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SUMMARY:Gentle Yoga with Areta
DESCRIPTION:Gentle Yoga:  Thursdays\, 9:00am – 10:00am \nSingle Ticket = $20\, 6 Class Package = $96 \nThis gentle flow class is warm and light\, ideal for anyone wanting a slower-paced class.  We move to create flexibility and sustain our range of motion through supportive passive openings and longer holds and props.  This class is for any age\, body type\, and level of experience. As we progress\, you will learn how to incorporate breath connection and meditation techniques into your practice.  Please bring a mat and a water bottle. \nAbout the instructor:\nAreta has been teaching yoga in Lake Forest and in yoga studios along the North Shore for 10 years and is E-RYT 500 Certified.  Areta’s passion is bringing yoga to Every BODY and has additional certifications in Meditation\, Adaptive Yoga for Disabilities\, Senior Yoga\, Love Your Brain for traumatic brain injury\, Yoga for Eating Disorder Recovery\, Yin Yoga\, and Yoga for 12 Step Recovery.  Areta teaches yoga to inspire and empower physical well-being\, spiritual balance\, and awakening for everyday life.  She is a long-time resident of Lake Forest and a disability advocate and volunteer yoga coach for the Great Lakes Adaptive Sports Association (GLASA).
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/gentle-yoga-with-areta-9/2023-06-01/
LOCATION:Gorton Center\, 400 East Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045
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SUMMARY:Open Studio for Artists
DESCRIPTION:Gorton warmly welcomes artists and creatives from diverse backgrounds! We are thrilled to announce that we are now providing studio space every Thursday\, from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm. This dedicated time slot allows participants to utilize our open studio space for their ongoing projects. It’s an excellent opportunity to immerse yourself in a creative environment and focus on your artistic endeavors. \nAs an added benefit\, we are delighted to have local artists Susan Sands and Joalida Smit on board. They will be present during the studio hours to offer guidance\, answer questions\, and provide valuable feedback. Their expertise and experience will undoubtedly enrich your artistic journey and foster a supportive community of like-minded individuals. \nWhether you’re a painter\, sculptor\, writer\, photographer\, or any other kind of artist\, our studio space is open to all forms of creativity. Join us on Thursdays to nurture your creative spirit\, collaborate with fellow artists\, and receive invaluable input from Susan Sands and Joalida Smit. We look forward to seeing your artistic endeavors flourish within our vibrant artistic community at Gorton. \nOpen Studio will run every Thursday from 9:30am – 12:30pm – $35/Day \n*PARTICIPANTS MUST BRING THEIR OWN SUPPLIES AND MATERIALS 
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/open-studio-for-artists-4/2023-06-01/
LOCATION:Gorton Center\, 400 East Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045
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SUMMARY:Welcome Wellness: Weight Loss & Healthier Lifestyle Accountability Group
DESCRIPTION:Know what to do but need help staying on course? The Weight Loss & Healthier Habits Accountability Group will help you set goals and stay focused on reaching them. Start by choosing a health-related goal (weight loss\, increased strength/fitness level\, healthier eating\, stress management\, etc). Then attend the group each week for consistent support\, guidance\, and most importantly accountability. \nWhy do groups work well? A lot of us already know what to do\, but we just need a nudge to get it done\, and having someone to report to often makes us more successful. \nEach week we will: \n\ndiscuss goals and progress\nplanning manageable steps for the week ahead\nshare roadblocks and barriers that are getting in the way of progress\nlearn about healthier habits in our nutrition\, exercise\, and mindset\n\nThis course runs May 19 – June 23\, 12pm – 12:45pm \n$96 for 6 weeks\, $20 Drop In \nAbout Mollie Lawniczak \nMy health journey led me to coach others and start Welcome Wellness.  I understand what it is like to have a health goal which makes me passionate about educating\, supporting\, and motivating others to reach their goals. I am a National Board-Certified Health and Wellness Coach (NBC-HWC) and studied health coaching and nutrition sciences through the Dr. Sears Wellness Institute and Stanford Center for Health Education.  In addition\, I worked for over two years coaching members at WW (Weight Watchers). As a health coach\, I help clients achieve self-determined goals\, provide trusted science-based information\, help clients make a plan to achieve their goals\, and maintain motivation. Welcome Wellness is my opportunity to share and welcome good health into the lives of my clients.  \n 
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/welcome-wellness-weight-loss-healthier-lifestyle-accountability-group-2023-06-02/
LOCATION:Gorton Center\, 400 East Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045
CATEGORIES:Adults,Age,Classes,Wellness
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SUMMARY:Tai Chi with Ken Ning
DESCRIPTION:Tai Chi is a martial art that emphasizes weight transference for improved balance and body awareness. The slow\, graceful and precise body movements can enhance the strength of body and clarity of mind. Join Ken Ning and learn the flowing movements of Tai Chi.\nSaturdays 11:00am – 12:00pm \nKen has been practicing martial arts for 27 years\, and started Tai Chi training in 1996 with Sifu Dale Washington\, Sifu Ban Toy in 2000 and Grand Master Yang Jun in 2006. He has been practicing Tai Chi for 21 years and teaching Tai Chi for 12 years. In 2016\, he received a Gold Eagle certificate from Yang Family Tai Chi Chuan Association. certificate. Ken is also one of Grand Master Yang Jun’s Disciples for the Yang Family Tai Chi Chuan. He teaches Kickboxing and Full-contact Martial Arts teacher and is certified by Ng Family Martial Arts Association.
