Community Calendar for Jan. 26
January 20, 2012 11:58PM
Updated: February 27, 2012 8:22AM
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Benefits
The Optimist Club will host its 4th Annual Friend of Youth Fundraiser at 6 p.m. Jan. 28 at White Eagle Banquet Hall, 6839 N. Milwaukee Ave., Niles. Tickets are $100 per person. The evening features a concert by cover band “The Not for Profit Band”, a gourmet dinner, reverse drawing with a Grand prize of $2,000, a silent auction, beautiful art work and gift certificates. For information and tickets call Tom Durment (847) 998-0796 or visit www.glenviewoptimist.org. Some of the Optimist Club’s core programs include Children’s Cancer Campaign, Student 2 Student, Youth Services of Glenview/Northbrook, High School Scholarship Program, Youth Appreciation Awards and Glenview Civic Awards.
The Chicago Botanic Garden
The following events will take place at the Chicago Botanic Garden, 1000 Lake Cook Road in Glencoe. For more information call (847) 835-5440 or visit www.chicagobotanic.org.
Registration for the 2012 summer day camp programs has begun. In addition to the Chicago Botanic Garden’s weeklong summer day camp, Camp CBG now offers full-day camps (from 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m.) for two weeks for children ages 6-9. Parents who register their children by Feb. 29 will receive a $5 per camp “Early Bloomer” discount. Among the camps offered are My First Camp 2 & 3; Green Sprouts; Green Thumbs; Explorer; Adventurers; Leaders in Training; Yoga Bash; and Discover Dance.
Three Friends of Winter, a silhouette bonsai show, will take place from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Jan. 27-29. The program will feature a bonsai display, an interpreted display of the “Three Friends of Winter,” family activities and lectures.
Camp CBG provides exciting and enriching learning experiences for children ages 2-12. The Garden offers week long camps with morning, afternoon, and all-day options from June 18 to Aug. 17. Online registration is open through June.
The exhibition Treewhispers will be on display from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. through April 8 in the Joutras Gallery. Visit www.treewhispers.com.
In celebration of Tu B’Shevat, the Jewish Festival of Trees, will feature free family activities from 1-4 p.m. Jan. 29.
Weekend Family Classes for children ages 4-10 accompanied by an adult, will take place from 9:30-11 a.m. or from 1-2:30 p.m. Feb. 4, 18 and 25. Each class is $22 per child and Garden Plus members receive a 20 percent discount. Accompanying adults are free. Registration is required at least one week in advance.
Beginning Flower Arranging will be discussed from 1-3 p.m. Thursdays, Feb. 2-23. The cost is $229 for members and $287 for nonmembers.
White City/Green City will be discussed from 1-3 p.m. Thursdays, Feb. 2-23. Recommended background reading (not required to follow the course material and discussions): The Devil in the White City by Erick Larson and The Plan of Chicago by Carl Smith. The cost is $99 for members and $124 for nonmembers.
Pop-Up Flowers of the Midwest: Beginners will take place from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Feb. 3. Participants may create pop-up cards featuring native flowers of the Midwest. The cost is $89 for members and $110 for nonmembers.
Home Spa Aromatherapy Workshop will take place from 10 a.m.-noon Feb. 4. The cost is $39 for members and $49 for nonmembers.
Starting from Seed will be discussed from 9:30 a.m.-noon Feb. 4. The cost is $36 for members and $45 for nonmembers.
Grow Orchids on Your Windowsill will take place from 1-3 p.m. Feb. 4. The cost is $29 for members and $37 for nonmembers.
Woody Plants for the Eco-Garden will take place from 9 a.m.-noon Feb. 4. The cost is $59 for members and $74 for nonmembers.
Beginning Silk Painting will take place from 1-3 p.m. Mondays, Feb. 6-April 2. The cost is $239 for members and $299 for nonmembers.
Introduction to Design Principles will take place from 7-9 p.m. Feb. 7. The cost is $29 for members and $37 for nonmembers.
