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Meet the Mammals
page 7
More at
Mather’s
The Colors & Spice
of Indian Food
page 11
Exploring Benelux (Belgium,
the Netherlands, & Luxembourg)
Hollywood Horsepower:
Cars in the Movies
page 9
page 10
JU LY | AU GUS T | SE PTE MBE R 2 01 5
p.2 Ukulele Group Lessons
p.9
Have fun learning to strum with your peers!
p.6 Antique Appraisal: How Much Is
Your Stuff Worth?
Get your valuables appraised by experts in minutes!
p.7 An Afternoon with Estée Lauder
Leslie Goddard brings to life the visionary
cosmetics queen.
Sunny’s Cuba
Hear Sunny Chico discuss her childhood in Cuba,
the country today, and more.
p.9
Dinner Theater: The Rat Pack
Enjoy the songs of Dean, Frank, and Sammy.
p.14 Bristol Renaissance Faire
Join our day trip for a rollicking romp through
the sixteenth-century Faire.
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Ongoing Events
Ukulele
Group Lessons
Beginning July 11!
Saturdays, 10:00 a.m.
Vic Miguel,
Ukulele Instructor
Have fun strumming with
your peers! Ask for instrument packages from Uncle
Jon’s Music starting at
just $49.99. Suggested
Donation $15 per hour
MONDAY
9:00 a.m. Chair Massage
Pamper yourself with a
relaxing 20-minute massage.
Takes place 1st & 3rd
Monday of each month.
Appointment required.
Cost $20 (M.A.D. $16)
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. After-Jam
Music Chat
Whether or not you jam
at noon, join your fellow
musicians for an open
discussion and swap tips,
experiences, and music.
Take place 1st Monday
of each month. 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.
movies, and podcasts.
We’ll introduce a new topic
each time. Takes place 4th
Tuesday of each month.
FREE
12:30 p.m. Social Worker
2:00 p.m. Tea Time
with Beth
FRIDAY
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
Each lesson is 30 minutes.
Payment required in advance.
Appointment required.
Suggested Donation $90
for six lessons
WEDNESDAY
9:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Senior Health Insurance
Program (SHIP)
Learn how to complete
Medicare forms and settle
claims with your insurance
company. Takes place 1st
and 3rd Tuesday of each
month. Call (773) 774.4804
to make an appointment.
12:30–2:30 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
9:00 a.m. Art Class:
Watercolor Painting
Learn to use color and apply
composition guidelines to
create original paintings.
Basic supplies needed:
watercolor paints, paper,
and brushes. 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
THURSDAY
1:00 p.m. Chess Is Fun!
Drop-ins at all skill levels
are welcome. FREE
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Computer Help
Get answers to any computer
questions. 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,
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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
Benita Lackajs, LCSW, is
available for individual
sessions by appointment.
FREE
9:00 a.m. Piano 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? 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
SATURDAY
10:00–11:00 a.m.
Ukulele Group Lessons
See feature le.
12:00 p.m. RTA Bus Passes
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
Featured Workshops
Computer Classes
One-Day Workshops
Cost $20 (M.A.D. $16)
Google Search & Maps: Find What You Seek!
Wednesday, July 22, 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Go beyond simple Internet
searches and use new techniques
to find what you are looking for
online. We will also explore our
world using Google Maps for
directions, aerial pictures, and street views.
Intro to Your iPhone
Wednesday, August 5,
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Learn how to navigate the screens of your
iPhone, make calls, send text messages,
and use apps. Please bring your iPhone.
Genealogy Online
Tuesday, August 18,
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Learn about websites, resources, and
documentation available for genealogical
research and receive forms and charts
to get you started.
Intro to Facebook
Wednesday, September 23,
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Learn about social media and how Facebook works.
Sign up, fill out a profile, and connect with friends,
groups, and organizations.
Get M.A.D!
(Mather Advantage Discount)
M.A.D. customers can SAVE 20% on most professionally
taught lifelong learning programs, fitness classes,
consumer seminars, day trips, special events, and meals.*
Ask the receptionist for pricing and details.
*some exclusions may apply.
Two-Day Classes
Cost $35 (M.A.D. $28)
E-mail Basics: From Setup to Sign-off
Tuesdays, July 21 & 28, 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.
Computer Basics: Become a Computer Whiz
Thursdays, August 20 & 27, 1:00–3:00 p.m.
Ideal for those new to computing! You’ll learn the basic
skills needed for all other classes.
Buying & Selling on eBay
Mondays, September 14 & 21,
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.
ABCs of Microsoft Word
Tuesdays, September 15 & 22, 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
This class will introduce you to Microsoft
Word, the most popular word processing
program. Familiarize yourself with the
features that can help you create amazing
and creative documents that really have an impact.
Internet 101
Thursdays, September 17 & 24,
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
July
Crafts with Laurey
Laurey Fisher, Instructor
Try your hand at some fun and crafty projects—from
a dazzling brooch to a unique mobile, to fun coasters.
Receive step-by-step instructions and individual attention
throughout the process. No experience necessary; all
supplies provided. Suggested Donation $15 per session
Flower
Arranging
Jewelry Making: Brooch: Wednesday, July 8, 1:00 p.m.
