More at Mathe r’s · Sinatra, Bobby Darin, and more! Meal Cost $9 Suggested Entertainment Donati on $5 Wednesday, November 28 4:30–6:30 p.m. Wednesday Nights at Mather’s: Holiday

Check out our Documentary & Discussion series. See pages 6–8.

More at Mather’sOCTOBER | NOVEMBER | DECEMBER 2018

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Culinary Delights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2Enjoy meal specials and food programs, like our Cubana Fiesta lunch & learn.

Music & Entertainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Enjoy live concerts and events, like a holiday luncheon with Andrew Blendermann!

Fun & Games . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Enjoy karaoke, a craft sale, and cookie decorating!

Health & Wellness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4Do something good for your health, like attend the Heart Health Program.

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

Trips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Join us for a trip to see the Joffrey Ballet’s The Nutcracker!

Lifelong Learning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Choose from author presentations, travelogues, andmore—like a lecture on the Leopold & Loeb case.

Free Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9Take advantage of free resources and programs—like a valuable presentation on I-Cash.

Hands-On Art. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10Get artsy in a class like wreath-decorating.

Fitness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11Drop into a class like the popular Worth the Weight, 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!

Wednesday, October 10

Meal Special: Ashlee Frisch’s Favorite DishHomestyle meatloaf, garlic mashed potatoes,and broccoli. Cost $8.49

Monday, November 5

Meal Special: Sue Miller’s Favorite DishQuesadilla with chicken,grilled vegetables, andcheese. Cost $5.99

Thursday, November 81:00 p.m. The Culinary Delighters Present: Cooking with HoneyJoin Ashlee as she exploresall the wonderful thingsyou can do with honey.Enjoy tasting sweet and savory samples. Cost $6

Friday, November 301:30 p.m. The Art of MacaronsClaire Lenell, Assistant Café ManagerLearn to make the Frenchmeringue-based confection.Enjoy a sweet sample! Suggested Donation $5

Monday, December 3

Meal Special:Chanukah Enjoy tarragon roastedchicken, potato latkes (pancakes), vegetable hash,Russian barley soup, beetsalad, and honey almondcake. Cost $9

Tuesday, December 111:00 p.m. Roasted Coffee & Homemade Coffee Cake Jeff Rose, Café Manager & Ashlee Frisch, CulinaryDelighterJoin us as we explore how to roast, grind, andbrew coffee. We’ll alsomake Ashlee’s famous coffee cake. Cost $8

Tuesday, December 181:00 p.m. The Culinary Delighters Present: Cooking for One or TwoAngelita shows you how to make dishes at home foryourself and your favoritedinner guest. Cost $6

CULINARY DELIGHTS

MealSpecial

MealSpecial

MealSpecial

LUNCH & LEARN12:30–1:30 p.m. Mary Beth Lutjen, Masterof Culinary DelightsCost $8.50 each

Friday, October 12Beet It!Borsht, beet with goatcheese and microgreens,root vegetable medleywith roasted chicken,and beet chocolate cake.

Tuesday, November 13 Cubana FiestaTostones, empanadas, mojo coleslaw, rice withchicken and poachedeggs, and pastelitos de guayaba.

Wednesday, October 1012:30–2:30 p.m. Mather’s Luncheon: The Mather Jammers Dine on eggplant parmesan,green salad, garlic toast,and cannoli while enjoyingmusic performed by Mather’stalented jam band. TheMather Jammers will rocktunes from John Lennon toTrinidad Lopez, or anywherethe mood takes them. Meal Cost $9; Suggested Entertainment Donation $5

Wednesday, October 314:30–6:30 p.m. Wednesday Nights atMather’s: Halloween with Rick PickrenEnjoy spook-tacular musicand cowboy swing with RickPickren while chowin’ oncountry fried chicken, mashedpotatoes, biscuits, applecobbler, and of course, Halloween candy. Come incostume and be eligible towin a prize! Meal Cost $9Entertainment SuggestedDonation $5

Wednesday, November 1412:30–2:30 p.m. Thanksgiving Feast with Bob Duda Feast on roast turkey withstuffing, mashed potatoes,green beans, cranberry sauce,a dinner roll, and pumpkinpie as you listen to favoritesmade popular by Frank Sinatra, Bobby Darin, and more! Meal Cost $9Suggested EntertainmentDonation $5

Wednesday, November 284:30–6:30 p.m. WednesdayNights at Mather’s: HolidayShowcase with Mather’sMusic Ensemble Start the holiday seasonwith our tree lighting ceremony! Dine on chickenpot pie, green salad, andcake as we decorate thetree. Of course, you can jumpin and help! Enjoy favoriteholiday tunes performed byMather’s Music Ensemble.Meal Cost $9

Wednesday, December 1212:30–2:30 p.m. HolidayLuncheon with AndrewBlendermannCelebrate Christmas earlywith a luncheon of Waldorfsalad with chicken, cranberry,and honeycrisp, assortedbreads, and flourless choco-late cake while listening toholiday tunes performed bypianist and vocalist AndrewBlendermann. Meal Cost $9Suggested EntertainmentDonation $5

