MONDAY 

 

ArtLab for EveryONE - Virtual 

This program is facilitated by Janice Weinstein. This creative and hands-on workshop is ideal for young adults who want to discover and expand their artistic talents and those who already enjoy making art. Inspiration for your art will come from our shared and personal ideas, demonstrations, and exploring the work of other artists. Students will be exposed to a wide range of art mediums. 

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Day of the week: Monday

 

Time: 

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

 

Dates:

June: 6, 13, 20, 27

July: 11, 18, 25 (note: no program 7/4)

August: 1, 8, 15, 22

 

Location: Zoom

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Fee: $220

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Dinner With Friends

This program is facilitated by Kasey Atiskon and meets every Monday of the session.

 

Join us for a virtual Dinner With Friends, in which we will enjoy facilitated conversation while eating dinner together via Zoom. Come to the meeting with your meal and be ready to share what you made and something about it. Most of all, be ready for some great dinner conversation! 

 

Day of the week: Monday

 

Time: 

6:00 - 7:00 PM

 

Dates:

June: 6, 13, 20, 27

July: 11, 18, 25 (note: no program 7/4)

August: 1, 8, 15, 22

 

Location: Zoom 

 

Fee:  $132

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Make Day Meetup

Join us for a free TotalLink Meetup to create products for our Total Goodness product line! We will spend time chatting, crafting, and enjoying one another's company. More details to come! 

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Day of the week: Monday 

 

Time:

 ​12:30 - 2:30 PM 

 

Date: 

Monday, July 18th

 

Location:

Village Church of Northbrook 

1300 Shermer Rd. 

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Price: FREE

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TUESDAY 

 

Accountability Check-In - Virtual

This program is facilitated by Kasey Atkison and meets every Tuesday of the session.

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Are you looking to set and reach new goals? Would having a team of people support you help you achieve your dreams? This may just be the class for you! In Accountability Check-in, you will learn how to set and reach personal goals with the support of our accountability coach Kasey and a group of your TotalLink peers. Your goal(s) may focus on health, daily habits, relationships, life skills, or something important to you! Our accountability coach will work with you to set achievable benchmarks and track your progress. At our weekly check-ins, you will report your achievements and be praised by your peers and the accountability coach for your hard work! The group will reach out to each other during the week to provide encouragement and support. This class is a great opportunity to grow as individuals with the caring support of the community.

 

Day of the week: Tuesday

 

Time: 7:00 - 8:00 PM

 

Dates:

June: 7, 14, 21, 28

July: 5, 12, 19, 26

August: 2, 9, 16, 23

 

Location: Zoom 

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Fee: $240

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Body, Heart, & Mind

This program is taught by Jordan Andrews and meets every Tuesday of the session.

 

Body, Heart, & Mind is a safe place to learn about our physical bodies, who we are, and what we believe. We will cover topics on sexual health and reproduction, our physical anatomy, healthy communication, gender identity, developing healthy relationships, body image, physical attraction, consent, sexual harassment, self-advocacy, romantic relationships, etc. This is a space to better understand who we are as people and about relationships (friendships, employer/employee, intimate, etc.). Join us for a time to connect, reflect, and access sexual education topics. 

 

The content of this program will come from the ElevateUs Curriculum, a sexual education curriculum designed for people with developmental disabilities. If you have any questions about the program's content and curriculum, please reach out to Madison at mmcginty@totallink2.org. 

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Day of the week: Tuesday

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Time: 4:00 - 6:00 PM 

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Dates:

June: 7, 14, 21, 28

July: 5, 12, 19, 26

August: 2, 9, 16, 23

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Location:

TotalLink2 Community

1200 Shermer Rd. Northbrook

Lower Level Break Room

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Fee: $480

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Community Life - Featuring Total Bowlers (now offered weekly)

This program will be offered weekly on Tuesdays and will be facilitated by Madison McGinty. Participants will engage in community activities, and on alternating weeks, they will go to Pinstripes to have a meal together and go bowling. We will have thoughtful conversations about topics that are important to our young adults. This may include current events, news, advocacy, etc. The cost of the program includes bowling and food at Pinstripes. Participants will pay for the cost of other outings during Community Life. 

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The Community Life program offers an opportunity for you to spend time in the community with the support of facilitators and volunteers. Young adults will learn how to research, plan, and coordinate attending events with their friends in the community. Events may include concerts at the park or new experiences like spin classes, cooking classes, or work in ceramics. Our goal is to make meaningful connections and empower individuals to immerse themselves in our community. We will discuss and practice the necessary skills needed to attend events and select events or classes that are enjoyable and relevant. This fun program enhances inclusion, independence, and community connection.

