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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 \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/drawing-painting-for-teens-with-joalida-smit/
LOCATION:Gorton Center\, 400 East Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045
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SUMMARY:RoboThink After School:  Engineer Race Cars
DESCRIPTION:Rev up your engines and hit the racetrack with RoboThink! Get ready for an adrenaline-pumping program where your student will build and race a fleet of extraordinary race cars. But that’s not all! They’ll also dive deep into the world of automotive engineering\, learning about transmissions\, pistons and differentials. Put on your racing gloves and join us for an epic ride! Ages 7 – 12 \nRoboThink is a leading STEM\, coding\, robotics and engineering program nurturing geniuses across 23 countries to thousands of students each day. Our exciting themed STEM programs develops core STEM skills that students apply to school subjects and their future careers.
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/robothink-after-school-stem-inventions/
LOCATION:Gorton Center\, 400 East Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045
CATEGORIES:Age,Classes,STEM,Youth
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SUMMARY:After School Art Club with Carole Pearlman
DESCRIPTION:Calling all artists! This after-school art class will not only provide an incredible outlet for self-expression but also help students to develop motor skills\, visual-spatial skills\, and problem-solving skills. Each week a different artist will be featured to inspire students to create their own unique piece of art. This class can get messy\, so please wear old clothing or bring an apron/smock. For grades K – 3rd \nCarole Pearlman’s lifelong fascination with creativity began as a child\, in a neighborhood art class\, where making art in the backyard was the only agenda for an entire summer. Many art classes later Carole completed a BFA in painting\, a MEd in Educational Therapy\, and an MA in Developmental Psychology. Integrating the disciplines of art\, education\, and psychology Carole developed The Joy of Creativity Art program. Carole works as a facilitator of creativity with students ages 4 to 84! Through her teaching\, research\, and daily practice\, she believes that being creative is an essential part of a balanced life. Carole is a professional artist and certified teacher.
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/afterschool-art-club-with-carole-pearlman-2-2/
LOCATION:Gorton Center\, 400 East Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045
CATEGORIES:Art,Classes,Youth
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SUMMARY:Mermaid Theatre’s Rainbow Fish
DESCRIPTION:Beautiful Puppetry Comes to Life in a Special Story!\nCreated by Mermaid Theatre of Nova Scotia\n“The sparkling story that became an international publishing phenomenon!” Mermaid Theatre of Nova Scotia’s elegant new show\, The Rainbow Fish\, will include an original stage adaptation of Marcus Pfister’s colorful story as well as two of the author’s companion tales\, Rainbow Fish Discovers the Deep Sea and Opposites. Mermaid Theatre has earned international acclaim for its unique interpretations of the works of Eric Carle (The Very Hungry Caterpillar)\, Leo Lionni (Swimmy\, Frederick & Inch by Inch) and Sam McBratney (Guess How Much I Love You). These widely traveled productions incorporate innovative puppetry\, striking scenic effects\, and evocative original music to provide very young audiences with an effortless introduction to the performing arts and the excitement of reading. The Rainbow Fish features these same elements. \nThe Rainbow Fish will enchant even the youngest child with his silver scales and heart of gold in this award-winning book about the beautiful fish who learned to share his most prized possession. Mermaid Theatre of Nova Scotia brings The Rainbow Fish to life with their enchanting puppetry. Suggested for Grades Pre-K-3 and Families \nGorton Center’s performing arts shows for the 2024-2025 season are partially underwritten by The Grainger Foundation
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/mermaid-theatres-rainbow-fish/
LOCATION:Gorton Center\, 400 East Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045
CATEGORIES:Events,Family & Kids,Performing Arts,Youth
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SUMMARY:Soccer Shots Classic for Ages 3 to 5
DESCRIPTION:Soccer Shots Classic utilizes creative and imaginative games to focus on basic soccer skills for ages 3-5 like dribbling\, passing\, and shooting. Children are introduced to the basics of scrimmaging.  We also highlight positive character traits each session such as respect\, teamwork and appreciation.  Registration fee includes jersey! \n$250 covers 10 sessions and there is a once-a-school-year registration fee of $30 that includes a free jersey for newbies! \nTwo Class Options for Classic: 9:45am – 10:20am OR 11:15am – 11:50am
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/soccer-shots-classic-3-5-yo/
LOCATION:Gorton Center\, 400 East Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045
CATEGORIES:Age,Classes,Sports,Wellness,Youth
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SUMMARY:Slime Sisters Slime Party!
