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SUMMARY:All Level Yoga with Areta
DESCRIPTION: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 bring you back into balance while opening\, lengthening and strengthening 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. \nTraditional Vinyasa Flow Yoga is a dynamic style of yoga that emphasizes the synchronization of breath and movement as practitioners flow through a sequence of poses. It combines the ancient practice of yoga with a modern approach that focuses on creating a fluid and rhythmic movement pattern. Vinyasa Flow is known for its creative sequencing and the way it allows practitioners to explore their bodies\, breath\, and minds in a harmonious way. \nTaking a yoga class can offer a variety of physical\, mental\, and emotional benefits including improving cardiovascular health\, reducing stress and tension and leaving you feeling more energized and revitalized. \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/all-level-yoga-with-areta-8/
LOCATION:Gorton Center\, 400 East Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045
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SUMMARY:Valentine's Wine Blending
DESCRIPTION:Do you like wine and want to learn more about how wine blends are made? Have a fun wine-blending experience this Valentine’s weekend! Come learn how to blend red wine using wine varietals from Raymond Vineyards\, Napa Valley\, California. This blending class will help you discover the joys of the winemaker’s art\, creativity\, and exploration while creating your own wine blend!  \nClass includes wine education\, tasting four different red wines\, winemaking experience\,& blending materials. After creating your wine\, you will have the option of getting your wine bottled with a personalized label! \nThe Boisset Wine Collection offers exclusive vineyard wines from their 30 wineries between Napa Valley\, Sonoma\, & Burgundy. Emily Long will be guiding you through the tasting tour. Wine education materials & light food pairings will be included. 
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/valentines-wine-blending/
LOCATION:Gorton Center\, 400 East Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045
CATEGORIES:Adults,Classes,Cooking,Specialty
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SUMMARY:Breathwork Foundations
DESCRIPTION:THIS CLASS HAS BEEN CANCELLED. PLEASE CHECK BACK FOR A RESCHEDULED DATE!\nYou do it 20\,000 times a day and almost all of them unconsciously.  Learn the messages you are sending your body with the way your are breathing.  Experience how to optimize your breathing physiology\, understand how to take a proper breath and some simple protocols you can use to change your state in minutes. Learning the foundations of conscious breathwork opens a portal to positively influence the physical and non-physical parts of ourselves. \nJames Stewart was born and raised in Australia\, as an adult traveled extensively in pursuit of elevated levels of fulfillment and freedom. He is always looking to discover new effective tools to optimize physical and mental performance.  Conscious breathwork practices are his go-to tools when coaching teams and individuals who desire efficient methods to holistically improve health\, performance and gain an empowered sense of self.
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/breathwork-foundations/
LOCATION:Gorton Center\, 400 East Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045
CATEGORIES:Adults,Classes,Specialty,Wellness
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SUMMARY:Gentle Flow Yoga with Areta
DESCRIPTION:This gentle flow class is warm and light\, ideal for anyone wanting a slower-paced class.  We move to create flexibility and sustain our range of motion through supportive passive openings and longer holds and props.  This class is for any age\, body type\, and level of experience. As you progress\, you will learn how to incorporate breath connection and meditation techniques into your practice.  Please bring a mat and a water bottle. \nTaking a yoga class can offer a variety of physical\, mental\, and emotional benefits including improving cardiovascular health\, reducing stress and tension and leaving you feeling more energized and revitalized. \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-flow-yoga-with-areta-6/
LOCATION:Gorton Center\, 400 East Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045
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SUMMARY:Speed Dating: Fall in Love with Your Next Book
DESCRIPTION:THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED.\nThis Valentine’s season\, prepare to fall in love….with a book! Who says Valentine’s Day has to be about  romantic love? \nJoin professional facilitators Alice Moody and Ann Walters for this special event where you’ll discover your perfect literary match (or two!) – and mingle with new and old friends. \nSimply bring any favorite book close to your heart that you can’t wait to share. Engage in fun\, fast-paced\, one-on-one conversations where you describe your book and learn about someone else’s before moving on to your next “date.” \nValentine cocktails\, mocktails\, treats\, rating sheets\, raffle prizes\, and more! Come alone or bring a friend… it’s time to fall head over heels with your next great read! \nAbout Alice & Ann: \nAlice Moody & Ann Walters began Between the Covers Book Discussions in 2016. As professional facilitators\, they’ve led hundreds of talks at libraries\, independent bookstores\, community centers\, and private homes and venues. In addition to hosting pop-up recommendation events\, they run a popular online literary subscription series\, now in its third year. Before founding their current venture\, Ann was a longtime bookseller at Lake Forest Book Store and blogged at Books on the Table. Alice\, a writing coach and workshop leader\, created Short Stories Live\, a unique experience that melds live performance with literary discussion. Both Alice & Ann believe in the power of books to build connections and broaden our understanding of humanity. 
