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SUMMARY:Welcome Wellness: Managing Your Stress
DESCRIPTION:Looking for simple ways to get your stress level under control? Are you over-committed and under-nourished? Do you want to feel calmer as you move through your days? \nIf managing the multiple demands on your time and simply getting through your day has become a challenge\, stress management may help. Implementing certain strategies to reduce stress is possible\, often before it even starts. \nDuring this workshop we will discuss: \n\nWhat stress is and how it manifests differently\nThe key to managing stress and how powerfully it helps your mind and body\nHolistic and easy-to-implement stress reduction tips\nA “next step” plan to maintain a calm and relaxed state of mind in your everyday life\, (no matter how hectic it gets)\n\nThis workshop is on Tuesday\, June 13\, 6:00pm – 8:00pm \nAbout Mollie Lawniczak \nMy health journey led me to coach others and start Welcome Wellness.  I understand what it is like to have a health goal which makes me passionate about educating\, supporting\, and motivating others to reach their goals. I am a National Board-Certified Health and Wellness Coach (NBC-HWC) and studied health coaching and nutrition sciences through the Dr. Sears Wellness Institute and Stanford Center for Health Education.  In addition\, I worked for over two years coaching members at WW (Weight Watchers). As a health coach\, I help clients achieve self-determined goals\, provide trusted science-based information\, help clients make a plan to achieve their goals\, and maintain motivation. Welcome Wellness is my opportunity to share and welcome good health into the lives of my clients. 
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/welcome-wellness-managing-your-stress/
LOCATION:Gorton Center\, 400 East Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045
CATEGORIES:Adults,Age,Classes,Wellness
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SUMMARY:Safety Town Majors Camp 5-7 year olds 2023
DESCRIPTION:THIS CAMP IS SOLD OUT – PLEASE CALL THE MAIN OFFICE TO BE ADDED TO THE WAIT LIST\n\nplease note: counselor positions are full.  if you are interested in being a camp counselor\, please consider our safety town commanders camp for 5-8 year olds\, more information on signing up to be a counselor is here\n  \nWant to be a Safety town sponsor? Contact Ann Wildman for more information at ann@nullgortoncenter.org\n  \nThis camp is for ages 5-7 years. In order to register for this camp\, your child must be between the ages of 5 and 7 at the time of camp\, with no exceptions. PLEASE NO REPEAT CAMPERS\nSafety Town is an interactive safety awareness program for children 5-7 years of age. Each day the children will be introduced to various safety issues in a fun and safe environment. The program is taught by certified teachers with hands-on topics led by community guest speakers as well as visits from the Lake Forest Police Department and Lake Forest Fire Department. Teen volunteers lead the children through camp every day and receive valuable training along with obtaining community service hours. Campers learn about pedestrian safety by tricycling about a miniature town complete with streets\, sidewalks\, buildings\, stop signs and a working traffic signal. Importance is placed on having the children memorize a cell phone number to call if they should ever become lost. We use fun songs to reinforce all of these principles and the children memorize our very own Safety Town Pledge! \nSafety Town will be held at Gorton Center from Tuesday\, June 13th through Friday the 16th from 1 to 4 pm\, rain or shine. On Friday\, we will have graduation in our theater. A t-shirt will be provided on the first day of camp for campers to wear throughout the week. We ask that children bring their own helmets every day. We will provide the tricycles. \nWant to be a SafetyTown sponsor? Contact Ann Wildman for more information at ann@nullgortoncenter.org \nWhat do Children Learn at Safety Town? Safety Town students learn about a variety of situations and what they should do to remain safe\, including: \n\nPedestrian\, Railroad and Traffic Safety\nBicycle Safety\nWater\, Beach and Playground Safety\nFire Prevention\nPersonal Safety\nPet and Wildlife Safety\nStranger Safety\n\nThere will be a graduation ceremony on the last day of the program. Certificates of Achievement will be given to all who go through the program. All family members are welcome!  Police and fire representative will be on hand to answer any questions. \nWho comes to Safety Town? Children between the ages of five and seven years prior to September 1\, 2022\, in order to qualify for registration. \nIf you have any additional questions\,  please contact Ann Wildman at ann@nullgortoncenter.org
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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/1:30pm. 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 or 1:30pm\nPlease notify Libby Johnson with any food allergies – Libby@nullgortoncenter.org
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/lunch-bunch-2-2023-06-13/
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-10-2023-06-13/
LOCATION:Gorton Center\, 400 East Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045
CATEGORIES:Adults,Age,Classes,Wellness
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SUMMARY:Draw\, Paint & Construct with Lezlie and Carole
DESCRIPTION:WEEK TWO (June 12 – 15) Paint like Georgia O’Keeffe \nJoin Lezlie Lenz and Carole Pearlman for a week-long art camp!  Each afternoon students will have an art making extravaganza. Students will start with a free draw project and then go on to look at an artist of the day\, and finish with a draw-a-long.  Each artist will go home with a small portfolio of art each day.  All supplies are included! \nThis camp runs Monday\, June 12 – Thursday\, June 15\, 1:30pm – 3:30pm \nAges: 1st – 6th Grade \n*Add Lunch Bunch for the week for $20! (Lunch Bunch will run until 1:30pm for students attending Lelzlie and Carole’s camps!)