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/tai-chi-with-ken-ning-18/2023-06-03/
LOCATION:Gorton Center\, 400 East Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045
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SUMMARY:All Things Guitar Workshop with Dave Hiltebrand
DESCRIPTION:Guitar players and enthusiasts can enjoy an interactive workshop covering popular guitar playing\nconcepts\, from approaching different styles and techniques on acoustic and electric\, to the use of effects\nand creative looping. Attendees are welcome to bring their own instruments. Each workshop will\nculminate with a group jam for those interested. These workshops are a great opportunity for guitar lovers to come together and celebrate all things guitar. All experience levels are welcome! \nThis workshop runs on Monday\, June 5 from 7:00pm – 8:30pm \nDave Hiltebrand has been a full-time musician for over 25 years. Since graduating from DePaul University School of Music\, Dave has had extensive experience as a performer\, composer and studio musician. Highlights include the national tour of Jersey Boys\, co-writing and co-producing two national top-ten songs\, composing work for clients including the Oprah Winfrey Show\, Nike and Allstate\, and tours to South Africa\, Cuba\, Spain\, Italy and Egypt. His debut solo guitar album Yoguitar\, Vol. 1 was released in 2016. Dave is currently an adjunct professor of Digital Music at Elmhurst University. \nwebsite: www.davehiltebrand.com \nInstagram: @davehiltebrand \nYouTube: @dave-hiltebrand 
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/all-thinkgs-guitar-workshop-with-dave-hiltebrand-2/
LOCATION:Gorton Center\, 400 East Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045
CATEGORIES:Adults,Age,Classes,Youth
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SUMMARY:All Levels Yoga with Areta
DESCRIPTION:All Levels Yoga:\nTuesdays\, 9:00am – 10:00am \nPurchase Single Class at $20 or 6-Class Package at $96 \nAll Levels Mindful Flow\nYou will be guided through a traditional vinyasa flow yoga class incorporating poses\, breath work and meditation. This bi-weekly one hour practice will help release tension and bring you back into balance while opening\, lengthening and strengthen the body.  Whether you are new to yoga or an experienced practitioner\, this mindful flow class will leave you feeling renewed and energized.  Bring a mat and a water bottle. \nAbout Areta:\nAreta has been teaching yoga in Lake Forest and in yoga studios along the North Shore for 10 years\, and is E-RYT 500 Certified.  Areta’s passion is bringing yoga to Every BODY\, and has additional certifications in Meditation\, Adaptive Yoga for Disabilities\, Senior Yoga\, Love Your Brain for traumatic brain injury\, Yoga for Eating Disorder Recovery\, Yin Yoga\, and Yoga for 12 Step Recovery.  Areta teaches yoga to inspire and empower physical well being\, spiritual balance and awakening for everyday life.  She is a long time resident of Lake Forest and a disability advocate and volunteer yoga coach for Great Lakes Adaptive Sports Association (GLASA).
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/all-levels-yoga-with-areta-10/2023-06-06/
LOCATION:Gorton Center\, 400 East Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045
CATEGORIES:Adults,Age,Classes,Wellness
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SUMMARY:Irish Sports Camp
DESCRIPTION:The Fitzpatrick School of Irish Dance is partnering with the Chicago Gaelic Athletic Association to bring this new Irish Sports Camp to Lake Forest! Campers will spend each day learning skills and drills for Gaelic football and hurling from a staff of qualified coaches from Ireland. Sports will be held outdoors and dancing indoors. No experience necessary. \nAges: 5 & Up! \nDates: 4:00pm – 6:00pm pm on Tuesdays (June 6\, 13\, 20\, 27) and/or Thursdays (June 8\, 15\, 22\, 29). \nFees: Campers have the option of attending once a week (4 classes) for $125 or twice a week (8 classes) for $250.
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/irish-sports-camp/
LOCATION:Gorton Center\, 400 East Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045
CATEGORIES:Adults,Age,Camps,Classes,Wellness
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SUMMARY:Mahjong
DESCRIPTION:Bams! Cracks! Dragons! OH MY!\nCome learn to play Mahjong with friends and neighbors! Over the four-week course\, you will learn the game using the National Mahjong rules. This tile-based game was developed in the 19th century in China is a social game that is competitive\, exciting and mentally stimulating. Mahjong requires cooperation and strategy between four players.  \n*Debbie will group participants and provide personalized instruction for advanced players and players just learning the game.  So\, even if you’ve taken sessions previously\, there is always more strategy to learn! \n*NEW Mahjong cards come out in March 2023 and must be ordered by February 21.  Please order your card early at:  https://www.nationalmahjonggleague.org/ \nMahjong runs Wednesdays\, June 7 – 28\, from 10am – 12pm  \n \nDebbie Meyer has been playing Mahjong for over 20 years. Every hand is different and a challenge to put tiles together and exclaim\, ‘Mahjong!’  Come join the fun!
