evanston life community connections Fall 2018 Evanston Life Fall 2018 Evanston Life magazines are available online at cityofevanston.org and 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) fjttheatre.com 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 Life Fall 2018 Table of Contents

Special Events Ecology Levy Senior Center

Special Events 4-5 Ecology Classes 26 Special Events 34-35 Family Programs 25 Parent and Child Classes 24 Scout Programs 24 Arts Age 55+

Art and Visual Programs 8 Art Classes 36 Dance Programs 7 Leisure & Enrichment Dance 36 Performing Arts 8 Fitness 36-37 Preschool Art Classes 7 Arts Camp Parties 27 Flexible Day Offering 38 Chandler-Newberger Party Packages 28 Leisure and Enrichment 39 Drop-in programs 27 Music Classes 36 Ecology Party Packages 28 Tai Chi 38 Athletics Gibbs-Morrison Cultural Center 28 Technology 39 Rentals for Special Occasions/Meetings 28 Trips 39 Robert Crown Community Center Rentals 28 Assorted Sports 14 Yoga 38-39 Self-Improvement/ Enrichment 27 Basketball 11 Boxing 20 Broomball 16 Fencing 20 Pooch Park Figure Skating Classes 18-19 School Programs Fitness Rooms 23 Pooch Park 33 Football 20 After-School Programs 31 Hockey 16 Chandler-Newberger Playschool 29-30 Ice Skating 17 Robert Crown DCFS Licensed Preschool 30 Martial Arts 21-22 School Days Off 31 Information Ongoing Open Gym 11 Personal Training 23 Call 311 for Facility hours Pickleball 11 Contact us 43 Preschool and Kindergarten Sports 10 Special Recreation Fee Assistance (Scholarships) 40 Public Ice-skating 15 General Information 40 Racquetball/Handball/Wallyball 11 Special Olympics 33 Public Parks and Beaches Map 42 Roller Skating 15 Special Recreation 32 Registration Information 40 Speedskating 17 Sports 32-33 Registration Form 41 Tai Chi 22 Trips/Special Events 33 Sports and Leisure Organizations 43 Teen and Adult Fitness 22-23 Tennis 12-13 Volleyball 10 Yoga 21

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AUGUST 28, 30 SEPTEMBER 22 EVANSTON CHILDRENS THEATRE TRUCK TO TABLE

AUDITIONS Join Evanston’s finest chefs as they are Children are invited to audition for the Evanston paired with our farmers and bring Children’s Theatre fall production of Shrek, delicious small bites to the market. The Musical, Jr. Based on the Oscar-winning This is our annual fundraising event DreamWorks Animation film, book by William for the market. Your ticket purchases Steig and the fantastic Broadway musical with will help support our Spud Club (educational children’s club at the market) music by Jeanine Tesori and book and lyrics by and our LINK matching program for those individuals that come to the market David Lindsay-Abaire. Call 847-448-8263 for using their LINK card to purchase local and healthy items for their families. more information. Location: Downtown Evanston Farmers’ Market, University Pl. at Oak Ave. Location: varies Admission: Presale: $35 for 7 tickets; Day of: $6 per ticket Age: 8-13 yrs. Date Day Time Date Day Time Location Sept 22 Sa 10am-Noon Aug 28 Tu 4-6pm Gibbs-Morrison Cultural Center Aug 30 Th 4-6pm Levy Senior Center OCTOBER 6 SEPTEMBER 9 OAKTOBER EVANSTON STREETS ALIVE! Help us make October Oak Awareness Month. Join us in the Ladd Arboretum for family-friendly Evanston Streets Alive, featuring the oaktivities celebrating the mighty oak tree. Green Living Festival, temporarily OAKtober celebrations across the state will help transforms our streets into car-free spread awareness of the importance of oak open spaces for all to freely enjoy. It ecosystems and the many benefits they provide encourages healthy, green forms of transportation like walking and biking, our community. brings people together, and helps us visualize innovative ways to use our Location: Ecology Center, 2024 McCormick Blvd. precious public spaces. Nearly one mile of Main Street between Chicago Ave. Age: All and Robert Crown Community Center will be closed to motorized traffic on Admission: Free Sunday, September 9, from 1–5pm. Main Street will be open for arts activities, games, sports, and more. For more information call 847-448-8256 or visit Date Day Time evanstonstreetsalive.org. Oct 6 Sa 1-4pm Location: Main St., between Chicago and Florence Avenues. Age: All OCTOBER 20 Admission: Free ZOMBIE SCRAMBLE Dates Day Time Sept 9 Su 1-5pm The Evanston Recreation Division presents the 5th annual Zombie Scramble event. The event is a 2-mile course where participants attempt to SEPTEMBER 14 outwit and outrun “zombies.” Your goal? Finish HISPANIC HERITAGE SKATE the course with all your “lives” intact. You must NIGHT register by October 9 to receive the early bird fee. Individuals who register after October 10 are not Come join our first DJ Skate Night guaranteed a T-shirt. For more information on in honor of Hispanic Heritage the Zombie Scramble visit cityofevanston.org/ Month. Let’s celebrate our Hispanic zombiescramble or call 847-448-8252. community and honor how it has Location: Ecology Center, 2024 McCormick Blvd. impacted our American history. Bring and Ladd Arboretum your family and friends to the skate night for arts and crafts activities, roller Age: 8 yrs. and up skating and food. Skates will be provided but feel free to bring your own roller Early Bird Fee, includes T-shirt and food: skates (limited free skates available). $15 per person Location: Fleetwood-Jourdain Community Center Registration fee after Oct 9, includes food: Age: All $20 per person Admission: Free Date Day Times Date Day Time Oct 20 Sa varies, check online Sept 14 F 7-9pm

4 Evanston Life Fall 2018 OCTOBER 24 OCTOBER 31 FALL FEST PRESCHOOL HALLOWEEN PARTY

Fall Fest is packed with fun, seasonal activities for Wear your costume and enjoy games, prizes, the whole family to enjoy. Try your hand at carving music, refreshments, and non-frightening fun. pumpkins, decorating pumpkins and caramel Please contact Tiffany at847-448-8167 or apples.Come play games, enjoying some treats [email protected]. and other fun activities. Location: Robert Crown Community Center Location: Gibbs-Morrison Cultural Art Center Age: 5 yrs. and under Age: 4-11 yrs. Admission: $5 per family Admission: Free Dates Day Time Dates Day Time Oct 31 W 10am-1pm Oct 24 Tu 5:30-7:30pm NOVEMBER 3 OCTOBER 26 FALL FLEA MARKET SPOOKTACULAR FRIGHT NIGHT The annual market is known to connect Join us on a frightening adventure as we take people who are looking to resell their great you on a stroll through our Haunted House. ‘stuff’ to folks who like a bargain and believe There will be arts and crafts activities, face in the three R’s: reduce, reuse and recycle. painting, storytelling, and other spooktacular Some of the items that have been sold in the past include: household items, activities for the whole family to enjoy. Come in used or new clothing, books, vintage items, antiques, CDs, DVDs, vinyl your scariest costume and join us as we get into records, jewelry, knitted items, comic books, toys, sports memorabilia, the Halloween spirit. and more. Table rentals are $35 and for more information contact Gladys at Location: Fleetwood-Jourdain Community Center [email protected] or 847-448-8258. Age: All Age: All Admission: Free Admission: Free Dates Day Time Dates Day Time Oct 26 F 7-9pm Nov 3 Sa 9am-4pm (no early birds)

OCTOBER 28 DAY OF THE DEAD

Join us at the Levy Senior Center as we celebrate Día de los Muertos! This event will feature live entertainment from the Academy of Mexican Dance and Music and interactive art stations where families can create ofrendas together. Mexican food and drink will be available for purchase. For more information, visit cityofevanston.org/starlight. Location: Levy Senior Center Age: All Admission: Free Dates Day Time Oct 28 Su 4-6pm

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Open to the Public

Proceeds benefit the educational Saturday, Sept. 22 and outreach programs, including 10am–Noon the Spud Club! University Pl. at Oak Ave. Evanston’s wonderful chefs pair up with Admission our farmers to make family-friendly Presale: $35 for 7 tickets small plates that celebrate the bounty Day of: $6 per ticket of local produce. Join us for this annual community celebration and benefit.

Lunch and The Studio free activities • Fully operational recording studio • Private rental sessions are available Everyone, age 60 years and up, is invited to enjoy a lunch, meet new friends and have Rental rates some fun in our free post-lunch activities. • $35 per hour, Evanston residents • $45 per hour, non-residents • 2-hour minimum • Reservation required • Studio engineer included The suggested donation for the lunch program is $5. • Student discounted rates are offered Levy Senior Center Fleetwood-Jourdain Center to those with a Northwestern or ETHS Garden Café Wisdom Café weekdays, 11:30 am–1pm Wednesdays, 11:30 am–1pm valid student ID. 847-448-8250 847-448-8254 Lunch option available Lunch options available Tuesdays and Thursdays last Wednesday of month Gibbs-Morrison Cultural Center, 1823 Church St., Evanston Information and hours: cityofevanston.org/seniorservices [email protected]; 847-448-8040

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Preschool Art Classes Dance Programs CHICAGO STYLE STEPPING Come and learn the original Chicago style of MOM AND TOT ARTS CREATIVE MOVEMENT stepping in an open friendly atmosphere with This full contact exploratory all senses arts class, Children enter the wonderful world of dance hands-on instructions. Learn the history evolution led by Early Childhood educators from our popular through enjoyable exercise, dance movement, and etiquette of stepping, basic steps and turns, arts camps, makes visual arts projects with games, music, and creative fun. The fundamentals starting the dance and all the other necessary how different weekly themes. incorporate body and spatial awareness, when and why of stepping and Beyond. Location: Noyes Cultural Arts Center emphasizing development rhythm and Location: Gibbs-Morrison Cultural Center Age: 1-3 yrs. coordination. A minimal introduction to ballet and Age: 25 yrs. and up Fee: $70 R/$73 NR its terminology is included. Leotards, tights, and Fee: $80 R/$100 NR Length: 10 sessions Class # Dates Days Time slippers are required. No class on Nov. 24. 931601A8 Sept 11-Oct 16 Tu 10-11am Location: Robert Crown Community Center Class # Dates Days Time 931601B8 Sept 12-Oct 17 W 10-11am Age: 2.5-5 yrs. 033601A8 Sept 12-Nov 14 W 7-9pm 931601C8 Sept 13-Oct 18 Th 10-11am Fee, 7 sessions: $75 R/$95 NR 931601D8 Sept 15-Oct 20 Sa 10-11am Fee, 6 sessions: $65 R/$85 NR 931601E8 Oct 23-Dec 4 Tu 10-11am Class # Dates Days Time 931601F8 Oct 24-Dec 5 W 10-11am 231101A8 Sept 8-Oct 20 Sa 9-9:45am 931601G8 Oct 25-Dec 6 Th 10-11am 231101B8 Sept 8-Oct 20 Sa 10-10:45am 931601H8 Oct 27-Dec 8 Sa 10-11am 231101C8 Oct 27-Dec 8 Sa 9-9:45am 231101D8 Oct 27-Dec 8 Sa 10-10:45am BIZZYBEE EXPLORERS Mornings at Gibbs Morrison will be buzzing with ATS BELLY DANCE LEVEL 1 activity from thoughtfully crafted sensory and Come and explore American Tribal Style Belly creative based play that has little learners in mind. Dance! ATS® is a fusion of genres, blending Children will navigate through an age appropriate influences from Middle Eastern and North African themed series that promotes caregiver-child Dance, Rajasthani folk dance, as well as Flamenco. bonding, social interactions, confidence, Utilizing traditional music and distinctive movement and early learning. Each session will costuming, ATS® presents a modern format with include music, gross motor activity, and circle time the “feel” of antiquity, ever-respectful of cultures making everyday a discovery waiting to happen. which inspire it. There is something new to discover at session, Location: Gibbs-Morrison Cultural Center sign up for one or both days to join-in on the fun! Age: 16 yrs. and up Participants must be accompanied by a parent or Fee: $100 R/$120 NR caregiver. Length: 10 sessions Location: Gibbs-Morrison Cultural Center Class # Dates Days Time Age: 2-3.5 yrs. Fee: $125 R/$135 NR 033301A8 Sept 11-Nov 13 Tu 7:30-8:30pm Length: 10 sessions BELLY DANCE LEVEL 3 Class # Dates Days Time Level 3 Belly Dance Class, prerequisite completion 031601A8 Sept 11-Nov 13 Tu 10-11am of level 1. Come and explore American Tribal Style® 031601B8 Sept 13-Nov 15 Th 11am-Noon Belly Dance! ATS is a fusion of genres, blending influences from Middle Eastern and North African Dance, Rajasthani folk dance, as well as Flamenco. Utilizing traditional music and distinctive costuming, ATS presents a modern format with the “feel” of antiquity, ever-respectful of cultures which inspire it. Location: Gibbs-Morrison Cultural Center Age: 16 yrs. and up Fee: $100 R/$120 NR Length: 10 sessions Class # Dates Days Time 033302B8 Sept 13-Nov 15 Th 7:30-8:30pm

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Art and Visual POP-UP POTTERY IMAGINARY ANIMALS IN PAPIER MACHE You always wanted to try pottery but didn’t want a A child and parent work together in a two-step Programs long commitment? Commit only for one class and workshop exploring the fun of making exotic learn whether pottery is a hobby for you. and imaginary animals based on the creatures of MAGIC CLASS Youth Class Oaxaca, Mexico in Papier-Mache. Registration will You will have fun as they learn fascinating tricks be under the child name; enrollment is limited to Location: Robert Crown Community Center from the Magic Team of Gary Kantor. Some tricks 10 registrants to ensure individualized instruction. Age: 6-14 yrs. may appear difficult but they are quick to learn All supplies are included with this class except for Fee: $12 R/$12 NR and easy to perform. Tricks could involve cards, newspaper. Length: 1 session ropes, coins, or mind reading. All materials are Location: Robert Crown Community Center provided and each child receives a magic kit. Sign Class # Dates Days Time Age: 6-14 yrs. up again and again since new tricks are taught at 232622A8 Sept 10 M 3:30-5pm Fee: $22 R/$25 NR each session. Adult Class Length: 3 sessions Location: Robert Crown Community Center Age: 17 yrs. and up Class # Dates Days Time Age: 5-12 yrs. Fee: $14 R/$14 NR 232623A8 Nov 4-18 Su 3:30-5pm Fee: $20 R/$20 NR Length: 1 session Length: 1 session Class # Dates Days Time Class # Dates Days Time 233604A8 Sept 10 M 5:30-7:30pm 232106A8 Oct 22 M 6:45-7:40pm 232106B8 Nov 28 W 6:45-7:40pm POTTERY FOR ADULT BEGINNERS You will make sculptures, pots, plates and other YOUTH POTTERY items by hand-building and using the wheel. Make Have you ever squeezed wet clay through your delightful gifts or create something for yourself! fingers? Do you want to turn your idea for a Fee includes materials and firings. sculpture into a real piece or art? Students expand Location: Robert Crown Community Center their imagination as they create clay sculptures, Age: 17 yrs. and up elbow pots, coils and more. Fee: $77 R/$97 NR Location: Robert Crown Community Center Length: 7 sessions Age: 6-14 yrs. Class # Dates Days Time Fee: $77 R/$97 NR Length: 7 sessions 233603A8 Sept 5-Oct 17 W 7:15-8:15pm 233603B8 Sept 5-Oct 17 W 8:30-9:30pm Class # Dates Days Time 233603C8 Sept 17-Oct 29 M 7:15-8:15pm 232620A8 Sept 5-Oct 17 W 6-7pm 233603D8 Sept 17-Oct 29 M 8:30-9:30pm 232620B8 Nov 7-Dec 19 W 6-7pm 233603E8 Nov 5-Dec 17 M 7:15-8:15pm 233603F8 Nov 5-Dec 17 M 8:30-9:30pm FAMILY CLAY SCULPTURE 233603G8 Nov 7-Dec 19 W 7:15-8:15pm A child and parent work as a team to create clay 233603H8 Nov 7-Dec 19 W 8:30-9:30pm Performing Arts pieces that they’ll always treasure. Registration will be under the child name; enrollment is limited to 10 DROP-IN POTTERY FLOW UNIVERSITY registrants to ensure individualized instruction. Use this time specifically to hone your pottery skills In this course students will learn the basics of DAW Location: Robert Crown Community Center at your own pace. Instruction is not provided and logic (FL Studio, Logic, Pro Tools), how to navigate Age: 5 yrs. and up finished pottery pieces will be fired in the regular a program, the difference between plugins, how to Fee: $70 R/$90 NR fire rotation. compose a song from scratch, and how to save your Length: 7 sessions Instructors: Kathy Gemperle or Carol Beaver work properly. We will also briefly cover DIY home studio building. There will be special speakers, Class # Dates Days Time Location: Robert Crown Community Center (room C) Age: 17 yrs. and up competitions, unlimited opportunities for 232621A8 Sept 17-Oct 29 M 6-7pm collaboration and 200 level classes will be offer for 232621B8 Nov 5-Dec 17 M 6-7pm Fee, per drop-in: $14 R/NR those who want to enhance their skills even further. Dates Days Time Location: Gibbs-Morrison Cultural Center Oct 7-Nov 18 Su 1-3pm Age: 14-18 yrs. Fee: $70 R/$80 NR Length: 20 sessions Class # Dates Days Time 032605A8 Sept 11-Nov 15 Tu, Th 4:30-6pm

8 Evanston Life Fall 2018 SO YOU WANT TO BE IN PICTURES IMPROV WORKSHOP A workshop on how to break into commercials Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre and Piven Theatre’s and TV in the local region. With multiple TV shows workshop is perfect for the young student who growing the entertainment industry in Chicago, wants to begin exploring theatre arts in a fun there is a need for child actors. If you have thought and supportive environment. This class allows about getting your child an agent, or just want to students to stretch their creative muscles through know more about how the industry works, you theatre games while they begin to discover the and your child should attend this very affordable art of storytelling and improvisation. This class introduction. Bring a headshot and acting resume if provides the perfect introduction to the legendary YSTEP–YOUTH AND SENIOR THEATRE you have one, you will find out how to get one if you Piven training technique. ENSEMBLE PROJECT don’t. There will be an orientation from a Chicago Location: Gibbs-Morrison Cultural Center This amazing program helps create Agent, a brief on camera session for kids and Age: 8-11 yrs. intergenerational partnerships between teen aged chance to ask questions from parents of successful Fee: $100 R/$110 NR students and older adults. Together, they will share child actors. Length: 10 sessions life stories and then conceive, write, and perform Location: Gibbs-Morrison Cultural Center Class # Dates Days Time a public reading of an original short one-act play Age: 6-16 yrs. 032612A8 Sept 12-Nov 14 W 5-6pm under the direction of a YSTEP Artistic Leader. Fee: $25 R/$35 NR The mission is simple: strengthen the community Length: 1 session by bridging the gap between the generations Class # Dates Days Time through theatre, communication and mutual 932605A8 Sept 15 Sa 1:30-3:30pm respect. Enthusiastic participants who can attend six, 60-minute artistic sessions are encouraged to enroll. This program has been a big hit with young people and seniors alike. Register online or at any of the city’s community centers, or at the Lorraine H. Morton Civic Center. Enrollment is limited, so TATER TOT THEATRE OPEN reserve your space today! For more information call REGISTRATION 847-866-5914. Location: Noyes Cultural Arts Center The first day of the highly in demand children’s Age: 12 yrs. and up theatre workshop begins October 1. Evanston’s Fee: Free Tater Tot Theatre Company was created to allow EVANSTON CHILDREN’S THEATRE Length: 6 sessions AUDITIONS young thespians ages 5–7 the opportunity to SHREK, THE MUSICAL JR. participate in the magic of live theatre. This fall we Class # Dates Days Time Children are invited to audition for the Evanston will be performing a brand new adaptation of the 412119A8 Oct 8-Nov 9 M 5:30-6:30pm Children’s Theatre fall production of Shrek, beloved story by author Beatrix Potter, The Tales The Musical, Jr. Based on the Oscar-winning of Peter Rabbit. Students will explore this classic DreamWorks Animation film, book by William Steig tale using dance, music, and plenty of humor. We and the fantastic Broadway musical with music are all very excited about the Tater Tot Theatre in by Jeanine Tesori and book and lyrics by David Evanston! Register online or at any of the city’s Lindsay-Abaire. Auditions will be held on August 28 community centers, or at the Lorraine H. Morton from 4–6pm at the Gibbs-Morrison Cultural Center Civic Center. Class size is limited to the first 12 and August 30 from 4–6pm at the Levy Senior students registered. For more information call Center. All rehearsals and performances are at the 847-866-5914. Levy Senior Center with the play being performed Rehearsals: Mondays, 4-5:30pm beginning Oct 1. November 17, 18 and 19. Performance: Friday, Nov. 16 at 5pm Call 847-448-8263 for more information. Location: Noyes Cultural Arts Center Levy Senior Center Location: Age: 5-7 yrs. 8-13 yrs. Age: Fee: $100 R/$110 NR $110 R/$125 NR Fee: Length: 8 sessions Length: 36 sessions Class # Dates Days Time Class # Dates Days Time 452121C8 Oct 1-Nov 16 M 4-5:30pm 932607B8 Aug 28-Nov 18 Tu, Th, Sa 4-6:15pm

