more at mathe r’s · friday, may 4 6:00 p.m. friday night live: chris casello rockabilly trio...

Try our watercolor class on Monday evenings. See page 11.

More at Mather’sAPRI L | MAY | J U N E 2018

Trip to Galena, Illinois,p. 7

7134 W. Higgins Avenue, Chicago, IL 60656 | (773) 774.4804

2

Health & Wellness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Music & Entertainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Check out our Friday Night Live events!

Lifelong Learning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4Choose from author presentations, travelogues, and more.

Free Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Trips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7Join us for a three-day trip to gorgeous Galena!

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

Culinary Delights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8Enjoy meal specials, cooking demos, and food programs.

Fitness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9Drop into a class like Jazzercise or Tai Chi.

Tech-Knowledge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Art & Creativity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10Get artsy in a class like Acrylic Painting.

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

April |May | June At-a-Glance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

MATHER’S—MORE THAN A CAFÉ HOURSMonday–Friday: 7:30 a.m.–8:00 p.m. (menu available until 7:45 p.m.)

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

Check Out What’s Happening!

HEALTH & WELLNESS

Tuesdays, April 3–24,May 8–29 & June 5–268:20 a.m. Meditation &Relaxation: A 4-WeekWorkshopJoany Binder, FacilitatorLearn to overcome stress,ease your mind of anxiety,and change the negativesto positives. Suggested Donation $20 for 4-weekworkshop

Thursday, April 52:30 p.m. DiabetesAnita Damodaran, MD,Loyola Medical CenterLearn early signs andsymptoms, risk factors,and treatments for diabetes. FREE

Monday, April 91:00 p.m. The Skinny on FatMichael Wills, HumanaLearn the facts about goodfats vs. bad fats, how muchfat we should eat, andmore. FREE

Thursday, May 101:00 p.m. Benefits of SleepClaire Stahl, Assistant CaféManager & Wellness GuruLearn why adequate sleepis a key part of a healthylifestyle. FREE

Thursday, May 171:00–2:00 p.m. Sugar: The Not-So-Sweet TruthMichael Wills, Humana Learn myths and factsabout sugar. FREE

2:30 p.m. Cancer Screening& Early DetectionMary Barsanti-Sekhar, MD,Loyola Medicine–LoyolaCenter for Health at Park RidgeHear about risks, signs andsymptoms, and screenings tohelp you recognize possiblewarning signsof cancer. FREE

Thursday, June 72:30 p.m. HypertensionMary Barsanti-Sekhar, MD,Loyola Medicine–LoyolaCenter for Health at Park RidgeUnderstand what your bloodpressure numbers meanand learn how to preventhypertension. FREE

Monday, June 251:00 p.m. Headaches DecodedMichael Wills, HumanaFind out about types ofheadaches and their triggers. FREE

Thursday, June 281:00 p.m. Staying HealthyWhile Traveling Claire Stahl, Assistant CaféManager & Wellness GuruLearn tips on how to stayhealthy on the road! FREE

2:30 p.m. AllergiesAnita Damodaran, MD,Loyola Medical CenterDr. Damodaran will cover allergy symptoms,diagnosis, management,and treatment. FREE

7134 W. Higgins Avenue, Chicago, IL 60656 | (773) 774.4804 • mathersmorethanacafe.com 3

PLEAsE REgIstER At LEAst oNE wEEk IN AdvANCE FoR ALL PRogRAMs

MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT

Friday, April 66:00 p.m. Friday Night Live:Those Were the Days Radio Players Enjoy a good old-fashionedradio show performed liveby a local acting troupe.Suggested Donation $9

Tuesday, April 106:30–7:30 p.m. Try SomethingNew! Open Mic NightWe’re hosting an open micfor song, poetry, comedy, andspoken word. Sign-up startsat 5:00, and space may belimited—so sign up early!FREE

Friday, April 136:00 p.m. Friday Night Live:Guitar Slinger Bill GradyBill is an Acoustic Eveningregular. His unique and versatile vocal and guitarstyle never fails to entertain.Bill will debut some of hisnew compositions—don’tmiss his performance! Suggested Donation $9

Friday, April 206:00 p.m. Friday Night Live:Music of the Four LadsSid Edwards, Vocalist, the Four LadsIn the 1950s, the Four Ladshad a string of gold recordsincluding “Standin’ on theCorner” and “Moments toRemember.” Sid was a mem-ber of the group in the 1970sand is delighted to presentthe glorious music of the FourLads and other classic songs.Suggested Donation $9

Friday, May 46:00 p.m. Friday Night Live:Chris Casello Rockabilly TrioChris and his band will rockthe house with non-pedalsteel guitar, stand-up bass,and drums. This gifted per-former is a great showmanand some say he’s the very best at wild guitar!Suggested Donation $9

Friday, May 116:00 p.m. Friday Night Live:John Eskola & Pat Rusk Hear vocalist John Eskolaand pianist Pat Rusk as theywelcome the new seasonwith an exciting selection of classic songs. SuggestedDonation $9

Tuesday, May 156:30–7:30 p.m. Open Mic Night

Friday, May 186:00 p.m. Friday Night Live:Cowboy Singer Rick PickrenRick has an extensive repertoire of folk music that is the real Americana.His music is entertaining,inspiring, and enlightening.Suggested Donation $9

Friday, June 16:00 p.m. Friday Night Live:Edizon Dayao Dance Party! The popular singer and performer will return with a new selection of seasonalhits, along with a new lighting display. SuggestedDonation $9

Friday, June 84:00 p.m. Friday Night Live:Remembering the Civil War Join historic re-enactor JimRowan for a presentationand discussion about theCivil War. Then enjoy theBattlefield Balladeers, whowill entertain us with a selection of Civil War songs.Suggested Donation $10

Friday, June 156:00 p.m. Friday Night Live:Michael St. Angel—“theWindy City Elvis” Michael brings his blue suedeshoes back to our Café—a perfect way to kick offyour summer with the King! Register early—this show is sure to sell out! A speciallimited menu will be offered.Suggested Donation $10

Friday, June 226:00 p.m. Friday Night Live:Magician Mike DMike D specializes in bothstage illusions and up-closemagic. His stage presence isundeniable, and his naturaldiscipline and confidence lendthe perfect balance to anyillusion, big or small. Suggested Donation $9

ACOUSTIC EvENINGS

Thursdays, 6:30–7:30 p.m.Join us for an evening oflocal talent. Each week we’ll feature a different

musician—and a uniquemusical experience!

