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SUMMARY:Restorative Yoga & Sound Bath Healing
DESCRIPTION:If you would like to experience a peaceful practice and healing escape\, or if you are curious about how to take better care of yourself\, and make self-care a reality in your life\, you will make this class a monthly priority.  The combination of restorative yoga along with a live sound bath requires no experience except tuning into your senses. \nJoin us for an incredible 90-minute restorative yoga practice and healing sound bath to Himalayan crystal and Tibetan bowls\, chimes\, Indian flute\, and more. You will be guided through yogic practices that will nourish your mind\, body and spirit as you move into restorative yoga poses\, and experience various forms of meditation and breathwork\, all while tuning into a sound healing experience. \nThis practice will help reduce stress and allow the nervous system to reset. You will leave feeling rejuvenated and relaxed in addition to learning some practical tools on how to bring deep healing into your daily life. \nWear comfortable clothing. Bring a mat and a water bottle.  All other props will be provided. \nAbout Yoga instructor Areta Verschoor: Areta has been teaching yoga in Lake Forest and in yoga studios along the North Shore for 12 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). \nAbout the Sound Bath Practitioner 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\, Indian flute\, and chimes in her melodic sound baths. Joi has been sharing her sound bath meditation practice at the Gorton Center and various venues for several years. She is a trained and certified sound healing practitioner.
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/restorative-yoga-sound-bath-healing/
LOCATION:Gorton Center\, 400 East Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045
CATEGORIES:Adults,Classes,Specialty,Wellness
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SUMMARY:Sound Bath Meditation
DESCRIPTION:Sound bath meditation is a practice that involves immersing oneself in soothing and harmonic sounds to promote relaxation\, deep meditation\, and overall well-being. Practitioner Joi Hunt plays a variety of instruments to create a sonic environment that envelops participants – including crystal singing bowls\, Tibetan singing bowls\, gongs\, chimes\, and other sound-making tools. \nThe vibrations and frequencies produced by the instruments in a sound bath are believed to have a positive effect on the body and mind. It is thought that these vibrations can help to induce a state of deep relaxation\, release tension and stress\, balance energy\, and promote a sense of harmony and well-being. \nPlease wear comfortable clothing and bring a yoga mat\, a small pillow\, and anything else you need for comfort while lying down\, like a blanket and bolster pillow. \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.
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/sound-bath-meditation-18/
LOCATION:Gorton Center\, 400 East Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045
CATEGORIES:Adults,Age,Classes,Wellness
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SUMMARY:YOU ARE NOT ALONE FOR PARENTS AND CAREGIVERS: THE NAMI GUIDE TO NAVIGATING YOUR CHILD'S MENTAL HEALTH
DESCRIPTION:A growing number of children and teens in the U.S. are struggling with mental health conditions\, but parents\, teachers\, and other caregivers are often at a loss when concerns arise for their own child. Are your preschooler’s constant tantrums typical for their age\, or an indication of a developmental difficulty? Is puberty or depression to blame for your pre-teen’s challenging behavior? Is my child in the wrong school\, or being influenced by the wrong friends? Am I a bad parent or teacher\, or am I overreacting? What exactly should I do? \nIn You Are Not Alone for Parents and Caregivers: The NAMI Guide to Navigating Your Child’s Mental Health\, child psychiatrist and the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) associate medical director Christine M. Crawford\, MD\, MPH provides a comprehensive\, compassionate\, and practical resource for anyone concerned about a child’s mental health. Drawing on her own clinical experience and guidance from leading experts\, Dr. Crawford provides a lens through which to understand the many complex factors affecting children’s mental health. Analyzing young people from preschool to high school\, she shares insights into how mental health conditions may manifest at different ages\, what kind of interventions may be necessary\, and what to do to help kids thrive. Throughout\, the book channels the collective wisdom of the NAMI community. Parents\, caregivers\, and young people themselves share personal stories about their paths to recovery\, ensuring readers know that they are not alone. \nDr. Crawford will be in conversation with Tramaine Presley\, Psy.D.\, LCPC\, LMHC\, the director of Child\, Adolescent\, and Family Services at The Family Institute at Northwestern University. Dr. Presley has worked with children\, adults\, and families across a variety of clinical settings: private practice\, community mental health\, residential\, schools\, college campus\, and hospitals. \nBONUS AFTER-HOURS EVENT: Attendees who purchase a copy of You Are Not Alone for Parents and Caregivers from FAN’s partner bookseller The Book Stall are invited to attend an AFTER-HOURS event hosted by Drs. Crawford and Presley that will start immediately after the webinar. Details on the webinar registration page. \nThis event suitable for youth 12+. It will be recorded and available on FAN’s website and YouTube channel.
