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Mahjong

Gorton Center 400 East Illinois Road, Lake Forest

THIS SESSION IS FOR RETURNING STUDENTS ONLY! Come learn to play Mahjong with friends and neighbors! Over this three-week Mahjong course, you will learn how to […]

1:00 pm

Wed, January 8, 2025
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Canasta

Gorton Center 400 East Illinois Road, Lake Forest

THIS SESSION IS FOR RETURNING STUDENTS ONLY! Canasta is a popular card game played with partners. It is stimulating and challenging at the same time. Your […]

Wed, January 8, 2025
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Adult Art Classes With Joalida Smit

Gorton Center 400 East Illinois Road, Lake Forest

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 […]

4:00 pm

Wed, January 8, 2025
4:00 pm - 5:30 pm

Teen Art With Joalida Smit

Gorton Center 400 East Illinois Road, Lake Forest

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 […]