Friday, December 2811:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. New Year’s Luncheon at NoonCelebrate New Year’s Eve a bit early! At noon, we’llring in the New Year with a toast, a delicious lunch,music, noisemakers, anddancing! Lunch includesHoppin’ John with pork andapple sausage, corn bread,green salad, and caramelBundt cake. Meal Cost $9

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Fridays, October 26, November 30 & December 212:00 p.m. KaraokeShow off your talents,or just enjoy the music!FREE

Thursday, November 82:00 p.m. Cinema atMather’s: Shall We DanceEnjoy a matinee includinga classic film, cartoons,and of course, free popcorn. FREE

Wednesday, November 281:00 p.m. The HolidayShopBrowse a selection ofhomemade crochetprojects created by Cafécustomers. Get a jumpstart on your holidayshopping and buy some-thing special for a friend!

Friday, December 21

1:00 p.m. ChristmasCookie Decorating PartyJoin us for a special holi-day treat and decoratesome fun-shaped sugarcookies with frosting andsprinkles. A festive timewill be had by all! FREE

FUN &GAMES

WE’REBYOB!

Holiday Showcase with Mather’s Music Ensemble

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HEALTH & WELLNESS

TECH-KNOWLEDGE

All classes are $10. Open Tech Table is free. Classes taught by Café Manager Jeff Rose.

Thursday, October 4 10:00 a.m. Yelp & Google:How to Read and UnderstandReview SitesThey’ve got five stars—whatdoes that mean? Learn how tocheck out businesses beforeyou try them, and find a newway to communicate.

Thursday, October 1110:00 a.m. Facebook, Twitter& Instagram ExplainedLearn about the wonderfulworld of social networks, including how to accessthem, what each is used for,and why they play a role inour world today. This class isfor beginners, but expertsare welcome!

Thursday, October 2510:00 a.m. Know What Your Grandkids KnowDo you want to keep upwith the kids? This class isfor you. This introduction to technology will includeeverything from the cloudto what a # (hashtag) is.

Thursday, November 110:00 a.m. Uber & LyftDiscover two smartphoneapplications that offercheaper, more efficienttransportation than taxis.You must have a smartphonefor this class.

Thursday, November 810:00 a.m. Black Friday &Cyber MondayDiscover how you can takeadvantage of great onlineshopping deals for the holi-days! This class will providetricks and tips for resources,price comparisons, and aguide to help you get readyfor the biggest shoppingtime of the year!

Thursday, November 2910:00 a.m. Amazon Echo &Google Home: The SmartSpeaker Revolution“OK Google” and “Alexa” arecommon phrases these days.This program will teach youwhat smart speakers are,why people use them, andall the amazing things thesegadgets can do!

Thursday, December 610:00 a.m. Apps!Find out about smartphoneapplications. Come preparedwith your smartphone, yourcurrent password, and yourGoogle Play or iTunes Storepassword—or just show up!

Thursday, December 1310:00 a.m. The Cloud & Your PicturesLearn the basics, including a detailed description ofwhat the cloud is, and getsome demonstrations andrecommendations. We’llcover how and why to storeyour photos in the cloud.

General Health Acupuncture

Monday, October 812:30 p.m. Stretching Your Grocery DollarsMichael Wills, HumanaEating healthy doesn’t have to be expensive. Learn easyways to get the biggest bang for your buck on nutritiousfood at the grocery store. FREE

Mondays, October 8 & 1510:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Healthy Steps for Older AdultsCenter for Healthy LivingLearn steps to reduce falls and improve your health andwell-being in this comprehensive fall prevention program.FREE

Wednesday, October 242:00 p.m. Managing PainDr. Murtaza, Pain Specialist, Community First Medical CenterDr. Murtaza will discuss the most effective, least invasive,and sustainable treatment for managing chronic pain.FREE

Thursday, October 251:00 p.m. Heart Health ProgramRonan Rebolledo, Humana MarketPointLearn the hows and the whys of improving your hearthealth and well-being through practical exercise, nutri-tion, lifestyle management support, and more. FREE

Monday, October 2912:30 p.m. General Health AcupunctureAnthony Pugliese, Driven WellnessHow does the stress of daily life affect the quality of your health? Learn how acupuncture can help with anxiety, depression, high blood pressure, diabetes, insomnia, and weight loss. Anthony will also discuss cosmetic facial rejuvenation. FREE



Thursday, December 2010:00 a.m. Email 101:Yahoo!We’ll cover how to sign upfor and access a free Yahoo!email account. We’ll alsolearn the basics, includingsending and receivingemails, contacts, chats, calendars, and more.

Thursday, December 2710:00 a.m. Email 101: GmailWe’ll cover how to sign upfor and access your Gmailaccount. We’ll also learnsome basics, including sending and receivingemails, contacts, chats, calendars, and more.

OPEN TECH TABLE Thursdays,

October 4, 11, & 25; November 1, 8, & 29;

December 6, 13, 20 & 27,11:00 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! FREE

TechQuestionsAnswered!

