https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/donation-timePlease note, pre-registration is mandatory and only takes a few minutes - please click the link. If you want to donate blood, make sure to eat […]
In the era of using therapy language to describe everyday emotions and the urge to over pathologize, it’s tempting to see ourselves as damaged and powerless, […]
Discover Meaningful Ways to Give Back and Provide Leadership in Your Community Have you ever wondered what it’s like to serve on a nonprofit board? Are […]
What do you do when faced with a big, important question that keeps you up at night? Many people, understandably, seize answers dispensed by “experts,” influencers, […]
THIS CLASS HAS BEEN CANCELLED. PLEASE CHECK BACK FOR RESCHEDULED DATES! Pizza, Fun & Numbers! No need to worry about dinner—just bring your family and love […]
Sign up for Gorton’s Tai Chi class and join Ken Ning each Saturday to learn and practice Tai Chi. Ken’s Tai Chi class is open to […]
https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/donation-timePlease note, pre-registration is mandatory and only takes a few minutes - please click the link. If you want to donate blood, make sure to eat […]
A documentary that follows the international rescue efforts of Sip & Purr Cat Cafe in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, focusing on the rescue and relocation of 25 at-risk […]
How can ordinary people fight for social justice? Can individual actions change structural inequality? In Change the Wallpaper: Transforming Cultural Patterns to Build More Just Communities, […]
Whether it’s anxiety about going to the doctor, boiling rage when we’re stuck in traffic, or devastation after a painful break-up, our lives are filled with […]
Organize Your Life Stories Photos & Family Tree In One Family Heirloom Book Do you or a loved one have a surplus of photos that need […]
Join Joalida in her art studio at the Gorton Center for structured art classes over 2 weeks. Participants will start with mark-making (charcoal, pen, ink), exploring […]
Paint and draw with Joalida in her art studio at the Gorton Center! In this on-going class Joalida works with teens exploring different mediums, techniques and […]
Educator Yvonne Wolf gives a brief background on the ancient practice of Traditional Chinese Medicine, including three main principles of its purpose. She will relate this […]
Deer Path Art League presents our Art in Bloom on May 8th! Step into spring with a one-of-a-kind event at the Gorton Center where art, fashion […]
Learning to breathe is an art form. Allowing the breath to center and rebalance the body & mind is a practice. Meditation helps to focus our […]
Ladies Night Out – The Ultimate Dance Party (Without the Late Night!) Don’t miss out – join us for the ultimate ladies night! Calling all women […]
Creating and expressing oneself through art can be a therapeutic and fulfilling experience that promotes mental wellness. Art classes are a great way to meet new […]
When a mysterious artifact is uncovered on the Moon, a spacecraft manned by two humans and one supercomputer is sent to Jupiter to find its origins. […]
THIS CLASS HAS BEEN CANCELLED. In this fun art class, children will create their own unique T-Shirt designs through the art of collage. Using a variety […]
Is artificial intelligence going to take over the world? Have big tech scientists created an artificial lifeform that can think on its own? Is it going […]
An Olympic athlete. An award-winning novelist. A successful entrepreneur. All raised under one roof. What can we learn from those families whose children aim high and […]
Inspired by artist Wassily Kandinsky, this concentric circle project fosters a relaxing environment. We use acrylic paint on canvas to create a beautiful pattern, representing the […]
Storytelling Open Mic-WALK-INS WELCOME DNS takes place the second Wednesday of every month. No Cover Charge! Do Not Submit Lake Forest takes place in […]
In 2007, economist Jens Ludwig, Ph.D., moved to the South Side of Chicago to research two big questions: Why does gun violence happen, and is there […]
Small Stones, BIG Impact - Spreading Joy Throughout Our Community Join us for a delightful Mother's Day mini-retreat where we'll come together to create ripples of […]
THIS CLASS HAS BEEN CANCELLED. PLEASE JOIN US FOR FUTURE DATES IN JUNE, JULY & AUGUST! Learn an ancient healing art. Our Accelerated Reiki class is […]
Come join Esther and Walt for a sexy, fun, healthy and easy to follow latin dance class! This class is designed for couples but singles are […]
THIS CLASS HAS BEEN CANCELLED. PLEASE CHECK BACK FOR RESCHEDULED DATES! In this creative and fun art class, children will explore the world of collage by […]
Sign up for Gorton’s Tai Chi class and join Ken Ning each Saturday to learn and practice Tai Chi. Ken’s Tai Chi class is open to […]
Join Esther Gutierrez Sloan for a fun workout that happens each Friday! The major distinction of this program is that the joy, fun, and discovery are […]
Watercolor is a lovely medium which creates wonderful , lyrical ambiences. In this class we will work with building foundational skills: flat washes, layering, and negative […]
THIS CLASS HAS BEEN CANCELLED. CHECK BACK FOR RESCHEDULED DATES! In this empowering art class, children will have the opportunity to build their very own brand. […]
Areta will guide you through a traditional vinyasa flow yoga class incorporating poses, breath work and meditation. This bi-weekly one-hour practice will help release tension and […]
Have you ever heard someone say, “I’m trying to make it work,” and thought, “That sounds like a great idea”? Probably not. Because the thing about […]
Join Chef Theirry Lefeuvre of Froggy’s French Café in Highwood for a wonderful evening with friends and delicious food! Guests will enjoy two glasses of wine […]
If all children could just get an education, the logic goes, they would have the same opportunities later in life. But this historical tour de force […]
Learning to breathe is an art form. Allowing the breath to center and rebalance the body & mind is a practice. Meditation helps to focus our […]
Join us at the Gorton Center Theatre for a glamorous and feel-good evening with a screening of Crazy Rich Asians! This modern romantic comedy is based […]
Sign up for Gorton’s Tai Chi class and join Ken Ning each Saturday to learn and practice Tai Chi. Ken’s Tai Chi class is open to […]
Enjoy an afternoon of watching students of the Irina Makkai Ballet and Dance School show off everything they have learned in the annual recital to celebrate […]
Join Esther Gutierrez Sloan for a fun workout that happens each Friday! The major distinction of this program is that the joy, fun, and discovery are […]
Join Jessica from the Animal Hospital of West Lake Forest as she helps grieving pet owners who have lost their pet as well as those who […]
Enjoy an afternoon of watching students of the Irina Makkai Ballet and Dance School show off everything they have learned in the annual recital to celebrate […]
Private Sessions with Josh Watson of Lake Shore Fit@Home! Eliminate chronic pain, increase mobility and improve flexibility and strength. Fascial Stretch Therapy is a neuromyofascial manual […]
Areta will guide you through a traditional vinyasa flow yoga class incorporating poses, breath work and meditation. This bi-weekly one-hour practice will help release tension and […]
Reiki is a Japanese energy healing practice that promotes physical, emotional, and mental balance. In this class, you will learn techniques for self-care, relaxation, and stress […]
Are 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 […]
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