Community Revue is Back!

Community Revue is back – and this time it’s 100% Artificial

Since 1997, the Community Revue has been an irreverent and hilarious source of music and laughter in Hinsdale. A wholly original musical theater experience, the Revue lampoons all things Hinsdale (and beyond!) and features your actual friends and neighbors from the local community. The Revue is a love letter to our beloved village, reminding us not to take ourselves too seriously. We hope you will join us in Kettering Hall for an evening of silliness that benefits all the great programs at The Community House.

The Revue will be brought to you live in March 2024 on the Dick Johnson Memorial Stage. 

The Holiday Ball 2023

At the Holiday Ball, the power of community shined brighter than ever. The love and support you showed through your generous donations for kids and families in unincorporated Willowbrook will help unlock limitless potential and spark so many bright futures. Thank you!

Click on the video below to hear directly from the youth about what makes our services so special.

To learn more about The Holiday Ball click here.  

 

Your Dreams Remember You – Ly Arts Gallery Opening

The Community House Presents….

Your Dreams Remember You:

From local artist Stephanie FLW, “Your Dreams Remember You” is a stunning gallery exhibition that takes you on a journey through centuries of vampire mythology and symbolism. Immerse yourself in the timeless allure of vampires, as depicted by an artist who has skillfully unveiled the haunting beauty and mystique of these immortal creatures. Explore the hidden layers of vampire lore and legend as we invite you to Bite into art and experience the artistry of immortality in all its glory. Join us on Wednesday, October 11 at 6:30 for the LyArts Gallery Opening of this hauntingly beautiful exhibit. 

RSVP HERE

Vampires in Art and Culture Lecture:

Learn about the undead life of the vampire through the ages in literature, art, film and popular culture. Discover how it came to be, how it has changed and how it reflects humanity’s fears, desires and values. Lecture is rated “PG-13” due to the macabre nature and aspects of sexuality in the subject matter.

Lecture: Tuesday October 17th at 7pm

Vampires in Art and Culture Workshop: 

Make your own paper vampire doll to take home for Halloween by applying what you learn about different types of vampires. Get extra in the spirit by coming dressed in costume.

Workshop: Tuesday October 24th at 7pm

Register for both and save!

 

We’re hiring!

Are you looking for a job that will make you feel good and positively impact your community?

We are seeking dedicated professionals to join our team and contribute to our incredible mission! We offer excellent benefits and a fantastic team atmosphere.

We are currently hiring for Customer Support-Front Desk, Arts Studio Assistant and more.

 

The Community House Names 2023 Volunteer of the Year

The Community House Board of Trustees and Staff are honored to award the Katharine Van Duysen Sylvester Service Award to Ms. Jennifer Cave, Social Worker, Hinsdale Central High School

For the last 20 years, Jennifer Cave has been working to empower and support adolescents as they navigate the various changes and challenges, they face. As a first-generation Filipino American, Ms. Cave understands the importance of having someone to lean on throughout your upbringing. “My immigrant parents could have certainly used a hand themselves as they settled into a new life in the US. This is why I chose to pursue a line of work in social work to be the support that others often do not have,” she said proudly. Ms. Cave holds a bachelor’s in human development and family sciences from Northern Illinois University and a master’s in social work from the University of Illinois at Chicago.  

For over 10 years, Ms. Cave has served as a School Social Worker at Hinsdale Central High School. During this time, she has built a relationship with The Community House and those we serve. As part of this partnership, Ms. Cave has dedicated her time to activities like coordinating the Walk the Walk for Mental Health, introducing Junior Board Members, and referring students to receiving counseling from The Counseling Center. This past year, Ms. Cave was delighted to help provide free counseling services to Central students with the help of the Parent Teacher Organization of Hinsdale Central. 

Hinsdale Gymnastics is back!

Hinsdale Gymnastics is back!

