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evanston life community connections Winter 2015—Spring 2016
Members of the first class of Community Ambassadors
Community Ambassadors Enhance Evanston’s Livability
Livability is the sum of the factors that add up to a community’s quality of life. This includes the built and natural environments, economic prosperity, social stability and equity, educational opportunity, and cultural, entertainment, and recreation possibilities. Our livability is perhaps the greatest attraction to Evanston today! Sustaining and enhancing Evanston’s livability is important to the continued success and financial health of the City. A key to livability is supporting a sense of community that comes from connecting with and supporting our engaged citizenry. In 2015, the City created the Community Ambassadors Program to support community engagement efforts and connect volunteers with the City’s livability efforts. Last spring, 19 community members participated in a training program to dive deeper into the inner workings of the Evanston community, including the City’s programs, services, and amenities. Community Ambassadors include residents, local business leaders, and members of community organizations. Following their training, Ambassadors have actively engaged with residents and visitors by sharing information about City programs and initiatives at community events and participating in
projects that make a difference in the community. Ambassadors conducted bike safety outreach during the City’s “Let’s Roll Together” campaign, assisted with the Evanston Public Library’s first-ever Storytelling Festival, staffed the City’s new Community Engagement Trailer at special events, and much more. The City of Evanston appreciates the efforts of our Community Ambassadors and looks forward to growing the program in the coming years. The next class for the Community Ambassadors Program will be available this spring. Visit cityofevanston.org/ambassador or call/text 847-448-4311 for more information.
Mayor Elizabeth B. Tisdahl
1st Ward Judy Fiske
2nd Ward Peter Braithwaite
3rd Ward Melissa Wynne
4th Ward Donald Wilson
5th Ward Delores A. Holmes
6th Ward Mark Tendam
7th Ward Jane Grover
8th Ward Ann Rainey
9th Ward Brian Miller
City Clerk Rodney Greene
City Manager Wally Bobkiewicz
Contact information for elected officials is available at cityofevanston.org or by calling the City Manager’s office at 847-866-2936. General questions, comments and suggestions are welcome at 311 (847-448-4311). To learn more about display advertising, visit cityofevanston.org/magazine or call 311.
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News Community Engagement 10 Economic Development 11 Fire Department 12 Forestry 11 Health 11 Library 14-15 Sustainability 10 What to Know When it Snows 12
Arts Art Classes Art Classes Age 55+ Dance Classes Dance Classes Age 55+ Music Classes Age 55+ Preschool Art Classes Performing Arts Social Dance
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Athletics Basketball 24-25 Broomball 31 Fencing 23 Figure Skating 32-33 Fitness (all ages), Personal Training 36-39 Gymnastics 28-29 Hockey 30 Martial Arts 35 Open Gym 23 Preschool Sports 22 Public Skating and Rink Rentals 31 Racquetball/Handball/Wallyball 23 Roller Skating 29 Soccer 25 Speedskating 31 Tai Chi 36 Tennis (indoor and outdoors) 26-27 Volleyball 23 Yoga 34
Fee assistance is available to qualified Evanston residents for most City of Evanston programs.
Facilities
Ecology
Events
Ecology Special Events 44 Family Programs 41 Fishing 42 Parent & Child Classes 40 Rentals 44 School Days Off 42 Scout Programs 40 Teen & Adult Classes 43 Youth Classes 42
Leisure & Enrichment After-school Programs 50 Birthday Parties 50-51 Chandler-Newberger Play School 47-49 Chandler-Newberger Time Together Drop-in Program 49 Drop-in Programs 49 Lakefront Activities 70 Pooch Park and Dog Beach 63 Preschool Programs, Robert Crown Center 46-47 Red Cross 53 School Holiday Program 50 Self-Improvement/Enrichment 52 Special Recreation 56-59 Spring Break Camps 55-56 Technology 60-61 Teen Trips 52 Winter Break Camps 53-55
Lorraine H. Morton Civic Center 2100 Ridge Ave. 847-448-4311 cityofevanston.org Chandler-Newberger 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 Evanston Ecology Center 2024 McCormick Blvd. 847-448-8256 cityofevanston.org/ecology evanstonenvironment.org Fleetwood-Jourdain 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. 847-448-4311 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 Center 1701 Main St. 847-448-8258 cityofevanston.org/crown Information Call 311 for facility hours General 64 Parks & Beaches Map 66 Sports & Leisure Groups 67 Registration 64-65 Staff 67
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Special Events DECEMBER 5, 19 OAKEN’S TRADING POST Join your favorite Disney snowman, Olaf at Oaken’s Trading Post for some family fun. Children will create a special holiday gift for loved ones alongside Olaf’s helpers complete with holiday snacks. Remember to bring your camera, so the little ones can have their picture taken with Olaf. Space is limited, so please register early, this is not a drop-in program you must be pre-registered. To register, please call 847-448-4311. Please call Michelle Tompkins with any questions at 847-448-8681. Location: Varies Age: 2-10 yrs. Admission: $5 per child, must be accompanied by an adult (adults are free) Class # 442003A5 442003B5 442003C5 442003D5 442003E5 442003F5
Date Dec 5 Dec 5 Dec 5 Dec 19 Dec 19 Dec 19
Day Sa Sa Sa Sa Sa Sa
Time 11am Noon 1pm 11am Noon 1pm
Location Chandler-Newberger Center Chandler-Newberger Center Chandler-Newberger Center Fleetwood-Jourdain Center Fleetwood-Jourdain Center Fleetwood-Jourdain Center
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DECEMBER 10 GRAND CHANUKAH MENORAH LIGHTING & CELEBRATION
Special Events in Evanston During the Winter/Spring, don’t miss great events happening around town.
Evanston’s civic, business, and Jewish communities will come together to light the 10’ Menorah. Mayor Elizabeth B. Tisdahl will offer greetings and help in lighting of the Menorah. The entire community is invited to the ceremony, when we join together to celebrate the triumph of light over darkness, good over evil, and freedom of conscience over oppression, which it represents. Musical entertainment will be provided and refreshments will be served. 847-866-2914. Location: Fountain Square, intersection of Davis St., Sherman Ave. and Orrington Ave. Age: All ages Admission: Free Dates Day Time Dec 10 Th 5:30pm
DEC 11-13 THE NUTCRACKER ON ICE Join us for the Nutcracker Ballet on Ice. Hundreds of skating school students will be performing in what has become a beloved tradition at the Robert Crown Center. For information about this event, please call 847-448-8258. Location: Robert Crown Center, 1701 Main St. Tickets: $20 Reserved: $15 General Admission Date Dec 11 Dec 12 Dec 13
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Day Time Fri 7:30pm Sa 2:30, 7:30pm Su 2:30pm
DECEMBER 13 UGLY HOLIDAY SWEATER PARTY Your family is invited to join us in celebrating the holidays at our Ugly Holiday Sweater Party. Families will enjoy dancing to a DJ, games and prizes, cookie decorating, art activities, face painting, a balloon artist and a very special guest (psst, it’s Santa). Dress in your ugliest holiday sweater and use our special photo area to take a holiday photo of your family. Refreshments will also be served. To register, please call 847-448-4311. Please call Michelle Tompkins with any questions at 847-448-8681. Location: Levy Senior Center, 300 Dodge Ave. Age: All Admission: $5 per person in advance, $7 per person at door Class # Date 442901A5 Dec 13
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DECEMBER 26 A COMMUNITY CELEBRATION OF KWANZAA AT FOUNTAIN SQUARE Join your friends and neighbors in celebrating the first day of Kwanzaa at Fountain Square, in the heart of downtown Evanston. There will be music, songs, the traditional lighting of the Kinara and recitation of principles.847-448-8254. Sponsor: Fleetwood-Jourdain Center, Evanston Recreation Division Location: Fountain Square, Davis St. between Orrington and Sherman Ave. Admission: Free Date Day Time Dec 26 Sa 11am
DECEMBER 31 FIRST NIGHT EVANSTON
Time 3-5pm
DECEMBER 16 WHITE CHRISTMAS Join us for a holiday lunch and show, based on the beloved 1954 film, White Christmas at Drury Lane Theatre in Oak Brook. The show is a musical adaptation featuring seventeen Irving Berlin songs, including Blue Skies, I Love a Piano, How Deep is the Ocean, and the favorite, White Christmas. Lunch at Drury Lane is always first class with Caesar salad and a choice of either roast beef or lemon sole; with dessert. Please make you selection at the time of registration. Location: Drury Lane Theatre, Oak Brook Age: 55 yrs. and up Admission: $58 Levy member, $73 nonmember Class # Date Day Time 554001M5 Dec 16 W 9:45am-5pm
DEC 26 FROZEN TRY-IT SKATE
First Night Evanston features live indoor music, dance and entertainment starting at 7pm on December 31. Outdoors, there will be a heated tent with food to purchase from popular local restaurants and food trucks. End your evening with a midnight “ringing and singing” in of 2016. For a complete roster (43 hours of programs), visit firstnightevanston.org or check Facebook. Headline performers include Grammy Award-winner Howard Levy, Corky Siegel, a Battle of the Teen Bands and other entertainment. Children’s programming (ages 1-8 yrs.) starts at 1pm. Indoor locations are near Raymond Park (Chicago Ave. at Lake St.): Music Institute of Chicago and five churches: First Presbyterian, First Congregational, Immanuel Lutheran, Lake Street, and First Methodist. Admission: Adult, $25 until Dec. 26; then $30. Youth, $10 (age 8-18 yrs.). Reserved seating for some performers: $15. New this year: a special daytime price of $10 for an adult accompanying children under 8 to daytime programs only. Full price admits adult to both daytime and evening programs. Volunteer for 2 ½ hours and get in free: info@firstnightevanston.org. A training session is required. Sponsoring organization: First Night Evanston, Inc. (501c3). Age: All Date Day Time Dec 31 Th 1pm-Midnight
Come meet the characters of Frozen and try skating. Classes will be divided by age group. Please dress warmly and remember mittens. Skate rental available. For information about this event, please call 847-448-8258. Location: Robert Crown Center, 1701 Main St. Age: 4-9 yrs. Admission: Free Date Day Time Dec 26 Sa 10am-Noon
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Special Events JANUARY 2 BLACK ICE HOCKEY TOURNAMENT 3-on-3 hockey tournament under blacklights for Mite, Squirt and PeeWee age groups. Find two friends to join and let the games begin. Skate rental available. For information about this event, please call 847-448-8258. Location: Robert Crown Center, 1701 Main St. Age: 4-9 yrs. Admission: $120 per team Date Day Time Jan 2 Sa 1-9pm
JANUARY 11, 13 FLEETWOOD-JOURDAIN TATER TOT THEATRE COMPANY AUDITIONS, TIMOTHY GOES TO SCHOOL The “little sibling” to the Evanston Children’s Theatre, Tater Tot Theatre Company was created to allow young thespians ages 5-7 the opportunity to participate in the magic of live theatre. This year we will be presenting “Timothy Goes to School”, adapted from a series of children’s books by acclaimed author/illustrator Rosemary Wells. A raccoon named Timothy starts kindergarten, and meets many new friends; they help Timothy on something he is struggling on with his seat mate Claude, a smart raccoon who thinks he is better than everyone else. Timothy’s new friends, Yoko, a Japanese cat who is a very talented violin player, Fritz the skunk, who always wants to discover new things, Charles a shy little mouse, Nora a loud little mouse, Lilly a forgetful fox, Grace a wonderful cat dancer, and Doris a beaver who loves different kinds of paintings, help Timothy overcome his fears. Children of all ages will easily relate to this tale, in which humor and realism effectively mesh. For more call 847-866-5914. Please arrive by 5:30pm. Location: Noyes Cultural Arts Center, Studio 223, 927 Noyes St. Admission: $100 for those cast Date Day Time Jan 11 M 4-6pm Jan 13 W 4-6pm
JANUARY 12, 14 EVANSTON CHILDREN’S THEATRE AUDITIONS SPRING 2015, SCHOOL HOUSE ROCK LIVE This energetic musical follows Tom, a young school teacher who is nervous about his first day of teaching. He tries to relax by watching TV when various characters representing facets of his personality emerge from the set and show him how to win his students over with imagination and music. Memorable songs as “Just A Bill,” “Lolly, Lolly, Lolly,” and “Conjunction Junction” bring his lesson plans vividly to life. Children age 8 through 8th grade will perform. For more information call 847-866-5914. Please arrive by 5:30pm. Location: Levy Senior Center, 300 Dodge Ave. Age: Children age 8 to 8th grade Fee: $110 for those cast Date Day Time Jan 12 Tu 4-6pm Jan 14 Th 4-6pm
JANUARY 16 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. DAY OF CELEBRATION Honoring the Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre and Fleetwood-Jourdain Community Center will celebrate his legacy through music, dance and excerpts from his speeches. The day promises to be inspiring and entertaining, with many special guest artists and esteemed speakers: For more information call 847-448-8254. Location: Fleetwood-Jourdain Community Center, 1655 Foster St. Age: All Admission: Free Date Day Time Jan 16 Sa Noon
JANUARY 23 HANDS ON ARTS DAY Enjoy hands on crafts and activities suitable for all ages drawn from our upcoming Arts Camp season. This open studio gives you a sneak preview of our camp themes that include: medieval, princess, architecture and pirate activities. The art teachers from our summer camps will be leading the event. Call 847-448-8263 for more information. Location: Noyes Cultural Arts Center, 927 Noyes St. Age: All Admission: FREE Date Day Time Jan 23 Sa 11am-1pm
JANUARY 23 GOALED GALLERY PRESENTS “START AN ONLINE STORE” GOALed Gallery, the Youth Arts program that helps creative Evanston entrepreneurs ages 13 to 21 market their wares, presents “Start An Online Store”. Experienced entrepreneurs will give you the inside tips on how you can earn income from your art online. Call 847-448-8263 for more information. Location: Noyes Cultural Arts Center, Studio 225, 927 Noyes St. Age: 13-21yrs. Admission: Free Date Day Time Jan 23 Sa 2-3:30pm
JANUARY 31 PRE-SUPER BOWL CHILI COOKOFF Do you have the best chili in Evanston? Test your chili recipe before the big kickoff and earn bragging rights at the inaugural chili cook off. Only ten talented cooks will be able to participate in this event, so if you have the best chili in town don’t hesitate to register. The winner will receive an awesome Super Bowl party prize pack. Don’t want to cook? Come join us for your own taste test of the entries. Music, beer ($2 p/glass) and other refreshments will be served. To register, please call 847-448-4311. Please call Michelle Tompkins with any questions at 847-448-8681. Location: Fleetwood-Jourdain Community Center, 1655 Foster St. Age: All Admission: $20 per entry (use class # below), $5 per person at the door Class # Date 443901A6 Jan 31
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Time 3-6pm
FEBRUARY FLEETWOOD-JOURDAIN THEATRE PRESENTS POP UP BLACK HISTORY MONTH EVENTS IN EVANSTON Follow Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre on Facebook and Twitter and you will know exactly where to find our popular Pop Up Theatre Series. For the month of February we will have two dates, and two separate locations where some of our brilliant main stage actors will present Black Voices in Poetry. Dates, Times & Locations will be posted on our Facebook and Twitter pages 48 hours before the event. facebook.com/fleetwoodjourdaintheatre and @fjtheatre Location: Will be announced 48 hours in advance
FEBRUARY 5, 19 WILD AND SCENIC FILM FESTIVAL The Evanston Environmental Association and the Ecology Center are once again proud to be the official Chicago area host of the Wild & Scenic Environmental Film Festival—the largest environmental film festival in the U.S. Each evening see award-winning films selected from this renowned festival. The films will present a variety of perspectives and experiences shared by some of the best of today’s environmental filmmakers. The festival showcases amateur and professional films that focus on nature, activism, conservation, energy and a range of other environmental issues. Different films are featured each night, so join us for both. Tickets will be available for purchase in January 2016.Please register by phone at 847-448-8256 or in person at the Ecology Center, 2024 McCormick Blvd. Visit evanstonenvironment.org for details and the event calendar. Location: Evanston Ecology Center, 2024 McCormick Blvd. Age: 16 yrs. and up
FEBRUARY 14 VALENTINE’S DAY FAMILY FUN FEST Your family is invited to join us in celebrating Valentine’s Day at our Valentine’s Day Family Fun Fest. Families will enjoy dancing, games, and prizes, cookie decorating, art activities, face painting, and a balloon artist. A special photo area will be set up for families to take their own Valentine’s Day photo. Refreshments will also be served. To register, please call 847-448-4311. Please call Michelle Tompkins with any questions at 847-448-8681. Location: Levy Senior Center, 300 Dodge Ave. Fee: $5 per person in advance, $7 per person at door Class # Date 442125A6 Feb 14
Day Su
Time 3-5pm
MARCH 12 WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH CELEBRATIONS Please join us for the fourth annual Women’s Day Dinner and Panel Discussion, featuring a complimentary buffet, incredible entertainment, and lively discussion led by Evanston’s own Karen Chavers. Supervision provided for children age 4 yrs. and up. Space is limited; reservations required. For more information or to make reservations call 847-866-5914. Location: Fleetwood-Jourdain Community Center, 1655 Foster St. Age: All Admission: FREE
MARCH 18, MAY 20 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. Please call 847-448-8250 for more information on the specific concerts. Location: Levy Senior Center, 300 Dodge Ave. Age: All Admission: Free Date Mar 18 May 20
Day Time F 1:30-3pm F 1:30-3pm
MARCH 18-20 MARCH MADNESS 3 ON 3 TOURNEY Youth in grades 4-8 will go mad over basketball at Chandler-Newberger Center’s March Madness celebration March 18-20. Our double elimination tournament takes place the evening of March 18 and all day on Saturday and Sunday. Entry forms are available at ChandlerNewberger Center beginning February 1 or register on line at cityofevanston. org/chandler. Registration deadline is Friday March 4 at 5pm. Location: Chandler-Newberger Center, 1028 Central St., Age: Boys and Girls play in divisions separated by grades 4-8 and gender. Fee: $65 per team of 3 or 4 players: includes t-shirt for each player.
MARCH 26-27 FLEETWOOD-JOURDAIN TATER TOT THEATRE COMPANY PRESENTS TIMOTHY GOES TO SCHOOL The “little sibling” to the Evanston Children’s Theatre, Tater Tot Theatre Company was created to allow young thespians ages 5-7 the opportunity to participate in the magic of live theatre. This year we will be presenting “Timothy Goes to School”, adapted from a series of children’s books by acclaimed author/illustrator Rosemary Wells. A raccoon named Timothy starts kindergarten, and meets many new friends; they help Timothy on something he is struggling on with his seat mate Claude, a smart raccoon who thinks he is better than everyone else. Timothy’s new friends, Yoko, a Japanese cat who is a very talented violin player, Fritz the skunk, who always wants to discover new things, Charles a shy little mouse, Nora a loud little mouse, Lilly a forgetful fox, Grace a wonderful cat dancer, and Doris a beaver who loves different kinds of paintings, help Timothy overcome his fears. Children of all ages will easily relate to this tale, in which humor and realism effectively mesh. For more call 847-866-5914. Location: Noyes Cultural Arts Center, 927 Noyes St. Admission: $7per person Date Mar 26 Mar 27
Day Time Sa 3pm Su 3pm
Date Day Time Mar 12 Sa 1-3pm
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Special Events MARCH 27-APRIL 24 SHAKESPEAREAN ACTING WORKSHOP
APRIL 23 EARTH DAY/ARBOR DAY CELEBRATION
Full-body Bard: How to bring Shakespeare to life.
Celebrate Earth Day and Arbor Day with the City of Evanston. We will be holding a community wide litter pick up in the morning from 9-11am. If you are interested in volunteering yourself, your family or organization please go online to Volunteer Evanston to sign up; volunteerevanston.org Age: All ages Admission: FREE
In this 5 week class, join Muse of Fire company member and vocal coach Brent T. Barnes in an exploration of Shakespeare’s text, focused on getting the language off the page and into action. Learn how the actors in our company activate the Bard’s poetry and bring his characters and stories into the here and now. Spots are limited. Call MOF Artistic Director Jemma Levy at 847-707-8632. Sponsor: Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre and Muse of Fire Theatre Company Location: Noyes Cultural Arts Center, Studio 223, 927 Noyes St. Age: 18 yrs. and up Admission: $75 R/$100 NR Date Mar 27
Day Time Su 2-4pm
APRIL 1-3 EVANSTON CHILDREN’S THEATRE PRESENTS, SCHOOL HOUSE ROCK LIVE This energetic musical follows Tom, a young school teacher who is nervous about his first day of teaching. He tries to relax by watching TV when various characters representing facets of his personality emerge from the set and show him how to win his students over with imagination and music. Memorable songs as “Just A Bill,” “Lolly, Lolly, Lolly,” and “Conjunction Junction” bring his lesson plans vividly to life. Children age 8 through 8th grade will perform. For more information call 847-866-5914. Sponsor: Evanston Children’s Theatre Locations: Levy Senior Center, 300 Dodge Ave.; Fleetwood-Jourdain Center 1655 Foster St. Admission: $7 per person Date April 1 April 2 April 3
Day F Sa Su
Time 7pm 3, 7pm 3pm
Performance Location Levy Senior Center Levy Senior Center Fleetwood-Jourdain Community Center
Date Day April 23 Sa
Clean up Time 9-11am
APRIL 30, MAY 1 SPRING ICE SHOW–WISHES Join us at the Robert Crown center for the spring show “Wishes”, a magical performance turning dreams into reality. All skaters enrolled in spring classes are eligible to participate in the show. For information about this event, please call 847-448-8258. Location: Robert Crown Community Center, 1701 Main St. Tickets: $10 Reserved: $9 General Admission Date Day Time April 30 Sa 6pm May 1 Su 2pm
MAY 7 CHILDREN’S DAY Fleetwood-Jourdain Center Is hosting their annual afternoon dedicated to children. There will be a face painter, games, food and fun. Last year, hundreds of children and parents attended this special afternoon featuring the Jesse White Tumblers. For more information call 847-448-8254. Location: Fleetwood-Jourdain Center, 1655 Foster St. Age: 2-13 yrs. accompanied by a parent Admission: Free Date Day Time May 7 Sa 2-5pm
APRIL 9 7TH ANNUAL SPRING FLEA MARKET
MAY 7 MOTHER’S DAY CRAFT GIFT MAKING
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! Reserve a table to sell what you have cleared out in spring cleaning, by calling Gladys Flores at 847-448-8258. Location: Robert Crown Center, 1701 Main St. Age: 18 yrs. and up for table rental Table Rental: $35 Admission: FREE
The best gifts you receive are the ones made by your child! Drop off your child for an afternoon to make a special gift—one that you can cherish for years. Children can choose from that perfect beaded necklace, a special dessert, or a gift to be announced (call for an update). For more information call 847-448-8254. Location: Fleetwood-Jourdain Center, 1655 Foster St. Age: 8 yrs. and up Fee: $10-$28 depending on project
Date April 9
Day Time Sa 9am-4pm (no early birds)
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Time 12-1:30pm
MAY 13 EVANSTON GREEN BALL The Evanston Environmental Association (EEA) and the City of Evanston will present the Fifth Annual Evanston Green Ball. Supporters of green causes will gather, converse, eat, drink and dance the night away. Proceeds will go towards improvements to the Ecology Center class room. For updates, please visit evanstonenvironment.org/greenball.html or call 847-448-8256. Admission: $65 (through April 16), $75 (April 17-May 11), $100 Friend of the Ecology Center Date Day Time May 13 F 7-10:30pm
MAY 21 SENIOR CITIZEN SPELLING BEE COMPETITION Witness this exciting day of competitive, linguistic challenges replete with the thrill of victory and the agony of defeat. Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre, Levy Senior Center and Evanston Public Library are hosting the State of Illinois Senior Citizen Spelling Bee Competition. In 2015, 2 local seniors went to the regionals and then finished 3rd at the State Finals in Springfield. Please register at the Levy Center or seniorspellingbee@cityofevanston.org. Location: Evanston Public Library Community Room, 1703 Orrington Ave. Age: 50 yrs. and up Admission: Free
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Call to Artists!
In Celebration of Older Americans Month, Fleetwood-Jourdain Community Center will be transformed into an elegant ballroom setting where you can put on your fancy costumes and masks and enjoy the evening dancing, playing Roulette, Black Jack, Bingo and Bid Whist. Come on out and feast on fancy cuisine, mock cocktails and perhaps a glass of wine or two. For more information call 847-866-5914. Location: Fleetwood-Jourdain Community Center, 1655 Foster St. Age: All Admission: $10 per person Date Day Time May 28 Sa 2-5pm
JUNE 11 EVANSTON PUBLIC LIBRARY SUMMER READING FIELD DAY Kick off Evanston Public Library’s Summer Reading Program, Read for the Win, at Robert Crown Community Center. In partnership with the City of Evanston’s Department of Parks and Recreation, activities for all ages will be offered including obstacle courses, mini golf, kickball, refreshments and raffles. Summer reading sign-up will be available. Saturday, June 11, 11am–1pm, Robert Crown Community Center, 1701 Main Street.
Would you like to participate as an artist vendor, food vendor, or performing artist in the City of Evanston’s arts festivals held at the lakefront? Would you like to perform at a Starlight Concert? Food vendor and performing artist applications will be available at cityofevanston.org/festivals in January. Artists may apply via ZAPP at zapplication.org. Questions? Please call/text us at 847-448-4311. 2016 Dates
Ethnic Arts Festival: July 16 & 17 Lakeshore Arts Festival: August 6 & 7 Starlight Concerts: All summer
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News Community Engagement
Sustainability
NORTHWESTERN’S YEAR ONE GOOD NEIGHBOR FUNDING ALLOCATION ANNOUNCED
CONNECT WITH SUSTAINABILITY INITIATIVES, PROGRAMS AND OPPORTUNITIES: • Sign up for the Sustainability eNewsletter at cityofevanston.org/ sustainability • Follow us on Twitter @GreenEvanston • Visit our blog at Evanstongreenbuzz.com • Email questions and general inquiries to sustainability@cityofevanston. org or call/text us at 847-448-4311.
KEEP AN EYE ON THESE UPCOMING PROGRAMS National Drinking Water Week—“The Power of Water” Celebrate National Drinking Water Week with the City of Evanston. May 1–7! The 2016 celebration will include activities at the Levy Center, Ecology Center and the Evanston Public Library. Details about the art contest will be announced at cityofevanston.org/drinkingwaterweek.
Give the Gift of Trees
Sheridan Road
In March 2015, Northwestern agreed to donate $1 million annually to the City of Evanston for a period of five years, with proceeds to be spent on projects and services agreed to jointly by Evanston Mayor Elizabeth Tisdahl and Northwestern University President Morton Schapiro. In October 2015, Mayor Tisdahl and President Schapiro announced the following allocation of the first $1 million donation from Northwestern University to the City of Evanston’s Good Neighbor Fund: •
$500,000: Sheridan Road improvement project.
This project will continue into 2016 and be fully completed in 2017.
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$200,000: Support for Evanston Fire Department paramedics.
This allocation represents one full-time ambulance company serving our community 24/7/365.
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$100,000: Support for the City’s Youth and Young Adult Division.
This allocation will cover the salary of one of the four existing full-time outreach workers and allow the City to add an additional full-time outreach worker.
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$150,000: Support for at-risk youth job training programs.
$50,000 went to support programs covered by existing funding, and $100,000 was devoted to new job training programs. •
$50,000: Support the Mayor’s fund
This funding went to assist families impacted by violent crime. Mayor Tisdahl said, “The Good Neighbor Fund’s allocation for year one is being directed towards projects that will help Evanston reach its goal of becoming the most livable city. Northwestern is a great university and its presence strengthens our community. I thank President Schapiro for the Good Neighbor policy and look forward to seeing positive outcomes from this generous donation.” “One of Northwestern’s greatest assets is its location in Evanston, and we are so pleased to offer our assistance as part of our contribution to Evanston’s Good Neighbor Fund,” said Northwestern President Morton Schapiro. “We look forward to working together and providing additional support to the City on important Evanston projects and initiatives in the future.”
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Support the “I Heart Evanston Trees” initiative by giving the gift of trees this holiday season. Donating to the fund supports Evanston’s urban canopy and is a great holiday gift to a loved one. More information can be found at cityofevanston.org/trees or call text us at 847-448-4311.
Free Rain Barrels Evanston residential property owners are now eligible to get up to four rain barrels for free delivered to their homes. The City is partnering with the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District (MWRD) to offer free rain barrels to Evanston residents while supplies last. There are four colors to choose from. More information can be found at cityofevanston.org/rainbarrel or call text us at 847-448-4311.
Forestry
Health
2016 PRIVATE ELM TREE INSURANCE PROGRAM
GET A FLU SHOT TO STAY HEALTHY THIS WINTER!
The City of Evanston has been a Tree City USA for the past 31 years.
Flu season is here! The City’s Health & Human Services Department encourages all residents to get a flu shot to help keep the community healthy this winter.
Part of the reason we have been able to achieve this recognition is that we have aggressively controlled the spread of Dutch elm disease. Without any control measures, this disease is capable of wiping out every American Elm tree in Evanston within a 10–12 year period.
A list of locations where flu shots are available can be found online at cityofevanston.org/health/fluclinics, or by calling/texting 847-448-4311. To reduce the spread of influenza and other illnesses this winter, the Health & Human Services Department reminds residents to practice the 3 C’s: • Clean—Properly wash your hands frequently • Cover—Cover your cough and sneeze • Contain—Contain your germs by staying home if you are sick
100+ COMMUNITY MEMBERS IN NEED PROVIDED WITH FREE DENTAL SERVICES More than 130 community members in need received access to $101,000 worth of free dental services as part of “Dental Access Days,” a two-day clinic coordinated by the Evanston Health & Human Services Department. Patients from Evanston and surrounding communities were served, with priority given to those identified by social service agencies as those most in need. During the event, held on October 9 and 10 at the Levy Senior Center, an ordinary meeting room was transformed into a modern dental clinic complete with instruments, supplies and equipment. Local dentists and hygienists volunteered their time to perform cleanings, fillings, extractions, and denture repair for community members who otherwise would not have access to dental care. To learn more about Dental Access Days, visit dentalaccessdays.org.
Economic Development Starting in early June each year, Parks/Forestry Division employees conduct regular inspections of all elm trees on both public and private property, looking for symptoms of Dutch elm disease. Once an elm tree is diagnosed with Dutch elm disease, City of Evanston ordinance requires removal of the tree within 30 days. If the diseased tree is located on private property, the property owner must bear the cost of removal. This cost can range from several hundred dollars for smaller trees, up to several thousand dollars for very large trees. In order to avoid these unexpected costs, the City’s Environmental Services Bureau offers Dutch elm disease insurance to all Evanston property owners. This insurance covers the entire cost of removal of private elm trees infected with Dutch elm disease to ground level. The insurance does not cover the cost for removal of the stump. The cost of the insurance is based on the size of the tree, and ranges from $60 to $140 per tree per year. Applications and premiums are due no later than Wednesday, June 1, 2016. This annual insurance covers only the tree removal costs if the tree becomes infected with Dutch elm disease, and is only for a one-year period. Insurance applications can be picked up at the Morton Civic Center, or residents may call 311 and ask that an application be sent to them. Application forms are also available on the City’s website at cityofevanston.org/forestry, and can be submitted online using a credit card for the premium payment.
CHICAGO-MAIN-DEMPSTER BUSINESS DISTRICTS LAUNCH SPECIAL SERVICE AREA In the summer of 2015, the City Council granted approval for the creation of the Chicago-Main-Dempster Special Service Area (SSA) after an 18-month study process requested by a group of more than 60 area business owners. The SSA will serve as a locally controlled, locally driven economic tool that funds desired enhancements using a small (less than one percent) property tax on commercial properties in the Main Street and ChicagoDempster business districts in order to fund special services such as street beautification, holiday decorations, marketing, and other neighborhood improvements. The SSA is governed by an 11-member board made up of business and property owners elected from within the new district. For more information about the Chicago-Main-Dempster SSA, including upcoming board and committee meetings, visit evanstonedge.com/chicago-main-dempster-SSA.
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News Fire Department
What to Know When it Snows
HEATING FIRE SAFETY
The City of Evanston encourages residents to help keep Evanston safe and accessible for all community members during periods of heavy snowfall and frigid temperatures.