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/speed-dating-fall-in-love-with-your-next-book/
LOCATION:Gorton Center\, 400 East Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045
CATEGORIES:Adults,Classes,Events,Specialty
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SUMMARY:Drawing & Painting for Teens with Joalida Smit
DESCRIPTION:These sessions will guide your teen to find their unique voice and individual style. Bring your own ideas or work on a contemporary portrait from materials in my studio. We will explore different mediums\, techniques and genres  in a fun supportive environment\, where your budding artist can develop and grow at their own pace. Ages 12 – 17 \n*Your child may be asked to leave if they do not comply with the rules of the art room. \nWhy take an art class?\n \nTeens can benefit from taking an art class for a variety of reasons. It supports cognitive and emotional development. In particular\, it facilitates executive functioning through planning and organising ideas and solving problems as they emerge during the process.  It is a stress-release and can be therapeutic\,providing a unique way for teens to communicate thoughts\, emotions\, and ideas that might be difficult to express through words alone. It builds self-esteem\, facilitates personal growth and social-emotional development as budding artists develop their skills in the presence of others. \nRegardless of their career aspirations\, engaging in artistic activities within a class environment can contribute to a teen’s overall personal development and well-being. \nPhoto credit of Joalida: James Gustin
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/drawing-painting-for-teens-with-joalida-smit-2/
LOCATION:Gorton Center\, 400 East Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045
CATEGORIES:Art,Classes,Youth
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SUMMARY:Winter Wellness Warm Up & Social (Yoga & Live Music)
DESCRIPTION:Join Areta and Dave for Yoga\, Live Music\, Wine and More! \nCome out and join us for a gentle yoga class set to the soulful sound of live acoustic guitar.  We will gather in the lovely Stuart room warmed by a roaring fire and  illuminated by candle light. The one hour class will include grounding movements\, some breath work and end with a guided meditation together with the healing vibrations of live music\, leaving you feeling relaxed and rejuvenated. Plan to stay and enjoy a post wine and cheese social with your community. \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). \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/winter-wellness-warm-up-social-yoga-live-music/
LOCATION:Gorton Center\, 400 East Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045
CATEGORIES:Adults,Classes,Events,Music,Specialty,Wellness
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SUMMARY:Drawing with Ink\, Pencil & Charcoal with Joalida Smit
DESCRIPTION:THIS CLASS HAS BEEN CANCELLED.\nIn this class Joalida will teach your teen contemporary art-making using pencils\, charcoal and ink. Focusing on black and white helps developing artists to focus on the more technical aspects of drawing: light\, shading and composition.  Charcoal and ink is also a very expressive medium and great for teens to learn how to use expressive mark-making in their art. \nYounger teens with drawing skills may benefit from this art class as it will teach the fundamentals of drawing. \nThe Wednesday class focuses on painting on paper and canvas and drawing skills are assumed and not taught directly.  Ages 12 – 17 \nMaterials list \n\nWillow charcoal sticks\nset of charcoal pencils\nset of drawing pencils (2B\, 4B\, 6B)\nBlack India ink\nSketchbook with textured surface (larger than document size preferred)\n\nWhy take an art class?\n \nTeens can benefit from taking an art class for a variety of reasons. It supports cognitive and emotional development. In particular\, it facilitates executive functioning through planning and organising ideas and solving problems as they emerge during the process.  It is a stress-release and can be therapeutic\,providing a unique way for teens to communicate thoughts\, emotions\, and ideas that might be difficult to express through words alone. It builds self-esteem\, facilitates personal growth and social-emotional development as budding artists develop their skills in the presence of others. \nRegardless of their career aspirations\, engaging in artistic activities within a class environment can contribute to a teen’s overall personal development and well-being. \nPhoto credit of Joalida: James Gustin
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/drawing-with-ink-pencil-charcoal-with-joalida-smit-2/
LOCATION:Gorton Center\, 400 East Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045
CATEGORIES:Art,Classes,Youth
