Adults and All Ages

Programs - Traditions - Classes - Clubs

Programs

• Bon Appetit! Cooking Classes for Adults
  Eat Well, Feel Good Cooking: Gluten-Free and Dairy-Free
  Diana Rodgers, NTP owner of Radiance Nutritional Therapy and Diane Frampton, author of Eat Well, Feel Good are thrilled to present Eat Well, Feel Good Cooking: Gluten-Free and Dairy-Free Cooking Classes at the Community House of Hamilton and Wenham. Working with organic vegetables, grass-fed meats and healthy fats, you will learn how to prepare healthy meals that your whole family will love. Each class is $59, and include hands-on participation, tasting and Q&A at the end of class. All classes are 6:30-8:30pm
  Stay tuned for future classes!

• Memoir-Writing Workshop
  Have you always wanted to write your life story and never had the chance? Would you like the opportunity to compose first-person essays about adventures or challenges you’ve faced? Informing your children or grandchildren about your personal history is a wonderful gift that helps them learn about their own identities. Join us for this thought-provoking workshop that will help you craft a captivating written story. Take one or both sessions. 6 week sessions
  Tuesdays, 10:00 -11:30am
  Session 1: February 14 - March 20
  Session 2: March 2 - May 1
  $79 per session
  
  
• Ukulele Jam
  Beginners and ukulele musicians of all levels come together to share what they know and play music together. We begin each session playing some planned music and as a group, discuss different ways to make the piece more interesting. We continue the session with participants showcasing pieces they have been working on and spend the last 10-15 minutes playing and singing favorites from past meetings. Interested persons should join the group and rsvp for each meetup, when possible. www.meetup.com/BostonUke/
  
  Ukulele Jam meets the 1st and 3rd Sundays of the month, February – May 2011, 3:00pm – 4:30 pm (no sessions on March 4 or May 6)
  Dues = $5 per session No registration required, drop-ins welcome Participants must purchase the book, The Daily Ukulele: 365 Songs for Better Living by Jim Beloff. For more information, contact Melissa Graham, Group Coordinator, directly at ealasaid5@comcast.net
  
  
• Adult, Infant and Child CPR
  This 3 hour HEARTSAVER course, including the hands-only approach to CPR w/ AED, will be taught by Regina Baker, RN of CPR ABC’s and Sheryl Razney, RN. The instructors are certified by the American Heart Association.
  Saturday, February 25th, 10:00am - 1:00pm
  Saturday, April 28th, 1:00 - 4:00pm
  Class fee: $35 per person includes certification card.
• First Aid
  This course will be taught by Regina Baker, RN of CPR ABC’s and Sheryl Razney, RN. The instructors are certified by the American Heart Association.
  Saturday, March 17th 10:00am - 1:00pm
  Class fee: $35 per person includes certification card.
  

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Traditions

• Lunch and a Show
  A social program provided through a partnership with the Hamilton and Wenham Councils on Aging
  Friday, March 16 - St. Patrick’s Day
  Entertainment by The Knotty Celts (Anne and Tony Walsh and Chris Leghorn)
  Friday, April 20 - Spring Fling
  Entertainment by The Two Cousins (featuring Joe Scuderi of Hamilton!)
  Friday, May 18 - Celebrating Senior Citizen Month
  *Lunch is served at Noon
  **Cost of each lunch is $10.00. Price includes food, beverage and entertainment
  Advance reservations are required. Please call 978-468-4818 x11 or email ann@communityhouse.org.

• The Scott Libby Fireside Concert Series 2012 schedule
  The purpose of the Libby Fireside Concert Series is to create a welcoming and accessible environment that encompasses all genres of music while building cultural awareness through an interdisciplinary approach. Scott Libby was an exceptional musician and community servant. He was an integral part of the musical life of Hamilton and Wenham; therefore, this program has been named in his honor.
  
