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SUMMARY:Film Discussion Series: Jeff Who Lives At Home
DESCRIPTION:FILM DISCUSSION SERIES AT GORTON PRESENTS: Jeff Who lives at home\nWhen Jeff (Jason Segel) leaves his mother’s basement to buy wood glue at the store\, he looks for signs from the universe to determine his path. However\, a series of unexpected and amusing events leads him to cross paths with his family\, especially his brother (Ed Helms)\, in the strangest of circumstances and locations. If Jeff is very lucky and universally blessed\, he will find the meaning of his life… and remember to buy the wood glue as well. \nA POST-SHOW DISCUSSION WILL BE MODERATED BY JOSH WOLFF\, OUR DIRECTOR OF FILM PROGRAMS!
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/film-discussion-series-jeff-who-lives-at-home/
LOCATION:Gorton Center – John & Nancy Hughes Theater\, 400 E. Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045\, United States
CATEGORIES:Film
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SUMMARY:Kids’ Matinee: The Jungle Book
DESCRIPTION:Kids’ Matinee series at Gorton presents: “The Jungle Book”\nRaised by a family of wolves since birth\, Mowgli (Neel Sethi) must leave the only home he’s ever known when the fearsome tiger Shere Khan (Idris Elba) unleashes his mighty roar. Guided by a no-nonsense panther (Ben Kingsley) and a free-spirited bear (Bill Murray)\, the young boy meets an array of jungle animals\, including a slithery python and a smooth-talking ape. Along the way\, Mowgli learns valuable life lessons as his epic journey of self-discovery leads to fun and adventure.
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/kids-matinee-the-jungle-book/
LOCATION:Gorton Center – John & Nancy Hughes Theater\, 400 E. Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family,Film
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SUMMARY:Private Guitar & Bass Lessons with Dave Hiltebrand
DESCRIPTION:PLEASE REACH OUT TO DAVE HILTEBRAND DIRECTLY TO SCHEDULE A LESSON! – Dave@nulldavehiltebrand.com   \nLearn a comprehensive approach to playing guitar or bass including technique\, getting a good sound\,\nplaying in different styles\, ear training and use of effects. Some basic experience is encouraged. \n*Contact Libby Johnson with any issues – Libby@nullgortoncenter.org \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/private-guitar-bass-lessons-with-dave-hiltebrand-5/
LOCATION:Gorton Center\, 400 East Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045
CATEGORIES:Adults,Age,Classes
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SUMMARY:Fascial Stretch Therapy
DESCRIPTION:Private Sessions with Josh Watson of Lake Shore Fit@Home!\nEliminate chronic pain\, increase mobility and improve flexibility and strength. Fascial Stretch Therapy is a neuromyofascial manual therapy method which focuses on the connective tissue system rather than isolated muscle treatment. FST therapists assess active\, passive\, and resisted range of motion in functional positions and movements. \nJosh Watson has been a personal trainer and stretch therapist in Lake Forest for the past decade.  After graduating Illinois State University with a bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology\, he spent the past eight years at Northwestern Medicine in Lake Forest and currently the past two years running his own in-home business “LakeShore Fit@Home”.  He works with a variety of age groups and health conditions and is a huge advocate for stretching for all populations and sports.  His knowledge base includes a variety of certifications and modalities that’s helped him work with CEO’s\, entrepreneurs\, golf athletes and division one athletics. \nPlease contact Josh directly to schedule a private stretching session at Gorton! – Josh Watson lakeshorefitathome@nullgmail.com  or 847-702-2226
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/fascial-stretch-therapy/2023-07-31/
LOCATION:Gorton Center\, 400 East Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045
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SUMMARY:Adult Art: Sunflowers Watercolor
DESCRIPTION:Explore the fluid style of watercolors by painting a grouping of sunflowers. Sketch the blooms then use layers of color. Bring the garden into focus as you learn to add depth and vibrancy to your painting. Your finished piece 9″x12″ art on heavyweight watercolor paper can be matted and framed to your liking. \n*All supplies are included \nThis workshop is on Friday\, July 28\, 3:00pm – 5:00pm
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/adult-art-sunflowers-watercolor/
LOCATION:Gorton Center\, 400 East Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045
CATEGORIES:Adults,Age,Art,Classes
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SUMMARY:Method Acting for Teens
