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More at Mather’sJANUARY | FEBRUARY | MARCH 2019

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3235 N. Central Avenue, Chicago, IL 60634 | (773) 205.3300

MATHER’S—MORE THAN A CAFÉ HOURSMonday–Friday: 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

(menu available until 3:00 p.m.)

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

Music & Entertainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Enjoy live concerts and events, like a ’50s dance party with a DJ!

Fun & Games . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Culinary Delights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4Enjoy meal specials and food programs, like our Valentine’s Day pizza special.

Tech-Knowledge. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4Learn all sorts of handy technology skills, like how to useYouTube.

Trips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Join us for a trip to see Mamma Mia! at Drury Lane.

Lifelong Learning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Choose from author presentations, travelogues, andmore—like a living history presentation on Frank LloydWright’s mistress.

Free Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9Take advantage of free resources and programs—like pro bono help drafting your will.

Hands-On Art. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10Get artsy in a class like our stress-relieving coloring classes.

Fitness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11Drop into a class like the popular Brains & Balance, or try some yoga!

Ongoing Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12From Tea Time discussions to Dancing Fridays, we havesomething happening every weekday!

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Check Out What’s Happening!

Thursday, January 311:00–2:30 p.m. Bone Density Screenings & EducationCenter for Healthy Living, CJE SeniorLifeThis informative program includes a heel ultrasoundscreening that will assess your osteoporosis risk. FREE

Monday, February 2511:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Memory MomentsCenter for Healthy Living, CJE SeniorLifeGet fun creative tips and tools to improve your memory! FREE

Thursday, March 71:00 p.m. Music & the BrainMary Helen Ekstam, JourneyCareMusic enhances the memory and can enrich your life. Joinus for a fun and spirited program guaranteed to get your toes tapping and your heart singing. FREE

Tuesday, March 121:00 p.m. Ask an OncologistCarol Westbrook, MD, PhD, Medical Oncologist & Cancer ResearcherJoin Dr. Westbrook for an honest discussion about cancer.She has a wealth of practical advice and will answer questions that many doctors won’t answer and many patients won’t ask. FREE

Wednesday, March 271:00 p.m. Dehydration & UTIsCenter for Healthy Living, CJE SeniorLifeThis educational session will cover common symptoms,warning signs, and ways to prevent dehydration and urinary tract infections. FREE

HEALTH & WELLNESS

New Year, New You: Chat with a Personal TrainerWednesday, February 20, 1:00 p.m.

Kyle Zelazny, Owner, Chicago Family FitLooking for ways to increase your

exercise? Do you have an exercisequestion for a professional? Kylewill share the latest exercise tipsand trends. FREE

Wednesday, January 1612:30–2:30 p.m. Mather’s Luncheon: Eddie Korosa Jr.Polka the winter blues awaywith Eddie and his accordion.You’ll swear it’s a four-pieceband! Feast on pierogi,sausage, mashed potatoes,and sauerkraut served withlentil soup and Polish applepie. Meal Cost $9.50;Suggested EntertainmentDonation $5

Wednesday, January 304:30–6:30 p.m. Wednesday Nights atMather’s: Ivan’s ’50s Dance Party Join us for a sock hop in theCafé! Ivan will be spinningyour favorite ’50s tunes asyou heat up the dance floor.Dine on a BBQ rib basket,coleslaw, fries, and a groovybanana split parfait. Meal Cost $9.50; FREE

Wednesday, February 1312:30–2:30 p.m. Mather’s Luncheon: An Oscar Tribute on Valentine’s Day Chicago Jazz vocalist Petravan Nuis and a talentedgroup of musicians will serenade us as we puckerup for an award-winningmeal of Avgolemono soup,lemon chicken pappardellepasta, and lemon puddingcake. Meal Cost $9.50Suggested EntertainmentDonation $5

Wednesday, February 274:30–6:30 p.m. Wednesday Nights at Mather’s: Filipino Celebration with Edizon DayaoEdizon is back with your favorite tunes, plus some island music to complementAngelita’s Filipino-inspiredmenu of pancit, mangosalad, and coconut bananacake. Meal Cost $9.50Suggested EntertainmentDonation $5

Wednesday, March 1312:30–2:30 p.m. St. Patrick’s Day Luncheonwith Sandi HaynesCelebrate St. Patrick’s Daywith a lively performance byone of our favorite vocalists.Enjoy an Irish feast of cheddarpotato soup, corned beef,cabbage, carrots, celery, redpotatoes, soda bread, anddessert. Don’t forget towear a bit o’ the green!Meal Cost $11.50; SuggestedEntertainment Donation $5

Wednesday, March 274:30–6:30 p.m. Wednesday Nights atMather’s: Murder Mystery DinnerJoin the Mystery Shop forour second annual murdermystery dinner. One thing is certain: a murder hasbeen committed and you’reinvolved. Can you discoverthe prime suspect? Enjoymurderously good sausagelasagna, mixed green salad,and spumoni. Meal Cost $9.50Suggested EntertainmentDonation $5

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MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT

Get a Real Meal Deal!Purchase any 5

$9 and up meals as partof our entertainment

package and get a 6th oneFREE! Use your punchcard. Don’t have one? Ask the receptionist!