DESCRIPTION:No school? No problem! Kids can join a slime party at Gorton with the Slime Sisters on Thursday\, January 4! \nYour kids will have a blast making their own slime! They can customize their color\, add charms and even some glitter.  Each child will have their own bowls that they get to mix and watch as their slime comes to life! Ages 5 – 10\, parents are allowed to stay and watch. \nThe Slime Sisters will offer 2 separate sessions: 12pm – 1pm OR 2pm – 3pm…CLICK PURCHASE TO SELECT TIME/CLASS \n 
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/slime-sisters-slime-party-2/
LOCATION:Gorton Center\, 400 East Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045
CATEGORIES:Art,Classes,Specialty,Youth
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SUMMARY:RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE
DESCRIPTION:Volunteer to give blood at Gorton! Drives happen monthly\, sign up here. \n  \nPLEASE NOTE\,  PRE-REGISTRATION IS MANDATORY. THIS CAN BE DONE BY CLICKING THE LINK BELOW.  THIS PROCESS TAKES ONLY A FEW MINUTES. \nIf you want to donate blood\, make sure to eat a healthy meal and drink an extra 16 oz. of water and fluids before the donation. \nAlso\, bring a photo ID\, your blood donor card\, or two other forms of ID. You can save up to 15 minutes when you donate blood by using RapidPass! Visit redcrossblood.org/RapidPass for more information (note: RapidPass can only be completed on the day of your donation). \nGorton thanks you for donating blood and helping to save lives!
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/red-cross-blood-drive/
LOCATION:Gorton Center\, 400 East Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045
CATEGORIES:Adults,Community,Events
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SUMMARY:RoboThink: STEM Winter Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Embark on a festive journey with RoboThink and build your own Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer! Join us for a workshop filled with creativity\, innovation and holiday cheer as we bring Rudolph to life\, complete with a magical glowing red nose. No prior experience is needed\, just bring your enthusiasm and get ready for a winter wonderland of fun!  Ages 7 – 12 \nRoboThink is a leading STEM\, coding\, robotics and engineering program nurturing geniuses across 23 countries to thousands of students each day. Our exciting themed STEM programs develops core STEM skills that students apply to school subjects and their future careers. \n 
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/robothink-stem-winter/
LOCATION:Gorton Center\, 400 East Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045
CATEGORIES:Age,Classes,STEM,Youth
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SUMMARY:Gorton is Closed
DESCRIPTION:Gorton is closed in observance of New Year’s.
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/gorton-is-closed-newyear2024/
LOCATION:Gorton Center\, 400 East Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045
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SUMMARY:Gorton is Closed
DESCRIPTION:Gorton is closed in observance of Christmas.
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/gorton-is-closed-2-2-2/
LOCATION:Gorton Center\, 400 East Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045
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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-10/
LOCATION:Gorton Center\, 400 East Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045
CATEGORIES:Adults,Classes,Wellness
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SUMMARY:Holly Jolly Concert with Lake Forest Civic Orchestra
DESCRIPTION:This event has sold out! Please consider another one of our December events. \nJoin the Lake Forest Civic Orchestra for a family concert of holiday favorites! The program presents popular holiday carols alongside brand-new ones! Classic holiday music will be featured in charming orchestral arrangements with new compositions to complement this collection of traditional favorites. Bring your children or grandchildren for an afternoon of music to put you in the spirit of the season! \n 
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/holly-jolly-2023/
LOCATION:Gorton Center\, 400 East Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045
CATEGORIES:Community,Events,Family & Kids,Live Music,Performing Arts
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SUMMARY:Private Acting Class with Madison Kisst - December
DESCRIPTION:NOTE: When you sign up\, please specify the date and time you would like a lesson. The purchase page will only give you the option of December 16 at noon. Thanks! \n1/2 hour = $40\n1 Hour = $80\n \nWhen you sign up\, please specify the date and time you would like a lesson. The sign-up page will only give you the option of December 16 at noon. Thanks!