TRIPS

Fall Colors Tour at Starved Rock ParkTravel to Starved Rock State Park to see aspectacular show of fall foliage. Our tourincludes a relaxing trolley ride, hot lunchin the historic lodge, and a guided hike toCouncil Overhang and Ottawa Canyon.The optional hike is less than a mile, but is not recommended for those with limited mobility.DATE: Monday, October 15, 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.Departure Location: Mather’s – 3235 N. Central AvenueCost: $80 Please pay and register by September 13.Cost includes tour, lunch, and transportation.Limit 25.

Celebrate Christmas & Cartoons at theMuseum of Science & IndustryExplore the breathtaking Christmasaround the World and Holidays of Lightexhibit, then discover the creative sciencebehind Pixar’s beloved animated films.Plus much more! DATE: Thursday, November 16, 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.Departure Location: Mather’s – 7134 W. Higgins AvenueCost: $75 Please pay and register by October 25. Cost includes museum admission, boxedlunch, and transportation. Limit 25.

Joffrey Ballet’s The NutcrackerAuditorium TheatreJourney inside Chicago’s 1893 World’s Fairwith this boldly reimagined classic ballet.A must-see holiday tradition! DATE: Friday, December 21, 11:30 a.m.–6:00 p.m.Departure Location: Mather’s – 3235 N. Central AvenueCost: $75 Please pay and register by November 16.Cost includes lunch at the Café, ballet, andtransportation. Limit 19.

AMERICAN CLASSIC TOURS January 22–February 3, 2019

(13 Days) Caribbean Cruise with Holland America

Visit exciting ports-of-call!

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 (6 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.

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Monday, October 11:00 p.m. Mystic Milestones:Astrology & the Cycles of LifeAnne Nordhaus-Bike, AstrologistJoin noted astrologer AnneNordhaus-Bike for a livelydiscussion about astrology.Anne will close with a Q&Aand offer audience memberspersonal guidance. SuggestedDonation $5

Tuesday, October 21:00 p.m. Making Meaning:Seeking the Most Meaningful LifeBob Lichtenbert, AuthorBob explains how to under-stand and live with meaning.FREE

Thursday, October 41:00 p.m. Travel with Jeff to England & IrelandJeff Rose, Café ManagerJeff will share details abouthis recent journey to the UK.Hear about the Men’s Shedorganization, which createsa gathering place for menand seeks to advance theirhealth and wellness. Hear

about a traditional Irishwedding and more while enjoying an English treat withtea! Suggested Donation $3

Friday, October 51:30 p.m. Documentary &Discussion: What the HealthClaire Lenell, ModeratorJoin us for the thought-pro-voking documentary Whatthe Health, which uncoversthe secret to preventing and even reversing chronicdiseases. We’ll have anengaging discussion afterthe film. Free popcorn! FREE

Tuesdays, October 9 & 231:00 p.m. Winged Planet,Parts 1 & 2Joanna Fullarton, Nature EnthusiastUsing a variety of technolo-gies, director John Downerspent four years filmingbirds for the new DiscoveryChannel/BBC series WingedPlanet. Watch this amazingdocumentary and joinJoanna for a discussionabout birds. FREE

LIFELONG LEARNING

THE GREAT COURSES: American Military History: From Colonials to CounterinsurgentsWednesdays, 1:00 p.m. In these DVD lectures hosted by General Wesley Clark,we’ll study warfare the way it’s taught at the UnitedStates Military Academy. While any survey of Americanhistory covers its wars, this course looks at war throughthe eyes of a soldier who has studied it, lived it, andtaught it. Suggested Donation $1 per session

Mystic Milestones:Astrology & the Cycles of Life

October 3America: Forged in War/George Washington Takes Command

October 10Redcoats Fall to the Continental Army/Andrew Jackson and the War of 1812

October 17The Mexican-AmericanWar of 1846–1848/Opening Volleys of theCivil War: 1861–1862

October 24The Civil War’s MainFront: 1862/Vicksburg toGettysburg: 1862–1863

October 31Chattanooga to Appomattox: 1863–1865/The Spanish-American War of 1898

November 7American ExpeditionaryForces: 1917–1918/John J. Pershing, theDoughboys, and France

November 14From Pearl Harbor to theBattle of Midway/War inNorth Africa and theSouth Pacific

November 21Air Power over Germany;Toward Japan by Sea/From Normandy to Berlin and Tokyo

November 28Korea and the Cold War/The United States Enters Vietnam

December 12Elusive Victory in Southeast Asia/AmericanForces in Grenada and Panama

December 19Knocking Iraq out ofKuwait/Balkan Wars:Bosnia and Kosovo

December 26Afghanistan, Iraq, and Terrorism/Facing WarsPast and Future



Thursday, October 111:00 p.m. Murder for Thrills!Leopold & LoebNina Barrett, Author andOwner, Bookends & Beginnings

AUTH OR PRESENTATION

Look back at one ofChicago’s most infamousmurder cases: the 1924“thrill” killing committed bytwo University of Chicagostudents. Based on her new book, Nina Barrett will share extraordinary evidence photos and criticaldocuments used in the trialby legendary attorneyClarence Darrow. FREE

Thursday, October 181:00–2:00 p.m. Dracula Megan Wells, Storyteller & ActressMegan’s one-woman performance of Bram Stoker’sDracula stays true to thebook, bringing to vivid lifehistory’s first horror novel.Suggested Donation $5

