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M E M B E R R E G I S T R AT I O N M A R C H 2 1 | N O N - M E M B E R M A R C H 3 0
C R E AT E M E M O R I E S W I T H T H E C O M M U N I T Y H O U S E . . .
F R EE lunc h
F ri day! Summer Day Camp
Incoming 1st-8th graders will enjoy games, activities,
field trips, crafts, sports, music, swiming and much more!
Table of Contents
PROGRAMS
Summer Camp 2
Staff Directory 4
Community Partners 5
Special Events 6-8
Theatre 8-11
Birthday Parties 12
Preschool Programs 13,14
Preschools 15
Summer Camps 16-19
Youth Programs 20-22
Youth Athletics 23-24
Youth Center 25-28
Adults/Active Adults 29-30
Adult Computer Classes 31
Adult Fitness 33-34
P RO F E S S I O N A L S E RV I C E S
Charlie’s Gift 35-37
Counseling 38
C O M M U N I T Y S E RV I C E S
Willowbrook Corner 39
Executive Function Seminar 40
Volunteer Services 40
COMMUNITY HOUSE
I N F O R M AT I O N
Jordan Crist Scholarship Fund Membership Information 41
The Community House strives to make all programs available to all people.
Through the generous donations and efforts of family and friends, the Facility Rental Information 42
Jordan Crist Scholarship Fund was created to provide assistance to Online Registration 43
those in need. Please stop by the front desk for a scholarship application. Support The Community House 44
To make a donation to the J.C.S.F. please call The Community House,
(630) 323-7500 ext 254 Legacy Society 45
Registration Form 46
Registration Information 47
Share Your Soles
Become a Fan of
We collect shoes for Share Your Soles, a not for profit organization sharing
on Facebook
box is located at the front desk of The Community House. To volunteer
contact O.J. at (630) 654-8637
How are we funded? The Community House does not receive tax support
Program Department
Chad Griffin, Program Coordinator - ext 247
and depends upon generous support from the United Way, charitable gifts,
Jenna Volpi, Program Coordinator - ext 237 program and rental fees, and volunteer efforts to underwrite services and
Kate Vogts, Active Adult Director - ext 225 defray operation costs.
Development Department The Community House is grateful to the many generous community volunteers
Heather Graves, Development Director - ext 255
and contributors who share their time, talent and financial gifts each year!
Sarah Conrad, Coordinator - ext 222
Social Services
Tracy Boucher, Director, ext 224
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COMMUNITY
PA R T N E R S
Don’t forget . . .
to visit us online to
view upcoming special
events and programs.
You can also register
Classic Cuisines The Framemakers
online at . . .
Carl Buddig & Co. Kramer Foods
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Special Events
Ralph and his band will take you on a journey that uses imagination, fun
and amazing music. Their style of Rock n Roll for the whole family has been imitated
but has never been duplicated. Come out and see why Ralph’s World is a place
we all wish we could stay. Tickets required for all ages. Maximum 300 per show.
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Special Events
professional photograph.
Age: 5 -10 years
Min/Max: 50/200 guests
Location: The Community House, Kettering Hall
5TH ANNUAL
Ultimate
Frisbee
Tournament
Grab your frisbee and compete in the 5th
Annual Ultimate Frisbee Tournament to raise
money for the Jordan Crist Scholarship Fund
at The Community House. Divisions for
Recreational and Competitive Teams!
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What's My Line?
This fun interactive improv class introduces the
student to the basics of acting. Students are
taught to express their emotions and to communicate
by using their bodies, gestures and facial expressions.
Through games and improv scenes the students
will gain the confidence and skills to move on in
our more structured acting program. The last class
Broadway Babies will be open for family participation. This class is
Broadway sets the stage for this unique required to participate in future Stage Door Fine
mommy & me class. Children and Arts acting classes.
adults are introduced to a different Location: The Community House
Broadway show every week. As the teachers Instructors: Don Smith/Paula Taylor
begin to share what the show is about, children Min/Max: 6/20
and moms are invited to participate. Our curricu-
Theatre
Theatre
and respect for others and encourages students
Dates: April 14-June 2 to explore their own creative voices. Most of all
Day: Thursday Children’s Theatre Company inspires a love for
Time: 5:45pm-7:15pm
the performing arts.
Min/Max: 6/15
Member/Non-Member: $170/$225
(an additional $50 will be due the first class for ACTORS AND ACTRESSES WANTED!!
the makeup kit)
S H O W S T O P P E R S
HINSDALE CENTER FOR THE ARTS Summer Musical Theatre Camp
The Singing-Actor Camp Be a star, perform on stage in a real musical theatre
During this multi-day workshop, participants will production this summer! Everyone enrolled in
explore singing and acting with a focus on this class will have a role in the final performance.
improving audition skills for musical theatre. Showstoppers is a fabulous way to experience
Students will have the opportunity to learn two the performing arts this summer. Class days
16-bar excerpts that they can use for musical consist of learning various aspects of dance,
theatre auditions as well as working on and drama, and vocal technique. All of the participants
preparing a monologue. Students will be exposed will work together towards the final goal of performing
to vocal warm-ups, proper body movement, in a musical theatre production. The show for the
character development, improv exercises and session will be the musical Cinderella Goes Disco.
cold-readings of scripts.