DESCRIPTION:Learn Method acting technique while doing acting exercises\, scene work\, improvisations and monologues. Bring in anything you want to work on: plays\, films\, poems – comedies\, dramas – anything. If you need material\, Jeremy will provide it. This class is for people of all experience levels and intended for anyone who is looking for a creative outlet and a fun time. Students are encouraged to bring in college audition material as well as audition material for upcoming school plays. \nThis class runs on Thursdays\, July 27 – August 10\, 4pm – 6pm \nAges: 14 – 18 Years Old \nSPECIAL SUMMER OFFER! Traveling this summer? Attending camps? Only pay for the classes you can attend! Specify how many classes you will attend and pay for them before the start of the session. Payment for classes missed after the session starts are non-refundable. This offer does not apply to day camps.  \nABOUT OUR ARTISTIC DIRECTOR:\n \nJeremy 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/method-acting-teen-july-27-august-10/
LOCATION:Gorton Center\, 400 East Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045
CATEGORIES:Age,Classes,Youth
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SUMMARY:Little Storytellers July 27 - August 10
DESCRIPTION:Are you looking for an activity for your little one? Through interactive play and fully-engaged make-believe\, children are led through stories and become part of the storytelling themselves. Confidence\, individuality\, imagination and skilled listening are fostered as the students are immersed in a joyful fairytale world with their peers. Music\, props\, tasks and obstacles enhance sensory and motor skills. \nThursdays\nJuly 27 – August 10 \n10:00am – 11:00am \nAges: 2.5 – 4 Years Old \nSiblings are welcome to sign up too! \nSPECIAL SUMMER OFFER! – Traveling this summer? Attending camps? Only pay for the classes you can attend! Specify how many classes you will attend and pay for them before the start of the session. Payment for classes missed after the session starts are non-refundable. This offer does not apply to day camps.  \n \nPhysical Theatre Instructor: Madison Kisst: Madison Kisst is an actor and physical theatre teacher. She has taught for professional theater companies across the country and for the undergraduate acting program at the University of Nevada Las Vegas. Madison has extensive training in physical and classical theatre\, voice and movement\, and devising. She has her BA in Theatre Arts and Masters of Fine Arts in Performance. 
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/little-storytellers-july-27-august-10/
CATEGORIES:Age,Classes,Youth
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SUMMARY:Gentle Yoga with Areta
DESCRIPTION:Gentle Yoga:  Thursdays\, 9:00am – 10:00am \nSingle Ticket = $20\, 6 Class Package = $96 \nThis 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 we progress\, you will learn how to incorporate breath connection and meditation techniques into your practice.  Please bring a mat and a water bottle. \nAbout the instructor:\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-yoga-with-areta-10-2023-07-27/
LOCATION:Gorton Center\, 400 East Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045
CATEGORIES:Adults,Age,Classes,Wellness
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SUMMARY:Acting for Ages 9 to 13
DESCRIPTION:First timers and veterans explore their creative sides on stage and in front of the camera. The basics of acting such as hitting a mark\, enunciation and voice projection as well as more advanced acting principles such as developing a character\, developing a relationship and creating real behavior are explored. Classes consist of acting exercises\, character work\, improvising in character and doing scene work. Bring in material and characters from any play\, TV show\, film\, book – anything that interests you. Performance material will also be provided. Strengthen your technique and be ready for your next audition and performance. The focus of the class is on learning about acting\, learning life skills and having fun! \nThis class runs on Wednesdays\, July 26 – August 9\, 4:00pm – 6:00pm \nAges: 9 – 13 Years Old \nSPECIAL SUMMER OFFER! Traveling this summer? Attending camps? Only pay for the classes you can attend! Specify how many classes you will attend and pay for them before the start of the session. Payment for classes missed after the session starts are non-refundable. This offer does not apply to day camps.  \nABOUT OUR ARTISTIC DIRECTOR:\n \nJeremy 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  \n  \n \nPhysical Theatre Instructor: Madison Kisst: Madison Kisst is an actor and physical theatre teacher. She has taught for professional theater companies across the country and for the undergraduate acting program at the University of Nevada Las Vegas. Madison has extensive training in physical and classical theatre\, voice and movement\, and devising. She has her BA in Theatre Arts and Masters of Fine Arts in Performance. 