Indoor/Outdoor Mobile: Wednesday, August 12, 1:00 p.m.
Colorful Coasters: Wednesday, September 9, 1:00 p.m.
Patriotic
Arrangement
Wednesday, July 1,
2:00 p.m.
Fresh Summer
Arrangement
Wednesday, August 12,
2:00 p.m.
Early Autumn
Arrangement
Wednesday,
September 23, 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
Wednesday, July 1
2:00 p.m. Flower Arranging:
Patriotic Arrangement
See feature above.
Try Something New!
Rethink Your Drink
Friday, July 10, 1:00 p.m.
Cate O’Brien, Director of
Research, Mather LifeWays
Institute on Aging
Sugary drinks have been
in the news a lot, from
former New York City Mayor Bloomberg’s proposed (and
defeated) ban of the sale of super-sized soft drinks to
the new federal dietary guidelines suggesting Americans
limit their intake of sugar-sweetened beverages. In this
presentation, we’ll discuss some research on how drinks
with added sugar affect our health, as well as offer some
healthy and delicious alternatives for you to try.
Cost $5 (M.A.D. $4)
George M. Cohan. We’ll
join in with the film’s finest
numbers, including “Over
There,” “You’re a Grand Old
Flag,” “Give My Regards to
Broadway,” and the rousing
title number. FREE
Friday, July 3
CAFÉ CLOSED –
Happy Independence Day!
Thursday, July 2
1:00 p.m. Sing-Along
Yankee Doodle Dandy
Sing along with James
Cagney as “Mr. Broadway,”
Saturday, July 4
CAFÉ CLOSED –
Happy Independence Day!
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Wednesday, July 8
1:00 p.m. Crafts with
Laurey: Jewelry Making:
Brooch
See feature above.
1:00 p.m. Is Your IRA
an IOU to the IRS?
Art Miller, Capital
Preservation Strategies
We will cover avoiding the
most common IRA rollover
and mandatory distribution
mistakes, understanding
the new IRA rollover rule,
preparing for potential
downturns in the economy,
understanding the pros
and cons of converting an
IRA to a Roth IRA, and
gaining the benefits of a
customized beneficiary
form. You will have the
opportunity to receive an
IRA Strategy Report that
shows you how to avoid
tax errors and penalties,
prepare a customized
beneficiary form, create
tax-free income, and
preserve your IRA or other
retirement plans during
your lifetime. FREE
Thursday, July 9
1:00 p.m. Save a Life—
Learn CPR!
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
Friday, July 10
1:00 p.m. Try Something
New! Rethink Your Drink
See feature page 4.
1:00 p.m. 8-Week
Workshop: Still-Life
Painting with Acrylics
See feature right.
BYOB
5:00 p.m. Ada Kolmodin:
Art Exhibit Opening
Reception
Saturday, July 11
11:30 a.m. Germany &
Israel: A Story of Guilt
& an Unlikely Friendship
Monday, July 13
1:00 p.m. The Columbian
Exposition: The State &
Foreign Buildings
Michael Corcoran, Author/
Historian/Lecturer/Stand-Up
Comic/Tour Guide
While the Columbian
Exposition of 1893 was
Chicago’s “coming out”
Wednesday, July 15
CAFÉ CLOSED –
All-Employee Meeting
Thursday, July 16
SUMMER LUNCH
SPECIAL
Celebrate summer with
honey fried chicken, kale
slaw, herb gemstone salad,
and berry spoon bread
with peach lemonade.
Cost $10 (M.A.D. $8)
8-Week Workshop: Still-Life Painting
with Acrylics
Fridays, July 10–
August 28,
1:00–4:00 p.m.
Shahnaz Raoofi,
Teaching Artist,
Art Institute
of Chicago
Learn to translate
our observable
three-dimensional
world into dynamic
and expressive
drawings and paintings. Use the still-life motif to explore
the importance of composition, tonal value, color
relationships, narrative, and personal expression. Please
bring your own supplies; a list is available at the front
desk. Suggested Donation $90 in advance for the series
Dinner Theater: Songs of the
Singing Cowboys
Friday, July 17,
4:30 p.m.
Rick Pickren,
Singer & Songwriter
Did you know
that July 25 is
the National Day
of the Cowboy?
Saddle up with Rick,
a descendant of Buffalo
Bill Cody, and ride back
to the days of the silver
screen’s famous singing
cowboys. Sing along
to well-known Western
Roy Rogers
favorites like Gene
Autry’s “Back in the Saddle Again,” Roy Rogers’s “Tumbling
Tumbleweeds,” and Frankie Laine’s “Rawhide.” Then ride
into the sunset singing Roy and Dale’s “Happy Trails.”
Dinner 4:30 p.m. Show 5:30 p.m.
Meal Cost $11.50 (M.A.D. $9)
Entertainment Suggested Donation $8
BYOB
Anette Isaacs, MA, Historian
What
would
seem to be
an unlikely
relationship
has evolved
into a
blossoming friendship and
successful economic bond.
Join Anette as she discusses
how Germany has tried to
cope with the guilt of causing
the Holocaust and how this
painful but necessary process
heralded a new era in
German-Israeli relations.
