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SUMMARY:Connect\, Visualize & Create + Bevies: Vision
DESCRIPTION:Vision: Clear Space & Renew\, Align with Your Goals\nJoin Joalida and Susan on a monthly meditation and art evening where we will use visualisation to connect with your inner self to access our universal creativity to live a life of purpose and meaning. Susan will start the evening with a guided meditation and visualisation\, we will then move to Joalida’s studio and explore visually what came up for us during the meditation. No prior art experience required. All materials and snacks provided. \nJoalida Smit is a Clinical Psychologist and Neuropsychologist who lived and worked in London (UK) and Cape Town (SA) for the past 20 years. She pivoted to full time artist during COVID and now runs an art studio at The Gorton Center working on large scale canvases. Currently she is exploring innovative ways to incorporate art in the psychology work of personal transformation. \nSusan is local to Lake Bluff and can’t wait to share yoga with more people in her community. She’s been teaching yoga for 6+ years and practicing for 12+ years and received her teacher training at Forever Om. When not on her mat\, Susan gains most of her energy surrounded by friends and family\, love and laughter truly is the best medicine! Susan teaches at Toned Yoga in Lake Bluff and Black Cat Yoga in Libertyville.  \n  \n“When I started my yoga journey\, I couldn’t balance or focus…the concept of flow and presence was foreign. I was inflexible physically\, mentally and emotionally. Through yoga I’ve gained a wealth of knowledge that supports and strengthens every aspect of my life. Everyone is on a path\, your journey is your journey. As a human and instructor\, I pride myself on honoring my students journey and encourage each student to empower themselves with grace and self love on and off their mat. “
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LOCATION:Gorton Center\, 400 East Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045
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SUMMARY:The Mothers' Circle: Find Your Tribe & Tools
DESCRIPTION:THIS CLASS HAS BEEN CANCELLED.\nThe 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! \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-3/
LOCATION:Gorton Center\, 400 East Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045
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SUMMARY:Financial Literacy: Your Financial Goals
DESCRIPTION:THIS SESSION HAS BEEN CANCELLED. PLEASE JOIN US FOR THE NEXT CLASS ON FEBRUARY 20!\nHealth\, wealth and happiness are inter-related components to a successful life. This trio indicates not only how we live\, but how long we live.  Financial literacy is considered a strong indicator of financial health and wellness.  Individuals with a higher level of financial knowledge tend to make better financial decisions\, are more equipped to handle economic challenges and recover from financial setbacks.   We are going to be talking about need to know financial concepts to help you better navigate your financial future – starting today! \n \nKristin is a Wealth Advisor and Family Consultant at the Lerner Group located in Deerfield Illinois\, Kristin works with clients who find themselves in a moment of financial transition.  Her primary focus is to work with clients through the divorce process as an advocate to give financial clairity and guidance. \nKristin has a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) from Michigan Tech University\, and a Masters in Business (MBA)from Northwestern University.  She is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP)\, and a Certified Divorce Financial Ananlyst (CDFA). \nKristin and her family have been a Lake Forest residents for 25 years.   She has held numerous financial literacy gatherings in the Lake forest area for young adults\, women and couples- presenting best practices for financial independence and success.
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/financial-literacy/
LOCATION:Gorton Center\, 400 East Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045
CATEGORIES:Adults,Classes,Specialty,Wellness
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SUMMARY:Kindermusik Level 1-2: 16 month - 3.5 years
DESCRIPTION:Imagine twirling around the room\, marching with happiness\, and singing out with joy! You’ll nurture your child’s blossoming awareness and independence as they dance\, sing\, play instruments\, socialize\, develop listening skills\, strengthen large/small motor movement\, read stories\, enjoy sensory stimulation\, and practice turn-taking activities.  \nKindermusik’s research-based curriculum has been taught exclusively by accredited early childhood educators since 1978! Units themes are new each month\, and fees include access to an interactive app and digital learning materials at home. Ages 16 Months – 3.5 Years \nSince 1978\, Kindermusik has helped millions of children around the world build a strong foundation for lifelong learning as the world’s leading provider of music-based education for children from birth through age seven. Licensed educators use age-appropriate\, research-based curriculum to harness the power and joy of music\, helping your child to learn and grow during the years most critical to brain development. Check out www.kindermusik.com and www.kindermusiknorthshore.com for more information\, and to see why we’re ranked as a Top Program by Kindermusik International! \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/kindermusik-level-2-wiggle-grow-16-months-3-5-yo-4/
LOCATION:Gorton Center\, 400 East Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045
CATEGORIES:Classes,Music,Specialty,Wellness,Youth
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SUMMARY:Gentle Yoga
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.
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/gentle-yoga-with-areta-13/
LOCATION:Gorton Center\, 400 East Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045
CATEGORIES:Adults,Classes,Wellness
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