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/mahjong-5/
LOCATION:Gorton Center\, 400 East Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045
CATEGORIES:Adults,Age,Classes
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SUMMARY:Canasta
DESCRIPTION:Canasta is a popular card game played with partners. It is stimulating and challenging at the same time. Your goal is to beat the opposing team by scoring more points. Grab your friends and join Debbie Meyer and learn this exciting game which is all the rage. \n*Debbie will group participants and provide personalized instruction for advanced players and players just learning the game.  So\, even if you’ve taken sessions previously\, there is always more strategy to learn! \nThis series runs on Wednesdays\, June 7 – 28\, 1:00pm  3:00pm \n \nDebbie Meyer loves canasta and has been playing for over 8 years!  Canasta is a stimulating card game played with partners. Strategy\, luck and excitement are all a part of playing canasta. Come see why Debbie is so passionate about it and plays often. 
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/canasta-6/
LOCATION:Gorton Center\, 400 East Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045
CATEGORIES:Adults,Age,Classes
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SUMMARY:Gentle Yoga with Areta
DESCRIPTION:Gentle Yoga:  Thursdays\, 9:00am – 10:00am \nSingle Ticket = $20\, 6 Class Package = $96 \nThis gentle flow class is warm and light\, ideal for anyone wanting a slower-paced class.  We move to create flexibility and sustain our range of motion through supportive passive openings and longer holds and props.  This class is for any age\, body type\, and level of experience. As we progress\, you will learn how to incorporate breath connection and meditation techniques into your practice.  Please bring a mat and a water bottle. \nAbout the instructor:\nAreta has been teaching yoga in Lake Forest and in yoga studios along the North Shore for 10 years and is E-RYT 500 Certified.  Areta’s passion is bringing yoga to Every BODY and has additional certifications in Meditation\, Adaptive Yoga for Disabilities\, Senior Yoga\, Love Your Brain for traumatic brain injury\, Yoga for Eating Disorder Recovery\, Yin Yoga\, and Yoga for 12 Step Recovery.  Areta teaches yoga to inspire and empower physical well-being\, spiritual balance\, and awakening for everyday life.  She is a long-time resident of Lake Forest and a disability advocate and volunteer yoga coach for the Great Lakes Adaptive Sports Association (GLASA).
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/gentle-yoga-with-areta-9-2023-06-08/
LOCATION:Gorton Center\, 400 East Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045
CATEGORIES:Adults,Age,Classes,Wellness
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SUMMARY:Open Studio for Artists
DESCRIPTION:Gorton warmly welcomes artists and creatives from diverse backgrounds! We are thrilled to announce that we are now providing studio space every Thursday\, from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm. This dedicated time slot allows participants to utilize our open studio space for their ongoing projects. It’s an excellent opportunity to immerse yourself in a creative environment and focus on your artistic endeavors. \nAs an added benefit\, we are delighted to have local artists Susan Sands and Joalida Smit on board. They will be present during the studio hours to offer guidance\, answer questions\, and provide valuable feedback. Their expertise and experience will undoubtedly enrich your artistic journey and foster a supportive community of like-minded individuals. \nWhether you’re a painter\, sculptor\, writer\, photographer\, or any other kind of artist\, our studio space is open to all forms of creativity. Join us on Thursdays to nurture your creative spirit\, collaborate with fellow artists\, and receive invaluable input from Susan Sands and Joalida Smit. We look forward to seeing your artistic endeavors flourish within our vibrant artistic community at Gorton. \nOpen Studio will run every Thursday from 9:30am – 12:30pm – $35/Day \n*PARTICIPANTS MUST BRING THEIR OWN SUPPLIES AND MATERIALS 
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/open-studio-for-artists-4-2023-06-08/
LOCATION:Gorton Center\, 400 East Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045
CATEGORIES:Adults,Age,Art,Classes
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SUMMARY:Sound Bath Meditation
DESCRIPTION:A sound bath is a meditative experience where you are “bathed” in sound waves.  It is an opportunity to unplug from external stimuli\, and an invitation to deeply relax\, restore\, and heal your mind\, body\, and soul.  No prior experience necessary\, all you need to do is listen. \nPlease wear comfortable clothing and bring: a yoga mat\, small pillow\, and anything else you need for comfort while laying down\, like a blanket and bolster pillow. \nThis class runs on Thursday\, June 8\, 6:30pm – 7:30pm \nInstructor Joi Hunt:  Joi Hunt is a Lake Forest resident\, a professional calligrapher\, and a Certified Sound Wellness Practitioner.  Joi plays quartz crystal singing bowls and Himalayan bowls in her melodic sound baths. \n 
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/sound-bath-meditation-15/
LOCATION:Gorton Center\, 400 East Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045
CATEGORIES:Adults,Age,Classes,Wellness
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SUMMARY:Welcome Wellness: Weight Loss & Healthier Lifestyle Accountability Group
