2018 Winter

Program Guide 2018 Evanston Park, Recreation and Community Services Winter Activity Guide Available online at cityofevanston.org. Copies are available at community centers and at other city facilities. For more information, call/text 847-448-4311. Thank you for joining us in being environmentally friendly.

Evanston Ecology Center Levy Senior Center Facilities 2024 McCormick Blvd. 300 Dodge Ave. Lorraine H. Morton Civic Center 847-448-8256 847-448-8250 2100 Ridge Ave. cityofevanston.org/ecology cityofevanston.org/levy evanstonenvironment.org 847-448-8237 Mason Park Fieldhouse cityofevanston.org Fleetwood-Jourdain Community Center Church St. at Florence Ave. 1655 Foster St. Chandler-Newberger Community Center 847-448-8254 847-448-8254 1028 Central St. cityofevanston.org/fleetwood Noyes Cultural Arts Center 847-448-8252 927 Noyes St. cityofevanston.org/chandler Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre 847-448-4311 927 Noyes St. Clark St. Beach Office cityofevanston.org/noyes 847-866-5915 Clark St. at the lake (seasonal) cityofevanston.org/fjt Robert Crown Community Center Dempster St. Beach Office 1701 Main St. Gibbs-Morrison Cultural Center Dempster St. at the lake (seasonal) 847-448-8258 1823 Church St. 847-866-4167 cityofevanston.org/crown 847-448-8040 cityofevanston.org/beaches cityofevanston.org/gibbsmorrison

2 Evanston Parks, Recreation and Community Services Winter Program Guide 2018 Table of Contents

Special Events Ecology Age 55+ Events

Special Events 4-5 Ecology Classes 23 Special Events 32-34 Family Programs 22 Parent and Child Classes 22 Rentals 23 Arts Scout Programs 22 Age 55+ Services

Art and Visual Programs 8 Services 35 Dance Programs 9 Performing Arts 8 Leisure & Enrichment Preschool Art Classes 8 Arts Camp Parties 24 Age 55+ Activities Chandler-Newberger Party Packages 25 Drop-in programs 24 Art Classes 36 Ecology Party Packages 25 Athletics Clubs and Groups 40 Gibbs-Morrison Cultural Center 25 Dance 37 Rentals for Special Occasions/Meetings 25 Assorted Sports 19 Fitness 37-38 Robert Crown Community Center Rentals 24 11 Flexible Day Offering 39 Self-Improvement/ Enrichment 24 19 Leisure and Enrichment 41 Winter Break Camps 26-27 Broomball 16 Music Classes 36 Fencing 13 Tai Chi 38 Classes 16-17 Technology 39 Fitness Rooms 21 Trips 42 Gymnastics 13 School Programs Yoga 39 Hockey 14-15 Martial Arts 18-19 After-School Programs 29 Ongoing Open Gym 10 Enrichment Programs for 5+ 28-29 Personal Training 21 Robert Crown DCFS Licensed Preschool 27 Pickleball 10 School Days Off 29 Information Preschool and Kindergarten Sports 10 Public Ice-skating 14 Call 311 for Facility hours Racquetball/ Handball/Wallyball 12 Contact us 47 Tai Chi 20 Fee Assistance (Scholarships) 44 Teen and Adult Fitness 20-21 Special Recreation General Information 44 12-13 Public Parks and Beaches Map 46 10 Special Olympics 31 Registration Information 44 Yoga 18 Special Recreation Classes 30 Registration Form 45 Sports 31 Sports and Leisure Organizations 47 Trips/Special Events 30

To register, call 847-448-4311 or visit cityofevanston.org 3 Special Events

DECEMBER 1 DECEMBER 16 DANCE IT YOURSELF NUTCRACKER PURPLE LINE ADVENTURE DAY

Calling all wanna-be sugar plum fairies and toy soldiers Dare the winter and celebrate this holiday season. Frolic outside, build forts of every age: dig out your sparkles and buff up your and dens out of sticks and (maybe) snow! At the 4th annual pop-up adventure dancing shoes! Don’t miss the mother/daughter team playground we’ll provide a truckload of sticks, branches and logs and other of an ETHS student and a former professional dancer, interesting play stuff. Bring your kids to experience the special excitement of returning again this year with yards of chiffon and lots vigorous winter play and don’t leave behind that inner child of yours. Warm clothes are required. of tiaras. They have plumbed thrift stores and rummage sales for a broad selection of props, costumes and Information: 847-448-8263 Location: Baker Park (at Keeney St. and Forest Ave.) accessories, so performers of every size can participate Age: All in the modulated mayhem. They will lead participants Admission: Free through the story using extra-large Post-ups and Tchaikovsky’s marvelous music. There will be capes Dates Day Time and swords for the soldiers, tutus for the ballerinas and Dec 16 Su 1-4pm you may watch or join in as inspired. Information: 847-448-8263 DECEMBER 26 Location: Gibbs-Morrison Cultural Center COMMUNITY CELEBRATION OF KWANZAA Age: All Admission: Free Join your friends and neighbors in celebrating the first Dates Day Time day of Kwanzaa at Fleetwood-Jourdain Community Center. There will be music, spoken word, dancing. Dec 1 Sa 10am There will also be the traditional lighting of the Kinara and recitation of the Seven Principles of Kwanzaa. DECEMBER 14 Information: 847-866-5914 WINTER FEST Location: Fleetwood-Jourdain Community Center Age: All Come out and take pictures with Santa Clause and enjoy some delicious Admission: Free hot chocolate. Decorate your own cookies and create extraordinary arts Dates Day Time and crafts! Pizza will be served while supplies last. Dec 26 W 6-7pm Location: Gibbs-Morrison Cultural Center Age: All JANUARY 8, 10 Admission: Free EVANSTON CHILDREN’S THEATRE Dates Day Time Dec 14 F 6-8pm AUDITIONS FOR THE TWELVE DANCING PRINCESSES DECEMBER 22-30 ECT is a no cut theatre arts program, every child who auditions gets a part and there is nothing to prepare. FLEETWOOD-JOURDAIN THEATRE The show rehearses Tuesdays or Thursdays and PRESENTS THE NUTCRACKER(ISH) Saturdays at the Levy Center. The performances take place at Levy Center, March 15–17. The Nutcracker meets The Wizard of Oz in this new Information: 847-448-8263 holiday show; combining ballet and theatre with Age: 8-13 yrs. the Tchaikovsky score you know and love. Join Date Day Time Location Clara, the Nutcracker and their new friends on their Jan 8 Tu 4-6pm Gibbs-Morrison Cultural Center journey to have their holiday wishes granted by the Jan 10 Th 4-6pm Levy Senior Center mysterious Sorceress. Purchase online tickets: fjtheatre.com Information: 847-866-5914 JANUARY 12 Location: Noyes Cultural Arts Center HANDS ON ART SUMMER CAMP PREVIEW Age: All Admission: Advance online tickets $15; Enjoy hands on arts activities drawn from our upcoming summer Arts Camps. at the door night of the performance $25 This open studio gives you a sneak preview of our summer program themes and art teachers. Dates Day Time Information: 847-448-8263 Dec 22,29 Sa 7pm Location: Noyes Cultural Arts Center, studio 225 Dec 23,30 Su 3pm Age: 4-12 yrs. Admission: Free Date Day Time Jan 12 Sa 11:30-1pm

4 Evanston Parks, Recreation and Community Services Winter Program Guide 2018 JANUARY 19 DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. DAY OF CELEBRATION AND EVANSTON UNITY Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre invites all Evanstonian’s 2019 to celebrate Dr. King’s legacy through music, dance and a very special guest keynote speaker. The day promises to be inspiring and entertaining, bringing people from all over Evanston together demonstrating in Evanston, we demand equality for ALL people. Bring the entire family, young, old and in-between for a show of Evanston Unity! The Fleetwood-Jourdain Community Center will provide a light lunch and beverages after the program. Information: 847-448-8254 Location: Fleetwood-Jourdain Community Center Age: All Admission: Free The City of Evanston is accepting applications Date Day Time from ensembles and artists for consideration Jan 19 Sa Noon to participate in the Starlight Concert Series FEBRUARY 4 held June through July, 2019. Please apply at BLACK EVANSTONIAN HISTORY MAKERS UP CLOSE cityofevanston.org/starlight. Kick off an entire month full of plays, music, lectures and movies celebrating black american achievements! Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre is hosting a very special meet and greet evening with a few of the Black Evanstonians who have forged a better path for a community in need of hope and change. Hear their stories of adversity and triumph firsthand. Bring your children to this historical event so they can meet these extraordinary people up close and even take pictures that they and you will cherish for a lifetime. A reception with light snacks and beverages will be served before the presentation. Information: 847-866-5914 FJT Black History Month schedule of events: fjtheatre.com Location: Lorraine H. Morton Civic Center, 2nd floor Age: All Admission: Free Dates Day Time Feb 4 M 6pm

FEBRUARY 10 DADDY-DAUGHTER DANCE

Dads order your corsage and invite your daughter to our special Daddy-Daughter dance. Light refreshments, fun activities and dancing will give Call to Artists you and your daughter an opportunity to celebrate Valentine’s Day. A special photo area will be set up for Would you like to participate as an artist families to take their own Daddy-Daughter photo. vendor or performing artist in the City of Location: Fleetwood-Jourdain Center Age: 2-12 yrs. Evanston’s World Art + Music Festival held Admission: $5 per person; at the lakeshore? both dads and daughters need to register Class # Date Day Time Applications are available at cityofevanston.org/worldarts. 442902A9 Feb 10 Su 3-5pm Questions? Please email: [email protected].

To register, call 847-448-4311 or visit cityofevanston.org 5 SAVE THE DATE FOR THE MAYOR’S SUMMER YOUTH EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM JOB FAIR For Youth 14–18 Yrs. Who Live Only In Zip Codes 60201/60202

Job Fair Requirements SATURDAY In order to be eligible to attend Indoor Winter Market the job fair, youth must be MARCH 16 enrolled in school and be at The Evanston Ecology Center will once again be hosting least 14 years of age when the employment program begins a winter farmers’ market. The market will run every 8AM–2PM in June 2019. Saturday from 8am–Noon, December 1, 2018 through Doors close at 2pm For more information, email [email protected] April 27, 2019. We will have a selection of your farmers’ Evanston Township High School or call/text 847-448-4311. market favorites and some specialty artisans vendors. 1600 Dodge Ave., Evanston For more information please call 847-448-8256.

Evanston Outdoor Ice Skating

Rink Locations Ackerman Park Central at McDaniel Ave. Arrington Lagoon Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre at Dawes Park Sheridan Rd. Premium Gold Member Card at Church St. From June–August, 2019 at the Theatre at Noyes Baker Park Cultural Arts Center, enjoy three plays, two concerts Forest Ave. at Keeney St. and other Summertime Season specials. Premium Gold Member card fee: only $65 if purchased from December 1–31, 2018, cost increases on Jan 1, 2019 For more information and rink status: Purchase card and view season’s lineup: FJTheatre.com visit cityofevanston. Information: 847-866-5914 org/outdooricerinks or call 847-448-0034 Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre is an award winning professional theatre company supported by the City of Evanston.

6 Evanston Parks, Recreation and Community Services Winter Program Guide 2018 Evanston 2019 Summer Camp camp Registration

Feb. 2, 8am–Noon Online Registration Online registration open • For residents in 60201 & 60202 zipcode only In-person camp registration day • Check existing account 24-hrs. prior to registering • New online accounts must be created 24-hrs. Feb. 4, 10am prior to registration day Resident Registration Resumes • Children’s birthday dates must be correct in account Waitlist for residents begins • $25 deposit due per section In-Person Registration Day 10am Feb. 11, • Levy Senior Center, 300 Dodge Ave. only Open registration for all camps • For residents in 60201 & 60202 zipcode only May 6 • $25 deposit due per section Final camp balances due

Visit cityofevanston.org/summercamps or call 311 for assistance. Arts

Preschool Art Classes YOUTH POTTERY MAGIC CLASS Have you ever squeezed wet clay through your You will have fun as they learn fascinating tricks MOM AND TOT ARTS fingers? Do you want to turn your idea for a from the Magic Team of Gary Kantor. Some tricks An exploratory full sensory arts class explicitly sculpture into a real piece or art? Students expand may appear difficult but they are quick to learn and designed for tiny artists by early childhood their imagination as they create clay sculptures, easy to perform. Tricks could involve cards, ropes, educators. Each week features a theme and has a elbow pots, coils and more. coins, or mind reading. All materials are provided mix of familiar and new materials and the studio Location: Robert Crown Community Center and each child receives a magic kit. Sign up again, presents opportunities for caregivers and toddlers Age: 6-14 yrs. new tricks are taught at each session. to create and play. Fee: $77 R/$97 NR Location: Robert Crown Community Center Location: Noyes Cultural Arts Center Length: 7 sessions Age: 5-12 yrs. Age: 1-3.5 yrs. Class # Dates Days Time Fee: $20 R/NR Fee: $75 R/$80 NR 242602A9 Jan 9-Feb 20 W 6-7pm Length: 1 session Length: 6 sessions Class # Dates Days Time Class # Dates Days Time IMAGINARY ANIMALS IN PAPIER-MACHE 242101A9 Feb 4 M 6:45-7:40pm 941601A9 Jan 8-Feb 12 Tu 10-11am A child and parent work together in a 3-step 941601B9 Jan 9-Feb 13 W 10-11am workshop exploring the fun of making exotic Performing Arts 941601C9 Jan 10-Feb 14 Th 10-11am and imaginary animals based on the creatures of 941601D9 Jan 12-Feb 16 Sa 10-11am Oaxaca, Mexico in Papier-Mache. Registration will IMPROV WORKSHOP 941601E9 Feb 19-April 2 Tu 10-11am be under the child name; enrollment is limited to Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre and Piven Theatre 941601F9 Feb 20-April 3 W 10-11am 6 registrants to ensure individualized instruction. Workshop’s long-running partnership continues 941601G9 Feb 21-April 4 Th 10-11am All supplies are included with this class except for by bringing Piven’s signature training technique 941601H9 Feb 23-April 6 Sa 10-11am newspaper. to the Gibbs-Morrison Cultural Center. Students Instructor: Kathy Gemperle learn core theatre games and improv exercises Art and Visual Location: Robert Crown Community Center while exploring the fun and creativity of Piven’s Age: 5 yrs. and up legendary training technique. Fee: 22 R/NR Programs Location: Gibbs-Morrison Cultural Center Length: 3 sessions FAMILY CLAY SCULPTURE Age: 8-14 yrs. Class # Dates Days Time Fee: $100 R/$120 NR A child and parent work as a team to create clay 242601A9 Jan 13-27 Su 3:30-5pm Length: 10 sessions pieces that they’ll always treasure. Registration Class # Dates Days Time will be under the child name; enrollment is limited POP-UP POTTERY YOUTH CLASS to 6 registrants to ensure individualized. No class 042609A9 Jan 9-Mar 13 W 5-6pm You always wanted to try pottery but didn’t want a on Jan. 21. long commitment? Commit only for one class and Location: Robert Crown Community Center EVANSTON CHILDREN’S THEATRE learn whether pottery is a hobby for you. Age: 5 yrs. and up At the Evanston Children’s Theatre, every child gets Location: Robert Crown Community Center Fee: $70 R/$90 NR a part to play: no cuts, no experience necessary! Age: 6-14 yrs. Length: 7 sessions Registration opens when auditions begin. The Fee: $12 R/NR Class # Dates Days Time theatre will mount an original adaptation of the Length: 1 session Grimm fairy tale The Twelve Dancing Princesses 242611A9 Jan 7-Feb 25 M 6-7pm Class # Dates Days Time working with a local playwright. POTTERY FOR ADULT BEGINNERS 242603A9 Jan 21 M 3:30-5pm Information: 847-448-8263 Age: 8-14 yrs. Create sculptures, pots, plates and other items by POP-UP POTTERY ADULT CLASS Fee: $120 R/$130 NR hand-building and using the wheel, making You always wanted to try pottery but didn’t want a Auditions delightful gifts or create something for yourself! Fee long commitment? Commit only for one class and includes materials and firings. No class on Jan. 21. Class # Dates Days Time Location learn whether pottery is a hobby for you. Location: Robert Crown Community Center 952620A9 Jan 8 Tu 4-6pm Gibbs-Morrison Location: Robert Crown Community Center Age: 17 yrs. and up Cultural Center Age: 17 yrs. and up Fee: $77 R/$97 NR Jan 10 Th 4-6pm Levy Senior Center Fee: $14 R/NR Length: 7 sessions Length: 1 session Class # Dates Days Time Class # Dates Days Time 243601A9 Jan 7-Feb 25 M 7:15-8:15pm 243601B9 Jan 7-Feb 25 M 8:30-9:30pm 243606A9 Jan 21 M 5:30-7:30pm 243601C9 Jan 9-Feb 20 W 7:15-8:15pm 243601D9 Jan 9-Feb 20 W 8:30-9:30pm

8 Evanston Parks, Recreation and Community Services Winter Program Guide 2018 Dance Programs ATS® BELLY DANCE LEVEL 3 BEGINNING SWING DANCE Level 3 Belly Dance Class, prerequisite completion You will be swinging on the dance floor after an CREATIVE MOVEMENT of level 1. Come and explore American Tribal Style® introduction to swing dances from east coast to ® Children enter the wonderful world of dance Belly Dance! ATS is a fusion of genres, blending west coast, Charleston to lindy hop. You will learn through enjoyable exercise, dance movement, influences from Middle Eastern and North African how to dance any style of music from big band to games, music and creative fun. The fundamentals Dance, Rajasthani folk dance, as well as Flamenco. current pop and hip hop. Singles or couples are incorporate body and spatial awareness, Utilizing traditional music and distinctive welcome. No Class Jan 21. ® emphasizing development rhythm and costuming, ATS presents a modern format with Location: Robert Crown Community Center coordination. A minimal introduction to ballet and the “feel” of antiquity, ever-respectful of cultures Age: 18 yrs. and up its terminology in included. No class on Jan. 26. which inspire it. Fee: $70 R/$90 NR Location: Robert Crown Community Center Location: Gibbs-Morrison Cultural Center Length: 7 sessions Age: 3-5 yrs. Age: 16 yrs. and up Class # Dates Days Time Fee: $75 R/$95 NR Fee: $100 R/$120 NR 243603A9 Jan 7-Feb 25 M 7-8pm Length: 7 sessions Length: 10 sessions Class # Dates Days Time Class # Dates Days Time SALSA DANCING 241120A9 Jan 5-Feb 23 Sa 9-9:45am 043305A9 Jan 10-Mar 14 Th 7:30-8:30pm Learn the basics of the popular Latin dances of 241120B9 Jan 5-Feb 23 Sa 10-10:45am salsa, meringue and bachata. Class instruction BEGINNER HIP HOP includes easy, fun groupings that will get you out BALLROOM DANCE This class introduces the basics of Hip Hop dance on the dance floor in style. Dancing partner not Come learn the waltz, swing and other wedding by learning short fun dance routines every week. required. favorites so you can enjoy your next special event. The focus of the class will be to build a foundation Location: Robert Crown Community Center You will learn basic patterns, rhythms, dance to execute original choreography. Dancers will Age: 18 yrs. and up positions, along with leading and following. A build performance skills, stamina and musicality. Fee: $80 R/$100 NR partner is not required. No class on Jan. 26. Location: Robert Crown Community Center Length: 8 sessions Location: Robert Crown Community Center Age: 5-8 yrs. Class # Dates Days Time Age: 18 yrs. and up Fee: $50 R/$70 NR 243604A9 Jan 10-Feb 28 Th 8-9pm Fee: $70 R/$90 NR Length: 7 sessions Length: 7 sessions Class # Dates Days Time TWINKLE TOES BALLET Class # Dates Days Time 242613A9 Jan 9-Feb 20 W 6-7pm Twinkle Toes Ballet is an introductory dance class 243602A9 Jan 7-Feb 25 M 8-9pm for those who are interested in ballet. Participants BEGINNER HIP HOP will be introduced to correct techniques, STEPPING DANCE This class introduces the basics of Hip Hop dance fundamentals and vocabulary associated with the Come and learn the original Chicago style of by learning short but fun dance routines every dance genre of ballet through the use of creative stepping in a open Friendly atmosphere with week. The focus of the class will be to build a movement, music and most importantly FUN. hands-on instructions. Learn the history evolution foundation to execute original choreography. Location: Fleetwood-Jourdain Center and etiquette of stepping, basic steps and turns, Dancers will build performance skills, stamina and Age: 5-7 yrs. starting the dance and all the other necessary how musicality. Separate classes are given for beginner Fee: $65 R/$75 NR when and why of stepping and beyond. and intermediate dancers. Length: 8 sessions Location: Gibbs-Morrison Cultural Center Location: Robert Crown Community Center Class # Dates Days Time Age: 9-14 yrs. Age:25 yrs. and up 442603A9 Jan 12-Mar 2 Sa 11am-Noon Fee: $80 R/$100 NR Fee: $50 R/$70 NR Length: 10 sessions Length: 7 sessions BELLY DANCE Class # Dates Days Time Class # Dates Days Time If you are looking to lose weight, develop a smaller 043101A9 Jan 9-Mar 13 W 7-9pm 242614A9 Jan 9-Feb 20 W 7-8pm waist, flatten your stomach and reduce stress, then 242614B9 Jan 10-Feb 21 Th 6-7pm belly dancing is the fitness class for you. In addition ATS® BELLY DANCE LEVEL 1 to toning your muscles, belly dancing is the perfect Come and explore American Tribal Style® Belly INTERMEDIATE HIP HOP gentle form of aerobic exercise that can help you Dance! ATS® is a fusion of genres, blending This class introduces the basics of Hip Hop dance burn up to 300 calories per hour! influences from Middle Eastern and North African by learning short fun dance routines every week. Location: Fleetwood-Jourdain Center Dance, Rajasthani folk dance, as well as Flamenco. The focus of the class will be to build a foundation Age: 16 yrs. and up Utilizing traditional music and distinctive to execute original choreography. Dancers will Fee: $65 R/$75 NR costuming, ATS® presents a modern format with build performance skills, stamina and musicality. Length: 8 sessions Separate classes are given for beginner and the “feel” of antiquity, ever-respectful of cultures Class # Dates Days Time intermediate dancers. which inspire it. 443601A9 Jan 21-Feb 13 M, W 7-8pm Location: Gibbs-Morrison Cultural Center Location: Robert Crown Community Center Age: 16 yrs. and up Age: 9-14 yrs. Fee: $100 R/$120 NR Fee: $50 R/$70 NR Length: 10 sessions Length: 7 sessions Class # Dates Days Time Class # Dates Days Time 043304A9 Jan 8-Mar 12 Tu 7:30-8:30pm 242615A9 Jan 9-Feb 20 W 8-9pm 242615B9 Jan 10-Feb 21 Th 7-8pm