  Saturday, February 11, 2012 - 7:30pm
  Henri Smith, New Orleans Friends and Flavours: A Mardi Gras celebration with authentic New Orleans Jazz. Experience the richness of Henri Smith's vocals and the sophistication of his performance in the true flavours of New Orleans ... Jazz, Blues, Creole, Cajun, Funk, Rhythm & Blues, Calypso, Caribbean, Latin, and Swing. A resident of Cape Ann since Hurricane Katrina destroyed his home in New Orleans, Henri Smith now shares his Creole and Cajun heritage with the people of New England through his frequent tours and his Cape Ann Cable TV show 'Henri Smith's N'awlins East'.
  www.henrismithmusic.tripod.com
  Saturday, March 10, 2012 - 7:30pm
  Michael O’Leary
  An evening of Celtic music, stories and dance
  www.gimmesound.com/MichaelOLeary
  Saturday, April 14, 2012 - 7:30pm
  Harvey Reid The Master Minstrel
  Autoharp, Banjo, and Twelve String Guitar
  www.woodpecker.com
  Sunday, May 6, 2012 - 4:00pm
  Songs of the Roaring 20’s
  Feat. Wendy Betts and the Share the Music Chorus
  www.share-the-music.com
  Share the Music is a group of singers based in Rockport, Massachusetts who regularly perform at charitable events on the North Shore. Music Director Wendy Betts and the singers are delighted to share their talents with the groups and organization who support our local communities.
  The 1920s was the decade of entertainment. Talk about CELEBRATING! People danced until they dropped, the radio became popular, and people tuned in everyday. The TV was not invented yet, so the radio was THE thing. When they listened, people liked to listen to jazz, especially the king of jazz, Louis Armstrong. But never fear, people weren't couch potatoes, sitting next to the radio. Movies were also a big hit. This was a decade of elegance, a time of prohibition and violence, a time of spirit and creativity. This is what our show is all about...
  Tickets are $15 in advance, $18 at the door.

• Special Friends
  The Community House continues to serve the interests of our “Special Friends”, individuals with special needs, via regular socials. All events are free, with advance registration.
  
  Sweetheart Dance - Thursday, February 9, 6:30 -8:30pm
  Watercolor workshop - Thursday, March 29, 6:30 - 8:30pm
  Country Western Dance - Thursday, May 24, 6:30 - 8:30pm

• 4th Annual Community Block Party
  Friday, June 15, 2012, 5:00 - 9:00 pm
  Come out and enjoy the company of neighbors while supporting our local community center.
  Live Entertainment and Children's Activities
  Rain or Shine

• 21st Annual Community House Classic Golf Tournament

• Two Town Fourth of July

• Sundays in Patton Park
  FREE outdoor musical concerts - 5pm-7pm during the summer.

• Pumpkinfest

• 11th Annual Harvest Dinner
  Saturday, November 3, 2012

• Community Carol Sing
  Ring in the holidays w/ a joyful concert of local talent & caroling. Enjoy the traditional gazebo & tree lighting ceremony.

• Hands on Hamilton-Wenham
  A Community Service Corps of Neighbors Helping Neighbors
  Are you interested in making a difference in our community or eager to get your family active in volunteering together?
  This new program through The Community House connects volunteers with local service projects.  Register for this program and receive email notifications of local volunteer projects, which may include:
• Helping a local non-profit organization
• Helping a H-W resident who needs assistance
• Helping the Community House

No commitment necessary!  Simply respond to the email notification when an opportunity arises that interests you and join your neighbors in a worthwhile volunteer project!

Join our database of Hands-On Hamilton-Wenham volunteers by contacting Cristie Carter, Hands-On Volunteer Coordinator, at volunteers@communityhouse.org

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Classes

• Korean Karate
  Classes are offered Monday-Thursday afternoons and Saturday mornings.
  Certified instruction in the classical Korean martial art of Soo Bahk Do Moo Duk Kwan. Youth students aged 5-13 years old will experience the many benefits martial arts training has to offer including improved discipline, concentration and self esteem while learning an effective self-defense system which will heighten their awareness and confidence. For more information, call Jim Harwood - 978.927.6671 www.thekaratecenter.com

• Ballroom Dancing Classes
  Wednesdays, January 25 - March 14, 6:30-7:30pm in the beautiful Main Hall
  Learn the basics of Latin and traditional ballroom from experienced instructor and ballroom champion, Greg Warwick.Private instruction available by appointment. Daytime, weekend appointments available
  Grades 7 through adults (partners are advised)
  $120 per person for 8 weeks.
  For more information and to register, contact Greg Warwick at 508-932-5989 or gcwarwick@comcast.net.

• Zumba Gold
  Zumba Gold takes the program’s original formula and modifies the moves and pacing to suit the needs of the active older participant, as well as those just starting their journey to a fit and healthy lifestyle. What stays the same are all the elements Zumba is known for: the zesty Latin music, like salsa, merengue, cumbia and reggaeton; the exhilarating, easy-to-follow moves; and the invigorating, fun atmosphere.
  Fridays 9:00 - 10:00 a.m.
  $3 per class
  For more information, call 978-468-5529 or email coa@wenhamma.gov

• Ignite Your Spirit Yoga
  Classes take place in the beautiful Mandell room.
  For more information and class schedule contact:
  Laurence King at 978-526-8025 or laurence2@comcast.net

• Tai Chi for Good Health
  Tuesdays at 6:30 pm Wednesdays at 9:15 am. Discounts for seniors. For more information or to register contact: Paul Mahoney at 978-388-1322 or www.greatbaytaichi.com