Follow these heating tips to help maintain a fire-safe home this winter. Space Heater • Keep anything that can burn, such as bedding,
• • • •
clothing and curtains, at least 3 feet away from the heater. Make sure the heater has an automatic shut-off, so if it tips over, it shuts off. Turn heaters off when you go to bed or leave the room. Plug portable heaters directly into outlets and never into an extension cord or power strip. Only use portable heaters from a recognized testing laboratory.
Fireplace
PARKING From December 1 through March 31, the City may enforce temporary parking restrictions in the form of a Snow Route Parking Ban and/or a Snow Emergency. The declaration of parking restrictions depends on the amount of snowfall, road conditions, timing and other factors. It is illegal to park on the street during restricted times even if plows have been through, as plowing and salting operations may require return visits by City trucks.
Snow Route Parking Ban and Snow Emergency Snow Route Parking Ban Snow Emergency Goes Into Effect:
By declaration after 2" or more of snow
By declaration after 4" or more of snow
Streets Impacted:
Main thoroughfares designated as Snow Routes
Streets that are NOT posted as Snow Routes
Rules:
No parking between 11pm and 6am
No parking between 8am and 6pm on the even-numbered side of the street on even-numbered days, and on the odd-numbered side of the street on odd-numbered days*
Fine for Violating:
$55 plus towing and storage charges
$55 if not towed; $150 if towed
Length:
Determined by the City’s Public Works Agency
• Keep a glass or metal screen in front of
the fireplace to prevent embers or sparks jumping out. • Do not burn paper in your fireplace. • Put the fire out before you go to sleep or leave your home. • Put ashes in a metal container with a lid, outside, at least 3 feet from your home.
Wood Stove • Make sure your wood stove is 3 feet from
anything that can burn. • Do not burn paper in your wood stove. • Put the fire out before you go to sleep or leave
your home. • Have your chimney inspected and cleaned each
year by a professional.
Furnace • Have your furnace inspected each year. • Keep anything that can burn away from the
furnace.
Kerosene Heater • Only use kerosene heaters from a recognized
testing laboratory. • Make sure the heater has an automatic shut-off,
so if it tips over, it shuts off. • Refuel your cooled heater outside.
For more information and free resources, visit usfa.fema.gov/prevention/outreach.
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* Streets with parking on only one side have permanent “ODD date” or “EVEN date” signs, allowing them to be plowed during snow emergencies.
Find Out if Parking Restrictions Are In Effect Residents should follow the posted street signs for parking information. As a courtesy, the City also offers many other ways to find out if snow parking restrictions have been declared: • Visit cityofevanston.org • Follow the City of Evanston on Facebook or Twitter • Call the Snow Hotline at 847-864-SNOW (7669) or 847-866-2917 • Tune in to Cable Channel 16 • Listen to Evanston Radio AM 1650 • Listen for the City’s emergency sirens • Call/text 847-448-4311 between 7am and 7pm, Monday through Friday, or 8am and 6pm on Saturday. (Hours are extended during snow events.) • Text SNOW to 847-448-4311 • Sign up for text or email “Snow Alert” notifications: Visit cityofevanston. org/snow, or text COE SNOW to 468311 to sign up for text alerts.
SHOVELING Property owners are responsible for clearing sidewalks adjacent to their property within 24 hours after any snowfall. When shoveling a sidewalk, please clear a path that is at least 36 inches wide to allow everyone, including children, people with disabilities and the elderly, to travel freely using the sidewalks instead of the streets. Property owners are also asked to clear the area surrounding fire hydrants. Keeping fire hydrants visible and accessible from the street can save precious time in an emergency. Landlords are responsible for keeping sidewalks, hydrants, parking lots and all common areas, including open stairwells, free from all hazardous conditions at all times. To report a snow removal violation, please call/text 847-448-4311. If you need assistance shoveling your property, or would like to volunteer to help elderly and disabled neighbors shovel, please register for the City’s Volunteer Snow Shoveling Program at cityofevanston.org/snowshoveling or by calling 847-448-4311.
Library The Big Read Film Festival at Evanston Public Library Immigration Movies: Stories of immigrants from all over the world.
Sat., March 5, 2016: 11am, Tortilla Flat; 1:30pm, Shun Li and the Poet; 3:30pm: A Better Life. Sun., March 6, 2016: 1pm, House of Sand and Fog; 3:30pm, Sin Nombre.
Road Trip Movies: Road trips as narrative devices. LOCATIONS: Main Library, 1703 Orrington Avenue, 847-448-8600 North Branch, 2026 Central Street, 847-866-0330 Chicago Ave./Main St. (CAMS) Branch, 900 Chicago Ave., 847-905-0764 Find us online at epl.org Go mobile at epl.org/mobile See our full Calendar of Events and register for programs at epl.org/calendar Follow us on Facebook: facebook.com/evanstonpubliclibrary. Follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/evanstonpl. See the “Readers of Evanston” at evanstonpubliclibrary.tumblr.com.
Sat., April 2, 2016: 11am, It Happened One Night; 1:30pm, Thelma & Louise; 4pm, Central Station. Sun., April 3, 2016: 1pm, Get on the Bus; 3:30pm, The Motorcycle Diaries.
Finale Film Screening: ¡Three Amigos!
Sun., May 29, 2016, 3pm. For a complete list of EPL’s Big Read programming: go to epl.org/bigread or neabigread.org The Big Read is a program of the National Endowment for the Arts in partnership with Arts Midwest.
More Programs for Adults Book Discussion Groups Make Evanston Public Library your place to discuss new books. Visit epl.org/bookclubs for the complete list of upcoming discussions.
EPL Literary Salon Betsy Bird hosts a gathering for children’s literature enthusiasts, focusing on written works for young people. Originally conceived in New York City.
Bringing Books to the Border Sat., Jan. 9, 2016 at 3pm Jeffrey Garrett, of Evanston’s independent bookstore Bookends and Beginnings, discusses efforts to bring children’s books and library services to refugees in the Rio Grande Valley.
The Art of Enthusiasm Sat., May 7, 2016 at 2pm Online gurus and children’s book evangelists Travis Jonker, Colby Sharp, and John Shumacher discuss promoting your favorite literature for kids, making the most of online resources, and spreading the culture of book love and enthusiasm amongst readers of every age.
The Big Read: through May 2016 Join us for The Big Read featuring Into the Beautiful North by Luis Alberto Urrea. Set near the U.S.-Mexico border, the book will be our inspiration to explore the theme of immigrants and immigration through book discussions, movies, and events throughout Evanston.
Community Book Discussions of Into the Beautiful North Bookends & Beginnings, 1712 Sherman Avenue, Alley #1; Tue., Jan. 19, 2016, 11am–Noon Ridgeville Park District, 908 Seward St.; Thu., Feb. 18, 2016, 7pm–8pm Curt’s Café–South, 1813 Dempster St.; Sat., Mar. 12, 2016, 11am–Noon Levy Center, 300 Dodge Ave., Fri., Mar 18, 2016, 11.am–Noon EPL North Branch, 2026 Central St.; Thu., Mar. 31, 2016, 7pm–8pm Curt’s Café–North, 2922 Central St.; Thu., Apr. 7, 2016, 10am–11am EPL Chicago Ave./Main St. Branch, 900 Chicago Ave.; Mon, May 23, 2016, 7pm–8pm
The Big Read Keynote Speaker: Luis Alberto Urrea, author of Into the Beautiful North Luis Alberto Urrea shares his story of transformation from his beginnings on a dirt street in Tijuana to Pulitzer Prize finalist and beloved storyteller. Wed., March 9, 2016, 7pm at the Evanston Township High School Auditorium, 1600 Dodge Ave.
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Author Talks and Lectures Rick Perlstein reads from The Invisible Bridge Mon., Jan. 25, 2016 at 7pm, Main Library The Fall of Nixon and the Rise of Reagan, Listed among the 100 Notable Books of 2014 by the New York Times Book Review. Shakespeare in the Middle East Mon., Feb. 8 at 7pm, Main Library, Community Meeting Room Buffett Institute Visiting Scholar Riad Ismat, award winning Syrian playwright and short-story writer, discusses Shakespearean influences in Middle Eastern Literary traditions.
How We Almost Lost Macbeth Sun., Feb. 14 at 3pm, Main Library, Community Meeting Room The First Folio of Shakespeare, published in 1623, is a unique literary treasure. Join Helen Page, Professor Emeritus of English at Oakton Community College and Joseph Page, actor with Muse of Fire Theatre Company, to explore the significance of the First Folio, considered by many to be one of the greatest books ever printed in English.
Navigating Real Life Diversity with Your Kids: Becoming Allies This series explores the meaning of “allyship” and how to become better allies through listening and supporting one another across differences.
What You Weren’t Taught in School: Systems of Power and Oppression and a Lesson in Evanston history. Thurs., Feb. 18, 2016 at 6:30-8:30pm, the ETHS Welcome Center E112 with Noor Ali and Dino Robinson.
The Toolbox Session: Practical Tips for Ally Development Tues., March 22, 2016, 6:30p-8:30pm at the ETHS Welcome Center E112 with Elisabeth “Biz” Lindsay-Ryan and Sunny Nakae Sponsored by the PTA Council of Evanston/Skokie in partnership with the Evanston Public Library, Evanston/Skokie School District 65, Youth and Opportunities Unlimited (Y.O.U.), Family Focus, YWCA Evanston/North Shore, and the James B. Moran Center for Youth Advocacy. No registration is necessary.
Computer Classes Basic Excel Thurs., Dec.3 and Thurs., Dec. 10 at 3pm, Seminar Room, Third Floor Students must bring their own laptop with version Excel 2007 or later, and register for both sessions, by calling the Reference Desk at 847-448-8630.
Social Media 101: The Basics of Social Media for Small Businesses Tues., Dec. 8 at 7pm, Community Meeting Room A representative from Constant Contact explains the five most popular social media networks and how to decide what is right for your business. Registration is requested but not required. Register at 847-448-8630.
Using the Cloud Thurs., Dec. 17 at 3pm, Seminar Room, Third Floor
Law at the Library Each program features a presentation by an experienced attorney, followed by a brief question and answer series. Main Library. Cleaning Up Your Credit: Thurs., Jan. 14, 7pm Changes in Tax Law: Thurs., Feb. 11, 7pm Buying and Selling a Home: Thurs., March 10, 7pm Employment Law: Thurs., April 14, 7pm Estate Planning: Thurs., May 12, 7pm
The Chat Room A series bringing Evanstonians together in different Evanston locations to talk about popular media. Dr. Who: Wed., Dec. 16 at 6pm, Comix Revolution (606 Davis St.). Chat with other fans of the Doctor, and pregame the next week’s Christmas Special. The Oscars: Wed., Feb. 24 at 6pm, the Evanston Rhythm Room at Century Theater (1715 Maple Ave). Chat about all things Oscars a few days before the 88th annual Academy Awards. The X-Files: Tues., March 1 at 6pm, The Celtic Knot (626 Church St). After 14 years, the X-Files is back! Come chat with other fans a week after the last episode of the reboot.
More Programs for Children Drop In Events at the Main Library
The Young and the Restless Every Thurs. at 9:30am in the Community Meeting Room, except Dec. 24 and Dec. 31. Bring your infant, 1 or 2 year old for a sing-along storytime followed by free play. Learn songs, meet people and introduce young patrons to the library!
Preschool Storytime Every Wed. at 10:30 am, except Dec. 23 and Dec. 30. Bring your 3, 4, 5 or 6 year old for fast-paced preschool stories and songs!
Jammie Time Third Thursday of the month (11/19, 12/17, 1/21, 2/18, 3/17, 4/21, 5/19) at 7pm. (Stories aimed at ages 2–9.) Evanston Public Library does your bedtime storytime for you once a month! Bring the whole family in pajamas (optional).
Family Films Sat. and Sun., first and third weekends at 2pm. Your whole family is welcome at the Main Children’s Room to watch great family films together on the big screen.
Chinese New Year Festival Storytime Bilingual storytelling and crafts Feb. 6, 2016 at 2pm. Listen to traditional stories in English and Chinese, do some New Year’s crafts, and then—a children’s Lion Dance parade! A special welcome to students in Mandarin Chinese classes at ETHS and Bessie Rhodes Magnet School and their families.
February Storytimes (require registration) Come in or call 847-448-8610 to register. Registration begins on Jan. 18, 2016 • Infant Rhymetime (under 12 months) • Book Babies (1 year olds) • Time for Two’s (2 year olds) • All by Myself (3-5 year olds) • Evening Family Storytime and Craft (3–7 yrs.), working parent-friendly. Winter Words! January 2016 (3 yrs. and younger) Sign up your child for a Winter reading program. Track your Reading and Talking on our reading log. After completion, take home a free board book. Month of January; the Main Children’s Room and both branches. Spring Words! April 2016 (3 yrs. and younger) Come sing or chant posted nursery rhymes to your child. Take home a keyring loaded with rhymes for on-the-go times. Month of April; the Main Children’s Room and both branches.
Just for Teens Winter Break Movies at The Loft, Main Library The Avengers: Mon., Dec. 21, 2pm Jurassic Park: Wed., Dec. 23, 2pm Guardians of the Galaxy: Tue., Dec. 29, 2pm
Support the Library We need your support. Please consider making a tax deductible contribution in order to continue providing high-quality unique programming and services throughout the community. Make your gift today at epl.org/donate or call 847-448-8657.
Volunteer Volunteers help us serve the community in a variety of ways. For more information, visit Volunteer Evanston at volunteerevanston.org or contact Volunteer Coordinator Mary Kling at 847-448-8645.
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Arts Preschool Art Classes MOM (OR DAD) TOT ART CLASSES This exploratory, full sensory arts class with wonderful materials is led by the early childhood educators from our popular Arts Camps. Drop-ins may be available. No class Mar 29, Mar 30, Mar 31, April 2. Location: Noyes Cultural Arts Center Age: 1-3 yrs. Fee per mom/tot couple: $70 R/$73 NR Length: 6 sessions Class # 941601A6 941601B6 941601C6 941601D6 911601A6 911601B6 911601C6 911601D6 911601E6 911601F6 911601G6
About the Arts Section This section includes classes offered by the City of Evanston Recreation Division. See page 3 for community center locations and phone numbers. Registration: Please register early. Classes fill quickly. Register online at cityofevanston.org/register, use the registration form on page 65, or call 311 (847-448-4311 outside Evanston). Fee code: R=Resident of ZIP code 60201 or 60202. NR=Nonresident
Days Tu W Th Sa Tu W Th Sa Tu W Th
Time 10-11am 10-11am 10-11am 10-11am 10-11am 10-11am 10-11am 10-11am 10-11am 10-11am 10-11am
DROP-IN HANDS ON ART DAYS Once a month, you’re invited to drop into the Studio 225 and get messy with a set of theme based craft activities suitable for all ages and abilities. Come for an hour or stay for two. Location: Noyes Cultural Arts Center Age: 1 yr. and up Fee: $5 R/$5 NR Length: 1 session Class # Date 942604D5 Dec 12
Days Time Sa 11am-1pm
Art Classes 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 Jan. 18, Feb. 15, and Mar. 2 Location: Robert Crown Community Center Age: 6-14 yrs. Fee: $72 R/$82 NR Length: 8 sessions Class # 242602A6 242602B6 212602A6 212602B6
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Date Jan 12-Feb 16 Jan 13-Feb 17 Jan 14-Feb 18 Jan 16-Feb 20 Feb 23-April 5 Feb 24-April 6 Feb 25-April 7 Feb 27-April 9 April 12-May 17 April 13-May 18 April 14-May 19
Date Jan 11-Mar 14 Jan 13-Mar 9 April 4-May 23 April 6-May 25
Days M W M W
Time 4:30-5:30pm 4:30-5:30pm 4:30-5:30pm 4:30-5:30pm
FAMILY CLAY SCULPTURE A child and parent work as a team to create clay pieces that they’ll always treasure. Please register as a couple only; enrollment is limited to 6 teams to ensure individualized instruction. No class Jan. 18, Feb. 15, and Mar. 2 Location: Robert Crown Community Center Age: 4 yrs. and up Fee: $64 R/$74 NR Length: 8 sessions Class # 242611A6 242611B6 212604A6 212604B6
Date Jan 11-Mar 14 Jan 13-Mar 9 April 4-May 23 April 6-May 25
Day M W M W
Time 6-6:45pm 6-6:45pm 6-6:45pm 6-6:45pm
POTTERY FOR ADULT BEGINNERS You’ll make sculptures, pots, plates and other items by hand-building and using the wheel. Make delightful gifts or create something for yourself! Fee includes all materials and firings. No class Jan 18, Feb 15, Mar 2. Location: Robert Crown Community Center Age: 17 yrs. and up Fee: $96 R/$106 NR Length: 8 sessions Class # 243601A6 243601B6 213619A6 213619B6
Date Jan 11-Mar 14 Jan 13-Mar 9 April 4-May 23 April 6-May 25
Day M W M W
Time 7:15-9:15pm 7:15-9:15pm 7:15-9:15pm 7:15-9:15pm
DROP-IN POTTERY WORKSHOP This workshop is for independent work and no instruction is included. All work will be fired in the regular rotation along with the work from the regular classes. Location: Robert Crown Community Center Age: 17 yrs. and up Drop-In Fee: $12R/$14NR Date Day Time Jan. 17-May 29 Su 1-3pm
EXPLORING GREAT ARTISTS This class will introduce children to many great artists while challenging them to create using various mediums. Budding artists will learn about the greats and some of their famous works of art, while working on their own masterpieces. Sign up for the entire session or for individual days, the artist we will discuss are listed by each date. Location: Chandler-Newberger Center Age: Varies; see below Fee, 8-week: $120 R/$$176 NR Fee, 5-week: $75 R/$110 NR Fee, Individual: $18 R/$25 NR Time: 4-5:30pm Class # Date Session I (Age 5-7) 642601A6 Jan 19-Mar 8 642601B6 Jan 19 642601C6 Jan 26 642601D6 Feb 2 642601E6 Feb 9 642601F6 Feb 16 642601G6 Feb 23 642601H6 Mar 1 642601J6 Mar 8 Session II (Age 5-7) 612601A6 April 5-May 3 612601B6 April 5 612601C6 April 12 612601D6 April 19 612601E6 April 26 612601F6 May 3
Day Subject/Medium Tu Tu Tu Tu Tu Tu Tu Tu Tu
All 8 classes Picasso Matisse Klee Klimt Calder Nevelson Rower Pollock
Tu Tu Tu Tu Tu Tu
All 5 classes Klee Calder Picasso Munch Miro
Session I (Age 7-9) 642601K6 Jan 21-Mar 10 642601L6 Jan 21 642601M6 Jan 28 642601N6 Feb 4 642601P6 Feb 11 642601Q6 Feb 18 642601R6 Feb 25 642601S6 Mar 3 642601T6 Mar 10
Th Th Th Th Th Th Th Th Th
All 8 classes Picasso Matisse Klee Klimt Calder Nevelson Rower Pollock
Session II (Age 7-9) 612601G6 April 7-May 5 612601H6 April 7 612601J6 April 14 612601K6 April 21 612601L6 April 28 612601M6 May 5
Th Th Th Th Th Th
All 5 classes Klee Calder Picasso Munch Miro
Art Classes Age 55+ JEWELRY / GLASS FUSION 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. Location: Levy Senior Center Age: 55 yrs. and up Fee: $70 Levy Member, $85 nonmember Length: 8 sessions Class # 544616A6 544616B6 514174A6 514174B6
Date Jan 27-Mar 16 Jan 28-Mar 17 April 6-May 25 April 7-May 26
Day W Th W Th
Time 1-3pm 10am-Noon 1-3pm 10am-Noon
Senior scrapbooking is an excellent opportunity for participants to gather and share old friendships as well as make new ones. In this program participants will be able to express themselves creatively as they preserve ideas and information through the fun recreational activity of scrapbooking. No class Jan 18. Location: Fleetwood-Jourdain Center Age: 55 yrs. and up Fee: $45 R/$55 NR Length: 7 sessions Class # Date 444102A6 Jan 4-Feb 22
Day Time M 10-11am
AGELESS ART
BEADING This class is for beginners and intermediatelevel students. Using various types of beads and techniques, you will make sophisticated accessories such as earrings, bracelets or necklaces. The instructor provides detailed demonstrations and hands-on assistance. Materials are not included; supply list available at first class. No class on March 15. Location: Levy Senior Center Age: 55 yrs. and up Fee: $60 Levy Member, $75 nonmember Length: 8 sessions Class # Date Day Time 514175A6 Mar 8-May 3 Tu 10:30am-Noon 514175B6 May 10-June 28 Tu 10:30am-Noon
Art is an activity that has no boundaries, including age. Despite your age, you can still express your creative side through art. In this program participants will have the opportunity to creatively express themselves through the use of art. Each week participants will be presented with a theme and have the opportunity to display their interpretation of that theme followed by an explanation of their piece. Location: Fleetwood-Jourdain Center Age: 55 yrs. and up Fee: $45 R/$55 NR Length: 8 sessions Class # Date 444601A6 Jan 7-Feb 25
Day Th
Time 10-11am
WOOD CARVING
CERAMICS / POTTERY 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 Age: 55 yrs. and up Fee: $75 Levy Member, $90 nonmember Length: 8 sessions Class # Date Day Time 544108A6 Jan 25-Mar 14 M 9:30am-12:30pm 514606A6 April 4-May 23 M 9:30am-12:30pm
SENIOR SCRAP BOOKING
Learn techniques to make wonderful carvings in wood. The instructor has over 30 years of experience carving. Fee includes material and use of carving tools. Location: Levy Senior Center Age: 55 yrs. and up Fee: $40 Levy Member, $50 R/$55 Length: 8 sessions Class # Date Day Time 513127A6 Mar 10-April 28 Th 7-9pm 513127B6 May 5-June 23 Th 7-9pm
Music Classes Age 55+ UKULELE FOR SENIORS This class is for beginner level students. Come and learn the fundamentals and basic chords of the ukulele so that you can play songs you love. The instructor provides detailed demonstrations and hands on assistance. Some sheet music may need to be purchased. No class Feb. 4, 11 and Mar. 10. Location: Levy Senior Center Age: 55 yrs. and up Fee, 10 week: $80 Levy Member, $95 nonmember Fee, 7 week: $56 Levy Member, $71 nonmember Class # Date Day Time 544617A6 Jan 14-Mar 17 Th 1-2pm 514608A6 Mar 24-May 26 Th 1-2pm
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Arts 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 its terminology in included. Leotards, tights, and slippers are required. Location: Robert Crown Community Center Age: 3-4 yrs. Fee: $95 R/$105 NR Length: 10 sessions Class # Date Day Time 241120A6 Jan 9-Mar 12 Sa 9-9:45am 211108A6 Mar 26-May 28 Sa 9-9:45am
BEGINNING TAP Tap is a uniquely rhythm-based art form that teaches music as well as dance. Students learn basic steps in both classic and modern styles of tap. We will focus on footwork, making rhythm, and why tap-tap-tapping those feet are so much fun! Location: Robert Crown Community Center Age: 6 yrs. and up Fee: $95 R/$105 NR Length: 10 sessions Class # Date Day Time 242113A6 Jan 9-Mar 12 Sa 11:15am-Noon 212112A6 Mar 26-May 28 Sa 11:15am-Noon
BEGINNING BALLET This class focuses on fundamentals, ballet techniques & terminology, body placement, positions, steps and bar and center floor work. Dance combinations, turns & jumps, as well as warm-ups, stretching and controlled exercises are included, plus personal projection, stage presence and performing techniques. Leotards, tights, and ballet slippers required. Location: Robert Crown Community Center Age: 7-12 yrs. Fee: $95 R/$105 NR Length: 10 sessions Class # Date Day Time 242609A6 Jan 9-Mar 12 Sa 10:30-11:15am 212612A6 Mar 26-May 28 Sa 10:30-11:15am
PRE-BALLET
BALLROOM DANCE II
Children enjoy exploring the beauty of ballet and gain poise, grace, self-confidence and agility. Ballet is also a great way to develop good posture. Leotards, tights, and ballet slippers are required. Location: Robert Crown Community Center Age: 5-6 yrs. Fee: $95 R/$105 NR Length: 10 sessions
If you have taken as least one ballroom dance class and would like to learn beginning/ intermediate through intermediate steps, this class is designed just for you. Location: Robert Crown Community Center Age: 17 yrs. and up Fee: $100 R/$110 NR Length: 10 sessions Class # Date Day Time 243603A6 Jan 4-Mar 7 M 8-9pm 213605A6 Mar 14-May 16 M 8-9pm
Class # Date Day 242608A6 Jan 9-Mar 12 Sa 212623A6 Mar 26-May 28 Sa
BEGINNING SWING DANCE
Social Dance SALSA DANCING Come learn the major styles of salsa, including specially-selected steps, turns and combinations from New York, Miami, and Chicago. Singles or couples are welcome! Location: Robert Crown Community Center Age: 17 yrs. and up Fee: $100 R/$110 NR Length: 10 sessions Class # Date Day 243604A6 Jan 7-Mar 10 Th 213604A6 Mar 17-May 19 Th
Time 8-9pm 8-9pm
BEGINNING BALLROOM DANCE Learn popular ballroom dances, while improving your grace, posture, and balance in this class perfect for skaters and non-skaters alike. Open to all ages; partner not required. No class April 3. Location: Robert Crown Community Center Age: 4 yrs. and up Fee: $80 R/$90 NR Length: 10 sessions Class # Date Day 243602A6 Jan 10-Mar 13 Su 213602A6 Mar 20-May 29 Su
Time 6-7pm 6-7pm
You’ll be swinging on the dance floor after we introduce you to swing dances from East Coast to West Coast, Charleston to Lindy Hop. Come learn swing basics, underarm turns, waist rolls, sweetheart and peek-a-boo; Charleston basics for solos or partners, and Lindy Hop kick basics. Singles or couples are welcome. Location: Robert Crown Community Center Age: 18 yrs. and up Fee: $100 R/$110 NR Length: 10 sessions Class # Date Day 243613A6 Jan 7-Mar 10 Th 213621A6 Mar 17-May 19 Th
Come learn the waltz, swing and other wedding favorites, so you can enjoy your next special event. You will pick up the basic patterns, rhythms, and dance positions, as well as leading and following. Location: Robert Crown Community Center Age: 17 yrs. and up Fee: $100 R/$110 NR Length: 10 sessions Time 7-8pm 7-8pm
Time 7-8pm 7-8pm
MAGICAL MOTIONS Magical Motions Stepping program is a program designed for participants interested in the dancing art form of stepping. Participants will be taught to step to a wide variety of musical genres that allows artistic freedom and expression through the art form of dancing. This class is designed for participants age 30 years and up. Location: Fleetwood-Jourdain Center Age: 18 yrs. and up Fee: $65 R/$70 NR Length: 8 sessions Class # Date 443322A5 Jan 6-Feb 24
BALLROOM DANCE I
Class # Date Day 243663A6 Jan 4-Mar 7 M 213603A6 Mar 14-May 16 M
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Time 9:45-10:30am 9:45-10:30am
Day W
Time 7-8:45pm
Dance Classes Age 55+ Performing Arts BALLROOM DANCE FOR SENIORS This class will introduce you to ballroom dance fundamentals of waltz, tango, foxtrot, rumba, cha cha and swing. Emphasis is given to hearing music, translating into proper, healthy & safe movement, good partnering, dance floor etiquette, and most importantly, joy and delight in moving to music. Content will be tailored to the individuals present. This is a great way to exercise! Class time will be provided for practice and personal attention to each member. Location: Levy Senior Center Age: 55 yrs. and up Fee: $70 Levy Member, $85 nonmember Length: 6 sessions Class # Date 544110A6 Jan 13-Feb 17 524128A6 May 4-June 8
Day W W
Time 12:30-2pm 12:30-2pm
SQUARE DANCE Swing your partner and do-si-do! Come learn the basics of square dancing, a great way to exercise, have fun and stimulate your brain. The first hour of class is for new students and those who want to dance without learning a lot of calls. The second hour is designed for participants who want something more and want to perfect the more complex, mainstream calls. This class can be strenuous, so come ready to work and wear comfortable shoes. Location: Levy Senior Center Age: 55 yrs. and up Fee: $75 Levy Member, $90 nonmember Length: 10 sessions Class # Date 544146A6 Jan 7-Mar 10
Day Th
Time 10:30am-12:30pm
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 beginning and move onto more complex, mainstream calls. Prerequisite: some experience square dancing. Location: Levy Senior Center Age: 55 yrs. and up Fee: $80 Levy Member, $95 nonmember Length: 11 sessions Class # Date Days Time 514102A6 Mar 17-May 26 Th 10:30am-12:30pm
Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre and Muse Of Fire Theatre Company presents SHAKESFEAR WORKSHOP Full-body Bard: How to bring Shakespeare to life. In this 5 week class, join Muse of Fire company member and vocal coach Brent T. Barnes in an exploration of Shakespeare’s text, focused on getting the language off the page and into action. Learn how the actors in our company activate the Bard’s poetry and bring his characters and stories into the here and now. Spots are limited. Location: Noyes Cultural Arts Center Age: 21 yrs. and up Fee: $75 R/$100 NR Length: 5 sessions Class # Date Day 413107A6 Mar 27-April 24 Su
Time 2-4pm
Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre presents FREE ACTING WORKSHOP IX These enjoyable, intense acting workshops are designed for adults interested in pursuing their dream of a life in theatre. Workshops focus on scene and character study, as well as monologue and audition techniques. An interview with the director is required before acceptance. Workshops are free to Evanston residents with proof of residency. Space is limited. Location: Noyes Cultural Arts Center Age: 18 yrs. and up Fee: $100 NR Length: 6 sessions Class # Date Day 413111A6 Mar 7-April 11 M
Time 7-10pm
AUDITION BOOTCAMP FOR KIDS In five fast-paced weeks, we will briefly cover getting into theater for kids in Chicago, from nailing the audition for the school play to thinking about doing commercials and getting an agent. Kids will find out how to choose and work on monologues; learn to handle cold copy and dialogue; do “bite and smile” for a camera; and gain knowledge about how to make bold choices. Kids also will learn how they can be comfortable and retain their true self, and not try to be a cookie-cutter kid. The program finishes with an actual audition for local directors who will give feedback. Location: Noyes Cultural Arts Center Age: 8-14 yrs. Fee: $100 R/$125 NR Length: 5 sessions Class # Date 952601A6 Jan 19-Feb 16
Day Tu
Evanston Children’s Theatre Auditions SCHOOL HOUSE ROCKS LIVE This energetic musical follows Tom, a young school teacher who is nervous about his first day of teaching. He tries to relax by watching TV when various characters representing facets of his personality emerge from the set and show him how to win his students over with imagination and music. Memorable songs such as “Just A Bill,” “Lolly, Lolly, Lolly,” and “Conjunction Junction” bring his lesson plans vividly to life. Call 847-866-5914 for more information. Location: Levy Senior Center Age: 8 yrs. through 8th grade Fee: $110 R/$110 NR Date Jan 12-Jan 14
Day Time Tu,Th 4-6pm
Tater Tot Theatre Company Auditions TIMOTHY GOES TO SCHOOL The “little sibling” to the Evanston Children’s Theatre, Tater Tot Theatre Company was created to allow young thespians ages 5-7 the opportunity to participate in the magic of live theatre. This year we will be presenting “Timothy Goes to School”, adapted from a series of children’s books by acclaimed author/illustrator Rosemary Wells. A raccoon named Timothy starts kindergarten, and meets many new friends; they help Timothy on something he is struggling on with his seat mate Claude, a smart raccoon who thinks he is better than everyone else. Timothy’s new friends, Yoko, a Japanese cat who is a very talented violin player, Fritz the skunk, who always wants to discover new things, Charles a shy little mouse, Nora a loud little mouse, Lilly a forgetful fox, Grace a wonderful cat dancer, and Doris a beaver who loves different kinds of paintings, help Timothy overcome his fears. Children will easily relate to this tale, in which humor and realism effectively mesh. For more call 847-866-5914 Location: Fleetwood-Jourdain Center Age: 5-7 yrs. For those cast in play, Fee: $100 R/NR Length: 2 sessions Class # Date 452121C6 Jan 11-Jan 13
Day Time M,W 4-6pm
Time 4:30-6pm
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Arts
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Athletics Preschool Sports
MAKE AND MOVE
PEE WEE OLYMPICS A variety of Olympic-type events are covered in this exciting, fun-filled class. Children will learn about basketball, soccer, track and field plus much more. In each class, tot athletes spend free time exploring and playing. No class Jan. 18. Location: Chandler-Newberger Center Age: 3-4 yrs. Fee, Winter I: $52 R/$61 NR Fee, Winter II: $62 R/$73 NR Fee, Spring I: $62 R/$73 NR Class # 641109A6 641109B6 641109C6 641109D6 611102A6 611102B6
Date Jan 4-Feb 8 Jan 8-Feb 5 Feb 15-March 21 Feb 12-March 18 April 4-May 9 April 8-May 13
Day M F M F M F
Time 9:30-10:15am 10-10:45am 9:30-10:15am 10-10:45am 9:30-10:15am 10-10:45am
Session Winter I Winter I Winter II Winter II Spring I Spring I
All Athletic classes and programs listed are offered by the Evanston Recreation Division. See page 3 for community center locations and phone numbers. Registration: Please register early. Classes fill quickly. Register online at cityofevanston.org/register, use the registration form on page 65, or call 311 (847-448-4311 outside Evanston). Fee code: R=Resident of ZIP code 60201 or 60202. NR=Nonresident
This class introduces your all-star athlete to a variety of athletic events. From basketball to soccer and flag football to baseball, this class has it all. Young athletes will learn the basics of various sports, while learning about teamwork and the fun of playing the game Location: Chandler-Newberger Center Age: 4-5 yrs. Fee, Winter I: $52 R/$61 NR Fee, Winter II: $62 R/$73 NR Fee, Spring I: $62 R/$73 NR Class # 641110A6 641110B6 641110C6 641110D6 611154A6 611154B6
Day M F M F M F
Time 10:30-11:15am 11-11:45am 10:30-11:15am 11-11:45am 10:30-11:15am 11-11:45am
Session Winter I Winter I Winter II Winter II Spring I Spring I
PEE WEE BASKETBALL Does your child enjoy musical chairs or Duck, Duck, Goose? Did you know those games can be played while dribbling a basketball? This class teaches your tot athlete the fundamentals of basketball using popular children’s games. Sportsmanship and teamwork are emphasized while children are introduced to basketball and other exciting games. Smaller balls and 5’ rims are used. Location: Chandler-Newberger Center Age: 4-5 yrs. Fee, Winter I: $52 R/$61 NR Fee, Winter II: $62 R/$73 NR Fee, Spring I: $62 R/$73 NR Class # 641112A6 641112B6 611156A6
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Date Jan 4-Feb 8 Jan 8-Feb 5 Feb 15-March 21 Feb 12-March 18 April 4-May 9 April 8-May 13
Date Jan 6-Feb 3 Feb 10-March 16 April 6-May 11
Day W W W
Time 3:15-4pm 3:15-4pm 3:15-4pm
Class # 641124A6 641124B6 611149A6
Date Jan 8-Feb 5 Feb 12-Mar 18 Apr 8-May 13
Day F F F
Time 9-9:45am 9-9:45am 9-9:45am
Session Winter I Winter II Spring I
PLAY BALL
ALL-STAR ATHLETES NEW!