Tuesdays, January 15& 29 and February 19;Thursdays, January 3,February 21 and March 14 1:00 p.m. Wii Bowling

Monday, January 212:00 p.m. Movies withthe Grandkids: Ice Age

Grand-childrenhave the dayoff fromschool?

Share some laughs withthem, or just enjoy themovie solo. We’ll supplypopcorn, snacks, anddrinks. FREE

Monday, February 182:00 p.m. Movies withthe Grandkids: Frozen

Monday, March 252:00 p.m. Movies withthe Grandkids: Coco

FUN &GAMES

WE’REBYOB!

Ivan’s ’50s Dance Party

An Oscar Tribute on Valentine’s Day

4 Mather’s—More Than a Café January | February | March 2019

TECH-KNOWLEDGE

All classes are $10. Open Tech Table is free. Classes taught by CaféManager Jeff Rose or Vivian Chazen.

Thursday, January 310:00 a.m. New Year, New You: Calorie Tracking with Your SmartphoneLearn to use your smartphone to support your New Year’s resolutions!

Thursday, January 1010:00 a.m. Fitbit Basics

Thursday, January 2410:00 a.m. All about Instagram

Thursday, February 710:00 a.m. Android Part 1: OS Basics

Thursday, February 1410:00 a.m. Online Dating

Thursday, February 28 10:00 a.m. Android Part 2: Camera & Photos

Thursday, March 710:00 a.m. Android Part 3: App Store & Apps

Thursday, March 1410:00 a.m. The Wonderful World of YouTube

Thursday, March 2810:00 a.m. Android Part 4: Maps, Navigation & More

OPEN TECH TABLE Thursdays, January 3, 10 & 24;

February 7, 14 & 28; March 7, 14 & 28, 11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.Get answers to all your tech

questions in a one-on-one session.First-come, first-served. BYOD—

Bring Your Own Device! FREEWednesday, January 23 1:00 p.m. The Culinary Delighters Present: Moroccan TagineAngelita will prepare a chicken and vegetable tagine with couscous. Enjoy somehistory and a light meal with the rich flavors of Morocco. Cost $7

Thursday, February 14 Meal Special: Like a Big

Pizza Pie, That’s Amore! Enjoy one of Angela’s heart-shaped pizzas. Your choice of traditional toppings or add special ingredients like chocolate Nutella, shrimp, or mini-meatballs. Prices vary based on ingredients.

Tuesday, March 5Lunch Special: Fat Tuesday

Breaded and fried Cajun catfish nugget basket served with mustardcoleslaw, fries or hush puppies, and sweet tea. Cost $7.89

Wednesday, March 201:00 p.m. The Culinary Delighters Present: The Food of 1919! 1919 was a revolutionary year for food—Pyrex was invented, the first airlinemeals were served, and Sunkist oranges became the first fresh fruit to be trademarked. Join Ashlee for some 1919 history and sample some food of the period including orange fool, shrimp pot pie, and more! Cost $7.50

Friday, March 221:00 p.m. Soda Pop Taste Test!Claire Lenell, Assistant Café Manager Learn about the history of cola, then test your taste buds and see if you can recognize different colas in a blind taste-test! FREE

CULINARY DELIGHTS

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

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TRIPS

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

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

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

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

Afternoon Tea at the Drake

AMERICAN CLASSIC TOURS

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

French Quarter.

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

Step back in time at the Grand Hotel.

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

See spectacular Santa Fe, Taos, and Albuquerque.

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

Visit the Cape Cod of the Midwest.

For detailed tour itineraries or tomake a reservation, please call

American Classic Tours Inc. at (800) 666.0358 or

(847) 548.3333.

SAVE THE DATE!Holland Tulip Festival

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

Michigan for the Holland Tulip Festival. Watch for details!

DATES: Tuesday, May 7–Thursday, May 9

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

& 3235 N. Central Avenue


LIFELONG LEARNING

THE GREAT COURSES: The SymphonyWednesdays, 1:00 p.m.

Rich Lang & Buddy Cole, ModeratorsIn these DVD lectures, we’llstudy significant symphoniesand their composers. SuggestedDonation $1 per session

January 2The Symphony: Let’s Take It from the Top!/The Concerto and the Orchestra

January 9The Pre-Classical Symphony/Mannheim

January 16Classical Masters/Franz Joseph Haydn, Part 1

January 23Franz Joseph Haydn, Part 2/Mozart

January 30Beethoven/Schubert

February 6Berlioz & the Symphonie Fantastique/Mendelssohn and Schumann

February 13Franck, Saint-Saens, and the Symphony in France/Nationalism and the Symphony

February 20Brahms, Bruckner, and the Viennese Symphony/Gustav Mahler

February 27Nielsen and Sibelius/The Symphony in Russia

March 6Charles Ives/Aaron Copland and Samuel Barber

March 13Roy Harris and William Schuman/The Twentieth-Century British Symphony

March 20Olivier Messiaen and Turangalila!/Dmitri Shostakovichand His Tenth Symphony

