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Social Skills Class

  • Wednesday, July 1, 2026 + 6 more dates

  • Wednesdays, July 1 - August 5, 11am-12pm
  • Elaine Kersten Children’s Center 255 Revere Dr. Suite 200 Northbrook, IL 60062 View Map

Looking for a fun way for your child to learn social awareness, communication skills, and peer connections? In this speech-language pathologist-lead class, children will learn strategies to be social superstars! Practice age-appropriate social skills while reading stories, playing games, making crafts, and more! This class is offered for children 4-6 years. 

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Monthly Grief Support Group - Skokie

  • Thursday, July 2, 2026 + 6 more dates

  • 10-11:30am
  • Goldie Bachmann Luftig Building 5150 W. Golf Rd Skokie, IL 60077 View Map

This is a monthly drop in, daytime grief support group meeting on the first Thursday of each month for adults who have experienced the death of a loved one within the past two years. The group will provide a safe and supportive space to share, reflect, and connect with others who are grieving. Contact Daniel Bahner via email or phone to register for this free support group.

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Fine Motor Friends

  • Thursday, July 2, 2026 + 3 more dates

  • Thursdays, 1-2pm June 11-July 16
  • Elaine Kersten Children’s Center 255 Revere Dr. Suite 200 Northbrook, IL 60062 View Map

This fun and engaging summer class for children ages 5–7 years will target fine motor strength, hand coordination, visual motor integration, and dexterity skills through play-based sensory-motor activities, crafts, games, and obstacle courses. Activities are designed by our occupational therapist to support the foundational skills needed for improved handwriting, classroom participation, self-care independence, and overall confidence with school-related tasks. This 6-week class is offered at our clinic in Northbrook.

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Social Superheroes

  • Monday, June 29, 2026 + 9 more dates

  • Mondays and Tuesdays, June 22-July 28, 1-2pm
  • Elaine Kersten Children's Center 255 Revere Drive, Suite 200 Northbrook, IL 60062 View Map

Looking for a fun way to learn social awareness, communication skills, and self-regulation? The Social Superhero Training Academy is open! In this occupational therapist-lead class, children will learn strategies to be flexible-thinking superheroes. Practice these new social superhero powers by reading stories, playing games, making crafts, and more! This 6-week class is offered at our clinic in Northbrook.

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Social Superheroes

  • Monday, June 29, 2026 + 9 more dates

  • Mondays and Tuesdays, June 22-July 28, 1-2pm
  • Elaine Kersten Children's Center 255 Revere Drive, Suite 200 Northbrook, IL 60062 View Map

Looking for a fun way to learn social awareness, communication skills, and self-regulation? The Social Superhero Training Academy is open! In this occupational therapist-lead class, children will learn strategies to be flexible-thinking superheroes. Practice these new social superhero powers by reading stories, playing games, making crafts, and more! This 6-week class is offered at our clinic in Northbrook.

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Healing Hearts: Grief Support Group for Spouse/Partner Loss

This virtual drop-in grief support group is for older adults who have experienced the death of a spouse or partner within the last two years. The group meets the 1st Tuesday of the month, 10:30am -12:00 pm. Supported by the Lauri S. Bauer Foundation for Sudden Loss. For more information and to receive the Zoom link, please contact Leah Shefsky, LCSW.  

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Social Skills Class

  • Wednesday, July 1, 2026 + 6 more dates

  • Wednesdays, July 1 - August 5, 11am-12pm
  • Elaine Kersten Children’s Center 255 Revere Dr. Suite 200 Northbrook, IL 60062 View Map

Looking for a fun way for your child to learn social awareness, communication skills, and peer connections? In this speech-language pathologist-lead class, children will learn strategies to be social superstars! Practice age-appropriate social skills while reading stories, playing games, making crafts, and more! This class is offered for children 4-6 years. 

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Resume and Cover Letter Workshop

  • Thursday, July 9, 2026 + 1 more dates

  • morning and afternoon sessions available

Learn how to effectively create or revise two of the fundamental tools for conducting a job search in the current market. Resume and cover letter workshops convene in the afternoon on April 14 and June 18 at 2pm with an additional session on July 9 at 1pm. Morning sessions are available May 13 at 11:30am. After you have registered, you will receive an emailed link the day of the event, allowing you access to the workshop you have registered for. 