About the Athletics Section
Join us in the Orange Room as we make a project and move on to the gym to run around! We spend time on both small and gross motor skills in this class. Simple art and science projects geared to small hands help to develop your child’s small motor skills. Our obstacle course is a perfect way to blow off steam and practice their walking, hopping and climbing, as well as other gross motor skills. Instructor: Patti Montgomery Location: Chandler-Newberger Center Age: 1.5-2 yrs. Fee, Winter I: $52 R/$61 NR Fee, Winter II: $62 R/$73 NR Fee, Spring I: $62 R/$73 NR
Session Winter I Winter II Spring I
Many games require the skillful use of a ball. This class emphasizes wellness, listening and movement, as well as team play, while children learn to bounce, kick, throw and catch. Enjoy kickball, foursquare, slam and other tried and true beginning-and intermediate-level ball games, as well as new games from around the world. No class April 2. Location: Robert Crown Center Age: 4-6 yrs. Fee: $45 R/$50 NR Length: 4 sessions Class # Date 212805A6 Mar 12-April 16 212805B6 April 30-May 21
Day Sa Sa
Time 2-3pm 2-3pm
MOMMY & ME FITNESS This program is designed for mothers and moms to be who are interested in getting in shape or staying in shape all while engaging in healthy physical activities with their child. In this program, participants will have the opportunity to engage in an amazing workout while enjoying time with their little one. No class Jan. 18. Location: Fleetwood-Jourdain Center Age: 5 yrs. and up Fee: $75 R/$85 NR Length: 8 sessions Class # Dates 443323A6 Jan 4-Feb 29
Days Time M 7-8pm
Open Gym PICKLEBALL
Racquetball/ Handball/Wallyball
Schedule is effective immediately. Note: times posted may change due to building rentals. Please confirm the schedule before dropping by. 847-448-8250. Location: Levy Senior Center Age: 18 yrs. and up Fee: FREE
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 or as late as the day of play. Court times are reserved on the hour. Showers and public locker space are available. 847-448-8252 Location: Chandler-Newberger Community Center
Days Time M, W 2:30-4:30pm (Levy Center members only) F 5-9pm Su 1-3pm
Fencing
RACQUETBALL/HANDBALL Fees: Hourly court fee is $15; a 10-hour court card is $98; a can of racquetballs is $4; racquet rental is $2.
WALLYBALL It’s volleyball with an exciting twist. A rubberized volleyball is used, volleyball rules are followed, but all the walls are in play! Days/Times: Availability varies; call for an update Fee: $27 for 90 min. Maximum: 8 people
Volleyball VOLLEYBALL SKILLS & DRILLS
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 confirm the schedule before dropping by. Levy Senior Center Sundays: 11am-1pm, grades 1-8 + parents ($3 per accompanying adult) Sundays: 1-3pm, Pickleball, FREE, age 18+ 847-448-8250
Boys and girls: come improve your volleyball skills with drills focusing on setting, passing, overhand serving, and spiking. Location: Fleetwood-Jourdain Center Age: Varies Fee: $65 R/$75 Length: 11 sessions Class # 442830A6 442830B6 412807A6 412807B6
Date Jan 9-Mar 5 Jan 9-Mar 5 Mar 19-May 28 Mar 19-May 28
Day Sa Sa Sa Sa
Time 4-5pm 5-6pm 4-5pm 5-6pm
Age 12-13 yrs. 12-13 yrs. 10-11 yrs. 10-11 yrs
Are you looking for a new and exciting activity? Diana Unger will teach you the basics of fencing. Fencing requires patience, concentration, discipline, and self-awareness. Its rewards are self-confidence, self-control and emotional strength for a healthier lifestyle. Space is limited, so sign up quickly. Classes with three or fewer participants may be cancelled due to low enrollment. However, the participants will have the option to pay a higher fee and receive private or semi-private lessons during that class session. You will be notified if your class has low enrollment. Note: Weapons, jackets and masks will be provided and shared among classmates. Each participant is expected to purchase an underarm protector and glove, as these are personal items. They may be purchased at a discount from the instructor. Please call 847-448-8252 with questions. Location: Chandler-Newberger Center Age: Varies; see below Day: Saturdays Fee, 11 weeks: $166 R/$193 NR (Beg.); $187 R/$210 NR (Adv. Beg., Int. & Adv. Classes) Fee 7 weeks: $106 R/$123 NR (Beg.); $119 R/$134 NR (Adv. Beg., Int. & Adv. Classes) Class # Time Level 11 Weeks, Jan. 9-Mar. 19 643832A6 9:30-10:30am Beg. 643832B6 10:45-11:45am Beg. 643832C6 12:30-1:30pm Beg. 643832D6 1:45-2:45pm Adv. Beg./Int. 643832E6 3-4pm Adv. 7 Weeks, Apr. 9-May 21 Classes 612807A6 9:30-10:30am Beg. 612807B6 10:45-11:45am Beg. 612807C6 12:30-1:30pm Beg. 612807D6 1:45-2:45pm Adv. Beg./Int. 612807E6 3-4pm Adv.
Age 7-9 9-11 11-Adult 8-Adult 8-Adult 7-9 9-11 11-Adult 8-Adult 8-Adult
Robert Crown Community Center Saturdays: 1-2pm, grades 1-8 Saturdays: 2-3:30pm, high school Sundays: 1:30-3:30pm, adults * During the months of January and February, Open Gym for Grade School and High School is cancelled due to the boys 4th and 5th grade basketball league.
847-448-8258 Fleetwood-Jourdain Community Center Mon. through Fri., 7-9pm for high schoolers and young adults. 847-448-8254 Chandler-Newberger Community Center Schedule: cityofevanston.org/chandler 847-448-8252
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Athletics Basketball
KITS BASKETBALL
BASKETBALL PROGRAM FOR GRADES K-6 The Chandler-Newberger Center and the Fleetwood-Jourdain Center have partnered up to bring you the best basketball training Evanston has to offer. Our staff has developed a comprehensive curriculum to offer your child an opportunity to sharpen his or her skills and then us them in league play. Our goal is to help children gain confidence on the court by challenging them with game play, skills and drills and enforcing teamwork and sportsmanship. For maximum skill development, you are encouraged to sign up for both the league and skill clinic offered for your child’s age group. However, you may sign up for just the clinic or just the league. Families who register for both the league and the clinic at the same time will receive a 15% discount.
Age Groupings
Cats Basketball League
The Kits Basketball League is designed to introduce children to the sport of basketball through the development of the fundamental skills of shooting, dribbling, passing and defense. Fair play, sportsmanship, and teamwork are reinforced during refereed practice and games. We do not keep score in the Kits League. Players are divided up into teams of four after the first few weeks of play and parents are emailed a schedule by the third week. Children participate in half-court games and progress to full-court. Smaller balls and lowered rims are used to help children adapt to the game. The games may be altered to ensure a maximum learning experience. The clinic helps reinforce these skills. No clinic Jan 17, no league Jan 18.
Kits Basketball League Location: Chandler-Newberger Center Fee, 10 weeks: $164 R/$192 NR Fee, 7 weeks: $115 R/$134 NR
Kits: Grades K or 1 Cats: Grades 2 or 3 Bulls: Grades 4, 5 or 6
Class # 642876A6 642876B6 612805A6 612805B6
KITS, CATS, BULLS BASKETBALL CLINIC ONLY
Kits Basketball League and Clinic
The Basketball Clinics offered at FleetwoodJourdain teach players new to the game the fundamentals, including shooting, passing, and defense. Seasoned players can work on perfecting their skills through drills and practice. Location: Fleetwood-Jourdain Center Ages: 5-12 years (see groupings above) Fee, 8 weeks: $89 R/$100 NR (1hr.) Fee, 6 weeks: $67 R/$75 NR (1hr.) Fee, 8 weeks: $134 R/$150 NR (1.5hr.) Fee, 6 weeks: $100 R/$113 NR (1.5hr.) Class # 442815A6 442815B6 442815C6 412803A6 412803B6 412803C6
Date Jan 10-March 6 Jan 10-March 6 Jan 10-March 6 Apr 10-May 15 Apr 10-May 15 Apr 10-May 15
Day Su Su Su Su Su Su
Time Noon-1pm 1-2pm 9:30-11am Noon-1pm 1-2pm 9:30-11am
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Level Kits Cats Bulls Kits Cats Bulls
Date Jan 4-Mar 14 Jan 7-Mar 10 Apr 4-May 16 Apr 7-May 19
Day M Th M Th
Time 4-5:15pm 4-5:15pm 4-5:15pm 4-5:15pm
Sign up for both the Kits Basketball League & Skill Clinic and receive 15% off the total fee. Space is limited. No clinic Jan 17, No league Jan 18. Location: Clinic will meet at Fleetwood Jourdain and the League will meet at Chandler-Newberger *see descriptions above for exact meeting dates and times
Fee, 10 weeks league/8 weeks clinic: $215 R/$248 NR Fee, 7 weeks league/6 weeks clinic: $155 R/$178 NR Class # 642876C6 642876D6 612805C6 612805D6
Day Su, M Su, Th Su, M Su, Th
Time see above see above see above see above
CATS BASKETBALL The Cats Basketball League and clinic teaches players basketball fundamentals, while offering challenges to help them develop into better players. Basic skills are covered, as well as rules of the game. Throughout the program, simple strategies will also be introduced to the players that will help them begin to understand play calling and game structure. Score is kept in the league using a unique scoring system that reinforces the fundamentals, fair play and teamwork. After the first few weeks of the league, players are divided up into teams of four at the beginning level and five at the intermediate level. Parents will receive a league schedule via email. Coaches in the league will coach/referee the players, while being consistent on calls for basic violations and will call fouls at the intermediate level. No league Jan 18, No clinic Jan 17. Please note for the intermediate league game times may change if registration is low.
Location: Chandler-Newberger Center Age: Grades 2-3 Fee, 10 weeks beginning: $164 R/$192 NR Fee, 7 weeks beginning: $115 R/$134 NR Fee, 10 weeks intermediate: $263 R/$307 NR Fee, 7 weeks intermediate: $186 R/$215 NR Class # 642875A6 642875B6 642892A6 612804A6 612804B6 612830A6
Date Jan 4-Mar 14 Jan 7-Mar 10 Jan 6-March 9 Apr 4-May 16 Apr 7-May 19 Apr 6-May 18
Day M Th W M Th W
Time 5:15-6:30pm 5:15-6:30pm 4-6pm 5:15-6:30pm 5:15-6:30pm 4-6pm
Level Beg. Beg. Int. Beg. Beg. Int.
Sign up for both the Cats Basketball League & Skill Clinic and receive 15% off the total fee. Space is limited. No clinic Jan 17, No league Jan 18. Location: Clinic will meet at Fleetwood Jourdain and the League will meet at Chandler-Newberger * see descriptions above for exact meeting dates
Beginning League and Skill Clinic Fee: 10 weeks league/8 weeks clinic: $215 R/$248 NR Fee: 7 weeks league/6 weeks clinic: $155 R/$178 NR
Intermediate League and Skill Clinic Fee: 10 weeks league/8 weeks clinic: $299 R/$346 NR Fee: 7 weeks league and clinic: $215 R/$247 NR Class # 642875C6 642875D6 642892B6 612804C6 612804D6 612830B6
Day Su, M Su, Th Su, W Su, M Su, Th Su, W
Time see above see above see above see above see above see above
Level Beg. Beg. Int. Beg Beg. Int.
BULLS BASKETBALL The Bulls Basketball Leagues for 4th-6th graders begins to prepare players for the Evanston feeder programs and high school play. It continues to focus on skill building and perfecting fundamentals, but adds conditioning, strength training (clinic only), and concepts such as defenses, plays, and positioning. Using the rules of the 4th/5th grade school-based league run in the winter, the league gives players an opportunity to play full-court with substitutions. Our coaches/ referees tighten up on calls, allowing players the opportunity to sharpen their game. Players in the league are divided into different teams each week allowing them to learn to work with different teammates, foster communication on the court, while it challenges everyone to step into a leadership role. We keep standard score in the league, but do not keep standings. The Tuesday league is for boys, while the Friday league is for girls. The clinic is co-ed. No clinic Jan 17.
Bulls Basketball League Location: Chandler-Newberger Center Fee, 10 week league: $263 R/$307 NR Fee, 7 week league: $186 R/$215 NR Class # 642893A6 642893B6 612831A6 612831B6
Date Jan 5-Mar 8 Jan 8-Mar 11 Apr 5-May 17 Apr 8-May 20
Day Tu F Tu F
Time 4-6pm 4-6pm 4-6pm 4-6pm
Gender Boys Girls Boys Girls
Bulls Basketball League and Clinic Sign up for both the Bulls Basketball League & Skill Clinic and receive 15% off the total fee. Space is limited. No clinic Jan 17. Location: Clinic will meet at Fleetwood Jourdain and the League will meet at Chandler-Newberger * see descriptions above for exact meeting dates
Fee: 10 week league/8 week clinic: $337 R/$388 NR Fee: 7 week league/6 week clinic: $243 R/$279 NR Class # 642893C6 642893B6 612831C6 612831D6
Day Su, Tu Su, F Su, Tu Su, F
Time see above see above see above see above
Gender Boys League/Co-Ed Clinic Girls League/Co-Ed Clinic Boys League/Co-Ed Clinic Girls League/Co-Ed Clinic
COE POPS/MOMS BASKETBALL League teams are coached by community volunteers. Please register by Dec. 18 at Fleetwood-Jourdain Center, 1655 Foster St. No draft will be held; teams should come ready-made with a minimum of 6 players and a maximum of 10 players. Any individual players will be placed on a team by a blind draft. Teams practice once a week and play games once a week. The regular season runs from January 4 to March 24, followed by playoff, championship and All-Star games. No practice or program Jan. 18 and Feb. 15. For more information call Jelani Summers at 847-448-8254. Location: Fleetwood-Jourdain Center Age: 14-18 yrs. Fee: $20 R/$20 NR Length: 24 sessions Class # Date Day Time 442801A6 Jan 4-Mar 24 M, Th 7-10pm
WINTER BREAK BASKETBALL CAMP Chandler-Newberger Center is partnering with 3 Point Athletics to offer a winter break basketball camp. The camp is run by dedicated instructors who provide a unique, fun and educational basketball experience. Campers are divided into age and skill groups and learn the fundamentals of basketball with the ultimate goal of overall skill improvement by every participant. Daily games and contests provide a more enjoyable experience. Please have your child bring a water bottle. Registration deadline: Dec. 26. If we don’t have enough registrants by this date, camp will be cancelled. We will continue to accept registrations after this date if the camp has enough registrants as of the deadline. Location: Chandler-Newberger Center Age: 6-9 years Fee: $125 R/$155 NR Length: 4 sessions Class # Date 642806A5 Dec 28-31 642806B5 Dec 28-31
Day Time M-Th 9am-Noon M-Th 1-4pm
SOCCER–YOUTH INDOOR LEAGUE These recreational leagues teach soccer fundamentals, while boys and girls learn about sportsmanship and teamwork. The first week, a group clinic meets; the second week, we’ll form teams and begin games. Parents will receive their child’s team assignments and game schedules prior to the second week. Once games begin in the second week, two teams will meet for the first half of the program and the other two teams will meet for the last half of the program. You will be notified by e-mail of your time slot prior to the first class meeting. Registration deadline: Jan. 2. For more information, please call 847-448-8252. Location: Chandler-Newberger Center Age: Varies, Pre-K must be 4 yrs. by first class Fee: $81 R/$92 NR (Pre-K) Fee: $96 R/$106 NR (K-3) Length: 7 sessions Class # 642418A6 642418B6 642418C6
25 & OLDER BASKETBALL LEAGUE Men who want to be active in a recreational basketball league should come to FleetwoodJourdain Community Center. Teams with up to 10 players can join the league on a first come, first served basis; they must be already formed. Every team will play once a week on Sunday; the first game begins at 6:30pm. No game Jan. 17. For more information call Jelani Summers at 847-448-8254. Location: Fleetwood-Jourdain Center Age: 25 yrs. and up Fee: $30 R/$30 NR Length: 12 sessions Class # Date Day Time 443801A6 Jan 10-Mar 27 Su 6:30-8:30pm
Soccer
Date Jan 9-Feb 20 Jan 9-Feb 20 Jan 9-Feb 20
Day Sa Sa Sa
Time 1-2:30pm 1-3pm 3-5pm
Grade Pre-K K-1 2-3
INDOOR SOCCER SKILLS In our large gym, you’ll 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 2. Location: Robert Crown Center Age: 5-7 yrs. Fee: $45 R/$50 NR Length: 5 sessions Class # Date Day 242821C5 Mar 12-April 16 Sa 242821D5 April 30-May 28 Sa
Time 3-4pm 3-4pm
SOCCER SKILLS AND DRILLS This class will help develop a lifelong love of soccer. In addition to building soccer skills, kids will begin to learn the fundamentals of good sportsmanship through sharing, passing and being aware of other players. Location: Fleetwood-Jourdain Center Age: 7-12 yrs. Fee: $65 R/$75 NR Length: 8 sessions Class # Date 442816A6 Jan 10-Feb 28
Day Su
Time 2-3pm
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Athletics Tennis Call Chandler-Newberger Community Center: 847-448-8252 with questions regarding registration/fees. Online: cityofevanston.org/register Call E-Town Tennis at 847-498-1360 for info. about program content and levels of play.
GENERAL INFORMATION Our tennis programs emphasize fun, fitness and friendship! All programs provide a wide variety of instruction, including stroke development, strategy, court positioning, shot selection, footwork and supervised match play. We’re looking forward to a great season with our tennis vendor, E-Town Tennis! All youth and adult classes will be taught by top area tennis professionals. Please make sure you are dressed in appropriate attire for physical activity; every participant must bring a tennis racquet. QuickStart Tennis offers kids a chance to learn tennis while having fun. The format takes a new and better approach to introducing kids to the game. Tennis balls are bigger and lower in compression and smaller nets are used, which allow for instant success.
Prorating, Rain and Make Up Policies Tennis classes will not be prorated. Those who can’t complete a class due to injury/health reasons may receive a prorated refund after submitting a doctor’s note. Missed classes may be made up by attending an equivalent class within the same session; the instructor must be notified in advance by calling E-Town Tennis. To find out if your class has been cancelled due to rain, call the tennis rain hotline at 847-866-8543. If the message is from a earlier time or previous date and it is one hour or less before your class, then your class has not been cancelled. We will always update the hotline at least one hour before the start of a class if it has been cancelled— UNLESS there is sudden bad 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. If your tennis class is rained out, you either may attend an equivalent-level class within the same session or the instructor will discuss a make-up with the participants at the next class after the rain out. The class will be made up if the majority of the participants agree that they can attend the make-up class at the time that is being offered. Before attending a make-up class, please call E-Town Tennis at 847-498-1360 to find out which classes are available and to notify the instructors. If you are unable to attend a make-up class within the same session, you will be given a credit for the missed class(es), which can be used toward the registration fee for the next tennis session.
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Winter Programs: Indoor Tennis Lessons at ETHS
SESSION III–YOUTH (AGE 4-12)
Indoor Tennis Lessons at ETHS
Class # Date Age ETHS Site 612720A6 Feb 21-Mar 20 4-5 Gym 160 612720B6 Feb 21-Mar 20 5-6 Gym 160 612720C6 Feb 21-Mar 20 7-10 Fieldhouse 612720D6 Feb 21-Mar 20 7+ Fieldhouse
Do you want to continue playing tennis during the winter months but don’t want to pay a membership fee to a club? Join our indoor tennis programs at the ETHS Fieldhouse! The programs provide a wide variety of instruction, including stroke development, strategy, court positioning, shot selection, footwork and supervised match play. Space is limited; sign up now. For more information about the tennis program, please call E-Town Tennis at 847-498-1360.
Tennis Program Information For details about our tennis program, including tennis court use policies, court locations, prorating and make-up classes, and which level class is right for you or your child, please check the Tennis Program Information at cityofevanston.org/ chandler or call 847-448-8252. Instructors: E-Town Tennis
SESSION II–YOUTH (AGE 4-12 YEARS) Fee, 6 week classes: 1-hr. $98 R/$114 NR; 90-min $148 R/$173 NR; 2-hr. $196 R/$228 NR Registration deadline: Jan. 5 Class # Date Day/Time Age Site 642729A6 Jan 9-Feb 13 Sa/4-5pm 4-7 Chandler-Newberger Gym 642729B6 Jan 9-Feb 13 Sa/5-6pm 7-10 Chandler-Newberger Gym 642729C6 Jan 10-Feb 14 Su/1-2pm 4-5 ETHS Gym 160 642729D6 Jan 10-Feb 14 Su/2-3pm 6-7 ETHS Gym 160 642729E6 Jan 10-Feb 14 Su/3-4pm 7+ ETHS Fieldhouse 642729F6 Jan 10-Feb 14 Su/4:30-6pm 7+ ETHS Fieldhouse
Level QuickStart 1-2 Beginner QuickStart 1 QuickStart 2 Beg.-Adv. Beg. Adv. Beg.-Int. 1
SESSION II–ADULT (AGE 15+) Fee, 5 week classes: 90-min $123 R/$144 NR Fee, 5 week classes: 1-hr. $82 R/$95 NR; 2-hr. $164 R/$190 NR Location: ETHS Fieldhouse, 1600 Dodge Ave. Registration deadline: Jan. 5 No class Monday, Jan. 18. Class # 643727A6 643727B6 643727C6 643727D6
Date Day Jan 10-Feb 7 Su Jan 10-Feb 7 Su Jan 11-Feb 15 M Jan 11-Feb 15 M
Time 3-5pm 5-6pm 8-9:30pm 8-9:30pm
Level Int. 1-4 Start/ReStart Start/ReStart Int. 1-4
Fee, 5 week classes: 1-hr. $82 R/$95 NR; 90-min. $123 R/$144 NR Location: ETHS Fieldhouse & Gym, 1600 Dodge Ave. Registration deadline: Feb. 17 Day Time
Level
Su
1-2pm
QuickStart 1
Su
2-3pm
QuickStart 2
Su
3-4pm
Beg.-Adv. Beg.
Su
4:30-6pm Adv. Beg.-Int. 1+
SESSION III–ADULT (AGE 15+) Fee, 5 week classes: 1-hr. $82 R/$95 NR; 2-hr. $164 R/$190 NR Location: ETHS Fieldhouse, 1600 Dodge Ave. Registration deadline: Feb. 17 Class # Date Day Time Level 613720A6 Feb 21-Mar 20 Su 3-5pm Int. 1-4 613720B6 Feb 21-Mar 20 Su 5-6pm Start/ReStart
INDOOR PRIVATE & SEMI-PRIVATE LESSONS (AGE 5+) Private and semi-private tennis instruction is the ultimate way to improve your tennis skills and speed your progress in tennis. We will help you find the proper instructor to meet your individual needs and goals. Private lesson fees include indoor court time and are well below the cost of similar lessons at private clubs and resorts. Indoor private lessons are available on a very limited basis. Sign up early to reserve your space. NOTE: Students who cancel lessons less than 24 hours in advance will not be rescheduled or reimbursed. Instructor: Will be matched to player’s specific needs and requests. Age: 5 yrs. and up Skill Level: All Location: Evanston Township High School Fieldhouse, 1600 Dodge Ave.
Private Lessons Class # Length 643701A6 1 hr. 643701B6 5-hr. pkg.
Fee $75 R/$85 NR $329 R/$365 NR
Semi-Private Lessons Groups range from two to four people. One person registers and supplies the names and addresses of those in the group. The full group fee is due at registration. At least half of the group members must be Evanston residents to receive the resident rate. Note: fee listed is total for group. Class # 643702A6 643702B6 643702C6 643702D6 643702E6 643702F6
People 2 2 3 3 4 4
Length 1-hr. 5-hr. pkg. 1-hr. 5-hr. pkg. 1-hr. 5-hr. pkg.
Fee for group $80 R/$88 NR $358 R/$399 NR $85 R/$95 NR $384 R/$430 NR $91 R/$100 NR $410 R/$456 NR
Spring Programs
SPRING OUTDOOR ADULT TENNIS CLASSES
SPRING PRIVATE & SEMI-PRIVATE TENNIS LESSONS (AGE 5+)
FREE SPRING TENNIS CLINIC FOR ALL AGES
Our tennis programs are designed to meet the needs of tennis players of all levels! They give players a solid foundation, which helps speed improvement and increase enjoyment of the sport. The programs provide the right balance of a variety of instruction, including stroke development, strategy, court positioning, shot selection, footwork, and supervised match play, so players of every level benefit from and enjoy the program. We emphasize fun, fitness and friendship. Registration deadline for weekday classes is April 6 and for weekend classes is April 12. Instructors: E-Town Tennis Location: Varies; see below Age: 15 yrs. and up Fee, 6 sessions: 90-min. classes: $121 R/$139 NR; 2-hr. classes: $161 R/$185 NR Class # Date/Day Time Level Site 613718A6 Apr 11-May 16/M 6-7:30pm Start/ReStart Leahy 613718B6 Apr 11-May 16/M 7:30-9pm Int. 1-3 Leahy 613718C6 Apr 12-May 17/Tu 6-7:30pm Start/ReStart Crown 613718D6 Apr 12-May 17/Tu 7:30-9pm Int. 2-3 Crown 613718E6 Apr 13-May 18/W 6-7:30pm Int. 3-4 Leahy 613718F6 Apr 13-May 18/W 7:30-9pm Adv. Beg. Leahy 613718G6 Apr 14-May 19/Th 6-7:30pm Int. 1-2 Crown 613718H6 Apr 14-May 19/Th 7:30-9pm Int. 4-Adv. Crown 613718J6 Apr 16-May 21/Sa 9-10:30am Start/ReStart James 613718K6 Apr 16-May 21/Sa 10:30am-Noon Adv. Beg. James 613718L6 Apr 16-May 21/Sa Noon-1:30pm Int. 1-2 James 613718M6 Apr 17-May 22/Su 1:30-3pm Start/ReStart Lovelace 613718N6 Apr 17-May 22/Su 3-5pm Int. 1-4 Lovelace
Private and semi-private tennis instruction is the ultimate way to improve your tennis skills and speed your progress in tennis. Our experienced staff of USPTA/PTR tennis professionals are helpful, knowledgeable, and caring. We will help you find the proper instructor to meet your individual needs and goals. Indoor lesson fees include court time at Evanston Township High School (ETHS) and are well below the cost of similar lessons at private clubs and resorts. Indoor private lessons are available on a very limited basis. Sign up early to reserve your space in this program. NOTE: Students who cancel lessons less than 24 hours in advance will not be rescheduled or reimbursed. Instructor: Matched to player’s specific needs and requests Age: 5 yrs.and up Skill Level: All Locations: Various outdoor courts
This fun-filled program for all ages and levels offers free tennis instruction and games. This event kicks off the Evanston outdoor tennis season. Location: Leahy Park, Lincoln St. west of Ridge Ave. Age: 4 yrs. and up Fee (registered by April 9): FREE Late registration: $10 R/$20 NR Class # 612740A6 612740B6 612740C6
Date Apr 9 Apr 9 Apr 9
Day Sa Sa Sa
Time 9-9:40am 9:40-10:20am 10:20-11am
SPRING OUTDOOR YOUTH TENNIS CLASSES This program gives youth a solid foundation to maximize tennis improvement and enjoyment. All youth classes will be taught by top area tennis professionals. Registration deadline for weekday classes is April 6 and for weekend classes is April 12. Instructors: E-Town Tennis Location: Varies; see below Age: 4-12 yrs. Fee, 6 sessions: 1-hr. classes: $78 R/$90 NR; 90-min. classes: $121 R/$139 NR Class # Date Day Time Level Age Site 612741A6 Apr 11-May 16 M 4-5pm QuickStart 1 4-5 Leahy 612741B6 Apr 11-May 16 M 5-6pm QuickStart 2 6-7 Leahy 612741C6 Apr 12-May 17 Tu 4-5pm QuickStart 1 4-5 Crown 612741D6 Apr 12-May 17 Tu 5-6pm QuickStart 2 6-7 Crown 612741E6 Apr 13-May 18 W 4-5pm Beginner 7+ Leahy 612741F6 Apr 13-May 18 W 5-6pm Adv. Beg. 7+ Leahy 612741G6 Apr 14-May 19 Th 4-5pm Beginner 7+ Crown 612741H6 Apr 14-May 19 Th 5-6pm Adv. Beg.-Int. 1 7+ Crown 612741J6 Apr 16-May 21 Sa 9-10am QuickStart 1 4-5 James 612741K6 Apr 16-May 21 Sa 10-11am QuickStart 2 6-7 James 612741L6 Apr 16-May 21 Sa 11am-Noon Beginner 7+ James 612741M6 Apr 16-May 21 Sa 12-1:30pm Int. 1+ 7+ James 612741N6 Apr 17-May 22 Su 12-1pm QuickStart 1 4-5 Lovelace 612741P6 Apr 17-May 22 Su 1-2pm QuickStart 2 6-7 Lovelace 612741R6 Apr 17-May 22 Su 2-3pm Beginner 7+ Lovelace 612741S6 Apr 17-May 22 Su 3-4pm Adv. Beg.-Int. 1 7+ Lovelace
Private Lesson with Staff Professional Type Class # Fee 1-hr. pkg. 613721A6 $65 R/$75 NR 5-hr. pkg. 613721B6 $286 R/$328 NR
Semi-Private Instruction Groups range from two to four people. One person registers and supplies the names and addresses of those in the group. The full group fee is due at registration. At least half of the group members must be Evanston residents to receive the resident rate. Note: fee listed is total for group. People 2 2 3 3 4 4
Length 1-hr. pkg. 5-hr. pkg. 1-hr. pkg. 5-hr. pkg. 1-hr. pkg. 5-hr. pkg.
