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The Wines of Illinois
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p.5 Dinner Theater: Fun Fifties
Enjoy a concert of favorite, fabulous, and fun tunes
from the 1950s.
p.5 Crafts with Laurey
Get crafty and creative in a series of
guided sessions!
p.6 Drumming Circles: The Rhythm of Life
Experience firsthand how drumming releases
stress and promotes creativity.
p.9
Armchair Taste Travels:
A History of Gourmet Magazine
Sample treats and learn about the influence of
this trend-setting magazine.
p.11 Perennial Plant Exchange
Trade your extra hostas and lilies of the valley
for other varieties.
p.12 Wisdom of the Heavens:
An Introduction to Astrology
There’s more to astrology than just zodiac signs.
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Ongoing Events
MONDAY
Chair Massage
9:00 a.m. Chair Massage
See feature right.
Mondays, 9:00 a.m.
10:30 a.m. Learn to
Play Chess
Whether you’re new to
the game or want to brush
up on basic moves and
strategies, this is for you.
en join the Chess Club
for challenging matches on
Tuesdays at 1:00 p.m. FREE
12:00 p.m. Jam Session
Bring your guitar,
harmonica, or musical
instrument of your choice.
Meet other musicians and
make music together!
Takes place 1st Monday
of each month. FREE
1:00 p.m. Pinochle/Scrabble
FREE
TUESDAY
9:00 a.m. Bowling Group
Bowl with us at Brunswick
Zone, 7333 N. Milwaukee
Avenue, Niles. Free shoe
rental. Cost $5.50 for three
games, payable at the lanes.
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Reiki
An ancient healing helps
relieve pain and acute
symptoms and positively
aﬀects spiritual growth.
Takes place 2nd Tuesday of
each month. Appointment
required. Cost $16 (M.A.D.
$13) per 25-minute session
11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Senior Health Insurance
Program (SHIP)
Learn how to complete
Medicare forms and settle
claims with your insurance
Rub out stress and pain!
Pamper yourself with a relaxing
20-minute massage. Takes
place 1st & 3rd Monday of each
month. Appointment required.
Cost $20 (M.A.D. $16)
company. Takes place 1st
Tuesday of each month.
Call (773) 774.4804 to
make an appointment.
12:30 p.m. Body Fat
Screening
Takes place 1st Tuesday of
the month. Appointment
required. FREE
1:00 p.m. Chess Is Fun!
Drop-ins at all skill levels
are welcome. FREE
1:00 p.m. Crochet Class
Suggested Donation
$2 per class
1:00 p.m. News & Views
Explore the world and
events around us through
discussion, readings, movies,
and podcasts. We’ll introduce a new topic each time.
Takes place 4th Tuesday of
each month. FREE
2:00 p.m. Tea Time
with Beth
Chat about health and
wellness with Possibilities
Coach Beth Zoeller. Ask
her for some easy ways to
nurture your strength and
develop your six dimensions
of wellness. Takes place 1st
Tuesday of each month.
FREE
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WEDNESDAY
9:00 a.m. Art Class:
Likeness in Portraiture
Learn how to use color
and composition guidelines
to create interesting and
original art with a variety
of media. Suggested Donation
$8.50 per class
1:00 p.m. Coupon and
Rebate Exchange Club
Trade deals, tips, and shopping experiences in a fun
and social setting. Bring any
coupon or rebate circulars,
mailers, or Internet deals.
Takes place 4th Wednesday
of each month. FREE
FRIDAY
9:00 a.m. Piano Lessons
Each lesson is 30 minutes.
Payment required in advance.
Appointment required.
Suggested Donation $90
for six lessons
9:00 a.m. Brainwaves
Over Coffee
Grab your breakfast and
stay for some really fun
brain exercises, stories, and
games. Takes place 1st &
3rd Friday of each month.
Suggested Donation $2
12:00 p.m. Creative
Writers’ Group
Have you been thinking of
writing a story or starting
your memoirs? Are you the
next great undiscovered
author? Join our Creative
Writers’ Group and express
your inner voice. Takes
place 2nd & 4th Friday
of each month. FREE
12:00–2:00 p.m.
Blood Pressure Screening
FREE
THURSDAY
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Computer Help
SATURDAY
Get answers to any computer
questions. FREE
ose 65+ can apply for a
reduced fare card. To qualify
for Free Ride, you must be
registered for Benefit Access.
Takes place 1st Saturday of
each month. FREE
10:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Learn to Draw
Learn the basics of drawing
using lines, shapes, shadows,
perspective, and texture to
create a complete picture.
Suggested Donation $5
12:30 p.m. Social Worker
Benita Lackajs, LCSW, is
available for individual
sessions by appointment.
FREE
10:00 a.m. RTA Bus Passes
9:00–10:00 a.m.
Blood Sugar
Accucheck Screening
Have your
glucose
checked
by a pro. Takes place 3rd
Saturday of each month.
FREE
Featured Workshops
Computer Classes
One-Day Workshops
Cost $20 (M.A.D. $16)
Grocery Shopping with Peapod
Wednesday, April 22, 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Learn to use your computer
to order groceries, meals, and
household items—and have them delivered right to
your door.
How to Burn a CD
Wednesday, May 20, 1:00–3:00 p.m.
Learn everything you need to know about
transferring your music, data, and photos
files to a CD, and understand the difference
between CD-R and CD-RW.
Two-Day Classes
Cost $35 (M.A.D. $28)
iPad Basics
Computer Basics: Become a Computer Whiz
Tuesdays, April 21 & 28, 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.,
or Thursdays, May 21 & 28, 1:00–3:00 p.m.
Ideal for those new to computing! You’ll learn the basic
skills needed for all other classes.
Wednesday, May 27,
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Learn how to navigate the screens
of your iPad; get into settings; and find,
download, use, and organize apps. Please bring your
own iPad.
E-mail Basics: From Setup to Sign-off
Tuesdays, May 19 & 26, 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Learn how to send, receive, reply to, and
delete e-mails, work with attachments,
and organize your contact list in Gmail.
