Fall is just around the corner and there is much going on at Gorton Community Center. We hope you will enjoy the new format of our quarterly mailer. We’ve moved to a program guide to allow us to communicate more in-depth about all of the wonderful classes and events here at Gorton. Our mission continues to be the gathering place in the heart of our community, and we take that very seriously. We have been

working to offer quality, substantive programming for all ages, and you the community have responded to let us know we’re on the right track! Gorton has such a rich and wonderful history - we have the lucky job of building on that tradition. We hope you’ll take a look and join us to be educated, entertained and inspired!

Amy Wagliardo, Executive Director

FROM THE DIRECTOR DONT’ MISS THESE EVENTS

SPOTLIGHT ON.. .

Meet one of Gorton Community Center’s 11 resident non-profit organizations. The Lake Forest Symphony has been a resident at Gorton since December 2015.

The Lake Forest Symphony aims to foster a community that is enriched, educated, and transformed by the power of music. The Symphony’s mission is to bring high quality, innovative musical performances to diverse audiences to inspire creativity, strengthen connections, and engage the community.

Celebrating 60 years, the Lake Forest Symphony is the only fully professional orchestra in Lake County. The orchestra has been honored numerous times by the Illinois Council of Orchestras.

The Lake Forest Symphony is pleased to announce the appointment of Executive Director, Timothy Corpus. Mr. Corpus’ compositions have been performed around the world, including at Carnegie Hall, the Kennedy Center, RHA Gallery in Ireland, the Centro Cultural Justica Federal in Rio de Janeiro and the Chicago Cultural Center. Most recently Mr. Corpus comes from serving simultaneously as the Executive Director of the Hyde Park Youth Symphony,

the Education Coordinator of the Northwest Indiana Symphony and the Drumline Instructor at Loyola University Chicago.

The Lake Forest Symphony is excited to kick off its 60th Season with a Salon Series concert at the Gorton Community Center featuring music by Gershwin on September 22nd at 7pm. For a complete listing of their 2017-2018 season please go to www.lakeforestsymphony.org

SEPTEMBER 16: GORTON COMMUNITY CENTER BLOCK PARTYFun begins at 5:30pm, Movie at sunsetALL are welcome to this FREE event. Come celebrate under the stars with food, face painting, live music, Wildlife Discovery Center’s petting zoo and much more. Bring your blankets and lawn chairs to enjoy the action of “Star Wars - The Force Awakens” on the big screen. Don’t forget to dress as your favorite character from a galaxy far far away to enter the Star Wars costume contest. It will be a night out of this world!

SEPTEMBER 30: TRUTH BE TOLD: A NIGHT OF PERSONAL STORYTELLING 8pm Tickets: $20 in advance, $25 at the door, $10 studentsRelax and enjoy a night of being entertained by professional storytellers. Personal Storytelling has been so successful at Gorton in the past you will want to secure your tickets early. Guests will experience live, intimate, face-to-face storytelling. Scott Whitehair will once again be headlining the event. Storytellers include Ada Cheng, Robert Cornelius, Carol Kaufman-Kerman, Tekki Lomnicki, Arlene Malinowski, Jim Noonan, Lupe Nuñez and Scott Whitehair. They will share the heartbreaking, the hilarious and everything in between.

OCTOBER 7: JIM CURRY’S “TAKE ME HOME:THE MUSIC OF JOHN DENVER” 8pm Tickets: $25 in advance, $30 at the door, $10 studentsJoin acclaimed performer Jim Curry for this tribute to the music of one of the most beloved singer/songwriters ever to grace the stage. Jim sings, in his own natural voice, a tribute to

the music in a way that has to be seen and heard to understand the pure honesty of his amazing performance. His looks and voice are simply a pleasant coincidence that captures the true essence of John Denver’s music. Jim has created the ultimate tribute experience and has emerged as the top performer of John Denver’s music today.

6TH GRADE GROTTO DANCE PARTY - BEACH PARTY THEMEFriday and Saturday, October 27 and 287pm, Tickets: $25, 6th grade only Student may only attend one night.Tickets go on sale online Tuesday, October 3rd at 10am

NOVEMBER 11: STAND-UP COMEDY PERFORMANCE WITH MIKE TOOMEY8pmTickets $20 in advance, $25 at the door, $10 students Gorton is excited to welcome local celebrity, Mike Toomey, from WGN Morning News. Mike serves as the “Announcer” for the show and has become an integral part of the everyday show. A regular performer on WGN Morning News, Mike has appeared in concert with names such as George Carlin and Reba McIntryre. He has performed on numerous television programs including MTV’s Half Hour Comedy Hour. With his sharp delivery, quick wit and unique style, Mike Toomey has been a favorite at comedy clubs and special events since 1982.