The performance will be held at The Community
Ages: 11-14
Code: 5143511 House at the end of the 6 week session. The cost
Time: 10:00am- 12:00pm includes professional instruction, script, practice
Dates: June 20-24 CD, and costumes.This session is for children entering
Day: M-F grades 2-6 for the upcoming 2011-2012 school year.
Min/Max: 6/10 Location: The Community House
Member/Non-member Fee: $140/$190 Min/Max: 10/20
Code: 5143246
Grades: 2nd-6th
Photography Intensive Dates: 7/12-8/16
Over this two week intensive, students will learn Day: Tuesday
about composition, lighting, and sequencing for
Time: 2:00-4:30pm
digital street photography. Students will document
their lives and surroundings through photography Fee (M/N): $210/$275
assignments, just like the professionals. During *Please note – there is a performance at the end
this camp students will look at the works of professional of class on August 16. The performance will begin
photographers such as Cartier-Bresson and Garry at 5:30pm.
Winogrand as well as critique their own work.
Camp will culminate in a final project or exhibition.
Students must bring a digital camera to class.
Ages: 11-14 Don’t forget . . .
Code: 5143512
Time: 10:00am – 12:00pm to visit us online at . . .
Dates: July 11 – July 22 www.thecommunityhouse.org
Day: M-F
Min/Max: 6/15
Member/Non-member Fee: $160/$210
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Birthday Parties
Virtual Sports Party Sports Party!
Your child will face-off against their friends If your child loves sports, this is the party for
in organized tournaments on the Wii, Guitar him or her! Our instructor will lead children
Hero, and driving arcade! They’ll also have in sporting activities such as basketball,
free time to shoot pool and play foosball and dodge ball, soccer, tag, and more. Birthday
air hockey.Your two hour rental also includes parties include instructor to implement and
pizza and pop for up to 12 people. run activities, all sports equipment, pizza,
Birthday Parties
Kindermusik is an early childhood music and movement program that nurtures cognitive, emotional,
social, language and physical development. This internationally renowned program is recognized for its
ability to develop literacy, language, listening, problem solving, social, self-esteem and musical skills.
Preschool Programs
Set your baby's day to classical music. With a little more Tchaikovsky in your "Twinkle, Twinkle"
repertoire discover new ways baby benefits from the classics as you develop an appreciation for the
world's most respected music. Each lesson features new activities and songs that the parent can
sing for all the places baby and mom go together—the store, the playground, the doctor, and more.
Home Kits: $30 additional fee due to instructor on the first day of class; sibling kits available for $20.
Age: newborn to 1.5 years
Location: The Community House
Instructor: Karen Burris
Min/Max: 6/14
Code Dates Day Time Member/Non Fee
5143501-1 6/8-7/27 Wednesday 9:30-10:15am $110/$155
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Sp rts R Us NEW
PROGRAMS
Our philosophy is to build a foundation in athletics through quality instruction and to improve physical
and mental well-being by teaching sportsmanship, teamwork, and especially 'how to have fun' in
athletics. We stress fun and the recreational side of sports and help encourage socialization and
other aspects needed in life.
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Discovery Kids Preschool (4-5 years)
Friday pm*
This program utilizes project-based activities in
small groups with a focus on geography, science,
music, drama and art. The class is designed to
foster kindergarten readiness and is the perfect
complement to a 4-day/week schedule.
Preschool
BookWorms tools for a successful transition to elementary
Tuesday or Wednesday pm* or Friday am* school! The curriculum utilizes Kindergarten
Our most popular program! Increase your child’s Phonemic Awareness, Everyday Math, and
inherent interest in reading while enriching their Handwriting Without Tears programs.
language arts skills. This class complements
District 181 Literacy programs with a focus on HCP preschool programs: Parent and Me (2
age-appropriate authors and illustrators.
yrs), Just for Me (2 1/2 yrs), Juniors (3 yrs),
Spanish - Tuesday or Thursday pm* Seniors (4 yrs) and Pre-K (5 yrs by Dec. 31)
This program will focus on teaching Spanish language, * pm enrichment class times are 12:30-2:45pm;
culture and art through developmentally appropriate am enrichment class times are 8:45-11:00am.
play-based activities.
Children’s MONTESSORI
Language Academy
Birth-Three Program for children ages six weeks to 3 years old with a parent. This program is
designed for the parent and child to get to know each other in a new way. This class will be offered
Mondays from 9:30 -11:00 am.
Toddler Program for children ages 2-3 years old. This program will help your child learn to work
with others as well as independently. Incorporated into each class will be music, movement and a
snack. The class is taught in English however we will also teach Spanish to the children.
Half Day Classes for children ages 3-6. Using the Montessori method to help the children learn a second
language, we teach both French and Spanish as part of our half day program. Also part of our program
are math, reading, science, geography and practical life activities.
Spanish Immersion Extended Day class. This class can be added to either morning or afternoon
programs from 11:30 am - 1:30 pm Monday - Thursday.
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Kiddie Camp
Does your child need something fun and educational to do over the summer? If so, then Kiddie
Camp is a great place for your child!! Kiddie Camp will offer your child an exciting first camp experience.