DESCRIPTION:Know what to do but need help staying on course? The Weight Loss & Healthier Habits Accountability Group will help you set goals and stay focused on reaching them. Start by choosing a health-related goal (weight loss\, increased strength/fitness level\, healthier eating\, stress management\, etc). Then attend the group each week for consistent support\, guidance\, and most importantly accountability. \nWhy do groups work well? A lot of us already know what to do\, but we just need a nudge to get it done\, and having someone to report to often makes us more successful. \nEach week we will: \n\ndiscuss goals and progress\nplanning manageable steps for the week ahead\nshare roadblocks and barriers that are getting in the way of progress\nlearn about healthier habits in our nutrition\, exercise\, and mindset\n\nThis course runs May 19 – June 23\, 12pm – 12:45pm \n$96 for 6 weeks\, $20 Drop In \nAbout Mollie Lawniczak \nMy health journey led me to coach others and start Welcome Wellness.  I understand what it is like to have a health goal which makes me passionate about educating\, supporting\, and motivating others to reach their goals. I am a National Board-Certified Health and Wellness Coach (NBC-HWC) and studied health coaching and nutrition sciences through the Dr. Sears Wellness Institute and Stanford Center for Health Education.  In addition\, I worked for over two years coaching members at WW (Weight Watchers). As a health coach\, I help clients achieve self-determined goals\, provide trusted science-based information\, help clients make a plan to achieve their goals\, and maintain motivation. Welcome Wellness is my opportunity to share and welcome good health into the lives of my clients.  \n 
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/welcome-wellness-weight-loss-healthier-lifestyle-accountability-group-2023-06-09/
LOCATION:Gorton Center\, 400 East Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045
CATEGORIES:Adults,Age,Classes,Wellness
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SUMMARY:Tai Chi with Ken Ning
DESCRIPTION:Tai Chi is a martial art that emphasizes weight transference for improved balance and body awareness. The slow\, graceful and precise body movements can enhance the strength of body and clarity of mind. Join Ken Ning and learn the flowing movements of Tai Chi.\nSaturdays 11:00am – 12:00pm \nKen has been practicing martial arts for 27 years\, and started Tai Chi training in 1996 with Sifu Dale Washington\, Sifu Ban Toy in 2000 and Grand Master Yang Jun in 2006. He has been practicing Tai Chi for 21 years and teaching Tai Chi for 12 years. In 2016\, he received a Gold Eagle certificate from Yang Family Tai Chi Chuan Association. certificate. Ken is also one of Grand Master Yang Jun’s Disciples for the Yang Family Tai Chi Chuan. He teaches Kickboxing and Full-contact Martial Arts teacher and is certified by Ng Family Martial Arts Association.
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/tai-chi-with-ken-ning-18-2023-06-10/
LOCATION:Gorton Center\, 400 East Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045
CATEGORIES:Adults,Age,Classes,Wellness
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SUMMARY:Adult Songwriting: 101 Foundations
DESCRIPTION:Though open to all levels of experience\, Songwriting 101 is geared towards those new to the craft. In this course\, we’ll cover the basics of what makes a song a song\, and begin to use those key components to pen some of our own. This course will focus primarily on lyrics and song structure; no instrument proficiency is required. \nThis class runs on Mondays\, June 12 – July 24 (NO CLASS JULY 3)\, 10:00am – 11:00am \nAges 16 and up! (Can make exceptions for younger participants) \nKacie is a musician\, songwriter\, and educator based in Evanston\, IL. Aside from running her private teaching studio and directing at a nearby church\, Kacie founded\, performs\, and writes with Albion West – a progressive folk trio based in Chicago\, IL (www.albionwest.com). Her goal within her own work\, as well as her stance on teaching\, is to intertwine the ideas of theory\, technique\, and repertoire with the expression of self. She holds a degree in Commercial Music from Indiana University (www.kacieswierk.com ).
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/adult-songwriting-101-foundations-2/
LOCATION:Gorton Center\, 400 East Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045
CATEGORIES:Adults,Age,Classes
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SUMMARY:Adult Songwriting: 102
DESCRIPTION:This course is open to those who have previous songwriting experience or have taken Songwriting 101. In addition to continued practice\, workshop\, and conversation around lyric writing\, we’ll also begin to cover some foundational musical elements. Using basic theory and a few compositional tools\, we’ll begin to see lyrics change from words into song. \nThis course runs on Mondays\, June 12 – July 24 (NO CLASS JULY 3)\, 11:15am – 12:15pm \nKacie is a musician\, songwriter\, and educator based in Evanston\, IL. Aside from running her private teaching studio and directing at a nearby church\, Kacie founded\, performs\, and writes with Albion West – a progressive folk trio based in Chicago\, IL (www.albionwest.com). Her goal within her own work\, as well as her stance on teaching\, is to intertwine the ideas of theory\, technique\, and repertoire with the expression of self. She holds a degree in Commercial Music from Indiana University (www.kacieswierk.com ).