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/acting-9-to-13-july-26-august-9-2023/
LOCATION:Gorton Center\, 400 East Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045
CATEGORIES:Age,Classes,Youth
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SUMMARY:Yoguitar: Music Meditation with Dave Hiltebrand
DESCRIPTION:Yoguitar is a relaxing hour of serene acoustic guitar music that can help you slow down\, reset and feel\nrejuvenated. With focus on the present moment\, the music is composed in real time based on the energy of the room\, making each experience unique. \nYoguitar events are not movement based. It is optional to bring a yoga mat if laying down is preferred. All are welcome. \nThis class runs on Tuesday\, July 25\, 7pm – 8pm \n \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/yoguitar-music-meditation-with-dave-hiltebrand-3/
LOCATION:Gorton Center\, 400 East Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045
CATEGORIES:Adults,Age,Classes,Wellness
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SUMMARY:Acting for Ages 5 - 8
DESCRIPTION:Do you have a budding actor in the family? Turn your child’s love of make-believe play into a passion for the arts. Through theater games\, improvisation\, performing fairy tales and performing children’s books\, your budding actor will explore her creative side\, build confidence\, and develop spontaneity – while enhancing social and motor skills. Students learn and practice skills such as listening\, sharing the stage\, hitting a mark\, enunciation\, voice projection and creating a character. \nThis class runs on Tuesdays\, July 25 – August 8\, 4:00pm – 5:30pm \nAges: 5 – 8 Years Old \nSPECIAL SUMMER OFFER! Traveling this summer? Attending camps? Only pay for the classes you can attend! Specify how many classes you will attend and pay for them before the start of the session. Payment for classes missed after the session starts are non-refundable. This offer does not apply to day camps.  \nABOUT OUR ARTISTIC DIRECTOR:\n \nJeremy Kruse\, Artistic Director of Gorton Drama Studio\, is the author of “The Young Actor’s Handbook” (Applause Acting Series\, 2017). 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  \n \nPhysical Theatre Instructor: Madison Kisst: Madison Kisst is an actor and physical theatre teacher. She has taught for professional theater companies across the country and for the undergraduate acting program at the University of Nevada Las Vegas. Madison has extensive training in physical and classical theatre\, voice and movement\, and devising. She has her BA in Theatre Arts and Masters of Fine Arts in Performance. 
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/acting-5-8-july-25-august-8-2023/
LOCATION:Gorton Center\, 400 East Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045
CATEGORIES:Age,Classes,Youth
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SUMMARY:Method Acting for Adults
DESCRIPTION:Learn Method acting technique while doing acting exercises\, scene work\, improvisations and monologues. Bring in anything you want to work on: plays\, films\, poems – comedies\, dramas – anything. If you need material\, Jeremy will provide it. This class is for people of all experience levels and intended for anyone who is looking for a creative outlet and a fun time. \nThis class runs on Tuesdays\, July 25 – August 8\, 1:00pm – 3:00pm  \nAdults 18 + \nSPECIAL SUMMER OFFER! Traveling this summer? Attending camps? Only pay for the classes you can attend! Specify how many classes you will attend and pay for them before the start of the session. Payment for classes missed after the session starts are non-refundable. This offer does not apply to day camps.  \nABOUT OUR ARTISTIC DIRECTOR:\n \nJeremy 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/method-acting-adults-july-25-august-8-2023/
LOCATION:Gorton Center\, 400 East Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045
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SUMMARY:All Levels Yoga with Areta
DESCRIPTION:All Levels Yoga:\nTuesdays\, 9:00am – 10:00am \nPurchase Single Class at $20 or 6-Class Package at $96 \nAll Levels Mindful Flow\nYou will be guided 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 strengthen 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. \nAbout Areta:\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 Great Lakes Adaptive Sports Association (GLASA).
