Mathurin joins board

Greg Mathurin of Des Plaines, Manager of Employee Relations with Walgreens, has joined the governing board of New Foundation Center located in Northfield. A native of Long Island, New York Mathurin attended Northwestern University where he studied economics.

He brings over ten years’ experience in …

Winnetka’s Hadley participates in Digital Learning Day

The Hadley School for the Blind took part in Digital Learning Day Feb. 1 with the launch of a new online course: “Low Vision and School Age Children.” This course is designed for parents of or professionals who work with children with low vision. It …

What Winnetka’s reading

This week’s bestsellers at The Book Stall

1.Elizabeth The Queen: Life of A Modern Monarch by Sally Bedell Smith

2.Against The Herd: 6 Contrarian Investment Strategies You Should Follow by Steve Cortes

3. 1000 Places To See Before You Die by Patricia Schultz

4. All …

Nominations sought for NSSC’s Super Senior awards

On the 39th Annual Super Senior Day, May 24, North Shore Senior Center will honor the community’s outstanding seniors for their volunteer efforts. Civic organizations, churches, synagogues, senior groups and hospitals are invited to participate in this year’s celebration. Each group may nominate one volunteer, …

North Shore Senior Center welcomes new chair and board members

At its Annual Meeting on Jan. 10, North Shore Senior Center elected Molly D’Esposito, of Northfield, as its new Board Chair. Ms. D’Esposito first joined the Board of Directors in 2006, and since that time, has served on North Shore Senior Center’s Personnel Committee and …

Winnetka Community House’s House Party is Friday night

The Winnetka Community House’s House Party starts at 7 p.m. on Friday and organizers say it will be something special. The Community House, celebrating its 100th year, will offer Homemade Pizza Company pizza, Finch’s beer, wine and live music from Molly’s Suite 7. The Winnetka …

Upcoming events at The Book Stall

All events are at The Book Stall, unless otherwise noted. Beth Aldrich Jan. 25, 6:30 p.m. “Real Moms Love to Eat Real Moms Love to Eat: How to Conduct a Love Affair with Food, Lose Weight and Feel Fabulous” Healthy lifestyle and nutrition expert Beth …

Synaplex at Am Yisrael

“Jews in Pop Culture” is the framework for a lively day of Sabbath activities hosted Saturday, Feb. 4 by Am Yisrael, Conservative Congregation in Northfield. Known as “Synaplex,” the buffet of pop culture offers 12 diverse activities including a talk by acclaimed author Jonathan Hoenig, …

New Foundation’s Arts and Craft Show

New Foundation Center held a holiday arts and crafts show Dec. 16 ad the Open Studio Project in Evanston featuring original artwork, jewelry, hand-made toys and more all created by clients participating in the Expressive Arts Program. Guests enjoyed light hors d’oeuvres and refreshment. Entertainment …

Kick-off for New Trier Township’s Relay for Life

The American Cancer Society Relay For Life of New Trier Township will hold its annual kickoff event at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 29 at New Trier High School, 385 Winnetka Road in Winnetka. Friends, neighbors, cancer survivors, caregivers and anyone interested in learning more …