“Know Maintenance” Perennial Gardens will be discussed from 1-3 p.m. Feb. 8. The cost is $29 for members and $37 for nonmembers.
Glass Jar Terrarium Workshop will take place from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Feb. 9. The cost is $49 for members and $62 for nonmembers.
Pop-Up Flowers of the Midwest: Intermediate will take place from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Feb. 10. The cost is $89 for members and $110 for nonmembers.
Building a Raised Bed will be discussed from 1-2:30 p.m. Feb. 11. The cost is $24 for members and $30 for nonmembers.
Fruit Trees for the Beginner will take place from 9:30-noon Feb. 11. The cost is $36 for members and $45 for nonmembers.
From the Nursery Yard to Your Yard will be discussed from 1-4 p.m. Feb. 11. The cost is $59 for members and $74 for nonmembers.
Foundation Planting Design will be discussed from 7-9 p.m. Feb. 14. The cost is $29 for members and $37 for nonmembers.
Structures for the Residential Garden will be discussed from 10-11:30 a.m. Feb. 16. The cost is $24 for members and $30 for nonmembers.
The Mystique of Landscape Lighting will be discussed form 10 a.m.-noon Feb. 17. The cost is 29 for members and $37 for nonmembers.
Plans from Cuttings will be discussed from 9:30-11:30 a.m. Feb. 18. The cost is $29 for members and $37 for nonmembers.
Beginning Beekeeping Workshop will take place from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Feb. 18. The cost is $59 for members and $74 for nonmembers.
Clubs
LeTip, a growing business networking group in the Northbrook area, is seeking new members. The organization includes local professionals and service providers who come together once a week to exchange business referrals or tips. Meetings are 7:15 to 8:15 a.m. Wednesdays at 1240 Meadow Road, Northbrook. Call Bryce Fuller at (847) 208-7888 or Paul Cohen at (847) 312-7568.
Glenview Gardeners will have a presentation titled “Basic Care of Orchids! They’re Easy!” at their Feb. 14 meeting, 7 p.m. in the Community Room of the Glenview Police Department, 2500 East Lake Ave., Glenview. Don White, owner of Anything Orchids, Frankfort, Ill. will be the speaker. He will demonstrate the ease in growing and
caring for these beautiful plants. Orchids will be available for purchase. Glenview Gardeners is an area garden club open to both men and women. Guests are welcome. For further information call (847) 724-2286 , email: ggardeners@gmail.com or visit www.glenviewgardeners.org.
Haiku Society of America will meet to share and critique participants’ poems from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Feb. 11 at The Winnetka Public Library, 768 Oak St., Winnetka. The meeting is free and open to the public. Pre-registration is required. Contact Charlotte Digregorio at (847) 881-2664.
Illinois Quilter, Inc. will meet at 6:45 p.m. Feb. 2 at Beth Hillel Congregation Bnai Emunah, 3220 Big Tree Lane, Wilmette. Guests are welcome. The speaker will be Frieda Anderson discussing “To Dye For.” The fee is $5. Workshops will be “Free Motion Machine Quilting” Feb. 3 and “Flooded with Color,” a dye class, Feb. 4. E-mail workshops@illinoisquiltersinc.org.
Community
The Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago in Northbrook, 755 Skokie Blvd., is offering a free lecture 10-11 a.m. Feb. 4: “Common Injuries in Female Athletes.” Dr. Shana Margolis will discuss common knee, shoulder, low back and overuse injuries. Call Ted Burke (312) 238-3814 for information.
Lutheran Church of The Ascension will hold beginning yoga classes at 9 a.m. Mondays at 460 Sunset Ridge Road, Northfield. The cost is $10 per class. Participants are asked to bring a mat and wear comfortable clothing. Contact Gail Price at (847) 446-8335 or e-mail Gail@Ascension-Church.org.
