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After School Art Club with Carole Pearlman
After School Art Club with Carole Pearlman
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, […]
Traditional African Hand Drumming With Helen Bond
Traditional African Hand Drumming With Helen Bond
Hand drumming has a rich history in Guinea, West Africa, dating back to the 13th century. The drum was a central part of everyday life and […]
2 events,
FAN: Super- Communicators: How to Unlock the Secret Language of Connection
FAN: Super- Communicators: How to Unlock the Secret Language of Connection
Charles Duhigg, the author of The Power of Habit and Smarter Faster Better, launches yet another New York Times bestseller: Supercommunicators: How to Unlock the Secret […]
2024 Lake Forest Caucus Annual Spring Meeting
2024 Lake Forest Caucus Annual Spring Meeting
Please join the Lake Forest Caucus Committee at Gorton Center for our Annual Spring Meeting on Tuesday, April 2nd from 7-8 pm. Lake Forest residents can […]
3 events,
An Evening with Meg Kissinger
An Evening with Meg Kissinger
You're Invited to An Evening with Meg Kissinger, Author of While You Were Out An Intimate Family Portrait of Mental Illness in an Era of Silence […]
After School Art Club With Lezlie
After School Art Club With Lezlie
Do you have a budding artist in the family? Then sign them up for this after-school class where they will create with an art history story! […]
Drawing & Painting for Teens with Joalida Smit
Drawing & Painting for Teens with Joalida Smit
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 […]
5 events,
FAN: To Tell the Truth: Race, Identity, and Healing
FAN: To Tell the Truth: Race, Identity, and Healing
Since the sequencing of the genome in 2003, we have known that humans share 99.9 percent of our DNA with all other humans, regardless of skin […]
Gentle Flow Yoga with Areta
Gentle Flow Yoga with Areta
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 […]
Open Studio for Artists
Open Studio for Artists
Gorton warmly welcomes artists and creatives from diverse backgrounds! We are thrilled to announce that we are now providing studio space every Thursday, from 9:30 am […]
2 events,
Kanin Wren’s Taylor Swift Experience
Kanin Wren’s Taylor Swift Experience
THIS EVENT IS NOW SOLD OUT! CALLING ALL SWIFTIES! Join us for the Taylor Swift Experience! Featuring the powerful voice of Kanin Wren, backed by a […]
Palette & Pours: Matisse
Palette & Pours: Matisse
Creating and expressing oneself through art can be a therapeutic and fulfilling experience that promotes mental wellness. Art classes are a great way to meet new […]
6 events,
Soccer Shots Mini
Soccer Shots Mini
Soccer Shots Mini is a high-energy program introducing children to fundamental soccer principles, such as using their feet, dribbling and the basic rules of the game. […]
Soccer Shots Classic (3 – 5 YO)
Soccer Shots Classic (3 – 5 YO)
Soccer Shots Classic utilizes creative and imaginative games to focus on basic soccer skills like dribbling, passing, and shooting. Children are introduced to the basics of […]
Tai Chi With Ken Ning
Tai Chi With Ken Ning
Sign up for Gorton’s Tai Chi class and join Ken Ning each Saturday to learn and practice Tai Chi. Ken’s Tai Chi class is open to […]
Rattle & Roll with Mr V!
Rattle & Roll with Mr V!
Join award-winning childrens’ music educator and composer Bill Vaananen for music classes that delight the ear and stimulate the senses. Through his original songs, vibrant slide […]
Rattle & Roll with Mr. V!
Rattle & Roll with Mr. V!
