Winter 2024 ADULT Program Guide

Classes / Programs / Events

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RECURRING & ONE-TIME

RENTAL SPACE

Need a place to meet? rentals

The Community House has space available by the hour or the full day We have a number of spacious rooms including a fully-equipped conference room available for rent. If you are looking for indoor rental space for your group, call us about the options! The Community House has WiFi and for an additional fee can provide LCD projectors, microphones, and screens.

Inquiries: Mark Schusteff at marks@mywch.org or (847) 881-9370

Community House

620 Lincoln Ave., Winnetka, IL 60093 Ph: (847) 446-0537 mycommunityhouse.org

Board of Govenors

aboutus 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 fitness 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.

How to get involved: Become a Program Member For a once-yearly membership fee you will enjoy priority registration and special pricing for classes and programs.

Membership: mycommunityhouse.org/memberships

Become a Donor We greatly appreciate and rely on our generous donors to bring high-quality sports, educational, and arts programming to the community. A portion of our yearly operating budget comes from donors just like you! Please consider making a tax-deductible gift of any size.

Donations can be made: • In person: Community House reception desk • Phone: (847) 881-9362 • Mail: Community House, 620 Lincoln Ave., Winnetka, IL 60093 • Website: mycommunityhouse.org/giving

Peter Eatherton, Chair Neil Golden, Past Chair Marcia Sutter, Secretary Rob Schriesheim, Treasurer Sally Anderson Raheela Anwar Laura Barden Susan Cellmer Van Crocker Hunter Davis Courtney Finlayson Kim Frezados Bob Gauch Betsy Hammond Duncan Healy Tommy Hudgins Betsy Landes Brad McLane Jordan Prager Ryan Reis Emily Rose Anne Crum Ross Susan Snyder Steven Soehn Kate Uniowski Susanna Ver Eecke Emilee Wolfe Carrie Compall, CTW President Tria Thomas, Woman’s Board Co-President Shayne Welch, Woman’s Board Co-President

Community House Staff Amy Skalinder, President / CEO Sahra Ballowe, Events Manager Kate Brower, Finance Manager Mike Buscher, Chief Operating Officer Michael Demiglio, Maintenance Manager Patrice Eason, Office Manager Cam Johnson, Director of Advancement Andrea Koran, Marketing Manager Patti Ruiz, Program Manager Mark Schusteff, Facility Manager Rachel Tandy, Fitness Manager Jeff Wahl, Program Manager MISSION STATEMENT The Community House mission is to serve as a gathering place for all and inspire lifelong learning, personal growth, and community spirit through enjoyable, engaging activities and meaningful shared experiences.

ACCESSIBILITY FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES For persons with disabilities, the Community House is accessible from the north parking lot at the canopied entrance off the Pine Street parking lot, or through the south entrances.

Cover Photo: Skyline Children’s Theater production of Aladdin Jr.

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

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INFORMATION & REGISTRATION: mycommunityhouse.org/tickets

What the Blue Zones can do for you!

Auditions: December 10 Show Dates: March 22-24 & 29-30

Join the fun! The Follies is a long-standing, annual variety show of warmhearted music, dance, and comedy skits. All proceeds from the event benefit the Community House.

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Information: villagefollies.com

M O N D AY

JAN.

22 MAKE A

6:30 PM

B E Y O N D

ChatGPT and other artificial intelligence are taking the world by storm! We’ll look at the most discussed AI tech and consider future implications of AI in the workplace and society. $25 – PER PERSON

WREATH CENTER PIECE BOUQUET

LOVE

WOMEN’S WELLNESS WORKSHOP YO G A • M E D I TAT I O N • L U N C H W I T H R E C I P E S S U N D AY

JAN.

28 10 AM

In Blue Zones such as Okinawa, Japan people consistently live past 100 without incidence of lifestyle related disease. What’s their secret? Led by our functional health coaches, this workshop explores the health wisdom of Blue Zones around the world. ! $120 – PER PERSON

SPRING CHICK FLOWERS +

TO TAKE HOME! W E D N E S D AY

December 13 Make a beautiful floral wreath with step-by-step instruction from The Blooming Traveler. Take home this one-of-a-kind holiday wreath made using artificial flowers and accessories.