During each week, campers will be exposed to a variety of fun and creative experiences including:
sports, drama, music, crafts, nature and games. Each camper will receive a camp t-shirt (one per
child). Children must be the appropriate age by the first day of the session they are registered to
attend. All children who attend Kiddie Camp must be potty trained! All participants must bring their
lunch or a snack with them every day. A snack will not be provided.
Age: 3-5 years
Time: 9:00am-12:00pm
Location: The Community House
Min/Max: 10/15 Weekly Daily
Code Dates Days Member/Non Fee Member/Non Fee
Summer Camps
5243302 6/13-8/18* Mon-Thur $60/$85 $23/$33
*No camp on 7/4
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Flag Football Camp
Get ready for Flag Football this fall by learning from athletes who have played football at the
collegiate and/or professional level. This high energy non-contact football camp teaches the
fundamentals of the sport including passing, receiving, blocking, routes, and more. Classes
will also include scrimmages and occasional guest speakers from current and former NFL
and college teams.
Age: 1st-6th grades (age divisions will be separated at camp)
Location: Robins Park/TCH Field House
Instructor: On-the-Go Sports
Min/Max: 20/100
Code Dates Day Time Member/Non Fee
5343284-1 4/11-5/16 Monday 6:00pm-7:00pm $115/$150
5343284-2 6/13-6/17 M-F 10:00am-12:00pm $165/$200
5343284-3 7/11-7/15 M-F 10:00am-12:00pm $165/$200
Summper Camps
Basketball Camp
Get a head start for Jodie Harrison Basketball this winter! Former collegiate and professional players
will instruct participants and work on improving skills like dribbling, shooting, ball handling, and passing
skills. Younger participants will learn the basic fundaments of basketball, while also being exposed
to the basic rules, offensive and defensive principles of the game.
Age: 1st-6th grades (age divisions will be separated at camp)
Instructor: On the Go Sports
Location: The Community House Fieldhouse
Min/Max: 12/40
Code Dates Day Time Member/Non Fee
5343211-1 5/3-6/7 Tuesday 5:30-6:30pm $115/$150
5343211-2 6/20-6/24 M-F 3:00-5:00pm $165/$200
5343211-3 7/18-7/22 M-F 3:00-5:00pm $165/$200
5343211-4 8/15-8/19 M-F 2:00-4:00pm $165/$200
Chess Camp
Campers will receive master chess instruction from U.S. Chess Federation and World Chess
Federation (FIDE) Masters, all of whom have vast experience in teaching chess to children. Our
instructors will lead students through various activities, including tournaments, blitz chess, lectures,
bughouse chess, and game analysis. The instructors will cover openings, endgames, tactics, and
strategies. Games of the masters and the games of the campers will be analyzed. Campers will be
placed in groups according to age and ability level. We will have physical activity, including soccer
and basketball every day. Campers must bring a bag lunch daily. Please indicate t-shirt size and your
ability level on the registration form.
Age: 6-14
Location: The Community House
Min/Max: 10/30
Code Dates Day Time Member/Non Fee
5143210-1 6/13-6/17 M-F 9:00-3:00pm $280/$350
5143210-2 6/13-6/17 M-F 9:00-12:00pm $150/$190
5143210-3 6/13-6/17 M-F 12:00-3:00pm $150/$190
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Volunteer Camp
Back by popular demand and better than ever! Volunteer Camp is being offered for 3
weeks; participants may sign up for the entire 3 week camp or individual weeks. Following
an orientation to volunteering, campers will travel by van from The Community House to a
different location each morning. Participants will receive a t-shirt.
Age: Entering 7th through 9th grades in the Fall.
Min/Max: 4/13
Location: The Community House and other locations
Summer Camps
WEEK 1 Schedule
Code: 1041130-1
Member/Non Fee: $55/$65
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C O M P U T E R E X P L O R E R S
Fun-Gineering with Simple Machines
Using Lego™ Educational kits, budding engineers will learn about simple machines by building
models of real-life devices such as a motorized car, a drawbridge, a motorized crane and a conveyor
belt. They will learn about the concepts of pulleys, levers, wheels and axles, and gears and bring
their projects to life using battery-operated motors. Through the building of realistic motorized models,
students will develop an understanding of mechanical principles. They will explore, investigate, and
solve problems in a fun group environment. 2 children per LEGO ® kit.
Age: 8-12 years
Location: The Community House
Instructor: Computer Explorers
Youth Programs
Min/Max: 4/8
Code Dates Day Time Member/Non Fee
5143232-1 4/4-4/25 Monday 4:00-5:30pm $100/$145
NEW!
Razzle Dazzle Robotics
Move over, Hermione and Harry! Build a magic wand that makes amazing things happen on the
computer: one shake of the wand and the computer does your bidding! Build your own robot puppet
that makes an animal dance on the screen. This special course uses the most innovative tools available
to build robots with sensors that communicate and control the computers. Dazzle your friends with
what you create and what you learn! 2 students will work in a team.