Come early for dinner, andkeep in mind we’re BYOB.

Suggested Donation $5

FRIDAY NIGHT LIVEEnjoy the music of local artists in an intimate setting on select Friday nights. If you have dinner at the Café before or after the evening’s entertainment, your show ticket willentitle you to a complimentary fountain drink or coffee and a dessert with your dinner.

Chris Casello Rockabilly Trio

WE’REBYOB!

4 Mather’s—More Than a Café April | May | June 2018

LIFELONG LEARNING

Travel Europe with Rick Steves Saturdays, 11:30 a.m.Enjoy episodes from RickSteve’s Europe. Each half-hour show takes viewers toEurope’s most interestingplaces, from great cities tooff-the-beaten-path discov-eries. After each episode, Assistant Café Manager ClaireStahl will discuss travel tipsand share photos from herEuropean travels. SuggestedDonation $1 per session

April 7European Travel Skills, Part 1 & 2April 14Belgium: Bruges and BrusselsApril 21The Majesty of Madrid/Barcelona & CatalunyaMay 5Alps of France and Switzerland/Switzerland’sGreat CitiesMay 12Milan and Lake Como/Venice the City of DreamsMay 19Budapest—The Best of Hungary/PragueJune 16Amsterdam/The Netherlands:Beyond AmsterdamJune 23Paris–Regal and Intimate/Paris Side-TripsJune 30Munich and the Foothills of the Alps/Germany’sFrankfurt and Nürnberg

Wednesday, April 41:00 p.m. Explore IcelandJim Rowan, Historian, Naturalist & PhotographerIn this program we’ll take a virtual visit to Iceland’scapital city of Reykjavik, aswell as glaciers, geysers, andsome of the country’s 1,000waterfalls. Suggested Donation $8

Thursday, April 1212:30 p.m. Always LookingHome: Finding Ourselves ina Big UniverseShane Larson, NorthwesternUniversity & Adler PlanetariumA leading researcher in thehot new field of gravitationalwaves, Shane will fill us inon the latest happenings inphysics and astronomy. Alucky winner of our doorprize will get to have a starnamed for them! SuggestedDonation $5

Friday, April 132:00–3:00 p.m. New Findingsin Brain HealthRoscoe Nicholson, Senior Research Associate, MatherLifeWays Institute on AgingLearn about recent neuro-science findings related tohow our lifestyle can helpcognition and even reducerisk of dementia as we age.A Q&A will follow the presentation. FREE

Monday, April 161:00 p.m. The Journey toMollie’s War Cyndee Schaffer, Author

AUTH OR PRESENTATION

Discover what drove one average woman to join theWACs during World War II.Cyndee’s book documentsthe story of her mother,Mollie Weinstein, who servedas a WAC in Europe and experienced events thatwere both terrible and wonderful. Cyndee focuseson the human side of lifeduring the war for thosewho served. Suggested Donation $5

Wednesday, April 181:00–4:00 p.m. Critic’sChoice: Elegy for Irisby John BayleyShare your thoughts afterwe watch the film version ofa book we’ve read during themonth. See Café managerfor details.

Thursday, April 191:00–2:30 p.m. Hidden Histories of ChicagoPat Butler, Journalist & Author


Hear some of the rich historyof Ravenswood/Lake View,Uptown/Edgewater and Lincoln Park—and learn sto-ries that even some lifelongresidents have never heardbefore. A lucky winner willget a copy of Pat’s book!Suggested Donation $5

Monday, April 231:00 p.m. Owls: What a Hoot!River Trail Nature Center, Forest Preserves of Cook CountyHave more fun with owlsthan you could ever imagine!See a live owl up close andlearn more about the livesof these remarkable birdsand other birds of prey. Suggested Donation $5

Wednesday, April 253:30 p.m. Prague & theCzech RepublicJoe Cunniff, Instructor, DePaul UniversityTake a video tour with Joe’scommentary to the City of a Hundred Spires, and beyond to the greater CzechRepublic. You’ll see thePrague astronomical clock,the winding lanes of theJewish Quarter, and PragueCastle. Plus, enjoy a tastyCzech treat! Suggested Donation $5



Thursday, April 261:00 p.m. Retirement: Making Your Money LastElizabeth Caddy, FinancialAdvisor, Edward JonesJoin us for a discussion onhow to fulfill your retirementexpectations. FREE

Monday, April 30 6:00 p.m. Meet WilliamHammond: Civil War Surgeon GeneralR. J. Lindsey, Historical ImpersonatorR. J. Lindsey will share stories as Surgeon GeneralWilliam Hammond aboutthe astounding improve-ments in military medicineduring the Civil War. Heardramatic stories of coura-geous nurses and see R. J.’scollection of authentic surgical instruments. Suggested Donation $8

Wednesday, May 21:00 p.m. The Hobby of Re-EnactingJim Rowan, Naturalist, Historian & PhotographerRe-enactors have a passion

for history and for sharingthat passion with the public.This program highlights someevents Jim has participatedin as we visit historic periodsfrom the Romans to WorldWar II. Try on some of Jim’speriod uniforms and seehow you look! SuggestedDonation $8

Thursday, May 312:30–3:30 p.m. Save aLife—Learn CPR!Claire Stahl, Assistant CaféManager & Certified CPR InstructorLearn techniques that canhelp save a life in the eventof an emergency. You willalso receive training on theAED (automated externaldefibrillator) and on choking.Upon completion, you willreceive your Adult CPR/AEDcertification. All materialsincluded. Cost $20

