Founded in 1911, the Community House is a non-profit organization offering sports, educational, and arts programming for children and adults. The historic building features a tness center, theater, rental space and garden. As an independent 501(c)(3) we receive no tax dollars and rely on donations, memberships and program fees to sustain our organization. The Community House is proud to have served generations of Winnetka residents and North Shore families. Members and Non-Members from Winnetka and surrounding communities are welcome to participate in any of our classes, programs, lectures, and events.
Become a Program Member
For a once-yearly membership fee you will enjoy priority registration and special pricing for all classes and programs.
Membership: mycommunityhouse.org
Become a Donor
We greatly appreciate and rely on our generous donors to bring high-quality sports, educational, and arts programming to the community. A portion of our yearly operating budget comes from donors just like you! Please consider making a tax-deductible gift of any size.
Donations can be made:
• In person: Community House reception desk
• Phone: (847) 881-9362
• Mail: Community House, 620 Lincoln Ave., Winnetka, IL 60093
• Website: mycommunityhouse.org/giving
Become a Volunteer
Looking to get involved? Consider becoming a Community House volunteer! We rely on our wonderful volunteers to help host many popular community events. Join us!
• Volunteer: (847) 446-0537
Community House
620 Lincoln Ave., Winnetka, IL 60093
Ph: (847) 446-0537
mycommunityhouse.org
Board of Govenors
Neil Golden, Chair
Peter Eatherton, Vice Chair
Marcia Sutter, Secretary
Rob Schriesheim, Treasurer
Sally Anderson, Member at Large
Susan Snyder, Member at Large
Raheela Anwar
Lee Betsill
Susan Cellmer
Van Crocker
Hunter Davis
Courtney Finlayson
Kim Frezados
Bob Gauch
Betsy Hammond
Duncan Healy
Tommy Hudgins
Kate Kligora
Betsy Landes
Jordan Prager
Emily Rose
Anne Crum Ross
Steven Soehn
Kate Uniowski
Susanna Ver Eecke
Carrie Compall, CTW President
Elizabeth Stucker, Woman’s Board President
Community House Staff
Amy Skalinder, President / CEO
Kate Brower, Finance Manager
Mike Buscher, Chief Operating Of cer
Michael Demiglio, Maintenance Manager
Patrice Eason, Of ce Manager
Cam Johnson, Director of Advancement
Andrea Koran, Marketing Manager
Patti Ruiz, Program Manager
Mark Schusteff, Facility Manager
Jeff Wahl, Program Manager
Kelsey Wright, Advancement & Events Manager
The mission of the Community House is to enrich the lives of North Shore residents, their families and friends by providing diverse educational, cultural, social and recreational opportunities for people of all ages. This 501(c)(3) nonpro t organization is funded through our programs and the generosity of our donors.
ACCESSIBILITY FOR PERSONS
For persons with disabilities, the Community House is accessible from the north parking lot at the canopied entrance off the Pine Street parking lot, or through the south entrances.
Cover Photo: Firsty Thursdays – The Mixaphors Five Band
EVENTS INFORMATION & TICKETS: mycommunityhouse.org/tickets
HOUSE
BUY, SELL, OR HAVE YOUR BIKE APPRAISED BY THE WILMETTE BICYCLE SHOP
THIS SHOW IS RATED R: NO ONE UNDER AGE 18 ADMITTED WITHOUT A GUARDIAN.
SATURDAY Enjoy non-stop comedy and spectacular live vocals from New York City’s campiest Queen!
APR. 15 7:30 PM
$35 – RESERVED
$40 – PREMIUM
APR. 29
8:30-10:30 AM
RAIN OR SHINE Community House employee parking lot
SATURDAY Buy, sell, or have your bike appraised, at our Annual Bike Sale! A 25% service charge, based on sale price, will be donated to the Community House. Bike drop-off (sellers): 8:30-9:30 am / Bike Sale (buyers): 9:30-10:30 am
COMMUNITY HOUSE JUNIOR BOARD
5K FUN RUN
FRIDAY
MAY 12 7 PM
NEW: JUST ADDED!