$75 – PER PERSON

S U N D AY

FEB.

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FLOWER ARRANGING WORKSHOP

FLOWER ARRANGING WORKSHOP

7 pm

It’s February and love is in the air! Create a beautiful bouquet of roses and tulips with The Blooming Traveler. Take home this one-of-a-kind bouquet for yourself or a loved one! $75 – PER PERSON

S U N D AY

MAR.

3 1 PM

Join The Blooming Traveler and create a gorgeous spring floral arrangement! Everyone will take home a nest with chick adornment, flowers, and spring accessories. A beautiful addition to your home for the season. $75 – PER PERSON

Food March 4 & Wine Online!

M O N D AY

/ 6:30 pm

Oenophiles and gourmands rejoice – websites and apps related to cooking, dining out, and imbibing abound! This class will showcase some of the best.

$25 – PER PERSON

GRAPE

VINE

FLOWER ARRANGING WORKSHOP

THIS SHOW IS RATED R. NO ONE UNDER AGE 18 ADMITTED WITHOUT A GUARDIAN.

WREATH S U N D AY

APR.

7 1 PM

Spring is in the air! Join us and make an a grapevine wreath with hand-dyed wood flowers, ribbons, and spring accessories.

You’ll go home with a beautiful wreath to brighten up rainy spring days! $75 – PER PERSON

S A T U R D AY

MAY

4

7:30 PM

Back by popular demand – Enjoy non-stop comedy and spectacular live vocals from New York City’s campiest Queen! Get your tickets early for the best seats. $35 – RESERVED $40 – PREMIUM

FLOWER ARRANGING WORKSHOP

Save the date!

Sat., April 20 Buy, sell, or have your bike appraised, at our Bike Sale!

A 30% service charge, based on sale price, will be donated to the Community House.

BIKE DROP-OFF: 8:30-9:30 am (bike sellers) BIKE SALE: 9:30-10:30 am (bike buyers) • Rain or Shine • Employee Parking Lot

The

Home Tour 2024

Computer

Spring Cleaning

M O N D AY

MAY

13 6:30 PM

Is your computer out of control?

We’ll give you tips on getting rid of and organizing files so that your Mac or PC will run faster and more efficiently. $25 – PER PERSON

Save the date!

Fri., May 17

MOTHER+CHILD

9:30 am - 2:30 pm

DUO GARDEN S A T U R D AY

MAY

18 1 PM

Enjoy sharing memories with your favorite person! Create a garden mix of flowers that compliment each other perfectly.

You’ll leave with not one but two beautiful arrangements!

This lovely spring event presented by the Community House Woman’s Board will feature architecturally unique and aesthetically beautiful residences on a self-guided tour.

ALL PROCEEDS FROM THIS EVENT BENEFIT THE COMMUNITY HOUSE

$80 – PER COUPLE

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fitness center

Our convenient location, state-of-the-art equipment, professional staff, and welcoming environment will help you meet your fitness goals.

Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday: 5 am - 9 pm Saturday & Sunday: 7 am - 6 pm

Essential Membership $

59/ MONTH*

Formerly Basic Membership

NO INITIATION FEE

Your Essential Membership includes: • State-of-the-art exercise equipment • FitTurf training • Locker rooms, steam rooms, and towel service • Peloton® Bikes with full class library - NEW! • Two FREE Start Strong personal training sessions**

ALREADY HAVE A BASIC MEMBERSHIP? Nothing changes but now you have the option to add individual enhancements to your fitness experience!

Essential Membership Enhancements!

We are excited to offer you NEW ways to customize your fitness experience at the Community House! With your Essential Membership you now have the option to add UNLIMITED Enhancements:

+ $20 / MONTH — Recovery PAY ONLY FOR THE ENHANCEMENTS YOU WANT!

HydroMassage is an innovative water massage lounger for wellness and muscle recovery. CryoLounge is an advanced recovery chair with complementary cold and heat zones to target soreness and minor aches and pains.

+ $30 / MONTH — Group Fitness NEW!

Connect with your fitness community with unlimited drop-ins to live, in-person group fitness classes taught by certified, caring instructors. Also enjoy access to our complete virtual class library – featuring hundreds of recorded classes you can take at home or anywhere including strength, cardio, flexibility, and more!

