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RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE
RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE
https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/donation-timePlease note, pre-registration is mandatory and only takes a few minutes - please click the link. If you want to donate blood, make sure to eat […]
RISE ABOVE: OVERCOME VICTIM MINDSET, EMPOWER YOURSELF, AND REALIZE YOUR FULL POTENTIAL
RISE ABOVE: OVERCOME VICTIM MINDSET, EMPOWER YOURSELF, AND REALIZE YOUR FULL POTENTIAL
In the era of using therapy language to describe everyday emotions and the urge to over pathologize, it’s tempting to see ourselves as damaged and powerless, […]
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LFLB Nonprofit Board Leadership Event
LFLB Nonprofit Board Leadership Event
Discover Meaningful Ways to Give Back and Provide Leadership in Your Community Have you ever wondered what it’s like to serve on a nonprofit board? Are […]
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HOW TO FALL IN LOVE WITH QUESTIONS: A NEW WAY TO THRIVE IN TIMES OF UNCERTANTY
HOW TO FALL IN LOVE WITH QUESTIONS: A NEW WAY TO THRIVE IN TIMES OF UNCERTANTY
What do you do when faced with a big, important question that keeps you up at night? Many people, understandably, seize answers dispensed by “experts,” influencers, […]
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Family Math Night
Family Math Night
THIS CLASS HAS BEEN CANCELLED. PLEASE CHECK BACK FOR RESCHEDULED DATES! Pizza, Fun & Numbers! No need to worry about dinner—just bring your family and love […]
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Tai Chi With Ken Ning
Tai Chi With Ken Ning
Sign up for Gorton’s Tai Chi class and join Ken Ning each Saturday to learn and practice Tai Chi. Ken’s Tai Chi class is open to […]
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RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE
RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE
https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/donation-timePlease note, pre-registration is mandatory and only takes a few minutes - please click the link. If you want to donate blood, make sure to eat […]
25 CATS FROM QATAR
25 CATS FROM QATAR
A documentary that follows the international rescue efforts of Sip & Purr Cat Cafe in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, focusing on the rescue and relocation of 25 at-risk […]
CHANGE THE WALLPAPER: TRANSFORMING CULTURAL PATTERNS TO BUILD MORE JUST COMMUNITIES
CHANGE THE WALLPAPER: TRANSFORMING CULTURAL PATTERNS TO BUILD MORE JUST COMMUNITIES
How can ordinary people fight for social justice? Can individual actions change structural inequality? In Change the Wallpaper: Transforming Cultural Patterns to Build More Just Communities, […]
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GRAND ROUNDS: SHIFT: MANAGING YOUR EMOTIONS — SO THEY DON’T MANAGE YOU
GRAND ROUNDS: SHIFT: MANAGING YOUR EMOTIONS — SO THEY DON’T MANAGE YOU
Whether it’s anxiety about going to the doctor, boiling rage when we’re stuck in traffic, or devastation after a painful break-up, our lives are filled with […]
Get Your Stories Straight
Get Your Stories Straight
Organize Your Life Stories Photos & Family Tree In One Family Heirloom Book Do you or a loved one have a surplus of photos that need […]
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Adult Art With Joalida Smit
Adult Art With Joalida Smit
Join Joalida in her art studio at the Gorton Center for structured art classes over 2 weeks. Participants will start with mark-making (charcoal, pen, ink), exploring […]
Teen Art With Joalida Smit
Teen Art With Joalida Smit
Paint and draw with Joalida in her art studio at the Gorton Center! In this on-going class Joalida works with teens exploring different mediums, techniques and […]
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Introduction to Traditional Chinese Medicine
Introduction to Traditional Chinese Medicine
Educator Yvonne Wolf gives a brief background on the ancient practice of Traditional Chinese Medicine, including three main principles of its purpose. She will relate this […]
Deer Path Art League Art in Bloom
Deer Path Art League Art in Bloom
Deer Path Art League presents our Art in Bloom on May 8th! Step into spring with a one-of-a-kind event at the Gorton Center where art, fashion […]
Breath & Meditation
Breath & Meditation
Learning to breathe is an art form. Allowing the breath to center and rebalance the body & mind is a practice. Meditation helps to focus our […]
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Ladies Night Dance Party