Warmly,

Gorton Community Center, Fall 2017

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WELCOMEGorton Community Center welcomes LoMastro Performing Arts Academy!

Gorton is pleased to become the satellite location for LoMastro beginning this September. For more information on

schedules and registration, visit www.lomastro.com

Please join them at their Grand Opening/Open House onSaturday, August 26 from 9:30am - 12pm to see the newly renovated space.

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BUBBLES ACADEMY Session I: Tuesdays, September 5 - October 24Session II: Tuesdays, Oct. 31 - Dec. 1910:15-11:00am Music & Movement for Walkers11:15am-Noon Bubble Music for Babies & CrawlersAges: 1-36 months Fee: $200 or $27/class for drop-insOur children’s music classes explore your child’s motor skills and engages your child by song, dance and silly behavior.

SUPER SOCCER STARSFridays, September 8 - December 15Ages 12 - 24 months at 10am Ages 2 - 3 at 3:30pmAges 3 - 5 at 4:15pm Fee: $225The goal of Super Soccer Stars is to teach soccer skills in a fun, non-competitive, educational environment. The philosophy is to use soccer to nurture, build self-confidence, and to develop teamwork in every class.

HOW TO WRITE A STANDOUT COMMON APP ESSAYSeptember 10 or October 9, 1 - 3pmAges: High School Seniors Fee: $100Enjoy a fast-paced and FUN 2 hour workshop to take advantage of the only part of a college application that is uniquely you. Topics include what colleges want and do not want to know, brainstorming techniques, what every narrative story must have, model essays, what really makes an essay meaningful and memorable and much more.

FENCING WITH MIDWEST FENCING CLUBMondays, September 11 - October 16, 5 - 6pmAges 7 - 14 years Fee: $216Fencing demands quick thinking, agility, poise and speed. Fencing also develops discipline, respect, maturity and good sportsmanship. This class is for those new to fencing or those who would like to work on the basic fencing skills. It will cover basic rules, etiquette, footwork, attacks and defenses. All equipment provided.

YOGAThursdays, September 14 - October 26Baby & Me Yoga - 6 mos - 2.5 yrs, 10:30 - 11amYoga Plus - 2.5 yrs - 5 yrs, 11:15am - Noon Fee: $15 per classBecause children encounter emotional, social and physical challenges, a dedicated and intentional yoga practice that includes breathing techniques, behavioral guidelines, and physical postures can be incredibly valuable.

ACTIVE IMPROV’S JR. SHOWCASE CLASSMondays, September 18 - November 6, 6 - 8pmPerformance date: Saturday, November 11, 2pmAges 5th - 8th grade, all levels Fee: $250Allow Active Improv’s Ben and David to take you through an improv training course, culminating in a live show. You’ll be provided with a safe environment to learn valuable skills that foster courage, improve communication, and apply real-world showmanship.

WOODWORKING FOR KIDSSaturdays, September 30 - October 21, or November 4 - 251 - 2:20pmAges 5 - 8 Fee: $140This class provides hands-on woodworking experiences that allow children to use real tools to construct items such as a tool box, rope ladder, doll crib, bat and ball holder and much more. Children are instructed in tool safety and use protective gear, while having guidance from start to finish.

KIDS & CAMERAS WITH KERRI SHERMANMonday, October 9 (Columbus Day), 10 - 11:30amAges 8 - 13 years Fee: $40Join local photographer Kerri Sherman in this fun hands on class exploring the basics of photography. Topics covered are lighting, composition, posing techniques, still life and staging. Please bring a charged digital camera.

ROBOTHINKMondays, October 16 - December 4, 4 - 5:30pmAges 5 - 12 years Fee: $204This STEM program is focused on robotics and coding for all levels. Armed with motors, sensors, gears and mainboards, students build and code robot creations of all shapes, sizes and functions! Students are introduced to engineering and coding concepts.

SEWING CLASS WITH CIAO BELLAThursdays, October 19 - December 14, 4:30 - 5:30pmAges 8 - 13 Fee: $160The basic techniques of hand and machine sewing will be combined in this class. By the end you will have completed at least two different projects, one by hand and one by machine. Sewing supplies, including fabric, thread, needles and pins will be provided. Students may choose to purchase additional specialty items on their own.