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/adult-songwriting-102-2/
LOCATION:Gorton Center\, 400 East Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045
CATEGORIES:Adults,Age,Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230612T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230612T130000
DTSTAMP:20260419T115325
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SUMMARY:Divorcing with Dignity
DESCRIPTION:This workshop is offered at 12pm OR 7pm \nAre you or someone you know contemplating a divorce?  This workshop will help you to understand the best options for you and your family.  If a couple can communicate and be fair and reasonable\, divorce mediation is a path that allows a couple to make 100% of their own decisions about parenting\, financial and property divisions\, child support and alimony\, while allowing them to greatly minimize the negative impact of their divorce on their most valuable assets\, their children. \nMediation is also the least costly and quickest way to get through a divorce in a less stressful manner.  In this session\, you will learn about divorce mediation\, what it is\, how it works\, what it requires\, and why it is the healthiest and least expensive way to divorce. \nIf you cannot attend in-person\, you can contact Michael Cohen through his website at michaelsmediation.com to meet 1:1 to review this same information in a confidential manner. \nMichael Cohen is a divorce mediator in Lake Forest who is dedicated to helping families get through the stressful process of a divorce in the healthiest way for the couple and for their children.  During a successful career leading diverse teams for a large local company\, Michael trained at Northwestern University to gain his divorce mediation certification and has built a practice whose purpose is to help others.  Michael is a caring\, empathetic leader who will take the time to understand your passions and priorities\, and will guide you to help you create the best solutions for you and your families. 
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/divorcing-with-dignity/
LOCATION:Gorton Center\, 400 East Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045
CATEGORIES:Adults,Age,Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230613T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230613T100000
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SUMMARY:All Levels Yoga with Areta
DESCRIPTION:All Levels Yoga:\nTuesdays\, 9:00am – 10:00am \nPurchase Single Class at $20 or 6-Class Package at $96 \nAll Levels Mindful Flow\nYou will be guided through a traditional vinyasa flow yoga class incorporating poses\, breath work and meditation. This bi-weekly one hour practice will help release tension and bring you back into balance while opening\, lengthening and strengthen the body.  Whether you are new to yoga or an experienced practitioner\, this mindful flow class will leave you feeling renewed and energized.  Bring a mat and a water bottle. \nAbout Areta:\nAreta has been teaching yoga in Lake Forest and in yoga studios along the North Shore for 10 years\, and is E-RYT 500 Certified.  Areta’s passion is bringing yoga to Every BODY\, and has additional certifications in Meditation\, Adaptive Yoga for Disabilities\, Senior Yoga\, Love Your Brain for traumatic brain injury\, Yoga for Eating Disorder Recovery\, Yin Yoga\, and Yoga for 12 Step Recovery.  Areta teaches yoga to inspire and empower physical well being\, spiritual balance and awakening for everyday life.  She is a long time resident of Lake Forest and a disability advocate and volunteer yoga coach for Great Lakes Adaptive Sports Association (GLASA).
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/all-levels-yoga-with-areta-10-2023-06-13/
LOCATION:Gorton Center\, 400 East Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045
CATEGORIES:Adults,Age,Classes,Wellness
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230613T200000
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SUMMARY:Welcome Wellness: Managing Your Stress
DESCRIPTION:Looking for simple ways to get your stress level under control? Are you over-committed and under-nourished? Do you want to feel calmer as you move through your days? \nIf managing the multiple demands on your time and simply getting through your day has become a challenge\, stress management may help. Implementing certain strategies to reduce stress is possible\, often before it even starts. \nDuring this workshop we will discuss: \n\nWhat stress is and how it manifests differently\nThe key to managing stress and how powerfully it helps your mind and body\nHolistic and easy-to-implement stress reduction tips\nA “next step” plan to maintain a calm and relaxed state of mind in your everyday life\, (no matter how hectic it gets)\n\nThis workshop is on Tuesday\, June 13\, 6:00pm – 8:00pm \nAbout Mollie Lawniczak \nMy health journey led me to coach others and start Welcome Wellness.  I understand what it is like to have a health goal which makes me passionate about educating\, supporting\, and motivating others to reach their goals. I am a National Board-Certified Health and Wellness Coach (NBC-HWC) and studied health coaching and nutrition sciences through the Dr. Sears Wellness Institute and Stanford Center for Health Education.  In addition\, I worked for over two years coaching members at WW (Weight Watchers). As a health coach\, I help clients achieve self-determined goals\, provide trusted science-based information\, help clients make a plan to achieve their goals\, and maintain motivation. Welcome Wellness is my opportunity to share and welcome good health into the lives of my clients. 