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SUMMARY:The Mindful Moms Group
DESCRIPTION:THIS CLASS HAS BEEN CANCELLED.\nBeing a mom ain’t easy – AND we know that social support is key to learning\, growing\, and living life to our full potential. In this class\, moms will explore both the ways motherhood is socially and culturally influenced as well as where parenting can be a gateway to healing and transformation. We’ll explore concepts like “matrescence” and the “Myth of the Perfect Mother” while integrating restorative and reflective mindfulness practices to deepen our self-understanding\, self-compassion\, and connection. This is for new and seasoned moms! \nA clinical psychologist and certified mindfulness meditation teacher\, Dr. Angele Close has been teaching workshops and courses on mindfulness\, self-compassion\, and emotional processing for over a decade. She now brings her years of training and knowledge from these traditions\, informed by Internal Family Systems\, into her work with moms. Her personal experiences as a mom of three and her journey of healing and awakening through motherhood has ignited a passion to help other moms get more out of motherhood.  Dr. Close has a private practice as well as provides consultation\, courses\, and workshops through the Insight Timer platform where you can listen to her many highly rated guided meditations.
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/the-mindful-moms-group-2/
LOCATION:Gorton Center\, 400 East Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045
CATEGORIES:Adults,Classes,Specialty,Wellness
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SUMMARY:All Level Yoga with Areta
DESCRIPTION: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 bring you back into balance while opening\, lengthening and strengthening 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. \nTraditional Vinyasa Flow Yoga is a dynamic style of yoga that emphasizes the synchronization of breath and movement as practitioners flow through a sequence of poses. It combines the ancient practice of yoga with a modern approach that focuses on creating a fluid and rhythmic movement pattern. Vinyasa Flow is known for its creative sequencing and the way it allows practitioners to explore their bodies\, breath\, and minds in a harmonious way. \nTaking a yoga class can offer a variety of physical\, mental\, and emotional benefits including improving cardiovascular health\, reducing stress and tension and leaving you feeling more energized and revitalized. \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/all-level-yoga-with-areta-7/
LOCATION:Gorton Center\, 400 East Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045
CATEGORIES:Adults,Classes,Wellness
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SUMMARY:Valentine's Tea
DESCRIPTION:THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED. PLEASE CHECK BACK FOR FUTURE DATES!\nHow special is the time shared… one-on-one with your daughters?! Come and enjoy delicious treats from around the world\, and two different types of teas (decaf Earl Grey and Botanical fruit blends). Find out where tea bush grows\, what the tea ritual in China entails\, and what makes tea important in India. We will also talk about how tea is celebrated in Europe (Italy\, France and Germany). All ages
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/valentines-tea/
LOCATION:Gorton Center\, 400 East Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045
CATEGORIES:Adults,Classes,Cooking,Specialty,Youth
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SUMMARY:Broadway's Next Hit Musical
DESCRIPTION:Every song is fresh. Every scene is new. Every night is different. It’s all improvised and it’s all funny. \nThe New York Times calls Broadway’s Next Hit Musical “Hilarious!” Time Out NY says “At last! A musical of\, for\, and by the people.” \n\nWe Brought You The Second City and now we bring Broadway’s Next Hit Musical!\nHave you heard of the TONY awards? Well\, Broadway’s Next Hit Musical is…The PHONY Awards!  Audience members write down made up song titles and master improvisers gather these suggestions and present them as “nominated songs” for this coveted award. Straight from New York\, this talented troupe of improv actors create spontaneous scenes and songs filled with dancing\, catchy melodies\, and tons of laughter\, turning audience suggestions into a full blown improvised musical – complete with memorable characters\, witty dialogue\, and plot twists galore. This show tours the United States and plays regularly in New York City at The Triad Theater\, The Tribeca Film Festival\, and at The New York Musical Theater Festival.  Theater Week hailed the show as “brilliant” and The New York Post called it “remarkable.”  Don’t miss the next great American musical – it could be written by YOU!
