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FALL 2022 / MYCOMMUNITYHOUSE.OR G 01 Community House 620 Lincoln Ave., Winnetka, IL 60093 Ph: (847) mycommunityhouse.org446-0537 Board of Govenors Neil Golden, Chair Peter Eatherton, Vice Chair Marcia Sutter, Secretary Rob Schriesheim, Treasurer Raheela Anwar, Past Chair Susan Snyder, Member at Large Sally Anderson Lee CarrieConnieSusannaKateJimEmilyJordanBetsyKateTommyDuncanBetsyBobKimHunterSusanAmyElaineBetsillBovairdBrockCellmerDavisFrezadosGauchHammondHealyHudginsKligoraLandesPragerRoseStuckerUniowskiVerEeckeYonanCompall,CTW Rep Elizabeth Stucker, Woman’s Board Rep Community House Staff Amy Skalinder, President Kate Brower, Finance Manager Mike Buscher, Director of Operations Patrice Eason, Office Manager Lisa Jarvis Fitness 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 & External Affairs Manager MISSION STATEMENT The mission of the Community House is to enrich the lives of North Shore residents, their families and friends by providing diverse educational, cultural, social and recreational opportunities for people of all ages. This 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization is funded through our programs and the generosity of our donors. ACCESSIBILITY FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES For persons with disabilities, the Community House is accessible from the north parking lot at the canopied entrance off the Pine Street parking lot, or through the south entrances. Cover Photo: Brandon Seyferth, Community House guitar, bass guitar, and ukulele teacher joinus! COMMUNITY HOUSE Not just for kids! RICHARD LEWIS, 1972 ADULTS ENJOY: • Live Theater Performances • Holiday Jazz & Pop Cocktail Concert • A Christmas Carol (Beloved House Tradition!) • Special Events, Lectures, and Workshops • Fitness Center • Wellness Classes & Workshops • Martial Arts • Guitar, Piano, Ukulele, Voice, and Ballet Lessons • Dog Obedience Training and much more! Have you Renewed Your Program Membership? When you become a member you are joining generations of families who have called the Community House home! Your program membership helps support the Community House and you receive member benefits including special program pricing, indicated by M in this Guide (NM identifies Non-Member fees) and priority registration. NEW OR RENEWING PROGRAM MEMBERSHIPS: MYCOMMUNITYHOUSE.ORG
House EVENTS 02 2ND ANNUAL NEW FESTIVALWORKS Featuring nine, new plays with a focus on THE LIVING ROOM. A cash prize for audience favorite and a jury award will be given. . FRIDAY7OCT.8-SATURDAY TheatrePARADOXWorks 10-MINUTE PLAYS PLAYWRIGHTS FROM AROUND THE WORLD 22THURSDAYDEC. TheatrePARADOXWorks PROUDLY PRESENTS Music TomBookHarveybySchmidt&LyricsbyJones — PROUDLY PRESENTS — 22OCT.SATURDAY TheatrePARADOXWorks A 1930’s radio satire you’ll be dying to see! Performed live onstage, in front of microphones. TICKETS FOR THE FANTASTICKS PURPLEPASS.COMAT: TICKETS ON SALE NOW! SHOWS START 8/26 TheatrePARADOXWorks AUGUST 26-27 / 8 PM AUGUST 28 / 2 PM SEPTEMBER 1-3 / 8 PM SEPTEMBER 4 / 2 PM $25 reserved main house seat $38 reserved VIP cabaret table seat seats(table6)