This class is sold out. Please contact Libby Johnson to be put on the waitlist - Libby@gortoncenter.org Join award-winning childrens’ music educator and composer Bill […]
2 events,
Restorative Yoga & Sound Bath Healing
Restorative Yoga & Sound Bath Healing
If you would like to experience a peaceful practice and healing escape, or if you are curious about how to take better care of yourself, and […]
Fly Fishing Film Tour 2024
Fly Fishing Film Tour 2024
The 18th annual (and 7th year at Gorton) FLY FISHING FILM TOUR (F3T) is back on the road with a top notch selection of short films […]
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All Level Yoga with Areta
All Level Yoga with Areta
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 […]
2 events,
Do Not Submit-Lake Forest
Do Not Submit-Lake Forest
DNS always takes place the second Wednesday of the month (except February) - Walk-ins are welcome! Do Not Submit Lake Forest takes place in a cozy […]
Women’s Self Defense with Fit 2 Defend Academy
Women’s Self Defense with Fit 2 Defend Academy
This women's self defense workshop will teach participants how to defend themselves in multiple ranges of self defense, the importance of awareness and on the golden […]
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There’s Always This Year: On Basketball and Ascension
There’s Always This Year: On Basketball and Ascension
There’s Always This Year: On Basketball and Ascension is award-winning poet, essayist, and cultural critic Hanif Abdurraqib’s poignant, personal reflection on basketball, talent, and allegiance, and […]
Gentle Flow Yoga with Areta
Gentle Flow Yoga with Areta
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 […]
Open Studio for Artists
Open Studio for Artists
Gorton warmly welcomes artists and creatives from diverse backgrounds! We are thrilled to announce that we are now providing studio space every Thursday, from 9:30 am […]
2 events,
Salsarobics
Salsarobics
Join Esther Gutierrez Sloan for a fun workout that happens each Friday! The major distinction of this program is that the joy, fun, and discovery are […]
Spring & Summer Wine Tasting Series: Exploring the Spectrum of Style
Spring & Summer Wine Tasting Series: Exploring the Spectrum of Style
Experience the exceptional wine tasting journey offered by Boisset Collection, a globally acclaimed family-owned wine company. Delight in exploring wines from sustainable vineyards across iconic French […]
1 event,
Tai Chi With Ken Ning
Tai Chi With Ken Ning
Sign up for Gorton’s Tai Chi class and join Ken Ning each Saturday to learn and practice Tai Chi. Ken’s Tai Chi class is open to […]
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3 events,
Belonging: The Science of Creating Connection and Bridging Divides
Belonging: The Science of Creating Connection and Bridging Divides
We live in enormously divisive times. Divisions based on ​​class, politics, race, religion, gender, and nationality are erupting around the globe. The consequences of not having […]
Stress Better®: An Introduction to Breathing for Health and Performance
Stress Better®: An Introduction to Breathing for Health and Performance
"Breathwork'' has emerged as a popular strategy for improving our relationship with stress. Drawing from the latest research, this interactive, two-part presentation will explore the connection […]
3 events,
All Level Yoga with Areta
All Level Yoga with Areta
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 […]
City of Lake Forest Ward 1 Meeting
City of Lake Forest Ward 1 Meeting
City of Lake Forest Ward 1 Meeting Join your Aldermen to learn what's new in your neighborhood and what's happening in Lake Forest! Ward 1 Meeting: Tuesday, April 16, […]
Divorcing with Dignity
Divorcing with Dignity
Are you or someone you know contemplating a divorce? This workshop will help you to understand the best options for you and your family. If a […]
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Cooking @ Froggy’s: Lamb
Cooking @ Froggy’s: Lamb
Join Chef Theirry Lefeuvre of Froggy’s French Café in Highwood for a wonderful evening with friends a delicious food! Guests will enjoy two glasses of wine […]
Organize Your Family’s Printed Photo Collection
Organize Your Family’s Printed Photo Collection
Do you have lots of printed photos? Are you feeling overwhelmed and unsure what to do with them? Attend this class and learn how to curate […]
5 events,
Everything No One Tells You About Parenting a Disabled Child
Everything No One Tells You About Parenting a Disabled Child
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, a baby is born with a birth defect every 4½ minutes. One of those children was Kelley […]
Gentle Flow Yoga with Areta
Gentle Flow Yoga with Areta
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 […]
Open Studio for Artists
Open Studio for Artists
Gorton warmly welcomes artists and creatives from diverse backgrounds! We are thrilled to announce that we are now providing studio space every Thursday, from 9:30 am […]
2 events,
Jason Bishop
Jason Bishop
America’s Hottest Illusionist is coming to Gorton! One second Jason is reading your mind, the next he's making goldfish appear! Growing up in the foster care […]
Salsarobics
Salsarobics
Join Esther Gutierrez Sloan for a fun workout that happens each Friday! The major distinction of this program is that the joy, fun, and discovery are […]
2 events,
3D Printing Workshop (Kids!)
3D Printing Workshop (Kids!)