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/draw-paint-construct-with-lezlie-and-carole-2/
LOCATION:Gorton Center\, 400 East Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045
CATEGORIES:Age,Art,Camps,Classes,Youth
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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/1:30pm. 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 or 1:30pm\nPlease notify Libby Johnson with any food allergies – Libby@nullgortoncenter.org
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/lunch-bunch-2/2023-06-12/
LOCATION:Gorton Center\, 400 East Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045
CATEGORIES:Age,Camps,Classes,Youth
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SUMMARY:Divorcing with Dignity
DESCRIPTION:This workshop is offered at 12pm OR 7pm \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/
LOCATION:Gorton Center\, 400 East Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045
CATEGORIES:Adults,Age,Classes
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SUMMARY:Adult Songwriting: 102
DESCRIPTION:This course is open to those who have previous songwriting experience or have taken Songwriting 101. In addition to continued practice\, workshop\, and conversation around lyric writing\, we’ll also begin to cover some foundational musical elements. Using basic theory and a few compositional tools\, we’ll begin to see lyrics change from words into song. \nThis course runs on Mondays\, June 12 – July 24 (NO CLASS JULY 3)\, 11:15am – 12:15pm \nKacie is a musician\, songwriter\, and educator based in Evanston\, IL. Aside from running her private teaching studio and directing at a nearby church\, Kacie founded\, performs\, and writes with Albion West – a progressive folk trio based in Chicago\, IL (www.albionwest.com). Her goal within her own work\, as well as her stance on teaching\, is to intertwine the ideas of theory\, technique\, and repertoire with the expression of self. She holds a degree in Commercial Music from Indiana University (www.kacieswierk.com ).
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/adult-songwriting-102-2/
LOCATION:Gorton Center\, 400 East Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045
CATEGORIES:Adults,Age,Classes
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SUMMARY:Adult Songwriting: 101 Foundations
DESCRIPTION:Though open to all levels of experience\, Songwriting 101 is geared towards those new to the craft. In this course\, we’ll cover the basics of what makes a song a song\, and begin to use those key components to pen some of our own. This course will focus primarily on lyrics and song structure; no instrument proficiency is required. \nThis class runs on Mondays\, June 12 – July 24 (NO CLASS JULY 3)\, 10:00am – 11:00am \nAges 16 and up! (Can make exceptions for younger participants) \nKacie is a musician\, songwriter\, and educator based in Evanston\, IL. Aside from running her private teaching studio and directing at a nearby church\, Kacie founded\, performs\, and writes with Albion West – a progressive folk trio based in Chicago\, IL (www.albionwest.com). Her goal within her own work\, as well as her stance on teaching\, is to intertwine the ideas of theory\, technique\, and repertoire with the expression of self. She holds a degree in Commercial Music from Indiana University (www.kacieswierk.com ).
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/adult-songwriting-101-foundations-2/
LOCATION:Gorton Center\, 400 East Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045
CATEGORIES:Adults,Age,Classes
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SUMMARY:Under the Sea Sewing Camp with Ciao Bella
DESCRIPTION:Get Under the Sea ready with Ciao Bella! During this five day summer sewing camp\, your\ncamper will love making all items perfect for an Under the Sea themed adventure . We will make star fish pillows\, cozy blankets\, tote bags\, skirts\, scrunchies\, and decorate a fun beach hat. \nAll supplies\, including fabric\, sewing machines\, and sewing notions are provided. It is SEW much fun to sew and create. \nThis camp runs on Monday\, June 12 – Friday\, June 16\, 9:30am – 12:00pm \nAges: 8 – 15 Years Old
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/under-the-sea-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:Filmmaker Series - Nora Ephron: When Harry Met Sally
DESCRIPTION:FILMMAKER SERIES PRESENTS – Nora Ephron: When Harry Met Sally\nIn 1977\, college graduates Harry Burns (Billy Crystal) and Sally Albright (Meg Ryan) share a contentious car ride from Chicago to New York\, during which they argue about whether men and women can ever truly be strictly platonic friends. Ten years later\, Harry and Sally meet again at a bookstore\, and in the company of their respective best friends\, Jess (Bruno Kirby) and Marie (Carrie Fisher)\, attempt to stay friends without sex becoming an issue between them. \nWritten by Nora Ehphron and Directed by Rob Reiner.