The community is invited to the following free program hosted by Covenant Village of Northbrook, 2625 Techny Road, Northbrook. Call (847) 412-7016 to reserve a space: Jan. 27 at 6:30 p.m. — Be entertained by Jenny Riddle, dramatic book reviewer, as she becomes Julie Andrews. Enjoy the tunes that Julie made famous and learn about her life as an entertainer. Jenny is a popular presenter and this is her first time at Covenant Village.
Cancer Wellness Center, 215 Revere Drive, Northbrook offers the following free workshops — Co-Ed Spirituality Discussion Group from 7 to 8:30 p.m. every second and fourth Tuesday, call Deborah Kooenenberger at (847) 562-4982 to register; Personal Training for anyone impacted by cancer, call to schedule a personal 30-minute appointment, physician release required; Reiki sessions — 30-minute appointments, call for a personal appointment; Massage for anyone impacted by cancer, 30-minute, fully-clothed, individual appointments offered, call to schedule a personal appointment. Call (847) 509-9595 to register or visit www.thecancerwellnesscenter.org.
Scrabble fans looking for opportunities to play the word game are welcome to attend Scrabble® night at 7:30 p.m. on the fourth Friday of the month at North Northfield United Methodist Church, 797 Sanders Road, Northbrook. For information call (847) 272-2250.
The Cancer Wellness Center, 215 Revere Drive, Northbrook, offers free programming including the following: Physician lectures, complementary education, meditation, yoga, stress reduction, writing workshop, massage, acupuncture, reflexology, and personal training sessions, to anyone impacted by cancer, including those with a diagnosis, their family members and those who have lost a loved one to cancer. Call (847) 509-9595 to register or visit www.cancerwellness.org.
Open House for Families with Children with Special Needs will take place from noon-1 p.m. Jan. 29 at the Glencoe Public Library, 320 Park Ave., Glencoe. Contact (847) 835-5056 or visit www.glencoepubliclibrary.org.
An Evening with Rob Evans will take place from 6-7:30 p.m. Jan. 31 at Countryside Montessori School, 1985 Pfingsten Road, Northbrook. Evans is the author of Family Matters: How Schools Can Cope with the Crisis in Childrearing. To register, call Karen at (847) 498-1105 or e-mail Karen@countrysidemontessori.org.
“Educating the Whole Student: Integrating Academic, Social and Emotional Learning” will be discussed from 7-9 p.m. Feb. 8 at New Trier High School, Gaffney Auditorium, 385 Winnetka Ave., Winnetka. Pre-registration is not required for this free program. Visit www.fan-ntts.org.
Medical experts will answer questions regarding leukemia, lymphoma, myelodysplastic syndromes, and multiple myeloma from patients and their families from 1-4 p.m. Jan. 29 at the Leukemia Research Foundations’ Annual Town Hall Meeting. The meeting will be held at Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Feinberg Pavilion, Conference Room 1, 251 E. Huron, Chicago. Complimentary parking (vouchers handed out at check-in) will be available at the Huron/St. Clair parking garage. View the list of participating oncologists and get information at www.leukemia-research.org/TownHall or call (847) 424-0600.
Chiro One Wellness Centers is sharing the love of chiropractic during the month of February by offering complimentary wellness evaluations to community members. Chiro One’s 2012 ‘Share the Love of Chiropractic’ Campaign has been developed to educate the public about the devastating effects of subluxations and the importance of maintaining a healthy spine and nervous system. A subluxation is a misaligned vertebrae that puts pressure on the nervous system and can be a precursor to many symptoms such as migraines, headaches, numbness, tingling, pain and much more. During the month of February, Chiro One is offering complimentary wellness evaluations* to community members including a Chiropractic Doctor’s Consultation, Focused Exam (CPT:99201), Digital Orthotic Foot Scan, 2 Spinal X-Rays in area of complaint (if medically necessary), and Complimentary Insurance Verification (a total value of $395) from Feb. 1-29 at a Chiro One near you. Call (877) 724-4761 to make a reservation. Reservations are recommended. Some restrictions apply. *Offer applies to new patients only. *Offer does not include personal injury or workman’s compensation cases. *Medicare, Medicaid and Tricare recipients are excluded from this offer by law. *Based on initial exam finding additional services may be recommended. *Government issued identification and health insurance cards will need to be presented at time of initial visit.