Class # 613722A6 613722B6 613722C6 613722D6 613722E6 613722F6
Fee $74 R/$84 NR $320 R/$368 NR $79 R/$91 NR $343 R/$394 NR $84 R/$96 NR $369 R/$423 NR
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Athletics Gymnastics General Information: Please call Michelle at 847-448-8681 for more information about gymnastics classes at either Chandler-Newberger Center or Robert Crown Center. Register online or call Chandler-Newberger at 847-448-8252 or Robert Crown Center at 847-448-8258. 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 and Intermediate 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. If you are unsure if he or she should be in the Advanced Beginning or Intermediate class, please contact Michelle at 847-448-8681 to discuss appropriate placement for your child. Private and group gymnastic lessons may be available for those interested in individualized attention or for those who’ve aged out of certain levels. For more information, call Michelle Tompkins at 847-448-8681.
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, obstacle courses, introduction to various age-appropriate gymnastic skills and a parachute circle time. Location: Chandler-Newberger Center Age: 2-3 yrs. w/parent or caregiver Fee, 10 sessions: $126 R/$146 NR Fee, 7 sessions: $88 R/$102 NR Class # Date Day 641102A6 Jan 7-Mar 10 Th 611157A6 Apr 7-May 19 Th
Time 6:15-7pm 6:15-7pm
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PRESCHOOL GYMNASTICS
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. No class Jan 18 or April 30. Location: Chandler-Newberger Center Age: 3-4 yrs. Fee 10, sessions: $126 R/$146 NR Fee, 7 sessions: $88 R/$102 NR
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. Our staff has excellent knowledge of gymnastics and uses it in a nurturing, recreational manner. No class Jan. 18 or April 30. Location: Chandler-Newberger Center Age: Varies Fee, 10 sessions: $157 R/$176 NR Fee, 7 sessions: $110 R/$123 NR
Class # 641103A6 641103B6 611158A6 611158B6
Date Jan 4-Mar 14 Jan 7-Mar 10 Apr 4-May 16 Apr 7-May 19
Day M Th M Th
Time 3:15-4pm 3:15-4pm 3:15-4pm 3:15-4pm
Class # 642814A6 642814B6 642814C6 642814D6 612810A6 612810B6 612810C6 612810D6
Date Jan 4-Mar 14 Jan 4-Mar 14 Jan 7-Mar 10 Jan 7-Mar 10 Apr 4-May 16 Apr 4-May 16 Apr 7-May 19 Apr 7-May 19
Day M M Th Th M M Th Th
Time 4-5pm 5-6pm 4-5pm 5-6pm 4-5pm 5-6pm 4-5pm 5-6pm
Age 5-7 6-9 7-10 5-7 5-7 6-9 7-10 5-7
Location: Robert Crown Community Center Age: 3-5 yrs. Fee, 8 sessions: $101 R/$117 NR Fee, 5 sessions: $63 R/$73 NR
Location: Robert Crown Community Center Age: 6-8 yrs. Fee, 8 sessions: $126 R/$141 NR Fee, 5 sessions: $79 R/$88 NR
Class # 241101A6 241101B6 211107A6 211107B6
Class # Date Day Time 243317A6 Jan 23-Mar 12 Sa 11am-Noon 212810A6 Apr 16-May 21 Sa 11am-Noon
Date Jan 23-Mar 12 Jan 23-Mar 12 Apr 16-May 21 Apr 16-May 21
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
TUMBLING FOR CHEER This program will help those interested in joining a cheer squad work on jumps, holds and tumbling. Learn the different types of jumps cheerleaders use learn basic tumbling skills and learn how to spot or fly. Location: Chandler-Newberger Center Age: 8-12 yrs. Fee, session I: $94 R/$106 NR Fee, session II: $78 R/$88 NR Fee, session III: $94 R/$106 NR Class # 642821A6 642821B6 612802A6
Date Jan 8-Feb 12 Feb 19-Mar 18 Apr 8-May 13
Day F F F
Time 4-6pm 4-6pm 4-6pm
Session I II III
ADVANCED BEGINNING GYMNASTICS
PRE-TEAM GYMNASTICS
The next step up from Beginning Gymnastics, this class allows gymnasts to continue to develop skills and increase self-esteem, while preparing them for the Intermediate level. To ensure your child has completed the skills necessary to succeed in this class, please contact Michelle at 847-448-8681. No class Jan. 18 and April 30. Location: Chandler-Newberger Center Age: 6-13 yrs. Fee, 10 sessions: $157 R/$176 NR Fee, 7 sessions: $110 R/$123 NR
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. If you are unsure if your child is ready for this class, please call Michelle at 847-448-8681. No class Jan. 18. Location: Chandler-Newberger Center Age: 6-13 yrs. Fee, 10 sessions: $251R/$264 NR Fee, 6 sessions: $176 R/$185 NR
Class # 642815A6 642815B6 612811A6 612811B6
Date Jan 4-Mar 14 Jan 7-Mar 10 Apr 4-May 16 Apr 7-May 19
Day M Th M Th
Time 4-5pm 5-6pm 4-5pm 5-6pm
Location: Robert Crown Community Center Age: 6-8 yrs. Fee, 8 sessions: $126 R/$141 NR Fee, 5 sessions: $79 R/$88 NR Class # Date Day Time 243318A6 Jan 23-Mar 12 Sa 11am-Noon 212811A6 Apr 16-May 21 Sa 11am-Noon
INTERMEDIATE GYMNASTICS This class offers gymnasts an opportunity to continue developing skills after they have completed the Advanced Beginning class. To ensure your child has completed the skills necessary to succeed in this class, please call Michelle at 847-448-8681. No class Jan. 18. Location: Chandler-Newberger Center Age: 6-13 yrs. Fee, 10 sessions: $251R/$264 NR Fee, 7 sessions: $176 R/$185NR Class # 642816A6 642816B6 612825A6 612825B6
Date Jan 4-Mar 14 Jan 7-Mar 10 Apr 4-May 16 Apr 7-May 19
Day M Th M Th
Time 5-6:30pm 4-5:30pm 5-6:30pm 4-5:30pm
Class # 642819A6 642819B6 612835A6 612835B6
Date Jan 4-Mar 14 Jan 7-Mar 10 Apr 4-May 16 Apr 7-May 19
Day M Th M Th
Time 5-6:30pm 4-5:30pm 5-6:30pm 4-5:30pm
Roller Skating ROLLER SKATING—ALL AGES Join the fun. Most months, adults skate at Fleetwood-Jourdain Community Center the first Fridays of the month from 8-11:30pm and youth skate from 3-6pm on Sundays. ChandlerNewberger Community Center hosts skating for all ages from 6:30-8:30pm two Saturdays per month. Please confirm the schedule at cityofevanston. org/rollerskating. Admission and skate rental is free for Evanston* youth. There is a suggested donation of $3 plus $2 for skate rental for ages 18+. 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. Questions? Call 311.
PRIVATE ROLLER SKATING PARTIES Each party includes 2 hours of roller skating and up to 3 hours of room time. 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 within 72 hours after party is booked. Location: Fleetwood-Jourdain Community Center, 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). Questions? Call 311.
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Athletics Hockey (All Ages) YOUTH HOCKEY LEAGUES Evanston Youth Hockey Association (EYHA) provides an affordable, diverse, and quality program for youth in Evanston and neighboring communities. Youth learn to play ice hockey at competitive levels. Our 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. Want to know more about youth hockey? Visit evanstonhockey.com
House League Program The Mite program is administered as an in-house program emphasizing skill development and fun. Squirts and above compete against other North Shore rinks. Those interested in playing or coaching should contact Matt Devine, EYHA President at 773-330-9427, Del Morris, Director of Evanston Hockey, at 847-894-1521 or James Faedtke at 847-859-7824.
Travel Hockey Program EYHA administers the travel hockey program based at Robert Crown Center. 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. For more info on EYHA, visit evanstonhockey.com or contact Matt Devine at 773-330-9427.
HOCKEY SKILLS Evanston Youth Hockey coaches teach the basic skills of stick handling, shooting, and passing will be introduced. Helmets with cages are required for this class. Hockey gloves, sticks, elbow pads, and shin guards are required and can be rented for each session at no charge. Hockey skates can be rented for $2 per pair. A Hockey Learn-to-Skate Class is recommended before participation in this class. No class Mar. 3 and April 2. Location: Robert Crown Community Center Age: 6-10 yrs. Fee: $90 R/$100 NR Length: 10 sessions Class # 342554A6 342554B6 312534A6 312534B6
Date Jan 6-Mar 9 Jan 9-Mar 12 Mar 16-May 25 Mar 19-May 28
Day W Sa W Sa
Time 6-6:45pm 11-11:45am 6-6:45pm 11-11:45am
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BASIC SKILLS HOCKEY
HOCKEY 101
The hockey curriculum is designed to teach the fundamentals of hockey skating. In 4 badge levels, skaters will learn to maneuver faster and be more agile on the ice. Proper skating techniques are the primary focus and all elements with be taught without a stick or puck. Skaters will learn the necessary fundamentals to be successful in game situations. All students will begin at level I, and transfer up to levels II–IV as they complete their badges. Hockey skates can be rented for $2 per pair. No class Mar. 29, 31 and Apr. 2. Location: Robert Crown Community Center Age: 5-12 yrs. Fee: $110 R/$120 NR Length: 10 sessions
What is the difference between Hockey 101 and Basic Skills Hockey? Simple. Hockey 101 is learning the basic elements of hockey skating which includes getting used to pads and a helmet. This class will also dip into stick handling. Students may borrow pads and helmets from us. Skate rental is $2.00 per pair. No class Mar. 30 and April 2. Location: Robert Crown Community Center Age: 4-8 yrs. Fee: $80 R/$90 NR Length: 10 sessions
Class # 342501A6 342501B6 342501C6 342501D6 312501A6 312501B6 312501C6 312501D6
Date Jan 5-Mar 8 Jan 7-Mar 10 Jan 9-Mar 12 Jan 9-Mar 12 Mar 15-May 24 Mar 17-May 26 Mar 19-May 28 Mar 19-May 28
Day Tu Th Sa Sa Tu Th Sa Sa
Time 5-5:45pm 5-5:45pm 8:15-9am 11-11:45am 5-5:45pm 5-5:45pm 8:15-9am 11-11:45am
MIGHTY MITES This class is instructed by Evanston Youth Hockey Association coaches to help guide and prepare interested participants for entering EYHA’s House League Program that are not of age. This is a game and skills based program intended to prepare participants for team play. A Hockey Learn-toSkate Class is recommended before participation in this class. No class Mar. 29 and 31. Location: Robert Crown Community Center Age: 4-6 yrs. Fee: $80 R/$90 NR Length: 10 sessions Class # 342552A6 342552B6 312535A6 312535B6
Date Jan 5-Mar 8 Jan 7-Mar 10 Mar 15-May 24 Mar 17-May 26
Day Tu Th Tu Th
Time 5-5:45pm 5-5:45pm 5-5:45pm 5-5:45pm
Class # 342555A6 342555B6 313580A6 313580B6
Date Jan 6-Mar 9 Jan 9-Mar 12 Mar 16-May 25 Mar 19-May 28
Day W Sa W Sa
Time 6-6:45pm 11-11:45am 6-6:45pm 11-11:45am
PARENT TOT HOCKEY This class is for the true beginner, who has no prior skating experience, and would like to get into the world of hockey. One adult (in skates) may accompany each child on the ice. This is strictly a skating class to get the children exposure to being on the ice. All pads & helmets can be borrowed for the class. Skate rentals are $2.00 per pair. No class Mar. 29, Mar. 31, and Apr. 3. Location: Robert Crown Community Center Age: 3-5 yrs. Fee: $80 R/$90 NR Length: 10 sessions Class # 341501A6 341501B6 341501C6 312520A6 312520B6 312520C6
Date Jan 5-Mar 8 Jan 7-Mar 10 Jan 10-Mar 13 Mar 15-May 24 Mar 17-May 26 Mar 20-May 29
Day Tu Th Su Tu Th Su
Time 4-4:30pm 4-4:30pm 11:30am-Noon 4-4:30pm 4-4:30pm 11:30am-Noon
ADULT DROP-IN HOCKEY Come on in and participant in some of the hottest drop-in hockey on ice. If you’re looking for good games and great competition then the Robert Crown Ice Rink is the place to be this fall. Full equipment is required and no checking is allowed. Location: Robert Crown Center’s main rink Age: 18 yrs. and up Drop-in fee: $10; ten-use punch passes are $75 Day Date: Time M-F Jan 1-June 3 1:15-2:45pm
Public Skating and Rink Rentals
Public Ice-skating SCHEDULE JANUARY 1–JUNE 31 MAIN RINK
STUDIO RINK
Day Time M-Th 11:30am-1pm Su 2-3:30pm
Day M Tu Th F Sa
Time 4:30-5:45pm 6-7:30pm 6-7:30pm 7-9pm 4-5:30pm, 7:30-9pm
PUBLIC SKATING ADMISSION Adult Student w/ID 5 and Under
Studio Main Event $6 $7 $8 $4 $5 $6 $2 $3 $3
For December Schedule, call 847-448-8258 or visit cityofevanston.org/crown
Broomball ADULT BROOMBALL LEAGUE
Come to Robert Crown Community Center, 1701 Main St., kick off your shoes and put on your skates for indoor ice-skating. It’s best to call 847-448-8258 in advance to confirm the schedule.
SKATE RENTAL You can rent skates for $3 per public skating session. Figure skates are available in sizes child 7 through adult 13. A limited supply of hockey skates is available in sizes child 10 through adult 6.
SKATE MORE AND SAVE A full-year pass for $90 is valid for public skating sessions. It does not include special public skating events. Skate rentals are not included.
HUNGRY AFTER SKATING? Robert Crown Center has a concession stand available for food purchase before and after public skate, as well as vending machines for snacks.
Two leagues are offered on Sundays: fall, September through December; and spring, January through May. We also hold a one-day summer broomball tournament. Please call James Faedtke at the Robert Crown Ice Complex at 847-859-7824 for information regarding team registration.
Speedskating (All Ages) EVANSTON SPEEDSKATING If you like ice and like to go fast, then speedskating is for you. This program is supported with experienced coaches for beginner to advanced levels. Please come prepared with proper equipment including: helmet (cycling helmet is great), gloves, long sleeves, and long pants. Speedskates are available for rental. Firsttimers, please arrive 15 minutes early. Whether your ambitions are to have fun or hone your technique for regional competition, come skate fast with us. For more information, contact the Robert Crown Ice Complex at 847-448-8258.
SKATING PARTIES DURING PUBLIC SKATE SESSIONS Host an indoor skating party for only $125 at Robert Crown Ice Complex. The Skating party package for up to 20 people includes: ice time during any public skate session, skate rental and tables in the East Lobby. Additional skating tickets may be purchased for $3 each up to a maximum of 30 total for the party. Advanced reservations are recommended and a 50% deposit is required at time of booking to hold your spot. For more information call 847-448-8258.
RENT-A-RINK FOR YOUR PRIVATE EVENT Celebrate your private event in a fun unique way….on ice. Robert Crown Ice Complex offers private rentals on our Main and Studio rink for ice-skating, hockey, or broomball. Skate rentals are $2 per pair, and broomball equipment rental is $25 per party group. Hockey nets are included with hockey-themed rentals; hockey equipment is not available for rent. Advance registration is important, so please call 847-448-8258 today.
Prime Time Rate (open-10:30pm) Studio Rink Fee: $160 Main Rink Fee: $330
Non-Prime Time Rate (after 10:30pm) Studio Rink Fee: $120 Main Rink Fee: $250 Hockey—All Ages
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Athletics Skating Classes Figure skating lessons are held at Robert Crown Center, 1701 Main St. Classes meet for 10 weeks For more information, please call 847-448-8258 Class Fees & Information
Class Fees and Information Fees:
Parent/Tot (per couple): $140 R/$150 NR Snowplow Sam 1-3: $115 R/$125 NR Basic 1-8: $150 R/$160 NR Free Skate 1-5: $150 R/$160 NR Adult 1-5: $150 R/$160 NR Adult Free Skate 1-3: $150 R/$160 NR Specialized classes Fee varies Note: class minimum is 6 skaters. No refunds are given after the second 3 class meeting.
Non-meeting Dates Skating classes will not meet March 27-April 2.
Need to rent skates during class? Figure skates are available in sizes child 7 through adult 13. The fee is $2 per class.
Which class is right for me or my child? Parent/Tot Intro to Skating Parents who wish to skate with their young children should sign up for the Parent/Tot Playtime. Parents with older children may sign up for a class on Saturdays at Noon, so both of you can skate at the same time. Snowplow Sam Snowplow Sam is for ages 3-5. The Snowplow Sam levels are designed to help the preschoolage skater develop preliminary coordination and strength to maneuver on the ice. Basic Skills The “Basic Skills” are the fundamentals of the sport. These eight levels of the program introduce the fundamental moves: forward skating, backward skating, stops, edges, crossovers, turns and Mohawks. Upon completion of the Basic 1-8 levels, skaters will have a basic knowledge of the sport, enabling them to advance to more specialized areas of skating.
Practice Makes Perfect! Practice ice is available every morning, at lunchtime and in the afternoon. Please pick up more information at the Robert Crown Center office.
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LEARN TO SKATE (AGE 3–5)
Basic 3 Skating
Parent/Tot Intro Ice Skating
Class # 342525A6 342525B6 342525C6 342525D6 312528A6 312528B6 312528C6 312528D6
Class # Date Day 342518A6 Jan 9-Mar 12 Sa 312521A6 Mar 19-May 28 Sa
Time 12:45-1:30pm 12-12:45pm
Snowplow Sam 1 Class # 342520A6 342520B6 342520C6 342520D6 342520E6 312523A6 312523B6 312523C6 312523D6
Date Jan 5-Mar 8 Jan 7-Mar 10 Jan 9-Mar 12 Jan 9-Mar 12 Jan 9-Mar 12 Mar 15-May 24 Mar 17-May 26 Mar 19-May 28 Mar 19-May 28
Day Tu Th Sa Sa Sa Tu Th Sa Sa
Time 4:30-5pm 4:30-5pm 9:45-10:15am 9:45-10:15am 10:15-10:45am 4:30-5pm 4:30-5pm 9:45-10:15am 10:15-10:45am
Day Tu Th Sa Sa Tu Th Sa Sa
Time 4:30-5pm 4:30-5pm 9:45-10:15am 10:15-10:45am 4:30-5pm 4:30-5pm 9:45-10:15am 10:15-10:45am
Day Tu Th Sa Sa Tu Th Sa
Time 4:30-5pm 4:30-5pm 9:45-10:15am 10:15-10:45am 4:30-5pm 4:30-5pm 9:45-10:15am
Snowplow Sam 2 Class # 342521A6 342521B6 342521C6 342521D6 312524A6 312524B6 312524C6 312524D6
Date Jan 5-Mar 8 Jan 7-Mar 10 Jan 9-Mar 12 Jan 9-Mar 12 Mar 15-May 24 Mar 17-May 26 Mar 19-May 28 Mar 19-May 28
Snowplow Sam 3 Class # 342522A6 342522B6 342522C6 342522D6 312525A6 312525B6 312525D6
Date Jan 5-Mar 8 Jan 7-Mar 10 Jan 9-Mar 12 Jan 9-Mar 12 Mar 15-May 24 Mar 17-May 26 Mar 19-May 28
LEARN TO SKATE (AGE 6–17) Basic 1 Skating Class # 342523A6 342523B6 342523C6 342523D6 312526A6 312526B6 312526C6 312526D6
Date Jan 5-Mar 8 Jan 7-Mar 10 Jan 9-Mar 12 Jan 9-Mar 12 Mar 15-May 24 Mar 17-May 26 Mar 19-May 28 Mar 19-May 28
Day Tu Th Sa Sa Tu Th Sa Sa
Time 5-5:45pm 5-5:45pm 8:15-9am 11-11:45am 5-5:45pm 5-5:45pm 8:15-9am 11-11:45am
Day Tu Th Sa Sa Tu Th Sa Sa
Time 5-5:45pm 5-5:45pm 8:15-9am 11-11:45am 5-5:45pm 5-5:45pm 8:15-9am 11-11:45am
Basic 2 Skating Class # 342524A6 342524B6 342524C6 342524D6 312527A6 312527B6 312527C6 312527D6
Date Jan 5-Mar 8 Jan 7-Mar 10 Jan 9-Mar 12 Jan 9-Mar 12 Mar 15-May 24 Mar 17-May 26 Mar 19-May 28 Mar 19-May 28
Date Jan 5-Mar 8 Jan 7-Mar 10 Jan 9-Mar 12 Jan 9-Mar 12 Mar 15-May 24 Mar 17-May 26 Mar 19-May 28 Mar 19-May 28
Day Tu Th Sa Sa Tu Th Sa Sa
Time 5-5:45pm 5-5:45pm 9-9:45am 11-11:45am 5-5:45pm 5-5:45pm 9-9:45am 11-11:45am
Day Tu Th Sa Sa Tu Th Sa Sa
Time 5-5:45pm 5-5:45pm 9-9:45am 11-11:45am 5-5:45pm 5-5:45pm 9-9:45am 11-11:45am
Day Tu Th Sa Tu Th Sa Sa
Time 5-5:45pm 5-5:45pm 10-10:45am 5-5:45pm 5-5:45pm 10:15-11am 11-11:45am
Day Tu Th Sa Tu Th Sa
Time 5-5:45pm 5-5:45pm 10-10:45am 5-5:45pm 5-5:45pm 10:15-11am
Day Tu Th Sa Tu Th Sa
Time 5-5:45pm 5-5:45pm 10-10:45am 5-5:45pm 5-5:45pm 10:15-11am
Day Tu Th Sa Tu Th Sa
Time 5-5:45pm 5-5:45pm 10-10:45am 5-5:45pm 5-5:45pm 10:15-11am
Basic 4 Skating Class # 342526A6 342526B6 342526C6 342526D6 312529A6 312529B6 312529C6 312529D6
Date Jan 5-Mar 8 Jan 7-Mar 10 Jan 9-Mar 12 Jan 9-Mar 12 Mar 15-May 24 Mar 17-May 26 Mar 19-May 28 Mar 19-May 28
Basic 5 Skating Class # 342527A6 342527B6 342527C6 312530A6 312530B6 312530C6 312530D6
Date Jan 5-Mar 8 Jan 7-Mar 10 Jan 9-Mar 12 Mar 15-May 24 Mar 17-May 26 Mar 19-May 28 Mar 19-May 28
Basic 6 Skating Class # 342528A6 342528B6 342528C6 312531A6 312531B6 312531C6
Date Jan 5-Mar 8 Jan 7-Mar 10 Jan 9-Mar 12 Mar 15-May 24 Mar 17-May 26 Mar 19-May 28
Basic 7 Skating Class # 342529A6 342529B6 342529C6 312532A6 312532B6 312532C6
Date Jan 5-Mar 8 Jan 7-Mar 10 Jan 9-Mar 12 Mar 15-May 24 Mar 17-May 26 Mar 19-May 28
Basic 8 Skating Class # 342530A6 342530B6 342530C6 312533A6 312533B6 312533C6
Date Jan 5-Mar 8 Jan 7-Mar 10 Jan 9-Mar 12 Mar 15-May 24 Mar 17-May 26 Mar 19-May 28
INTRO TO SYNCHRONIZED SKATING Fee: $150 R/$160 NR Class # Date Day 313523A6 Mar 19-May 28 Sa
Time 12-1pm
ADVANCED CLASSES (AGE 6-17)
Adult 2 Skating
Free Skate 1
Class # 343553A6 343553B6 313548A6 313548B6
Class # 342531A6 342531B6 313554A6 313554B6
Date Jan 5-Mar 8 Jan 9-Mar 12 Mar 15-May 24 Mar 19-May 28
Day Tu Sa Tu Sa
Time 6-7:15pm 10-10:45am 6-7:15pm 10:15-11am
Free Skate 2 Class # 342532A6 342532B6 313555A6 313555B6
Date Jan 5-Mar 8 Jan 9-Mar 12 Mar 15-May 24 Mar 19-May 28
Day Tu Sa Tu Sa
Time 6-7:15pm 10-10:45am 6-7:15pm 10:15-11am
Free Skate 3 Class # 342533A6 342533B6 313556A6 313556B6
Date Jan 5-Mar 8 Jan 9-Mar 12 Mar 15-May 24 Mar 19-May 28
Day Tu Sa Tu Sa
Time 6-7:15pm 10-10:45am 6-7:15pm 10:15-11am
Day Tu Sa Tu Sa
Time 6-7:15pm 9:15-10am 6-7:15pm 9-10am
Day Tu Sa Tu Sa
Time 6-7:15pm 9:15-10am 6-7:15pm 9-10am
Free Skate 4 Class # 342534A6 342534B6 313557A6 313557B6
Date Jan 5-Mar 8 Jan 9-Mar 12 Mar 15-May 24 Mar 19-May 28
Free Skate 5 Class # 342535A6 342535B6 313558A6 313558B6
Date Jan 5-Mar 8 Jan 9-Mar 12 Mar 15-May 24 Mar 19-May 28 Date Jan 5-Mar 8 Jan 9-Mar 12 Mar 15-May 24 Mar 19-May 28
Day Tu Sa Tu Sa
Time 6-7:15pm 9:15-10am 6-7:15pm 9-10am
Free Skate Gold Series 7+ The Gold Test series is a program designed to parallel the USFS testing system. This class prepares skaters to be tested in the USFS judging system Class # 342537A6 342537B6 313560A6 313560B6
Date Jan 7-Mar8 Jan 9-Mar 12 Mar 15-May 24 Mar 19-May 28
Day Tu Sa Tu Sa
Time 6-7:15pm 9-10am 6-7:15pm 9-10am
ADULT CLASSES (AGE 18 YRS. AND UP) Adult 1 Skating Class # 343552A6 343552B6 313547A6 313547B6
Date Jan 6-Mar 9 Jan 9-Mar 12 Mar 16-May 25 Mar 19-May 28
Saturday Package–FS 5+ Day W Sa W Sa
Time 7-7:45pm 12-12:45pm 7-7:45pm 12-12:45pm
Day W Sa W Sa
Time 7-7:45pm 12-12:45pm 7-7:45pm 12-12:45pm
Day W Sa W Sa
Time 7:45-8:30pm 12-12:45pm 7:45-8:30pm 12-12:45pm
Fee: $210 R/$220 NR Class # Date Day 342548A6 Jan 9-Mar 12 Sa 313575A6 Mar 19-May 28 Sa
Artistry in Motion / Showcase
Adult 3 Skating Class # 343555A6 343555B6 313549A6 313549B6
Date Jan 6-Mar 9 Jan 9-Mar 12 Mar 16-May 25 Mar 19-May 28
Artistry in Motion (AIM) is designed to educate on the principles and philosophy of choreography and give a foundation in basic body alignment and movement. At the end of the session participants will be sent to a competition. Fee: $150 R/$160 NR Class # Date Day 313553A6 Mar 19-May 21 Sa
Adult 4 & 5 skating Class # 343556A6 343556B6 313550A6 313550B6
Date Jan 6-Mar 9 Jan 9-Mar 12 Mar 16-May 25 Mar 19-May 28
(AGE 6-17)
Core Conditioning Fee: $100 R/$110 NR Class # Date Day 342544A6 Jan 5-Mar 8 Tu 313572A6 Mar 15-May 24 Tu
Time 8:30-9:30pm 8:30-9:30pm
Time 5-5:45pm 5-5:45pm
Ballet For Skaters
SPECIALIZED ADVANCED ON-ICE CLASSES (AGE 6-17)
Fee: $100 R/$110 NR Class # Date Day 342549A6 Jan 4-Mar 7 M 313576A6 Mar 14-May 23 M
Power Skating Fee: $108 R/$118 NR Class # Date Day 342540A6 Jan 9-Mar 12 Sa 313564A6 Mar 19-May 28 Sa
Time 12-1pm
SPECIALIZED OFF-ICE CLASSES
ADULT FREE SKATE 1–3 Class # Date Day 343554A6 Jan 6-Mar 9 W 313568A6 Mar 16-May 25 W
Time 8-11am 8-11:15am
Time 6-7pm 6-7pm
Time 8:30-9am 8:30-9am
Flow And Moves
Free Skate 6 Class # 342536A6 342536B6 313559A6 313559B6
Date Jan 6-Mar 9 Jan 9-Mar 12 Mar 16-May 25 Mar 19-May 28
Day W Sa W Sa
Time 7-7:45pm 12-12:45pm 7-7:45pm 12-12:45pm
Fee: $108 R/$118 NR Class # Date Day 342542A6 Jan 9-Mar 12 Sa 313566A6 Mar 19-May 28 Sa
Time 8-8:30am 8-8:30am
Ice Dancing Fee: $150 R/$160 NR Class # Date Day 342550A6 Jan 10-Mar 20 Su 313565A6 Mar 20-May 22 Su
Time 7:10-8:10pm 7-8pm
Axel and Double Jump Workshop F/S4+ This class is designed to work on jump conditioning and rotation to aid in the process of higher level jumps. Part of this class is offered on and off the ice. Fee: $150 R/$160 NR Class # Date Day 342543A6 Jan 7-Mar 10 Th 313573A6 Mar 17-May 26 Th
Time 6-7pm 5-6pm
Saturday Package – PF/S-F/S4 Fee: $210 R/$220 NR Class # Date Day 342547A6 Jan 9-Mar 12 Sa 313574A6 Mar 19-May 28 Sa
Time 8-11am 8-11am
Accelerated Training Program Second Class Discount If the same person takes more than one class a week the second class is 50% off. The discount is taken off the lower price class. You must register at the Robert Crown Center office to get this discount.