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Day of the week: Tuesday

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Time: 12:30 - 2:30 PM

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Dates:

June: 7, 14, 21, 28

July: 5, 12, 19, 26

August: 2, 9, 16, 23

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Location: 

Varies based on the week 

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Fee: $480

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WEDNESDAY 

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ArtLab for EveryONE - Wednesday

This program is facilitated by Kathleen Gallo & Sid Veeravalli. This creative and hands-on workshop is ideal for young adults who want to discover and expand their artistic talents and those who already enjoy making art. Inspiration for your art will come from our shared and personal ideas, demonstrations, and exploring the work of other artists. Students will be exposed to a wide range of art mediums. 

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During in-person ArtLab, we follow all safety guidelines. Click here to learn more about ArtLab-specific guidelines and see how we set up our space. 

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Day of the week: Wednesday 

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Time: 

4:00 - 6:00 PM

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Dates:

June: 8, 15, 22, 29 

July: 6, 13, 20, 27

August: 3, 10 17, 24

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Location:

TotalLink2 Community

1200 Shermer Rd. Northbrook

Lower Level Break Room

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Fee: $500

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Total Fitness 

Movement, friends, and fun! If you enjoy getting some movement, hanging with friends, and talking about ways to be healthy, join us for our Total Fitness program at Techny Prairie Activity Center! 

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With the support of a community coach (a TotalLink facilitator), participants will take the W.O.W. (Wonderful Overall Workout) class, walk the track, talk about fitness goals, stretch, and debrief together. This program supports participants' well-being and healthy lifestyle while also providing the skills needed to independently access our community workout facilities. The W.O.W. class is a low-impact class that focuses on light cardio, strength, and balance work. Participants will pay $12 for the W.O.W. class upon arrival.

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Day of the week: Wednesday 

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Time:

 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM 

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Dates:

June: 8, 15, 22, 29 

July: 6, 13, 20, 27

August: 3, 10 17, 24

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Location: Techny Prairie Activity Center 

180 Anets Dr. Northbrook 

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Fee: $180 

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Yoga Nidra - Virtual

This program meets every Wednesday of the session and is facilitated by Hope Barnes. 

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This is a unique Yoga practice focused on breathing, meditation, and awareness. You will need quiet and space to lie down. There are no yoga poses as the whole practice is in Shavasana, a resting position. Yoga Nidra is known to improve the functioning of the nervous system and decrease anxiety and improve your mood.

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Day of the week: Wednesday

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Time: 

8:15 - 9:15 PM

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Dates:

June: 8, 15, 22, 29 

July: 6, 13, 20, 27

August: 3, 10, 17, 24

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Location: Zoom

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 Fee: $240

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THURSDAY 

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ArtLab for EveryONE - Thursday 

This program is facilitated by Kathleen Gallo & Sid Veeravalli. This creative and hands-on workshop is ideal for young adults who want to discover and expand their artistic talents and those who already enjoy making art. Inspiration for your art will come from our shared and personal ideas, demonstrations, and exploring the work of other artists. Students will be exposed to a wide range of art mediums. 

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During in-person ArtLab, we follow all safety guidelines. Click here to learn more about ArtLab-specific guidelines and see how we set up our space. 

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Day of the week: Thursday 

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Time:

 12:30 - 2:30 PM

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Dates:

June: 9, 16, 23, 30

July: 7, 14, 21, 28

August: 4, 11, 18, 25

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Location:

TotalLink2 Community

1200 Shermer Rd. Northbrook

Lower Level Break Room

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Fee: $500

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Yoga - Virtual 

Yoga will be facilitated by Pam Tokowitz, a certified Yoga instructor. There is a focus on teaching yoga concepts such as breathing, balance, strength, and flexibility. Learning poses and salutations will also be included.

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Day of the week: Thursday

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Time:

Yoga 4:00 - 5:00 PM

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Dates:

June: 9, 16, 23, 30

July: 7, 14, 21, 28

August: 4, 11, 18, 25

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Location: Zoom

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Fee: $240

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Sarah’s Karaoke Meetup

This program is facilitated by Madison McGinty and meets one Thursday per month from 5:30-7:30 pm at Dee’s Place in Glenview. 