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Fine Motor Friends

  • Thursday, July 2, 2026 + 3 more dates

  • Thursdays, 1-2pm June 11-July 16
  • Elaine Kersten Children’s Center 255 Revere Dr. Suite 200 Northbrook, IL 60062 View Map

This fun and engaging summer class for children ages 5–7 years will target fine motor strength, hand coordination, visual motor integration, and dexterity skills through play-based sensory-motor activities, crafts, games, and obstacle courses. Activities are designed by our occupational therapist to support the foundational skills needed for improved handwriting, classroom participation, self-care independence, and overall confidence with school-related tasks. This 6-week class is offered at our clinic in Northbrook.

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W.I.S.E UP®! Interactive Workshop for Adoptive Families

Children entering 3rd and 4th grade who were adopted are invited to join this engaging workshop facilitated by The Cradle. The W.I.S.E. UP®! program empowers children in adoptive families to embrace their stories with confidence and pride. At least one parent must be in attendance.  Register Today! Lunch, free play and socializing to follow the event.

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Social Superheroes

  • Monday, June 29, 2026 + 9 more dates

  • Mondays and Tuesdays, June 22-July 28, 1-2pm
  • Elaine Kersten Children's Center 255 Revere Drive, Suite 200 Northbrook, IL 60062 View Map

Looking for a fun way to learn social awareness, communication skills, and self-regulation? The Social Superhero Training Academy is open! In this occupational therapist-lead class, children will learn strategies to be flexible-thinking superheroes. Practice these new social superhero powers by reading stories, playing games, making crafts, and more! This 6-week class is offered at our clinic in Northbrook.

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Social Superheroes

  • Monday, June 29, 2026 + 9 more dates

  • Mondays and Tuesdays, June 22-July 28, 1-2pm
  • Elaine Kersten Children's Center 255 Revere Drive, Suite 200 Northbrook, IL 60062 View Map

Looking for a fun way to learn social awareness, communication skills, and self-regulation? The Social Superhero Training Academy is open! In this occupational therapist-lead class, children will learn strategies to be flexible-thinking superheroes. Practice these new social superhero powers by reading stories, playing games, making crafts, and more! This 6-week class is offered at our clinic in Northbrook.

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Monthly Grief Support Group - Northbrook

Please join us for an in-person monthly grief support group for adults who have experienced the death of a loved one within the past two years. The group meets on the 2nd Tuesday of each month from 7:00-8:30 pm and is co-sponsored by Temple Beth-El and Congregation Beth Shalom in Northbrook. Please contact Daniel Bahner LPC, for more information.

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Social Skills Class

  • Wednesday, July 1, 2026 + 6 more dates

  • Wednesdays, July 1 - August 5, 11am-12pm
  • Elaine Kersten Children’s Center 255 Revere Dr. Suite 200 Northbrook, IL 60062 View Map

Looking for a fun way for your child to learn social awareness, communication skills, and peer connections? In this speech-language pathologist-lead class, children will learn strategies to be social superstars! Practice age-appropriate social skills while reading stories, playing games, making crafts, and more! This class is offered for children 4-6 years. 

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Fine Motor Friends

  • Thursday, July 2, 2026 + 3 more dates

  • Thursdays, 1-2pm June 11-July 16
  • Elaine Kersten Children’s Center 255 Revere Dr. Suite 200 Northbrook, IL 60062 View Map

This fun and engaging summer class for children ages 5–7 years will target fine motor strength, hand coordination, visual motor integration, and dexterity skills through play-based sensory-motor activities, crafts, games, and obstacle courses. Activities are designed by our occupational therapist to support the foundational skills needed for improved handwriting, classroom participation, self-care independence, and overall confidence with school-related tasks. This 6-week class is offered at our clinic in Northbrook.

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Social Superheroes

  • Monday, June 29, 2026 + 9 more dates

  • Mondays and Tuesdays, June 22-July 28, 1-2pm
  • Elaine Kersten Children's Center 255 Revere Drive, Suite 200 Northbrook, IL 60062 View Map

Looking for a fun way to learn social awareness, communication skills, and self-regulation? The Social Superhero Training Academy is open! In this occupational therapist-lead class, children will learn strategies to be flexible-thinking superheroes. Practice these new social superhero powers by reading stories, playing games, making crafts, and more! This 6-week class is offered at our clinic in Northbrook.

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Journey to Build a Family

Journey to Build a Family is a free monthly virtual drop-in for those navigating challenges in building or growing their families, including infertility, pregnancy loss, and grief. This group meets on the third Monday of each month. Email Andrea Jacobs for the Zoom link. More information can be found on the JCFS Family Support page.