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/filmmaker-series-nora-ephron-when-harry-met-sally/
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: Chicken Run
DESCRIPTION:Kids’ Matinee SERIES at Gorton presents: chicken run\nAward-winning DreamWorks animation from the Aardman team (Wallace & Gromit)\, telling the story of a band of chickens doomed to a life of egg-laying on a Yorkshire chicken farm. When a flamboyant American rooster arrives on the scene\, the hens hope he can teach them to fly to freedom. However\, when a chicken-pie making machine is installed\, their need becomes urgent and they must devise other means of escape. \n 
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/kids-matinee-chicken-run/
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:Tai Chi with Ken Ning
DESCRIPTION:Tai Chi is a martial art that emphasizes weight transference for improved balance and body awareness. The slow\, graceful and precise body movements can enhance the strength of body and clarity of mind. Join Ken Ning and learn the flowing movements of Tai Chi.\nSaturdays 11:00am – 12:00pm \nKen has been practicing martial arts for 27 years\, and started Tai Chi training in 1996 with Sifu Dale Washington\, Sifu Ban Toy in 2000 and Grand Master Yang Jun in 2006. He has been practicing Tai Chi for 21 years and teaching Tai Chi for 12 years. In 2016\, he received a Gold Eagle certificate from Yang Family Tai Chi Chuan Association. certificate. Ken is also one of Grand Master Yang Jun’s Disciples for the Yang Family Tai Chi Chuan. He teaches Kickboxing and Full-contact Martial Arts teacher and is certified by Ng Family Martial Arts Association.
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/tai-chi-with-ken-ning-18-2023-06-10/
LOCATION:Gorton Center\, 400 East Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045
CATEGORIES:Adults,Age,Classes,Wellness
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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/1:30pm. 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 or 1:30pm\nPlease notify Libby Johnson with any food allergies – Libby@nullgortoncenter.org
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/lunch-bunch-2023-06-09/
LOCATION:Gorton Center\, 400 East Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045
CATEGORIES:Age,Camps,Classes,Youth
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SUMMARY:Welcome Wellness: Weight Loss & Healthier Lifestyle Accountability Group
DESCRIPTION:Know what to do but need help staying on course? The Weight Loss & Healthier Habits Accountability Group will help you set goals and stay focused on reaching them. Start by choosing a health-related goal (weight loss\, increased strength/fitness level\, healthier eating\, stress management\, etc). Then attend the group each week for consistent support\, guidance\, and most importantly accountability. \nWhy do groups work well? A lot of us already know what to do\, but we just need a nudge to get it done\, and having someone to report to often makes us more successful. \nEach week we will: \n\ndiscuss goals and progress\nplanning manageable steps for the week ahead\nshare roadblocks and barriers that are getting in the way of progress\nlearn about healthier habits in our nutrition\, exercise\, and mindset\n\nThis course runs May 19 – June 23\, 12pm – 12:45pm \n$96 for 6 weeks\, $20 Drop In \nAbout Mollie Lawniczak \nMy health journey led me to coach others and start Welcome Wellness.  I understand what it is like to have a health goal which makes me passionate about educating\, supporting\, and motivating others to reach their goals. I am a National Board-Certified Health and Wellness Coach (NBC-HWC) and studied health coaching and nutrition sciences through the Dr. Sears Wellness Institute and Stanford Center for Health Education.  In addition\, I worked for over two years coaching members at WW (Weight Watchers). As a health coach\, I help clients achieve self-determined goals\, provide trusted science-based information\, help clients make a plan to achieve their goals\, and maintain motivation. Welcome Wellness is my opportunity to share and welcome good health into the lives of my clients.  \n 
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/welcome-wellness-weight-loss-healthier-lifestyle-accountability-group-2023-06-09/
LOCATION:Gorton Center\, 400 East Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045
CATEGORIES:Adults,Age,Classes,Wellness
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SUMMARY:Sound Bath Meditation
DESCRIPTION:A sound bath is a meditative experience where you are “bathed” in sound waves.  It is an opportunity to unplug from external stimuli\, and an invitation to deeply relax\, restore\, and heal your mind\, body\, and soul.  No prior experience necessary\, all you need to do is listen. \nPlease wear comfortable clothing and bring: a yoga mat\, small pillow\, and anything else you need for comfort while laying down\, like a blanket and bolster pillow. \nThis class runs on Thursday\, June 8\, 6:30pm – 7:30pm \nInstructor 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 in her melodic sound baths. \n 