Age: 8-12 years
Location: The Community House
Instructor: Computer Explorers
Min/Max: 4/12
Code Dates Day Time Member/Non Fee
5143232-2 5/2-5/23 Monday 4:00-5:30pm $100/$145
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Lights, Camera, Action – Making Your Own Star Wars™ movie
Do you want to be the next George Lucas? We will create our very own Star Wars™ movie using
special digital movie making cameras and software. As directors and producers we will work in
teams to create our own story and script, build various Star Wars™ Lego ® scenes and film our own
movie. We will use graphic editing techniques and stop motion animation, add background noise
and music, and show our movie at a private screening on the last day of class. All students will get
a copy of their movie after class is complete.
Age: 8-12 years
Location: The Community House
Instructor: Computer Explorers
Min/Max: 4/8
Code Dates Day Time Member/Non Fee
5143232-4 7/25-7/28 Mon-Thur 10:00-11:30am $100/$145
Youth Programs
NEW!
3D Video Worlds
Learn the fundamentals involved in creating your own 3D video game world! With a simple click
and roll of a mouse wheel you can modify your world however you want. You will develop and storyboard
your game design and learn to place animals, trees, characters, and other items in your own virtual
world! You will also learn the basic subsystems and scripting entailed in a 3D game system. If
you like 2-D, you will love 3-D!!
Age: 8-12 years
Location: The Community House
Instructor: Computer Explorers
Min/Max: 4 / 8
Code Dates Day Time Member/Non Fee
5143232-5 8/8-8/11 Mon-Thur 10:00-11:30am $100/$145
NEW!
Typing for Speed and Accuracy (Typing 2)
This class is designed to enhance and improve touch typing skills by analyzing typing mistakes and
correcting them with specific drills geared towards correcting those weaknesses. By overcoming the
problem areas, typing speed can be acquired. Students who have completed the Computer Typing
for Beginner’s Class and/or students who are proficient at touch typing without looking at their keys
can sign up for this class. We will only review the keyboard during the first session. Interested students
must know the location of all the alphabetic keys.
Grades: 3rd-8th
Location: The Community House
Instructor: Lucy Oleski
Min/Max: 4/10
Code Dates Day Time Member/Non Fee
5143480-3 4/12-5/31 Tuesday 5:30-6:45pm $99/$130
5143480-4 6/14-7/7 Tues & Thur 1:00-2:15pm $99/$130
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High School 101 Workshop
INCOMING FRESHMEN – Are you wondering what to expect from high school and how it works?
PARENTS – As your child enters high school, are you concerned he/she may have trouble with
organization, planning, time management or understanding the expectations? High School 101 is a
2 hour high school preparation workshop which will provide realistic examples and take-home tools
to help students master the basics and have a successful freshman year. High School 101 is taught
by Lisa Marsicano, M.A.T., an executive function skills specialist, private tutor and former high school
teacher. For more information please contact Lisa at 847.927.6300 or marsicano@sbcglobal.net.
**Please bring your class schedule with you to the workshop.
Age: Incoming Freshmen
Location: The Community House
Instructor: Lisa Marsicano, Solutions for Student Success, LLC
Min/Max: 4/12
Code Dates Day Time Member/Non Fee
5543454-1 8/9 Tuesday 4:00-6:00pm $70/$90
5543454-2 8/15 Monday 4:00-6:00pm $70/$90
Youth Programs
Stranger Danger
The focus of this program is to teach children about the potential dangers of strangers through the
explanation of numerous safety tips by Hinsdale Police Officers. McGruff, the crime-fighting dog,
will make a special guest appearance. An adult must accompany children.
Age: 4-8 years, with parents
Location: The Community House
Instructors: Hinsdale Police Department & McGruff
Min/Max: 5/25
Code Dates Day Time Member/Non Fee
5143401 6/23 Thursday 4-4:45pm $12/$17
Junior Firefighters
Hinsdale Firefighters explain and demonstrate important fire safety practices. Children will tour the
Fire Safety house. Firefighters will show participants how to exit a home in the event of a fire and
how to recognize potential fire hazards. Children must be accompanied by and adult.
Age: 4-8 years, with parent
Location: Hinsdale Fire Department
Instructors: Hinsdale Fire Department
Min/Max: 5/25
Code Dates Day Time Member/Non Fee
5143402 6/21 Tuesday 4-4:45pm $12/$17
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Parent-Tot Gymnastics
Enroll your toddler in this action-packed gymnastics class. Activities are designed to help each child
develop balance, coordination, beginning social skills, and have fun! The instructor will introduce
skills pertaining to vault, bars, beam, and floor where parents will help assist their child through the
various activities. Each class session will have its own theme which will be handed out in advance.
Come to the first class wearing your favorite color! We ask that there please be one parent per child.
Age: 18 months-3 years
Min/Max: 5/15
Instructor: Jenna Volpi
Code Dates Day Time Member/Non Fee
5343142-1 May 5-June 23* Thursday 1:00pm-2:00pm $80/$105
5343142-2 July 11-August 15 Monday 12:00pm-1:00pm $80/$105
*No class May 26
Youth Athletics
Preschool Gymnastics
This class will help to improve coordination, strength, balance, flexibility, and build self confidence,
all in an exciting and fun environment. Preschool gymnastics is for children who have never taken
gymnastics classes before or have taken one to two classes in the past. The instructor will teach
your child to learn and experiment with skills pertaining to vault, bars, beam, and floor.