Friday, October 1911:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m. Seven Wonders of Chicagowith Geoffrey BaerWatch this WTTW showstarring Geoffrey Baer, and learn about seven ofChicago’s wonders. FREE

Friday, October 261:00–2:00 p.m. ScreenSiren: Mae WestJill Watts, Author


Mae West wasknown for her daring openness about sexualityand her sly sense of humor.Jill’s biography takes an interesting angle, exploringthe influence of AfricanAmerican culture on West’scharacter. FREE

1:30 p.m. Documentary &Discussion: The Lion in YourLiving RoomClaire Lenell, ModeratorJoin us for the popular documentary The Lion inYour Living Room, and travel the world with experts who explore theenigmas of the commonhouse cat. FREE

Tuesday, October 301:00 p.m. What You Don’tKnow about Skunks Rebecca Fyffe, Landmark PestJoin us for lively discussionabout the good side of oneof nature’s most malignedcreatures. Enjoy some delicious black-and-whitetreats as well! FREE

Thursday, November 112:00–4:00 p.m. AARP SafeDriving Course, Part 1Certified AARP Driver Safety

VolunteerEven the

most experienced driverscan benefit from brushingup on their skills. You’ll learncurrent rules of the road, defensive driving techniques,and ways to operate yourvehicle more safely in today’sincreasingly challengingdriving environment. Com-plete the full eight-hourcourse and receive a certifi-cate that can be presentedto your insurance agent fora possible reduction in yourauto insurance premiums.Cost $15 for AARP members;$20 for nonmembers. Makechecks payable to AARP.

Friday November 212:00–4:00 p.m. AARP SafeDriving Course, Part 2

1:30 p.m. Documentary &Discussion: (Dis)Honesty–The Truth about LiesClaire Lenell, ModeratorJoin us for a critically acclaimed documentarythat explores the humantendency to be dishonest.The film interweaves personal stories, expertopinions, behavioral experiments, and archivalfootage to reveal how andwhy people lie. FREE

Wednesday, November 72:30–3:30 p.m. Explore Iceland with Claire! Hear about Claire’s honeymoon to Iceland! In a slide-show presentation,she’ll tell you how she andher husband planned thetrip, where they went, thecultures they experienced,and what they ate. FREE

Friday, November 91:30 p.m. Documentary &Discussion: Minimalism: A Documentary about theImportant ThingsClaire Lenell, ModeratorJoin us for the top-ratedindie documentary abouthow your life could be better with less. We’ll havean engaging discussionafter the film. Free popcorn!FREE

Explore Icelandwith Claire!


LIFELONG LEARNING Continued from page 7

Monday, November 1212:30 p.m. Seriously FolksMargaret Lome, PublicSpeaker, Author & PoetJoin Margaret for storiesand jokes that look at thefunny side of aging and discuss some of its benefits.FREE

Thursday, November 151:00 p.m. The History ofPortage Park Rich Lang, Local HistorianHow did Portage Park get its name? Discover the answer and much moreabout the rich history of the neighborhood. FREE

Friday, November 1611:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m. Hidden Chicago with Geoffrey BaerJoin Geoffrey Baer for thisvideo adventure that takesyou all over the Chicagoregion in search of often-overlooked fragments of our history. FREE

Monday, November 191:00 p.m. The ChristmasTruce of WWIJohn Boda, PresenterOn Christmas Eve, 1914,German and British soldierson the Western front crossedtrenches and celebrated atemporary truce. The soldiersshared food, sang carols, andplayed football. A few dayslater, the short peace wasover. Learn more about whatreally happened. SuggestedDonation $5

Wednesday, November 2112:30–3:30 p.m. Save aLife—Learn CPR! Claire Lenell, 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 $22

Monday, December 31:00 p.m. All aboutChanukah Jeff Rose, Café ManagerJeff will share the historyand traditions behind themost joyous of Jewishholidays. FREE

Tuesday, December 41:00–3:30 p.m. Chicago Holiday Traditions, Old & NewKrista August, Author


Take a virtual tour of great holiday attractions in Millennium Park and the Loop, past and present! Suggested Donation $5

Thursday, December 61:00–3:00 p.m. Rules of the RoadRon Serpico, Office of the Secretary of StateThis course is designed togive drivers—especiallyolder adults and personswith disabilities—theknowledge and confidenceto renew or obtain a driver’slicense. FREE

Monday, December 71:30 p.m. Documentary &Discussion: Cowspiracy: The Sustainability SecretClaire Lenell, ModeratorJoin us for the groundbreak-ing documentary that looksat the devastating environ-mental impact that large-scale factory farming hason our planet. FREE

Monday, December 1012:30 p.m. Battling theAging BrainMichael Wills, HumanaThe brain is one of the most complex organs in thehuman body. Learn how itworks and ways to keep ithealthy as you get older.FREE

Thursday, December 1312:30 p.m. Gay Chicago:Where Do Gays Go? Larry Lesperance, Director,Senior Voice, LGBTQ Centeron HalstedLarry will talk about localorganizations and activitiesthat serve older gays. Learnwhere to go for health care,legal aid, help with housing,counseling, and supportgroups. You will also learnwhere to get a good meal,have fun, and meet newfriends. FREE