To register, call 847-448-4311 or visit cityofevanston.org 9 Athletics

Preschool and JR. EVP VOLLEYBALL SKILLS & DRILLS Open Gym (Grades 6–8) Kindergarten Sports Reach the next level of the game with volleyball with 60 minutes of drills in setting, passing and MOMMY & ME FITNESS Fee: FREE spiking. You will learn to overhand serve and In this program, participants will have the Note: times posted may change due to building develop a good understanding of each position opportunity to engage in an amazing workout while rentals. Please confirm the schedule before on offense and defense. The lesson plan directs enjoying time with their child. dropping by. the use of self-mastery training as well as game Location: Fleetwood-Jourdain Center Robert Crown Community Center situation drills that help each student excel during Age: 2 yrs. and up Dec 1–Jan 5, Saturdays, Youth volleyball games. Instructors will organize games Fee: $75 R/$85 NR Sundays: 1:30–3:30pm, Adults at the end of each class. Length: 8 sessions 847-448-8258 Location: Chandler-Newberger Center 11-14 yrs. Class # Dates Days Time Fleetwood-Jourdain Community Center Age: Fee: $82 R/$94 NR Length: 7 sessions 443323A9 Jan 7-Feb 25 M 7-8pm Schedule is effective Mar. 1 Mon. thru Fri., 7–9pm for high schoolers and young adults. Class # Dates Days Time PEE WEE OLYMPICS 847-448-8254 642809A9 Jan 11-Feb 22 F 6-7pm Children are introduced to the world of sports Chandler-Newberger Community Center through various games and activities in this fun Schedule: cityofevanston.org/chandler VOLLEYKIDZ and exciting class. Coaches will touch on various 847-448-8252 Volleykidz is an introductory class for children 1-3 Olympic-style events as tot athletes work on large grades. The lesson plan introduces the pass, set motor development and get a general understanding and spike using a very light volleyball. Volleykidz of different sports. No class on Jan. 21. will improve each child’s hand/eye coordination Location: Chandler-Newberger Center and left/right coordination through the use of fun Age: 3-4 yrs. Volleyball drills and games. Lesson plan also incorporates $54 R/$63 NR Fee, 5 sessions: VOLLEYBALL SKILLS CLINIC short educational drills including spelling, math Class # Dates Days Time and science. Boys and girls; come improve your volleyball skills Location: Chandler-Newberger Center 641109A9 Jan 7-Feb 11 M 9:30-10:15am with drills focusing on setting, passing, overhand, 641109B9 Jan 11-Feb 8 F 10-10:45am Age: 6-9 yrs. serving and spiking. 641109C9 Feb 18-Mar 18 M 9:30-10:15am Fee: $82 R/$94 NR Length: 7 sessions Location: Fleetwood-Jourdain Center 641109D9 Feb 15-Mar 15 F 10-10:45am Class # Dates Days Time Age: 11-13 yrs. 642810A9 Jan 11-Feb 22 F 4-5pm PEE WEE BASKETBALL Fee: $65 R/$75 NR Length: 7 sessions Tot athletes learn basketball fundamentals through popular children’s games, as well as other skills Class # Dates Days Time Pickleball and drills activities. Learn dribbling while playing 442830A9 Jan 12-Feb 23 Sa 2:30-4:30pm PICKLEBALL musical chairs or learn passing from Duck, Duck, Schedule is effective immediately. Note: times Goose. Smaller balls and 5' rims are used. YOUTH EVP VOLLEYBALL SKILLS & posted may change due to building rentals. Please Location: Chandler-Newberger Center (Grades 4–5) DRILLS confirm the schedule before arrival,847-448-8250 . Age: 4-5 yrs. Improve your volleyball skills with 60 minutes Location: Levy Senior Center Fee: $54 R/$63 NR of drills in setting, passing, overhand serving Age: 18yrs. and up Fee: Free Length: 5 sessions and spiking. The lesson plan directs the use of Days Time Class # Dates Days Time self-mastery training and groups that help each M, W 2:30-4:30pm (Levy Center members only) 641112A9 Jan 9-Feb 6 W 3:45-4:30pm student reach a new level. Instructors organize short games at the end of each class. Lesson plan F 5-9pm 641112B9 Feb 13-Mar 13 W 3:45-4:30pm Su 11a-3pm also incorporates short educational drills including spelling, math and science. Location: Chandler-Newberger Center NEW! DROP IN PICKLEBALL Age: 9-11 yrs. Check out the Chandler-Newberger Drop-in Fee: $82 R/$94 NR Pickleball calendar on our website and Facebook Length: 7 sessions for days and times. Class # Dates Days Time 642808A9 Jan 11-Feb 22 F 5-6pm

10 Evanston Parks, Recreation and Community Services Winter Program Guide 2018 Basketball FAITH BASKETBALL LEAGUE Class # Dates Days School The Fleetwood-Jourdain FAITH Basketball League 642825H9 Jan 12-Mar 9 Sa Lincoln BASKETBALL TRAINING (Grades K–1) is the perfect opportunity for all participants to 642825I9 Jan 12-Mar 9 Sa Lincolnwood 642825J9 Jan 12-Mar 9 Sa Oakton Our goal in this program is to build confidence engage in inclusive, fun, physical activity through the game of basketball. This league accommodates 642825K9 Jan 12-Mar 9 Sa Orrington in your child and instill a love for the game of 642825L9 Jan 12-Mar 9 Sa Pope John XXIII both men and women and it is offered to all of the basketball. Teams of 4 are created each week, with 642825M9 Jan 12-Mar 9 Sa St. Athanasius community faith based organizations. Each faith a coach being the 5th player. Coaches monitor 642825N9 Jan 12-Mar 9 Sa St. Joan of Arc based organization can register a ready-made game play, instructing players instead of refereeing 642825O9 Jan 12-Mar 9 Sa Walker the game and no score is kept. No class on Jan 21. team with a roster of 10 participants. The league 642825P9 Jan 12-Mar 9 Sa Washington Location: Chandler-Newberger Center can accommodate 8 teams per division (men’s and 642825Q9 Jan 12-Mar 9 Sa Willard Age: 5-7 yrs. women’s) and spaces are filled on a first come first Fee: $85 R/$99 NR serve basis. BOYS BASKETBALL LEAGUES Location: Fleetwood-Jourdain Center Length: 5 sessions District 65 4th and 5th grade basketball league is a Age: 18 yrs. and up Class # Dates Days Time great way to have school spirit and play basketball Fee: $300 R/NR with your friends. This well established league is 9 642876A9 Jan 7-Feb 11 M 4-5:15pm Length: 36 sessions 642876B9 Jan 10-Feb 7 Th 4-5:15pm weeks long on Saturdays. Coaches are volunteers 642876C9 Feb 18-Mar 18 M 4-5:15pm Class # Dates Days Time League from respective schools and practices are scheduled 642876D9 Feb 14-Mar 14 Th 4-5:15pm 443802A9 Jan 21-Mar 21 M-W 7-9pm Women’s by coaches. The City of Evanston provides the Tu-Th Men’s organized games held at the Robert Crown Center, BASKETBALL TRAINING (Grades 2–3) Chandler-Newberger Center and area schools. Focusing on basketball fundamentals, coaches will GIRLS BASKETBALL LEAGUES Information: 847-448-8252. offer additional challenges to players in this league District 65 4th and 5th grade basketball league is a Location: Varies by introducing rules. The goal of the program is great way to have school spirit and play basketball Fee: $35 R/$35 NR to develop your child into a well-rounded payer. with your friends. This well established league Length: 9 sessions Coaches in the league will coach and referee the is nine weeks long on Saturdays. Coaches are 4th Grade Boys Basketball League volunteers from respective schools and practices players, calling basic violations and fouls. No class Age: 8-11 on Jan 21. are scheduled by coaches. The City of Evanston Class # Dates Days School Location: Chandler-Newberger Center provides the organized games held at the Robert 642822A9 Jan 12-Mar 9 Sa Baker Age: 7-9 yrs. Crown Center, Chandler-Newberger Center and area schools. 642822B9 Jan 12-Mar 9 Sa Bessie Rhodes Fee: $85 R/$99 NR 642822C9 Jan 12-Mar 9 Sa Chiaravalle Information: 847-448-8252 Length: 5 sessions 642822D9 Jan 12-Mar 9 Sa Dawes Location: Varies Class # Dates Days Time 642822E9 Jan 12-Mar 9 Sa Dewey Fee: $35 R/$35 NR 642875A9 Jan 7-Feb 11 M 5:15-6:30pm 642822F9 Jan 12-Mar 9 Sa King Arts Length: 9 sessions 642875B9 Jan 10-Feb 7 Th 5:15-6:30pm 642822G9 Jan 12-Mar 9 Sa Kingsley 642875C9 Feb 18-Mar 18 M 5:15-6:30pm 4th Grade Girls Basketball League 642822H9 Jan 12-Mar 9 Sa Lincoln 642875D9 Feb 14-Mar 14 Th 5:15-6:30pm Age: 8-11 yrs. 642822I9 Jan 12-Mar 9 Sa Lincolnwood 642822J9 Jan 12-Mar 9 Sa Oakton Class # Dates Days School BASKETBALL TRAINING (Grades 4-6) 642822K9 Jan 12-Mar 9 Sa Orrington 642824A9 Jan 12-Mar 9 Sa Baker 642822L9 Jan 12-Mar 9 Sa Pope John XXIII This class will prepare players for the Evanston 642824B9 Jan 12-Mar 9 Sa Bessie Rhodes 642822M9 Jan 12-Mar 9 Sa St. Athanasius feeder programs and high school play. Focusing on 642824C9 Jan 12-Mar 9 Sa Chiaravalle 642822N9 Jan 12-Mar 9 Sa St. Joan of Arc skill building, coaches challenge players to perfect 642824D9 Jan 12-Mar 9 Sa Dawes 642822O9 Jan 12-Mar 9 Sa Walker the fundamentals, but introduce defensive and 642824E9 Jan 12-Mar 9 Sa Dewey 642822P9 Jan 12-Mar 9 Sa Washington offensive lays and player positioning. Players play 642824F9 Jan 12-Mar 9 Sa King Arts 642822Q9 Jan 12-Mar 9 Sa Willard full-court with subs. Coaches will tighten up on calls. 642824G9 Jan 12-Mar 9 Sa Kingsley 5th Grade Boys Basketball League Location: Chandler-Newberger Center 642824H9 Jan 12-Mar 9 Sa Lincoln 642824I9 Jan 12-Mar 9 Sa Lincolnwood Age: 9-12 yrs. Age: 9-12 yrs. 642824J9 Jan 12-Mar 9 Sa Oakton Fee: $137 R/$158 NR Class # Dates Days School 642824K9 Jan 12-Mar 9 Sa Orrington Length: 5 sessions 642823A9 Jan 12-Mar 9 Sa Baker 642824L9 Jan 12-Mar 9 Sa Pope John XXIII 642823B9 Jan 12-Mar 9 Sa Bessie Rhodes Class # Dates Days Time 642824M9 Jan 12-Mar 9 Sa St. Athanasius 642823C9 Jan 12-Mar 9 Sa Chiaravalle 642893A9 Jan 8-Feb 5 Tu 4-6pm 642824N9 Jan 12-Mar 9 Sa St. Joan of Arc 642823D9 Jan 12-Mar 9 Sa Dawes 642893B9 Feb 12-Mar 12 Tu 4-6pm 642824O9 Jan 12-Mar 9 Sa Walker 642823E9 Jan 12-Mar 9 Sa Dewey 642824P9 Jan 12-Mar 9 Sa Washington 642823F9 Jan 12-Mar 9 Sa King Arts 642824Q9 Jan 12-Mar 9 Sa Willard 642823G9 Jan 12-Mar 9 Sa Kingsley 5th Grade Girls Basketball League 642823H9 Jan 12-Mar 9 Sa Lincoln Age: 9-12 yrs. 642823I9 Jan 12-Mar 9 Sa Lincolnwood 642823J9 Jan 12-Mar 9 Sa Oakton Class # Dates Days School 642823K9 Jan 12-Mar 9 Sa Orrington 642825A9 Jan 12-Mar 9 Sa Baker 642823L9 Jan 12-Mar 9 Sa Pope John XXIII 642825B9 Jan 12-Mar 9 Sa Bessie Rhodes 642823M9 Jan 12-Mar 9 Sa St. Athanasius 642825C9 Jan 12-Mar 9 Sa Chiaravalle 642823N9 Jan 12-Mar 9 Sa St. Joan of Arc 642825D9 Jan 12-Mar 9 Sa Dawes 642823O9 Jan 12-Mar 9 Sa Walker 642825E9 Jan 12-Mar 9 Sa Dewey 642823P9 Jan 12-Mar 9 Sa Washington 642825F9 Jan 12-Mar 9 Sa King Arts 642823Q9 Jan 12-Mar 9 Sa Willard 642825G9 Jan 12-Mar 9 Sa Kingsley

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Racquetball/ INDOOR 10 AND UNDER TENNIS CLASSES INDOOR ADULT TENNIS CLASSES Instructed by: E-Town Tennis Instructed by: E-Town Tennis Handball/Wallyball Red Level 1 Location: ETHS Fieldhouse Age: 15 yrs. And up Do you want to improve your overall health and Age: 4-5 yrs. fitness? Consider racquetball or handball. Court Fee: $135 R/$156 NR Start/Restart reservations can be made as early as one week in Class # Dates Day Time Location Class # Dates Day Time Fee advance or as late as the day of play. Court times 642703A9 Jan 13-Feb 17 Su 2-3pm ETHS 643731A9 Jan 13-Feb 17 Su 5-6pm $135 R/$156 NR are reserved on the hour. Showers and public 642703B9 Jan 2-Feb 6 W 5-6pm Chandler-Newberger 643731B9 Jan 14-Feb 18 M 8-9:30pm $168 R/$195 NR locker space are available. 642703C9 Feb 13-Mar 20 W 5-6pm Chandler-Newberger 643731C9 Feb 24-Mar 24 Su 5-6pm $135 R/$156 NR Location: Chandler-Newberger Community Center, 642703D9 Feb 24-Mar 24 Su 2-3pm ETHS Intermediate 1-4 847-448-8252 Red Advanced Level 1-2 Class # Dates Day Time Fee Age: 4-5 yrs. 643730A9 Jan 13-Feb 17 Su 3-5pm $270 R/$312 NR RACQUETBALL/HANDBALL Fee: $135 R/$156 NR 643730B9 Jan 14-Feb 17 M 8-9:30pm $168 R/$195 NR Hourly court fee: $15 Class # Dates Day Time Location 643730C9 Feb 24-Mar 24 Su 3-5pm $270 R/$312 NR 10-hour court card: $98 642701A9 Jan 5-Feb 9 Sa 4-5pm Chandler-Newberger 642701B9 Jan 2-Feb 6 W 4-5pm Chandler-Newberger ACADEMY: ADVANCED BEGINNER/ WALLYBALL 642701C9 Feb 13-Mar 20 W 4-5pm Chandler-Newberger INTERMEDIATE It’s volleyball with an exciting twist. A rubberized Orange Level 2 Academy is for committed players with aspirations volleyball is used, volleyball rules are followed, but Age: 6-7 yrs. to play in tournaments or on their high school all the walls are in play. Fee: $135 R/$156 NR team. Strategies for singles and doubles will Days/Times: Availability varies; call for an update Class # Dates Day Time Location be introduced and practiced. Players will build Fee: $27 for 90 min. Maximum 8 people on the continual development of rallying skills, 642704A9 Jan 13-Feb 17 Su 2-3pm ETHS developing tactical and court positioning skills, as 642704B9 Feb 24-Mar 24 Su 2-3pm ETHS Tennis 642704C9 Jan 2-Feb 6 W 6-7pm Chandler-Newberger well as an emphasis on developing the overhead 642704D9 Feb 13-Mar 20 W 6-7pm Chandler-Newberger serve and transition shots. Location: ETHS Fieldhouse Registration/Information: 847-448-8252 INDOOR YOUTH TENNIS CLASSES Age: 7-14 yrs. Fee: $270 R/$312 NR Program content and play level information: Instructed by: E-Town Tennis [email protected], 847-498-1360 Beginner Class # Dates Day Time 642720A9 Jan 13-Feb 17 Su 6-8pm Age: 7-12 yrs. 642720B9 Feb 24-Mar 24 Su 6-8pm GENERAL INFORMATION Fee: $135 R/$156 NR Class # Dates Day Time Location Our tennis programs emphasize fun, fitness INDOOR PRIVATE AND SEMI-PRIVATE and friendship. All programs provide a variety 642702A9 Jan 5-Feb 9 Su 4-5pm Chandler-Newberger LESSONS of instruction, including stroke development, 642702B9 Jan 3-Feb 7 Th 6:30-7:30pm Chandler-Newberger 642702C9 Feb 14-Mar 21 Th 6:30-7:30pm Chandler-Newberger Private and semi-private tennis instruction is the strategy, court positioning, shot selection, ultimate way to improve your tennis skills and footwork and supervised match play. We are Beginner-Advanced Beginner speed your progress in tennis. We will help you looking forward to a great season with our tennis Age: 7-12 yrs. find the proper instructor to meet your individual vendor, E-Town Tennis. All classes will be taught Fee: $135 R/$156 NR needs and goals. Our affordable private lesson by top area tennis professionals. Please dress in Class # Dates Day Time Location fees include indoor court time and are well below appropriate attire for physical activity and bring 642705A9 Jan 13-Feb 17 Su 3-4pm ETHS the cost of similar lessons at private clubs. Indoor your own tennis racquet. 642705B9 Feb 24-Mar 24 Su 3-4pm ETHS private lessons are available on a limited basis. Continue playing tennis year round and take Advanced Beginner-Intermediate 1 Sign up early to reserve your space. NOTE: students advantage of our indoor classes, which are held at who cancel lessons less than 24 hours in advance Age: 8-14 yrs. Chandler-Newberger and ETHS Fieldhouse, without will not be rescheduled or reimbursed. Fee: $202 R/$234 NR paying club membership fees! Instructor: matched to player’s needs and requests 10 and Under Tennis (formerly known as Class # Dates Day Time Location Age: 5 yrs. and up Quickstart Tennis) 642706A9 Jan 13-Feb 17 Su 4:30-6pm ETHS Skill Level: All 10 and Under Tennis offers kids a chance to learn Location: ETHS Fieldhouse tennis while having fun. This new, enhanced Private Lessons approach to introducing kids to the game Class # Length Fee uses tennis balls that are bigger and lower in 643701A9 1-hour $75 R/$85 NR compression and smaller nets are used, which 643701B9 5-hour pkg. $429 R/$493 NR allow for instant success. Class level information: visit cityofevanston.org/chandler. Semi-Private Lessons Information: Class # People Length Fee For more details regarding our tennis program, 643702A9 2-4 1-hour $119 R/$137 NR including tennis court use policies, court locations, 643702B9 2-4 5-hour pkg. $592 R/$680 NR prorating and make-up classes, or which level is right for you or your child, please check the tennis program information at cityofevanston.org/ chandler or email [email protected].

12 Evanston Parks, Recreation and Community Services Winter Program Guide 2018 Fencing Gymnastics ADVANCED BEGINNING GYMNATSTICS This is the next step up from Beginning Gymnastics. Are you looking for a new and exciting activity? Registering your child for the appropriate class This class allows gymnasts to continue to develop Diana Unger will teach you the basics of fencing. is the first step to ensuring success and fun with skills and increase self-esteem, while preparing Fencing requires patience, concentration, gymnastics. Our beginning classes are for children them for the intermediate/advanced level. If your discipline and self-awareness. Its rewards are who have never taken a gymnastics class or who child has taken more than one year of organized self-confidence, self-control and emotional have taken a class for less than one year. Certain classes at another gym (including training on strength for a healthier lifestyle. Classes with 3 or skills are necessary before taking the Advanced equipment) they may be ready for this class. fewer participants may be combined, you will be Beginning, Intermediate and Pre-Team classes. If Information: Michelle, 847-448-8681 notified if your class has low enrollment. Weapons, your child has not mastered these skills, he or she Location: Chandler-Newberger Center jackets and masks are provided and shared will not be able to learn more advanced skills. Age: 6-10 yrs. among classmates. Each participant is expected Your child would then have to switch to a lower level Fee: $130 R/$145 NR to purchase an underarm protector and , as class. Therefore, if your child has taken one year or Length: 8 sessions these are personal items, as well as register for more of gymnastics lessons and you are unsure if Class # Dates Days Time a $10 membership with USFA. Please purchase he or she should be in the Advanced Beginning or them before the first day of class, information on Intermediate class, please call Michelle at 642815A9 Jan 28-Mar 18 M 4-5pm registering for the membership will be included in 847-448-8681 to discuss class placement. 642815B9 Jan 23-Mar 13 W 4-5pm 642815C9 Jan 23-Mar 13 W 5-6pm your welcome email. Private fencing lessons are Private and group gymnastic lessons are also 642815D9 Jan 24-Mar 14 Th 5-6pm also available. available for those interested in individualized Information: Michelle, 847-448-8681 attention or for those who are aged-out of certain Location: Robert Crown Community Center Instructor: Diana Unger levels. For more information, call Chandler- Class # Dates Days Time Location: Chandler-Newberger Center Newberger at 847-448-8252. 243318A9 Jan 26-Mar 16 Sa 11am-Noon Age: Varies Fee, Beginner: $159 R/$185 NR PRESCHOOL GYMNASTICS INTERMEDIATE GYMNASTICS Fee, Int. and Adv.:$176 R/$199 NR Bouncing on the bed or rolling on the sofa are a few This intermediate level offers gymnasts an Class # Day Date Time Level signs that your child is ready for gymnastics! Our opportunity to continue developing skills after Age patient instructors work with children to improve their they have completed the Advanced Beginning 643832A9 Sa Jan 26-March 16 9:30-10:30am Beg. coordination, balance, flexibility and general motor class. This class is for children who have advanced 7-9 skills in a fun, safe environment. Studies show this is knowledge of gymnastics on vault, beam, bars 643832B9 Sa Jan 26-March 16 10:45-11:45am Beg. the ideal age to begin developing skills in a structured and floor. Participants must be promoted into 9-11 class situation. this class or receive approval from the Program 643832C9 Sa Jan 26-March 16 12:30-1:30pm Beg. Location: Chandler-Newberger Center Coordinator or coach to register. 11-Adult Age: 3-5 yrs. Placement information: Michelle, 847-448-8681 643832D9 Sa Jan 26-March 16 1:45-2:45pm Int. Fee: $104 R/$109 NR; Length: 8 sessions 9-Adult Location: Chandler-Newberger Center 643832E9 Sa Jan 26-March 16 3-4pm Adv. Class # Dates Days Time Age Age: 6-11 yrs. 9-Adult 641103A9 Jan 28-Mar 18 M 3:15-4pm 3-4 Fee: $206 R/$222 NR 641103B9 Jan 24-Mar 14 Th 3:15-4pm 3-4 Length: 8 sessions Location: Robert Crown Community Center Class # Dates Days Time Class # Dates Days Time Age 642816A9 Jan 28-Mar 18 M 5-6:30pm 642816B9 Jan 24-Mar 14 Th 4-5:30pm 241101A9 Jan 26-Mar 16 Sa 9-9:45am 3 241101B9 Jan 26-Mar 16 Sa 10-10:45am 4-5 PRE-TEAM GYMNASTICS BEGINNING GYMNASTICS This class helps prepare gymnasts for a gymnastics Our beginning classes are for children who have team through individualized instruction. never taken gymnastics classes or who have taken Participants in this class must have completed a class for less than one year. Beginning gymnasts the Intermediate gymnastics level at Chandler will work on basic techniques while improving their and must have permission from the Program coordination, balance and flexibility. Skills will be Coordinator or coach to register. taught on the vault, bars, beam and floor. Location: Chandler-Newberger Center Location: Chandler-Newberger Center Age: 6-11 yrs. Age: 5-11 yrs. Fee: $206 R/$222 NR Fee: $130 R/$145 NR; Length: 8 sessions Length: 8 sessions Class # Dates Days Time Age Class # Dates Days Time 642814A9 Jan 28-Mar 18 M 4-5pm 5-7 642819A9 Jan 28-Mar 18 M 5-6:30pm 642814B9 Jan 28-Mar 18 M 5-6pm 6-9 642819B9 Jan 24-Mar 14 Th 4-5:30pm 642814C9 Jan 23-Mar 13 W 4-5pm 6-9 642814D9 Jan 23-Mar 13 W 5-6pm 8-11 642814E9 Jan 24-Mar 14 Th 4-5pm 7-10 642814F9 Jan 24-Mar 14 Th 5-6pm 5-7 Location: Robert Crown Community Center Class # Dates Days Time Age 243317A9 Jan 26-Mar 16 Sa 11am-Noon 6-9