GONGTOPIA 4-5:30OCT.2PMSUNDAY FEATURING Michael Bettine $39 PER PERSON $68 PER COUPLE Dozens of gongs, singing bowls, and bells create waves of calm. The program will introduce ancient sounds to the Community House! Bring a yoga mat, if you like. APPETIT!BON $25 IN ADVANCE $30 DAY OF EVENT LESLIE PORTRAYSGODDARD CHEF CHILDJULIAOCT.FRIDAY — THE COMMUNITY HOUSE PROUDLY PRESENTS — Toby Nicholson & Robert Bowker An original production of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol – 2022 –DATE!THESAVE DEC. 3 1 & 4 1DEC.PM4&4PM ALL ACTORS WELCOME! AUDITION INFORMATION: (847) 441-6359 SEPT.28AUDITIONS SHOWDEC.3-4DATES BeforeTICKETS11/1: $30 Adult $19 Under 12 After 11/1: $35 Adult $23 Under 12 atMarshallRememberingField’sChristmas For many, no holiday season was complete without a visit to Marshall Field’s! Led by Leslie Goddard, this talk traces the store’s beloved traditions.holiday $25 IN ADVANCE $30 DAY OF EVENT 1:30-2:3016DEC.PMFRIDAY FALL TICKETS: MYCOMMUNITYHOUSE.ORG
04 MYSTERIES OF THE GREAT LAKES CHICAGO’S SWEET BAKERIES REMEMBERED
Charles W. Shabica, Ph.D., P.G. is an Emeritus Professor of Earth Science at Northeastern Illinois University. Dr. Shabica is an authority on sustainable coastal management, including preservation of shores, beaches, ravines, and wetlands.
IN ADVANCE: $25 / DAY OF EVENT: $30 Take a trip down memory lane with historian Cheryl Brown and reminisce about Chicago’s wonderful bakeries of the past and present. Cheryl will talk about the oldest running bakery in Chicago and share the histories of national baking companies that got their start in Chicago: Maurice Lenell, Keebler, Heineman’s, Burny Bros., Sara Lee, and the National Biscuit Company or Nabisco.
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FALL LECTURES Mysteries of the Great Lakes with Dr. Charles Shabica Tues., October 25 at 1:30 pm
Bitcoin & Cryptocurrency with Very Smart People, LLC Mon., November 14 from 7-8:30 pm Fee: $25 Are Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies for real? Are we headed towards a cashless future or is it just an overhyped technology? One thing is for sure: there’s a lot of money riding on its success! In this class, partici pants will learn about the underlying block chain technology behind Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies as well as online currency exchanges, digital wallets, and the various challenges and opportunities facing these currencies.
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Remembered with Cheryl Brown Fri., November 18 at 2 pm
Cheryl will also share photos and stories from some of your favorite local bakeries, such as Gladstone, Dinkel’s, Lutz, Weber’s, Jarosch, and Roeser’s. To make the program even sweeter, Cheryl will bring bakery treats for the audience to enjoy!
IN ADVANCE: $10 / DAY OF EVENT: $15 Join Dr. Charles Shabica for a fascinating talk about the many mysteries of the Great Lakes. If you ever wondered how we lucked into one of the coolest planets in the uni verse, how we got the largest body of fresh water on earth, whether dinosaurs roamed the Great Lakes region and possibilities for the future of your favorite beach, you won’t want to miss this lecture!
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Holiday Wreath Design with The Flower House Wed., December 7 from 1-2:30pm FEE: $145 NOTE: LAST DAY TO REGISTER IS NOVEMBER 27
Thanksgiving Centerpiece with The Flower House Tues., November 22 from 1-2:30pm FEE: $135 NOTE: LAST DAY TO REGISTER IS NOVEMBER 12
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Let us help you create a beautiful center piece for your Thanksgiving table! Whether it’s for your table or a hostess gift, you will walk out with something beautiful to display for the holiday. All materials and supplies are included in the fee.