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/sound-bath-meditation-15/
LOCATION:Gorton Center\, 400 East Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045
CATEGORIES:Adults,Age,Classes,Wellness
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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/1:30pm. 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 or 1:30pm\nPlease notify Libby Johnson with any food allergies – Libby@nullgortoncenter.org
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/lunch-bunch-2023-06-08/
LOCATION:Gorton Center\, 400 East Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045
CATEGORIES:Age,Camps,Classes,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-4-2023-06-08/
LOCATION:Gorton Center\, 400 East Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045
CATEGORIES:Adults,Age,Art,Classes
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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-9-2023-06-08/
LOCATION:Gorton Center\, 400 East Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045
CATEGORIES:Adults,Age,Classes,Wellness
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SUMMARY:Canasta
DESCRIPTION:Canasta is a popular card game played with partners. It is stimulating and challenging at the same time. Your goal is to beat the opposing team by scoring more points. Grab your friends and join Debbie Meyer and learn this exciting game which is all the rage. \n*Debbie will group participants and provide personalized instruction for advanced players and players just learning the game.  So\, even if you’ve taken sessions previously\, there is always more strategy to learn! \nThis series runs on Wednesdays\, June 7 – 28\, 1:00pm  3:00pm \n \nDebbie Meyer loves canasta and has been playing for over 8 years!  Canasta is a stimulating card game played with partners. Strategy\, luck and excitement are all a part of playing canasta. Come see why Debbie is so passionate about it and plays often. 
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/canasta-6/
LOCATION:Gorton Center\, 400 East Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045
CATEGORIES:Adults,Age,Classes
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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/1:30pm. 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 or 1:30pm\nPlease notify Libby Johnson with any food allergies – Libby@nullgortoncenter.org
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/lunch-bunch-2023-06-07/
LOCATION:Gorton Center\, 400 East Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045
CATEGORIES:Age,Camps,Classes,Youth
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SUMMARY:Mahjong
DESCRIPTION:Bams! Cracks! Dragons! OH MY!\nCome learn to play Mahjong with friends and neighbors! Over the four-week course\, you will learn the game using the National Mahjong rules. This tile-based game was developed in the 19th century in China is a social game that is competitive\, exciting and mentally stimulating. Mahjong requires cooperation and strategy between four players.  \n*Debbie will group participants and provide personalized instruction for advanced players and players just learning the game.  So\, even if you’ve taken sessions previously\, there is always more strategy to learn! \n*NEW Mahjong cards come out in March 2023 and must be ordered by February 21.  Please order your card early at:  https://www.nationalmahjonggleague.org/ \nMahjong runs Wednesdays\, June 7 – 28\, from 10am – 12pm  \n \nDebbie Meyer has been playing Mahjong for over 20 years. Every hand is different and a challenge to put tiles together and exclaim\, ‘Mahjong!’  Come join the fun!
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/mahjong-5/
LOCATION:Gorton Center\, 400 East Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045
CATEGORIES:Adults,Age,Classes
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230607T120000
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SUMMARY:Beach Collection Mini Sewing Camp with Ciao Bella
DESCRIPTION:Get beach ready with Ciao Bella! During this three day summer sewing camp\, your camper will love making all items that would be perfect for summer & the beach! We will make cute shorts\, a beach\ntote\, and a beach pillow. \nAll supplies\, including fabric\, sewing machines\, and sewing notions are provided. It is SEW much fun to sew and create. \nThis camp runs Wednesday\, June 7 – Friday\, June 9\, 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/beach-collection-mini-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:Irish Sports Camp
DESCRIPTION:The Fitzpatrick School of Irish Dance is partnering with the Chicago Gaelic Athletic Association to bring this new Irish Sports Camp to Lake Forest! Campers will spend each day learning skills and drills for Gaelic football and hurling from a staff of qualified coaches from Ireland. Sports will be held outdoors and dancing indoors. No experience necessary. \nAges: 5 & Up! \nDates: 4:00pm – 6:00pm pm on Tuesdays (June 6\, 13\, 20\, 27) and/or Thursdays (June 8\, 15\, 22\, 29). \nFees: Campers have the option of attending once a week (4 classes) for $125 or twice a week (8 classes) for $250.
