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SUMMARY:Restorative Yoga & Sound Bath Healing
DESCRIPTION:THIS SESSION HAS BEEN CANCELLED.\nIf you would like to experience a peaceful practice and healing escape\, or if you are curious about how to take better care of yourself\, and make self-care a reality in your life\, you will make this class a monthly priority.  The combination of restorative yoga along with a live sound bath requires no experience except tuning into your senses. \nJoin us for an incredible 90-minute restorative yoga practice and healing sound bath to Himalayan crystal and Tibetan bowls\, chimes\, Indian flute\, and more. You will be guided through yogic practices that will nourish your mind\, body and spirit as you move into restorative yoga poses\, and experience various forms of meditation and breathwork\, all while tuning into a sound healing experience. \nThis practice will help reduce stress and allow the nervous system to reset. You will leave feeling rejuvenated and relaxed in addition to learning some practical tools on how to bring deep healing into your daily life. \nWear comfortable clothing. Bring a mat and a water bottle.  All other props will be provided. \nAbout Yoga instructor Areta Verschoor: Areta has been teaching yoga in Lake Forest and in yoga studios along the North Shore for 12 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). \nAbout the Sound Bath Practitioner 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\, Indian flute\, and chimes in her melodic sound baths. Joi has been sharing her sound bath meditation practice at the Gorton Center and various venues for several years. She is a trained and certified sound healing practitioner.
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/restorative-yoga-sound-bath-healing-3/
LOCATION:Gorton Center\, 400 East Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045
CATEGORIES:Adults,Classes,Wellness
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SUMMARY:Mother Daughter High Tea
DESCRIPTION:While wearing hats or fascinators\, participants will sip Black tea and Rooibos (a tisane) as they enjoy tea sandwiches\, scones\, cakes and other tasty treats from South Africa\, Britain and Europe. You’ll discover the value of being together. Participants learn the benefits of tea\, the history of how tea spread from the East to the West\, and how High Tea was born. Games help us learn a little tea etiquette too! Ages 5 & Up \n 
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/mother-daughter-tea/
CATEGORIES:Adults,Age,Classes,Community,Events,Family & Kids,Specialty,Youth
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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-8/
LOCATION:Gorton Center\, 400 East Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045
CATEGORIES:Adults,Age,Art,Classes
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SUMMARY:Holiday Sewing Workshop with Ciao Bella Sewing
DESCRIPTION:Get holiday ready during this fun & festive three week sewing class! Sewers will love making handmade gifts for the upcoming holiday. If you are a beginner or an experienced sewer\, this class is mfor you! Sewing supplies\, including fabric\, thread\, needles\, and pins\, will be provided. Ages 7 – 12 \n 
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/advanced-holiday-sewing-workshop-with-ciao-bella-sewing/
LOCATION:Gorton Center\, 400 East Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045
CATEGORIES:Classes,Sewing,Youth
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