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Athletics Yoga RISE & SHINE YOGA (OPEN YOGA FOR ALL AGES) Join yoga teacher Jancy Jerome for a nurturing and spiritual yoga class. This class will offer proper alignment and breathing techniques in every class. It will ground your body while bringing strength, flexibility and balance, too. Jancy’s class is open to all ages and will offer a strong physicality to your practice. Location: Levy Center Age: 18 yrs. and up Fee: $48, Levy member; $52 R/$57 NR (6 pass punch card) Length: Ongoing Time Day 10-11:15am Su
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 Age: 18 yrs. and up Location: Levy Center Fee: $60, Levy member; $64 R, $69 NR Length: 10 sessions Class # Date Day Time 543312A6 Jan 16-Mar 19 Sa 10:30-11:30am 513305A6 Mar 26-May 28 Sa 10:30-11:30am
YOGA TO HEAL: THRIVING THROUGH AND BEYOND CANCER Integrate the healing power of yoga into your get well and stay cancer-free strategy. Use breath, guided imagery and movement to increase your health, improve range of movement, strength, and energy. Reduce treatment symptoms, 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 Age: 18 yrs. and up Fee: $60, Levy member; $64 R, $69 NR Length: 10 sessions Class # Date Day Time 543317A6 Jan 16-Mar 19 Sa 9:15-10:25am 513315A6 Mar 26-May 28 Sa 9:15-10:25am
BEGINNING YOGA—Teen/Adult
GENTLE CHAIR YOGA FOR SENIORS
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 Center Age: 12 yrs. and up Fee: $64, Levy member; $68 R, $73 NR Length: 8 sessions
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 Center Age: 55 yrs. and up Fee: $90, Levy member; $105, nonmember Length: 20 sessions
Class # Date Day 543301A6 Jan 14-Mar 3 Th 513310A6 Mar 24-May 12 Th
Time 6:30-8pm 6:30-8pm
CONTINUING YOGA—Teen/Adult 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 Center Age: 12 yrs. and up Fee: $64, Levy member; $68 R, $73 NR Length: 8 sessions Class # Date Day 543302A6 Jan 11-Mar 7 M 513311A6 Mar 21-May 9 M
Time 6-7:30pm 6-7:30pm
CONTINUING YOGA FOR SENIORS This class is designed for participants who have previous yoga experience with Betsy Murphy. Please wear non-binding clothing; mats are provided; shoes are not needed for class. Instructor: Betsy Murphy, RN Location: Levy Center Age: 55 yrs. and up Fee: $90, Levy member; $105, nonmember Length: 20 sessions Class # Date Day Time 544305A6 Jan 12-Mar 17 Tu, Th 8:15-9:15am 514313A6 Mar 22-May 26 Tu, Th 8:15-9:15am
Class # Date Day Time 544313A6 Jan 12-Mar 17 Tu, Th 10:45-11:45am 514339A6 Mar 22-May 26 Tu, Th 10:45-11:45am
BEGINNING YOGA FOR SENIORS Discover the benefits of yoga postures and controlled breathing—you’ll improve the flexibility of your body and mind. You must be able to easily transfer from standing to sitting and lying down. No previous yoga experience necessary, just an open mind to explore new experiences. Please wear non-binding clothing; mats are provided and shoes are not needed for class. Instructor: Betsy Murphy, RN Location: Levy Center Age: 55 yrs. and up Fee: $90, Levy member; $105, nonmember Length: 20 sessions Class # Date Day Time 544302A6 Jan 12-Mar 17 Tu, Th 9:30-10:30am 514322A6 Mar 22-May 26 Tu, Th 9:30-10:30am
SILVERSNEAKERS YOGA Silversneakers Yoga will move your whole 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. Some Medicare recipients qualify to take this class at no charge. Please call Bob Russo at 847-448-8283 to find out if you qualify. There is no charge for Silversneakers members. Instructor: Barbara Meyer Location: Levy Center Age: 55 yrs. and up Fee: $60, Levy member; $75, nonmember Length: 10 sessions Class # Date Day 544322A6 Jan 13-Mar 16 W 514316A6 Mar 23-May 25 W
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Time 11:45am-12:45pm 11:45am-12:45pm
Martial Arts
TAEKWON-DO
LITTLE DRAGONS KARATE This program will enhance development in a fun and motivating environment. Your child will learn how to work with others and follow directions from their instructors through positive social interaction. Little dragons develop a more confident and enthusiastic outlook, which provides a strong foundation for the school years ahead. No class April 2. For additional program information, please contact Fonseca Martial Arts at 847-866-0200, or info@fonsecamartialarts.com. Location: Robert Crown Community Center Age: 4-6 yrs. Fee: $120 R/$150 NR Length: 10 sessions Class # 242815A6 242815B6 242815C6 212803A6 212803B6 212803C6
Date Jan 9-Mar 12 Jan 9-Mar 12 Jan 9-Mar 12 Mar 19-May 28 Mar 19-May 28 Mar 19-May 28
Day Sa Sa Sa Sa Sa Sa
Time 9:30-10am 10-10:30am 10:35-11:05am 9:30-10am 10-10:30am 10:35-11:05am
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. Program info at Fonseca Martial Arts at 847-866-0200 or info@ fonsecamartialarts.com Location: Robert Crown Community Center Age: 7 yrs. and up Fee: $120 R/$150 NR Length: 10 sessions Class # Date Day 242819A6 Jan 9-Mar 12 Sa 212809A6 Mar 19-May 28 Sa
Time 11:15am-Noon 11:15am-Noon
KARATE Join the Fleetwood-Jourdain staff as you learn the basic and advance karate skills. Call 847-448-8254 or visit youtube.com/genkievanston. Location: Fleetwood-Jourdain Center Age: 7-13 yrs. Fee: $70 R/$75 NR Length: 11 sessions Class # 442113A6 442113B6 412105A6 412105B6
Date Jan 9-Mar 5 Jan 9-Mar 5 Mar 12-May 21 Mar 12-May 21
Day Sa Sa Sa Sa
Time 10-11am 11am-Noon 10-11am 11am-Noon
Intermediate Youth
Grandmaster Connelly is Evanston’s most experienced Taekwon-do martial arts professional. The Grandmaster’s classes are fun, safe, age-appropriate 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. For program questions (not registration), please contact Grandmaster Connelly at 847-568-0912 or visit Connellysacademy.com. No Class Jan 18. Instructor: Grandmaster Connelly
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. Classes are inclusive and fun for all kids. Location: Levy Center Age: 4-7 yrs. Fee: $120 R/$135 NR Length: 10 sessions Class # 542301A6 542301C6 512301A6 512301C6
Date Jan 4-Mar 14 Jan 6-Mar 9 Mar 21-May 23 Mar 16-May 18
Day M W M W
Time 5:15-6pm 5:15-6pm 5:15-6pm 5:15-6pm
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. Location: Levy Center Age: Green belt and up Fee: $120 R/$135 NR Length: 10 sessions Class # Date Day Time 542301D6 Jan 6-Mar 9 W 6-7pm 512301D6 Mar 16-May 18 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, both physically and mentally. Location: Levy Center Age: Advanced Youth Fee: $150 R/$165 NR Length: 10 sessions Class # Date Day 542301E6 Jan 6-Mar 2 W 512301E6 Mar 16-May 18 W
Time 7-8:30pm 7-8:30pm
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 students to be their personal best. Building competence and confidence, your child will grow stronger in mind, body and spirit. Location: Levy Center Age: 7 yrs. and up Fee: $120 R/$135 NR Length: 10 sessions Class # Date Day Time 542301B6 Jan 4-Mar 14 M 6-7pm 512301B6 Mar 21-May 23 M 6-7pm
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. Location: Levy Center Age: Teen and Adult Fee: $150 R/$165 NR Length: 10 sessions Class # Date Day Time 543360A6 Jan 4-Mar 14 M 7-8:30pm 513302A6 Mar 21-May 23 M 7-8:30pm
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Athletics Tai Chi
ARTHRITIS FOUNDATION TAI CHI
INTRO TO TAI CHI Chuan is an ancient Chinese form of exercise known for its slow, circular hand motions and its strong dance-like foot movements. The ability to concentrate and move in sequence is the key to success. Location: Robert Crown Community Center Age: 16 yrs. and up Fee, 10 sessions: $78 R/$86 NR Length: 10 sessions Class # 243305A6 243305B6 213803A6 213803B6
Date Jan 5-Mar 8 Jan 7-Mar 10 Mar 15-May 17 Mar 17-May 19
Day Tu Th Tu Th
Time 9-10am 11am-Noon 9-10am 11am-Noon
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: Levy Center Age: 18 yrs. and up Fee: $75, Levy member; $79 R/$84 NR Length: 20 sessions
Intermediate Level Time 7-8:15am 7-8:15am
Beginning Level Class # Date Day 543310A6 Jan 12-Mar 17 Tu, Th 513317A6 Mar 22-May 26 Tu, Th
Class # Date Day Time 544331A6 Jan 12-Mar 15 Tu 2-3pm 514323A6 Mar 22-May 24 Tu 2-3pm
QI GONG
TAI CHI—LEVEL I
Class # Date Day 543313A6 Jan 12-Mar 17 Tu, Th 513320A6 Mar 22-May 26 Tu, Th
Experience the benefits of Tai Chi in a program specifically developed for people with arthritis and other musculoskeletal conditions. The gentle slow movements, upright stance and powerful healing Qi Gong exercises will help you increase mobility, improve balance, strengthen muscles and release tension in the body without overstressing the joints. Instructor: Carolyn Martinez, Arthritis Foundation certified Instructor Location: Levy Center Age: 55 yrs. and up Fee: $60, Levy member; $75, nonmember Length: 10 sessions
Time 8:15-9:15am 8:15-9:15am
TAI CHI FUNDAMENTALS 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 Center Age: 18 yrs. and up Fee: $70, Levy member; $85 nonmember Length: 10 sessions Class # Date Day Time 543319A6 Jan 17-Mar 20 Sun 1-2:30pm 513328A6 Mar 27-May 29 Sun 1-2:30pm
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Create a healthier connection between your spirit, mind and body. This class teaches you a relaxing and gentle exercise that increases your flexibility, coordination, balance and circulation. People of all physical abilities will benefit. Instructor: Francesca Segal Location: Levy Center Age: 55 yrs. and up Fee: $90, Levy member; $105 nonmember Length: 20 sessions Class # Date Day Time 544304A6 Jan 12-Mar 18 Tu, F 10:30am-Noon 514325A6 Mar 22-May 27 Tu, F 10:30am-Noon
TAI CHI Tai Chi is a relaxing, gentle, flowing exercise coordinating movement, breath and mind. Tai Chi benefits people of all physical abilities. You’ll increase your flexibility, coordination, balance and circulation. No registration allowed after week 2. Instructor: Evelyn Thompson Location: Levy Center Age: 55 yrs. and up Fee: $70, Levy member; $85 nonmember Length: 10 sessions Class # Date Day Time 544306A6 Jan 15-Mar 18 F 9-10:30am 514327A6 Mar 25-May 27 F 9-10:30am
Personal Training/ Fitness Rooms PERSONAL TRAINING AT THE LEVY CENTER (AGES 18 AND UP) Take the road to a healthier tomorrow and 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 up. Choose between 5 or 10 sessions in either 30 or 60 minute 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. 847-448-8250. Fee, 30-minute sessions: 1 session, $30; 5-session package, $135; 10-session package, $270 Fee, 60-minute sessions: 1 session, $43; 5-session package, $194; 10-session package, $387
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 Winter Week: M-Su, Jan 4-10 Free Spring Week: Tu-Su, May 31-June 5
FITNESS ROOM AT LEVY CENTER (AGES 18 YRS. AND UP) 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. Location: Levy Senior Center, 300 Dodge Ave Fees: Yearly Monthly Levy Center Member: $115 $10 Non-member Resident: $300 $26 Non-member Non-Resident: $350 $32 Daily Fee, all adults: $5 Day 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 Fitness Center Open House Did you know that being physically active offers benefits far beyond the obvious? Exercise boosts brain power, melts away stress, and provides energy. If you are looking for a place where you can gain these benefits and so much more, come join the Fleetwood-Jourdain Community Center Staff as we showcase our fitness center and all our equipment in our annual open house walk through for the year. Registration information will be available for those who are interested in a fitness center membership, along with live demonstrations from our certified personal trainers on how to utilize the new equipment. Everyone who participates in the open house walk through will receive a 3 day trial membership pass! For questions or concerns, please call 847-448-8254 and our staff will gladly assist you. Location: Fleetwood-Jourdain Fitness Center Date Day Time Jan 9 Sa 3-6pm
Ages 18 yrs. and up Our fitness room is a bright, beautiful place to work out and it has what you need to get in shape or stay in shape: Tunturi exercycles, Precor ergocycles, Aerostep steppers and a Trotter treadmill. Membership options for adults: one year, $120; six months, $80; and one month, $50. Family partners team package: if 4 members sign up together they will pay a group total of $275 and receive a one-year membership! Closed on holidays. 847-448-8254. Location: Fleetwood-Jourdain Center Age: 18 yrs. and up Daily fee: $10; see above for discounted adult fees Date Day Time Ongoing M-F 8am-8:30pm Sa 9am-4pm
TEEN FITNESS ROOM SPECIAL Teens age 13-17 are invited to join the fitness room at Fleetwood-Jourdain Center at a special discounted price. Encourage your friends to join, too, so you can work out together. 847-448-8254. Fee per person: 1 year, $80; 6 months, $40; one month, $20; drop-in, $5 daily
Teen and Adult Fitness QI GONG Create a healthier connection between your spirit, mind and body. This class teaches you a relaxing and gentle exercise that increases your flexibility, coordination, balance and circulation. Instructor: Francesca Segal Location: Robert Crown Community Center Age: 16 yrs. and up Fee: $78 R/$86 NR Length: 10 sessions Class # Date Day 213303A6 Mar 17-May 19 Th 242822A6 Jan 7-Mar 10 Th
Time 10-11am 10-11am
Zumba速 is a fusion of Latin and International music with dance themes; creating a dynamic, exciting, and effective fitness system. Routines feature aerobic/fitness interval training, resistance training and a combination of fast and slow rhythms that tone and sculpt the body. Easy-to-follow dance steps and body-sculpting movements maximize caloric output, fat burning and total body toning. Instructor: Denise Rosenfeld Location: Levy Center Age: 18 yrs. and up Fee: $70, Levy Member; $74 R/$79 NR Length: 10 sessions Time 7:30-8:30pm 7:30-8:30pm
BALLET SCULPT Train like a ballerina. This fun and engaging barre class will sculpt, strengthen and elongate your muscles in a whole new way. No dance experience needed. We will utilize barre and mats in this refreshing full body workout. Visit misstaj.com Instructor: TAJ Location: Levy Center Age: 18 yrs. and up Fee: $32, Levy member; $36 R/$41 NR Length: 4 sessions Class # Date Day 543318A6 Jan 21-Feb 11 W
If you have been trying to slim down these problem areas, then this is the class for you. These great exercise routines concentrate on strengthening and firming up your abdominal and gluteus muscles. Instructor: Denise Rosenfeld Location: Levy Center Age: 18 yrs. and up Fee: $90, Levy member; $94 R/$99 NR Length: 20 Sessions Class # Date Day Time 543315A6 Jan 12-Mar 17 Tu, Th 5:30-6:15pm 513322A6 Mar 22-May 26 Tu, Th 5:30-6:15pm
LOW IMPACT AEROBICS
ZUMBA
Class # Date Day 543340A6 Jan 12-Mar 15 Tu 513306A6 Mar 22-May 24 Tu
TUMMY AND TUSH
Spend 30 minutes doing good-time, low-impact aerobics and 30 minutes on strength exercises and stretching. This complete workout is over before you know it. Instructor: Denise Rosenfeld Location: Levy Center Age: 18 yrs. and up Fee: $90, Levy member; $94 R/$99 NR Length: 20 sessions Class # Date Day Time 543316A6 Jan 12-Mar 17 Tu, Th 6:30-7:30pm 513323A6 Mar 22-May 26 Tu, Th 6:30-7:30pm
NIA Nia is 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 easyto-follow dance steps that can be adapted to accommodate individual needs and abilities. Instructor: Myrna Weinman Location: Levy Center Age: 18 yrs. and up Fee: $60, Levy member; $64 R/$69 NR Length: 10 sessions Class # Date Day Time 543320A6 Jan 13-Mar 16 W 6-7pm 513329A6 Mar 23-May 25 W 6-7pm
Time 3-4pm
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Athletics Age 55+ Fitness
ZUMBA FOR BOOMERS
BIKER BUDDIES/WALK WITH ME FITNESS PROGRAM Receive a one year Fleetwood-Jourdain Center Fitness Room membership while you compete to win physical activity competitions. Each week you will hop on a bicycle and record your distance “traveled” or walk on the treadmill to record your steps taken. The participant that goes the farthest in each competition will receive a reward. If you don’t come in first place, you’ll still be a winner, because you will have improved your fitness level. Be sure to continue to use your membership to stay active year-round especially when the weather is less than ideal. Location: Fleetwood-Jourdain Center Age: 55 yrs. and up Fee: $60 R/$70 NR Length: 49 sessions Class # Date 444313A6 Jan 4-Feb 29 444302A6 Jan 4-Feb 29
Day M-Sa M-Sa
Time 9am-8:30pm 9am-8:30pm
Session Bicycle Treadmill
MO-TOWN STROLL WALKING PROGRAM Walking is the safest and most effective form of exercise for older adults as well as those who are not ready for vigorous workouts. This program is a fun, 45 minute long guided walking fitness class. Each class will start with a gentle warm up, followed by a main set of walking routines to the soulful sound of Mo-Town favorites. This program is suitable for most activity levels, and it is designed for senior citizens. No class Jan 18. Location: Fleetwood-Jourdain Center Age: 55 yrs. and up Fee: $45 R/$55 NR Length: 8 sessions Class # Date 444314A6 Jan 4-Feb 29
Day Time M 10-10:45am
CORE AND MORE This 45-minute floor class strengthens the core muscles surrounding your spine. Learn how to work the abdominals, oblique and lower back muscles for a leaner, stronger, and more flexible you. Participants must be comfortable on the floor. No class Jan. 18. Instructor: Suzy Crawford Location: Levy Center Age: 55 yrs. and up Fee, 9 sessions: $54, Levy member; $69, nonmember Fee, 10 sessions: $60, Levy member; $75, nonmember Class # Date Day Time Sessions 544303A6 Jan 11-Mar 14 M 11:30am-12:15pm 9 514324A6 Mar 21-May23 M 11:30am-12:15pm 10
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Enjoy this less intense Zumba class, but more intense than Zumba Gold. It is designed for those who want to do Zumba without jumping. All adults welcome. No class Jan. 18. Instructor: Judy Mooney Location: Levy Center Age: 55 yrs. and up Fee, 9 sessions: $54, Levy member; $69 nonmember Fee, 10 sessions: $60, Levy member; $75 nonmember Class # Date Day Time 544318A6 Jan 11-Mar 14 M 6-7pm 514314A6 Mar 21-May 23 M 6-7pm
Sessions 9 10
ZUMBA GOLD TONING This innovative, fun and exciting program was designed for the active older adult, the true beginner, or people who may be limited physically. The instructor will add strength and stretching segments at the end of the class. Instructor: Judy Mooney Location: Levy Center Age: 55 yrs. and up Fee: $60, Levy member; $75, nonmember Length: 10 sessions Class # Date Day Time 544314A6 Jan 15-Mar 18 F 9:30-10:30am 514303A6 Mar 25-May 27 F 9:30-10:30am
FELDENKRAIS Feldenkrais: awareness through movement. 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 improves your awareness of your whole self in action. Instructor: Robin Sterling Location: Levy Center Age: 55 yrs. and up Fee: $60, Levy member; $75 nonmember Length: 10 sessions Class # Date Day Time 544308A6 Jan 15-Mar 18 F 10:30-11:30am 514328A6 Mar 25-May 27 F 10:30-11:30am
ARTHRITIS FOUNDATION EXERCISE PROGRAM This program is specifically for people with arthritis. It uses gentle activities to help increase joint flexibility and range of motion and helps maintain muscle strength and increase overall stamina. The class is done in a chair and standing. The exercises you learn in this program should not replace exercises prescribed by your therapist. Instructor: Susan Mendelsohn Location: Levy Center Age: 55 yrs. and up Fee: $80, Levy member; $95, Nonmember Length: 20 sessions Class # Date Day Time 544309A6 Jan 12-Mar 17 Tu, Th 10-10:45am 514329A6 Mar 22-May 26 Tu, Th 10-10:45am
CORE FOR BETTER BALANCE AND STRENGTH 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 Center Age: 55 yrs. and up Fee: $80, Levy member; $95, Nonmember Length: 20 sessions Class # Date Day Time 544310A6 Jan 12-Mar 17 Tu, Th 11-11:45am 514330A6 Mar 22-May 26 Tu, Th 11-11:45am
STRETCHING CLASS This class 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. Instructor: Marla Lampert Location: Levy Center Age: 55 yrs. and up Fee: $60, Levy member; $75, nonmember Length: 10 sessions Class # Date Day Time 544337A6 Jan 13-Mar 16 W 9:30-10:30am 514340A6 Mar 23-May 25 W 9:30-10:30am
MELT METHOD Experience lasting changes in how your body looks and feels. Experience all of the techniques from the acclaimed Melt method in an interactive and personalized environment. Learn how to identify where you have stuck stress in your body, improve your body sense, and relieve common issues such as headaches, insomnia, bloating and more. Instructor: Ginger Carney Location: Levy Center Age: 55 yrs. and up Fee: $120, Levy member; $ 135, nonmember Length: 6 sessions Class # Date 544338A6 Jan 20-Feb 24 514341A6 Mar 23-Apr 27
Day Time W 9-10:30am W 9-10:30am
AGELESS GRACE Ageless Grace is an active exercise class for all abilities done in a chair based on the science of neuroplasticity. It has fun and easy to learn tools that help you stay “functionally youthful” in body and brain. The class is also good for people recovering from surgery or other injuries. Instructor: Susan Mendelsohn Location: Levy Center Age: 55 yrs. and up Fee: $60, Levy member; $75 nonmember Length: 10 sessions Class # Date Day Time 544339A6 Jan 12-Mar 15 Tu 9-10am 514342A6 Mar 22-May 24 Tu 9-10am
ALEXANDER TECHNIQUE The Alexander Technique can help you reduce tension, improve posture, coordination, and breathing while using your energy more efficiently. You can learn to use your whole body with more freedom and ease. This practical “hands-on” class features individual attention as well as group activities and demonstrations. Please dress comfortably. Location: Levy Senior Center Age: 55 yrs. and up Fee: $44, Levy Member; $59 nonmember Length: 5 sessions Class # Date 544166A6 Mar 3-Mar 31
Day Time Th 10:30am-Noon
SILVER SNEAKERS CLASSIC
CARDIO/ZUMBA COMBO
You’ll have fun and move to music in a variety of exercises designed to increase muscular strength, range of movement, and activity for daily living skills. 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 Jan. 18. Some Medicare recipients qualify to take this class at no charge. Please call Bob Russo at 847-448-8283 to find out if you qualify. Instructor: Beth Klobuchar-Oliver (M, W) and Amanda Hart (F) Location: Levy Center Age: 55 yrs. and up Fee, 29 sessions: $87, Levy member; $102 nonmember Fee, 30 sessions: $90, Levy member; $105 nonmember There is no charge for Silver Sneakers members
Sign up for Cardio, Strength and Stretch and Zumba Gold® and save. For those of you looking for a 3-day-a-week class, this is the one for you. All classes combine aerobic activity, strength training and stretching. No class Jan. 18. Instructor: Marla Lampert (M, W) and Judy Mooney (F) Location: Levy Center Age: 55 yrs. and up Fee, 29 sessions: $116, Levy member; $131 nonmember Fee, 30 sessions: $120, Levy member; $135 nonmember
Class # Date Day Time Sessions 544301A6 Jan 11-Mar 18 M, W, 1-2pm 29 F 11:30am 12:30pm 513307A6 Mar 21-May 27 M, W, F 1-2pm 30 F 11:30am 12:30pm
CARDIO, STRENGTH AND STRETCH This class combines a cardio workout with strength training and stretching. Participants will do low impact aerobics and use hand weights, resistance tubing and balls to build strength and anaerobic endurance. No class Jan. 18. Instructor: Marla Lampert (M, W) and Barbara Meyer (F) Location: Levy Center Age: 55 yrs. and up Fee, 29 sessions: $116, Levy member; $131 nonmember Fee, 30 sessions: $120, Levy member; $135 nonmember Class # Date Day Time Sessions 544307A6 Jan 11-Mar 18 M, W, F 10:30-11:30am 29 514326A6 Mar 21-May 27 M, W, F 10:30-11:30am 30
Class # Date 544315A6 Jan 11-Mar 18 514308A6 Mar 21-May 27
Day Time Sessions M, W 10:30-11:30am 29 F 9:30-10:30am M, W 10:30-11:30am 30 F 9:30-10:30am
TOTAL WELLNESS This comprehensive, balanced program includes aerobic movement, weight and resistance training, core strength exercises and stretching. Join us for a gentle, yet thorough, fitness class that will help you attain complete wellness. No class Jan. 18. Instructor: Francesca Segal Location: Levy Center Age: 55 yrs. and up Fee, 29 sessions: $116, Levy member; $131 nonmember Fee, 30 sessions: $120, Levy member; $135 nonmember Class # Date 544316A6 Jan 11-Mar 18 514306A6 Mar 21-May 27
Day Time Sessions M, W 11:30am-12:30pm 29 F 1-2pm M, W 11:30am-12:30pm 30 F 1-2pm
* Not able to attend all the days offered? For these four classes, you can sign up for just one or two days a week at a reduced fee. Register in person at the Levy Center or by phone with staff at the Levy Center; this option is not available online.
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Ecology Scout Programs BOY AND GIRL SCOUT PROGRAMS AT THE ECOLOGY CENTER
About the Ecology Section All Ecology classes and programs listed are offered by the Evanston Ecology Center, which is part of the City of Evanston’s Recreation Division. The Ecology Center’s programs and classes focus on environmental education, natural history and conservation. Location: The Ecology Center is located at 2024 McCormick Blvd. (at Bridge Street). 847-448-8256 Registration: Please register early. Classes fill quickly. Register online at cityofevanston.org/register, use the registration form on page 65, or call 311 (847-448-4311 outside Evanston). Fee code: R=Resident of ZIP code 60201 or 60202. NR=Nonresident
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: 3 Cheers for Animals (Daisy-Brownie), Senses (Daisy-Brownie), Bugs (Daisy-Brownie), Letterboxer (Brownie), Geocacher (Junior-Cadette) Cub Scouts: Birds (Wolf), Sharing Your World with Wildlife (Bear) Cub Scout Belt Loops and Pins: Naturalist (Weeblos), Science (Wolf, Bear and Weeblos), Wildlife Conservation (Wolf, Bear and Weeblos). Programs vary in length depending on requirements and reservations are required 2 weeks in advance. Please call for availability. Cost is $6 R/$8 NR per scout with a 10-scout minimum.
Parent & 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 welcome until class is full. Location: Evanston Ecology Center Age: 2-5 yrs. Fee: $5 R/$7 NR Length: 1 session Class # 142153D5 142153A6 142153B6 112112A6 112112B6 112112C6
Date Dec 10 Jan 22 Feb 19 Mar 18 April 15 May 20
Day Th F F F F F
Time 10:30-11:30am 10:30-11:30am 10:30-11:30am 10:30-11:30am 10:30-11:30am 10:30-11:30am
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 by the first class. Pre-registration required. Location: Evanston Ecology Center Age: 3-5 yrs. Fee: $96 R/$120 NR Length: 6 sessions Class # Date Day 142113A6 Jan 21-Feb 25 Th 112139A6 April 14-May 19 Th
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Time 10-11:30am 10-11:30am
NATURE PALS 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 by the first class. Dress for the weather; we plan to venture outside each class. Pre-registration required. Location: Evanston Ecology Center Age: 2 yrs. Fee: $96 R/$120 NR Length: 8 sessions Class # Date Day Time 142108A6 Jan 20-Mar 9 W 10-11am 112137A6 April 6-May 25 W 10-11am
SMALL FRY SCIENCE Discover the wonder of science through hands-on activities and games in this drop off program. This session we will explore different animal groups and what makes them unique. Complete all three classes and earn the Small Fry Science Animal Badge. Location: Evanston Ecology Center Age: 5-7 yrs. Fee: $12 R/$15 NR Length: 1 session Class # Date Day Time Theme 142111C5 Dec 10 Th 4-5:30pm Reptile 142111A6 Jan 14 Th 4-5:30pm Amphibian 142111B6 Feb 11 Th 4-5:30pm Mammal 112138A6 Mar 10 Th 4-5:30pm Chemistry 112138B6 April 14 Th 4-5:30pm Physics 112138C6 May 12 Th 4-5:30pm Geology
NATURE PLAY DATE Schedule a play date with nature. 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 which activities they like best and go at their own pace. Come late or leave early if you please. Join us each week for a different theme. Caregiver required. Pre-registration encouraged, drop-ins welcome, please call for availability, 847-448-8256. Location: Evanston Ecology Center Age: 1-4 yrs. Fee: $5 R/$7 NR Length: 1 session Class # Date Day 142126A5 Dec 1 Tu
Time 9:30-11:30am
LUNCH AND LEARN Join the critters of the Ecology Center for a picnic lunch in the Ladd Arboretum. We will learn about what our animals like to eat for lunch and how they avoid being lunch. Please pack your own nut free picnic. Location: Evanston Ecology Center Age: 2-5 yrs. Fee: $5 R/$7 NR Length: 1 session Class # Date Day Time 142127A5 Dec 8 Tu 11:30am-12:30pm
Family Programs WINTER FEST Bundle up and join us for a celebration of all things winter! Snow and ice activities and games will make for a fun-filled frozen day for the whole family. Defrost with hot chocolate and a warm fire before you go. Please dress for the weather. Location: Evanston Ecology Center Age: 1 yrs. and up Fee: $5 R/$7 NR Length: 1 session Class # Date Day 142114A6 Jan 30 Sa
Time 3:30-5:30pm
FAMILY INDOOR CAMPING ADVENTURE Craving a campout but don’t feel like sleeping out in the cold? Come join us at the Ecology Center for indoor camping! We’ll have s’mores, stories, games, and a nature-themed movie with popcorn. A light continental breakfast will be provided in the morning. We’ll also provide each family with a four person tent, but please bring your own sleeping pads, sleeping bags and personal items. Location: Evanston Ecology Center Age: 5 yrs. and up Fee: $50 R/$63 NR Length: 2 sessions Class # Date Day Time 142150A6 Jan 23-Jan 24 Sa, Su 7pm-9am
NIGHT HIKES 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: 4 yrs. and up Fee: $7 R/$9 NR Length: 1 session Class # 142149C5 142149A6 142149B6 112157A6 112157B6
Date Dec 4 Jan 15 Feb 13 April 8 May 6
Day F F Sa F F
Time 5-6:30pm 5-6:30pm 5-6:30pm 7:30-9pm 8-9:30pm
Theme Moon Phases Valentines Day Stars Canal Life Senses
CANOEING
HOWL AT THE MOON
Join us for our popular Mother’s Day canoe trip. 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
Take the dog for a walk and bring the family too. Excite both yours and your dog’s senses as you move through the Ladd Arboretum for a dog friendly moonlight hike. We’ll talk about the history of dogs and share ancient dog stories around a campfire. If snow permits-snowshoes will be available-snowshoes for humans only. Location: Evanston Ecology Center Age: 4 yrs. and up Fee: $10 R/$12 NR Length: 1 session
Class # 113120A6
Date May 8
Day Su
Time 9:30-11:30am
Class # Date 112158A6 Mar 18
FAMILY CAMPFIRES 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 Class # 113119A6 113119B6 113119C6 113119D6
Date April 29 April 30 May 20 May 21
Day F Sa F Sa
Time 7-8pm 7-8pm 7-8pm 7-8pm
Theme April Showers April Showers May Flowers May Flowers
TERRARIUMS Create your own terrarium using mason jars, soil and plants! Exploring the water cycle through a closed terrarium teaches your child about the various cycles in nature that create a livable, and efficient natural world. Fee includes soil, plants and container. Pre-registration is required. Location: Evanston Ecology Center Age: 5 yrs. and up Fee: $16 R/$20 NR Length: 1 session Class # 112106A6
Date Mar 5
Day Sa
Time 9:30-11:30am
WORLD TURTLE DAY How are you Celebrating World Turtle Day? Celebrate with us! We will meet the Ecology Center’s famous resident turtles and learn about the different turtles of the world. Turtle Tag and crafts will make it a fun “shellebration” for all! Pre-registration is required. Location: Evanston Ecology Center Age: 3 yrs. and up Fee: $7 R/$9 NR Length: 1 session Class # Date Day Time 112113A6 May 23 M 6:30-8pm
Day F
Time 7-8:30pm
BUGS Dr. Davidson will present close up (macro) photographs and descriptions of the roles that the many species of colorful insects play in our gardens. Some are our friends, some are our enemies but they are all fascinating in their exotic behaviors and interactions. Their complex role in the food web is more engaging than most of us realize. This is a presentation that will be of interest to both adults and children, whether you garden intensively or not. Location: Evanston Ecology Center Age: 8 yrs. and up Fee: $5 R/$7 NR Length: 1 session Class # Date Day 113108A6 April 15 F
Time 7-8:30pm
SEED STARTING Celebrate Earth Day by using your green thumbs to help us start seeds for the upcoming growing season. Participants will learn techniques for getting seeds started indoors and how to keep them healthy until they are ready for the outdoors. Participants will test their skills with seeds to grow at home. Location: Evanston Ecology Center Age: 4 yrs. and up Fee: $5 R/$7 NR Length: 1 session Class # Date 113147A6 April 23
Day Sa
Time 10-11:30am
GARDEN PREPARATION WORK DAY Help us get the Ecology Center’s newest garden ready for growing season. We will need lots of hands to help us prepare our beds and plant our seedlings. Come learn what we have in store for our first growing season at the farmette. Please be prepared to get dirty. Location: Evanston Ecology Center Age: 3 yrs. and up Fee: Free Length: 1 session Class # Date 113148A6 May 21
Day Sa
Time 10-11:30am
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Ecology Fishing
Youth Classes
FREE ACCESS TO FISHING
BOY SCOUT MERIT BADGES
This popular free program is a great way to introduce children age 5 & up to the “catch-andrelease” process. Equipment, bait and fishing expertise are provided. Drop by every Saturday, May through September, from 10am-1pm, at Lovelace Park, Gross Point Rd. at Thayer St. Kids under age 16 don’t need a license, but must be accompanied by an adult. Questions? Please call 847-448-8256.
