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Culinary Delights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Music & Entertainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Check out Wednesday Nights at Mather’s!

Health & Wellness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4Don’t miss our resource-rich Wellness Fair on September 18!

Trips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Join us for an afternoon at Wrigley Field as the Cubs play the Cards!

Lifelong Learning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Choose from author presentations, travelogues, and more—like a live video interview with legendary talk show host Dick Cavett.

Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8Learn all sorts of handy technology skills, like how to use Snapchat.

Arts & Creativity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9Get artsy in a class like the History of the Bookmark.

Free Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10Take advantage of free resources and programs—like a roundtable discussion with a financial planner.

Just for Fun . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Fitness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11Drop into a class like Zumba, or try tai chi!

Ongoing Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

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CULINARY DELIGHTS

Fun with Tasty Chinese Dumplings

Wednesday, July 3Lunch Special: Hot Dogs Grilled hot dog,

potato salad, watermelon,and all-American Kool-Aid!Cost $5

Wednesday, July 17National Hot DogDay Special!

Chicago dog andfries. Cost $2

Friday, July 191:00 p.m. Chocolate Taste Test!Claire Lenell, Assistant Café Manager Learn the history of choco-late and challenge yoursweet tooth with a blindtaste test. See if you canidentify Hershey’s, Mars,Russell Stover, and generic,store-brand chocolate! FREE

Tuesday, July 23 Meal Special: Jeff in the Kitchen

Drop in and watch Jeff prepare some ofhis favorite foods. Special includes a falafel plate withrice, hummus, and saladwith warm pita bread. Cost $9

Wednesday, July 241:00 p.m. Fun with TastyChinese DumplingsDong Chen, PresenterIn this hands-on class, you’lllearn the history of Chinesedumplings, their many forms,two methods for foldingthem, and a few recipes forfillings, including a vegetar-ian option. After creatingyour own dumplings, Dongwill boil, steam, or pan-frythem for you. Suggested Donation $5

Month of August$1 Ice Cream Novelties

Thursday, August 1Angelita’s Favorite: Empanadas Platter

A platter of chicken, beef, and vegetableempanadas with mango-jicama salad, rice and beans,salsa and guacamole, andcaramel flan. Suggested Donation $9

Wednesday, August 71:00 p.m. The Culinary Delighters Present: Edible or Alien?Ashlee demonstrates howto use strange fruit and vegetables. Cost $9

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Wednesday, July 1012:30–2:30 p.m. Mather’s Luncheon: Klezmer!Chicago CossacksExperience Eastern-European Jewish dance music. Hear the ensemble perform using a mix of Western and ethnic instruments. Enjoy chopped salad with chicken, focacciabread, strawberry “sangria,” and peaches and cream poundcake. Meal Cost $9; Entertainment Suggested Donation $5

Wednesday, July 314:30–6:30 p.m. Wednesday Nights at Mather’s: Blues, Brews & BBQ Local musician Joe Henderson will set the mood with his cool blues. Before the show, sip on the brew of your choiceand enjoy delicious BBQ ribs, salad trio, a red, white, and blue mini-trifle, and root beer. Remember, we are BYOB! Meal Cost $9; Entertainment Suggested Donation $5

Tuesday, August 61:00 p.m. Sentimental Journey with Nora DryschVocalist Nora Drysch takes us on a musical journey featuring beloved standards from the 1930s to the 1960s.Suggested Donation $5

Wednesday, August 1412:30–2:30 p.m. Mather’s Luncheon: Luau!Na Kupuna Ukulele ClubGet your “hula on” as these Hawaiian-American older adults sing, strum ukuleles, and dance to songs includingHawaiian classics like “Aloha Oe” and “Blue Hawaii.” EnjoyHawaiian salad, teriyaki grilled chicken, coconut rice, andtropical fruit cupcakes. Meal Cost $9; Entertainment Suggested Donation $5