See mycommunityhouse.org/groupfitness for information and schedule.

+ $40 / MONTH — Child Care

Our child care staff provides a safe, nurturing environment for children age 8 weeks and older while you work out at the Fitness Center or take a class here at the Community House. We welcome children for 1½ hours each visit.

+ $50 / MONTH — Elite

(includes ALL of the Enhancements!)

Recovery, Group Fitness, and Child Care

fitness

Start Strong Sessions** FREE TO NEW MEMBERS! As a benefit of membership, enjoy two FREE 30-minute Personal Training Sessions! Ask at the Fitness Center front desk about scheduling your sessions.

* Monthly memberships and enhancements conveniently auto-renew each month through a recurring charge to your bank account or credit card.

** Start Strong Sessions may be used once in the lifetime of a Fitness Center member. Returning members are not eligible for additional sessions.

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 complements 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: functional training, core/balance exercises, 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.

Personal Training PACKAGE

MEMBER

NON-MEMBER

$75 $365 $700

$93 $455 $880

$45 $215 $400

$63 $305 $580

Chris Treiber

60 MINUTES

1 Session 5 Sessions 10 Sessions

Chris has been assisting members of the Community House Fitness Center in reaching their fitness goals since 1996. His specializations are training for strength, functional movement, balance, and older adult populations. Chris is certified through the American Council on Exercise, the Functional Aging Institute (Functional Aging Specialist) and the Gray Institute (Applied Functional Science).

30 MINUTES

1 Session 5 Sessions 10 Sessions

Edwin Ventura

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 or fill out an inquiry form at mycommunityhouse.org/personal-training.

Edwin is a NASM certified personal trainer as well as a USA licensed Boxing Coach. He grew up in Waukegan playing soccer for 15 years before switching to boxing for the last 6 years. He enjoys training a wide range of clients for performance, general health, and weight loss and is currently continuing his education to include a Performance Enhancement Specialty, which will enable him to help athletes reach their full conditioning potential.

State-of-the-Art Equipment • Concept II Rowing Machines

• Matrix Treadmills

• Cybex ArcTrainers

• Life Fitness Upright & Recumbent Bikes

• FitTurf (40 yards of training turf)

• Matrix Steppers & Climbmills

• Free Weight Equipment

• NuStep Recumbent Cross Trainer

• Helix Lateral Trainers

• Precor Adaptive Motion Trainers

• Life Fitness Cross Trainers

• Precor EFX Eliptical Trainers

• Peloton® Bikes

• Sci-Fit Arm Bike

• Life Fitness Strength Training Equipment • AudioFetch app for TV audio

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RECOVERY

With your $ 59 / month ESSENTIAL FITNESS MEMBERSHIP you can customize your fitness experience and pay for only the enhancements you want!

HydroMassage Lounger

Workouts are more effective with constructive recovery! Discover more power in your workouts by incorporating our HydroMassage Lounger – after and in between workouts.

COMING SOON – NEW Cryolounger with cold and heat therapy options!

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FITNESS CENTER MEMBER AND NON-MEMBER

Drop-in fee for any Group Fitness class: $ 20 Stop by the fitness front desk before class to pay and pick up your voucher to take to the instructor.

GROUP FITNESS Find your fitness community with our exciting group fitness classes! Classes are taught by certified, caring instructors with a passion for teaching and fitness!

GROUP FITNESS CLASS DESCRIPTIONS GROUP FITNESS

Yoga Flow

WERQTM Dance Fitness

All levels yoga flow class.

WERQTM is the wildly addictive cardio dance workout based on trending pop and hip hop music.

Strength Bootcamp Build strength, increase lean muscle mass, and have fun in this resistance based exercise class.

Knockout High intensity boxing strength and cardio circuits led by a former competitive boxer will get your heart pumping.

Yoga-lates This combination of Pilates moves and yoga poses will help strengthen and lengthen muscles and help create a lean, toned look.

Check the website for additional classes and schedule!

For Group Fitness schedule and information check out mycommunityhouse.org/groupfitness

CHILD CARE

+ +

+ +

$20 / MONTH

Recovery

HydroMassage is an innovative water massage lounger for wellness and muscle recovery. CryoLounge is an advanced recovery chair with complementary cold and heat zones to target soreness and minor aches and pains.

