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More at Mather’sJAN UARY | FEBRUARY | MARCH 2019

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MATHER’S—MORE THAN A CAFÉ HOURSMonday–Friday: 7:30 a.m.–8:00 p.m.

(menu available until 7:45 p.m.)Saturday: 8:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. (menu available until 2:45 p.m.)

CULINARY DELIGHTS

Soup for the Price of the Temperature! All January & February! If it’s 18°F outside, then your bowl of soup is only 18¢ plus tax! More details on-site.

Thursday, January 101:00 p.m. The Culinary Delighters Present: Creative Cookingwith Winter Vegetables Join Jose and Eddie as they prepare brussels sprouts, leeks,pears, mushrooms, butternut squash, and Swiss chard. Cost $6

Tuesday, January 29Meal Special: Mary Beth’s Favorite

Sauerbraten with spaetzle noodles, red cabbage,glazed carrots, rye roll, German apple cake. Cost $10

Thursday, February 144:15 p.m. The Culinary DelightersPresent: The Joy of LiberaceLiberace’s cookbook features hisfavorite “over the top” dishes suchas Sticky Buns, Chicken a la King of Bling, Brawny Austrian Torte,and more. Watch some of his late-night TV appearances,

hear his music, and sample some of his recipes. Cost $10

Tuesday, March 5Lunch Special: Fat Tuesday

Breaded and fried Cajun catfish nugget basket servedwith mustard coleslaw, fries or hush puppies, and sweet tea.Cost $7.89

Friday, March 15Meal Special: St. Patrick’s Day

Cheddar potato soup, corned beef and cabbage with carrots, celery, red potatoes, soda bread, and dessert. Cost $11.50

Soup recipes vary.

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FRESH FITNESS CLASS OFFERINGS!

Browse a variety of exercise classes, including three that

are brand new, on page 10.

Culinary Delights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Art & Creativity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Get artsy in a class like Drawing for Fun 101.

Tech-Knowledge. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Music & Entertainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4Check out our Friday night entertainment!

Health & Wellness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Lifelong Learning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Choose from author presentations, travelogues, and more—like a presentation from Steve Dolinsky, the Hungry Hound!

Just for Fun . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Trips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Free Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Fitness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10Try Strength Training or Cardio Burst.

Ongoing Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

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Fridays, January 4–25 10:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Drawing forFun 101: A 4-Week Class Eddwin Meyers, Art InstructorLearn drawing techniques such asblending, shading, and more. All skilllevels welcome. Suggested Donation $12per class or $45 for the 4-week series

Fridays, January 4–25 12:30–3:30 p.m. Acrylics Art Class:A 4-Week Workshop Eddwin Meyers, Art InstructorExplore how to paint in the versatilemedium of acrylics as we learn differenttechniques. All skill levels welcome.Suggested Donation $12 per class or $45 for the 4-week series

Thursday, January 172:00 p.m. Flower Arranging: Winter BouquetRobert Neri, Robert’s Floral Design StudioCreate beauty while you relieve stressby practicing the fine art of flower arranging. Payment required in advance.All supplies included. Suggested Donation $15

Friday, January 25, Thursday, February 21, & Friday, March 296:00 p.m. BYOB Paint & Sip with ValVal Zucker-McCune, Owner, Smart Art Studios6:00 to 6:30 p.m. is a pre-party, followedby painting. Perfect for the stick-figurechallenged! Enjoy an evening of paint-ing with local artist Val McCune. She’llguide you through recreating a selectedpiece while you enjoy your favoriteBYOB beverage. Take home your veryown masterpiece! Includes paintingsupplies and canvas. Suggested Donation $25

Fridays, February 1–22 10:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Drawing forFun 101: A 4-Week Class

Fridays, February 1–22 12:30–3:30 p.m. Acrylics Art Class: A 4-Week Workshop

Wednesday, February 132:30 p.m. Flower Arranging: Valentine’s Bouquet

Fridays, March 1–22 10:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Drawing forFun 101: A 4-Week Class

Fridays, March 1–22 12:30–3:30 p.m. Acrylics Art Class: A 4-Week Workshop

Wednesday, March 272:00 p.m. Flower Arranging: Spring Bouquet

ART & CREATIVITYTECH-

KNOWLEDGE

Classes taught by Vivian Chazen,Jeff Rose, or Claire Lenell, Tech Gurus.

All classes are $10.

Thursday, January 32:30 p.m. Get to Know Your iPhone Monday, January 28 1:00 p.m. Learn about Gmail Thursday, February 72:30 p.m. Get to Know Your Android Phone Monday, February 181:00 p.m. Learn about Yahoo! Email Monday, February 251:00 p.m. Learn about Amazon Monday, March 181:00 p.m. Learn about Airbnb

ONE-ON-ONE TECH TABLEThursdays, January 10 & 24; February 7 & 28; March 14 & 28,10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.Sign up in advance to get answers,lessons, and hands-on help withyour smartphone or tablet. Pleasereserve in advance. BYOD—BringYour Own Device! Suggested Donation $5 per 30 minutes

BYOB Paint & Sip with Val

TECH QUESTIONS ANSWERED!


MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENTWE’REBYOB!

