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Enjoy Soup for the Price of the Temperature in January & February! Details on-site. MORE AT MATHER’S JANUARY | FEBRUARY | MARCH 2020 “Le Tumulte Noir”: A Multi-Dimensional Homage to Josephine Baker, p.9 33 E. 83rd Street, Chicago, IL 60619 | (773) 488.2801
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Enjoy Soup for the Price of the Temperature in January & February! Details on-site.

MORE AT MATHER’SJAN U A R Y | F E B R U A R Y | M A R C H 2 0 2 0

“Le Tumulte Noir”: A Multi-Dimensional

Homage to Josephine Baker, p.9

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CHECK OUT WHAT’S HAPPENING!

MATHER’S—MORE THAN A CAFÉ HOURSMonday–Thursday: 8:00 a.m.– 4:00 p.m. (menu available until 3:15 p.m.)

Friday: 8:00 a.m.– 9:00 p.m. (menu available until 7:45 p.m.)Saturday & Sunday: 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. (menu available until 2:45 p.m.)

n Culinary Delights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 n Arts & Creativity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

n Health & Wellness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4Participate on our Heart Points Passport throughout February—American Heart Month!

n Music & Entertainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Step out at one of our Friday night steppers’ parties!

n Lifelong Learning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Choose from author presentations, film screenings, and

more—like a presentation on the matriarch of the blues,

Etta James, by her long-time music director.

n Technology. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

n Trips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

n Fitness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10Try a unique workout, like our Saturday Core Strength class.

n Free Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11Find out if the State of Illinois is holding money that belongsto you in our I-Cash program! n Ongoing Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

n January | February |March At-a-Glance . . . . . . . 13

You can use our new online registration for any event found in this magazine.

• Register from home—or from anywhere, using your computer,smartphone, or tablet!

• Payment is easy and secure.

• Register early to ensure you get a spot.

VISIT MATHERSMORETHANACAFE.COM.Please register for all events atleast one week in advance.

YOU CAN NOW REGISTER ONLINE!

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Thursdays, January 2 & 16, February 6& 20, and March 5 & 19™ 11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Art Appreciation Ruthe Guerry, Art TherapistLearn to appreciate art through in-class experiences as well as museum and galleryvisits. Suggested Donation $7 per session

Thursdays, January 9 & 23, February 13& 27, and March 12 & 26™ 11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Color Me RelaxedSharon Smith, Possibilities CoachJoin us for a relaxing, mindful, and creativeadult coloring class using colored pencilsand/or markers. Basic supplies included.Suggested Donation $7 per class

Tuesdays, January 14–March 31 ™ 2:30–3:30 p.m. Latin Rhythms SeriesJoe McCord, Instructor Students will learn the basic steps of fourLatin dances: merengue, salsa, cha cha, andrumba. Suggested Donation $5 per class

Tuesdays, February 4–25 ™ 1:00–2:30 p.m. Fiber Dyeing: A 4-Part SeriesRuthe Guerry, Art Therapist Each week learn a different fiber dyeingtechnique and leave with a wearable workof art! All supplies included. Suggested Donation $9 per class

ARTS & CREATIVITY

January Burger of the Month

Stroganoff burger withmushrooms, onions, and sourcream on toasted bun. Servedwith 1 side. Cost $7.19

Tuesday, January 711:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. The Culinary Delighters Present:Salad Dressing Joe shows us how simple, fast, anddelicious it is to make homemadesalad dressing. Learn, then buildyour own salad and sample thesetasty dressings! Includes Frenchvinaigrette, classic ranch, freshfruit, tahini/Mediterranean, andcarrot-ginger dressings. Cost $6

February Burger ofthe Month

“Brie Mine” with briecheese, bacon, and sautéed apples.Served with 1 side. Cost $7.19

Tuesday, February 25Fat Tuesday

Meal SpecialBeer-battered shrimp po’boy ontoasted French roll, Old Bay fries,and soda. Cost $7.49

March Burger of the MonthItalian-style patty meltwith balsamic-basil

onions, tomato, smokedprovolone on panini. Served with1 side. Cost $7.19

Tuesday, March 17Lunch Special:

St. Patrick’s Day Rueben sandwich with pub friesand soda. Cost $7.49

CULINARY DELIGHTS

Please note that meal specials can only bepurchased on the day(s) they are available.

BLACK HISTORY MONTH SPECIALS

Celebrate as we pay homage toAfrican American culinary heritageevery Wednesday in February:

February 5Slave-born Rufus Estes was arenowned chef for the PullmanRailway Car Service and the firstblack railway chef to publish acookbook, 1911’s Good Things toEat. Today’s special: Chef Estes’sBrunswick stew and cornbread.Cost $5.99

February 12 In 1853, George Crum, chef atMoon’s Lakehouse in SaratogaSprings, invented the potato chip.Today’s special: Homemade sweetand salty potato chip cookies. Cost 99¢ each

February 19 In 1875, Alexander P. Ashbournepatented the biscuit cutter. Today’s special: Breakfast biscuitsandwich and coffee. Cost $4.09

February 26 Judson Todd Allen, a Chicago-areachef who dubbed himself the "architect of flavor," left a legacy of healthy, flavorful favorite dishes.Today’s special: Chef Allen’s jerkseafood macaroni and cheese andwith a side salad. Cost $5.99

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HEALTH & WELLNESS

February is American HeartMonth, and we’re offering special programs, meals, andmore to keep heart health frontand center!

™ Wear red on Saturday, February 1—Go Red forWomen Day.

™ Place a name in the Go Redfor Women remembrancebowl by the front desk.

™ Attend the orientation onFebruary 3 to learn how toearn “heart points” through-out February. Win free exercise classes and more!

Celebrate Heart Health!