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/private-acting-class-with-madison-kisst/
LOCATION:Gorton Center\, 400 East Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045
CATEGORIES:Adults,Classes,Gorton Drama Studio,Youth
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SUMMARY:Do Not Submit-Lake Forest
DESCRIPTION:WALK-INS WELCOME!\n\nDNS always takes place the second Wednesday of the month (except February)\nDo Not Submit-Lake Forest 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 they’d like. All language and content is acceptable except for hate speech. \n\nDNS-LF takes place in Suite 215-a cozy room on the second floor of Gorton Center.\nBeer\, wine and nonalcoholic beverages will be available for purchase.\nHosted by Elizabeth Brown\, Mary Lou Gilliam\, and Sarita Miller and Jasmin Rodriguez\n\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 dry as 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 storytelling events in Highwood\, Arlington Heights\, Evanston and Chicago\, but is delighted to be hosting an open mic in her home town of Lake Forest.  \n  \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 HP and Story Lab in Chicago. \n  \nJasmin Rodriguez is a trained actress with over 9 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.  
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/do-not-submit-lake-forest-2/
LOCATION:Gorton Center\, 400 East Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045
CATEGORIES:Community,Events,Performing Arts
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SUMMARY:Red Cross Blood Drive
DESCRIPTION:Please note\, pre-registration is mandatory and only takes a few minutes – please click the link. \nIf you want to donate blood\, make sure to eat a healthy meal and drink an extra 16 oz. of water and fluids before the donation. \nAlso\, bring a photo ID\, your blood donor card\, or two other forms of ID. You can save up to 15 minutes when you donate blood by using RapidPass! Visit redcrossblood.org/RapidPass for more information (note: RapidPass can only be completed on the day of your donation). \nGorton thanks you for donating blood and helping to save lives!
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/red-cross-blood-drive-12-13-23/
LOCATION:Gorton Center\, 400 East Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045
CATEGORIES:Adults,Community,Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231212T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231212T100000
DTSTAMP:20260410T161505
CREATED:20230927T163706Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240222T132040Z
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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/2023-12-12/
LOCATION:Gorton Center\, 400 East Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045
CATEGORIES:Adults,Classes,Wellness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231209T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231209T123000
DTSTAMP:20260410T161505
CREATED:20231017T164917Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231208T161529Z
UID:20005274-1702121400-1702125000@gortoncenter.org
SUMMARY:Kids' Art: Snowman Canvas
DESCRIPTION:THIS CLASS HAS BEEN CANCELLED.\nPaint a wintry snowman with mixed media (collage) accents on an 8″x10″ canvas. Decorate the background with snowflakes and add accessories to your snowman with fabric\, ribbon\, doilies and other materials. All materials provided. Ages 7 – 12. \nPeriwinkle Art Studio was opened in late 2014 by mixed media artist Jennifer Evans. It is her strongly-held belief that art provides benefits for all of us\, beyond being a mere hobby. Creativity is easily accessible\, and there is a never-ending well inside all of us. Art brings joy\, expresses emotion\, offers brain boosting benefits\, and a host of other positive results — and it’s FUN!
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/kids-art-snowman-canvas/
LOCATION:Gorton Center\, 400 East Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045
CATEGORIES:Art,Classes,Youth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231205T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231205T100000
DTSTAMP:20260410T161505
CREATED:20230927T163706Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240222T132040Z
UID:20005164-1701766800-1701770400@gortoncenter.org
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/2023-12-05/
LOCATION:Gorton Center\, 400 East Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045
CATEGORIES:Adults,Classes,Wellness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231130T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231130T193000
DTSTAMP:20260410T161505
CREATED:20210812T221849Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231025T155056Z
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SUMMARY:Mindful Merriment: Healthy Holiday Eating
DESCRIPTION:Eating healthy and maintaining weight during the holidays can be a challenge. Set a mindful eating intention for the holidays that you can maintain year around. \nDisha Narang\, MD and Monica Joyce\, MS. RDN\, CDCES will discuss holiday eating challenges. Join them for an informative  presentation and lively discussion while enjoying holiday appetizers and desserts! Participants will also bring home a ‘homemade’ deliciously healthy recipe booklet! \n \n\nMonica Joyce\, MS\, RDN\, CDCES is a clinical dietitian and a certified diabetes educator with over thirty years of clinical experience in both an endocrinology practice in Chicago\, Illinois and currently at Northwestern Medicine in Lake Forest\, Illinois. She also has been an adjunct Professor teaching nutrition in a Culinary Institute in Chicago\, IL. \n\n  \n  \n  \n\n \nDisha Narang\, M.D. is a board-certified endocrinologist at Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital. She completed her undergraduate and medical education at Vanderbilt University\, prior to completing her internal medicine residency and Endocrinology fellowship at the University of Chicago. Dr. Narang has a specialized interest in the management of diabetes\, obesity\, and culinary medicine\, and strives to emphasize the adage “food is medicine” throughout her medical practice.