Friday, January 46:00 p.m. Friday night Live: Scott “Madman” Madden Blues Party! Scott and his talented group of special guests will performblues classics. Their music is sure to get the house jumping.Dancing is encouraged! Suggested Donation $9

Friday, January 116:00 p.m. Friday night Live: Georgia O’KeeffeIn this living-history performance, Leslie Goddard portraysthe legendary artist. As O’Keeffe reflects on her life, whatemerges is a complex person whose myth-making encom-passed her art and herself. Suggested Donation $9

Mondays, January 14, February 11 & March 116:00–7:30 p.m. Open Mic nightAll talent is welcome, whether you like to perform songs, poetry, comedy, or spoken word! Sign-up starts at 5:00 p.m.and space may be limited. FREE

Friday, January 186:00 p.m. Friday night Live: Flying Purple Puppet EatersJoin Susan Witek and her puppeteer friends for a delightfulshow, as the puppets host a reception for the queen of thepuppet travelers. Great fun for all ages! Suggested Donation $9

Friday, February 16:00 p.m. Friday night Live: norridge Those Were the DaysRadio Players This talented group will transport us back in time to enjoylive performances of vintage radio shows, complete withmusic and sound effects. Suggested Donation $9

Friday, February 86:00 p.m. Friday night Live: Sinatra & BeyondOften called Chicago’s Sinatra by his fans, Steve Jacobs recreates the sound and style of the Chairman of the Boardwith a huge Rat Pack repertoire. Suggested Donation $9

Friday, February 156:00 p.m. Friday night Live: Four Star BandThere ain’t no party like a Four Star Party! This professional,Chicago-based, New Orleans-style brass band will get thehouse a-rockin’. Suggested Donation $9

Friday, February 226:00 p.m. Friday night Live: Oscar PartyRon Falzone, Professor, Film Department, Columbia College ChicagoRon returns with his annual Oscar Party to play clips and review the year’s top films and personalities. Try and win free movie tickets and enjoy some tasty snacks. BYOB or BYO champagne! Suggested Donation $9

Friday, March 16:00 p.m. Friday night Live: Antonio Duca Live!Back by popular demand! Antonio is a young crooner with an old soul. His repertoire includes everything from Rat Packhits to contemporary classics. Suggested Donation $9

Friday, March 86:00 p.m. Friday night Live: Irish Musician Kitty DonohoeDon’t miss a glorious night with an Emmy Award-winner. All Music Guide called Kitty “a true treasure—a rare song-writer with tremendous range, a beautiful voice and an ability to write haunting, melodic, and literate songs.” Suggested Donation $10

Friday night Live: norridge Those Were the Days Radio Players

ACOUSTIC EVEnInGSThursdays, 6:30–7:30 p.m.Join us for an evening of local talent. Each

week we’ll feature a different musician—and a unique musical experience! Comeearly for dinner, and keep in mind we’reBYOB. Suggested Donation $5



HEALTH & WELLNESS

Tuesdays, January 8–29 8:20 a.m. Meditation: A 4-Week WorkshopJoany Binder, Meditation FacilitatorLearn how to overcome stress, ease your mind of clutter and anxiety, and change the negativesto positives. Suggested Donation $20 for 4-week workshop

Tuesdays, February 5–26 8:20 a.m. Meditation: A 4-Week Workshop

Tuesdays, March 5–26 8:20 a.m. Meditation: A 4-Week Workshop

Disease Management through Nutrition: An 8-Week Series 11:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m. MondaysAnita Damodaran, MD, Loyola University Medical CenterNutrition plays a critical part in maintaining goodhealth. Join Dr. Damodaran and learn what to eat andwhat not to eat to manage your disease. Suggested Donation $2 per session or $14 for the series

January 14 Nutrition for DiabetesJanuary 28 Nutrition for High Blood Pressure

& Heart DiseaseFebruary 4 Nutrition for Inflammation & Joint PainFebruary 11 Nutrition for Kidney IssuesMarch 11 Nutrition for DepressionMarch 25 Nutrition for Gastrointestinal IssuesApril 1 Nutrition to Boost Your Immune SystemApril 15 Nutrition for Dementia

Friday, March 156:00 p.m. Friday night Live: The Magic of Bill CookBill has appeared on The Today Show, Wizard Wars, Penn & Teller: Fool Us,and more. His high-energy show combines music and mind-blowing magic, along with comedy, drama, and audience participation. Suggested Donation $9

Thursday, March 211:00 p.m. Mather’s Luncheon: Big Band Memories with Steve CooperJoin bandleader, trumpet player, and pop-culture historianSteve Cooper for a trip down memory lane. Film clips and alive performance will be accompanied by a lunch of chickenin a jewel box (puff pastry), wedge salad, and lemon chiffonpie. Meal Cost $9.50; Suggested Entertainment Donation $9

Friday, March 226:00 p.m. Friday night Live: Guitarist Bill UhlerBill returns to the Café with his one-man show. He has beenperforming for over 30 years and has opened for Koko Taylor,Bo Diddley, REO Speedwagon, and others. Enjoy this excitingmusical talent! Suggested Donation $9

Enjoy live entertainment in an intimate setting on

select Friday nights. If you have dinner at the Café

before or after the evening’s entertainment, your show

ticket will entitle you to a complimentary fountain

drink or coffee and a dessert with your dinner.

Friday Night Live


LIFELONG LEARNING

THE GREAT COURSESThe Addictive BrainSaturdays, 11:30 a.m.Buddy Cole, FacilitatorIn these DVD lectures,we’ll examine the brainand what causes addic-tions to substances andbehaviors. SuggestedDonation $1 per session

January 5Addiction 101/The Psychology andNeuroscience of Reward

January 12How Addiction Hijacksthe Brain/Genetics: Born to Be an Addict?

January 19Your Brain on Drugs/Why We Crave Coffeeand Cigarettes

January 26Alcohol: Social Lubricantor Drug of Abuse?/TheScience of Marijuana

February 2Stimulants: From Cocaine to Ritalin/The Science of Poppies,Pleasure, and Pain

February 9The Gambler’s Brain/Junk Food, Porn, VideoGames: Addictions?