Wednesday, January 21:00 p.m. Documentary &Discussion: Chasing theDragon: The Life of an Opiate AddictClaire Lenell, ModeratorJoin us for a gripping docu-mentary on the dangers ofAmerica’s escalating opioidcrisis as told by young addicts.Popcorn included! FREE

Tuesday, January 81:00 p.m. Discover Puerto Rico!Ben Mercado, PresenterLearn about Puerto Ricanhistory, climate, culture, andmore from a Puerto Ricannative. Ben will take yourquestions following thepresentation. FREE

Thursday, January 10 1:00 p.m. Van Gogh in HisOwn Words: An Artistic Journey IlluminatedDick Wright, PhD, Art Institute of ChicagoDr. Wright relates a variety of

Vincent’s written insightsinto his artwork and examines his written andspoken comments to revisitthe question “Did Vincent take his own life?” Suggested Donation $3

Friday, January 1111:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m.Chicago’s North Shore with Geoffrey BaerIn this WTTW show, GeoffreyBaer explores the history,architecture, and little-known stories of Chicago’sNorth Shore communitiesfrom Evanston to Wisconsin.FREE

Friday, January 181:00 p.m. And the Nominees Are . . . ? Dennis Kouba, Film Historian& Enthusiast Join Dennis for a discussionof this year’s Oscar nominees.FREE

Van Gogh in His Own Words: An Artistic Journey Illuminated



Tuesday, January 221:00 p.m. BeautifulDreamer: Stephen FosterJohn Boda, PresenterThe original American songwriter, Stephen Foster wrote 200+ songs, including “Oh! Susannah,”“Camptown Races,” and“My Old Kentucky Home.”John will recount Foster’slife and early death and willperform some of his songs.Suggested Donation $5

Thursday, January 241:00 p.m. America at theFair: Chicago’s 1893 World’sColumbian ExpositionChaim M. Rosenberg, Author

AUTH OR PRESENTATION

The 1893 World’sColumbian Exposition heralded Chicago’s dramaticrise as America’s second city.Chaim’s book showcases the over 65,000 exhibitors.

Snacks included. SuggestedDonation $3

Monday, January 2812:00–1:30 p.m. Immigrants in America:Today & YesterdayPeter Pero, Author & Educator

AUTH OR PRESENTATION

Immigration issues are hottopics today. Yet more than150 years ago, things wereeven worse for immigrants.Peter will present over a century’s worth of historicrecords, including photosand political cartoons. Suggested Donation $3

Friday, February 11:00–2:30 p.m. Gone withthe Wind: Chicago TreasuresRevisitedTom Palazzolo, FilmmakerTom has been making films about ordinary and extraordinary life in Chicago

for decades. Join him to see clips of Riverview Park,Maxwell Street, old ClarkStreet, and more. FREE

Wednesday, February 61:00 p.m. Learn about Greek CultureClaire Lenell, Assistant Café ManagerJoin Claire to learn aboutGreek traditions, clothing,culture, foods, and more. AGreek treat will be served.Suggested Donation $3

Thursday, February 71:00 p.m. Documentary &Discussion: Close HarmonyJeff Rose, ModeratorView an Academy Award-winning documentaryabout a chorus of olderadults and an elementaryschool choir who form abond as they practice for a joint concert. Popcorn included! FREE

Friday, February 811:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m.Chicago’s Western Suburbs:From Prairie Soil to PrairieStyle with Geoffrey BaerIn this WTTW show, GeoffreyBaer takes us on a tour ofChicago’s historic Westernsuburbs, including BrookfieldZoo, Frank Lloyd Wrightarchitecture, and more. FREE

Friday, February 151:00 p.m. Learn about Clean WaterBrian Lenell, ScientistJoin environmental enthusiast Brian Lenell for a discussion of how yourwater is treated. FREE

Wednesday, February 2012:30–3:30 p.m. Save aLife—Learn CPR! Claire Lenell, Certified CPR InstructorLearn techniques that can help save a life in theevent of an emergency. Youwill receive training on theAED (automated externaldefibrillator) and on choking. On completion, you will receive your Adult CPR/AEDcertification. All materialsincluded. Cost $22

Friday, February 221:00 p.m. Best Picture of All Time, Part 1Dennis Kouba, Film Historian& Enthusiast From classics to current favorites, we’ll discuss what it takes to make a film worthy of a Best Picture nomination. FREE

Learn about Greek Culture


LIFELONG LEARNING Continued from page 7

Tuesday, February 261:00 p.m. What Is Net Neutrality?Jeff Rose, Café ManagerWhat is net neutrality andwhy is it important? Whydid the FCC repeal the netneutrality rules and howwill this change affect you?FREE

Monday, March 412:30 p.m. Organized Crimein ChicagoJohn Drummond, WBBM-TVHear about some legendaryfigures in Chicago’s under-world from the “undisputedking of Chicagoland’s crimereporters.” No one knowsthe history of organizedcrime in Chicago better.Suggested Donation $5