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/welcome-wellness-managing-your-stress/
LOCATION:Gorton Center\, 400 East Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045
CATEGORIES:Adults,Age,Classes,Wellness
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SUMMARY:Keys to Longevity
DESCRIPTION:This class runs on Wednesdays\, June 14 – 28 (3 Sessions)\, 6:00pm – 7:30pm\nWelcome to Longevity 101! How to stay younger (not just look younger) and live longer. \nThis one-of-a-kind wellness program is for busy moms\, middle-aged professionals\, new grandparents\, and anyone interested in improving the quality and longevity of their life.  In this course\, you’ll apply the latest research in longevity to create a personalized plan for reversing aging. By using the keys to longevity\, you’ll prevent (or reverse) chronic age-related diseases like high blood pressure\, diabetes\, and cognitive decline\, and enhance your overall well-being. This positive transformation may even impact the lives of your loved ones. \nPlease note that this is not a diet! Presented by a registered dietitian\, it’s a fun\, engaging\, and eye-opening experience. Materials are included. \n  \nOlga Kras is a Registered Dietitian with over 25 years of experience in the field of nutrition. She has been working in various healthcare settings\, and private practice\, and was a founder of one of the first organic restaurants on the NorthShore\, Organic Wellness Café in Lake Forest. She’s on a mission to promote quality nutrition for families of all ages with a focus on eliminating chronic diseases of aging.
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/keys-to-longevity/
LOCATION:Gorton Center\, 400 East Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045
CATEGORIES:Adults,Age,Classes,Wellness
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230615T100000
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SUMMARY:Gentle Yoga with Areta
DESCRIPTION:Gentle Yoga:  Thursdays\, 9:00am – 10:00am \nSingle Ticket = $20\, 6 Class Package = $96 \nThis gentle flow class is warm and light\, ideal for anyone wanting a slower-paced class.  We move to create flexibility and sustain our range of motion through supportive passive openings and longer holds and props.  This class is for any age\, body type\, and level of experience. As we progress\, you will learn how to incorporate breath connection and meditation techniques into your practice.  Please bring a mat and a water bottle. \nAbout the instructor:\nAreta has been teaching yoga in Lake Forest and in yoga studios along the North Shore for 10 years and is E-RYT 500 Certified.  Areta’s passion is bringing yoga to Every BODY and has additional certifications in Meditation\, Adaptive Yoga for Disabilities\, Senior Yoga\, Love Your Brain for traumatic brain injury\, Yoga for Eating Disorder Recovery\, Yin Yoga\, and Yoga for 12 Step Recovery.  Areta teaches yoga to inspire and empower physical well-being\, spiritual balance\, and awakening for everyday life.  She is a long-time resident of Lake Forest and a disability advocate and volunteer yoga coach for the Great Lakes Adaptive Sports Association (GLASA).
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/gentle-yoga-with-areta-9-2023-06-15/
LOCATION:Gorton Center\, 400 East Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045
CATEGORIES:Adults,Age,Classes,Wellness
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230615T123000
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SUMMARY:Open Studio for Artists
DESCRIPTION:Gorton warmly welcomes artists and creatives from diverse backgrounds! We are thrilled to announce that we are now providing studio space every Thursday\, from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm. This dedicated time slot allows participants to utilize our open studio space for their ongoing projects. It’s an excellent opportunity to immerse yourself in a creative environment and focus on your artistic endeavors. \nAs an added benefit\, we are delighted to have local artists Susan Sands and Joalida Smit on board. They will be present during the studio hours to offer guidance\, answer questions\, and provide valuable feedback. Their expertise and experience will undoubtedly enrich your artistic journey and foster a supportive community of like-minded individuals. \nWhether you’re a painter\, sculptor\, writer\, photographer\, or any other kind of artist\, our studio space is open to all forms of creativity. Join us on Thursdays to nurture your creative spirit\, collaborate with fellow artists\, and receive invaluable input from Susan Sands and Joalida Smit. We look forward to seeing your artistic endeavors flourish within our vibrant artistic community at Gorton. \nOpen Studio will run every Thursday from 9:30am – 12:30pm – $35/Day \n*PARTICIPANTS MUST BRING THEIR OWN SUPPLIES AND MATERIALS 
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/open-studio-for-artists-4-2023-06-15/
LOCATION:Gorton Center\, 400 East Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045
CATEGORIES:Adults,Age,Art,Classes
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230615T110000
DTSTAMP:20260419T115325
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230323T210218Z
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SUMMARY:Sound Bath Meditation
DESCRIPTION:A sound bath is a meditative experience where you are “bathed” in sound waves.  It is an opportunity to unplug from external stimuli\, and an invitation to deeply relax\, restore\, and heal your mind\, body\, and soul.  No prior experience necessary\, all you need to do is listen. \nPlease wear comfortable clothing and bring: a yoga mat\, small pillow\, and anything else you need for comfort while laying down\, like a blanket and bolster pillow. \nThis class runs on Thursday\, June 15\, 10:00am – 11:00am \nInstructor Joi Hunt:  Joi Hunt is a Lake Forest resident\, a professional calligrapher\, and a Certified Sound Wellness Practitioner.  Joi plays quartz crystal singing bowls and Himalayan bowls in her melodic sound baths. \n 
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/sound-bath-meditation-14/
LOCATION:Gorton Center\, 400 East Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045