Library
The following programs are offered at the Northbrook Public Library, 1201 Cedar Lane. Call (847) 272-6224 or go online to www.northbrook.info:
Gentle Yoga will be led by Olga Rudiak during a one hour session at 10:30 a.m. on Jan. 27 and Feb. 3. Experience a sense of well-being, improved physical strength, and relaxation. A demonstration of MyMediaMall search techniques to help you to use the Library’s collection of free downloadable eBooks for your Kindle, iPad, Nook, and other devices will be offered at 7:30 p.m. tonight (Jan. 26) and again at 10 a.m. Jan. 31. A two-session AARP defensive driving course will be held from 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. on Saturdays, Jan. 28 and Feb. 4. Learn how you can be a better and safer driver. The fee for AARP members is $12; for nonmembers $14. To register, call Reader Services, (847) 272-2958. The Lyric Opera Corps of Chicago presents an introduction to “Showboat” by Kern & Hammerstein II at 2 p.m. Jan. 29. This prelude to your opera experience offers composer information, story insights, music history, and musical highlights. Joyce Altman is the lecturer. Propagation techniques for growing lilies and a talk about the wide variety that flourish in our area will be presented by William Imberman, President of the Wisconsin Illinois Lily Society, at 2 p.m. on Jan. 29. Meditation techniques will be taught by Om Johari at 10 a.m. on Feb. 1. Relax, renew, refresh, and experience the stress-relieving benefits of meditation. The film “House on Telegraph Hill” (93 minutes) will be shown at 1 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. on Feb. 1. Concentration camp survivor Victoria Kowelska finds herself involved in mystery, greed, and murder when she assumes the identity of a dead friend in order to gain passage to America. This film stars Richard Bacehart and Valentina Cortese. Join librarian Lori Siegel for reviews and conversation about books you’ll want to read at 1 p.m. on Feb. 2. New tools to help you find that next great read will also be discussed. A First Thursday Group Meeting. The International Beethoven Players will perform Beethoven’s Emperor Concerto with pianist George Lepauw at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 3. Hosted by Jane & Didier Lepauw. Call the Multimedia Department at (847) 272-2830 for details. The Chicago Trombone Quartet will perform works by Bach, Telemann, and Gabrieli as part of the Concert on 3 winter series at 2 p.m. on Feb. 5. A poetry discussion will be led by Isabel Soffer at 10 a.m. on Feb. 7. No advance reading is required. A book discussion of “Brideshead Revisited” by Evelyn Waugh will take place at 10 a.m. Feb. 8. Lake Forest College Professor Benjamin Goluboff leads the discussion. Meditation techniques will be taught by Om Johari at 10 a.m. Feb. 8. Relax, renew, refresh, and experience the stress-relieving benefits of meditation. The film “Call Northside 777” (112 minutes) will be shown at 1 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. on Feb. 8. Chicago reporter P.J. McNeal reopens a ten year old murder case in this 1948 film starring James Stewart, Richard Conte, and Lee J. Cobb.
Detective Club (grade 3-4) — Feb. 4, 11 and 18, 2-3 p.m. Solve a library mystery using your sleuthing skills. Code cracking, secret messaging activities are involved. Globe Trotters — Destination: Greenland (grade K-3) — Feb. 5, 2-3 p.m. Come and discover icy and mysterious Greenland through stories, games and crafts. Igloos and Ice Cream — (grade K-3) — Feb. 10, 4-5 p.m. You’ll make ice cream, learn how to make an igloo, and examine Inuit artifacts from the Mitchell Museum of the American Indian. Family Winter Reading Club: One World, Many Stories — through Jan. 31. The whole family can share stories and activities together when they join the Family Winter Reading Club. Sign up at the Youth Services desk to receive a packet to be completed at home. Then, return to the library for a prize. Afterschool Story Jam — (Grade K-2) — From 4-5 p.m. Mondays through Feb. 20. Share stories, songs, creative dramatics and more afternoon fun. For Wimpy Kids Only — (Grade 4-6) — From 4-5 p.m. Jan. 27. Be prepared to wimp out at the library. Play Wimpy Kid trivia and games, practice drawing Greg, and compete in a Wimpy Kid Expert contest. Will you be crowned king or queen of all wimpy kids?