Age: 4-5 years
Min/Max: 4/8
Instructor: Jenna Volpi
Code Dates Day Time Member/Non Fee
5343142-3 May 5-June 23* Thursday 12:00pm-1:00pm $80/$105
5343142-4 July 11-August 15 Monday 1:00pm-2:00pm $80/$105
*No class May 26
EZ Tennis
Come see what all the excitement is about! Learn to play tennis quickly and easier than on a regular
court! With EZ Tennis kids can learn the basics of the game; technique, form, strategy, without the
frustration of playing on a full-size court. EZ Tennis uses a smaller, more manageable racquet; a
larger, nerf-like ball; and an undersized court and net system that allow kids to succeed at the game
of tennis while serving as a platform to learning the game on a full-size court.
Location: The Community House
Min/Max: 5/8
Age: 3-6 years
Code Dates Day Time Member/Non Fee
5343302-1 4/12-5/31 Tuesday 1:30-2:30pm $110/$150
5343302-2 4/13-6/1 Wednesday 1:30-2:30pm $110/$150
5343302-5 6/21-8/9 Tuesday 1:00-1:55pm $110/$150
5343302-6 6/22-8/10 Wednesday 1:00-1:55pm $110/$150
Age: 6-8 years
5343302-3 4/12-5/31 Tuesday 3:30-4:30pm $110/$150
5343302-4 4/13-6/1 Wednesday 3:30-4:30pm $110/$150
5343302-7 6/21-8/9 Tuesday 2:00-2:55pm $110/$150
5343302-8 6/22-8/9 Wednesday 2:00-2:55pm $110/$150
SAVE THE DATE - A coaches’ meeting will be held on August 18, 7:00pm, at The Community House
Youth Center
Please bring a sack lunch.
Age: 11-15
Min/Max: 7/16
Location: The youth center,
229 Symonds Drive
Date: June 21
Day: Tuesday
Time: 10:00am – 3:30pm
Code: 5543410-1
Member/Non Fee: $60/$80
Session II
Date: August 2
Day: Tuesday
Time: 10:00am – 3:30pm
Code: 5543410-2
YOUTH CENTER
We want YOU to
Located at 229 Symonds Drive, the Youth Center provides middle
tell us what to do! school students with a place to hang out, relax, and have fun.
If you don’t see the types of programs,
activities, trips, volunteer opportunities Enjoy unlimited video, arcade, and recreational games, or just
you want, then tell us! Give us grab a snack, watch TV, and check your email. The youth center
ideas for things you and your friends offers a variety of special events like Friday night parties, movie
want to do. nights, and numerous trips throughout the year, including: Great
America, paintballing, skiing, shopping, and more. In addition, the
Call 630-323-7500 x 237 or email
youth center offers opportunities for teens to get involved with
Jvolpi@ thecommunityhouse.org.
service projects and volunteering. Membership is $65/year and
is included in your membership with The Community House.
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YC SPECIAL EVENTS WHATEVER WEDNESDAYS
Facing another summer in front of the TV? Break
5th Grade “Graduation” Parties the monotony every Wednesday by spending
The youth center is the place to be for middle the day taking fun trips with your friends! From
school students, and we’d like to welcome all amusement parks, to baseball games…“whatever”
incoming 6th graders to join in on the fun! Enjoy your interests – we’ve got you covered! All trips
a DJ playing all the latest hits, dancing, pizza, leave from and return to The Community House.
Participants will be responsible for purchasing
video games, and more. Come hang out with old
their own lunch. All trips are ages 11-16.
friends and meet your future classmates! What
better way to end your 5th grade year than at the
youth center spring party? Great America
Location: The youth center, 229 Symonds Drive Looking for thrills? Well, you've found them.
Date: May 6: Future HMS Students (Elm, Oak,
Youth Center
Youth Center
Time: 11:30am-6:00pm
Member/Non Fee: $60/$75
NEW!
Blue Man Group
Home to Briar Street Theater, Blue Man Group is Whirlyball
best known for its widely popular shows and concerts This exciting game is right in our backyard!
that combine music, comedy, and multimedia Lombard is home to one of only three whirlyball
theatrics to produce an absolutely exceptional courts in Illinois! Whirlyball is a sport that combines
form of entertainment.Their unique music is created elements of lacrosse with the players riding
through the use of drums, strings, airpoles, Whirlybugs, small electric vehicles similar to
tubes, gyro shots, and shaker gongs. It is sure to bumper cars.This game is becoming a phenomenon
be a terrific performance. Do not miss this trip! and we want you to experience it first-hand. If
*The show is 1 hour and forty-five minutes. Attire you choose to accept the challenge, you will use
is casual. hand-held scoops to propel whiffle balls at your
Code: 5543459 scoring target. With a maximum of 5 on a team,
Location: Meet at The Community House you will have a bang-up time trying to outscore
Date: July 13 the competition.