Tuesdays, January 7 & 141:00–2:00 p.m. Aromatherapy 101: A 2-Part SeriesRuthe Guerry, Art TherapistThis hands-on aromatherapy workshopteaches basic knowledge of essentialoils and their health benefits. The classwill make their own aromatherapyproducts. All supplies included. SuggestedDonation $12 for series

Mondays, January 13, February 10& March 911:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Winterize YourBody with Robert Beck: A 3-Part Series

Robert Beck, ERD ChemistLearn techniquesand informationon how to pre-pare your bodyby detox andgood nutrition to combat some

of the illnesses we experience over the winter, including colds, flu, and in-flammation. FREE

Thursday, January 232:00–3:30 p.m. Emotional FreedomTechnique (EFT)Sheree Franklin, Life CoachSheree will teach participants how to tap away stress and create innerpeace. EFT works on a variety of stress-related challenges. FREE

Wednesday, January 292:00–3:30 p.m. Mather’s Puzzle DayHave fun while exploring mind-stimulating puzzles as a kickoff toBlack History Month. Working onpuzzles can improve your quality of life while boosting cognitivefunctioning. Enter our raffle! FREE

Monday, February 3™ 9:00–10:00 a.m. Heart Points OrientationSharon Smith, Possibilities CoachJoin us to learn how you can earn “heart points” for every heart health-designated program you take in February. Look for February programsthroughout this magazine with the red heart icon. Completed Heart Cardswith 20+ points will be entered in adrawing for a six-month fitness mem-bership and a personalized fitnessplan. Heart Cards with 5–19 points are eligible for the drawing for five free exercise classes and a Mather’s T-shirt. FREE

Monday, February 3™ 10:00–11:00 a.m. Stop Eating Your Heart Out! Sharon Smith, Possibilities CoachLearn strategies for eating to improveyour heart health and reduce risk factorsfor disease whether you are at home ordining out. Suggested Donation $6

Thursday, February 13™ 1:00–2:30 p.m. Aligning Your Inner Self Christina Fontenelle, MAAT, CCTPChristina uses dance movement therapyas the foundation to navigate a spacefor people to discuss mental health andself-care. Suggested Donation $5

Wednesday, February 19™ 1:00–2:00 p.m. How Stress Affects the BodyCynthia Hawkins, RNAPLearn how stress affects your totalwell-being physically, mentally, socially, and emotionally. Suggested Donation $5

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MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT

Wednesday, March 411:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m. EmbracingHealthy BodiesDwight Walker, Community Health ConsultantDwight will tell us about natural ways to live fuller, more productive,and pain-free lives by eliminatingthings that can create disorders in thebody. In addition, he’ll explain how toget better sleep and get rid of stressand anxiety. FREE

FIRST & THIRD FRIDAYS OF EACH MONTH5:00–9:00 p.m. Friday Night Live at Mather’s Steppers & Line Dance PartyMake it a dinner dance! We’ll serve a full dinner menu until 8:00 p.m.,

including rotating specials. Order to eat in the Café while you enjoy themusic, or get it to-go! Suggested Donation $5

SECOND & FOURTH FRIDAYS OF EACH MONTH5:00–9:00 p.m. Mather’s Got Talent Open Mic ShowcaseEnjoy the acts and showcase your talents. Join the emcees: BabaGriot Leonard Lucas, the spoken-word artist, and Lil Bit, the karaoke

star with 50,000+ songs in her library. America’s got talent right here atMather’s! Suggested Donation $5

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BYOB

Monday, January 2711:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m. In Celebration of Chocolate Cake Day Welcome to Mather’s WillyWonka Factory! Meet the characters of the world’s largest candy factory, makingcandy and chocolate. Find the five Golden Tickets within the wrappers and win a gift. FREE

Friday, January 315:00–9:00 p.m. Old School Party If you know how to do the twist, the twine time, the do the roach, the swim, or the watusi—or you’re willing to learn—then you need to be here! Suggested Donation $5

Monday, February 243:00–4:00 p.m. Mather’s—More Than a Café Chorus Black History Celebration Treat yourself to a musical performance of Life Every Voice and Sing. We’ll dineon ribs, coleslaw, baked beans, and dessert. Meal Cost $10; Entertainment Suggested Donation $5

Mather’s—More Than a Café Chorus BlackHistory Celebration

Tuesday, January 1410:00–11:00 a.m. Create aHealthy Sustainable Change for 2020Tessa McEwen, MSW, SHARE NetworkLearn how to create a plan for alifestyle change with which you can really live. FREE

Tuesday, February 4™ 2:00–3:00 p.m. Heart Health & ExerciseCedric McCoy, APRN, SHARE NetworkCedric shares the best ways to reduce the risk factors of heartdisease by being active and exercising regularly. FREE

Tuesday, March 172:00–3:00 p.m. What Is aHealthy Weight for Older Adults?Althera Steenes, SHARE Network Healthy weight recommendationschange with age. Learn how toachieve and maintain the weightthat is right for you. FREE

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Friday, January 101:00–2:00 p.m. The RiverOrbert Davis, Musician & ComposerExperience jazz trumpet virtuoso Orbert Davis’s musical masterpiece TheChicago River, a five-move-ment composition commis-sioned by and premiered atSymphony Center. The workis a loving, multifacetedtribute to Chicago. SuggestedDonation $5

Friday, January 171:00–2:30 p.m. IndependentFilmmaker Kevin WillmottGerald Butters, Professor ofHistory, Aurora UniversityKevin Willmott is one of the most prolific black inde-pendent filmmakers work-ing today. He is best known for BlacKKKlansman, for

which he earned a BestAdapted Screenplay Oscar,but Willmott has a body ofsignificant work focusing on the African American experience. Suggested Donation $5

