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More at Mather’s
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The Culinary Delighters Present:
Brunch at Antoine’s, p. 5
Mather’s Newly Transformed Café Is Ready for Eating, Meeting & Greeting!
33 E. 83rd Street | Chicago, IL 60619 | (773) 488.2801
Look What’s Happening at Mather’s!
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Trips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Computer Classes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Join us for a trip to Starved Rock for lunch, a canal boat
Learn all sorts of handy technology skills, like getting
tour, and more!
started with e-mail.
History, Culture & More . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Choose from films, lectures, and more—like a presentation
Fitness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Try a unique workout, like African Movement & Dance.
by renowned conductor Leslie Dunner.
Freebies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Culinary Delights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Sit in on a themed cooking demo, such as The Culinary
Take advantage of free resources and programs—such as
information on free and reduced fare services on RTA.
Delighters Present: The Art of Pasta Primavera.
Ongoing Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Wellness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Sign up for the 12th Annual Wellness Academy:
July | August | September at-a-Glance . . . . . . 13
Living Life in the Blue Zone.
Music, Art & Entertainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Enjoy live concerts and events, like our popular Friday
night steppers’ parties.
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MATHER’S—MORE THAN A CAFÉ HOURS
Monday–Friday: 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. (menu available until 2:45 p.m.)
Saturday: 8:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. (menu available until 1:15 p.m.)
Extended hours coming soon! See receptionist for details.
TRIPS
Cook County Elder Justice
Center Tour
Ernestine Durham, Facilitator
Take a guided tour of the Cook County
Elder Justice Center at 50 W. Washington
Street. We’ll also visit the offices of the
Clerk of the Circuit Court, and you’ll learn
more about the center in a discussion
with a judge in one of the courtrooms.
Discover the tremendous resources of
the Cook County Elder Justice Center and
the excellent legal and social services
they provide. Transportation is on your
own. Preregistration is required.
DATE: Tuesday, July 19,
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Meet at: Concourse Level, Room CL-16,
50 W. Washington Street, Chicago
Cost: FREE
Canal Boat & Trolley Tours
Starved Rock, Utica, IL.
Cantigny Park: Museums & Garden Tour
Courtesy of Cantigny Park
Cost $84 (M.A.D. $67)
Please pay and register by Tuesday,
July 12. Cost includes transportation,
lunch, boat, and trolley tours. Some
walking is involved, so please wear
comfortable shoes. Limit 30.
A Visit to Chicago’s French Market
Start off with a delicious lunch in the
rustic dining room at Starved Rock
Lodge. Next, your trolley will take you
to a relaxing ride on a canal boat, where
you’ll be whisked back in time to the
year 1848! Period-costumed tour guides
will take you on a one-hour, mule-pulled
canal boat ride. The tour will finish with
a stop at the Lock 16 Visitor Center.
DATE: Tuesday, July 26
Depart from Mather’s: 9:00 a.m.
Approximate return to Mather’s:
5:00 p.m.
Downtown Chicago
Wander and shop the Chicago French
market, a year-round, indoor marketplace bringing together the best-of-thebest in food and more from Chicago
neighborhoods and outlying areas.
DATE: Tuesday, August 16
Depart from Mather’s: 9:00 a.m.
Approximate return to Mather’s:
1:30 p.m.
Cost $12 (M.A.D. $10)
Please pay and register by Tuesday,
August 2. Cost includes transportation
only. Food is on your own. Please wear
comfortable clothing and shoes.
Limit 30.
Cantigny Park: Museums
& Garden Tours
Wheaton
It’s a fun-filled day and don’t forget to
bring your camera! Tour the Robert R.
McCormick Museum and learn about
the man who made the Chicago Tribune
a world-class paper. Before lunch at
Le Jardin, visit the First Division Museum,
where you’ll gain a new appreciation of
the sacrifices made by men and women
of the military. Before your museum
tours, stroll the gardens and find a spot
to soak up some nature, or take home
ideas for your own garden!
DATE: Tuesday, September 13
Depart from Mather’s: 8:30 a.m.
Approximate return to Mather’s:
4:00 p.m.
Cost $62 (M.A.D. $50)
Please pay and register by Tuesday,
August 30. Cost includes transportation,
museum tours, and lunch. Please wear
comfortable clothing and shoes. Limit 50.
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HISTORY, CULTURE & MORE
the character of Timothy
James Carr, a mule boy,
tillerman, captain, and lock
tender on the I&M Canal
during the 1830s. We’ll also
watch a video about the
canal’s history. Suggested
Donation $5
American Conductor
Extraordinaire!
Friday, August 12
Native American Heroes
Friday, July 1
1:00–2:00 p.m. American
Conductor Extraordinaire!
Leslie Dunner, Conductor
Join us for a unique afternoon
with celebrated conductor
Leslie Dunner, who has served
as principal conductor for
the Joffrey Ballet and for the
Dance Theatre of Harlem.
Enjoy his presentation covering his career, happenings in
classical music, and African
Americans in classical music.
Suggested Donation $5
Friday, July 8
1:00–2:00 p.m. Policing
in Chicago
Darryl Holliday, Editorial
Director, City Bureau
Find out what’s happening
with the Chicago Police
Department throughout the
city and especially in your
neighborhood. Learn how
the police are responding
to important current issues
including accountability,
transparency, and gun
violence. Suggested
Donation $5
Friday, July 15
1:00–2:00 p.m. Uncrowned
Queens
Sonja D. Williams, Author,
Word Warrior: Richard
Durham, Radio, and Freedom
AUTH OR
PRESENTATION
Uncrowned Queens: Voices
of African American Women
is a pioneering public radio
series hosted by actress
Phylicia Rashad. It features
the accomplishments of
African American women in
a wide range of fields who
made a difference in their
communities. Join us to
hear award-winning radio
producer Sonja Williams talk
about her show’s origins
and significance, and hear
clips from the series.