Ladies Night Dance Party
Ladies Night Out – The Ultimate Dance Party (Without the Late Night!) Don’t miss out – join us for the ultimate ladies night! Calling all women […]
Palette & Pours: Spring Flowers
Palette & Pours: Spring Flowers
Creating and expressing oneself through art can be a therapeutic and fulfilling experience that promotes mental wellness. Art classes are a great way to meet new […]
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2001: A SPACE ODYSSEY
2001: A SPACE ODYSSEY
When a mysterious artifact is uncovered on the Moon, a spacecraft manned by two humans and one supercomputer is sent to Jupiter to find its origins. […]
T-Shirt Collage: Create Your Own Wearable Art
T-Shirt Collage: Create Your Own Wearable Art
THIS CLASS HAS BEEN CANCELLED. In this fun art class, children will create their own unique T-Shirt designs through the art of collage. Using a variety […]
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THE AI CON: HOW TO FIGHT BIG TECH’S HYPE AND CREATE THE FUTURE WE WANT
THE AI CON: HOW TO FIGHT BIG TECH’S HYPE AND CREATE THE FUTURE WE WANT
Is artificial intelligence going to take over the world? Have big tech scientists created an artificial lifeform that can think on its own? Is it going […]
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THE FAMILY DYNAMIC: A JOURNEY INTO THE MYSTERY OF SIBLING SUCCESS
THE FAMILY DYNAMIC: A JOURNEY INTO THE MYSTERY OF SIBLING SUCCESS
An Olympic athlete. An award-winning novelist. A successful entrepreneur. All raised under one roof. What can we learn from those families whose children aim high and […]
Art Impact Project: Concentric Circles
Art Impact Project: Concentric Circles
Inspired by artist Wassily Kandinsky, this concentric circle project fosters a relaxing environment. We use acrylic paint on canvas to create a beautiful pattern, representing the […]
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Do Not Submit-Lake Forest
Do Not Submit-Lake Forest
Storytelling Open Mic-WALK-INS WELCOME DNS takes place the second Wednesday of every month. No Cover Charge! Do Not Submit Lake Forest takes place in […]
UNFORGIVING PLACES: THE UNEXPECTED ORIGINS OF AMERICAN GUN VIOLENCE
UNFORGIVING PLACES: THE UNEXPECTED ORIGINS OF AMERICAN GUN VIOLENCE
In 2007, economist Jens Ludwig, Ph.D., moved to the South Side of Chicago to research two big questions: Why does gun violence happen, and is there […]
Ripples of Kindness: Rocks That Connect
Ripples of Kindness: Rocks That Connect
Small Stones, BIG Impact - Spreading Joy Throughout Our Community Join us for a delightful Mother's Day mini-retreat where we'll come together to create ripples of […]
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Accelerated Class: Reiki Levels I & II
Accelerated Class: Reiki Levels I & II
THIS CLASS HAS BEEN CANCELLED. PLEASE JOIN US FOR FUTURE DATES IN JUNE, JULY & AUGUST! Learn an ancient healing art. Our Accelerated Reiki class is […]
Latin Dance
Latin Dance
Come join Esther and Walt for a sexy, fun, healthy and easy to follow latin dance class! This class is designed for couples but singles are […]
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Collage Your Own Letter Art Poster
Collage Your Own Letter Art Poster
THIS CLASS HAS BEEN CANCELLED. PLEASE CHECK BACK FOR RESCHEDULED DATES! In this creative and fun art class, children will explore the world of collage by […]
Tai Chi With Ken Ning
Tai Chi With Ken Ning
Sign up for Gorton’s Tai Chi class and join Ken Ning each Saturday to learn and practice Tai Chi. Ken’s Tai Chi class is open to […]
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Salsarobics
Salsarobics
Join Esther Gutierrez Sloan for a fun workout that happens each Friday! The major distinction of this program is that the joy, fun, and discovery are […]
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Beginning to Intermediate Watercolor with Sandie Bacon
Beginning to Intermediate Watercolor with Sandie Bacon
THIS CLASS HAS BEEN CANCELLED. CHECK BACK FOR RESCHEDULED DATES. Watercolor is a lovely medium which creates wonderful , lyrical ambiences. In this class we will […]
Understanding Branding & Design Your Own Logo
Understanding Branding & Design Your Own Logo
THIS CLASS HAS BEEN CANCELLED. CHECK BACK FOR RESCHEDULED DATES! In this empowering art class, children will have the opportunity to build their very own brand. […]
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All Level Yoga Class with Areta
All Level Yoga Class with Areta
Areta will guide you through a traditional vinyasa flow yoga class incorporating poses, breath work and meditation. This bi-weekly one-hour practice will help release tension and […]