Art Smart (All ages) — Start your Saturday with art in this art class for preschoolers, brought to you by the NSYMCA Art Academy and the Northbrook Public Library, Family Game Day; 10-10:30 a.m. Jan. 28, Family Storytime; 10-10:45 a.m. Feb. 4, Dave Herzog’s Marionettes; 10-11 a.m. Feb. 11, Art Smart; all day long, Feb. 18, Family Craft Day; 9 a.m.-noon Feb. 25, Family Game Day.
Drop-In Programs
Toddler Storytime — (Ages 24-36 months) — From 10:30-11 a.m. Tuesdays thru Feb. 21 Preschool Storytime — (Ages 3-5) — From 10:30-11 a.m. Wednesdays thru Feb. 22 Wee Play Jr. — (Prewalkers/0-15 months with parent/caregiver) — From 9:15-10:15 a.m. Thursdays through Feb. 23 Wee Play Sr. — (Walkers/12-24 months with parent/caregiver) — From 10:30-11:30 a.m. Thursdays through Feb. 23
Teen Advisory Board (TAB) — Star Meeting — From 5-6 p.m. Jan. 31. Shake off the winter blues by starring 10 of your favorite books with a special sticker. Then help compile a book list for the library’s online catalog. Pizza and pop will be provided, of course. New members are always welcome. Sign up by calling (847) 272-4300.Heartigami: Craft Origami Valentine’s Day Cards (grades 6-12) — Feb. 8, 4-5 p.m. Using projects from the book
Minigami by Gay Merrill Gross, you’ll make origami hearts and penguins to decorate unique cards that can be sent on Valentine’s Day. Sign up to register (847) 272-4300.
Religion
Women-to-Women is hosting its 13th Annual Women’s Luncheon 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Feb. 5 at Lubavitch Chabad of Northbrook, 2095 Landwehr Road, Northbrook. Guest speaker is Rabbi Manis Friedman of St. Paul, Minn. Cost is $45; paid reservations by Jan. 29 are $35. Call (847) 564-8770 or (773) 262-5638. Dr. David Lazerson (Dr. Laz), nationally acclaimed teacher, musician, conflict resolution specialist, author, lecturer and performer, will speak on Feb. 3 at Lubavitch Chabad of Northbrook, 2095 Landwehr Road on “Skullcaps ‘n Switchblades.” Shabbat Services will be at 5:30 p.m., 6 p.m. community dinner, followed by lecture. Cost is $22 adult, $9 child under 12. RSVP by Jan. 30 online at www.ChabadNorthbrook.com or call (847) 564-8770.
Seniors
Northbrook Park District Senior Center, 3323 Walters Ave., offers programs for senior adults, age 55 and over. Call (847) 291-2988 for a list of programs.