We will help you on your path to Eagle. 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: 11-17 yrs. Fee: $30 R/$38 NR Length: 2 sessions
School Days Off DAY OFF SCHOOL CAMP Join the Ecology Center for this day off school camp. We will be doing a variety of activities included visits with animals, crafts, games and outside time. Please pack a nut free lunch. Bring a change of clothes and indoor shoes. Appropriate outdoor clothing is required. An afternoon snack will be provided. Location: Evanston Ecology Center Age: 5-10 yrs. Fee: $50 R/$63 NR Length: 1 session Class # Date 142205A6 Feb 12 142205B6 Feb 15
Day F M
Time 9am-4pm 9am-4pm
Name Class # Date Day Emergency Preparation 142147E5 Dec 1-Dec 8 Tu Mammal Study 142147A6 Jan 12-Jan 19 Tu Citizenship in the Nation 142147B6 Feb 9-Feb 16 Tu Citizenship in the World 112114A6 Mar 8-Mar 15 Tu Environmental Science 112114B6 April 12-April 19 Tu Soil and Water Conservation 112114C6 May 10-May 17 Tu
ARBORETUM ADVENTURES
4:30-6:30pm
Class # Date Day Time 142154A6 Jan 11-Feb 29 M 4-6pm 112165A6 April 18-May 23 M 4-6pm
4:30-6:30pm
TRACKING
Time
4:30-6:30pm 4:30-6:30pm 4:30-6:30pm 4:30-6:30pm
ECO CENTER SITTERS Parents! Need a night on the town? Short on a sitter? Let the Ecology Center staff give your kids a fun-filled Friday night. A night of nature-themed activities will include a snack, games, animal encounters and more. Enjoy dinner at home and then come join us at the Ecology Center. Pre-registration is required; no drop-ins. Late fees for pick-up will apply. Age: 5-10 yrs. Fee: $20 R/$25 NR Length: 1 session Class # 142148A6 142148B6 112156A6 112156B6 112156C6
Date Jan 29 Feb 26 Mar 11 April 22 May 13
Day F F F F F
The junior naturalists of Evanston will engage in an exploratory program of the Ladd Arboretum, discovering the ecology of our urban habitat. Participants will learn skills for becoming a naturalist and work on topics including Wildlife Conservation, Trees and Plants and Animal Identification. No Class Jan. 18 and Feb. 15. Location: Evanston Ecology Center Age: 8-11 yrs. Fee: $60 R/$75 NR Length: 6 sessions
Time 6:30-9:30pm 6:30-9:30pm 6:30-9:30pm 6:30-9:30pm 7-10pm
Location Ecology Center Ecology Center Ecology Center Ecology Center Green Ball
Learn how to follow the signs to see what kind of animals live around us. We will learn how to tell the differences between tracks and other “signs” animals leave behind. We will be outside for a majority of this class, dress appropriately for the weather. This is a drop-in program. Location: Evanston Ecology Center Age: 5-12 yrs. Fee: $10 R/$13 NR Length: 1 session Class # Date Day 142128A6 Feb 20 Sa
Time 10-11:30am
AFTER-SCHOOL ANIMALS Get connected to one 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 required. Location: Evanston Ecology Center Age: 5-10 yrs. Fee: $5 R/$7 NR Length: 1 session Class # 112161A6 112161B6 112161C6
Date Mar 7 Mar 14 Mar 21
Day M M M
Time 4-5pm 4-5pm 4-5pm
SHELTER BUILDING Don’t get caught out in the rain! Come to the Ecology Center to learn about and practice your shelter building skills. We’ll be using branches, leaves and other natural materials to build shelters for survival and fun. This is a drop-in program. Location: Evanston Ecology Center Age: 5-10 yrs. Fee: $10 R/$13 NR Length: 1 session Class # Date 112164A6 Mar 19
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Day Sa
Time 9:30-11:30am
Teen & Adult Classes FIRESIDE YOGA Come 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: Evanston Ecology Center Age: 16 yrs. and up Fee: $48 R/$60 NR Length: 8 sessions Class # 143130A6 143130B6 113107A6 113107B6
Date Jan 13-Mar 2 Jan 13-Mar 2 April 6-May 25 April 6-May 25
Day W W W W
Time 6-7pm 7:15-8:15pm 6-7pm 7:15-8:15pm
Level Beg. Multi Level Beg. Multi Level
HOME BREWING Join the home brewing craze. You can learn tips and techniques to doing your own home brew. In partnership with Evanston Home Brew Club we will lead you on a step by step journey through home brewing. We will talk about the science behind the process that changes simple grains and hops in to a tasty beverage. At the end of the course you will leave with your own beer and you can say that you drink the beer you make. Location: Evanston Ecology Center Age: 21 yrs. and up Fee: $105 R/$132 NR Length: 1 session Class # Date Day 143127A6 Feb 27 Sa
Time 7-11pm
GET OUT AND GROW VEGGIES
WILDFLOWER WALK
Session 1: Discover some of the most productive plants for Chicagoland gardens along with their culture and care. Learn about varieties of tomatoes, raspberries, kale, broccoli, pumpkins and other nutritious high yield plants best suited for this garden climate. Instruction also covers starting from seed vs. plant, best time to plant, tips, and techniques as well as companion plants for improved success. Session 2: Obtain expert instruction for growing a successful veggie garden. Topics include soil preparation, garden pests, weeds, and maintenance needed to grow a sustainable garden. A gardening calendar with a list of tasks from spring to winter will also be covered, including composting, fertilizing and staking. Instructor: William Moss Location: Evanston Ecology Center Age: 16 yrs. and up Fee: $140 R/$187 NR Length: 4 sessions
Spring ephemerals are emerging. Join fellow flower enthusiasts on a tour throughout the Ladd Arboretum identifying these short-lived blooms and discussing the importance of native spring wildflowers. Pre-registration is required. Location: Evanston Ecology Center Age: 16 yrs. and up Fee: $5 R/$7 NR Length: 1 session
Class # Date Day Time Session 143132A6 Feb 4-Feb 25 Th 6:30-7:45pm 1 143132B6 Mar 3-Mar 24 Th 6:30-7:45pm 2
CONTAINER GARDENING A garden in a container is an easy, lowmaintenance way to add color and interest to your yard, deck or balcony. Learn what to place in your garden and how to maintain the beauty through the changing seasons. Please specify when registering if you will need plants that thrive in full sun or shade and bring gardening gloves. A container and plants are included in the fee. Pre-registration required. Location: Evanston Ecology Center Age: 16 yrs. and up Fee: $25 R/$30 NR Length: 1 session Class # Date Day Time 113136A6 May 24 Tu 6:30-8pm
Class # Date Day 113146A6 May 14 Sa
Time 10:30-11:30am
LIVABLE LANDSCAPES Learn how to plant and maintain rain gardens and install rain barrels. Livable Landscapes focuses on providing technical support, resources and options to Evanston community members on how to use water-absorbing and habitat-friendly landscaping practices in their yards. Both can help manage flooding, reduce water consumption and benefit your home. Location: Evanston Ecology Center Age: 16 yrs. and up Length: 1 session Class # Date Day 113149A6 April 28 Th 113149B6 May 26 Th
Time 6-8pm 6-8pm
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Ecology Ecology Special Events WILD AND SCENIC FILM FESTIVAL The Evanston Environmental Association and the Ecology Center are once again proud to be the official Chicago area host of the Wild & Scenic Environmental Film Festival—the largest environmental film festival in the U.S. Each evening see award-winning films selected from this renowned festival. The films will present a variety of perspectives and experiences shared by some of the best of today’s environmental filmmakers. The festival showcases amateur and professional films that focus on nature, activism, conservation, energy and a range of other environmental issues. Different films are featured each night, so join us for both. Tickets will be available for purchase in January 2016. Please register by phone at 847-448-8256 or in person at the Ecology Center, 2024 McCormick Blvd. Visit evanstonenvironment.org for details and the event calendar. Location: Evanston Ecology Center, 2024 McCormick Blvd. Age: 16 yrs. and up
ARBORETUM EGG HUNT We need your help, some of the birds in the bird sanctuary have misplaced their eggs in the arboretum. You can help her find them, learn about birds and take part in activities and a craft. Bring a basket or bag for collecting. A special area is reserved for egg hunters 18 mo.–3 yrs., as well as for children with special needs. Pre-registration required. Location: Evanston Ecology Center Age: 18 mo. and up. All attendees must register Fee: $5 R/$7 NR Length: 1 session Class # 113130A6 113130B6 113130C6 113130D6
Date Mar 26 Mar 26 Mar 26 Mar 26
Day Sa Sa Sa Sa
Time 10-11am 11:30am-12:30pm 1-2pm 2:30-3:30pm
EARTH DAY/ARBOR DAY CELEBRATION Celebrate Earth Day and Arbor Day with the City of Evanston. We will be holding a community wide litter pick up in the morning from 9–11am. If you are interested in volunteering yourself, your family or organization please visit volunteerevanston.org to sign up. Age: All ages Admission: FREE Date Day Clean up Time April 23 Sa 9-11am
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SCREEN-FREE WEEK
COMMUNITY GARDENS
Help the Ecology Center celebrate Screen Free Week and National Drinking Water Week by joining us afterschool for self-guided outdoor exploration, water experiments, games, and crafts. Participants will learn how they can help protect water resources by connecting with the great outdoors. Location: Evanston Ecology Center Age: All ages Fee: Free
The Evanston Community Garden Recreation Program rents garden plots from mid-March through mid-November to Evanston residents; garden plots are not available for non-residents. There are four community garden sites: James Park Gardens on Oakton St.; Twiggs Gardens on Simpson St.; McCormick Gardens on McCormick Blvd.; and Lighthouse Gardens on Sheridan Road. Each site has water, wheelbarrows and wood chips available. Full plots are approximately 400 sq. feet ($85) and half-plots are about 200 sq. feet ($42.50). James Park Gardens and Twiggs Gardens also have raised beds. Plots not rented by returning gardeners are available to individuals in the spring. Information packet with forms will be available on January 9 online at cityofevanston.org/ecology. To receive a lottery packet by mail, please call 847-448-8256. Stop by the Ecology Center or check online at cityofevanston.org/ecology. To ask that a packet be sent via e-mail, please contact Mary Jaminski at mjaminski@cityofevanston.org. Prospective gardeners should register for the Community Garden Lottery by March 8. The lottery will be held on March 12 at the Evanston Ecology Center. Available garden plots will be assigned at the lottery.
Date Day Time May 3 Tu 3:30-5pm
EVANSTON GREEN BALL The Evanston Environmental Association (EEA) and the City of Evanston will present the Fifth Annual Evanston Green Ball. Supporters of green causes will gather, converse, eat, drink and dance the night away. Proceeds will go towards improvements to the Ecology Center class room. For updates, please visit evanstonenvironment. org/greenball.html or call 847-448-8256. Fee, through April 16: $65 Fee, April 17-May 11: $75 Fee, Friend of the Ecology Center: $100 Date Day Time May 13 F 7-10:30pm
Rentals SNOWSHOE RENTALS Snowshoeing is a great recreational, leisure and fun activity for the winter months. Come try out snowshoeing by renting a pair and exploring the Ladd Arboretum, or take them to a different park to explore the great outdoors! Stop in to the Ecology Center and staff will help you with the basics of snowshoeing. Snowshoe rentals available Monday–Saturday 10am–3:30pm, December–February as long as there is at least 3 inches of snow. Dress warmly and wear flat-bottom winter boots. Snowshoes must be returned by 4:30pm.
Rates 2 hours: $10 4 hours: $15 1 day (10–4:30 or 6.5 hours): $25
Rates
Location Resident
Half Plot All sites $42.50 Raised Bed Twiggs Park $38 Raised Bed James Park $25
BIRTHDAY PARTIES WITH ECOLOGY THEMES The Evanston Ecology center offers 2 hour birthday party programs on Saturdays and Sundays. A staff member leads a nature or outdoor oriented party that includes games and hands on activities for 45 minutes. The rest of the time is open for treats and activities on your own. The parties are for ages 4 and up, 15 person maximum. 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. For an additional cost we can customize a party if none of these themes fit your needs. Fee: $185 R/$215 NR
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Nov. 20 Holiday Tree Lighting
Nov. 28 Small Business Saturday
And so much more!
FREE parking in all Downtown Evanston parking lots begins Thurs., Nov. 26. Support business districts throughout Evanston including Chicago/Main/Dempster, Noyes/Foster, Central Street, Howard Street, Downtown Evanston and more. Learn about seasonal offerings throughout Evanston at ShopEvanstonfortheHolidays.com.
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Leisure & Enrichment Preschool Programs ROBERT CROWN CENTER’S CREATIVE PLAY PRESCHOOL 2016 Second Semester Jan. 4–May 27
About the Leisure & Enrichment Section All classes and programs listed are offered by the Evanston Recreation Division. See page 3 for community center locations and phone numbers. Registration: Please register early. Classes fill quickly. Register online at cityofevanston.org/register, use the registration form on page 65, or call 311 (847-448-4311 outside Evanston). Fee code: R=Resident of ZIP code 60201 or 60202. NR=Nonresident
Robert Crown Center’s 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 the families of Evanston and nearby communities since 1988. The benefits of having a preschool in a community center-setting include being able to have students play in the large gym, the grassy fields surrounding the facility, and at a variety of outdoor play areas in the neighborhood, as well as the availability of ice-skating, music, art and other recreation programs available at the center. We offer early childhood education for children age two to five years. Families may choose prekindergarten enrichment, cozy toddler “play with purpose” or classic multi-age classes with creative and unique curriculum tailored to the interests of each student. For more information call 847-448-8258 or email dkent@cityofevanston.org.
Registration Information Registration packets include enrollment forms, a child health form and payment policy. Please be advised that it is the parent’s responsibility to ensure that all forms, including the child health form, are completed and returned to the preschool office prior to a child’s first day of attendance in Creative Play. Parent handbooks, a calendar and further curriculum information will be provided. A $75 non-refundable registration fee is due at enrollment and a $165 tuition deposit is due two weeks prior to the start of the program. Fees only apply to new families. Tuition is billed monthly on the first of each month. Tuition is due by the 15th of each month. Fee varies monthly dependent upon the number of service days. There is no refund for hours/days missed due to illness or vacation. Registration is by appointment only. Non-meeting dates correspond with the School District #65 calendar.
TAKE TWO (ALL DAY) For those families whose first preschool needs include a full day of child care, we now offer extended care. Our morning enrichment program for twos is combined with relaxing, age appropriate afternoon activities as well. Our little ones will benefit from a quiet rest time, followed by art, music and movement, story time, outdoor play and gym games. Nutritious snacks and a catered hot lunch are included. Potty training is not required. Age: 2-3 yrs. Length: 1 month Day Time M-F 8am-6pm
CREATIVE PLAY ALL DAY Our new all-day option provides a easy choice for families seeking a full day of enriched child care in the community center setting. The class is designed as a unique program for preschoolers, providing a highly structured morning learning environment, along with the best that afternoon recreation has to offer. We provide two healthy snacks and a catered hot lunch, followed by time to rest and play. The day ends with arts and crafts, music and dance, outdoor activities, weekly ice skating and thematic recreation instruction. Age: 3-5 yrs. Day Time M-F 8am-6pm
CREATIVE PLAY MORNING This program, defined as “innovative play with purpose” many years ago, has become a standard for the community center-based early childhood program. Our multi-age classroom provides the benefits of cooperative learning for both our oldest and youngest preschoolers, with daily activities which are developmentally appropriate for all. Each play center in the Creative Play classroom provides exciting choices and challenges. A broad variety of both unique and traditional activities are offered by an instructor with more than 20 years experience. Our classroom offers pets to care for, sand or water to play with, and toys and games which naturally introduce and reinforce academic concepts. Music and movement are part of every day, and arts and crafts activities are both self directed and designed for success. Age: 3-5 yrs. Day Time M-F 9am-Noon
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PRE-K PLUS AFTERNOON
DUAL ENROLLMENT PROGRAM
Our afternoon pre-kindergarten program reflects the “preschool for all” philosophy. The class is designed as an inclusive enrichment program for three-, four-and five-year-olds. Individual assessment is an important part of our proven curriculum, ensuring that the needs of each child are met, and that is only one of the services the program provides. Age: 3-5 yrs.
A unique program designed for those enrolled in District 65 half-day programs (morning or afternoon). This is an elective collaborative effort, in which children are greeted and supervised during bus drop off and pick up and escorted to their prospective recreation programs. Our goal is to provide a full day of quality child care and enrichment for children attending Evanston Head Start, Preschool for All and SPAAC programs. Afternoon or morning Pre-kindergarten is provided for older 3s and 4s. For younger 3s, we provide a time for rest, gym or outdoor play, arts and crafts, music and dance, and introductory figure skating instruction as part of the program. Price includes care during most half-days and some full days; see calendar provided at enrollment. Age: 3-5 yrs.
Day Time M-F 12:30-3:30pm
CREATIVE PLAY PRE-KINDERGARTEN Enrollment limited to those attending kindergarten in Fall 2016 If your preschooler has moved beyond the multi-age setting and will watch peers go off to kindergarten this fall, this is the place to be. Our enrichment program is designed for older fouryear-old children with some preschool or group experience and those who will turn age five shortly after Sept. 1, 2016. This class is taught by an instructor with both preschool and public school teaching experience. Join us for an imaginative approach to kindergarten readiness for your child’s final year in preschool. Four consecutive days of learning through play. Age: 4½-5 yrs. Day Time M-Th 9am-Noon
LUNCH BUNCH...LET’S DO LUNCH Sharing lunch with friends is one of the more meaningful social interactions that takes place at preschool. We’re introduced to new foods and fun, while we learn about proper nutrition and meal-time social skills. Enrollment is only open to children currently enrolled in Creative Play’s part-day program. Children are served a hot, high quality balanced lunch and eat together, assisted by preschool staff. Monthly menus, including a vegetarian or gluten-free option, are provided. Small group quiet time activities take place after lunch. Age: 2-5 yrs. Day Time M-F 12-1pm
Date Day M-F Noon-4pm M-F Noon-6pm
(Ages 2-3)
General Information I Can Go to School 2 is designed to offer your 2-3 year-old child a gentle introduction to the preschool experience. Our caring teacher will invite children to participate in music and movement, arts & crafts, circle time and free play, all with the support and guidance of their parent or caregiver. Children learn about classroom transitions, following directions and how to make new friends, while also working on language development, social interaction and increasing their self-esteem, making the move to the next preschool experience more pleasant for both parent and child. No class Jan 18. Instructor: Patti Montgomery Age: 2-3 yrs. with adult (must be 2 by first class)
Winter Session I Fees:
PARENT TOT PLAYTIME Cherish the special times shared with your child. Parents and children grow together as they move to music, sing songs and rhymes, and create first works of art. Share idea and experiences with new friends while little ones explore and learn in a safe and inviting place to play. No class Feb. 15. Location: Robert Crown Community Center Age: 1-2 years Fee: $44 R/$49 NR Length: 6 sessions Class # Date Day 251103C6 Jan 25-Mar 7 M 251103D6 April 11-May 16 M
Chandler-Newberger I Can Go to School 2
Time 9:30-10:45am 9:30-10:45am
Fee Mon class (5 weeks): $40 R/$55 NR Fee Fri class (6 weeks): $48 R/$66 NR
Winter Session II Fees: Fee Mon/Fri classes (6 weeks): $48 R/$66 NR
Spring Session Fees: Fee Mon/Fri classes (6 weeks): $48 R/$66 NR
WINTER SESSION I CLASSES Messy Masterpieces Making a mess is fun for every toddler, but not when you have to clean it up! Join your child in some creative mess making as we sing and create wonderful masterpieces to take home. Leave the mess at Chandler! No class Jan 18. Class # Date Day Time 641108A6 Jan 4-Feb 8 M 9:30-10:15am
Spots Do I see spots before my eyes? Is this spot a hole in a tree where a squirrel lives, or a place to hop from in Simon Says, or are these spots on a cheetah? We will make art with our spotty dotty markers, read stories and sing songs about all kinds of spots! Class # Date Day Time 641108B6 Jan 8-Feb 12 F 10-10:45am
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Leisure & Enrichment Chandler-Newberger Play School (Ages 3-5)
JANUARY-MARCH CLASS THEMES
WINTER SESSION II CLASSES
General Information
Up in the Air
For details on registering your child for the Chandler-Newberger Play School, please contact Michelle at 847-448-8681. This unique preschool program for children ages 3-5 years will benefit your entire family! Our program gives you those few extra hours a week you need to run errands, schedule appointments or even have some “me” time! Families whose children attend traditional preschool programs can sign up for classes to supplement your current preschool experience. Children who are new to preschool can ease into a structured program by attending only one or two classes a week. Our intent is to allow parents to give their child an a la carte preschool experience that helps your family! The Chandler-Newberger Play School program is designed to offer a warm and supportive atmosphere in which your child will be free to learn and grow. The program’s objective is for children to enjoy themselves and gain a sense of confidence and self-esteem, while being allowed to freely express themselves through a variety of mediums. Our teachers develop class projects and activities that focus on children’s emotional, social, physical and cognitive growth, which will allow them to move more comfortably to the next educational experience. Daily class activities include free play, creative play and organized activities. Payment plans are available for families participating in more than one Play School class. No class Monday, January 18 and Monday-Friday, March 28-April 1. Potty training is required for the 3-to 5-year-old classes. Questions? Please call Michelle Tompkins at 847-448-8681.
Will there be enough room for all of the letters? Come join us as we find out. No class Jan 18.
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What do we see when we look to the sky? We’ll learn about weather, read about planes, and create paintings of snowy landscapes. Join us as we imagine and explore the great blue yonder! Class # Date Day Time 641108C6 Feb 15-Mar 21 M 9:30-10:15am
Over the Rainbow Where will we go and who will we see as we travel over the rainbow? Join Ms. Patti as she travels over the rainbow to explore colors, weather and fantastic pots of gold! We will sing songs, read stories and create art projects as we adventure forth. Class # Date Day Time 641108D6 Feb 19-Mar 25 F 10-10:45am
SPRING SESSION CLASSES Let’s Eat! In this class we will learn about fruits and vegetables. How they grow? What do they taste like? How we can use them to make art? Seeds, patterning with fruit shapes, planting, counting, colors and eating are some of the topics we’ll explore. Class # Date Day Time 611163A6 April 4-May 9 M 9:30-10:15am
Sleepytime It’s time for a story and a song as we visit the land of nod. In the comfort of our classroom, we’ll look at the moon and talk about the night. We’ll sing about the stars and create art to take home and hang in our rooms. Class # Date Day 611163B6 Apr 8-May 13 F
Time 10-10:45am
PLAY SCHOOL CLASSES FOR 3s, 4s AND 5s Instructor: Liz Stone Age: 3-5 yrs. (must be 3 by first day of class, children must also be potty trained)
January-March Class Fees Fee for 90-min. Mon. class, 11 weeks: $149 R/$215 NR Fee per 90-min. Tue., Thur., or Fri. classes, 12 weeks: $163 R/$235 NR Fee for 3-hour Tues. or Thurs. classes, 12 weeks: $326 R/$470 NR
April-May Class Fees Fee for 90-min. classes, 7 weeks: $95 R/$137 NR Fee for 3-hour classes, 7 weeks: $190 R/$274 NR
Chicka Chicka Boom Boom-Celebrating our Alphabet Class # Date Day 641142A6 Jan 4-Mar 21 M
Colorful and Crunchy Where do all the different fruits and vegetables come from? What do they look like? How do they taste? Join us as we explore the color and crunch of food. No class Jan 18. Class # Date Day 641142B6 Jan 4-Mar 21 M
Time 11am-12:30pm
What’s a Wild Thing? With the likes of Mercer Mayer and Sandra Boynton by our side, we’ll read about silly monsters and create magical ones too! Class # Date Day 641142C6 Jan 5-Mar 22 Tu
Time 9:30am-12:30pm
Who’s Hat is That? Pilots, police, cowboys and chefs. So many hats, so many different hats. Stories and creative play based on the different things people do in their different hats. This class will include special guests and field trips. Class # Date Day 641142D6 Jan 5-Mar 22 Tu
Time 1:30-3pm
Silly Sally and Other Tall Tales Being silly is so much fun. This class is all about stories, games, activities and projects that bring out our silly! Class # Date Day 641142E6 Jan 7-Mar 24 Th
Time 9:30am-12:30pm
Harold and the Purple Crayon Harold goes on some amazing adventures with his magical purple crayon. Grab your own magical crayon and join us on our play school adventures. Class # Date Day 641142F6 Jan 7-Mar 24 Th
Time 1:30-3pm
Fossil Forensics Grab your magnifying glass as we explore for fossils and learn about dinosaurs. Class # Date Day 641142G6 Jan 8-Mar 25 F
Time 9:30-11am
GIANTormous What’s bigger than big? A GIANT! We’ll learn about giant towers, giant animals and giant plants with Ms. Liz and our new friends. Class # Date Day 641142H6 Jan 8-Mar 25 F
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Time 9:30-11am
Time 11am-12:30pm
APRIL-MAY CLASS THEMES
DROP-IN OPTION FOR PLAY SCHOOL
The Wonderful World of Bugs
Not sure you can commit to a full program? Are you looking for a safe and fun solution to any lastminute childcare needs? Families can now “dropin” to any of our Play School classes for children ages 3-5 years, as long as the class is not full. This new drop-in option will allow you and your family more flexibility in attending any of our 3-5 year programs! By paying the daily drop-in fee you can attend classes as you would like, or as needed! Please call ahead to ensure there is room in the class before bringing your child to the program. You can call Michelle directly at 847-448-8681 or the main Chandler-Newberger phone number 847-448-8252. Age: 3-5 yrs. (must be 3 by first day of class, children must also be potty trained) Fee per 90-min. Drop-In Class: $18 R/$25 NR Fee per 3-hour Drop-In Class: $36 R/$50 NR
Butterflies, lady bugs, spiders and crickets! From the ants to the cicadas we will talk and learn about bugs! Class # Date 611150A6 Apr 4-May 16
Day Time M 9:30-11am
Tiny Scientists Grab your lab coat and join us as Ms. Liz guides you through experiments and tests that will make you ooh and ah. Class # Date 611150B6 Apr 4-May 16
Day Time M 11am-12:30pm
The Magic of Music Music can make you shake, it can make you wiggle and it can make you giggle. This class is all about moving and grovin’ to our favorite tunes. Class # Date 611150C6 Apr 5-May 17
Day Time Tu 9:30am-12:30pm
1 Fish, 2 Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish Join us on our journey with Dr. Seuss, as we explore colorful creatures and the colors of the rainbow. Class # Date 611150D6 Apr 5-May 17
Day Time Tu 1:30-3pm
Learning to Count with LEGO
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This class will teach children about recognizing numbers and counting in sets and groups using one of our favorite toys—LEGO® bricks! Class # Date Day Time 611150G6 April 7-May 19 Th 9:30am-12:30pm
They’re Back….The Muppets! Our favorite puppets are back. This class will introduce your child to Kermit, Ms. Piggy, Fozzy and Gonzo (and more!) In addition, children will explore the world of puppetry and even make their own puppets. Class # Date Day Time 611150H6 April 7-May 19 Th 1:30-3pm
Head, Shoulders, Knees and Toes This class is all about you! Through show and tell we’ll talk about your life learning all about us! From our height to our hair color to the favorite food we eat, we’ll learn all about ourselves and our new friends. Class # Date Day Time 611150J6 April 8-May 20 F 9:30-11am
Botanical Garden Explore the wonders of the earth. Through art, stories and songs children will learn how things grow by planting their own garden. Class # Date Day Time 611150K6 April 8-May 20 F 11am-12:30pm
PLAY SCHOOL PICNIC Sign your child up for the morning and/or afternoon Tuesday and/or Thursday classes, and for an additional fee they can participate in our Play School Picnic. Ms. Liz will supervise your child between the 2 classes as they eat lunch as a group (please send a lunch and drink with your child) and participate in structured activities as well as free play. Age: 3-5 years (must be 3 by the first day, children must be potty trained) Fee Jan-March Picnic: $120 R/$144 NR Fee April-May Picnic: $70 R/$84 NR Class # 641142J6 641142K6 611150E6 611150F6
Date Jan 5-March 22 Jan 7-March 24 Apr 5-May 17 Apr 7-May 19
Day Time Tu 12:30-1:30pm Th 12:30-1:30pm Tu 12:30-1:30pm Th 12:30-1:30pm
Chandler-Newberger Time Together Drop-in program Spending time with your child is important to every parent. At the Chandler-Newberger Center, we mix that important childhood memory with a large welcoming atmosphere big enough for your newborn to bounce, your toddler to crawl, and your preschooler to run, jump and play. Our warm and inviting instructor will welcome your family as you and your child spend Time Together. First time guests can attend for free. For more information call 847-448-8252. Location: Chandler-Newberger Center Age: Birth-4 yrs. Fee: $66 R/NR for 8 visit punch card for 1 child and parent/caregiver (call Chandler for fees for multiple children) Fee (Drop-in): $11 for parent/caregiver and 1 child; $13 for parent/caregiver and 2 children (call Chandler for fees beyond 2 children)
Drop-in Programs MIDDLE SCHOOL HOLIDAY Join Middle School friends for a day of fun during your long holiday weekend. Drop by the center for gaming, basketball, ping pong and other activities you enjoy, instead of staying home. The snack bar will be open. Location: Fleetwood-Jourdain Center Age: Middle school (grades 6-8) Fee: FREE Length: 1 session Date Day Time Nov 28 Sa 11am-5pm
OPEN LOUNGE 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. No program Dec. 24-25. Location: Fleetwood-Jourdain Center Age: 14 yrs. and up Fee: FREE Length: Ongoing Day Time M-F 6-8:30pm
MASON PARK DROP-IN PROGRAM Looking for a fun place to drop-in after school? Wednesdays through Fridays, meet with your friends and do homework. After you finish your homework (Internet access available), you can play Xbox, PSP or Wii game systems, join in outdoor sports, such as basketball, baseball and football (weather permitting). On Saturdays, you can hang out here, too. No program Dec. 24-25. Location: Mason Park Field House Age: 11-13 yrs. Fee: FREE Length: Ongoing Day Time W, Th 3:30-6:30pm F, Sa 3:30-9pm 1-6:30pm (In-service days and school holiday hours)
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Leisure & Enrichment After-School Programs School Holiday Program ROBERT CROWN Robert Crown Center’s after-school program is licensed by the Illinois Department of Child and Family Services (DCFS). Our daily schedule includes time to relax and play both structured and self-directed arts and crafts, coordinated study time and nutritious snacks. Activities designed to build athletic and social skills take place in our gym, multi-purpose room and outdoor space. The most important part of the day is “Homework Help,” which provides individualized enrichment and assistance. The program includes special activities and theme days on early dismissal days and school days off (calendar provided at the time of enrollment). Our experienced, enthusiastic team provides a secure, active and enjoyable after-school experience. A completed child health form, birth certificate and enrollment packet are required at registration. Bus service is included for children enrolled in District #65 schools. To learn more and to register please call the Robert Crown Center at 847-448-8258 or visit our website cityofevanston.org/crown Location: Robert Crown Community Center Age: 5 yrs. and up Fee: Vary based on number of service days Length: Monthly
FLEETWOOD-JOURDAIN This program serves your needs after school and when school is closed on all in-service, institute days, winter break and spring break. Students are grouped by grade and receive structured recreation, homework assistance, supervised computer access, nutritious snacks and arts activities. After they receive their first snack, youth will participate in their choice of free-play sports followed by a structured game. Younger children may choose to join the intergenerational reading program or the community garden program. On early-dismissal days, there are theme-based activities field trips and special arts workshops. Children registered in this program may use our bus service from District #65 schools to the center for an additional fee per month per student (no bus service on holidays and school breaks). Location: Fleetwood-Jourdain Center Age: 5-13 yrs. Fees: Vary based on number of service days Length: Monthly
FLEETWOOD-JOURDAIN CENTER This program provides supervised care on School District #65 non-attendance days during the school year with a full day of activities, 4 hours of extended care at no extra charge (7-9am and 5-6pm), an afternoon snack and craft supplies. It includes either entertainment at the center or a field trip (bus transportation and admission included)! Register at least two weeks ahead; late registrations may be accepted up to 4 days ahead, space permitting. The bus leaves just after 9am on field trip days. Location: Fleetwood-Jourdain Center Age: 5-12 yrs. Fee: $60 R/$70 NR Length: 1 session Class # Date 452103E6 Feb 15 452103F6 Mar 25
Day M F
Time 9am-6:30pm 9am-6:30pm
Arts Camp Parties CELEBRATE WITH AN ARTS CAMP BIRTHDAY PARTY! What’s included? A two-hour party—you supply the cake and ice cream. We will supply the room and the talent, then do the clean-up when your guests leave. Your party will be held at the Noyes Cultural Arts Center, 927 Noyes St. The room will be decorated to suit the theme you select and an entertaining character/arts teacher will lead your own private “camp.” Your home won’t have the wear and tear, and since we do the clean up, you can relax afterward. Our schedule is flexible; parties may be booked Monday through Saturday, 10am-6pm and Sunday, 10am-6pm. Questions? Ready to book? Call us at 847-448-8263. Fee: $265 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
Rentals for Special Occasions/Meetings
Your party will be a slice of our best-selling summer camp theme. Your party friends will paint a miniature village, engage in Shakespearean silliness and be on their best behavior dressed in “finery.”