This fun workshop is designed to help students get hands-on with 3D printers. They will get an in-depth introduction and usage experience with 3D printing. They […]
Tai Chi With Ken Ning
Tai Chi With Ken Ning
Sign up for Gorton’s Tai Chi class and join Ken Ning each Saturday to learn and practice Tai Chi. Ken’s Tai Chi class is open to […]
2 events,
A Gorton Spring Sing with Mr. V
A Gorton Spring Sing with Mr. V
Join award-winning children's music educator and composer Bill Vaananen for “A Gorton Spring Sing:” a multi-generational family event celebrating Gorton’s 50th Anniversary. Incorporating classic folk songs […]
Sound Bath Meditation
Sound Bath Meditation
Sound bath meditation is a practice that involves immersing oneself in soothing and harmonic sounds to promote relaxation, deep meditation, and overall well-being. Practitioner Joi Hunt […]
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2 events,
Somehow: Thoughts on Love
Somehow: Thoughts on Love
In Somehow: Thoughts on Love, beloved bestselling author Anne Lamott explores the transformative power that love has in our lives: how it surprises us, forces us […]
All Level Yoga with Areta
All Level Yoga with Areta
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 […]
4 events,
The Big Chill
The Big Chill
A once close-knit gang of friends -- including an actor (JoBeth Williams), a doctor (Glenn Close) and her husband (Kevin Kline), a Vietnam veteran (William Hurt), […]
RoboThink Robo-Encore
RoboThink Robo-Encore
You want more? You've got more! Join us for one more round of RoboThink classes before the school year ends! In this exciting encore, every robot […]
Cannoli Class! Learn to Make Cannoli
Cannoli Class! Learn to Make Cannoli
Enjoy a fun evening with friends or family at our Tony 'Cannoli' class! Tony will teach you the techniques he uses to create his signature crunchy, […]
The Big Chill
The Big Chill
A once close-knit gang of friends -- including an actor (JoBeth Williams), a doctor (Glenn Close) and her husband (Kevin Kline), a Vietnam veteran (William Hurt), […]
1 event,
Open Studio for Artists
Open Studio for Artists
Gorton warmly welcomes artists and creatives from diverse backgrounds! We are thrilled to announce that we are now providing studio space every Thursday, from 9:30 am […]
3 events,
We Are the Leaders We Have Been Looking For
We Are the Leaders We Have Been Looking For
We are more than the circumstances of our lives, and what we do matters. In We Are the Leaders We Have Been Looking For, Eddie S. Glaude Jr., […]
Kaia String Quartet
Kaia String Quartet
Kaia String Quartet: From the tango of the Rio de la Plata to the string quartets of Silvestre Revueltas, the KAIA String Quartet is an ensemble […]
Salsarobics
Salsarobics
Join Esther Gutierrez Sloan for a fun workout that happens each Friday! The major distinction of this program is that the joy, fun, and discovery are […]
3 events,
Brooklyn Charmers
Brooklyn Charmers
Experience the perfect harmony of live music, delectable food trucks, and craft brews at our concerts – where every note hits the right flavor! Arrive early […]
Tai Chi With Ken Ning
Tai Chi With Ken Ning
Sign up for Gorton’s Tai Chi class and join Ken Ning each Saturday to learn and practice Tai Chi. Ken’s Tai Chi class is open to […]
Mr. V’s Musical Theater Class – “Joe Creek”
Mr. V’s Musical Theater Class – “Joe Creek”
Every child shines at Mr. V's Spring Musical Theater Class! Under the guidance of the esteemed children's music educator and composer, Bill Vaananen, and the experienced […]
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2 events,
RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE
RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE
Volunteer to give blood at Gorton! Drives happen monthly, sign up here. PLEASE NOTE, PRE-REGISTRATION IS MANDATORY. THIS CAN BE DONE BY CLICKING THE LINK […]
The Civil Rights Act at 60: Is Martin Luther King, Jr.’s Dream for Chicago and the Country Attainable?
The Civil Rights Act at 60: Is Martin Luther King, Jr.’s Dream for Chicago and the Country Attainable?
Sixty years ago, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. pushed for the successful passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the signature legislation of the Civil […]
3 events,
All Level Yoga with Areta
All Level Yoga with Areta
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 […]
Fascial Stretch Therapy
Fascial Stretch Therapy
Private Sessions with Josh Watson of Lake Shore Fit@Home! Eliminate chronic pain, increase mobility and improve flexibility and strength. Fascial Stretch Therapy is a neuromyofascial manual […]
Private Guitar & Bass Lessons with Dave Hiltebrand
Private Guitar & Bass Lessons with Dave Hiltebrand
Please reach out directly to Dave to schedule a lesson!   Learn a comprehensive approach to playing guitar or bass including technique, getting a good sound, […]
2 events,
Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back
Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back
After the Rebels are overpowered by the Empire, Luke Skywalker begins his Jedi training with Yoda, while his friends are pursued across the galaxy by Darth […]
Drawing & Painting with Sandie Bacon
Drawing & Painting with Sandie Bacon
From floral studies to landscape, this class is perfect for beginner and intermediate students! Immerse yourself in the worlds of drawing and watercolor! Students will explore […]
Gorton's 50th
Birthday Bash
Wellness Class Sponsor
Bruce in the USA Sponsor
Giordano Dance Chicago Grant
50 Cent
Summer Movies
Safety Town Sponsor
Barbie Party Sponsor
Kids Only Holiday Shop
First Thursdays
Film Series
Sheffield Foundation
Mountainfilm on
Tour Partner
Mountainfilm on
Tour Sponsor
Mountainfilm on
Tour Sponsor
Holiday Decorations
Survey Software
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