Suggested Donation $8
party to the world, it also
showcased dozens of countries that exhibited there,
particularly the 19 nations
that constructed their own
buildings. These structures
and the exhibits inside them
had a huge influence on
America’s cultural perceptions, foreign policy, and
culinary and artistic tastes
for decades to come. In this
continuation of his Exposition series, Michael explores
all of the Foreign Buildings
as well as several other
attractions in that area of
the grounds. A fascinating
foray for all Chicago history
fans! Suggested Donation $8
1:00 p.m. GeNarrations
Storytelling: “What Is Said
Is in the Air. What Is Written
Is Always There.”
Goodman Theatre
GeNarrations Storytellers
Come and hear some good
stories—and be inspired to
tell your own! Older-adult
participants from GeNarrations, a Goodman Theatre
writing and storytelling
workshop, will share their
stories with us. FREE
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Helpful Health
Hints Series
Friday, July 24
Siberia
1:00 p.m. 8-Week
Workshop: Still-Life
Painting with Acrylics
See feature page 5.
3:00 p.m. Siberia
See feature left.
Keely McLaughlin,
Oak Street Health
Join Keely for healthy
insights and advice.
Light refreshments
will be served. FREE
7 Things Everyone
Should Know about
Kidney Disease
Monday, July 20,
1:00 p.m.
Learn the importance
of kidney health and
the facts about kidney
disease.
Caution! Arteries
under Pressure
Monday, August 17,
1:00 p.m.
Learn the causes and
symptoms of high blood
pressure, as well as tips
for prevention and
management.
Ease Arthritis
with Exercise
Monday, September 21,
1:00 p.m.
Learn exercises you can
do to help increase
strength and flexibility,
reduce joint pain, and
combat fatigue.
Thursday, July 16
1:00 p.m. Women’s
Discussion Group
Benita Lackajs, LCSW
Join us in a discussion
about caregiving, share
how you juggle caring for
yourself and your loved
one, and learn from others.
FREE
Saturday, July 25
11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
Antique Appraisal: How
Much Is Your Stuff Worth?
Friday, July 24, 3:00 p.m.
Jeanne Roppolo, Author
Motivational speaker Jeanne Roppolo, author of the
Grandma Goes to… book series, encounters the cold
and isolated highlands, lowlands, and steppes of Northern
Asia, which served as home to Russian and Soviet criminals and political exiles in days gone by. Join us to view
photos and hear tales of Siberia. Suggested Donation $8
Friday, July 17
Wednesday, July 22
1:00 p.m. 8-Week
Workshop: Still-Life
Painting with Acrylics
1:00 p.m. Critic’s Choice:
Shutter Island by Dennis
Lehane
See feature page 5.
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 receptionist for details.
4:30 p.m. Dinner Theater:
Songs of the Singing
Cowboys
See feature page 5.
Saturday, July 18
11:30 a.m. Scams & Fraud
Coralyn Hudik, Cook County
Elder Justice Center
New scams are being
invented every day, and
many of us know someone
who has fallen victim. Arming yourself with the latest
information will prevent you
from becoming a fraudster’s
next target. FREE
Monday, July 20
1:00 p.m. 7 Things
Everyone Should Know
about Kidney Disease
See feature left.
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Thursday, July 23
1:00 p.m. Classical
Music on Film
Bob Levi, Musical Enthusiast
Enjoy the drama of classical
music! See your favorite
composers in the Hollywood
depictions of their lives,
which may not be historically
accurate, but are great fun
to watch. Bob plays clips
and discusses biographical
films about six classical
composers: Chopin, Liszt,
Johann Strauss II, Sir Arthur
Sullivan, Paganini, and
Schumann. Watch classical
go Hollywood! Suggested
Donation $8
Heidi A. Harders, ISA_CAPP,
GG, Chicago Gem & Jewelry
Evaluation Services Inc.
What is it?
What is
it worth?
Expert
appraisers
will identify and
appraise
your collectibles and
antiques in minutes. Please
bring one to three items to
be appraised. If your item
is too big, please bring a
high-resolution photo
of it. No weapons, please.
Appointment necessary;
please see the receptionist.
Suggested Donation $8
Monday, July 27
1:00 p.m.
Are Complementary &
Alternative Medicine
for Me?
Rose Mattax, Founder,
From the Heart Center
More than 60% of Americans
use some form of alternative
medicine when ill. Find out
what alternative approaches
are right for you in this
informative overview by
a professional practitioner.
FREE
Wednesday, July 29
8:30 a.m. Meditation:
A 4-Week Workshop
See feature page 7.
Meditation: A 4-Week Workshop
Wednesdays, July 29–August 19, 8:30 a.m.
and Wednesdays, September 2–23, 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.
Choose from two options for 4-week workshops;
Suggested Donation $20 for 4-week workshop
An Afternoon with
Estée Lauder
Wednesday, July 29
1:00 p.m. Meet the
Mammals
Jim Rowan, Naturalist
& Photographer
Johannesburg, South Africa
Friday, July 31, 1:00 p.m.
Joe Cunniff, Instructor, DePaul University
Come visit the vibrant heart of South Africa. The City of
Gold is a bustling metropolis that is the second largest
city in Africa. Find out what is happening in this rapidly
changing city, and enjoy a delicious South African treat.