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Preschool and Volleyball JR. EVP VOLLEYBALL SKILLS & DRILLS (Grades 6–8) Kindergarten Sports VOLLEYBALL SKILLS & DRILLS Reach the next level of the game with volleyball with 60 minutes of drills in setting, passing, PEE WEE OLYMPICS BOYS AND GIRLS Come improve your volleyball skills with drills spiking. You will learn to overhand serve and Children are introduced to the world of sports focusing on setting, passing, overhand serving develop a good understanding of each position through various games and activities in this fun and spiking. on offense and defense. The lesson plan directs and exciting class. Coaches will touch on various Location: Fleetwood-Jourdain Center the use of self-mastery training as well as game Olympic-style events as tot athletes work on large Age: 10-11 yrs. situation drills that help each student excel during motor development and get a general understanding Fee: $65 R/$75 NR volleyball games. Instructors will organize games of different sports. No class on Nov. 23. Length: 6 sessions at the end of each class. No class on Nov. 24. Location: Chandler-Newberger Center Location: Chandler-Newberger Center Class # Dates Days Time Age: 3-4 yrs. Age: 11-14 yrs. Fee: $62 R/$73 NR 432812A8 Sept 8-Oct 13 Sa 2-3pm Fee: $82 R/$94 NR Length: 6 sessions 432812B8 Sept 8-Oct 13 Sa 3-4pm Length: 6 sessions Class # Dates Days Time VOLLEYKIDZ (Grades 1, 2 and 3) Class # Dates Days Time 631120A8 Sept 17-Oct 22 M 9:30-10:15am 632832A8 Sept 15-Oct 20 Sa 11am-Noon Volleykidz is an introductory class for children 631120B8 Sept 14-Oct 19 F 10-10:45am 632832B8 Oct 27-Dec 8 Sa 11am-Noon 631120C8 Oct 29-Dec 3 M 9:30-10:15am 1st–3rd grade. The lesson plan introduces the 631120D8 Oct 26-Dec 7 F 10-10:45am pass, set and spike using a very light volleyball. Volleykidz will improve each child’s hand/eye ADULT VOLLEYBALL MATCHES PEE WEE BASKETBALL coordination through the use of fun drills and Interested in playing volleyball with other adults games. Lesson plan also incorporates short with good skills and a coach to help bring parity Tot athletes learn basketball fundamentals through to the matches? If yes, then you found the right popular children’s games, as well as other skills educational drills including spelling, math and science. No class on Nov. 24. volleyball program. Our instructor will guide you and drills activities. Learn dribbling while playing and the other players in 10 minute warm-up and musical chairs or learn passing from Duck, Duck, Location: Chandler-Newberger Center Age: 6-9 yrs. then 50 minutes of match play. The first 10 minutes Goose. Smaller balls and 5' rims are used. each day the teams will learn team defense and No class on Nov. 21. Fee: $82 R/$94 NR Length: 6 sessions offense positions while they improve on their Location: Chandler-Newberger Center fundamentals of passing, setting, spiking, and Age: 4-5 yrs. Class # Dates Days Time overhand serving. Match play will begin the first Fee: $62 R/$73 NR 632830A8 Sept 15-Oct 20 Sa 9-10am day. This is a 6 week program that meets once per Length: 6 sessions 632830B8 Oct 27-Dec 8 Sa 9-10am week for 60 minutes. Class # Dates Days Time Location: Chandler-Newberger Center 631149A8 Sept 12-Oct 17 W 3:15-4pm YOUTH EVP VOLLEYBALL SKILLS AND Age: 18 yrs. and up 631149B8 Oct 24-Dec 5 W 3:15-4pm DRILLS (Grades 4–5) Fee: $83 R/$95 NR Improve your volleyball skills with 60 minutes Class # Dates Days Time PEE WEE SOCCER of drills in setting, passing, overhand serving 633810A8 Sept 20-Oct 25 Th 8:30-9:30pm Encourage your tot athlete to kick, run and jump and spiking. The lesson plan directs the use of 633810B8 Nov 1-Dec 13 Th 8:30-9:30pm in this class that will focus on teaching them the self-mastery training and groups that help each basics of soccer in a fun exciting environment. student reach a new level. Instructors organize Our seasoned coaches will guide them in learning short games at the end of each class. Lesson plan simple skills and rules through fun games and also incorporates short educational drills including activities. spelling, math and science. No class on Nov. 24. Location: Chandler-Newberger Center Location: Chandler-Newberger Center Age: 4-5 yrs. Age: 9-11 yrs. Fee: $62 R/$73 NR Fee: $82 R/$94 NR Length: 6 sessions Length: 6 sessions Class # Dates Days Time Class # Dates Days Time 632862A8 Sept 11-Oct 16 Tu 3:15-4pm 632831A8 Sept 15-Oct 20 Sa 10-11am 632862B8 Oct 23-Nov 27 Tu 3:15-4pm 632831B8 Oct 27-Dec 8 Sa 10-11am

10 Evanston Life Fall 2018 Basketball Pickleball Ongoing Open Gym 18 YRS. AND UP B’BALL LEAGUE PICKLEBALL 2018 Fleetwood-Jourdain Community Center Fall Schedule is effective immediately. Note: times Fee: FREE Adult Basketball League posted may change due to building rentals. Note: times posted may change due to building Location: Fleetwood-Jourdain Center Please call 847-448-8250 to confirm the schedule rentals. Please confirm the schedule before Age: 18 yrs. and up before dropping by the center. dropping by. Fee: $30 R/$30 NR Location: Levy Senior Center Robert Crown Community Center Length: 9 sessions Age: 18 yrs. and up Fee: Free Youth & Young Adult Open Gym Class # Dates Days Time Days Time Saturdays: 1–2pm, Grade School 433801B8 Oct 7-Dec 2 Su 2-6pm M,W 2:30-4:30pm (Levy Senior Center members only) Saturdays: 2–3:30pm, High School F 5-9pm Sundays: 1:30–3:30pm, Adults AFTER SCHOOL BASKETBALL TRAINING Su 11am-3pm 847-448-8258 Our goal in this program is to build confidence Fleetwood-Jourdain Community Center in your child and instill a love for the game of NEW! BEGINNER PICKLEBALL Schedule is effective Mar. 1 Mon. thru Fri., basketball. Teams of 4 are created each week, with Pickleball, a game that combines elements of 7–9pm for high schoolers and young adults. a coach being the 5th player. Coaches monitor tennis, badminton and ping pong, is sweeping 847-448-8254 game play, instructing players instead of refereeing the country! Pickleball players use wooden Chandler-Newberger Community Center the game and no score is kept. No class on Nov. 22. paddles and whiffle balls to play on a badminton- sized court with a slightly modified tennis net. Schedule: cityofevanston.org/chandler Location: Chandler-Newberger Center This class is for those who are new to the game, 847-448-8252 Age: 5-7 yrs. Fee: $98 R/$115 NR or have very limited experience. We focus on Length: 6 sessions Pickleball basics, such as forehand and backhand shots, serving and court positioning. Players also Class # Dates Days Time learn scoring and the rules of Pickleball through Racquetball/ 631810A8 Sept 17-Oct 22 M 4-5:15pm drills and play time. The slower pace of this class 631810B8 Sept 13-Oct 18 Th 4-5:15pm allows players the opportunity to develop the skills Handball/Wallyball 631810C8 Oct 29-Dec 3 M 4-5:15pm they need to play this fun and energetic game. All Do you want to improve your overall health and 631810D8 Oct 25-Dec 6 Th 4-5:15pm equipment is provided. fitness? Consider racquetball or handball. Court Levy Senior Center reservations can be made as early as one week in AFTER SCHOOL BASKETBALL TRAINING Location: Age: 55 yrs. and up advance or as late as the day of play. Court times Focusing on basketball fundamentals, coaches will Fee: $144 Levy Member/$159 nonmember are reserved on the hour. Showers and public offer additional challenges to players in this league locker space are available. by introducing rules. The goal of this program is Class # Dates Days Time Location: Chandler-Newberger Community Center, to develop your child into a well-rounded player. 534801A8 Sept 25-Dec 11 Tu 2-3pm 847-448-8252 Coaches in the league will coach and referee the players, calling basic violations and fouls. No class NEW! ADVANCED BEG./INTERMEDIATE RACQUETBALL/HANDBALL on Nov. 22. PICKLEBALL Fees: Location: Chandler-Newberger Center A continuation of drill and match play with more Hourly court fee: $15 Age: 7-9 yrs. specific skills and strategies being taught, such as $98 R/$115 NR 10-hour court card: $98 Fee: angles, lobs, poaching, return of serve and third Length: 6 sessions Can of racquetballs: $4 shot drops. The session will consist of 60 minutes of instruction and 30 minutes of match play. No Racquet rental: $2 Class # Dates Days Time 632850A8 Sept 17-Oct 22 M 5:15-6:30pm class on Nov 22. WALLEYBALL 632850B8 Sept 13-Oct 18 Th 5:15-6:30pm Location: Levy Senior Center 632850C8 Oct 29-Dec 3 M 5:15-6:30pm Age: 55 yrs. and up It’s volleyball with an exciting twist. A rubberized 632850D8 Oct 25-Dec 6 Th 5:15-6:30pm Fee: $216 Levy Member/$231 nonmember volleyball is used, volleyball rules are followed, but Class # Dates Days Time all the walls are in play. AFTER SCHOOL BASKETBALL TRAINING 534802A8 Sept 20-Dec 13 Th 2-3:30pm Days/Times: Availability varies; call for an update This class will prepare players for the Evanston Fee: $27 for 90 min. Maximum 8 people feeder programs and high school play. Focusing on skill building, coaches challenge players to perfect the fundamentals, but introduce defensive and offensive plays and player positioning. Players play full-court with subs. Coaches will tighten up on calls. Location: Chandler-Newberger Center Age: 9-12 yrs. Fee: $159 R/$184 NR Length: 6 sessions Class # Dates Days Time 632851A8 Sept 11-Oct 16 Tu 4-6pm 632851B8 Oct 23-Nov 27 Tu 4-6pm

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Tennis OUTDOOR YOUTH TENNIS CLASSES OUTDOOR ADULT TENNIS CLASSES Instructors: E-Town Tennis Instructors: E-Town Tennis Fee, 1-hr. class: $92 R/$106 NR Age: 15 yrs. and up Phone Registration: 847-448-8252 Fee, 90-minute classes: $138 R/$158 NR Fee, 90-minute classes: $138 R/$158 NR Online registration: cityofevanston.org/register Length: 6 sessions Length: 6 sessions Registration/fee information: Chandler-Newberger QuickStart 1 Start/Restart Community Center, 847-448-8252 Location: Leahy Park Location: Leahy Park Program content and play level information: Age: 4-5 yrs. Class # Dates Days Time E-Town Tennis, 847-498-1360 Class # Dates Days Time 633720A8 Sept 10-Oct 15 M 6-7:30pm 632750A8 Sept 10-Oct 15 M 4-5pm 633720B8 Sept 11-Oct 16 Tu 6-7:30pm 632750B8 Sept 11-Oct 16 Tu 4-5pm 633720C8 Sept 15-Oct 20 Sa 9-10:30am GENERAL INFORMATION 632750C8 Sept 15-Oct 20 Sa 9-10am 633720D8 Sept 16-Oct 21 Su 1:30-3pm Our tennis programs emphasize fun, fitness 632750D8 Sept 16-Oct 21 Su Noon-1pm Advanced Beginner and friendship. All programs provide a variety Quickstart 2 Location: Robert Crown Community Center of instruction, including stroke development, Location: Leahy Park Class # Dates Days Time strategy, court positioning, shot selection, footwork Age: 6-7 yrs. 633725A8 Sept 13-Oct 18 Th 6-7:30pm and supervised match play. We’re looking forward Class # Dates Days Time 633725B8 Sept 15-Oct 20 Sa 12-1:30pm to a great season with our tennis vendor, E-Town 632751A8 Sept 10-Oct 15 M 5-6pm Tennis. All classes will be taught by top area tennis Intermediate 1–2 632751B8 Sept 11-Oct 16 Tu 5-6pm Location: Robert Crown Community Center professionals. Please dress in appropriate attire for 632751C8 Sept 15-Oct 20 Sa 10-11am physical activity and bring a tennis racquet. 632751D8 Sept 16-Oct 21 Su 1-2pm Class # Dates Days Time QuickStart Tennis Beginner 633721A8 Sept 10-Oct 15 M 7-8:30pm QuickStart Tennis offers kids a chance to learn Location: Leahy Park Intermediate 2–3 tennis while having fun. This new, better approach Age: 7-10 yrs. Location: Leahy Park to introducing kids to the game uses tennis balls Class # Dates Days Time Class # Dates Days Time that are bigger and lower in compression, and smaller nets are used, which allow for instant 632752A8 Sept 12-Oct 17 W 4-5pm 633722A8 Sept 11-Oct 16 Tu 7:30-9pm success. Unsure about class levels, visit 632752B8 Sept 13-Oct 18 Th 4-5pm Intermediate 3–4 632752C8 Sept 15-Oct 20 Sa 11am-Noon cityofevanston.org/chandler. 632752D8 Sept 16-Oct 21 Su 3-4pm Class # Dates Days Time Location Prorating, Rain and Make Up Policies 633723A8 Sept 12-Oct 17 W 6-7:30pm Leahy Advanced Beginner Tennis classes will not be prorated. Incomplete 633727A8 Sept 16-Oct 21 Su 3-4:30pm Lovelace Location: Leahy Park classes due to injury/health reasons may receive a Age: 7-15 yrs. Intermediate 4–Advance prorated refund after submitting a doctor’s note. Location: Robert Crown Community Center Class # Dates Days Time Missed Classes 632753A8 Sept 13-Oct 18 Th 5-6pm Class # Dates Days Time Missed classes may be made up by attending 633726A8 Sept 13-Oct 18 Th 7:30-9pm an equivalent class within the same session. Advanced Beginner-Intermediate 1 Instructor must be notified in advance, please call Location: Robert Crown Community Center E-Town Tennis at 847-498-1360. Age: 7-15 yrs. Rain Class # Dates Days Time If your class has been canceled due to rain, check 632754A8 Sept 13-Oct 18 Th 5-6pm cityofevanston.org/rainout or call the tennis rain 632754B8 Sept 16-Oct 21 Su 3-4pm hotline at 847-448-0034. We will always update the information at least one hour before the start of a class if it has been canceled–UNLESS there is sudden bad weather and it occurs less than one hour before your class. In that event, we’ll update it as soon as we make a decision. If your tennis class is rained out, you either may attend an equivalent- level class within the same session or the instructor will discuss a make up with the participants at the next class after the rain out. The class will be made up if the majority of the participants agree that they can attend the make-up class at the offered time. Make Up Class Before attending a make up class, please call E-Town Tennis at 847-498-1360 to find out which classes are available and to notify the instructors. If you are unable to attend a make up class within the same session, you will be given a credit for the missed class(es), which can be used toward the registration fee for the next tennis session.

12 Evanston Life Fall 2018 INDOOR YOUTH TENNIS LESSONS OUTDOOR TENNIS ACADEMY OUTDOOR/INDOOR PRIVATE AND Do you want to continue playing tennis during This Academy is for committed students with Semi-Private Tennis Lessons (Age 5+) the fall and winter, but don’t want to pay a club aspirations to play tournaments or on their high Private and semi-private tennis instruction is the membership fee? Space is limited, so sign up today. school team. Strategies for singles and doubles ultimate way to improve your tennis skills and The programs provide a variety of instruction, will be introduced and practiced. speed your progress in tennis. We’ll help you find including stroke development, strategy, court Location: Lovelace Park the proper instructor to meet your individual goals. positioning, shot selection, footwork and Age: 12-18 yrs. Private lesson fees include court time (indoor or supervised match play. Dress in appropriate attire Fee: $180 R/$198 NR outdoor) and are well below the cost of similar for physical activity and bring a tennis racquet. Length: 6 sessions lessons at private clubs and resorts. Indoor private Instructors: E-Town Tennis Class # Dates Days Time lessons are available on a very limited basis; sign up early at 847-448-8252. NOTE: Students Fee, 1 hour classes: $92 R/$106 NR 632770A8 Sept 16-Oct 21 Su 1-3pm Length: 6 weeks canceling lessons less than24 hours in advance will Quickstart 1-2 not be rescheduled or reimbursed. Age: 5 yrs. and up Age: 4-7 yrs. Skill level: All Class # Dates Days Time Location Locations: Evanston Township High School Fieldhouse, 632756A8 Nov 3-Dec 8 Sa 4-5pm Chandler 1600 Dodge Ave., or various outdoor courts 632758A8 Nov 4-Dec 9 Su 2-3pm ETHS Private Lesson with Staff Professional Beginner Type Class # OUTDOOR Fee Location: Chandler-Newberger North Gym 1 hr. 632747A7 $75 R/$85 NR Age: 7-10 yrs. 5 hr. pkg. 632747B7 $286 R/$328 NR Class # Dates Days Time Type Class # OUTDOOR Fee 632757A8 Nov 3-Dec 8 Sa 4-5pm 1 hr. 633704A7 $80 R/$90 NR Beginner/Advanced Beginner 5 hr. pkg. 633704B7 $360 R/$400 NR Location: ETHS Fieldhouse Semi-Private Tennis Instruction Age: 7 yrs. and up Groups range from two to four people. One person Class # Dates Days Time registers, supplies names and addresses of those 632760A8 Nov 4-Dec 9 Su 3-4pm in the group. Full group fee is due at registration. At Advanced Beginner-Intermediate least half of the group members must be Evanston Location: ETHS Fieldhouse residents to receive the resident rate. Age: 7 yrs. and up People Length Class # OUTDOOR Fee Class # Dates Days Time 2 1 hr 632748A7 $74 R/$84 NR 632761A8 Nov 4-Dec 9 Su 4-5:30pm 2 5 hr. pkg. 632748B7 $320 R/$368 NR 3 1 hr. 632748C7 $79 R/$91 NR 3 5 hr. pkg. 632748D7 $343 R/$394 NR INDOOR ADULT TENNIS LESSONS 4 1 hr. 632748E7 $84 R/$96 NR Instructors: E-Town Tennis 4 5 hr. pkg. 632748F7 $369 R/$423 NR Location: ETHS Fieldhouse, 1600 Dodge Ave. 2 1 hr. 633705A7 $80 R/$88 NR Age: 15 yrs. and up 2 5 hr. pkg. 633705B7 $358 R/$399 NR Fee, 1-hr. classes: $135 R/$156 NR 3 1 hr. 633705C7 $85 R/$95 NR Fee, 90-min. classes: $202 R/$234 NR 3 5 hr. pkg. 633705D7 $384 R/$430 NR Length: 6 weeks 4 1 hr. 633705E7 $91 R/$100 NR Beginning-Advanced Beginning 4 5 hr. pkg. 633705F7 $410 R/$456 NR Class # Dates Days Time 633729A8 Nov 4-Dec 9 Su 5-6pm 633729B8 Nov 5-Dec 10 M 8pm-9:30pm Intermediate 1-4 Class # Dates Days Time 633728A8 Nov 4-Dec 9 Su 4-5pm 633728B8 Nov 5-Dec 10 M 8-9:30pm