Tuesday, January 86:00 p.m. Wars in America:The French & Indian WarJim Rowan, Photographer & HistorianThis little-known war is discussed from its begin-nings in the Pennsylvaniawilderness to its end inQuebec. Jim will wear anddescribe the uniform of aBritish grenadier of the First Regiment! SuggestedDonation $5

Wednesday, January 91:00 p.m. UnderstandingYour Pet’s Health Care needsSimran Singh, DVM, Owner,Abell Animal HospitalJoin us for a discussionabout our pets’ behavior,dental care, and more. FREE

Thursday, January 102:30 p.m. The Domesticationof DogsClaire Lenell, Assistant Café ManagerLearn how our lovable companions evolved intowhat they are today. FREE

Tuesday, January 156:00 p.m. Pizza City, USASteve Dolinsky, ABC-7 FoodReporter, “Hungry Hound”

AUTH OR PRESEnTATIOn

Who better to lead you on a virtual tour of Chicago’sbest pizza joints than theHungry Hound? Learn Steve’sgo-to spots and share yourfavorites. Sample homemadeCafé pizzas: deep-dish, thin,and our signature crust.Suggested Donation $5

Wednesday, January 161:00–4:30 p.m. Critics’Choice: Tuesdays with Morrie by Mitch AlbomShare your thoughts afterwe watch the film version of a book we’ve read duringthe month. See Café manager for details.

Tuesday, January 226:00 p.m. Chicago: A City Built on BoozeDavid Witter, Author


David explores how fortune,fame, politics, crime, and alcohol became some of theearly building blocks of ourcity. Suggested Donation $5

Wednesday, January 231:00 p.m. StoryCorps: Stories across AmericaNora Kerr, Principal, Memoir for MeStoryCorps is a nationalarchive of recorded storiesfrom people all across America. Participate insmall-group sharing and get tips on how to recordyour stories. On January 30,we’ll upload some record-ings to the national archive.FREE

Thursday, January 241:00 p.m. Hoosier HolidayJim Rowan, Historian & PhotographerFrom the dunes to the historic towns of Madisonand Vincennes, we’ll travelscenic Indiana. SuggestedDonation $5



Wednesday, January 3012:00 p.m. StoryCorps: Stories across America,Part 2

1:00 p.m. The Rich & Romantic History of ValentinesEllie Carlson, PresenterLearn about St. Valentineand our tradition of sendingvalentines in this fun andinformative presentation.Suggested Donation $8

Thursday, January 312:30 p.m. The Domesticationof Cats Claire Lenell, Assistant Café ManagerHear how cats have evolvedfrom wild hunters into lovable companions. FREE

Tuesday, February 56:00 p.m. In the Belly of the BluesTerry Abrahamson, Author


Terry won a Grammy writingsongs for Muddy Waters, helped launch the career

of George Thorogood, hung out with the Rolling Stones, and collaborated with a lotof amazing musicians. He’llshare photos and stories.FREE

Wednesday, February 61:00 p.m. The Colorful Historyof the Little Black DressLeslie Goddard, Fashion HistorianIn this illustrated lecture,Leslie explores how the LBD has been reinvented by everyone from BettyBoop to Prada. SuggestedDonation $8

Wednesday, February 131:00 p.m. Eat Healthy for Cheap!Jenna Saltzman, HumanaLearn easy ways to get thebiggest bang for your buckon nutritious choices. FREE

Thursday, February 142:30 p.m. All about Small,Furry Pets Claire Lenell, Assistant Café Manager There are many species of

small, furry companion pets!Learn which is right for you.FREE

Tuesday, February 196:00 p.m. Wars in America:Revolution: The War for IndependenceJim Rowan, Historian & PhotographerIn this presentation, Jimwears a uniform of the Illinois regiment, VirginiaState Forces, and discussesIllinois’s part in the Revolu-tionary War. Suggested Donation $8

Wednesday, February 201:00–4:30 p.m. Critics’Choice: Water for Elephantsby Sara Gruen

Thursday, February 211:30 p.m. Exploring theDeep SouthJim Rowan, Historian & PhotographerEnjoy a visual tour of theAlamo, the Smokies, CivilWar sites, and the homes of Lincoln, Jeff Davis, LBJ,and Elvis! Suggested Donation $8

Tuesday, February 266:00 p.m. Alcohol & Your HealthDr. Carol Westbrook, PresenterJoin Carol Westbrook, MD,PhD, homebrewer, and craftbeer aficionado, for a livelydiscussion about the factsand myths surrounding alcoholic beverages. FREE

THE GREAT COURSESThe Aging BrainSaturdays, 11:30 a.m.Buddy Cole, FacilitatorIs “aging” a disease, ormerely a natural occur-rence that produces disease-like symptoms?If humans are biologi-cally programmed tosurvive and thrive, whydo we age at all? Delveinto these questions andmore in this DVD series.Suggested Donation $1per session

February 16What Changes/WhyDon’t We Live Forever

February 23Is Aging a Disease?/Aging and Brain Structure

March 2Aging and Brain Function/Emotional Aging

March 9Strategies for an AgingMemory/Dementia andAlzheimer’s Disease

March 16Parkinson’s Disease and Stroke/Aging Well:Staying Alive

March 23Aging Well: Diet andStress/The Science ofImmortality

Exploring the Deep South


Wednesday, February 271:00 p.m. All about Voice-OversKathleen Puls Andrade, Instructor, Second City Training CenterKathleen will introduce youto the many dimensions ofvoice-over work and explainhow you might get involved.Suggested Donation $8

Thursday, February 281:00 p.m. Fedoras & FascinatorsEllie Carlson, PresenterEllie brings her 30+ years ofexperience in historic costumeto this fun presentation onladies’ hats. Suggested Donation $8

Wednesday, March 61:00–3:00 p.m. Empower-ment Self-Defense WorkshopInstructors, Thousand WavesDefend yourself! This over-view teaches techniques forresponding to violence fromintimates, acquaintances, andstrangers. Learn assertivecommunication strategiesand physical techniques you can use against larger,stronger assailants.Suggested Donation $40