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/all-levels-yoga-with-areta-9-2023-07-25/
LOCATION:Gorton Center\, 400 East Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045
CATEGORIES:Adults,Age,Classes,Wellness
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SUMMARY:RoboThink Camp: Robotics Engineering
DESCRIPTION:In this camp\, your child will learn the fundamentals of robot engineering. Using our RoboThink Robotics Kit\, electric motors\, controllers and sensors\, your child will explore the fascinating world of robotics engineering and get a chance to build and design moving robots. \nThis camp runs Monday\, July 24 – Friday\, July 28\, 1:00pm – 4:00pm \nAges: 7 – 12 Years Old \nRoboThink is a leading STEM\, coding\, robotics and engineering program nurturing geniuses across 23 countries to thousands of students each day. Our exciting themed STEM programs develops core STEM skills that students apply to school subjects and their future careers.
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/robothink-camp-robotics-engineering/
LOCATION:Gorton Center\, 400 East Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045
CATEGORIES:Age,Camps,Classes,Youth
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SUMMARY:Going Green Sewing Camp with Ciao Bella
DESCRIPTION:If you are looking to reduce\, reuse and recycle this is the perfect camp for you! During this\nawesome camp\, sewers will need to bring in 10-15 old shirts and they will transform those shirts into a\npatchwork blanket. Ciao Bella Sewing will provide the fleece for the back of the blankets\, sewers need to provide their own shirts. All other supplies\, including fabric\, sewing machines\, and sewing notions are provided. It is SEW much fun to sew and create. \nThis camp runs Monday\, July 24 – Friday\, July 28\, 9:30am – 12:00pm \nAges: 8 – 15 Years Old \n \nAt Ciao Bella Sewing it is our goal to teach budding fashionistas and designers all about the fun & creative world of sewing and fashion design. We love to be creative and share our passion for fashion and sewing with others. All of our sewing instructors have a strong background in sewing\, fashion and pattern design. We can’t wait to sew with you!
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/going-green-sewing-camp-with-ciao-bella/
LOCATION:Gorton Center\, 400 East Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045
CATEGORIES:Age,Art,Camps,Classes,Youth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230722T190000
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SUMMARY:Big Screen Series: Dune
DESCRIPTION:big screen series at gorton presents: “Dune”\nFrank Herbert’s classic Dune has been adapted by Denis Villeneuve in thie 2021 film.  The imperial family of Atreides is tasked with ruling the desert planet of Arrakis. Paul Atreides\, a brilliant and gifted young man born into a great destiny beyond his understanding\, travels to the most dangerous planet in the universe to ensure the future of his family and his people. As malevolent forces explode into conflict over the planet’s exclusive supply of “spice” – the most precious resource in existence – only those who can conquer their own fear will survive.
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/big-screen-series-dune/
LOCATION:Gorton Center – John & Nancy Hughes Theater\, 400 E. Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045\, United States
CATEGORIES:Film
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230722T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230722T120000
DTSTAMP:20260414T071208
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230502T193140Z
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SUMMARY:Discovering Your Inner Storyteller: A Course in Creative Writing Techniques
DESCRIPTION:This course runs on Saturdays\, July 22 – August 19\, 11:00am – 12:00pm \nIf you’ve ever wanted to write a novel\, short stories\, or any kind of fictional narrative\, but don’t know where to start\, this class is for you! We will explore the principles of good writing\, and focus on techniques that writers of fiction can apply to improve their work and make it compelling. The course will consist of a mix of lecture\, group discussion\, and in-class exercises. It can also be useful to anyone who wants to include a strong narrative element in their writing\, such as those writing autobiographies or memoirs. \nScott Spires is the author of the novel Abandon All Hope (Auctus Publishers\, 2021)\, short stories\, book reviews\, and articles on such diverse subjects as the Czech beer industry\, the New Urbanist movement\, minority languages in Russia\, and many others. His work has appeared in the Chicago Reader\, New York Press\, Satire\, and Terrain.org\, among other publications. He is a member of the Society of Midland Authors\, and recently completed his second novel.
