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June 2, 2025

Gorton Center Welcomes New Board Members

Gorton Center Honors Leadership Transitions at Annual Board Meeting  Lake Forest, IL – [May 22, 2025] – Gorton Center’s Board of Directors held its Annual Meeting […]
May 21, 2025

Film as Window and Mirror

Film as Window and Mirror: How Cinema Shapes Empathy and Identity In a world that often feels fragmented by difference, film offers a rare and powerful […]
May 5, 2025

Making Community Spaces Inclusive: Accessibility at Gorton Center

Everyone deserves an opportunity to participate in community life without unnecessary barriers. For places that host public events — such as art centers, educational venues, and […]
April 10, 2025

The Benefits of Socialization for Young Children

Socialization plays a key role in childhood development, guiding how children learn to connect with others, build self-confidence, and develop emotional intelligence. From the earliest months […]
March 17, 2025

The History of Jazz Dance

Jazz dance is the restless spirit of American culture. It began as a blend of African and European traditions, often performed in lively social settings that […]
February 18, 2025

The Importance of Continual Growth: Learning New Skills as an Adult

Growth doesn’t stop when you reach adulthood – it evolves. Just as a tree continues to stretch toward the sky and deepen its roots, adults have […]
January 31, 2025

The Impact of Our Donors

Throughout the year, each of us has the opportunity to make a difference in many ways, for so many people! Gorton is grateful for our donors […]
January 24, 2025

Family Fun With Art and Film: Activities to Try

Spending quality time together as a family is essential for building strong, lasting connections, and engaging in fun, creative activities can make those moments even more […]
January 24, 2025

Why Music Matters

Music is everywhere. From the songs we sing in the car to the playlists we stream while working out, it’s a part of our daily lives. […]
January 10, 2025

Dave O’Connor Brings Thriving Midlife Man Series to Gorton

Dave O’Connor, better known as Coach Dave, is hosting a new class at Gorton starting this January! This six-session group coaching series is designed for men […]
December 5, 2024

How to Be More Creative

“Creativity,” said George Lois – visionary art director and designer, the brains behind the famous “I Want My MTV” slogan – “can solve almost any problem. […]
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