CATEGORIES:Adults,Age,Classes,Wellness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230616T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230616T124500
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SUMMARY:Welcome Wellness: Weight Loss & Healthier Lifestyle Accountability Group
DESCRIPTION:Know what to do but need help staying on course? The Weight Loss & Healthier Habits Accountability Group will help you set goals and stay focused on reaching them. Start by choosing a health-related goal (weight loss\, increased strength/fitness level\, healthier eating\, stress management\, etc). Then attend the group each week for consistent support\, guidance\, and most importantly accountability. \nWhy do groups work well? A lot of us already know what to do\, but we just need a nudge to get it done\, and having someone to report to often makes us more successful. \nEach week we will: \n\ndiscuss goals and progress\nplanning manageable steps for the week ahead\nshare roadblocks and barriers that are getting in the way of progress\nlearn about healthier habits in our nutrition\, exercise\, and mindset\n\nThis course runs May 19 – June 23\, 12pm – 12:45pm \n$96 for 6 weeks\, $20 Drop In \nAbout Mollie Lawniczak \nMy health journey led me to coach others and start Welcome Wellness.  I understand what it is like to have a health goal which makes me passionate about educating\, supporting\, and motivating others to reach their goals. I am a National Board-Certified Health and Wellness Coach (NBC-HWC) and studied health coaching and nutrition sciences through the Dr. Sears Wellness Institute and Stanford Center for Health Education.  In addition\, I worked for over two years coaching members at WW (Weight Watchers). As a health coach\, I help clients achieve self-determined goals\, provide trusted science-based information\, help clients make a plan to achieve their goals\, and maintain motivation. Welcome Wellness is my opportunity to share and welcome good health into the lives of my clients.  \n 
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/welcome-wellness-weight-loss-healthier-lifestyle-accountability-group-2023-06-16/
LOCATION:Gorton Center\, 400 East Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045
CATEGORIES:Adults,Age,Classes,Wellness
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230617T120000
DTSTAMP:20260419T115325
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230412T024643Z
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SUMMARY:Tai Chi with Ken Ning
DESCRIPTION:Tai Chi is a martial art that emphasizes weight transference for improved balance and body awareness. The slow\, graceful and precise body movements can enhance the strength of body and clarity of mind. Join Ken Ning and learn the flowing movements of Tai Chi.\nSaturdays 11:00am – 12:00pm \nKen has been practicing martial arts for 27 years\, and started Tai Chi training in 1996 with Sifu Dale Washington\, Sifu Ban Toy in 2000 and Grand Master Yang Jun in 2006. He has been practicing Tai Chi for 21 years and teaching Tai Chi for 12 years. In 2016\, he received a Gold Eagle certificate from Yang Family Tai Chi Chuan Association. certificate. Ken is also one of Grand Master Yang Jun’s Disciples for the Yang Family Tai Chi Chuan. He teaches Kickboxing and Full-contact Martial Arts teacher and is certified by Ng Family Martial Arts Association.
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/tai-chi-with-ken-ning-18-2023-06-17/
LOCATION:Gorton Center\, 400 East Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045
CATEGORIES:Adults,Age,Classes,Wellness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230620T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230620T100000
DTSTAMP:20260419T115325
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230517T202751Z
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SUMMARY:All Levels Yoga with Areta
DESCRIPTION:All Levels Yoga:\nTuesdays\, 9:00am – 10:00am \nPurchase Single Class at $20 or 6-Class Package at $96 \nAll Levels Mindful Flow\nYou will be guided through a traditional vinyasa flow yoga class incorporating poses\, breath work and meditation. This bi-weekly one hour practice will help release tension and bring you back into balance while opening\, lengthening and strengthen the body.  Whether you are new to yoga or an experienced practitioner\, this mindful flow class will leave you feeling renewed and energized.  Bring a mat and a water bottle. \nAbout Areta:\nAreta has been teaching yoga in Lake Forest and in yoga studios along the North Shore for 10 years\, and is E-RYT 500 Certified.  Areta’s passion is bringing yoga to Every BODY\, and has additional certifications in Meditation\, Adaptive Yoga for Disabilities\, Senior Yoga\, Love Your Brain for traumatic brain injury\, Yoga for Eating Disorder Recovery\, Yin Yoga\, and Yoga for 12 Step Recovery.  Areta teaches yoga to inspire and empower physical well being\, spiritual balance and awakening for everyday life.  She is a long time resident of Lake Forest and a disability advocate and volunteer yoga coach for Great Lakes Adaptive Sports Association (GLASA).
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/all-levels-yoga-with-areta-10-2023-06-20/
LOCATION:Gorton Center\, 400 East Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045
CATEGORIES:Adults,Age,Classes,Wellness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230620T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230620T193000
DTSTAMP:20260419T115325
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230315T204616Z
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SUMMARY:Your Smart Home
DESCRIPTION:Google\, Amazon\, Apple and others are competing to control the future of smart home technology. Mike Gershbein of Very Smart People will be here to tell you about your options for using tech to make your home smarter\, safer\, energy efficient and maybe even a little more fun. \nThis workshop is on Tuesday\, June 20\, 6:00pm – 7:30pm \nMike Gershbein is the founder of technology training firm Very Smart People. He is a former librarian who believes that if personal technology isn’t fun and easy to use and doesn’t make our lives better then it’s probably not worth using!