NEW!

$30 / MONTH

Group Fitness

Connect with your fitness community with unlimited drop-ins to live, in-person group fitness classes taught by certified, caring instructors. Also enjoy access to our complete virtual class library – featuring hundreds of recorded classes you can take at home or anywhere including strength, cardio, flexibility, and more!

$40 / MONTH

Child Care

Our child care staff provides a safe, nurturing environment for children age 8 weeks and older while you work out at the Fitness Center or take a class here at the Community House. We welcome children for 1½ hours each visit.

$50 / MONTH

Elite

Includes ALL Enhancements!

Recovery, Group Fitness, and Child Care

SPECIALTY WELLNESS CLASSES AgeActive

Chair Yoga

This 60-minute class focuses on exercises that help build balance, strength, mobility, flexibility, cognitive capability, and cardio/ pulmonary capacity and is appropriate for all ages and for seniors who use walkers.

Instructor: Liz Geifman Age 18 & Up M: $75 / NM: $95 17565 M 11:30 am-12:30 pm 1/8-2/5 17569 Th 11:30 am-12:30 pm 1/11-2/8 17566 M 11:30 am-12:30 pm 2/12-3/11 17570 Th 11:30 am-12:30 pm 2/15-3/14 17567 M 11:30 am-12:30 pm 3/18-4/15 17571 Th 11:30 am-12:30 pm 3/21-4/18

This gentle chair yoga practice is for people of all ages and mobility limitations. Create flexibility and space in your body, use deep effective breathing techniques and work on stability and balance.

Instructor: Celeste Cifala Roy Age 18 & Up M: $75 / NM: $95 17560 W Noon-12:45 pm 1/10-2/7 17561 W Noon-12:45 pm 2/14-3/13 17562 W Noon-12:45 pm 4/10-5/8 17563 W Noon-12:45 pm 5/15-6/12

Yoga School for Beginners* This class covers basic poses, the purpose of props, and the benefits of each type of practice.

The class includes five classes covering the following: 1. Intro and basic staging poses; 2. Standing poses and lunges; 3. Balancing poses; 4. Back bends and twists; 5. Putting it all together – A Beginner Yoga Class!

Instructor: Jim Gibilterra Age 14 & Up M: $75 / NM: $95 17564 Su 2:30-3:30 pm

Heartsaver CPR/AED Training This course teaches adult and child CPR and AED use, infant CPR, and how to relieve choking in adults, children, and infants.

Instructor: Joe Hubbard Age 18 & Up M: $50 / NM: $65 17572 Tu 6:30-8:30 pm 1/30 17593 Tu 6:30-8:30 pm 3/19 17574 Tu 6:30-8:30 pm 5/21

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* Attendance at each class is recommended as different poses are taught each week in progression.

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MUSIC LESSONS

PRIVATE & SEMI PRIVATE LESSONS:

PRIVATE LESSONS:

• Violin

• Guitar • Bass Guitar • Ukulele

with Brandon Seyferth Want to learn to play a string instrument or looking to advance your skills? Our experienced and patient teacher Brandon Seyferth offers instruction in rhythm guitar, lead guitar, bass, and ukulele. Learn the songs and styles you want while gaining the skills needed to play your instrument.

After establishing a solid foundation, you can improve your ear training, singing while playing, songwriting, and more! Brandon is committed to helping you reach your musical goals. Beginner and advanced students welcome! Each lesson is 30 minutes. All lessons are on Wednesdays—your instructor will contact you to set up a time.

Age 7 to Adult M: $333 / NM: $432 17557 W 3:30-9 pm 1/10-3/13 17558 W 3:30-9 pm 3/20-5/22 1 Hour Boost Lessons M / NM: $660 17592 W 3:30-9 pm 1/10-3/13 17585 W 3:30-9 pm 3/20-5/22

• Piano • 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 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 / NM: $259 17583 Th 1-2:15 pm 1/11-3/21 M / NM: $212 17584 Th 1-2:15 pm

4/4-5/30

Adult Irish Dance & Ceile Enjoying fun, fitness while leaning the intricate footwork of Irish Dance!

