Parents or guardians who pick up a child more than five minutes late from a program are assessed a late fee of $10 per child per 15-minute time period.

For instance, if the program ends at 4pm and you arrive between 4:06 and 4:21, the late fee is $10.

If you call and advise staff that you are running late, we’ll allow a 10-minute grace period, followed by the $10 per 15-minute late fee.

Rentals The City of Evanston rents rooms for meetings or parties (some with kitchen facilities), gymnasiums, auditoriums, ice rinks and the “lagoon” building, Sheridan Rd. at Church St. For information, call 311 (847-448-4311).

Photographs and Videotaping Program participants may be photographed or videotaped. These images may appear in future promotional materials. If you do not want to be included, please tell the photographer. If you don’t want your child photographed, please call 847-448-8041.

Americans with Disabilities Act The City of Evanston’s programs, activities and services are subject to all applicable laws regarding non-discrimination, including the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA). ADA prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability. The City has established a committee to review its programs and policies, and welcomes suggestions from interested individuals. Reasonable accommodations will be made in recreation programs, activities and services to enable participation by an individual with a disability.

To aid staff in making accommodations, please contact them no later than two weeks in advance of the program by calling one of the phone numbers

listed below, by writing or in person (three weeks’ notice is even more helpful). The timeline for summer camps is no later than 10 days in advance of a program.

If you have any questions about the Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department’s policies regarding ADA, please call 847-866-2914 (voice); 847-448-8064 (TTY); 800-526-0857 (Illinois Relay Center voice transmission).

Equal Opportunity As the City of Evanston has received federal financial assistance, the U.S. Department of the Interior, under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, age or handicap. If you believe that you have been subjected to discrimination in any program, activity or facility, or if you desire further information regarding Title VI, please write to: Office for Equal Opportunity, U.S. Department of the Interior, Washington, D.C. 20240.

E-mail on Registration Form Your e-mail address is just another way to communicate with you. It will not be shared with any third parties.

Registration Go online:

cityofevanston.org/register

By Mail:

Send the form on the facing page and payment to: Evanston Recreation Division, Lorraine H. Morton Civic Center, 2100 Ridge Ave., Evanston, IL 60201.

Do not send cash. You may indicate payment by credit card (a receipt will be mailed to you) or include a personal check (your canceled check will serve as your receipt).

In person:

Lorraine H. Morton Civic Center M-F, 8:30-5pm. Community centers accept registrations for most City of Evanston-sponsored programs (see page 2 for phone numbers).

By telephone:

Lorraine H. Morton Civic Center or a community center (see page 2).

Register with your Visa, MasterCard, Discover, or American Express Card.

How to Initiate a Refund To initiate the refund process, please mail or drop off written notice of your request, along with written proof of illness, moving or hardship (see refund policy), to Lorraine H. Morton Civic Center or the community center where the program is held.

Information: call 311 (847-448-4311).

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The City of Evanston’s Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department strives to provide you with excellence in recreational programs and services. If you are not satisfied, we request your suggestions, comments, or ideas which will improve our programs.

Registration Form Please register at least one week prior to the first class. Classes without the minimum number of registrations will be canceled.

Children must meet the minimum age listed. Proof of age may be required. Fee assistance/class cancellations: see facing page.

Questions? Call 311 (847-448-4311) PLEASE PRINT, FILL OUT ALL SPACES AND SIGN THIS FORM.

REGISTRATION FORM FOR CITY OF EVANSTON CLASSES

Parent/Adult Name: __________________________________________________________ Home Phone: (______ )___________________________________________ Address:____________________________________________________________________ Emergency Phone: (______ )________________________________________ City/State/Zip:_______________________________________________________________ Daytime Phone: (______ )__________________________________________ E-mail address:_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Note: * You will be registered for your alternate choice if your first choice is filled or canceled. If someone attending a program has a disability-related need for an accommodation, the Special Recreation office must be called at least two weeks in advance at 847-448-8045; 847-448-8064 (TTY) or 800/526-0857 (IL Relay Ctr.).

