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SUMMARY:Tea with Mrs. B - Etiquette Class for Preschool & Kindergarten
DESCRIPTION:THIS CLASS HAS BEEN CANCELLED.\nManners matter. Little life lessons like saying please and not talking with your mouth full bring huge benefits for kids such as social success\, cooperation\, confidence and opportunity. In this class\, children will: \n\n learn to be careful with china plates\, cups and saucers\, and build appropriate behavior around a table\ndress up in pretty hats and boas\, top hats and bow ties\npractice mindfulness\, posture\, greetings and farewells using a firm handshake and good eye contact\nlearn dining skills including chewing and drinking appropriately\, correct use of silverware and napkins\n\nAges: Preschool & Kindergarten \nThis class is taught by Sarah Berto from Confidence with Etiquette.
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/tea-with-mrs-b-etiquette/
LOCATION:Gorton Center\, 400 East Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045
CATEGORIES:Age,Classes,Cooking,Specialty,Youth
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SUMMARY:Creative Cooking Camp: South Africa
DESCRIPTION:THIS CLASS HAS BEEN CANCELLED.\nCreative chefs “visit” parts of the world while learning a little about different traditions and culinary arts\, as well as playing games and doing activities associated with that country. They’ll focus on the value of and difference between tasting for flavor and measuring for quality\, as well as the rules around cleanliness and the proper use of using kitchen tools.  Ages K – 8th. \n*Please notify Libby Johnson of any allergies  
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/creative-cooking-camp/
LOCATION:Gorton Center\, 400 East Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045
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SUMMARY:Mr. V's Day Off - President's Day
DESCRIPTION:Presidents Day (Monday\, Feb. 17) \nStep onboard a train ride through history with Mr. V. as we celebrate our nation’s greatest leaders and folk heroes. We’ll also perform music from some of our favorite musicals including Wicked and Frozen.  Through song and story kids will share in a myriad of day-long activities that will educate and inspire. \nFebruary 17\, 2025 \nOPTION #1: 1/2 day – 9 am to Noon = $49\nOPTION #2: 1/2 day – Noon to 3 pm = $49\nOPTION #3: Full Day – 9 am to 3 pm = $99 \nAges 4 to 10 \nCheck out footage from Mr. V’s recent class. \n\n \nBill Vaananen is an award-winning music educator and composer who has taught and directed elementary-aged students for over 45 years. Originally from Oklahoma\, “Mr. V.” was general music teacher at Wescott School in Northbrook for 37 years. He has written hundreds of songs and dozens of original theater works that have been performed across Chicago’s northern suburbs. Recipient of the Golden Apple Award\, IEA Human Rights Award\, National-Louis Distinguished Alumni Award for Social Justice\, and Star of Teaching Award for the State of Illinois\, Vaananen continues to perform classes and presentations for children\, weaving his original music into inspiring lessons on Nature\, history\, culture\, and adventure. \n \nAbout Our Artistic Director: Jeremy Kruse\, Artistic Director of Gorton Drama Studio is the author of “The Young Actor’s Handbook” (Applause Acting Series\, 2017).The book was published in Korean and Chinese in 2022. Jeremy is a professional actor\, published playwright\, award-winning screenwriter\, and award-winning filmmaker. Some of the classes he taught at The Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute in New York include Method Acting\, Comedic Improvisation\, Sketch Comedy Writing\, and Acting for Film and TV. He graduated from The Strasberg Institute at New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts where he majored in drama. Jeremy also teaches privately\, one on one  www.jeremykruse.com and www.jeremykruseactingtraining.com 
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/mr-vs-day-off-presidents-day2025/
LOCATION:Gorton Center\, 400 East Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045
CATEGORIES:Age,Classes,Gorton Drama Studio,Youth
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SUMMARY:Cooking at Froggy's: Fish
DESCRIPTION:RESCHEDULED DATE! NOW FEBRUARY 18th! TUESDAY\nJoin Chef Theirry Lefeuvre of Froggy’s French Café in Highwood for a wonderful evening with friends a delicious food! Guests will enjoy two glasses of wine while watching Chef Theirry prepare 3 dishes – a soup\, a main and a dessert and will learn recipes and techniques before enjoying the feast! $85 includes two glasses of wine and a 3-course meal. \nThis class takes place at Froggy’s\, 306 Green Bay Rd\, Highwood. \nWhy take a Cooking Class?\n– Cooking classes provide an opportunity to learn new cooking techniques\, methods\, and skills. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced cook\, you can always improve your culinary abilities. \n– Cooking classes can be a great way to socialize and meet new people who share your interest in food. It’s an opportunity to connect with others\, whether you attend with friends or go on your own.
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/cooking-froggys/
LOCATION:Froggy’s Highwood\, 306 Green Bay Rd\, Highwood\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,Classes,Cooking
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SUMMARY:The Mothers' Circle: Find Your Tribe & Tools
DESCRIPTION:The monthly Mothers’ Circle is a supportive and empowering class for modern-day moms who are looking to parent consciously and raise authentic\, resilient children. This class offers a safe and nonjudgmental community where moms can share their experiences and challenges\, and gain strategies and tools to navigate the complexities of motherhood. \nKey themes and take-aways from the Mothers’ Circle: \n\n Community: Finding support and connection helping moms feel resourced\, encouraged\, and inspired.\n Conscious Parenting: Supporting moms along their journey to parent in a way that aligns with their values and goals\, possibly different from how they were raised.\n Matrescence: Exploring the process of becoming a mother and the identity transformation it entails.\n Myths of the ‘Good Mother’: Debunking societal myths and pressures about what it means to be a good mother.\n Mindfulness Practices: Learning do-able practices and tools that promote self-understanding\, emotion regulation\, and compassion.\n\nThe class is inclusive of moms with children of all ages\, though specific topics like infancy and postpartum and transitioning kids out of the nest are better addressed in other groups. \nLimited spots available! \nUpcoming Sessions:  \n\nThursday\, March 13\n\nAngele Close: A clinical psychologist\, mindfulness meditation teacher\, and accredited motherhood coach\, Dr. Angele Close has been teaching workshops and courses on mindfulness\, self-compassion\, and emotional healing and resilience for over a decade. Her personal journey of growth and healing as a mom to three kids has inspired her to focus her clinical skills and experience to support and guide other moms along their journeys of navigating motherhood and parenting to their fullest potential. Dr. Close has a private practice providing coaching and psychotherapy with women.
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/the-mothers-circle-find-your-tribe-tools-2/
LOCATION:Gorton Center\, 400 East Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045
CATEGORIES:Adults,Classes,Specialty,Wellness
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SUMMARY:Wine & Chocolate: A Perfect Pairing
DESCRIPTION:THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED.\nUncover the magic of wine and chocolate pairings in this delicious tasting experience. Sip on a selection of wines from Napa Valley\, Sonoma\, Russian River\, and France\, each paired with luxurious chocolates designed to highlight their flavors. Learn the secrets of pairing wine with sweets in a guided tasting presented by Oakwood Vines\, Lake Forest\, IL.
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/sips-sweets-valentine-wine-chocolate-experience/
LOCATION:Gorton Center\, 400 East Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045
CATEGORIES:Adults,Classes,Cooking
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