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Hockey YOUTH STICK & PUCK Public Ice-skating Get in some extra stick and puck time on the ABOUT EVANSTON YOUTH HOCKEY days that schools have early dismissal or when Evanston Youth Hockey Association (EYHA) school is not in session. Program is designed for WINTER PUBLIC SKATING SCHEDULE provides an affordable, diverse, quality beginning hockey players and EYHA House League players. Supervision is provided while on ice. December 1–Feburary 28 program for boys and girls in Evanston and neighboring communities to learn and play ice Coaching, scrimmaging and organized practices MAIN RINK hockey at competitive levels in Evanston. are prohibited. Robert Crown Community Center Day Time Our program includes the house program Location: Age: 6-14 yrs. M-F 11-12:30pm and the travel program. Pre-registration fee: $10 R/NR Su 1-2:30pm Our house program meets two days a week and serves those players who are interested in hockey, Day of, per session fee: $14 R/NR STUDIO RINK but only want to play on weekends. Our travel Length: 1 session Day Time program competes in the Northern Illinois Hockey Class # Dates Days Time Tu, Th 6:30-8pm League. EYHA travel programs have won state 342559A9 Jan 16 W 1:30-3:30pm Fri 7:30-9pm titles–most recently in the Under-10 girls division 342559B9 Jan 21 M 1:30-3:30pm Sa 4:30-6pm, 7:30-9pm and NIHL Championships. 342559C9 Feb 6 W 1:30-3:30pm Did you know? EYHA is a member of the NHL 342559D9 Feb 15 F 1:30-3:30pm PUBLIC SKATING ADMISSION Diversity family. EYHA has been a leader in the 342559E9 Feb 18 M 1:30-3:30pm Studio Main Event area of diversity since the 1960s and it is an honor 332509E8 Dec 5 W 1:30-3:30pm Adult $6 $7 $8 for the National Hockey League to grant them NHL Student w/ ID $4 $5 $6 Diversity affiliate status. Youth hockey information: LEARN TO SPEED SKATE 5 and under $2 $3 $3 visit evanstonhockey.com The Learn to Speed Skate curriculum introduces TGIF: DJ SKATE NIGHTS House League Program The Mite program is skaters to the basics of speed skating and provides administered as an in-house program emphasizing motivation to continue improving skating skills. Skate to your favorite music provided by skill development and fun. Squirts and above The emphasis of the program is to develop D.I.M.E. For information about themes, compete against other North Shore rinks. If confident and competent skaters of all levels and visit cityofevanston.org/ crown. No annual interested in playing or coaching, contact Del Morris, ages. The curriculum’s six levels can be taught as passes accepted during DJ Skate Nights. Director of Evanston Hockey, at 847-894-1521 or a group or be used as goals for individual skaters. Date Day Time Theme James Faedtke at 847-859-7824. Starting from the first steps on the ice, skaters will Dec 21 F 7:30-9pm Holiday Favorites EYHA Travel Hockey: EYHA administers the progress through the levels at their own rate and Feb 15 F 7:30-9pm Valentine’s Day travel hockey program based at Robert Crown advance once they have mastered each skill. These Feb 18 F 7:30-9pm Disco Skate Center. Teams are offered from Mite through high skills will build a foundation that will aid skaters school. Players have a more intense practice and throughout the rest of their skating careers. A SPECIAL EVENT SKATING ADMISSION playing schedule geared toward a higher level membership with Learn to Skate USA is required at Rate of competition. Conditioning begins in August. the time of registration for $17. The calendar year Adult $8 Tryouts begin in September. EYHA information, for the LTS membership is July 1-June 30. Student w/ ID $6 visit evanstonhockey.com or contact Del Morris. Location: Robert Crown Community Center 5 and under $3 Age: 4.5-12 yrs. Skate Rentals PARENT-TOT INTRO TO SKATING Fee: $90 R/$110 NR Skate rentals: $3 per public skate session. For the true beginner who has no prior experience Length: 7 sessions Figure Skate sizes: child size 7–adult 14 and would like an introduction to the world of figure Class # Dates Days Time Hockey Skates sizes: child size 7–adult 16 skating or hockey. One family may accompany each 342560A9 Jan 10-Feb 21 Th 5:50-6:30pm Skate More and Save participant on the ice. Adults must be able to skate. No class on Jan. 26. A full year pass from date of purchase is $90 and is valid for public skating Location: Robert Crown Community Center sessions. Pass does not include entrance Age: 3-5 yrs. to special event skates. Fee, 7 sessions: $53 R/$73 NR Fee, 8 sessions: $62 R/$82 NR Class # Dates Days Time 342551A9 Jan 5-Feb 23 Sa 12:20-12:50pm 342551B9 Jan 6-Feb 24 Su 11:45am-12:15pm

14 Evanston Parks, Recreation and Community Services Winter Program Guide 2018 RC EDGE HOCKEY GIRLS BEGINNER HOCKEY ADULT HOCKEY The RC Edge Program Discount This beginner hockey program is an excellent way to Beginner encourage and teach girls the sport. Instruction will Register for a RC Edge Hockey Program class This is an introduction class to skating and stick focus on developing skating skills and and receive 25% off additional RC Edge Hockey and puck handling. Participants should have some fundamentals through drills and group instruction. registrations. basic skating skills before the beginning of the Full gear is required for this class and can be class. A ,stick,elbow and knee pads are borrowed for each session. No class on Jan. 26. LTS HOCKEY required. Equipment is not available to borrow at The program’s curriculum is designed to teach the Location: Robert Crown Community Center the rink. Age: 5-12 yrs. fundamentals of hockey skating through Learn Location: Robert Crown Community Center Fee: $56 R/$76 NR to Skate USA. Consisting of 4 levels, skaters will Age: 16 yrs. and up Length: 7 sessions learn to maneuver faster and be more agile on the Fee, 8 sessions: $88 R/$108 NR ice. As skaters increase their skills they have the Class # Dates Days Time Fee, 7 sessions: $77 R/$97 NR opportunity to transition and earn badges for each 342556A9 Jan 5-Feb 23 Sa 2:20-3pm Class # Dates Days Time different level. Skaters will learn the necessary 342556B9 Jan 8-Feb 19 Tu 5:45-6:25pm 342558A9 Jan 6-Feb 24 Su 8:45-9:45pm fundamentals to be successful in game situations. 342558B9 Jan 7-Feb 18 M 9:40-10:40pm This class will also include elements of USA POWER HOCKEY 342558C9 Jan 9-Feb 20 W 9:40-10:40pm Hockey’s Learn to Play Program giving skaters a With Power Hockey you will increase your chance to Learn Basic Hockey Skills with the use endurance and speed which will improve leg ADULT DROP-IN HOCKEY of a Stick. Included with registration is a RC Edge strength, quickness, flexibility, core strength, If you are looking for good games and great on which completed badges may be balance and skating techniques! Must currently competition come and check out our weekday attached. A membership with Learn to Skate USA participate in a House or Travel Program. sessions. Full equipment is required. No checking is required at the time of registration for $17. The Location: Robert Crown Community Center is allowed. No drop-in Dec. 12-16. calendar year for the LTS membership is July 1–June Age: 6-14 yrs. Location: Robert Crown Community Center 30. No class on Jan. 26. Fee, 8 sessions: $80 R/$100 NR (Main Rink) Location: Robert Crown Community Center Fee, 7 sessions: $70 R/$90 NR Age: 18 yrs. and up Age: Varies Fee, 3 sessions: $45 R/$65 NR Fee: $10 per drop-in or $75 for 10-Punch Pass Fee, 7 sessions: $70 R/$90 NR Fee, Drop-in: $18 R/$24 NR $80 R/$100 NR Dates Days Time Fee, 8 sessions: Class # Dates Days Time Dec 3–Feb 28 M-F 12:45-2:15pm Class # Dates Days Time Age 342557A9 Jan 6-Feb 24 Su 1:45-2:30pm 342552A9 Jan 5-Feb 23 Sa 12:50-1:30pm 3-6 342557B9 Jan 10-Feb 21 Th 5:45-6:30pm 342554A9 Jan 5-Feb 23 Sa 12:50-1:30pm 7-12 342557C9 Dec 26-28 W-F 12:40-1:40pm Broomball 342552B9 Jan 6-Feb 24 Su 12:20-1pm 3-6 342557D9 Dec 26-28 W-F 12:40-1:40pm (Drop-in) 342554B9 Jan 6-Feb 24 Su 12:20-1pm 7-12 342557E9 Dec 26-28 W-F 1:50-2:50pm ADULT BROOMBALL: WINTER LEAGUE 342552C9 Jan 8-Feb 19 Tu 5-5:40pm 3-6 342557F9 Dec 26-28 W-F 1:50-2:50pm (Drop-in) Games are played at convenient hours on Sundays 342554C9 Jan 8-Feb 19 Tu 5-5:40pm 7-12 with 10–15 players per team. If interested, you can LTP HOCKEY SKILLS either play or enter a team. Winter/Spring League: February-April Program curriculum is designed to teach the Location: Robert Crown Community Center fundamentals Hockey Skills both Skating and Age: 18 yrs. and up Stick/Puck work based on the USA Hockey Learn to Team Fee: $950 R/NR Play format. Participants also work with the 4 levels Length: 12 sessions of skating basics as shown in the Learn to Skate USA curriculum, but this is a step up from Learn to Class # Dates Days Time Skate; the focus is stick/puck skill development. 313599A9 Feb 10-April 28 Su 5:30-8:30pm Skaters will learn the necessary fundamentals of be successful in game situations. Included with registration is a RC Edge Hockey jersey on which completed Learn to skate badges may be attached. Full gear is a requirement for this class; all equipment can be borrowed. A membership with Learn to Skate USA is required at the time of registration for $17. The calendar year for the LTS membership is July 1–June 30. No class on Jan. 26. Location: Robert Crown Community Center Age: Varies Fee, 7 sessions: $70 R/$90 NR Fee, 8 sessions: $80 R/$100 NR Class # Dates Days Time Age 342555A9 Jan 5-Feb 23 Sa 1:30-2:15pm 7-12 342553A9 Jan 5-Feb 23 Sa 1:30-2:15pm 3-6 342555B9 Jan 6-Feb 24 Su 1-1:45pm 7-12 342553B9 Jan 6-Feb 24 Su 1-1:45pm 3-6 342553C9 Jan 8-Feb 19 M 5-5:45pm 3-6 342555C9 Jan 10-Feb 21 Th. 5-5:45pm 7-12

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Figure Skating Basic 2 Figure Skating Information Class # Dates Days Time Classes 342524A9 Jan 5-Feb 23 Sa 8:45-9:30am 342524B9 Jan 5-Feb 23 Sa 11-11:45am Robert Crown Community Center SNOWPLOW SAM (Age 3–5) 342524C9 Jan 8-Feb 19 Tu 5-5:45pm 1701 Main St., 847-448-8258 Introductory classes are divided into four 342524D9 Jan 10-Feb 21 Th 5-5:45pm Non-meeting dates: progressive levels. Children with no prior skating Basic 3 experience build confidence, develop agility, January 26 and Feburary 10 balance, coordination, speed and learn basic Class # Dates Days Time Need to skates during class? skating skills. 342525A9 Jan 5-Feb 23 Sa 8-8:45am 342525B9 Jan 5-Feb 23 Sa 11-11:45am Figure Skates rental fee: $2 per class Fee: $70 R/$90 NR 342525C9 Jan 8-Feb 19 Tu 5-5:45pm Length: 7 sessions Refunds, Pro-rating and Make Ups 342525D9 Jan 10-Feb 21 Th 5-5:45pm The figure skating program follows the Snowplow 1 Basic 4 department’s refund policy. Classes are not Class # Dates Days Time pro-rated if registering after class begins. Class # Dates Days Time 342519A9 Jan 5-Feb 23 Sa 10-10:30am Missed classes (2 max.) can only be made up 342526A9 Jan 5-Feb 23 Sa 8-8:45am 342519B9 Jan 8-Feb 19 Tu 4:30-5pm 342526B9 Jan 5-Feb 23 Sa 11-11:45am with prior approval. Email make up requests to 342519C9 Jan 9-Feb 20 W 9:30-10am 342526C9 Jan 8-Feb 19 Tu 5-5:45pm the Figure Skating Program Coordinator. 342519D9 Jan 9-Feb 20 W 11-11:30am 342526D9 Jan 10-Feb 21 Th 5-5:45pm Progression and Testing 342519E9 Jan 10-Feb 21 Th 4:30-5pm Basic 5 Classes should be completed and passed in Snowplow 2 sequential order. Each child’s progress will be Class # Dates Days Time Class # Dates Days Time monitored weekly and at the end of the session 342527A9 Jan 5-Feb 23 Sa 10-10:45am 342520A9 Jan 5-Feb 23 Sa 10-10:30am an instructor will evaluate their skills. After 342527B9 Jan 8-Feb 19 Tu 5-5:45pm 342520B9 Jan 8-Feb 19 Tu 4:30-5pm passing the evaluation, the skater should enroll 342527C9 Jan 10-Feb 21 Th 5-5:45pm 342520C9 Jan 10-Feb 21 Th 4:30-5pm in the next level. Basic 6 Snowplow 3 Which class is right for me or my child? Class # Dates Days Time Class # Dates Days Time Parent Tot class is for parents who wish to 342528A9 Jan 5-Feb 23 Sa 10-10:45am 342521A9 Jan 5-Feb 23 Sa 9:30-10am skate with their children. 342528B9 Jan 8-Feb 19 Tu 5-5:45pm 342521B9 Jan 8-Feb 19 Tu 4:30-5pm Snowplow Sam 1–4 levels are designed to help 342528C9 Jan 10-Feb 21 Th 5-5:45pm 342521C9 Jan 10-Feb 21 Th 4:30-5pm the skater develop preliminary coordination Pre-Free Skate and strength to maneuver on the ice. Snowplow 4 Class # Dates Days Time Basic Skills 1–6 are the fundamentals of the Class # Dates Days Time 342529A9 Jan 5-Feb 23 Sa 10-10:45am sport. See class listing for more details. 342522A9 Jan 5-Feb 23 Sa 9:30-10am 342529B9 Jan 8-Feb 19 Tu 5-5:45pm Pre-Free Skate and Free Skate 1–6 is comprised 342522B9 Jan 8-Feb 19 Tu 4:30-5pm 342529C9 Jan 10-Feb 21 Th 5-5:45pm of a variety of progressive skating skills, 342522C9 Jan 10-Feb 21 Th 4:30-5pm transitions, spins and jumps—all of which build Snowplow Plus ADVANCED SKATING (AGE 6-17) on the previous skill, providing skaters a strong This accelerated class includes 30 minutes of on ice foundation of all elements. Each progressive skill level is comprised of various instruction and 30 minutes of off ice exercises. transitions, spins and jumps, building on the Adults: Skaters 18 years and up who have Fee: $85 R/$105 NR previous skill and providing a strong foundation. never skated before begin at Adult 1. Class # Dates Days Time Fee: $90 R/$110 NR Learn to Skate USA Membership 342516A9 Jan 9-Feb 20 W 9:30-10:45am Length: 7 sessions The figure skating program follows the 342516B9 Jan 9-Feb 20 W 10:15-11:30am curriculum of Learn to Skate USA, which is Free Skate 1 supported by U.S. Figure Skating, USA Hockey, BASIC 1–6 (AGE 6–17) Class # Dates Days Time US Speed skating and Special Olympics. LTS The Learn to Skate basic skills are the fundamentals 342531A9 Jan 8-Feb 19 Tu 5:45-6:30pm USA requires a yearly membership fee of $17 and basic knowledge of the sport. The six levels 342531B9 Jan 5-Feb 23 Sa 10-10:45am introduce the fundamental moves: forward skating, per child which is valid July 1–June 30 annually. Free Skate 2 Payment for your membership will be required backward skating, stops, edges, crossovers, turns Class # Dates Days Time when registering for your first skating class. and mohawks while progressing at their own rate. Membership fees are not pro-rated regardless Upon completion of the Basic 1–6 levels and after 342532A9 Jan 8-Feb 19 Tu 5:45-6:30pm 342532B9 Jan 5-Feb 23 Sa 10-10:45am of when registering for your first skating skill mastery is demonstrated, skaters will advance class. All figure skating programs require the to more specialized areas of skating. Basic 1 is for Free Skate 3 children with no prior skating experience. membership. To learn more about the benefits Class # Dates Days Time Fee: $75 R/$95 NR of LTS USA visit learntoskateusa.com. 342533A9 Jan 8-Feb 19 Tu 5:45-6:30pm Length: 7 sessions Figure Skating Class Discount 342533B9 Jan 5-Feb 23 Sa 10-10:45am If the same individual registers for more than Basic 1 Free Skate 4 Class # Dates Days Time one class a week, the second class is 50% off. Class # Dates Days Time The discount is deducted from the lower price 342523A9 Jan 5-Feb 23 Sa 8:45-9:30am 342534A9 Jan 8-Feb 19 Tu 5:45-6:30pm class and does not apply to off-ice classes. 342523B9 Jan 5-Feb 23 Sa 11-11:45am 342534B9 Jan 5-Feb 23 Sa 10-10:45am Register at the office to receive discount. Must 342523C9 Jan 8-Feb 19 Tu 5-5:45pm be applied before classes begin. 342523D9 Jan 10-Feb 21 Th 5-5:45pm

16 Evanston Parks, Recreation and Community Services Winter Program Guide 2018 Free Skate 5 Specialized and LEARN TO SKATE OLYMPICS Class # Dates Days Time The Learn to Skate Olympics is a free in-house 342535A9 Jan 8-Feb 19 Tu 5:45-6:30pm Advanced (age 6–17) demonstration that is open to all skaters who 342535B9 Jan 5-Feb 23 Sa 9:15-10am are currently enrolled in the Robert Crown Center BALLET FOR SKATERS Free Skate 6 skating program. The Learn to Skate Olympics Ballet fundamentals specifically designed for gives skaters a chance to show off the skills they Class # Dates Days Time skaters, focusing on strength and flexibility. have mastered in front of friends and family 342536A9 Jan 8-Feb 19 Tu 5:45-6:30pm Length: 7 sessions members. No registration is required. 342536B9 Jan 5-Feb 23 Sa 9:15-10am Beginner Snowplow Sam, Basic 1–6 and Pre FS ADULT (AGE 18 yrs. and up) Fee: $53 R/$73 NR Dates Days Time There are six class levels. Skaters progress at an Class # Dates Days Time Feb 26 Tu 5-5:45pm individual rate. Based on prior skating experience, 342549B9 Jan 8-Feb 19 Tu 5-5:45pm Feb 28 Th 5-5:45pm adults choose the best matched level. Advanced Free Skate and Adult Fee: $90 R/$110 NR Fee: $63 R/$83 NR Dates Days Time Length: 7 sessions Class # Dates Days Time Feb 26 Tu 5:45-6:30pm Adult 1 342549A9 Jan 7-Feb 18 M 6-7pm Class # Dates Days Time Axel and Double Jump 343552A9 Jan 9-Feb 20 W 7-7:45pm Skaters will focusing on axel and double jump 343552B9 Jan 5-Feb 23 Sa 10:40-11:25am techniques. Adult 2 Fee: $65 R/$85 NR Class # Dates Days Time Length: 7 sessions 343553A9 Jan 9-Feb 20 W 7-7:45pm Class # Dates Days Time 343553B9 Jan 5-Feb 23 Sa 10:40-11:25am 342543A9 Jan 10-Feb 21 Th 5-5:45pm Adult 3 Class # Dates Days Time ICE DANCING 343555A9 Jan 9-Feb 20 W 7-7:45pm Geared for the novice solo skater or young dance 343555B9 Jan 5-Feb 23 Sa 10:40-11:25am couple of all ages. Each class begins with a series of stroking drills to music and progresses to steps, Adult 4 turns and musical interpretation. Class # Dates Days Time Fee: $90 R/$110 NR 343556A9 Jan 9-Feb 20 W 7-7:45pm Length: 7 sessions 343556B9 Jan 5-Feb 23 Sa 10:40-11:25am Class # Dates Days Time Adult 5 332543A9 Jan 6-Feb 24 Su 2:40-3:40pm Class # Dates Days Time 343557A9 Jan 9-Feb 20 W 7:45-8:30pm SATURDAY PACKAGES 343557B9 Jan 5-Feb 23 Sa 11:30am-12:15pm Program consists of off-ice conditioning, power Adult 6 skills development and freestyle class. Class # Dates Days Time Length: 7 sessions 343558A9 Jan 9-Feb 20 W 7:45-8:30pm Low (Pre FS-FS 3) 343558B9 Jan 5-Feb 23 Sa 11:30am-12:15pm Fee: $132 R/$152 NR Class # Dates Days Time ADULT FREE SKATE 1–3 342547A9 Jan 5-Feb 23 Sa 8-10:45am Each Free Skate level is divided into four sections: Intermediate (FS 4-6) , spins, dance/footwork Fee: $132 R/$152 NR sequence and jumps. The Free Skate levels are designed to give skaters a strong foundation Class # Dates Days Time on which to build their skills. This is the point 342547B9 Jan 5-Feb 23 Sa 8-10:45am where the skater can choose whether to pursue a High (Passed FS 6) recreational or competitive approach to the sport of Fee: $147 R/$167 NR figure skating. Class # Dates Days Time Fee: $100 R/$120 NR 342547C9 Jan 5-Feb 23 Sa 8-10:45am Length: 7 sessions Class # Dates Days Time 343554A9 Jan 9-Feb 20 W 8:30-9:30pm

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Yoga PILATES/YOGA FUSION Martial Arts This class blends the best of both disciplines to FIRESIDE YOGA provide participants with a strong core, flexibility LITTLE DRAGONS KARATE Join us at the most unique and relaxing setting for and overall strength. Little dragons develop a more confident and yoga in Evanston. Our fireside yoga program is held Instructor: Amanda Hart enthusiastic outlook, which provides a strong in front of the large fireplace inside the Evanston Location: Levy Senior Center foundation for the school years ahead. Your child Ecology Center. Yoga strengthens your mind, body Age: 18 yrs. and up will learn how to work with others and follow and spirit. Please bring your own yoga mat. Fee: $65 R/$80 NR directions through positive social interaction. Location: Evanston Ecology Center Length: 10 sessions Program will enhance development in a fun and Age: 16 yrs. and up Class # Dates Days Time motivating environment. No class on Jan. 26. Fee: $48 R/$60 NR 543312A9 Jan 12-Mar 16 Sa 10:30-11:30am Information: contact Fonseca Martial Arts at Length: 8 sessions 847-866-0200, or [email protected]. Class # Dates Days Time Level YOGA TO HEAL Location: Varies 4-6 yrs. 143130A9 Jan 16-Mar 6 W 6-7pm Beg. Integrate the healing power of yoga into your Age: $84 R/$104 NR 143130B9 Jan 16-Mar 6 W 7:15-8:15pm Multi. strategy to get well and stay cancer-free. Use Fee: 7 sessions breath, guided imagery and movement to increase Length: BEGINNING YOGA—TEEN/ADULT your health, improve range of movement, strength Class # Dates Days Time Location This is a “sampler” class of over 60 yoga poses. and energy. Reduce treatment symptoms and 242815A9 Jan 5-Feb 23 Sa 11-11:30am Crown You will experience relaxation and meditation pain and minimize distracting or unproductive 242815B9 Jan 5-Feb 23 Sa 11:35am-12:05pm Crown techniques, along with strengthening and thoughts. The class is designed to support those at 242816A9 Jan 7-Feb 18 M 4-4:30pm Chandler flexibility poses in a non-competitive atmosphere. any phase of treatment or beyond who are able to 242816B9 Jan 7-Feb 18 M 4:35-5:05pm Chandler Please wear loose clothing and avoid food for two function in a group setting. hours before sessions. Instructor: Shauna Babcock ERYT-200 ALL AGES KARATE Instructor: Emily Williams-Guthrie Location: Levy Senior Center Karate training helps build cardiovascular fitness, Location: Levy Senior Center Age: 18 yrs. and up speed, strength, flexibility, body awareness, control Age: 18 yrs. and up Fee: $65 R/$80 NR and precision in movement. It also strengthens Fee: $64 R/$79 NR Length: 10 sessions inner well-being and self-esteem. Length: 8 sessions Class # Dates Days Time Information: contact Fonseca Martial Arts at Class # Dates Days Time 543317A9 Jan 12-Mar 16 Sa 9:15-10:25am 847-866-0200, or [email protected]. Location: Varies 543301A9 Jan 17-Mar 7 Th 6:30-8pm Age: 7 yrs. and up Fee: $112 R/$132 NR CONTINUING YOGA—TEEN/ADULT Length: 7 sessions This class is recommended for those who have prior Class # Dates Days Time Location experience and are able to sustain a higher level of effort. Relax in a non-competitive atmosphere 242818A9 Jan 5-Feb 23 Sa 12:15-1pm Crown while practicing activities leading to flexibility, 242819A9 Jan 7-Feb 18 M 5:15-6pm Chandler strength and balance and meditation techniques. No Class on Jan 21. KARATE Instructor: Emily Williams-Guthrie Join Sensei Thomas Sexton who teaches traditional Location: Levy Senior Center martial arts from basic to advanced skills. Age: 18 yrs. and up Location: Fleetwood-Jourdain Center Fee: $64 R/$79 NR Age: 5 yrs. and up Length: 8 sessions Fee: $65 R/$75 NR Length: 8 sessions Class # Dates Days Time 543302A9 Jan 7-Mar 4 M 6-7:30pm Class # Dates Days Time 442113A9 Jan 5-Feb 23 Sa 9-10am