Wednesday, January 229:00–11:00 a.m. Book ClubThis month we will discussEducated by Tara Westover.FREE

Friday, January 311:00–2:30 p.m. The MidwayPlaisance: Carnival & CultureMichael Corcoran, Historian,Tour Guide & Stand-Up ComicThough not officially part of the 1893 Columbian Exposition, the Midway Plaisance helped shapeAmerica’s taste in popularentertainment well into the

next century. Learn aboutthis little-known piece ofChicago history! SuggestedDonation $5 Friday, February 71:00–2:30 p.m. From Janitorto DivoKeanon Kyles, Opera SingerHear firsthand from Keanonhow he went from a janitorat ABC-7 television to singingat the Lyric Opera, ChicagoOpera Theater, and even Carnegie Hall. Hear Keanon’s magnificent voice, too, as he entertains us with a few numbers. Suggested Donation $5

Wednesday, February 199:00–11:00 a.m. Book ClubThis month we’ll discussThe Pilot’s Wife by AnitaShreve. FREE

Thursday, February 2010:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. AARP Safe Driving CourseOverview & RegistrationKeith Cooper, Certified AARPDriver & Safety Volunteer Learn about the eight-hourdriving course and how itcan save you money on yourauto insurance. FREE

LIFELONG LEARNING

MATHER’S INCHATHAM

WRITERS’ GUILDWednesdays, 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.J. D. Cooper, Guild MasterWho can tell your storybetter than YOU?! Signup for this fun writinggroup. Suggested Dona-tion $25 per session

January 8Introduction

February 12Name It and Claim ItLearn how to title yourbook and chapters.

March 11 Your Right to Rewrite "To err is human. To edit is divine." Becomeproficient in revisingand editing your work.

From Janitor to Divo

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Friday, February 211:00–2:30 p.m. The King ofCalypso: Harry BelafonteFrieda Lee, VocalistHarry Belafonte is one ofhistory’s most successfulpop stars, and had a formi-dable career as a film actoras well. He’s also known forhis work in civil rights andhumanitarian concerns.Frieda covers the story of hislife and remarkable vocalwork with selected clips.Suggested Donation $5

Tuesday, February 253:00–4:30 p.m. AARP SmartDriver TEK WorkshopWe’ll review high-tech safetyfeatures in your current carand explain which technol-ogy to look for in a new car,including blind spot warningsystems, forward collisionwarnings, and more. FREE

Wednesday, February 269:00–11:00 a.m. Book ClubThis month we’ll discussWhere the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens. FREE

Thursday, February 2712:30–4:30 p.m. AARP SafeDriving Course, Part 1

Keith Cooper,Certified AARP

Driver & Safety Volunteer Even the most experienceddrivers can benefit frombrushing up on their skills.This class will teach you thecurrent rules of the road, defensive driving techniques,and ways to operate yourvehicle more safely in today’sincreasingly challengingdriving environment. Cost $15for AARP members; $20 fornonmembers. Make checkspayable to AARP.

Friday, February 281:00–2:30 p.m. The CalypsoCraze: From Trinidad toHarry BelafonteShane Vogel, Professor, Department of English, Indi-ana University BloomingtonFor a brief time in the1950s, calypso music nearlybecame more popular thanrock ’n’ roll. Shane revisitsthe wild calypso craze, a fad

that ushered in performerslike Harry Belafonte, MayaAngelou, and even Louis Farrakhan! Suggested Donation $5

Tuesday, March 31:00–2:30 p.m. The Historyof African American WomenArtists Ruthe Guerry, Art TherapistJoin us for an interactivepresentation on the ground-breaking contributions ofAfrican American womenartists. Suggested Donation $6

Thursday, March 512:30–4:30 p.m. AARP SafeDriving Course, Part 2

Friday, March 61:00–2:30 p.m. Laff of theParty: Redd FoxxMike Delaney, Media Historian Redd Foxx attended DuSableHigh School with HaroldWashington and was friendswith Malcolm X. He was oneof the first black comediansto play in Las Vegas, and hisalbums became cult classics.Mike has put together anoutstanding collection of rare,interesting, and hilariousclips! Suggested Donation $5

Wednesday, March 113:00–6:00 p.m. African Extravaganza Produced by K. Carlton Inc. In celebration of Black History and Women’s HistoryMonths, we are presenting agala fashion show featuringAfrican garment designersand retailers displaying various products. We’ll dine

on fine African cuisine whileenjoying the show. MealCost $10; EntertainmentSuggested Donation $5

Thursday, March 1912:30–2:00 p.m. Mather’sHenna WorkshopKadija Robinson-Stallings,Henna InstructorJoin us as we explore theorigins of the henna tattoos(mehndi), used in severalcultures around the world asa form of body adornment.Suggested Donation $5

Friday, March 201:00–2:30 p.m. Zora &Langston: A Story of Friendship and BetrayalYuval Taylor, Author

AUTH OR PRESENTATION

Zora Neale Hurston andLangston Hughes were leading lights of the Harlem Renaissance andclose friends, but theirfriendship ended in a bitterfalling out. Yuval discussestheir lives and work, whilespeculating on reasons for their split. Suggested Donation $5

Monday, March 232:30–3:30 p.m. How to Celebrate Telling Your StoryAlice Collins, StorytellerGet an overview of black storytelling from Africa tothe United States. Hear examples of how to use storytelling skills to celebrateour cultures and community.Suggested Donation $5

The History of African American Women Artists

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LIFELONG LEARNING Continued from page 7 TECHNOLOGY

TWO-DAY CLASSES: Cost $35

Thursdays, January 9 & 16 or March 19 & 262:00–4:00 p.m. Computer BasicsLearn the parts of a computer, how to use a mouse, what windows are, and basic word processing techniques.