Monday, May 71:30–2:30 p.m. My HamiltonMegan Wells, Actress & StorytellerMeet Eliza Hamilton, widowof Alexander Hamilton. Afterher husband’s death, Eliza

raised seven children alone,helped found New York’sfirst private orphanage, andraised funds to build theWashington Monument.Don’t miss this extraordinarystory told by award-winningactress Megan Wells.Suggested Donation $8

Thursday, May 101:00 p.m. Focus on Fixed IncomeElizabeth Caddy, FinancialAdvisor, Edward JonesLearn more about how fixed-income investments such asbonds can help you reachyour financial goals. FREE

Monday, May 211:30 p.m. Meet Louisa May AlcottLeslie Goddard, Historical ImpersonatorMark the 150th anniversaryof Little Women with thisliving-history portrayal ofauthor Louisa May Alcott byaward-winning actress LeslieGoddard. Miss Alcott sharesstories of her poverty-filledchildhood and her strugglesto succeed as a writer, andexplains how Little Women

came to be. Suggested Donation $8

Wednesday, May 231:00–4:00 p.m. Critic’sChoice: The Martian byAndy Weir

Thursday, May 311:00 p.m. Chicago’s OnlyCastleErrol Magidson, Author,Chicago’s Only Castle: The History of Givins’ Irish Castle & Its Keepers


Hear the strange story of aChicago treasure few peopleknow about or have evenseen: Givins’ Irish Castle!Errol will sign copies of his book, which includes a DVD of the documentary he made on the subject.Suggested Donation $8

Wednesday, June 61:00 p.m. Animals A–Z Jim Rowan, Naturalist, Historian & PhotographerJim has photographed nearly2,000 species of animals, bothin the wild and in zoos. You’llsee many familiar, as well as unfamiliar, critters in thisfun slide show. SuggestedDonation $8

Thursday, June 71:00 p.m. Tax-Free Investing:It’s Not What You Make; It’s What You KeepElizabeth Caddy, FinancialAdvisor, Edward JonesLearn strategies to help reduce your tax burden and keep you in a lower tax bracket. FREE

My Hamilton

Animals A–Z


LIFELONG LEARNING Continued from page 5

Wednesday, June 201:00–4:00 p.m. Critic’sChoice: Macbeth by WilliamShakespeare

Thursday, June 211:00 p.m. vlad & Other East European vampiresMartha Kuchar, Professor,Roanoke College

Everyone knows the

story of Dracula, but whatabout the legions of othervampires who have hauntedthe imaginations of EasternEuropeans for centuries?What are the origins of thevampire stories, and how do East European vampiresdiffer from those in theWest? Martha joins us by Skype. FREE

FREE RESOURCES

Tuesday, April 310:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. Illinois Secretary of State Mobile Unit:State IDs & More!Ron Serpico, Illinois Secretary of StateThe Department of Driver Services Mobile Unit will be on-site to issue state IDs and renew driver’s licenses (fordrivers up to age 65). Café customers may also purchase license plate stickers, register to vote, and complete organdonation forms.

Thursday, April 122:00 p.m. volunteer at Mather’s—More than a Café Claire Stahl, Assistant Café Manager & Volunteer CoordinatorLearn about the great volunteer opportunities Mather’s—More Than a Café has to offer! You’ll hear about the volunteerprogram, the benefits of being a volunteer, and have an opportunity to ask questions.

Monday, April 30 1:00–2:30 p.m. How to Draft a Power of Attorney & Living Will, Part 1Center for Disability & Elder LawIf you’re not sure what a power of attorney or living will can do for you, this presentation explains it all in easy-to-understand language. After the presentation, sign up for afree 45-minute session on May 14 with a pro bono lawyer.

Monday, May 141:00–3:30 p.m. How to Draft a Power of Attorney & Living Will, Part 2

Thursday, May 241:00 p.m. Mather Connections volunteer MeetingClaire Stahl, Assistant Café Manager & Volunteer CoordinatorCalling all current volunteers! Let’s meet at Mather’s in Norwood Park to learn what’s new.

Monday, June 112:00–5:00 p.m. Try Something New! New Look, New YouCosmetology Students, Tricoci University of Beauty CultureWant to look fabulous? Come to the Café to receive a freehaircut or manicure from Tricoci University cosmetologystudents. Appointments required.

Register for AARP Driver Safety and receive $5 offyour meal purchase of $10 or more when you dinewith us after the June 13 and/or June 14 class.

Wednesday, June 1312:30–4:30 p.m. AARP Driver Safety, Day 1

Phil Breneman, Certified AARP DriverSafety Volunteer Instructor

Enroll in this two-day refresher course designed fordrivers age 50 and better. We’ll review current rules of the road, defensive driving techniques, and ways tooperate your vehicle more safely in today’s increasinglychallenging driving environment. Complete the fulleight-hour course and receive a certificate that can be presented to your insurance agent for a possiblereduction in your auto insurance premiums. Cost $15 for AARP members; $20 for nonmembers.Make checks payable to AARP.

Thursday, June 141:00–5:00 p.m. AARP Driver Safety, Day 2

vlad & Other East European vampires



TRIPS

The Illinois Holocaust Museum & Old Orchard MallEnjoy a private docent-guided tour of the museum as well asa screening of the interactive, holographic Survivor StoriesExperience. Next, we’ll travel to Old Orchard Mall to walk theopen-air paths and enjoy the elegant landscaping. Eat lunchon your own at one of the mall’s restaurants and browsesome of its 110 unique stores.DATE: Tuesday, April 17, 8:45 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Departure Location: Mather’s – 3235 N. Central AvenueCost: $50Please pay and register by Friday, March 30. Cost includes museum admission and transportation. Limit 24.

Galena, IllinoisJoin us for a three-day, two-night trip to picturesque Galena.Experience the historic city aboard an old-fashioned trolley,browse unique shops and galleries, take a guided ghost tour, and relax on a cruise on the Mississippi, where you’llenjoy lunch and live music. See the receptionist for a detailed itinerary.DATES: Tuesday, May 15–Thursday, May 17Departure Locations: Mather’s – 7134 W. Higgins & 3235 N. Central AvenuesCost: $448 Please register and pay in full by Wednesday, April 11. Cost includes hotel, transportation, all scheduled tours, attractions, and admission charges. Minimum participants required 20/Maximum participants 26.