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Assorted Sports GYMNASTICS BEGINNING GYMNASTICS Registering your child for the appropriate class Our beginning classes are for children who have 5 BASE is the first step to ensuring success and fun with never taken a gymnastic class or who have taken a Everyone loves 5-base, it’s one of the most popular gymnastics. Certain skills are necessary before class for less than one year. Beginning gymnasts games played at our summer sports camp, and this taking the Advanced Beginning, Intermediate and will work on basic techniques while improving their class gives kids a chance to just have some fun. Pre-Team classes. If your child has not mastered coordination, balance and flexibility. Skills will be Coaches will help facilitate the game, while giving these skills, he or she will not be able to learn more taught on the vault, bars, beam and floor. No class children a chance to regulate the game themselves. advanced skills. Your child would then have to on October 31 and Nov. 3 Location: Chandler-Newberger Center switch to a lower level class. Therefore, if your child Location: Chandler-Newberger Center Age: varies; see below has taken one year or more of gymnastics lessons Age: varies; see below Fee: $78 R/$96 NR and you are unsure if he or she should be in the Fee, 7 sessions: $110 R/$123 NR Length: 5 sessions Advanced Beginning or Intermediate class, please Fee, 6 sessions: $94 R/$105 NR call Michelle at 847-448-8681 to discuss placement Class # Dates Days Time Age Class # Dates Days Time Age and which class would be best for your child. 632875A8 Oct 8-Nov 19 M 4-5pm 5-7 632861A8 Sept 12-Oct 10 W 5:15-6pm 7-9 Private and group gymnastic lessons are also 632861B8 Oct 17-Nov 14 W 4-5:15pm 5-7 632875B8 Oct 8-Nov 19 M 5-6pm 6-9 available for those interested in individualized 632875C8 Oct 3-Nov 14 W 4-5pm 6-9 attention or for those who are aged-out of certain GOALS GALORE 632875D8 Oct 3-Nov 14 W 5-6pm 8-11 levels. For more information call Chandler- 632875E8 Oct 4-Nov 15 Th 4-5pm 7-10 Soccer, floor hockey and team handball are just a Newberger at 847-448-8252. 632875F8 Oct 4-Nov 15 Th 5-6pm 5-7 few of the games played in our new Goals Galore class. Young athletes will be introduced to the rules MOM/DAD AND TOT GYMNASTICS Location: Robert Crown Community Center and skills of all different sports with one thing in Age: 6-9 yrs. Spend some quality time with your child while common, they all have goals. Teamwork, fair play Fee: $94 R/$105 NR helping him/her develop motor skills. Your tot’s and fun will be the focus of this class, as players Length: 6 sessions movement will be enhanced through free play enhance and strengthen their athletic skills. on equipment, obstacle courses, introduction Class # Dates Days Time Location: Chandler-Newberger Center to various age-appropriate gymnastic skills and 232112A8 Oct 6-Nov 17 Sa 11am-Noon Age: varies; see below parachute circle time. This class is a great way for Fee: $78 R/$96 NR your little one to climb and play with supervision. ADVANCED BEGINNING GYMNASTICS Length: 5 sessions Parents/guardians must attend with their child. This is the next step up from Beginning Gymnastics. Class # Dates Days Time Age Location: Chandler-Newberger Center This class allows gymnasts to continue to develop 632860A8 Sept 12-Oct 10 W 4-5:15pm 5-7 Age: 2-3 yrs. with parent or caregiver skills and increase self-esteem, while preparing 632860B8 Oct 17-Nov 14 W 5:15-6:30pm 7-9 Fee: $88 R/$93 NR them for the Intermediate/Advanced level. If your Length: 7 sessions child has taken more than one year of organized ALL AROUND ATHLETICISM Class # Dates Days Time classes at another gym (including training on equipment) they may be ready for this class. No No matter what sport an athlete participated 631150A8 Oct 4-Nov 15 Th 6:15-7pm in, their overall success is determined by four class on Oct. 31 and Nov. 3. key components: Mental stability, physical PRESCHOOL GYMNASTICS Location: Chandler-Newberger Center strength, fitness, agility. In this co-ed program, Age: 6-10 yrs. Bouncing on the bed or rolling around on the participants will engage in active training sessions Fee, 7 sessions: $110 R/$123 NR couch are just a few signs that your child is ready lead by a certified personal trainer focusing Fee, 6 sessions: $94 R/$105 NR for gymnastics! Our patient instructors work with on the components to be a successful athlete. children to improve their coordination, balance, Class # Dates Days Time Participants will develop their mind and body as flexibility and general motor skills in a fun, safe 632876A8 Oct 8-Nov 19 M 4-5pm they work towards improving their overall athletic environment. Studies show this is the ideal age 632876B8 Oct 3-Nov 14 W 4-5pm performance to a higher level. to begin developing skills in a structured class 632876C8 Oct 3-Nov 14 W 5-6pm Location: Fleetwood-Jourdain Center situation. No class on Nov. 3. 632876D8 Oct 4-Nov 15 Th 5-6pm Age: 11-13 yrs. Location: Robert Crown Community Center Fee: $65 R/$75 NR Location: Robert Crown Community Center Age: varies; see below Length: 8 sessions Age: 6-9 yrs. Fee: $80 R/$84 NR Fee: $94 R/$105 NR Class # Dates Days Time Length: 6 sessions Length: 6 sessions 432813A8 Sept 9-Oct 28 Su 10-11am Class # Dates Days Time Age Class # Dates Days Time 231148A8 Oct 6-Nov 17 Sa 9-9:45am 3-4 232116A8 Oct 6-Nov 17 Sa 11am-Noon 231148B8 Oct 6-Nov 17 Sa 10-10:45am 4-5 Location: Chandler-Newberger Center Age: 3-4 yrs. Fee: $93 R/$98 NR Length: 7 sessions Class # Dates Days Time 631151A8 Oct 8-Nov 19 M 3:15-4pm 631151B8 Oct 4-Nov 15 Th 3:15-4pm

14 Evanston Life Fall 2018 INTERMEDIATE GYMNASTICS Roller Skating This class offers gymnasts an opportunity Public Ice-skating to continue developing skills after they have ADULTS SKATE (MOST MONTHS) completed the Advanced Beginning class. This Location: Fleetwood-Jourdain Community Center class is for children who have advanced knowledge Day: first Fridays of the month FALL PUBLIC SKATING SCHEDULE of gymnastics on vault, beam, bars and floor. Time: 9pm–12am September 8–November 30 Participants must be promoted into this class or receive approval from the Program Coordinator or YOUTH SKATE (MOST MONTHS) MAIN RINK coach to register. Location: Fleetwood-Jourdain Community Center Day Time Location: Chandler-Newberger Center Day: Sundays M-F 11-12:30pm Age: 6-12 yrs. Time: 3–6pm Su 1-2:30pm Fee: $175 R/$185 NR STUDIO RINK Length: 7 sessions ALL AGE SKATE Day Time Class # Dates Days Time Location: Chandler-Newberger Community Center Tu, Th 6:30-8pm 632808A8 Oct 8-Nov 19 M 5-6:30pm Day: third Saturday of the month 632808B8 Oct 4-Nov 15 Th 4-5:30pm Fri 7:30-9pm Time: 6:30–8:30pm Sa 7-8:30pm PRE TEAM GYMNASTICS Schedule confirmation: cityofevanston.org/roller skating. PUBLIC SKATING ADMISSION This class helps prepare gymnasts for a gymnastics Admission and skate rental: free for Evanston* Studio Main Event team through individualized instruction. youth. There is a suggested donation of $3 plus Participants in this class must have completed Adult $6 $7 $8 $2 for skate rental for ages 18+ yrs. You may bring the Intermediate gymnastics level at Chandler Student w/ ID $4 $5 $6 your own helmet and pads and own roller skates 5 and under $2 $3 $3 and must have permission from the Program (if compatible with the floor surface). Coordinator or coach to register. Location: Chandler-Newberger Center * Youth who reside in zip code 60203 are considered TGIF: DJ SKATE NIGHTS Age: 6-12 yrs. Evanston residents for this program. Adults must Skate to your favorite music provided reside in zip codes 60201 and 60202. Information: Fee: $175 R/$185 NR by D.I.M.E. For more information about call 311. Length: 7 sessions themes please visit cityofevanston.org/ crown. No annual passes Class # Dates Days Time PRIVATE ROLLER SKATING PARTIES accepted during DJ Skate Nights. 632816A8 Oct 8-Nov 19 M 5-6:30pm A birthday party rental includes three hours in a 632816B8 Oct 4-Nov 15 Th 4-5:30pm Date Day Time Theme party room; two hours of roller skating to music in Sept 21 F 7:30-9pm Throwback ‘80s the gymnasium; the set-up of table and chairs in Oct 31 W 7-8:30pm Halloween the party room; and clean-up. You supply the treats Nov 16 F 7:30-9pm Masquerade Skate and tableware. Your party may begin 30 minutes prior to the “open skate” time to ensure guests SPECIAL EVENT SKATING ADMISSION receive their skate size. You are welcome to bring your iPod to be played during a private party. Full Rate payment is due when the party is booked. Adult $8 Student w/ ID $6 Location: Fleetwood-Jourdain Community Center 5 and under $3 and Chandler-Newberger Community Center. Age: Roller skating birthday parties for children Skate Rentals 14 yrs. and younger You can rent skates for $3 per public skate Fee: $315 Evanston res. only; max. 45 pairs of session. Figure Skates and Hockey Skates skates. Participants are allowed to bring their are available in child size 7 through adult own helmets and pads and own roller skates 14 for figure and 16 for hockey. (if compatible with the floor surface). Skate More and Save Information: call 311. A full year pass from date of purchase is $90 and is valid for public skating sessions. Pass does not include entrance to special event skates.

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Broomball RC EDGE HOCKEY LTP Hockey Skills LTS Hockey The curriculum is designed to teach the fundamentals Hockey Skills both Skating and ADULT BROOMBALL LEAGUE The curriculum is designed to teach the Stick/Puck work based on the USA Hockey Learn Games are played on Sundays from 5:30–8:30pm. fundamentals of hockey skating through Learn to Play format. Participants will also get to work Fall League: September to December to Skate USA. Consisting of 4 levels, skaters will with the 4 levels of skating basics as shown in Winter/Spring League: January to May. learn to maneuver faster and be more agile on the Learn to Skate USA curriculum, but this is a Interested in playing or entering a team contact the ice. As skaters increase their skills they have step up from Learn to Skate; the focus is stick/ James Faedtke [email protected] the opportunity to transition and earn badges puck skill development. Skaters will learn the for each different level. Skaters will learn the or 847-859-7824 . necessary fundamentals of be successful in game necessary fundamentals of be successful in game Team Fee: $850 situations. Included with registration is a RC Edge situations. This class will also include elements Hockey jersey on which completed Learn to skate of USA Hockey’s Learn to Play Program which badges may be attached. Full gear is a requirement Hockey will give skaters a chance to begin to Learn Basic for this class; all equipment can be borrowed. A Hockey Skills with the use of a Stick. Included with membership with Learn to Skate USA is required at EVANSTON YOUTH HOCKEY registration is a RC Edge Hockey jersey on which the time of registration for $17. The calendar year Evanston Youth Hockey Association (EYHA) completed badges may be attached. A membership for the LTS membership is July 1–June 30. No class provides an affordable, diverse, quality program with Learn to Skate USA is required at the time of on Oct. 6, Nov. 22, 24 and 25. for boys and girls in Evanston and neighboring registration for $17. The calendar year for the LTS Location: Robert Crown Community Center communities to learn and play ice hockey at membership is July 1–June 30. No Class on Oct. 6, Age: varies; see below competitive levels in Evanston. Program includes Nov. 22, 24, and 25. Fee, 6 sessions: $60 R/$80 NR the house program and the travel program. Our Location: Robert Crown Community Center Fee, 7 sessions: $70 R/$90 NR house program meets two days a week and serves Age: varies; see below those players who are interested in hockey, but Fee, 6 sessions: $60 R/$80 NR Class # Dates Days Time Age only want to play on weekends. Our travel program Fee, 7 sessions: $70 R/$90 NR 332504A8 Sept 8-Oct 20 Sa 1:30-2:15pm 3-6 332505A8 Sept 8-Oct 20 Sa 1:30-2:15pm 7-12 competes in the Northern Illinois Hockey League. Class # Dates Days Time Age EYHA travel programs have won state titles–most 332504B8 Sept 9-Oct 14 Su 1-1:45pm 3-6 332502A8 Sept 8-Oct 20 Sa 12:50-1:30pm 3-6 recently in the Under-10 girls division and NIHL 332505B8 Sept 9-Oct 14 Su 1-1:45pm 7-12 332503A8 Sept 8-Oct 20 Sa 12:50-1:30pm 7-12 Championships. Did you know? EYHA is a member 332504D8 Sept 13-Oct 18 Th 5:40-6:25pm 3-6 332502B8 Sept 9-Oct 14 Su 12:20-1pm 3-6 of the NHL Diversity family. EYHA has been a leader 332505D8 Sept 13-Oct 18 Th 5:40-6:25pm 7-12 332503B8 Sept 9-Oct 14 Su 12:20-1pm 7-12 332504E8 Oct 21-Dec 2 Su 1-1:45pm 3-6 in the area of diversity since the 1960s and it is an 332502C8 Sept 11-Oct 16 Tu 5-5:40pm 3-6 honor for the National Hockey League to grant them 332505E8 Oct 21-Dec 2 Su 1-1:45pm 7-12 332503C8 Sept 11-Oct 16 Tu 5-5:40pm 7-12 332504G8 Oct 25-Dec 6 Th 5:40-6:25pm 3-6 NHL Diversity affiliate status. 332502E8 Oct 21-Dec 2 Su 12:20-1pm 3-6 332505G8 Oct 25-Dec 6 Th 5:40-6:25pm 7-12 House League 332503E8 Oct 21-Dec 2 Su 12:20-1pm 7-12 332504H8 Oct 27-Dec 8 Sa 1:30-2:15pm 3-6 The Mite program is administered as an in-house 332502F8 Oct 23-Dec 4 Tu 5-5:40pm 3-6 332505H8 Oct 27-Dec 8 Sa 1:30-2:15pm 7-12 program emphasizing skill development and fun. 332503F8 Oct 23-Dec 4 Tu 5-5:40pm 7-12 332502H8 Oct 27-Dec 8 Sa 12:50-1:30pm 3-6 Squirts and above compete against other North 332503H8 Oct 27-Dec 8 Sa 12:50-1:30pm 7-12 Shore rinks. Travel Hockey EYHA administers the travel hockey and teams are offered from Mite through high school. Players have a more intense practice and playing schedule geared toward a higher level of competition. Conditioning begins in August; tryouts begin in September. Those interested in playing or coaching, contact Del Morris, Director of Evanston Hockey, at 847-894-1521. For more info on EYHA, visit evanstonhockey.com.

16 Evanston Life Fall 2018 GIRLS BEGINNER HOCKEY ADULT BEGINNER HOCKEY Ice Skating This beginner program is an excellent way to This is an introduction class to skating and stick/ encourage and teach girls to the sport of hockey. puck handling. Participants should have some PARENT-TOT INTRO TO SKATING Instruction will focus on developing skating skills basic skating skills before the beginning of the This class is for the true beginner who has no prior and ice hockey fundamentals through drills and class. A helmet/stick/elbow and knee pads are experience, and would like an introduction to the group instruction. required. Equipment is not available to borrow at world of Figure Skating or Hockey. One parent may No class on Oct. 6, Nov. 24, and 25. the rink. No class Nov. 25. accompany each participant on the ice. Adults Location: Robert Crown Community Center Location: Robert Crown Community Center must be able to skate. Age: 5-12 yrs. Age: 16 yrs. and up No Class on Oct. 6, Nov. 24 and 25. Fee: $48 R/$68 NR Fee, 6 sessions: $66 R/$86 NR Location: Robert Crown Community Center Length: 6 sessions Fee, 7 sessions: $77 R/$97 NR Age: 3-5 yrs. Class # Dates Days Time Class # Dates Days Time Fee, 6 sessions: $58 R/$78 NR 332506A8 Sept 8-Oct 20 Sa 2:20-3pm 332508A8 Sept 9-Oct 14 Su 8:45-9:45pm Fee, 7 sessions: $67 R/$87 NR 332506B8 Sept 11-Oct 16 Tu 5:45-6:25pm 332508B8 Sept 10-Oct 15 M 9:40-10:40pm Class # Dates Days Time 332508C8 Sept 12-Oct 17 W 9:40-10:40pm 332506C8 Oct 27-Dec 8 Sa 2:20-3pm 332501A8 Sept 8-Oct 20 Sa 12:20-12:50pm 332508D8 Oct 21-Dec 2 Su 8:45-9:45pm 332506D8 Oct 23-Dec 4 Tu 5:45-6:25pm 332501B8 Sept 9-Oct 14 Su 11:45am-12:15pm 332508E8 Oct 22-Dec 3 M 9:40-10:40pm 332501C8 Sept 10-Oct 15 M 10:30-11am 332508F8 Oct 24-Dec 5 W 9:40-10:40pm POWER HOCKEY 332501D8 Sept 12-Oct 17 W 10:30-11am With Power Hockey you will increase your 332501E8 Oct 21-Dec 2 Su 11:45am-12:15pm endurance and speed which will improve leg ADULT DROP-IN HOCKEY 332501F8 Oct 22-Dec 3 M 10:30-11am strength, quickness, flexibility, core strength, For the summer only take advantage of a one-time 332501G8 Oct 24-Dec 5 W 10:30-11am balance and skating techniques? Must currently fee for each Saturday and Sunday ice time. You 332501H8 Oct 27-Dec 8 Sa 12:20-12:50pm participate in a House or Travel Program. must register online or in person to participate. Location: Robert Crown Community Center Punch cards are not valid for the summer season. Speedskating Age: 6-14 yrs. Full equipment is required. No checking is allowed. Fee, 6 sessions: $60 R/$80 NR No drop-in on Nov. 22 and 23. Questions: contact LEARN TO SPEED SKATE Fee, 7 sessions: $70 R/$90 NR James Faedtke at 847-859-7824 or [email protected] The Learn to Speed Skate curriculum introduces Class # Dates Days Time skaters to the basics of speed skating and provides Location: Robert Crown Community Center 332507A8 Sept 4-Oct 14 Su 1:50-2:30pm motivation to continue improving skating skills. (Main Rink) 332507B8 Sept 13-Oct 18 Th 5:45-6:25pm The emphasis of the program is to develop Age: 18 yrs. and up 332507C8 Oct 21-Dec 2 Su 1:50-2:30pm confident and competent skaters of all levels and Fee: $10 per drop-in or 10-Punch Pass for $75 332507D8 Oct 25-Dec 6 Th 5:45-6:25pm ages. The curriculum’s six levels can be taught as Dates Days Time a group or be used as goals for individual skaters. YOUTH STICK AND PUCK Sept 4-Nov 30 M-F 12:45-2:15pm Starting from the first steps on the ice, skaters will Get in some extra stick and puck time on the days progress through the levels at their own rate and that schools have early dismissal or when school is advance once they have mastered each skill. These not in session. Program is designed for beginning skills will build a foundation that will aid skaters hockey players and EYHA House League players. throughout the rest of their skating careers. A Supervision is provided while on ice. Coaching, membership with Learn to Skate USA is required at scrimmaging and organized practices are the time of registration for $17. The calendar year prohibited. Drop in is available for $4 per session. for the LTS membership is July 1–June 30. No class Location: Robert Crown Community Center on Nov. 22. Age: 6-14 yrs. Location: Robert Crown Community Center Fee: $10 R/$10 NR Age: 4.5-12 yrs. Length: 1 session Fee: $75 R/$95 NR Class # Dates Days Time Length: 6sessions 332509A8 Sept 10 M 1:30-3:30pm Class # Dates Days Time 332509B8 Sept 19 W 1:30-3:30pm 332510A8 Sept 13-Oct 18 Th 5:50-6:30pm 332509C8 Oct 19 F 1:30-3:30pm 332510B8 Oct 25-Dec 6 Th 5:50-6:30pm 332509D8 Nov 7 W 1:30-3:30pm 332509E8 Dec 5 W 1:30-3:30pm

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Figure Skating Basic 1 Figure Skating Information Class # Dates Days Time Classes 332517A8 Sept 11-Oct 16 Tu 5-5:45pm 332517B8 Sept 13-Oct 18 Th 5-5:45pm Robert Crown Community Center PARENT/TOT INTRO ICE SKATING 332517C8 Sept 8-Oct 20 Sa 8:45-9:30am 1701 Main St., 847-448-8258 (Age 3–5) 332517D8 Sept 8-Oct 20 Sa 11-11:45am 332517E8 Oct 23-Dec 4 Tu 5-5:45pm See page 17. Non-meeting dates: 332517F8 Oct 25-Dec 6 Th 5-5:45pm October 6 and November 22, 23, 24, 25 332517G8 Oct 27-Dec 8 Sa 8:45-9:30am SNOWPLOW SAM (Age 4–5) Need to skates during class? 332517H8 Oct 27-Dec 8 Sa 11-11:45am Introductory classes are divided into four progressive Figure Skates rental fee: $2 per class Basic 2 levels. Children with no prior skating experience Class # Dates Days Time Refunds, Pro-rating and Make Ups build confidence, develop agility, balance, The figure skating program follows the 332518A8 Sept 11-Oct 16 Tu 5-5:45pm coordination, speed and learn basic skating skills. 332518B8 Sept 13-Oct 18 Th 5-5:45pm department’s refund policy. Classes are not Fee, 6 sessions: $60 R/$80 NR 332518C8 Sept 8-Oct 20 Sa 8:45-9:30am pro-rated if registering after class begins. Fee, 7 sessions: $70 R/$90 NR 332518D8 Sept 8-Oct 20 Sa 11-11:45am Missed classes (2 max.) can only be made up 332518E8 Oct 23-Dec 4 Tu 5-5:45pm with prior approval. Email make up requests to Snowplow 1 Class # Dates Days Time 332518F8 Oct 25-Dec 6 Th 5-5:45pm the Figure Skating Program Coordinator. 332518G8 Oct 27-Dec 8 Sa 8:45-9:30am 332511A8 Sept 11-Oct 16 Tu 4:30-5pm 332518H8 Oct 27-Dec 8 Sa 11-11:45am Progression and Testing 332511B8 Sept 13-Oct 18 Th 4:30-5pm Classes should be completed and passed in 332511C8 Sept 8-Oct 20 Sa 10-10:30am Basic 3 sequential order. Each child’s progress will be 332511E8 Oct 23-Dec 4 Tu 4:30-5pm Class # Dates Days Time monitored weekly, and at the end of the session 332511F8 Oct 25-Dec 6 Th 4:30-5pm 332519A8 Sept 11-Oct 16 Tu 5-5:45pm an instructor will evaluate their skills. After 332511G8 Oct 27-Dec 8 Sa 10-10:30am 332519B8 Sept 13-Oct 18 Th 5-5:45pm passing the evaluation, the skater should enroll 332511H8 Sept 12-Oct 17 W 9:30-10:45am 332519C8 Sept 8-Oct 20 Sa 8-8:45am in the next level. 332511J8 Sept 12-Oct 17 W 10:15-11:30am 332519D8 Sept 8-Oct 20 Sa 11-11:45am Which class is right for me or my child? 332511K8 Oct 24-Dec 5 W 9:30-10:45am 332519E8 Oct 23-Dec 4 Tu 5-5:45pm 332511L8 Oct 24-Dec 5 W 10:15-11:30am 332519F8 Oct 25-Dec 6 Th 5-5:45pm Parent Tot class is for parents who wish to 332519G8 Oct 27-Dec 8 Sa 8-8:45am skate with their children. Snowplow 2 332519H8 Oct 27-Dec 8 Sa 11-11:45am Snowplow Sam 1–4 levels are designed to help Class # Dates Days Time the skater develop preliminary coordination 332512A8 Sept 11-Oct 16 Tu 4:30-5pm Basic 4 and strength to maneuver on the ice. 332512B8 Sept 13-Oct 18 Th 4:30-5am Class # Dates Days Time 332512C8 Sept 8-Oct 20 Sa 10-10:30am Basic Skills 1–6 are the fundamentals of the 332520A8 Sept 11-Oct 16 Tu 5-5:45pm 332512E8 Oct 23-Dec 4 Tu 4:30-5pm sport. See class listing for more details. 332520B8 Sept 13-Oct 18 Th 5-5:45pm 332512F8 Oct 25-Dec 6 Th 4:30-5pm 332520C8 Sept 8-Oct 20 Sa 8-8:45am Pre-Free Skate and Free Skate 1–6 is comprised 332512G8 Oct 27-Dec 8 Sa 10-10:30am 332520D8 Sept 8-Oct 20 Sa 11-11:45am of a variety of progressive skating skills, 332520E8 Oct 23-Dec 4 Tu 5-5:45pm transitions, spins and jumps—all of which build Snowplow 3 Class # Dates Days Time 332520F8 Oct 25-Dec 6 Th 5-5:45pm on the previous skill, providing skaters a strong 332520G8 Oct 27-Dec 8 Sa 8-8:45am 332513A8 Sept 11-Oct 16 Tu 4:30-5pm foundation of all elements. 332520H8 Oct 27-Dec 8 Sa 11-11:45am 332513B8 Sept 13-Oct 18 Th 4:30-5pm Adults: Skaters 18 years and up who have 332513C8 Sept 8-Oct 20 Sa 9:30-10am Basic 5 never skated before begin at Adult 1. 332513E8 Oct 23-Dec 4 Tu 4:30-5pm Class # Dates Days Time Learn to Skate USA Membership 332513F8 Oct 25-Dec 6 Th 4:30-5pm 332521A8 Sept 11-Oct 16 Tu 5-5:45pm The figure skating program follows the 332513G8 Oct 27-Dec 8 Sa 9:30-10am 332521B8 Sept 13-Oct 18 Th 5-5:45pm curriculum of Learn to Skate USA, which is Snowplow 4 332521C8 Sept 8-Oct 20 Sa 10-10:45am supported by U.S. Figure Skating, USA Hockey, Class # Dates Days Time 332521D8 Oct 23-Dec 4 Tu 5-5:45pm 332521E8 Oct 25-Dec 6 Th 5-5:45pm US Speed skating and Special Olympics. LTS 332514A8 Sept 11-Oct 16 Tu 4:30-5pm 332521F8 Oct 27-Dec 8 Sa 10-10:45am USA requires a yearly membership fee of $17 332514B8 Sept 13-Oct 18 Th 4:30-5pm per child which is valid July 1–June 30 annually. 332514C8 Sept 8-Oct 20 Sa 9:30-10am Basic 6 Payment for your membership will be required 332514E8 Oct 23-Dec 4 Tu 4:30-5pm Class # Dates Days Time when registering for your first skating class. 332514F8 Oct 25-Dec 6 Th 4:30-5pm 332522A8 Sept 11-Oct 16 Tu 5-5:45pm Membership fees are not pro-rated regardless 332514G8 Oct 27-Dec 8 Sa 9:30-10am 332522B8 Sept 13-Oct 18 Th 5-5:45pm of when registering for your first skating 332522C8 Sept 8-Oct 20 Sa 10-10:45am class. All figure skating programs require the BASIC 1–6 (Age 6–17) 332522D8 Oct 23-Dec 4 Tu 5-5:45pm membership. To learn more about the benefits The Learn to Skate basic skills are the 332522E8 Oct 25-Dec 6 Th 5-5:45pm of LTS USA visit learntoskateusa.com. fundamentals and basic knowledge of the sport. 332522F8 Oct 27-Dec 8 Sa 10-10:45am Figure Skating Class Discount The six levels introduce the fundamental moves: If the same individual registers for more than forward skating, backward skating, stops, edges, PRE-FREE SKATE one class a week, the second class is 50% off. crossovers, turns and mohawks while progressing Class # Dates Days Time The discount is deducted from the lower price at their own rate. Basic 1 is for children with no prior 332523A8 Sept 8-Oct 20 Sa 10-10:45am class and does not apply to off-ice classes. skating experience. 332523B8 Sept 11-Oct 16 Tu 5-5:45pm Register at the office to receive discount. Must Fee, 6 sessions: $65 R/$85 NR 332523C8 Sept 13-Oct 18 Th 5-5:45pm be applied before classes begin. Fee, 7 sessions: $75 R/$95 NR 332523D8 Oct 27-Dec 8 Sa 10-10:45am 332523E8 Oct 23-Dec 4 Tu 5-5:45pm 332523F8 Oct 25-Dec 6 Th 5-5:45pm