Suggested Donation $5
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Friday, July 22
1:00–2:00 p.m. How to
Write Your Own Book
Tony Gantt, Author &
Motivational Speaker
Do you have a great book
idea but don’t know how to
get it going? Learn how to
get your passion from your
heart onto the page. With
Tony’s help, you’ll learn everything you need to know to
get started, organize your
book, and write it right!
Suggested Donation $5
Friday, July 29
1:00–2:30 p.m. Meet the
People of the I&M Canal
Jim Carr, Illinois Historian
The I&M Canal links
Chicago to the Mississippi
River, and helped to make
Chicago the great transportation hub of the nation.
In a vivid historical impersonation, you’ll hear the
story of the canal through
1:00–2:00 p.m. Native
American Heroes
Frances Hagemann, Ojibwa/
Métis, Author & Historian
AUTH OR
PRESENTATION
Learn about the deep relationship that has been forged
between African Americans
and Native Americans. A
Native American expert,
Frances will focus on the
stories of a few great Native
American heroes, including
Maria Tallchief, Chicago’s
own great prima ballerina,
and many others. Suggested
Donation $5
Friday, August 19
1:00–2:30 p.m.
Try Something New! What’s
a Docent Doing on Amtrak?
James Carr, Illinois Historian,
Former Amtrak Docent
Calling all train lovers and
adventure seekers: this
program is for you! After
an exciting 16-year stint as
a docent on Amtrak, James
will share his knowledge and
expertise of the American
railroad institution. Learn
how you can become a
docent, too. Suggested
Donation $5
CULINARY
DELIGHTS
OooH Wee Sweet Tea on Shark Tank
Friday, August 26
Friday, September 9
2:00–3:00 p.m. OooH Wee
Sweet Tea on Shark Tank
Mark Walker, Owner,
OooH Wee Sweet Tea
Meet Mark Walker—Chatham
resident, entrepreneur, beekeeper,
and owner of OooH Wee Sweet
Tea. Find out about Mark’s beekeeping experiences, his experience on the TV show Shark Tank,
and much more. Of course, you’ll
have a chance to sample Mark’s
delicious honeys and his fabulous
teas! Suggested Donation $5
1:00–2:00 p.m. The Power of
the Press: The Chicago Defender
Ethan Michaeli, Author,
The Defender: How the Legendary
Black Newspaper Changed America
AUTH OR
PRESENTATION
Hear the remarkable story of
how a small newspaper grew
to have enormous influence not
only in the black community, but
in the nation. Ethan will introduce
us to the group of courageous
individuals who created a newspaper that fought for equality
and made history in the process.
Suggested Donation $5
Monday, August 29
10:00–11:00 a.m. The Store:
A Family Love Story
Kathleen Y. Robinson, Author,
The Store
AUTH OR
PRESENTATION
Hear the whimsical love story
of a family that lived above the
store they owned and operated:
Rob’s Foods, a grocery store in
Greater Grand Crossing that served
as a beacon to that community.
Kathleen tells the story of a
woman who has to fight to
regain the affection of a husband
who has become preoccupied
with the family business.
Suggested Donation $5
Friday, September 16
1:00–2:00 p.m. The Story of
Emmett Till: Witness to Murder
Wheeler Parker, Presenter
The murder of Emmett Till is one
of the key events that helped
spark the Civil Rights movement.
The crime provoked worldwide
outrage, not just in the black
community. Hear the remarkable
firsthand account of Till’s cousin
Wheeler Parker, who was in the
house with him the night he
was dragged away and lynched.
Suggested Donation $5
The Culinary Delighters:
The Art of Pasta Primavera
Wednesday, July 20
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m. The Culinary Delighters
Present: Custom Condiments
Dress up regular go-to toppings once you learn
some easy ways to create tasty condiments like
fruit chutney, herbed mayo, spicy ketchup, sweet
pickle relish, chimichurri sauce, and more! Enjoy
samples of everything we make, served along
with bread and crackers. Cost $6 (M.A.D. $5)
Wednesday August 3
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m. The Culinary Delighters
Present: The Art of Pasta Primavera
Joe will demonstrate the art of making homemade
pasta and assembling flavors, colors, and sauce
to create this favorite summer pasta dish. At the
end of Joe’s demonstration, you’ll enjoy a bowl
of delicious pasta with toasty garlic bread.
Cost $6 (M.A.D. $5)
Wednesday, September 7
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m. The Culinary Delighters
Present: Brunch at Antoine’s
Mary Beth and the Delighters will recreate the
nine-course, small-plate brunch menu of Antoine’s
restaurant, famous in New Orleans since 1840
for dining in the grand tradition of French Creole
cuisine. Courses will include Oysters Rockefeller,
created in 1889 at Antoine’s; trout amandine;
country-style scrambled eggs; and creole crab
cakes. Mary Beth will discuss the history of the
restaurant, some of its famous customers, and
its recovery after Katrina. Cost $15 (M.A.D. $12)
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WELLNESS
Thursday, July 7
Food for Thought:
Seafood—the Good
Protein
10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
AARP Safe Driving Course Sign-Up Day
Keith Cooper, AARP Representative
Keith will be available to sign up
participants for the next AARP driving
course, on July 14 and 21.