How to Use a USB Drive
Wednesday, June 17, 1:00–3:00 p.m.
Whether you call it a flash drive, thumb
drive, or memory stick, this handy portable
device can store large amounts of data.
Learn how it can allow you to work from any computer.
Please bring a USB drive.
Introduction to Word Processing
Wednesday, June 24, 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Type a letter or other document on your
computer and learn to correct spelling,
change fonts and formats, and save your
masterpiece where you can find it again.
Buying & Selling on eBay
Mondays, June 8 & 15, 1:00–3:00 p.m.
This hands-on class will teach you
everything you need to know about how to buy and
sell items on this easy-to-use auction site.
An Overview of Excel
Tuesdays, June 9 & 16, 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Store and organize data using this electronic spreadsheet
program. You’ll learn how to set up a spreadsheet, enter
basic formulas, and sort and filter your information.
Internet 101
Thursdays, June 18 & 25, 1:00–3:00 p.m.
Learn to navigate the web, add bookmarks
and work with tabbed browsing, download
files, save images, and more.
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Featured Events
April
Great Courses: The Science of Natural Healing
Traditional Western medicine is not the only healing system rooted
in science. Medical systems from other cultures, including those
of India and China, have used natural treatments for centuries,
some of which are now directly influencing our own health care
professions. Join us for this most interesting and enlightening series.
Discussion will follow each half-hour DVD lecture. FREE
Wednesday, April 1
2:00 p.m. Flower Arranging:
Easter Arrangement
See feature below.
Thursday, April 2
1:00 p.m. Make-and-Take:
Memory Wire & Stretch
Bracelet
Michele Sztorc &
Angie Goss, Presenters
Memory wire
and stretch
bracelets are
fun and easy
to make, especially with
guided instruction. Jewelry
making is relaxing and
rewarding, plus you’ll take
home a fun bracelet! All
materials will be provided.
Suggested Donation $5
Friday, April 3
BYOB
5:00 p.m. Jim Rowan:
Art Exhibit Opening
Reception
Saturday, April 4
11:30 a.m. Great Courses:
The Science of Natural
Healing
See feature right.
Wednesday, April 8
1:00 p.m. Meet the
Invertebrates
Jim Rowan, Naturalist
& Photographer
Join everyone’s favorite
globe-trotting zoologist
as he shares remarkable
Saturday, April 4,
11:30 a.m.
Lecture 1 & 2: Shifting
the Healthcare Paradigm;
and Understanding Holistic
Integrative Medicine
Saturday, May 2,
11:30 a.m.
Lecture 9 & 10: Herbal
Remedies; and Lowering
Cholesterol Naturally
Saturday, May 30,
11:30 a.m.
Lecture 17 & 18: Biofield
Therapies; and The Power
of Love
Saturday, April 11,
11:30 a.m.
Lecture 3 & 4: You Are
More Than Your Genes;
and Food Matters
Saturday, May 9,
11:30 a.m.
Lecture 11 & 12: Treating
High Blood Pressure Naturally; and Treating Diabetes
Naturally
Saturday, June 13,
11:30 a.m.
Lecture 19 & 20: Spirituality
in Health; and Components
of Spiritual Wellness
Saturday, April 18,
11:30 a.m.
Lecture 5 & 6: Not All
Foods Are Created Equal;
and Natural Approaches
to Inflammation
Saturday, May 16,
11:30 a.m.
Lecture 13 & 14: Stress and
the Mind–Body Connection;
and Turning Stress into
Strength
Saturday, April 25,
11:30 a.m.
Lecture 7 & 8: Food
Sensitivity and the
Elimination Diet; and
Vitamins and Supplements
Saturday, May 23,
11:30 a.m.
Lecture 15 & 16: Meditation,
Yoga, and Guided Imagery;
and Natural Approaches to
Mental Health
photographs that illustrate
invertebrates—widely
diverse animals such as
starfish, butterflies, and
slugs. They live in every
niche of every biome, but
share the common trait
of not having a backbone
or internal skeleton.
Suggested Donation $8
1:00 p.m. Crafts with
Laurey: Fanciful Birdhouses
See feature page 5.
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Saturday, June 20,
11:30 a.m.
Lecture 21 & 22: Applying
the Lessons of Natural
Healing; and Ecology and
Health
Saturday, June 27,
11:30 a.m.
Lecture 23 & 24: Healthy
People, Healthy Planet;
and You Are Your Own
Best Medicine
Flower Arranging
Easter Arrangement
Wednesday, April 1, 2:00 p.m.
Mother’s Day Arrangement
Wednesday, May 6, 2:00 p.m.
Summer Blossoms Arrangement
Wednesday, June 10, 2:00 p.m.
Facilitator: Robert Neri, Robert’s Floral Design Studio
Create beauty while you relieve stress by practicing the
fine art of flower arranging. Payment required in advance.
All supplies included. Suggested Donation $15
Crafts
with Laurey
Helpful Health Hints Series
Dinner
Theater:
Fun Fifties
Health Care Experts, Oak Street Health
Join the folks from Oak Street Health for insights and
advice on an array of important health topics, get answers
to your questions, and enjoy some light refreshments.
FREE
Monday, April 13
1:00 p.m. Preparing to Meet a New Doctor
Monday, May 18
Fanciful Birdhouses
Wednesday, April 8,
1:00 p.m.
Beautiful Vases
Wednesday, May 13,
1:00 p.m.
Bejeweled Treasure/
Jewelry Boxes
Wednesday, June 10,
1:00 p.m.
1:00 p.m. Fitness Month
Celebrate physical fitness month and show us how
fit you are.
Monday, June 22
1:00 p.m. When Do I Need to Clean Out My
Medicine Cabinet?
Thursday, April 9
Monday, April 13
1:00 p.m. Save a Life—
Learn CPR!