18 Evanston Life Fall 2018 ADVANCED SKATING (Age 6–17) Adult 3 Ballet for Skaters Each progressive skill level is comprised of various Class # Dates Days Time Ballet fundamentals specifically designed for transitions, spins and jumps, building on the 332526A8 Sept 8-Oct 20 Sa 10:40-11:25am skaters, focusing on strength and flexibility. previous skill and providing a strong foundation. 332526B8 Sept 12-Oct 17 W 7-7:45pm Fee, 6 sessions: $54 R/$74 NR Fee, 6 sessions: $77 R/$97 NR 332526C8 Oct 27-Dec 8 Sa 10:40-11:25am Fee, 7 sessions: $63 R/$83 NR 332526D8 Oct 24-Dec 5 W 7-7:45pm Fee, 7 sessions: $90 R/$110 NR Class # Dates Days Time Free Skate 1 Adult 4 332555A8 Sept 10-Oct 15 M 6-7pm Class # Dates Days Time Class # Dates Days Time 332555B8 Oct 22-Dec 3 M 6-7pm 332531A8 Sept 8-Oct 20 Sa 10-10:45am 332527A8 Sept 8-Oct 20 Sa 10:40-11:25am Intro to Synchronized Skating 332527B8 Sept 12-Oct 17 W 7:45-8:30pm 332531B8 Sept 11-Oct 16 Tu 5:45-6:30pm Skaters will learn the fundamentals of 332531C8 Oct 27-Dec 8 Sa 10-11:45am 332527C8 Oct 27-Dec 8 Sa 10:40-11:25am 332527D8 Oct 24-Dec 5 W 7:45-8:30pm synchronized skating including circles, lines 332531D8 Oct 23-Dec 4 Tu 5:45-6:30pm and intersections. Skaters must be level Basic 5 Free Skate 2 Adult 5 and above. Class # Dates Days Time Class # Dates Days Time Fee: $65 R/$85 NR 332528A8 Sept 8-Oct 20 Sa 11:30am-12:15pm 332532A8 Sept 8-Oct 20 Sa 10-10:45am Class # Dates Days Time 332532B8 Sept 11-Oct 16 Tu 5:45-6:30pm 332528B8 Sept 12-Oct 17 W 7:45-8:30pm 332548A8 Sept 12-Oct 17 W 4:30-5:15pm 332532C8 Oct 27-Dec 8 Sa 10-10:45am 332528C8 Oct 27-Dec 8 Sa 11:30am-12:15pm 332532D8 Oct 23-Dec 4 Tu 5:45-6:30pm 332528D8 Oct 24-Dec 5 W 7:45-8:30pm Jump and Spin Free Skate 3 Adult 6 Skaters will focus on various techniques for Class # Dates Days Time Class # Dates Days Time mastering jumps and spins. A jump harness will be utilized for this class. Skaters must be level 332533A8 Sept 8-Oct 20 Sa 10-10:45am 332529A8 Sept 8-Oct 20 Sa 11:30am-12:15pm Freeskate 3 and above. 332533B8 Sept 11-Oct 16 Tu 5:45-6:30pm 332529B8 Sept 12-Oct 17 W 7:45-8:30pm 332533C8 Oct 27-Dec 8 Sa 10-10:45am 332529C8 Oct 27-Dec 8 Sa 11:30am-12:15pm Fee: $65 R/$85 NR 332533D8 Oct 23-Dec 4 Tu 5:45-6:30pm 332529D8 Oct 24-Dec 5 W 7:45-8:30pm Class # Dates Days Time Free Skate 4 ADULT FREE SKATE 1–3 332549A8 Sept 12-Oct 17 W 4:30-5:15pm Class # Dates Days Time Each Free Skate level is divided into four sections: Choreography and Style 332534A8 Sept 8-Oct 20 Sa 9:15-10am moves in the field, spins, dance/footwork Skaters will learn choreography and presentation 332534B8 Sept 11-Oct 16 Tu 5:45-6:30pm sequence and jumps. The levels are designed skills while skating to music. Skaters must be level 332534C8 Oct 27-Dec 8 Sa 9:15-10am to give skaters a strong foundation on which to Freestyle 1 and above. 332534D8 Oct 23-Dec 4 Tu 5:45-6:30pm build their skills. This is the point where the skater Fee: $65 R/$85 NR Free Skate 5 can choose whether to pursue a recreational or Class # Dates Days Time Class # Dates Days Time competitive approach to the sport of figure skating. 332551A8 Sept 8-Oct 20 Sa 11:45am-12:45pm 332535A8 Sept 8-Oct 20 Sa 9:15-10am Age: 18 yrs. and up 332535B8 Sept 11-Oct 16 Tu 5:45-6:30pm Fee, 6 sessions: $77 R/$97 NR SATURDAY PACKAGES 332535C8 Oct 27-Dec 8 Sa 9:15-10am Fee, 7 sessions: $90 R/$110 NR 332535D8 Oct 23-Dec 4 Tu 5:45-6:30pm Program consists of off-ice conditioning, power Class # Dates Days Time skills development and freestyle class. Free Skate 6 333542A8 Sept 12-Oct 17 W 8:30-9:15pm Class # Dates Days Time Low (Pre FS-FS 4) 333542B8 Oct 24-Dec 5 W 8:30-9:15pm 332536A8 Sept 8-Oct 20 Sa 9:15-10am Fee: $113 R/$123 NR 332536B8 Sept 11-Oct 16 Tu 5:45-6:30pm ICE DANCING Class # Dates Days Time 332536C8 Oct 27-Dec 8 Sa 9:15-10am 332567A8 Sept 8-Oct 20 Sa 8-10:45am Geared for the novice solo skater or young dance 332536D8 Oct 23-Dec 4 Tu 5:45-6:30pm 332567B8 Oct 27-Dec 8 Sa 8-10:45am couple of all ages. Each class begins with a series Intermediate (FS 5-6) ADULT (AGE 18 and up) of stroking drills to music and progresses to steps, turns and musical interpretation. Fee: $113 R/$123 NR There are six class levels. Skaters progress at an Age: 8 yrs. and up individual rate. Based on prior skating experience, Class # Dates Days Time Fee, 6 sessions: $77 R/$97 NR adults choose the best matched level. 332569A8 Sept 8-Oct 20 Sa 8-10:45am Fee, 7 sessions: $90 R/$110 NR 332569B8 Oct 27-Dec 8 Sa 8-10:45am Fee, 6 sessions: $77 R/$97 NR Fee, 7 sessions: $90 R/$110 NR Class # Dates Days Time High (Passed FS 6) Adult 1 332543A8 Sept 9-Oct 14 Su 2:40-3:40pm Fee: $113 R/$123 NR 332543B8 Oct 21-Dec 2 Su 2:40-3:40pm Class # Dates Days Time Class # Dates Days Time 332524A8 Sept 8-Oct 20 Sa 10:40-11:25am 332540A8 Sept 8-Oct 20 Sa 7-11:30am 332524B8 Sept 12-Oct 17 W 7-7:45pm SPECIALIZED AND ADVANCED (Age 6–17) 332540B8 Oct 27-Dec 8 Sa 7-11:30am 332524C8 Oct 27-Dec 8 Sa 10:40-11:25am Axel and Double Jump 332524D8 Oct 24-Dec 5 W 7-7:45pm Skaters will focusing on axel and double jump Adult 2 techniques. Class # Dates Days Time Fee, 6 sessions: $65 R/$85 NR 332525A8 Sept 8-Oct 20 Sa 10:40-11:25am Fee, 7 sessions: $65 R/$85 NR 332525B8 Sept 12-Oct 17 W 7-7:45pm Class # Dates Days Time 332525C8 Oct 27-Dec 8 Sa 10:40-11:25am 332553A8 Sept 13-Oct 18 Th 5-5:45pm 332525D8 Oct 24-Dec 5 W 7-7:45am 332553B8 Oct 25-Dec 6 Th 5-5:45pm

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Fencing Boxing Football Are you looking for a new and exciting activity? Our YOUTH BOXING The District 65 4th and 5th grade flag football classes will teach you the basics of fencing. Fencing league is a great way to have school spirit and play Use this class to channel the energy of that middle/ requires patience, concentration, discipline, and football with your friends. This well established high schooler in a positive way. Facilitated by staff self-awareness. Its rewards are self-confidence, league is 6 weeks long on Saturdays. Coaches from Evanston’s Own Title Boxing Club, this class self-control and emotional strength for a healthier are volunteers from respective schools and will offer an authentic full-body boxing workout lifestyle. Classes with 3 or fewer participants may practices are scheduled by coaches. The City of that changes your body, clears your mind and be combined, you will be notified if your class has Evanston provides the organized games held at the completely engages your spirit. Our signature low enrollment. Weapons, jackets and masks are Robert Crown Center. If you have any questions or Power Hour utilizes the fundamentals of a true provided and shared among classmates. Each concerns please call 847-448-8252. boxer’s workout to strengthen and tone your arms, participant is expected to purchase an underarm Fee: $35 R/$35 NR legs, back, core and your confidence. Empowering, protector and glove, as these are personal items. Length: 6 sessions exhilarating and totally addictive this is your new They may be purchased for $15 each from the favorite workout. Space is limited instructor or you may purchase on your own. 4TH GRADE FLAG FOOTBALL LEAGUE Private fencing lessons are also available, for more Location: Fleetwood-Jourdain Center 12-17 yrs. Age: 8-11 yrs. information contact Michelle at 847-448-8681. Age: Fee: $65 R/$75 NR Class # Dates School Location: Chandler-Newberger Center Length: 8 sessions 632801A8 Sept 22-Oct 27 St. Athanasius Age: varies; see below 632801B8 Sept 22-Oct 27 Kingsley Fee: $136 R/$159 NR (beg.) Class # Dates Days Time 632801C8 Sept 22-Oct 27 Lincoln Fee: $153 R/$172 NR (int. and adv.) 432820A8 Sept 17-Nov 5 M 7-8pm 632801D8 Sept 22-Oct 27 King Arts Length: 9 sessions 632801E8 Sept 22-Oct 27 Willard Class # Dates Days Time 632801F8 Sept 22-Oct 27 Lincolnwood Level Age 632801G8 Sept 22-Oct 27 Orrington 633836A8 Sept 22-Nov 17 Sa 9:30-10:30am 632801H8 Sept 22-Oct 27 Washington Beg. 7-9 yrs. 632801J8 Sept 22-Oct 27 Oakton 633836B8 Sept 22-Nov 17 Sa 10:45-11:45am 632801K8 Sept 22-Oct 27 Pope John XXIII Beg. 9-11 yrs. 632801L8 Sept 22-Oct 27 Walker 633836C8 Sept 22-Nov 17 Sa 12:30-1:30pm 632801M8 Sept 22-Oct 27 Bessie Rhodes Beg. 11+ yrs, 632801N8 Sept 22-Oct 27 Baker 633836D8 Sept 22-Nov 17 Sa 1:45-2:45pm 632801P8 Sept 22-Oct 27 Dawes Int. 8+ yrs, 632801R8 Sept 22-Oct 27 Dewey 633836E8 Sept 22-Nov 17 Sa 3-4pm Adv. 8+ yrs. 5TH GRADE FLAG FOOTBALL LEAGUE Age: 9-12 yrs. Class # Dates School 632802A8 Sept 22-Oct 27 St. Athanasius 632802B8 Sept 22-Oct 27 Kingsley 632802C8 Sept 22-Oct 27 Lincoln 632802D8 Sept 22-Oct 27 King Arts 632802E8 Sept 22-Oct 27 Willard 632802F8 Sept 22-Oct 27 Lincolnwood 632802G8 Sept 22-Oct 27 Orrington 632802H8 Sept 22-Oct 27 Washington 632802J8 Sept 22-Oct 27 Oakton 632802K8 Sept 22-Oct 27 Pope John XXIII 632802L8 Sept 22-Oct 27 Walker 632802M8 Sept 22-Oct 27 Bessie Rhodes 632802N8 Sept 22-Oct 27 Baker 632802P8 Sept 22-Oct 27 Dawes 632802R8 Sept 22-Oct 27 Dewey

20 Evanston Life Fall 2018 Yoga Martial Arts TAEKWONDO Grandmaster Connelly is Evanston’s most FIRESIDE YOGA LITTLE DRAGONS KARATE experienced Taekwondo martial arts professional. Come join us at the most unique and relaxing Little dragons develop a more confident and The Grandmaster’s classes are fun, safe, age- setting for yoga in Evanston. Our fireside yoga enthusiastic outlook, which provides a strong appropriate and a rewarding experience on program is held in front of the large fireplace inside foundation for the school years ahead. Your child many levels. For over 25 years, his Levy Senior the Evanston Ecology Center. Yoga strengthens will learn how to work with others and follow Center programs have had success in teaching your mind, body and spirit. Please bring a yoga mat. directions through positive social interaction. and motivating kids to keep growing stronger in body, mind, and spirit–to become Black Belt Location: Evanston Ecology Center Program will enhance development in a fun and Leaders. Classes are available for beginning, Age: 16 yrs. and up motivating environment. For information, contact intermediate and advanced students. For program Fee: $48 R/$60 NR Fonseca Martial Arts at 847-866-0200, or questions (not registration), please contact Length: 8 sessions [email protected]. No class on Nov. 24. Grandmaster Connelly at 847-568-0912 or visit Location: Robert Crown Community Center Class # Dates Days Time Connellysacademy.com. No class on Sept. 3 and Age: 4-6 yrs. 133141A8 Sept 12-Oct 31 W 6-7pm Nov. 21. 133141B8 Sept 12-Oct 31 W 7:15-8:15pm Fee, 7 sessions: $84 R/$104 NR Fee, 6 sessions: $72 R/$92 NR Instructor: Grandmaster Connelly PILATES/YOGA FUSION Class # Dates Days Time Location TIGER CUBS This class blends the best of both disciplines to 232801A8 Sept 8-Oct 20 Sa 11-11:30am Crown 232801B8 Sept 8-Oct 20 Sa 11:35am-12:05pm Crown Designed to be engaging and fun, this class provide participants with a strong core, flexibility will bring out the best in your child. Students and overall strength. No Class on Nov.24. 232803A8 Sept 17-Oct 29 M 4-4:30pm Chandler 232803B8 Sept 17-Oct 29 M 4:35-5:05pm Chandler develop focus, agility and strength in this safe, Instructor: Amanda Hart 232801C8 Oct 27-Dec 8 Sa 11-11:30am Crown non-competitive and non-combative class. The Location: Levy Senior Center 232801D8 Oct 27-Dec 8 Sa 11:35am-12:05pm Crown traditional values of Taekwondo are coupled with 18 yrs. and up Age: 232803C8 Nov 5-Dec 17 M 4-4:30pm Chandler modern, age-appropriate games and activities. Fee, 7 sessions:$46 Levy Member/$61 nonmember 232803D8 Nov 5-Dec 17 M 4:35-5:05pm Chandler Classes are inclusive and fun for all kids. Fee, 6 sessions: $39 Levy Member/$54 nonmember Location: Levy Senior Center Class # Dates Days Time ALL AGE KARATE Age: 4-7 yrs. 533314A8 Sept 8-Oct 20 Sa 10:30-11:30am Karate training helps build cardiovascular fitness, Fee, 8 sessions: $108 R/$123 NR 533314B8 Nov 3-Dec 15 Sa 10:30-11:30am speed, strength, flexibility, body awareness, Fee, 7 sessions: $95 R/$110 NR control and precision in movement. It also Class # Dates Days Time YOGA TO HEAL strengthens inner well-being and self-esteem. For 532303A8 Aug 27-Oct 22 M 5:15-6pm Integrate the healing power of yoga into your program information, contact Fonseca Martial Arts 532303B8 Aug 29-Oct 17 W 5:15-6pm strategy to get well and stay cancer-free. Use at 847-866-0200, or [email protected] 532303C8 Oct 29-Dec 10 M 5:15-6pm breath, guided imagery and movement to increase No class on Nov. 24. 532303D8 Oct 24-Dec 12 W 5:15-6pm your health, improve range of movement, strength Location: Robert Crown Community Center and energy. Reduce treatment symptoms and Age: 7 yrs. and up YOUNG TIGERS pain and minimize distracting or unproductive Fee, 7 sessions: $112 R/$132 NR This is a fun and exciting, non-competitive class in thoughts. The class is designed to support those at Fee, 6 sessions: $116 R/$96 NR which your child will progress in the martial arts, any phase of treatment or beyond who are able to Class # Dates Days Time Location develop leadership skills and challenge students function in a group setting. No Class on Nov. 24. 232802A8 Sept 8-Oct 20 Sa 12:15-1pm Crown to be their personal best. Building competence and Location: Levy Senior Center 232802B8 Oct 27-Dec 8 Sa 12:15-1pm Crown confidence, your child will grow stronger in mind Age: 18 yrs. and up 232804A8 Sept 17-Oct 29 M 5:15-6pm Chandler body and spirit. No class on Sept.3 and Nov. 21. Fee: $46 Levy Member/$61 nonmember 232804B8 Nov 5-Dec 17 M 5:15-6pm Chandler Location: Levy Senior Center Class # Dates Days Time Age: 7-13 yrs. 533315A8 Sept 8-Oct 20 Sa 9:15-10:25am KARATE Fee, 8 sessions: $108 R/$123 NR 533315B8 Oct 27-Dec 15 Sa 9:15-10:25am Martial Arts are a way of life that can be used in Fee, 7 sessions: $95 R/$110 NR all aspects. Sensei Thomas teaches hard and soft Class # Dates Days Time CONT YOGA-TEEN/ADULT style techniques. Training promotes a healthy body 532310A8 Aug 27-Oct 22 M 6-7pm This class is recommended for those who have prior and healthy mind in which any age or gender can 532310B8 Oct 29-Dec 10 M 6-7pm experience and are able to sustain a higher level benefit. of effort. Relax in a non-competitive atmosphere Location: Fleetwood-Jourdain Center while practicing activities leading to flexibility, Age: 5 yrs. and up strength and balance and meditation techniques. Fee: $65 R/$75 NR Instructor: Emily Williams-Guthrie Length: 11 sessions Location: Levy Senior Center Class # Dates Days Time Age: 12 yrs. and up 432133A8 Sept 8-Nov 17 Sa 10:30-11:30am Fee: $56 Levy Member/$71 nonmember 432133B8 Sept 8-Nov 17 Sa 11:30am-1pm Length: 7 sessions Class # Dates Days Time 533341A8 Sept 10-Oct 22 M 6-7:30pm 533341B8 Oct 29-Dec 10 M 6-7:30pm