Thursdays, January 23 & 302:00–4:00 p.m. Word BasicsThis class will introduce you to the world’s most popular word-processing program. Familiarize yourselfwith features that can help you create documents thathave impact.

Thursdays, February 6 & 132:00–4:00 p.m. Email BasicsLearn how to send, receive, reply to, and delete emails;work with attachments; and organize your contact list in Gmail.

Thursdays, February 20 & 272:00–4:00 p.m. Learn How to Use an iPadLearn the basics of using the iPad along with other features like iCloud, iTunes, Siri, and the App Store.

Thursdays, March 5 & 122:00–4:00 p.m. Getting Started with FacebookLearn how to set up an account and find out about security features and ways to add photos.

COOK COUNTY ELDER JUSTICE CENTERAs a partnership arrangement

with the Cook County Elder Justice System, we are providinginformation each month aboutone or two of their free semi-

nars. Seminars are held from12:00–1:30 p.m. at the Elder Justice

Center, Richard J. Daley Center, 50 W. WashingtonStreet, Suite 2505. Admission is free, but please call (312) 603-9233 to reserve a seat.

Tuesday, March 242:30–3:30 p.m. Financial EducationKadija Robinson-Stallings, Division Leader & Financial AdvisorParticipants will gain an un-derstanding of how moneyworks, how to protect theirincome, and how to makeadditional income. FREE

Wednesday, March 259:00–11:00 a.m. Book ClubThis month, we’ll discussInto the Water by PaulaHawkins. FREE

Friday, March 271:00–2:30 p.m. The Matriarch: Etta JamesJosh Sklair, Music Director & Guitarist

The matriarch of the blues, Etta James is remembered for hits such as “At Last” and “Tell Mama.”Currently touring with PaulAnka, Josh Sklair joins us bySkype to discuss his 25 yearsas Etta’s guitarist and musicdirector. He’ll play video clipsof some of her greatest performances. FREE

Thursday, March 510:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. and 1:00–2:00 p.m. Tech Table, Part 1 and 2Vivian Chazen, Manager of Virtual Programs, MatherGot a tech question? Stop by and ask Vivian! FREE

Learn How to Use an iPad

January 9Planning for the Future,Part I: Estate Planning, Powers of Attorney, andAdvanced Directives

January 23Planning for the Future, Part II: Decedent's Estates,Transfer of Death Instrument, and Small Estate Affidavits

February 6Long-Term Care: Who Will Pay?

February 20Options for MedicareBeneficiaries

March 12Benefits and Services:Do You Know about This?

March 26Veterans' Benefits: What Am I Entitled To?

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Jackie Taylor’s The Other CinderellaDATE: Saturday, January 18In this African American rendition of the famous fairy tale,Cinderella is from the projects, the Stepmamma works at the post office, and the Fairygodmama is from Jamaica. Joinus to take in this 43-year-old musical classic that audiencesreturn to see time and time again. The music is divine, thedancing is wild, and the story is uplifting, positive, and infectious! Depart from Mather’s: 1:00 p.m.Approximate return to Mather’s: 6:00 p.m.Cost $68.30Cost includes transportation and admission. Please registerand pay in advance. Limit 24.

Tribute to the Role of Music in the Battle for Civil RightsDATE: January 24Travel with us to Chicago’s Symphony Center, where theChicago Symphony Orchestra African American Networkpresents a tribute to the role of music in the battle for civilrights. Enjoy a performance by Chicago West CommunityMusic Center, an after-school program serving more than250 students from diverse neighborhoods.Depart from Mather’s: 6:00 p.m.Approximate return to Mather’s: 9:00 p.m.Cost $45Cost includes transportation and admission. Please registerand pay in advance. Limit 24.

“Le Tumulte Noir”: A Multi-Dimensional Homage to Josephine BakerDATE: Saturday, February 29A multi-dimensional homage to Josephine Baker, the firstblack superstar, “Le Tumulte Noir” celebrates her pioneeringParis revue and her 1927 silent film “Siren of the Tropics.”This film score by Chicago composer Renée Baker will be performed live by the Chicago Modern Orchestra Project, the percussion ensemble Tsukasa Taiko, and members of the Association for the Advancement of Creative Musicians.Depart from Mather’s: 4:00 p.m.Approximate return to Mather’s: 6:00 p.m.Cost $45Cost includes transportation and admission. Please registerand pay in advance. Limit 24.

Alvin Ailey American Dance TheaterAuditorium Theatre DATE: Saturday, March 7Join us for a matinee performance by the New York-basedAfrican American dance company. Their shows are known for their incredible artistry and mastery of modern, ballet,hip-hop, and a variety of other dance techniques.Depart from Mather’s: 12:30 p.m.Approximate return to Mather’s: 4:30 p.m.Cost $65Cost includes transportation and admission. Please registerand pay in advance. Limit 29.

TRIPS

AMERICAN CLASSIC TOURSMAY 7–9 (3 days)

Holland Tulip Festival in Michigan

MAY 13–17 (5 days) New York City Theater & 3 Broadway Shows!

JUNE 17–19 (3 days) Mississippi River Magic with Galena & Bishop Hill Colony

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

“Le Tumulte Noir”: A Multi-Dimensional

Homage to Josephine Baker

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FITNESSALL CLASSES ARE 50 MINUTES LONG UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED.