Tues., May 9 at 7 -pm • Fee: $55 • Instructor: Jennifer Lund, LGC
Join us as we examine best practices in designing a college list that will lead to excellent options for your student. We will discuss specific case studies and shed light on how your student can align their interests and talents with terri c colleges.
– LECTURE PROGRAM –with Mike Gershbein from Very Smart People
TUESDAY
MAY 16 7 PM
This lecture will help you gain practical tips on avoiding credit card and identity theft online. Manage passwords, avoid malware and viruses and generally improve your online smarts.
$25 – PER PERSON
WEDNESDAY Join Take Flight Spirits for tips on upping your home bartending game! We will cover how to make elevated versions of classic cocktails and how even the smallest change in ingredients can transform your favorite beverage.
JUNE 28 7 PM
$35 – PER PERSON
WEDNESDAY Join local distillery Take Flight Spirits as they explore the history of gin in 3 cocktails — from Gin and Tonic in the 18th century, to the Bee’s Knees and prohibition to the recent revitalization of this historic spirit.
MAY 17 7 PM
$35 – PER PERSON
– LECTURE PROGRAM –with Mike Gershbein from Very Smart People
WEDNESDAY Learn how to back up your documents, music, and photos to online cloud solutions, many of which are cheap or free.
JULY 19 7 PM
$25 – PER PERSON
The SAVE THE DATE
May 19
TICKETS GO ON SALE APRIL 17
SAVE THE DATES!
JUNE 1 JULY 6 AUGUST 3
Firsty Thursdays are back for the second summer. Join us in one of the most beautiful settings around, the Community House Garden, for live music, games, and fun! No cover charge, no tickets — just come on over for a low-key evening with your friends and neighbors.
BEER, WINE, AND SNACKS WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE.
Bands TBD — check out mycommunityhouse.org for more information.
At the Community House Garden the rst Thursday of June, July, and August from 5-8 pm
Our convenient location, state-of-the-art equipment, professional staff, and friendly environment will help you meet your tness goals.
Hours of Operation:
Monday-Friday: 5 am - 9 pm
Saturday & Sunday: 7 am - 6 pm
BASIC Membership
$ 59 / MONTH* NO INITIATION FEE
Your Basic Membership includes:
• State-of-the-art exercise equipment
• FitTurf training
• Locker rooms, steam rooms and towel service
• Fitness orientation session with a personal trainer
PLUS Membership
$ 99 / MONTH* NO INITIATION FEE
Includes Basic Membership PLUS:
• Peloton® Experience Studios
• Group Exercise Powered by
• FitnessOnDemand®
• HydroMassage
• Childcare
* Monthly memberships conveniently auto-renew each month through a recurring charge to your bank account or credit card.
Orientation
FREE to New Members!
The orientation session is your opportunity to learn to use the tness equipment properly and effectively. One of our engaging, professional personal trainers will guide you in how to use our state-of-the-art equipment to help you achieve your goals.
Personal Training
Fitness Center Member: $70/hr. • Fitness Center Non-Member: $85/hr. Our personal training program offers you one on one training tailored to meet your speci c tness goals. If you need that extra push or some personalized attention, personal training can provide the direction and motivation you need. For more information contact the Fitness Center at (847) 446-1994.
State-of-the-Art Equipment
• Concept II Rowing Machines
• Cybex ArcTrainers
• FitTurf (40 yards of training turf)
• Free Weight Equipment
• Helix Lateral Trainers
• Life Fitness Cross Trainers
• Life Fitness Spinning Bikes
• Life Fitness Strength Training Equipment
• Life Fitness Treadmills
• Life Fitness Upright & Recumbent Bikes
• Matrix Steppers & Climbmills
• NuStep Recumbent Cross Trainer
• Precor Adaptive Motion Trainers
• Precor EFX Eliptical Trainers
• Sci-Fit Arm Bike
Peloton® Experience Studios
Included with Fitness Center PLUS Membership
$15 per Ride for Fitness Center Basic Members & Non-Members
Our Peloton Experience Studios are designed to allow you to take a class in the comfort of your own private studio — just you, the Peloton, and over 7,000 on demand classes to choose from!