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Martial Arts continued from previous pg. Tai Chi Teen and Adult TAI CHI LEVELS 1 AND 2 Fitness INTERMEDIATE YOUTH Tai Chi is an ancient Chinese form of exercise FREE FITNESS WEEK This class is designed to provide an encouraging known for its slow, circular hand motions and its strong dance-like foot movements. The ability to The Levy Center will be holding a FREE! week of and challenging training opportunity for youth who fitness classes throughout the year. This is your are ranked at Green through Blue Belt. This class concentrate and move in sequence is the key to success. No class on Nov. 22. opportunity to find the fitness class that is right for emphasizes leadership as well as the patterns and you without any obligations. All classes will start techniques specific to the students’ needs. No Location: Robert Crown Community Center Age: 16 yrs. and up their new session the following week, so you will class on Sept. 3 and Nov. 21. be able to register for that great new class you just Location: Levy Senior Center Fee, 8 sessions: $80 R/$100 NR Fee, 7 sessions: $70 R/$90 NR discovered. A schedule of classes will be available Age: 12-18 yrs. at the Levy Center. $108 R/$123 NR Class # Dates Days Time Fee, 8 sessions: Free Week: Mon., Aug. 27–Sun., Sept. 2 Fee, 7 sessions: $95 R/$110 NR 233325A8 Sept 4-Oct 23 Tu 9-10am Class # Dates Days Time 233325B8 Sept 6-Oct 25 Th 10-11am 233325C8 Oct 30-Dec 18 Tu 9-10am ZUMBA 532311A8 Aug 29-Oct 17 W 6-7pm ® 233325D8 Nov 1-Dec 20 Th 10-11am Zumba is a fusion of Latin and International music 532311B8 Oct 24-Dec 12 W 6-7pm with dance themes creating a dynamic, exciting, TAI CHI LEVEL 3 effective fitness system! Routines feature aerobic/ ADVANCED YOUTH fitness interval training, resistance training and A continuation of the tai chi form begun and The class challenges youth students ranked at a combination of fast and slow rhythms that tone developed in levels 1 and 2. Previous class Red Stripe and higher to take their training to the and sculpt the body. Easy-to-follow dance steps experience required for level 3. No class on Nov. 22. next level. Emphasizing rank appropriate patterns, and body-sculpting movements maximize caloric Location: Robert Crown Community Center techniques and leadership; students will be output, fat burning and total body toning. Age: 16 yrs. and up prepared for advancement, both physically and Instructor: Denise Rosenfeld Fee, 8 sessions: $80 R/$100 NR mentally. No class on Nov.21. Location: Levy Senior Center Fee, 7 sessions: $70 R/$90 NR Location: Levy Senior Center Age: 18 yrs. and up Age: 12-18 yrs. Class # Dates Days Time Fee, 7 sessions: $49 Levy Member/$64 nonmember Fee, 8 sessions: $108 R/$123 NR 233303A8 Sept 6-Oct 25 Th 9-10am Fee, 8 sessions: $56 Levy Member/$71 nonmember 233303B8 Nov 1-Dec 20 Th 9-10am Fee, 7 sessions: $95 R/$110 NR Class # Dates Days Time Class # Dates Days Time 533305A8 Sept 4-Oct 16 Tu 7:30-8:30pm 532312A8 Aug 29-Oct 17 W 7-8pm TAI CHI FUNDAMENTALS 533305B8 Oct 23-Dec 11 Tu 7:30-8:30pm 532312B8 Oct 24-Dec 12 W 7-8pm Learn a basic Tai Chi form as well as a number of techniques designed to energize the body, reduce TUMMY AND TUSH and manage stress and improve balance and ADVANCED TEENS AND ADULTS If you have been trying to slim down these problem flexibility. Regular practice of this system of gentle This class is designed to provide a challenging areas, then this is the class for you. These great movements can facilitate harmonious body energy training opportunity to teens and adults who are exercise routines concentrate on strengthening flow, enhancing physical and emotional well-being. ranked at Black Stripe or higher. No class on Sept. 3. and firming up your abdominal and gluteus Instructor: Francesca Segal Location: Levy Senior Center muscles. No Class on Nov.22. Location: Levy Senior Center Age: 13 yrs. and up Instructor: Denise Rosenfeld/Rosa Velazquez Age: 18 yrs. and up Fee, 8 sessions: $140 R/$155 NR Location: Levy Senior Center Fee, 7 sessions: $49 Levy Member/$64 nonmember Fee, 7 sessions: $123 R/$138 NR Age: 18 yrs. and up Fee, 8 sessions: $56 Levy Member/$71 nonmember Class # Dates Days Time Fee, 14 sessions: $70 Levy Member/$85 nonmember Class # Dates Days Time 533303A8 Aug 27-Oct 22 M 7-8:30pm Fee, 15 sessions: $75 Levy Member/$90 nonmember 533355A8 Sept 9-Oct 21 Su 1-2:30pm 533303B8 Oct 29-Dec 10 M 7-8:30pm Class # Dates Days Time 533355B8 Oct 28-Dec 16 Su 1-2:30pm 533351A8 Sept 4-Oct 18 Tu, Th 5:30-6:15pm 533351B8 Oct 23-Dec 13 Tu, Th 5:30-6:15pm TAI CHI LEVELS 1 AND 2 This relaxing, gentle, flowing exercise coordinates LOW IMPACT AEROBICS movement, breath, mind , beneficial for people Spend 30 minutes doing good-time, low-impact of all physical abilities and increases flexibility, aerobics and 30 minutes on strength exercises and coordination, balance and circulation. Previous stretching. This complete workout is over before class experience required for Intermediate level. you know it! No class on Nov. 22. No class on Nov. 22. Instructor: Denise Rosenfeld/Rosa Velazquez Instructor: Norm Zuefle Location: Levy Senior Center Location: Levy Senior Center Age: 18 yrs. and up Age: 18 yrs. and up Fee, 14 sessions: $70 Levy Member/$85 nonmember Fee, 14 sessions: $63 Levy Member/$78 nonmember Fee, 15 sessions: $75 Levy Member/$90 nonmember Fee, 15 sessions: $68 Levy Member/$83 nonmember Class # Dates Days Time Class # Dates Days Time Level 533352A8 Sept 4-Oct 18 Tu, Th 6:30-7:30pm 533348A8 Sept 4-Oct 18 Tu, Th 8:15-9:15am Beg. 533352B8 Oct 23-Dec 13 Tu, Th 6:30-7:30pm 533348B8 Oct 23-Dec 13 Tu, Th 8:15-9:15am Beg. 533349A8 Sept 4-Oct 18 Tu, Th 7-8:15am Int. 533349B8 Oct 23-Dec 13 Tu, Th 7-8:15am Int.

22 Evanston Life Fall 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 SENIOR 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 Find a personal trainer at the Levy Center who is experience uses fantastic World music with easy- you make a commitment to staying active. It’s easy right for you. You don’t have to be a Levy Center to-follow dance steps that can be adapted to when you join our Fitness Room with its top-quality member or a Fitness Room member to purchase a accommodate individual needs and abilities. No equipment and light, bright, cheerful atmosphere. personal training package; the only requirement is Class on Nov. 21. Operating hours are subject to change on holidays; that you’re age 18 years or older. Choose between Instructor: Myrna Weinman the dates the Levy Center will be closed are posted 5 or 10 sessions in either 30 or 60 minutes lengths. Location: Levy Senior Center one week in advance. To receive the discount, you must pre-purchase Age: 18 yrs. and up Fees: Yearly/Monthly a package (i.e., no discount if you buy sessions Fee: $46 Levy Member/$61 nonmember Levy Center Member: $115 Y/$10 M one at a time) and must use the same trainer for Length: 7 sessions Non-member resident: $300 Y/$26 M all sessions. Personal training passes expire 6 Class # Dates Days Time Non-member non-resident: $350 Y/$32 M months from the date of issue. Sign up today at the 533356A8 Sept 5-Oct 17 W 6-7pm Daily Fee, all adults: $5 Levy Center’s office and you’ll be on the road to a 533356B8 Oct 24-Dec 12 W 6-7pm Days Age Time healthier tomorrow. Information: 847-448-8250. M-F 18-54 7-9am, 5-9pm Fee for 30-minute sessions: M-F 55+ 7am-9pm 1 session, $30; 5-session package, $135; Sa-Su All Ages 9am-3pm 10-session package, $270 Fee for 60-minute sessions: FITNESS ROOM AT FLEETWOOD- 1 session, $43; 5-session package, $194; JOURDAIN CENTER (Ages 18+) 10-session package, $387. Our Fitness room is a bright beautiful place to work out, it has what you need to get or stay in shape. The Fitness room has Ellipticals, weights, Treadmills and other options available for your workout needs. Location: Fleetwood-Jourdain Center Age: 18 yrs. and up Yearly Fee: $120.00 Monthly Fee: $50.00 Daily fee: $5 Dates Day Time Ongoing M-F 6am-8:30pm Sa 9am-4pm

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Parent and Child NATURE PLAY DATE Scout Programs Schedule a play date with nature. You and Classes your child will explore the wonders of the Ladd BOY AND GIRL SCOUT PROGRAMS AT THE Arboretum through games, crafts, stories and ECOLOGY CENTER NATURE PALS outdoor play. This free-style play date allows your Located within the Ladd Arboretum and housing Learn about the wonders of fall through stories, child to discover which activities they like best and a variety of resident live animals, the Evanston songs, nature activities and walks in the Ladd go at their own pace. Come late or leave early if you Ecology Center is an ideal place for your Girl Scout Arboretum. Children age two (accompanied by an please. Join us each month for a different theme. or Cub Scout troop to explore! Our educational adult) will enjoy using autumn as a tool for learning Caregiver required. Pre-registration encouraged, and interactive programs will engage your troop basic skills, such as numbers, letters, colors and drop-ins welcome, please call for availability, and meet most or all of the badge requirements. more. Dress for the weather; we plan to venture 847-448-8256. In addition to the topics listed below, the Ecology outside each class. Location: Evanston Ecology Center Center will work with you to meet your troops’ Location: Evanston Ecology Center Age: 2-4 yrs. unique needs. 2 yrs. Age: Fee: $5 R/$7 NR Girl Scouts: Clover Petal (Daisy), Rosie Petal (Daisy) Fee: $100 R/$125 NR Length: 1 session Senses (Daisy-Brownie), Bugs (Daisy-Brownie), Length: 8 sessions Class # Dates Days Time Letterboxer (Brownie), Geocacher (Junior-Cadette) Class # Dates Days Time 132152A8 Sept 28 F 9:30-11:30am Cub Scouts: Backyard Jungle (Tiger), Tigers in the 132123A8 Sept 18-Nov 6 Tu 10-11am 132152B8 Nov 2 F 9:30-11:30am Wild (Tiger), Paws on the Path (Wolf), Air of the Wolf (Wolf), Fur, Feathers and Ferns (Bear), Weeblo TINY TREKKERS Walkabout (Weeblo), Into the Woods (Weeblo). You and your preschooler can become autumn Programs vary in length depending on requirements adventurers! Explore the wonders of nature and reservations are required two weeks in advance. in autumn with the changing trees of the Ladd Please call for availability. Arboretum. We’ll take a close look at the changing Fee: $6 R/$8 NR per scout with a 10-scout min. colors in the leaves and animal activities. Classes will include stories, song and snack. Child must be BOY SCOUT MERIT BADGE age 3 years by the first class. We will help you on your path to Eagle Scout. We Location: Evanston Ecology Center offer a mix of required and elective badges each Age: 3-5 yrs. season. Books and supplies will we provided. Fee: $100 R/$125 NR Participants must obtain their blue cards before Length: 6 sessions coming to the class. Class # Dates Days Time Location: Evanston Ecology Center 132125A8 Sept 20-Oct 25 Th 10-11:30am Age: 11-17 yrs. Fee: $30 R/$38 NR SQUIRREL TALES Length: 2 sessions Join Sara Squirrel for story time each month as Class # Dates Days Time Badge she reads different books aloud about her forest 132130A8 Sept 17-24 M 4:30-6:30pm Citzenship friends. Stories will be read in front of the fireplace in the Nation and followed by a craft and a nature walk. Each 132130B8 Oct 15-22 M 4:30-6:30pm Safety month Sara will have a different theme and a 132130C8 Nov 12-19 M 4:30-6:30pm Mammel Study different book so make sure you come to all. Pre-registration is recommended. Drop-ins are welcome until the class is full. Call for availability. Location: Evanston Ecology Center Age: 2-5 yrs. Fee: $5 R/$7 NR Length: 1 session Class # Dates Days Time 132132A8 Sept 14 F 10:30-11:30am 132132B8 Oct 12 F 10:30-11:30am 132132C8 Nov 9 F 10:30-11:30am

24 Evanston Life Fall 2018 Family Programs FAMILY CAMPFIRE NIGHT HIKES Join the Ecology Center staff for fun-filled campfires Test your nocturnal senses on a guided night BUG A BOO with nature themes. Each evening includes stories, hike through the Arboretum. Themed night hike Join the Ecology Center staff for our annual songs and the ever-popular s’mores. Space is activities, a campfire and s’mores make for a Halloween event that will highlight the creatures limited; pre-registration is required. perfect evening. Pre-registration is required. that call the North Shore Channel home. Learn fun Location: Lighthouse Beach Location: Evanston Ecology Center facts and amazing adaptations of animals that live Age: 5 yrs. and up Age: 4 yrs. and up right here in Evanston. You’ll meet these characters Fee: $5 R/$7 NR Fee: $7 R/$9 NR (costumed volunteers) outside as you travel around Length: 1 session Length: 1 session the Ladd Arboretum. After your adventure, you’ll Class # Dates Days Time Class # Dates Days Time enjoy activities and snacks at the Ecology Center. 132116A8 Sept 21 F 7-8pm 132129A8 Sept 14 F 7-8:30pm To avoid overcrowding or long waits, please pre- 132116B8 Sept 22 Sa 7-8pm 132129B8 Oct 12 F 7-8:30pm register for a specific start time. This is a family 132116C8 Oct 5 F 7-8pm 132129C8 Nov 2 F 7-8:30pm program, please register all attending family 132116D8 Oct 6 Sa 7-8pm members including adults. This program lasts WILD WEEKENDS about 45 minutes. CANOE THE CANAL Gather at the Ecology Center for live animal Location: Evanston Ecology Center Come learn basic canoeing strokes and canoe presentations! We will be partnering with Age: 2-10 yrs. safety before heading out on a fun trip. There is a wildlife conservation organizations to teach the Fee: $5 R/$7 NR maximum of two adults and two children in one importance of these animals in the ecosystem Length: 1 session canoe. Please register by phone or in person at the and what we can do to protect them. Join us for Class # Dates Days Time Ecology Center only. Program is held unless there refreshments, animal activities and the animal 132115A8 Oct 27 Sa 4:30-5:15pm is lightning. Please bring a water bottle; dress for presentation to make for a wild weekend. 132115B8 Oct 27 Sa 4:45-5:30pm the weather; wear sunscreen and a hat; sunglasses Location: Evanston Ecology Center 132115C8 Oct 27 Sa 5-5:45pm are suggested. Age: 4 yrs. and up 132115D8 Oct 27 Sa 5:15-6pm Location: Evanston Ecology Center Fee: $10 R/$13 NR 132115E8 Oct 27 Sa 5:30-6:15pm Age: 5 yrs. and up Length: 1 session 132115F8 Oct 27 Sa 5:45-6:30pm Fee: $15 R/$19 NR Class # Dates Days Time 132115G8 Oct 27 Sa 6-6:45pm Length: 1 session 132115H8 Oct 27 Sa 6:15-7pm 132145A8 Nov 3 Sa 6-8:30pm Class # Dates Days Time 132118A8 Sept 1 Sa 9-11:30am 132118B8 Sept 16 Su 9-11:30am

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Ecology Classes HOME BREWING SKULLS, FUR & BONES Join the home brewing craze. You can learn tips We will be exploring the different parts that make THE BIG GROSS OUT and techniques to doing your own home brew. In every animal unique. The Ecology Center will Nature is gross, but awesome. Investigate bugs partnership with Evanston Home Brew Club we have different specimen that highlights these under logs, dissect owl barf, and learn about animal will lead you on a step by step journey through differences. Participants will get up and close with scat (poop). Visit our worm farm and take home a home brewing. There will be members of the club the examples and learn about the adaptations that bird poop painting. If you like to explore and get available to talk about the science behind the make all these animals special. your hands dirty, this is the program for you. process that changes simple grains and hops into Location: Evanston Ecology Center Location: Evanston Ecology Center a tasty beverage. We’ll be on hand to answer all Age: 7-11 yrs. Age: 5-12 yrs. your questions around home brewing. We will be Fee: $8 R/$10 NR Fee: $10 R/$13 NR doing an extract brew with some steeping grains, Length: 1 session Length: 1 session to give you a good feel for the entire process. In this Class # Dates Days Time interactive session, you will be able to participate Class # Dates Days Time 132153A8 Sept 15 Sa 10-11:30am in brewing a 5 gallon batch from making the wort, 132134A8 Nov 10 Sa 10-11:30am hop additions, boiling, chilling and pitching yeast. We will plan for a 10–14 day primary fermentation, FALL LEAVES AFTERSCHOOL EXPLORERS with a bottling session (if you’re available) in a Come to the Ecology Center and join us in a Build your outdoor skill set and explore the unique session 2–3 weeks from the initial brew day. Your scavenger hunt to find all the different fall leaves wilderness of Lighthouse Beach. Participants registration fee includes six-pack of the beer that that the Ladd Arboretum has to offer. Kids will learn will develop habitat awareness and survivalist we brewed during the session to share and sample. about the different leaves and what makes each fall techniques, such as fire building, tracking and Location: Evanston Ecology Center color special. They will also head home with a craft. foraging. Participants will work as a team and build Age: 21 yrs. and up Appropriate outdoor clothing is required. self-confidence. Fee: $50 R/$63 NR Location: Evanston Ecology Center Location: Lighthouse Beach Length: 1 session Age: 5-10 yrs. Fee: $8 R/$10 NR Age: 8-11 yrs. Class # Dates Days Time Fee: $60 R/$75 NR Length: 1 session 132146A8 Sept 15 Sa 6-10pm Length: 6 sessions Class # Dates Days Time Class # Dates Days Time GARDEN CLUB 132154A8 Oct 13 Sa 10-11:30am 132142A8 Sept 6-Oct 11 Th 4-5:30pm It’s Fall in the Ecology Center Farmette, which means it’s time to enjoy the fruits of our labor! Join APIARY TOURS AFTERSCHOOL STEM us after school to learn about our urban garden and The Ecology Center will be giving adult tours of our Supplement your child’s STEM education in this join in the celebration of our harvest. Participants Apiary this fall. We will be going over information afterschool drop-off program. Participants will will learn how to use products from the garden and about the bees and the complex super organism explore scientific topics with hands-on activities how to continue gardening all year long. that is the hive. We will provide you with bee suits and experiments to encourage curiosity. Location: Evanston Ecology Center and gloves to protect you when we open the hives Location: Evanston Ecology Center Age: 5-9 yrs. to show you the inner workings. Please wear close Age: 6-8 yrs. Fee: $40 R/$52 NR toed shoes. Fee: $10 R/$13 NR Length: 4 sessions Location: Evanston Ecology Center Age: 16 yrs. and up Length: 1 session Class # Dates Days Time Fee: $10 R/$13 NR Class # Dates Days Time 132147A8 Sept 11-Oct 2 Tu 4-5:30pm Length: 1 session 132143A8 Sept 26 W 4-5:30pm 132143B8 Oct 17 W 4-5:30pm ASTRONOMY NIGHT Class # Dates Days Time 132143C8 Nov 14 W 4-5:30pm 133142A8 Sept 5 W 10-11:30am Turn your eyes to the sky and observe the stars at 133142B8 Sept 12 W 10-11:30am Lighthouse Beach. Search for wonders of the night AFTERSCHOOL ANIMALS 133142C8 Sept 19 W 10-11:30am sky while listening to stories of the constellations. 133142D8 Sept 26 W 10-11:30am Get connected to some of the Ecology Center’s Dress warmly and preserve your night vision by resident critters. Participants will discover fun bringing red night-lights only. facts and get up close to a different animal each Location: Lighthouse Beach week. It’s the perfect afterschool opportunity for Age: 7 yrs. and up the animal lovers in your family. Pre-registration Fee: $12 R/$15 NR required. Length: 1 session Location: Evanston Ecology Center Class # Dates Days Time Age: 5-10 yrs. 132150A8 Sept 29 Sa 7:30-9pm Fee: $5 R/$7 NR Length: 1 session Class # Dates Days Time 132149A8 Nov 1 Th 4-5pm 132149B8 Nov 8 Th 4-5pm 132149C8 Nov 15 Th 4-5pm