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/broadways-next-hit-musical/
LOCATION:Gorton Center\, 400 East Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045
CATEGORIES:Events,Live Music,Performing Arts
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SUMMARY:Creative Cooking Camp (Poland)
DESCRIPTION:THIS CAMP HAS BEEN CANCELLED. PLEASE CHECK BACK FOR FUTURE EVENTS!\nJoin Sarah Berto with Confidence with Etiquette for a fun mini camp!  Children will ‘visit’ Poland and make Kopytka with vegetables and crepes along with a berry smoothie. \nAt the table the children will learn how to eat the food they’ve just made using correct table manners.  They will enjoy games and activities from the country they visite and at the end\, they will clear the table leaving the space better than it was before! Ages K – 8th.
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/creative-cooking-camp-poland/
LOCATION:Gorton Center\, 400 East Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045
CATEGORIES:Classes,Cooking,Specialty,Youth
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SUMMARY:Gentle Flow Yoga with Areta
DESCRIPTION:This gentle flow class is warm and light\, ideal for anyone wanting a slower-paced class.  We move to create flexibility and sustain our range of motion through supportive passive openings and longer holds and props.  This class is for any age\, body type\, and level of experience. As you progress\, you will learn how to incorporate breath connection and meditation techniques into your practice.  Please bring a mat and a water bottle. \nTaking a yoga class can offer a variety of physical\, mental\, and emotional benefits including improving cardiovascular health\, reducing stress and tension and leaving you feeling more energized and revitalized. \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-flow-yoga-with-areta-4/
LOCATION:Gorton Center\, 400 East Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045
CATEGORIES:Adults,Classes,Wellness
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240131T130000
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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-7/
LOCATION:Gorton Center\, 400 East Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045
CATEGORIES:Adults,Age,Classes,Music,Specialty,Youth
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240131T120000
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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 that 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 from 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 CEOs\, 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-3/
LOCATION:Gorton Center\, 400 East Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045
CATEGORIES:Adults,Age,Classes,Wellness
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SUMMARY:All Level Yoga with Areta
DESCRIPTION: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 bring you back into balance while opening\, lengthening and strengthening 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. \nTraditional Vinyasa Flow Yoga is a dynamic style of yoga that emphasizes the synchronization of breath and movement as practitioners flow through a sequence of poses. It combines the ancient practice of yoga with a modern approach that focuses on creating a fluid and rhythmic movement pattern. Vinyasa Flow is known for its creative sequencing and the way it allows practitioners to explore their bodies\, breath\, and minds harmoniously. \nTaking a yoga class can offer a variety of physical\, mental\, and emotional benefits including improving cardiovascular health\, reducing stress and tension and leaving you feeling more energized and revitalized. \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/all-level-yoga-with-areta-9/
LOCATION:Gorton Center\, 400 East Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045
CATEGORIES:Adults,Classes,Wellness
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240127T190000
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SUMMARY:Winterfest at Mountainfilm
DESCRIPTION:Plan Ahead: Enjoy WINTERFEST as part of your ticket & get the full Mountainfilm on Tour – Après ski style!\nIn the Stuart Ski Lodge:\nFriday 6:00-7:00\nSaturday 5:00-7:00 (Food trucks on site)\nAs part of your Mountainfilm experience you have full access to our “Stuart Ski Lodge” where you’ll find a cozy ski-chic ambience\, plenty of seating to enjoy food and drink\, and live acoustic music by Dave Hiltebrand. Lake Bluff brewery will be on site both Friday and Saturday nights with craft brews\, shot-“skis” and specialty “ski-style” cocktails. And enjoy the addition of food trucks on Saturday after the shorts and before the medley!  So don your coolest après apparel and hang around and enjoy!  Dinners done! \nFood Saturday: stay after the matinee or come early before the 7 pm screening for food trucks and fun! \n\nLaPlancha Loca Mexican\nLeft Bank -hot dogs\, pulled pork\, mac-n-cheese\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n \nJanuary kicks off Gorton’s 50th and what better event than our beloved Mountainfilm out of Telluride to get the party started?!