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BEAUTIFUL ARRANGEMENTS TO TAKE HOME Farm to Vase with The Flower House Wed., September 14 from 1-2:30pm FEE: $135 NOTE: LAST DAY TO REGISTER IS SEPTEMBER 4
Instant Pot 101 with Emily Paster Wed., October 12 at 9:30 am IN ADVANCE: $35 / DAY OF EVENT: $40 Do you have an Instant Pot that you don’t know how to use it or are not using to its full potential? Learn how useful the beloved multi-cooker can be during our special demonstration with food writer and cookbook author Emily Paster. Emily has written four cookbooks, and her latest, Instantly Mediterranean, focuses on how to make vibrant, mouthwatering Mediterranean recipes in your electric pressure cooker. A lawyer turned food writer, Emily Paster brings passion and attention to detail to her globally-inspired, Jewish cuisine. She is the author of four cookbooks, including the best-selling Epic Air Fryer Cookbook. Her latest book Instantly Mediterranean: Vibrant Satisfying Recipes for Your Instant Pot, Electric Pressure Cooker & Air Fryer was released in September 2021.
Join us in learning how to bring your cutting garden to life for your next event, or just to enjoy a beautiful vased arrangement. In this class, we will show you the best ways to harvest flowers from your garden and utilize them in an arrangement. The best part is that we will be working with all locally grown blooms from a local flower farm in Highland Park. All supplies are included in the fee.
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Get cozy and learn how to create a holiday wreath from scratch. In this class, you will learn how to use various materials to bring a holiday wreath to life. A beautiful addition to your front door or inside your home for the season! All materials and supplies are included in the fee.
Live Safely in the Home You Love with Daniellah Salario, CSS, CDP, MA and Diane Reier Tues., September 20 from 10-11 am FEE: $10 Learn simple and cost effective ways to modify your home to ensure you can main tain your independence and live safely in your home for years to come. Estate Planning with Kevin Fitzsimons, J.D., C.P.A. Thurs., November 17 from 6-7:30 pm FEE: $25 This class will provide a detailed under standing of the various estate planning documents and the benefits of each so that you can determine what works best for you. Learn how to avoid probate, taxes and how to protect your loved ones. Examples will be given of mistakes individuals make in planning their estate and how you can avoid them. This class is designed to make this complex process easy for laymen to understand.
fitness CenterFitness Our convenient location, state-of-the-art equipment, professional staff and friendly environment will help you meet your fitness goals. Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday: 5 am-9 pm Saturday & Sunday: 7 am-6 pm Orientation FREE to New Members! The orientation session is your opportunity to learn to use the fitness equipment properly and effectively. One of our engaging, professional personal trainers will guide you in how to use our state-of-the-art equipment to help you achieve your goals. 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 specific fitness 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. 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: • Unlimited Peloton® Studios • Virtual FitnessOnDemand® • HydroMassage Lounger • Child Care * Monthly memberships conveniently auto-renew each month through a recurring charge to your bank account or credit card. 06 SENIORS AGE 65+ RECEIVE A 10% DISCOUNT ON BASIC & PLUS MEMBERSHIP
Chris Treiber Chris has been assisting members of the Commu nity House Fitness Center in reaching their fitness goals since 1996. His specializations are training for strength, functional movement, and balance, and working with older adult populations. Chris’s experi ence makes him one of the most sought out trainers on the North Shore. Chris is certified through the American Council on Exercise, the Functional Aging Institute (Functional Aging Specialist) and the Gray Institute (Applied Functional Science).
Meet Your Fitness Center Trainers!
Bob Davis Bob has been assisting members of the Community House Fitness Center in reaching their fitness goals since 2001. Bob enjoys working with seniors and teens as well as those with special needs including rehabilitation. Helping those in the gym comple ments Bob’s career in sports media that has taken him to multiple NFL Superbowls, and the NCAA Basketball Final Four. Bob is certified through the International Sports Science Association.
Dolores Ohlwein Dolores has been assisting members of the Community House Fitness Center in reaching their fitness goals since 1991. She enjoys helping clients maintain a healthy lifestyle by using the following methods: functional training, core/balance exer cises, weight training, weight bearing exercises, and stretching. She is certified through the Idea International Association of Fitness Professionals with an emphasis in exercise and aging.