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Self-Improvement/ ADULT COMPUTING Drop-in programs Making the most out of a personal computer (PC) Enrichment can eliminate the clutter and confusion of everyday FRIDAY NIGHT HANGOUT life. It can replace the daily planner, address book, Hang out with staff members and your friends at KIDZ COOKIN’ IT UP phone book, calendar, notepad, files, folders, FJCC. You can shoot baskets; play table or video Are you tired of the same after-school snacks? You papers and more. You can use your PC to watch TV games, listen to music or watch TV. If you prefer, can learn to make your own snack without turning and DVD’s, listen to music or the radio, organize head to a quiet area and chill with a favorite book on the stove. Each week, you’ll make, taste and your photographs, send mail and even call long or talk with your friends while listening to your take home a treat. At the end of the session, you’ll distance. It is the goal of the Adult Computing to music. No program Nov. 23. receive your own book of your recipes, along with show you how to do all of this with the least amount Location: Fleetwood-Jourdain Center your own apron. of strain and frustration and in plain English. This Age: 11 yrs. and up Location: Fleetwood-Jourdain Center class will take place in the FJCC Computer Lab with Fee: FREE Age: 5-12 yrs. available PC’s however you are more than welcome Length: Ongoing Fee: $30 R/$40 NR to bring personal devices. Day Time Length: 9 sessions Location: Fleetwood-Jourdain Center F 6-7:30pm Class # Dates Days Time Age: 18 yrs. and up 432128A8 Sept 19-Nov 14 W 5:30-6:30pm Fee: $65 R/$75 NR Length: 8 sessions Arts Camp Parties BABYSITTING TRAINING Class # Dates Days Time This thorough course provides youth age 11–15 434120A8 Sept 22-Nov 10 Sa 10-11:15am CELEBRATE WITH AN ARTS CAMP with all the knowledge and leadership skills 434120B8 Sept 19-Nov 7 W 7-8:30pm BIRTHDAY PARTY necessary to provide safe and responsible child Included is a two-hour party held at the Noyes and infant care. Video scenarios and life-size baby LEARN TO SPEAK ENGLISH Cultural Arts Center. We supply the room, talent, dolls provide hands-on practice for care of babies, The Hispanic population has grown 91% since and the clean-up—no wear and tear to your home, emergency response, behavior management and 1990. In this class, registered participants will just sit and relax. You supply the cake and ice safe play for all ages. Mannequin CPR training, be taught to speak English from an instructor cream. The room will be theme decorated and an First Aid care and bandaging will conclude the final who is fluent in both Spanish and English. We are entertaining character/art teacher will lead your class. Participants receive a handbook and CD full dedicated to bridging the communication gap own private “camp.” Schedule is flexible; parties of additional help and suggestions to keep. Full between the Evanston Community and Hispanic may be booked Monday–Saturday, 10am–7pm and attendance at of all 4 sessions is required for class Demographic. Sunday, 10am–6pm. Information and booking: completion and presentation of their American Red La población hispana ha crecido un 91% desde call 847-448-8263. Cross card. Bring a snack and drink for the break. 1990. Con estos hechos, es importante poder Fee: $270 for up to 15 children Location: Chandler-Newberger Center ofrecer el servicio de aprender a hablar inglés en Age: 6 yrs. and up Age: 11-15 nuestra comunidad para ayudar a acomodar a la Fee: $109 R/$129 NR población hispana. En esta clase, los participantes MEDIEVAL CAMP Length: 4 sessions se les enseñará a hablar Inglés de un instructor que Party-goers create a medieval village using Lincoln Class # Dates Days Time es fluido en los dos idiomas. Logs® and our castle, complete a medieval craft, 632126A8 Oct 3-Oct 24 W 6-8:30pm Location: Fleetwood-Jourdain Center then learn busking skills to entertain the knights Age: 25 yrs. and up and ladies. CONSCIOUS COOKING Fee: $65 R/$75 NR Length: 20 sessions In this program, participants will be introduced to RENAISSANCE CAMP new and healthy foods and recipes that not only Class # Dates Days Time Your party will be a slice of our best-selling summer taste good, but are really great for you. 443118C8 Sept 4-Oct 18 Tu, Th 7-8pm camp theme. Your party friends will paint a Location: Fleetwood-Jourdain Center miniature, engage in Shakespearean silliness and Age: 16 yrs. and up be on their best behavior dressed in “finery.” Fee: $75 R/$95 NR Length: 6 sessions PIRATE CAMP Class # Dates Days Time “Arg, me mateys.” Speak and eat as pirates. The Pirate GRRRL will tell you yarns and teach you a 432127A8 Sept 20-Oct 25 Th 7-8:30pm salty song. You’ll complete a pirate craft.

PRINCESS CAMP Princesses were leaders in training. Pick a favorite Queen from history and we will immerse ourselves in her time and tales from her girlhood.

VISUAL ARTS AND SENSORY A custom designed party for young creatives who like a total arts experience.

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Ecology Party Gibbs-Morrison Rentals for Special Packages Cultural Center Occasions/Meetings The Evanston Ecology center offers 2-hour DELORES HOLMES RECORDING STUDIO You can relax with your guests when your party birthday party programs on most Saturday and is held at one of Evanston’s community centers. The Delores Holmes Studio at Gibbs-Morrison Sunday. An instructor will lead a nature or outdoor The Levy Senior Center: oriented party, including 45 minutes of hands on Cultural Center is now officially open to the public. Several rooms are available, from the cozy Elm activities. The rest of the time is open for treats and A fully operational Recording Studio available for Room to the 300-person capacity Maple Room. activities on your own. The renter is responsible for private rental sessions. The lovely garden courtyard is available, and the decorations and treats. • $35 per hour, Evanston residents kitchen is designed specifically for catered events. Birthday Topics Include: Animal Party, Birds of • $45 per hour, non-residents a Feather, Reptile Romp, Bug Party, Dino Party, • 2-hour minimum Fleetwood-Jourdain Community Center: Rocking Rocks, Potions and Concoctions and • Reservation required Rental rooms are available. Bring in your own Geocaching. Custom parties can be prepared for an • Studio engineer included refreshments or have your function catered. additional fee Student discounted rates are offered to those with Chandler-Newberger Community Center: Age: 4 yrs. and up a Northwestern or Evanston Township High School This center specializes in birthday parties; Fee: $200 R/$230 NR valid student ID. see column at left. Party capacity: 16 person max. Hour information: Gibbs-Morrison@ The Noyes Cultural Arts Center: cityofevanston.org or 847-448-8040. This center offers its community room and gallery Chandler-Newberger halls on the first and second floor for fundraisers, Robert Crown receptions, parties, lecture events and more. Party Packages Evanston Ecology Center: Party spaces are available for all ages and Community Center This center has a large room in a unique Evanston occasions. We provide the space and equipment; setting. The space can hold up to 100 people with you provide the food, cake, and decorations. Rentals direct access to the Ladd Arboretum. Multi-purpose rooms and gym are available for ROOM RENTALS Gibbs-Morrison Cultural Center: rental. Party packages (see below) include two The center has a large room, accommodating up to Need a space to host your next special occasion? hours of gym and multipurpose room use. Full 50 people. Rental information: cityofevanston.org/ Robert Crown Community Center has several rooms payment is due at the time of reservation. For more recreation or call 311. rental information, availability, and booking, to rent. Rooms can accommodate up to 150 with call 847-448-8252. tables and chairs included. All reservations are required a $100 refundable damage deposit due PRESCHOOL PARTY PACKAGES at the time of the reservation. For information, call 847-859-7824 This package includes a 2-hour rental of simultaneous use of a multipurpose room, half RENT-A-RINK FOR A PRIVATE EVENT gym, and preschool play equipment. Equipment Celebrate your private event in a fun unique way, on includes tumbling mats, climbing blocks, toddler the ice. The Robert Crown Community Center offers merry-go-round, seesaw, teeter-totter, small slide, private rentals on our Main and Studio rink for ice scooter carts, and mini basketballs. This set-up skating, hockey, or broomball. Skate rentals are $2 resembles an indoor tot lot ready for parent/child per pair, and broomball equipment rental is $25 per interactive play. party group. Hockey nets are included with hockey 2-5 yrs. Age: themed rentals; however hockey equipment is not $169 R/$184 NR (includes 2-hrs. room rental). Fee: available for rent. Advance booking is important; call 847-859-7824 for more information and break SPORTS PARTY PACKAGES (Age 5+) downs on Prime Time vs. Non-Prime Time hours. This package includes a 2-hour rental of Main Rink simultaneous use of a multipurpose room, half Prime Time: $330 per Hour gym, and sports equipment. Non-Prime Time: $285 per Hour Fee: $159 R/$174 NR. Choose three out of these Studio Rink four sports equipment sets: Prime Time: $160 per Hour 1. 10 basketballs, 2 goals Non-Prime Time: $120 per Hour 2. 10 soccer balls, 2 nets 3. Floor hockey sticks, 2 nets SKATING PARTIES DURING PUBLIC 4. 12 “NERF” dodge balls SKATE SESSIONS Host a skating party during a public skate. The package includes up to 20 people, ice time during a public session, skate rental, and use of the East Lobby for $125. Additional skating tickets can be purchased for $5 each up to a maximum of 30 total skating participants for the party.

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Chandler-Newberger Birds Birds Birds Big Ideas in the Blue Room Let’s explore birds together in the Orange Room. Chandler-Newberger’s Blue Room is home to Playschool We will look at big birds, small birds, birds that fly unique programming that is created specifically and birds that waddle. Where do birds live? How for children ages 3–5 years. In the Blue Room, TIME TOGETHER do they build their nests? From giant ostrich eggs teachers focus on your child’s emotional, physical Evanston’s only public open gym for young to the tiny hummingbird we’ll meet new feathered and cognitive growth via projects, story time, show children. They can enjoy running, jumping, climbing friends through stories and projects. and tell and free play. Our activities explore letters, or sitting quietly with toys, books and puzzles, Class # Dates Days Time numbers, shapes, colors, fluency and literacy. while spending quality time with their parent or 631170A8 Sept 10-Oct 22 M 9:30-10:15am Socialization includes time on the adjacent caregiver, giving the opportunity for both to make play lot and in Chandler-Newberger’s full sized new friends. Our relaxing atmosphere is focused on Process Art for Young Children gymnasium. interaction, the comfort and safety of our families, Come over to the Orange Room to explore textures, Examples of our daily themes: colors and interesting projects just right for your and a sense of community. The best part: We pick Wildlife around Us, Where in the World?, Preschool 2- to 3-year old. Create wonderful masterpieces to up all the toys. Each session ends with a short circle “Pre”Fessors, Chicka Chicka ABC, I Spy Shapes and take home and leave the mess at Chandler. time that includes singing, movement and a story. Colors and Diggin’ Dinosaurs. Time together will not meet November 19–23; we Class # Dates Days Time Our smaller class sizes are coordinated to will take a short winter break in late December and 631171A8 Sept 10-Oct 22 M 10:30-11:15am supplement your current preschool schedule start back up January 2019. Fall by allowing your child to experience a fuller Chandler-Newberger Free Parking: week of classes and/or a longer day that readies Let’s make the most of the season as we create The parking lot is located off Central St. in Evanston. them for kindergarten. Children are introduced art from natural materials. We will explore trees, Parking permits are available at the front desk. to new friends and are given opportunities to animals and colors in relation to this beautiful time Our facility is located across the street from gain self-confidence and self-esteem in a warm of year. Firestation #3 and west of the Central Street CTA and supportive atmosphere. The ala carte class Purple Line Station. Class # Dates Days Time experience can also help children just entering the 631172A8 Sept 14-Oct 26 F 10:30-11:15am Want to bring your playgroup? preschool phase ease into a structured classroom atmosphere by attending just one or two days a Call Chandler-Newberger at 847-448-8252 for Sticky, Silky and Smooth week. Create a schedule that works for your child price breaks available for play groups of 4 or The Orange Room is the perfect place to explore and you. No class Nov. 19–23. more families. textures. Through stories, art and science projects Liz Stone and Grace Byrnes Location: Chandler-Newberger Center we will use all of our senses as we explore the world Instructor: Chandler-Newberger Center Age: 4 yrs. and under around us. Location: 3-5 yrs. (must be 3 years by the first day of First-time Guests Fee: Free Age: Class # Dates Days Time class and potty trained) Non-expiring 8-count Punch Card Fee: 631174A8 Oct 29-Dec 17 M 10:30-11:15am $66R/NR, 1 child and parent/caregiver, 14 week, 90-min Fee: $203 R/$244 NR (call Chandler for multiple children fees) Bees and Butterflies 14 week, 3-hour Fee: $406 R/ $488 NR Drop in Fee: $11 for 1 child and parent/caregiver, Let’s explore the lives of insects in the Orange Class # Dates Days Time $13 for 2 children and parent/caregiver Room. We will look at habitats and life cycles of 631180A8 Sept 10-Dec 17 M 9:30-11am lots of different bugs. 631180B8 Sept 10-Dec 17 M 9:30am-12:30pm Class # Dates Days Time Class # Dates Days Time 631180C8 Sept 11-Dec 18 Tu 9:30-11am 631115A8 Sept 4-Dec 20 Tu, W, Th 9-11am 631180D8 Sept 11-Dec 18 Tu 9:30am-12:30pm 631175A8 Nov 2-Dec 21 F 10-10:45am 631180E8 Sept 12-Dec 19 W 9:30-11am ORANGE ROOM CLASSES 631180F8 Sept 12-Dec 19 W 9:30am-12:30pm Our Orange Room classes are designed to offer MAKE AND MOVE 631180G8 Sept 13-Dec 20 Th 9:30-11am your 2-3-year-old child a gentle introduction to the Join us in the Orange Room for a gentle early 631180H8 Sept 13-Dec 20 Th 9:30am-12:30pm preschool experience. Our caring teacher will invite preschool experience. Children are given a chance 631180I8 Sept 14-Dec 21 F 9:30-11am children to participate in music and movement, to explore the toys in the classroom, sing a few 631180K8 Sept 14-Dec 21 F 9:30am-12:30pm arts and crafts, circle time and free play, all with the songs and try their hands on a small art project support and guidance of their parent or caregiver. before heading to the gym. Our obstacle course is a Children learn about classroom transitions, perfect way to blow off steam and practice walking, following directions and how to make new friends, hopping and other gross motor skills. while also working on language development, Instructor: Patti Montgomery social interaction and increasing their self-esteem, Age: 18 mos.-3 yrs., with an adult. making the move to the next preschool experience 6 week Fee: $59R/$79NR more pleasant for both parent and child. No class Class # Dates Days Time Nov. 19–23. 631173A8 Sept 14-Oct 26 F 9:30-10:15am Instructor: Patti Montgomery 631173B8 Oct 29-Dec 17 M 9:30-10:15am Age: 2-3 yrs. with an adult 631173C8 Nov 2-Dec 21 F 9:30-10:15am (must be 2 by the first day of class) Fee: $59 R/ $79 NR Sessions: 7 weeks

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CREATIVE PLAY PRESCHOOL School Programs continued from previous pg. Robert Crown DCFS Year Round Program/summer session separate Licensed Preschool This program, defined as “innovative play with a AFTERNOON ART ACTION IN THE General Information purpose”, has become the standard. Our multi- BLUE ROOM age classroom offers children the opportunity Supplement your preschooler’s morning schedule Robert Crown Community Center’s toddler, to participate in a variety of age appropriate by giving your child the ala carte class experience preschool, and after-school programs are licensed activities as they develop socially, emotionally, of a longer day, assisting your child’s transition by the Illinois Department of Child and Family and cognitively through play. Classroom activities into a more structured kindergarten classroom Services (DCFS). The Creative Play Preschool at are planned to meet the needs of each child, and atmosphere by attending one or two days a week. the Robert Crown Community Center has served focus on the development of students problem This class creates opportunities to increase families of Evanston and nearby communities solving skills, peer relationships, making real life their self-esteem, self-confidence and make new since 1988. The benefits of having a preschool in connections through math, literacy, and science friends. We’ll explore all types of artistic mediums, a community center setting is having access to the activities, music and movement and crafts such as marble painting, puppet making, creative many offerings at the Center. Students play in the activities. Toilet Training is required. large gym, grassy fields surrounding the facility, building with cardboard and more, to increase their Age: 3-5 yrs. have access to our ice rinks, and various outdoor creativity. Children will also have an opportunity Fee: varies by service days per month play areas in the neighborhood. We also offer three to spend quality time in our gymnasium using a Morning: 8am-Noon; Full Day: 8am-6pm nutritious meals a day including a hot lunch for full variety of sports equipment and riding toys. On the Sections: Vary by months in session adjacent playground children can run and swing day programs. Families may choose from the Take to further develop their large motor skills. The Two program for 2–3 year olds, and the Creative ala carte class experience can also help children Play program for 3–5 year olds, just entering the preschool phase ease into a Registration Information structured classroom atmosphere by attending just Our registration process includes a tour with the one or two days a week. No class Nov. 19–23 program coordinator, at that time, class schedules, Instructor: Liz Stone/Grace Byrnes content, curriculum and assessment, the parent Location: Chandler-Newberger Center handbook, program fees and a registration packet Age: 3-5 yrs. (must be 3 yrs. by the first day of class will be shared. It is the parent’s responsibility to and be potty trained) ensure that all forms, including a copy of the child’s 14 week Fee: $203 R/$244 NR birth certificate and immunizations within the last 6 months are returned prior to enrollment. Tour Class # Dates Days Time appointment: call the Robert Crown Community 631181A8 Sept 10-Dec 17 M 1:30-3pm Center at 847-448-8167. 631181B8 Sept 11-Dec 18 Tu 1:30-3pm Questions: contact Tiffany Caston, the Preschool, 631181C8 Sept 12-Dec 19 W 1:30-3pm After-School and Camp Program Coordinator at 631181D8 Sept 13-Dec 20 Th 1:30-3pm . 631181E8 Sept 14-Dec 21 F 1:30-3pm [email protected] BLUE ROOM PICNIC TAKE TWO Children signed up for a 3-hour morning class and/ Year Round Program/summer session, separate or AfterNoon Art Action class can participate in our This program is a great first independent Blue Room Picnic lunch option. For an additional experience for a child designed to provide fee, your child will be supervised as they eat lunch children with a warm and nurturing environment (you must bring your child’s lunch) with their for children 2–3 years old. Our staff introduce friends and enjoy additional free play time during preschool concepts in a gentle transition from their picnic lunch hour. No class Nov. 19–23 home to school, emphasizing active development Location: Chandler-Newberger Center of children’s social, emotional, and cognitive Age: 3-5 yrs. skills. The teacher’s focus on preschool readiness 14 week Fee: $140 R/$168 NR preparedness such as taking turns, following Daily Fee: $13 R/$16 NR simple directions, listening, and social skills. They benefit from individual instruction during center Class # Date Day Time time and an interactive circle time, followed by art, 631182A8 Sept 10-Dec 17 M 12:30-1:30pm music, movement, story time, outdoor play and 631182B8 Sept 11-Dec 18 Tu 12:30-1:30pm gym games. Toilet Training is not required. 631182C8 Sept 12-Dec 19 W 12:30-1:30pm Age: 2-3 yrs. 631182D8 Sept 13-Dec 20 Th 12:30-1:30pm Fee: varies by service days per month 631182E8 Sept 14-Dec 21 F 12:30-1:30pm Morning: 8am-Noon; Full Day: 8am-6pm Sections: Vary by months in session

30 Evanston Life Fall 2018 After-School Programs MASON PARK: HANGOUT AFTER SCHOOL School Days Off Looking for a place to hang out with your friends ROBERT CROWN AFTER SCHOOL after school? Come hang out at Mason Park from DAY OFF SCHOOL CAMP ADVENTURE 3:30–6:30pm. Come and do your homework, Join the Ecology Center for this day off school camp. meet with your friends, play board games, video *Follows District 65 school calendar (9 month Program) We will be doing a variety of activities including games, and enjoy outdoor sports. Need a ride to Robert Crown Center’s after-school program visits with animals, crafts, games and outside Mason from school? No problem! There will be bus is licensed by the Illinois Department of Child time. Please pack a nut-free lunch. Bring a change service available from Dist. 65 middle schools. and Family Services (DCFS). Our daily schedule, of clothes and indoor shoes. Appropriate outdoor Hungry after school? No problem. Snack will be from 3–6pm, includes time to relax and play in clothing is required. An afternoon snack will be served daily. Experiencing some difficulty in one both structured and self-directed activities, provided. of your school subjects? No problem. Tutors will be coordinated study time and nutritious snacks. Location: Evanston Ecology Center available occasionally. Activities designated to build athletic and social Age: 5-10 yrs. Location: Mason Park Field House skills take place in our gym, multi-purpose room, Fee: $57 R/$72 NR Age: 11-13 yrs. and outdoors. The most important part of the day is Length: 1 session Fee: $20/month per child “Homework Help,” which provides individualized Class # Dates Days Time Length: August-May (Ongoing School Year) enrichment and assistance. The program includes Time: 3:30-6:30pm 132136A8 Sept 19 W 9am-4pm special activities, field trips, and theme days on district 65 early dismissal days. Bus services SHAG HOLIDAYS are included for children that attend District #65 This program provides supervised care on School schools to the center (No bus service on holidays District #65 non-attendance days during the and school breaks). Questions: contact Amber school year. This program also provides a full day Woodson at [email protected] or call of activities, lunch, and an afternoon snack. These 847-866-5949 school days off include either entertainment at the * Full day care is provided on days District 65 holds center or a fun filled field trip (bus transportation non-attendance days/institute days outside of COE Holidays. Please be advised that it is the parent and admission included). To learn more and to responsibility to ensure that all forms, including a register please call 847-448-8254. copy of the child’s birth certificate and immunizations Location: Fleetwood-Jourdain Center within the last 6 months are returned prior to Age: 5-12 yrs. enrollment. Fee: $110 R/$130 NR Age: 5-12 yrs. Length: 1 session Fee: varies by service days per month Class # Dates Days Time Time: 3-6pm 452103A8 Sept 10 W 9am-6:30pm 452103B8 Sept 19 M 9am-6:30pm FLEETWOOD-JOURDAIN AFTER SCHOOL This program serves your needs after school and when school is closed on all in-service, institute days, winter break and spring break. Students are grouped by grade and received structured recreation, homework assistance, supervised computer access, nutritious snacks and arts activities. After they receive their first snack, youth will participate in their choice of free-play sports followed by a structured game. On early dismissal days, there are activities, field trips, or art workshops scheduled. Bus services are included for children that attend District #65 schools to the center (No bus service on holidays and school breaks). Location: Fleetwood-Jourdain Center Age: 5-10 yrs. (Elementary School Students) Fees: Vary based on number of service days. Length: monthly