Wednesday, March 6 1:00 p.m. Regretting Mr. Wright: Mamah TellsHer StoryEllie Carlson, PresenterWhen Mamah Borthwickand Frank Lloyd Wright ran off together, they weremarried to other people andhad eight children between

them. Several years later atTaliesin, Mamah was brutallymurdered. She now returnsas a ghost to recount her lifeand tragic death. SuggestedDonation $5

Friday, March 811:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m. South of Chicago: Suburbs,Steel Mills, Shoreline withGeoffrey BaerIn this WTTW show, we’ll tour the waterways,highways, and railways ofChicago’s South suburbsand Northwest Indiana.FREE

Tuesday, March 1212:00 p.m. The SpecialOlympics in ChicagoEileen Guinane & MaureenPerez, Special Olympics,Chicago Park DistrictThe Special Olympics beganin Chicago in 1968 and lastyear held its 50th anniversarycelebration here. Learn aboutthe history of the organiza-tion, some of Chicago’s out-standing athletes, and howyou can get involved. Suggested Donation $3

Friday, March 151:00 p.m. Best Picture of All Time, Part 2 Dennis Kouba, Film Historian& Enthusiast Discuss classic films and cur-rent favorites to determinewhat components are neededto make a movie worthy of aBest Picture nomination. FREE

Monday, March 1812:30 p.m. Honoring theGifts That Differ: SupportingEach Other’s Spiritual GiftsPastor Carla ThompsonPowel, United in FaithLutheran ChurchThis workshop will help youidentify some of your owngifts with a focus on “voca-tion” after retirement. FREE

Tuesday, March 191:00 p.m. The Wreck of the Edmund FitzgeraldJohn Boda, PresenterMore than 40 years later,questions still remain aboutthe legendary Great Lakesdisaster. John will provideinsights and answers andperform Gordon Lightfoot’sclassic song. Suggested Donation $5

Thursday, March 211:00 p.m. Documentary &Discussion: Seniors RockingJeff Rose, ModeratorJoin us for a documentaryabout the performance created by dance pioneerAnna Halprin with seniorliving residents. Popcorn included! FREE

Thursday, March 2812:00–4:00 p.m. AARP SafeDriving Course, Part 1

CertifiedAARP Driver

Safety VolunteerEnroll in this two-day refresher course designedfor drivers age 50 and better.This class will teach youabout the current rules ofthe road, defensive drivingtechniques, and ways to operate your vehicle moresafely in today’s increasinglychallenging driving environ-ment. Completing thiseight-hour course may save you money on yourauto insurance! Cost $15 for AARP members; $20 for nonmembers. Make checkspayable to AARP.

Friday, March 2912:00–4:00 p.m. AARP SafeDriving Course, Part 2

6:00 p.m. The Twilight Zone:More to the StoryRich Lang & Glen Johnson,PresentersJoin Rich and Glen as theycontinue their explorationof the popular cutting-edgescience fiction series. Comeearly and enjoy dinner. FREE

AARP Safe Driving Course

Organized Crime inChicago



FREE RESOURCES

Wednesday, January 92:00 p.m. Volunteer at Mather’s—More Than a Café Claire Lenell, Volunteer Coordinator Learn about the great volunteer opportunities we have to offer.

Wednesdays, January 16, February20 & March 2010:00 a.m. Roundtable DiscussionElizabeth Caddy, Edward JonesLet’s get to know each other as we discuss current events, the economy,and investing in a relaxed setting. The coffee is on us!

Thursday, January 171:00 p.m. The Myths of Mental HealthLiam O’Brien, Envision Wellness Learn about mental illness and how todestigmatize it, and discover easy waysto cope with its symptoms.

Monday, January 2112:30 p.m. Save Energy & Lower Your Gas BillsCatherine York, Peoples GasLearn some simple changes you can make around your home that will pay off.

Friday, March 11:00 p.m. Fear of FallingMartha Kern, Life Care ServicesExplore new frontiers in fall preventionfor older adults.

Monday, March 111:00 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. Afterthe presentation, sign up for a free 45-minute session on March 26 with a pro bono lawyer.

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

Tuesday, March 261:00 p.m. How to Draft a Power of Attorney & Living Will, Part 2

CDEL Senior Legal Assistance ClinicThe Center for Disability & ElderLaw (CDEL) provides free legalservices to low-income olderadults and people with disabilitiesthroughout Cook County. Eachmonth Mather’s—More Than a Cafe in Portage Park hosts aSenior Legal Assistance Clinic, allowing prospective clients theopportunity to meet with a CDEL representative close tohome. CDEL’s primary areas ofpractice include real property,landlord/tenant, power of attorney documents, simple wills,elder financial abuse, collectionsdefense, and simple divorces.The Clinic operates by appoint-ment only and those interestedmust call CDEL at (312) 600.6407to complete a brief eligibilityscreening.

FREE TAX ASSISTANCETrained AARP Tax-Aide volunteers will help you prepare your 2018 tax

return. Please bring your 2017 tax return and 2018 income statements.

Appointments will be available on Thursdays and Fridays, February 14

through April 11.Make an appointment beginning Friday, February 1

by calling (888) 600.2560.