Group Exercise: Powered by FitnessOnDemand®
Included with Fitness Center PLUS Membership
$15 per Class for Fitness Center Basic Members & Non-Members
Bring your friends and come to the Community House for our fantastic, new Group Exercise program, powered by FitnessOnDemand.®
HydroMassage
Included with Fitness Center PLUS Membership
$15 per Session for Fitness Center Basic Members & Non-Members
Boost your workout recovery, reduce stress, increase circulation, and relieve muscle soreness with our HydroMassage Lounger.
Childcare
Included with Fitness Center PLUS Membership
$15 for Basic & Non-Members / $5 each additional child
Our child care staff provides a safe, nurturing, and fun environment for children age 8 weeks and older while you work out at the Fitness Center or take a class here at the Community House. We welcome children for 1½ hours each visit.
Bob Davis
Bob has been assisting members of the Community House Fitness Center in reaching their tness goals since 2001. Bob enjoys working with seniors and teens as well as those with special needs including rehabilitation. Helping those in the gym complements Bob’s career in sports media that has taken him to multiple NFL Superbowls, and the NCAA Basketball Final Four. Bob is certi ed through the International Sports Science Association.
Dolores Ohlwein
Dolores has been assisting members of the Community House Fitness Center in reaching their tness goals since 1991. She enjoys helping clients maintain a healthy lifestyle by using the following methods: functional training, core/balance exercises, weight training, weight bearing exercises, and stretching. She is certi ed through the Idea International Association of Fitness Professionals with an emphasis in exercise and aging.
Chris Treiber
Chris has been assisting members of the Community House Fitness Center in reaching their tness goals since 1996. His specializations are training for strength, functional movement, balance and older adult populations. Chris’s experience makes him one of the most sought out trainers on the North Shore. Chris is certi ed through the American Council on Exercise, the Functional Aging Institute (Functional Aging Specialist) and the Gray Institute (Applied Functional Science).
AGE 18+ DROP-IN WEDNESDAYS
April 5 - June 7 from 8 -10:30 am
June 14 - August 30 from 8 -9:45 am
Fee: $7
This gentle chair yoga practice is for people of all ages, including those with mobility limitations due to aging, injury, or recent recovery from a surgery. Learn to create exibility and space in your body, use effective breathing techniques, and work on stability and balance. Celeste Cifala Roy, of Everybody Move, Inc., is a certi ed yoga instructor with over 20 years of experience.
Instructor: Celeste Cifala Roy
Age 18 & Up
M: $95 / NM: $119
16596 W Noon-12:45 pm
16597 W Noon-12:45 pm
M: $143 / NM: $179
16860 W Noon-12:45 pm
This 3-part series will introduce the main components of leading a healthy lifestyle. Each week will be an interactive discussion with strategies and practical tips to get you thinking and putting new habits into practice. Workshop 1: Eat Real Foods will examine how eating better foods makes us feel better. We will discuss what foods we should choose more of and what to avoid.
Workshop 2: Move More covers why regular exercise is so important, and how to nd what you enjoy and start doing it.
Workshop 3: Stress Less will discuss how stress impacts our bodies and minds and tips to reduce it.
Instructor: Mollie Lawniczak
Age 18 & Up
M / NM: $129
16599 W 6-7 pm 4/12-4/26
Do you ever nd yourself heading straight to the kitchen when you are stressed? or continuing to eat even when you are not hungry but because you were bored or tired? During this workshop, discover and learn the latest techniques for managing common eating triggers, learn how to eat more intentionally and not on autopilot, and how to feel more in control of your eating.
Instructor: Mollie Lawniczak
Age 18 & Up
M / NM: $85
16601 Tu 6-8 pm 5/9
Taekwondo is a 2,000-year-old martial art that is accessible to people of all ages and physical abilities. Students can improve concentration, and achieve lifelong physical fitness learning self-defense skills through Taekwondo NOTE: A $50 uniform fee is required at the first class. Belt testing is offered through KH Kim Taekwondo at an additional fee and is held twice a year. All colored belt students are required to have complete sparring gear.