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Special Recreation SENS-O-RAMA FLOOR HOCKEY Join your friends as we work on projects that will We will continue to work on improving puck require working with various textures, smells, handling and shooting skills as we prepare Special Recreation programs are for people with special colors and sounds that will lead to a fun sensory for upcoming Special Olympics Floor Hockey needs. Programs emphasize individual development experience. competition. in a wide range areas including sports, culture, social, Location: Park School Location: Chandler-Newberger Center after-school and special events. For more information, Age: 6 yrs. and up Age: 15 yrs. and up Fee: $135 R/$160 NR Fee: $72 R/$87 NR call Leonard Woodson 847-448-8044 or Ryan Dollins Length: 9 sessions Length: 10 sessions 847-424-8044. Class # Dates Days Time Class # Dates Days Time 835109A8 Sept 20-Nov 15 Th 3:30-5pm 835818A8 Sept 18-Nov 20 Tu 6:30-8pm CHEF’S MATES It’s time to put on the aprons and get ready to cook AFTER-SCHOOL TRACK BASKETBALL some goodies! Join your friends and volunteer It’s time to limber up and stretch to prepare for It’s time to start working on your skills, because chefs at this fall cooking class. So let’s roll up our the2018 Area 18 Special Olympics Track and Field we’re getting ready for the Special Olympics sleeves and set the table. Space is limited. Be sure Meet. Personalized training will be provided once Tournaments. Depending on enrollment, we may to register by September 10. a week. Please wear loose fitting clothing and gym split the group into practice squads for more Location: Park School shoes to each practice. Join us for this program to specialized training. No class on Nov. 15 and 22. Age: 6 yrs. and up get in shape and keep in shape. You do not have to Location: Levy Senior Center Fee: $135 R/$160 NR compete in the track and field meet to benefit from Age: 8 yrs. and up Length: 10 sessions this program. No class on Oct 19. Fee: $72 R/$87 NR Location: Park School Length: 9 sessions Class # Dates Days Time Age: 8 yrs, and up 835108A8 Sept 17-Nov 19 M 3:30-5pm Class # Dates Days Time Fee: $135 R/$160 NR 835811A8 Sept 20-Nov 29 Th 7:30-9:30pm Length: 9 sessions TEMPO TIME Class # Dates Days Time We will be continuing our music and movement SNOWSHOE 835814A8 Sept 21-Nov 16 F 3:30-5pm program, aut-erobics. This sensory integration If you don’t want to wait until the spring for track program uses music and movement to connect the style competition then snowshoeing is for you! right and left sides of the brain and is designed to Sports Practice for dash and distance running events improve motor and cognitive skills of individuals, as well as relay will be done outside. Be sure to especially those who have been diagnosed on the RECREATIONAL SWIM wear appropriate clothing since the program will take place outdoors as we prepare for the meet in autism spectrum. Splash into shape! Our recreational swim program January. No class on Oct. 19 and Nov. 23. Location: Park School is tailored to your ability. Emphasis is on increasing Age: 6 yrs. and up flexibility, muscle tone and range of motion while Location: Dempster St. Beach Fee: $135 R/$160 NR having fun and learning a new leisure skill. Pool Age: 12 yrs. and up Length: 10 sessions and locker rooms are wheelchair accessible. Locker Fee: $72 R/$87 NR Length: 9 sessions Class # Dates Days Time room assistance can be provided. 835105A8 Sept 18-Nov 20 Tu 3:30-5pm Location: McGaw YMCA Class # Dates Days Time Age: 8 yrs. and up 835812A8 Sept 21-Nov 30 F 6-7pm I’VE GOT RHYTHM Fee: $142 R/$167 NR 10 sessions Get some quality music time after school with Length: FITNESS this terrific music class which is taught by a music Class # Dates Days Time Start the weekend with more energy and flexibility. therapist from the Institute of Therapy Through the 835810A8 Sept 17-Nov 19 M 8-8:45pm This class takes you from stretches and warmups Arts. This 7-week program offers participants the to adaptive low impact aerobics, ending with opportunity to learn to play musical instruments SWIM TEAM PRACTICE a relaxing cool-down. See the fitness/bowling combo for even more fun. and expand their musical skills, as well as improve Work on your swimming techniques and improve motor language and social skills in a group setting. your speed and endurance for competitive and Location: Robert Crown Center No class on Oct. 4 and Nov. 1. recreational meets. The pool and locker rooms are Age: 8 yrs. and up Location: Park School wheelchair accessible. Staff is available to assist in Fee: $75 R/$90 NR Age: 3 yrs. and up the locker room prior to the class. Length: 10 sessions Fee: $130 R/$155 NR Location: McGaw YMCA Class # Dates Days Time Length: 8 sessions Age: 8 yrs. and up 835806A8 Sept 15-Nov 17 Sa 9-9:45am Class # Dates Days Time Fee: $142 R/$167 NR 835104A7 Sept 20-Nov 15 W 3:30-5pm Length: 10 sessions Class # Dates Days Time 835805A8 Sept 17-Nov 19 M 8:45-9:30pm

32 Evanston Life Fall 2018 Pooch Park

BOWLING Special Olympics Get ready to roll. Basic to advanced bowling skills are practiced in this recreational bowling program. SPECIAL OLYMPICS REGION B FLAG Refine your lane approach and delivery while FOOTBALL MEET socializing with others. Game and shoe rental It’s time to put your football skills to the test as you as well as transportation are provided, drop-off/ go for gold at the Special Olympics Region B Flag pickup at the Robert Crown Center. Football Meet. To attend this meet you must have Location: varies participated in the summer session of flag football Age: 8 yrs. and up practice and must have an up-to-date medical Fee: $142 R/$157 NR clearance form on file. Length: 10 sessions Location: varies Class # Dates Days Time Age: 8 yrs. and up 835004A8 Sept 15-Nov 17 Sa 10am-12:30pm Fee: $42 R/$57 NR Length: 1 session FITNESS AND BOWLING Class # Dates Days Time Sign up for both classes and save. This is our “keep 835002A8 Sept 22 Sa 7am-5pm in good health” combo. With our earlier start time for fitness, we will have a short break time to cool SPECIAL OLYMPICS BOCCE MEET Pooch Park off before leaving on the bus to go to the bowling It’s time to put your skills to the test in the Region alley. Be sure to bring your own lunch or bring POOCH PARK B Special Olympics Bocce meet. To attend this money for food. Transportation provided to and The Skokie Park District and City of Evanston meet, you must have participated in the Special from Robert Crown Center. jointly developed this 2.7-acre off-leash area. Recreation Bocce program during the summer and It is located on the east bank of the North Shore Location: varies must have a valid medical clearance on file. Age: 8 yrs. and up Channel, between Main and Oakton Streets. Location: varies Fee: $195 R/$225 NR The park is open 5am–10pm daily, year-round. Age: 8 yrs. and up Length: 10 sessions Pooch Park fees are $45 for the first dog, then Fee: $42 R/$57 NR $10 for each additional dog. Rules and requirements Class # Dates Days Time Length: 1 session are listed online at cityofevanston.org/poochpark, 835807A8 Sept 15-Nov 17 Sa 9am-12:30pm Class # Dates Days Time or contact the Skokie Park District: 847-674-1500. 835001A8 Oct 14 Su 8am-4pm Trips/Special Events SPECIAL OLYMPICS VOLLEYBALL MEET FALL FESTIVAL It’s time to put your skills to the test as you go for Join your Special Recreation friends as we hunt for gold at the Special Olympics District Volleyball the Great Pumpkin just in time for Halloween. There Meet. You must have participated in either the will be plenty to do, including visiting the petting spring session or summer session of volleyball zoo, listening to musical entertainment, going practice and must have an up-to-date medical on rides, and seeing a haunted house. Be sure to clearance form on file. bring spending money for lunch. Transportation Location: varies will be provided to and from Robert Crown Center. Age: 12 yrs. and up Registration deadline is October 12. Fee: $42 R/$57 NR Location: varies Length: 1 session Age: 8 yrs. and up Class # Dates Days Time Fee: $22 R/$27 NR 835816A8 Sept 23 Su 7:30am-5pm Length: 1 session Class # Dates Days Time 835007A8 Oct 28 Su 10:30am-3pm

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Special Events SEPTEMBER 21 JAMMING JEAN MUSIC SERIES

Interested in becoming a Levy Senior Center member? Enjoy the special events below Join us for an evening of uplifting, hand clapping, and membership rates on most programmatic offerings at the Levy Senior Center. soul stirring gospel music from the Heirs of Joy. In addition to radio and TV appearances, this dynamic group, started 32 years ago For membership information call 847-448-8250 and to register visit the Levy Senior under the leadership of Vernon Clark, has appeared alongside gospel music Center at 300 Dodge Ave. in Evanston. greats such as Albertina Walker, Marvin Winans, Vickie Winans, Kim Stratton to name a few. Filled with a number of talented Evanston residents, the successful Heirs of Joy have performed all over the United States and internationally. Their SEPTEMBER 4 energy and talent are inspiring and will keep you out of your seat. You must pre- LEVY LECTURE SERIES register at 847-448-8250; limited space is available. Admission: Free, registration required Pamela Bannos, professor of photography in Dates Day Time Northwestern University’s Department of Art Theory Sept 22 F 5-7pm and Practice, will discuss her critically acclaimed book, Vivian Maier: A Photographer’s Life and Afterlife. Bannos’ richly detailed and meticulously researched study contrasts Maier’s SEPTEMBER 17 life with the mythology that strangers—mostly the men who have profited from BUILD YOUR RETIREMENT INCOME her work—have created around her absence. The much-promulgated myth of Maier as a “nanny savant” has eclipsed her true achievements, skills, and Strategy targeted to current retirees, this 45-minute presentation helps guide intentions. Bannos, an artist and researcher who utilizes methods that highlight attendees and prospects on strategies to address the challenges of having the forgotten and overlooked, explores the links between visual representation, sufficient predictable income sources in retirement. urban space, history, and collective memory. She has exhibited her work Sponsor: Mass Mutual Financial Planning and instructed by Ross Krause, MBA nationally and internationally, including in solo exhibitions in London, England, Financial Planner. To register please call 847-448-8250. and New York. Please call 847-448-8250 to register; underwritten by the Levy Admission: Free, registration required Senior Center Foundation, levyseniorcenterfoundation.org. Dates Day Time Admission: Free, registration required Sept 17 M 10-11am Dates Day Time Sept 4 Tu 1-2:30pm OCTOBER 5 SECRETARY OF STATE SUPER SENIOR DAY SEPTEMBER 7 FLU SHOTS Super Senior Day is a convenient and voluntary program for driver’s license renewal, which includes Walk-ins welcome! Mariano’s Pharmacy will offer flu, Rules of the Road classroom instruction and a pneumonia, tetanus and shingles vaccines at the Levy visionscreening exam. The Rules of the Road Review Center. Please remember to bring your Medicare card Course also includes a review of safe driving techniques and Illinois driving or any other insurance cards so we can process your laws. A Secretary of State Mobile Driver Services Unit will be available for vaccine properly. To schedule an appointment, please participants to renew their driver’s licenses. An identification card can be call 847-448-8250. obtained for $20. However, if you are age 65 or older you may obtain a free, No Insurance Costs: Flu vaccine $20; High dose flu non-expiring State of Illinois photo ID card. Drivers age 75 years and older are vaccine $65 (age 65+); pneumonia (PCV13) $180; required to take a driving test to renew their driver’s licenses. Therefore, they pneumonia (PPSV23) $75 must visit a Secretary of State Driver Services facility. You must pre-register of Dates Day Time the Rules of the Road class at 847-448-8250; limited space is available. Admission: Free, registration required Sept 7 F 9am-1pm Dates Day Time Event SEPTEMBER 7–OCTOBER 12 Oct 5 F 10-11:30am Rules of the Road class Oct 5 F 10am-2pm Mobile Driver Services Unit PROGRESS & POVERTY

Join us for this unique 6-week class about community, poverty, government and the economy. Bob Jene returns to the Levy Center to teach his favorite subject. Participants will leave having a better understanding of community problems, poverty programs success and failures, honest and efficient government, public finance, improved public education, and how liberty and justice are essential elements of any system which works for everybody. The class requires that students borrow or buy Progress and Poverty from the Evanston Library or download to your Kindle. This class is presented by the Henry George School of Social Science Chicago where Bob is a veteran instructor and board member. Please call 847-448-8250 to register. Admission: Free, registration required Dates Day Time Sept 7-Oct 12 F 1-2:30pm

34 Evanston Life Fall 2018 OCTOBER 9 NOVEMBER 9 LEVY LECTURE SERIES THANKSGIVING POTLUCK

Leslie Goddard, a popular speaker and historian who charmed the Levy Calling all cooks! We are hosting an Thanksgiving crowd during her lecture about Marshall Field’s, will speak about Chicago’s potluck dinner. Great music, friendly folks, cash bar Sweet Candy History based on her 2012 book (Arcadia Publishing) of the and tons of food from our Levy Center members. Bring same name. For most its history, Chicago produced one-third of the nation’s your favorite Thanksgiving dish and appetite. Please candy. You probably know some of them—Brach’s caramels, Mars Snickers submit your recipe to Tim by Thursday, November 1. bars, Wrigley’s gum, Cracker Jack, Curtiss Baby Ruth bars, Tootsie Rolls, Tim will compile all recipes and pass them out during Frango Mints, Dove chocolates. Learn some of the history behind these tasty the potluck. treats and explore what made Chicago such a powerful location for the candy Admission: $5 Levy Member/$10 nonmember manufacturers. Find out why immigrants played a critical role in confectionery Class # Dates Days Time history, discover how Baby Ruth and Milk Duds got their names, and take a fun 534149A8 Nov 9 Th 6:30-8pm “candy quiz.” It’s delicious fun! Please call 847-448-8250 to register. Admission: Free, registration required Dates Day Time NOVEMBER 13 Oct 9 Tu 1-2:30pm LEVY LECTURE SERIES

How many times have you told your cat or dog “no” and the unwanted behavior OCTOBER 15 continues? From barking too much to stealing your favorite pair of socks, I-CASH ILLINOIS animals can be confused about what we expect from them. Carolee Biddle is a professional animal communicator who has talked with many animals to The State Treasurer is holding 2.9 billion dollars in learn what we humans can do to modify an animal’s behavior and create more unclaimed funds for Illinoisans. The State holds harmony in the home. Her talk, Animal Communication: How to Effectively Say these lost funds until they are claimed by either the “No” to your Animal Companions, describes how she uses her innate intuition original owner or their heirs. Property is returned at to energetically connect to the animal, then talks with them using telepathy— no cost with the proper identification. These funds include, lost paychecks to the universal language of visual pictures, words, feelings, and knowings. You uncashed life insurance policies. Join representatives from the Illinois State will learn about Carolee’s past successes and what led her to this fulfilling Treasurers office, who will conduct a search for you at no cost. If money is owed career. Based on what animals have shared, you will learn ways to tell the to you, state staff members will assist in helping you file the proper paperwork animal that you want a behavior to stop. And just as important, you will to receive your money. Walk-ins are allowed but registration is encouraged. learn how to show the animal what behavior you expect from them instead! Please call 847-448-8250 to make an appointment. Please call 847-448-8250 to register; underwritten by the Levy Senior Center Admission: Free Foundation, levyseniorcenterfoundation.org. Dates Day Time Admission: Free, registration required Oct 15 M 9am-1pm Dates Day Time Nov 13 Tu 1-2:30pm OCTOBER 15 THE A, B, C AND D’S OF MEDICARE NOVEMBER 16 FRAN RANDALL CONCERT Are you turning 65? New to Medicare? Or just have questions about Medicare? Join Tim and staff as we explain and navigate Medicare Parts A, B, C, D, Join us to experiencnce Katherine Ventura, a Medigap and Medicare Advantage Plans. We will also be discussing 2019 harpist based in Chicago and Pittsburgh. She updates to the Medicare program. has performed internationally as an orchestral Admission: $3 Levy Member/$5 nonmember musician, chamber musician, and soloist. Dates Day Time Also performing is Mexican-American soprano and Oct 15 M 6:30-7:30pm Chicago native Angela Zúñiga. She has a Masters of Music in Vocal Performance from DePaul School of Music and recently appeared as a Studio Artist OCTOBER 18 at Angels Vocal Art in Los Angeles. The music DONUTS WITH THE DIRECTORS series is underwritten by the Levy Senior Center Foundation. Please call 847-448-8250 to register; Join the Levy Senior Center staff members Amy underwritten by the Levy Senior Center Foundation, Kellogg, Bob Russo and Tim Carter for a round table levyseniorcenterfoundation.org. discussion at the Levy Senior Center. Staff will bring Location: Levy Senior Center topics and update you on the latest happenings at the Age: All Center. There will be opportunity to ask questions, as well as, give your input Admission: Free, registration encouraged on programs and services held at the Levy Senior Center. Donuts and coffee Dates Day Time will be served. Please call 847-448-8250 to register. Nov 16 F 1:30-3pm Admission: Free, registration required Dates Day Time Oct 18 Th 10-11am

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Art Classes SENIOR UKULELE ENSEMBLE Fitness Looking for some fun people to play ukulele with? JEWELRY / GLASS FUSION If you already know 2–3 strum patterns and 10-12 ALEXANDER TECHNIQUE Come explore the art of glass fusion. You will learn chords you will be able to have a lot of fun with this Posture, Poise and Ease. In this class, you’ll learn how to make paperweights, dishes, sun catchers, group. We play a wide variety of music from the 40s to improve your balance and coordination in the jewelry and pictures. Fee includes individualized to the 70s and hold ukulele sing-along concerts at functional movement of daily activities. New instruction, some materials and assembly of the Levy Center 3-4 times a year. (Participation in research shows that posture plays an important finished art work. No Class on Nov. 21 and 22. these concerts is not required in order to be in the role in health! Learn to sit, stand, move, breathe Location: Levy Senior Center ensemble) No Class on Nov 22. with better posture, less tension, more poise Fee: $85 Levy Member/$100 nonmember Location: Levy Senior Center and ease. This class is based on the Alexander Length: 9 sessions Fee: $96 Levy Member/$111 nonmember Technique, internationally recognized method for Length: 12 sessions teaching how to use your body better. There will be Class # Dates Days Time Class # Dates Days Time lots of individual attention so you learn at your own 534106A8 Oct 10-Dec 12 W 1-3pm rate. No class on Sept. 27. 534106B8 Oct 11-Dec 13 Th 10am-Noon 534611A8 Sept 20-Dec 13 Th 1-2pm Instructor: Phyllis Richmond CLAY HAND BUILDING AND GLAZING Location: Levy Senior Center Dance Fee: $44 Levy Member/$59 nonmember Using a variety of clay, tools, and methods learn Length: 5 sessions how to hand build and let your imagination run free. LEARN TO LINE DANCE Class # Dates Days Time You can use our slab roller and extruder. This class is perfect for a novice and non-dancer. Fee includes instruction, firing and supplies. 534141A8 Sept 6-Oct 11 Th 10:30am-Noon Line dance is no longer just country, we dance to Studio time is available for class members at no 534141B8 Oct 18-Nov 15 Th 10:30am-Noon jazz, blues rock & roll and classical music. This is additional fee. a great low impact exercise for the body and mind. CORE AND MORE Location: Levy Senior Center Class includes 8-weeks of step by step detailed This 45-minute floor class strengthens the core Fee: $90 Levy Member/$105 nonmember instruction. No partner is needed. Length: 9 sessions muscles surrounding your spine. Learn how to Instructor: Billie Jean Darling work the abdominals, oblique’s and lower back Class # Dates Days Time Location: Levy Senior Center muscles for a leaner, stronger, more-flexible you. 534603A8 Oct 15-Dec 10 M 9:30am-12:30pm Fee: $48 Levy Member/$63 nonmember Participants must be comfortable on the floor. No 534603B8 Oct 15-Dec 10 M 1-4pm Class # Dates Days Time Class on Nov. 23 534606A8 Sept 5-Oct 24 W 1-2pm Instructor: Barbara Meyer Music Classes Location: Levy Senior Center CONTINUING LINE DANCE Fee: $46 Levy Member/$61 nonmember UKULELE FOR SENIORS This class is great for new dancers and those who Length: 7 sessions This class is for beginner level students and have some knowledge of basic steps. Practice what Class # Dates Days Time those with some experience who want to refresh you have already learned. A great refresher course 534302A8 Sept 10-Oct 22 M 11:30am-12:15pm and improve their skills. Come and learn the if you haven’t danced for a while. No time will be 534302B8 Sept 7-Oct 19 F 9:30-10:15am fundamentals and basic chords of the ukulele so given to learning basic steps. This class has an 534302C8 Oct 29-Dec 10 M 11:30am-12:15pm that you can play songs you love. Folk, country, easy difficulty level. 534302D8 Oct 26-Dec 14 F 9:30-10:15am Motown, pop, we play it all! All types of Ukuleles Instructor: Billie Jean Darling are welcome with the exception of baritones. Don’t Location: Levy Senior Center ZUMBA FOR BOOMERS own a Ukulele, but want to learn? Pre-register for Fee: $40 Levy Member/$55 nonmember Enjoy this less intense Zumba class, but more this class at least one week in advance, pay a $35 Class # Dates Days Time intense than Zumba Gold. Designed for those instrument deposit and we will order a ukulele 534607A8 Oct 31-Dec 19 W 1-2pm who want to do Zumba without jumping. All adults for your own. If you decide that you are unable welcome. to continue the course you will be refunded your Instructor: Judy Mooney deposit as long as the ukulele is returned in good Location: Levy Senior Center condition. No Class on Nov. 22. Fee: $61 Levy Member/$61 nonmember Location: Levy Senior Center Length: 7 sessions Fee: $96 Levy Member/$111 nonmember Class # Dates Days Time Length: 12 sessions 534310A8 Sept 10-Oct 22 M 6-7pm Class # Dates Days Time 534310B8 Oct 29-Dec 10 M 6-7pm 534610A8 Sept 20-Dec 13 Th 11:45am-12:45pm