FRIDAY
9:15 a.m.: Cardio (fee)
10 a.m.: Humanities
11 a.m.: Winter Bingo & Lunch (fee)
noon: Gin Rummy
12:30 p.m.: Men’s Poker; Pinochle
1 p.m.: International Issues: Behind the News (fee)
1:30 p.m.: Strength & Tone (fee)
MONDAY
9:15 a.m.: Cardio (fee)
9:30 a.m.: Total Body Conditioning (fee)
10 a.m.: Sewing/Craft
11:30 a.m.: Mahjong
noon: Duplicate Bridge
12:30 p.m. Men’s Poker
1 p.m.: Zumba Toning: Chair Class (fee)
6:15 p.m.: Zumba Gold (fee)
7 p.m.: Beg. Bridge (fee)
TUESDAY
9:30 a.m.: Trip — Horseshoe Casino (fee); Reg. Bridge
9:45 a.m.: Zumba Gold (fee)
10 a.m.: A Journey through Jewish History (fee)
10:30 a.m.: Conversational Spanish (fee)
11:30 a.m.: Mixed Poker
noon: Gin Rummy; Tap Dancing — Beg. (fee)
12:30 p.m.: Pinochle
1 p.m.: Current Events; Bridge Review (fee); Tap Dancing — Int. (fee)
7 p.m. Modern Era of Bridge (fee)
WEDNESDAY
9 a.m.: Beg. Canasta (fee)
9:15 a.m.: Cardio (fee)
10 a.m.: Knitting/Crochet
10:30 a.m.: Total Body Conditioning (fee)
noon: Canasta
12:30 p.m.: Men’s Poker
1 p.m.: Social Services (by appointment); The Palette Pals (fee); Sit and BeFit (fee)
THURSDAY
9:15 a.m.: Total Body Conditioning (fee)
9:30 a.m.: Park Larks Rehearsal
10 a.m.: Blood Pressure Screening; Tai Chi — Set (fee)
10:30 a.m.: Zumba Gold (fee)
11 a.m.: Tai Chi — Beginning (fee)
11:30 a.m.: Mahjong
noon: Art Studio
5:45 p.m.: Zumba Gold (fee)
Support
A Parkinson’s Support Group for persons with Parkinson’s, their care-partners, caregivers and families meets 10 a.m.-noon on the second and fourth Monday of each month at Covenant Village of Northbrook, 2615 Techny Road. Call (847) 509-0927 for information or to register.
A Memory Loss Support Group for families and caregivers dealing with Alzheimer’s and other dementias meets at 7 p.m. on the third Thursdays of the month at Covenant Village of Northbrook, 2625 Techny Road. Call (847) 412-7303 for information or to register.
A one-session program on “Navigating Grief: Finding Your Bearings After a Loss”, facilitated by a licensed counselor and sponsored by Midwest Palliative & Hospice CareCenter for individuals who have recently lost a loved one, will take place at Midwest CareCenter, 2050 Claire Court, Glenview from 6-8:30 p.m. April 9. Call to register for information (847) 730-1290. The program is offered free of charge. Learn more about their grief support groups at www.carecenter.org/groupsupport.
The National Alliance on Mental Illness, Cook County North Suburban Chapter will offer the Family-to-Family education program for families of persons dealing with serious mental illness from 9-11:30 a.m. Saturdays, Feb. 4-April 21 at the Evanston Civic Center, 2100 Ridge Ave., Evanston. Call (847) 716-2252 to register.
Volunteers
Volunteers are being sought by the North Shore Senior Center to crochet or knit blankets for people undergoing chemotherapy. Blankets have been donated to patients at the University of Chicago Medical Center and NorthShore University HealthSystem’s Kellogg Cancer Centers. For more information, contact Maura Rogan, director of volunteer services, at (847) 784-6052 or e-mail mrogan@nssc.org.
YMCA
Help the YMCA build a strong home for everyone in the community through the 2011 Strong Home Appeal. The Strong Home Appeal is a one-step way to support the Y in its renovation efforts and also enable families in financial need to participate in Y programs. Currently, one out of five people using the NSYMCA receive financial assistance. Make A Capital Campaign pledge or contribution today and 20% will go toward families in need. Plus, donate $50 or more to the Y and receive the Gift of Health to share with a friend! Donors receive a voucher for a one-month complimentary adult membership. To donate, contact Tara Bilby at tbilby@nsymca.org or call (847) 272-7250 ext. 1222.