1:00 p.m. Preparing to
Meet a New Doctor
Beth Zoeller, Certified CPR
Instructor & Possibilities
Coach, Mather LifeWays
Learn techniques that can
help save a life in the event
of an emergency. You will
also receive training on the
AED (automated external
defibrillator). Upon completion, you will receive your
certification. All materials
for this class are included
in the fee. Suggested
Donation $20
See feature above.
Friday, April 10
4:30 p.m. Dinner Theater:
Fun Fifties
See feature right.
Saturday, April 11
11:30 a.m. Great Courses:
The Science of Natural
Healing
Wednesday, April 15
1:00 p.m. Critic’s Choice:
The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter
by Carson McCullers
If you love books and
movies, then this group is
for you. Share your thoughts
after we watch the film
version of a book we’ve read
during the month. See Nina
Kuzniak for more details.
Thursday, April 16
1:00 p.m. Women’s Group
Benita Lackajs, LCSW,
Metropolitan Family Services
Please join us for a stimulating discussion group in
which we can share our joys
and frustrations. Topics will
be personally geared to your
needs and desires. FREE
Heather Braoudakis,
Soprano
A “Purple People Eater”
was wearing a yellow
polka dot bikini when he
left his chewing gum on the
bedpost overnight. Is this
some strange 1950s riddle?
No, just some of the fun
songs from the ’50s that one
of our favorite sopranos will
serenade us with tonight!
Dinner 4:30 p.m.
Show 5:30 p.m.
Meal Cost $11.50
(M.A.D. $9); Entertainment
Suggested Donation $8
BYOB
Laurey Fisher,
Instructor
Try your hand at
some fun and crafty
projects—from a
fanciful wooden
pre-made birdhouse,
to a lovely and useful
vase, to an embellished, one-of-a kind
container. Receive
step-by-step instructions and individual
attention throughout
the process. No experience necessary;
all supplies provided.
Suggested Donation
$15 per session
Friday, April 10,
4:30 p.m.
Friday, April 17
1:00 p.m. The Neptune
Society: Is Cremation
Right for You?
Ron Zaffino,
Pre-Need Counselor
Learn why more families
than ever are opting for
cremation, and why having
a plan removes tremendous
financial and emotional
burdens. Educating yourself on options allows you
to make informed choices
before the need arises.
FREE
See feature page 4.
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Dinner Theater:
A Grand Old Night to Remember
Friday, April 17, 4:30 p.m.
BYOB
Kent Rose, the Voice That Remembers,
on Guitar & Rick Veras on Fiddle
Kent Rose brings the high lonesome sounds of the Grand Ole
Opry mixed with the roadhouse
rhythms of the Million Dollar
Quartet. Playing a mixture of classic
favorites and timeless originals, he creates a night to
remember filled with memories and much singing along!
Dinner 4:30 p.m. Show 5:30 p.m.; Meal Cost $11.50
(M.A.D. $9); Entertainment Suggested Donation $8
Friday, April 17
4:30 p.m. Dinner Theater:
A Grand Old Night to
Remember
See feature above.
Saturday, April 18
11:30 a.m. Great Courses:
The Science of Natural
Healing
See feature page 4.
Monday, April 20
1:00 p.m. Italy: A Kaleidoscope for the Senses
Cora Burton & Bob Burton,
Professor Emeritus, Oakton
Community College
presenters. Cora and Bob
will take you from the
romantic isle of Capri to
exotic Venice with informative and colorful stops
in some of Italy’s rich-inhistory treasures including
Pompeii, Florence, Cinque
Terre, and Rome. Suggested
Donation $8
Wednesday, April 22
1:00–5:00 p.m. AARP
Driver Safety Course, Day 1
Wednesday, April 22
& Thursday, April 23,
1:00–5:00 p.m.
Phil Breneman, Certified AARP
Driver Safety Volunteer
Even the most experienced
drivers can benefit from
brushing up on their skills.
You’ll learn the current rules
of the road, defensive driving
techniques, and how to operate your vehicle more safely
in today’s increasingly challenging driving environment.
Complete the full eight-hour course and receive a certificate that can be presented to your insurance agent for a
possible reduction in your auto insurance premiums.
$15 for AARP members, $20 for nonmembers, payable
on day of class. Please make check payable to AARP.
exotic drums from around
the world as you experience firsthand how playing
drums releases stress and
promotes creativity and selfexpression. All instruments
are provided. Suggested
Donation $8
See feature above.
Saturday, April 25
Thursday, April 23
1:00–5:00 p.m. AARP
Driver Safety Course, Day 2
11:30 a.m. Great Courses:
The Science of Natural
Healing
See feature above.
See feature page 4.
Friday, April 24
Monday, April 27
4:00 p.m. Try Something
New! Drumming Circles:
The Rhythm of Life
10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Chicago Medical ID Program
Rita Lopienski,
Music erapist
Tantalizing foods, classic
architecture, phenomenal
art, spectacular scenery—
all things that come to
mind when you hear the
word “Italy.” You’ll see all
of these when you share
in the travels of our two
AARP Driver Safety Course:
2-Day Course
Come and discover why
this program won an innovation award! You’ll learn
the history and culture of
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Louisa Keefe, Chicago City
Clerk’s Office
Sign up
for a free
medical
identification card to keep your
medical information and
vital statistics readily available. Make an appointment
at the front desk or call
(773) 774.4804. FREE
1:00 p.m. Oh, Just Bury
Me in the Backyard!
Loretta Downs, MA,
Inspirational Speaker
This is an uplifting talk
that brings peace and
meaning to the end-of-life
issues we all face for ourselves and our loved ones.
Loretta will relate the
current worldwide social
movement that is changing
the ways we conclude our
lives. She will share her
beliefs on the miracle of
transformation that is ours
to embrace and support,
and provide suggestions
for approaching the finale
with grace and serenity.
FREE
Wednesday, April 29
8:30 a.m. Meditation:
A 4-Week Workshop
See feature page 7.
May
Meditation: A 4-Week Workshop
Wednesdays, April 29 –May 20, 8:30 a.m.
Joany Binder,
Meditation Facilitator
Do you feel tired,
unhappy, or frustrated?