Patryk Ruta Patryk joined the Community House Fitness Center team in February of 2020. With experience training serious athletes, weekend warriors, and everyone in between, Patryk has a passion for helping his clients achieve their goals. His expertise makes him an ideal trainer for athletes looking to build strength and boost their performance. He holds a Bache lor’s degree in Exercise and Sports Studies and is certified through the National Academy of Sports Medicine (Performance Enhancement Specializa tion). Patryk is also a Certified Functional Strength Coach.
Community House Fitness Center 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 Group Exercise program, powered by FitnessOnDemand.® HydroMassage Lounger 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. Child Care Hours: Monday-Saturday from 8 am-Noon 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. Child Care Room Rental Available 7 Days a Week from 1-9 pm Looking for a fun and engaging space for your children to play with friends? The Child Care Room is available to rent for your own private playdates. Contact Lisa at lisaj@mywch.org or (847) 881-9319 for more information and availability. FALL 2022 / MYCOMMUNITYHOUSE.OR G 07
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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 flexibility and space in your body, use effective breathing techniques, and work on stability and balance. Celeste Cifala Roy, of Everybody Move, Inc., is a certified yoga instructor with over 20 years of experience.
NO CLASS: 11/2, 11/23 Pilates: Beginner/Continuing The Pilates Method is a classic method of physical and mental conditioning created over 80 years ago by legendary physical trainer Joseph Pilates. Through exercises that focus on the application of six principles (control, centering, concentration, precision, breath, and flow), you’ll learn about the mechanics of movement, allowing you to develop and maintain a healthy and graceful body.
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Instructor: Celeste Cifala Roy Age 18 & Up M: $255 / NM: $319 EARLY FALL SESSION 16247 W Noon-12:45 pm 9/14-12/7
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Instructor: Patryk Ruta Age 18 & Up M / NM: $39 EARLY FALL SESSION 16397 Th 6-7:30 pm 10/6 Nutrition Workshop: Eating for Energy This workshop is geared toward those with active lifestyles and/or busy families who are looking to gain a better understanding of how food fuels the mind & body. Chia Leah workshops are engaging and full of resourc es and recipes! Instructor: Chia Leah, LLC Age 18 & Up M / NM: $35 EARLY FALL SESSION 16280 Tu 7-8 pm 9/27 Workshop: Nutrition 101 Understand and embrace a balanced diet with real foods. This workshop offers an opportunity to learn about the benefits of specific foods and how to incorporate new ingredients to boost your daily nutrition.
Chia Leah workshops are engaging and full of resources & recipes!
Instructor: Chia Leah, LLC Age 18 & Up M / NM: $35 EARLY FALL SESSION 16280 W 10-11 am 9/21
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WORKSHOPS Workshop: Longevity Through Fitness Have you ever wondered how every day life impacts your overall health? Join Commu nity House Personal Trainer, Patryk Ruta, as he leads you through a workshop which will explore everything from ways to expand your fitness routine to how every day life impacts fitness and longevity.
