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SUMMARY:Valentine's Tea
DESCRIPTION:THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED. PLEASE CHECK BACK FOR FUTURE DATES!\nHow special is the time shared… one-on-one with your daughters?! Come and enjoy delicious treats from around the world\, and two different types of teas (decaf Earl Grey and Botanical fruit blends). Find out where tea bush grows\, what the tea ritual in China entails\, and what makes tea important in India. We will also talk about how tea is celebrated in Europe (Italy\, France and Germany). All ages
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/valentines-tea/
LOCATION:Gorton Center\, 400 East Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045
CATEGORIES:Adults,Classes,Cooking,Specialty,Youth
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SUMMARY:All Level Yoga with Areta
DESCRIPTION:Areta will guide you 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 strengthening 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. \nTraditional Vinyasa Flow Yoga is a dynamic style of yoga that emphasizes the synchronization of breath and movement as practitioners flow through a sequence of poses. It combines the ancient practice of yoga with a modern approach that focuses on creating a fluid and rhythmic movement pattern. Vinyasa Flow is known for its creative sequencing and the way it allows practitioners to explore their bodies\, breath\, and minds in a harmonious way. \nTaking a yoga class can offer a variety of physical\, mental\, and emotional benefits including improving cardiovascular health\, reducing stress and tension and leaving you feeling more energized and revitalized. \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/all-level-yoga-with-areta-7/
LOCATION:Gorton Center\, 400 East Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045
CATEGORIES:Adults,Classes,Wellness
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SUMMARY:The Mindful Moms Group
DESCRIPTION:THIS CLASS HAS BEEN CANCELLED.\nBeing a mom ain’t easy – AND we know that social support is key to learning\, growing\, and living life to our full potential. In this class\, moms will explore both the ways motherhood is socially and culturally influenced as well as where parenting can be a gateway to healing and transformation. We’ll explore concepts like “matrescence” and the “Myth of the Perfect Mother” while integrating restorative and reflective mindfulness practices to deepen our self-understanding\, self-compassion\, and connection. This is for new and seasoned moms! \nA clinical psychologist and certified mindfulness meditation teacher\, Dr. Angele Close has been teaching workshops and courses on mindfulness\, self-compassion\, and emotional processing for over a decade. She now brings her years of training and knowledge from these traditions\, informed by Internal Family Systems\, into her work with moms. Her personal experiences as a mom of three and her journey of healing and awakening through motherhood has ignited a passion to help other moms get more out of motherhood.  Dr. Close has a private practice as well as provides consultation\, courses\, and workshops through the Insight Timer platform where you can listen to her many highly rated guided meditations.
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/the-mindful-moms-group-2/
LOCATION:Gorton Center\, 400 East Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045
CATEGORIES:Adults,Classes,Specialty,Wellness
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SUMMARY:Drawing with Ink\, Pencil & Charcoal with Joalida Smit
DESCRIPTION:THIS CLASS HAS BEEN CANCELLED.\nIn this class Joalida will teach your teen contemporary art-making using pencils\, charcoal and ink. Focusing on black and white helps developing artists to focus on the more technical aspects of drawing: light\, shading and composition.  Charcoal and ink is also a very expressive medium and great for teens to learn how to use expressive mark-making in their art. \nYounger teens with drawing skills may benefit from this art class as it will teach the fundamentals of drawing. \nThe Wednesday class focuses on painting on paper and canvas and drawing skills are assumed and not taught directly.  Ages 12 – 17 \nMaterials list \n\nWillow charcoal sticks\nset of charcoal pencils\nset of drawing pencils (2B\, 4B\, 6B)\nBlack India ink\nSketchbook with textured surface (larger than document size preferred)\n\nWhy take an art class?\n \nTeens can benefit from taking an art class for a variety of reasons. It supports cognitive and emotional development. In particular\, it facilitates executive functioning through planning and organising ideas and solving problems as they emerge during the process.  It is a stress-release and can be therapeutic\,providing a unique way for teens to communicate thoughts\, emotions\, and ideas that might be difficult to express through words alone. It builds self-esteem\, facilitates personal growth and social-emotional development as budding artists develop their skills in the presence of others. \nRegardless of their career aspirations\, engaging in artistic activities within a class environment can contribute to a teen’s overall personal development and well-being. \nPhoto credit of Joalida: James Gustin
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/drawing-with-ink-pencil-charcoal-with-joalida-smit-2/
LOCATION:Gorton Center\, 400 East Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045
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SUMMARY:Winter Wellness Warm Up & Social (Yoga & Live Music)
DESCRIPTION:Join Areta and Dave for Yoga\, Live Music\, Wine and More! \nCome out and join us for a gentle yoga class set to the soulful sound of live acoustic guitar.  We will gather in the lovely Stuart room warmed by a roaring fire and  illuminated by candle light. The one hour class will include grounding movements\, some breath work and end with a guided meditation together with the healing vibrations of live music\, leaving you feeling relaxed and rejuvenated. Plan to stay and enjoy a post wine and cheese social with your community. \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). \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 The Oprah Winfrey Show\, Nike and Allstate\, TV appearances on The Oprah Winfrey Show\, Empire and Betrayal\, 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/winter-wellness-warm-up-social-yoga-live-music/
LOCATION:Gorton Center\, 400 East Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045
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SUMMARY:Drawing & Painting for Teens with Joalida Smit