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/irish-sports-camp/
LOCATION:Gorton Center\, 400 East Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045
CATEGORIES:Adults,Age,Camps,Classes,Wellness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230606T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230606T130000
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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/1:30pm. 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 or 1:30pm\nPlease notify Libby Johnson with any food allergies – Libby@nullgortoncenter.org
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/lunch-bunch-2023-06-06/
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-10/2023-06-06/
LOCATION:Gorton Center\, 400 East Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045
CATEGORIES:Adults,Age,Classes,Wellness
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SUMMARY:All Things Guitar Workshop with Dave Hiltebrand
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\, June 5 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-thinkgs-guitar-workshop-with-dave-hiltebrand-2/
LOCATION:Gorton Center\, 400 East Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045
CATEGORIES:Adults,Age,Classes,Youth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230605T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230605T130000
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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/1:30pm. 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 or 1:30pm\nPlease notify Libby Johnson with any food allergies – Libby@nullgortoncenter.org
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/lunch-bunch/2023-06-05/
LOCATION:Gorton Center\, 400 East Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045
CATEGORIES:Age,Camps,Classes,Youth
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230603T120000
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SUMMARY:Tai Chi with Ken Ning
DESCRIPTION:Tai Chi is a martial art that emphasizes weight transference for improved balance and body awareness. The slow\, graceful and precise body movements can enhance the strength of body and clarity of mind. Join Ken Ning and learn the flowing movements of Tai Chi.\nSaturdays 11:00am – 12:00pm \nKen has been practicing martial arts for 27 years\, and started Tai Chi training in 1996 with Sifu Dale Washington\, Sifu Ban Toy in 2000 and Grand Master Yang Jun in 2006. He has been practicing Tai Chi for 21 years and teaching Tai Chi for 12 years. In 2016\, he received a Gold Eagle certificate from Yang Family Tai Chi Chuan Association. certificate. Ken is also one of Grand Master Yang Jun’s Disciples for the Yang Family Tai Chi Chuan. He teaches Kickboxing and Full-contact Martial Arts teacher and is certified by Ng Family Martial Arts Association.
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/tai-chi-with-ken-ning-18/2023-06-03/
LOCATION:Gorton Center\, 400 East Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045
CATEGORIES:Adults,Age,Classes,Wellness
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SUMMARY:Welcome Wellness: Weight Loss & Healthier Lifestyle Accountability Group
DESCRIPTION:Know what to do but need help staying on course? The Weight Loss & Healthier Habits Accountability Group will help you set goals and stay focused on reaching them. Start by choosing a health-related goal (weight loss\, increased strength/fitness level\, healthier eating\, stress management\, etc). Then attend the group each week for consistent support\, guidance\, and most importantly accountability. \nWhy do groups work well? A lot of us already know what to do\, but we just need a nudge to get it done\, and having someone to report to often makes us more successful. \nEach week we will: \n\ndiscuss goals and progress\nplanning manageable steps for the week ahead\nshare roadblocks and barriers that are getting in the way of progress\nlearn about healthier habits in our nutrition\, exercise\, and mindset\n\nThis course runs May 19 – June 23\, 12pm – 12:45pm \n$96 for 6 weeks\, $20 Drop In \nAbout Mollie Lawniczak \nMy health journey led me to coach others and start Welcome Wellness.  I understand what it is like to have a health goal which makes me passionate about educating\, supporting\, and motivating others to reach their goals. I am a National Board-Certified Health and Wellness Coach (NBC-HWC) and studied health coaching and nutrition sciences through the Dr. Sears Wellness Institute and Stanford Center for Health Education.  In addition\, I worked for over two years coaching members at WW (Weight Watchers). As a health coach\, I help clients achieve self-determined goals\, provide trusted science-based information\, help clients make a plan to achieve their goals\, and maintain motivation. Welcome Wellness is my opportunity to share and welcome good health into the lives of my clients.  \n 
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/welcome-wellness-weight-loss-healthier-lifestyle-accountability-group-2023-06-02/
LOCATION:Gorton Center\, 400 East Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045
CATEGORIES:Adults,Age,Classes,Wellness
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