Tuesday, August 202:00 p.m. Mather’s Music Ensemble Summer Fun ShowCelebrate the dog days of summer and listen to the coolsounds of our own Mather’s Music Ensemble. Snack on punchand homemade cookies and enter our free drawing! FREE

Wednesday, August 284:30–6:30 p.m. Wednesday Nights at Mather’s: The Mather Jammers Come for the food—grilled shrimp fajita, spanish rice and beans, sweet corn salad, and caramel flan. Stay for themusic—our own Mather Jammers will play a lively selectionof popular hits that will inspire you to get up and dance!Meal Cost $9; Entertainment Suggested Donation $5

Wednesday, September 1112:30–2:30 p.m. Mather’s Luncheon: Patriot’s DayThe Midnite Xpress Come hear American patriotic standards from stirring war anthems to current favorites. Dine on soup, meat loaf,mashed potatoes, and apple pie à la mode. Meal Cost $9Entertainment Suggested Donation $5

Wednesday, September 254:30–6:30 p.m. Wednesday Nights at Mather’s: “Jivan” Ivan’s Fall BallSay hello to fall as Ivan plays records that will get your toestapping. Enjoy a warm spinach salad, skillet pork chops withapples and onions, mashed potatoes, and berry crumble.Meal Cost $9; Entertainment Suggested Donation $5

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Friday, July 121:00 p.m. Explore Exercises That Are Right for youTheodora Tsatsos, Founder/Owner of MakeYourBodyLearn about muscle action, aerobic vs. anaerobic, musclefibers, and how they can determine what type of trainingwill work for you. FREE

Monday, July 1511:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Bone Density Screenings & EducationCenter for Healthy Living, CJE SeniorLifeThis program includes a heel ultrasound that will assess your osteoporosis risk. FREE

Tuesday, July 231:00 p.m. COPD AwarenessLaurie Bianchi, COPD Foundation Advocate Learn about causes, risk factors, symptoms, and treatments for this lung disorder. FREE

Tuesday, August 131:00 p.m. The Myths of Mental HealthLiam O’Brien, Envision WellnessLearn about mental illness, how to destigmatize it, and easy ways to cope with its symptoms. FREE

Tuesday, August 201:00 p.m. The Aging EyeOak Street Health RepresentativeLearn the common symptoms of eye deterioration and get tips on how to care for your eyes. FREE

Friday, September 2010:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. First Day of Fall CelebrationCelebrate the arrival of fall with FREE exercise classes today. (See schedule on page 11.)Stop by our Fall Awareness table for information on how to protect yourself from slipsand falls. FREE

HEALTH & WELLNESS

MATHER’S—MORE THAN A CAFÉ WELLNESS FAIR

WEDNESDAy, SEPTEMBER 18,

11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.

Stop in for resources to support your physical,

emotional, and financial health. Enter our

drawing to win somewellness prizes.

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Sponsored by Jewel-OscoGet your free flu shot and pneumonia vaccine early in the season! if you

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TRIPS

Mather’s Mystery TourWho’s up for adventure? Join us for a specially themed day-trip to visit a unique but undisclosed location. You’ll betreated to two private tours and a delicious lunch. Can youdecipher the clues along the way to determine our ultimatedestination?Date: Monday, July 29, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.Departure Location: 7134 W. Higgins AvenueCost: $65Please register by Friday, June 28. Cost includes 2 private walking tours, lunch, and transportation. Limit 25.

Reflections Festival at the Art Institute Art Institute of ChicagoCelebrate lifelong learning at this annual festival. The daywill begin with a keynote lecture, followed by activities thatexplore the Art Institute's global collection. Engage in gallerydiscussions, exercise your creative side with drop-in art-making activities, enjoy music, and get moving in a danceworkshop with the Hubbard Street Dance Company. DATE: Wednesday, September 18, 8:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.Departure Location: 7134 W. Higgins AvenueCost: $45Please register by Friday, August 30. Cost includes admissionand transportation. Limit 13.