Suggested Donation $8
Dinner Theater: An Evening of Irish Songs
Friday, July 31, 4:30 p.m.
Leslie Goddard,
Historical Impersonator
Spend an afternoon with
the visionary cosmetics
queen whose marketing
innovations and tireless
pursuit of excellence
helped her company
become a billion-dollara-year business.
Suggested Donation $8
Thursday, July 30
1:00 p.m. An Afternoon
with Estée Lauder
See feature le.
BYOB
Thursday, July 30
1:00 p.m.
Monkeys, deer, whales,
and humans all share
certain things in common.
Learn what these are as
we meet some of our 4,650
animal cousins. Beautiful,
original photographic images
illustrate each remarkable
creature. Suggested
Donation $8
Mark Piekarz, Vocalist
Lyric tenor and pianist Mark Piekarz
sings a beautiful selection of favorite
ballads from the Irish tradition. Mark
has performed locally with ensembles
like Bella Voce and the Wicker Park Choral Singers, and
as a soloist in churches throughout the city.
Dinner 4:30 p.m. Show 5:30 p.m.; Meal Cost $11.50
(M.A.D. $9); Entertainment Suggested Donation $8
Friday, July 31
1:00 p.m. 8-Week
Workshop: Still-Life
Painting with Acrylics
See feature page 5.
1:00 p.m. Johannesburg,
South Africa
See feature above.
4:30 p.m. Dinner Theater:
An Evening of Irish Songs
See feature above.
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August
Boost Your Brain & Memory
Saturdays, August 8–22, September 5–19, and
October 3–10, 11:30 a.m.
Saturday, August 1
11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
Try Something New! Silk
Scarf Painting Workshop:
Morning Glory Scarf
Vivian Visser, Artist
Silk painting
is quick, fun,
and easy!
The glow
and warmth
of the silk
make even
the simplest
painting
beautiful. This workshop
will teach you a basic silk
painting technique using
salt to create a stunning
effect. After class, you can
wear your flowered scarf
home or give it to someone
special. All supplies provided;
no experience necessary.
Paint does not come out
of clothes, so please dress
appropriately. Suggested
Donation $20
Wednesday August 5
8:30 a.m. Meditation:
A 4-Week Workshop
See feature page 7.
1:00 p.m. Maximizing Life
with Dementia/Alzheimer’s
Thursday, August 6
Having Trouble Hearing on the Phone?
1:00 p.m. Maintaining
Independence with
Age-Related Vision Loss
Polly Abbott, Certified
Vision Rehabilitation
Therapist & Craig Lynch,
Lifelong Braille User
Do you have macular
degeneration or know someone with low vision? Learn
about strategies and tools
that can help someone with
low vision function better,
as well as small changes you
can make in your home
and daily routine to stay
independent. FREE
Friday, August 7
1:00 p.m. 8-Week
Workshop: Still-Life
Painting with Acrylics
See feature page 5.
1:00 p.m. The History
of the Chicago L
Greg Borzo, Author
Monday, August 10, 11:00 a.m.
Kate Kubey, Coordinator, Illinois
Telecommunications Access Corporation
Illinois has a FREE amplified phone
program! Test various phones to determine
which works best for you, and your new
phone will be delivered to your home.
Please bring your ID and a copy of
your latest phone bill; you must
have a landline. No age or income
restrictions, but you must wait four years if you have
received a phone through this program in the past.
Appointment required. FREE
needs to be preserved as
we travel through time with
a slide show and talk by
Greg Borzo, author of the
popular book The Chicago L.
Suggested Donation $8
BYOB
Bob Tucker, Senior Advocate,
Senior Helpers
Learn about normal
aging versus dementia, the
physiological and cognitive
changes that can occur, the
disease stages, and what to
watch for. Learn the latest
techniques in helping
manage difficult behaviors,
communicating most effectively, what not to say, and
the ways to improve the
lives of everyone impacted.
FREE
Beth Zoeller, Possibilities Coach, Mather LifeWays
This interactive program uses a unique, whole-person
approach to brain health that incorporates physical activity,
social engagement, intellectual engagement, nutrition,
emotional well-being, and spiritual life. Through eight
sessions, you will learn practices that can help you live a
healthier lifestyle as well as remember things better, be more organized, pay closer
attention, and regulate your emotions. Learn what you can do now to reduce your
risk of Alzheimer’s Disease and other dementias. Reservations required. FREE
5:00 p.m. Marianne
Murphy: Art Exhibit
Opening Reception
AUTHOR PRESENTATION
Chicago’s L,
or elevated
line, is one
of the city’s
most enduring
icons. The L has been
running 24/7 for more than
100 years. Come learn how
it came to be and why it
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Saturday, August 8
Wednesday, August 12
8:30 a.m. Meditation:
A 4-Week Workshop
See feature page 7.
1:00 p.m. Crafts with
Laurey: Indoor/Outdoor
Mobile
See feature page 4.
2:00 p.m. Flower Arranging:
Fresh Summer Arrangement
11:30 a.m. Boost Your
Brain & Memory
See feature page 4.