Join us for a meditation
class to learn how to
overcome stress, ease
your mind of clutter
and anxiety, and change
the negatives into
positives. Meditation
teaches you to calm and focus your mind, and is
used to ease many health issues such as high blood
pressure, depression, and anxiety. Learn the right
way to breathe and find peace within yourself.
Suggested Donation $20 for complete workshop
The Best Thing about May?
It’s Customer Appreciation Month at Mather’s!
Visit us often during May to enjoy fun weekly themes,
special giveaways, and much more.
Mondays: Two-Two-Two breakfast for just $3
Tuesdays: Sports day! Wear any sports clothing or
memorabilia and get a hot dog for just $1
Wednesdays: $2 off our regular Wednesday special
Thursdays: Luau day! Customers wearing a lei,
1:00 p.m. Try Something
New! Art Insights: The Art
of Looking at Art
1:00 p.m. Try Something
New! Forgiveness:
The Path to Healing
Mary Petty, Art Institute
of Chicago
Andrea Hug,
Spiritual Director
Hawaiian shirt, sunglasses, etc. get a free one-scoop
ice cream sundae!
Fridays: TGIF—it’s sliders day! Slide into the weekend
with $2 sliders after noon
We want to say thank you for being part of
Mather’s—More Than a Café!
Friday, May 1
Thursday, April 30
Last chance for
early bird pricing
for AWE Camp!
See page 14.
In 1993, when her children
were ages four, two, and four
months old, Andrea’s husband was hit by a drunk
driver and killed. In this
presentation, she will share
with you how she and her
family used the process of
restorative justice to find
healing. Together, they
went through the process
of forgiving the man who
killed her husband. After
the presentation, there
will be time for reflection
and discussion. Suggested
Donation $8
See feature page 8.
BYOB
MRI scans have shown
that engagement with art
stimulates the brain, triggers
emotional response, and
promotes social interaction.
Join us to engage your brain
and get answers to questions
like, why is art important?
Why do all societies have
art? How does it enhance
our life, determine our
culture, and teach us about
our past? FREE
1:00–4:00 p.m.
Try Something New!
8-Week Landscape
Painting Workshop
5:00 p.m. Acrylic
Painting Class:
Art Exhibit Opening
Reception
Saturday, May 2
11:30 a.m. Great Courses:
The Science of Natural
Healing
See feature page 4.
Wednesday, May 6
8:30 a.m. Meditation:
A 4-Week Workshop
2:00 p.m. Flower Arranging:
Mother’s Day Arrangement
See feature page 4.
Thursday, May 7
1:00 p.m. Jeopardy!
Buddy Cole, Host
Test your knowledge on
topics ranging from Chicago
history to pop culture as
you join in on the fun with
Buddy’s version of one of
America’s favorite quiz
competitions. FREE
Friday, May 8
1:00–4:00 p.m.
8-Week Landscape
Painting Workshop
See feature page 8.
See feature above.
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Dinner Theater:
The Wicked Wit
& Worldly Wisdom
of Noël Coward
Try Something New!
8-Week Landscape Painting Workshop
Fridays, May 1–June 19, 1:00–4:00 p.m.
Shahnaz Raoofi, Teaching Artist,
Art Institute of Chicago
Master the art of acrylics! This series will
focus on the fundamentals of landscape
painting, and you’ll learn how to use acrylic
paints to create vibrant landscapes using
color mixing, texture, perspective, light
and shadows, harmony and balance,
and landscape elements. Please bring a
photograph of a landscape and your own supplies; a list is available at the front desk.
Suggested Donation $90 in advance for the series
Friday, May 8
Friday, May 8,
4:30 p.m.
William Phillips
& Company
Enjoy an evening of the
great wit and humor of
Noël Coward, the playwright and composer
who gave us Private
Lives and Blythe Spirit,
not to mention “Mad
Dogs and Englishmen.”
We’ll be treated to live
performances of some
of his delightfully funny
songs and short scenes
from his plays and
musicals. You’ll also
hear about his flamboyant and fascinating
life and career.
Dinner 4:30 p.m.
Show 5:30 p.m.
Meal Cost $11.50
(M.A.D. $9)
Entertainment
Suggested Donation $8
4:30 p.m. Dinner Theater:
The Wicked Wit & Worldly
Wisdom of Noël Coward
See feature left.
Saturday, May 9
11:30 a.m. Great Courses:
The Science of Natural
Healing
See feature page 4.
Monday, May 11
1:00 p.m. Try Something
New! The Wines of Illinois
Clara Orban, Author,
Illinois Wines & Wineries:
The Essential Guide
of wine, and the essentials of
wine tasting. You’ll discover
wineries nearby that you
can visit. Enjoy a delicious
sampling of Illinois wines as
well! Suggested Donation $10
Wednesday, May 13
8:30 a.m. Meditation:
A 4-Week Workshop
See feature page 7.
1:00 p.m. Meet the
Reptiles & Amphibians
Jim Rowan, Naturalist &
Photographer
AUTHOR PRESENTATION
California is not the only
state that produces great
wines! Illinois has had a
vibrant and flourishing
wine culture for more than
a century. Learn about the
history of Illinois wine
production, some wine
basics, optimal food and
wine pairings, the science
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Jim Rowan is back by
popular demand—this
time to educate us on the
often-maligned, beautiful,
and dangerous reptiles and
amphibians that roam
the Earth. He’ll share his
expertise, anecdotes, and
photos as he introduces
some frogs, salamanders,
snakes, lizards, turtles,
and crocodiles living today
and in the past. Suggested
Donation $8
1:00 p.m. Crafts with
Laurey: Beautiful Vases
See feature page 5.