Instructor: Nicole Betts Age 14 & Up M: $115 / NM: $145 EARLY FALL SESSION 16161 W 9-9:50 am 8/10-9/14 16389 W 9-9:50 am 9/28-11/9
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MUSIC PRIVATE MUSIC LESSONS: • Guitar • Bass Guitar • Ukulele With Brandon Seyferth Want to learn to play a string instrument or looking to advance your skills? Our experi enced 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 estab lishing a solid foundation, students can learn and improve their ear training, singing while playing, songwriting, improvising and more! Our instructor is committed to helping each student reach their musical goals. Beginner and advanced students welcome! NOTE: Each lesson is 30 minutes. All lessons are on Wednesdays — your instructor will contact you to set up a time. Age 7 to Adult M: $280 / NM: $350 EARLY FALL SESSION 16391 W 3:30-9 pm 8/31-10/19 M: $245 / NM: $429 LATE FALL SESSION 16392 W 3:30-9 pm 10/26-12/21 PRIVATE MUSIC LESSONS: • Piano • Violin • Banjo • Mandolin • Percussion • Voice With Dan Rosa & Company Multi-instrumental teacher Dan Rosa offers instruction on a number of different istru ments. Regardless of age or skill level, Teacher Dan lays out a strong musical foundation for his students — teaching music theory as well as the fundamentals. His unique approach is structured entirely around the student’s needs. Beginner and advanced students welcome! NOTE: Each lesson is 30 minutes. Payment is made directly to Dan Rosa. Fee must be paid 48 hours in advance of the first music lesson. For more information or to register contact: Teacher Dan at DanielGRosa@ me.com or (310) 722-2112 Age 4 to Adult Fee: $50 per lesson DANCE Adult Ballet (Virtual) This class will be held virtually using Zoom. Instructor: E. Marc Nevins Age 18 & Up M: $184 / NM: $230 EARLY FALL SESSION 16449 Th 1-2:15 pm 9/8-10/27 M: $161 / NM: $201 LATE FALL SESSION 16450 Th 1-2:15 pm 11/3-12/22 CREATIVE Adult Sewing This is the perfect opportunity to learn the basics of sewing and advance your skills! We will spend the first 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. NOTE: You may choose to purchase additional specialty items.
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Instructor: Chess Ed Age 18 & Up Fee: $312 EARLY FALL SESSION 16245 Tu 1:30-2:30 pm 9/20-12/13 Community House Music Room Dedicated and comfortable music room with piano, drum kit, percussion instruments, classical string instruments, electric guitar bass guitar.
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Instructor: Ciao Bella Sewing Age 18 & Up Fee: $216 EARLY FALL SESSION 16327 Tu 10 am-Noon 9/13-10/18 Fee: $144 LATE FALL SESSION 16335 Tu 10 am-Noon 11/8-11/29 Chess If you’ve ever wondered how to play chess or want to improve your game then this class is Each week you will enjoy an engaging lesson with supervised time to play Through class, you’ll improve your knowledge of the game — the basics opening theory, middle game tactics end game The chess program is open to all playing levels.
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Teen & Adult Taekwondo 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 Instructor:Belts Oriental Arts Training Center Age 14 & Up M: $225 / NM: $295 EARLY FALL SESSION 16255 W 5:40-6:35 pm 9/7-12/21
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Instructor: Michael Theriaut Age 18 & Up M: $45 / NM: $59 EARLY FALL SESSION 16270 M 11 am-1 pm 8/15 16273 Th 11 am-1 pm 9/8 LATE FALL SESSION 16276 Tu 11 am-1 pm 11/15
Self-Defense Training Workshops for Adults Learn to anticipate and avoid potentially dangerous situations and how to defend yourself against a physical attack from a bigger and stronger attacker. Working with a partner, you’ll learn a variety of techniques which are easy to use, don’t require constant practice, and will work regardless of your age, size, strength, speed, or physical agility.
Advanced Karate Class curriculum enables the beginner student through advanced to develop an effective form of self-defense. This class will allow one to acquire the self-control and physical readiness to meet many of life’s challenges. Instructor: Ron Stein Age 11 & Up M: $925 / NM: $1,199 EARLY FALL SESSION 16245 Tu,Th 6:30-7:30 pm 9/8-12/6 Sa 10:20-11:20 am NO CLASS: 11/24
The beginner class in American Sign Language is a 4-week session with Justin Dougan-LeBlanc, a deaf professor who uses sign language as his first language. This workshop will focus on the introduction to American Sign Language and Deaf Culture. You will learn numbers 1-100, practice fingerspelling, and begin to understand the use of basic vocabulary and phrases.
Traditional Karate emphasizes the principles and applications of a weaponless self-defense through the use of body dynamics and mental discipline. There are 11 belt levels (kyu) before first-degree Black belt (shodan). A new student is assigned the White belt rank (eleventh kyu). Students must fulfill requirements under practice conditions and in a test environment for promotion up to and including the Black belt (dan). NOTE: Uniforms, belts, tests, and tournaments are optional at an additional cost.