Friday, December 141:30 p.m. Documentary &Discussion: A Dog’s LifeClaire Lenell, ModeratorJoin us for this playful documentary that exploreshow dogs perceive, under-stand, and experience reality. FREE

Monday, December 171:00 p.m. Grace Kelly: American PrincessLeslie Goddard, Actress & HistorianGrace Kelly was a Hollywoodstarlet and real-life princess.But beneath her cool smilewas a young woman whoyearned for her father’s approval and worked hardas a wife and mother. Award-winning actress Leslie Goddard portrays this complicated public figure.Suggested Donation $5

Wednesday, December 191:00 p.m. Get Psyched for the Holidays! Edward Shanahan,Psychic/AuthorYour host into the world beyond is the winner of the2012 Best Chicago Psychicaward and author of twobooks on the paranormal.Join Edward for a discussionof the paranormal and supernatural, psychic/spiritreadings, and an attempt at spirit communication.Suggested Donation $5

Thursday, December 201:00 p.m. The History ofScrooge in FilmRich Lang, Local HistorianThe character of Scroogehas appeared in numerousfilm versions of A ChristmasCarol and has been portrayedby Alastair Sim, Bill Murray, and Scrooge McDuck, toname a few. We’ll examinethis classic Christmas movieand its stars. FREE



FREE RESOURCES

Tuesday, October 161:00 p.m. Medicaid & Low-Income-Subsidy (LIS)Meridian Care Representatives Join us for a discussion thatwill outline different waysfor you to save on yourMedicare Part D program.

Wednesday, October 1712:00 p.m. Do You Have My Money? Barbara Chalko, Illinois State Treasurer’s OfficeThe state treasurer is holdingover $2 billion that belongsto Illinois residents andbusinesses. Check to see ifyour name is on the list.

1:00–3:00 p.m. MedicareOpen EnrollmentUnitedHealthcare RepresentativesJoin us and learn more aboutMedicare Open Enrollment.

Monday, October 221:00 p.m. H.O.M.E. PresentationJudy Smith, H.O.M.E. StaffLearn about programs provided to older adults inChicago, including homeupkeep, housing, moving,and shopping bus programs.

1:00 p.m. Medicare Made ClearUnitedHealthcare Representatives

Monday, November 512:30–2:30 p.m. ProtectingYourself against ScamsMichael Wills &José Andrade, HumanaFind out why older adultsare targeted, the toll it cantake on your health, andhow to protect yourself. Theprogram will be presentedin English for the first hourand in Spanish during thesecond hour.

Tuesday, November 61:00 p.m. Smart Travelswith the RTABeth Daly, RTA Mobility Services Outreach SpecialistLearn all you need to knowto use the RTA safely, easily,and affordably.

Tuesday, November 131:00–3:00 p.m. MedicareOpen Enrollment UnitedHealthcareRepresentatives

Tuesday, November 201:00 p.m. Clear CaptionsPhone Susie Koleff, Clear CaptionsLearn about an innovativenew captioning telephonefor those with hearing loss.Discover how to qualify forthis sophisticated and freephone.

Thursday, November 291:00–3:00 p.m. Mather’sConnections VolunteerMeetingCalling all current volunteers!Come to Mather’s—MoreThan a Café in Norwood Park to learn what’s newand celebrate the holidays.Want to participate in ourSecret Santa exchange?Please bring a wrapped gift with a value of $5.

Wednesday, December 192:30 p.m. A Visit from theCitizens Utility BoardOutreach Representative, Citizens Utility BoardDo you have high utilitybills? Do you want to learnmore about the CitizensUtility Board? Get answersto all your questions!

Wednesday, December 261:00 p.m. Volunteer atMather’s—More Than a Café Claire Lenell, Assistant CaféManager & Volunteer Coordinator Learn about the great volunteer opportunities we have to offer! Find out about the volunteer program, the benefits ofbeing a volunteer, and ask questions.

CDEL Senior Legal Assistance ClinicThe Center for Disability & Elder Law (CDEL) providesfree legal services to low-income older adults and peoplewith disabilities throughout Cook County. Each monthMather’s—More Than a Cafe in Portage Park hosts a Senior Legal Assistance Clinic, allowing prospective clientsthe opportunity to meet with a CDEL representative closeto home. CDEL’s primary areas of practice include realproperty, landlord/tenant, power of attorney documents,simple wills, elder financial abuse, collections defense,and simple divorces. The Clinic operates by appointmentonly and those interested must call CDEL at (312) 600.6407to complete a brief eligibility screening.

Do You Have My Money?