MONDAY™ 10:00–11:00 a.m. Urban Chi Wendell Williams, Instructor Urban Chi takes a fun yet gentle approach to tai chi that will help you maintain balance, improve coordination and range of motion,and manage stress. No class on the first Monday of the month. Cost $5.75

™ 1:00 p.m. Group ExerciseJaime Cordoba, InstructorClasses focus on cardiovascularfitness, strength training, flexibility,and balance. Cost $4.25

TUESDAY™ 7:30–8:50 a.m. Worth the WeightSharon Smith, Possibilities CoachAttend strength-training classes two days per week to improve youreveryday functioning with the use ofweights and bands. Please preregisterbefore the first class of the month. Cost $3.50

™ 10:30–11:15 a.m. Moving Easy Toni Hector, InstructorIf you have arthritis, join us for a unique class that will help you improve flexibility and range of motion as well as manage joint pain without weights. Cost $5.25 per class

WEDNESDAY™ 10:00–10:45 a.m. Chairobics for Active Agers Wendell Williams, Senior Fitness SpecialistExercise using a chair in this total fitness workout that enhances stability,mobility, flexibility, and muscle endurance. Cost $5.75 per class

™ 11:00 a.m. Line DancingStep right up and have fun learning the footwork of popular line dances.Dolores “Dee” Pillow will teach you the steps, and you can get a cardioworkout as you practice. Cost $4

™ 12:00 p.m. Meditation & RelaxationSharon Smith, Possibilities Coach Simple yoga breathing techniques willbe covered. Cost $4.75

™ 1:00 p.m. Steppers Step OutMaurice Coes, InstructorThe moves of this popular dance arefun and easy to learn! Cost $5.25

™ 2:30 p.m. Men’s Strength TrainingToni Hector, InstructorTrain with a professional exerciseinstructor for improved daily function. Cost $5

THURSDAY™ 7:30–8:50 a.m. Worth the WeightSee Tuesday.

™ 9:00 a.m. Tai Chi MovementAnthony Guerrero, InstructorLearn the low-impact and non-strenuousmovements associated with the tradi-tional tai chi “long form.”Cost $6

™ 10:30 a.m. African Movement & DanceToni Hector, InstructorA low-impact workout designed totone and strengthen in a structuredway. Cost $4.50

™ 11:30 a.m.–12:15 p.m. Moving EasySee Tuesday.

FRIDAY™ 9:00 a.m. Yoga Balance Toni Hector, InstructorJoin us for a balance exercise class for those who want to maintain or improve their ability to function andmove safely every day. Cost $5.25

™ 10:15 a.m. Laughter YogaLinda Hondras & Donna Lawrence, InstructorsCome with an open mind and leavefeeling rejuvenated and refreshed. Cost $3.50

™ 11:15 a.m. Strength & StretchJaime Cordoba, InstructorDecrease your risk of falls, boost yourmetabolism and energy, and relievejoint pain with moderate resistancetraining. Cost $4.25

SATURDAY ™ 9:00–9:45 a.m. Core StrengthErik Ramirez, InstructorUse yoga to tone and strengthen your core abdominal and back musclesfor greater balance, stability, and flexibility. Cost $4.25

™ 10:00–10:45 a.m. Chairobics for Active Agers See Wednesday.

Core Strength

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Thursday, January 911:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. Celebrate LifeSandra Hall, MSW, Grief CounselorThis workshop creates a safe space for participants to learnand discuss loss, learn coping strategies, and create awooden memory box.

Wednesday, January 1510:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. Chicago CityKey MobileChicago CityKey is an optional government-issued ID card forChicago residents that can  serve as your library card, transitcard, and benefits card for cultural institutions, sports teams,and local businesses. CityKey reduces barriers for those whohave difficulty accessing government-issued identification.

Monday & Tuesday, January 20 & 21 12:30–1:30 p.m. The Credit System: Know Your Wealth, A Two-Part SeriesMark Bowman, MMK Credit ConsultantMr. Bowman will explain the credit system and share toolsfor controlling your expenses. Learn why you should payyourself first, and other credit fact or fiction.

Tuesday, January 2810:00–11:00 a.m. Solar Education for HomeownersDwayne Travis, ConsultantMr. Travis will discuss how to lower your electric bills approx-imately 95% and how to get paid for going solar.

Wednesdays, February 26 & March 119:00–10:00 a.m. Volunteer at Mather’s—More Than a CaféJoin us to find out about volunteering and its benefits. Call(773) 488.2801.

Tuesday, March 109:00–10:30 a.m. The Benefits of Home CareFelice Searles, ConsultantParticipants will learn the importance and benefits of homeand respite care.

Tuesday, March 171:30–3:30 p.m. I-CashGladys Piper, Community Affairs SpecialistEveryone is looking for additional money—start with the I-Cash program to see if the Illinois State Treasurer’s office isholding money that belongs to people in our community.

BUSINESS EXPO WEEKMather’s—More Than a Café will host a week-long business expo every month for thosewho would like to share information or sell their wares. Call (773) 488.2801 to participateas a vendor/exhibitor or for more details. Vendor cost: $30/day

MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR THE FOLLOWING WEEKS:January 6–10, February 3–7, March 1–6, 9:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.

Solar Education for Homeowners MAGAZINE RELEASE PARTY

FRIDAY, MARCH 6Join us on March 6 to see the NEXT More at Mather’s

magazine. Register for an event in April, May, or June 2020, and enter to win a free trip!

Note: you must register on-site and pay in full by March 13.