18 Evanston Parks, Recreation and Community Services Winter Program Guide 2018 TAE KWON DO Advanced Youth Assorted Sports Grandmaster Connelly is Evanston’s most The class challenges youth students ranked at experienced Taekwon-do martial arts professional. Red Stripe and higher to take their training to the ALL AROUND ATHLETICISM next level. Emphasizing rank appropriate patterns, The Grandmaster’s classes are fun, safe, age- No matter what sport an athlete participated techniques and leadership, students will be appropriate and a rewarding experience on many in, their overall success is determined by four prepared for advancement, physically and mentally. levels. For over 25 years, his Levy Center programs key components: Mental stability, physical have had success in teaching and motivating kids Age: 12-18 yrs. strength, fitness, agility. In this co-ed program, to keep growing stronger in body, mind and spirit-to Fee: $135 R/$150 NR participants will engage in active training sessions become Black Belt Leaders. Classes are available Class # Dates Days Time lead by a certified personal trainer focusing for beginning, intermediate and advanced students. 542307A9 Jan 9-Mar 13 W 7-8pm on the components to be a successful athlete. No class on Jan. 21. Advanced Teens and Adults Participants will develop their mind and body as Information: contact Grandmaster Connelly at they work towards improving their overall athletic This class is designed to provide a challenging 847-568-0912 or Connellysacademy.com. performance to a higher level. training opportunity to teens and adults who are Instructor: Grandmaster Connelly ranked at Black Stripe or higher. Location: Fleetwood-Jourdain Center Location: Levy Senior Center Age: 11-13 yrs. Age: 13 yrs. and up Length: 10 sessions Fee: $65 R/$75 NR Fee: $175 R/$190 NR Tiger Cubs Length: 8 sessions Class # Dates Days Time Designed to be engaging and fun, this class Class # Dates Days Time 543360A9 Jan 7-Mar 18 M 7-8:30pm will bring out the best in your child. Students 442820A9 Jan 6-Feb 24 Su 10-11:30am develop focus, agility and strength in this safe, non-competitive and non-combative class. The WOMEN’S SELF DEFENSE traditional values of Taekwon-do are coupled with In this day and age, we are living in a time where modern, age-appropriate games and activities. crime is increasing and unfortunately women are Grandmaster Connelly is Evanston’s most being targeted as potential victims. In an effort to experienced martial arts professional. His classes increase women’s safety, the Fleetwood-Jourdain are inclusive and fun for all kids. Community Center now offers a Women’s Self Age: 4-7 yrs. Defense class. Every registered participant will Fee: $135 R/$150 NR gain confidence within themselves as they increase their physical strength, ability to better observe Class # Dates Days Time their surroundings and defend themselves against 542301A9 Jan 7-Mar 18 M 5:15-6pm larger attackers. 542301B9 Jan 9-Mar 13 W 5:15-6pm Location: Fleetwood-Jourdain Center Young Tigers Age: 18 yrs. and up This is a fun and exciting, non-competitive class in Fee: $65 R/$75 NR which your child will progress in the martial arts, Length: 8 sessions develop leadership skills and challenge himself Class # Dates Days Time to be his personal best. Building competence and 443324A9 Jan 12-Mar 2 Sa 10-11am confidence, your child will grow stronger in mind body and spirit. Age: 7 yrs. and up Boxing Fee: $135 R/$150 NR Class # Dates Days Time BOXING AND SELF DEFENSE 542305A9 Jan 7-Mar 18 M 6-7pm This is a comprehensive boxing program that teaches both young men and women the Intermediate Youth fundamentals of the sport of boxing. Students will This class is designed to provide an encouraging learn the self-defense and competitive techniques and challenging training opportunity for youth who of one of the oldest and most effective martial arts are ranked at Green through Blue Belt. This class in the world. Our students will learn self-discipline emphasizes leadership as well as the patterns and and build confidence in a fun and ego free techniques specific to the students’ needs. environment. All skill levels are welcome. Age: 13-18 yrs. Location: Gibbs-Morrison Cultural Center Fee: $135 R/$150 NR Age: 8-14 yrs. Class # Dates Days Time Fee: $100 R/$120 NR 542306A9 Jan 9-Mar 13 W 6-7pm Length: 10 sessions Class # Dates Days Time 042801A9 Jan 10-Mar 14 Sa 11am-Noon

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Tai Chi TAI CHI—INTERMEDIATE Teen and Adult This relaxing, gentle, flowing exercise coordinates TAI CHI LEVELS 1 AND 2 movement, breath and mind. Tai Chi benefits Fitness Tai Chi Chuan is an ancient Chinese form of people of all physical abilities. You’ll increase your exercise known for its slow, circular hand motions flexibility, coordination, balance and circulation. FREE FITNESS WEEK and its strong dance-like foot movements. The Previous class experience required. The Levy Center will be holding a FREE! week of ability to concentrate and move in sequence is the Instructor: Norm Zuefle fitness classes throughout the year. This is your key to success. Location: Levy Senior Center opportunity to find the fitness class that is right for Location: Robert Crown Community Center Age: 18 yrs. and up you without any obligations. All classes will start Age: 16 yrs. and up Fee: $90 R/$105 NR their new session the following week, so you will Fee: $90 R/$110 NR Length: 20 sessions be able to register for that great new class you just Length: 9 sessions Class # Dates Days Time discovered. A schedule of classes will be available at the Levy Center. Class # Dates Days Time 543313A9 Jan 8-Mar 14 Tu, Th 7-8:15am Free Week: Tues., Jan. 2—Sun., Jan. 7 243305A9 Jan 3-Feb 28 Th 10-11am TAI CHI FUNDAMENTALS 243305B9 Jan 8-Feb 26 Tu 9-10am TUMMY AND TUSH Learn a basic Tai Chi form as well as a number of TAI CHI LEVEL 3 techniques designed to energize the body, reduce If you have been trying to slim down these problem areas, then this is the class for you. These great A continuation of the tai chi form begun and and manage stress and improve balance and exercise routines concentrate on strengthening developed in levels 1 and 2. Previous class flexibility. Regular practice of this system of gentle and firming your abdominal and gluteus muscles. experience required for level 3. movements can facilitate harmonious energy flow Instructor: Denise Rosenfeld Location: Robert Crown Community Center throughout the body enhancing your physical and Location: Levy Senior Center Age: 16 yrs. and up emotional well-being. Age: 18 yrs. and up Fee: $90 R/$110 NR Instructor: Francesca Segal Fee: $65 R/$80 NR Length: 9 sessions Location: Levy Senior Center Age: 18 yrs. and up Length: 10 sessions Class # Dates Days Time Fee: $70 R/$85 NR Class # Dates Days Time 243306A9 Jan 3-Feb 28 Th 9-10am Length: 10 sessions 543315A9 Jan 8-Mar 12 Tu 5:30-6:15pm TAI CHI—BEGINNER Class # Dates Days Time 543319A9 Jan 13-Mar 17 Su 1-2:30pm LOW IMPACT AEROBICS This relaxing, gentle, flowing exercise coordinates Spend 30 minutes doing good-time, low-impact movement, breath and mind. Tai Chi benefits aerobics and 30 minutes on strength exercises and people of all physical abilities. You’ll increase your stretching. This complete workout is over before flexibility, coordination, balance and circulation. you know it! Instructor: Denise Rosenfeld Instructor: Norm Zuefle Location: Levy Senior Center Location: Levy Senior Center Fee: $65 R/$80 NR Age: 18 yrs. and up Length: 10 sessions Fee: $90 R/$105 NR Length: 20 sessions Class # Dates Days Time 543316A9 Jan 8-Mar 12 Tu 6:30-7:30pm Class # Dates Days Time 543310A9 Jan 8-Mar 14 Tu, Th 8:15-9:15am

20 Evanston Parks, Recreation and Community Services Winter Program Guide 2018 NIA Fitness Rooms Personal Training Nia is a sensory-based dance/movement practice that gets your heart pumping, body moving and FITNESS ROOM AT LEVY CENTER PERSONAL TRAINING AT LEVY CENTER energy flowing in a way that leads to health, AGES 18+ AGES 18+ wellness and fitness. This expressive, creative Improve your stamina, balance and shape when Take the road to a healthier tomorrow and find a experience uses fantastic World music with you make a commitment to staying active! It’s easy personal trainer at the Levy Center who is right for easy-to-follow dance steps that can be adapted when you join our Fitness Room with its top-quality you! You don’t have to be a Levy Center member to accommodate individual needs and abilities. equipment and light, bright, cheerful atmosphere. or a Fitness Room member to purchase a personal Instructor: Myrna Weinman Operating hours are subject to change on holidays; training package; the only requirement is that Location: Levy Senior Center the dates the Levy Center will be closed are posted you’re age 18 or older! Choose between 5 or 10 Age: 18 yrs. and up one week in advance. sessions in either 30 or 60 minutes lengths. Fee: $65 R/$80NR Location: Levy Senior Center, 300 Dodge Ave To receive the discount, you must pre-purchase Length: 10 sessions Fees: (Y)Yearly/(M)Monthly a package (i.e., no discount if you buy sessions Class # Dates Days Time Levy Center Member: $115Y/$10M one at a time) and must use the same trainer for 543320A9 Jan 9-Mar 13 W 6-7pm Non-member Resident: $300Y/$26M all sessions. Personal training passes expire 6 Non-member Non-Resident: $350Y/$32M months from the date of issue. Sign up today at the ZUMBA Daily Fee, all adults: $5 Levy Center’s office and you’ll be on the road to a Zumba® is a fusion of Latin and International music Days Age Time healthier tomorrow! 847-448-8250. with dance themes creating a dynamic, exciting, M-F 18-54 7-9am/5-9pm Fee for 30-minute sessions: effective fitness system! Routines feature aerobic/ M-F 55+ 7am-9pm 1 session, $30; 5-session package, $135; fitness interval training, resistance training and Sa-Su All Ages 9am-3pm 10-session package, $270 a combination of fast and slow rhythms that Fee for 60-minute sessions: tone and sculpt the body. Easy-to-follow dance FITNESS ROOM AT FLEETWOOD-JOURDAIN 1 session, $43; 5-session package, $194; steps and body-sculpting movements maximize Our Fitness room is a bright beautiful place to 10-session package, $387. caloric output, fat burning and total body toning. work out, it has what you need to get and/or stay Instructor: Denise Rosenfeld in shape. The Fleetwood-Jourdain Fitness room Location: Levy Senior Center has Elliptical, weights, Treadmills and other Age: 18 yrs. and up options available for your workouts. Membership Fee: $70 R/$85NR includes access to our basketball court (based on Length: 10 sessions availability). Class # Dates Days Time Membership Options for adults include: 543340A9 Jan 8-Mar 12 Tu 7:30-8:30pm 1year membership: $120 1 month membership: $50 Location: Fleetwood-Jourdain Center Age: 18yrs and Up Daily Fee: $5 Dates Days Time Ongoing M-F 6am-8:30pm Sa 9am-4pm

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Parent and Child SQUIRREL TALES Family Programs Join Sara Squirrel for story time each month as Classes she reads different books aloud about her forest NIGHT HIKE friends. Stories will be read in front of the fireplace Test your nocturnal senses on a guided night NATURE PALS and followed by a craft and a nature walk. Each hike through the Arboretum. Themed night hike month Sara will have a different theme and a Learn about the wonders of the season through activities, a campfire and s’mores make for a different book so make sure you come to all. stories, songs, nature activities and walks in the perfect evening. Pre-registration is required. Pre-registration is recommended. Drop-ins are Ladd Arboretum. Children will enjoy experiencing Location: Evanston Ecology Center welcome until the class is full. nature and learn basic skills such as numbers, Age: 5yrs. and up Location: Evanston Ecology Center letters, colors and more with an accompanied Fee: $5 R/$7 NR Age: 2-5 yrs. adult. Dress for the weather; prepare for daily Length: 1 session Fee: $5 R/$7 NR outdoor ventures. Pre-registration is required. Class # Dates Days Time Length: 1 session Location: Evanston Ecology Center 142149A8 Dec 8 Sa 5-6:30pm Class # Dates Days Time Age: 2-3 yrs. 142149B9 Jan 12 Sa 5-6:30pm Fee: $100 R/$125 NR 142153A8 Dec 14 F 10:30-11:30am 142149C9 Feb 9 Sa 5-6:30pm Length: 8 sessions 142153B9 Jan 18 F 10:30-11:30am 142153C9 Feb 22 F 10:30-11:30am Class # Dates Days Time OWL PROWL 142108A9 Jan 15-Mar 5 Tu 10-11am Join us for a night hike in search of owls! Participants Scout Programs will learn about how specialized ears, eyes and TINY TREKKERS feathers help owls survive the night and how to best What do plants and animals do in the winter? You BOY AND GIRL SCOUT PROGRAMS AT THE search for them in the wild. and your preschooler can unlock the mysteries ECOLOGY CENTER Location: Evanston Ecology Center together during a 6-week series. Classes include Located within the Ladd Arboretum and housing Age: 5yrs. and up crafts, stories, songs and snacks. Dress for the a variety of resident live animals, the Evanston Fee: $7 R/$9 NR weather; prepare for daily outdoor ventures. Ecology Center is an ideal place for your Girl Scout Length: 1 session Pre-registration is required. or Cub Scout troop to explore! Our educational Class # Dates Days Time Location: Evanston Ecology Center and interactive programs will engage your troop 142132A9 Feb 23 Sa 6-7:30pm Age: 4-5 yrs. and meet most or all of the badge requirements. Fee: $100 R/$125 NR In addition to the topics listed below, the Ecology LUNAR ECLIPSE Length: 6 sessions Center will work with you to meet your troops’ Learn about what will happen during lunar eclipse Class # Dates Days Time unique needs. coming up on January 21, 2019. Participants will 142113A9 Jan 17-Feb 21 Th 10-11:30am Girl Scouts: Clover Petal (Daisy), Rosie Petal (Daisy) gain a better understanding of the moon and its Senses (Daisy-Brownie), Bugs (Daisy-Brownie), phases. Make your own lunar eclipse craft and look NATURE PLAY DATE Letterboxer (Brownie), Geocacher (Junior-Cadette) at the moon through binoculars. Schedule a play date with nature. You and Cub Scouts: Backyard Jungle (Tiger), Tigers in Location: Evanston Ecology Center your child will explore the wonders of the Ladd the Wild (Tiger), Paws on the Path (Wolf), Air of Age: 5yrs. and up Arboretum through games, crafts, stories and the Wolf (Wolf ), Fur, Feathers and Ferns (Bear), Fee: $10 R/$12 NR outdoor play. This free-style play date allows your Weeblo Walkabout (Weeblo), Into the Woods Length: 1 session (Weeblo. Programs vary in length depending on child to discover which activities they like best and Class # Dates Days Time go at their own pace. Join us for a different monthly requirements and reservations are required 2 142157A9 Jan 19 Sa 6-7:30pm theme, come late or leave early. Caregiver required. weeks in advance. Please call for availability. Cost Pre-registration is encouraged, drop-ins welcome, is $6 R/$8 NR per scout with a 10-scout minimum. until class is full. Location: Evanston Ecology Center BOY SCOUT MERIT BADGES Age: 1-4 yrs. We will help you on your path to Eagle. We offer a Fee: $5 R/$7 NR mix of required and elective badges each season. Length: 1 session Books and supplies will be provided. Participants Class # Dates Days Time must obtain their blue cards before attending class. 142126A8 Dec 7 F 9:30-11:30am Location: Evanston Ecology Center 142126B9 Jan 11 F 9:30-11:30am Age: 11-18 yrs. 142126C9 Feb 8 F 9:30-11:30am Fee: $31 R/$39 NR Length: 2 sessions Class # Dates Days Time Badge 142147A8 Dec 10-17 M 4:30-6:30pm First Aid 142147A9 Jan 7-14 M 4:30-6:30pm Emergency Prep 142147B9 Feb 4-11 M 4:30-6:30pm Indian Lore

22 Evanston Parks, Recreation and Community Services Winter Program Guide 2018 Ecology Classes CONSTELLATION QUEST CANDLE MAKING Become an Astronomer. Learn your way around the We will explore the historic process of candle TRACKING night skies by finding and mapping constellations, making. Participants will make their own candles to Learn how to follow the signs to see what kind of exploring the expansiveness of space and by take home. We will learn about the different types animals live around us. We will learn how to tell building your own telescope to take home. This of candle you can make. the differences between tracks and other signs class is great for any type of explorer wanting to Location: Evanston Ecology Center animals leave behind. We will be outside for the travel through the last great frontier, Space. Age: 8-12 yrs. majority of this class, dress appropriately for the Location: Evanston Ecology Center Fee: $12 R/$15 NR weather. This is a drop-off program. Age: 7-10 yrs. Length: 1 session Location: Evanston Ecology Center Fee: $62 R/$75 NR Class # Dates Days Time Age: 6-10 yrs. Length: 4 sessions 142216A9 Jan 26 Sa 10-11:30am Fee: $10 R/$13 NR Class # Dates Days Time Length: 1 session 142133A9 Feb 5-26 Tu 6-7:30pm Class # Dates Days Time Rentals AFTERSCHOOL STEM 142128A9 Feb 16 Sa 10-11:30am COMMUNITY GARDENS Supplement your child’s STEM education in this The Evanston Community Garden Recreation WINTER CONTAINER GARDEN afterschool drop-off program. Participants will Program rents garden plots from mid-March progress from the large to the small, exploring Evergreens will highlight an outdoor seasonal through mid-November to Evanston residents; scientific topics ranging from cells to weather container garden. Learn basic floral design garden plots are not available for non-residents. principles with Mary Jaminski, Community Garden systems. Activities will be hands-on and There are four community garden sites: Coordinator for the City of Evanston. You’ll learn experimental to encourage curiosity. James Park Gardens on Oakton St.; Twiggs Gardens how to create a garden of interest for the winter Location: Evanston Ecology Center on Simpson St.; McCormick Gardens on McCormick season. Fee includes a container and plants. Age: 6-8 yrs. Blvd.; and Lighthouse Gardens on Sheridan Road. Location: Evanston Ecology Center Fee: $12 /$15 NR Water, wheelbarrows and wood chips are available. Age: 16 yrs. and up Length: 1 session Availability: Fee: $35R/$44 NR Class # Dates Days Time Plots not rented by returning gardeners are Length: 1 session 142212A8 Dec 12 W 4-5:30pm available to individuals in the spring. Information 142212B9 Jan 16 W 4-5:30pm Class # Dates Days Time packet with forms will be available on January 10 142212C9 Feb 13 W 4-5:30pm 143101A8 Dec 6 Th 6:30-8pm online at cityofevanston.org/ecology. To receive a lottery packet by mail, please call 847-448-8256. EVERGREEN WREATHS NATURAL HOLIDAY DECORATIONS Prospective gardeners should register for the Learn the techniques for making a beautiful and Let the holiday festivities begin by making DIY Community Garden Lottery by March 5. The lottery lasting evergreen wreath to decorate your home or decorations out of natural and upcycled materials. will be held on Saturday, March 9 at the Evanston give as a gift. Price includes supplies; please bring Ecology Center staff will provide suggestions, Ecology Center. Available garden plots will be clippers and garden gloves if you have them. materials, guidance and let your imagination do assigned at the lottery. the rest. Location: Evanston Ecology Center Plot Size Location Fee Age: 16 yrs. and up Location: Evanston Ecology Center Age: 6-12 yrs. Half Plot approx. 200 sq.ft. All sites $42.50 Fee: $35 R/$44 NR Full Plot approx. 400 sq.ft. All sites $85 Fee: $12 R/$15 NR Length: 1 session Raised Bed Twiggs Park $38 Length: 1 session Class # Dates Days Time Raised Bed James Park $25 143102A8 Dec 5 W 6:30-8pm Class # Dates Days Time 142214A8 Dec 15 Sa 10-11:30am SNOWSHOE RENTALS SHELTER BUILDING Snowshoeing is a great recreational, leisure and Don’t get caught out in the snow. Come to the NATURE POETRY fun activity for the winter months. Come try out Ecology Center to learn and practice your shelter Join us on Robert Burns Day to share nature poetry snowshoeing by renting a pair and exploring the building skills. We’ll be using branches, leaves and on a winter’s day. We will learn about nature Ladd Arboretum, or take them to a different park other natural materials to build shelters for survival through the voices of great poets like Mary Oliver, to explore the great outdoors! Ecology Center and and fun. This is a drop-off program. Wendell Berry, W.S. Merwin and more poets, who staff will help you with the basics of snowshoeing. Location: Evanston Ecology Center not only appreciate nature, but use poetry to shed Snowshoe rentals available: Age: 5-10 yrs. light on environmental issues. Bring poetry to Dec.–Feb., Monday–Friday, Saturday call for Fee: $10 R/$13 NR share your own, or the work of a poet you love and availability, 10am–3:30pm; Length: 1 session become inspired to write. Rentals returned by 4:30pm. Location: Evanston Ecology Center Class # Dates Days Time There must be at least 3 inches of snow. Age: 16 yrs. and up Dress warmly and wear flat-bottom winter boots. 142129A8 Dec 1 Sa 10-11:30am Fee: $7R/$9 NR Rates Length: 1 session 2 hours: $10 Class # Dates Days Time 4 hours: $15 142215A9 Jan 25 F 7-8:30pm 1 day (10–4:30 or 6.5 hours): $25

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Outdoor Sledding Drop-in Programs Chandler-Newberger JAMES PARK SLED HILL FAMILY FUN NIGHT Party Packages James Park is located at Dodge Ave. at Mulford St. Every Friday night, the Fleetwood-Jourdain Party spaces are available for all ages and James Park regulations via ordinance are as follows: Community Center offers the opportunity for family occasions. We provide the space and equipment; Small and Intermediate Hill Regulations and friends to hang out, have fun and enjoy each you provide the food, cake and decorations. Multi- other’s company while engaging in recreational purpose rooms and gym are available for rental. Sledding is at the user’s own risk. No tobogganing, activities that include, but are not limited to: video skiing, or snowboarding is permitted. Users Party packages (see below) include two hours of games, movies, roller skating, arts and crafts gym and multipurpose room use. Full payment is assume full responsibility for determining if activities, computer lab access and more. conditions are safe for sledding. Adults are due at the time of reservation. Rental information, Location: Fleetwood-Jourdain Community Center responsible for supervising children in their care. availability and booking: 847-448-8252. Age: 5yrs. and up (Parental supervision is required Large Hill Regulations for participants under 10 yrs.) PRESCHOOL PARTY PACKAGES Fee: FREE No sledding, tobogganing, skiing or snowboarding This package includes a 2-hour rental of are permitted. No trespassing when signs are posted. Day Time: simultaneous use of a multipurpose room, half The violation of any provision of the ordinance shall F 6pm-8pm gym and preschool play equipment. Equipment be punishable by a fine. Please refer to Ordinances includes tumbling mats, climbing blocks, toddler 12-0-02 and 7-10-4. If you have questions, please merry-go-round, seesaw, teeter-totter, small slide, call 311 (847-448-4311). Arts Camp Parties scooter carts and mini . This set-up CELEBRATE WITH AN ARTS CAMP resembles an indoor tot lot ready for parent/child Self-Improvement/ interactive play. BIRTHDAY PARTY Age: 2-5 yrs. Enrichment What’s included? A two-hour party—you supply the Fee: $169 R/$184 NR cake and ice cream. We will supply the room and CONSCIOUS COOKING the talent with our seasoned arts instructor, then SPORTS PARTY PACKAGES (Age 5+) Participants will be introduced to new healthy do the clean-up when your guests leave! Your party This package includes a 2-hour rental of foods and recipes that not only taste good, but are will be held at the Noyes Cultural Arts Center. The simultaneous use of a multipurpose room, half gym great for you. room will Have props and playthings and supplies and . Location: Fleetwood-Jourdain Center to suit the theme you select and an entertaining Fee: $159 R/$174 NR. Choose three out of these Age: 16 yrs. and up arts teacher will lead your own private “camp.” Your four sports equipment sets: Fee: $65 R/$75 NR home won’t have the wear and tear and since we do Length: 6 sessions the clean up, you can relax afterward! Our schedule 1. 10 basketballs, 2 goals is flexible 2. 10 soccer balls, 2 nets Class # Dates Days Time Availability: Monday–Saturday, 10am–7pm 3. Floor hockey sticks, 2 nets 443116A9 Jan 9-Feb 13 W 7-8:30pm and Sunday, 10am–6pm. 4. 12 “NERF” dodge balls BABYSITTERS TRAINING Information and booking: 847-448-8263 Fee: $260 for up to 15 children CREATIVE PARTY PACKAGES This thorough course provides youth age 11–15 Recommended Age: 6 yrs. and up Our creative party packages include 2-hours of yrs. with all the knowledge and leadership skills simultaneous use of a multipurpose room and necessary to provide safe and responsible child MEDIEVAL CAMP half-gym. One of our instructors will lead a creative and infant care. Video scenarios and life-size baby Party goers create a medieval village using Lincoln hands-on activity for 45-minutes. You choose your dolls provide hands-on practices for care of babies, ® Logs and our castle, complete a medieval craft, topic,custom topic available on request for an emergency response, behavior management and then learn busking skills to entertain the knights additional fee and the instructor will work with you safe play for all ages. Mannequin CPR training, and ladies. to develop your activity from our lists of ideas. The First Aid care and bandaging will conclude the final rest of the time is open for treats and gym play class. Participants receive a hand book and CD full RENAISSANCE CAMP (12 soft dodgeballs included). of additional help and suggestions to keep. Full Your party will be a slice of our best-selling summer attendance at all 4 sessions is required for class Birthday Topics Include: science, tie dyed items, camp theme. Your party friends will paint a ® completion and presentation of the American Red dinosaurs, pirates, LEGO building, knights and miniature, engage in Shakespearean silliness and princesses, face painting and temporary tattoos, Cross card. Refunds will not be issued once the be on their best behavior dressed in “finery.” class has begun. Information: 847-448-8252. outer space, animals, unicorns, fairies and Chandler-Newberger Registration Deadline: PIRATE CAMP mermaids Age: 4 yrs. and up (2-3 yrs. with an adult) January 11 and February 8 “Arg, me mateys!” Speak and eat as pirates. The * Fee: $200 R/$230 NR If we do not have enough participants by the Pirate GRRRL will tell you yarns and teach you a registration deadline the class will be canceled. Fee, play equipment included: $230 R/$260 NR salty song. You’ll complete a pirate craft. We will continue taking registrations beyond the Party Capacity: 15 person max. deadline if the class minimum has been reached by the deadline. PRINCESS CAMP Location: Chandler-Newberger Center Princesses were leaders in training. Pick a favorite Age: 11-15 yrs. Queen from history and we will immerse ourselves Fee: $109 R/$139 NR in her time and tales from her girlhood. Length: 4 sessions SENSORY PARTIES Class # Dates Days Time A custom designed party for young creatives who 642122A9 Jan 16-Feb 6 W 6-8:30pm like a total arts experience. 642122B9 Feb 13-Mar 6 W 6-8:30pm