Thursday, March 712:30–3:30 p.m. Save aLife—Learn CPR! Claire Lenell, Certified CPRInstructorLearn techniques that canhelp save a life in the eventof an emergency. You willreceive training on the AED (automated externaldefibrillator) and on choking.On completion, you will receive your Adult CPR/AED

certification. All materials included. Suggested Donation $22

Tuesday, March 126:00 p.m. Wars in America:The War of 1812 Jim Rowan, Historian & PhotographerLearn how this forgottenwar strengthened America’splace as a sovereign nation.Suggested Donation $8

Wednesday, March 131:00 p.m. Alien Intelligence:The OctopusJanet Voight, Associate Curator of Zoology, Field Museum of Natural HistoryThe Midwest’s foremost expert on the octopus discusses some unusual features of this mysteriouscreature. Suggested Donation $5

2:30 p.m. The Beauty of IrelandJoe Cunniff, Instructor, DePaul UniversityJoe relates stories of his manytrips to Ireland and presentsa film highlighting the land’sincredible beauty. Enjoy anIrish treat! Suggested Donation $5

Tuesday, March 196:00 p.m. Who Are the Sikhs?Rajinder Mago, PresenterLearn how this 500-year-oldfaith began and became theworld’s fifth largest religion,and hear misconceptionsassociated with Sikhism.FREE

Wednesday, March 201:00–4:30 p.m. Critics’Choice: Do Androids Dreamof Electric Sheep by Philip K. Dick

Tuesday, March 266:00 p.m. UnconventionalConventionsRichard Lindberg, AuthorChicago’s presidential nominating conventionswere memorable, colorfulaffairs. With a historian’seye, Rich covers them all inthis lively and informativetalk. Suggested Donation $8

Saturday, March 3011:30 a.m. Learn to Tap Dance!Spotlight Dance Academy of ChicagoLearn how to tap dancefrom professionals! Suggested Donation $8

LIFELONG LEARNING Continued from page 7

Mondays, January 7, February 4 & March 411:30 a.m. Mather’sJeopardy! Buddy Cole & Rich Lang, FacilitatorsCome and try a unique liveversion of Jeopardy! Light refreshments will be served.Suggested Donation $3

Thursdays, January 24,February 28 & March 282:30–4:00 p.m. Family Feud Buddy Cole & Rich Lang, Facilitators Suggested Donation $3

Wednesday, February 62:30 p.m. White ElephantAleca Breneman, OrganizerBring two new or gentlyused items wrapped innewspaper. FREE

Wednesday, February 272:30–5:30 p.m. Drop & SwapNancy Jensen, Volunteer OrganizerBring in an unwrapped, new or gently used itemthat someone might like,and select someone else’streasure to take home! FREE

JUST FOR FUN

Learn to Tap Dance!

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TRIPS

Afternoon Tea at the Drake Join us for an elegant afternoon on a coldJanuary day. Enjoy an individual teapotand a three-tiered tray filled with gourmetfinger sandwiches, breads, scones, lemoncurd, preserves, and Devon cream.DATE: Wednesday, January 23, 12:15–4:00 p.m.Departure Location: Mather’s – 3235 n. Central AvenueCost: $60Please pay and register by Friday, January 11. Cost includes transportationand tea. Limit 13.

Mamma Mia!Drury Lane TheatreThis international megahit uses thegreatest songs of ABBA to tell a hilariousstory of marriage, family, and findingwhere you belong. Come see why morethan 54 million people worldwide have laughed and danced to this unforgettable musical.DATE: Thursday, February 21, 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

Departure Location: Mather’s – 7134 W. Higgins AvenueCost: $85 Please pay and register by Friday, January 25. Cost includes transportation,lunch, and show. Limit 29.

Mystery in the Mansion at the Jacob Henry EstateJoliet, IllinoisThere is intrigue, suspense, and fun tobe had on our journey to the historicJacob Henry Mansion. Our afternoon will start with a delicious lunch and then the mystery will begin. Everyone is part of the entertainment. Could yoube the murderer? DATE: Tuesday, March 26, 9:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.Departure Location: Mather’s – 7134 W. Higgins AvenueCost: $80Please pay and register by Friday, March 8. Cost includes transportation,lunch, and entertainment. Limit 25.

Afternoon Tea at the Drake

AMERICAN CLASSIC TOURS

April 7–11, 2019 (5 Days) Historic new Orleans! Explore the fascinating

French Quarter.

June 14–19, 2019 (6 Days) Mackinac Island Lilac Festival!

Step back in time at the Grand Hotel.

October 6–12, 2019 (7 Days)new Mexico Balloon Fiesta!

See spectacular Santa Fe, Taos, and Albuquerque.

October 9–11, 2019 (3 Days)Door County!

Visit the Cape Cod of the Midwest.

For detailed tour itineraries or tomake a reservation, please call

American Classic Tours Inc. at (800) 666.0358 or

(847) 548.3333.

SAVE THE DATE!Holland Tulip Festival

Holland, MichiganTiptoe through the tulips! This May, travel with us to

Michigan for the Holland Tulip Festival. Watch for details!

DATES: Tuesday, May 7–Thursday, May 9

Departure Locations: Mather’s – 7134 W. Higgins Avenue

& 3235 n. Central Avenue


Thursday, January 101:00 p.m. Volunteer at Mather’s—More Than a Café Claire Lenell, Volunteer Coordinator Learn about the great volunteer opportunities we have to offer!

Tuesdays, January 22, February 26 & March 2610:00 a.m. Roundtable DiscussionElizabeth Caddy, Edward JonesLet’s get to know each other as we discuss current events, theeconomy, and investing in a relaxed setting. The coffee is on us!

Tuesday, January 296:00 p.m. How to Maximize LifeBob Lichtenbert, AuthorBob explains how to understand and live your life with meaning.

Monday, February 2511:00 a.m. Save Energy & Lower Your Gas BillsCatherine York, Peoples GasLearn some simple changes you can make around your homethat will pay off.