HANDS-ON ART

Mondays, January 7, February 4& March 411:00 a.m. Drawing for EveryoneVal Zucker-McCune, Owner, Smart Art StudiosAnyone can learn to draw by under-standing certain basic elements suchas proportion, composition, value, andperspective. Individual attention willbe given for every skill level. Bring aphoto of a family member, pet, or landscape—and learn how to draw it.We’ll have a lot of fun! Suggested Donation $12

Mondays, January 14, February 11,& March 181:00 p.m. Card-Making with CaroleCarole Hays, Hand-Made CardsYou’ll walk away with two or threecompleted cards. Different styles willbe available, and the fee includes allmaterials. Suggested Donation $10

Tuesday, January 1511:00 a.m. Flower Arranging: Winter WonderlandRobert Neri, Robert’s FloralDesign StudioCreate beauty while you relieve stress by practicing the fine art offlower arranging. Payment is requiredin advance. All supplies included. Suggested Donation $15

Mondays, January 28, February 25& March 2511:00 a.m. Paint with ValVal Zucker-McCune, Owner, Smart Art StudiosVal is a local artist who will teach youhow to mix colors and how to choosethe brush that will work best with yourproject. You’ll take home a finishedpiece of art! All supplies included. Suggested Donation $15

Tuesday, February 1211:00 a.m. Flower Arranging: Valentine’s Day

Wednesdays, February 20 & March 2010:00 a.m. Color Me RelaxedClaire Lenell, Assistant Café ManagerJoin us for a relaxing, mindful, and creative coloring class. Basic supplies included. Suggested Donation $5 per class

Thursday, February 281:00 p.m. Glittery Snowflake Window ClingsVivian Visser, InstructorCelebrate winter’s beauty all seasonlong! Learn to create glittery snowflakesyou can display on a window. All suppliesincluded. Suggested Donation $12

Tuesday, March 1211:00 a.m. Flower Arranging: St. Patrick’s Day

Thursday, March 281:00 p.m. Make a Glove MonsterVivian Visser, InstructorDo you have a spare glove? Vivian willshow you how to turn it into a piece ofart by creating a unique hand monster.All supplies included. Suggested Donation $12

Color Me Relaxed

Transformation Ahead!Watch for some upgrades to our front desk area, along with additional seating options.


FITNESS


ALL CLASSES ARE 45 MINUTES OR 1 HOUR LONG

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.

Our Fitness Center is FREE.Sign up for a free orientation. See page 12 for details.

MONDAY9:30 a.m. Total Body Fit This total body workout is made for those who want a little challenge. Get energizedwith some vigorous cardiomoves, build musclestrength, and tone up. Agreat way to stay healthyand exercise to music!Cost $3

TUESDAY10:00 a.m. Chair YogaSit down and do yoga! Build strength, increase flexibility, improve balance, and breathe more deeply. Cost $3

11:00 a.m. YogaYoga is wonderful for muscle tone,strength, and flexibility. Through breath-ing exercises, special poses, relaxation,and meditation, feel incredibly calm andserene. Please wear loose, comfortableclothing. Bring a towel or mat. We recommend not eating one hour before class. Cost $5

WEDNESDAY9:30 a.m. Worth the Weight Try concentrated sessions for improvingcardiovascular fitness, balance, and

flexibility—increasing overallstrength while having fun. Cost $3

10:30 a.m. Tai Chi Tai chi is non-impact and

will move you slowly andgently while promotingstrength, stamina, andflexibility. Cost $5

THURSDAY8:30 a.m. Chair Yoga

See Tuesday.

9:45 a.m. Brains & BalanceExperience an exercise class that worksyour body and your mind. We’ll work onimproving balance and reducing therisk of falling, plus a variety of activitiesto increase brain health and memory.Cost $5

FRIDAY9:30 a.m. Total Body Fit See Monday.

10:30 a.m. Total Body Fit LiteThis is a total body workout designed for everyone, with seated and standingexercises. Start with some light cardiomoves, then work your muscles, at yourpace, to strengthen and tone. Cost $3

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.


MONDAY11:00 a.m. Chair MassagePamper yourself with a relaxing 20-minute massage. Appointment required.Takes place 2nd & 4th Monday of eachmonth. Cost $18

1:00 p.m. Rummikub®Try this game that combines elements of rummy, dominoes, mah-jongg, andchess. FREE

2:00 p.m. Women’s Discussion GroupCalling all women! Join us to discuss avariety of topics significant to women,from health to politics, and from personal to global. FREE

TUESDAY9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. Benefit AccessMeet with a trained counselor on Benefit Access, RTA free ride, and license plate discount applications. Appointment required. Takes place 2nd Tuesday of each month. FREE

9:00 a.m. Bowling GroupBowl with us at Brunswick Zone, 7333 N. Milwaukee Avenue, Niles. Free shoe rental. Cost $8 for threegames, payable at the lanes

12:30 p.m. PinochleLearn or play the game. FREE

2:30 p.m. Mather’s Music EnsembleSinging with others fills the soul. Come fill yours with song each week. Concerts/performances are scheduled throughout the year. FREE