See feature above.
Thursday, August 13
Monday, August 10
See feature page 9.
11:00 a.m. Having Trouble
Hearing on the Phone?
See feature above.
1:00 p.m. Sunny’s Cuba
Sunny’s Cuba
Thursday, August 13,
1:00 p.m.
Sunny Chico, Founder
& President, SPC
Educational Solutions
Now that relations with Cuba
are improving, everyone wants to know more about this
fascinating country. Sunny talks about growing up in Cuba,
what is happening in the country today, and the experience
of Cuban Americans. Also, enjoy some delicious Cuban
treats prepared by our Culinary Delighters. Suggested
Donation $5
Friday, August 14
Saturday, August 15
1:00 p.m. 8-Week
Workshop: Still-Life
Painting with Acrylics
11:30 a.m. Boost Your
Brain & Memory
See feature page 8.
See feature page 5.
Monday, August 17
4:30 p.m. Dinner Theater:
The Rat Pack
1:00 p.m. Caution!
Arteries under Pressure
Heather Braoudakis, Soprano
See feature page 6.
Tuesday, August 18
FARMERS’ MARKET
LUNCH SPECIAL
Summer squash soup
with parmesan crisps,
salmon or chicken
panzanella salad, and
raspberry s’mores.
Cost $9 (M.A.D. $7.20)
Wednesday, August 19
BYOB
Enjoy the songs of
Dean, Frank, and
Sammy like “Luck Be
a Lady,” “Volare,” and
“That Old Black Magic.”
Plus, learn the history of the
group that also included
Humphrey Bogart, Judy
Garland, and Lauren Bacall.
Dinner 4:30 p.m.
Show 5:30 p.m.
Meal Cost $11.50 (M.A.D. $9)
Entertainment Suggested
Donation $8
8:30 a.m. Meditation:
A 4-Week Workshop
See feature page 7.
1:00 p.m. Critic’s Choice:
To Kill a Mockingbird by
Harper Lee
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 receptionist for details.
Exploring Benelux (Belgium,
the Netherlands, & Luxembourg)
Wednesday, August 26, 1:00 p.m.
Jim Rowan, Naturalist & Photographer
Belgium, the Netherlands, and Luxembourg are three
small countries packed with beauty and history. Among
the many places we’ll visit are Amsterdam, with its
beautiful canals and architecture, the medieval town
of Bruges, and fortified Luxembourg City—all UNESCO
World Heritage Sites. Suggested Donation $8
Thursday, August 20
1:00 p.m. Benefits:
What Are You Eligible for
and Entitled to?
Benita Lackajs, LCSW,
Metropolitan Family Services
Learn about the various
benefit programs that are
available to you if you meet
certain income guidelines.
FREE
Friday, August 21
1:00 p.m. 8-Week
Workshop: Still-Life
Painting with Acrylics
See feature page 5.
1:00–5:00 p.m. Drop &
Swap—for Free!
your house? Somewhere,
someone is looking for
those exact items! Bring
your clean, gently used
goods for an afternoon
of swapping with no need
for cash. Just sign up to
let us know if you plan to
drop or swap, but everyone
is welcome to browse!
No perishable items, please.
You must be able to transport all items on your own.
FREE
Saturday, August 22
11:30 a.m. Boost Your
Brain & Memory
See feature page 8.
See those perfectly good,
practically new items that
are just taking up space in
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Hollywood Horsepower:
Cars in the Movies
Monday, August 24
Saturday, August 29
1:00 p.m. Sacred Feminine
Within Workshop
11:30 a.m. Ebony & Ivory:
The Story of Chicago Piano
Jeanmarie Dwyer-Wrigley,
Founder & Director,
WomensWisdom
Through the study and
practice of the “Principles
of Sacred Feminine Psychology,” you will develop
and use intuitive wisdom
to transform authentic
greatness into empowerment of the feminine spirit
and establish the art of
beauty, artistry, harmony,
and healing in your life.
FREE
“Jivan” Ivan Rivera, DJ,
Record Collector, Music
Historian
Wednesday, August 26
Thursday, August 27, 1:00 p.m.
Bob Burton, Professor Emeritus,
Oakton Community College
Film audiences and movie makers alike have a
long-standing love affair with the automobile. With
horsepower under the hood, Hollywood has given
us some of the most memorable scenes on film:
races, chases, crashes, and good ol’ cruising! So
buckle up and relive some of the thrills, burning
rubber, and romance of America’s cinematic
highway. Suggested Donation $8
1:00 p.m. Exploring
Benelux (Belgium, the
Netherlands, & Luxembourg)
See feature page 9.
Thursday, August 27
1:00 p.m. Hollywood
Horsepower: Cars in
the Movies
See feature le.
Friday, August 28
1:00 p.m. 8-Week
Workshop: Still-Life
Painting with Acrylics
See feature page 5.
Armchair Taste Travels:
Marshall Field’s Walnut Room
Friday, August 28, 3:00 p.m.
Mary Beth Lutjen & the Delighters, Mather’s Culinary Team
It all started with a
lady and a pot pie.
In 1907, the Walnut
Room was the first
restaurant to open in
a department store.