Thursday, May 14
1:00 p.m. Depression,
Bipolar Illness & Anxiety
Disorder: Misunderstood
Illnesses
Hank Trenkle, Certified
Peer Support Specialist
Common but serious illnesses, mood disorders
can interfere with your
daily life and cause pain
for you and those who
care about you. Educating
yourself on the symptoms,
causes, management, and
treatment can help you or
your loved one achieve
wellness. FREE
Friday, May 15
1:00 p.m. Saul Bellow:
Classic Chicago Author
Richard Reeder, Author
Saul Bellow is the only
American writer to receive
the Nobel Prize, the Pulitzer
Prize, and the National Book
Award. He is considered by
many to be one of the giants
of American literature and
one of Chicago’s greatest
authors. The city itself, in
Dinner Theater: Greatest ’50s
& ’60s Folk Music Sing-Along
Friday, May 15, 1:00 p.m.
Stu Frank, Guitarist
Come join the fun! We’ll be singing
songs of Bob Dylan, Peter, Paul and
Mary, Simon & Garfunkel, Woody
Guthrie, Judy Collins, and more! With
hits like “Blowin’ in the Wind,” “500
Miles,” “Sounds of Silence,” “Deportee,”
and “Both Sides Now,” it will be a good
ole time! An evening of singing the
songs you loved with your friends,
the way we used to back in the
’50s and ’60s! Dinner 4:30 p.m.
Show 5:30 p.m.; Meal Cost $11.50
(M.A.D. $9); Entertainment
Suggested Donation $8
Armchair Taste Travels:
A History of Gourmet Magazine
Try Something New! Calligraphy:
Giving Wings to Words
Wednesday, May 27, 1:00 p.m.
Tim Botts, Calligrapher/Author
Discover the art of “beautiful
writing”! Tim offers a slideshow presentation on the
rich history of calligraphy
from the early writing of
scribes to the work of
present-day calligraphers, including some of his own
work. He’ll also demonstrate the various major styles
of our alphabet and even give you a chance to try your
own hand at some simple calligraphy using markers
and pre-lined paper. Suggested Donation $8
Saturday, May 16
11:30 a.m. Great Courses:
The Science of Natural
Healing
See feature page 4.
Monday, May 18
1:00 p.m. Fitness Month
Friday, May 22, 3:00 p.m.
Mary Beth Lutjen & the Delighters,
Mather’s Culinary Team
From 1941 to 2009, food lovers
and cooks turned to Gourmet for a
broader view of food, quality,
lifestyle, and travel. We will talk
about the history of the magazine
and its many contributors and
sample some Gourmet classics, new classics, and modern
dishes such as onion soup gratiné, spaghetti carbonara,
oatmeal brulée with macerated berries, and more.
Cost $13 (M.A.D. $10.40)
fact, is featured prominently
in much of his writing, from
The Adventures of Augie
Marsh to Humboldt’s Gift.
Richard surveys Bellow’s
life and his distinguished
body of work. Suggested
Donation $8
1:00–4:00 p.m.
8-Week Landscape
Painting Workshop
See feature page 8.
4:30 p.m. Dinner Theater:
Greatest ’50s & ’60s
Folk Music Sing-Along
See feature above.
See feature page 5.
Wednesday, May 20
8:30 a.m. Meditation:
A 4-Week Workshop
See feature page 7.
1:00 p.m. Critic’s Choice:
Animal Farm by George
Orwell
If you love books and
movies, then this group is
for you. Share your thoughts
after we watch the film
version of a book we’ve read
during the month. See Nina
Kuzniak for more details.
we use it? Learn how you
can benefit from being an
optimist and how it can
help you survive the rough
times. FREE
Friday, May 22
1:00–4:00 p.m.
8-Week Landscape
Painting Workshop
See feature page 8.
3:00 p.m. Armchair Taste
Travels: A History of
Gourmet Magazine
See feature le.
Saturday, May 23
11:30 a.m. Great Courses:
The Science of Natural
Healing
See feature page 4.
Monday, May 25
CAFÉ CLOSED –
Happy Memorial Day!
Thursday, May 21
1:00 p.m. Optimism
Benita Lackajs, LCSW,
Metropolitan Family Services
What is optimism, how
do we get it, and how do
Wednesday, May 27
1:00 p.m. Try Something
New! Calligraphy: Giving
Wings to Words
See feature above.
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June
Fashion & Celebrity
Wednesday, June 3, 1:00 p.m.
Nena Ivon, Fashion Historian
Designers have always used
celebrities to promote their fashions.
Travel through the fashion time
machine with an entertaining slideshow presentation of outstanding
fashion designs and learn how some
of the great entertainers from Gloria
Swanson to Lady Gaga have helped
designers show off their latest
creations. Suggested Donation $5
Mongolia
Thursday, May 28, 1:00 p.m.
Wednesday, June 3
1:00 p.m. Fashion
& Celebrity
BYOB
Jeanne Roppolo, Author
The author of the Antarctica memoir SURREAL: Reflections
on Ice and the Grandma Goes to… book series will share
her explorations of the little-known country and culture
of Mongolia. Witness legendary wrestling, archery, and
horsemanship under the big blue sky of Mongolia’s Terelj
National Park, lunch in a conventional ger, learn about
the nomadic lifestyle from a local family, and experience
epic and colorful theater in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia’s
capital city. Suggested Donation $8
See feature above.
Classic Barbra: Barbra Streisand
Friday, May 29, 1:00 p.m.
Hy Speck, Educator/
Historian/Docent
Barbra Streisand is an American
entertainment icon. She is one of
only two women to hit the “Grand
Slam,” winning a Tony, five Emmys, eight Grammys, and
two Oscars. This presentation about her life and great
career includes her very first recording at age 13, some
of her concert performances, and clips from some of
her most popular movies. Suggested Donation $8
Thursday, May 28
1:00 p.m. Mongolia
See feature above.
1:00–4:00 p.m.
8-Week Landscape
Painting Workshop
See feature page 8.
Friday, May 29
Trip: AWE Camp:
Art Writing Experience
See page 14.
1:00 p.m. Classic Barbra:
Barbra Streisand
Saturday, May 30
11:30 a.m. Great Courses:
The Science of Natural
Healing
See feature page 4.
See feature above.
5:00 p.m.