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/mindful-merriment-healthy-holiday-eating/
LOCATION:Gorton Center\, 400 East Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045
CATEGORIES:Adults,Age,Classes,Cooking,Specialty,Wellness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231130T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231130T180000
DTSTAMP:20260410T161505
CREATED:20231018T141103Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231018T141103Z
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SUMMARY:Private Acting Class with Madison Kisst - November
DESCRIPTION:NOTE: When you sign up\, please specify the date and time you would like a lesson. The purchase page will only give you the option of November 30 at 5pm. Thanks! \n1/2 hour = $40\n1 Hour = $80\n \nWhen you sign up\, please specify the date and time you would like a lesson. The sign-up page will only give you the option of November 30 at 5pm. Thanks!
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/private-acting-class-with-madison-kisst-november/
LOCATION:Gorton Center\, 400 East Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045
CATEGORIES:Adults,Classes,Gorton Drama Studio,Youth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231129T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231129T193000
DTSTAMP:20260410T161505
CREATED:20230824T125640Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231106T155213Z
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SUMMARY:Holiday Tech Gifts
DESCRIPTION:Find out all the hottest gadget gifts available this holiday season. From smart home gadgets and phone accessories to toys and oddities\, Mike Gershbein of Very Smart People will be here to open people’s eyes to lots of cool options for the family’s (or their own) wish list! \nMike Gershbein is the founder of technology training firm Very Smart People. He is a former librarian who believes that if personal technology isn’t fun and easy to use and doesn’t make our lives better then it’s probably not worth using!
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/holiday-tech-gifts/
LOCATION:Gorton Center\, 400 East Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045
CATEGORIES:Adults,Age,Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231128T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231128T100000
DTSTAMP:20260410T161505
CREATED:20230927T163706Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240222T132040Z
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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/2023-11-28/
LOCATION:Gorton Center\, 400 East Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045
CATEGORIES:Adults,Classes,Wellness
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231122
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231125
DTSTAMP:20260410T161505
CREATED:20230824T124658Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230824T124701Z
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SUMMARY:Gorton is Closed
DESCRIPTION:Gorton is closed in observance Thanksgiving
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/gorton-is-closed-2-2/
LOCATION:Gorton Center\, 400 East Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231121T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231121T100000
DTSTAMP:20260410T161505
CREATED:20230927T163706Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240222T132040Z
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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/2023-11-21/
LOCATION:Gorton Center\, 400 East Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045
CATEGORIES:Adults,Classes,Wellness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231119T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231119T170000
DTSTAMP:20260410T161505
CREATED:20230801T100402Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231026T190919Z
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SUMMARY:Sidney Friedman – Music in the Mind
DESCRIPTION:Returning to Gorton by popular demand\, the country’s leading mentalist Sidney Friedman will perform his astounding mind reading and display his incredible piano skills on our Steinway grand with his show “MUSIC in the MIND.” Totally unique! If you missed him here last March\, this is your chance! See Sidney’s amazing telepathic talents in the intimacy of our Stuart Room\, cabaret-style. Seating is limited\, so reserving your spot ahead is recommended. Beer\, wine and non-alcoholic drinks are available for purchase. \nAs seen on numerous TV shows including the Today Show\, 20/20\, The View and over 60 times on the WGN Morning News\, Sidney is the winner of the international 2021 Dunninger Award and also a national best-selling author with his book Your Mind Knows More Than You Do\, which reached #1 on Amazon. \nHoda Kotb of the Today Show exclaims\, “We love Sidney!“ Forbes magazine calls him “the mentalist to the stars” for all his work with celebs. And the Chicago Tribune writes\, “Sidney is dynamite.” You will too. \nSee you there for this combined telepathic and musical experience!! \n“Sidney Friedman is the master of all things psychic.”\n– Jessica Volpe\, Chicago Tribune \n“Eerily Accurate”\n– Carrie Seim\, New York Post \n“Friedman will blow your mind!”\n– Timeout Magazine \n“Friedman is a wizard!”\n– Dave Hoekstra\, Chicago Sun-Times