Fair Oaks FarmsFair Oaks, IndianaEscape to the country with us and enjoy acres of outdoor fun, food, and learning. Begin the day with the Dairy Adventuretour, hop on the cow bus and view the free-stall barn andstop at the birthing barn to see if any calves are being born.Next explore underground displays about bugs and root systems. Take a break and grab lunch at the FarmhouseRestaurant or the Cow-fé.DATE: Thursday, June 14, 8:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.Departure Location: Mather’s – 7134 W. Higgins AvenueCost: $65Please register and pay by Friday, June 1. Cost includes admission and transportation. Limit 25.

The Cher ShowOriental Theatre, ChicagoExperience the Broadway-boundmusical about the life and career of Cher featuring all of her hits!DATE: Wednesday, July 1111:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

Departure Location: Mather’s – 7134 W. Higgins AvenueCost: $75Please pay and register by Saturday, June 30. Cost includes admission and transportation. Limit 25.

AMERICAN CLASSIC TOURS May 10–12 (3 Days) Tip Toe through the Tulips!Holland Tulip Festival in Michigan

July 31–August 2 (3 Days) Sail from Wisconsin to Michigan!Lake Michigan Summer Harvest

October 4–11 (8 Days) See Autumn’s Majesty!Autumn in the Adirondacks

November 15–19 (5 Days) visit America’s Music Showcase!Branson Holiday Shows

For detailed tour itineraries or to make a reservation, pleasecall American Classic Tours Inc. at (800) 666.0358 or(847) 548.3333.

Galena, Illinois


Bottomless Pasta Mondays! Every Monday, April–June, 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Pasta choice will vary from week to week. We willfeature gnocchi, ravioli, spaghetti and meatballs, and more.Includes soup or salad, garlic toast, and beverage. Dine in only.Cost $8.29

Monday, April 23 10:30 a.m. The Culinary Delighters Present: MoleMole, the complex signature sauce of Mexico, requires at least25 ingredients and takes an entire day to make. Eddie willdemonstrate how to make this flavorful sauce, which we’llsample in some traditional and untraditional ways. Cost $7

Friday, May 4Lunch Special: Cinco de Mayo

Roasted corn chowder, chicken enchiladas, rice andbeans, and caramel flan. Take a whack at our treat-filled piñata!Cost $8.49

Tuesday, May 22Lunch Special: Chicken Salad Sandwich with Chips

Cost $3

Friday, June 8 1:30 p.m. The Culinary Delighters Present: Paella!Nourishing and vibrant, the unpretentious paella has held aplace of honor and practicality in Spanish homes for centuries.Watch as José prepares this dish and enjoy a bowl along withsome history. Cost $7

Thursday, June 21 Summer Special Homemade ice cream sodas Cost $1

CULINARYDELIGHTS

LunchSpecial

M

Tuesday, April 33:30 p.m. Movie Matinee:Murder on the Orient Express Join us for an afternoonfilm viewing. FREE

Wednesdays, April 4,May 9 & June 63:30–4:30 p.m. SuperSing–AlongBill McCrory, Assistant Café Manager Join us, sing along, and don’tbe shy! We will try some old-time favorites and arrangethem with a new twist. Accompanied by guitar andvocals, we will rehearse avariety of songs, pick thebest, and offer our talents atone of the Open Mic Nights.Music and lyrics will beprovided. FREE

Tuesday, April 173:30 p.m. Movie Matinee:Wonder

Saturday, April 2811:30 a.m. Movie Matinee:The Greatest Showman

Wednesday, May 23:30 p.m. Learn to Play SudokuBill McCrory, Assistant CaféManager & Sam DiMatteo,Customer Find out how Sudoku puzzles can offer endless

fun and intellectual entertainment. FREE

Mondays, May 14 & June 2511:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.Mather’s Jeopardy!Buddy Cole, Eilleen Gabriel-Galán & Rich Lang, HostsTry Jeopardy! live atMather’s as we introduceyou to our own version ofthe game. The winningteam will get a tasty prize. Suggested Donation $3

Monday, May 143:30–5:30 p.m. Drop & SwapNancy Jensen, Volunteer Organizer Only new or clean, gentlyused items, please. No perishable items. You mustbe able to transport itemson your own. Register atthe front desk. FREE

Saturday, May 2611:30 a.m. Movie Matinee:Three Billboards OutsideEbbing, Missouri

Saturday, June 211:30 a.m. Movie Matinee:The Shape of Water

Saturday, June 911:30 a.m. Movie Matinee:Lady Bird

JUST FOR FUN

Movie Matinees

Paella

MealSpecial

LunchSpecial

M



MONDAY9:00 a.m. YogaYoga is wonderful for muscle tone,strength, and flexibility. Please wearloose, comfortable clothing, bring atowel or mat, and don’t eat one hourbefore class. Cost $5

TUESDAY9:00 a.m. Walking ClubGet out in the neighborhood, feel fantastic in the fresh air, and get theexercise you want while you chat withfriends. Weather permitting, this groupmeets April through October. FREE

9:30 a.m. Muscle Movers Get moving while increasing flexibility.Warm up and gain strength for higher energy challenges. Cost $3

10:30 a.m. Prime Time FitnessAchieve balance physically and mentally with aerobic activity

aimed at improving your cardiovascularhealth and well-being. Cost $3

11:30 a.m. Jazzercise Jazzercise borrows moves from dance,hip-hop, yoga, Pilates, and resistancetraining and bundles them into onepowerful hour. Cost $5

5:30–6:30 p.m. YogaTry our evening class—we welcomeevery fitness level and experience levelwith yoga. Cost $5

WEDNESDAY11:00 a.m. Jazzercise See Tuesday.

6:00 p.m. Mind-Body WorkoutThis class blends the strength of tai chi, Qigong yoga, meditation, and relaxation into a fun experience thathelps with balance, core strength, mobility, and better energy flow. Cost $4

THURSDAY9:00 a.m. Walking ClubSee Tuesday.