Doug Holder:
Art Exhibit Opening
Reception
Thursday, June 4
Saturday, June 6
1:00 p.m. The Haunted
History of Chicago
12:00 p.m. Mather
Connections Volunteer
Meeting
See feature page 11.
Friday, June 5
All Day – M.A.D.
Preview Day!
See feature below.
1:00–4:00 p.m.
8-Week Landscape
Painting Workshop
See feature page 8.
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The Haunted History of Chicago
Thursday, June 4, 1:00 p.m.
Amelia Cotter, Author/Storyteller
Chicago is truly a ghost town! The author of
two books about ghosts, Amelia will share
some of Chicago’s fabulous haunted history
and talk about some of its most haunted
places, including the Eastland disaster site,
Jane Addams Hull House, and the Oriental
Theatre. She’ll also discuss her experiences
investigating haunted private homes and cemeteries around Chicago, as well as her
personal experiences with the paranormal. Suggested Donation $5
Dinner Theater:
Petra & Andy
The Beatles: Help! Sing-Along
Monday, June 15, 1:00 p.m.
Friday, June 12,
4:30 p.m.
BYOB
Petra van Nuis, Vocalist
& Andy Brown, Guitar
Petra sold out
her last show
at Mather’s in
2014—so register
early to see the popular
husband-and-wife duo!
They’ll share their
delightful interpretations and soft jazz
renditions of classic
songs.
Dinner 4:30 p.m.
Show 5:30 p.m.
Meal Cost $11.50
(M.A.D. $9)
Entertainment
Suggested Donation $8
one in eight people who use
the I-Cash service will find
lost assets for themselves
or their relatives. Learn
about I-Cash and how
to use it. FREE
Friday, June 12
1:00–4:00 p.m.
8-Week Landscape
Painting Workshop
See feature page 8.
4:30 p.m. Dinner Theater:
Petra & Andy
See feature left.
Saturday, June 13
11:30 a.m. Great Courses:
The Science of Natural
Healing
The lads from Liverpool light up
the big screen in this delightful
1965 spy movie spoof that finds
the mop-tops traveling the globe
to escape some religious fanatics
intent on reclaiming a sacrificial
ring stuck on Ringo’s finger. Enjoy the zaniness and sing
along with the film’s fantastic soundtrack, featuring some
of the Fab Four’s most memorable hits, including the
title track and “Ticket to Ride.” FREE
See feature page 4.
Monday, June 8
It’s the perfect time of
year to dig up and divide
your perennials. Why
not bring in some of your
hostas, lilies of the valley,
chives, day lilies, or sedums
and trade them for other
varieties? Plants brought
home and planted today
will have time to root
and be lovely this season!
FREE
1:00 p.m. What’s in
Your Retirement Plan?
2:00 p.m. Flower Arranging:
Summer Blossoms
Arrangement
Laurie Samuels, Attorney
& Insurance Professional
The US government has
imposed new legislation
requiring additional options
in retirement plans. Come
out to learn about your
retirement accounts. Light
refreshments served. FREE
See feature page 4.
Wednesday, June 10
Find out if you have any
missing money or assets.
You might be surprised at
what you discover! I-Cash
is the state fund for lost or
abandoned assets. Typically,
1:00 p.m. Crafts with
Laurey: Bejeweled
Treasure/Jewelry Boxes
See feature page 5.
Thursday, June 11
1:00 p.m. I-Cash
Barbara Chalko, Illinois
State Treasurer’s Office
11:30 a.m. Perennial
Plant Exchange
Nancy Jensen, Facilitator
Monday, June 15
1:00 p.m. The Beatles:
Help! Sing-Along
See feature above.
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4:30 p.m. Dinner Theater:
Jimmy Niteclub
See feature le.
Friday, June 19, 4:30 p.m.
Find out what makes Jimmy
Niteclub a Mather’s favorite
when he captivates the crowd
with the songs of Neil Sedaka,
Tony Bennett, Frank Sinatra,
Bobby Darin, and more.
Dinner 4:30 p.m.
Show 5:30 p.m.
Meal Cost $11.50 (M.A.D. $9)
Entertainment Suggested Donation $8
BYOB
Try
Something New!
The Art of
Scarf Tying
Dinner Theater: Jimmy Niteclub
Saturday, June 20
11:30 a.m. Great Courses:
The Science of Natural
Healing
See feature page 4.
Monday, June 22
1:00 p.m. When Do I Need
to Clean Out My Medicine
Cabinet?
See feature page 5.
Wednesday, June 24
1:00 p.m. Meet the Birds
Meet the Birds
See feature le.
Wednesday,
June 24,
1:00 p.m.
Friday, June 19,
1:00 p.m.
Joany Binder,
the Scarf Lady
Learn to tie and wear
your scarves creatively
and fashionably. Bring
two or three of your
favorite and longest
scarves to class, and
leave class looking
like a fashionista!
Suggested Donation $2
Jim Rowan, Naturalist
& Photographer
Leave your binoculars
at home—Jim’s
expert photography
allows us to get up close and personal with the favorite
wildlife of many people: some of the 9,000+ species
of birds from such places as East Africa, the Galapagos
Islands, New Zealand—and Illinois!
Suggested Donation $8
Thursday, June 25
1:00 p.m. The Greatest
World Traveler
See feature page 13.
Friday, June 26
3:00 p.m. Chicago’s
Music Row
See feature page 13.
Saturday, June 27
11:30 a.m. Great Courses:
The Science of Natural
Healing
See feature page 4.
Monday, June 29
Wednesday, June 17
1:00 p.m. Critic’s Choice:
Memoirs of a Geisha by
Arthur Golden
If you love books and
movies, then this group is
for you. Share your thoughts
after we watch the film
version of a book we’ve read
during the month. See Nina
Kuzniak for more details.
outdoor activities, summer
has its own safety risks
that face us as we age.