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/winterfest/
LOCATION:Gorton Center\, 400 East Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045
CATEGORIES:Events,Film
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SUMMARY:Organic & Biodynamic Wine Tasting
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a wine tasting with healthy & clean wines. Learn about biodynamic and organic farming planting\, cultivation\, and harvesting is done according to the astronomical calendar. \nThe Boisset Wine Collection offers  exclusive vineyard wines from their 30 wineries between Napa Valley\, Sonoma\, & Burgundy. Emily  Long will be guiding you through the tasting tour. Wine education materials & light food pairings will be included. 
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/organic-biodynamic-wine-tasting/
LOCATION:Gorton Center\, 400 East Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045
CATEGORIES:Adults,Classes,Cooking,Specialty
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240125T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240125T160000
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SUMMARY:Method Acting - Thursdays: Acting Technique
DESCRIPTION:Learn Method acting technique while doing acting exercises and improvisations. This class is for people of all experience levels and is intended for anyone looking for a creative outlet and a fun time. Previous classes have included first-timers and actors who have agents\, audition regularly\, and work regularly as professional actors. Jeremy focuses on where you are in your creative development and works to take you to the next level. \nImmediately following this class is a one hour scene study class for $100. Use the skills explored and progressed here while working on scripted work. \n8 Classes\nJan 25 – March 14\n$400 \nAbout our Artistic Director: \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \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\, at  www.jeremykruse.com and www.jeremykruseactingtraining.com 
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/method-acting-thursdays/
LOCATION:Gorton Center\, 400 East Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045
CATEGORIES:Adults,Classes,Gorton Drama Studio
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240124T200000
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SUMMARY:New Books for a New Year!
DESCRIPTION:THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED. PLEASE CHECK BACK FOR FUTURE DATES!\nLooking for great titles to add to your “must read” list in 2024? \nJoin book club facilitators Alice Moody and Ann Walters\, founders of Between the Covers Book Discussions\, for an exciting\, in-person event designed to help you break through the clutter. In just one hour\, Alice and Ann will recommend 20+ new books guaranteed to move and inspire you. They’ll depict tales from Jamaica’s Rastafarian community to the gentrifying streets of Wicker Park; they’ll take you on a journey to a women’s prison in California and a cooking school in Paris; they’ll share insights about everything from self-empowerment to consumerism to shifting family dynamics. \nDon’t miss this special literary event. Meet fellow reading enthusiasts and come away with great recommendations to get you through the winter. \nAbout Alice & Ann:  \nAlice Moody & Ann Walters began Between the Covers Book Discussions in 2016. As professional facilitators\, they’ve led hundreds of talks at libraries\, independent bookstores\, community centers\, and private homes and venues. In addition to hosting pop-up recommendation events\, they run a popular online literary subscription series\, now in its third year. Before founding their current venture\, Ann was a longtime bookseller at Lake Forest Book Stores and blogged at Books on the Table. Alice\, a writing coach and workshop leader\, created Short Stories Live\, a unique program that melds live performance with literary discussion. Both Alice & Ann believe in the power of books to build connections and broaden our understanding of humanity. 