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/discovering-your-inner-storyteller-a-course-in-creative-writing-techniques/
LOCATION:Gorton Center\, 400 East Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045
CATEGORIES:Adults,Age,Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230720T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230720T193000
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SUMMARY:Cut the Cable Cord
DESCRIPTION:Amazon\, HBO Max and Netflix are just a few of the options available for people who are interested in getting rid of their cable or enhancing their current service. Mike Gershbein of Very Smart People will tell you all about all the best live and on-demand services as well as streaming devices like Roku and Apple TV. \nThis workshop runs on Thursday\, July 20\, 6:00pm – 7:30pm \nMike Gershbein is the founder of technology training firm Very Smart People. He is a former librarian who believes that if personal technology isn’t fun and easy to use and doesn’t make our lives better then it’s probably not worth using!
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/cut-the-cable-cord-2/
LOCATION:Gorton Center\, 400 East Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045
CATEGORIES:Adults,Age,Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230720T090000
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SUMMARY:Gentle Yoga with Areta
DESCRIPTION:Gentle Yoga:  Thursdays\, 9:00am – 10:00am \nSingle Ticket = $20\, 6 Class Package = $96 \nThis 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 we progress\, you will learn how to incorporate breath connection and meditation techniques into your practice.  Please bring a mat and a water bottle. \nAbout the instructor:\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-yoga-with-areta-10-2023-07-20/
LOCATION:Gorton Center\, 400 East Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045
CATEGORIES:Adults,Age,Classes,Wellness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230718T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230718T130000
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SUMMARY:Lunch Bunch
DESCRIPTION:GORTON LUNCH BUNCH\n*Scroll down to purchase daily lunches throughout the week* \nYOU MUST PRE-REGISTER \nJoin us for lunch!  Gorton has customizable camps that run both in the morning and afternoon\, so sign your child up for camp at Gorton Center and we will supervise lunchtime\, making it a full-day camp option! \nCampers will be supervised for an hour or hour and a half (depending on the camp) between morning and afternoon camps from 12pm – 1pm. Cost is $5/day or $20 for the week and all campers will need to bring their own sack lunch/drink. \n\nCampers must bring their own lunch\, lunch IS NOT provided\nLunch Bunch is $5 per day or $20 per week!\nLunch Bunch will run 12:00pm – 1:00pm \nPlease notify Libby Johnson with any food allergies – Libby@nullgortoncenter.org
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/lunch-bunch-6-2023-07-18/
LOCATION:Gorton Center\, 400 East Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045
CATEGORIES:Age,Camps,Classes,Youth
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SUMMARY:All Levels Yoga with Areta
DESCRIPTION:All Levels Yoga:\nTuesdays\, 9:00am – 10:00am \nPurchase Single Class at $20 or 6-Class Package at $96 \nAll Levels Mindful Flow\nYou will be guided 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 strengthen 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. \nAbout Areta:\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 Great Lakes Adaptive Sports Association (GLASA).