The Hinsdale Gymnastics Center, in partnership with The Community House, is re-launching and continuing a tradition of gymnastics excellence. Hinsdale has dominated high school gymnastics since the 1960s with strong teams and individuals.

This program offers gymnastics levels I and II for girls, boys, and a high school training group (ages 4-18 depending on class). A great staff, along with the exciting new Hinsdale Central Gymnastics Facility, will have a positive atmosphere where learning the sport of gymnastics is fun and rewarding.

Join us Friday, June 23 – July 28 for Open Gym. The cost per person is $15. 

Ages 6 – 18 years old are invited to attend and enjoy our facility. Don’t forget to tell your friends!

Sign up for FREE OPEN GYM HERE! 

Directions:

Hinsdale Gymnastics Center is located at Hinsdale Central High School

5500 S Grant St, Hinsdale, IL 60521

Hinsdale Central entrance instructions:

Enter through Door 5 on South Grant Street. There will be parking right across from the entrance of Door 5. When you enter Door 5, you will go down to the end of the hall and take a right. Once you take a right you will see red signs above the doorways. The gymnastics sign is on the right side of the hall.

Click the link below to view each class and register.

Hinsdale Central Gymnastics

Meet the Staff

The Hinsdale Gymnastics Center will be led by a team of professionals who have been involved in gymnastics for over 60 years. Jeanne Johnson, Paul Kahovec, CJ Johnson, Jon Brandt, and Suzie Schneider have resumes that include judging in the U.S. and internationally, including Paradise Island, Bahamas, Guatemala City, and Guatemala, coaching in high schools and colleges in the Chicagoland area, including Proviso West, Hinsdale Central, and UIC. But this is just the tip of the iceberg. Sign up and see for yourself these seasoned experts’ vast talent and knowledge.

Register today!

 

 

Acquaint, Paint & Create

Get acquainted with The Community House LyArts classes and we guarantee you’ll find something that inspires you to grow in spirit, mind and body.

Everything offered in the Fall of 2023 through our LyArts programming can be found in our Program Guide, on pages 14-16, 30-31, and 46-47.

Reduce your carbon footprint this summer by reusing, reducing and reimagining art work with found items in our Sculpture Vultures class. We are also offering a class where you can channel your inner Bob Ross, called Happy Little Trees. Whether you choose to recreate, or zen out, we’re happy you’ve decided to join us at The Community House.

 

Watercolor and Acrylic Painting

Paint your way into the spring season in our LyArts Watercolor and Acrylic painting classes.

Watercolor Painting

The translucent layering of watercolor paint creates stunning works of luminescent art. Learn or improve your skills in our LyArts studio this season and by next season you’ll be framing your work for the mantle.

Click here to sign up. 

Acrylic Painting

Andy Warhol, Roy Lichtenstein, Mark Rothko and Ellsworth Kelly are a few of the greats to use acrylic paints as their medium, creating works of art that have maintained their popularity and worth for decades. This class will provide an introduction to the technical and expressive possibilities of working with Acrylic paints. The course will build a foundation in color mixing and the application of a variety of techniques applied to a variety of subject matter.

Click here to sign up. 

Spring Pickleball Sale!

LEARN PICKLEBALL FOR LESS!

Don’t miss our spring sales event through April 24! Two session lessons are $15 off.

Learn or Improve your Pickleball Game! In two 90 minute lessons we will review basic rules, strokes, scoring and strategy in a friendly small group setting. Join us and become a part of the “fastest growing sport in America”! Class is Limited to 8 players.
 
Please bring your own paddle.
 
  • Class Days: Monday & Thursday
  • Time: 10:30 – 12:00 PM
  • Details: 2 – 90 minute classes per session

The sale only applies to the following dates: 3/27, 4/3, 4/10, 4/17, 4/24.

Click the dates below to sign up:

March 27

April 3

April 10

April 17

April 24

*You must attend the lessons you register for; re-scheduling is not permitted and lessons are non-refundable.

Outdoor Program/League Updates