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Gorton's 50th
Birthday Bash
Wellness Class Sponsor
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PAM & DAVID
WAUD
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
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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 […]
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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 […]
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 […]
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3 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 […]
Gentle Yoga with Areta
Gentle 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 […]
1 event,
Palette & Pours: Contemporary Flowers
Palette & Pours: Contemporary Flowers
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 […]
1 event,
Tai Chi With Ken Ning
Tai Chi With Ken Ning
NO TAI CHI ON SATURDAY, MAY 4! Sign up for Gorton’s Tai Chi class and join Ken Ning each Saturday to learn and practice Tai Chi. […]
3 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 […]
Good Grief: Understanding Pet Loss
Good Grief: Understanding Pet Loss
Join Jessica from the Animal Hospital of West Lake Forest as she helps grieving pet owners who have lost their pet as well as those who […]
Lake Forest Civic Orchestra Presents “Phoenix Rising”
Lake Forest Civic Orchestra Presents “Phoenix Rising”
The LFCO closes our season of celebration and looks ahead to next year with “Phoenix Rising.” Written in 2008, Stella Sung’s “Phoenix Rising'' reflects the tale […]
3 events,
The Stolen Wealth of Slavery: A Case for Reparations
The Stolen Wealth of Slavery: A Case for Reparations
In this timely, powerful, investigative history, The Stolen Wealth of Slavery: A Case for Reparations, Emmy Award-nominated journalist David Montero follows the trail of the massive […]
Salsarobics
Salsarobics
SPECIAL MAKE UP CLASS: MONDAY, MAY 6! Join Esther Gutierrez Sloan for a fun workout that happens each Friday! The major distinction of this program is […]
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,
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 […]
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 […]
3 events,
Slow Burn: The Hidden Costs of a Warming World
Slow Burn: The Hidden Costs of a Warming World
It’s hard not to feel anxious about the problem of climate change, especially if we think of it as an impending planetary catastrophe. In Slow Burn: […]
Do Not Submit-Lake Forest
Do Not Submit-Lake Forest
Storytelling Open Mic-WALK-INS WELCOME DNS takes place the second Wednesday of every month. No Cover Charge! Do Not Submit Lake Forest takes place in […]
Spring & Summer Wine Tasting Series: Alchemy of the Senses
Spring & Summer Wine Tasting Series: Alchemy of the Senses
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 […]
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Gentle Yoga with Areta
Gentle 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 […]
1 event,
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 […]
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Mother-Daughter Innovation Event
Mother-Daughter Innovation Event
You're invited to a one-of-a-kind Mother's Day celebration at the Gorton Center- one that celebrates your innovative and creative spirit! This is a mother-daughter event like […]
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 Joe Creek Performance
Mr. V’s Joe Creek Performance
Step into a world of wonder and excitement with "Joe Creek," a spellbinding production written and directed by the acclaimed Bill Vaananen, affectionately known as Mr. […]
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1 event,
The Algebra of Wealth: Achieving Economic Security
The Algebra of Wealth: Achieving Economic Security
Today’s workers have more opportunities and mobility than any generation before. They also face unprecedented challenges, including inflation, labor and housing shortages, and climate volatility. Even […]
2 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 […]
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 […]
3 events,
The Friction Project: How Smart Leaders Make the Right Things Easier and the Wrong Things Harder
The Friction Project: How Smart Leaders Make the Right Things Easier and the Wrong Things Harder
Every organization is plagued by destructive friction. Yet some forms of friction are incredibly useful, and leaders who attempt to improve workplace efficiency often make things […]
Advanced Canasta
Advanced Canasta
Join Debbie Meyer for a special 2 week Advanced Strategy Canasta Class! This class is for participants who have been playing for at least 2 years […]
Cooking at Froggy’s: Oysters, Mussels & Scallops!
Cooking at Froggy’s: Oysters, Mussels & Scallops!
Join Chef Theirry Lefeuvre of Froggy’s French Café in Highwood for a wonderful evening with friends and delicious food! Guests will enjoy two glasses of wine […]
2 events,
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 […]
1 event,
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,
Forrest Gump
Forrest Gump
Forrest Gump is a simple man with a low I.Q. but good intentions. He is running through childhood with his best and only friend Jenny. His […]
Salad School
Salad School
Learn all about salad gardening! This will be a hands-on class learning the right potting soil mixture, what to plant, when to plant, how many to plant, how to care […]
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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1 event,
Brave New Words: How AI Will Revolutionize Education (And Why That’s a Good Thing)
Brave New Words: How AI Will Revolutionize Education (And Why That’s a Good Thing)
Whether we like it or not, the AI revolution is coming to education. In Brave New Words: How AI Will Revolutionize Education (And Why That’s a […]
2 events,
Why We Remember: Unlocking Memory’s Power to Hold on to What Matters
Why We Remember: Unlocking Memory’s Power to Hold on to What Matters
A new understanding of memory is emerging from the latest scientific research. In Why We Remember: Unlocking Memory’s Power to Hold on to What Matters, pioneering […]
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 […]
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4 events,
Cool Hand Luke
Cool Hand Luke
When petty criminal Luke Jackson (Paul Newman) is sentenced to two years in a Florida prison farm, he doesn't play by the rules of either the […]
Cool Hand Luke
Cool Hand Luke
When petty criminal Luke Jackson (Paul Newman) is sentenced to two years in a Florida prison farm, he doesn't play by the rules of either the […]
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 […]
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,
Herb Planting & Yoga (Parent/Child)
Herb Planting & Yoga (Parent/Child)
Learn how to plant, care and harvest an herb pot together. You will learn the plant families and what makes each unique while getting your hands […]
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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1 event,
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 […]
0 events,
1 event,
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 […]
1 event,
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,
Etiquette: Dining with the Stars
Etiquette: Dining with the Stars
Manners matter. These little life lessons like saying please and not talking with your mouth full bring huge benefits for kids such as social success, confidence […]
Etiquette: Pearls & Bowties
Etiquette: Pearls & Bowties
Manners matter. These little life lessons like saying please and thank you, and not talking with your mouth full bring huge benefits for kids such as […]
Gorton's 50th
Birthday Bash
Wellness Class Sponsor
A Brothers Revival Sponsor
PAM & DAVID
WAUD
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
Storage
Survey Software
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