This course teaches adult and child CPR and AED use, infant CPR, and how to relieve choking in adults, children, and infants. This hands on course teaches skills with the American Heart Association’s researchproven technique, which allows instructors to observe students, provide feedback, and guide the students’ learning.
Instructor: Joe Hubbard
Age 18 & Up
M: $50 / NM: $65
16830 Tu 6:30-8:30 pm 4/18
Restricted to high school students and older, this program concentrates on Taekwondo techniques through the study of forms, stances and the skills of punching, kicking and blocking.
All Belts
Instructor: Oriental Arts Training Center
Age 14 & Up
M: $159 / NM : $209
16688 W 5:40-6:35 pm
M: $159 / NM : $209
16834 W
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Adult Ballet — Virtual
This class is held virtually using Zoom.
Instructor: E. Marc Nevins
Age 18 & Up
Fee: $207
16761 Th 1-2:15 pm 4/6-6/1
Fee: $161 16873 Th 1-2:15 pm 6/15-7/27
Fee: $115 16874 Th 1-2:15 pm 8/3-8/31
PRIVATE LESSONS:
• Guitar
• Bass Guitar
• Ukulele
with Brandon Seyferth
Want to learn to play a string instrument or looking to advance your skills? Our experienced and patient teacher Brandon Seyferth offers instruction in rhythm guitar, lead guitar, bass, and ukulele. Learn the songs and styles you want while gaining the skills needed to play your instrument. After establishing a solid foundation, you can learn and improve your ear training, singing while playing, songwriting, improvising and more! Brandon is committed to helping you reach your musical goals. All levels welcome! Each lesson is 30 minutes. All lessons are on Wednesdays — Brandon will contact you to set up a time.
M: $333 / NM : $414
16728 W 3:30-9 pm 3/22-5/24
M: $350 / NM : $420
16889 W 3:30-9 pm 5/30-8/1
Guitar Boost NEW!
Go from zero to sixty with your playing with a Guitar Boost! Practice and learn with an instructor who has over 15 years experience teaching guitar, composition, and music. Whatever your skill level — beginner to advanced — this intensive program of 5 one-hour lessons will give you a real boost! Brandon will contact you to set up a day and time.
Instructor: Brandon Seyferth
M: $350 / NM : $420
16890 W 3:30-9 pm 5/30-8/1
Learn the basics of music theory that can be applied to any instrument. Regardless of skill or performance level, this class is suitable for everyone — musicians and non-musicians alike! NOTE: This class meets the 2nd Friday of the month.
Instructor: Dan Rosa
Fee: $105 Age 18 & Up
PRIVATE & SEMI PRIVATE LESSONS:
• Piano
• Violin
• Banjo
• Mandolin
• Percussion
• Voice
with Dan Rosa
Multi-instrumental teacher Dan Rosa offers instruction on a number of different instruments. Regardless of age or skill level, Teacher Dan lays out a strong musical foundation for you — teaching music theory as well as the fundamentals. His unique approach is structured entirely around your needs. Beginner and advanced students welcome! Each lesson is 30 minutes. Payment is made directly to Dan Rosa. Fee must be paid 48 hours in advance of the rst music lesson.
For more information or to register contact:
Teacher Dan at DanielGRosa@me.com or (310) 722-2112
Fee: $50 per lesson
Poker Power for Women NEW!
Four interactive 60-minute classes teach poker in a safe-to-play, safe-to-fail environment that empowers women to recognize their potential and inspire them to achieve success anywhere from the classroom to the boardroom.
Instructor: Poker Power
Women: Age 18 & Up
M: $120 / NM: $150 16886 Tu 7-8 pm
Adult Chess
Each week you’ll enjoy an engaging lesson with supervised time to play with others. You’ll grow your knowledge of the game from the basics through opening theory, middle game tactics, and end game combinations. The chess program is open to all playing levels.