HANDS-ON ART

Mondays, October 1, November 5 & December 1011:00 a.m. Drawing for Everyone Val Zucker-McCune, Owner, Smart Art StudiosAnyone can learn to draw by understanding certain basic elements such as proportion, composition, value, and perspective. Individual attention will be given for every skilllevel. Bring a photo of a family member, pet, or landscape—and learn how to draw it. We’ll have a lot of fun! Suggested Donation $12 per session

Monday, October 1511:00 a.m. Make Your Own Lightbulb PumpkinVivian Visser, Local ArtistCreate your very own miniature pumpkin out of a lightbulb—a perfect craft for the season! All supplies included.Suggested Donation $10

Mondays, October 29, November 19 & December 171:00 p.m. Card-Making with Carole Carole Hays, Hand-Made CardsYou’ll walk away with two or three completed cards. Different styles will be available, and the fee includes all materials. Suggested Donation $10 per session

Tuesday, October 1611:00 a.m. Flower Arranging: BOO-tiful BouquetRobert Neri, Robert’s Floral Design StudioCreate beauty while you relieve stress by practicing the fine art of flower arranging. Payment is required in advance. All supplies included. Suggested Donation $15 per session

Mondays, October 22 & November 26 11:00 a.m. Paint with Val Val Zucker-McCune, Owner, Smart Art StudiosVal is a local artist who will teach you how to mix colors and choose the brush that will work best with your project.You’ll take home a finished piece of art! All supplies included.Suggested Donation $15 per session

Thursdays, October 25, November 29 & December 20 11:00 a.m. Watercolor ClassSusan Marx, Local Artist Explore the fundamentals of watercolor painting by learning a few simple steps. You’ll be guided through some basic brush techniques and learn how colors areblended. By the end of the class, you’ll come away with a finished landscape. All supplies included. Suggested Donation $10 per session

Tuesday, November 2011:00 a.m. Flower Arranging: Thanksgiving

Tuesday, November 271:00 p.m. Wreath Decorating ClassLinda Jannuzio, Mather’s—More Than a Café Get in the spirit and join Linda creating a fun, inventivewreath for the season. All supplies included. Suggested Donation $12

Monday, December 311:00 a.m. Make Your Own Button & Felt OrnamentsVivian Visser, Local ArtistJazz up your holiday spirit by creating fun ornaments. All supplies included. Suggested Donation $10

Monday, December 1711:00 a.m. Ornament Painting with Val Val Zucker-McCune, Owner, Smart Art StudiosIn just a short amount of time, you’ll leave with a finished piece of art to take home! All supplies included. Suggested Donation $15

Tuesday, December 1811:00 a.m. Flower Arranging: DECK-orate the Halls

Watercolor Class


FITNESS


ALL CLASSES ARE 45 MINUTES OR 1 HOUR LONG

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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. Takes place 2nd &4th Monday of each month. 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.–2:00 p.m. Senior Health Insurance Program (SHIP)Meet with a trained counselor to get questions answered, completeMedicare forms, settle current claims,and apply for Benefits Access. Appointment required. 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 scheduledthroughout the year. FREE

WEDNESDAY11:00 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

MAGAZINE RELEASE PARTY!FRIDAY, DECEMBER 7

Join us on December 7 to see theNEXT More at Mather’s magazine.Register for an event in January,

February, or March, and enter to win a FREE KINDLE!

Note: you must register on-site and pay in full on December 7.

Fitness Center Orientation

ONGOING EVENTS



Monday, October 111:00 a.m. Drawing for Everyone. . . . . . . 10 1:00 p.m. Mystic Milestones: Astrology & the Cycles of Life . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Tuesday, October 21:00 p.m. Making Meaning: Seeking theMost Meaningful Life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Wednesday, October 311:00 a.m. Fitness Center Orientation . . 121:00 p.m. Great Courses: American Military History. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Thursday, October 410:00 a.m. Yelp & Google: How to Read and Understand Review Sites . . . . . . 411:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Open Tech Table . . . 5 11:00 a.m. RTA Passes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121:00 p.m. Travel with Jeff to England& Ireland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Friday, October 512:00–4:00 p.m. Dancing Fridays with “Jivan” Ivan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121:30 p.m. Documentary & Discussion:What the Health . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Monday, October 810:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Healthy Steps for Older Adults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 411:00 a.m. Chair Massage . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1212:30 p.m. Stretching Your Grocery Dollars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Tuesday, October 91:00 p.m. Winged Planet, Part 1 . . . . . . . . . 6

Wednesday, October 10Meal Special: Ashlee Frisch’s Favorite Dish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 12:30–2:30 p.m. Mather’s Luncheon: The Mather Jammers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 1:00 p.m. Great Courses: American Military History. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Thursday, October 1110:00 a.m. Facebook, Twitter & Instagram Explained. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Open Tech Table . . . 5 1:00 p.m. Red Hat Society . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121:00 p.m. Tea Time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121:00 p.m. Murder for Thrills! Leopold & Loeb . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Friday, October 1212:00–4:00 p.m. Dancing Fridays with “Jivan” Ivan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1212:30 p.m. Lunch & Learn: Beet It!. . . . . . . 2

Monday, October 15TRIP: Fall Colors Tour at Starved Rock Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 510:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Healthy Steps for Older Adults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 411:00 a.m. Make Your Own Lightbulb Pumpkin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Tuesday, October 1611:00 a.m. Flower Arranging: BOO-tiful Bouquet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101:00 p.m. Medicaid & Low-Income-Subsidy (LIS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Wednesday, October 1712:00 p.m. Do You Have My Money? . . . . . 91:00 p.m. Great Courses: American Military History. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61:00–3:00 p.m. Medicare Open Enrollment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Thursday, October 181:00–2:00 p.m. Dracula . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Friday, October 1911:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m. Seven Wonders of Chicago with Geoffrey Baer . . . . . . . . . . . 712:00–4:00 p.m. Dancing Fridays with “Jivan” Ivan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121:30–3:00 p.m. Café con Ovie . . . . . . . . . . 12