Time: 12:30pm-5:30pm Age: 11-16
Min/Max: 10/30 Location: meet at The Community House
Member/Non Fee: $65/$85 Min/Max: 6/20
Code: 5543426
Date: June 15
Raging Waves Waterpark Time: 11:00 am-3:00 pm
Grab your friends and have a blast at Illinois’ Member/Non Fee: $40/$55
largest waterpark! Ranked as Illinois’ top summer
destination by USA Today, Raging Waves has
boomerang, cyclone, speed, tube rides, a lazy Starved Rock State Park
river, wave pool, and much more. Register early During our visit we will seek out the awesome
before this trip is full! Please bring money for wood carvings on the Lodge grounds and in the
lunch. Park. From Indian carvings and Animal carvings
Min/Max: 10/28 to totems and functional carved art; you will have
Code: 5543430 fun finding all the art the park has to offer. The
Date: August 3 waterfalls and canyons are unexpected wonders,
Time: 9:00am-5:00pm nestled within 2,630 acres of forests with a backdrop
Member/Non Fee: $35/$45 for activities of 18 canyons formed by glacial
meltwater and stream erosion. Don’t miss this
beautiful experience! *Please bring money for lunch.
Don’t forget . . . Age: 11-16
to visit us online to view upcoming Location: meet at The Community House
special events and programs. Min/Max: 10/28
Code: 5543454
Date: June 29
You can also register online at . . .
Time: 9:00 am-2:00 pm
www.thecommunityhouse.org Member/Non Fee: $15/$25
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A+ Active Adults
Tired of the same old routine, looking for something new and fun to do? The Active Adults program
has it all!! Whether you like to play cards, exercise or take a computer class, the Active Adults
Program is for you. We welcome everyone, from moms looking for fun while the kids are in school,
to empty-nesters, to retirees. Check out some of these activities and call the office for a current
listing of day trips and special events. For more information or to become a member, call
(630) 323-7500 ext. 225.
Card Groups:
Bridge – Tuesday, 9:00 am – Intermediate Level
Relaxed Bridge – Friday, 12:30 pm – Soliciting advice is permitted
Men’s Bridge – Tuesday, 12:00 pm – Call Wes Whittington for more information (708) 246-9279
Women’s Canasta – Wednesday, 1:00 pm – Fun and lively group
NEW! Mah Jongg – Tuesday, 1:00 pm – All are welcome to this fun, new group
A+ Active Adults
generously supported by
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Sign up for the Atrial Fibrillation screening (an EKG for an irregular heartbeat) and pay $149. Pre-
registration is required. Call toll free 1-888-653-6441 to register.
Jane Addams Hull-House Museum and lunch - Tuesday, May 3, 2011 • 9:00 am-2:30 pm
Join us for a tour of the Jane Addams Hull-house museum, a dynamic memorial to social reformer
and Nobel Peace Prize recipient Jane Addams and other resident social reformers whose work
influenced the lives of their immigrant neighbors as well as national and international public policy.
After our tour, we’ll have lunch at the Greek Islands restaurant. Members: $60; Guests: $75.
The Outgoing Tide - Northlight Theatre – Wednesday, May 18, 2011 • 10:30am-4:30pm
You won’t want to miss this world premiere featuring John Mahoney. In a summer cottage on
Chesapeake Bay, Gunner has hatched an unorthodox plan to secure his family's future but meets
with resistance from his wife and son, who have plans of their own. As winter approaches, the three
must quickly find common ground and come to an understanding-before the tide goes out. This
new drama hums with dark humor and powerful emotion. We’ll enjoy lunch at Maggiano’s in Old
Orchard before the play. Members $80; Guests $95
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A+ Computing-Adult Computer Classes
Spring Class Schedule – Session 43
Registration for Session 43 will take place on Monday, March 28, 2011 from 9:00am-11:00am at The Community
House. Beginner’s classes and Photoshop Elements classes will start the week of April 11, 2011
and all other classes start the week of April 25, 2011. Please call Kate Vogts (630) 323-7500 ext. 225
for more information or if you would be interested in working as a coach for one of the computer classes.
Our computer classes offer a low-cost, friendly introduction to using computers in classes specifically
designed for adults 40 and older. Our small class sizes, coaching assistance and volunteer adult
teachers make these classes an enriching and learning experience.
Introduction to Computers
How will you use your computer? This 4-session course builds on the Beginners course to help you
see what computers can do for you. You will learn to organize your data files on your computer,
compose letters, send and receive e-mail, use search engines and other on-line resources. You will
not become an expert in any of these fields in 4 weeks, but you will find the possibilities and decide
what areas you want to pursue. Important Note: Introduction to Computers is the foundation for the
following courses:
Word Processing
Using OpenOffice.org Writer as a no-cost stand-in for MS Word, this 4-session course will teach you
to create basic documents such as memos, faxes, letters, resumes and merge documents, as well
as complex or multi-part documents, complete with bibliographies, reference tables and indexes. You
will also learn how to use features such as spellchecker, a thesaurus, AutoCorrect, and hyphenation as
well as a variety of templates for almost every purpose. You can also create your own templates
using the wizards. You will also learn to design and produce text documents that include graphics,
tables or charts. Those documents can then be saved in a variety of formats, including the
OpenDocument format(ODF), Microsoft Word.doc format or HTML. You can also easily export your
document to the Portable Document Format (PDF).
Internet
This 4-session course introduces the three most important aspects of using the Internet, information,
transactions and communications. It will show how to go “on-line” using either a dial-up or broadband
connection. It will cover how to choose an ISP, and how to “surf the Net” using a web browser and
a search engine. Students will learn Internet terminology and netiquette, and become familiar with
FAQ’s, Cookies, Viruses and Spam. In short, this course will change you from a Newbie to a Knowbie.