Pirate Camp You can relax with your guests when your party is held at one of Evanston’s community centers. The Levy Senior Center has several rooms 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 have rooms for rent and kitchens. Bring in your own refreshments or have your function catered. Chandler-Newberger Community Center specializes in birthday parties; see page 51. The Noyes Cultural Arts 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 has a large room in a unique Evanston setting. The space can hold up to 100 people with direct access to the Ladd Arboretum. For more information, please visit cityofevanston.org/recreation or call 311.
“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.
Sensory Parties A custom designed party for young creatives who like a total arts experience.
Birthday Parties with Ecology Themes The Evanston Ecology center offers two-hour birthday party programs on Saturdays and Sundays. A staff member leads a nature or outdoor oriented party that includes games and hands on activities for 45 minutes. The rest of the time is open for treats and activities on your own. The parties are for ages 4 and up for a 15 person maximum. The renter is responsible for decorations and treats.
BIRTHDAY PARTY THEMES Animal Party, Birds of a Feather, Reptile Romp, Bug Party, Dino Party, Rocking Rocks, Potions and Concoctions and Geocaching. Fee: $185R/$215NR * For an additional cost we can customize a party if none of these themes fit your needs.
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Chandler-Newberger Party Packages Parties range from teeter-tottering preschoolers to teens spiking volleyballs. Chandler-Newberger Community Center, 1028 Central St., is the place to make memories for a lifetime. We provide the space and equipment; you provide the cake and decorations. All party packages include the simultaneous use of a multipurpose room for two 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 within 72 hours after party is booked. Questions or need to book a party or rental? Please call 847-448-8252.
PRESCHOOL PARTY PACKAGES This package for ages 2-5 years includes a two-hour rental of a half-gym 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. Fee: $169 R/$184 NR (includes 2 hours of room rental).
SPORTS PARTY PACKAGES (AGE 5+) The sports package includes two hours of halfgym rental and two hours of room rental. Fee: $159 R/$174 NR. Choose three out of these four sets of sports equipment: 1. 10 basketballs/2 goals 2. 10 soccer balls/2 nets 3. Floor hockey sticks/2 nets 4. 12 “NERF” dodgeballs
Come join us for lunch and free activities! New Lunch Option: a delicious sandwich with soup!
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Everyone age 60+ is invited to enjoy a great lunch, meet new friends and have some fun in our free post-lunch activities! In addition to a hot lunch available at every meal, our new vendor is offering a delicious second option of a sandwich with soup. You may choose the second option Tuesdays and Thursdays at the Levy Center and the last Wednesday of the month at Fleetwood-Jourdain Center. The suggested donation is $4.50.
LEVY SENIOR CENTER GARDEN CAFÉ WEEKDAYS, 11:30am–1pm
FLEETWOOD-JOURDAIN CENTER, WISDOM CAFÉ WEDNESDAYS, 11:30am–1pm
NEW lunch option on Tues. and Thurs. 847-448-8250
NEW lunch options last Wed. of month 847-448-8254
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Leisure & Enrichment Self-Improvement/ Enrichment MAGIC CLASS Children have fun as they learn fascinating tricks from a professional magician. 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 to take home. Location: Robert Crown Community Center Age: 5-12 yrs. Fee: $20 R/NR Length: 1 session Class # Date 242101A6 Feb 9 212101A6 April 7
Day Tu Th
Time 6:45-7:40pm 6:45-7:40pm
CONSCIOUS COOKING This program, participants will be introduced to new and healthy foods and recipes that not only taste good, but are great for you. Location: Fleetwood-Jourdain Center Age: 16 yrs. and up Fee: $75 R/$95 NR Length: 8 sessions Class # Date Day 443116A6 Jan 6-Feb 24 W
Time 7-8:30pm
ADULT CROCHETING Did you know that crocheting can improve your mood, mind and body? If you are interested in engaging in this fun and therapeutic past time then this is the program for you. Registered participants will have the opportunity to strengthen their skill and learn new skills in crocheting. This is also an awesome opportunity to socialize with friends and make new friends. Location: Fleetwood-Jourdain Center Age: 45 yrs. and up Fee: $45 R/$55 NR Length: 8 sessions Class # Date Day 443117A6 Jan 8-Feb 26 F
Time 10-11am
SENIOR PUZZLES & PALS This program is designed for all senior participants interested in socializing with friends and gaining the opportunity to meet new friends while working together to complete different puzzles. This is a fun and mind stimulating way to engage with others and socialize all at the same time. Location: Fleetwood-Jourdain Center Age: 55 yrs. and up Fee: $45 R/$55 NR Length: 8 sessions Class # Date Day 444103A6 Jan 5-Feb 23 Tu
Time 10-11am
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IMPROV FOR SENIORS Did you know that many of the current “rules” of comic improv were first formalized in Chicago? This class will encourage laughter, vitality and increased well-being. Join instructor Lorelei Goldman, MA, TEP, from the Psychodrama Training Institute of Chicago in trying something new while having fun. 847-448-8250 Location: Levy Senior Center Age: 55 yrs. and up Fee: $25 Levy Member, $40 nonmember Length: 1 session Class # Date 544101A6 Feb 19
Day F
Time 10:30am-Noon
BRIDGE Have you ever wanted to learn how to play bridge? Here’s your chance. Learn about bidding, point counting and response to bids. Location: Levy Senior Center Age: 55 yrs. and up Fee: $36 Levy Member, $51 nonmember Length: 6 sessions Class # Date 544139A6 Jan 15-Feb 19
Day F
Time 10am-Noon
BRIDGE BRUSH UP Have you played Bridge, but need some brush up in the rules and terms? Then this is the class for you. Location: Levy Senior Center Age: 55 yrs. and up Fee: $36 Levy Member, $51 nonmember Length: 6 sessions Class # Date Day 544140A6 Jan 15-Feb 19 F
Time 12:30-2:30pm
Teen Trips KALAHARI INDOOR WATERPARK Kalahari Indoor Waterpark-Presidents’ Day Trip Stand-up surf or boogie board on your day off of school! It may be cold outside so travel with us to Kalahari Indoor Waterpark in Wisconsin Dells. It’s an indoor waterpark with a surfer ride-the FloRider, the Masterblaster; Victoria Falls raft ride, indoor wave pool and a lazy river. An 8 inch personal pizza and pop will be provided for lunch. Bring extra money for dinner, snacks, and a locker. Please register by Feb. 5. Trip departs from and returns to the Levy Center, 300 Dodge Ave. Location: Wisconsin Dells Age: 11-15 years Fee: $55 R/$70 NR Length: 1 session Class # Date 542006A6 Feb 15
Day M
Time 8am-8pm
JELLY BELLY & SHOPPING TOUR If you have a sweet tooth, this is the trip for you! We’ll start our day at the Jelly Belly Warehouse in Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin, where take the Jelly Belly Express Train on a ride through the company’s history and candy-making process, check out Jelly Belly Bean Art, and taste a variety of flavorful beans as we check out the store. After the warehouse tour, we will head to Gurnee Mills, the largest outlet shopping destination in Illinois. Numerous shopping and dining opportunities await you at Gurnee Mills. Be sure to bring extra money for goodies and shopping on this trip. Fee includes transportation and lunch at the Jelly Belly Snack Bar. Trip departs from and returns to the Oakton Community Center in Skokie. Please register by Monday, January 11. Age: 11-15 yrs. Fee: $35 R/$53 NR Class # Date 542006B6 Jan 18
Day M
Time 9:30am-5pm
Red Cross
ADULT AND CHILD CPR
RED CROSS FIRST AID TRAINING This course prepares you to treat injuries in any situation. You’ll learn how to treat common injuries, including bites, burns, bleeding, and scrapes, as well as first aid emergencies such as shock, spinal injury, and poisoning. You must attend for three hours both evenings to meet official Red Cross certification requirements; certification is valid for two years. Class size is limited; register early. Fee includes participant manual to keep (also used for all CPR classes). Location: Chandler-Newberger Center Age: 12 yrs. and up Fee: $72 R/$85 NR Length: 2 sessions Class # Date Day Time 642121A6 Feb 10-Feb 17 W 6:15-8:30pm 612106A6 May 11-May 18 W 6:15-8:30pm
AMERICAN RED CROSS BABYSITTER’S TRAINING This thorough course provides youth age 11-15 with all 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 practice for care of babies, emergency response, behavior management and safe play for all ages. Manikins CPR training, First Aid care and bandaging will conclude the final class. Participants receive a handbook and CD full of additional help and suggestions to keep. Full attendance at of all 4 sessions is required for class completion and presentation of their American Red Cross card. Please bring a snack and drink for the break. Location: Chandler-Newberger Center Age: 11-15 yrs. Fee: $109 R/$129 NR Length: 4 sessions Class # 642122A6 642122B6 612123A6
Date Jan 13-Feb 3 Feb 24-Mar 16 April 13-May 4
Day W W W
Time 6-8:30pm 6-8:30pm 6-8:30pm
This class covers how to perform rescue breathing, clear an obstructed airway, and perform onerescuer CPR. You’ll also learn ways you can prevent injuries and tips on healthier life. Certification is valid for two years. Note: Fee includes a participant manual to keep which is used for all First Aid classes. Before enrolling, make sure you can arrive on time or a little early both weeks and can stay until class ends. Those who miss any part of a class will not be permitted to finish the series of classes and will not receive a refund. Location: Chandler-Newberger Center Age: 12 yrs. and up Fee: $79 R/$99 NR Length: 2 sessions Class # Date Day 632128A6 Feb 10-Feb 17 W 612127A6 Mar 23-Mar 30 W
Time 6-8:30pm 6:30-9pm
It is definitely possible to save a life giving compressions only early enough. A healthy human has 80-100% oxygen in their blood. Compressions are needed to move our oxygen rich blood to the brain. Brain tissue starts to deteriorate after 6 minutes without oxygen. Come to this class and learn how to save a life by doing compressions correctly on a manikin. Location: Chandler-Newberger Center Age: 12 yrs. and up Fee: $19 R/$27 NR Length: 1 session Day Time W 6:30-7:30pm
CPR REVIEW This class is for participants who are currently certified in Adult and Child CPR and need to be recertified. All participants must bring their current (not expired) CPR certification to the class. The first year of American Heart Association certification will be acceptable. Location: Chandler-Newberger Center Age: 12 yrs. and up Fee: $45 R/$55 NR Length: 1 session Class # Date Day Time 622104A6 May 25 W 6:30-8:45pm
WINTER ARTS CAMP Week 1: The holiday season is filled with imagination, friends, elves, fairies, and snow queens. We will create and inhabit the worlds they live in with song, crafts, tales and more. Week 2: Arts camp goes old fashioned winter fun, with ice skating, crafts, scrapbooking, dollhouses, trains and maybe some home movie making. Location: Noyes Cultural Arts Center Age: 6-12 yrs. Fee: $140 R/$155 NR Length: 3 sessions Class # Date Day 942204H5 Dec 21-Dec 23 M-W 942204J5 Dec 28-Dec 30 M-W
Time 9am-5pm 9am-5pm
WINTER WONDER CAMP
AMERICAN RED CROSS HANDS ONLY
Class # Date 622106A6 April 6
Winter Break Camps
School’s out and it’s cold outside, so we’ll take the fun indoors! Enjoy snow art, music, field trips, ice skating and gym games as we celebrate winter vacation. Dress for outdoor play as well; we make even make a snowman or two! Cooking and specialty projects are planned. Primary and elementary school-age groups are formed to promote individualized attention. Campers bring lunch, and an afternoon snack is provided. Call for details at 847-448-8258 or e-mail awoodson@ cityofevanston.org Location: Robert Crown Center Age: 5-12 yrs. Fee: $114 R/NR (9am-4pm) Fee: $158 R/NR (7:30am-6pm) Length: 3 sessions Class # 242203E5 242203F5 242203G5 242203H5
Dates Dec 21-Dec 23 Dec 28-Dec 30 Dec 21-Dec 23 Dec 28-Dec 30
Days M-W M-W M-W M-W
Time 9am-4pm 9am-4pm 7:30am-6pm 7:30am-6pm
LET IT SNOW…OR NOT NEW Whether it snows or not, we’ll celebrate the winter vacation with age appropriate activities for our littlest campers. We’ll learn about snow and ice during science time, or paint with snow during outdoor art. And if the weather doesn’t provide us with the real thing, we’ll even make our own “snow”. Other preschool camp activities will include field trips, ice skating, music and movement, crafts and food fun. Location: Robert Crown Center Age: 2-5 yrs. Fee: $120 R/NR (9am-4:pm) Fee: $162 R/NR (7:30am-6pm) Length: 3 sessions Class # 242204E5 242204F5 242204G5 242204H5
Dates Dec 21-Dec 23 Dec 28-Dec 30 Dec 21-Dec 23 Dec 28-Dec 30
Days M-W M-W M-W M-W
Time 9am-4pm 9am-4pm 7:30am-6pm 7:30am-6pm
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ECOFREEZE WINTER BREAK MINI-CAMP: NORTH AND SOUTH POLE This winter break; join the Ecology Center as we discover the wonders of the North and South Pole. We will learn how life survives in these extreme habitats and what makes these habitats so special. Campers will go ice-skating and venture outside each day, so dress for the weather. Bring extra clothes and a nut free lunch. No camp December 24, 25 or Jan 1. Location: Evanston Ecology Center Age: 5-11 yrs. Fee: week 1: $165 R/$200 NR Length: 3 days Fee: week 2: $220 R/$250 NR Length: 4 days Class # Date 142202A6 Dec 21-23 142202B6 Dec 28-31
Day M-W M-Th
Time 8am-4pm 8am-4pm
ECOFREEZE POST-CAMP CARE Post camp care is available to registered EcoFreeze campers. There will be indoor games, crafts and quiet activities led by Ecology Center staff. Please register at least one week in advance. Location: Evanston Ecology Center Age: 5-11 yrs. Fee, week 1: $24 R/$32 NR Length: 3 days Fee, week 2: $32 R/$40 NR Length: 4 days Class # Date 142203A6 Dec 21-23 142203B6 Dec 28-31
Day M-W M-Th
Time 4-6pm 4-6pm
WINTER BREAK JUNIOR TENNIS CAMP This holiday version of our popular summer camp offers professional tennis instruction and gives students an opportunity to progress in tennis at a much faster rate than in a regular lesson setting. All aspects of the game are covered: stroke production, singles/doubles strategy, conditioning and sportsmanship. Participants will be divided according to age and skill levels. Registration deadlines: Dec. 18. If we don’t have enough registrants by the deadline, camp will be cancelled. We will continue to accept registrations after this date IF the camp has enough registrants as of the deadline. Instructors: E-Town Tennis Location: Chandler-Newberger Center Age: 6-10 yrs. Fee: $108 R/$135 NR Length: 3 sessions Class # Date 642727D5 Dec 21-23
Day M-W
Time 1-4pm
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WINTER BREAK BASKETBALL CAMP Chandler-Newberger Center is partnering with 3 Point Athletics to offer a winter break basketball camp. The camp is run by dedicated instructors who provide a unique, fun and educational basketball experience. Campers are divided into age and skill groups and learn the contemporary fundamentals of basketball with the ultimate goal of overall skill improvement by every participant. Daily games and contests provide a more enjoyable experience. Please have your child bring a water bottle. Registration deadline: Dec. 26. If we don’t have enough registrants by this date, camp will be cancelled. We will continue to accept registrations after this date IF the camp has enough registrants as of the deadline. Instructors: 3 Point Athletics Location: Chandler-Newberger Center Age: Varies; see below Fee: $125 R/$155 NR Length: 4 sessions Class # Date Day Time Grade 642806A5 Dec 28-31 M-Th 9am-Noon 1-3 642806B5 Dec 28-31 M-Th 1-4pm 4-6
WINTER BREAK OUT Join us for laughter, arts, sports and happy times. FJCC’s winter break camp features field trips, arts + crafts, sports and great outdoor fun. Lunch and afternoon snack are provided each day. No class, Dec. 24-25, Jan 1. Location: Fleetwood-Jourdain Center Age: 5-12 yrs. Fee, 3 days: $180 R/$190 NR Fee, 4 days: $171 R/$185 NR Fee, 7 days: $350 R/$360 NR Class # Date 442201A5 Dec 21-23 442201B6 Dec 28-31 442201C5 Dec 21-31
Day M-W M-Th M-Th
Time 7am-6pm 7am-6pm 7am-6pm
WINTER CAMP KALEIDOSCOPE–FROZEN This 4-day winter-time version of our popular summer preschool camp will give your child an opportunity to enjoy winter camp. Each camp will focus on art, songs and stories as well as playtime and making new friends! Play, create and sing-a-long with Elsa, Anna, Kristoff and Sven as we journey to Arendelle. We may even get a visit from Olaf himself! Location: Chandler-Newberger Center Age: 3-5 yrs. Fee: $66 R/$77 NR Length: 4 sessions Class # Date Day 642205A5 Dec 28-31 M-Th
Time 9-11:30am
WINTER ADVENTURE THROUGH CREATION Winter Adventure through Creation Campers will go on an adventure as they learn to create and test their artistic abilities. Games and activities, along with challenging art projects that include canvas painting, sculpture, murals and more will be introduced. Location: Chandler-Newberger Center Age: Varies; see below Fee: $72 R/$81 NR Length: 3 sessions Class # Date Day 642208A5 Dec 21-23 M-W 642208B5 Dec 21-23 M-W
Time 9am-Noon 1-4pm
Age 4-6 years 7-10 years
WINTER ULTIMATE ADVENTURE CAMP Wrap up your fun holiday break with an adventure. Children will enjoy the last week of their break as we jam-pack their days with nothing but field trips! Possible trips include ice-skating, laser tag, and even rock climbing (schedule will be e-mailed with parent packet prior to camp). Fee includes field trip admission, transportation and a camp T-shirt. Children should bring a lunch each day and wear clothing appropriate for outdoor activities; see parent packet for details. Location: Chandler-Newberger Center Age: 6-13 yrs. Fee: $226 R/$282 NR Length: 4 sessions Class # 642201D5 642201E5 642201F5
Date Dec 28-31 Dec 28-31 Dec 28-31
Day M-Th M-Th M-Th
Time 9am-4pm 9am-4pm 9am-4pm
Grade 1-2 3-4 5-7
* Note: there is no extended care for this camp.
WINTER FENCING CAMP En Garde! Are you curious about learning how to fence? Are you interested in moving up in the sport and starting to compete? Our winter fencing camps are a great opportunity for beginning and intermediate level fencers to do both! These 3 day intensive camps will teach patience, concentration, self-awareness, as well as basic skills. You will be rewarded with self-confidence, self-control and emotional strength for a healthier lifestyle. Apparel, Weapons, jackets and masks are provided. For safety, campers must buy an underarm protector and glove (those may be purchased from the instructor). For more info., please call Michelle at 847-448-8681. Location: Chandler-Newberger Center Age: 8-14 yrs. Fee: $149 R/$173 NR Length: 3 sessions Class # Date Day Time Level 642209A5 Dec 21-23 M-W 9:30am-Noon Beg. 642209B5 Dec 21-23 M-W 1-3:30pm Interm./Adv.
CHESS WINTER CAMP Go on a journey to learn cool openings, midgames with all the pins, double attacks, endgames and even bughouse. You’ll learn how to play chess in a fun atmosphere. This camp is for beginning-and intermediate-level players; no experience needed. Children should bring a lunch and a drink; snacks are provided. Chess Wizards has been named “the most successful chess program for kids” by the Illinois Chess Federation. There is no extended care for this camp. Location: Chandler-Newberger Center Age: 5-14 yrs. Fee: $270 R/$310 NR Class # Date Day Time Age 642262D5 Dec 28-31 M-Th 9am-3pm 5-7 642262E5 Dec 28-31 M-Th 9am-3pm 8-10 642262F5 Dec 28-31 M-Th 9am-3pm 11-14 * Note: there is no extended care for this camp.
WINTER PEE WEE SPORTS CAMP Give your wee one an opportunity for winter break camp. This camp will give children age 4-5 an opportunity to participate in various sports, similar to the popular summer Pee Wee Sports Camp. We will even go on a field trip to the bowling alley. 847-448-8252. Location: Chandler-Newberger Center Age: 4-5 yrs. Fee: 3-day camp: $50 R/$58 NR Fee: 4-day camp: $66 R/$77 NR Class # Date Day Time 641201B5 Dec 21-23 M-W 9-11:30am 641201C5 Dec 28-31 M-Th 9-11:30am
Spring Break Camps SPRING BREAK ARTS CAMP: ART OF FARMING Inspired by EvanSTEM, Arts camp will look at the original engineers for break, farmers. From songs, stories, crafts, crops and livestock we will look at the Art of Farming, just in time for planting season. Location: Noyes Cultural Arts Center Age: 6-12 yrs. Fee: $225 R/$240 NR Length: 5 sessions Class # Date Day Time 912202A6 Mar 28-April 1 M-F 9am-5pm
ECOLOGY SPRING BREAK CAMP: SURVIVE IN THE GREAT OUTDOORS Spend your Spring Break learning how to survive in the great outdoors. Activities will include shelter building, fire starting, tracking, games and more. Campers will go outside daily so please dress for the weather and bring extra clothes. Please bring a nut free lunch. Post-camp care is available (see below). Location: Evanston Ecology Center Age: 5-11 yrs. Fee: $275 R/$344 NR Length: 5 sessions Class # Date Day Time 111201A6 Mar 28-April 1 M-F 8am-4pm
ECOLOGY SPRING BREAK POST-CAMP CARE
SPRING BREAK PEE WEE SPORTS CAMP
Class # Date Day Time 112202A6 Mar 28-April 1 M-F 4-6pm
Give your wee one an opportunity for spring break camp. This camp will give children age 4-5 an opportunity to participate in various sports, similar to the popular summer Pee Wee Sports Camp. We will even go on a field trip to the bowling alley. 847-448-8252. Location: Chandler-Newberger Center Age: 4-5 yrs. Fee: $82 R/$95 NR Length: 5 sessions Class # Date Day Time 612207A6 Mar 28-April 1 M-F 9-11:30am
AROUND THE WORLD IN 5 DAYS
CHESS SPRING BREAK CAMP
For those enrolled in Ecology Spring Break Camp we offer extended day supervision with low-key activities such as board games, reading and arts + crafts. Snack is provided. Location: Evanston Ecology Center Age: 5-11 yrs. Fee: $40 R/$50 NR Length: 1 session
Around the World in 5 Days (Spring Break March 28–April 1) Children will get the opportunity to travel the world in just 5 days! Come explore the many traditions along with food, games, music, and language that the world has in store. Our adventure will begin just south of the United States in South America, and end in Western Europe. There’s much in store for our young explorers and a limited time to explore. Jump on the first flight for fun and adventure at the Fleetwood Jourdain Community Center. Location: Fleetwood-Jourdain Center Age: 5-12 yrs. Fee: $225 R/$250 NR Length: 5 sessions Class # Date Day Time 412202A6 Mar 28-April 1 M-F 7am-6pm
* Note: there is no extended care for this camp.
AROUND THE WORLD IN 5 DAYS Extended care is available Monday through Friday from 7:30-9am and from 5-6:30pm. The minimum extended care option is five days. Reservations are required at least one week in advance. Location: Fleetwood-Jourdain Center Age: 5-12 yrs. Fee, pre & post camp care: $60 R/$60 NR Fee, pre or post camp care: $35 R/$35 NR Length: 5 sessions Class # 412201A6 412201B6 412201C6
Date Mar 28-April 1 Mar 28-April 1 Mar 28-April 1
Day M-F M-F M-F
Time 7am-6:30pm 5-6:30pm 7-9am
Go on a journey to learn cool openings, midgames with all the pins, double attacks, endgames and even bughouse! You’ll learn how to play chess in a fun atmosphere. This camp is for beginning-and intermediate-level players; no experience needed! Children should bring a lunch and a drink; snacks are provided. Chess Wizards has been named “the most successful chess program for kids” by the Illinois Chess Federation. There is no extended care for this camp. Location: Chandler-Newberger Center Age: 5-7 years Fee: $338 R/$388 NR Length: 5 sessions Class # Date Day Time 612205A6 Mar 28-April 1 M-F 9am-3pm 5-7 612205B6 Mar 28-April 1 M-F 9am-3pm 8-10 612205C6 Mar 28-April 1 M-F 9am-3pm 11-14
SPRING BREAK PLAY-WELL TEKNOLOGIES LEGO CAMPS Location: Chandler-Newberger Center Ages: 5-12 yrs. Fee: $185 R/$233 NR Length: 5 days
Jedi Engineering with LEGO (Ages 5-7) Young Jedi will explore worlds far, far away and engineering principles right in front of them. Defeat the Empire by designing and refining LEGO X-Wings, R2-Units, and settlements on far-flung edges of the galaxy. Imagination and engineering combine to create motorized and architectural projects such as energy catapults, shield generators and defense turrets. Class # Date Day 612201A6 Mar 28-Apr 1 M-F
Time 9am-Noon
* Note: there is no extended care for this camp.
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Jedi Master Engineering with LEGO (Ages 8-12) The Force is strong in this class. Build complex machines and structures based on the best designs from a galaxy far, far away. Projects include LEGO X-Wings, AT-AT Walkers, Pod Racers, Star Destroyers, Cloud Cities, settlements and fortresses. Play-Well’s Jedi instructors reinforce key engineering concepts such as gear trains, worm drives, pneumatics, eccentric motion and more as students tap into the powerful forces of imagination and engineering. Class # Date Day Time 612201B6 Mar 28-April 1 M-F 1-4pm * Note: there is no extended care for this camp.