WEDNESDAY10:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Conversaciones con MariaJoin Maria Barcia and learn aboutMather’s More Than a Café, talk aboutupcoming events, world news, travels,and more. Everyone is welcome to join this informal discussion, but ourconversation will be in Spanish! FREE

11:00 a.m. Fitness Center OrientationRequired for anyone who wants to use the fitness center. Takes place 1stWednesday of each month. FREE

1:00 p.m. Social WorkerBenita Lackajs, LCSW, will be availablefor individual sessions. Appointment required. FREE

1:00 p.m. Crochet/Knitting ClassLearn basic to advanced crochet andknitting techniques with Connie Schulz.No experience necessary. Donations ofyarn are always welcome. SuggestedDonation $2 per class

THURSDAY10:45 a.m. Scrabble Join fellow word-lovers in this classicboard game. FREE

11:00 a.m. RTA PassesApply for or renew your reduced fare cards, subject to pre-approval.

(Mather’s—More Than a Café providesprocessing only.) Takes place 1st & 4thThursday of each month. FREE

1:00 p.m. Tea Time Rich Lang, Discussion Facilitator Join Rich and friends for stimulatingconversation. A local historian andpopular presenter at the Café, Richleads a welcoming, nonjudgmentalchat on life, personal exploration, andmore. Takes place 2nd & 4th Thursdayof each month. All are welcome! FREE

1:00 p.m. Red Hat SocietyTakes place 2nd Thursday of each month.

FRIDAY11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. Blood Pressure Screening FREE

12:00–4:00 p.m. Dancing Fridays with “Jivan” IvanIvan Rivera, our favorite DJ, will spinyour favorite songs. All requests welcome. Takes place 1st, 2nd & 3rdFriday of each month. FREE

1:30–3:00 p.m. Café con OvieJoin Señor Ovie for a cup of café tolearn more about the programming atMather’s—More Than a Café or brushup on your Español. Takes place 3rd Friday of each month. FREE

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Fitness Center Orientation

ONGOING EVENTS



Tuesday, January 1CAFÉ CLOSED–Happy New Year!

Wednesday, January 211:00 a.m. Fitness Center Orientation. . 121:00 p.m. Documentary & Discussion:Chasing the Dragon. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61:00 p.m. Great Courses: The Symphony . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Thursday, January 310:00 a.m. New Year, New You: CalorieTracking with Your Smartphone . . . . . . . . 411:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Open Tech Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 411:00 a.m. RTA Passes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121:00 p.m. Wii Bowling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Friday, January 412:00–4:00 p.m. Dancing Fridays with “Jivan” Ivan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Monday, January 711:00 a.m. Drawing for Everyone. . . . . . 10

Tuesday, January 89:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. Benefit Access . . . 121:00 p.m. Discover Puerto Rico!. . . . . . . . . 6

Wednesday, January 91:00 p.m. Great Courses: The Symphony . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62:00 p.m. Volunteer at Mather’s—More Than a Café. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Thursday, January 1010:00 a.m. Fitbit Basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 411:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Open Tech Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 1:00 p.m. Red Hat Society. . . . . . . . . . . . . 121:00 p.m. Tea Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121:00 p.m. Van Gogh in His Own Words. . . 6

Friday, January 1111:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m. Chicago’s North Shore with Geoffrey Baer. . . . . . . . . 612:00–4:00 p.m. Dancing Fridays with “Jivan” Ivan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Monday, January 1411:00 a.m. Chair Massage . . . . . . . . . . . . 121:00 p.m. Card-Making with Carole . . . 10

Tuesday, January 1511:00 a.m. Flower Arranging: Winter Wonderland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101:00 p.m. Wii Bowling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Wednesday, January 1610:00 a.m. Roundtable Discussion. . . . . . 912:30–2:30 p.m. Mather’s Luncheon:Eddie Korosa Jr . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31:00 p.m. Great Courses: The Symphony . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Thursday, January 171:00 p.m. The Myths of Mental Health . . 9

Friday, January 1812:00–4:00 p.m. Dancing Fridays with “Jivan” Ivan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121:00 p.m. And the Nominees Are. . . ? . . . 6 1:30–3:00 p.m. Café con Ovie . . . . . . . . . 12

Monday, January 2112:30 p.m. Save Energy & Lower Your Gas Bills . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92:00 p.m. Movies with the Grandkids: Ice Age . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Tuesday, January 221:00 p.m. Beautiful Dreamer: Stephen Foster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Wednesday, January 23TRIP: Afternoon Tea at the Drake . . . . . . . 511:00 a.m. Fitness Center Open House. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . back cover1:00 p.m. The Culinary Delighters Present: Moroccan Tagine. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41:00 p.m. Great Courses: The Symphony . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Thursday, January 2410:00 a.m. All about Instagram . . . . . . . . 4 11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Open Tech Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 411:00 a.m. RTA Passes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121:00 p.m. Tea Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121:00 p.m. America at the Fair: Chicago’s1893 World’s Columbian Exposition. . . . . 7