• Tai Chi Class- Qigong (chee gong)
  Learn to cultivate and circulate "chi" in your body for a life with lass stress and a feeling of well being.  Sifu Paul Mahoney will teach this ten week course.  There will be many seated and standing meditations that will improve the practitioners overall Tai Chi practice. All levels welcome. 978-388-1322
  www.greatbaytaichi.com

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Clubs

• Rotary Club - The Hamilton Wenham Rotary Club meets every Friday during the year at 7:30 AM for breakfast at the Community House. There are approximately 50 men and women who belong to our club. Worldwide there are more than 1.2 million Rotarians in 32,000 clubs in over 200 countries. Our fund raising efforts support both community and international projects. Anyone with a possible interest in joining Rotary is welcome to join us for a free breakfast at the Community House. For our schedule of speakers and for more information on Rotary International and our local Rotary Club, please go to our website: www.hwrotaryclub.org or call Ken Walsh at 978-468-2320. 

• BIRKA - Are you Scandinavian? Are you interested in your heritage? Come check out Birka Lodge #732 at the Community House. Birka Lodge #732 is a member of the VASA ORDER OF AMERICA a Swedish-American Fraternal Organization. It is one of several hundred VOA lodges in the US, Canada, and Sweden. Birka Lodge #732 was founded in 1984 in Hamilton, MA and currently has approximately 120 members. The majority of our members are from Boston’s North Shore area, New Hampshire, and Maine. Members are of Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, and Finnish ancestry. We share our Scandinavian culture and heritage through our meeting, cultural events, holiday celebrations and bimonthly newsletters. We welcome families, couples, singles, and every one of all ages.
  
  During the year, Birka Lodge sponsors the following: A July Fair with St. Lucia Pageant, The Knut’s Ball Dinner/Dance, A Children’s Tree Plundering Party, Midsummer Celebration and more cultural events. Our meetings are held on the fourth Friday of each month (except July, August and December) at the Community House at 7:30 unless otherwise announced. Come visit a meeting to see what we are all about or check out our website for more information at: www.birka732.com

• Swedish Yule Fair (Traditional Jul Marknad)
  Saturday, November 24, 2012

• The Northeast Bonsai Association - The Northeast Bonsai Association is a diverse group of individuals who share an appreciation for the fascinating art of bonsai. We generally meet monthly at the Community House, although we occasionally meet at other locations such as one of the bonsai nurseries in the area. Programs include workshops and demonstrations by noted bonsai experts as well as some of our more experienced members. Sometimes we simply bring our own trees to work on and share advice and expertise with each other. Twice a year we hold an auction where members donate bonsai and other material to be auctioned as a club fund raiser. We also sponsor an exhibit at the Topsfield Fair. We have members of all ages, occupations, and levels of bonsai expertise, and newcomers are always welcome. Contacts: Charlie Paraskevas, 978-921-0286; Bill Childress, 781-944-0012; Jerry Chaklos, 978-745-7730.

• Walking Club - Contact Mary Saratoga at 978-777-0148

• WITH (Wenham, Ipswich, Topsfield, Hamilton) Domestic Violence Roundtable
  Established in 1996, the mission of the WITH Roundtable is to develop, implement, and sustain a partnership among law enforcement, courts, victim advocates, service providers, and citizens, all working towards eliminating domestic abuse and sexual assault and developing a community attitude of zero tolerance.
  
  Domestic violence is a system of behaviors that includes physical, emotional, verbal, sexual and economic abuse, and is used to establish and maintain power and control over intimate partners or family members. It involves social, political, economic, personal, spiritual and public health concerns. In order to pursue the safety and welfare of every family within our community, we must all share the responsibility. For more information or to join, please contact Clara Gaudette of HAWC (Healing Abuse, Working for Change) at 978-283-8642.

• The North Shore Rock and Mineral Club
  The North Shore Rock & Mineral Club (NSRMC) was formed in 1958 to stimulate interest in the collection of minerals and to disseminate knowledge of mineralogy, collecting and classification of materials and their application to the arts so that greater pleasure may be derived from these hobbies.
  
  Membership: Annual dues are $10 for an individual and $15 for a family or couple. Potential new members must attend a regular meeting to join the club. Members receive a monthly club newsletter (September thru June) and are invited to attend many "club only" field trips during the rock-hunting season. For more membership information, please email donna@nahant.com.
  
  Monthly Meeting: The members of the Club meet at 7:45 pm, September-June are on the 3rd Friday of the month at the Community House of Hamilton and Wenham. During inclement weather, please call Club President Ed Weiner (781-272-0488), for meeting information.