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ONGOING EVENTS

MONDAY9:00–11:00 a.m. Red Hat SocietyJUST FOR FUNA support network forwomen to focus on friend-ship, sisterhood, and fun.Takes place the first Mondayof each month. Open fornew members. FREE

3:00–4:00 p.m. Mather’s—More Than a Café Chorus MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENTThe Chorus performs year-round concerts. Waiting list.FREE

TUESDAY9:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Piano LessonsMUSIC & ENTERTAINMENTThirty-minute lessons forbeginners and those withlimited experience. No

space available at this time. Check with the front desk for availability. SuggestedDonation $25 for 4 lessons

™ 11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.Caregiving & Creativity ChatFREE RESOURCESCaring for a loved one athome? Pick up the phoneand join an art therapistand other caregivers in aconference call that offerssupport and a creative outlet. Call (888) 600.2560for the call-in number.Meets the first Tuesday of each month. FREE

™ 11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Crochet ClusterARTS & CREATIVITYEnjoy a relaxing space toshare work, refine skills, and develop talent. Every-one is welcome! Does notmeet on the first Tuesday of the month. Suggested Donation $5

12:00–2:30 p.m.Consultation: BenefitsCheck-Up.orgFREE RESOURCESAre you eligible for local and national benefits? Avisiting consultant can tellyou how you may qualify.Registration required. FREE

12:30–2:00 p.m. Prime Time Sister Circle I JUST FOR FUNNo space available at thistime. Check with the frontdesk for availability.

WEDNESDAY12:00–2:00 p.m. Senior Health InsuranceProgram (SHIP) FREE RESOURCESRegistration required. FREE

12:00–2:30 p.m. Consultwith a Social WorkerFREE RESOURCESA licensed social worker will be available for indi-vidual consultations. Getinformation and referrals to community services.Registration required. FREE

THURSDAY12:00–2:00 p.m. Learnabout RTA Free TransitFREE RESOURCESSign up for free rides on the RTA. FREE

2:00–4:00 p.m.Open Bridge/Whist/Scrabble/Chess ClubJUST FOR FUNJoin other card sharks orenjoy the game of yourchoice. Scrabble and chessplayers may bring their own boards. SuggestedDonation $1.30

FRIDAY™ 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. Blood Pressure ScreeningHEALTH & WELLNESSGet your blood pressurechecked each week by aregistered clinician. FREE

Crochet Cluster

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 opened Mather’s—More Than a Caféin 2000. Mather enhances the lives of olderadults by creating Ways to Age Well.SM

Important InformationTRIP DEPOSITS: Full trip payment is due attime of registration to reserve your place. Ifyou cancel your reservation and we are ableto sell your ticket, we can refund your moneyin full or you can apply your payment towardsanother event in 2020. No refunds will be issued unless your reservation can be replaced.

WAIVERS: Participants registering for anyprograms involving physical activity andtrips/tours must sign the Waiver of Liabilityavailable at the Café prior to participation.

SPECIAL ACCOMMODATION: When registeringfor an event, please notify the Café of anyspecial accommodations needed.

DisclaimersGENERAL DISCLAIMER: The opinions expressedby presenters are their own and do not reflectthe views of Mather or any of the sponsoringorganizations.

PHOTOGRAPHY DISCLAIMER: Mather’s usespictures of events and participants to informothers about these opportunities. Some pictures may be used on our Facebook page.If you do not want your picture taken, pleasetell our photographer.

HEALTHY LIVING DISCLAIMERMather’s—More Than a Café implemented a members-only process for all its fitnessprograms in order to comply with City ofChicago licensing rules. Mather’s fitness programs will be available only to Mather’smembers. There is no charge for this mem-bership, no paperwork for you to complete,and no ID card or badge. The next time youcheck in with the Café receptionist, simplyconfirm your fitness membership. If you are a new visitor, please sign up for this freemembership at the front desk. At any time ifyou do not wish to be enrolled, please contactthe Café Manager or receptionist.

LESSONS & LECTURES DISCLAIMERIn order to comply with City of Chicago licensing rules, lessons and lectures otherthan computer classes and fitness programswill have a suggested donation. We hope youwill make the suggested voluntary donationsso we may continue to bring high-qualityprograms to Mather’s. Any donations arepurely voluntary and can even be deductedfrom your income taxes!

ENTERTAINMENT DISCLAIMEREntertainment is available to all customersregardless of meal purchase. We hope youwill make the suggested donation so we maycontinue to bring high-quality programs toMather’s. Any donations are purely voluntaryand can even be deducted from your incometaxes! Mather’s—More Than a Café does reserve the right to reserve seating for thosecustomers purchasing meals.

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

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WEEKLY EVENTSMonday10:00 a.m. Urban Chi . . . . . . . . . . 101:00 p.m. Group Exercise . . . . . . 10

Tuesday7:30 a.m. Worth the Weight . . . 1010:30 a.m. Moving Easy. . . . . . . . 1012:00 p.m. Consultation: Benefits Check-Up.org . . . . . . . . . 12

Wednesday10:00 a.m. Chairobics for Active Agers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1011:00 a.m. Line Dancing . . . . . . . 1012:00 p.m. Senior Health Insurance Program (SHIP) . . . . . 1212:00 p.m. Consult with a Social Worker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1212:00 p.m. Meditation & Relaxation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101:00 p.m. Steppers Step Out . . . 102:30 p.m. Men’s Strength Training. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Thursday7:30 a.m. Worth the Weight . . . . 109:00 a.m. Tai Chi Movement . . . . 1010:30 a.m. African Movement & Dance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1011:30 a.m. Moving Easy . . . . . . . . 1012:00 p.m. Learn about RTA Free Transit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122:00 p.m. Open Bridge/Whist/Scrabble/Chess Club . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Friday9:00 a.m. Yoga Balance . . . . . . . . 1010:15 a.m. Laughter Yoga . . . . . . 1011:15 a.m. Strength & Stretch . 1011:30 a.m. Blood Pressure Screening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Saturday9:00 a.m. Core Strength . . . . . . . 1010:00 a.m. Chairobics for Active Agers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Burger oF the Month: Stroganoff Burger. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Wednesday, January 1CAFÉ CLoSeD – happy new Year!