SOCIAL SECURITY WORKSHOP September, 7 & 12, 6:30 - 7:30pm Fee: Workshop is freeSocial Security is one of the most valuable and least understood benefits to retirees today. This educational workshop will provide you with much needed information to help you understand the system.

YOGA WITH KRISTY HARLEYEvening: Mondays, September 11 - December 11, 7 - 8pmMorning: Tuesdays, September 12 - December 12, 10 - 11amAges: High school and up Fee: $15/classUnite your mind and body in a spiritual transformation. You will tone and elongate your muscles while freeing your thoughts in mindful meditation and breathing practices.

BOOK CLUB: BETWEEN THE COVERS WITH ALICE MOODYWednesdays, September 6, October 4, November 1, December 6 7 - 8:30pmAges: 21+ Fee: $35/discussion or $130 for entire seriesLove to read? Enjoy a glass of wine? If so, come join a lively and engaging book discussion led by Alice Moody. Books include Hillbilly Elegy: A Memoir of a Family and Culture in Crisis by J.D. Vance, A Gentleman in Moscow by Amor Towles, Saints for All Occasions by J. Courtney Sullivan and Commonwealth by Ann Patchett.

KNIT ON! LEARN TO KNIT WITH GRETCHEN SEYMORFridays, September 15, 22, 29 & October 6, 10am - NoonAges: Adult beginners Fee: $120Gretchen is excited to share her love of knitting with you. You will learn the basics while creating a comfy chunky cowl. You will learn how to cast on, the knit & purl stitches, how to bind off and seam up a cowl that you will enjoy wearing!

ADULT IMPROV WORKSHOP WITH JIMMY CARRANE Sunday, September 17, 1 - 4pmAges: 18+ Fee: $150You will learn invaluable skills such as being a better listener and communicator at home, work and in social situations; have increased confidence to think on your feet and be more creative in your everyday life.

CAMERA PHONE PHOTOGRAPHY WITH KERRI SHERMANSeptember 27, 10 - 11amAll ages and levels Fee: $30Join local photographer Kerri Sherman to learn handy shooting and editing tips using your camera phone that will enhance your images for personal and professional use.

PALETTES & POURSFridays, October 6, November 3, 7pmAll ages and levels Fee: $50 includes supplies and wineGrab a friend and join other adults for an evening of wine and painting. Sandie Bacon will teach this inspiring yet relaxing class.

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Gorton Community Center, Fall 2017

LET’S WRITE: A WORKSHOP WITH ALICE MOODYThursdays, October 12, December 21, 10am - NoonAll levels Fee: $300Transform and empower yourself by claiming your voice through writing. In this workshop, designed for all levels, explore various aspects of writing, including important tools such as the use of detail, dialogue, characterization, and figurative language.

CREATIVITY WORKSHOP - “START WHERE YOU ARE”Thursdays, October 12 - November 2, 6:30 - 8pm Fee: $250Face your creative fears head on. This 4-week workshop will help you move toward the creative endeavors you want to reach. In-class projects using various medium to encourage self-expression, journaling, weekly reflections and the support of the group will help that pointing, play, novel, idea - become a reality.

STORYTELLING WORKSHOP WITH SCOTT WHITEHAIRSaturday, October 14, 1 - 4pmAges 18+, no experience needed Fee: $129This workshop will focus on discovering and developing your own unique voice as a storyteller. Be introduced to tools and techniques. The entire process from story generation to fine details of delivery will be covered.

ANIMAL COMMUNICATION WITH LINDA ROBERTSWednesday, October 25, 7 - 8pm For humans only! Fee: $25Animal communication is the ability to have a conversation with an animal using telepathy. Spend an evening with animal communicator, Linda Roberts, as she shares messages and insights from your animals, living or deceased.

CAR SEAT SAFETY WORKSHOPSaturday, November 18, 11:30am - 12:30pm Free EventBasic car seat safety will be discussed including proper car seat vehicle placement, choosing the right car seat and when to transition to the next stage as well as tips on installation.

FUSION BELLY DANCINGSaturdays, November 18 - December 9, 9:30 - 10:30am Fee: $60Belly Dancing is an ancient dance that brings awareness to one’s body, mind, and spirit. Enjoy a fusion of middle eastern belly dancing with yoga and tai chi. You’ll learn basic techniques, posture, language and move execution while building core strength, stamina and grace.