 

Whether you can carry a tune or not, we're all stars during Sarah’s Karaoke Meetup, so join us! The mission of Sarah's Karaoke Meetup is to bring people who love music together for singing, friendship, and fun! 

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Day of the week: Thursday 



Time: 

5:30-7:30 PM

 

Dates: 

June: 23

July: 21

August: 25​

 

Location:

 Dee’s Place at the Glen

2600 Navy Blvd. Glenview 

 

Fee: FREE

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FRIDAY 

 

Dinner & Movie Night Out​

This program is facilitated by Jamie Weller and Sam Biggio. Join your friends for some Friday fun! Come for great chats, lots of laughs, and a good time. Eat dinner together, then watch a movie voted upon by the group! This program typically occurs on the 1st Friday of each month. We will be ordering dinner from Sarpinos for each movie night. 

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Please email Madison at mmcginty@totallink2.org with any movie requests. 

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Day of the week: Friday

Time: 5:30-8:30 PM

 

Dates:

June: 10th (note: this is the 2nd Friday)

July: 1

August: 5

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Location:

TotalLink2 Community

1200 Shermer Rd., Northbrook

Lower Level Break Room

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Fee: 

Bring Your Own Dinner & Movie Night: $90

Dinner Provided & Movie Night: $135

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heART Words & Dinner​

This program is facilitated by Jamie Weller and Sam Biggio, meeting on the 3rd Friday of the month.

 

heART Words is an inclusive community for writers of all abilities. Through inspiring verbal and visual prompts, Jamie and Sam will encourage self-expression of emotions, courage, imagination, experience, and heart. Group members are encouraged to share what they have written with the group.  

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Day of the week: 3rd Friday of the month

 

5:30 - 7:00 PM - Dinner at Marcello’s

7:00 - 8:30 PM - heART Words

 

Dates: 

June: 17

July: 15

August: 19

 

Location:

Marcello’s (Dinner)

1911 Cherry Ln, Northbrook, IL

Village Church of Northbrook (heART Words)

1300 Shermer Rd.

 

Fee: 

 heART Words only - $90

Dinner & Heart Words - $135

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SATURDAY 

Girlfriends Group & WerQ (now in person)

This program meets on the 1st and 3rd Saturday of each month and is facilitated by Jordan Andrews. Jessie Benson is the facilitator for WerQ.

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If you enjoy making new friends, sharing your thoughts and feelings about friends and relationships, creating things (arts & crafts, cooking), playing games, or volunteering with fun-loving girlfriends, then this group is for you!!  This is an opportunity for a small group of young women to develop and strengthen friendships, gain confidence in community settings, and create new friendships. There will be a focus on fostering connections among group members in and outside of scheduled group meetings. 

 

WerQ is a fun dance class that is accessible to all dance abilities and levels. Jessie Benson, a certified WerQ instructor and special educator, will lead WerQ.

 

Day of the week: 1st & 3rd Saturday of the month

 

Time:

 Girlfriends Group: 1:00 - 3:00 PM 

WerQ: 3:00 - 3:45 PM

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Dates: 

June: 18

July: 2, 16, 30

August: 6, 20

 

Location: 

Village Church of Northbrook 

1300 Shermer Rd. 

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Fee: 

BOTH Girlfriends Group & WerQ: $210

Girlfriends Group: $150

WerQ: $60  

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Next Chapter Book Club+​

​This program meets on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays. Our Next Chapter Book Club Plus includes reading together from 1:00-2:30 PM, followed by a physical activity from 2:30 - 3:30 PM. 

 

Expect to have a lot of fun as we dive into a story together and discuss its characters and plot. We read a book together as a group (all reading levels welcomed), taking turns. Our facilitators use strategies that are inclusive to all. Thank you to our partner, UPS for DownS, for supporting this program.

 

The physical activity, facilitated by Erin Murray, will feature an alternation of both Sculpt and yoga. Sculpt is a form of exercise that uses resistance or weight to strengthen muscles. Erin is a certified yoga and Sculpt instructor.

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Day of the week: 2nd & 4th Saturdays

 

Time: 1:00 - 3:30 PM

 

Dates:

June: 11, 25

July: 9, 23

August: 13, 27

 

Location:

Village Church of Northbrook 

1300 Shermer Rd. 

 

Fee: $210

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Saturday Night With The Guys - In, Out, & Virtual​

Guys Night In and Out meets on the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of the month. Virtual Guys Night meets on the 4th Saturday of the month. 