LAST NAME

FIRST NAME

SEX

BIRTH DATE

PROGRAM NAME

DAY/TIME

CLASS #

ALTERNATE CLASS #

AMOUNT PAID

Total

CITY OF EVANSTON WAIVER AND RELEASE OF LIABILITY AGREEMENT Participant’s Name:____________________________________________________________________ Age:________________ Participant Address: _______________________________________________________________________________________ I AGREE TO THE FOLLOWING WAIVER, RELEASE AND INDEMNIFICATION TO ALLOW THE NAMED PARTICIPANT TO PARTICIPATE IN RECREATION ACTIVITIES THAT HAVE AN INCREASED ELEMENT OF RISK. The undersigned participant, or if participant is under 18 years of age, the undersigned parent, guardian or custodian of the above minor participant, requests said participant to participate in the City of Evanston Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department’s program activities. These include, but are not limited to: archery, hiking, biking, sports and skate sports, arts camps, theatre programs, and non-sports based camps. I understand that these activities have an increased element of risk due to the characteristics of the activity and the uncontrollable nature of surrounding elements. These risks may include equipment malfunction or condition(s), loss of control, collisions, obstacles, terrain variation, and unexpected actions by horses or by other people. I understand that other participants may act in a negligent manner that can contribute or cause injury, such as failing to maintain control, not acting within their abilities, or not following rules and instructions. I acknowledge that participation in certain activities including but not limited to those identified in the Illinois Tort Immunity Act, 745 ILCS 10/3-109 are inherently dangerous and involve risk that may cause serious injury and in some cases death.

PARTICIPANT, OR IF PARTICIPANT IS UNDER 18, THE UNDERSIGNED PARENT, GUARDIAN, OR CUSTODIAN OF THE ABOVE MINOR HEREBY JOINS IN THE FOREGOING WAIVER AND RELEASES, DISCHARGES AND AGREES NOT TO SUE THE CITY OF EVANSTON, THEIR ELECTED OFFICIALS, OFFICERS, AGENTS, EMPLOYEES, VOLUNTEERS, AND ATTORNEYS, FOR LIABILITY FROM ANY AND ALL LOSS OR DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY, PROPERTY DAMAGE OR WRONGFUL DEATH WHETHER CAUSED BY ANY NEGLIGENCE, EITHER ACTIVE OR PASSIVE OF THE CITY, OR OTHERWISE. I understand and agree that I am solely responsible for disclosing any health or physical conditions and that the City has no duty to accommodate any disclosed condition if such accommodation is unreasonable and exceeds Federal, State, or local law(s). Health or physical condition limitations may include recent injury or surgeries, medications, diagnosed or undiagnosed behavioral conditions, and mental and physical limitations. Please list any health or physical limitations or conditions below:

I have read this document and understand that it is a promise not to sue and that I release the City of Evanston, elected officials, employees, agents and attorneys for any and all claims. I considered this Release and Waiver carefully before signing it. If I am signing this document with an electronic signature, I execute this Release and Waiver with the intent to sign the record.

Date:__________________ Signature of Participant If Participant is under 18:_________________________________________________________________________ Date:__________________ Signature of Parent, Guardian or Custodian of Minor:______________________________________________________________________ Payment Area

Check #

Payment amount $

Make checks payable to CITY OF EVANSTON and mail to: Evanston Recreation Division, 2100 Ridge Ave., Evanston, IL 60201 ( last 3 digits on back of cards or 4 digits on front of Am. Express)

CREDIT CARD Circle one: Visa MasterCard Discover American Express

Security #

Card holder name (print):

Card #

Authorized signature:

Expiration date:

Payment amount $

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Public Parks & Beaches Map Other maps are available at cityofevanston.org/maps

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Sports & Leisure Organizations

Contact us

Badminton

Gardening

Evanston Badminton Club, Blane Olmos: 847-673-4748; midwestbadminton.com

Four Seasons Garden Club of Evanston, Susan Cooney: 847-864-6349 Garden Council, Lois Heimbaugh: 847-864-1386 Highland Garden Club, Linda Goranson: 847-475-4357; lgoranson@comcast.net Lincolnwood Garden Club, Gloria Wildenradt: 847-869-6756

Baseball/Softball Evanston Baseball & Softball Association (EBSA): evanstonbaseball.com; evanstonsoftball.com Women’s 14" softball leagues, Marion Flynn: 847-530-8626; flynnmarion@yahoo.com

Basketball COE-POPS and COE-MOMS, Jelani Summers: 847-448-8254 Fellowship of Afro-American Men (FAAM): 847-604-3663 Evanston Small Fry Basketball: evanstonsmallfry.com