By employing preventive
measures, understanding
the signs of distress, and
knowing how to handle
an emergency situation, you
can be sure to enjoy a healthy
and active summer. FREE
Friday, June 19
Thursday, June 18
1:00 p.m. The Long, Hot
Summer: How to Survive
It Safely
Benita Lackajs, LCSW,
Metropolitan Family Services
With rising temperatures,
longer days, and increased
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1:00 p.m. Try Something
New! The Art of Scarf Tying
See feature le.
1:00–4:00 p.m.
8-Week Landscape
Painting Workshop
See feature page 8.
1:00 p.m. Try Something
New! Wisdom of the
Heavens: An Introduction
to Astrology
Lynn Staudacher, Astrologer
There’s
more to
astrology
than just
your zodiac sign. Your life
may be profoundly influenced by a magnificent
array of symbols known as
the planets. Understanding
them can help you understand who you are as well as
what has happened, what
is happening, and what is
about to happen to you!
Suggested Donation $5
Chicago’s Music Row
Friday, June 26, 3:00 p.m.
Photo: Gunther Holtorf
The Greatest World Traveler
Thursday, June 25, 1:00 p.m.
Gunther Holtorf, Traveler
After retiring in his fifties, Gunther Holtorf took a trip to
Africa—and then continued traveling around the world
in his Mercedes for the next 23 years! He is considered to
be perhaps the most traveled person in human history.
His Mercedes, named “Otto,” resides in the Mercedes
Museum in Stuttgart. Gunther joins us by phone from
the small dairy farm in Germany where he lives to narrate
a slideshow of his beautiful photographs that document
his incredible journey. FREE
“Jivan” Ivan Rivera, Music Historian
People talk about the Nashville
and New York recording scenes,
but Chicago also had a music
empire, with Michigan Avenue
known as Music Row. Hear
about the major labels that made
up the recording infrastructure from
the ’20s to the ’70s like Vee-Jay, Chess,
Brunswick, RCA Victor, Columbia, and
Decca, as well as small labels like Stacy,
USA, Destination, Transworld, and Cha Cha. We will
enjoy the music of Jelly Roll Morton, Jackie Wilson,
Bennie Goodman, Earl “Fatha” Hines, and more.
Suggested Donation $3
Thank you for being a part of Mather’s—More Than a Café!
Mather’s—More Than a Café customers tell us they love the sense of community, well-being, and exploration they
experience at our locations. The Cafés are a part of Mather LifeWays—a unique, non-denominational not-for-profit
organization founded more than 70 years ago and dedicated to developing and implementing Ways to Age WellSM.
We are looking to the kindness and caring of people like you to help us continue to provide our quality (and fun!)
lessons, lectures, and entertainment. Please join our family of donors with a gift of $25, $50, $100, or any amount
that is right for you. You’ll see your generosity at work every time you walk through our door.
Your tax-deductible gift can be made in person at any Mather’s—More Than a Café, or by mail to Mather Possibilities,
1603 Orrington Avenue, Suite 1800, Evanston, IL 60201. Please make your check payable to Mather Possibilities
and indicate “Café” on the memo line.
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Trips
AWE Camp: Art Writing Experience. Unplug. Relax. Create.
Escape from everyday life for a weekend and recharge your creative
batteries. Experience a beautiful natural setting during hikes,
meditation, time around a campfire, and a float on a pontoon boat,
giving you plenty of ideas to fill your journal or sketchbook.
DATE: Friday, May 29–Sunday, May 31
Friday Check-In: 2:00 p.m.; Sunday Checkout: 11:00 a.m.
Location: Wonderland Conference Center, Camp Lake, WI
(Approximately one hour north of Chicago)
Early Bird Price (until Thursday, April 30): $189
Regular Price: $199; Single Supplement $30
Cost includes comfortable, hotel-style lodging, ample meals, a full schedule of creative
experience sessions, camp activities, and a commemorative t-shirt! Transportation not
included, but please ask about ride-shares.
Food Tour Part 1: Gold Coast & Old Town | Chicago Food Planet Tours
Visit seven Chicago food tasting locations within the
epicurean hotspot Near North area. Mouthwatering
food samplings, enough for a hearty lunch, are served
from mom-and-pop specialty food stores and one-ofa-kind ethnic eateries. Stops include Chicago’s first
sushi and sake café, an authentic Polish bakery, and
Chicago’s top-rated deep dish pizzeria.
DATE: Thursday, June 25, 10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Departure Location: Mather’s – 7134 W. Higgins Avenue
Cost $85 (M.A.D. $68)
Cost includes tour guide, food samplings, and transportation. Please wear comfortable
clothes and shoes. Walk is about 1.3 miles and duration of the tour is about 3 hours.
Please pay and register by Monday, May 11. Limit 36.
Architectural River Cruise & Lunch | Chicago Architecture Foundation
Marvel at Chicago’s soaring towers on a 90-minute
narrated river cruise. This tour spotlights significant
sites and provides a whole new perspective on the
city. A professional docent will interpret more than
50 buildings along the Chicago River, revealing how
the city grew from a small back-country outpost
into one of the world’s most important crossroads
in less than 100 years.
DATE: Monday, July 27, 11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Departure Location: Mather’s – 3235 N. Central Avenue
Cost $65 (M.A.D. $52)
The vessel will feature both open-air and climate-controlled indoor seating. Snacks and
beverages are available for purchase. Cost includes tour guide, Corner Bakery box lunch,
and transportation. Please wear comfortable clothes and shoes. Please pay and register
by Monday, June 8. Limit 50.
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Mather’s Chicagoland Locations
7134 W. Higgins Avenue, Chicago, IL
3235 N. Central Avenue, Chicago, IL
33 E. 83rd Street, Chicago, IL
For information, please call
(888) 600.2560.
Mather LifeWays opened Mather’s—
More Than a Café in 2000. Mather
LifeWays enhances the lives of older
adults by creating Ways to Age Well.SM
Important Information
TRIP DEPOSITS: You may reserve your place for
a trip by making a $25 deposit. Full payment is
due by the trip cut-off date. If you cancel the
reservation before the trip deadline, your $25
can be applied in full to another trip. Or, you may
receive a $20 cash refund.