Enjoy sampling some
of their famous
culinary traditions
like Mrs. Hering’s Chicken Pot Pie, the Peach Nest, Frango
Mint Pie, and a few others. Cost $10 (M.A.D. $8)
3:00 p.m. Armchair Taste
Travels: Marshall Field’s
Walnut Room
See feature le.
SEPTEMBER
Let Jivan Ivan take you
on a great jazz keyboard
adventure! Hear clips of
Chicago artists who have
made major contributions
to piano history in jazz,
rhythm and blues, and soul
music. Learn about their
lives and careers. Some of
these names may strike a
chord: Jimmy Yancey, Little
Brother Montgomery,
Johnnie Johnson, and Willie
Mabon, among many others.
Suggested Donation $4
Monday, August 31
1:00 p.m. The Laws
Change, but Our
Commitment Doesn’t
Laurie Samuels, Attorney
& Insurance Professional Are you interested in what
the US Department of
Treasury and Harvard
Business Review have to say
about retirement income?
If so, we have information
for you. Light refreshments
served. FREE
M.A.D. PREVIEW DAY
4
Be an early bird and get the inside
scoop on all the great programs found
at Mather’s—More Than a Café. We’ll
Friday
give you the upcoming More at Mather’s
magazine in advance so you can be the first to register!
Call (773) 774.4804 to R.S.V.P.
Not M.A.D.? Ask us how you can
SAVE 20% on almost everything!
Preview Day is exclusively for Mather Advantage Discount (M.A.D.) customers.
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September
Wednesday,
September 2
8:30 a.m. Meditation:
A 4-Week Workshop
See feature page 7.
Try Something New!
The Colors & Spice of Indian Food
Wednesday, September 2, 1:00 p.m.
1:00 p.m. Try Something
New! The Colors & Spice
of Indian Food
See feature right.
Thursday, September 3
1:00 p.m. Legal Services
& Power of Attorney for
Health Care, Property &
Living Will Declarations
Center for Disability and
Elder Law (CDEL)
Learn about valuable free
legal services available to
you and find out whether a
power of attorney and/or
living will are appropriate
for you. Then sign up for the
no-cost clinic scheduled
for September 10. FREE
Friday, September 4
All Day – M.A.D.
Preview Day!
See feature page 10.
1:00 p.m. Try Something
New! UFOs: Out of This
World!
Sam Maranto, Director of
Illinois MUFON
Hear a straightforward
account of the status of UFO
research from someone
who’s been at the forefront
of the field. Sam Maranto is
known for his investigative
work in the Tinley Park
mass sighting of 2004,
Colleen Sen, Author, Feasts and Fasts:
A History of Indian Food
AUTHOR PRESENTATION
Colleen takes us on a delightful culinary journey,
telling the colorful story of Indian cuisine from
ancient times to modern-day Devon Avenue.
Learn more about Indian culture and enjoy
some tasty samples. Suggested Donation $5
which was the subject for an
episode of UFO Hunters on
the History Channel. You’ll
see rare documents and
testimony about UFOs along
with astounding photographic and video evidence.
Suggested Donation $8
4:00 p.m. Fitbits,
Pedometers & More
Roscoe Nicholson, Senior
Research Associate, Mather
LifeWays Institute on Aging
What are these Fitbits and
other fitness trackers? How
can they help me achieve my
fitness goals? Would I be just
as well off with a pedometer?
Learn about the features
available and how to pick
the perfect fitness tracker
to meet your needs and
pocketbook. FREE
Saturday, September 5
11:30 a.m. Boost Your
Brain & Memory
See feature page 8.
Monday, September 7
CAFÉ CLOSED –
Happy Labor Day!
Regretting Mr. Wright:
Mamah Tells Her Own Story
Wednesday, September 9, 1:00 p.m.
Ellie Carlson, Living Historian
Frank Lloyd Wright left his family in
1909 for Mamah Bouton Borthwick.
She also left her family, not only for
Wright but for her independence.
Mamah was a visionary, an author, and
a thoroughly modern woman living in a still very Victorian
age until 1914, when she was brutally murdered at
Taliesin. She comes to us on the anniversary of her death,
as a ghost, to tell her own story. Suggested Donation $8
Wednesday, September 9
8:30 a.m. Meditation:
A 4-Week Workshop
See feature page 7.
12:00 p.m. Mather
Connections Volunteer
Meeting
Help us with our mission
of enhancing the lives of
older adults by creating Ways
to Age Well. Volunteer to
connect with others to help
improve their experiences
at Mather’s—More an a
Café. Meeting will be held
at Mather’s—More an a
Café on Central Avenue.
Please R.S.V.P. by calling
(773) 205.3300.
1:00 p.m. Crafts with
Laurey: Colorful Coasters
See feature page 4.
1:00 p.m. Regretting
Mr. Wright: Mamah Tells
Her Own Story
See feature above.
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Dinner Theater: A Reason to Believe...
The Rod Stewart Experience
Friday, September 11,
4:30 p.m.