Monday, July 11
10:00–11:00 a.m. Food For Thought:
Seafood—the Good Protein
Sharon Smith, Possibilities Coach
Learn the benefits of adding healthy
seafood choices to your weekly meal
plan. Seafood can be a healthy protein
choice because it is low in carbs and
high in omega-3, which is great
for your body. Suggested Donation $5
Thursday, July 14
12:30–4:30 p.m. AARP Safe Driving
Course, Part 1
Certified AARP Driver Safety Volunteer
Learn the current rules of the road,
defensive driving techniques, and ways
to operate your vehicle more safely in
today’s increasingly challenging driving
environment. Complete the course and
receive a certificate that can be presented
to your insurance agent for a possible
reduction in your auto insurance premiums. Cost $15 for AARP members
$20 for non-members. Make checks
payable to AARP.
Wednesday, July 20
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Commit to Get Healthy
Robert Beck, R&D Chemist/
Health Educator
Commit to positive changes in your
eating behavior. Robert will tell you how
to successfully adopt a healthy lifestyle,
and how to get better nutrition.
Suggested Donation $10
Thursday, July 21
12:30–4:30 p.m. AARP Safe Driving
Course, Part 2
Tuesday, July 26
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Save a Life:
Learn CPR & How to Use an AED
Beth Zoeller, Mather LifeWays
Possibilities Coach
All materials for this class are included
in the fee. Upon completion, you will
receive your certification. Suggested
Donation $20
Wednesday, July 27
9:00–11:00 a.m. Walgreens: Blood
Pressure Screening & Healthy Heart
Dajuana Slatton, Store Manager,
Walgreens, 95th & Halsted
Get your blood pressure checked at a
free screening and learn how to keep
your heart healthy through diet,
exercise, and medications. FREE
Friday, July 29
10:00–11:30 a.m. Cancer Survivor
Support Group
Mary Hunt, Facilitator
If you’re a cancer survivor, join this
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group to get empowered by knowledge,
strengthened by action, and sustained
by support from your community. Learn
what other people are doing to deal
with cancer, and get the best information from top experts in the field. You
are not alone! FREE
Wednesday, August 10
10:00–11:00 a.m. Food for Thought:
Foods & Skin Care
Sharon Smith, Possibilities Coach
Learn about the “essential 8” foods that
can maintain, protect, and improve your
skin. Suggested Donation $5
Monday, August 15
10:00–11:00 a.m. Try Something New!
Embracing Forgiveness
Sheree Franklin, Author/
Motivational Speaker
It’s not unusual for people to carry
around old hurts, resentments, anger,
and pain from the past. Find out how
to clean up your emotional clutter and
bring joy, peace, and understanding into
your life! Learn the very special power
of forgiveness. Suggested Donation $3
12th Annual
Wellness Academy:
Living Life in the
Blue Zone
Monday, August 22
11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. 12th Annual
Wellness Academy: Living Life in
the Blue Zone
Enjoy five days of fitness, fun, and
personal growth. We will sample a
variety of fitness classes and informative health talks, indulge in delicious and
nutritious meals, and enjoy socializing.
The theme of this Wellness Academy
refers to Blue Zones—places in the
world where people live measurably
longer lives. Cost $68.75 (M.A.D. $55)
Tuesday, August 23
11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. 12th Annual
Wellness Academy: Living Life in
the Blue Zone, Day 2
Wednesday, August 24
9:00–11:00 a.m. Walgreens Diabetes
Education Day
Dajuana Slatton, Store Manager,
Walgreens, 95th & Halsted
Learn ways to manage your diabetes
and maintain an enjoyable lifestyle.
Get tips on good food choices as well
as other suggestions to improve your
life. Bring a list of the medications you
take, and get advice on their proper use.
Take home some giveaways, too! FREE
11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. 12th Annual
Wellness Academy: Living Life in
the Blue Zone, Day 3
Advance payment is required by
Saturday, September 3. Cost $10
(M.A.D. $8)
Thursday, August 25
Wednesday, September 14
11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. 12th Annual
Wellness Academy: Living Life in
the Blue Zone, Day 4
10:00–11:00 a.m. Food for Thought:
The Whole Truth about Whole Grains
& Healthy Aging
Sharon Smith, Possibilities Coach
Learn why adding whole grains to a
daily meal plan can be of great benefit
for older adults. Sharon explains how
to identify true whole grain foods, and
shares some delicious recipes featuring
whole grains. Suggested Donation $5
Friday, August 26
10:00–11:30 a.m. Cancer Survivor
Support Group
11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. 12th Annual
Wellness Academy: Living Life in
the Blue Zone, Day 5
Wednesday, September 28
Monday, September 12
11:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m. Men’s Lunch
& Learn: Tests & Screenings
Sharon Smith, Possibilities Coach, and
The University of Chicago Medicine
SHARE Network
Find out everything you need to know
about important tests and screenings
for men, including PSA, fasting glucose,
colonoscopy, and the stress test, among
others. We’ll share essential information
about understanding the results and
the crucial importance of follow-up and
follow-through for these screenings.