Thursday, January 211:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Art Appreciation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Friday, January 35:00–9:00 p.m. Friday Night Live at Mather’s Steppers & Line Dance Party . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Monday, January 69:00–11:00 a.m. Red Hat Society. . . . . 12

Tuesday, January 711:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Caregiving & Creativity Chat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1211:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. The Culinary Delighters Present: Salad Dressing . . . . 31:00–2:00 p.m. Aromatherapy 101: A 2-Part Series. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Wednesday, January 811:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. Mather’s inChatham Writers’ Guild. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Thursday, January 911:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Color Me Relaxed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 311:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. Celebrate Life . . . 112:00–4:00 p.m. Computer Basics, Part 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Friday, January 101:00–2:00 p.m. The River. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65:00–9:00 p.m. Mather’s Got TalentOpen Mic Showcase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Monday, January 1311:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Winterize Your Body with Robert Beck: A 3-Part Series . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Tuesday, January 1410:00–11:00 a.m. Create a HealthySustainable Change for 2020 . . . . . . . . . 511:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Crochet Cluster. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121:00–2:00 p.m. Aromatherapy 101, Part 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42:30–3:30 p.m. Latin Rhythms Series . . . 3

Wednesday, January 1510:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. Chicago CityKey Mobile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Thursday, January 1611:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Art Appreciation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32:00–4:00 p.m. Computer Basics, Part 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Friday, January 171:00–2:30 p.m. Independent Filmmaker Kevin Willmott . . . . . . . . . . . . 65:00–9:00 p.m. Friday Night Live at Mather’s Steppers & Line Dance Party . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Saturday, January 18TRIP: Jackie Taylor’s The Other Cinderella . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Monday, January 2012:30–1:30 p.m. The Credit System:Know Your Wealth, Part 1. . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Tuesday, January 2111:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Crochet Cluster. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1212:30–1:30 p.m. The Credit System:Know Your Wealth, Part 2. . . . . . . . . . . . 112:30–3:30 p.m. Latin Rhythms Series . . . 3

Wednesday, January 229:00–11:00 a.m. Book Club . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Thursday, January 2311:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Color Me Relaxed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32:00–3:30 p.m. Emotional FreedomTechnique (EFT) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42:00–4:00 p.m. Word Basics, Part 1 . . . . 8

JANUARY

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Friday, January 24TRIP: Tribute to the Role of Music in the Battle for Civil Rights . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95:00–9:00 p.m. Mather’s Got TalentOpen Mic Showcase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Monday, January 2711:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m. In Celebration of Chocolate Cake Day . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Tuesday, January 2810:00–11:00 a.m. Solar Education for Homeowners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1111:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Crochet Cluster. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122:30–3:30 p.m. Latin Rhythms Series . . . 3

Wednesday, January 292:00–3:30 p.m. Mather’s Puzzle Day . . . 4

Thursday, January 302:00–4:00 p.m. Word Basics, Part 2 . . . . 8

Friday, January 311:00–2:30 p.m. The Midway Plaisance:Carnival & Culture. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65:00–9:00 p.m. Old School Party . . . . . . 5

Burger oF the Month: “Brie Mine” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Monday, February 39:00–10:00 a.m. Heart Points Orientation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49:00–11:00 a.m. Red Hat Society. . . . . 1210:00–11:00 a.m. Stop Eating YourHeart Out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Tuesday, February 411:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Caregiving & Creativity Chat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121:00–2:30 p.m. Fiber Dyeing: A 4-Part Series. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32:00–3:00 p.m. Heart Health & Exercise. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52:30–3:30 p.m. Latin Rhythms Series . . . 3

Wednesday, February 5Black History Month Meal Special . . . . . 3

Thursday, February 611:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Art Appreciation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32:00–4:00 p.m. Email Basics, Part 1. . . . 8

Friday, February 71:00–2:30 p.m. From Janitor to Divo . . . . 65:00–9:00 p.m. Friday Night Live at Mather’s Steppers & Line Dance Party . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Monday, February 1011:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Winterize YourBody with Robert Beck, Part 2 . . . . . . . . . 4

Tuesday, February 1111:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Crochet Cluster. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121:00–2:30 p.m. Fiber Dyeing, Part 2 . . . . 32:30–3:30 p.m. Latin Rhythms Series . . . 3

Wednesday, February 12Black History Month Snack Special . . . . 311:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. Mather’s inChatham Writers’ Guild, Session 1 . . . . 6

Thursday, February 1311:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Color Me Relaxed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31:00–2:30 p.m. Aligning Your Inner Self . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42:00–4:00 p.m. Email Basics, Part 2. . . . 8

Friday, February 145:00–9:00 p.m. Mather’s Got TalentOpen Mic Showcase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Tuesday, February 1811:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Crochet Cluster. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121:00–2:30 p.m. Fiber Dyeing, Part 3 . . . . 32:30–3:30 p.m. Latin Rhythms Series . . . 3

Wednesday, February 19Black History Month Meal Special . . . . . 39:00–11:00 a.m. Book Club . . . . . . . . . . . 61:00– 2:00 p.m. How Stress Affects the Body . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Thursday, February 2010:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. AARP Safe Driving Course Overview & Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 611:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Art Appreciation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 2:00–4:00 p.m. Learn How to Use an iPad, Part 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Friday, February 211:00–2:30 p.m. The King of Calypso:Harry Belafonte . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