Monday, October 2211:00 a.m. Chair Massage . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1211:00 a.m. Paint with Val . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101:00 p.m. H.O.M.E. Presentation . . . . . . . . . 91:00 p.m. Medicare Made Clear . . . . . . . . . 9

Tuesday, October 231:00 p.m. Winged Planet, Part 2 . . . . . . . . . 6

OCTOBER

October | November | December 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. Senior Health Insurance Program (SHIP) . . . . . .129:00 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111:00 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


Wednesday, October 241:00 p.m. Great Courses: American Military History. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62:00 p.m. Managing Pain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Thursday, October 2510:00 a.m. Know What Your Grandkids Know. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 411:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Open Tech Table . . . 5 11:00 a.m. RTA Passes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1211:00 a.m. Watercolor Class . . . . . . . . . . . 101:00 p.m. Tea Time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121:00 p.m. Heart Health Program. . . . . . . . . 4

Friday, October 261:00–2:00 p.m. Screen Siren: Mae West . . 71:30 p.m. Documentary & Discussion: The Lion in Your Living Room . . . . . . . . . . . . 72:00 p.m. Karaoke . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Monday, October 291:00 p.m. Card-Making with Carole . . . . 1012:30 p.m. General Health Acupuncture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Tuesday, October 301:00 p.m. What You Don’t Know about Skunks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Wednesday, October 311:00 p.m. Great Courses: American Military History. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64:30–6:30 p.m. Wednesday Nights at Mather’s: Halloween Hoopla with Rick Pickren . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Thursday, November 110:00 a.m. Uber & Lyft . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 411:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Open Tech Table . . . 5 11:00 a.m. RTA Passes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1212:00–4:00 p.m. AARP Safe DrivingCourse, Part 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Friday November 212:00–4:00 p.m. Dancing Fridays with “Jivan” Ivan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1212:00–4:00 p.m. AARP Safe DrivingCourse, Part 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Monday, November 5Meal Special: Sue Miller’s Favorite Dish. . . 211:00 a.m. Drawing for Everyone. . . . . . . 10 12:30–2:30 p.m. Protecting Yourselfagainst Scams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Tuesday, November 6Election Day - Fitness classes canceled1:00 p.m. Smart Travels with the RTA . . . . 9

Wednesday, November 711:00 a.m. Fitness Center Orientation. . . 121:00 p.m. Great Courses: American Military History. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62:30–3:30 p.m. Explore Iceland with Claire!. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Thursday, November 810:00 a.m. Black Friday & Cyber Monday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 411:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Open Tech Table . . . 5 1:00 p.m. Red Hat Society . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121:00 p.m. Tea Time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121:00 p.m. The Culinary Delighters Present: Cooking with Honey . . . . . . . . . . . 22:00 p.m. Cinema at Mather’s: Shall We Dance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Friday, November 912:00–4:00 p.m. Dancing Fridays with “Jivan” Ivan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121:30 p.m. Documentary & Discussion:Minimalism: A Documentary about the Important Things . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Monday, November 1211:00 a.m. Chair Massage . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1212:30 p.m. Seriously Folks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Tuesday, November 1312:30 p.m. Lunch & Learn: Cubana Fiesta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21:00–3:00 p.m. Medicare Open Enrollment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Wednesday, November 1412:30–2:30 p.m. Thanksgiving Feastwith Bob Duda . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31:00 p.m. Great Courses: American Military History. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Thursday, November 151:00 p.m. The History of Portage Park. . . . 7

Friday, November 16TRIP: Celebrate Christmas & Cartoons at the Museum of Science & Industry. . . . 511:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m. Hidden Chicago with Geoffrey Baer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 812:00–4:00 p.m. Dancing Fridays with “Jivan” Ivan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121:30–3:00 p.m. Café con Ovie . . . . . . . . . . 121:30 p.m. Documentary & Discussion:(Dis)Honesty–The Truth about Lies . . . . . . . 8

Monday, November 191:00 p.m. Card-Making with Carole . . . . 101:00 p.m. The Christmas Truce of WWI. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Tuesday, November 2011:00 a.m. Flower Arranging: Thanksgiving. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101:00 p.m. Clear Captions Phone . . . . . . . . . 9

Wednesday, November 2112:30–3:30 p.m. Save a Life—Learn CPR!. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 1:00 p.m. Great Courses: American Military History. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Thursday, November 22CAFÉ CLOSED–Happy Thanksgiving!

Friday, November 23CAFÉ CLOSED–Happy Thanksgiving!