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/your-smart-home/
LOCATION:Gorton Center\, 400 East Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045
CATEGORIES:Adults,Age,Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230622T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230622T100000
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SUMMARY:Gentle Yoga with Areta
DESCRIPTION:Gentle Yoga:  Thursdays\, 9:00am – 10:00am \nSingle Ticket = $20\, 6 Class Package = $96 \nThis gentle flow class is warm and light\, ideal for anyone wanting a slower-paced class.  We move to create flexibility and sustain our range of motion through supportive passive openings and longer holds and props.  This class is for any age\, body type\, and level of experience. As we progress\, you will learn how to incorporate breath connection and meditation techniques into your practice.  Please bring a mat and a water bottle. \nAbout the instructor:\nAreta has been teaching yoga in Lake Forest and in yoga studios along the North Shore for 10 years and is E-RYT 500 Certified.  Areta’s passion is bringing yoga to Every BODY and has additional certifications in Meditation\, Adaptive Yoga for Disabilities\, Senior Yoga\, Love Your Brain for traumatic brain injury\, Yoga for Eating Disorder Recovery\, Yin Yoga\, and Yoga for 12 Step Recovery.  Areta teaches yoga to inspire and empower physical well-being\, spiritual balance\, and awakening for everyday life.  She is a long-time resident of Lake Forest and a disability advocate and volunteer yoga coach for the Great Lakes Adaptive Sports Association (GLASA).
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/gentle-yoga-with-areta-9-2023-06-22/
LOCATION:Gorton Center\, 400 East Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045
CATEGORIES:Adults,Age,Classes,Wellness
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SUMMARY:Open Studio for Artists
DESCRIPTION:Gorton warmly welcomes artists and creatives from diverse backgrounds! We are thrilled to announce that we are now providing studio space every Thursday\, from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm. This dedicated time slot allows participants to utilize our open studio space for their ongoing projects. It’s an excellent opportunity to immerse yourself in a creative environment and focus on your artistic endeavors. \nAs an added benefit\, we are delighted to have local artists Susan Sands and Joalida Smit on board. They will be present during the studio hours to offer guidance\, answer questions\, and provide valuable feedback. Their expertise and experience will undoubtedly enrich your artistic journey and foster a supportive community of like-minded individuals. \nWhether you’re a painter\, sculptor\, writer\, photographer\, or any other kind of artist\, our studio space is open to all forms of creativity. Join us on Thursdays to nurture your creative spirit\, collaborate with fellow artists\, and receive invaluable input from Susan Sands and Joalida Smit. We look forward to seeing your artistic endeavors flourish within our vibrant artistic community at Gorton. \nOpen Studio will run every Thursday from 9:30am – 12:30pm – $35/Day \n*PARTICIPANTS MUST BRING THEIR OWN SUPPLIES AND MATERIALS 
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/open-studio-for-artists-4-2023-06-22/
LOCATION:Gorton Center\, 400 East Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045
CATEGORIES:Adults,Age,Art,Classes
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SUMMARY:Welcome Wellness: Weight Loss & Healthier Lifestyle Accountability Group
DESCRIPTION:Know what to do but need help staying on course? The Weight Loss & Healthier Habits Accountability Group will help you set goals and stay focused on reaching them. Start by choosing a health-related goal (weight loss\, increased strength/fitness level\, healthier eating\, stress management\, etc). Then attend the group each week for consistent support\, guidance\, and most importantly accountability. \nWhy do groups work well? A lot of us already know what to do\, but we just need a nudge to get it done\, and having someone to report to often makes us more successful. \nEach week we will: \n\ndiscuss goals and progress\nplanning manageable steps for the week ahead\nshare roadblocks and barriers that are getting in the way of progress\nlearn about healthier habits in our nutrition\, exercise\, and mindset\n\nThis course runs May 19 – June 23\, 12pm – 12:45pm \n$96 for 6 weeks\, $20 Drop In \nAbout Mollie Lawniczak \nMy health journey led me to coach others and start Welcome Wellness.  I understand what it is like to have a health goal which makes me passionate about educating\, supporting\, and motivating others to reach their goals. I am a National Board-Certified Health and Wellness Coach (NBC-HWC) and studied health coaching and nutrition sciences through the Dr. Sears Wellness Institute and Stanford Center for Health Education.  In addition\, I worked for over two years coaching members at WW (Weight Watchers). As a health coach\, I help clients achieve self-determined goals\, provide trusted science-based information\, help clients make a plan to achieve their goals\, and maintain motivation. Welcome Wellness is my opportunity to share and welcome good health into the lives of my clients.  \n 
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/welcome-wellness-weight-loss-healthier-lifestyle-accountability-group-2023-06-23/
LOCATION:Gorton Center\, 400 East Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045
CATEGORIES:Adults,Age,Classes,Wellness
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