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/sidney-friedman-music-in-the-mind/
LOCATION:Gorton Center\, 400 East Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045
CATEGORIES:Events,Performing Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231118T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231118T210000
DTSTAMP:20260410T161505
CREATED:20231026T182746Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231027T190751Z
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SUMMARY:Truth Be Told
DESCRIPTION:Truth Be Told returns to Gorton!  Join us in the intimacy of our Stuart room for a night of personal storytelling curated by Scott Whitehair\, Chicago storytelling royalty. Soak in personal stories that will let you in on the heartbreaking\, the hilarious\, and everything in between. \nPast guests have included writers\, actors\, musicians\, bloggers\, activists\, professional storytellers\, Moth Grand Slam winners\, comedians\, and more from our city and around the world. We hope that you can join us. \nStories begin at 7:30 with an exciting lineup of six professional storytellers! \nBeer\, wine and non-alcoholic beverages will be for sale at the event. \n \nScott Whitehair is a storyteller\, teacher\, and producer living in Chicago\, IL. He is the producer of This Much Is True\,  creator of Story Lab Chicago\, which has put 700+ new storytellers on stage since 2011\, creator of Truth Be Told at Gorton Center Lake Forest\, and director of Do Not Submit\, a grassroots network of open mics across the city bringing people together to connect with each other. Scott tells stories anywhere someone will listen\, including The National Storytelling Festival Exchange Place\, Steppenwolf Theater\, the historic Green Mill\, and on NPR\, the Risk podcast\, and Siruis XM. He is a frequent guest instructor at the city’s top universities\, and his personal narrative class has been selling out every month since 2012. Scott is in demand as a coach and trainer\, spending his days helping individuals\, companies\, and non-profits develop their voices as storytellers. \n\nAdam Bottner:\n\nAdam is a former litigator and for the past 15 years has been Director of Business Development for a legal technology company. Born in New York\, lived in Pittsburgh\, and raised in unincorporated Des Plaines (“the Third City”)\, he is a frequent Moth story teller\, 3-time StorySLAM winner and has been featured on the Moth Story Hour radio show and podcast. He is a graduate of the Second City Training center and has written multiple screenplays\, including his most recent\, “Searching for Frenchy Fuqua”. Adam is the father of two amazing sons and lives in Buffalo Grove.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           \n\n\n\n\n\nNancy Brown:\n\nNancy loves stories and hosts family storytelling parties often. She is a social worker who advocates for people with disabilities and other social justice issues. She is an inclusion consultant and runs a free camp for children who would never be able to afford a summer camp. Nancy loves adventures\, camping\, biking and experiencing awe and wonder! She is the mom of 3 adult children and 4 grandchildren who are the love of her life.\n\n\n……………………………………………….\n…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….\n\n\n\n\nMeg Lavery:\n\nMeg is a high school Health & Wellness teacher and athletic coach who is passionate about helping kids become good humans. Her jam is teaching essential topics like mental health\, consent\, communication\, and empathy. She told her first story at the Wild Goose Festival in Hot Springs\, NC\, in 2016 and has continued her storytelling in the Chicago area on stages like Steppenwolf\, Hey Nonny\, Evanston Space\, and the Athenaeum Theater. Meg is a two-time Moth StorySlam winner and The Moth Chicago GrandSlam Champion. She is also featured on The Moth Radio Hour and The Moth Podcast. Meg is an Illinois Policy Fellow\, Youth Mental Health First Aid Instructor and teaches yoga/mindfulness. In her free time\, she loves to read\, write\, and walk her dogs in the conservation community where she resides with her wife\, daughter\, and menagerie of rescue animals. She is happiest when listening to live music with a good craft beer.\n\n\n\n……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….