Monday, November 2611:00 a.m. Chair Massage . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1211:00 a.m. Paint with Val . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Tuesday, November 271:00 p.m. Wreath Decorating Class . . . . . 10

Wednesday, November 281:00 p.m. Great Courses: American Military History. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61:00 p.m. The Holiday Shop . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34:30–6:30 p.m. Wednesday Nights at Mather’s: Holiday Showcase withMather’s Music Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Thursday, November 2910:00 a.m. Amazon Echo & Google Home:The Smart Speaker Revolution . . . . . . . . . . 411:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Open Tech Table . . . 5 11:00 a.m. Watercolor Class . . . . . . . . . . . 101:00–3:00 p.m. Mather’s Connections Volunteer Meeting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Friday, November 301:30 p.m. The Art of Macarons . . . . . . . . . . 22:00 p.m. Karaoke . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Monday, December 3Meal Special: Chanukah . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211:00 a.m. Make Your Own Button & Felt Ornaments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101:00 p.m. All about Chanukah . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Tuesday, December 41:00–3:30 p.m. Chicago Holiday Traditions, Old & New . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Wednesday, December 5CAFÉ CLOSED–All-Employee Meeting

NOVEMBER

DECEMBER



Thursday, December 610:00 a.m. Apps! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 411:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Open Tech Table . . . 5 11:00 a.m. RTA Passes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121:00–3:00 p.m. Rules of the Road. . . . . . . . 8

Friday, December 7Magazine Release Party! 12:00–4:00 p.m. Dancing Fridays with “Jivan” Ivan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121:30 p.m. Documentary & Discussion:Cowspiracy: The Sustainability Secret . . . . . 8

Monday, December 1011:00 a.m. Chair Massage . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1211:00 a.m. Drawing for Everyone . . . . . . 1012:30 p.m. Battling the Aging Brain . . . . . 8

Tuesday, December 111:00 p.m. Roasted Coffee & HomemadeCoffee Cake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Wednesday, December 1212:30–2:30 p.m. Holiday Luncheon with Andrew Blendermann . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31:00 p.m. Great Courses: American Military History. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Thursday, December 1310:00 a.m. The Cloud & Your Pictures. . . . 411:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Open Tech Table . . . 5 12:30 p.m. Gay Chicago: Where Do Gays Go? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81:00 p.m. Red Hat Society . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121:00 p.m. Tea Time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Friday, December 1412:00–4:00 p.m. Dancing Fridays with“Jivan” Ivan. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121:30 p.m. Documentary & Discussion: A Dog’s Life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Monday, December 1711:00 a.m. Ornament Painting with Val . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 1:00 p.m. Grace Kelly: American Princess . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81:00 p.m. Card Making with Carole. . . . . 10

Tuesday, December 1811:00 a.m. Flower Arranging: DECK-orate the Halls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101:00 p.m. The Culinary Delighters Present: Cooking for One or Two. . . . . . . . . 2

Wednesday, December 191:00 p.m. Great Courses: American Military History. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61:00 p.m. Get Psyched for the Holidays! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 2:30 p.m. A Visit from the Citizens Utility Board. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Thursday, December 2010:00 a.m. Email 101: Yahoo! . . . . . . . . . . . 511:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Open Tech Table . . . 5 11:00 a.m. Watercolor Class . . . . . . . . . . . 101:00 p.m. The History of Scrooge in Film . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Friday, December 21TRIP: Joffrey Ballet’s The Nutcracker . . . . . . 512:00–4:00 p.m. Dancing Fridays with “Jivan” Ivan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121:00 p.m. Christmas Cookie Decorating Party. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 1:30–3:00 p.m. Café con Ovie . . . . . . . . . . 122:00 p.m. Karaoke . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Monday, December 24CAFÉ CLOSED–Happy Holidays!

Tuesday, December 25CAFÉ CLOSED–Happy Holidays!

Wednesday, December 261:00 p.m. Great Courses: American Military History. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61:00 p.m. Volunteer at Mather’s—More Than a Café. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Thursday, December 2710:00 a.m. Email 101: Gmail . . . . . . . . . . . . 511:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Open Tech Table . . . 5 11:00 a.m. RTA Passes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121:00 p.m. Tea Time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Friday, December 2811:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. New Year’s Luncheon at Noon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Monday, December 31CAFÉ CLOSED–Happy New Year!

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.

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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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AGE WELL WITH US!

CULINARY DELIGHTSSee page 2 for details.

Monday, November 5Meal Special: Sue Miller’sFavorite Dish

Thursday, November 81:00 p.m. The Culinary DelightersPresent: Cooking with HoneyWith Ashlee

Tuesday, December 181:00 p.m. The Culinary DelightersPresent: Cooking for One or TwoWith Angelita

MealSpecial

LIFELONG LEARNINGSee pages 6 and 7 for details.

Thursday, October 41:00 p.m. Travel with Jeff to England & Ireland

Wednesday, November 72:30–3:30 p.m. Explore Icelandwith Claire!

HANDS-ON ARTSee page 10 for details.

Tuesday, November 271:00 p.m. Wreath

Decorating ClassWith Linda

Café staff are sharing their favorite dishes, their experiences, and their expertise in the following programs.

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More at Mathe r’s · Sinatra, Bobby Darin, and more! Meal Cost $9 Suggested Entertainment Donati on $5 Wednesday, November 28 4:30–6:30 p.m. Wednesday Nights at Mather’s: Holiday