E Mail
This 4-session course explores all aspects of email and introduces instant messaging. It will show
you how to read, reply, forward and compose email messages. Alternative means of accessing email
while traveling or on vacation will be demonstrated.You will learn how to exchange family photos and
links to Internet sites. The prerequisite for the course is completion of the Introduction to Computers
course and moderate keyboarding skills are desirable.
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Power Aerobics
This is a total body-conditioning program, designed for the person who selects a workout because
they love it! The cardiovascular conditioning portion of this one-hour class rotates weeks of high-low
aerobics, step, and interval training. Each class will include muscle strengthening and flexibility
training. Explore the limitless possibilities for maximal training in this high-energy class. Take fitness
to that next unexpected level of pleasure.
Age: 18 and up
Instructor: Cathy McAndrews
Location: The Community House
Code Dates Day Time Member/Non Fee
3049150-1 5/2-7/1* M, W, F 9:15-10:15am $104/$128
3049150-2 7/6-9/2 M, W, F 9:15-10:15am $104/$128
*No class 5/30 and 7/4
Mornings
Code Dates Day Time Member/Non Fee
3049145-1 5/2-6/29* M&W 10:30-11:30am $128/$150
3049145-2 once per week M or W $77/$97
3049145-5 7/6-8/31 M&W 10:30-11:30am $128/$150
3049145-6 once per week M or W $77/$97
*No class 5/30 and 7/4
Evenings
3049145-3 5/3-6/30 T & TH 7:30-8:30pm $135/$160
3049145-4 once per week T or TH $77/$97
3049145-7 7/5-9/1 T & TH 7:30-8:30pm $135/$160
3049145-8 once per week T or TH $77/$97
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Attention Older Adults – Seated Exercise!
For older adults and individuals with physical limitations or injuries, it can be difficult to participate
in an intense, standing exercise class. Our seated classes are for people who want to stay active
and mobile but want something gentle on the body and easy to do. You’ll be amazed what you can
do while seated in a chair! Our goal is to leave you feeling energized, empowered and smiling, so
you look forward to coming back All classes finish with time to socialize and share a healthy snack.
8:45-9:45am 8:45-9:45am
Prime Time Aerobics Prime Time Aerobics
w/Cathy w/Cathy
10:30-11:30am 10:30-11:30am
Pilates Plus Pilates Plus
w/Cathy or Shanna w/Cathy or Shanna
1:00-2:00pm 1:00-2:00pm
Sit, and Get Fit Sit, and Get Fit
w/Shanna w/Shanna
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Charlie’s Gift
Charlie’s Gift
C a l l C h a r l i e ’s G i f t f o r g r o u p a v a i l a b i l i t y ( 6 3 0 ) 8 1 0 - 1 2 0 0 .
Let’s Play
Map
MAIN STREET
Ages 3-5 and 5-7
TAG YOUR IT! Many children with special need
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these skills; however, they struggle to understand
Charlie’s Gift
them. Our Licensed Professional Counselor will
on Facebook
work with the participants on understanding
and practicing social interactions such as taking
turns, making eye contact, emotional regulation,
and conversational skills. Children will practice
their skills in the context of fun, age-appropriate
activities and life skills. Our goal is for these kids
to develop and practice these skills and generalize
them to their everyday life.
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Picky Eaters
Are you at your wits end with your picky eater?
Are you wondering if he or she is "just being a
kid" or if there is more to it? Let a speech-language
pathologist with feeding experience help you.
Feeding groups available for children would
benefit or let individual sessions help you find
practical ways to broaden your child's food
choices!
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Our Philosophy
We are committed to providing mental health services that simultaneously
meet the highest standards of clinical practice while also being
affordable to the whole community. We take seriously the responsibility
of staffing the Counseling Department with highly-trained and talented
psychotherapists who are dedicated to this mission.
THE COMMUNITY of behavior or begin to heal past injuries that are getting in the
HOUSE COUNSELING way of happiness at home and at work. Couples come in to improve
DEPARTMENT STAFF and deepen their relationships. Families find help understanding
and overcoming the problems that frequently occur at specific
points in the life cycle. Kids and adolescents often need assistance
DIRECTOR with peer problems, academic pressures, and self-esteem.
Kari Moore, M.A., LCSW
Willowbrook Corner
apartment complexes in the neighborhood.The district provides
this space free of charge. The students rotate though a series
of enrichments activities, facilitated by The Community
House staff, and district 180 school teachers from 3-6pm,
Monday through Thursday and 3-5pm on Friday.The Community
House also provides day long programming, 8:30am-5:30pm
in the school location when school is not in session.
The Community House has been involved with and has provided programming
for the residents of Unincorporated Willowbrook for over 14 years.
Volunteer
this Summer!
Whether you want to volunteer at The Community House or another agency
in the area, we can match you with a meaningful opportunity.
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RENEW YOUR COMMUNITY
HOUSE MEMBERSHIP
TODAY!
B eing a member is more than just registering early for Jodie Harrison
Basketball. New this year, our members will receive special “Members Only”
perks. The biggest change you’ll see, from your suggestions, is the change in
our membership cycle to allow your membership to be valid for one year from
the date of your purchase. This way you can maximize your savings on programs MEMBERSHIP
you like each year!