Doodles into
Cartoons:
2-Week
Workshop
1:00–3:30 p.m. Power of
Attorney & Living Will Clinic
Center for Disability and
Elder Law
This clinic will match you
with attorneys and legal
staff who will complete the
documents for your power
of attorney and/or living
will. All services are offered
at no charge. Appointment
required. FREE
4:30 p.m. Dinner Theater:
A Reason to Believe. ..
The Rod Stewart Experience
See feature above.
Bob Hilger, Artist
Discover how a few simple
geometric shapes, when
drawn in a variety of ways,
can create cartoon magic.
Tap into your artistic potential in a few small steps
and you’ll be amazed at
what you will be able to
create! Suggested Donation
$10 for series
Christine Steyer, Vocalist
Attention, music lovers:
you’ll lose yourself in
Christine’s rich operatic
soprano voice. This award-winning singer wowed us once, so
we’ve asked her back to perform a mixed musical bouquet
of beloved songs, arias, and
show tunes. Dinner 4:30 p.m.
Show 5:30 p.m.; Meal Cost $11.50 (M.A.D. $9)
Entertainment Suggested Donation $8
Thursday, September 10
Friday, September 11
Saturdays,
September 12 & 19,
11:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Friday, September 18,
4:30 p.m.
BYOB
BYOB
Cliff Tartaglia, Rod Stewart
Impersonator
Get ready for a visual and
musical experience from
Rod Stewart’s early days with
Faces all the way to his recent
hits. Short of seeing Rod in
person, Cliff’s show will be one
of the most entertaining evenings you’ll experience!
Dinner 4:30 p.m. Show 5:30 p.m.; Meal Cost $11.50
(M.A.D. $9); Entertainment Suggested Donation $8
Dinner Theater:
A Musical Bouquet
Saturday, September 12
11:30 a.m. Boost Your
Brain & Memory
See feature page 8.
11:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Doodles into Cartoons:
2-Week Workshop
1:00 p.m. Critic’s Choice:
A Scanner Darkly by
Philip K. Dick
11:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Doodles into Cartoons:
2-Week Workshop
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 receptionist for details.
See feature left.
Monday, September 21
1:00 p.m. Ease Arthritis
with Exercise
See feature page 6.
Tuesday, September 22
Thursday,
September 17
1:00 p.m. What’s in
Your Wallet?
Benita Lackajs, LCSW,
Metropolitan Family Services
Are you carrying too much
in your purse or wallet? You
may be putting yourself at
risk! Learn what you should
carry, what you should leave
at home, and what you can’t
do without. FREE
OKTOBERFEST
MEAL SPECIAL
Fall into a delicious
lunch of beer cheese
soup, pork schnitzel,
red cabbage, spaetzle,
and apple strudel.
Cost $10 (M.A.D. $8)
Wednesday,
September 23
8:30 a.m. Meditation:
A 4-Week Workshop
See feature page 7.
Friday, September 18
See feature left.
4:30 p.m. Dinner Theater:
A Musical Bouquet
Wednesday,
September 16
2:00 p.m. Flower Arranging:
Early Autumn Arrangement
See feature above.
See feature page 4.
8:30 a.m. Meditation:
A 4-Week Workshop
Saturday, September 19
See feature page 7.
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11:30 a.m. Boost Your
Brain & Memory
See feature page 8.
Thursday, September 24
Saturday, September 26
1:00 p.m. Continuum of
Care Panel Presentation:
What Happens When
Couples Age Differently
11:30 a.m. Rhythm &
Blues Review
Community Health Needs
Collaboration Network
What happens when
couples are aging differently
and one needs care, but
the other is independent?
As part of our seven-part
Transitions in Care
Conversations series, this
presentation features a
panel of experts in health
care. Light refreshments
served. FREE
“Jivan” Ivan Rivera,
DJ/Record Collector/
Music Historian
You don’t want to miss this
event! Featuring music and
video clips from the ’50s
and ’60s from Ray Charles
to the Drifters, the Coasters,
Joe Turner, Ruth Brown, Faye
Adams, and Willie Bryant,
we’ll hear how influential
this music was in the development of rock and roll, as
well as its own evolution over
time. Suggested Donation $4
Friday, September 25
Monday, September 28
3:00 p.m. Armchair Taste
Travels: Two Fat Ladies
1:00 p.m. The Real
Ann Landers
Mary Beth Lutjen &
the Delighters, Mather’s
Culinary Team
Carol Felsenthal,
Journalist/Author
Advice
columnist
Ann Landers
was one of
the most
recognizable
names in America, and
Carol wrote the definitive
piece on her for Chicago
magazine a few years
ago. Hear a complex and
detailed portrait of this
woman who was friends
with the very tip-top rung
of celebrity, but who also
experienced great adversity
in life: a divorce, an ugly feud
with her twin sister, a bad
relationship with her only
child, and a lonely death
without any family.
Suggested Donation $8
Jennifer Paterson and
Clarissa Wright pulled
onto the food scene in their
Triumph 950 motorcycle in
the late ’90s, demonstrating
full-flavored fare on their
hit television series. These
professional cooks and
inspired food writers had
a raucous sense of humor
and showed us British
cookery at its best. Sample
their salmon with oranges
and red wine, bubble and
squeak, peaches Cardinal
Hume, and other favorites.