Cubs vs. St. Louis CardinalsWrigley FieldJoin us for a fun day at the ball game and cheer on the Cubbies as they take on their arch-rivals. We’ll take you toWrigley Field and back on a coach bus—your lunch, peanuts,and Cracker Jack are up to you! Date: Friday, September 20, 11:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.Departure Location: 3235 N. Central Avenue Cost: $95Please register and pay by Friday, September 6. Cost includestransportation and ticket. Limit 35.

AMERICAN CLASSIC TOURS December 28–January 2 (6 Days) Tournament of Roses Parade & Los Angeles

March 24–31, 2020 (8 Days) Southern Charm of Savannah, Charleston, Hilton Head

April 3–8, 2020 (6 Days) National Cherry Blossom Festival in Washington, DC

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

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LIFELONG LEARNING

THE GREAT COURSES: The Skeptic’sGuide to American History

Wednesdays, 1:00 p.m. Rich Lang & Buddy Cole, ModeratorsIn this DVD lecture series, we’ll explore common myths and

half-truths about American history.Suggested Donation $1 per session

July 3Religious Toleration in Colonial America?/Neither American nor Revolutionary?

July 10The Constitution Did Not Create a Democracy/Washington—Failuresand Real Accomplishments

July 17Confusions about Jefferson and Hamilton/Andrew Jackson—An OddSymbol of Democracy

July 24The Second Great Awakening—EnduringImpacts/Did Slavery Really Cause the Civil War?

July 31The Civil War’s ActualTurning Points/The Mythof Laissez-Faire

August 7Misconceptions aboutthe Original Populists/Labor in America—A Strange History

August 14Myths about AmericanIsolation and Empire/Early Progressives WereNot Liberals

August 21Woodrow Wilson and the Rating of Presidents/The Roaring Twenties Reconsidered

August 28Hoover and the Great Depression Revisited/What Did Roosevelt’sNew Deal Really Do?

September 4World War II Misconcep-tions and Myths/Was theCold War Inevitable?

September 11The Real Blunders of the Vietnam War/Mythsabout American Wars

September 25Who Matters in AmericanHistory?/History Did NotBegin with Us

Monday, July 11:00 p.m. Food of Chicago: A Delicious History with Geoffrey BaerWTTW’s Geoffrey Baer eatshis way through the city’s richhistory in this DVD program.FREE

Tuesday, July 91:00 p.m. Intro to Xi GongDong Chen, InstructorXi gong is an ancient Chinese approach to achieving better physical,mental, and spiritual healththrough body movements,breathing, and meditation.Dong will lead us throughsome simple exercises. Suggested Donation $3

Wednesday, July 1712:30–3:30 p.m. Save aLife—Learn CPR!Claire Lenell, Certified CPR InstructorLearn techniques that canhelp save a life in the eventof an emergency. You will receive training on the AED (automated externaldefibrillator) and what do if someone is choking. Oncompletion, you will receiveyour Adult CPR/AED certifi-cation. All materials included.Cost $22

Thursday, July 181:00 p.m. Chicago Treasure &Children’s Book IllustrationRich Green, Illustrator

AUTH OR PRESENTATION

Rich will take us behind the scenes of children’s

A TALK WITH DICK CAVETT Monday, August 5, 1:00–2:30 p.m.

Walter Podrazik, Interviewer, Adjunct Lecturer, University of Illinois at ChicagoDick Cavett joins us byvideo conference to talkabout his extraordinary career as host of his ownlate-night TV talk show. Dickinterviewed some of the

world’s most popular and important celebrities, and we’llhear stories about his favorite moments from his shows,as well as his thoughts on aging and living well. FREE

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publishing with a look at his exciting new bookChicago Treasure. Suggested Donation $3

Thursday, July 251:00 p.m. History of theHandkerchiefAleca Breneman, Local ArtistLearn the fascinating history of who createdhandkerchiefs and why and how they were used. At the end of the program,receive a keepsake to takehome. Suggested Donation $5