DESCRIPTION:These sessions will guide your teen to find their unique voice and individual style. Bring your own ideas or work on a contemporary portrait from materials in my studio. We will explore different mediums\, techniques and genres  in a fun supportive environment\, where your budding artist can develop and grow at their own pace. Ages 12 – 17 \n*Your child may be asked to leave if they do not comply with the rules of the art room. \nWhy take an art class?\n \nTeens can benefit from taking an art class for a variety of reasons. It supports cognitive and emotional development. In particular\, it facilitates executive functioning through planning and organising ideas and solving problems as they emerge during the process.  It is a stress-release and can be therapeutic\,providing a unique way for teens to communicate thoughts\, emotions\, and ideas that might be difficult to express through words alone. It builds self-esteem\, facilitates personal growth and social-emotional development as budding artists develop their skills in the presence of others. \nRegardless of their career aspirations\, engaging in artistic activities within a class environment can contribute to a teen’s overall personal development and well-being. \nPhoto credit of Joalida: James Gustin
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/drawing-painting-for-teens-with-joalida-smit-2/
LOCATION:Gorton Center\, 400 East Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045
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SUMMARY:Speed Dating: Fall in Love with Your Next Book
DESCRIPTION:THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED.\nThis Valentine’s season\, prepare to fall in love….with a book! Who says Valentine’s Day has to be about  romantic love? \nJoin professional facilitators Alice Moody and Ann Walters for this special event where you’ll discover your perfect literary match (or two!) – and mingle with new and old friends. \nSimply bring any favorite book close to your heart that you can’t wait to share. Engage in fun\, fast-paced\, one-on-one conversations where you describe your book and learn about someone else’s before moving on to your next “date.” \nValentine cocktails\, mocktails\, treats\, rating sheets\, raffle prizes\, and more! Come alone or bring a friend… it’s time to fall head over heels with your next great read! \nAbout Alice & Ann: \nAlice Moody & Ann Walters began Between the Covers Book Discussions in 2016. As professional facilitators\, they’ve led hundreds of talks at libraries\, independent bookstores\, community centers\, and private homes and venues. In addition to hosting pop-up recommendation events\, they run a popular online literary subscription series\, now in its third year. Before founding their current venture\, Ann was a longtime bookseller at Lake Forest Book Store and blogged at Books on the Table. Alice\, a writing coach and workshop leader\, created Short Stories Live\, a unique experience that melds live performance with literary discussion. Both Alice & Ann believe in the power of books to build connections and broaden our understanding of humanity. 
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/speed-dating-fall-in-love-with-your-next-book/
LOCATION:Gorton Center\, 400 East Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045
CATEGORIES:Adults,Classes,Events,Specialty
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SUMMARY:Gentle Flow Yoga with Areta
DESCRIPTION:This 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 you progress\, you will learn how to incorporate breath connection and meditation techniques into your practice.  Please bring a mat and a water bottle. \nTaking a yoga class can offer a variety of physical\, mental\, and emotional benefits including improving cardiovascular health\, reducing stress and tension and leaving you feeling more energized and revitalized. \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-flow-yoga-with-areta-6/
LOCATION:Gorton Center\, 400 East Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045
CATEGORIES:Adults,Classes,Wellness
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SUMMARY:Breathwork Foundations
DESCRIPTION:THIS CLASS HAS BEEN CANCELLED. PLEASE CHECK BACK FOR A RESCHEDULED DATE!\nYou do it 20\,000 times a day and almost all of them unconsciously.  Learn the messages you are sending your body with the way your are breathing.  Experience how to optimize your breathing physiology\, understand how to take a proper breath and some simple protocols you can use to change your state in minutes. Learning the foundations of conscious breathwork opens a portal to positively influence the physical and non-physical parts of ourselves. \nJames Stewart was born and raised in Australia\, as an adult traveled extensively in pursuit of elevated levels of fulfillment and freedom. He is always looking to discover new effective tools to optimize physical and mental performance.  Conscious breathwork practices are his go-to tools when coaching teams and individuals who desire efficient methods to holistically improve health\, performance and gain an empowered sense of self.
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/breathwork-foundations/
LOCATION:Gorton Center\, 400 East Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045
CATEGORIES:Adults,Classes,Specialty,Wellness
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SUMMARY:Valentine's Wine Blending
DESCRIPTION:Do you like wine and want to learn more about how wine blends are made? Have a fun wine-blending experience this Valentine’s weekend! Come learn how to blend red wine using wine varietals from Raymond Vineyards\, Napa Valley\, California. This blending class will help you discover the joys of the winemaker’s art\, creativity\, and exploration while creating your own wine blend!  \nClass includes wine education\, tasting four different red wines\, winemaking experience\,& blending materials. After creating your wine\, you will have the option of getting your wine bottled with a personalized label! \nThe Boisset Wine Collection offers exclusive vineyard wines from their 30 wineries between Napa Valley\, Sonoma\, & Burgundy. Emily Long will be guiding you through the tasting tour. Wine education materials & light food pairings will be included. 
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/valentines-wine-blending/
LOCATION:Gorton Center\, 400 East Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045
CATEGORIES:Adults,Classes,Cooking,Specialty
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