JANUARY

January | February | March At-a-Glance

WEEKLY EVENTS

Monday9:30 a.m. Total Body Fit. . . . . . . . 111:00 p.m. Rummikub . . . . . . . . . 122:00 p.m. Women’s DiscussionGroup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Tuesday9:00 a.m. Bowling Group . . . . . .1210:00 a.m. Chair Yoga . . . . . . . . . 1111:00 a.m. Yoga . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1112:30 p.m. Pinochle . . . . . . . . . . . 122:30 p.m. Mather’s MusicEnsemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Wednesday9:30 a.m. Worth the Weight . . . 1110:30 a.m. Tai Chi . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1110:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Conversaciones con Maria. . . . . 121:00 p.m. Social Worker . . . . . . . 121:00 p.m. Crochet/Knitting Class . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Thursday8:30 a.m. Chair Yoga . . . . . . . . . . . 119:45 a.m. Brains & Balance . . . . 1110:45 a.m. Scrabble . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Friday9:30 a.m. Total Body Fit . . . . . . . 1110:30 a.m. Total Body Fit Lite . . 1111:00 a.m. Blood Pressure Screening. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12


Monday, January 2811:00 a.m. Chair Massage . . . . . . . . . . . . 1211:00 a.m. Paint with Val . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1012:00–1:30 p.m. Immigrants in America: Today & Yesterday. . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Tuesday, January 291:00 p.m. Wii Bowling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Wednesday, January 301:00 p.m. Great Courses: The Symphony . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64:30–6:30 p.m. Wednesday Nights atMather’s: Ivan’s ’50s Dance Party. . . . . . . 3

Thursday, January 311:00–2:30 p.m. Bone Density Screenings & Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Friday, February 112:00–4:00 p.m. Dancing Fridays with “Jivan” Ivan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121:00–2:30 p.m. Gone with the Wind:Chicago Treasures Revisited . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Monday, February 411:00 a.m. Drawing for Everyone. . . . . . 10

Wednesday, February 611:00 a.m. Fitness Center Orientation. . 121:00 p.m. Great Courses: The Symphony . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61:00 p.m. Learn about Greek Culture . . . 7

Thursday, February 710:00 a.m. Android Part 1: OS Basics . . . . 4 11:00 a.m. RTA Passes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1211:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Open Tech Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 1:00 p.m. Documentary & Discussion:Close Harmony . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Friday, February 811:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m. Chicago’s WesternSuburbs: From Prairie Soil to Prairie Stylewith Geoffrey Baer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 712:00–4:00 p.m. Dancing Fridays with “Jivan” Ivan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Monday, February 1111:00 a.m. Chair Massage . . . . . . . . . . . . 121:00 p.m. Card-Making with Carole . . . 10

Tuesday, February 129:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. Benefit Access . . . 1211:00 a.m. Flower Arranging: Valentine’s Day. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Wednesday, February 1312:30–2:30 p.m. Mather’s Luncheon: An Oscar Tribute on Valentine’s Day . . . . 31:00 p.m. Great Courses: The Symphony . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Thursday, February 14Meal Special: Like a Big Pizza Pie, That’s Amore! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. Free Tax Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 910:00 a.m. Online Dating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Open Tech Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 1:00 p.m. Tea Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121:00 p.m. Red Hat Society. . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Friday, February 159:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. Free Tax Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 912:00–4:00 p.m. Dancing Fridays with “Jivan” Ivan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121:00 p.m. Learn about Clean Water . . . . . 71:30–3:00 p.m. Café con Ovie . . . . . . . . . 12

Monday, February 182:00 p.m. Movies with the Grandkids: Frozen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Tuesday, February 191:00 p.m. Wii Bowling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Wednesday, February 2010:00 a.m. Roundtable Discussion. . . . . . 910:00 a.m. Color Me Relaxed. . . . . . . . . . 1012:30–3:30 p.m. Save a Life—Learn CPR! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 1:00 p.m. Great Courses: The Symphony . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61:00 p.m. New Year, New You: Chat with a Personal Trainer . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Thursday, February 21TRIP: Mamma Mia! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. Free Tax Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91:00 p.m. Wii Bowling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Friday, February 229:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. Free Tax Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91:00 p.m. Best Picture of All Time, Part 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Monday, February 2511:00 a.m. Chair Massage . . . . . . . . . . . . 1211:00 a.m. Paint with Val . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1011:00–12:30 p.m. Memory Moments. . . 2

Tuesday, February 26Election Day–Fitness Classes Cancelled 1:00 p.m. What Is Net Neutrality? . . . . . . 8

Wednesday, February 271:00 p.m. Great Courses: The Symphony . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64:30–6:30 p.m. Wednesday Nights at Mather’s: Filipino Celebration with Edizon Dayao. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Thursday, February 289:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. Free Tax Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 910:00 a.m. Android Part 2: Camera & Photos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 411:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Open Tech Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 411:00 a.m. RTA Passes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121:00 p.m. Tea Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121:00 p.m. Glittery Snowflake Window Clings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Friday, March 19:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. Free Tax Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 912:00–4:00 p.m. Dancing Fridays with “Jivan” Ivan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121:00 p.m. Fear of Falling. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Monday, March 411:00 a.m. Drawing for Everyone. . . . . . 1012:30 p.m. Organized Crime in Chicago. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Tuesday, March 5Lunch Special: Fat Tuesday . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Wednesday, March 6 11:00 a.m. Fitness Center Orientation. . 121:00 p.m. Great Courses: The Symphony . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61:00 p.m. Regretting Mr. Wright: Mamah Tells Her Story. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Thursday, March 79:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. Free Tax Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 910:00 a.m. Android Part 3: App Store & Apps. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 11:00 a.m. RTA Passes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1211:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Open Tech Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 1:00 p.m. Music & the Brain. . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Friday, March 8Magazine Release Party! . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. Free Tax Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 911:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m. South of Chicago: Suburbs, Steel Mills, Shoreline with Geoffrey Baer . . . . . . . . . . . 812:00–4:00 p.m. Dancing Fridays with “Jivan” Ivan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