Thursday, March 141:00 p.m. Mather’s Connections Volunteer Meeting Calling all current volunteers! Come to Mather’s—More Thana Café in Portage Park to learn what’s new.

Wednesday, March 27 12:30 p.m. Essential Health Care InformationJourney CareLearn essential information regarding health care, finances,insurance, and creating an Advance Directive.

FREE RESOURCES FITNESS

MONDAY9:00 a.m. YogaYoga is wonderful for muscletone, strength, and flexibility.Please wear loose, comfort-able clothing, bring a towelor mat, and don’t eat onehour before class. Cost $5

TUESDAY9:30 a.m. Core Balance & MoreHave fun using resistancebands and exercise balls to achieve better balance,stronger core and flexibilitythrough range of motion exercises. Movements areperformed seated and stand-ing while listening to retromusic. All fitness levels welcome. Cost $3

10:30 a.m. Cardio BurstLow-impact movements will improve balance andbuild core and upper bodystrength and cardio en-durance. Weights, resistancebands, and exercise balls are used. Exercises can bemodified for all fitness levels. Cost $3

11:30 a.m. Strength Training Get a full-body workoutwhile strengthening andsculpting. We’ll use lightweights, body weight, andstatic and dynamic stretch-ing to improve endurance,coordination, and balance.Cost $3

WEDNESDAY11:00 a.m. Cardio Dance Dance to upbeat musicwhile building cardiovas-cular fitness, strength, and flexibility. Cost $5

6:00 p.m. Mind-Body WorkoutThis class blends tai chi,Qigong yoga, meditation,and relaxation to help withbalance, core strength, mobility, and energy flow.Cost $4

THURSDAY9:00 a.m. Chair Yoga Enjoy the benefits of yogausing seated and standingposes to help increase flexibility, balance, and energy. Cost $5

10:00 a.m. Tai ChiTai chi is non-impact and willmove you slowly and gentlywhile promoting full-bodystrength, stamina, and flexibility. Cost $5

11:00 a.m. Total Body FitGet energized with somevigorous cardio moves (keepthat heart healthy!), buildmuscle strength, and toneup. Cost $3

FRIDAY9:00 a.m. Total Body FitSee Thursday.

SATURDAY10:00 a.m. Total Body FitSee Thursday.

FREE TAX ASSISTANCEtrained AARP tax-Aide volunteers will help you prepare your 2018 tax return. Please bring your2017 tax return and 2018

income statements. Appointments will be available onMondays, February 11 through April 8. Call (888) 600.2560to schedule an appointment.

BEGInnERS ALWAYS WELCOMEALL CLASSES ARE 45 MInUTES LOnG.

MONDAY10:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Learn to Play ChessTakes place 1st & 3rd Monday of each month.FREE

11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. Chair MassageTakes place 1st & 3rd Monday of each month.Cost $18 for 20 minutes

1:30–3:30 p.m. Art Class:Watercolor PaintingLearn to use color and apply composition guide-lines to create originalpaintings. Basic suppliesneeded: watercolor paints,paper, and brushes. Meetsevery Monday. Suggested Donation $8.50 per class

4:00–5:30 p.m. Jam SessionBring your musical instrument. Meet other musicians and make musictogether! Takes place 1st & 3rd Monday of eachmonth. FREE

5:30–7:30 p.m. Art Class:Watercolor PaintingSee 1:30 p.m. Art Class fordescription. Takes place 1st and 3rd Monday of each month.

TUESDAY9:00 a.m. Bowling GroupBowl with us at BrunswickZone, 7333 N. MilwaukeeAvenue, Niles. Free shoerental. Cost $8 for threegames, payable at the lanes

9:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. SeniorHealth Insurance Program(SHIP)Learn how to completeMedicare forms and settleclaims with your insurancecompany. Takes place 2nd &4th Tuesday of each month.Call (773) 774.4804 to makean appointment.

1:00–3:00 p.m. Chess Is Fun!Drop-ins at all skill levels arewelcome. FREE

1:00–3:00 p.m. Crochet ClassSuggested Donation $2

1:00 p.m. news & ViewsExplore the world throughdiscussions and readings.We’ll introduce a new topiceach time. Takes place 4thTuesday of each month.FREE

3:30 p.m. Cat Tales Club Share your fascination withcats, learn some history, andtrade cat stories. Takes place2nd Tuesday of each month.FREE

WEDNESDAY1:00–3:00 p.m. Coupon &Rebate Exchange ClubTrade deals, tips, and shop-ping experiences in a funsetting. Bring any circulars,mailers, or internet deals.Takes place 4th Wednesday of each month. FREE

THURSDAY12:30–3:30 p.m. Social WorkerMake an appointment forindividual sessions. FREE

FRIDAY12:00 p.m. Creative Writers’ GroupHave you been thinking ofwriting a story or startingyour memoirs? Join our Creative Writers’ Group andexpress your inner voice.Takes place 2nd & 4th Fridayof each month. FREE

1:00 p.m. Brain GamesDiscover how to keep yourmind sharp, healthy, and fitthrough fun and engaginggames. Takes place 1st &3rd Friday of each month.Suggested Donation $2

1:30–3:30 p.m. Blood Pressure ScreeningFREE

SATURDAY11:30 a.m. Ukulele ClubHave fun strumming withyour peers! Suggested Donation $5

12:00–1:30 p.m. RTA PassesApply for or renew your reduced fare cards, subjectto pre-approval. (Mather’s—More Than a Café providesprocessing only.) Takes place1st Saturday of each month.FREE



ONGOING EVENTS

MAGAZINE RELEASE PARTY! FRIDAY, MARCH 8

Join us on March 8 to see the NEXt More at Mather’s magazine. Register for an

event in April, May, or June!Note: you must register on-site

and pay in full on March 8.

ALL OnGOInG EVEnTS ARE 1 HOUR LOnG UnLESS OTHERWISE nOTED.