Instructor: Chess Ed
Age 18 & Up
Fee: $260 16642 Tu 1:30-2:30 pm
This is the perfect opportunity to learn the basics of sewing and advance your skills! We will spend the rst week of class learning about the sewing machine. The rest of the time will be spent working on projects. Fabric, sewing supplies and sewing machine are provided. You may choose to purchase additional specialty items.
Instructor: Ciao Bella Sewing
Age 18 & Up
Fee: $216 16870 Tu 10 am-Noon
This class is designed as a positive and reward based Puppy Head Start Program. Your puppy will learn: focus and attention, sit, down, wait and stay, walking on a loose leash, walking through a door correctly and recall (come) to name a few. Each of the 6-week lessons will also focus on your concerns, like housebreaking, chewing and barking. This class will teach you the reasoning behind a puppy’s thought process as well as the prevention of and response to unwanted behaviors.
Instructor: Montana Hayes
Age 14 & Up
M: $165 / NM: $205
This class is designed to review commands and increases the dif culty of exercises by extending the time and distance for each command. At each lesson you will be able to focus on your concerns, like housebreaking, chewing, barking and pulling on the leash, to name a few. This class will teach you how to effectively train your dog while getting your dog to merge into your schedule and lifestyle. People interested in obtaining their dog’s Canine Good Citizen Certi cation will be able to test at the end of the class.
Instructor: Montana Hayes
Age 14 & Up
M: $165 / NM: $205 16583 Sa
Sa 11-11:50 am 6/3-7/15
16591 Th 11-11:50 am 6/8-7/13
16589 Sa 1:10-2 pm 7/8-8/12
16593 Th 11-11:50 am 7/27-8/31
NO CLASS: 5/27
Bring soft treats, 6’ leash (no retractable/expandable leashes), and clean-up bags to each class. Please do not wear sandals without a back strap. On the rst day of class please bring: your dog’s vaccination papers (need to see only, you can keep), completed registration form which will be e-mailed to you prior to class, and $10 materials fee paid directly to the instructor (covers equipment and documents provided throughout the six week program). All recommended training methods will use positive reinforcement techniques. Dog training hand signals, voice command and a marker word will be used throughout the class along with the ve basic rewards; touch, voice, loose leash, play, and treats. These programs are not appropriate for dogs which are negatively reactive to people or other dogs.
CREATIVE PAWS
Dog Obedience Puppy
Puppy Class provides a positive environment for socialization of puppies and people alike! Early socialization has been shown to greatly reduce the incidence of both humandirected aggression and dog-on-dog aggression, as well as anxiety and fear-based behavior problems. Additional topics covered are house training, mouthing, barking, and preventing behavior problems. Obedience behaviors of sit, coming when called, and walking on a leash will be introduced. This class is appropriate for puppies ages 2-4 months old. All dogs must have at least 2 rounds of vaccinations prior to class.
Instructor: Ashlee Trotter
Age 14 & Up
M: $165 / NM: $205
CREATIVE PAWS
Dog Obedience 101
Obedience 101 teaches the basics of obedience: sit, down, stand, recall (coming when called), stay, and heel — everything your companion dog needs to know! Both verbal commands and hand signals will be used. Dogs of any age may take this class. Positive reinforcement techniques will be used, so please bring food rewards or a small toy with you to class.
Instructor: Ashlee Trotter
Age 14 & Up
M: $165 / NM: $205
Obedience 102 is focused on honing the skills of Obedience 101. Additional levels of dif culty and distractions will be added. Dogs of any age may enroll provided they have a basic knowledge of basic obedience commands: sit, down, recall (coming when called), stay, and heel.
Instructor: Ashlee Trotter
Age 14 & Up
M: $165 / NM: $205
Rally is a fun spin on traditional obedience for both the dog and the handler! Rally is a sport in which ALL dogs are encouraged to participate. Dogs must have strong heeling skills to take this class. Obedience skills of sit, down, stand, stay, heeling, and coming when called will be worked on in the context of an obstacle course of obedience exercises.