Instructor: Mallory Wendt Age 18 & Up M: $262 / NM: $315 17578 W 10:30-11:30 am 1/10-3/20 M: $290 / NM: $350 17579 W 10:30-11:30 am 4/3-6/12

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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. You may choose to purchase additional specialty items.

Instructor: Ciao Bella Sewing Age 18 & Up M / NM: $342 17478 Tu 10 am-Noon 1/16- 3/19 17481 Tu 10 am-Noon 4/2-6/4

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 M / NM: $286 17510 Tu 1:30-2:30 pm 1/9-3/19 M / NM: $234 17511 Tu 1:30-2:30 pm 4/2-5/2

MARTIAL ARTS 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.

Advanced Karate Class curriculum enables the beginner student through advanced to develop an effective form of self-defense. This class will allow one to acquire the self-control and physical readiness to meet many of life’s challenges. Beginner through Black belt.

Age 11 & Up M: $1,355 / NM: $1,759 17423 Tu,Th 6:30-7:30 pm 1/11-5/23 Sa 10:20-11:20 am

PICKLEBALL DROP-IN WEDNESDAYS AND THURSDAYS • $ 8 / PER PERSON WEDNESDAYS, 8-10:30 am January 10 - March 20 April 3 - June 12

THURSDAYS, 11:15 am-1:15 pm January 11- March 21 April 4 - June 13 CLOSED: 2/8 & 5/9

NO CLASS: 3/23, 3/26, 3/28, 3/30

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COMMUNIT Y H O U S E D OG O BEDIENC E TR A INER S :

CREATIVE PAWS DOG TRAINING

BI G S K Y DOG T R A IN IN G

B IG S K Y D O G T R A IN IN G

This class is designed as a positive and reward based Puppy Head Start Program.

Your puppy will learn: focus and attention, sit, down, wait and stay, walking on a loose leash, walking through a door correctly and recall (come) to name a few. Each of the 6-week lessons will also focus on your concerns, like housebreaking, chewing and barking. This class will teach you the reasoning behind a puppy’s thought process as well as the prevention of and response to unwanted behaviors.

Instructor: Montana Hayes Age 14 & Up M: $165 / NM: $215 17267 Th 10-10:50 am 1/11-2/15 17271 Sa 10-10:50 am 1/13-2/17 17274 Sa 12:10-1 pm 2/3-3/9 17268 Th 10-10:50 am 2/29-4/4 17272 Sa 10-10:50 am 3/2-4/13 17275 Sa 12:10-1 pm 3/23-5/4 17269 Th 10-10:50 am 4/18-5/23 17273 Sa 10-10:50 am 4/27-6/8 17276 Sa 12:10-1 pm 5/18-6/29 17270 Th 10-10:50 am 6/6-7/18

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.

Instructor: Montana Hayes Age 14 & Up M: $165 / NM: $215 17260 Th 11-11:50 am 1/11-2/15 17264 Sa 11-11:50 am 1/13-2/17 17277 Sa 1:10-2 pm 2/3-3/9 17261 Th 11-11:50 am 2/29-4/4 17265 Sa 11-11:50 am 3/2-4/13 17278 Sa 1:10-2 pm 3/23-5/4 17262 Th 11-11:50 am 4/18-5/23 17266 Sa 11-11:50 am 4/27-6/8 17279 Sa 1:10-2 pm 5/18-6/29 17263 Th 11-11:50 am 6/6-7/18

NO CLASS: 3/30, 5/25, 7/4

NO CLASS: 3/30, 5/25, 7/4

Dog Obedience Puppy

Dog Obedience Basic/Adult

Big Sky Classes Bring soft treats, 6’ leash (no retractable/expandable), and clean-up bags to each class. Please do not wear sandals without a back strap. On the 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 $15 materials fee paid directly to the instructor (covers equipment and documents provided throughout the six week program). All recommended training methods will use positive reinforcement techniques. Dog Training hand signals, voice command and a marker word will be used throughout the class along with the 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. Refunds will not be issued after the second class.

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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.

C REAT IVE PAWS

C REATI V E PAW S

C R E AT IV E PAW S

Puppy Class provides a positive environment for socialization of puppies and people alike! Early socialization has been shown to greatly reduce the incidence of both human-directed aggression and dog-ondog aggression, as well as anxiety and fear-based behavior problems. Additional topics covered are house training, mouthing, barking, and preventing behavior problems.