CreativeWriters’ Group


January | February | March At-a-Glance

WEEKLY EVENTS

Monday9:00 a.m. Yoga . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101:30–3:30 p.m. Art Class: Watercolor Painting . . . . . . . . . . 11

Tuesday9:00 a.m. Bowling Group. . . . . . 119:30 a.m. Core Balance & More . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1010:30 a.m. Cardio Burst . . . . . . . 1011:30 a.m. Strength Training . . 101:00 p.m. Crochet Class . . . . . . . 111:00 p.m. Chess Is Fun! . . . . . . . 11

Wednesday11:00 a.m. Cardio Dance . . . . . . 106:00 p.m. Mind-Body Workout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Thursday9:00 a.m. Chair Yoga . . . . . . . . . . . 1010:00 a.m. Tai Chi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1011:00 a.m. Total Body Fit . . . . . . . 1012:30 p.m. Social Worker. . . . . . . 116:30 p.m. Acoustic Evenings . . . . 4

Friday9:00 a.m. Total Body Fit . . . . . . . 101:30 p.m. Blood Pressure Screening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Saturday10:00 a.m. Total Body Fit . . . . . . 1011:30 a.m. Ukulele Club. . . . . . . 11

Tuesday, January 1CAFÉ CLOSED—Happy New Year!

Thursday, January 32:30 p.m. Get to Know Your iPhone . . 3

Friday, January 410:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Drawing for Fun 101: A 4-Week Class . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 12:30–3:30 p.m. Acrylics Art Class: A 4-Week Workshop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 1:00 p.m. Brain Games. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116:00 p.m. Friday Night Live: Scott “Madman” Madden Blues Party! . . . . . 4

Saturday, January 511:30 a.m. The Great Courses—The Addictive Brain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 612:00–1:30 p.m. RTA Passes. . . . . . . . . 11

Monday, January 710:30 a.m. Learn to Play Chess . . . . . . 11 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. Chair Massage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 11:30 a.m. Mather’s Jeopardy!. . . . . . . . 84:00–5:30 p.m. Jam Session. . . . . . . . . 115:30–7:30 p.m. Watercolor Painting. . 11

Tuesday, January 88:20 a.m. Meditation: A 4-Week Workshop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. Senior Health Insurance Program (SHIP). . . . . . . . . . . 11 3:30 p.m. Cat Tales Club . . . . . . . . . . . . 116:00 p.m. Wars in America: The French & Indian War. . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Wednesday, January 91:00 p.m. Understanding Your Pet’sHealth Care Needs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Thursday, January 1010:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. One-on-OneTech Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 1:00 p.m. The Culinary Delighters Present: Creative Cooking with Winter Vegetables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21:00 p.m. Volunteer at Mather’s—More Than a Café . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 2:30 p.m. The Domestication of Dogs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Friday, January 1110:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Drawing for Fun 101, Week 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 312:00 p.m. Creative Writers’ Group. . 11 12:30–3:30 p.m. Acrylics Art Class, Week 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 6:00 p.m. Friday Night Live: Georgia O’Keeffe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Saturday, January 1211:30 a.m. The Great Courses—The Addictive Brain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Monday, January 1411:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m. Disease Management through Nutrition, Part 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56:00–7:30 p.m. Open Mic Night . . . . . . 4

Tuesday, January 158:20 a.m. Meditation, Week 2 . . . . . . . . 5 6:00 p.m. Pizza City, USA . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Wednesday, January 161:00–4:30 p.m. Critics’ Choice: Tuesdays with Morrie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Thursday, January 172:00 p.m. Flower Arranging: Winter Bouquet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Friday, January 1810:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Drawing for Fun 101, Week 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 312:30–3:30 p.m. Acrylics Art Class, Week 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 1:00 p.m. Brain Games. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116:00 p.m. Friday Night Live: Flying Purple Puppet Eaters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4


Monday, January 2110:30 a.m. Learn to Play Chess . . . . . . 11 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. Chair Massage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 4:00–5:30 p.m. Jam Session. . . . . . . . . 115:30–7:30 p.m. Watercolor Painting. . 11

Tuesday, January 228:20 a.m. Meditation, Week 3 . . . . . . . . 5

JANUARY



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9:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. Senior Health Insurance Program (SHIP). . . . . . . . . . . 11 10:00 a.m. Roundtable Discussion . . 101:00 p.m. News & Views . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 6:00 p.m. Chicago: A City Built onBooze . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Wednesday, January 23TRIP: Afternoon Tea at the Drake . . . . . 91:00–3:00 p.m. Coupon & Rebate Exchange Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111:00 p.m. StoryCorps: Stories acrossAmerica . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Thursday, January 2410:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. One-on-OneTech Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 1:00 p.m. Hoosier Holiday. . . . . . . . . . . . 62:30–4:00 p.m. Family Feud . . . . . . . . . . 8

Friday, January 2510:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Drawing for Fun 101, Week 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 312:00 p.m. Creative Writers’ Group. . 1112:30–3:30 p.m. Acrylics Art Class, Week 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 6:00 p.m. BYOB Paint & Sip with Val. . . 3


Monday, January 2811:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m. Disease Management through Nutrition, Part 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51:00 p.m. Learn about Gmail . . . . . . . . . 3

Tuesday, January 29Meal Special: Mary Beth’s Favorite . . . . 28:20 a.m. Meditation, Week 4 . . . . . . . . 5 6:00 p.m. How to Maximize Life. . . . . 10

Wednesday, January 3012:00 p.m. StoryCorps: Stories across America, Part 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71:00 p.m. The Rich & Romantic History of Valentines. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Thursday, January 312:30 p.m. The Domestication of Cats. . 7