5:00–9:00 p.m. Friday Night Live at Mather’s Steppers & Line Dance Party . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Monday, February 243:00–4:00 p.m. Mather’s—More Than a Café Chorus Black History Celebration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Tuesday, February 25Fat Tuesday Meal Special. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 311:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Crochet Cluster. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121:00–2:30 p.m. Fiber Dyeing, Part 4 . . . . 32:30–3:30 p.m. Latin Rhythms Series . . . 3 3:00–4:30 p.m. AARP Smart Driver TEK Workshop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Wednesday, February 26Black History Month Meal Special . . . . . 39:00–11:00 a.m. Book Club . . . . . . . . . . . 79:00–10:00 a.m. Volunteer atMather’s—More Than a Café . . . . . . . . 11

Thursday, February 2711:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Color Me Relaxed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 312:30 –4:30 p.m. AARP Safe DrivingCourse, Part 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72:00–4:00 p.m. Learn How to Use aniPad, Part 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Friday, February 281:00–2:30 p.m. The Calypso Craze: From Trinidad to Harry Belafonte. . . . . . 75:00–9:00 p.m. Mather’s Got TalentOpen Mic Showcase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Saturday, February 29TRIP: “Le Tumulte Noir”: A Multi-Dimensional Homage to Josephine Baker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Burger oF the Month: Italian-Style Patty Melt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Monday, March 29:00–11:00 a.m. Red Hat Society. . . . . 12

Tuesday, March 311:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Caregiving & Creativity Chat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121:00–2:30 p.m. The History of AfricanAmerican Women Artists . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 2:30–3:30 p.m. Latin Rhythms Series . . . 3

FEBRUARY

MARCH

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Wednesday, March 411:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m. EmbracingHealthy Bodies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Thursday, March 510:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Tech Table, Part 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 811:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Art Appreciation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 312:30 –4:30 p.m. AARP Safe DrivingCourse, Part 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71:00–2:00 p.m. Tech Table, Part 2 . . . . . . 82:00–4:00 p.m. Getting Started withFacebook, Part 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Friday, March 6Magazine Release Party!1:00–2:30 p.m. Laff of the Party: Redd Foxx . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75:00–9:00 p.m. Friday Night Live at Mather’s Steppers & Line Dance Party . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Sunday, March 7TRIP: Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Monday, March 911:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Winterize YourBody with Robert Beck, Part 3 . . . . . . . . . 4

Tuesday, March 109:00–10:30 a.m. The Benefits of Home Care. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1111:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Crochet Cluster. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122:30–3:30 p.m. Latin Rhythms Series . . . 3

Wednesday, March 119:00–10:30 a.m. Volunteer atMather’s—More Than a Café . . . . . . . . 1111:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. Mather’s inChatham Writers’ Guild, Session 2 . . . . 63:00–6:00 p.m. African Extravaganza. . . 7

Thursday, March 1211:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Color Me Relaxed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32:00–4:00 p.m. Getting Started with Facebook, Part 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Friday, March 135:00–9:00 p.m. Mather’s Got TalentOpen Mic Showcase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Tuesday, March 17Lunch Special: St. Patrick’s Day . . . . . . . 311:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Crochet Cluster. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121:30–3:30 p.m. I-Cash. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112:00–3:00 p.m. What Is a HealthyWeight for Older Adults? . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52:30–3:30 p.m. Latin Rhythms Series . . . 3

Thursday, March 1911:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Art Appreciation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 312:30–2:00 p.m. Mather’s Henna Workshop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72:00–4:00 p.m. Computer Basics, Part 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Friday, March 201:00–2:30 p.m. Zora & Langston: A Story of Friendship and Betrayal. . . . . . 75:00–9:00 p.m. Friday Night Live at Mather’s Steppers & Line Dance Party . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Monday, March 232:30–3:30 p.m. How to Celebrate Telling Your Story . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Tuesday, March 2411:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Crochet Cluster. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122:30–3:30 p.m. Financial Education. . . . 82:30–3:30 p.m. Latin Rhythms Series . . . 3

Wednesday, March 259:00–11:00 a.m. Book Club . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Thursday, March 2611:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Color Me Relaxed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32:00–4:00 p.m. Computer Basics, Part 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Friday, March 271:00–2:30 p.m. The Matriarch: Etta James . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85:00–9:00 p.m. Mather’s Got TalentOpen Mic Showcase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Tuesday, March 312:30–3:30 p.m. Latin Rhythms Series . . . 3 11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Crochet Cluster. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

THANK YOU FOR BEING A PART OF MATHER’S—MORE THAN A CAFÉMather’s—More Than a Café customers tell us they love thesense of community, well-being,and exploration they experienceat our locations. The Cafés are apart of Mather—a unique, non-denominational not-for-profit organization founded more than75 years ago and dedicated todeveloping and implementingWays 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.

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Celebrate Black History Month & Women’s HistoryMonth with Us We’ve got a variety of events plannedthroughout February for Black History Month—from meal specials to a performanceby Mather’s—More Than a Café Chorus. And in

March, we’re offering a unique look at Women’sHistory Month from an artistic perspective.

THURSDAYS, FEBRUARY 6 & 20 AND MARCH 511:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Art Appreciation These three programs will have a special focus on African American and women artists. Each has an in-class art appreciation experience, as well as a visit to a museum or gallery. Suggested Donation $7

TUESDAY, MARCH 31:00–2:30 p.m. The History of African AmericanWomen Artists Join us for an interactive presentation on theground-breaking contributions of African Americanwomen artists. Suggested Donation $6

GET HEART SMART.Let’s Get Heart Healthy Together!

February is American HeartMonth, and we’re offering special

events, resources, and more tohelp you focus on a long-term

heart-healthy lifestyle! Start withour orientation on February 3,

then keep up the good work allmonth long. See page 3.

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 39:00–10:00 a.m.

Heart Points Orientation Join us to learn how you can earn “heart points” for every

heart health-designated programyou take in February. Earn points

to be entered in a drawing forvaluable fitness prizes.

CELEBRATE HISTORY-MAKERS.


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