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HOW TO STOP TRYING: AN OVERACHIEVER’S GUIDE TO SELF-ACCEPTANCE, LETTING GO, AND OTHER IMPOSSIBLE THINGS
HOW TO STOP TRYING: AN OVERACHIEVER’S GUIDE TO SELF-ACCEPTANCE, LETTING GO, AND OTHER IMPOSSIBLE THINGS
Have you ever heard someone say, “I’m trying to make it work,” and thought, “That sounds like a great idea”? Probably not. Because the thing about […]
Cooking at Froggy’s: Fish
Cooking at Froggy’s: Fish
Join Chef Thierry Lefeuvre of Froggy’s French Café in Highwood for an unforgettable evening of fine food, wine, and culinary inspiration! This engaging and delicious cooking […]
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ORIGINAL SINS: THE (MIS)EDUCATION OF BLACK AND NATIVE CHILDREN AND THE CONSTRUCTION OF AMERICAN RACISM
ORIGINAL SINS: THE (MIS)EDUCATION OF BLACK AND NATIVE CHILDREN AND THE CONSTRUCTION OF AMERICAN RACISM
If all children could just get an education, the logic goes, they would have the same opportunities later in life. But this historical tour de force […]
Breath & Meditation
Breath & Meditation
Learning to breathe is an art, and we practice it to center and rebalance the body and mind. Meditation sharpens our focus and enhances our energy. […]
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Crazy Rich Asians
Crazy Rich Asians
Join us at Gorton Center for a glamorous and feel-good evening with a screening of Crazy Rich Asians! This modern romantic comedy is based on the […]
Tai Chi With Ken Ning
Tai Chi With Ken Ning
Sign up for Gorton’s Tai Chi class and join Ken Ning each Saturday to learn and practice Tai Chi. Ken’s Tai Chi class is open to […]
Makkai Ballet Recital Saturday, May 24th, 2025
Makkai Ballet Recital Saturday, May 24th, 2025
Enjoy an afternoon of watching students of the Irina Makkai Ballet and Dance School show off everything they have learned in the annual recital to celebrate […]
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Salsarobics
Salsarobics
Join Esther Gutierrez Sloan for a fun salsarobics workout that happens each Friday! The major distinction of this program is that the joy, fun, and discovery […]
Good Grief: Understanding Pet Loss
Good Grief: Understanding Pet Loss
Join Jessica from the Animal Hospital of West Lake Forest for a compassionate and informative session focused on understanding the unique challenges of pet loss. This […]
Makkai Ballet Recital Sunday, May 25th, 2025
Makkai Ballet Recital Sunday, May 25th, 2025
Enjoy an afternoon of watching students of the Irina Makkai Ballet and Dance School show off everything they have learned in the annual recital to celebrate […]
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Fascial Stretch Therapy
Fascial Stretch Therapy
Private Fascial Stretch Therapy Sessions with Josh Watson of Lake Shore Fit@Home! Are you struggling with chronic pain, limited mobility, or reduced flexibility? Looking for a […]
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All Level Yoga with Areta
All Level Yoga with Areta
Areta will guide you through a traditional vinyasa flow yoga class incorporating poses, breath work and meditation. This bi-weekly one-hour practice will help release tension and […]
Introduction to Reiki
Introduction to Reiki
Reiki is a Japanese energy healing practice that promotes physical, emotional, and mental balance. In this class, you will learn techniques for self-care, relaxation, and stress […]
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Divorcing with Dignity
Divorcing with Dignity
Are you or someone you care about facing the difficult decision of divorce? This informative and compassionate workshop is designed to help individuals and couples better […]
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Let's Dance! Girls Night Out Dance Party!
Don’t miss out – join us for the ultimate girls’ night! Calling all ladies who love to have fun and dance but don’t want to party until dawn – this is your night! Girls’ Night Out is the ultimate women-only dance party where you can let loose, own the dance floor, and relive your best moves. And we let you do it all without sacrificing your beauty sleep.
Bags-Beer-Rock 'n' Roll
Join us for Gorton’s 4th annual Cornhole Classic and Concert! It’s a great way to enjoy an afternoon of summer fun with your friends. Enjoy great music, food and drink and cheer on your favorite team. New this year and open to all- a variety of “Challenges” from pop-a-shot to long toss and more-a chance to flex all your tossing skills!
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