Friday, February 110:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Drawing for Fun 101: A 4-Week Class . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 12:30–3:30 p.m. Acrylics Art Class: A 4-Week Workshop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 1:00 p.m. Brain Games. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116:00 p.m. Friday Night Live: NorridgeThose Were the Days Radio Players . . . 4

Saturday, February 211:30 a.m. The Great Courses—The Addictive Brain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 612:00–1:30 p.m. RTA Passes. . . . . . . . . 11

Monday, February 410:30 a.m. Learn to Play Chess . . . . . . 11 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. Chair Massage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 11:30 a.m. Mather’s Jeopardy!. . . . . . . . 811:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m. Disease Management through Nutrition, Part 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 4:00–5:30 p.m. Jam Session. . . . . . . . . 11 5:30–7:30 p.m. Watercolor Painting. . 11

Tuesday, February 58:20 a.m. Meditation: A 4-Week Workshop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 6:00 p.m. In the Belly of the Blues . . . . . 7

Wednesday, February 61:00 p.m. The Colorful History of the Little Black Dress. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72:30 p.m. White Elephant . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Thursday, February 710:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. One-on-OneTech Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 2:30 p.m. Get to Know Your Android Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Friday, February 810:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Drawing for Fun 101, Week 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 312:00 p.m. Creative Writers’ Group. . 11 12:30–3:30 p.m. Acrylics Art Class, Week 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 6:00 p.m. Friday Night Live: Sinatra & Beyond . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

FEBRUARY


Saturday, February 911:30 a.m. The Great Courses—The Addictive Brain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Monday, February 119:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. Free Tax Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 11:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m. Disease Management through Nutrition, Part 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 6:00–7:30 p.m. Open Mic Night . . . . . . 4

Tuesday, February 128:20 a.m. Meditation, Week 2 . . . . . . . . 5 9:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. Senior Health Insurance Program (SHIP). . . . . . . . . . . 11 3:30 p.m. Cat Tales Club . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Wednesday, February 131:00 p.m. Eat Healthy for Cheap! . . . . . 72:30 p.m. Flower Arranging: Valentine’s Bouquet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Thursday, February 142:30 p.m. All about Small, Furry Pets . . . 74:15 p.m. The Culinary Delighters Present: The Joy of Liberace . . . . . . . . . . 2

Friday, February 1510:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Drawing for Fun 101, Week 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 312:30–3:30 p.m. Acrylics Art Class, Week 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 1:00 p.m. Brain Games. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116:00 p.m. Friday Night Live: Four Star Band . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Saturday, February 1611:30 a.m. The Great Courses—The Aging Brain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Monday, February 189:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. Free Tax Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 10:30 a.m. Learn to Play Chess . . . . . . 11 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. Chair Massage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 1:00 p.m. Learn about Yahoo! . . . . . . . . 34:00–5:30 p.m. Jam Session. . . . . . . . . 11 5:30–7:30 p.m. Watercolor Painting. . 11

Tuesday, February 198:20 a.m. Meditation, Week 3 . . . . . . . . 5 6:00 p.m. Wars in America: Revolution:The War for Independence . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Wednesday, February 201:00–4:30 p.m. Critics’ Choice: Water for Elephants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Thursday, February 21TRIP: Mamma Mia! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91:30 p.m. Exploring the Deep South. . . 76:00 p.m. BYOB Paint & Sip with Val. . . 3

Friday, February 2210:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Drawing for Fun 101, Week 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 312:00 p.m. Creative Writers’ Group. . 11 12:30–3:30 p.m. Acrylics Art Class, Week 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 6:00 p.m. Friday Night Live: Oscar Party . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Saturday, February 2311:30 a.m. The Great Courses—The Aging Brain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Monday, February 259:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. Free Tax Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 11:00 a.m. Save Energy & Lower Your Gas Bills. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101:00 p.m. Learn about Amazon . . . . . . . 3

Tuesday, February 268:20 a.m. Meditation, Week 4 . . . . . . . . 5 9:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. Senior Health Insurance Program (SHIP). . . . . . . . . . . 11 10:00 a.m. Roundtable Discussion . . 101:00 p.m. News & Views . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 6:00 p.m. Alcohol & Your Health. . . . . . 7

Wednesday, February 271:00–3:00 p.m. Coupon & Rebate Exchange Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111:00 p.m. All about Voice-Overs . . . . . . 82:30–5:30 p.m. Drop & Swap. . . . . . . . . 8

Thursday, February 2810:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. One-on-OneTech Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 1:00 p.m. Fedoras & Fascinators . . . . . . 82:30–4:00 p.m. Family Feud . . . . . . . . . . 8

Friday, March 110:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Drawing for Fun 101: A 4-Week Class . . . . . . . . . . . . . 312:30–3:30 p.m. Acrylics Art Class: A 4-Week Workshop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

1:00 p.m. Brain Games. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116:00 p.m. Friday Night Live: Antonio Duca Live! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Saturday, March 211:30 a.m. The Great Courses—The Aging Brain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 712:00–1:30 p.m. RTA Passes. . . . . . . . . 11

Monday, March 49:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. Free Tax Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1010:30 a.m. Learn to Play Chess . . . . . . 11 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. Chair Massage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 11:30 a.m. Mather’s Jeopardy!. . . . . . . . 84:00–5:30 p.m. Jam Session. . . . . . . . . 115:30–7:30 p.m. Watercolor Painting. . 11

Tuesday, March 5Lunch Special: Fat Tuesday . . . . . . . . . . . 28:20 a.m. Meditation: A 4-Week Workshop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Wednesday, March 61:00–3:00 p.m. Empowerment Self-Defense Workshop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Thursday, March 712:30–3:30 p.m. Save a Life—Learn CPR!. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Friday, March 8Magazine Release Party! . . . . . . . . . . . 1110:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Drawing for Fun 101, Week 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 312:00 p.m. Creative Writers’ Group. . 11 12:30–3:30 p.m. Acrylics Art Class, Week 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36:00 p.m. Friday Night Live: Irish Musician Kitty Donohoe . . . . . . . . 4