10:00 a.m. Tai ChiTai chi is non-impact and will move you slowly and gently while promotingfull-body strength, stamina, and flexibility. Cost $5

11:00 a.m. Total Body FitGet energized with some vigorous cardio moves (keep that hearthealthy!), build muscle strength, and tone up. Cost $3

5:30–6:30 p.m. YogaSee Tuesday.

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

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

FITNESSALL CLASSES ARE 45 MINUTES LONG UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED.

Mind-Body Workout

FREE FITNESS CLASS!Ask our receptionist for an Exercise Enthusiast Card—it allows you to earn a free fitness class of your choice

after you attend 20.


ART & CREATIVITY

Fridays, April 6–2710:30 a.m. –1:30 p.m. Acrylics Art Class:A 4-Week ClassKelly Burns, Art TherapistExplore how to paint in the versatilemedium of acrylics as we embark on a fun and creative journey and learndifferent techniques, interesting effects,how to use color, and more. All skilllevels welcome. Cost $12 per class or$45 for the 4-week class

Wednesday, April 112:00–3:30 p.m. Flower Arranging:Spring Has SprungRobert Neri, Robert’s Floral Design StudioCreate beauty by practicing the fineart of flower arranging. Payment required in advance. All supplies included. Suggested Donation $15

Wednesdays, April 18 & 25 and May 22:00–3:00 p.m. Try Something New!Songwriting: A 3-Week WorkshopJoe Hammon, Volunteer & SongwriterNeed music for lyrics you have? Needlyrics for music you have? Want towrite a song about a particular topic?Come to a songwriting workshop!Bring paper and pen and feel free tobring an instrument and an audiorecorder. Suggested Donation $6 for 3 weeks

Friday, April 271:30 p.m. DIY Tassel Aleca Breneman, HistorianHave fun and learn a little art and history of the tassel as Aleca leads youthrough creating a pom-pom using asimple kitchen utensil. All suppliesprovided. Suggested Donation $5

3:00–4:30 p.m. DIY DreamcatchersAleca Breneman, HistorianLet’s get creative as we learn the originand benefits of dreamcatchers. Designand assemble your own using yarn, lace,beads, feathers, and more. Supplies tomake one dreamcatcher are provided.Suggested Donation $5

Fridays, April 27, May 25 & June 296:00–8:00 p.m. BYOB Paint & Sip with valVal Zucker-McCune, Owner, Smart Art Studios6:00 to 6:30 p.m. is a pre-party, followedby painting. Enjoy an evening of paint-ing with local artist Val McCune. She’llguide you through recreating a selectedpiece while you enjoy your favoriteBYOB beverage. Light refreshments willbe served. Includes painting suppliesand canvas. Suggested Donation $25

Fridays, May 4–2510:30 a.m. –1:30 p.m. Acrylics Art Class:A 4-Week Class

Wednesday, May 92:00–3:30 p.m. Flower Arranging:Mother’s Day Arrangement

Fridays, June 8–2910:30 a.m. –1:30 p.m. Acrylics Art Class:A 4-Week Class

Wednesday, June 272:00–3:30 p.m. Flower Arranging: 4th of July Arrangement

TECH-KNOWLEDGE

OPEN TECH TABLEThursdays April 5, 12 & 26; May 3, 10 & 24; and June 14 & 28,10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.Get answers to all your techquestions in a one-on-one session.First-come, first-served. BYOD—Bring Your Own Device! FREE

Thursday, April 51:00–2:00 p.m. Gmail BasicsWe’ll cover how to sign up for and access your Gmail account. We’ll alsolearn some of the basics, includingsending and receiving emails.

Thursday, April 262:30–3:30 p.m. Yahoo!We’ll cover how to sign up for and access your free Yahoo email account.

Tuesday, May 1 3:30–4:30 p.m. All the Phones!Get an overview of the latest smartphones so you can make an informed choice.

Tuesday, May 153:30–4:30 p.m. Get to Know Your iPhoneBring your Apple iPhone and we’ll walk through setup, apps, messaging,calls, and photos.

Tuesday, June 12 3:30–4:30 p.m. Get to Know Your Android PhoneBring your Android phone and we’llwalk through setup, apps, messaging,calls, and photos.

Saturday, June 301:30–2:30 p.m. All About AmazonLearn about online shopping on amazon.com as well as Amazon services and gadgets.

All classes $10, Open Tech Table is free.

Songwriting: A 3-Week Workshop



ONGOING EVENTSALL ONGOING EvENTS ARE 1 HOUR LONG UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED.

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

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

3:30–5:00 p.m. Jam SessionBring your musical instru-ment. Meet other musiciansand make music together!Takes place 1st & 3rd Mondayof each month. FREE

5:30–7:30 p.m. WatercolorPaintingLearn to use color and applycomposition guidelines tocreate original paintings.Basic supplies needed: watercolor paints, paper,and brushes. Takes place 1st & 3rd Monday of eachmonth. Suggested Donation$8.50 per class

TUESDAY9:00 a.m. Bowling GroupBowl with us at BrunswickZone, 7333 N. MilwaukeeAvenue, Niles. Free shoerental. Cost $7 for threegames, payable at the lanes

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

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

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

1:00 p.m. News & viewsExplore the world throughdiscussions and readings.We’ll introduce a new topiceach time. Takes place 4th

Tuesday of each month.FREE

3:30 p.m. Cat Tales Club Share your fascination withcats, learn some history, andtrade cat stories. Takes place2nd & 4th Tuesday of eachmonth. FREE

WEDNESDAY8:45–10:45 a.m. Art Class: Watercolor PaintingSee Monday for description.Meets every Wednesday.