36 Evanston Life Fall 2018 QI GONG CORE FOR BETTER BALANCE AND NIA Create a healthier connection between your spirit, STRENGTH Combining dance, martial arts and mindfulness, NIA mind and body! This class teaches you a relaxing This class integrates gentle, yet challenging, tones your body while transforming your mind. More and gentle exercise that increases your flexibility, movements to increase flexibility, strength and than just a workout, Nia is a holistic fitness practice coordination, balance and circulation. People of all balance. All of the exercises use mind/body addressing each aspect of your life-body, mind and physical abilities will benefit. No class on Nov. 23. techniques to increase memory and brain function soul. Each workout brings a mindfulness to your Instructor: Francesca Segal. and can be modified for beginning through dance movement experience leaving you energized, Location: Levy Senior Center intermediate students. The routines can be mentally clear and emotionally balanced. Fee, 14 sessions: $70 Levy Member/$85 nonmember performed standing or sitting in a chair, so adults at Instructor: Barbara Meyer Fee, 15 sessions: $75 Levy Member/$90 nonmember any fitness level will feel comfortable participating. Location: Levy Senior Center Class # Dates Days Time No class on Nov. 22. Fee: $46 Levy Member/$61 nonmember 534328A8 Sept 4-Oct 19 Tu, F 10:30am-Noon Instructor: Susan Mendelsohn/Denise Rosenfeld Length: 7 sessions 534328B8 Oct 23-Dec 14 Tu, F 10:30am-Noon Location: Levy Senior Center Class # Dates Days Time Fee, 14 sessions: $63 Levy Member/$78 nonmember 534317A8 Sept 10-Oct 22 M 10:30-11:15am FELDENKRAIS Fee, 15 sessions: $68 Levy Member/$83 nonmember 534317B8 Oct 29-Dec 10 M 10:30-11:15am Using a combination of guided attention and Class # Dates Days Time pleasant, purposeful movement, this method 534333A8 Sept 4-Oct 18 Tu, Th 11-11:45am MOVE IT OR LOSE IT of Feldenkrais guides you through the essential 534333B8 Oct 23-Dec 13 Tu, Th 11-11:45am A movement class designed to improve balance, dynamic relationships in a particular pattern of strength and mobility in Vintage Humans. With movement and action. Unlike traditional exercise, ZUMBA GOLD TONING exercises adapted from a falls prevention program where movements can become mechanical, This innovative, fun and exciting program was this dance class is a fun way to dance your way to Awareness Through Movement teaches you the designed for the active older adult, the true health and balance. A collaboration with Dance secrets to reducing unnecessary muscular effort beginner, and/or people who are not used Center Evanston and CJE to foster creative outlets and improve your awareness of your whole self in to exercising, or people who may be limited for positive aging. action. No class on Oct. 26 and Nov. 23. physically. The instructor will add strength and Fee: $23 Levy Member/$38 nonmember Instructor: Robin Sterling stretching segments at the end of the class. No Length: 8 sessions Location: Levy Senior Center class on Nov. 23. Class # Dates Days Time Location Fee, 7 sessions: $46 Levy Member/$61 nonmember Instructor: Judy Mooney 433308A8 Aug 22-Oct 10 W 10-11am Fleetwood Fee, 6 sessions: $39 Levy Member/$54 nonmember Location: Levy Senior Center 534319A8 Sept 11-Oct 30 Tu 1:30-2:30pm Levy Class # Dates Days Time Fee: $46 Levy Member/$61 nonmember 534331A8 Sept 7-Oct 19 F 10:30-11:30am Length: 7 sessions 534331B8 Nov 2-Dec 14 F 10:30-11:30am Class # Dates Days Time 534338A8 Sept 7-Oct 19 F 9:30-10:30am ARTHRITIS FOUNDATION/AGELESS 534338B8 Oct 26-Dec 14 F 9:30-10:30am GRACE This program is an active exercise class for all STRETCHING CLASS abilities designed for people with arthritis, people A total-body stretch class. Great for relaxing, recovering from surgery, and people wanting to stretching and lengthening tight muscles. increase their strength, balance and stamina Stretching is important for people of all ages. One while having fun. We use gentle, easy to learn of the greatest benefits of stretching is that you’re movements based on the science of neuroplasticity able to increase your range of motion, which means to help prevent cognitive decline and to increase your limbs and joints can move through a greater joint flexibility and range of motion. This class is range, helping to ward off injury. Other benefits done in a chair with some optional standing and of stretching include reduced muscle tension, walking. No class on Nov. 22. enhanced muscular coordination, increased blood Instructor: Susan Mendelsohn circulation and higher energy levels. Location: Levy Senior Center Instructor: Marla Lampert Fee, 14 sessions: $63 Levy Member/$78 nonmember Location: Levy Senior Center Fee, 15 sessions: $68 Levy Member/$83 nonmember Fee, 7 sessions: $46 Levy Member/$61 nonmember Class # Dates Days Time Fee, 8 sessions: $56 Levy Member/$77 nonmember 534332A8 Sept 4-Oct 18 Tu, Th 10-10:45am Class # Dates Days Time 534332B8 Oct 23-Dec 13 Tu, Th 10-10:45am 534341A8 Sept 5-Oct 17 W 9:30-10:15am 534341B8 Oct 24-Dec 12 W 9:30-10:15am

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Flexible Day Offering *TOTAL WELLNESS Yoga This comprehensive, balanced program includes aerobic movement, weight and resistance training, CONTINUING YOGA * Not able to attend all the days offered? For these four core strength exercises and stretching. Join us for a This class is designed for participants who have classes, you can sign up for just one or two days a week gentle, yet thorough, fitness class that will help you previous yoga experience with Betsy Murphy. at a reduced fee. Register in person at the Levy Senior attain complete wellness. Monday and Wednesday Please wear non-binding clothing; mats are class meets 11:30am-12:30pm; Friday class meets Center or by phone at 847-448-8250. This option is not provided; shoes are not needed for class. No Class 1–2pm. No Class on Nov. 23 available online. on Nov. 22. Instructor: Francesca Segal Instructor: Betsy Murphy, RN Location: Levy Senior Center Location: Levy Senior Center *SILVER SNEAKERS Fee, 20 sessions: $96 Levy Member/ Fee, 14 sessions: $70 Levy Member/$85 nonmember $105 nonmember Fee, 15 sessions: $75 Levy Member/$90 nonmember You’ll have fun and move to music in a variety of Fee, 23 sessions: $104 Levy Member/ Class # Dates Days Time exercises designed to increase muscular strength, $119 nonmember range of movement, and activity for daily living 534303A8 Sept 4-Oct 18 Tu, Th 8:15-9:15am Class # Dates Days Time skills. Hand-held weights, elastic tubing with 534303B8 Oct 23-Dec 13 Tu, Th 8:15-9:15am handles and a ball are offered for resistance; a chair 534309A8 Sept 5-Oct 19 M, W 11:30am-12:30pm is used for seated and/or standing support. Some F 1-2pm GENTLE CHAIR YOGA 534309B8 Oct 22-Dec 14 M, W 11:30am-12:30pm Medicare recipients qualify to take this class at no If you are interested in exploring yoga, but are less F 1-2pm charge. Please call Bob Russo at 847-448-8283 to ambulatory or not able to transfer easily, join this find out if you qualify. No class on Nov. 23. class! No experience necessary, all are welcome. Instructor: Marla Lampert, Barbara Meyer and Tai Chi We will explore the mind body practices of yoga Amanda Hart seated in a chair or using the chair for support in Location: Levy Senior Center TAI CHI standing poses. Learn yoga movement, breathing Fee, 20 sessions: $80 Levy Member/$95 nonmember Tai Chi is a relaxing, gentle, flowing exercise and relaxation practices to increase flexibility of Fee, 23 sessions: $92 Levy Member/$107 nonmember coordinating movement, breath and mind. Tai mind and body. Please wear comfortable clothing. Class # Dates Days Time Chi benefits people of all physical abilities. You’ll No Class on Nov. 22. 534307A8 Sept 5-Oct 19 M 1-2pm increase your flexibility, coordination, balance and Instructor: Betsy Murphy, RN 534307B8 Oct 22-Dec 14 W,F 11:45am-12:45pm circulation. No registrations allowed after week 2. Location: Levy Senior Center No Class on Nov. 23 Fee, 14 sessions: $70 Levy Member/$85 nonmember *CARDIO, STRENGTH & STRETCH Instructor: Evelyn Thompson Fee, 15 sessions: $75 Levy Member/$90 nonmember This class combines a cardio workout with strength Location: Levy Senior Center Class # Dates Days Time training and stretching. Participants will do low Fee, 7 sessions: $46 Levy Member/$61 534305A8 Sept 4-Oct 18 Tu, Th 10:45-11:45am impact aerobics and use hand weights, resistance nonmember 534305B8 Oct 23-Dec 13 Tu, Th 10:45-11:45am tubing and balls to build strength and anaerobic Fee, 6 sessions: $39 Levy Member/$54 nonmember endurance. No Class on Nov. 23 Class # Dates Days Time BEGINNING YOGA Instructor: Marla Lampert and Barbara Meyer 534329A8 Sept 7-Oct 19 F 9-10:30am Discover the benefits of yoga postures and Location: Levy Senior Center 534329B8 Nov 2-Dec 14 F 9-10:30am controlled breathing you’ll improve the flexibility Fee, 20 sessions:$90 Levy Member/$105 nonmember of your body and mind! You must be able to easily Fee, 23 sessions:$104 Levy Member/$119 nonmember TAI CHI FOR ARTHRITIS AND FALL transfer from standing to sitting and lying down. No Class # Dates Days Time PREVENTION previous yoga experience necessary, just an open 534308A8 Sept 5-Oct 19 M,W,F 10:30-11:30am Experience the benefits of Tai Chi in a program mind to explore new experiences. Please wear non- 534308B8 Oct 22-Dec 14 M,W,F 10:30-11:30am specifically developed for people with arthritis and binding clothing; mats are provided and shoes are other musculoskeletal conditions. The gentle slow not needed for class. No Class on Nov. 22 *CARDIO/ZUMBA COMBO movements, upright stance and powerful healing Instructor: Betsy Murphy, RN Location: Levy Senior Center Sign up for both Cardio, Strength & Stretch and qi gong exercises will help you increase mobility, Fee, 14 sessions: Zumba Gold® and save! For those of you looking improve balance, strengthen muscles and release $70 Levy Member/$85 nonmember for a 3 day a week class, this is the one for you. All tension in the body without overstressing the Fee, 15 sessions: classes combine aerobic activity, strength training joints. $75 Res Levy Member/$90 nonmember and stretching. No Class on Nov. 23 Instructor: Carolyn Martinez, Arthritis Foundation Instructor: Marla Lampert and Judy Mooney certified Class # Dates Days Time Location: Levy Senior Center Location: Levy Senior Center 534326A8 Sept 4-Oct 18 Tu, Th 9:30-10:30am Fee, 19 sessions: $90 Levy Member/ Age: 55 yrs. and up 534326B8 Oct 23-Dec 13 Tu, Th 9:30-10:30am $105 nonmember Fee, 7 sessions: $46 Levy Member/$61 nonmember Fee, 21 sessions: $104 Levy Member/ Fee, 8 sessions: $52 Levy Member/$77 nonmember $119 nonmember Class # Dates Days Time Level Class # Dates Days Time 534301A8 Sept 5-Oct 17 W 1:15-2:15pm Beg. 534340A8 Sept 5-Oct 19 M, W 10:30-11:30am 534301B8 Oct 24-Dec 12 W 1:15-2:15pm Beg. F 9:30-10:30am 534301C8 Sept 4-Oct 16 Tu 12:15-1:15pm Adv. Beg. 534340B8 Oct 22-Dec 14 M, W 10:30-11:30am 534301D8 Oct 23-Dec 11 Tu 12:15-1:15pm Adv. Beg. F 9:30-10:30am 534325A8 Sept 5-Oct 17 W 2:30-3:30pm Int. 534325B8 Oct 24-Dec 12 W 2:30-3:30pm Int.

38 Evanston Life Fall 2018 SILVERSNEAKERS YOGA Trips Leisure and Silversneakers Yoga will move your whole body through a complete series of seated and standing Enrichment yoga poses. Chair support is offered to safely All senior trips leave from and return to the Levy Senior perform a variety of seated and standing postures Center, 300 Dodge, Evanston. For more information, REEL TALKS designed to increase flexibility, balance and range please call the Levy Senior Center 847-448-8250. Introducing a new monthly program at Levy Senior of movement. Restorative breathing exercises and Center called Reel Talks. Each month we watch a final relaxation will promote stress reduction and documentary together and afterword have lively, mental clarity. Some Medicare recipients qualify to CHICAGO RIVER ARCHITECTURE TOUR thoughtful and meaningful conversation related to take this class at no charge. Please call Bob Russo the topic discussed the documentary. Join us as we head to Navy Pier to explore the at 847-448-8283 to find out if you qualify. There is Fee per session: $3 Levy Member/$5 nonmember Chicago River on a Chicago Architecture Tour. Over no charge for Silversneakers members. 40 Chicago landmarks await you on our 75-minute Into the Abyss Instructor: Barbaba Meyer Architecture Tour, from hidden architectural Filmmaker Werner Herzog explores capital Location: Levy Senior Center treasures to the city’s most famous landmarks. Our punishment in America through interviews with Fee, 7 sessions: $46 Levy Member/ expert guides will tell you how Chicago’s buildings, convicted killers, their victims’ families and $61 nonmember architecture and engineering made the city members of the Texas criminal justice system. Fee, 8 sessions: $52 Levy Member/ famous. Lunch is on your own at the many choices Class # Dates Days Time $77 nonmember located at Navy Pier. 534191A8 Sept 11 Tu 1-3pm Class # Dates Days Time Location: Levy Senior Center 534343A8 Sept 10-Oct 22 M 9:30-10:15am Fee: $45 Levy Member/$60 nonmember Reel Boy 534343B8 Oct 29-Dec 10 M 9:30-10:15am Length: 1 session A moving and intimate story of a family in 534343C8 Sept 5-Oct 17 W 1-2pm Class # Dates Days Time transition, Real Boy follows the journey of trans 534343D8 Oct 24-Dec 12 W 1-2pm 534006A8 Sept 13 Th 10am-3pm teen Bennett as he navigates adolescence, sobriety, and the physical and emotional RIVERS CASINO ramifications of his changing gender identity. Through the process, his mother Suzy makes her Join us as we head to Illinois newest casino own transformation — travelling a difficult road located in Des Plaines. At Rivers Casino, step into toward accepting that the daughter she raised as the excitement of nearly 1050 slots and 48 table Rachael is now her son Bennett. games. Find all your favorites and so much more on the entirely non-smoking 43000 square foot Class # Dates Days Time gaming floor. Lunch will be on your own at one of 534191B8 Oct 23 Tu 1-3pm the many choices at the casino. If you choose the Project Nim buffet, anyone 50+ will get a 25% discount with Nim Chimpsky—a chimpanzee who in the 1970s their Rush Rewards card. became the focus of a landmark experiment Location: Levy Senior Center which aimed to show that an ape could learn Fee: $15 Levy Member/$30 nonmember to communicate with language if raised and Length: 1 session nurtured like a human child. This film follows Nim’s Class # Dates Days Time extraordinary journey through human society, and 534007A8 Oct 16 Tu 10am-5pm the enduring impact he makes on the people he meets along the way. HELLO DOLLY Class # Dates Days Time Tony Award winning Broadway legend Betty 534191C8 Nov 20 Tu 1-3pm Buckley stars in Hello, Dolly, the universally acclaimed smash that NPR calls the best show of the year. Winner of four Tony Awards including Technology Best Musical Revival. Breaking box office records week after week and receiving thunderous raves NEW TO FACEBOOK on Broadway, this Hello Dolly pays tribute to the Facebook shouldn’t be intimidating or scary. original work of legendary director/choreographer Tim will walk you through the Facebook basics of Gower Champion. Rolling Stone calls it a must see setting up an account, posting pictures and linking event. Panera lunch will be served before heading other members posts. The class is fun, interactive downtown to see Hello Dolly. and informative. Location: Levy Senior Center Class # Dates Days Time Fee: $65 Levy Member/$80 nonmember 534190A8 Nov 15 Th 1-2pm Length: 1 session Class # Dates Days Time 534008A8 Nov 14 W 11:30am-6pm

To register, call 847-448-4311 or visit cityofevanston.org 39 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).

40 Evanston Life Fall 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 $

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42 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 Golf [email protected] COE-POPS and COE-MOMS, Jelani Summers: Canal Shores Golf Course: f: 847-448-8051 Course Manager, Tom Tully: 847-475-9173; 847-448-8254 See page 2 for facility addresses and 1030 Central St.; canalshores.org Fellowship of Afro-American Men (FAAM): phone numbers 847-604-3663 Evanston Women’s Golf League, Kate Spector: 847-869-4218 or Shirley Palmer: 847-677-2294. Evanston Small Fry Basketball: evanstonsmallfry.com Hockey cityofevanston.org/parks-recreation Bicycling Evanston Youth Hockey Assoc. (EYHA), Follow @ParkRecEvanston Del Morris: 847-894-1521; Evanston Bicycle Club: evanstonbikeclub.org facebook.com/EvanstonParksandRecreation evanstonhockey.com Birding instagram @parkrecevanston Lacrosse Evanston North Shore Bird Club, field trips and Evanston Youth Lacrosse Assoc., programs: ENSBC.org Mike Cashion: 847-736-6869; Parks, Recreation and Boating evanstonyouthlacrosse.org Community Services Department Evanston Boat Ramp Assoc., Running Parks, Recreation Division Director: Bill: 847-965-2000; Lawrence C. Hemingway Evanston Running Club, Alvah White: great-lakes.org/il/evanstonboat ramp.html Parks, Recreation Division Assistant Director: 847-682-2482; evanstonrunningclub.org Chess Bob Dorneker, CPRP Sailing & Kayaking Evanston Chess Club, Maret Thorpe: Community Services Division Assistant Director: Evanston Sail & Kayak Assoc., Payson Wild: [email protected]; 847-328-1281; Karen Hawk 847-492-8165; [email protected] evanstonchess.org Recreation Division Soccer Cricket Robert Crown Center and Ice Complex Recreation American Youth Soccer Organization (AYSO): Cricket Club, M. Louis: 847-328-4863 Manager: Ann Marie Heiser, CPRP evanstonsoccer.org; hotline: 847-328-2976; Fleetwood-Jourdain Center and Dancing [email protected]; Mason Park Recreation Manager: Kenneth Cherry Dancing Club of Evanston, Doug and Steve Levine: 847-328-2976 Lakefront/Municipal Sports/Special Recreation Linda Honnold: 847-328-6901; Makers’ Incorporated, Nelo Nightengale: Services Manager: Ray Doerner [email protected]; 847-869-2058 dancingclubofevanston.org Evanston Soccer Assoc., hotline: 847-748-1450; Community Services Division Evanston Monday Night Folk Dancers: [email protected]; teamevanston.org Levy Senior Center Manager: Amy Kellogg, CPRP [email protected]; Work Force and Youth & Young Adult Community EvanstonFolkDance.org Swimming Evanston Masters Swim Team: Services Manager: Kevin L. Brown, J.D. Field Hockey evmasters.org Long Term Care Ombudsman: Evanston Field Hockey Club Wildkit Swimming Organization, Audrey Thompson Ejaz Syed: 312-316-3138 Kevin Auger: 773-685-7685 [email protected]; wildkitaquatics.com CPRP = Certified Park and Recreation Professional evanstonfhc.com YWCA Flying Fishing Aquatics, 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, email: [email protected] Evanston Pop Warner Diana Harris: 847-869-7972; (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

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Main St. between Chicago and Florence

Evanston Streets Alive!, featuring the Green Living Festival, temporarily transforms our streets into car-free open spaces for all to freely enjoy. It encourages healthy, green forms of transportation like walking and biking, brings people together, and helps us visualize innovative ways to use our precious public spaces. Nearly one mile of Main St.between Chicago Ave. and Florence Ave. will be closed to motorized traffic. Main St. will be open for arts activities, games, sports, and more. For more information, visit evanstonstreetsalive.org.