24 Evanston Parks, Recreation and Community Services Winter Program Guide 2018 Ecology Party Robert Crown Rentals for Special Packages Community Center Occasions/Meetings The Evanston Ecology Center offers 2 hour birthday Rentals You can relax with your guests when your party party programs on available Saturdays and is held at one of Evanston’s community centers. Sundays. An instructor will lead a nature or outdoor ROOM RENTALS oriented party that includes hands on activities Need a space to host your next special occasion? THE LEVY SENIOR CENTER for 45 minutes. The rest of the time is open for There are several rooms available to rent, able Several rooms are available, from the cozy Elm treats and activities on your own. The renter is to accommodate up to 150, tables and chairs Room to the 300-person capacity Maple Room. responsible for decorations and treats. included. All reservations require a $100 The lovely garden courtyard is available and the Birthday Topics Include: Animal Party, Birds of refundable damage deposit due at the time of the kitchen is designed specifically for catered events. a Feather, Reptile Romp, Bug Party, Dino Party, reservation. Information: 847-859-7824 Rocking Rocks, Potions and Concoctions and FLEETWOOD-JOURDAIN COMMUNITY Geocaching and custom parties. For an additional SKATING PARTIES DURING PUBLIC SKATE cost we can customize a party if none of these CENTER themes fit your needs. SESSIONS Rental rooms are available. Bring in your own Age: 4 yrs. and up Host an indoor skating party. The skating party refreshments or have your function catered. Fee: $200 R/$230 NR package is $125, accommodating up to 20 people Party Capacity: 16 person max. including: ice time during any public skate session, CHANDLER-NEWBERGER COMMUNITY skate rental and the East Lobby. Additional skating CENTER tickets can be purchased for $5 each up to a The facility also includes a full sized gymnasium Gibbs-Morrison maximum of 30 total skating participants for the that can be rented by the full or half-gym for group party. Advanced reservations are recommended basketball, soccer or volleyball. Our 2 multipurpose Cultural Center and a $100 refundable damage deposit is required rooms can be used for meetings, baby showers at the time of booking to hold your spot. Remaining and more. Our Blue Room can accommodate up to DELORES HOLMES RECORDING STUDIO balance is due 2 weeks prior to the date of your 45 people, while our Orange Room can hold up to reservation. Information: . The Delores Holmes Studio at Gibbs-Morrison 847-448-8258 35. Information: 847-448-8252. Cultural Center is now officially open to the public. A fully operational Recording Studio available for RENT-A-RINK FOR A PRIVATE EVENT THE NOYES CULTURAL ARTS CENTER private rental sessions. Celebrate your private event in a unique way, on the This center offers its community room and gallery • $35 per hour, Evanston residents ice. The center offers private rentals on our Main and halls on the first and second floor for fundraisers, • $45 per hour, non-residents Studio rinks for ice skating, hockey, or broomball. receptions, parties, lecture events and more. Skate rentals are $2 per pair and broomball • 2-hour minimum equipment rental is $25 per party group. Hockey nets • Reservation required are included with hockey themed rentals; however EVANSTON ECOLOGY CENTER • Studio engineer included hockey equipment is not available for rent. Advance This center has a large room in a unique Evanston Student discounted rates are offered to those with booking is important. Prime Time vs. Non-Prime Time setting. The space can hold up to 100 people with a Northwestern or Evanston Township High School hours information: 847-859-7824. direct access to the Ladd Arboretum. valid student ID. Main Rink GIBBS-MORRISON CULTURAL CENTER Hour information: Gibbs-Morrison@ Prime Time: $330 per hour The center has a large room, accommodating cityofevanston.org or 847-448-8040. Non-Prime Time: $285 per hour up to 50 people. Rental information: Studio Rink cityofevanston.org/recreation or call 311. Prime Time: $160 per hour Non-Prime Time: $120 per hour

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Winter Break Camps WINTER BREAK HOCKEY SKILLS CLINIC CHESS WINTER CAMP Participants will have daily drill focused ice Go on a journey to learn cool openings, midgames WINTER WONDER CAMP sessions to work on skating, edges, balance, stick with all the pins, double attacks, endgames and School’s out and it’s cold outside, so we’ll take handling and shooting. Gym time will be used even bughouse! You’ll learn how to play chess in the fun indoors. Enjoy snow art, dance, field trips, for off-ice conditioning, games and snack break. a fun atmosphere. This camp is for beginning-and ice skating and gym games as we celebrate winter Schedule: 1.75 hours per day on the ice and 45 intermediate-level players; no experience needed! vacation. Dress for outdoor play as well; we may minutes off-ice. Apparel: Full hockey equipment is Children should bring a lunch and a drink; snacks even make a snowman or two. Specialty projects required for on ice participation. Some equipment are provided. Chess Wizards has been named the and activities are planned. Primary and elementary is available to borrow and hockey skates are most successful chess program for kids by the school-age groups are formed to promote included. Comfortable workout clothing required Illinois Chess Federation. individualized attention. Campers bring lunch; for the off-ice activities. Location: Chandler-Newberger Center an afternoon snack is provided. Location: Robert Crown Community Center Age: 5-14 yrs. Location: Robert Crown Community Center Age: 5-14 yrs. Fee: $270 R/$310 NR Age: 5-12 yrs. Fee: $90 R/$110 NR Length: 4 sessions Fee, 9am-4pm: $168 R/NR Length: 3 sessions Class # Dates Days Time Fee, 8am-6pm: $240 R/NR Class # Dates Days Time Level 642262A9 Dec 31-Jan 4 M, W-F 9am-3pm Length: 3 sessions 332591A9 Jan 2-4 W, Th, F 11am-2pm Mite Class # Dates Days Time 332591B9 Jan 2-4 W, Th, F 11am-2pm Mite ECOLOGY WINTER BREAK CAMP 242203A8 Dec 26-28 W, Th, F 7:30am-6pm 332591C9 Jan 2-4 W, Th, F 1-4pm Squirt Learn what the animals of Evanston do during the 242203B8 Dec 26-28 W, Th, F 9am-4pm 332591D9 Jan 2-4 W, Th, F 1-4pm Squirt winter months. Discover what different critters 332591E9 Jan 2-4 W, Th, F 3-6pm Peewee 242203C9 Jan 2-4 W, Th, F 7:30am-6pm do to beat the cold. Daily animal visits, crafts and 332591F9 Jan 2-4 W, Th, F 3-6pm Peewee 242203D9 Jan 2-4 W, Th, F 9am-4pm outdoor exploration will be a part of this camp. 332591G9 Jan 2-4 W, Th, F 9am-Noon Bantam Please dress for the weather, bring a change of 332591H9 Jan 2-4 W, Th, F 9am-Noon Bantam LET IT SNOW... OR NOT clothes and a nut free lunch. Post camp care is Whether it snows or not, we’ll celebrate the WINTER PEE WEE SPORTS CAMP available. No camp Jan. 1. winter vacation with age appropriate activities Location: Evanston Ecology Center Give your tot an opportunity for winter break camp! for our littlest campers. We’ll learn about snow Age: 5-10 yrs. This camp will give children age 4-5 years an and ice during science time, or paint with snow Fee, 3 sessions: $170 R/$213 NR opportunity to participate in various sports, similar during outdoor art. And if the weather doesn’t Fee, 4 sessions: $225 R/$270 NR to the popular summer Pee Wee Sports Camp. We provide us with the real thing, we’ll even make will even go on a field trip to the bowling alley. Class # Dates Days Time our own “snow”. Other preschool camp activities Location: Chandler-Newberger Center 142206A8 Dec 26-28 W-F 9am-4pm will include field trips, ice skating, music and 142206C8 Dec 31-Jan 4 M, W-F 9am-4pm movement, crafts and food fun. Campers bring Age: 4-5 yrs. lunch and an afternoon snack is provided. Fee: $66 R/$77 NR Length: 4 sessions ECOLOGY WINTER BREAK AFTERCARE Location: Robert Crown Community Center Winter Break Post Camp Care is available for Age: 2-5 yrs., 3 yrs. and up must be toilet trained Class # Dates Days Time participants of Ecology Center winter break camp. Fee, 9am-4pm: $126 R/NR 641201A9 Dec 31-Jan 4 M, W-F 9-11:30am Ecology Center staff will lead camps in games, Fee, 8am-6pm: $180 R/NR crafts and activities. No camp Jan. 1. Length: 3 sessions JEDI TRAINING FENCING CAMP Location: Evanston Ecology Center Using a combination of Tai Chi and Fencing, our Class # Dates Days Time Age: 5-10 yrs. resident “Yoda”, Diana Unger will help your young 242204A8 Dec 26-28 W, Th, F 8am-6pm Fee, 3 sessions: $30 R/$40 NR Star Wars fan become a real life Jedi. This camp will 242204B8 Dec 26-28 W, Th,F 9am-4pm Fee, 5 sessions: $40 R/$50 NR 242204C9 Jan 2-4 W, Th, F 8am-6pm focus on self-awareness, increase self-confidence 242204D9 Jan 2-4 W, Th,F 9am-4pm and help young Jedi’s become one with the “Force”. Class # Dates Days Time Weapons, jackets and masks are provided. For 142207A8 Dec 26-28 W-F 4-6pm safety, campers must buy an underarm protector 142207C8 Dec 31-Jan 4 M-F 4-6pm and glove (those must be purchased by the first day of camp). There is no extended care for this camp. Location: Chandler-Newberger Center Age: Varies Fee: $89 R/$99 NR Length: 3 sessions Class # Dates Days Time Age 642209A8 Dec 26-28 W-F 9:30am-Noon 7-9 642209B9 Dec 26-28 W-F 1-3:30pm 10-14

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WINTER BREAK ARTS CAMP Robert Crown DCFS CREATIVE PLAY PRESCHOOL Evanston Children’s Theatre Presents Winter Break This plan, innovative play with a purpose, is the Arts Camp: Adaptation The holidays are full of Licensed Preschool standard for the community center based early beloved stories, traditions and characters. The childhood program. Our multi-age classroom offers first week, we will take a deep dive into camper GENERAL INFORMATION children the opportunity to participate in a variety favorites and create an original play. The second Robert Crown Community Center’s toddler, of activities as they develop socially, emotionally week we will cast and rehearse the play and preschool and after-school programs are licensed and cognitively through PLAY. Daily classroom present it for family and friends and a local memory by the Illinois Department of Child and Family activities are planned to meet the needs of each care center. Along the way, both weeks, there will Services (DCFS). The Creative Play Preschool at child and are focused on the development of each be holiday craft making and visiting artists. Led by the Robert Crown Community Center has served students problem solving skills, peer relationships YAP instructor and Theatre Above the Law Artistic Evanston families and nearby communities since and making real life connections through math, Director, Tony Lawry. 1988. Some benefits include access to the large literacy, science, music, movement, various arts Location: Noyes Cultural Arts Center gym, ice rinks and various outdoor grassy areas and crafts activities. Toilet Training is required. Age: 6.5-13 yrs. and playing fields. Three nutritious meals are Fee: $150 R/$160 NR provided daily; a hot lunch for full day programs. TAKE TWO Length: 3 sessions Choose from various programs including the This program is a great first independent experience for any child! It is designed for Class # Dates Days Time Take Two program for age 2-3 years and the children age 2-3 years. Our staff members 942205A9 Jan 2-Jan 4 W-F 9am-5pm Creative Play program for age 3-5 years. introduce preschool concepts in a caring and 942205B8 Dec 26-28 W-F 9am-5pm Registration Information cozy environment, supporting a gentile transition Registration process includes a tour with the from home to school with emphasis on the active WINTER BREAK BASKETBALL CAMP program coordinator, sharing information on class development of children’s social, emotional This camp, run by dedicated instructors who schedules, content, curriculum, assessment and and cognitive skills. The focus is on preschool provide a unique, fun and educational basketball program fees. You will be given the registration readiness preparedness such as taking turns, experience is a great way for your fan to spend packet and the parent handbook. following simple directions, listening and sharing. their winter break. Campers are divided into age Note: prior to enrollment, parents are responsible Also including individual instruction during center and skill groups and learn the fundamentals of for all forms in the registration packet, a copy of time and an interactive circle time, followed by art, basketball with the ultimate goal of the overall skill the child’s birth certificate and the last 6 months music and movement, story time, outdoor play and improvement by every participant. Daily games immunization records returned to the center. gym games. Toilet Training is not required. and contests provide a more enjoyable experience. For a tour appointment: call the Robert Crown Campers should bring a water bottle. Registration Center at 847-448-8167. deadline is December 19, if we do not have enough Questions: contact Tiffany Caston, Preschool, registrants by this date, the camp will be canceled. After-School and Camp Program Coordinator at We will continue to accept registrations beyond this [email protected]. deadline if the camp minimum has been reached. Location: Chandler-Newberger Center Age: Varies Fee: $94 R/$116 NR Length: 3 sessions Class # Dates Days Time Age 642806A8 Dec 26-28 W-F 9am-Noon 6-10 642806B8 Dec 26-28 W-F 1-4pm 10-14

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Enrichment Programs PAINTING AND PARACHUTES STEAM + ACTION IN THE BLUE ROOM Spend some time in the Orange classroom painting Chandler Newberger’s Blue Room is home to Age 5+ with dots, blots and marbles followed by parachute unique classes that will appeal to children ages play in the gym. 3-5. Our classes combine STEAM (Science, TIME TOGETHER Age: 18 mos. -3 yrs., with an adult Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) related Join us at Evanston’s only public open gym for Fee, 5 weeks: $42 R/ $56 NR activities with quality time in our gym developing young children from birth to age 4 years. Our Fee, 6 weeks: $50R/ $67 NR large motor skills and practicing basic skills relaxed, fun, community atmosphere focuses on Class # Dates Days Time for activities like soccer, basketball and floor interaction and making new friends in the comfort hockey. Drop Ins available, if space permits with 641108C9 Jan 11-Feb 15 F 9:30-10:15am and safety of our families. The best part is that we 24 hour notice. Registration for an entire session 641108D9 Feb 18-Mar 18 M 9:30-10:15am pick up the toys. Each session ends with a short guarantees a spot in the class. circle time including singing, movement and a story. NUMBERS ALL AROUND Age: 3-5 yrs. (must be 3 by the first day of class) Chandler-Newberger Free Parking: Fee, 5 week: $98 R/$128 NR Simple counting games and art projects will help Location is off Central St. in Evanston. Parking Fee , 6 week: $117 R/$153 NR build your child’s skills with numbers. permits are available at the front desk. Our facility Fee, 2-hour class drop-In: $25 R/ $31 NR is located across the street from Firestation #3 and Age: 2-3 yrs., with an adult west of the Central Street CTA Purple Line Station. Fee, 5 weeks: $42 R/$56 NR INDOOR PLAYGROUND AND Call Chandler-Newberger at 847-448-8252 on price Class # Dates Days Time PAINT, PAINT, PAINT breaks for play groups of 4 or more families. 641108E9 Jan 7-Feb 11 M 10:30-11:15am Run, climb, race and roll in Chandler’s Indoor Location: Chandler-Newberger Center playground during Time Together before returning Age: 4 yrs. and under WINTER to the Blue Room to experiment with blot paint, First-time Guests Fee: Free Snow and ice can be nice, especially from the straw paint, dot paint and more paint! Non-expiring 8-count Punch Card Fee: warmth of the Orange room. We will explore Class # Dates Days Time $66R/NR, 1 child and parent/caregiver, books and create projects that celebrate winter, 641141A9 Jan 8-Feb 5 Tu 9:30-11:30am (call Chandler for multiple children fees) hibernation and snowflakes. 641141B9 Feb 13-Mar 20 W 9:30-11:30am Drop in Fee: $11 for 1 child and parent/caregiver, Age: 2-3 yrs., with an adult $13 for 2 children and parent/caregiver Fee, 6 weeks: $50R/ $67 NR INDOOR PLAYGROUND AND TINY SCIENCE Class # Dates Days Time Class # Dates Days Time Run, climb, race and roll in Chandler’s Indoor 641101A9 Jan 8-March 21 Tu, W, Th 9-11am 641108F9 Jan 11-Feb 15 F 10:30-11:15am playground during Time Together before returning to the Blue Room to let our inner scientists out while ORANGE ROOM CLASSES OUTER SPACE we explore things like bugs, weather and rockets! These classes are designed to offer your age Planets, rockets and shooting stars are a few of the Class # Dates Days Time 2-3-years child a gentle introduction to the topics we will explore. preschool experience and beyond. Children are 641141C9 Jan 9-Feb 6 W 9:30-11:30am Age: 2-3 yrs., with an adult 641141D9 Feb 14-Mar 21 Th 9:30-11:30am invited to participate in music and movement, Fee, 5 weeks: $42 R/$56 NR arts and crafts, circle time and free play, all Class # Dates Days Time with the support and guidance of their parent or INDOOR PLAYGROUND AND CARDBOARD caregiver. They learn about classroom transitions, 641108G9 Feb 18-Mar 18 M 10:30-11:15 CRAFTING following directions, making new friends, language Run, climb, race and roll in Chandler’s Indoor development, social interaction and increasing UNDER THE SEA playground during Time Together before returning self-esteem. No class on Jan. 21. Sharks! Seals! Octopi! There are so many to the Blue Room to explore creating things like fascinating creatures under the sea to learn about masks, hats, boats and armor with cardboard! and so many fun projects to take home! GYMNASTICS WITH A GROWN-UP Class # Dates Days Time Age: 2-3 yrs., with an adult Develop motor skills, learn some basic gymnastic 641141E9 Jan 10-Feb 7 Th 9:30-11:30 am moves and have fun with your child in the Chandler Fee, 5 weeks: $42 R/ $56 NR 641141F9 Feb 12-Mar 19 Tu 9:30-11:30 am gym. Our youngest gymnasts will enjoy age Class # Dates Days Time appropriate equipment, obstacle courses and 641108H9 Feb 22-Mar 22 F 10:30-11:15am STEAM AND SPORTS parachute play. Parents/guardians are expected to Explore a variety of STEAM based projects before participate with their child. heading to the gym to practice skills relating to a Age: 18 mos.-3 yrs., with an adult variety of favorite games like basketball, Mr. Fox, Fee, 5 weeks: $42 R/ $56 NR soccer, bean bag toss, and more. Class # Dates Days Time Class # Dates Days Time 641108A9 Jan 7-Feb 11 M 9:30-10:15am 641141G9 Jan 8-Feb 5 Tu 1-3pm 641108B9 Feb 22 Mar 22 F 9:30-10:15am 641141H9 Feb 13-Mar 20 W 1-3pm

28 Evanston Parks, Recreation and Community Services Winter Program Guide 2018 COLLAGE CRAFTS AND CARTWHEELS FAMILY WORKSHOPS After-School Programs Explore different materials as we create works of Escape the cold at Chandler-Newberger and join us art that appeal to the uniqueness of each student for mornings filled with crafts and creativity. Each ROBERT CROWN AFTER SCHOOL before heading to the gym to practice tumbling and month is a different themed art project for parents ADVENTURE balance skills on our mini-gymnastics floor. and children age 3-6 years. Space is limited. * Follows District 65 school calendar Class # Dates Days Time Pre-registration is required no later than 3 days (9 month Program) 641141J9 Jan 9-Feb 6 W 1-3pm before each event, 1 adult per 2 children required. Robert Crown Center’s after-school program 641141K9 Feb 14-Mar 21 Th 1-3pm Location: Chandler-Newberger Orange Room is licensed by the Illinois Department of Child Age: 3-6 yrs. and Family Services (DCFS). Our daily schedule BIG BOX CONSTRUCTION Fee: $5 R/NR includes time to relax and play in both structured AND BIG WHEELS Class # Date Time Theme and self-directed activities, coordinated study time and nutritious snacks. Activities designated Turn big boxes into unique houses or buildings 641144A9 Jan 26 9:30-11am Butterfly and Insect Wings to build athletic and social skills take place in that each student will design. Then practice speed, 641144B9 Feb 23 9:30-11am Doll House and Castle Building our gym, multi-purpose room and outdoors. The agility and rules of the road on the roadways and most important part of the day is “Homework neighborhoods we create in the gym. MASON PARK: HANGOUT AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM Help,” providing individualized enrichment Class # Dates Days Time and assistance. The program includes special Meet with your friends and do homework (internet 641141L9 Jan 10-Feb 7 Th 1-3pm activities, field trips and theme days on district 65 access available). After you’ve finished you can 641141M9 Feb 12-Mar 19 Tu 1-3 pm early dismissal days. Bus services are included play XBOX, PSP, Wii game systems, or join in for children that attend District #65 schools to outdoor sports such as basketball, and BLUE ROOM DROP IN/DROP OFF (NEW!) the center (No bus service on holidays and school (weather permitting). The Blue Room now offers parents the opportunity breaks). Questions: contact Amber Woodson at Mason Park Field House to drop in and drop off 3-5 year olds on Monday and Location: [email protected]; 847-866-5949 11-13 yrs. * Friday mornings when extra free time is just what Age: Full day care is provided on days District 65 holds $20/Monthly per child you need to make a meeting, get in a quick work- Fee: non-attendance days/institute days outside of COE During School Year (After school Program) out, or go run errands while your child engages with Length: Holidays. Note: prior to enrollment, parents are other children, learns and creates in a caring and Day Time responsible for all forms in the registration packet, a copy of the child’s birth certificate and the last 6 safe environment. Parents can pack a light lunch or M-F 3:30pm–6:30pm months immunization records returned to the center. snack for children to eat before pick up. Age: 5-12 yrs. Fee, 3-hour drop-in: $38 R/ $47 NR School Days Off Fee: varies by service days per month Class # Dates Days Time Time: 3-6pm 641142A9 Jan 7 M 9:30am-12:30pm DAY OFF SCHOOL 641142B9 Jan 11 F 9:30am-12:30pm Join the Ecology Center for this day off school camp. FLEETWOOD-JOURDAIN AFTER SCHOOL 641142C9 Jan 14 M 9:30am-12:30pm We will be doing a variety of activities included This program serves your needs after school and on 641142D9 Jan 18 F 9:30am-12:30pm visits with animals, crafts, games and outside all in-service school closures, institute days, winter 641142E9 Jan 25 M 9:30am-12:30pm time. Please pack a nut free lunch. Bring a change break and spring break. Students are grouped 641142F9 Jan 28 F 9:30am-12:30pm of clothes and indoor shoes. Appropriate outdoor 641142G9 Feb 1 M 9:30am-12:30pm by grade and received structured recreation, clothing is required. An afternoon snack will be 641142H9 Feb 4 F 9:30am-12:30pm homework assistance, supervised computer 641142J9 Feb 8 M 9:30am-12:30pm provided. access, nutritious snacks and arts activities. After 641142K9 Feb 11 F 9:30am-12:30pm Location: Evanston Ecology Center they receive their first snack, youth will participate 641142L9 Feb 15 M 9:30am-12:30pm Age: 5-10 yrs. in their choice of free-play sports followed by a 641142M9 Feb 18 F 9:30am-12:30pm Fee: $57 R/$71 NR structured game. On early dismissal days, there are 641142N9 Feb 22 M 9:30am-12:30pm Length: 1 session activities, field trips, or art workshops scheduled. 641142P9 Feb 25 F 9:30am-12:30pm Class # Dates Days Time Bus services are included for children that attend 142205A9 Feb 15 F 9am-3pm District #65 schools to the center (No bus service FAMILY FUN FRIDAYS 142205B9 Feb 18 M 9am-3pm on holidays and school breaks). Have a blast before bedtime and beat the winter Location: Fleetwood-Jourdain Center blahs with your friends. Join the Chandler- Age: 5-10 yrs. (Elementary School Students) Newberger preschool staff for a fun filled night Fees: Vary based on number of service days. including an indoor playground, crafts and pizza. Length: monthly Each month is a different theme. Space is limited. Pre-registration is required no later than 3 days before each event, 1 adult per 3 children required. Location: Chandler-Newberger Center Age: 6 yrs. and under Fee: $5 R/NR (2 and under free) Class # Date Time Theme 641143A9 Jan 11 6:30-8pm Name Collages 641143B9 Feb 8 6:30-8pm Valentine’s Painting