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/you-are-not-alone-for-parents-and-caregivers-the-nami-guide-to-navigating-your-childs-mental-health/
LOCATION:On Zoom
CATEGORIES:Events,Family Action Network
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SUMMARY:Lake Forest College International Celebration
DESCRIPTION:The International Students Association (ISA) warmly invites the Lake Forest College community and beyond to our “One World” event\, an immersive celebration of the diverse cultures and traditions that enrich our campus. This event will feature captivating performances\, including dance\, singing\, and poetry\, as well as the opportunity to enjoy traditional dishes selected by students\, offering a taste of cuisines from around the world. \nBy welcoming both on and off-campus guests\, we aim to foster an environment where cultural exchange thrives\, promoting mutual respect and understanding while deepening our appreciation for global diversity. Attendees will experience the beauty and richness of various cultures\, making this a truly unique event. \nBeyond sharing our vibrant cultural traditions\, “One World” serves a crucial purpose as a fundraiser to support international students on F-1 visas who are facing financial difficulties. The funds raised from this event will directly alleviate some of the financial burdens\, helping them focus on their academic success and overall well-being. \nDate:   Tuesday November 19\, 2024 – 6:30pm – 8:00pm  \nPlace: Gorton Center\, John & Nancy Hughes Theater\n \nRegister at: https://secure.acceptiva.com/?cst=jXApwX
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/lake-forest-college-isas-one-world-a-cultural-journey-fundraiser/
LOCATION:Gorton Center\, 400 East Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045
CATEGORIES:Community,Events,Live Music,Music,Rental Events
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SUMMARY:ABOVE THE NOISE: MY STORY OF CHASING CALM
DESCRIPTION:THIS IS A NEW DATE AND YOU MUST RE-REGISTER! \nDeMar DeRozan\, six-time NBA All-Star\, has been called a “basketball savant” (ESPN) and “the best closer in the NBA” (GQ)—but when he went public with his depression\, it sparked a conversation that reached far beyond the court. By breaking the stigma of speaking out\, he added a new\, seldom-heard voice to the mental health dialogue: a successful Black male athlete\, openly naming his pain and advocating for others to do the same. \nNow it’s time to tell the full story. Born and raised in Compton\, DeRozan was no stranger to hardship—living in poverty\, losing friends to gang violence. In worn-out school gyms and community centers\, fueled by hunger and a desire to prove himself\, he started to rise\, but doubts followed. In Above the Noise: My Story of Chasing Calm\, DeRozan opens up about his proudest triumphs and the times he felt so weighed down he couldn’t get out of bed. He reflects on what it took to make a name for himself in a new country after getting drafted by the Toronto Raptors\, the pressure of playing with veteran athletes as a twenty-year-old rookie\, and the pain of losing role models. \nFrom a scared\, angry kid to a confident father of five\, DeRozan traces his journey to basketball stardom and the forces that honed him into the player—and the slowly healing person—he is today. It will encourage anyone who has ever felt alone in their struggles and inspire people to rise above the noise and speak their truth. \nDeRozan will be in conversation with a New York Times bestselling poet\, essayist\, cultural critic\, and 2021 MacArthur Fellow Hanif Abdurraqib (FAN ’21\, ’24). FAN hosted Abdurraqib in 2021 in support of his award-winning book A Little Devil in America: Notes in Praise of Black Performance\, and also for his most recent book\, 2024’s There’s Always This Year: On Basketball and Ascension. \nBONUS BOOK GIVEAWAY! We are giving away copies of Above the Noise to randomly selected Zoom attendees. Details on the webinar registration page. \n“As men\, and especially Black men\, we don’t talk about our mental health enough. We struggle to admit when things aren’t okay\, even when it’s obvious to everybody around us. I’ve seen how toxic that can become. I’ve experienced it myself\, keeping everything under wraps until your head and heart are full of fire and rage.” – DeMar DeRozan \nThis event suitable for youth 12+. It will be recorded and available on FAN’s website and YouTube channel.
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/above-the-noise-my-story-of-chasing-calm-2/
LOCATION:On Zoom
CATEGORIES:Events,Family Action Network
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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-6-2/
LOCATION:Gorton Center\, 400 East Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045
CATEGORIES:Adults,Art,Classes
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SUMMARY:SOUND OF METAL
DESCRIPTION:A heavy metal drummer’s life is turned upside down when he begins to lose his hearing and he must confront a future filled with silence. \nDirector: Darius Marder \nStars: Riz Ahmed\, Olivia Cooke\, Paul Raci
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/sound-of-metal/
LOCATION:Gorton Center – John & Nancy Hughes Theater\, 400 E. Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045\, United States
CATEGORIES:Film
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