Obedience behaviors of sit, coming when called, and walking on a leash will be introduced. This class is appropriate for puppies ages 2-4 months old. All dogs must have at least 2 rounds of vaccinations prior to class.

Instructor: Ashlee Trotter Age 14 & Up M: $165 / NM: $215 17394 Tu 7-7:50 pm 1/9-2/13 17399 Tu 6-6:50 pm 2/27-4/9 17400 Tu 7-7:50 pm 4/23-5/28 17401 Tu 6-6:50 pm 6/11-7/23

Obedience 101 teaches the basics of obedience: sit, down, stand, recall (coming when called), stay, and heel — everything your companion dog needs to know! Both verbal commands and hand signals will be used.

Dogs of any age may take this class. Positive reinforcement techniques will be used, so please bring food rewards or a small toy with you to class.

Instructor: Ashlee Trotter Age 14 & Up M: $165 / NM: $215 17392 Tu 6-6:50 pm 1/9-2/13 17396 Tu 7-7:50 pm 2/27-4/9 17397 Tu 6-6:50 pm 4/23-5/28 17398 Tu 7-7:50 pm 6/11-7/23

Obedience 102 is focused on honing the skills of Obedience 101. Additional levels of difficulty and distractions will be added.

Dogs of any age may enroll provided they have a basic knowledge of basic obedience commands: sit, down, recall (coming when called), stay, and heel.

Instructor: Ashlee Trotter Age 14 & Up M: $165 / NM: $215 17393 Tu 8-8:50 pm 2/27-4/9 17402 Tu 8-8:50 pm 6/11-7/23

NO CLASS: 3/26, 7/2

Rally is a fun spin on traditional obedience for both the dog and the handler! Dogs must have strong heeling skills to take this class. Obedience skills of sit, down, stand, stay, heeling, and coming when called will be worked on in the context of an obstacle course of obedience exercises.

Instructor: Ashlee Trotter Age 14 & Up M: $165 / NM: $215 17395 Tu 8-8:50 pm 1/9-2/13 17403 Tu 8-8:50 pm 4/23-5/28

Dog Obedience Puppy

NO CLASS: 3/26, 7/2

Dog Obedience 101

Dog Obedience 102

NO CLASS: 3/26, 7/2

C R E AT IV E PAW S

Dog Obedience Rally

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Associate Organizations Academic Approach

Tenant Partners Since its inception, the Community House has been a home to other like-minded organizations who enrich our shared community in many ways. We hope you’ll check out all that is offered through our Tenant Partners!

(847) 521-4956 academicapproach.com

Christie’s Integrative Fitness Classes

(847) 224-6766 christie.fitness@icloud.com

Congregation Hakafa

(847) 242-0687 conghakafa@hakafa.org hakafa.org

Friends of Bill W. AA Support Group Sundays

North Shore Karate Center

Paul Sweetow (847) 441-0200 psweetow@gmail.com northshorekaratecenter.com

Off Campus Writers Workshop

ocww.info@gmail.com Yearly Membership: $30 Weekly Session Fee: Members: $10 Guests/Non-Members: $15 ocwwinfo7333.wildapricot.org

Trudie’s Winnetka Backgammon Club

Bill Chibnik (847) 291-6768 winnetkabackgammon@aol.com winnetkabackgammon.com

Winnetka-Northfield Rotary Club

info@wnrotary.org wnrotary.org

Junior League of Evanston-North Shore

(847) 441-0995 jle-ns.org • jle-ns@sbcglobal.net The Junior League of Evanston-North Shore, Inc. is an organization of women committed to promoting volunteerism, developing the potential of women, and improving communities through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers. Each year, League members commit thousands of volunteer hours to improving our community. In particular, the focus of our organization is on Advancing Employment and Supporting Families for those in need across Chicago’s North Suburbs. Founded in 1924 as the Junior League of Evanston, JLE-NS now has approximately 350 Active and Sustaining members. We reach out to all women regardless of age, race, religion, ethnic or national origin who demonstrate an interest in and commitment to voluntarism.