1:00–3:00 p.m. Coupon &Rebate Exchange ClubTrade deals, tips, and shop-ping experiences in a funsetting. Bring any circulars,mailers, or Internet deals.Takes place 4th Wednesday of each month. FREE

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

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

1:00 p.m. Brainwaves Over CoffeeTry fun brain exercises, stories,and games. Takes place 1st& 3rd Friday of each month.Suggested Donation $2

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

SATURDAY10:00 a.m. Learn to PlayPinochleJoin us and discover physical,mental, and social benefitsof playing cards. FREE

11:30 a.m. Ukulele GroupLessonsHave fun strumming withyour peers! Suggested Donation $15 per hour

12:00–1:30 p.m. RTA PassesApply for or renew your reduced fare cards, subjectto pre-approval. (Mather’sprovides processing only.)Takes place 1st Saturday ofeach month. FREE

Watercolor Painting

MAGAZINE RELEASE DAY! FRIDAY, JUNE 8

Join us on June 8 to see the NEXt More at Mather’s magazine. Register for an event in July, August,

or september, and get a FREE cookie, tea, or coffee!

Note: you must register on-site and pay in full on June 8 to receive incentive. One item per customer.


Monday, April 29:00–2:00 p.m. Tax Assistance10:30 a.m. Learn to Play Chess . . . . . . 1111:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. Chair Massage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113:30–5:00 p.m. Jam Session . . . . . . . . 115:30–7:30 p.m. Watercolor Painting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Tuesday, April 310:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. Illinois Secretary of State Mobile Unit: State IDs & More! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63:30–5:00 p.m. Movie Matinee: Murder on the Orient Express . . . . . . . . 8

Wednesday, April 41:00 p.m. Explore Iceland . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 3:30–4:30 p.m. Super Sing-Along. . . . . 8

Thursday, April 510:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Open Tech Table. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101:00–2:00 p.m. Gmail Basics . . . . . . . . 102:30 p.m. Diabetes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Friday, April 610:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. Acrylics Art Class: A 4-Week Class . . . . . . . . . . . 10 1:00 p.m. Brainwaves Over Coffee . . 116:00 p.m. Friday Night Live: Those Were the Days Radio Players . . . . . . . . . 3

Saturday, April 711:30 a.m. Travel Europe with Rick Steves: European Travel Skills, Part 1 & 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 412:00–1:30 p.m. RTA Passes. . . . . . . . . 11

Monday, April 99:00–2:00 p.m. Tax Assistance1:00 p.m. The Skinny on Fat . . . . . . . . . . 2

Tuesday, April 103:30 p.m. Cat Tales Club . . . . . . . . . . . . 116:30–7:30 p.m. Open Mic Night . . . . . . 3

Wednesday, April 112:00–3:30 p.m. Flower Arranging: Spring Has Sprung . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Thursday, April 1210:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Open Tech Table. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1012:30 p.m. Always Looking Home: Finding Ourselves in a Big Universe . . . 42:00 p.m. Volunteer at Mather’s—More than a Café . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Friday, April 1310:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. Acrylics Art Class: Week 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1012:00 p.m. Creative Writers’ Group. . 112:00–3:00 p.m. New Findings in Brain Health. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46:00 p.m. Friday Night Live: Guitar Slinger Bill Grady . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Saturday, April 1411:30 a.m. Travel Europe with Rick Steves: Belgium: Bruges and Brussels. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Monday, April 1610:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Learn to Play Chess . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. Chair Massage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 1:00 p.m. The Journey to Mollie’s War . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43:30–5:00 p.m. Jam Session . . . . . . . . 115:30–7:30 p.m. Watercolor Painting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Tuesday, April 17TRIP: The Illinois Holocaust Museum& Old Orchard Mall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73:30 p.m. Movie Matinee: Wonder . . . . 8

Wednesday, April 181:00–4:00 p.m. Critic’s Choice: Elegy for Iris by John Bayley . . . . . . . . . . 42:00–3:00 p.m. Songwriting: A 3-Week Workshop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

APRIL

April | May | June At-a-Glance

WEEKLY EVENTS

Monday9:00 a.m. Yoga . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Tuesday9:00 a.m. Walking Club . . . . . . . . 99:00 a.m. Bowling Group . . . . . 119:30 a.m. Muscle Movers . . . . . . 910:30 a.m. Prime Time Fitness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 911:30 a.m. Jazzercise. . . . . . . . . . . 91:00 p.m. Crochet Class . . . . . . . 111:00 p.m. Chess Is Fun! . . . . . . . 115:30 p.m. Yoga . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Wednesday8:45 a.m. Art Class: Watercolor Painting . . . . . . . . . . 1111:00 a.m. Jazzercise. . . . . . . . . . . 96:00 p.m. Mind-Body Workout. . 9

Thursday9:00 a.m. Walking Club . . . . . . . . 910:00 a.m. Tai Chi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 911:00 a.m. Total Body Fit . . . . . . . . 912:30 p.m. Social Worker . . . . . . 115:30 p.m. Yoga . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96:30 p.m. Acoustic Evenings. . . . 3

Friday9:00 a.m. Total Body Fit . . . . . . . . 91:30 p.m. Blood Pressure Screening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Saturday10:00 a.m. Total Body Fit . . . . . . . 910:00 a.m. Learn to Play Pinochle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1111:30 a.m. Ukulele Group Lessons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11



Thursday, April 191:00–2:30 p.m. Hidden Histories of Chicago . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Friday, April 2010:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. Acrylics Art Class: Week 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101:00 p.m. Brainwaves Over Coffee . . . 116:00 p.m. Friday Night Live: Music of the Four Lads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Saturday, April 2111:30 a.m. Travel Europe with Rick Steves: The Majesty ofMadrid/Barcelona & Catalunya . . . . . . 4

Monday, April 2310:30 a.m. The Culinary DelightersPresent: Mole . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81:00 p.m. Owls: What a Hoot! . . . . . . . . 4