BENEFITS
You will also see more “Members Only” events happening at The Community
• 25 – 30% discount on The
House. You will have access to free activities for all ages, free raffles, even Community House programs
some complimentary gifts! Watch our website and your email for all the exciting
things happening this year! • Early program registration (be one
of the first to register for Jodie Harrison
We hope you’ll find value in a membership with lots of exciting new programs B.B. and our flagfootball league.)
for every member of your family to enjoy!
• FUN! monthly members’ events
Special Occasions
From baby showers to birthdays, first communion to retirement
parties, anniversaries and reunions, The Community House
has the flexibility to customize its space to fit your needs.
Casual or formal, small group or large, the unique design of
The Community House offers an uncommon variety of special
gathering areas that cannot be matched anywhere else.
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Online, You’re
First IN LINE!
What do I need to do?
If you have not registered online since March 15, 2009 you will need to create a NEW online account.
Online Registration
Creating an online account is easy and will take less than 5 minutes:
1) Go to www.thecommunityhouse.org and click on “Create My Online Account”
2) Enter your and/or your family’s details and create an online login, password and security question.
3) A confirmation will be sent to your email, click the link to confirm your account; then begin viewing
and registering for any programs offered at The Community House!
Photo Policy
The Community House staff regularly photographs
or videotapes participants in The Community
House programs and events. These photos are
for The Community House use only and may be THE COMMUNITY HOUSE
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• A quarterly planned giving e-newsletter which will provide useful information such as deferred
giving programs and benefits
Legacy Society
• A Legacy Society lapel pin to wear proudly at special events: these are small and tasteful and
a great conversation starter!
• The pleasure of knowing that your dollars are leaving a legacy towards securing the future and
integrity of The Community House!
Legacy Society members invite you to explore the many opportunities for participation:
Retirement Assets
Our Mission • You can name The Community House as a beneficiary of
Building Community through excellence an IRA, 401(k) or other retirement plan.
and innovation in socially relevant programs. • You can retain control of your assets during your lifetime.
• You can modify your bequest if circumstances change.
Legacy Society members are those • You may avoid significant tax burdens for your heirs.
who make a life-income gift or remember • You may provide estate tax savings.
The Community House in their will or • You will be Funding the Future of The Community House
estate plan.They care deeply about The
Life Insurance
Community House and the hundreds
• You can name The Community House as a beneficiary of
of lives and families we serve each
your life insurance policy.
year.Their gifts impact future generations
• You may provide estate tax savings.
who will receive counseling services,program
• You will be Funding the Future of The Community House.
scholarships, attend the Willowbrook
Corner Initiative programs and receive For more information, please call Heather Graves, Director
services at Charlie’s Gift Autism Center. of Development (630) 323-7500 ext. 255.
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Support The Community House
SUPPORTING THE COMMUNITY HOUSE GIFTS BY WILL
Each year The Community House benefits from A carefully prepared will is the best way to
the generosity of many people. For those of you ensure that your loved ones are provided for
considering a gift to The Community House, after death, and that your preferred charities
many gift options are available. The most popular
are supported as you intend. Once completed,
are listed below:
Do you have any allergies, medical conditions, medications or any other medical issue staff should
NEW ONLINE REGISTRATION! Join our online club and register anytime!
Login: ______________________________ Security Question: _______________________________
Password: ___________________________ Security Answer: ________________________________
(case sensitive)
* Save this information to register online. A valid email address is required for online registration.
Program Information
Code Class Name Participant Name DOB Gender Fee
School Grade
(The Community House receives no tax dollars)
Please accept my tax deductible gift of: O $5 O $10 O $20 Other: ___________________
T-Shirt Height
Total Payment Due: $___________________________________
Traveling Yrs. Exp.
Method of Payment (please check one)
O Cash O Credit Card O Check #:__________ O Other: __________ Staff Initials: ______
Exp.
This section must be completed if you are using a credit card for payment
Drop-off or Mail-in
Registration Cardholder’s Name: _____________________________________________________________
The Community House
Credit Card Number: ________________________________________ Exp Date: ____________
415 W. Eighth Street
Hinsdale, IL 60521
Signature
Participant/Parent Signature: ______________________________________________________
Fax Registration
The above agrees to indemnify and hold harmless The Community House, its directors, officers, board of trustees, and agents from any and
(630) 323-7510 all claims for injury from any cause whatsoever arising out of or in any way connected with the above programs. I give permission for The Community
House to use photographs or videos of those involved in the above programs for promotional materials. I have read and understand the specific
refund policy for the above programs.
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Online Registration
See Page 43 for easy to follow steps!
Fax-In Registration
Note: We now accept all credit cards on your fax-in registration.
For all Fax-In Registrations, please fill out the registration form included in the
brochure or obtained at the office and fax it to:
Registration Information
(630)323-7510
Office Hours
8am-8pm, Monday-Thursday; 8am-6pm, Friday
* Call for weekend hours
PLEASE NOTE: All registrations must be filled out completely and accompanied by payment in full in order
to be processed. Prices are subject to change without notice.
Refund requests will be charged a $10 processing Please view each activity description as individual
fee per activity. Exception: In-house credit. programs may have specific refund policies.
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