Bicycling Evanston Bicycle Club: evanstonbikeclub.org

Birding Evanston North Shore Bird Club, field trips and programs: ENSBC.org

Boating Evanston Boat Ramp Assoc., Bill: 847-965-2000; great-lakes.org/il/evanstonboat ramp.html

Chess Evanston Chess Club, Maret Thorpe: enter@evanstonchess.org; 847-328-1281; evanstonchess.org

Cricket Cricket Club, M. Louis: 847-328-4863

Dancing Dancing Club of Evanston, Doug and Linda Honnold: 847-328-6901; Doug.Honnold@alum.mit.edu; dancingclubofevanston.org Evanston Monday Night Folk Dancers: emnfdancers@gmail.com; EvanstonFolkDance.org

Field Hockey Evanston Field Hockey Club Ejaz Syed: 312-316-3138 EvanstonFHC@gmail.com; evanstonfhc.com

Football Evanston Junior Wildkit Football, Seth Himrod: jrwildkit@aol.com; jrwildkits.com

Football and Cheerleading Evanston Pop Warner (age 5-14, no tryouts-everyone plays) 312-685-0482; evanstonraiders@gmail.com; evanstonraiders.com

Golf Canal Shores Golf Course: Course Manager, Tom Tully: 847-475-9173; 1030 Central St.; canalshores.org Evanston Women’s Golf League, Kate Spector: 847-869-4218 or Shirley Palmer: 847-677-2294.

CONTACT INFORMATION: City of Evanston Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department Lorraine H. Morton Civic Center 2100 Ridge Avenue Evanston, IL 60201 311: call/text 847-448-4311 cityofevanston.org recreation@cityofevanston.org f: 847-448-8051 See page 2 for facility addresses and phone numbers

Hockey

cityofevanston.org/parks-recreation

Evanston Youth Hockey Assoc. (EYHA), Del Morris: 847-894-1521; evanstonhockey.com

Follow @ParkRecEvanston facebook.com/EvanstonParksandRecreation

Lacrosse

Download “EvanstonRec” mobile app

instagram @parkrecevanston

Evanston Youth Lacrosse Assoc., Mike Cashion: 847-736-6869; evanstonyouthlacrosse.org

Soccer

Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department Parks, Recreation Division Director: Lawrence C. Hemingway Parks, Recreation Division Assistant Director: Bob Dorneker, CPRP Community Services Division Assistant Director: Karen Hawk

American Youth Soccer Organization (AYSO): evanstonsoccer.org; hotline: 847-328-2976; commissioner@evanstonsoccer.org; Steve Levine: 847-328-2976 Makers’ Incorporated, Nelo Nightengale: 847-869-2058 Evanston Soccer Assoc., hotline: 847-748-1450; info@teamevanston.com; teamevanston.org

Recreation Division Robert Crown Center and Ice Complex Recreation Manager: Ann Marie Heiser, CPRP Fleetwood-Jourdain Center and Mason Park Recreation Manager: Kenneth Cherry Lakefront/Municipal Sports/Special Recreation Services Manager: Ray Doerner

Running Evanston Running Club, Alvah White: 847-682-2482; evanstonrunningclub.org

Sailing & Kayaking Evanston Sail & Kayak Assoc., Payson Wild: 847-492-8165; paysonwild@comcast.net

Swimming

Community Services Division Levy Senior Center Manager: Vacant Work Force and Youth & Young Adult Community Services Manager: Kevin L. Brown, J.D. Long Term Care Ombudsman: Audrey Thompson

Evanston Masters Swim Team: evmasters.org Wildkit Swimming Organization, Kevin Auger: 773-685-7685 wildkitaquatics.com YWCA Flying Fishing Aquatics, Pete Caragher: 847-864-8445; ywca.org/evanston

CPRP = Certified Park and Recreation Professional

Tennis Evanston Community Tennis Assoc., Diana Harris: 847-869-7972; rddharris@comcast.net; evanstontennis.org

Windsurfing

Group presidents/commissioners: To change contact information for your group, email: sowens@cityofevanston.org

Evanston Windsurfing Assoc., Dave Tannert: ussurf@gmail.com; evanstonwindsurfing.net

Wrestling Evanston Black Kats Wrestling Club, Verzell James: 847-328-2635

To register, call 847-448-4311 or visit cityofevanston.org 43