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SUMMARY:Art Impact Project: Snow Globe
DESCRIPTION:As we close out 2026\, join Art Impact Project: Snow Globes and come create your own utopian “world” with this 2D drawing project. \nHow do you imagine your future world?  How would you like to see the planet exist?  What makes it your “perfect world?”  Reflect on these questions and leave with a fun drawing! \nAll supplies provided.  Ages 11+ \n \nThis class is free\, but spaces are limited and participants must pre-register.  \nCelebrating their tenth anniversary\, Art Impact Project is a local 501c(3) with a mission of enhancing emotional wellness through creative expression.  They partner with organizations such as schools\, treatment facilities\, libraries\, and other community spaces throughout Lake County\, to facilitate art programming with a focus on better mental health.  Providing a supportive\, small group setting\, Art Impact Project guides participant step-by-step through the creative process so everyone can experience the benefits of art.
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/art-impact-project-snow-globe-dec-8/
LOCATION:Gorton Center\, 400 East Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045
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SUMMARY:Postcard Project: Christmakwanzakah
DESCRIPTION:The Postcard Project is a creative workshop series designed to bring people together for meaningful connection and artistic expression. Over the course of four monthly sessions\, participants will create hand-illustrated and handwritten postcards to send to friends\, family\, or even strangers. Each session explores a different theme\, encouraging reflection\, gratitude\, imagination\, and authentic connection.\nThis project is about stepping away from screens and the fast pace of digital communication—and returning to something tangible\, thoughtful\, and lasting. Whether you’re an artist\, a writer\, or just someone craving deeper connection\, this workshop welcomes all skill levels and backgrounds. \n• All Materials Provided (postcard blanks\, pens\, paints\, stamps)\n• Short Creative Warm-Ups + Guided Prompts\n• Collaborative & Quiet Time to Create\n• Optional Sharing Circle at End \nChristmakwanzakah Tuesday\, December 8th\, 6:30-8:00\nHave fun\, be creative and send your own version of a holiday card. Enjoy this gift you’ll give to yourself of time\, fun and connection.
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/postcard-project-christmakwanzakah/
LOCATION:Gorton Center\, 400 East Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045
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SUMMARY:Cooking at Froggy's: Potatoes
DESCRIPTION: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 class offers guests a chance to learn from one of the North Shore’s most beloved chefs in an intimate and welcoming setting. \nDuring the evening\, Chef Thierry will demonstrate the preparation of a complete three-course French meal—starting with a flavorful soup\, followed by a beautifully crafted main dish\, and finishing with a delectable dessert. Guests will enjoy watching the techniques and artistry behind each dish and will receive recipes to try at home. Whether you’re a seasoned home cook or just starting out in the kitchen\, you’ll walk away with new skills\, fresh ideas\, and plenty of inspiration. \nYour $85 ticket includes two glasses of wine\, the live cooking demonstration\, and a full three-course meal to enjoy after the lesson. It’s the perfect night out for food lovers\, couples\, friends\, or anyone looking to experience something new and delicious. \nLocation: Froggy’s French Café\, 306 Green Bay Rd\, Highwood\, IL. \nWhy Take a Cooking Class?\nCooking classes offer the chance to improve your culinary skills\, learn new techniques\, and expand your recipe repertoire. But they’re also about connection—sharing a love of food\, meeting new people\, and enjoying a memorable experience together. Whether you come with friends or on your own\, this event promises great conversation\, expert instruction\, and a delicious payoff at the end. \nSpace is limited—sign up soon and savor the flavors of France with Chef Thierry!
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/cooking-at-froggys-potatoes/
LOCATION:Gorton Center\, 400 East Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045
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SUMMARY:Tai Chi for Beginners
DESCRIPTION:Tai Chi for Beginners\nDiscover the gentle\, flowing practice of Tai Chi in this beginner-friendly class. Learn simple movements that help you slow down\, focus\, and connect with your body. \nWe’ll start with basic Tai Chi footwork and stances. You’ll learn how to shift your weight\, improve your balance\, and move with greater control. We’ll also practice simple Qigong exercises to encourage mindful breathing and relaxed movement. \nAs you build confidence\, you’ll explore foundational Tai Chi movements. Each movement combines gentle motion with focused breathing and awareness. We’ll also include meditation to help you quiet the mind and create a sense of calm. \nThis class welcomes beginners of all experience levels. Move at your own pace and enjoy a supportive environment as you learn the basics of this ancient practice. \nCome ready to breathe\, move\, and discover a new way to support balance\, focus\, and relaxation.
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/tai-chi-for-beginners-2/
LOCATION:Gorton Center\, 400 East Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045
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SUMMARY:Tai Chi
DESCRIPTION:Tai Chi with Ken Ning\nSign 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 both beginners and experienced practitioners. \nTai Chi is an inclusive form of exercise that anyone can do\, whether you are in peak shape\, or have limited mobility. Despite its slow pace\, Tai Chi is a valuable exercise for all ages\, read about the health benefits of Tai Chi below. Dress comfortably and be prepared to have fun in Ken’s Tai Chi class. \nHealth Benefits of Tai Chi \nTai Chi has numerous health benefits. It is good for balance\, flexibility\, and stress – regular Tai Chi practice can improve overall physical health and well-being. In fact\, Harvard Health suggests Tai Chi might be “…the perfect activity for the rest of your life.” \nAs a form of exercise\, researchers in Toronto found Tai Chi is equivalent to brisk walking. So\, instead of worrying about your steps (how boring)\, join Ken’s Tai Chi class and have some more fun while you exercise. \nUnlike other forms of exercise\, Tai Chi movements are performed with relaxed muscles and a focus on deep breathing. Slow and gentle\, Tai Chi can improve blood flow\, balance\, and relaxation. Each Tai Chi pose flows into the next with circular\, continuous movements. This helps improve your balance and flexibility without putting strain on muscles and joints. \nTai Chi is also a very social activity\, commonly practiced in groups that rhythmically synchronize slow movements with deep breathing. Like meditation\, Tai Chi creates a calm and focused mind and can create a state of mindfulness. \nTai Chi also benefits emotional well-being and mental health. Regular Tai Chi practice can improve concentration\, physical self-awareness\, and create a sense of inner peace. Tai chi is a great exercise for relieving stress and has been shown to benefit hypertension and high blood pressure. \nWhat is Tai Chi? \nTai Chi is a Chinese traditional exercise that blends martial arts’ movement with meditation. Dating back a thousand years\, Tai Chi remains a popular activity in China and around the world. \nTai Chi is a series of slow\, choreographed martial arts movements and poses. Tai Chi poses are circular and continuous\, with an emphasis on smooth transitions and maintaining a centered and grounded posture. Tai Chi poses mimic the movements of animals or nature\, such as flowing water or a bird in flight.  \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.
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