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Expand Your Reach Through Networking

  • Tuesday, July 21, 2026 + 1 more dates

  • morning and afternoon sessions available

Whether you connect in person, online, in groups, at events or through your own personal relationships, doing it professionally and effectively is essential to your job search success. Networking workshop convenes in the afternoon on April 29 and June 16 at 2pm with an additional session on July 21 at 1pm. Morning sessions are available May 21 at 11am.

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Social Superheroes

  • Monday, June 29, 2026 + 9 more dates

  • Mondays and Tuesdays, June 22-July 28, 1-2pm
  • Elaine Kersten Children's Center 255 Revere Drive, Suite 200 Northbrook, IL 60062 View Map

Looking for a fun way to learn social awareness, communication skills, and self-regulation? The Social Superhero Training Academy is open! In this occupational therapist-lead class, children will learn strategies to be flexible-thinking superheroes. Practice these new social superhero powers by reading stories, playing games, making crafts, and more! This 6-week class is offered at our clinic in Northbrook.

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Path to Citizenship with Franklin Park Library

Learn about the journey from permanent resident (Green Card holder) to U.S. citizen. Information about eligibility, N-400 applications, exceptions, fees, the interview and oath ceremony will be shared. Presentation followed by Q&A. Register today

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Social Skills Class

  • Wednesday, July 1, 2026 + 6 more dates

  • Wednesdays, July 1 - August 5, 11am-12pm
  • Elaine Kersten Children’s Center 255 Revere Dr. Suite 200 Northbrook, IL 60062 View Map

Looking for a fun way for your child to learn social awareness, communication skills, and peer connections? In this speech-language pathologist-lead class, children will learn strategies to be social superstars! Practice age-appropriate social skills while reading stories, playing games, making crafts, and more! This class is offered for children 4-6 years. 

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Social Superheroes

  • Monday, June 29, 2026 + 9 more dates

  • Mondays and Tuesdays, June 22-July 28, 1-2pm
  • Elaine Kersten Children's Center 255 Revere Drive, Suite 200 Northbrook, IL 60062 View Map

Looking for a fun way to learn social awareness, communication skills, and self-regulation? The Social Superhero Training Academy is open! In this occupational therapist-lead class, children will learn strategies to be flexible-thinking superheroes. Practice these new social superhero powers by reading stories, playing games, making crafts, and more! This 6-week class is offered at our clinic in Northbrook.

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Monthly Grief Support Group - Virtual

Please join us for a virtual monthly grief support group for adults who have experienced the death of a loved one within the past two years. The free support group meets on the 4th Monday of each month from 7:30-9:00 pm and is co-sponsored by Anshe Emet Synagogue, Anshe Sholom B’nai Israel, Emanuel Congregation, Mishkan Chicago, Chicago Sinai Congregation, and Temple Sholom of Chicago. Contact Leah Shefsky to register.

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Social Superheroes

  • Monday, June 29, 2026 + 9 more dates

  • Mondays and Tuesdays, June 22-July 28, 1-2pm
  • Elaine Kersten Children's Center 255 Revere Drive, Suite 200 Northbrook, IL 60062 View Map

Looking for a fun way to learn social awareness, communication skills, and self-regulation? The Social Superhero Training Academy is open! In this occupational therapist-lead class, children will learn strategies to be flexible-thinking superheroes. Practice these new social superhero powers by reading stories, playing games, making crafts, and more! This 6-week class is offered at our clinic in Northbrook.

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Social Skills Class

  • Wednesday, July 1, 2026 + 6 more dates

  • Wednesdays, July 1 - August 5, 11am-12pm
  • Elaine Kersten Children’s Center 255 Revere Dr. Suite 200 Northbrook, IL 60062 View Map

Looking for a fun way for your child to learn social awareness, communication skills, and peer connections? In this speech-language pathologist-lead class, children will learn strategies to be social superstars! Practice age-appropriate social skills while reading stories, playing games, making crafts, and more! This class is offered for children 4-6 years. 

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Winning the Interview

  • Thursday, July 30, 2026 + 1 more dates

  • morning and afternoon sessions available

Preparation is key! It may be virtual, in-person, with a group or over numerous follow-up sessions, but interviewing comes with the job search. Learn and practice how to interview in any setting to secure your next job! Afternoon interview workshops convene April 30 and June 23 at 2pm with an additional session on July 30 at 1pm. Morning workshops available May 20 at 11am.

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