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Special Recreation SENS-O-RAMA Trips/Special Events Join your friends as we work on a wide variety of projects that will require working with various HOLIDAY PARTY Special Recreation programs are for people with special textures, smells, colors and sounds that will lead to It’s the holiday event of the season and will be a needs. Programs emphasize individual development in a a fun sensory experience. night to remember. Join your friends for a lovely wide range of leisure areas. For more information, call Location: Park School meal and enjoy our gift exchange hosted by our 847-448-8044 or 847-424-5496 Age: 3 yrs. and up very own holiday helpers. Please bring a $5 grab Fee: $135 R/$160 NR bag gift suitable for either a male or female. Length: 9 sessions Location: Levy Senior Center Classes Class # Dates Days Time Age: 3 yrs. and up 845604A9 Jan 24-Mar 21 Th 3:30-5pm Fee: $25 R/$28 NR CHEF’S MATES Length: 1 session It’s time to put on the aprons and cook some AFTER-SCHOOL TRACK Class # Dates Days Time goodies. Join your friends and volunteer chefs as It’s time to prepare for the 2019 Track and Field 845102A8 Dec 7 F 6:30-9:30pm we roll up our sleeves and set the table. No class meet. Personalized training will be provided each on Feb. 18. week. Wear loose-fitting clothing and gym shoes CHICAGO WOLVES HOCKEY GAME Location: Park School to each practice. Note: If you plan to participate in Join your Special Rec. friends as we head out to see Age: 3 yrs. and up the Area Track and Field meet, you must attend this the Chicago Wolves take on the Iowa Wild. Be sure Fee: $135 R/$160 NR session and have a valid medical application for the to bring spending money for food and souvenirs. Length: 7 sessions Special Olympics on file. Times and measurements Transportation will be provided at Robert Crown. Class # Dates Days Time will be taken in March. No class Feb. 15. Please sign up before February, 8. 845104A9 Jan 28-Mar 18 M 3:30-5pm Location: Park School Location: Allstate Arena Age: 8 yrs. and up Age: 13 yrs. and up TEMPO TIME Fee: $135 R/$160 NR Fee: $32 R/$37 NR We will be continuing our music and movement Length: 8 sessions Length: 1 session program, aut-erobics. This sensory integration Class # Dates Days Time Class # Dates Days Time program uses music and movement to connect the 845808A9 Jan 25-Mar 22 F 3:30-5pm 845004A9 Feb 17 Su 1:45-6:30pm right and left sides of the brain and is designed to improve motor and cognitive skills. NORTHWESTERN WOMEN’S Location: Park School Age: 3 yrs. and up BASKETBALL Fee: $135 R/$160 NR Join your Special Rec. friends as we watch the Length: 9 sessions Northwestern University Women’s Basketball Team in conference action against Perdue. Be sure Class # Dates Days Time to register no later than January 4. Also be sure 845601A9 Jan 22-Mar 19 Tu 3:30-5pm to bring spending money for food and souvenirs. Note: Game start time may change. I’VE GOT RHYTHM Location: Welsh-Ryan Arena Get some after school quality music time with this Age: 3 yrs. and up music class, taught by a music therapist from the Fee: $22 R/$25 NR Institute of Therapy Through the Arts. This 7-week Length: 1 session program offers participants the opportunity to Class # Dates Days Time learn to play musical instruments and expand their 845010A9 Jan 13 Su 2:30-5pm musical skills, as well as improve motor language and social skills in a group setting. No class on Feb. 6 and Mar. 6. Location: Park School Age: 3 yrs. and up Fee: $135 R/$160 NR Length: 7 sessions Class # Dates Days Time 845605A9 Jan 23-Mar 20 W 3:30-5pm

30 Evanston Parks, Recreation and Community Services Winter Program Guide 2018 Sports BOWLING/FITNESS TRAINING Special Olympics Sign up for both classes and save with our “keep in POWERLIFTING good health” combo. After fitness training, change It’s time to get to work as we prepare for the your clothes and grab a bite to eat. Please bring Transportation will be provided at Robert Crown Special Olympics Powerlifting meet. a lunch or money for food from the bowling alley Community Center. Note: due to the size of the workout facility, snack shop. Transportation will be provided to and we will have two, 60-minute training sessions from the Robert Crown Center for each day, if we have more than 4 athletes Location: Varies FOX VALLEY SWIM MEET Age: 3 yrs. and up register for this program. It’s time to sharpen those skills that you learned Fee: $195 R/$225 NR Location: Fleetwood-Jourdain Center during the past session of swim practice. This will Length: 10 sessions Age: 8 yrs. and up be a tune-up meet before the Special Olympics Fee: $72 R/$87 NR Class # Dates Days Time District meet in March. Be sure to bring spending Length: 10 sessions 845805A9 Jan 19-Mar 23 Sa 10:30am-2:30pm money for lunch. Class # Dates Days Time Location: Varies 845818A9 Jan 16-Mar 20 W 6:30-8:30pm RECREATIONAL/AEROBIC SWIM Age: 8 yrs. and up Splash into shape. Our recreational/aerobic Fee: $40 R/$55 NR BASKETBALL program is tailored to your ability. The emphasis is Class # Dates Days Time Spend your Thursday evenings at this fun Special on increasing strength and stamina while you have 845806A8 Dec 1 Sa 9:30am-4:30pm Olympics Basketball program. Depending on the fun in the water. Locker room assistance can be number athletes/teams, we will split the practice provided by notifying the Special Recreation office SPECIAL OLYMPICS SNOWSHOE MEET in advance at 847-448-8044. No class on Feb. 18. time into 40 minute sessions per team each week. It’s time to put your skills to the test as you compete Location: Levy Senior Center Location: McGaw YMCA in the Special Olympics District meet. You must Age: 3 yrs. and up Age: 3 yrs. and up have participated in the Snowshoe program in the Fee: $72 R/$87 NR Fee: $142 R/$167 NR fall and must have an up-to-date medical eligibility Length: 10 sessions Length: 7 sessions form on file a to compete in this meet. Class # Dates Days Time Class # Dates Days Time Location: Varies 845802A9 Jan 17-Mar 21 Th 7:30-9:30pm 845812A9 Jan 28-Mar 18 M 8-8:45pm Age: 8 yrs. and up Fee: $42 R/$57 NR FITNESS TRAINING SWIM TEAM PRACTICE Class # Dates Days Time Start your weekend with more energy and Work on your technique and improve 845815A9 Jan 5 Sa 7:30am-4pm flexibility. This class takes you from stretches and your speed and endurance for competitive and warm-ups to adaptive low impact aerobics, ending recreational meets. If you plan to participate in the SPECIAL OLYMPICS BASKETBALL MEET in a relaxing cool-down. See our training combo for Special Olympics Swim meet in March, you must Show off the skills you learned during practice. even more fun. attend this program. No class on Feb. 18. If you participated in the fall 2018 basketball Location: Robert Crown Community Center Location: McGaw YMCA program on Thursday evenings and participated Age: 3 yrs. and up Age: 8 yrs. and up in the preliminary basketball games, you and your Fee: $74 R/$87 NR Fee: $142 R/$167 NR teammates are eligible to compete in this Special Length: 10 sessions Length: 7 sessions Olympics District Basketball meet. Class # Dates Days Time Class # Dates Days Time Location: Varies 845301A9 Jan 19-Mar 23 Sa 10:30-11:30pm 845824A9 Jan 28-Mar 18 M 8:45-9:30pm Age: 8 yrs. and up Fee: $42 R/$57 NR BOWLING ADULT TRACK & FIELD Class # Dates Days Time Get ready to roll. Basic to advanced skills are Personalized training is provided once a week. 845825A9 Jan 20 Su 7:30am-5pm practiced in this recreational bowling program. Note: if you plan to participate in the 2019 Special Refine your lane approach and delivery while Olympics Track and Field meet, you must attend SPECIAL OLYMPICS WINTER GAMES socializing with others. Game, shoe rental and this session because timings and measurements Congratulations on successfully reaching state transportation (to and from Robert Crown Center) will be done in March. However, you don’t have competition at Winter Games in Galena, after will be provided. to compete in the meet to benefit. Please wear winning a Gold Medal in the regional. Now you Location: Brunswick Zone loose-fitting clothing and gym shoes each week. will get to showcase your skills against other Gold Age: 3 yrs. and up Location: Chandler-Newberger Center Medalists from all over Illinois. Fee: $142 R/$157 NR Age: 3 yrs. and up Location: Varies Length: 10 sessions Fee: $72 R/$87 NR Age: 8 yrs. and up Length: 9 sessions Class # Dates Days Time Fee: $180 R/$210 NR 845804A9 Jan 19-Mar 23 Sa Noon-2:30pm Class # Dates Days Time Class # Dates Days Time 845801A9 Jan 22-Mar 29 Tu 6:30-8pm 845829A9 Feb 5-7 Tu-Th 9am-4pm

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DECEMBER 11 Interested in becoming a Levy Senior Center member? LEVY LECTURE SERIES Enjoy member only activities and lower rates on most programmatic offerings at the Levy Senior Center. For membership information call 847-448-8250 and Mission Possible: Chicago’s Free to register visit the Levy Senior Center at 300 Dodge Ave. in Evanston. South Africa Movement a film presented by Ava Thompson Greenwell, film producer/director This new film Levy Member (LM), Non Member (NM) traces the birth, growth and maturation of the anti-apartheid movement in Chicago from 1980–1994. Chicago activists played a major role in putting pressure on the South African government to end apartheid. Men and women DECEMBER 4 worked together to organize educational forums, fundraisers, boycotts UNDERSTANDING THE ILLINOIS MEDICAL CANNABIS and demonstrations and helped get legislation passed that forced Illinois agencies to divest from companies doing business with South Africa. Their PROGRAM ACT FOR SENIORS work was so impactful that in 1993, Nelson Mandela came to Chicago to thank In this seminar you will get an in-depth look into all aspects of the new labor, academic, religious and community leaders for their help. Mission compassionate use of medical cannabis act set forth by the Illinois Possible documents the Chicago connection that led to the release of Mandela Department of Public Health. This seminar is suggested for individuals who and ultimately the first free elections for black South Africans. See a sneak are in need of obtaining a medical cannabis card through the State of Illinois preview of the film and hear from Ava Thompson Greenwell about its origins. and/or are seeking information about this program. Patients, family members Please register at the Levy Center front desk or by calling 847-448-8293. and potential caregivers are encouraged to attend. Highlights to the course Admission: Free include: History of cannabis; the science of cannabis; overview of the medical Dates Day Time cannabis program; qualifying conditions; physician requirements; patient Dec 11 Tu 1pm requirements and general dispensary information. This class is sponsored by Mike Richards of PharmaCannis. Admission: Free DECEMBER 17–21, 26-28, 31 Dates Day Time JANUARY 1 Dec 4 Tu 1-2pm LEVY SENIOR CENTER DECEMBER CLOSURE The Levy Center will be closed December 17 through January 1. The center DECEMBER 6,13 will reopen on January 2. There will be no classes, programs or activities AARP SMART DRIVERS CLASS during the closure. You are welcome to use the fitness center at Fleetwood -Jourdain Community center. Fleetwood will be open for the lunch from This two-session class is sponsored by AARP. 11:30am–1pm. The Levy bus will also be running that week for lunch pickups Understand the current rules of the road, defensive as well as grocery shopping. The Levy Senior Center will be closed entirely on driving techniques, safe vehicle operation for today’s December 24–25 and will close at 3pm on December 31. The center will also be increasingly challenging driving environment and completely closed on January 1. learn to manage common age-related changes in Dates Day Time vision, hearing and reaction time. Present your AARP Dec 17-21 M-F 8:30am-5pm card at first session for discount. You must attend Dec 26-28 W-F 8:30am-5pm both sessions. Register at the front desk or call Dec 31 M 8:30am-5pm 847-448-8250. Space is limited. Jan 1 Tu 8:30am-5pm Admission: $15, AARP member; $20, nonmember (payable to the instructor on the day of class) JANUARY 11 - FEBURARY 22 Dates Day Time Dec 6, 13 Th 9am-1pm BALLROOM DANCING WITH THE DICK ELLIOTT BAND DECEMBER 7 Don’t miss an afternoon of dancing, live music and JAMMING JEAN MUSIC SERIES refreshments. Grab your dancing shoes and practice your ballroom skills to the music of the Dick Elliot Harmonicas for the Holidays! Enjoy an evening of Band. No registration required. Classical-blues, folk and jazz-tinged melodies! Admission: $5 per person at door Together, Corky and Howard are virtu-osic masters of Dates Day Time musical mirth with lightning quick intuitive reflexes Jan 11 F 1:30-3:30pm that can only come from many years of friendship. Feb 22 F 1:30-3:30pm They’ve toured together nationally performing at renowned jazz venues and music festivals as a dynamic duo. You won’t want to miss these amazing performers with a slew of awards between them, including a Grammy and Chicago Blues Hall of Fame distinction. Cash bar available. Sponsor: Levy Senior Center Foundation Admission: Free Dates Day Time Dec 7 F 5-7pm

32 Evanston Parks, Recreation and Community Services Winter Program Guide 2018 JANUARY 14 JANUARY 18 ALBUQUERQUE BALLOON FIESTA FRAN RANDALL CONCERT

PRESENTATION Hyejin Joo, winner of the Concerto/Aria Competition, Dazzling during the day, the spectacle of hundreds has performed with the Northwestern Symphony of hot air balloons is even better when they light up Orchestra and graduated from the University’s at dawn and dusk. See these amazing displays, plus Bienen School of Music. Also performing is Audrey explore early Pueblo life and the artists of Santa Fe. Join the Levy Center as we Lidke, a classically trained trumpet player and travel to Albuquerque, New Mexico for the annual Balloon Fiesta. We will be graduate of the DePaul School of Music. Audrey visiting Peco’s Historic Park, Santa Fe, Sangre de Cristo Mountains, Pueblo uses her unique skills to create new twists on well- Cultural Center, San Miguel Mission and Loretto Chapel. This 6-day guided known tunes, incorporating her rich sound on the tour will include round trip airfare, airport transfers, 8 meals and lodging horn. Please register at the Levy Center front desk or for $2,671 twin/$3,360 single. Trip will include traveler’s protection plan by calling 847-448-8250. insurance for incidentals. We will host an information meeting with our tour Sponsor: Levy Senior Center Foundation guide (Mayflower Tours). Please sign up for this free information meeting by Admission: Free calling the Levy Center, 847-448-8250. You only need to attend one meeting. Dates Day Time Dates Day Time Jan 18 F 1:30pm Jan 14 M 1pm Jan 14 M 6pm JANUARY 24 FOOT SCREENINGS JANUARY 15 DONUTS WITH THE DIRECTORS Dr. Timothy Kruse offers a free foot exam, evaluation and answers questions about foot hygiene and the Join the Levy Senior Center staff members Amy control of fungus in both the skin and the toenails, Kellogg, Bob Russo, Tim Carter and Audrey proper toenail cutting, callous maintenance, Thompson for a round table discussion at the Levy performs diabetic foot exams for potential skin Senior Center. Staff will bring topics and update break down and ulceration and assesses the you on the latest happenings at the Center. There will be opportunity to ask foot circulation and neuro status. Consultations questions, as well as, give your input on programs and services held at the are in 10-minute increments. Admission: Free; Levy Senior Center. Donuts and coffee will be served. No Fee, registration is registration is required required. Please call 847-448-8250 to register. Dates Day Time Admission: Free; registration is required Jan 24 Th 1-2pm Dates Day Time Jan 15 Tu 10-11am JANUARY 24 DIABETIC SHOE CLINIC JANUARY 15 STROKE SEMINAR If you are a diabetic, you may be entitled to a pair of therapeutic shoes and three pairs of inserts per calendar year through a Medicare-paid program. We will discuss the signs and symptoms of stroke, stroke prevention and Step Lively Foot & Ankle Centers will explain program government payments then briefly discuss how the labs at Northwestern University is researching and the importance of wearing good shoes. The clinic supplies various shoe and aims to understand language processing in healthy adults and language styles, all sizes and widths. Important, please bring the following: Medicare recovery after stroke. We will provide info about participating in future stroke number, primary doctor’s name and phone number, secondary insurance card studies at Northwestern. This program is no charge for Levy Center Members. (if you have one). No charge to attend. Please register at the Levy Senior Center Registration is required. or by calling 847-448-8250. Admission: Free; Levy Senior Center Members only Admission: Free; registration is required Dates Day Time Dates Day Time Jan 15 Tu 1-2pm Jan 24 Th 2-3pm

JANUARY 16 JANUARY 25 FIVE MONEY QUESTIONS FOR WOMEN RULES OF THE ROAD

Women face unique financial circumstances. This free class, offered by the Secretary of State’s A strong financial strategy is vital. Ensure your office, includes safe driving techniques and review of financial strategy fits your life style and needs. Illinois driving laws to prepare for the written driver’s During this presentation, we explore five critical test. Admission: Free; registration is required money questions for women. This class is hosted Dates Day Time and sponsored by Neil Gardner from Edward Jones. Jan 25 F 9-11am Registration is required. Admission: Free; Levy Senior Center Members only Dates Day Time Jan 16 W 6-7pm

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FEBURARY 5–APRIL 12 FEBURARY 20 IT’S TAX TIME AGAIN! SOCIAL SECURITY: YOUR QUESTIONS

AARP Foundation Tax-Aide helps low to moderate ANSWERED income taxpayers age 55 years and up prepare simple Social Security will likely be the foundation of your tax returns, assist in filing tax forms, 1040 forms, retirement income. Before you retire, it’s important certain schedules, at the Levy Senior Center. For more to understand the options with Social Security and complex returns, please seek paid tax assistance. the impact your decisions have on your retirement. Taxes are prepared for senior’s age 55 years and up We will discuss how Social Security fits into your with an income of $40,000 or less. Please have all retirement income plan, when you should start taking relevant tax papers ready before registering. Call benefits and tax considerations. This class is hosted 847-448-8250 beginning January 14 to make an and sponsored by Neil Gardner from Edward Jones. appointment. Registration is required. Fee: Free; registration is required Admission: Free; Levy Senior Center Members only Length: 1 hour appointments Dates Day Time Dates Day Time Feb 20 W 6-7pm Feb 5-Apr 9 Tu 9am-5pm Feb 8-Apr 12 F 9am-5pm

FEBURARY 7 HEARING LOSS SEMINAR

Join audiologists from Northwestern University who discussing hearing loss, how hearing loss is diagnosed, treatment and questions to consider when thinking about hearing aids. Please register by calling the Levy Center at 847-448-8250. Admission: Free; registration is required Dates Day Time Feb 7 Th 10-11am

FEBURARY 12 KEEPING THE KEYS

AAA is dedicated to keeping seniors driving as long as safely possible and mobile thereafter. AAA’s “Keeping the Keys” seminar helps empower senior drivers to be proactive in managing their driving careers, plan ahead for continued mobility and provides an overview of resources that can help you accomplish each of those goals. Please register by calling the Levy Center at 847-448-8250. Admission: Free; registration is required Dates Day Time Feb 12 Tu 1-2pm

34 Evanston Parks, Recreation and Community Services Winter Program Guide 2018 Age 55+ Services

Benefit Access Applications Thursdays, 1–3pm What is the Benefit Access Program? Formerly known as the Circuit Breaker. Benefits available are fee discount on license plates and free rides on fixed-route transit for seniors and Happy 100th Birthday! persons with disabilities. Eligibility is determined by Dennis Newton age, disability, residency and income. Scholarship Fund The Levy Senior Center Foundation will also be honoring members in our Need help applying or renewing your benefits? The Dennis Newton Scholarship Make an appointment: call the Levy Senior Center community turning 100. Fund provides Levy Center members at 847-448-8250; space is limited weekly to the Centenarians will be recognized with a the financial opportunity to attend first 12 callers. birthday cake in their honor to be shared our day trips. What do I need to bring to my appointment? with other Levy Senior Center members at Your Social Security Number, government-issued For more information or to apply for the scholarship, the Levy Center. ID verifying your age and current Federal 1040 please contact Tim Carter or Amy Kellogg at the tax return. If you do not file a Federal 1040, you Levy Center at 847-448-8250. 100th Birthday recognition forms are available will need proof of Social Security Number and SSI on the Foundation table in the lobby or at the front Benefit statement (Form SSA-1099). desk. Please allow 5 days advance notice.

Ride the Levy Bus Congregate Meal Program The Levy Family donated a 22-passenger The City of Evanston offers two enhanced bus to shuttle members, within the lunch program locations. through a grant Heaven Can Wait Evanston boundaries, to and from the administered by Age Options, which will This program is designed to honor our Levy Senior Center. offset the fee of each meal. No person age most experienced community members. Bus schedule 60+ shall be denied participation due to The Levy Senior Center Foundation will 9am: North end Evanston Route to Levy begins the inability to contribute. underwrite the Levy Senior Center annual 10:10am: South end Evanston Route to Levy begins The suggested donation: $5, age 60 yrs. and up membership fees for program participants 12:30pm: First return route leaves Levy Fee: $7, age 59 yrs. and less. who are age 90+. 3:30pm: Second return route leaves Levy Lunch service Current membership rates: Grocery shopping: Tuesdays and Wednesdays Monday-Friday, 11:30am-1pm: in the Garden Café, $34 for residents who live in postal code 60201 beginning at 11am from the Levy Senior Center Levy Senior Center Wednesday, 11:30am-1pm: and 60202 $54 for non-residents. Schedule a pick-up: on the day of ride, during the in the Wisdom Café, Fleetwood Jourdain Center To qualify, registrants need only to show an official hours of 7–8:30am, call 311. ID with proof of their birthday when they register at Charge: No charge for Levy Senior Center current the Levy Center. membership holders.

Levy Senior Center Membership Senior Health Insurance Levy Center membership is open — Art Class (Painting, drawing, oils, watercolor) Program (SHIP) to adults age 55 years and older. — Monday/Wednesday Club SHIP is a free health benefits counseling (discussion group and guest speaker) The membership fee — Woodcarving service for Medicare beneficiaries. SHIPs $34 for residents of ZIP codes 60201 and 60202 (tools and materials are available for purchase) mission is to educate, advocate, counsel $54 for a nonresident. — Drop-in Basketball and empower seniors to make informed Membership benefits — Social Bridge Noon (Come as a foursome) healthcare benefit decisions. • Member only free programs — Shower Singers SHIP is an independent program funded by • Discounts on other Levy programs (social singing group, no experience is required) federal agencies, managed by the State of Illinois • The fitness room — Yesterday & Today and is not affiliated with the insurance industry. • Memberships are valid for one year (Current events discussion group) Levy Senior Center staff and volunteers counsel from the date of purchase. — Mahjong Evanston residents by appointment only. Membership activities — Line Dance To schedule an appointment, please contact — Mexican Train Dominoes — Folk Dance Tim Carter at 847-448-8293. — Duplicate Bridge (bring a partner) — Spanish Conversation Club — Line Dance (no experience required) — Bid Whist Pickleball — and much more!