\n\n\n\nEdward Kelsey Moore:\n\nEdward Kelsey Moore is the author of the New York Times and international bestselling novel THE SUPREMES AT EARL’S ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT and a second Supremes novel\, THE SUPREMES SING THE HAPPY HEARTACHE BLUES. THE SUPREMES AT EARL’S ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT was chosen as a Barnes and Noble Discover Great New Writers selection and was also named an Illinois Reads book by the Illinois Reading Council. Edward was awarded the First Novelist Award by the Black Caucus of the American Library Association and received an Illinois Arts Council award. A film adaptation of THE SUPREMES AT EARL’S ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT is currently in post-production at Searchlight Pictures. Edward’s essays and short fiction have appeared in the New York Times and a number of literary magazines\, including Inkwell\, African American Review\, Ninth Letter\, and Indiana Review. His work has also appeared on Chicago Public Radio and Minnesota Public Radio. In addition to writing and storytelling\, Edward maintains a career as a professional cellist. His playing has been featured on multiple classical\, pop\, and jazz recordings and he has toured nationally and internationally. For many years\, he has also worked as a teacher\, preparing the next generation of musicians and writers. Edward has recently completed a new novel.\n………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..\n\n\nMadhu Shukla:\n\nMadhu Shukla is a theatre based facilitator and storytelling practitioner from Bangalore\, South of India. Born to multicultural parents and raised in a culture very diverse from her family of origin – she has always tango-ed and tangled with themes of identity\, home and belonging. A social artist\, daughter\, wife\, cat mom\, trainer\, counsellor\, teacher\, entrepreneur\, healer- in all of the many roles she inhabits – what she values most right now is riding the tidal polarities of life with gratitude and making space for healing nurturance.\nCurrently\, she is based out of Chicago- exploring life\, living and being in a new city on a new continent. She savours the famous Chicago winter by tucking into a warm bowl of ramen and staring endlessly into the vast still blues of Lake Michigan.
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/truth-be-told-2/
LOCATION:Gorton Center\, 400 East Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045
CATEGORIES:Community,Events,Performing Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231118T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231118T163000
DTSTAMP:20260410T161505
CREATED:20230824T124132Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231116T183427Z
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SUMMARY:Thanksgiving Mother Daughter Tea
DESCRIPTION:REGISTRATION FOR THIS EVENT IS CLOSED. PLEASE JOIN US FOR VALENTINE’S DAY TEA!\nEnjoy a special time with your daughter(s) as you sip two different types of teas and learn a little about the tea’s history. Come and play a couple of Etiquette games with your daughter as you learn how tea time is celebrated in different parts of the world. The pretty tea cups will have you talking about them and sharing the delight of being together. Delicious treats will take you around the world to South Africa\, Australasia\, Great Britain and parts of Europe. All Ages Welcome
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/thanksgiving-mother-daughter-tea/
LOCATION:Gorton Center\, 400 East Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045
CATEGORIES:Adults,Age,Classes,Specialty,Youth
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SUMMARY:Acting for Teens
DESCRIPTION:Learn acting technique while doing acting exercises\, scene work\, improvisations and monologues. Bring in anything you want to work on: plays\, films\, poems – comedies\, dramas – anything. If you need material\, Madison will provide it. This class is for people of all experience levels and is intended for anyone who is looking for a creative outlet and a fun time. Ages 14 – 18 \nAll students will participate in the Winter Presentation on December 16 at 1pm. More details to come! \n3 Classes\nNov 18\nDec 2\nDec 9 \n$150 \n  \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \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-teens-2/
LOCATION:Gorton Center\, 400 East Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045
CATEGORIES:Classes,Gorton Drama Studio,Youth
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SUMMARY:Little Storytellers: Acting for Ages 2.5 to 4
DESCRIPTION:Are you looking for an activity for your little one? Through interactive play and fully engaged make-believe\, children are led through stories and become part of the storytelling themselves. Confidence\, individuality\, imagination and skilled listening are fostered as the students are immersed in a joyful fairytale world with their peers. Music\, props\, tasks and obstacles enhance sensory and motor skills. Siblings are welcome to sign up too! Ages: 2.5 – 4 \nPay per class = $25 \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \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 Master of Fine Arts in Performance. 
URL:https://gortoncenter.org/event/little-storytellers-acting-for-ages-2-5-to-4-4/
LOCATION:Gorton Center\, 400 East Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045
CATEGORIES:Age,Classes,Gorton Drama Studio,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-3/
LOCATION:Gorton Center\, 400 East Illinois Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045
CATEGORIES:Adults,Classes,Wellness
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