Instructor: Montana Hayes Age 14 & Up M: $165 / NM: $205 EARLY FALL SESSION 16098 W 11-11:50 am 8/3-9/7 16103 Sa 11-11:50 am 8/27-10/8 16140 W 11-11:50 am 9/21-10/26 16258 Sa 1:30-2:20 pm 9/24-10/29
ObedienceDog BIG SKY DOG TRAINING Dog Obedience Puppy This class is designed as a positive and reward based Puppy Head Start Program. Your puppy will learn: focus and attention, sit, down, wait and stay, walking on a loose leash, walking through a door correctly and recall (come) to name a few. Each of the 6-week lessons will also focus on your concerns, like housebreaking, chewing and barking. This class will teach you the rea soning behind a puppy’s thought process as well as the prevention of and response to unwanted behaviors.
NO CLASS: 9/3 BIG SKY DOG TRAINING Dog Obedience Basic/Adult This class is designed to review commands and increases the difficulty of exercises by extending the time and distance for each command. At each lesson you will be able to focus on your concerns, like housebreaking, chewing, 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 Certification will be able to test at the end of the class.
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CREATIVE PAWS DOG TRAINING COMMUNITY HOUSE DOG OBEDIENCE TRAINERS: Big Sky Dog Training Classes 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 first 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 five basic rewards; touch, voice, loose leash, play, and treats. These programs are not appropriate for dogs which are reactive to people or other dogs.
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Instructor: Montana Hayes Age 14 & Up M: $165 / NM: $205 EARLY FALL SESSION 16097 W 10-10:50 am 8/3-9/7 16102 Sa 10-10:50 am 8/27-10/8 16139 W 10-10:50 am 9/21-10/26 16257 Sa 12:30-1:20 pm 9/24-10/29 LATE FALL SESSION 16260 Sa 10-10:50 am 10/22-12/3 16361 W 10-10:50 am 11/2-12/14
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• Supervised separation Instructor: Ashlee Trotter Age 14 & Up M $165 / NM: $205 EARLY FALL SESSION 16116 Tu 8-8:50 pm 8/23-10/4
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• Appearance and grooming: A friendly stranger examines the ears, front feet and run a brush down the dog’s back
• Coming when called
• Reaction to another dog: walking politely with another handler and dog team, exchanging pleasantries and shaking hands with the handler. The dogs ignore each other.
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• Sit and down on command and staying in place
• Reaction to distraction: both a noise and a movement based distraction.
CREATIVE PAWS Canine Good Citizen Prep & Test
CREATIVE PAWS Dog Obedience 101 Obedience 101 teaches the basics of obedi ence: 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. Posi tive reinforcement techniques will be used, so please bring food rewards or a small toy with you to class.
CREATIVE PAWS Dog Obedience Puppy Puppy Class provides a positive environ ment 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 ag gression, as well as anxiety and fear-based behavior problems. Additional topics cov ered are house training, mouthing, barking, and preventing behavior problems. Obedi ence behaviors of sit, coming when called, and walking on a leash will be introduced. This class is appropriate for puppies ages 2-4 months old. All dogs must have at least 2 rounds of vaccinations prior to class.
NO CLASS: 9/6 Creative Paws Classes Creative Paws classes allow one participant age 14 and up per dog in class. No retractable leashes allowed. Please bring food to be used as training rewards to each class.
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CREATIVE PAWS Dog Obedience Rally Rally is a fun spin on traditional obedience for both the dog and the handler! Rally is a sport in which ALL dogs are encouraged to partici pate. 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 obsta cle course of obedience exercises.
Instructor: Ashlee Trotter Age 14 & Up M: $165 / NM: $205 LATE FALL SESSION 16259 Tu 8-8:50 pm 10/18-11/29
The Canine Good Citizen title is offered by the AKC, and can be attained by any dog re gardless of breed or mix. All dogs must have basic obedience skills prior to taking this class. The test is on the last night of class. All items must be passed to earn the title.