9:00–11:00 a.m. Flu Shots—
Sponsored by Walgreens Pharmacy
Get your free flu shots early in the
season! If you have a Medicare Part B
card, please bring it with you. Call
Mather’s—More Than a Café at
(773) 488.2801 to schedule your
appointment. FREE
Friday, September 30
10:00–11:30 a.m. Cancer Survivor
Support Group
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MUSIC, ART & ENTERTAINMENT
The Big Beat:
Fats Domino and
the Birth of
Rock ’n’ Roll
you can easily tie scarves to
dramatically change your
look! All materials will be
provided, and the winner of a
drawing will win a beautiful
Italian scarf. Suggested Donation $10 for both sessions
Friday, August 5
Friday, July 1
Tuesday, July 12
5:00–9:00 p.m.
Independence Day
Celebration: Steppers
& Line Dance Party
Celebrate Independence Day
with a special evening party,
where we’ll feature fun, great
music, and good food. It’s a
red, white, and blue night!
Suggested Donation $8 in
advance; $10 at the door
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Movies in the Morning
Enjoy a movie presentation
with light refreshments.
Title to be announced.
Suggested Donation $3
Friday, July 15
5:00–9:00 p.m.
Friday Night Live at
Mather’s: Steppers &
Line Dance Party
Friday, July 8
3:00–5:00 p.m.
Try Something New!
Karaoke with Lil Bit
Lil Bit Karaoke
Have some fun with karaoke!
You can be the star of your
own four-minute show.
Choose what you want to
sing from more than 50,000
songs with lyrics in Lil Bit’s
library. Join us and get your
“thang” on! Suggested
Donation $5
Monday, August 1
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Movies in the Morning
Enjoy a movie presentation
with light refreshments.
Title to be announced.
Suggested Donation $3
Wednesday August 3
9:00–11:00 a.m.
Try Something New! Scarf
Magic: Change Your Look,
Part 1
Jan Mason, Decorator
Learn about the many ways
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1:00–2:00 p.m. Chicago &
the Birth of Gospel Music
Robert Marovich, Author,
A City Called Heaven:
Chicago and the Birth of
Gospel Music
AUTH OR
PRESENTATION
Chicago is the heart and
soul of gospel music! Robert
will talk about his new book,
which deals with the history
of gospel as it developed in
the Chicago area. He’ll cover
many lesser- known and
unsung heroes of Chicago
gospel and play recordings
of their work. Suggested
Donation $5
Wednesday, August 10
9:00–11:00 a.m. Scarf
Magic: Change Your Look,
Part 2
Friday, August 19
5:00–9:00 p.m.
Friday Night Live at
Mather’s: Steppers &
Line Dance Party
Friday, September 2
1:00–2:00 p.m. The Big Beat:
Fats Domino and the Birth
of Rock ’n’ Roll
We’ll screen the great
American Masters documentary about the life of Fats
Domino, the founding father
of rock and roll. Believe it or
not, Fats actually had more
chart hits than any other
rock ’n’ roll artist except Elvis!
The film includes classic live
performances and many
selections of his greatest
songs. Suggested Donation $5
Tuesday, September 6
Monday, August 8
9:30–11:00 a.m. Poetry
Writing Workshop
Marlo Manns, Author/
Publisher & Rev. Merlon M.
Jackson, Christ Community
Church
Discover your inner poet!
Learn to use your imagination
to find just the right words
to express yourself. Marlo
and Rev. Jackson will coach
you and help bring your
poetry to life. You’ll also learn
ways in which you can share
your poetry with other people.
Suggested Donation $5
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Movies in the Morning
Enjoy a movie presentation
with light refreshments.
Title to be announced.
Suggested Donation $3
Friday, September 16
5:00–9:00 p.m.
Friday Night Live at
Mather’s: Steppers &
Line Dance Party
COMPUTER
CLASSES
ONE-DAY WORKSHOP Cost $20 (M.A.D. $16)
Managing Accounts Online
Thursday, September 29,
2:00–4:00 p.m.
We’ll review how to manage
your various accounts, how to
stay secure, and how to use
the Internet to your advantage.
TWO-DAY CLASSES Cost $35 (M.A.D. $28)
Learn How to Use an iPad
Those Classy, Classic Black Ladies of Song!
Friday, September 23
1:00–2:00 p.m. Those Classy,
Classic Black Ladies of Song!
Michael Delaney,
Media Historian
Once upon a time, you only
needed to see the first names
Ella, Lena, Dorothy, Billie, and
Dinah on a record label or
theater marquee to know
you were in for an extraordinary musical experience!
Media maven Mike Delaney
has assembled over a dozen
rare video performances of
these and other classic black
singers, recalling an era when
taste and class were the
norms in vocal music.
Suggested Donation $5
Monday, September 26
4:00–6:00 p.m.
Mather’s—More Than a Café
Chorus 12th Anniversary
Celebration
Enjoy a performance by our
world-class chorus, which
has performed at national
conferences and all over the
Chicago area! We’ll dine on
a delicious dinner of honey
lemon cornish hen, herb rice,
Waldorf salad, and chocolate
cake à la mode. Meal Cost
$11.50 (M.A.D. $9.20)
Entertainment Suggested
Donation $5
Friday, September 30
1:00–2:00 p.m.
Jazz History on Vinyl
Bob Koester, Founder &
Owner, Jazz Record Mart
& DelMark Records
Listen to stories from one
of the greatest authorities
on jazz history! Bob Koester
founded the Jazz Record
Mart in 1962, and the store
came to be justifiably billed
as “the World’s Largest Jazz
and Blues Record Store.”
Bob will play some of his
rare and treasured vinyl
highlighting some of the
finest jazz vocalists and
musicians ever recorded.
Suggested Donation $5
Thursdays, July 7 & 14, 2:00–4:00 p.m.