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/new-books-for-a-new-year/
LOCATION:Gorton Center\, 400 East Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045
CATEGORIES:Adults,Classes,Specialty
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240124T190000
DTSTAMP:20260410T185408
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240122T163504Z
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SUMMARY:Growing Microgreens
DESCRIPTION:THIS CLASS HAS BEEN CANCELLED. PLEASE JOIN US FOR THE NEXT SESSION ON FEBRUARY 21!\nGet your green thumb ready for the gardening season with microgreens. Learn how to plant\, care and harvest microgreens at home. Once set up properly\, most can grow in 5 days in a sunny window.   \nNorth Shore Organic Kitchen Garden was created to help more families build kitchen or vegetable gardens in their yard.  A garden is a great place for kids to learn and a perfect opportunity to get exposed to the world of herbs\, salad greens\, vegetables and fruits.
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/growing-microgreens/
LOCATION:Gorton Center\, 400 East Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045
CATEGORIES:Adults,Classes,Cooking,Specialty
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240123T173000
DTSTAMP:20260410T185408
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SUMMARY:Acting for Ages 5 to 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. Ages 5 – 8  \n \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 \n  \n  \nInstructor\, 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-for-ages-5-to-8/
LOCATION:Gorton Center\, 400 East Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045
CATEGORIES:Age,Classes,Gorton Drama Studio,Youth
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SUMMARY:All Level Yoga with Areta
DESCRIPTION: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 bring you back into balance while opening\, lengthening and strengthening 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. \nTraditional Vinyasa Flow Yoga is a dynamic style of yoga that emphasizes the synchronization of breath and movement as practitioners flow through a sequence of poses. It combines the ancient practice of yoga with a modern approach that focuses on creating a fluid and rhythmic movement pattern. Vinyasa Flow is known for its creative sequencing and the way it allows practitioners to explore their bodies\, breath\, and minds in a harmonious way. \nTaking a yoga class can offer a variety of physical\, mental\, and emotional benefits including improving cardiovascular health\, reducing stress and tension and leaving you feeling more energized and revitalized. \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/all-level-yoga-with-areta/2024-01-23/
LOCATION:Gorton Center\, 400 East Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045
CATEGORIES:Adults,Classes,Wellness
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240120T213000
DTSTAMP:20260410T185408
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SUMMARY:Liz Allen\, Tonight I am My Mother
DESCRIPTION:  \nTonight I Am My Mother is a comedic character piece written and performed by Liz Allen. Liz looks back at her relationship with her mother\, a charming southern woman raised on the coast of North Carolina\, with weaknesses for Carolina Joy (aka bourbon punch) and a husband with a wandering eye. Liz shares how she and her siblings – as adults – return to their parents home for a holiday gathering\, and an unexpected event affects the Allen family forever. In Tonight I Am My Mother\, Liz examines her role in the family\, her North Carolina upbringing\, wisdom from squirrels\, some physics\, and Oprah’s teachings.\nNo foul language; mature themes abound.\nRun time: 70 mins\nLIz Allen is a 30-year veteran improviser\, improv teacher and director. She was the training center director at IOChicago (formerly Improv Olympic)\, and has an award named for her: The Liz Allen Excellence in Teaching Award. Liz was honored to coach The Commune in Mike Birbiglia’s feature film Don’t Think Twice. Currently\, Liz coaches improv to improvisers and corporations\, and is thrilled to be performing Tonight I Am My Mother at The Gorton Center.