Tuesday, April 249:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. Senior Health Insurance Program (SHIP). . . . . . . . . . . 11 1:00 p.m. News & Views . . . . . . . . . . . . 113:30 p.m. Cat Tales Club . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Wednesday, April 251:00–3:00 p.m. Coupon & Rebate Exchange Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112:00–3:00 p.m. Songwriting Workshop, Part 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103:30 p.m. Prague & the Czech Republic. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Thursday, April 2610:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Open Tech Table. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101:00 p.m. Retirement: Making YourMoney Last. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52:30–3:30 p.m. Yahoo!. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Friday, April 2710:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. Acrylics Art Class: Week 4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1012:00 p.m. Creative Writers’ Group. . 111:30 p.m. DIY Tassel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 3:00–4:30 p.m. DIY Dreamcatchers . . 106:00–8:00 p.m. BYOB Paint & Sip with Val. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Saturday, April 2811:30 a.m. Movie Matinee: The Greatest Showman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Monday, April 30 1:00–2:30 p.m. How to Draft a Powerof Attorney & Living Will, Part 1 . . . . . . 66:00 p.m. Meet William Hammond:Civil War Surgeon General . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Tuesday, May 13:30–4:30 p.m. All the Phones!. . . . . . 10

Wednesday, May 21:00 p.m. The Hobby of Re-Enacting . . 5 2:00–3:00 p.m. Songwriting Workshop, Part 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103:30 p.m. Learn to Play Sudoku . . . . . . . 8

Thursday, May 310:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Open Tech Table. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1012:30–3:30 p.m. Save a Life—Learn CPR! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Friday, May 4Lunch Special: Cinco de Mayo . . . . . . . . 810:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. Acrylics Art Class: A 4-Week Class . . . . . . . . . . . 101:00 p.m. Brainwaves Over Coffee . . . 116:00 p.m. Friday Night Live: ChrisCasello Rockabilly Trio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Saturday, May 511:30 a.m. Travel Europe with RickSteves: Alps of France and Switzerland/Switzerland’s Great Cities . . . . . . . . . . . . 412:00–1:30 p.m. RTA Passes. . . . . . . . . 11

Monday, May 710:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Learn to Play Chess . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1111:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. Chair Massage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111:30–2:30 p.m. My Hamilton. . . . . . . . . 53:30–5:00 p.m. Jam Session . . . . . . . . 115:30–7:30 p.m. Watercolor Painting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

MAY

Thank you for being a part of Mather’s—More Than a Café

Mather’s—More Than a Café customers tell us they love thesense of community, well-being,and exploration they experienceat our locations. The Cafés are a part of Mather LifeWays—a unique, non-denominationalnot-for-profit organizationfounded more than 75 years ago and dedicated to developingand implementing Ways to Age Well.SM

We are looking to the kindness and caring of people like you to help us continue to provideour quality (and fun!) lessons,lectures, and entertainment.Please join our family of donorswith a gift of $25, $50, $100, orany amount that is right for you.You’ll see your generosity atwork every time you walkthrough our door.

Your tax-deductible gift can be made in person at anyMather’s—More Than a Café, or by mail to:

Mather Possibilities1603 Orrington AvenueSuite 1800Evanston, IL 60201

Please make your check payable toMather Possibilities and indicate“Café” on the memo line.


Tuesday, May 89:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. Senior Health Insurance Program (SHIP). . . . . . . . . . . 113:30 p.m. Cat Tales Club . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Wednesday, May 92:00–3:30 p.m. Flower Arranging:Mother’s Day Arrangement . . . . . . . . . 103:30–4:30 p.m. Super Sing-Along. . . . . 8

Thursday, May 1010:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Open Tech Table. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101:00 p.m. Focus on Fixed Income . . . . . 51:00 p.m. Benefits of Sleep . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Friday, May 1110:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. Acrylics Art Class: Week 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1012:00 p.m. Creative Writers’ Group. . 116:00 p.m. Friday Night Live: John Eskola & Pat Rusk. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Saturday, May 1211:30 a.m. Travel Europe withRick Steves: Milan and LakeComo/Venice the City of Dreams. . . . . 4

Monday, May 1411:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Mather’s Jeopardy! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81:00–3:30 p.m. How to Draft a Powerof Attorney & Living Will, Part 2 . . . . . . 63:30–5:30 p.m. Drop & Swap. . . . . . . . . 8

Tuesday, May 15TRIP: Galena, Illinois . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73:30–4:30 p.m. Get to Know YouriPhone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106:30–7:30 p.m. Open Mic Night . . . . . . 3

Thursday, May 171:00–2:00 p.m. Sugar: The Not-So-Sweet Truth . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22:30 p.m. Cancer Screening & Early Detection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Friday, May 1810:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. Acrylics Art Class: Week 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101:00 p.m. Brainwaves Over Coffee . . . 116:00 p.m. Friday Night Live: Cowboy Singer Rick Pickren . . . . . . . . . . 3

Saturday, May 1911:30 a.m. Travel Europe with Rick Steves: Budapest—The Best of Hungary/Prague . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Monday, May 2110:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Learn to Play Chess . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1111:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. Chair Massage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111:30 p.m. Meet Louisa May Alcott . . . . 5 3:30–5:00 p.m. Jam Session . . . . . . . . 115:30–7:30 p.m. Watercolor Painting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Tuesday, May 22Lunch Special: Chicken Salad Sandwich with Chips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. Senior Health Insurance Program (SHIP). . . . . . . . . . . 111:00 p.m. News & Views . . . . . . . . . . . . 113:30 p.m. Cat Tales Club . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Wednesday, May 231:00–4:00 p.m. Critic’s Choice: The Martian by Andy Weir . . . . . . . . . . . 51:00–3:00 p.m. Coupon & Rebate Exchange Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Thursday, May 2410:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Open Tech Table. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101:00 p.m. Mather Connections Volunteer Meeting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Friday, May 2510:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. Acrylics Art Class: Week 4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1012:00 p.m. Creative Writers’ Group. . 116:00–8:00 p.m. BYOB Paint & Sip with Val. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Saturday, May 2611:30 a.m. Movie Matinee: Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri . . . . 8

Monday, May 28CAFÉ CLOSED—Happy Memorial Day!

