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SUMMARY:Restorative Yoga Workshop with Areta
DESCRIPTION:It’s time to renew and restore your mind and body. Restorative yoga is a restful practice meant to “restore” the body. This practice allows you to help your body deeply relax\, still your mind\, balance your nervous system and release muscle tension. \nThe journey begins with Yin Yoga (gentle and longer holds) focused on awakening our meridian lines\, moving into Pranayama techniques\, using breath work for expansion\, control and quieting the mind and concluding with a guided meditation practice. This monthly self-care workshop will inspire you to bring these newly learned yogic techniques into your everyday home practice. \nThis workshop runs on Sunday\, March 19\, 1:00pm – 2:30pm \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/restorative-yoga-2/
LOCATION:Gorton Center\, 400 East Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045
CATEGORIES:Adults,Age,Classes,Wellness
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SUMMARY:Repertory Dance Ensemble from North Shore School of Dance
DESCRIPTION:North Shore School of Dance \n2023 Spring Showcase \nThe North Shore Repertory Dance Ensemble from North School Of Dance performs their 2023 Spring Showcase. North Shore Repertory Dance Ensemble consist of dancers ages 11 to 16. The dancers train year around in ballet\, jazz\, modern\, contemporary and pointe. They produce works based on originality\, style\, technique\, and each dancers exploration of movement. These particular pieces represent the versatility of their talents\, incorporating everything from quick steps to subtle nuances. \nDate: April 23\, 2023 \nTime: 4:00 pm \nTicket Price: $22
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/repertory-dance-ensemble-from-north-shore-school-of-dance/
LOCATION:Gorton Center – John & Nancy Hughes Theater\, 400 E. Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,Age,Rental Events,Youth
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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-7-2023-04-27/
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:Welcome artiststs and creatives of all backgrounds! Gorton is now offering studio space on Thursdays from 9:30am – 12:30pm. Participants will have access to our open studio space to work on current projects.  Local artists Susan Sands and Joalida Smit will be available for questions and feedback. \nOpen Studio will run every Thursday from 9:30am – 12:30pm – $35/Day \n*PARTICIPANTS MUST BRING THEIR OWN SUPPLIES AND MATERIALS  \nJoalida Smit is a Clinical Psychologist and Neuropsychologist turned full time artist. Through these fun workshops she brings together her two passions: art and psychology\, assisting teens to think about their full creative selves. 
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/open-studio-for-artists-2-2023-04-27/
LOCATION:Gorton Center\, 400 East Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045
CATEGORIES:Adults,Age,Art,Classes
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SUMMARY:Salsarobics
DESCRIPTION:Join Esther Gutierrez Sloan for fun workout! The major distinction of this program is that the joy\, fun\, and discovery are ongoing!! \nThe option of varying intensity levels from low to moderate to high is a choice that is ongoing throughout the class\, while moving to a myriad of enticing Latin\, Caribbean\, Spaniard and African beats.  Low impact and high impact options are also presented to choose from. \n-Esther offers an experience that averages  4000-4200 steps with varying degrees of intensity. \n-Total Body Training “TBT” Systems Methodology is used to maintain proper postural alignment and ensure muscular conditioning. \n-Pheripheral Heart Action PHA training methodology is used to work with aerobic intensity which is  optional and challenged based on the level that the participant chooses to execute the rhythmic steps \n-Using inline motion protocol\, moving from one end of the room to the other end makes the participant effectively and functionally use steps\, while working on balance and coordination by changing direction {lateral\, diagonal\, front\, backward). \nPropioceptive Neurological Facilitation PNF stretching is performed at end of session. \nThis class runs on Fridays\, 9:30am – 10:30am\n \nSALSArobics  was created by Colombian-born Esther Gutierrez Sloan.  Esther has performed SALSArobics on national television and local television in Illinois\, California\, Florida and New York. \nEsther has led SALSArobics classes\, exhibitions\, workshops and presentations at fitness conventions\, health clubs\, schools\, fundraising events\, ethnic festivals\, internationally and nationally. \nEsther was inducted into the National Fitness Hall of Fame in 2010 in recognition of her pioneering efforts to introduce authentic Latin rhythms and dance steps into aerobic exercise in 1989 when she created SALSArobics.
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/salsarobics-6-2023-04-28/
LOCATION:Gorton Center\, 400 East Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045
CATEGORIES:Adults,Age,Classes,Wellness
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SUMMARY:"The Montessori Potential" Book Signing with Paula Lillard Preschlack
DESCRIPTION:Please join Paula Lillard Preschlack & The Lake Forest Book Store for:\n“The Montessori Potential”\nBOOK SIGNING PARTY \nFriday\, April 28\, 2023\n5:00pm-7:00pm (presentation at 6:00pm) \nPlease RSVP HERE by April 18th
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/the-montessori-potential-book-signing-with-paula-lillard-preschlack/
LOCATION:Gorton Center – Stuart Community Room
CATEGORIES:Adults,Age,Rental Events
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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-16-2023-04-29/
LOCATION:Gorton Center\, 400 East Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045
CATEGORIES:Adults,Age,Classes,Wellness
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