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/liz-allen-tonight-i-am-my-mother/
LOCATION:Gorton Center\, 400 East Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045
CATEGORIES:Events,Rental Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240119T151500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240119T173000
DTSTAMP:20260410T185408
CREATED:20231128T132725Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240113T144813Z
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SUMMARY:Montessori School of Lake Forest Acting Club
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 and improvisation\, 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 club meets at Montessori School of Lake Forest is only for MSLF students. If you are not a student at MSLF\, please check out the classes offered at Gorton Center. \nDAY: Fridays\nTIME/AGES:\n3:15-4:15 – ages 4-6\n4:30-5:30 – ages 7+\nPROGRAM DATES: 7 classes – 1/19\, 1/26\, 2/2\, 2/9\, 2/23\, 3/8\, 3/22\nCOST: $140 \nInstructor: Madison Kisst \n \nMadison Kisst is an actor\, director\, and 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. As an actor\, some of her credits include: American Repertory Theater\, Lyric Repertory Company\, The Great American Melodrama and Vaudeville\, Utah Shakespeare Festival\, Idaho Shakespeare Festival\, Nevada Conservatory Theater\, and Santa Cruz Shakespeare. She has her BA in Theatre Arts and Master of Fine Arts in Performance.
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/montessori-school-of-lake-forest-acting-club-2/
LOCATION:Gorton Center\, 400 East Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045
CATEGORIES:Classes,Gorton Drama Studio,Youth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240116T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240116T173000
DTSTAMP:20260410T185408
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SUMMARY:Drawing with Ink\, Pencil & Charcoal with Joalida Smit
DESCRIPTION:In this class Joalida will teach your teen contemporary art-making using pencils\, charcoal and ink. Focusing on black and white helps developing artists to focus on the more technical aspects of drawing: light\, shading and composition.  Charcoal and ink is also a very expressive medium and great for teens to learn how to use expressive mark-making in their art. \nYounger teens with drawing skills may benefit from this art class as it will teach the fundamentals of drawing. \nThe Wednesday class focuses on painting on paper and canvas and drawing skills are assumed and not taught directly.  Ages 12 – 17 \nMaterials list \n\nWillow charcoal sticks\nset of charcoal pencils\nset of drawing pencils (2B\, 4B\, 6B)\nBlack India ink\nSketchbook with textured surface (larger than document size preferred)\n\nWhy take an art class?\n \nTeens can benefit from taking an art class for a variety of reasons. It supports cognitive and emotional development. In particular\, it facilitates executive functioning through planning and organising ideas and solving problems as they emerge during the process.  It is a stress-release and can be therapeutic\,providing a unique way for teens to communicate thoughts\, emotions\, and ideas that might be difficult to express through words alone. It builds self-esteem\, facilitates personal growth and social-emotional development as budding artists develop their skills in the presence of others. \nRegardless of their career aspirations\, engaging in artistic activities within a class environment can contribute to a teen’s overall personal development and well-being. \nPhoto credit of Joalida: James Gustin
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/drawing-with-ink-pencil-charcoal-with-joalida-smit/
LOCATION:Gorton Center\, 400 East Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045
CATEGORIES:Art,Classes,Youth
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SUMMARY:All Level Yoga with Areta
DESCRIPTION: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 bring you back into balance while opening\, lengthening and strengthening 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. \nTraditional Vinyasa Flow Yoga is a dynamic style of yoga that emphasizes the synchronization of breath and movement as practitioners flow through a sequence of poses. It combines the ancient practice of yoga with a modern approach that focuses on creating a fluid and rhythmic movement pattern. Vinyasa Flow is known for its creative sequencing and the way it allows practitioners to explore their bodies\, breath\, and minds in a harmonious way. \nTaking a yoga class can offer a variety of physical\, mental\, and emotional benefits including improving cardiovascular health\, reducing stress and tension and leaving you feeling more energized and revitalized. \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/all-level-yoga-with-areta/2024-01-16/
LOCATION:Gorton Center\, 400 East Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045
CATEGORIES:Adults,Classes,Wellness
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SUMMARY:Latin Dance with Esther Gutiérrez-Sloan & Walt Sloan!