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Art Classes ADVANCED CLAY HAND BUILDING SENIOR UKULELE ENSEMBLE AND GLAZING Looking for some fun people to play ukulele with? Levy Member (LM), Non Member (NM) This program is for students who have taken If you already know 2-3 strum patterns and 10-12 previous clay hand classes and have prior chords you will be able to have a lot of fun with this experience working with clay. Students will group. We play a wide variety of music from the 40s GLASS FUSION continue to learn and create advanced molds. to the 70s and hold ukulele sing-along concerts at the Levy Center 3-4 times a year (Participation in Come explore the art of glass fusion. Learn how Instructor: Janice Wojciechowski these concerts is not required in order to be in the to make paperweights, dishes, sun catchers, Location: Levy Senior Center ensemble). No class on Jan. 31, Feb. 7 and 14. jewelry and pictures. Fee includes individualized Fee: $107 LM/$107 NM Instructor: Lorraine Williams instruction, some materials and assembly of Length: 8 sessions Location: Levy Senior Center finished art work. Class # Dates Days Time Fee: $64 LM/$79 NM Instructor: Janice Wojciechowski 544622A9 Jan 9-Feb 27 W 9:30am-12:30pm Length: 8 sessions Location: Levy Senior Center Fee: $90 LM/$105 NM Class # Dates Days Time Length: 8 sessions Music Classes 544618A9 Jan 3-Mar 14 Th 1-2pm Class # Dates Days Time AFRICAN DRUMMING PIANO LESSONS 544616A9 Jan 9-Feb 27 W 1-3pm Explore the origin of various West African 544616B9 Jan 10-Feb 28 Th 10am-Noon Have you ever wanted to learn to play the piano? rhythms, through a historical and cultural aspect. You’re never too old to learn something new. Participants will learn how to play African drums, KNIT, STRING AND CRAFT GROUP Piano instructor Evelyn Binz will teach students create their own rhythms and collaborate with the basics, all the way to advanced piano. Evelyn New program! Do you like to knit, stitch or crochet? others to play polyrhythm, an essential part of West offers piano lessons at the Levy Senior Center on Instructor Phyllis Weiland will guide you through African drum performance. We will learn to play Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays. To schedule an your projects and teach you about holding needles, the djembe, djundjun, conga, talking drum and appointment for piano lessons, please contact yarn, purl stitches, cast on and cast off stitches and along with other various percussion instruments. Tim Carter at 847-448-8293. much more. This social group meets weekly in the Registration is required. Levy Senior Center Levy Library. Please bring your project to share with Location: Location: Levy Senior Center Fee: $25 per 4, one hr. sessions the group. New and beginner knitters are welcome. Fee: $60 LM/$85 NM Location: Levy Senior Center Length: 4 sessions Dates Days Fee, 4 sessions: $12 LM/$16 NM Ongoing M, Tu, F Class # Dates Days Time Fee, 2 sessions: $6 LM/$8 NM 544619A9 Jan 8-29 Tu 6:30-7:30pm SHOWER SINGERS AND CHORALEERS Class # Dates Days Time 544619B9 Feb 5-26 Tu 6:30-7:30pm 544602A9 Jan 10-31 Th 1-3pm Have you ever wanted to sing? Join us for one of 544602B9 Feb 7-28 Th 1-3pm BEGINNING UKULELE FOR SENIORS these two great groups at the Levy Senior Center. 544602C8 Dec 6-13 Th 1-3pm You must be a Levy member to participate. Shower This class is for beginner level students and Singers is a drop-in group that meets on Tuesdays those with some experience who want to refresh from Noon–1pm. There is no charge for this group. WINE & PAINT NIGHT and improve their skills. Come and learn the Choraleers is a class and more formal, representing Bring your imagination, friends and paint clothes fundamentals and basic chords of the ukulele so the Levy Senior Center singing at many Chicago and leave with unique piece of art painting by you! that you can play songs you love. Folk, country, area venues. You must audition for this group. Relax while sipping a glass of wine (or two) as art Motown, pop, we play it all! All types of Ukuleles Auditions are held every Friday at Noon. instructor Val McCune guides you in painting your are welcome with the exception of baritones. Don’t Location: Levy Senior Center masterpiece. We will be painting a snowy winter own a Ukulele, but want to learn? Pre-register for Fee: $25 LM scene. No painting experience necessary. Space is this class at least one week in advance, pay a $35 Length: 8 sessions limited, register early. instrument deposit and we will order a ukulele Location: Levy Senior Center for your own. If you decide that you are unable Class # Dates Days Time Fee: $39 LM/$54 NM to continue the course you will be refunded your 554103A9 Jan 11-Mar 27 Tu Noon-1pm Length: 1 session deposit as long as the ukulele is returned in good Class # Dates Days Time condition. No class on Jan. 31, Feb. 7 and 14. INTRODUCTION TO ORIGAMI 544620A9 Jan 10 Th 6:30-8pm Instructor: Lorraine Williams Have you ever wanted to give origami a try? Here Location: Levy Senior Center is your chance. Origami is the ancient art of CLAY HAND BUILDING AND GLAZING Fee: $64 LM/$79 NM Japanese paper folding. All you need is a piece Length: 8 sessions of paper and some focused thought and the Using a variety of clay, tools, methods and results will be enjoyed immediately. Origami has imagination, learn how to hand build. Slab roller Class # Dates Days Time been shown to aid in relaxation, concentration, and extruder are available for use. Fee includes 544617A9 Jan 3-Mar 14 Th 11:45am-12:45pm hand-eye coordination and memory. Join origami instruction, firing and supplies. Free studio time is expert Robert Smith, as he teaches how to fold available for class members. No class on Jan. 21. your favorite creation. All you need to bring is your Instructor: Janice Wojciechowski imagination. Space is limited. Location: Levy Senior Center Location: Levy Senior Center Fee: $80 LM/$95 NM Fee: $5 LM/$10 NM Length: 7 sessions Length: 8 sessions Class # Dates Days Time Class # Dates Days Time 544621A9 Jan 7-Feb 25 M 9:30am-12:30pm 544621B9 Jan 7-Feb 25 M 1-4pm 554104Z9 Jan 19 Sa 10-11am

36 Evanston Parks, Recreation and Community Services Winter Program Guide 2018 Dance Classes Fitness QI GONG FOR SENIORS Create a healthier connection between your spirit, SALSA DANCING FREE FITNESS WEEK mind and body! This class teaches you a relaxing New Program! The Latin music we hear today has The Levy Center will be holding a FREE! week of and gentle exercise that increases your flexibility, its origins in Cuba where the blending of African fitness classes throughout the year. This is your coordination, balance and circulation. People of all drum rhythms and Spanish guitar evolved into opportunity to find the fitness class that is right for physical abilities will benefit. a variety of Latin American music. We will be you without any obligations. All classes will start Instructor: Francesca Segal working on foundation patterns, the dance hold their new session the following week, so you will Location: Levy Senior Center and Cuban motions. Come join us for eight weeks be able to register for that great new class you just Fee: $100 LM/$115 NM of fun, exercise and meet others who want to discovered. A schedule of classes will be available Length: 20 sessions enjoy evenings of Salsa dancing. This program is at the Levy Center. Class # Dates Days Time perfect for beginner salsa dancers. Steve Mosco of Free Week: Tues., Jan. 2—Sun., Jan. 17 544304A9 Jan 8-Mar 15 Tu, F 10:30am-Noon Evanston DanceTech has been teaching ballroom dance for more than 40 years. He is particularly LEVY WALKING CLUB CARDIO STRENGTH & STRETCH pleased to be working with the Levy Center, just Beginning December 4, Grab a friend and let’s a few walking minutes from his family’s home in This class combines a cardio workout with strength take a stroll around the beautiful City of Evanston. south Evanston. training and stretching. Participants will do low Walking is easy on the joints and great exercise impact aerobics and use hand weights, resistance Location: Levy Senior Center for all ages. Weather permitting, walking will take tubing and balls to build strength and anaerobic Fee: $48 LM/$63 NM place outside, dress warm. If the weather is too hot, endurance. No class on Jan 21. Length: 8 sessions cold or wet for you, then walking will move inside to Instructor: Marla Lampert (M,W)/Barbara Meyer (F) Class # Dates Days Time the Levy Centers “indoor track.” Did you know 13 Location: Levy Senior Center 544173A9 Jan 10-Feb 28 Th 5:30-6:30pm laps inside the Levy Center is 1 mile? Registration Fee: $131 LM/$146 NM is required. Length: 29 sessions Levy Senior Center Lobby LEARN TO LINE DANCE Location: Class # Dates Days Time Fee: Free; Levy Senior Center Members only Learn to Line Dance at the Levy Senior Center. This 544307A9 Jan 7-Mar 15 M, W, F 10:30-11:30am class is perfect for a novice and non-dancer. Line Dates Days Time dance is no longer just country, we dance to jazz, Ongoing Tu, Th 7:30-8:30am (leaving promptly at 7:30am) FELDENKRAIS blues rock & roll and classical music. This is a This method of Feldenkrais guides you through great low impact exercise for the body and mind. THE ALEXANDER TECHNIQUE the essential dynamic relationships in a particular Class includes 8-weeks of step by step detailed Posture, Poise and Ease. In this class, you’ll learn pattern combination of movement and action. instruction. No partner is needed. Give line dance to improve your balance and coordination in the Unlike traditional exercise, where movements a try for FREE on January 9 from 1-2pm. This free functional movement of daily activities. New can become mechanical, Awareness Through demonstration is a perfect time to meet the research shows that posture plays an important role Movement teaches you the secrets to reducing instructor Billie Jean Darling and try line dance in a in health! Learn to sit, stand, move, breathe with unnecessary muscular effort and improve non-intimidating class. better posture, less tension, more poise and ease. awareness of your whole self in action. Location: Levy Senior Center This class is based on the Alexander Technique, Instructor: Robin Sterling Fee: $48 LM/$63 NM internationally recognized method for teaching Location: Levy Senior Center Length: 8 sessions how to use your body better. Individual attention is Fee: $65 LM/$80 NM Class # Dates Days Time provided so you can learn at your own rate. Length: 10 sessions 544623A9 Jan 16-Mar 6 W 1-2pm Phyllis Richmond Instructor: Class # Dates Days Time Location: Levy Senior Center 544308A9 Jan 11-Mar 15 F 10:30-11:30am BOLLYWOOD DANCE THERAPY Fee: $64 LM/$79 NM 8 sessions Ever wanted to try to Bollywood dance? Here is Length: ARTHRITIS FOUNDATION/AGELESS GRACE your chance! This program is the perfect dance Class # Dates Days Time This active exercise class is for all abilities designed program and physical therapy for adults and 544166A9 Jan 3-Mar 7 Th 10:30am-Noon for people with arthritis, people recovering from seniors. Bollywood dance improves gait, balance surgery and people wanting to increase their and walking speed. Bollywood dance requires CORE AND MORE strength, balance and stamina while having fun. We movement at your own pace. This one time class This 45-minute floor class strengthens the core use gentle, easy to learn movements based on the will be fun and interactive. muscles surrounding your spine. Learn how to science of neuroplasticity to help prevent cognitive Location: Levy Senior Center work the abdominals, oblique’s and lower back decline and to increase joint flexibility and range Fee: $7 LM/$12 NM muscles for a leaner, stronger, more-flexible you. of motion. This class is done in a chair with some Length: 1 session Participants must be comfortable on the floor. No optional standing and walking. Class # Dates Days Time class on Jan. 21. Instructor: Susan Mendelsohn 544624A9 Jan 17 Th 1-2pm Instructor: Barbara Meyer Location: Levy Senior Center Location: Levy Senior Center Fee: $90 LM/$105 NM Fee, 9 sessions: $59 LM/$74 NM Length: 20 sessions $65 LM/$80 NM Fee, 10 sessions: Class # Dates Days Time Class # Dates Days Time 544309A9 Jan 8-Mar 14 Tu, Th 10-10:45am 544303A9 Jan 7-Mar 11 M 11:30am-12:15pm 544303B9 Jan 11-Mar 15 F 9:30-10:15am

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NIA Fitness continued from previous pg. Tai Chi Combining dance, martial arts and mindfulness, NIA tones your body while transforming your mind. TAI CHI CORE FOR BETTER BALANCE More than just a workout, Nia is a holistic fitness Tai Chi is a relaxing, gentle, flowing exercise This class integrates gentle, yet challenging, practice addressing each aspect of your life-body, coordinating movement, breath and mind. Tai movements to increase flexibility, strength and mind and soul. Each workout brings a mindfulness Chi benefits people of all physical abilities. You’ll balance. All of the exercises use mind/body to your dance movement experience leaving increase your flexibility, coordination, balance and techniques to increase memory and brain function you energized, mentally clear and emotionally circulation. No registration allowed after week two. and can be modified for beginning through balanced. No class on Jan. 21. Instructor: Evelyn Thompson intermediate students. The routines can be Instructor: Barbara Meyer Location: Levy Senior Center performed standing or sitting in a chair, so adults at Location: Levy Senior Center Fee: $65 LM/$80 NM any fitness level will feel comfortable participating. Fee: $59 LM/$74 NM Length: 10 sessions Instructor: Susan Mendelsohn/Denise Rosenfeld Length: 9 sessions Location: Levy Senior Center Class # Dates Days Time Class # Dates Days Time Fee: $90 LM/$105 NM 544306A9 Jan 11-Mar 15 F 9-10:30am 544324A9 Jan 7-Mar 11 M 10:30-11:15am Length: 20 sessions TAI CHI FOR ARTHRITIS AND FALL Class # Dates Days Time PICKLEBALL BEGINNER 544310A9 Jan 8-Mar 14 Tu, Th 11-11:45am PREVENTION Pickleball, a game that combines elements of Experience the benefits of Tai Chi in a program tennis, badminton and ping pong, is sweeping the specifically developed for people with arthritis ZUMBA GOLD TONING country! Pickleball players use wooden paddles and other musculoskeletal conditions. The gentle This innovative, fun and exciting program and whiffle balls to play on a badminton-sized slow movements, upright stance and powerful was designed for the active older adult, the court with a slightly modified tennis net. This class healing qi gong exercises will help you increase true beginner and/or people who are not used is for those with limited experience or are new mobility, improve balance, strengthen muscles and to exercising, or people who may be limited to the game. The focus is on Pickleball basics— release tension in the body without overstressing physically. The instructor will add strength and forehand and backhand shots, serving and court the joints. Instructor: Carolyn Martinez, Arthritis stretching segments at the end of the class. positioning, scoring and the rules through drills Foundation certified Instructor: Judy Mooney and play time. The slower pace of this class allows Location: Levy Senior Center Location: Levy Senior Center players the opportunity to develop the skills Fee: $65 LM/$80 NM Fee: $65 LM/$80 NM they need to play this fun and energetic game. All Length: 10 sessions Length: 10 sessions equipment is provided. Class # Dates Days Time Location: Levy Senior Center Class # Dates Days Time Level 544314A9 Jan 11-Mar 15 F 9:30-10:30am Fee: $72 LM/$89 NM 544340A9 Jan 8-Mar 12 Tu 12:15-1:15pm Int. Length: 6 sessions 544331A9 Jan 9-Mar 13 W 1:15-2:15pm Beg. 544320A9 Jan 9-Mar 13 W 2:30-3:30pm Adv. Beg. ZUMBA FOR BOOMERS Class # Dates Days Time Enjoy this less intense, no jumping, (but more 544801A9 Jan 22-Feb 26 Tu 2-3pm intense than Zumba Gold) Zumba class. All adults are welcome. PICKLEBALL ADVANCED BEGINNER/ Instructor: Judy Mooney INTERMEDIATE Location: Levy Senior Center A continuation of drill and match play with more Fee: $65 LM/$80 NM specific skills and strategies being taught, such as Length: 10 sessions angles, lobs, poaching, return of serve and third Class # Dates Days Time shot drops. The session will consist of 60 minutes 544318A9 Jan 10-Mar 14 Th 6:30-7:30pm of instruction and 30 minutes of match play. Location: Levy Senior Center STRETCHING CLASS Fee: $108 LM/$123 NM A total-body stretch class. Great for relaxing, Length: 6 sessions stretching and lengthening tight muscles. Class # Dates Days Time Stretching is important for people of all ages. One 544802A9 Jan 24-Feb 28 Th 2-3:30pm of the greatest benefits of stretching is that you’re able to increase your range of motion, which means your limbs and joints can move through a greater range, helping to ward off injury. Other benefits of stretching include reduced muscle tension, enhanced muscular coordination, increased blood circulation and higher energy levels. Instructor: Marla Lampert Location: Levy Senior Center Fee: $65 LM/$80 NM Length: 10 sessions Class # Dates Days Time 544337A9 Jan 9-Mar 13 W 9:30-10:15am

38 Evanston Parks, Recreation and Community Services Winter Program Guide 2018 Yoga Flexible Day Offerings Technology BEGINNING YOGA Discover the benefits of yoga postures and Not able to attend all the days offered? For these four Free technology help is available for Levy Senior Center controlled breathing to increase flexibility. You classes, you can sign up for just one or two days a week Members. Register in person at the Levy Senior Center or must be able to easily transfer from standing to at a reduced fee. Register in person at the Levy Senior by phone at 847-448-8250. sitting and lying down. No previous yoga experience Center or by phone at 847-448-8250. This option is not required. Please wear non-binding clothing; mats available online. are provided and shoes are not required. ANDROID 101 Instructor: Betsy Murphy, RN Thinking about getting an android smart phone? Location: Levy Senior Center *SILVER Do you currently own an android smart phone? Tim Fee: $100 LM/$115 NM Carter will explain the basics of android cell phones You’ll have fun and move to music in a variety of Length: 20 sessions including, photos, phone settings, wifi and apps. exercises designed to increase muscular strength, Location: Levy Senior Center Class # Dates Days Time range of movement and activity for daily living Fee: $3 LM/$5 NM 544302A9 Jan 8-Mar 14 Tu, Th 9:30-10:30am skills. Hand-held weights, elastic tubing with Length: 1 sessions handles and a are offered for resistance; a chair CONTINUING YOGA is used for seated and/or standing support. Some Class # Dates Days Time 544617A9 Feb 25 M 11:00am-Noon This class is designed for participants who have Medicare recipients qualify to take this class at no previous yoga experience with Betsy Murphy. charge, please call Bob Russo at 847-448-8283 to Please wear non-binding clothing; mats are confirm. No class on Jan. 21. provided; shoes are not needed for class. Instructor: Marla Lampert, Barbara Meyer and Instructor: Betsy Murphy, RN Amanda Hart Location: Levy Senior Center Location: Levy Senior Center Fee: $100 LM/$115 NM Fee: $116 LM/$131 NM Length: 20 sessions Length: 30 sessions Class # Dates Days Time Class # Dates Days Time 544305A9 Jan 8-Mar 14 Tu, Th 8:15-9:15am 544301A9 Jan 7-Mar 15 M 1-2pm W, F 11:45am-12:45pm

GENTLE CHAIR YOGA * If you are interested in exploring yoga, but are less CARDIO/ZUMBA COMBO ambulatory or not able to transfer easily, join this Sign up for both Cardio, Strength and Stretch and ® class! No experience required, all are welcome. We Zumba Gold and save! For those of you looking for will explore the mind body practices of yoga seated a three-day a week class, this is the one for you. All in a chair or using the chair for support in standing classes combine aerobic activity, strength training poses. Learn yoga movement, breathing and and stretching. No class on Jan 21. relaxation practices to increase flexibility. Please Instructor: Marla Lampert/Judy Mooney wear comfortable clothing. Location: Levy Senior Center Instructor: Betsy Murphy, RN Fee: $131 LM/$146 NM Location: Levy Senior Center Length: 29 sessions Fee, 20 sessions: $100 LM/$115 NM Class # Dates Days Time Class # Dates Days Time Location 544315A9 Jan 7-Mar 15 M, W 10:30-11:30am 544313A9 Jan 8-Mar 14 Tu, Th 10:45-11:45am Levy F 9:30-10:30 am SILVERSNEAKERS YOGA *TOTAL WELLNESS This class is designed to increase flexibility, This comprehensive, balanced program includes balance and range of movement for your whole aerobic movement, weight and resistance training, body through a complete series of seated and core strength exercises and stretching. Join us for a standing yoga poses, chair support is offered. gentle, yet thorough, fitness class that will help you Restorative breathing exercises and final attain complete wellness. No class on Jan. 21. relaxation promotes stress reduction and mental Instructor: Francesca Segal clarity. Some Medicare recipients qualify to take Location: Levy Senior Center this class at no charge, please call Bob Russo at Fee: $131 LM/$146 NM 847-448-8283 to confirm. There is no charge for Length: 29 sessions Silversneakers members. No class on Jan. 21. Class # Dates Days Time Instructor: Barbaba Meyer 544316A9 Jan 7-Mar 15 M, W 11:30am-12:30pm Location: Levy Senior Center F 1-2pm Fee, 9 sessions: $49 LM/$64 NM Fee, 10 sessions: $65 LM/$80 NM Class # Dates Days Time 544322A9 Jan 7-Mar 11 M 9:30-10:15am 544322B9 Jan 9-Mar 13 W 1-2pm

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Clubs and Groups WOMENS BOOK CLUB FRENCH CONVERSATION CLUB Join and participate in the discussion of books from Join a group of advanced to native French speakers a list of titles selected by members themselves. for lively conversations on many topics. This is not MONDAY/WEDNESDAY CLUB No December meeting. In January 2019 the group a teaching group. Lively discussions, led by volunteer club members will be reading ‘The Neon Rain’ by Celeste Ng and Location: Levy Senior Center who choose the topic. The group welcomes in February ‘Half of A Yellow Sun’ by Chimamanda Fee: Free; Levy Senior Center Members only guest speakers once per month. Upcoming Ngozi Adichie. presentations, Ann Rainey 8th ward alderwoman Dates Days Time Location: Levy Senior Center in December, Curt Nilsson, folk singer and guitarist Ongoing Th 9:30-11:30am Fee: Free; Levy Senior Center Members only on January 23 and John McCarron, retired Chicago Tribune columnist in February. Dates Days Time REAL ESTATE CONSULTING Location: Levy Senior Center Ongoing Th 3pm Receive a free, no-obligation real estate Fee: Free; Levy Senior Center Members only consultation on your home property value by Dates Days Time FAMILY CAREGIVERS SUPPORT GROUP Wayne Gurowsky on the 1st and 3rd Monday of each month. Comparative market analysis (CMA) Ongoing M, W 10-11am Are you caring for an older adult? Join others the first Wednesday of the month who are on a similar will be shown. Learn how to get your home ready ETHICAL DILEMMAS journey to discuss caregiving issues, concerns to sell. Wayne can visit your home for specifics, and difficulties in a caring, non-judgmental and offer his expertise on how to coordinate The nation is in turmoil. Join us as we discuss atmosphere. Information, please call Ben Ellenson, selling a property while buying a smaller home. ethical dilemmas in our lives. This discussion is led (facilitator) at 847-424-5661. No registration is required. by Levy Center members, Sue and Scott Walton who Location: Levy Senior Center Location: Levy Senior Center are also members of the Ethical Humanist Circle. Fee: Free; registration is required Fee: Free Location: Levy Senior Center Dates Days Time Fee: Free; registration is required Dates Days Time Ongoing W 3-4:30pm Ongoing M 1-3pm Dates Days Time Ongoing third Thursday of each month 6-9pm YESTERDAY AND TODAY BEST DAY OF MY LIFE STORY GROUP This group, facilitated by Charlotte Jaffee, discusses current events and news, often with In a time of hyper “connection,” it seems we’ve guest speakers. lost the art of basic, genuine human conversation. Location: Levy Senior Center Our solution is senior storytelling groups across Fee: Free; Levy Senior Center Members only America and a web sharing portal. Come be part of the solution! No experience needed and it is free Dates Days Time to join. Information and registration: email Nancy Ongoing M Noon-1pm Nicholson at [email protected] or call 847-864-7274. SPANISH CONVERSATION CLUB Location: Levy Senior Center Spanish is one of the most spoken languages in the Fee: Free; registration is required world. This group is for members who already know Dates Days Time the Spanish language and would like to converse with Ongoing W 10:30am-Noon other Spanish speakers. This is not a teaching group. Location: Levy Senior Center LOW VISION SUPPORT GROUP Fee: Free; Levy Senior Center Members only Come meet with other older adults who know vision Dates Days Time impairment challenges on the first Tuesday of the Ongoing F 9:30-11am month. Share your experiences, questions, access information and resources. Learn to confidently manage daily tasks and pleasures. This group is facilitated by staff of the North Shore Senior Center- Evanston Social Services. Information: contact Nicole at 847-424-5668. Location: Levy Senior Center Fee: Free; registration is required Dates Days Time Ongoing Tu 10:15-11:45am