Apple’s iPad is a popular tablet that has changed the
way we use computers. Learn the basics of using the
iPad along with other features like iCloud, iTunes, Siri,
and the App Store.
Computer Basics
Thursdays, July 21 & 28, 2:00–4:00 p.m.
Learn the parts of a computer, how to use a mouse, what
windows are, and basic word processing techniques.
Getting Started with Facebook
Thursdays, August 4 & 11, 2:00–4:00 p.m.
Learn how to set up an account and find out about
security features and ways to add photos.
Word Basics
Thursdays, August 18 & 25, 2:00–4:00 p.m.
This class will introduce you to the world’s most popular
word-processing program. Familiarize yourself with
features that can help you create documents that
have an impact.
E-mail Basics
Thursdays, September 1 & 8, 2:00–4:00 p.m.
Learn how to send, receive, reply to, and delete e-mails;
work with attachments; and organize your contact list
in Gmail.
Learn How to Use an iPad
Thursdays, September 15 & 22, 2:00–4:00 p.m.
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FITNESS
ALL CLASSES ARE 50 MINUTES LONG UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED.
MONDAY
7:30–9:00 a.m. 10K Walkers
Improve your health by
starting with small changes.
The group will walk every
Monday and Wednesday
from May 9 through
October 26, weather
permitting. A pedometer
may be purchased for $15
(M.A.D. $12). FREE
10:00–11:00 a.m.
Spirited Exercise
Wendell Williams, Instructor
Try this great combination
of cardio, strength, and
flexibility chair exercises.
Cost $6.60 (M.A.D. $5.20)
1:00 p.m. Group Exercise
LaGretta Ambrose, Instructor
Classes focus on cardiovascular fitness, strength
training, flexibility, and
balance. Cost $4.75
(M.A.D. $3.80)
9:00–10:00 a.m.
Worth the Weight 2
Sharon Smith,
Possibilities Coach
Join Sharon for progressive
strength training using free
weights, balls, and bands.
Cost $5 (M.A.D. $4)
2:30 p.m. Men’s Strength
Training
LaGretta Ambrose, Instructor
Train with a professional
exercise instructor and
bodybuilder. Cost $5.25
(M.A.D. $4.20)
THURSDAY
2:00–3:30 p.m. ¡Baile!
Latin Dance Class
Joe McCord, Instructor
Get an introduction to the
exciting world of Latin dance,
including salsa, cha-cha,
merengue, and bachata.
Cost $5 (M.A.D. $4)
WEDNESDAY
7:30–9:00 a.m. 10K Walkers
See Monday.
11:00 a.m. Line Dancing
Dolores “Dee” Pillow,
Instructor
Learn the footwork of this
popular dance. Cost $4.50
(M.A.D. $3.60)
7:30–8:50 a.m.
Worth the Weight
See Tuesday.
9:00 a.m. Tai Chi Movement
Anthony Guerrero, Instructor
Learn the low-impact and
non-strenuous movements
associated with the traditional tai chi “long form.”
Cost $6.75 (M.A.D. $5.40)
10:30 a.m. African
Movement & Dance
Toni Hector, Instructor
A low-impact workout
designed to tone and
strengthen in a structured
way. Cost $5.25 (M.A.D $4.20)
TUESDAY
7:30–8:50 a.m.
Worth the Weight
Sharon Smith,
Possibilities Coach
Attend strength training
classes two days per week
to improve your everyday
functioning with the use of
weights and bands. Please
preregister before the first
class of the month. Cost $28
(M.A.D. $22.40) per month
1:30 p.m. Belly Dancing
Dorothy Holloway,
Instructor
Belly dancing is suitable
for all ages and improves
muscle tone, flexibility,
and balance. Cost $5.25
(M.A.D $4.20)
12:00 p.m. Meditation
& Relaxation
Sharon Smith,
Possibilities Coach
An accessible approach to
meditation. Simple yoga
breathing techniques will
be covered. Cost $5.25
(M.A.D. $4.20)
1:00 p.m. Steppers Step Out
Maurice Coes, Instructor
The moves of this popular
dance are fun and easy to
learn! Cost $6 (M.A.D. $4.80)
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11:30–12:15 p.m.
Try Something New!
Moving Easy
LaGretta Ambrose, Instructor
If you have arthritis, join us
for a unique class that will
help you improve flexibility
and range of motion, as well
as manage joint pain without
weights. Cost $5.25
(M.A.D. $4.20)
FRIDAY
9:00 a.m. Yoga
LaGretta Ambrose, Instructor
Balance the body and
quiet the mind through a
series of stretching postures
and breathing techniques
appropriate for all ability
levels. Yoga develops strength,
flexibility, stamina, and
balance. Cost $7.50
(M.A.D. $6)
10:15 a.m. Laughter Yoga
Linda Hondras & Donna
Lawrence, Instructors
Come with an open mind
and leave feeling rejuvenated
and refreshed. Cost $4
(M.A.D. $3.20)
11:15 a.m. Strength
& Stretch
LaGretta Ambrose, Instructor
Decrease your risk of falls,
boost your metabolism
and energy, and relieve
joint pain. Increase flexibility
and strength with moderate
resistance training. Cost $5
(M.A.D. $4)
FREEBIES
10:00–11:00 a.m. Social Isolation
& Loneliness in Older Adults
Louise Hawkley, Senior Research Scientist,
National Opinion Research Center
Find out why isolation and loneliness
are bad for your health—in many ways!