DESCRIPTION:THIS CLASS HAS BEEN CANCELLED AND WILL BE RESCHEDULED.\nCome 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 welcome. You will learn footwork plus how to lead and how to be led as well as easy-to-follow turns. We will touch on merengue\, salsa and cha-cha rhythms. \nSangria and light snacks will be served!
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/latin-2/
LOCATION:Gorton Center\, 400 East Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045
CATEGORIES:Adults,Age,Classes,Specialty,Wellness
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SUMMARY:Do Not Submit-Lake Forest
DESCRIPTION:Storytelling Open Mic – Walk-ins Welcome!\nDNS takes place the second Wednesday of every month (except February)\nDo Not Submit Lake Forest takes place in a cozy room in the Gorton Center\, Lake Forest. It is a monthly storytelling open mic in an enthusiastic\, supportive environment free from pressure\, judgment\, or scoring. No experience is necessary to participate. All are welcome to speak or simply listen. Arrive at 7:15 to sign up for a spot\, and when your name is called\, participants will have up to 7 minutes to tell/read/tap dance any personal story/fiction/essay on proper flossing they’d like. All language and content is acceptable except for hate speech. No cover charge. Beer\, wine and non alcoholic beverages will be available for purchase. Hosted by Elizabeth Brown\, Mary Lou Gilliam\, and Sarita Miller and Jasmin Rodriguez \n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Your Hosts\nAs a pathologist\, Elizabeth Brown spent hundreds of hours hunched over either a microscope or a dead body. She then worked as a consultant to the medical device industry writing technical reports\, all dryas dust and utterly humorous. Original thoughts were few\, as all statements had to be referenced.  Spreading her wings to creative non-fiction has been a liberating joy. Elizabeth has performed at story telling events in Highwood\, Arlington Heights\, Evanston and Chicago\, but is delighted to be hosting an open mic in her home town of Lake Forest. \nMary Lou Gilliam is retired from two careers: English teaching and educational publishing. She has been on the stage since she was 10 doing dramatic readings\, singing\, or some combination thereof. An English major with a theater minor\, she found that teaching extended the performance world when she began writing first person narratives to model both writing and speaking for her students. Because she was born and raised in a small Swedish farm town in western Illinois\, think Garrison Keillor for thematic content. About ten years ago\, while considering retirement\, she took her stories on the road\, so to speak\, by joining Short Story Theatre in the Northshore suburbs. She has also performed at Story Lab Chicago\, Truth Be Told\, and Backyard Stories. Having lived quite a few decades by now\, her narratives include both the travails and thrills of a long (and possibly over-examined) life. She keeps busy with volunteer work\, private tutoring\, international travel\, and as much time with her four grandchildren as she can. \nSarita Miller is a retired English/language arts teacher and the mother of two fine adults\, a lovely daughter-in-law\, and one adorable pup. Presently\, Sarita tutors reading\, writing\, and grammar\, something she greatly enjoys. During her days as a middle school teacher\, Sarita was known for telling stories during lessons. Although her students thought they were pulling one over on her and getting her “off task” when they asked for a story\, she explains that doing so was her plan from the beginning. To Sarita\, life is simply stories. She has shared several of hers with audiences at Short Story Theater in Highland Park and Story Lab in Chicago. \nJasmin Rodriguez is a trained actress with over nine years of stage\, commercial\, film\, storytelling experience. Most recently she completed commercial’s  for Malman Law and Spirit Juice. She has worked  in several independent films\, such as “Faithful Disappointment’s”\, Market Value”  and the TV true crime series “American Greed”. She completed her training at Second City\, Vagabond\, Sarantos Studios\, Wheaton Drama\, and Gorton Drama Studio. Jasmin is a dedicated actress and hard worker who is constantly looking to improve her talents. She is currently in development for producing and acting in an independent short film about human connection. She enjoys nature walks by the lake\, bike riding\, yoga and travels to Europe. \n  \n 
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/do-not-submit-lake-forest-3/
LOCATION:Gorton Center\, 400 East Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045
CATEGORIES:Community,Events,Performing Arts
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