Saturday, March 911:30 a.m. The Great Courses—The Aging Brain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Monday, March 119:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. Free Tax Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 11:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m. Disease Management through Nutrition, Part 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56:00–7:30 p.m. Open Mic Night . . . . . 11

Tuesday, March 128:20 a.m. Meditation, Week 2 . . . . . . . . 5

MARCH



9:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. Senior Health Insurance Program (SHIP). . . . . . . . . . . 11 3:30 p.m. Cat Tales Club . . . . . . . . . . . . 116:00 p.m. Wars in America: The War of 1812 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Wednesday, March 131:00 p.m. Alien Intelligence: The Octopus. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82:30 p.m. The Beauty of Ireland . . . . . . 8

Thursday, March 1410:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. One-on-OneTech Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 1:00 p.m. Mather’s Connections Volunteer Meeting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Friday, March 15Meal Special: St. Patrick’s Day . . . . . . . . 210:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Drawing for Fun 101, Week 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 312:30–3:30 p.m. Acrylics Art Class, Week 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31:00 p.m. Brain Games. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116:00 p.m. Friday Night Live: The Magic of Bill Cook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5


Monday, March 189:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. Free Tax Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1010:30 a.m. Learn to Play Chess . . . . . . 11 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. Chair Massage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111:00 p.m. Learn about Airbnb . . . . . . . . 34:00–5:30 p.m. Jam Session. . . . . . . . . 11 5:30–7:30 p.m. Watercolor Painting. . 11

Tuesday, March 198:20 a.m. Meditation, Week 3 . . . . . . . . 5 6:00 p.m. Who Are the Sikhs? . . . . . . . . 8

Wednesday, March 201:00–4:30 p.m. Critics’ Choice: Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep . . . . . 8

Thursday, March 211:00 p.m. Mather’s Luncheon: Big Band Memories with Steve Cooper. . . . 5

Friday, March 2210:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Drawing for Fun 101, Week 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 312:00 p.m. Creative Writers’ Group. . 11 12:30–3:30 p.m. Acrylics Art Class, Week 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 6:00 p.m. Friday Night Live: Guitarist Bill Uhler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5


Monday, March 259:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. Free Tax Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 11:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m. Disease Management through Nutrition, Part 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Tuesday, March 26TRIP: Mystery in the Mansion at theJacob Henry Estate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98:20 a.m. Meditation, Week 4 . . . . . . . . 59:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. Senior HealthInsurance Program (SHIP). . . . . . . . . . . 11 10:00 a.m. Roundtable Discussion . . 101:00 p.m. News & Views . . . . . . . . . . . . 116:00 p.m. Unconventional Conventions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Wednesday, March 2712:30 p.m. Essential Health Care Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101:00–3:00 p.m. Coupon & Rebate Exchange Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 2:00 p.m. Flower Arranging: Spring Bouquet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Thursday, March 2810:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. One-on-OneTech Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 2:30–4:00 p.m. Family Feud . . . . . . . . . . 8

Friday, March 296:00 p.m. BYOB Paint & Sip with Val. . . 3

Saturday, March 3011:30 a.m. Learn to Tap Dance! . . . . . . . 8

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TRIP DEPOSITS: Full trip payment is due at time of regis-tration to reserve your place. If you cancel your reservationand we are able to sell your ticket, we can refund yourmoney in full or you can apply your payment towards another event in 2019. No refunds will be issued unlessyour reservation can be replaced.

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HEALTHY LIVING DISCLAIMERMather’s—More Than a Café implemented a members-only process for all its fitness programs in order to complywith City of Chicago licensing rules. Mather’s fitness pro-grams will be available only to Mather’s members. Thereis no charge for this membership, no paperwork for youto complete, and no ID card or badge. The next time youcheck in with the Café receptionist, simply confirm yourfitness membership. If you are a new visitor, please signup for this free membership at the front desk. At any timeif you do not wish to be enrolled, please contact the CaféManager or receptionist.

LESSONS & LECTURES DISCLAIMERIn order to comply with City of Chicago licensing rules,lessons and lectures other than computer classes and fitness programs will have a suggested donation. We hopeyou will make the suggested voluntary donations so wemay continue to bring high-quality programs to Mather’s.Any donations are purely voluntary and can even be deducted from your income taxes!

ENTERTAINMENT DISCLAIMEREntertainment is available to all customers regardless of meal purchase. We hope you will make the suggesteddonation so we may continue to bring high-quality programs to Mather’s. Any donations are purely voluntaryand can even be deducted from your income taxes!Mather’s—More Than a Café does reserve the right to reserve seating for those customers purchasing meals.

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WE MAKE FITNESS FUN!Whether you’re an exercise aficionado or afitness first-timer, we’ve got a class for you!Check out the variety below—you’ll seeclasses designed to meet different fitnesslevels and interests, plus all are welcomingand affordable.

R You have no commitment to attend multiple classes, so you can sample and see what you like.

R Instructors offer individual attention and “scale” each class to meet different fitness levels.

R Anyone age 50 or better is welcome!

DE-STRESS WITH A MEDITATION CLASSWe offer a four-sessionmeditation workshopeach month. Join usand learn how toovercome stress,ease your mindof clutter and anxiety, and changethe negatives to positives. Suggested Donation $20 for 4-week workshop. See page 5 for dates and details.

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

9:00 a.m. Yoga Chair Yoga Total Body Fit

9:30 a.m. Core Balance & More

10:00 a.m. Tai Chi Total Body Fit

10:30 a.m. Cardio Burst

11:00 a.m. Cardio Dance Total Body Fit

11:30 a.m. StrengthTraining

6:00 p.m. Mind-BodyWorkout

6:30 p.m.

Calendar indicates start times only. Classes typically run 45–60 minutes. See page 10 for program descriptions.

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