Learn what you can do to reduce loneliness and get socially engaged.
and living will declarations—and why
you need to have them. You will have
an opportunity to get your documents
drafted by attorneys for free! In the
second session, lawyers will assist you
in filing your power of attorney and
living will declaration forms. You must
attend Part 1 in order to participate in
Part 2. Advance registration required.
Wednesday, July 6
Wednesday, July 27
Wednesday, September 14
10:00–11:00 a.m. Understanding
Teachers’ Pensions
Jacqueline Umbles, CTPF
Communications Specialist
With the Chicago Teachers Union in
the news, this is a good time to learn
about teachers’ pensions. Find out why
these pensions actually have a very
positive impact on the economies of
the State of Illinois, the City of Chicago,
and our neighborhood communities.
9:30–11:00 a.m. Book Club
This month we’ll discuss The Visionist
by Rachel Urquhart.
9:00–11:00 a.m. Mather Connections
Meeting
Join us to find out about volunteering
at Mather’s—More Than a Café and its
benefits. Call Eilleen Gabriel-Galán at
(773) 774.5771.
Tuesday, July 26
History of Men’s Ties
& How to Wear Them
Tuesday, August 2
9:00–10:00 a.m. Spiritual Moments
Beedie Jones, Mather’s—More Than
a Café Manager
Enjoy some time for thankfulness as
we share feelings of gratitude.
Wednesday, August 17
Tuesday, July 12
12:00–1:00 p.m. The University of
Chicago Medicine SHARE Network:
Elder Abuse
Frail and vulnerable older adults can
easily become the victims of abuse,
neglect, and exploitation in sometimes
surprising ways. Learn about the warning
signs of abuse and what you can do to
prevent it from happening to your
friends and relatives.
10:00–11:00 a.m. Fire Safety in the Home
Minnie Tenort, Chicago Fire Department
Learn how to protect yourself from fire
hazards in the home. Find out about
kitchen, electrical, and heater safety
from a representative of the Chicago
Fire Department.
Thursday, September 15
1:00–3:30 p.m. Draft Your Power
of Attorney Seminar, Part 2
Wednesday, August 24
Monday, September 19
9:30–11:00 a.m. Book Club
This month we’ll discuss Circle of Wives
by Alice LaPlante.
2:30–3:30 p.m. Mather’s—More Than
a Café Quarterly Birthday Club
For Mather Advantage Discount (M.A.D.)
customers with birthdays in July, August,
and September. Enjoy refreshments
and socializing with other celebrants!
Please register in advance.
Monday, July 18
10:00–11:00 a.m. Try Something New!
History of Ties & How to Wear Them
Hernando Hampton, Mather LifeWays
Hernando discusses the origins and
history of ties. His presentation will
include a display of ties and a demonstration of ways to tie them, along with
a short video. You’ll learn where to buy
the best ties, including bow ties.
10:00–11:00 a.m. Don’t Put All Your
Retirement Eggs in One Basket
Laurie Samuels, Attorney/Insurance
Professional
State and local pension cuts have left
many in distress. Learn how to reallocate
a portion of your retirement accounts in
view of the current economic situation.
Thursday, September 8
2:30–3:30 p.m. Draft Your Power
of Attorney Seminar, Part 1
Tom Wendt, Center for Disability
& Elder Law
Join us for a free two-part presentation
that explains legal services for powers
of attorney for health care, property,
Wednesday, September 28
9:30–11:00 a.m. Book Club
This month we’ll discuss Forty Acres
by Dwayne Alexander Smith.
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ONGOING EVENTS
BUSINESS
EXPO WEEK
The Café will host a
week-long business
expo every month for
those who would like
to share information
or sell their wares.
Call (773) 488.2801
to participate as a
vendor/exhibitor
or for more details.
Vendor cost $30/day
Mark your calendar for
the following weeks:
July 5–8, August 1–5,
September 6–9
9:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
MONDAY
9:00–11:00 a.m.
Red Hat Society
A support network for
women to focus on friendship, sisterhood, and fun.
Takes place the first Monday
of each month. Membership
is at capacity at this time.
9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Piano Lessons
Thirty-minute lessons for
beginners and those with
limited experience. No
space available at this time.
Check with the front desk
for availability. Suggested
Donation $25 for 4 weekly
lessons
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Prime Time Sister Circle II
Currently accepting
participants who have
completed the 12-week
PTSC curriculum. Call Sharon
Smith at (773) 488.2805
for more information.
3:00–4:00 p.m. Mather’s—
More Than a Café Chorus
The Chorus performs yearround concerts. Waiting list.
FREE
referrals to community
services. Appointment
required. FREE
12:15–2:15 p.m.
Basic/Intermediate Knitting
Learn the basics of knitting
and then some in this foursession workshop. Students
from previous classes can
reapply. Request a supply
list upon registration.
Suggested Donation $30
THURSDAY
TUESDAY
9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Piano Lessons
See Monday.
12:00–2:30 p.m.
Consultation: Benefits
Check-Up.org
Are you eligible for local and
national benefits? A visiting
consultant can tell you how
you may qualify. Appointment
required. FREE
12:30–2:00 p.m.
Prime Time Sister Circle I
No space available at this
time. Check with the front
desk for availability.
WEDNESDAY
12:00–2:00 p.m. Senior
Health Insurance Program
(SHIP)
By appointment only. FREE
12:00–2:30 p.m. Consult
with a Social Worker
A licensed social worker
will be available for
individual consultations.