FESTIVE HOLIDAY COCKTAILS WITH NORTH SHORE DISTILLERYSunday, November 19, 3 - 4:30pm Fee: $40We’ve invited one of the area’s best cocktail aficionados, Sonja Kassebaum from North Shore Distillery, to lead this new class. She will share a variety of great cocktail recipes and ideas for your holiday celebrations using a range of spirits, fruits, herbs and spices. The class will involve demonstrations as well as tastings and many great tips for serving cocktails to groups that minimize the amount of work to be done during the party.

CHILDREN’S DROP-IN LEARNING CENTER

Open weekdays from 8:15 am to 4 pm, the Children’s Drop-In Learning Center is a 30 year-old membership-based program that offers flexible, early childhood care, education, and summer camp activities for children ages six weeks to five years. Children enjoy this nurturing, safe, convenient, and fun environment that

boasts nearly 2,100 square feet of brightly colored childcare space spread over three classrooms and a private, updated playground for all ages. During the school year, children have the opportunity to attend pull out enrichment classes like Zumba Jr., Yoga, Amazing Minds and more.

The DILC staff has nearly 70 years of early childhood programming experience among them and all our teachers have extensive credentials in education. We believe it is essential for our staff to keep learning best practices through special professional development courses as well. Call to schedule a tour of our facility at 847-234-2778 and see for yourself what flexible, quality childcare can be like for you and your family.

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FILM SERIES AT GORTON September 16 - Star Wars: The Force Awakens (outside at sunset - FREE)September 19 - Chasing Coral (7pm, FREE)October 19 - Halving the Bones, A Lake Forest Reads: Ragdale Event (7pm, FREE)

GENE SISKEL FILM CENTER SERIESAll shows 7pm, Tickets $11 online, $13 at doorOctober 5 - Abacus: Small Enough to JailNovember 2December 7

GORTON’S GHOULISH FEATURE FEST Tickets $5October 14 - The Shining (7pm)October 29- Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone (2pm)

CHICAGO INTERNATIONAL CHILDREN’S FILM FESTIVALNovember 4 - International Filmmaker Night (7pm)Tickets $20, $5 studentsNovember 5 - Festival screenings (10am - 3pm)Tickets $10 per show or Festival pass for $25

FA-LA-LA FILM FEST Tickets $5November 17 - Planes, Trains and Automobiles (7pm)November 24 - Home Alone (1pm)December 2 - Elf (2pm)December 14 - It’s A Wonderful Life (7pm)December 27 - The Wizard of Oz (7pm)

PASTAThe fall classes of The Gingerbread Man, Rapunzel and A Charlie Brown Christmas are already full. Don’t miss their performances:The Gingerbread Man - October 24, 7pmRapunzel - November 18, 1pmA Charlie Brown Christmas - December 1-3Keep watch for winter class dates/times later this fall.

VIOLIN LESSONSJoin Donna Curry to begin or continue the journey of learning to play the violin. Call 847-721-1860 or email at www.DonnaCurryStudio.yolasite.com

PIANO LESSONSJoin Randall Manges to begin or continue making beautiful music on the piano. Email mangesx4@aol.com

Sept. 3-4: Deer Path Art League, Art Fair on the Square Lake Forest Market SquareSept. 23 - Lake Bluff History Museum Tour of Crab Tree Farm 10am & 1pmSept. 30 - Lake Forest Preservation Foundation’s Annual Architectural House and Garden Tour 1 - 4pmOct. 3 - Lake Forest College -- Ruth Winter Lecture featuring Rich Cohen, author of “The Chicago Cubs: Story of a Curse”, 7 p.m. Lily Reid Holt Memorial Chapel, Middle Campus Oct. 7 - Lake Forest College Homecoming:2pm Homecoming football game vs. Knox College For more information on Homecoming events www.lakeforest.edu/about/homecomingOct. 7: Rib Fest Lake Bluff Village Green, 10am - 5:30pmOct. 7-8: Lake Forest Symphony Masterworks 1 James Lumber Center at the College of Lake CountyOct. 14: City of Lake Forest Oktoberfest Deerpath Community ParkOct. 22: Lake Forest College concert & reception - 125th anniversary: World’s Columbian Exposition of Chicago (1892-93) Music of the World’s Columbian Exposition, 3pm ChapelOctober 22: Croctoberfest Wildlife Discovery Center, Elawa Farm, 10am - 3pmNov. 11-12: Lake Forest Symphony Masterworks 2 Cressey Center for the Arts at Lake Forest Academy and James Lumber Center at the College of Lake CountyNov. 24: Tree Lighting Ceremony, Market Square 3-5:30pmDec. 2 & 3: Dinner with Santa, Northcroft ParkDec. 8 & 9: Stirling Hall Annual Art Sale