Monday, July 291:00 p.m. A City Built on BoozeDavid Witter, Author


David explores the enormous role alcoholplayed in creating Chicago,touching on fame, fortune, politics, and, of course, crime.Suggested Donation $3

Thursday, August 11:00 p.m. What’s Uniqueabout Chicago?Ellen Shubart, Author


Discover secrets, not-so-secretsecrets, and well-known factsabout our city from Ellen’snew book. Suggested Donation $3

Friday, August 21:00 p.m. Documentary & Discussion: Addicted to PlasticThis documentary exploresthe rise of plastic, its toxicimpact on our ecosystem,and leading-edge solutions.Popcorn included! FREE

Thursday, August 81:00 p.m. Ted Bundy: Conversations with a KillerStephen Michaud, Author


Stephen joins us bySkype to discuss his exclusiverecorded conversations withserial killer Ted Bundy in

prison and how he obtainedthe killer’s “confession.”FREE

Monday, August 191:00 p.m. The Way of the CoyoteGavin Van Horn, Director,Cultures of Conservation,Center for Humans & Nature


Gavin discusses why citiesare surprisingly attractive toanimals and how we can getalong with urban coyotes.Suggested Donation $5

Wednesday, August 2112:30 p.m. Strange & Unusual Tales of the Civil War John Boda, PresenterHear bizarre true storiesfrom the Civil War, including“John Brown’s Body,” BullRun (a picnic that got out ofhand), and the John WilkesBooth conspiracy. SuggestedDonation $5

Friday, August 231:00 p.m. All about Clevelandwith Jeff & Mary BethJeff Rose, Café Manager &Mary Beth Lutjen, Master ofCulinary DelightsJeff and Mary Beth will discuss their hometown’slove of sports, music, history,and more! Try a Cleveland-inspired treat. FREE

Wednesday, August 281:00 p.m. Don’t Squash That Bug!Jim Rowan, Historian, Naturalist & PhotographerSee insects and spiders face to face through Jim’samazing macro photographyand learn the important rolethey play in our ecosystems.Suggested Donation $3

Monday, September 91:00 p.m. The Fox River Valley & Chain O’ Lakes with Geoffrey BaerIn this DVD, Baer takesviewers on a trip alongIllinois’s Fox River. FREE

Ted Bundy: Conversations with a Killer Strange & Unusual Tales of the Civil War


LIFELONG LEARNING Continued from page 7

Thursday, September 121:00 p.m. Florence NightingaleMegan Wells, Actress, Playwright & StorytellerAward-winning actress Megan Wellsbrings to life the world’s most famousnurse. Suggested Donation $5

Friday, September 131:00 p.m. Documentary & Discussion:Twin Sisters: A World ApartHear the true story of Chinese twinsadopted by different families—one inCalifornia and the other in a remotevillage in Norway. Popcorn included!FREE

Thursday, September 1912:00–4:00 p.m. AARP Safe DrivingCourse, Part 1Certified AARP Driver Safety Volunteer

Learn current rules of the road,

defensive driving techniques, andways to operate your vehicle moresafely in today’s increasingly challenging driving environment. Complete the eight-hour course and receive a certificate that can bepresented to your insurance agent

for a possible reduction in your autoinsurance premiums. Cost $15 forAARP members; $20 for nonmembers.Make checks payable to AARP.