40 Evanston Parks, Recreation and Community Services Winter Program Guide 2018 Leisure and WINES OF ITALY THE CHICAGO FOOD ENCYCLOPEDIA The world’s best wines come from Italy. Enjoy a Pizza. Alinea. Wrigley Spearmint. Soul food. Rick Enrichment sip or two of Italian wines as we learn about the Bayless. Hot Dogs. Koreatown. The Mother-in- different varieties and what to pair with it. We will Law Sandwich. The new book, The Chicago Food MEXICAN TRAIN DOMINOES take an in-depth look at regions and where they Encyclopedia, serves up their stories and much came from as well as the history behind the bottle. more from A to Z. The editors of this lively volume Beginning January 7, 2019, Mexican Train is a game Space is limited, registration is required. Carol Mighton Haddix, Bruce Kraig and Colleen played with number dominoes. The object of the Taylor Sen will join us to talk about their adventures game is for a player to play all the dominoes from Location: Levy Senior Center as intrepid explorers of Chicago’s culinary his or her hand onto one or more chains, or “trains”, Fee: $15 LM/$20 NM landscape. Registration is required. emanating from a central hub or “station”. The Length: 1 session game’s most popular name comes from a special Class # Dates Days Time Location: Levy Senior Center optional train that belongs to all players. Register at 544169A9 Feb 18 M 6:30-8pm Fee: $5 LM/$8 NM the front desk. Length: 1 session Location: Levy Senior Center CHEF DEMO Class # Dates Days Time Fee: Free; Levy Senior Center Members only Join us for this exciting Chef’s Demonstration 544626A9 Jan 30 W 1-2pm Dates Days Time with the Executive Chef from Lincolnwood Place. Ongoing M 10:30-11:30am The Chef will be coming to the center to do on-site COCOA, COOKIES AND HOLIDAY CHEER demonstrations with samples for each participant. Join us for an afternoon of cookies, delicious hot COIN COLLECTING The program will begin at 1pm in the Craft Room B. cocoa, holiday spirits and music of the season. Space is limited, register early! Music and entertainment will be provided by Want to become a numismatist (a coin collector)? the Levy Ukulele Class, Shower Singers and Join us to learn about the art of collecting coins. Location: Levy Senior Center Choraleers. Arrive with a hearty dose of holiday This introductory level class will teach you about Fee: $2 LM/$5 NM cheer and your best ugly holiday sweater. The Levy what is collectible, handling and cleaning of coins/ Length: 1 session Center will provide an array of fresh cookies and notes, determining value/price and how to create Class # Dates Days Time a tin for you to bring home samples of everyone’s interest in coin collecting. Participants can bring in 544170A8 Dec 12 W 1-2pm cookies. You must be signed up one week in coins to class for show and tell. Raffle prizes will be 544170B9 Jan 16 W 1-2pm advanced. given away. 544170C9 Feb 20 W 1-2pm Location: Levy Senior Center Location: Levy Senior Center Fee: $3 LM/$5 NM Fee: $5 LM/$10 NM ILLINOIS 10 DEFINING MOMENTS Length: 1 session Length: 1 session In honor of the Illinois Bicentennial, Professor Gary Class # Dates Days Time Class # Dates Days Time Midkiff has compiled a list of the 10 most important 544901A8 Dec 13 Th 1-2:30pm 544167A8 Dec 13 Th 6:30-7:30pm events in our state’s history. He will cover events from all corners of the state and connect many of WINES 101, MADE SIMPLE them to national history. Chicago will contribute a VALENTINE’S DAY MURDER MYSTERY few stories, but so will East St. Louis, the race riots of It will be a night to remember at the Levy Center. We all enjoy a glass or two of wine but many of us 1917 and the towns of Alton, Charleston, Freeport, Food, drinks, suspense and murder! Enjoy a don’t understand the basics of wine and what to Galesburg, Jonesboro, Ottawa and Quincy. crime filled evening with a dinner to die for. Dinner pair it with. This program we will explore food/ Location: Levy Senior Center includes, salad, rosemary chicken, oven browned wine pairing, taste, smell, health benefits and Fee: $5 LM/$10 NM potatoes with garlic, green beans almondine and how to decipher wine labels. Join us for this non- Length: 1 session dessert. Will you be the one who figures out the intimidating and fun program. Did we mention Levy murder mystery? you’ll get to sample some wine? Space is limited, Class # Dates Days Time registration is required. 544171A9 Feb 7 Th 1-2:30pm Location: Levy Senior Center Fee: $38 LM/$53 NM Location: Levy Senior Center Length: 1 session Fee: $15 LM/$20 NM HOLIDAY FLORAL WORKSHOP Length: 1 session Join Eileen Weber, AAF of Lake Forest Flowers as Class # Dates Days Time Class # Dates Days Time she leads you in creating a beautiful fresh holiday 544008A9 Feb 15 F 6-8:30pm 544168A8 Dec 10 M 6:30-8pm arrangement. In this workshop, you will learn basic principles and elements of floral design, flower care and handling and best of all, take your design home! All fresh materials and container included in the workshop fee. Add some fresh flowers to your holiday decor and enjoy this magical season. Space is limited. Location: Levy Senior Center Fee: $30 LM/$45 NM Length: 1 session Class # Dates Days Time 544172A8 Dec 14 F 1-2pm

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Trips MAMMIA MIA! CONVITO CAFE & MARKET The international mega hit Mamma Mia! uses the Tucked away on Wilmette’s lakefront is the Convito greatest songs of ABBA to tell a hilarious story of Cafe which features a regional European menu All senior trips leave from and return to the Levy Senior marriage, family and finding where you belong, with a focus on French and Italian cuisines. Dishes Center, 300 Dodge, Evanston. For more information, proving that in the end the winner takes it all. Come embrace the flavors of the countryside with meat please call the Levy Senior Center 847-448-8250. see why more than 54 million people worldwide specials, earthy pastas, delicious appetizers and have laughed and danced to this unforgettable salads. Lunch will include the famous white bean jukebox musical. Fee includes lunch, show and soup, your choice of spaghetti and tomato basil KRIS KRINGLE BAKERY transportation. Menu includes mixed green salad, sauce, quiche of the day or turkey brie, dessert and your choice of grilled chicken breast with marsala coffee, soda or tea. Cash bar is available. An excellent opportunity to celebrate the holidays sauce, grilled salmon or fillet medallions. Please with friends while sampling delicious holiday Location: Convito Cafe & Market select one entree at the time of registration. cookies from a collection of our favorite bakeries 1515 Sheridan Rd., Wilmette in Racine as well as do a little shopping! The fully Location: Levy Senior Center Fee: $45 LM/$60 NM narrated tour includes the history of holiday Fee: $68 LM/$83 NM Length: 1 session traditions of the Polish, Germans, Italians, Irish Length: 1 session Class # Dates Days Time and more. The trip does include lunch and we Class # Dates Days Time 544006A9 Jan 29 Tu 11:30am-1:30pm encourage you to dress festive in your favorite 544010A9 Feb 13 W 10am-5:30pm Holiday Sweater. MAGGIANO’S LITTLE ITALY Location: Levy Senior Center LEVY DINNER CLUB Delizioso is Italian for delicious and Maggiano’s Fee: $95 LM/$100 NM Introducing our newest social club at the Levy is definitely delicious. This month the Levy Diners Length: 1 session Senior Center, called the Levy Diners Club. Each Club will travel to Maggiano’s Little Italy at the Class # Dates Days Time quarter we visit a different local restaurant, dine Westfield Old Orchard location. Join us as we enjoy 534009A8 Dec 5 W 9:30am-6pm and get to know our fellow Levy Center members. mouthwatering bruschetta, Maggiano’s salad, Participants will drive themselves and meet at the spaghetti with marinara sauce, chicken parmesan WIZARD OF OZ, local restaurant at the designated start time. and vera’s lemon cookies. Lunch is served with INTERGENERATIONAL TRIP baked ciabatta rolls, coffee, ice tea and sodas. BOB CHINN’S Cash bar is available. Registration is required. We’re off to see the wizard, the wonderful Wizard Location: Maggiano’s of Oz! This classic musical will come alive at Introducing our newest social club, called the Levy 4999 Old Orchard Shopping Mall, Skokie the Paramount Theater in Aurora, IL. Bring your Diners Club. Each quarter we visit a different local Fee: $33 LM/$48 NM children, grandchildren and the entire family on this restaurant, dine and get to know our fellow Levy Length: 1 session magical trip down the yellow brick road. We will not Center members. Participants will drive themselves stop for lunch. Registration is required. Deadline to and meet at the local restaurant at the designated Class # Dates Days Time register is December 13. Space is limited. start time. Take some time and enjoy one of the 544007A9 Feb 26 Tu 11:30am-2pm best seafood restaurants in the northern suburbs. Location: Levy Senior Center We will begin with the appetizers of fried shrimp Fee: $55 LM/$70 NM and fried calamari. Lunch includes your choice of includes ticket and transportation soup or salad, one entree from Bob’s famous lunch Length: 1 session menu, dessert sampler, unlimited soda, ice tea and Class # Dates Days Time coffee. Cash bar is available. 544009A9 Jan 3 Th 11am-5pm Location: Bob Chinn’s, 393 Milwaukee Ave., Wheeling Fee: $29 LM/$44 NM Length: 1 session Class # Dates Days Time 544005A8 Dec 19 W Noon-2:30pm

42 Evanston Parks, Recreation and Community Services Winter Program Guide 2018 Mayor Hagerty’s Holiday Food, Book & Toy Drive Monday, Nov. 5–Friday, Dec. 14

Help Bring Holiday Joy to Evanston Families in Need

Tax Deductible Contributions Donations Drop-off Sites Credit card contribution–online Accepted items Through Friday, Dec. 14 cityofevanston.org/holidaydonation • non-perishable food items • Chandler-Newberger Center Check contribution–drop off or mail • no expired food • Evanston Ecology Center Evanston Parks Foundation • new or like new • Fleetwood-Jourdain Center City of Evanston Holiday Giving children’s books • Gibbs-Morrison Cultural Center 2100 Ridge Ave., Evanston, IL 60201 • new, unwrapped toys • Levy Senior Center Holiday food suggestions • Robert Crown Center Check make payable to • Lorraine H. Morton Civic Center Evanston Parks Foundation • stuffing • green beans • Noyes Cultural Arts Center Volunteer • yams • Police Station visit volunteerevanston.org • mac and cheese • Evanston Public Library Locations or call 311 for more information • corn • corn bread mix Information visit cityofevanston.org/ holidaydonation General Information

Register Early! Fee Assistance (Scholarships) Equal Opportunity Please register at least a week in advance. Classes Fee assistance is awarded to qualified Evanston As the City of Evanston has received federal which don’t reach a minimum enrollment level are residents on a sliding scale according to the financial assistance, the U.S. Department of the canceled. number of family members in relation to total family Interior, under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, income. Fee assistance is not available for special prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, Who is a Resident? events or trips. Information regarding the fee national origin, age or handicap. If you believe that To receive the Evanston resident rate for a Parks, assistance application process and the documents you have been subjected to discrimination in any Recreation and Community Services Department needed to verify family income and residency may program, activity or facility, or if you desire further program, you must live in ZIP code 60201 or 60202. be obtained at any Evanston Recreation Division information regarding Title VI, please write to: Class Cancellations community center and the Lorraine H. Morton Civic Office for Equal Opportunity, U.S. Department of In case of class changes or program cancellation, Center. Facility addresses are listed on page 2. the Interior, Washington, D.C. 20240. Forms may be downloaded at cityofevanston.org/ we’ll notify you in advance by telephone or E-mail on Registration Form postcard. Generally, refunds are issued within recreationfeeassistance. Your e-mail address is just another way to two weeks. If circumstances arise causing us to Child Supervision/Pick-up Policies communicate with you. It will not be shared with cancel a class session, every effort will be made Parents/guardians are responsible for picking any third parties. to schedule a make up class. up children promptly at the time the program is Payment Deadline scheduled to end. Instructors often have other Payment in full is required at registration (except for programs to teach and can’t supervise children for Registration summer camps, which allow a $50 deposit per child an extended period after the program. per camp #/session to hold a space until the balance Parents or guardians who pick up a child more than Go online: due deadline). You (or your child) will be admitted to five minutes late from a program are assessed a cityofevanston.org/register a class or program after full payment is made. If your late fee of $10 per child per 15-minute time period. family has been approved for fee assistance, your For instance, if the program ends at 4pm and you By Mail: portion of the fee must be paid in full before you arrive between 4:06 and 4:21, the late fee is $10. Send the form (see facing page) (or your child) will be registered in the class. If you call and advise staff that you are running late, and payment to: we’ll allow a 10-minute grace period, followed by Evanston Recreation Division, Insurance the $10 per 15-minute late fee. Lorraine H. Morton Civic Center, The City of Evanston does not carry hospitalization 2100 Ridge Ave., Evanston, IL 60201. insurance for program participants. Contact your Rentals health care provider for details regarding your The City of Evanston rents rooms for meetings or Do not send cash. You may indicate payment individual plan. parties (some with kitchen facilities), gymnasiums, by credit card or include a personal check. auditoriums, ice rinks and the “lagoon” building, In person: Refund Policy Sheridan Rd. at Church St. For information, call All Evanston Recreation Division Unless the program is canceled by the City, a $5 311 (847-448-4311). service fee will be charged for refunds. For classes community centers and the already in session, refunds will be prorated and Photographs and Videotaping Lorraine H. Morton Civic Center (see page 2). Program participants may be photographed or issued in the following situations: By telephone: 1. Written proof of illness or medical problem for videotaped. These images may appear in future All Evanston Recreation Division community the participant or immediate family member promotional materials. If you do not want to be centers and the Lorraine H. Morton Civic Center prior to or during the program or activity. included, please tell the photographer. If you (see page 2). 2. Written proof that the participant has moved or don’t want your child photographed, please call Register with your Visa, MasterCard, will move out of the service boundaries of the 847-448-8041. Discover, or American Express Card. City of Evanston prior to or during the program Americans with Disabilities Act or activity. The City of Evanston’s programs, activities and 3. Unusual circumstances which fall into the services are subject to all applicable laws regarding category of “hardship.” No refunds on Daily, non-discrimination, including the Americans With Seasonal or Yearly Activity Passes/Programs Disabilities Act (ADA). ADA prohibits discrimination These include beach tokens, ice-skating passes, on the basis of disability. The City has established extended care coupons, fitness passes, season a committee to review its programs and policies launch permits, leagues, dog beach passes and welcomes suggestions from interested and the like. individuals. Reasonable accommodations will Camp Transfers and Refunds be made in recreation programs, activities and Summer camps are covered separately from the services to enable participation by an individual refund policy listed above. For more information, with a disability. please contact the City of Evanston Parks, To aid staff in making accommodations, please Recreation and Community Services Department contact them no later than two weeks in advance of at 311 (847-448-4311) or refer to the annual camp the program by calling one of the phone numbers guide at cityofevanston.org/summercamps. listed below, by writing or in person (three weeks’ notice is even more helpful). The time line for The City of Evanston’s Parks, Recreation How to Initiate a Refund summer camps is no later than 10 days in advance and Community Services Department To initiate the refund process, please mail or of a program. strives to provide you with excellence drop off written notice of your request, along with If you have any questions about the Parks, in recreational programs and services. written proof of illness, moving or hardship (see Recreation and Community Services Department’s If you are not satisfied, we request your refund policy), to the community center where the policies regarding ADA, please call 847-424-5496 suggestions, comments, or ideas which program is held or the Lorraine H. Morton Civic (voice); 847-448-8064 (TTY); 800-526-0857 will improve our programs. Center . Information: call 311 (847-448-4311). (Illinois Relay Center voice transmission).

44 Evanston Parks, Recreation and Community Services Winter Program Guide 2018 Registration Form

Please register at least one week prior to the first class. Classes without the minimum number of registrations will be canceled. Children must meet the minimum age listed. Proof of age may be required. Fee assistance/class cancellations: see facing page. Questions? Call 311 (847-448-4311)

PLEASE PRINT, FILL OUT ALL SPACES AND SIGN THIS FORM. REGISTRATION FORM FOR CITY OF EVANSTON CLASSES

Parent/Adult Name: ______Home Phone: (______)______Address:______Emergency Phone: (______)______City/State/Zip:______Daytime Phone: (______)______E-mail address:______Note: *You will be registered for your alternate choice if your first choice is filled or canceled. If someone attending a program has a disability-related need for an accommodation, the Special Recreation office must be called at least two weeks in advance at847-424-5496 ; 847-448-8064 (TTY) or 800/526-0857 (IL Relay Ctr.).

BIRTH PROGRAM ALTERNATE AMOUNT LAST NAME FIRST NAME SEX DAY/TIME CLASS # DATE NAME CLASS # PAID

Total CITY OF EVANSTON WAIVER AND RELEASE OF LIABILITY AGREEMENT

Participant’s Name:______Age:______Participant Address: ______I AGREE TO THE FOLLOWING WAIVER, RELEASE AND INDEMNIFICATION TO ALLOW THE NAMED PARTICIPANT TO PARTICIPATE IN RECREATION ACTIVITIES THAT HAVE AN INCREASED ELEMENT OF RISK. The undersigned participant, or if participant is under 18 years of age, the undersigned parent, guardian or custodian of the above minor participant, requests said participant to participate in the City of Evanston Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department’s program activities. These include, but are not limited to: archery, hiking, biking, sports and skate sports, arts camps, theatre programs and non-sports based camps. I understand that these activities have an increased element of risk due to the characteristics of the activity and the uncontrollable nature of surrounding elements. These risks may include equipment malfunction or condition(s), loss of control, collisions, obstacles, terrain variation and unexpected actions by horses or by other people. I understand that other participants may act in a negligent manner that can contribute or cause injury, such as failing to maintain control, not acting within their abilities, or not following rules and instructions. I acknowledge that participation in certain activities including but not limited to those identified in the Illinois Tort Immunity Act, 745 ILCS 10/3-109 are inherently dangerous and involve risk that may cause serious injury and in some cases death. PARTICIPANT, OR IF PARTICIPANT IS UNDER 18, THE UNDERSIGNED PARENT, GUARDIAN, OR CUSTODIAN OF THE ABOVE MINOR HEREBY JOINS IN THE FOREGOING WAIVER AND RELEASES, DISCHARGES AND AGREES NOT TO SUE THE CITY OF EVANSTON, THEIR ELECTED OFFICIALS, OFFICERS, AGENTS, EMPLOYEES, VOLUNTEERS, AND ATTORNEYS, FOR LIABILITY FROM ANY AND ALL LOSS OR DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY, PROPERTY DAMAGE OR WRONGFUL DEATH WHETHER CAUSED BY ANY NEGLIGENCE, EITHER ACTIVE OR PASSIVE OF THE CITY, OR OTHERWISE. I understand and agree that I am solely responsible for disclosing any health or physical conditions and that the City has no duty to accommodate any disclosed condition if such accommodation is unreasonable and exceeds Federal, State, or local law(s). Health or physical condition limitations may include recent injury or surgeries, medications, diagnosed or undiagnosed behavioral conditions and mental and physical limitations. Please list any health or physical limitations or conditions below:

I have read this document and understand that it is a promise not to sue and that I release the City of Evanston, elected officials, employees, agents and attorneys for any and all claims. I considered this Release and Waiver carefully before signing it. If I am signing this document with an electronic signature, I execute this Release and Waiver with the intent to sign the record.

Date:______Signature of Participant If Participant is under 18:______Date:______Signature of Parent, Guardian or Custodian of Minor:______

Make checks payable to CITY OF EVANSTON and mail to: Payment Area Check # Payment amount $ Evanston Recreation Division, 2100 Ridge Ave., Evanston, IL 60201

(last 3 digits on back of cards or 4 digits on front of Am. Express) CREDIT CARD Circle one: Visa MasterCard Discover American Express Security #

Card holder name (print): Card #

Authorized signature: Expiration date: Payment amount $

To register, call 847-448-4311 or visit cityofevanston.org 45 Public Parks & Beaches Map Other maps are available at cityofevanston.org/maps

46 Sports & Leisure Organizations Contact us

Badminton Gardening Evanston Badminton Club, Blane Olmos: Four Seasons Garden Club of Evanston, CONTACT INFORMATION: 847-673-4748; midwestbadminton.com Susan Cooney: 847-864-6349 City of Evanston Parks, Recreation and Community Baseball/Softball Garden Council, Lois Heimbaugh: Services Department Evanston Baseball & Softball Association (EBSA): 847-864-1386 Lorraine H. Morton Civic Center evanstonbaseball.com; Highland Garden Club, Linda Goranson: 2100 Ridge Avenue evanstonsoftball.com 847-475-4357; [email protected] Evanston, IL 60201 Women’s 14" softball leagues, Marion Flynn: Lincolnwood Garden Club, Gloria Wildenradt: 311: call/text 847-448-4311 847-530-8626; [email protected] 847-869-6756 cityofevanston.org Basketball [email protected] COE-POPS and COE-MOMS, Jelani Summers: Canal Shores Golf Course: canalshores.org f: 847-448-8051 847-448-8254 Business Manager, Dan Bulf : 847-475-9173 See page 2 for facility addresses and Fellowship of Afro-American Men (FAAM): Evanston Women’s Golf League, Kate Spector: phone numbers 847-604-3663 847-869-4218 or Shirley Palmer: 847-677-2294 Evanston Small Fry Basketball: Hockey cityofevanston.org/parks-recreation evanstonsmallfry.com Evanston Youth Hockey Assoc. (EYHA), Bicycling Del Morris: 847-894-1521; Follow @ParkRecEvanston Evanston Bicycle Club: evanstonbikeclub.org evanstonhockey.com facebook.com/EvanstonParksandRecreation Birding instagram @parkrecevanston Evanston North Shore Bird Club, field trips and Evanston Youth Lacrosse Assoc., programs: ENSBC.org Mike Cashion: 847-736-6869; evanstonyouthlacrosse.org Parks, Recreation and Boating Community Services Department Evanston Boat Ramp Assoc., Running Parks, Recreation Division Director: Bill: 847-965-2000; Evanston Running Club, Alvah White: Lawrence C. Hemingway great-lakes.org/il/evanstonboat ramp.html 847-682-2482; evanstonrunningclub.org Parks, Recreation Division Assistant Director: Chess Sailing & Kayaking Bob Dorneker, CPRP Evanston Chess Club, Maret Thorpe: Evanston Sail & Kayak Assoc., Payson Wild: Community Services Division Assistant Director: [email protected]; 847-328-1281; 847-492-8165; [email protected] Karen Hawk evanstonchess.org Soccer Recreation Division American Youth Soccer Organization (AYSO): Robert Crown Center and Ice Complex Recreation Cricket Club, M. Louis: 847-328-4863 evanstonsoccer.org; hotline: 847-328-2976; Manager: Ann Marie Heiser, CPRP [email protected]; Dancing Fleetwood-Jourdain Center and Steve Levine: 847-328-2976 Mason Park Recreation Manager: Kenneth Cherry Dancing Club of Evanston, Doug and Makers’ Incorporated, Nelo Nightengale: Linda Honnold: 847-328-6901; Lakefront/Municipal Sports/Special Recreation 847-869-2058 [email protected]; Services Manager: Ray Doerner Evanston Soccer Assoc., hotline: 847-748-1450; dancingclubofevanston.org [email protected]; teamevanston.org Community Services Division Evanston Monday Night Folk Dancers: Levy Senior Center Manager: Amy Kellogg, CPRP [email protected]; Swimming Work Force and Youth & Young Adult Community EvanstonFolkDance.org Evanston Masters Swim Team: Services Manager: Kevin L. Brown, J.D. evmasters.org Field Hockey Long Term Care Ombudsman: Wildkit Swimming Organization, Evanston Field Hockey Club Audrey Thompson Kevin Auger: 773-685-7685 Ejaz Syed: 312-316-3138 wildkitaquatics.com [email protected]; evanstonfhc.com YWCA Flying Fishing Aquatics, CPRP = Certified Park and Recreation Professional Football Pete Caragher: 847-864-8445; Evanston Junior Wildkit Football, Seth Himrod: ywca.org/evanston [email protected]; jrwildkits.com Tennis Group presidents/commissioners: Football and Cheerleading Evanston Community Tennis Assoc., To change contact information for your group, Evanston Pop Warner Diana Harris: 847-869-7972; email: [email protected] (age 5-14 yrs., no tryouts-everyone plays) [email protected]; evanstontennis.org 312-685-0482; [email protected]; Windsurfing evanstonraiders.com Evanston Windsurfing Assoc., Dave Tannert: [email protected]; evanstonwindsurfing.net Wrestling Evanston Black Kats Wrestling Club, Verzell James: 847-328-2635

To register, call 847-448-4311 or visit cityofevanston.org 47 14–16 December The Nutcracker The

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