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/all-levels-yoga-with-areta-9-2023-07-18/
LOCATION:Gorton Center\, 400 East Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045
CATEGORIES:Adults,Age,Classes,Wellness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230717T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230717T203000
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SUMMARY:All Things Guitar Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Guitar players and enthusiasts can enjoy an interactive workshop covering popular guitar playing\nconcepts\, from approaching different styles and techniques on acoustic and electric\, to the use of effects\nand creative looping. Attendees are welcome to bring their own instruments. Each workshop will\nculminate with a group jam for those interested. These workshops are a great opportunity for guitar lovers to come together and celebrate all things guitar. All experience levels are welcome! \nThis workshop runs on Monday\, July 17 from 7:00pm – 8:30pm \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 clients including the Oprah Winfrey Show\, Nike and Allstate\, 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/all-things-guitar-workshop/
LOCATION:Gorton Center\, 400 East Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045
CATEGORIES:Adults,Age,Classes,Youth
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230717T130000
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SUMMARY:Lunch Bunch
DESCRIPTION:GORTON LUNCH BUNCH\n*Scroll down to purchase daily lunches throughout the week* \nYOU MUST PRE-REGISTER \nJoin us for lunch!  Gorton has customizable camps that run both in the morning and afternoon\, so sign your child up for camp at Gorton Center and we will supervise lunchtime\, making it a full-day camp option! \nCampers will be supervised for an hour or hour and a half (depending on the camp) between morning and afternoon camps from 12pm – 1pm. Cost is $5/day or $20 for the week and all campers will need to bring their own sack lunch/drink. \n\nCampers must bring their own lunch\, lunch IS NOT provided\nLunch Bunch is $5 per day or $20 per week!\nLunch Bunch will run 12:00pm – 1:00pm \nPlease notify Libby Johnson with any food allergies – Libby@nullgortoncenter.org
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/lunch-bunch-6/2023-07-17/
LOCATION:Gorton Center\, 400 East Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045
CATEGORIES:Age,Camps,Classes,Youth
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SUMMARY:Safari Sewing Camp with Ciao Bella
DESCRIPTION:If you love animals and fun printed animal fabric this is the perfect sewing camp for you!\nDuring this five day camp\, we will focus on making a variety of wearable clothing using the the sewing\nmachine. We will make PJ Pants\, Ponchos\, Skirts and a fleece sweater! \nAll supplies\, including fabric\, sewing machines\, and sewing notions are provided. It is SEW much fun to sew and create. \nThis camp runs Monday\, July 17 – Friday\, July 21\, 9:30am – 12:00pm \nAges: 8 – 15 Years Old \n \nAt Ciao Bella Sewing it is our goal to teach budding fashionistas and designers all about the fun & creative world of sewing and fashion design. We love to be creative and share our passion for fashion and sewing with others. All of our sewing instructors have a strong background in sewing\, fashion and pattern design. We can’t wait to sew with you!
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/safari-sewing-camp-with-ciao-bella/
LOCATION:Gorton Center\, 400 East Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045
CATEGORIES:Age,Art,Camps,Classes,Youth
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SUMMARY:RoboThink Camp: Battle Robot Tanks
DESCRIPTION:Campers will build different types of tanks for battles\, challenges\, races\, target practice and more! As a lead tank developer\, your child will be armed with RoboThink’s unique bricks\, motors\, gears and mainboards and will be introduced to simple engineering concepts. \nThis camp runs on Monday\, July 17 – Friday\, July 21\, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm \nAges: 7 – 12 Years Old \nRoboThink is a leading STEM\, coding\, robotics and engineering program nurturing geniuses across 23 countries to thousands of students each day. Our exciting themed STEM programs develops core STEM skills that students apply to school subjects and their future careers.
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/robothink-camp-battle-robot-tanks/
LOCATION:Gorton Center\, 400 East Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045
CATEGORIES:Age,Camps,Classes,Youth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230716T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230716T193000
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SUMMARY:Cornhole Throwdown 2023
DESCRIPTION:CORNHOLE…BEER…LIVE MUSIC AND SUMMER FUN! GET YOUR TEAM TOGETHER FOR A ROCKIN’ GOOD TIME\nFREE SPECTATING! PAY TO PLAY! Join us for Gorton’s second annual Cornhole Tournament! We will have food trucks\, drinks\, live music\, a round-robin\, leaderboard\, raffles and a chance to win throwing prizes! Come throw or spectate\, eat\, drink and enjoy gathering in the heart of the community for some summer fun!\nWe will have two divisions this year: COMPETITIVE and FAMILY/KIDS \nFor board sponsor information\, please click here!\nDETAILS: \n\nABSOLUTELY NO PROFESSIONALS!\nAges 10 and up (this year we have a special family/kids section)\nTeam consists of 2 players\nStandard ($60) team of 2 players\, t-shirts\, and two free drink tickets!\nAll teams guaranteed 3 games\, round-robin style tournament with prizes\nMusic\, Leader Board\nFood vendors\nRaffles\, Games\, Hole-in-One\nCheck-In: 3:45 – 4:20\nAnnouncements & Rules- 4:20\nPlay starts 4:30 SHARP\nChampionship game 7:00\nACO rules apply – www.americancornhole.org\n\nWe will fill the open spots on a first come first serve basis. Please come to the Registration/Check-in table no later than 3:45 to inquire about openings \n  \nRain or Shine!\nIn the event of adverse weather conditions we will move tourney inside.\n  \nMusic by Rollover!