Get information and
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12:00–2:00 p.m. Learn
about RTA Free Transit
Sign up for free rides on
the RTA. FREE
2:00–4:00 p.m. Open
Bridge/Whist/ Scrabble
Chess Club
Join other card sharks or
enjoy the game of your
choice. Scrabble and chess
players may bring their
own boards. Suggested
Donation $1.30
FRIDAY
11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
Blood Pressure Screening
Get your blood pressure
checked each week by a
registered clinician. FREE
SATURDAY
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Open Bridge/Whist/
Scrabble/Chess Club
Suggested Donation $1.30
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: Full trip payment is due at
time of registration to reserve your place. If
you cancel your reservation and we are able
to sell your ticket, we can refund your money
in full or you can apply your payment towards
another event in 2016. No refunds will be
issued unless your reservation can be replaced.
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
Earth Age Well. Please recycle.
July | August | September At-a-Glance
JULY
WEEKLY EVENTS
Monday
7:30 a.m. 10K Walkers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
10:00 a.m. Spirited Exercise. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
11:00 a.m. Prime Time Sister Circle II . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
1:00 p.m. Group Exercise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Tuesday
7:30 a.m. Worth the Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
9:00 a.m. Worth the Weight 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
12:00 p.m. Consultation: Benefits Check-Up.org . . 12
2:00 p.m. ¡Baile! Latin Dance Class . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Wednesday
7:30 a.m. 10K Walkers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
11:00 a.m. Line Dancing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
12:00 p.m. Senior Health Insurance
Program (SHIP). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
12:00 p.m. Consult with a Social Worker . . . . . . . . . 12
12:00 p.m. Meditation & Relaxation . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
12:15 p.m. Basic/Intermediate Knitting . . . . . . . . . . 12
1:00 p.m. Steppers Step Out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
2:30 p.m. Men’s Strength Training . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Thursday
7:30 a.m. Worth the Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
9:00 a.m. Tai Chi Movement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
10:30 a.m. African Movement & Dance. . . . . . . . . . . . 10
11:30 a.m. Moving Easy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
12:00 p.m. Learn about RTA Free Transit . . . . . . . . . . . 12
1:30 p.m. Belly Dancing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
2:00 p.m. Open Bridge/Whist/Scrabble/
Chess Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Friday
9:00 a.m. Yoga . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
10:15 a.m. Laughter Yoga. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
11:15 a.m. Strength & Stretch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
11:30 a.m. Blood Pressure Screening . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Saturday
10:00 a.m. Open Bridge/Whist/ Scrabble/
Chess Club. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Friday, July 1
1:00–2:00 p.m. American Conductor Extraordinaire!. . . . . . 4
5:00–9:00 p.m. Independence Day Celebration:
Steppers & Line Dance Party . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Monday, July 4
CAFÉ CLOSED – Happy Independence Day!
Wednesday, July 6
10:00–11:00 a.m. Understanding Teachers’ Pensions . . . . 11
Thursday, July 7
10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. AARP Safe Driving Course
Sign-Up Day . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
2:00–4:00 p.m. Learn How to Use an iPad, Part 1 . . . . . . . . . 9
Friday, July 8
1:00–2:00 p.m. Policing in Chicago . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
3:00–5:00 p.m. Karaoke with Lil Bit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Monday, July 11
10:00–11:00 a.m. Food For Thought: Seafood—
the Good Protein . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Tuesday, July 12
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Movies in the Morning . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
12:00–1:00 p.m. The University of Chicago Medicare
SHARE Network: Elder Abuse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Wednesday, July 13
CAFÉ CLOSED – All-Employee Meeting
Thursday, July 14
12:30–4:30 p.m. AARP Safe Driving Course, Part 1 . . . . . . . . 6
2:00–4:00 p.m. Learn How to Use an iPad, Part 2 . . . . . . . . . 9
Friday, July 15
1:00–2:00 p.m. Uncrowned Queens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
5:00–9:00 p.m. Friday Night Live at Mather’s:
Steppers & Line Dance Party . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Monday, July 18
10:00–11:00 a.m. History of Ties & How to Wear Them . . . 11
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Tuesday, July 19
TRIP: Cook County Elder Justice
Center Tour. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Tuesday, August 2
9:00–10:00 a.m. Spiritual
Moments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Thursday, August 18
2:00–4:00 p.m. Word Basics,
Part 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Wednesday, July 20
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Commit to
Get Healthy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m. The Culinary
Delighters Present: Custom
Condiments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Wednesday August 3
9:00–11:00 a.m. Scarf Magic:
Change Your Look, Part 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m. The Culinary
Delighters Present: The Art of
Pasta Primavera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Friday, August 19
1:00–2:30 p.m. What’s a Docent
Doing on Amtrak? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
5:00–9:00 p.m. Friday Night Live
at Mather’s: Steppers & Line
Dance Party . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Thursday, July 21
12:30–4:30 p.m. AARP Safe Driving
Course, Part 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
2:00–4:00 p.m. Computer Basics,
Part 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Thursday, August 4
2:00–4:00 p.m. Getting Started with
Facebook, Part 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Monday, August 22
11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. 12th Annual
Wellness Academy: Living Life in the
Blue Zone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Friday, July 22
1:00–2:00 p.m. How to Write Your
Own Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Tuesday, July 26
TRIP: Canal Boat & Trolley Tours . . . . . . 3
10:00–11:00 a.m. Social Isolation &
Loneliness in Older Adults . . . . . . . . . . 11
