The Winnetka ClubOur Programs and Events
Below is more detailed information about the Programs and Events that The Winnetka Club has in store for the 2011-2012 club year. All are warmly invited to attend.
Mark Your Calendars ...
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When: Friday, December 16, 2011
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Where: At the Clubhouse
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Time: 6:00 p.m. -- 8.30 p.m. to 4 p.m.
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Cost: $30 per child -- space is limited reserve now!
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RSVP: Call Marsha Rodes at 847-446-1830, email thewinnetkaclub@gmail.com, or use the Paypal button below
The Youth Auxiliary of The Winnetka Club (high school students) are sponsoring a SLEEPUNDER for girls 5 to 11 on Dec. 16th. The SLEEPUNDER is a favorite, new local activity for youngsters, and this one is holiday themed. Girls will have a blast decorating cookies, playing fun holiday games, creating cool crafts and more!
Snacks as well as a dinner of pizza and juice will be served. Also, please bring one non-perishable canned food itrem to donate to Chicago's Food Depository. Proceeds from this event are going to charity and scholarships.
This is a popular event and the care ration will be no higher than 3 girls per teen, so please reserve early, as space is limited. There will be also be adult supervision.
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When: Thursday, January 19, 2012
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Where: At the Clubhouse
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Time: Presentation begins at 12.30 p.m., preceded by a Potluck Lunch at 11.30 a.m.
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Cost: Members - free, Non-members $10 for the presentation. Pay at the door.
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RSVP: Call the Club at 847-446-1830 to let us know how amny to plan for.
This timely presentation coincides with the beginning of the spring real-estate season -- when many houses will be offered for sale. If you're putting your house on the market, you need to know how to make your house stand out from the competition. (And, if you're not selling, you can still learn a lot about how to make your house an edited space where you can relax and enjoy!)
Linda has helped many sellers frong organization to their homes when the decision has been made to sell. So, based on this long experience and also on detailed input from many realtors, she developed this popular lecture. Learn about the effects of "clutter" in the sales process. You'll also be interested to know how to organize tour space so a buyer will love it!
Linda Goldman, CPO and owner of Altogether Organized, is passionate about helping others simplify and bring order to their lives. She founded Altogether Organized to help her clients transform their homes or woirkplaces from chaotic and cluttered spaces to peaceful, calm and efficient environments.
Before becoming a professional organizer, Linda worked for more than 15 years in corporate training, human resources and managememnt where she devleoped exceptional organizational skills. She holds a Bachelor's degree from the University of Illinois and is a Certified Professional Organizer. You can find out more by "liking" Altogether Organized on Facebook!,
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When: Last Tuesday of the month - All are welcome!
Where: The Winnetka Club, 485 Maple St., Winnetka
We will read and discuss the following books:
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September 27, 2011: "Lacuna " by Barbara Kingsolver
October 25, 2011: "The Precipice" by Ivan Alexandrovich Goncharov
November 29, 2011: "Painted Ladies" by Robert L. Parker
January 3, 2012: "The Infidel" by Ayaan Hirsi Ali
January 31, 2012: "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks " by Rebecca Sloot
February 28, 2012: "Hotel at the Corner of Bitter and Sweet" by Jamie Ford
March 27, 2012: "In the Garden of Beasts" by Eric Larson
April 24, 2012: "Unbroken" by Laura Hillenbrand
May 29, 2012: "The Elephant to Hollywood" by Michael Caine
June 26, 2012: "Kinf og Torts" by John Grisham
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July 31, 2012: "Sing you Home" by Jodi Picoult
All are welcome to join this discussion group, which generally meets the last Tuesday of the month, September through June. (Note dates in January, 2012, which are exceptions and do not follow this pattern.) Meetings are generally held in the Clubhouse Lounge, except January 3, which will be held at a private residence. Call clubhouse for details/info.