7 Social Security Workshop (Sept. 7 & 12)8 Band of Angels Benefit Concert for fight against DIPG9 GLASA Twilight Run10 Fall Souvenir Piano Concert featuring Dr. Yulia Lipmanovich16 GORTON COMMUNITY CENTER BLOCK PARTY18 M.A.S.S. Men’s Group Meeting 19 Film Series at Gorton “Chasing Coral” 22 Lake Forest Symphony “For the Love of Gershwin” Salon Concert22-24 Lambs Farm Performances, Aladdin 30 Truth Be Told: A Night of Personal Storytelling

1 Lake Forest Civic Orchestra Concert “Passages”3 Tickets on sale 10am for 6th Grade Grotto Dance5 Gene Siskel Film Center Series movie7 Jim Curry’s “Take Me Home: The Music of John Denver”13 Miss Northern Suburbs Pageant 14 Gorton’s Ghoulish Feature Fest - The Shining15 Arthur Murray Presents Ballroom Meets Broadway Performance19 Film Series at Gorton: Halving the Bones A Lake Forest Reads: Ragdale Event20 Mothers Trust Foundation Betty Bash - Lady in Red21 LEAD Red Ribbon Race and Annual Taste of Wellness Fair 21 BRAVO Waukegan presents Prairie Brass Band 22 First Baptist Church Men’s Jubilee24 PASTA presents The Gingerbread Man Performance25 Animal Communication with Linda Roberts (Humans only)27/28 6th Grade Grotto Dance Party29 Gorton’s Ghoulish Feature Fest: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone

2 Gene Siskel Film Center Series movie4 International Filmmaker Night5 Chicago International Children’s Film Festival8 Greater Good Keynote Speaker9 Greater Good Workshop11 Stand Up Comedy Performance with Mike Toomey12 Active Improv’s Jr. Showcase Performance 12 Lake Forest Civic Orchestra Concert “Vive La France”17 Fa-La-La Film Fest “Planes, Trains and Automobiles”18 Car Seat Safety Workshop 18 PASTA presents Rapunzel Performance18/19 Kidstage Productions “Fame”19 Festive Holiday Cocktails with North Shore Distillery24 Fa-La-La Film Fest: “Home Alone”25 Lake Forest Symphony presents “The Snowman”26 LoMastro Performing Arts Academy presents “The Nutcracker”

1-3 PASTA presents A Charlie Brown Christmas performance2 Fa-La-La Film Fest “Elf”6 Kids Only Holiday Shop7 Gene Siskel Film Center Series movie8-10, 15-17 Kidstage Productions “The Wizard of Oz”14 Fa-La-La Film Fest “It’s a Wonderful Life”27 Fa-La-La Film Fest “The Wizard of Oz”

Gorton Community Center is lucky to have supporters such as Elyse and Peter Butler. The Butler family members are familiar faces at Gorton as they come to the movies, are Safety Town alums, attended children’s programs and take advantage of the Drop-In Learning Center. As Elyse states, “Gorton provides so many unique offerings to our community. The Drop-In Learning Center has been invaluable to our family in providing excellent, friendly childcare we can

rely on whether it’s a standing reservation or a last minute emergency -- my kids are always asking when do they get to go back! We have also enjoyed experiencing the Children’s Facets Film Festival with our daughters. It’s wonderful to have cultural events typical of an urban setting available to us minutes from our suburban home.”

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WEDDINGS, FUNDRAISERS AND PARTIESLECTURES AND BUSINESS MEETINGSHost your next event in Gorton’s beautiful Stuart Community Room! The room is elegantly appointed with soaring windows, tray ceiling, marble surround fireplace, and hardwood floors. With state of the art projectors, screens, and program speakers, the room is perfect for your event. Entrance to the room is through a spacious foyer which can be used with the rental at no extra charge. The room adjoins the beautiful Nagel Family Room and full commercial Kitchen making it easy to combine the rooms for larger events. It also has access to a lovely outdoor terrace which renters are welcome to enjoy when weather permits.

The Stuart Community Room is equipped with the Hearing Loop assistive listening system.www.hearingloop.org

Please contact the Event Coordinators, Krista Hanson or Martha ReQua to discuss your event needs and goals at 847-234-6060.

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