La Petite École de Chicago (312) 721-1166 lpec.us

La Petite École de Chicago, a private, French language immersion school founded in 2015, with its first campus in Hyde Park has a second campus at the Community House. The school serves families with children age 3 and above and offers a year-round, in-person, preschool to 6th grade curriculum based on the French national curriculum. The school also offers an online option for families with one or more individuals who cannot send children to school due to pre-existing conditions. Classes never exceed 10 students per teacher. Its teaching staff in Winnetka have a total of 52 years of experience.

North Shore Art League

(847) 446-2870 info@northshoreartleague.org northshoreartleague.org Founded in 1924, the North Shore Art League is a non-profit arts organization offering art classes for adults and children. As the only art center located in Winnetka, the NSAL not only offers art education, but also lectures, workshops, field trips, gallery shows

Registration Information HOW TO REGISTER Registration received through

the mail or in person will be processed by 5 pm the next business day. The best way to ensure that your registration is processed immediately is by registering online at mycommunityhouse.org.

PRORATED POLICY Classes may be prorated if you

would like to enroll in a class after it has started, provided the instructor has space and allows for late registration.

The supervisor must approve the prorated amount.

CANCELLATION OF CLASSES Register early! Prior

to the start of any class, registration is reviewed to determine if the enrollment is 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.

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REFUND POLICY Full refunds will be issued for

and special art events to the entire North Shore community.

A summer juried art fair, Art in the Village, takes place in Hubbard Woods Park — right in the middle of the Hubbard Woods Design District and along bustling Green Bay Road in June. Located for over 90 years on the second floor of the Community House, classes are held in an historic, professional art studio featuring skylights and a large stone fireplace as well as a well-equipped print room facility. Classes in drawing, painting (oil, acrylic, and watercolor), pastels, etching, printmaking, figure study, encaustic and more are taught by a distinguished faculty–offering a unique, creative experience. League members may exhibit at the annual Members’ Show and throughout the year in NSAL gallery space within the Community House. Membership benefits also include generous discounts at various art supply stores in the area and an eblast/brochure subscription.

Winnetka Community Nursery School

(847) 446-4432 winnetkacommunitynurseryschool.org WCNS is a nationally accredited preschool for children ages 2-4, offering indoor and outdoor activities in a stimulating environment in which physical, social, intellectual and emotional growth is encouraged. Learning materials encourage creativity, promote cognitive growth and develop manipulative skills. WCNS also offers enrichment opportunities during the school year for children ages 3 and 4 and summer camp for children ages 2 (must turn 2 by March 1 of the current year) to 5 years old.

For more information about WCNS, please visit our web site.

Women’s Exchange

(847) 441-3406 deb@womens-exchange.org womens-exchange.org

Women’s Exchange is a unique community of women (and sometimes men) committed to growth and authentic connection, be it through book discussions, building one’s financial skills, looking at life’s education, learning about health and wellness, writing together, creating together, walking together, learning and discerning, moving through transitions or simply making a change with a new thought or idea. Each year, for nearly four decades, Women’s Exchange hosts over 100 workshops and classes and special events, all where conversations matter. Join in; discover something new for yourself and/or about yourself.

classes that are cancelled due to insufficient registration.

Other refunds, less a 10% service charge (not to exceed $25), may be granted if the refund request is received five full business days prior to the start of the program.

No refunds will be allowed after this time unless a medical condition develops and a written explanation from a physician on his/her letterhead is presented. Due to advanced reservation requirements, no refunds for trips, outings, or special events will be given.

EMERGENCY CLOSINGS 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.

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INCLEMENT WEATHER POLICY If School District

36 cancels classes for the entire day, all of the Community House children’s programs (including Fitness Center childcare) starting before noon will be canceled. Decisions on all adult programs and children’s programs starting after noon will be made on a case-by-case basis. Please check mycommunityhouse.org for details on class cancellations.

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 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.

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We have a variety of beautiful, year-round event spaces Our Garden Rooms and Historic Ballroom are perfect spaces to host your private: • H O L I DAY PA R T Y

• M I L E S T O N E B I R T H DAY

• ANNIVERSARY

• B R I DA L S H O W E R

• R E T I R E M E N T PA R T Y

• G R A D U AT I O N

• BABY SHOWER

To arrange a tour or for information contact Sahra Ballowe at sahrab@mywch.org

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