Thursday, May 311:00 p.m. Chicago’s Only Castle . . . . . . 5

Friday, June 11:00 p.m. Brainwaves Over Coffee . . . 116:00 p.m. Friday Night Live: Edizon Dayao Dance Party!. . . . . . . . . . . 3

Saturday, June 211:30 a.m. Movie Matinee: The Shape of Water . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 812:00–1:30 p.m. RTA Passes. . . . . . . . . 11

Monday, June 410:30 a.m. Learn to Play Chess . . . . . . 1111:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. Chair Massage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113:30–5:00 p.m. Jam Session . . . . . . . . 115:30–7:30 p.m. Watercolor Painting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Wednesday, June 61:00 p.m. Animals A–Z . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 3:30–4:30 p.m. Super Sing-Along. . . . . 8

Thursday, June 71:00 p.m. Tax-Free Investing:It’s Not What You Make; It’s What You Keep . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52:30 p.m. What You Should Knowabout Hypertension . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Friday, June 8Magazine Release Day! 10:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. Acrylics Art Class: A 4-Week Class . . . . . . . . . . . 1012:00 p.m. Creative Writers’ Group. . 111:30 p.m. The Culinary Delighters Present: Paella! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84:00 p.m. Friday Night Live: Remembering the Civil War . . . . . . . . . . 3

Saturday, June 911:30 p.m. Movie Matinee: Lady Bird . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Monday, June 112:00–5:00 p.m. New Look, New You. . . 6

Tuesday, June 129:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. Senior Health Insurance Program (SHIP). . . . . . . . . . . 11 3:30–4:30 p.m. Get to Know Your Android Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

JUNE



Mather’s Chicagoland Locations7134 W. Higgins Avenue, Chicago, IL3235 N. Central Avenue, Chicago, IL33 E. 83rd Street, Chicago, ILFor information, please call (888) 600.2560.

Mather LifeWays opened Mather’s—More Than a Café in2000. 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 regis-tration to reserve your place. If you cancel your reservationand we are able to sell your ticket, we can refund yourmoney in full or you can apply your payment towards another event in 2018. No refunds will be issued unlessyour 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 anevent, please notify the Café of any special accommoda-tions needed.

disclaimersGENERAL DISCLAIMER: The opinions expressed by presenters are their own and do not reflect the views ofMather LifeWays or any of the sponsoring organizations.

PHOTOGRAPHY DISCLAIMER: Mather’s uses pictures ofevents and participants to inform others about these opportunities. Some pictures may be used on our Facebookpage. If you do not want your picture taken, please tellour photographer.

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

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

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

Mather Lifeways is committed to helping the Earth Age well. Please recycle.

3:30 p.m. Cat Tales Club . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Wednesday, June 1312:30–4:30 p.m. AARP Driver Safety,Day 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Thursday, June 14TRIP: Fair Oaks Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 710:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Open Tech Table. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101:00–5:00 p.m. AARP Driver Safety, Day 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Friday, June 1510:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. Acrylics Art Class: Week 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101:00 p.m. Brainwaves Over Coffee . . . 116:00 p.m. Friday Night Live: Michael St. Angel—“the Windy City Elvis”. . . . . 3

Saturday, June 1611:30 a.m. Travel Europe with Rick Steves: Amsterdam/The Netherlands: Beyond Amsterdam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Monday, June 1810:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Learn to Play Chess . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1111:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. Chair Massage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113:30–5:00 p.m. Jam Session . . . . . . . . 115:30–7:30 p.m. Watercolor Painting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Wednesday, June 201:00–4:00 p.m. Critic’s Choice: Macbeth by William Shakespeare . . . . 6

Thursday, June 21Summer Special: Homemade IceCream Sodas $1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81:00 p.m. Vlad & Other East European Vampires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Friday, June 2210:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. Acrylics Art Class: Week 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1012:00 p.m. Creative Writers’ Group. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

6:00 p.m. Friday Night Live: Magician Mike D . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Saturday, June 2311:30 a.m. Travel Europe with Rick Steves: Paris–Regal andIntimate/Paris Side-Trips . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Monday, June 2511:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Mather’s Jeopardy! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81:00 p.m. Headaches Decoded . . . . . . . 2

Tuesday, June 269:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. Senior Health Insurance Program (SHIP). . . . . . . . . . . 111:00 p.m. News & Views . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 3:30 p.m. Cat Tales Club . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Wednesday, June 271:00–3:00 p.m. Coupon & Rebate Exchange Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112:00–3:30 p.m. Flower Arranging: 4th of July Arrangement. . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Thursday, June 2810:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Open Tech Table. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101:00 p.m. Staying Healthy While Traveling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22:30 p.m. Allergies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Friday, June 2910:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. Acrylics Art Class: Week 4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106:00–8:00 p.m. BYOB Paint & Sip with Val. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Saturday, June 3011:30 a.m. Travel Europe with Rick Steves: Munich and the Foothills of the Alps/Germany’s Frankfurt and Nürnberg . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41:30 p.m. All About Amazon . . . . . . . . 10

Travel Europe with Rick StevesSaturdays, 11:30 a.m.

Enjoy episodes from Rick Steve’s Europe. Each half-hour show takes viewers to Europe’smost interesting places,from great cities to off-the-beaten-path

discoveries. After each episode, Assistant Café Manager Claire Stahlwill discuss travel tips and share photos from her European travels. Suggested Donation $1 per session

0218KC 3120

TRAVEL THE WORLD WITH US!APRIL 7European Travel Skills, Part 1 & 2

APRIL 14Belgium: Bruges and Brussels

APRIL 21The Majesty of Madrid/Barcelona & Catalunya

MAY 5Alps of France and Switzerland/Switzerland’sGreat Cities

MAY 12Milan and Lake Como/Venice the City of Dreams

MAY 19Budapest—The Best of Hungary/Prague

JUNE 16Amsterdam/The Netherlands:Beyond Amsterdam

JUNE 23Paris–Regal and Intimate/Paris Side-Trips

JUNE 30Munich and the Foothills of the Alps/Germany’s Frankfurt and Nürnberg

more at mathe r’s · friday, may 4 6:00 p.m. friday night live: chris casello rockabilly trio...

Documents