Instructor: Ashlee Trotter
Age 14 & Up
M: $165 / NM: $205
16822 Tu 8-8:50 pm
NO CLASS: 7/4
AFTER BEING AROUND FOR 100 YEARS, THE COMMUNITY HOUSE KNOWS HOW TO THROW A PARTY!
We have a variety of beautiful, year-round event spaces for weddings, fundraisers, graduations, bar/bat mitzvahs, and other celebrations up to 200 guests.
“ Wonderful staff, wonderful space, wonderful caterer – our guests had a fantastic time. The Community House is my go-to for rental space! ”
EVENT SPACE & CELEBRATIONS: Company retreats, wedding showers, baby showers, fundraisers, weddings, bar/bat mitzvahs, anniversaries, graduations, class reunions, and more!
— Elizabeth A.
The Community House has been playing host to weddings and events on the North Shore for over a century.
From the bright blooms of spring to the deep colors of autumn, the Historic Garden is the perfect spot for your perfect day! This hidden outdoor gem can accommodate 200 guests for a theater style ceremony and 150 for a seated dinner, with plenty of room for your rst dance under the stars.
The Garden Room accommodates 250 people theater style or 200 with tables and chairs. This space can also be divided into two separate rooms. Special features include natural light from south-facing windows, ne woodwork, variable lighting con gurations and a dance oor with a view of the garden.
“ Truly one of the loveliest weddings I’ve ever been to. The outdoor space was simply magical! ” — Mary K.
The Community House has a number of spacious multi-purpose rooms as well as a fully-equipped conference room available for rent. Whether you’re looking to host a workshop or a meeting or any kind of gathering, give us a call! Space is available by the hour or by the day, and we have WiFi and A/V equipment available, too.
Space is available: By the hour or for the full day
INFORMATION: MARK SCHUSTEFF AT MARKS@MYWCH.ORG OR (847) 881-9370
Registration received through the mail, or in person will be processed by 5 pm the next business day. The best way to ensure that your registration is processed immediately is by registering online at mycommunityhouse.org.
Classes may be prorated if you would like to enroll in a class after it has started, provided the instructor has space and allows for late registration. The supervisor must approve the prorated amount.
Register early! Prior to the start of any class, registration is reviewed to determine if the enrollment is suf cient to hold the class. Do not wait until the day of the rst class to register or you may nd the class has been canceled due to low enrollment.
Full refunds will be issued for classes that are cancelled due to insuf cient registration. Other refunds, less a 10% service charge (not to exceed $25), may be granted if the refund request is received ve full working days prior to the start of the program. No refunds will be allowed after this time unless a medical condition develops and a written explanation from a physician on his/her letterhead is presented. Due to advanced reservation requirements, no refunds for trips, outings or special events will be given.
The Community House intends to keep its facilities and programs operating whenever possible. There are times, however, when weather, road conditions or facility malfunctions dictate that programs and/or services must be canceled or temporarily postponed or entire facilities closed. In order to provide employees and patrons with a safe and secure environment in which to work and play, the Community House reserves the right to close a particular facility or cancel a program when deemed necessary.
INCLEMENT WEATHER POLICY
If School District 36 cancels classes for the entire day, all of the Community House children’s programs (including Childcare) starting before noon will be canceled. Decisions on all adult programs and children’s programs starting after noon will be made on a case-by-case basis. Please check mycommunityhouse.org for complete details on class cancellations.
RELIGIOUS HOLIDAYS
The Community House makes every effort to avoid scheduling programs or events on religious holidays. Anyone affected will be offered the option of attending a session of the same program on a different date as a make-up, or receiving a prorated refund of the series fee for the date missed.
GENERAL INFORMATION
The Community House is not responsible for the supervision of children on site prior to or remaining on site after the established program times. The Community House is handicapped accessible. If you or any member of your family has special needs, please see a staff member. The Community House receives no tax dollars. We are supported by our programs, fundraising events, our annual campaign, and donations.
Work with our team to craft a customized program in theater, dance, music, sports, ftness or education. If you are interested in creating or teaching a Community House class, please contact Jeff Wahl at jeffw@mywch.org.
