Jim’s family show features 45 minutes of interactive magic. This show is totally kid friendly, but strong enough in content that all adults will watch in amazement also. Jim’s family magic style is very fun in nature and presented in a quick, high-energy format. It’s great comedy magic with lots of audience helpers!
We are happy to offer entertainment on select “no school days” for children and their parents. All performances are general seating. Each participant over the age of 2 years old must have a ticket to view the show.
Tickets are $5.
Click here for more information on Jim and his show!
Please call 847-446-0537 or see our current program brochure for more information.
We’re excited to announce that that we are offering another month to register for a $150 three month membership as part of our Summer Special!
It’s a perfect opportunity to try the Fitness Centre, Stay out of the heat for a few months, or extend your expiring Summer Special.
Enjoy a convenient location, friendly atmosphere and knowledgeable staff!
The summer special is a great deal for students home from school or anyone who just wants to work out in a comfortable, air-conditioned environment.
For more information, call 847-446-1994, or stop by the Fitness Centre today!
Offer ends August 31.
This fall, Mark Miller, creator of the popular Munchkin Program of youth sports, is bringing one of America’s favorite games to Winnetka, and giving North Shore residents of all ages a chance to have fun and help inner-city youths.
The league is set up to allow groups of almost any kind to form teams and compete. Leagues are available for churches, colleges, or just friends. Some leagues are even geared toward parents and children together, giving parents an opportunity to spend quality time with their child through sports.
Mark Miller’s programs have been recognized on news and television programs as well such as CBS , ABC, NBC, WGN’s “Around Town” and “Bozo’s Circus,” CLTV, and CNN. It was featured nationally in Small Business Opportunities, Home based Business Magazine, The Chicago Tribune and many more local newspapers.
All leagues enforce safety issues and all games are played with soft, spongy balls. Teams must have six–ten players and games last 45 minutes.
All proceeds benefit the Sawyer Foundation, the Sawyer Foundation was established to aid in the total development of inner-city youths.
For the first of Cornflakes Camp’s theme days this summer, campers were paid a visit by Scales to Tails, Amazing Animals by Samantha who brought several furry, feathery and fun animals. Campers learned about and even touched some of the animals.
This Summer Basketball Camp will have fewer drills and more games then our Spring Basketball Camp. We will have contests, games, and a 3 on 3 tournament. Drill focus will be on the fundamentals. A lot of our drills will simulate what happens in a real game. We want to grow the basketball game of our campers and prepare them for the season ahead. As well, our healthy aspect is vital in all of our camps.
For: boys and girls entering grades 4–12
Groups will be broken down in terms of age and skill
When: July 7–30 Wednesdays and Fridays
Time: 4:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Where: Winnetka Community House
Cost: $185 includes autographs and photos
-Special Guests Chicago Legends Luther Head of the Indiana Pacers and Dee Brown of Air Avelon Italy will teach the campers one camp day as well as sign autographs and photos
-Features Coach Cedrick McCullough “Trainer to the Pros.” A former D-1 player with over 10 years of European Professional Basketball Experience. Cedrick has trained such players as Dwayne Wade, Evan Turner, Johnny Flynn, and Jannero Pargo just to name a few. As well, Coach Brendan Kolton with over 9 year of Pro-Am Experience will be on hand. Both Coach Kolton and Coach McCullough will be there every day.
-Skill Development, Fundamentals and Rules, Conditioning, and Game Situations. From Basic to Advanced
-3 on 3 or 5 on 5 Tournament
-Nutritionist guest speaker Jacqueline B. Marcus MS, RD, LD, CNS, FADA
-Custom Hoops4Health T-Shirts
-Trophy presentations
-A Healthy Foods Cookout at the End of the Camp
The Winnetka Community House is adding two new dance instructors to its roster this summer. The new staff will bring new skills to the dance program and allow it to continue the growth it has seen in recent years.
Kate Goddard will be teaching Tiny Tap, Tiny Tot Ballet, Pre-Ballet, Ballet 1, and Jazz. received a B.A. in Dance from Point Park University in Pittsburgh, where she where she graduated magna cum laude. Before going to school and working there, she grew up dancing in Denver Colorado. She was also the Summer Resident Choreographer for the Rocky Mountain Theater for Kids in Boulder, CO, where she staged three full-length musical theater productions as well as taught classes in ballet, jazz, musical theater styles, and stage combat.
Heather Zimny will be teaching Pre Ballet, Ballet 1, Ballet 2. She will also be teaching 3 of our new class offerings, Teen Ballet, Adult Jazz and Hip Hop. She is originally from the suburbs of Chicago, received her BA in dance at Columbia College Chicago. In addition she has trained at the Joel Hall Dance Center and Lou Conte Dance Studio. She currently dances with the Joel Hall Dancers, Paul Sanasardo and numerous independent choreographers. She has also had the pleasure of dancing in Ballet Entre Nous’ ” The Nutcracker!” in 2009 and the Winnetka Community House and is thrilled to get the opportunity to do it again this year. Heather has had the pleasure of teaching dance throughout the city and suburbs and in Chicago Public Schools through D.I.A.L for several years.
Patti Schmidt head of the WCH dance program said “I am so happy to find such wonderfully talented instructors to add to our staff.” She added “They bring an enormous amount of talent and enthusiasm to the Community House dance program.”
While caring for others—spouse, children and parents—many women neglect to make themselves a priority. Creating sound financial goals can be a smart first step toward taking care of yourself—and can potentially help put you in a better position to support those most important to you. This program will address a range of issues women should know and understand regarding the family finances. Ranging from investments to estate planning, this will be a crash course you don’t want to miss. The presentation will be led by:
Kathy Roeser, Wealth Advisor, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney
Sharon Nelson, Trusts and Estates Attorney, Foley & Lardner LLP
No charge to attend. Complimentary hors d’oeuvres and refreshments will be served.
Space is limited, please RSVP by May 19 to Christopher Wyner by calling 312-443-6511
or emailing him at christopher.wyner@mssb.com.
Check out a Winnetka Talk Q&A with Kathy Roeser here.
As we wrap up our first season of House Productions, we would like to thank all of you who supported our new events, and we hope you and your children enjoyed them. These ten new events helped raise over $15,000 to support the Winnetka Community House and its programs.
Many thanks to our Women’s Board members who underwrote the cost of the events including DeeDee Chesley, Leslie Farmer, Mary Ann Grabowski, M.L. Jast, Dania Leemputte, Laurie Nielsen, Kris Schriesheim, and Pam Westin. Thanks for your generosity! And, to all the Women’s Board volunteers and Winnetka Community House staff who ran the events–your help was invaluable.
We would love your feedback! We will be sending a short survey in the coming weeks to ask what you liked and what we can do better.
We have already begun planning the next series of House Productions events. Look for our 2010/11 Fall Program Guide for details!
The Fitness Centre is currently offering a special 3 month pass for only $150!
Enjoy a convenient location, friendly atmosphere and knowledgeable staff!
The summer special is a great deal for students home from school or anyone who just wants to work out in a comfortable, air-conditioned environment.
For more information, call 847-446-1994, or stop by the Fitness Centre today!
Offer ends July 31.
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