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/cornhole-2023/
LOCATION:Gorton Center\, 400 East Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230715T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230715T120000
DTSTAMP:20260414T071208
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SUMMARY:Children's Multi-Day Class
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URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/childrens-multi-day-class/2023-07-15/
LOCATION:Gorton Children’s Learning Center
CATEGORIES:Camps,Classes,Youth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230714T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230714T130000
DTSTAMP:20260414T071208
CREATED:20230222T232433Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230222T232433Z
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SUMMARY:Lunch Bunch
DESCRIPTION:GORTON LUNCH BUNCH\n*Scroll down to purchase daily lunches throughout the week* \nYOU MUST PRE-REGISTER \nJoin us for lunch!  Gorton has customizable camps that run both in the morning and afternoon\, so sign your child up for camp at Gorton Center and we will supervise lunchtime\, making it a full-day camp option! \nCampers will be supervised for an hour or hour and a half (depending on the camp) between morning and afternoon camps from 12pm – 1pm. Cost is $5/day or $20 for the week and all campers will need to bring their own sack lunch/drink. \n\nCampers must bring their own lunch\, lunch IS NOT provided\nLunch Bunch is $5 per day or $20 per week!\nLunch Bunch will run 12:00pm – 1:00pm \nPlease notify Libby Johnson with any food allergies – Libby@nullgortoncenter.org
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/lunch-bunch-5-2023-07-14/
LOCATION:Gorton Center\, 400 East Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045
CATEGORIES:Age,Camps,Classes,Youth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230714T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230714T120000
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SUMMARY:Children's Multi-Day Class
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URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/childrens-multi-day-class/2023-07-14/
LOCATION:Gorton Children’s Learning Center
CATEGORIES:Camps,Classes,Youth
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SUMMARY:Divorcing with Dignity
DESCRIPTION:This workshop is offered at 12pm and 7pm – Click the purchase button to select the time\nAre you or someone you know contemplating a divorce?  This workshop will help you to understand the best options for you and your family.  If a couple can communicate and be fair and reasonable\, divorce mediation is a path that allows a couple to make 100% of their own decisions about parenting\, financial and property divisions\, child support and alimony\, while allowing them to greatly minimize the negative impact of their divorce on their most valuable assets\, their children. \nMediation is also the least costly and quickest way to get through a divorce in a less stressful manner.  In this session\, you will learn about divorce mediation\, what it is\, how it works\, what it requires\, and why it is the healthiest and least expensive way to divorce. \nIf you cannot attend in-person\, you can contact Michael Cohen through his website at michaelsmediation.com to meet 1:1 to review this same information in a confidential manner. \nMichael Cohen is a divorce mediator in Lake Forest who is dedicated to helping families get through the stressful process of a divorce in the healthiest way for the couple and for their children.  During a successful career leading diverse teams for a large local company\, Michael trained at Northwestern University to gain his divorce mediation certification and has built a practice whose purpose is to help others.  Michael is a caring\, empathetic leader who will take the time to understand your passions and priorities\, and will guide you to help you create the best solutions for you and your families. 
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/divorcing-with-dignity-3/
LOCATION:Gorton Center\, 400 East Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045
CATEGORIES:Adults,Age,Classes
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