 

Guys Night Out

This program is facilitated by Danny Fay and Sid Veeravali. On the 1st Saturday, the group will enjoy a night out in the community at some of their favorite places- Par King, Dave and Busters, trampoline park, etc. Participants and facilitators will eat at a restaurant near the activity and then drive together to the activity. 

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Day of the week: 1st Saturday of the month

 

Time: 5:00 - 9:00 PM

 

Dates:

June: 4

July: 2

August: 6

 

Location:

Varies based on the week 

Pick up and drop off at TotalLink2 Community 

1200 Shermer Rd. Northbrook 

 

Fee: $120

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Guys Night In

This program is facilitated by Danny Fay and Sid Veeravali. On the 3rd Saturday,  there will be a focus on making friends and exploring common interests. Regular get-togethers foster a sense of community, friendship, and confidence. At each meeting, there will be a topic of discussion (friendship, relationships, etc.), dinner, and gameplay.  We will order pizza together, then walk over to Lou Malnati's to pick it up when it's ready, and eat while socially distanced at the church.

 

Guys Night In

 

Day of the week: 3rd Saturday of the month

 

Time: 

5:00 - 8:00 PM

 

Dates:

June: 18

July: 16

August: 20

 

Location:

Village Church of Northbrook 

1300 Shermer Rd. 

 

Fee: $120 

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Virtual Guys Night In

This virtual program is facilitated by Jonathan Rauwerda. On the 4th Saturday,  there will be a focus on making friends and exploring common interests. Regular get-togethers foster a sense of community, friendship, and confidence. At each meeting, there will be a topic of discussion (friendship, relationships, etc.), dinner, and gameplay.  

 

Day of the week: 4th Saturday of the month

 

Time:

 6:00 - 7:00 PM

 

Dates:

June: 25

July: 23

August: 27

 

Location: Zoom

 

Fee: $60 

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Saturday Socials - Virtual 

This program meets virtually on the 4th Saturday of each month and is facilitated by Kathleen Gallo. 

 

Looking to have fun, meet friends and have a great Saturday night? Join us at our monthly virtual Saturday Socials. The goal of Saturday Socials is to foster a sense of friendship, community, and fun among young adults.

 

Day of the week: 4th Saturday 

 

Time:

 6:00 - 7:00 PM

 

Dates:

June: 25

July: 23

August: 27

 

Location: Zoom

 

Fee: $45

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One-On-One & Semi-Private Coaching

TotalLink2 Community is proud to offer one-on-one individual and semi-private (2-3 people) coaching in a variety of areas. This is an opportunity to work privately with a coach on a goal that is important to you.

 

Coaching areas may include but are not limited to art, cooking, yoga, technology, life skills, building a meaningful schedule, meal preparation, and budgeting.

 

Please contact Madison McGinty at mmcginty@totallink2.org to schedule.

 

Dates and Times Are Flexible.

 

Fees: 

One-on-One Coaching: $50/hour 

Semi-Private Session: $30/hour

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More important things to know:

 

Teri is available to help you register. 

You may send Teri the classes you'd like to sign-up for,

and she'll take care of the registration process for you.

You may contact Teri at trosenberg@totallink2.org.

 

Program Cancellation: 

We ask that participants/families inform Teri or Madison about missing a program date 72 hours before the scheduled program in order to receive credit towards future programming.

 

You may use your credits to pay for programs. 

If you have questions about your credits or invoices, please reach out to Stacy Merrigan at smerrigan@totallink2.org.

 

We are available to provide technical support. 

If you would benefit from a Zoom tutorial, please reach out to Teri Rosenberg at trosenberg@totallink2.org. We can provide you with step-by-step directions and/or a personal tutorial via phone.

 

You may read our Zoom etiquette and expectations by clicking here.

You will be asked to acknowledge and agree to our Zoom etiquette and expectations when you register.

 

If you are a new participant and interested in our programs, please contact our Program Director, Madison McGinty at mmcginty@totallink2.org

She would like to tell you more about our programs and introduce you to our staff.

 

If you are experiencing financial hardship, please contact Emily Raming at eraming@totallink2.org to learn about TotalLink's financial assistance.

 

COVID guidelines are constantly changing, and we are always staying flexible with them. Please see our safety guidelines, which are based on CDC recommendations, local school district recommendations, and participant, family, and facilitator input.

 

See our attached document for updated COVID guidelines. www.totallink2.org/safety

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