• Walking through a crowd
Instructor: Ashlee Trotter Age 14 & Up M: $165 / NM: $205 EARLY FALL SESSION 16093 Tu 6-6:50 pm 8/23-10/4
Instructor: Ashlee Trotter Age 14 & Up M: $165 / NM: $205 EARLY FALL SESSION 16094 Tu 7-7:50 pm 8/23-10/4
NO CLASS: 11/1
• Accepting a friendly stranger
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spacerental 14 We have a variety of beautiful, year-round rental spaces. After being around for 100 years, the Community House knows how to throw party! We have event/ rental space for fundraisers, graduations, bar/bat mitzvahs, corporate meetings, service clubs, and celebrations up to 200 guests.Party!House We Offer — • RECURRING & ONE-TIME RENTAL SPACE: Book clubs, corporate meetings, study groups, and service clubs • EVENT SPACE: Company retreats, wedding showers, baby showers, and fundraisers • CELEBRATION SPACE: Weddings, bar/bat mitzvahs, anniversaries, graduations, and class reunions Need a place to meet? RECURRING & ONE-TIME RENTAL SPACE The Community House has a number of spacious rooms including a fully-equipped conference room available for rent. If you are looking for indoor rental space for your group, call us about the options! The Community House has WiFi, LCD projectors, whiteboards, microphones and sound systems, and screens. Space is available: • By the hour • For the full day FOR INFORMATION: MARK SCHUSTEFF AT MARKS@MYWCH.ORG OR (847) 881-9370
ROOMGARDENHOUSECOMMUNITYROOMGARDENHOUSECOMMUNITY Before After Before After ROOMGARDENHOUSECOMMUNITY Before After You are only limited by your imagination when it comes to transforming the Community House’s stylish, yet neutral spaces. We are happy to assist with all your party planning from caterers to music to decorations. Our staff is committed to making your event one to remember! FOR ORKELSEYW@MYWCH.ORGKELSEYINFORMATION:WRIGHTAT(847)881-9303 “ Our party planner’s vision for our school’s benefit was nothing short of miraculous! The flowers, food and lighting — every detail was a spot for the eye to linger and enjoy.” — Irene S. EVENT SPACE Transformative Rooms FALL 2022 / MYCOMMUNITYHOUSE.OR G 15
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HOW TO REGISTER Registration received through the mail, or in person will be processed by 5 pm the next business day. The best way to ensure that your registration is processed immediately is by registering online at mycommunityhouse.org.
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.
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
HAVE A COOL IDEA FOR A CLASS OR PROGRAM AT THE LET’SHOUSE?COMMUNITYDOIT! Work with our team to craft a customized program in theater, dance, music, sports, fitness or education. If you are interested in creating or teaching a Community House class, please contact Jeff Wahl at jeffw@mywch.org or Patti Ruiz at pattir@mywch.org.
CANCELLATION OF CLASSES Register early! Prior to the start of any class, reg istration is reviewed to determine if the enrollment is sufficient to hold the class. Do not wait until the day of the first class to register or you may find the class has been canceled due to low enrollment.
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.
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.
RELIGIOUS HOLIDAYS
INCLEMENT WEATHER POLICY
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.
REFUND POLICY Full refunds will be issued for classes that are cancelled due to insufficient registration. Should COVID-19 require a return to virtual programming or a combination of virtual and in-person program ming, we will issue pro-rated refunds for any pro grams that can not be completed through a virtual or combination platform. Other refunds, less a 10% service charge (not to exceed $25), may be granted if the refund request is received five full working days prior to the start of the program. No refunds will be allowed after this time unless a medical condition develops and a written explanation from a physician on his/her letterhead is presented. Due to advanced reservation requirements, no refunds for trips, outings or special events will be given.
EMERGENCY CLOSINGS
PRORATED POLICY Classes may be prorated if you would like to enroll in a class after it has started, provided the instruc tor has space and allows for late registration. The supervisor must approve the prorated amount.
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