Cost $13 (M.A.D. $10.40)
Wednesday,
September 30
1:00 p.m. South American
Adventure: Bolivia, Ecuador
& Peru
See feature above.
South American Adventure:
Bolivia, Ecuador & Peru
Wednesday,
September 30,
1:00 p.m.
Jim Rowan, Naturalist
& Photographer
From the rugged
Andes to the wildliferich Galapagos Islands,
South America has
something for everyone. We’ll visit
highland markets,
meeting Quechua
and Aymara Indians
in colorful, traditional
dress, see the ancient Inca city of Machu Picchu, and
marvel at some of the plants and animals of the
Amazon rainforest. Suggested Donation $8
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
REMINDER! Architectural River Cruise & Lunch
DATE: Monday, July 27, 11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Departure Location: Mather’s – 3235 N. Central Avenue
Bristol Renaissance Faire | Kenosha, WI
Every Faire day recreates a time when knights were noble, maids
were merry, and turkey legs were titanic. Once you enter the
gates, you travel back in time to the year 1574, and walk into
an exciting village festival. Visitors will take a rollicking romp
through sixteenth-century games, rides, arts, crafts, food,
music, and one-of-a-kind encounters with a spectacular cast
of characters. The Faire boasts a beautiful 30-acre site with
open air stages featuring swordfighters, minstrels, and jesters.
DATE: Saturday, August 22, 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Departure Location: Mather’s – 7134 W. Higgins Avenue
Cost $55 (M.A.D. $44)
Cost includes transportation and admission. Food is on your own. There will be plenty
of food vendors at the Faire. Please wear comfortable clothes and shoes. This trip has
lots of walking. Please pay and register by Saturday, August 1. Limit 40.
Saugatuck, Michigan: Under the Radar | We Love Travel with Sandy
If you have never been to Saugatuck before, you are in for a
real treat! Explore sites with our tour guide including Coral
Gables restaurant, Fenn Valley Winery Tasting Room, and lots
of shops along the way to interest everyone! Saugatuck is an
absolutely beautiful place to experience all things Michigan.
DATE: Monday, September 14, 8:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Departure Location: Mather’s – 3235 N. Central Avenue
Cost $70 (M.A.D. $56)
Cost includes transportation only. Food is on your own. Please wear comfortable clothes
and shoes. Please pay and register by Monday, August 10. Limit 50.
The Civil War Museum & Lunch at Boat House Pub & Eatery | Kenosha, WI
The Civil War Museum focuses on the war from the
perspective of the people of Illinois, Indiana, Iowa,
Michigan, Minnesota, and Wisconsin. After your
museum tour, enjoy a great view of Lake Michigan
along with great food at the Boat House Pub & Eatery.
DATE: Monday, October 5, 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Departure Location: Mather’s – 3235 N. Central Avenue
Cost $70 (M.A.D. $56)
Cost includes transportation, museum admission, and lunch. See front desk for buffet
lunch menu. Please pay and register by Friday, September 4. Limit 30.
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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 are much obliged to
Ruth for recommending Rick
Pickren, the singing cowboy
who will show us greenhorns
a mighty fine time on July 17
(p. 5)!
Y Herta reminded us that it’s
important to be aware of the
latest scams and fraud, so
we hope to see her, and all
of you, on July 18 (p. 6).
Y With Cuba in the news,
Joan is curious to learn
more about this island
country. Sunny Chico will
guide us to a better
understanding of Cuba
on August 13 (p. 9).
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)
Tuesday, 11:00 a.m.
This high-energy
workout includes
cardio from modified boxing moves
to strength-training
with weights.
Appropriate for
anyone who likes to add some power
to their workout.
Cost $3.50 (M.A.D. $2.75)
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)
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
THURSDAY
9:00 a.m. Reduce, Relief, Range
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)
See Monday.
11:00 a.m. Total Body Fit
11:00 a.m. Try Something New!
Punching Back Time
See feature right.
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
If you have a suggestion
for an event, trip, or
improvement to Mather’s,
please mention it to the
Café manager! She’ll listen!
Try Something New!
Punching Back Time
See Monday.
11:00 a.m. Jazzercise
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)
9:00 a.m. Walking Club
See Monday.
10:30 a.m. Total Body Fit
See ursday.
SATURDAY
10:00 a.m. Total Body Fit
See ursday.
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Hours
Monday–Thursday: 7:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
(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.)
(773) 774.4804
Live Entertainment at Mather’s
Kick Off Your Weekend with a Friday Night Dinner Theater!
BYOB
Mark your calendar! Mather’s—More Than a Café on Higgins Avenue hosts
an entertaining Dinner Theater on select Friday evenings. You can BYOB (bring
your own bottle) to dinner and/or the show! Dinner 4:30 p.m.; Show 5:30 p.m.
Meal Cost $11.50 (M.A.D. $9); Entertainment Suggested Donation $8 per concert
Songs of the Singing Cowboys | Friday, July 17 (Page 5)
An Evening of Irish Songs | Friday, July 31 (Page 7)
The Rat Pack | Friday, August 14 (Page 9)
A Reason to Believe...The Rod Stewart Experience
Friday, September 11 (Page 12)
A Musical Bouquet | Friday, September 18 (Page 12)
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