ROBERT CROWN 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 or make food, and listen to music representative of the country we are visiting. A field trip to a museum will reinforce the topics discussed. We’ll create our own vacation journals, dine out in a family-friendly restaurant and use that experience to create our own restaurant. Also: indoor and outdoor sports and games, music and dance instruction, self-directed arts and crafts and sight-seeing in Evanston. Small groups are formed to promote individualized attention. Extended care is available: 7:30-9am and 4:30-6pm at additional cost. Bring lunch, afternoon snacks provided. dkent@cityofevanston.org. Location: Robert Crown Community Center Age: 5-12 yrs. Fee, 5 days: $220 R/$235 NR Fee, 5 days: $280 R/$300 NR (Before & Aftercare) Class # Date/Day Time 212201A5 Mar 28-April 1/M-F 9am-4:30pm 212201D5 Mar 28-April 1/M-F 7:30-6pm
Length 5 5
ROBERT CROWN GOES DOWNTOWN Some of the best adventures take place close to home. We’ll experience a preschool “stay-cation”, where all of our activities will take place near-by, and we’ll explore Evanston with our friends. We might visit the grocery store for healthy treats to share, and stay for a cooking class. Our Evanston Public Library friends will share stories and songs, and we’ll visit our favorite parks to search for signs of spring. Picnics at the park, weather permitting, will be followed by visits to the bookstore, the pet store and more! Bring lunch where indicated on the schedule; snacks will be provided. Location: Robert Crown Community Center Age: 3-5 yrs. Fee, 5 days: $220 R/$235 N Fee, 5 days: $280 R/$300 NR (Before & Aftercare) Class # Date/Day Time Length 212203A5 Mar 28-April 1/M-F 9am-4:30pm 5 212203D5 Mar 28-April 1/M-F 7:30-6pm 5
SPRING BREAK B-BALL CAMP Dedicated instructors offer a fresh approach to teaching the contemporary fundamentals of basketball, with the ultimate goal of overall skill improvement by everyone. Games and contests are held daily to provide a more enjoyable experience. Campers are divided into age and skill divisions. Register by March 22. Location: Chandler-Newberger Center Age: 6-8 yrs. Fee: Levy Member $156 R/$192 NR; Res Ecology Member $156 R/$192 NR Length: 5 sessions Class # Date Day Time 612266A6 Mar 28-April 1 M-F 9am-Noon 612266B6 Mar 28-April 1 M-F 1-4pm
Special Recreation Winter Programs 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
HOLIDAY LIGHTS Bundle up and spend the evening with us at the zoo. It’s a wild place to be! You’ll see ice sculptures, twinkling lights, big cats and feel the north wind. Be sure to bring spending money for food. Transportation will be provided to and from Robert Crown Center. Register by Nov. 27. Location: Varies Age: 3 yrs. and up Fee: $25 R/$28 NR Length: 1 session Class # Date 845001A5 Dec 5
Day Sa
Time 5-9pm
CHICAGO WOLVES HOCKEY Join your Special Rec. friends as we go out to see the Chicago Wolves take on the Charlotte Checkers and skate towards the playoffs. Bring spending money for food and souvenirs. Transportation will be provided to and from Robert Crown Center. Register by Feb. 12. Be sure to bring spending money for food and souvenirs. Bus pick-up and drop-off at Robert Crown Center. Location: Varies Age: 3 yrs.and up Fee: $30 R/$35 NR Length: 1 session Class # Date Day 845004A6 Feb 21 Su
Time 1:45-7pm
NORTHWESTERN WOMEN’S BASKETBALL Join your Special Rec. friends as we watch the Northwestern University Women’s Basketball Team in conference action against Iowa. Be sure to register by or before January 28. Be sure to bring spending money for food and souvenirs. Location: Varies Age: 3 yrs. and up Fee: $20 R/$22 NR; Length: 1 session Class # Date Day Time 845010A6 Jan 31 Su 12:30-3:30pm
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HOLIDAY GALA AND GIFT EXCHANGE
TEMPO TIME
SATURDAY BOWLING
It’s the holiday event of the season and will be a night to remember! Join your friends for a lovely meal prepared by your Special Recreation staff and enjoy our gift exchange hosted by our very own holiday helpers. Please bring a $5 grab bag gift suitable for either a male or a female. Location: Fleetwood-Jourdain Center Age: 3 yrs. and up Fee: $25 R/$28 NR Length: 1 session
Special Recreation’s music and movement program is now offered on Tuesdays and will focus on aerobics. This sensory integration program uses music and movement to connect the right and left sides of the brain. It is designed to improve motor and cognitive skills of individuals, especially those who have been diagnosed on the autism spectrum. Program participants will follow a pattern of movements while listening to different music and tempos. Each week a new object will be integrated into the movement. A relaxation period wraps up each session to help participants transition to a calmer state. Location: Park School Age: 3 yrs. and up Fee: $125 R/$150 NR Length: 10 sessions Class # Date Day Time 845601A6 Jan 12-Mar 15 Tu 3:30-5pm
Get ready to roll! Basic to advanced skills are practiced in this recreational bowling program. Refine your lane approach and delivery while socializing with others. Game, shoe rental and transportation (to and from Robert Crown Center) will be provided. Location: Varies Age: 3 yrs. and up Fee: $140 R/$155 NR Length: 10 sessions
Class # Date 845102A5 Dec 11
Day F
Time 6:30-9:30pm
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! Transportation to Park School from other District #65 schools can be arranged through the school district. A late bus (home) is available for Park School students who are Evanston residents only. Space is limited; register by Jan. 6 No classes Jan. 18, Feb. 15. Location: Park School Age: 3 yrs. and up Fee: $125 R/$150 NR Length: 9 sessions
SENS-O-RAMA
Class # Date Day Time 845104A6 Jan 11-Mar 21 M 3:30-5pm
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: $125 R/$150 NR Length: 10 sessions Class # Date Day Time 845604A6 Jan 14-Mar 17 Th 3:30-5pm
WINTER ECOLOGY
ADULT TRACK AND FIELD
Enjoy the wonders of winter at the Evanston Ecology Center. Dress for the weather as there will be indoor and outdoor activities to get everyone a little closer to nature. Transportation can be arranged through the school district for District #65 students. No class Feb 3. Location: Evanston Ecology Center Age: 3 yrs. and up Fee: $130 R/$155 NR Length: 9 sessions Class # Date Day 845107A6 Jan 20-Mar 23 W
Time 3:30-5pm
FITNESS TRAINING Start your weekend with more energy and flexibility. This class takes you from stretches and warm-ups to adaptive low impact aerobics, ending in a relaxing cool-down. See our training combo for even more fun! Location: Robert Crown Community Center Age: 3 yrs. and up Fee: $72 R/$85 Length: 10 sessions Class # Date 845301A6 Jan 9-Mar 12
Day Sa
Time 10:30-11:30am
Join us to get in shape and keep in shape. Personalized training is provided once a week. Note: If you wish to participate in the 2016 Area 18 Track and Field Meet, you must attend this session because timings and measurements will be performed in March. However, you don’t have to compete in the meet to benefit! Please wear loose fitting clothing and gym shoes each week. Location: Chandler-Newberger Center Age: 12 yrs. and up Fee: $70 R/$85 NR Length: 10 sessions Class # Date Day Time 845801A6 Jan 12-Mar 15 Tu 6:30-8pm
AFTER-SCHOOL TRACK & FIELD It’s time to limber up and stretch to prepare for the 2016 Area 18 Track and Field Meet. Personalized training will be provided once a week. Wear loosefitting clothing and gym shoes to each practice. Come get in shape and stay in shape. You don’t have to compete in the meet to benefit! If you plan to compete in the Area Track Meet, you must participate in this class or the adult track class on Tues. nights. No class Feb 12. Location: Park School Age: 3 yrs. and up Fee: $125 R/$150 NR Length: 9 sessions Class # Date Day Time 845808A6 Jan 15-Mar 18 F 3:30-5pm
Class # Date 845804A6 Jan 9-Mar 12
Day Sa
Time 12-2:30pm
BOWLING/FITNESS TRAINING COMBO Sign up for both classes and save with our “keep in good health” combo. After fitness training, change your clothes and grab a bite to eat. Please bring a lunch or money for food from the bowling alley snack shop. Transportation will be provided to and from Robert Crown. Location: Varies Age: 3 yrs. and up Fee: $190 R/$220 NR Length: 10 sessions Class # Date Day Time 845805A6 Jan 9-Mar 12 Sa 10:30am-2:30pm
NSSRA BOWLING Join the fun when NSSRA hosts its annual bowling tournament. Be sure to register early as space is limited. Transportation to and from Robert Crown will be provided. Location: Varies Age: 8 yrs. and up Fee: $40 R/$55 NR Length: 1 session Class # Date Day Time 845809A5 Dec 5 Sa 8:30am-2pm
RECREATIONAL/AEROBIC SWIM Splash into shape! Our recreational/aerobic swim program is tailored to your ability. The emphasis is on increasing flexibility, muscle tone and range of motion, while you have fun and learn a new leisure skill. Both the pool and locker room are wheelchair accessible. Locker room assistance can be provided. No class Jan.18, Feb. 15. Location: McGaw YMCA Age: 3 yrs. and up Fee: $140 R/$165 NR Length: 9 sessions Class # Date Day 845812A6 Jan 11-Mar 21 M
Time 8-8:45pm
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SWIM TEAM PRACTICE
Special Recreation Spring Programs
Work on your swimming technique and improve your speed and endurance for competitive and recreational meets. The pool and locker room are wheelchair accessible. Staff is available to assist in the locker room before class. If you plan to participate in the Special Olympics District Aquatics Meet in March, you must attend this program. No class Jan. 18; Feb. 15. Location: Varies Age: 8 yrs. and up Fee: $140 R/$165 NR Length: 9 sessions
WEEKEND FAMILY CAMP
Class # Date 845824A6 Jan 11-Mar 21
Class # Date 815005A6 April 1-3
Day M
Time 8:45-9:30pm
FOX VALLEY SWIM MEET It’s time to sharpen those skills that you learned the past session. This will be a tune-up meet before the official Special Olympics District Meet in March. Be sure to bring spending money for lunch. Transportation provided to and from Robert Crown Center. Location: Varies Age: 8 yrs. and up Fee: $40 R/$55 NR Length: 1 session Class # Date 845806A5 Dec 5
Day Sa
Time 7:30am-4pm
BASKETBALL Spend your Thursday evenings at this fun Special Olympics Basketball program. Due to the large number of athletes anticipated, we will split the practice time into 40-minute sessions for each of our three teams. Location: Levy Senior Center Age: 8 yrs. and up Fee: $70 R/$85 NR Length: 10 sessions Class # Date 845802A6 Jan 14-Mar 17
Day Th
Time 7:30-9:30pm
DISTRICT BASKETBALL MEET Show off the skills you learned during practice! If you participated in the Fall 2015 basketball program on Thursday evenings and participated in the preliminary basketball meets, you and your teammates are eligible to compete in the Special Olympics District Basketball Meet. A valid medical application must be on file at the Special Rec. office. Location: Varies Age: 8 yrs. and up Fee: $40 R/$55 NR Length: 1 session Class # Date 845825A6 Jan 24
Day Su
Time 7:30am-4pm
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This weekend full of activities includes craft activities, nature hikes, animal/farm visits, s’mores over the campfire and our famous camp awards! Come alone or with your family; you’re sure to have a great time. Fee includes transportation, lodging and meals. Space is limited; sign-up by March 18 Location: Varies Age: 3 yrs. and up Fee: $200 R/$230 NR Length: 3 sessions Day Time F-Su 6:30-1pm
SATURDAY BOWLING Get ready to roll! Basic to advanced bowling skills are practiced in this recreational bowling program. Refine your lane approach and delivery while socializing with others. Game, shoe rental and transportation are provided. Drop-off/pick-up at Robert Crown Center. No class May 21. Location: Varies Age: 3 yrs. and up Fee: $145 R/$160 NR Length: 7 sessions
SPRING ECOLOGY We are going to spend another spring session enjoying the wonders of nature at the Evanston Ecology Center. There will be indoor and outdoor activities to get everyone a little closer to nature. Transportation can be arranged through the school district for District #65 students. No class May 4. Location: Evanston Ecology Center Age: 3 yrs. and up Fee: $130 R/$155 NR Length: 6 sessions Class # Date Day Time 815108A6 April 13-May 25 W 3:30-5pm
SPECIAL OLYMPICS ATHLETE PARTY If you have been looking for a chance to celebrate your Special Olympics accomplishments, then here it is! 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 D.J. This will be our official send-off for all the athletes who qualify to compete in the Summer Games in Bloomington in June 2016. Registration deadline: Friday, May 7. Location: Levy Senior Center Age: 8 yrs. and up Fee: $20 R/$25 NR Length: 1 session
Class # Date Day Time 815006A6 April 9-May 28 Sa 12-2:30pm
Class # Date Day 815115A6 May 14 Sa
BOWLING/FITNESS TRAINING COMBO
FITNESS TRAINING
Sign up for both classes and save! This is our “keep in good health” combo. Join us in the morning for fitness training, then change your clothes and grab a bite to eat. Be sure to bring your own lunch or bring money for food from the bowling alley. Transportation will be provided to and from Robert Crown Center. No class May 21. Location: Varies Age: 3 yrs. and up Fee: $195 R/$225 NR Length: 7 sessions
Class # Date Day Time 815309A6 April 9-May 28 Sa 10:30-11:30am
Class # Date Day Time 815007A6 April 9-May 28 Sa 10:30am-2:30pm
Time 5-9pm
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! No class May 21. Location: Robert Crown Community Center Age: 3 yrs. and up Fee: $75 R/$90 NR Length: 7 sessions
AFTER-SCHOOL TRACK AND FIELD
RECREATIONAL/AEROBIC SWIM
CHEF’S MATES
It’s time to limber up and stretch to prepare for the 2016 Area 18 Track and Field Meet. Personalized training will be provided once a week. Please 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 Special Olympics Spring Games to benefit from this program. Location: Park School Age: 3 yrs. and up Fee: $130 R/$155 NR Length: 7 sessions
Splash into shape! Our recreational/aerobic swim program is tailored to your ability. The emphasis is on increasing flexibility, muscle tone and range of motion, while having fun and learning a new leisure skill. The pool and locker room are wheelchair accessible. Locker room assistance can be provided. Location: McGaw YMCA Age: 8 yrs. and up Fee: $140 R/$165 NR Length: 7 sessions Class # Date Day Time 815312A6 April 11-May 23 M 8-8:45pm
It’s time to put on the aprons and cook some goodies! Join your friends and volunteer chefs at this spring cooking class. So let’s roll up our sleeves and set the table! This program is being co-sponsored by the Park School Principal/ Parent Advisory Team and the City of Evanston. Space is limited! Be sure to register by April 4. Transportation to the program for students attending District 65 schools can be arranged through the school district. Location: Park School Age: 3 yrs. and up Fee: $130 R/$155 NR Length: 7 sessions
Class # Date Day Time 815311A6 April 15-May 27 F 3:30-5pm
ADULT TRACK AND FIELD It’s time to limber up and stretch to prepare for the 2016 Area 18 Track and Field Meet. Personalized training will be provided each week. Wear loosefitting clothing and athletic shoes to each practice. Join us for this program to get in shape and stay in shape. You do not have to compete in the Special Olympics Games to benefit from this program. Location: Chandler-Newberger Center Age: 12 yrs. and up Fee: $75 R/$90 NR Length: 8 sessions Class # Date Day 815816A6 April 12-May 31 Tu,Su
Time 6:30-8pm
SPECIAL OLYMPICS TRACK MEET The Area 18 Track and Field meet is right around the corner. Here is your opportunity to show what you have been working so hard for during these past months. You will be competing against other athletes in Area 18 to earn a spot to go to the Summer Games 2016! Athletes must have an upto-date medical application on file in the Special Rec. office and must have been timed during the winter session of track and field practice. Transportation to and from the meet will be provided at Robert Crown. Location: Varies Age: 8 yrs. and up Fee: $40 R/$55 NR Length: 1 session Class # Date Day Time 815314A6 April 17 Su 8am-4pm
SPECIAL OLYMPICS SWIM MEET The Special Olympics District Aquatics Meet is right around the corner! Here is your opportunity to show your hard work for these past months. You will be competing against other athletes to earn a spot to go to the State Summer Games in 2016. You must have an up-to-date medical application on file at the Special Recreation office. Transportation will be provided to and from Robert Crown Center. Registration deadline is Feb. 16, 2016. Location: Varies Age: 8 yrs. and up Fee: $40 R/$55 NR Length: 1 session Class # Date Day Time 815801A6 Mar 19 Sa 7am-3pm
Class # Date Day 815822A6 April 11-May 23 M
SPECIAL OLYMPICS SWIM TEAM PRACTICE
TEMPO TIME
Work on your swimming techniques and improve your speed and endurance for competitive and recreational meets. The pool and locker room are wheelchair accessible. Staff is available to assist in the locker room prior to the class. Location: McGaw YMCA Age: 8 yrs. and up Fee: $140 R/$165 NR Length: 7 sessions Class # Date Day 815813A6 April 11-May 23 M
Time 8:45-9:30pm
BASKETBALL Special Recreation is running a Special Olympics basketball program on Thursday nights. Come show off your skills as well as work on drills. You will get an early start preparing for next year’s basketball meet. Location: Levy Senior Center Age: 8 yrs. and up Fee: $75 R/$90 NR Length: 7 sessions
Time 3:30-5pm
SENS-O-RAMA Join your friends as we work on a 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: $125 R/$150 NR Length: 7 sessions Class # Date 815601A6 April 14-May 26
Day Th
Time 3:30-5pm
We will be continuing our new music and movement program called 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 of individuals, especially those who have been diagnosed on the autism spectrum. Program participants will follow a pattern of movements while listening to different music and tempos. Each week a new object will be integrated into the movement. A relaxation period will wrap up each session. Location: Park School Age: 3 yrs. and up Fee: $130 R/$155 NR Length: 8 sessions Class # Date 815606A6 April 12-May 31
Day Time Tu,Su 3:30-5pm
Class # Date Day Time 815821A6 April 14-May 26 Th 7:30-9:30pm
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Leisure & Enrichment Technology Age 55+ INTRO TO APPLE IPHONE BASICS This class is designed to teach students the fundamental uses of the device. Some of the topics covered will be turning the device off and on, use of standby, volume controls including mute, securing your device, understanding the rotation lock and unlock feature and connecting to a Wireless HotSpot (WiFi), use of the Control Center and also Notification Center. Location: Levy Senior Center Age: 55 yrs. and up Fee: $40 Levy Member, $55 nonmember Length: 1 session Class # Date 544126B5 Dec 9
Day Time W 10am-Noon
INTRO TO APPLE IPHONE SOCIAL MEDIA This class provides students with a basic understanding of using social media on their devices. Students will download the free Facebook app from the Apple app store then quickly setup a free account. Students will then learn how to become acquainted with some basic features of social media. Location: Levy Senior Center Age: 55 yrs. and up Fee: $40 Levy Member, $55 nonmember Length: 1 session Class # Date 544112A6 Feb 10
Day Time W 10am-Noon
INTRO TO APPLE IPHONE PHOTO AND VIDEO This class will introduce students to use of the camera and video functions of the device, how to organize, edit and share photos and videos. Become familiar with the many powerful but yet easy to use features you device has to offer. Location: Levy Senior Center Age: 55 yrs. and up Fee: $40 Levy Member, $55 nonmember Length: 1 session Class # Date 544165A6 Jan 27
Day Time W 10am-Noon
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INTRO TO APPLE IPHONE STANDARD APP USE This class teaches students general use of Contacts, Calendar, Clock, Maps, Notes and certain settings. Become familiar with the standard applications that came with your device. Location: Levy Senior Center Age: 55 yrs. and up Fee: $40 Levy Member, $55 nonmember Length: 1 session Class # Date 544157A6 Jan 20
Day Time W 10am-Noon
INTRO TO APPLE IPHONE EMAIL BASICS This class teaches students the general use of email which includes, how to compose, send, reply and forward email messages all via typing or if your device allows, using your voice which then converts to text! How to add contacts to the address book and how to cleanup unwanted messages. A valid email account must be setup and properly working to attend this class. Location: Levy Senior Center Age: 55 yrs. and up Fee: $40 Levy Member, $55 nonmember Length: 1 session Class # Date 544158B5 Dec 16
Day Time W 10am-Noon
INTRO TO APPLE IPHONE FACETIME This fun class connects you with friends and family next door or to the other side of the world for free. Students will learn how to make and receive calls from their device which (if requested by any of the students) we will assist you in setting up a personal Skype account to be used to connect with family and friends (who don’t own an apple device, or Apple computer) Please note that in order to use FaceTime or Skype for free, you and the person you are communicating with needs to have their own Skype name and account or with Apple products, have their own Apple ID. Location: Levy Senior Center Age: 55 yrs. and up Fee: $40 Levy Member, $55 nonmember Length: 1 session Class # Date 514195A6 Feb 17
Day Time W 10am-Noon
INTRO TO APPLE IPAD BASICS This class is designed to teach students the fundamental uses of the device. Some of the topics covered will be turning the device off and on, use of standby, volume controls including mute, securing your device, understanding the rotation lock and unlock feature and connecting to a Wireless HotSpot (WiFi), use of the Control Center and also Notification Center. Location: Levy Senior Center Age: 55 yrs. and up Fee: $40 Levy Member, $55 nonmember Length: 1 session Class # Date 514115A6 Mar 3
Day Time Th 10am-Noon
INTRO TO APPLE IPAD CAMERA AND VIDEO This class will introduce students to use of the camera and video functions of the device, how organize, edit and share photos and videos. Become familiar with the many powerful yet easy to use features your device has to offer. Location: Levy Senior Center Age: 55 yrs. and up Fee: $40 Levy Member, $55 nonmember Length: 1 session Class # Date 544164A6 Mar 24
Day Time Th 10am-Noon
INTRO TO APPLE IPAD INTERNET BASICS This class teaches students how to use an app built into the device called “Safari” to access the internet. Students will learn how to use Safari safely by configuring settings for secure Internet browsing. Students will learn how to use their device to look things up while also understanding some general use of Safari such as saving web pages for quick and easy access at a later time. Location: Levy Senior Center Age: 55 yrs. and up Fee: $40 Levy Member, $55 nonmember Length: 1 session Class # Date 544154A6 Jan 13 514186A6 Mar 17
Day Time W 10am-Noon Th 10am-Noon
INTRO TO APPLE IPAD SIRI AND VOICE RECOGNITION This class teaches students how to use “Siri” on their devices. Use Siri for a wide variety of tasks such as driving directions, looking information up on the web, playing back email and text messages, etc. This class also covers the use of voice dictation which allows you to simply dictate an email message, dictate notes and text messages. Location: Levy Senior Center Age: 55 yrs. and up Fee: $40 Levy Member, $55 nonmember Length: 1 session Class # Date 514135A6 April 7
Day Time Th 10am-Noon
INTRO TO APPLE IPAD EMAIL BASICS This class teaches students the general use of email which includes, how to compose, send, reply and forward email messages all via typing or if your device allows, using your voice which then converts to text! How to add contacts to the address book and how to cleanup unwanted messages. A valid email account must be setup and properly working to attend this class. Location: Levy Senior Center Age: 55 yrs. and up Fee: $40 Levy Member, $55 nonmember Length: 1 session Class # Date 514187A6 Mar 10
Day Time Th 10am-Noon
INTRO TO APPLE IPAD FACETIME AND SKYPE This fun class connects you with friends and family next door or to the other side of the world. Students will learn how to make and receive calls from their device which (if requested by any of the students) we will assist you in setting up a personal Skype account to be used to connect with family and friends (who don’t own an apple device, or Apple computer) Please note that in order to use FaceTime or Skype for free, you and the person you are communicating with needs to have their own Skype name and account or with Apple products, have their own Apple ID. Location: Levy Senior Center Age: 55 yrs. and up Fee: $40 Levy Member, $55 nonmember Length: 1 session Class # Date 514194A6 April 14
Day Th
DIGITAL CAMERA 1
BEGINNING COMPUTER 1
This class will introduce you to your camera’s functions and features while learning the basics of taking photographs then transferring photographs from the camera into your computer. Learn how to organize your photos into picture folders. Also covered in this class will be how to backup photos to a CD to which students will be provided in class. Time permitting; students will learn how to send pictures via email to family and friends! Be sure to enroll early. This class is guaranteed to sell out very quickly. Location: Levy Senior Center Age: 55 yrs. and up Fee: $100 Levy Member, $125 nonmember Length: 4 sessions
It does not get any more basic than this, students taking this class will learn basic computing skills. This class introduces students to the essential parts of the computer, the mouse, keyboard, computer screen and printer. Each student will be provided hands on computer tutoring and build up their confidence to overcome “computer phobia”. If time permits, this course may cover some general use of the Internet. (4), 2 hour classes each with a 10 minute break. No class Dec 25, Jan 1, Jan 8. Location: Levy Senior Center Age: 55 yrs. and up Fee: $100 Levy Member, $125 nonmember Length: 4 sessions
Class # Date Day Time 514160A6 April 8-29 F 10am-Noon
Class # Date Day Time 544141A6 Dec 4-Jan 15 F 10am-Noon 544141B6 Feb 5-Feb 26 F 10am-Noon
INTRO TO MICROSOFT WORD This class provides students a basic foundation to word processing. Students will learn how to create, modify and save a number of hands-on word processing exercises while learning basic text formatting procedures like selecting text, bolding, italicizing, underlining, setting tabs, indenting, setting margins and so on in conjunction with the use of Microsoft Word’s basic features.(4) 2 hour classes each with a 10 minute break. Location: Levy Senior Center Age: 55 yrs. and up Fee: $100 Levy Member, $125 nonmember Length: 4 sessions Class # Date Day Time 514161A6 Mar 9-Mar 30 W 10am-Noon
Time 10am-Noon
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Leisure & Enrichment Lakefront Activities Beaches open for the season Memorial Day weekend! A beach token or daily 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 21–Sept. 5 10am-7:30pm Dempster St. at Lake Michigan (1251 Lake Shore Blvd) 847-866-4167 Clark St. Beach Office June 4–Sept. 5: 10:30am-7:15pm Clark Street at Lake Michigan (1811 Sheridan Rd.) Beach season: May 28 through Sept. 5 (Labor Day) Beach hours: May 28-June 3: 11am-6pm June 4-Sept. 5: 10:30am-7:30pm Recorded message with lake and water conditions: 847-859-7822 Free beach days: Mondays from July 11 through August 29, 2016 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 are sold at beach entrances. Cash only, except for Clark St. Beach Season beach tokens: The beach token is a season pass that is valid from the time of purchase until the end of the season. This token 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 through June 3: Evanston or Skokie resident: $26 other nonresident: $42 Purchased June 4 through July 31: Evanston or Skokie resident: $34 other nonresident: $58 Purchased Aug. 1-Labor Day: Evanston or Skokie resident: $17 other nonresident: $29 Where to purchase tokens: Morton Civic Center, community centers starting April 1st. Also at the Dempster St. Beach Office and Clark St. Beach Office, when the beach season begins.
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FEE ASSISTANCE AND FREE BEACH TOKEN PROGRAM Fee assistance to purchase beach tokens is available to qualified Evanston residents based on family size and income. In addition, the City of Evanston will distribute 1,050 free season beach tokens 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 Token Fund accepts donations which are restricted to providing beach tokens to incomeeligible residents. Board members ask that those of you who can, contribute to the Beach Token Fund when buying tokens for your family. If you’re able to contribute, your generosity will help fellow residents have a great summer on the beach, too!
TEEN OUTREACH BEACH PASSES The Mayor’s Super Summer Recreation Program includes free beach admission for Evanston teens through a 10-punch pass. Teens age 13-18 yrs. who may not otherwise be able to go to the beach may pick up a 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: 1. Lighthouse Beach 2611 Sheridan Rd. just north of Central St.
2. Clark Street Beach 1811 Sheridan Rd. Clark St. at Sheridan Rd.
3. Greenwood Beach 1401 Sheridan Rd. Greenwood St. at the lakefront
4. Lee St. Beach 1111 Lake Shore Blvd. between Lee St. and Greenleaf St. on Lake Shore Blvd.
5. South Blvd. Beach 525 Sheridan Square Sheridan Sq. off Sheridan Rd.
SKOKIE POOL ADMISSION Buy a Skokie Pool Pass and save money. 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 complete fees, dates, and information about how to purchase a season pass, please call the Skokie Park District at 847-674-1500 or visit Skokie Park District.org.
TUBING PARTIES Due to popular demand, you can now host a tubing party. Are you looking for a new way to celebrate a birthday, graduation or just want to have a blast? 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. Tubing parties can be held weekdays, 4:30-7:30pm and weekends, 3:30-7:30pm, schedule permitting. Tubing is allowed for individuals 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, minimum 2 students, and maximum 4 students. waiver and swim test required. Fee, 2½ hour party: $450 R/$650 NR To register, call 847-448-4311 or visit cityofevanston.org
LEARN TO SAIL OR KAYAK
Lakefront Fitness Five Days A Week
The Evanston Recreation Division offers lessons in sailing and kayaking on Lake Michigan. Call to schedule private lessons at your convenience. 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 or for more information, please call the Dempster St. Beach Office (after Memorial Day) at 847-866-4167. Location: Dempster St. Beach (Dempster at the lake), 1251 Lakeshore Blvd. Age: 14 yrs. and up Date: June 3 through Sept. 5
All fitness classes will take place at Clark St. Beach Monday through Friday from 6-7pm. Details will be posted at cityofevanston.org/levy and at all recreation centers after the class schedule is confirmed. For more information, please call Bob Russo, Levy Center Program Coordinator, at 847-448-8283.
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
BOAT RENTAL 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 & 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: 18 yrs. and up (age 14-18 with written parent permission or age 6-18 with parent in vessel) New early season days/times: May 28, 29th and 30th (Memorial Day)11am-6pm Season days/times: June 4-Sept. 5. 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. Vessel Type Kayak, single or double Stand Up Paddleboard Barnett 1400 Hobie 16'
Evanston Res. Nonres. $25/45 min. $35/45 min. $40/1 hr 45 min. $50/1 hr 45 min. $75/3 hrs.45 min. $95/3 hrs. 45 min. $25/45 min. $35/45 min. $40/1 hr 45 min. $50/1 hr 45 min. $75/3 hrs. 45min. $95/3 hrs. 45 min. $30/45 min. $40/45 min. $45/1 hr 45 min. $55/1 hr 45 min. $80/3 hrs. 45 min. $100/3 hrs. 45 min. $50/45 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.
DEMPSTER ST. LAUNCH FACILITY Small sailboats and kayaks may be launched at Dempster St. Beach. Boats must be light enough to be carried across the sand. There is limited storage for single hull boats, catamarans, kayaks, stand-up paddleboards and windsurfer boards. Single hull boats include Sunfish, Laser, Laser II, Force 5, Zuma and Phantom. Also, 420’s can be stored in an area of the rack system. Residents will be given preferred registration for rack spaces and verification of residency is required. If you did not have a boat rack in 2015, you will need to register for the appropriate waitlist. Information about obtaining a Dempster St. launch permit or enrolling on the waitlist will be posted at cityofevanston.org/boatlaunch. Questions? Call 847-448-8046.
Storage & Launch Rates Rates Single hull sailboat w/locker Windsurfboard w/locker Kayak, no locker Stand-up Paddleboard, no locker Double hull w/locker Locker
Ev. Resident $270 $270 $230 $230 $370 $50 R
Nonres. $340 $340 $290 $290 $500 $70
$180 $ 25
$230 $35
The Cook County Animal and Rabies Control Ordinance requires written proof on file with the Dog Park/Dog Beach operator of an examination within the past year for any communicable diseases including current vaccinations or titers (antibodies) for Rabies, Distemper, Hepatitis, Parainfluenza, Parvovirus and Bordetella (kennel cough), as well as internal parasites as confirmed by stool sample. The dog must be currently licensed in Evanston or proof is required that the dog is licensed by the local government where the dog’s owner lives. If you have questions regarding these requirements, please call us at 311 (847-448-4311) or contact Cook County Animal Control at 708-974-6140
DOG BEACH
Launch only Rates Season Daily
Pooch Park and Dog Beach
CHURCH STREET LAUNCH FACILITY Season launch permits are required for the Church Street Power Boat Ramp. This ramp is used by power boats up to 32’, sailboats 15-26’ and personal watercraft. Parking is available at the ramp (30 spaces). Each season permit includes one parking decal, one launch sticker, and a key card per household for the gate. A pass must be purchased for each boat/vessel you’d like to launch. Resident boat owners are required to show proof of residency to obtain resident rates. The ramp opens approximately May 1 and closes October 31, depending on weather and dredging conditions. Information about obtaining a Church St. Launch permit will be posted at cityofevanston. org/boatlaunch. Questions? Call 847-448-8046. Season Permit Rates: $300 R /$550 NR
Evanston’s Dog Beach is located north of the Church St. boat launch facility, 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. A pass is valid for the 8-month period of April 1 through Nov. 30. 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. You may download the application at cityofevanston.org/dogbeach and return it by mail (attach all required forms).
POOCH PARK The Skokie Park District and City of Evanston jointly developed this 2.7-acre off-leash fenced dog recreational facility. It is located on the east bank of the North Shore Channel, between Main and Oakton Streets, on the Skokie/Evanston border. There are separate “agility” and puppy/ small dog areas. Drinking fountains for both people and dogs are provided. The park is open 5am-10pm daily, year-round. Pooch Park fees for Evanston or Skokie residents are $45 for the first dog, then $15 for each additional dog. The nonresident fee is $85 for the first dog and $15 for each additional dog. Local code determines the number of dogs allowed in a household. Before purchasing a membership, your dog(s) must have the appropriate shots and up-to-date paperwork must be turned in at the time of registration. Rules and a list requirements is available online at cityofevanston.org/poochpark, the Morton Civic Center, 2100 Ridge and Robert Crown Center, 1701 Main. 311 or 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 3. 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 makeup 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 $5.00 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.
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. Questions? Please call us at 311 (847-448-4311).
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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 info., 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.
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 3 for hours and phone numbers).
By telephone:
Lorraine H. Morton Civic Center or a community center (see page 3). Register with your Visa, MasterCard, Discover, or American Express Card.
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
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 DAY/TIME CLASS # NAME
ALTERNATE AMOUNT CLASS # 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
Sports & Leisure Organizations
Contact us
Badminton
Golf
Evanston Badminton Club, Blane Olmos: 847-673-4748; midwestbadminton.com
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.
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
Hockey Evanston Youth Hockey Assoc. (EYHA), Matt Devine: 773-330-9427; evanstonhockey.com
Lacrosse Evanston Youth Lacrosse Assoc., Mike Cashion: 847-736-6869; evanstonyouthlacrosse.org
Running
Evanston Bicycle Club: evanstonbikeclub.org
Evanston Running Club, Alvah White: 847-682-2482; evanstonrunningclub.org
Birding
Sailing & Kayaking
Evanston North Shore Bird Club, field trips and programs: ENSBC.org
Evanston Sail & Kayak Assoc., Payson Wild: 847-492-8165; paysonwild@comcast.net
Boating
Soccer
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
Football Evanston Junior Wildkit Football, Seth Himrod: jrwildkit@aol.com; jrwildkits.com
Football and Cheerleading
Follow @ParkRecEvanston facebook.com/EvanstonParksandRecreation instagram @parkrecevanston Download “EvanstonRec” mobile app
Speed Skating Evanston SpeedSkating Club, evanstonspeedskate.com 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
Gardening
Windsurfing
Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department Deputy City Manager/Director: vacant Parks, Recreation Division Assistant Director: Bob Dorneker, CPRP Community Services Division Assistant Director: Christina Ferraro Recreation Division Robert Crown Center and Ice Complex Recreation Manager: Robert Lloyd Fleetwood-Jourdain Center and Theatre; Mason Park Recreation Manager: Kenneth Cherry Chandler-Newberger Center Recreation Manager: Kevin Wallin, CPRP Lakefront/Municipal Sports/Special Recreation Services Manager: Ray Doerner
Swimming
Tennis
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
cityofevanston.org/parks-recreation
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
Evanston Pop Warner (age 5-14, no tryouts-everyone plays) 312-685-0482; evanstonraiders@gmail.com; evanstonraiders.com
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 3 for facility addresses and phone numbers
Evanston Community Tennis Assoc., Diana Harris: 847-869-7972; rddharris@comcast.net; evanstontennis.org Evanston Windsurfing Assoc., Dave Tannert: ussurf@gmail.com; evanstonwindsurfing.net
Wrestling
Community Services Division Levy Senior Center and Ecology Center Recreation Manager: Karen Hawk Work Force and Youth & Young Adult Community Services Manager: Kevin L. Brown, J.D. Long Term Care Ombudsman: Audrey Thompson Cultural Arts Program Coordinator: Angela Allyn CPRP = Certified Park and Recreation Professional
Evanston Black Kats Wrestling Club, Verzell James: 847-328-2635 Group presidents/commissioners: To change contact information for your group, please call 847-448-8041.
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City of Evanston Lorraine H. Morton Civic Center 2100 Ridge Avenue Evanston, Illinois 60201
Residential Customer
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