After a trip deadline has passed, no refunds will
be issued unless your reservation can be filled.
WAIVERS: Participants registering for any programs
involving physical activity and trips/tours must
sign the Waiver of Liability available at the Café
prior to participation.
SPECIAL ACCOMMODATION: When registering for
an event, please notify the Café of any special
accommodations needed.
Disclaimers
GENERAL DISCLAIMER
The opinions expressed by presenters are their own
and do not reflect the views of Mather LifeWays or
any of the sponsoring organizations.
PHOTOGRAPHY DISCLAIMER
Mather’s uses pictures of events and participants
to inform others about these opportunities. Some
pictures may be used on our Facebook page. If
you do not want your picture taken, please tell
our photographer.
HEALTHY LIVING DISCLAIMER
Mather’s—More Than a Café implemented a
members-only process for all its fitness programs
in order to comply with City of Chicago licensing
rules. Mather’s fitness programs will be available
only to Mather’s members. There is no charge
for this membership, no paperwork for you to
complete, and no ID card or badge. The next
time you check in with the Café receptionist,
simply confirm your fitness membership. If you
are a new visitor, please sign up for this free
membership at the front desk. At any time if you
do not wish to be enrolled, please contact the
Café manager or receptionist. (This is separate
and distinct from the Mather Advantage Discount
[M.A.D.] program.)
LESSONS & LECTURES DISCLAIMER
In order to comply with City of Chicago licensing
rules, lessons and lectures other than computer
classes and fitness programs will no longer have a
fee. We hope you will make the suggested voluntary
donations so we may continue to bring high-quality
programs to Mather’s. Any donations are purely
voluntary and can even be deducted from your
income taxes!
ENTERTAINMENT DISCLAIMER
Entertainment is available to all customers
regardless of meal purchase. We hope you will
make the suggested donation so we may continue
to bring high-quality programs to Mather’s. Any
donations are purely voluntary and 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 the
Dinner Theater Menu and/or meals.
Mather LifeWays is committed
to helping the Earth Age Well.
Please recycle.
We
Listen
to You!
Classes
for Every
Fitness
Level!
EXERCISE SCHEDULE
MONDAY
9:00 a.m. Walking Club
Customer Suggestions
Come to Life
When customers make
suggestions, we take it
seriously! Here are some
recent examples of customers
who shared their ideas:
Y We have many people to
thank for asking Mary Beth
Lutjen to continue her Armchair Taste Travels—so many
that we can’t fit their names
in this space!
Y Thank you, Virginia, for
suggesting that we invite
“Jivan” Ivan Rivera to return
for a musical history presentation. We’ll be groovin’ to the
sounds of Chicago’s Music
Row on June 26 (p. 13). And
thank you for suggesting we
offer a Beatles sing-along.
We’ll see you at the Help!
sing-along on June 15 (p. 11)!
Y Eleanor, along with many
others, asked that we offer
more craft classes. We hope
to see you at Crafts with
Laurey on the 2nd Wednesday
of every month (p. 5).
If you have a suggestion
for an event, trip, or
improvement to Mather’s,
please mention it to the
Café manager! She’ll listen!
Get out in the neighborhood, feel
fantastic in the fresh air, and get the
exercise you want while you chat
with friends. Weather permitting,
this group meets year-round. FREE
9:00 a.m. Yoga
Yoga is wonderful for muscle tone,
strength, and flexibility. Please wear
loose, comfortable clothing, bring a
towel or mat, and don’t eat one hour
before class. Cost $6 (M.A.D. $4.75)
11:00 a.m. Total Body Fit Lite
Start with some cardio moves (to get
your heart rate going), then work your
muscles at your pace (strengthen and
tone). Cost $3.50 (M.A.D. $2.75)
THURSDAY
9:00 a.m. Reduce, Relief, Range
TUESDAY
9:00 a.m. Core & More
Tighten and tone your back, abs,
hips, thighs, and buns to build core
strength. Please bring a towel or mat.
Cost $3.50 (M.A.D. $2.75)
10:00 a.m. Total Body Fit Lite
See Monday.
is class is designed for anyone
wanting to reduce pain, get relief,
and/or increase range of motion.
Cost $3.50 (M.A.D. $2.75)
10:00 a.m. Tai Chi
Tai chi is non-impact and will
move you slowly and gently while
promoting full-body strength, stamina,
and flexibility. Cost $6 (M.A.D. $4.75)
11:15 a.m. Line Dancing
Kick up your heels and get ready for
a mighty good time! Twist, turn, and
do-si-do your way to new friends
and good exercise. Cost $3.50
(M.A.D. $2.75)
Get energized with some vigorous
cardio moves (keep that heart healthy!),
build muscle strength, and tone up.
Cost $3.50 (M.A.D. $2.75)
WEDNESDAY
FRIDAY
9:00 a.m. Walking Club
9:00 a.m. Walking Club
See Monday.
See Monday.
11:00 a.m. Jazzercise
10:30 a.m. Total Body Fit
Jazzercise borrows moves from dance,
hip-hop, yoga, Pilates, and resistance
training and bundles them into one
powerful hour. Cost $6 (M.A.D. $4.75)
See ursday.
11:00 a.m. Total Body Fit
SATURDAY
10:00 a.m. Total Body Fit
See ursday.
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(menu available until 2:45 p.m.)
Friday: 7:30 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
(menu available until 6:45 p.m.)
Saturday: 9:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
(menu available until 1:45 p.m.)
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Make a Difference—Volunteer at Mather’s!
Are you interested in making a difference in the lives of others? If so,
please consider volunteering at Mather’s—More Than a Café.
You’ll help us with our mission of enhancing the lives of
older adults by creating Ways to Age Well.
As a volunteer, you’ll
• connect with others as you help improve their
experiences at Mather’s
• gain new experience and expertise as you learn
about yourself
• improve your health. Research shows that volunteering
improves physical, mental, and emotional health.
Interested in learning more? Contact Eilleen at
[email protected] or (773) 205.3308.
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