FEBRUARY MARCH



Monday, March 1111:00 a.m. Chair Massage . . . . . . . . . . . . 121:00 p.m. How to Draft a Power of Attorney & Living Will, Part 1 . . . . . . . . . . 9

Tuesday, March 129:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. Benefit Access . . . 1211:00 a.m. Flower Arranging: St. Patrick’s Day . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1012:00 p.m. The Special Olympics in Chicago. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81:00 p.m. Ask an Oncologist. . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Wednesday, March 1312:30–2:30 p.m. St. Patrick’s Day Luncheon with Sandi Haynes . . . . . . . . . . 31:00 p.m. Great Courses: The Symphony . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Thursday, March 149:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. Free Tax Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 910:00 a.m. The Wonderful World ofYouTube. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 411:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Open Tech Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 1:00 p.m. Wii Bowling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 1:00 p.m. Tea Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121:00 p.m. Red Hat Society. . . . . . . . . . . . . 121:00 p.m. Mather Connections Volunteer Meeting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Friday, March 159:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. Free Tax Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 912:00–4:00 p.m. Dancing Fridays with “Jivan” Ivan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121:30–3:00 p.m. Café con Ovie . . . . . . . . . 121:00 p.m. Best Picture of All Time, Part 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Monday, March 1812:30 p.m. Honoring the GiftsThat Differ. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81:00 p.m. Card-Making with Carole. . . . 10

Tuesday, March 191:00 p.m. The Wreck of the EdmundFitzgerald . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Wednesday, March 2010:00 a.m. Roundtable Discussion. . . . . . 910:00 a.m. Color Me Relaxed. . . . . . . . . . 101:00 p.m. The Culinary Delighters Present: The Food of 1919! . . . . . . . . . . . . 41:00 p.m. Great Courses: The Symphony . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Thursday, March 219:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. Free Tax Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91:00–2:00 p.m. Documentary & Discussion: Seniors Rocking . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Friday, March 229:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. Free Tax Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91:00 p.m. Soda Pop Taste Test!. . . . . . . . . . 4

Monday, March 2511:00 a.m. Chair Massage . . . . . . . . . . . . 1211:00 a.m. Paint with Val . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102:00 p.m. Movies with the Grandkids:Coco . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Tuesday, March 26TRIP: Mystery in the Mansion at theJacob Henry Estate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51:00 p.m. How to Draft a Power of Attorney & Living Will, Part 2 . . . . . . . . . . 9

Wednesday, March 271:00 p.m. Dehydration & uTIs . . . . . . . . . . 24:30–6:30 p.m. Wednesday Nights atMather’s: Murder Mystery Dinner . . . . . . 3

Thursday, March 289:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. Free Tax Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 910:00 a.m. Android Part 4: Maps, Navigation & More . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 411:00 a.m. RTA Passes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1212:00–4:00 p.m. AARP Safe DrivingCourse, Part 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81:00 p.m. Tea Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1211:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Open Tech Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 1:00 p.m. Make a Glove Monster . . . . . . 10

Friday, March 299:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. Free Tax Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 912:00–4:00 p.m. AARP Safe DrivingCourse, Part 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86:00 p.m. The Twilight Zone: More to the Story . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

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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 2019. 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 meals.

Mather LifeWays is committed to helping the Earth Age Well. Please recycle.

For general questions or input, contact Café manager Jeff Rose

at (773) 205.3307 or [email protected].

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WE MAKE FITNESS FuN!Want to work out in a judgment-free zone with a community that cares? Looking for a low- to no-commitment place to exercise? Check out our fitness center! Youcan stop in any timethe Café is open andwork out at your own pace.

R Our fitness center is FREE (as long as you attend a brief orientation)

R Work out on your own time

R Choose from a variety of affordable classes

R Anyone age 50 or better is welcome!

FITNESS CENTER OPEN HOUSE

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 2311:00 a.m.

Stop in and get your questions answered, learn

how to use the exercise equipment, or just see

what the center has to offer. Enter to win

a “fit” giveaway!

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

8:30 a.m. Chair Yoga

9:30 a.m. Total Body Worth Brains & Total Body Fit the Weight Balance (9:45) Fit

10:00 a.m. Chair Yoga

10:30 a.m. Tai Chi Total Body Fit Lite

11:00 a.m. Yoga

11:30 a.m.

Calendar indicates start times only. Classes typically run 45–60 minutes. See page 11 for program descriptions.

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