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Save a Life:
Learn CPR & How to Use an AED . . . . . 6
Friday, August 5
1:00–2:00 p.m. Chicago & the Birth
of Gospel Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Monday, August 8
9:30–11:00 a.m. Poetry Writing
Workshop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Wednesday, August 10
9:00–11:00 a.m. Scarf Magic:
Change Your Look, Part 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
10:00–11:00 a.m. Food for Thought:
Foods & Skin Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Tuesday, August 23
11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. 12th Annual
Wellness Academy, Day 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Wednesday, August 24
9:00–11:00 a.m. Walgreens
Diabetes Education Day . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
9:30–11:00 a.m. Book Club . . . . . . . . . 11
11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. 12th Annual
Wellness Academy, Day 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Thursday, August 25
11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. 12th Annual
Wellness Academy, Day 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
2:00–4:00 p.m. Word Basics,
Part 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Wednesday, July 27
9:00–11:00 a.m. Walgreens: Blood
Pressure Screening & Healthy Heart . . 6
9:30–11:00 a.m. Book Club . . . . . . . . . 11
Thursday, August 11
2:00–4:00 p.m. Getting Started with
Facebook, Part 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Thursday, July 28
2:00–4:00 p.m. Computer Basics,
Part 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Friday, August 12
1:00–2:00 p.m. Native American
Heroes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Friday, July 29
10:00–11:30 a.m. Cancer Survivor
Support Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
1:00–2:30 p.m. Meet the People
of the I&M Canal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Monday, August 15
10:00–11:00 a.m. Embracing
Forgiveness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Friday, August 26
10:00–11:30 a.m. Cancer Survivor
Support Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. 12th Annual
Wellness Academy, Day 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
2:00–3:00 p.m. OooH Wee Sweet Tea
on Shark Tank. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Tuesday, August 16
TRIP: A Visit to Chicago’s French
Market . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Monday, August 29
10:00–11:00 a.m. The Store: A Family
Love Story . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
AUGUST
Monday, August 1
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Movies in
the Morning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Wednesday, August 17
10:00–11:00 a.m. Fire Safety in
the Home . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
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SEPTEMBER
Thursday, September 1
2:00–4:00 p.m. E-mail Basics,
Part 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Friday, September 2
1:00–2:00 p.m. The Big Beat: Fats
Domino and the Birth of Rock ’n’ Roll. . . 8
Monday, September 5
CAFÉ CLOSED – Happy Labor Day!
Thursday, September 15
1:00–3:30 p.m. Draft Your Power of
Attorney Seminar, Part 2. . . . . . . . . . . . 11
2:00–4:00 p.m. Learn How to Use an
iPad, Part 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Tuesday, September 6
ALL DAY – M.A.D. PREVIEW DAY
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Movies in
the Morning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Friday, September 16
1:00–2:00 p.m. The Story of Emmett
Till: Witness to Murder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
5:00–9:00 p.m. Friday Night Live
at Mather’s: Steppers & Line
Dance Party . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Wednesday, September 7
ALL DAY – M.A.D. PREVIEW DAY
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m. The Culinary
Delighters Present: Brunch at
Antoine’s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Monday, September 19
2:30–3:30 p.m. Mather’s—More
Than a Café Quarterly Birthday Club. . 11
Thursday, September 8
2:00–4:00 p.m. E-mail Basics,
Part 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
2:30–3:30 p.m. Draft Your Power
of Attorney Seminar, Part 1 . . . . . . . . . 11
Friday, September 9
1:00–2:00 p.m. The Power of the Press:
The Chicago Defender . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Monday, September 12
11:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m. Men’s Lunch &
Learn: Tests & Screenings . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Tuesday, September 13
TRIP: Cantigny Park: Museums
& Garden Tour. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Wednesday, September 14
9:00–11:00 a.m. Mather Connections
Meeting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
10:00–11:00 a.m. Food for Thought:
The Whole Truth about Whole Grains
& Healthy Aging. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
10:00–11:00 a.m. Don’t Put All Your
Retirement Eggs in One Basket. . . . . . 11
Thursday, September 22
2:00–4:00 p.m. Learn How to Use an
iPad, Part 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Friday, September 23
1:00–2:00 p.m. Those Classy, Classic
Black Ladies of Song! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Monday, September 26
4:00–6:00 p.m. Mather’s—More
Than a Café Chorus 12th Anniversary
Celebration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Wednesday, September 28
9:00–11:00 a.m. Flu Shots—
Sponsored by Walgreens Pharmacy . . . 7
9:30–11:00 a.m. Book Club . . . . . . . . . 11
Thursday, September 29
2:00–4:00 p.m. Managing Accounts
Online . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Friday, September 30
10:00–11:30 a.m. Cancer Survivor
Support Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
1:00–2:00 p.m. Jazz History
on Vinyl . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
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 75 years ago and
dedicated to developing and
implementing Ways to Age Well.SM
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.
PLEASE REGISTER AT LEAST ONE WEEK IN ADVANCE FOR ALL PROGRAMS
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Check Out Our Amazing Transformation!
Spend some time in the freshly renovated
Mather’s—More Than a Café. In addition to
our lovely new look, we now provide some
new Mather’s experiences, so you can:
i Enjoy a warm welcome in the new open
reception area
i Relax by the fireplace when the weather
turns chilly
i Read the newspaper over your coffee—
our new lighting is easy on the eyes!
i Take in the view from the new bench
seating along the front window
i Take advantage of a quiet meeting space
for smaller classes and programs
i Show off your moves in the larger, more
open space during one of our Friday Night
Live steppers’ parties
We also have a refreshed menu and expanded
hours coming soon!
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