After a strenuous workout — or any other time! ?? treat yourself to a massage in the Y’s spa area. The professionals from Therapeutic Kneads are available by appointment to fit your schedule. For a limited time, new clients will enjoy $10 off their first massage fee! Just call Therapeutic Kneads at (847) 266-0131 and ask to schedule an appointment at the Y.
Teens with special needs are invited to sign up for the new “After-School H.A.W.K.S.” program in fitness and dance movement. Taught by Y professional staff and facilitated by Glenbrook North peer helpers, the program meets on Wednesday afternoons until 5:30 p.m. The class offers a combination of physical, social and creative activities that will vary from week to week. Fees are $20 per week for Y members, $30 per week for non-members. Open to all junior high and high school students with special needs. For more information, contact Sari Glazebrook, sglazebrook@nsymca.org, (847) 272-7250 x1216. The North Suburban YMCA and its Performing Arts Department presents its ongoing Ballroom Dance Workshop Series. Workshops will be from 7:45-9 p.m. on the second Friday of every month and will include instruction in Jive, Swing, and Waltz. Come with a partner or solo and wear comfortable clothes and shoes. Sign up on a class-by-class basis — just $15 for Y members, $20 for non-members. For more info contact Joni Goldstein at (847) 272-7250 x. 1232 or jgoldstein@nsymca.org. The Y is the perfect place for your next party! We have the facilities and expertise to make your special event fun for everyone. Birthday Parties, Bar/Bat Mitzvahs, Corporate Parties/Meetings, Reunions — the Y has party packages to fit any need. Contact Julia Ivanchenko@ jivanchenko@nsymca.org, or ext. 1226. Looking for a great way to participate in the Y community? We are always in need of volunteers! Openings are available for coaches, child care assistants, office assistants, and special events. Contact Kandice Cooley at kcooley@nsymca, (847) 272 7250 x. 1201, to get involved.
Sign up now for winter house basketball leagues at the Y for grades K-6. The Y’s house league is designed for boys and girls to learn the fundamentals of basketball, teamwork, and sportsmanship. Participants develop their skills through quality instruction, game experience and player development. Leagues are running through Feb. 18, with Saturday morning games and one practice during the week (Kindergarteners meet on Saturday only). Visit www.nsymca.org for full schedules and online registration.
Jump start your New Year’s Fitness Resolutions with the Y’s Get It Right, Get It Tight Challenge! Pick up a game board with 30 fun ways to get fit at the Y. Complete the challenge by Feb. 20 and you’ll be entered to in two hours of personal training and one hour of healthy lifestyle coaching — a $165 value! Open to all Y members. For more info, contact Casey Schmit, cschmit@nsymca.org.
The Y is bringing back their popular Family Fitness Friday evenings, from 6-7 p.m. in Studio D. Enjoy family-friendly versions of Zumba, Boot Camp, Sports Night, or Cycling (children must be taller than 4’10” for cycling). Workouts and instructors will vary each week. Classes will run every Friday through Feb. 17. Visit the front desk in January for more specific info, or contact Casey Schmit at cschmit@nsymca.org.
When the weather’s cold, think summer! Summer Camp registration is now open at www.nsymca.org. Check out our camp guide to learn about our wide range of traditional and specialty camps. Short sessions, extended hours and transportation from summer schools offer the most flexible package around. For more information, contact Debi Spring, dspring@nsymca.org.
Join us for a relaxed and fun Daddy Daughter Sock Hop 4-6 p.m. Feb. 11. Dress code is casual; greasers and poodle skirts are welcome! Refreshments including homemade goodies will be available for purchase, as well as raffle tickets. Admission is just $5/person in advance, $7 at the door. All proceeds benefit the North Suburban School of Dance at the YMCA.
Family Movie Night is back! Join friends for a free showing of “Dolphin Tail” at 6:30 p.m. Jan. 27. Bring along a pillow and enjoy complimentary popcorn courtesy of Sunset Foods. Watch for more fun family movies on the fourth Friday of every month.
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