Friday, September 2012:00–4:00 p.m. AARP Safe DrivingCourse, Part 2

Monday, September 231:00 p.m. Hidden Chicago 2 with Geoffrey BaerIn this DVD, Geoffrey searches forfragments of Chicago’s past in dustyattics, deep tunnels, and Walgreen’scandy aisle. FREE

Tuesday, September 241:00 p.m. Great Lakes RendezvousJim Rowan, Naturalist & PhotographerExplore some of the Great Lakes’10,000 miles of shoreline, enjoyingbeautiful dunes, rocky cliffs, andlighthouses. Suggested Donation $3

Friday, September 271:00 p.m. Simple & Practical Self-DefensePeter Honigmann, Attorney &Founder, Best Defense ConceptsPeter will discuss how to be awareof your surroundings, de-escalate a potential conflict, and the legalaspects of using self-defense. Hewill also demonstrate some simplemoves. Suggested Donation $5

Monday, September 3012:30 p.m. The Wizard of Song:Harold Arlen John Boda, PresenterHarold Arlen composed “PaperMoon,” “Stormy Weather,” and thescore for The Wizard of Oz. Join Johnfor a pictorial tribute and enjoy asing-along. Suggested Donation $5

TECHNOLOGY

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

Thursday, July 1110:00 a.m. The Technology DictionaryThe Cloud. Hashtag. Gigabyte. This classprovides a breakdown of today’s most common tech terms.

Thursday, July 2510:00 a.m. Computer Basics

Friday, July 261:00 p.m. All about Snapchat

Thursday, August 810:00 a.m. iPhone Series: Basics & Photos Cost $20 for series$10 per class

Thursday, August 2210:00 a.m. iPhone Series: Calendars, Contacts & Email

Thursday, August 2910:00 a.m. iPhone Series: Maps & Directions

Thursday, September 510:00 a.m. Twitter 101

Thursday, September 1210:00 a.m. Buying & Selling on eBay

Thursday, September 2610:00 a.m. Spam: How to Spot It

OPEN TECH TABLE Thursdays, July 11 & 25;

August 8, 22 & 29; September 5, 12 & 26, 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

The Great Lakes Rendezvous



ARTS & CREATIVITY

Tuesday, July 211:00 a.m. Flower Arranging: July 4thRobert Neri, Robert’s Floral Design Studio Payment required in advance. All supplies included. Suggested Donation $15

Mondays, July 8, August 5 & September 911:00 a.m. Drawing for Everyone Val Zucker-McCune, Owner, Smart Art StudiosAnyone can learn to draw by understanding basic elementssuch as proportion, composi-tion, value, and perspective.Individual attention will begiven for every skill level.Bring a photo of a familymember, pet, or landscape—and learn to draw it. Suggested Donation $12

Thursday, July 1111:00 a.m. Watercolor Workshop: Plants Susan Marx, Local Artist Explore the fundamentals ofwatercolor painting with a fewsimple steps. Susan will guide you through some basic brushtechniques and show how colors areblended. You’ll come away with a finished painting. All supplies included. Suggested Donation $10

Mondays, July 15, August 12 & September 161:00 p.m. Card-Making with CaroleCarole Hays, Hand-Made CardsYou’ll walk away with two or three completed cards. Differentstyles are available, and the fee includes all materials. Suggested Donation $10

Mondays, July 22, August 26 & September 2311:00 a.m. Paint with Val Val Zucker-McCune, Owner, Smart Art Studios

Val will teach you how to mixcolors and choose the brush that

will work best with your project. Take home a finished piece of art! All

supplies included. Suggested Donation $15

Thursday, August 811:00 a.m. Watercolor Workshop:

Animals

Tuesday, August 1311:00 a.m. Flower Arranging:Summer Fun

Thursday, August 221:00 p.m. History of the Bookmark Aleca Breneman, Local Artist

Learn the origins of thishandy placeholding invention.

Discover why it was createdand by whom, who used it, and

why. Make three bookmarks totake home. Feel free to bring a

book for a free exchange. All supplies included. Suggested

Donation $5

Tuesday, September 1011:00 a.m. Flower Arranging: Autumn Leaves

Thursday, September 1211:00 a.m. Watercolor Workshop: Cityscapes

Watercolor Workshop: Plants


FREE RESOURCESWednesdays, July 17, August 14 & September 1810:00 a.m. Roundtable DiscussionElizabeth Caddy, Edward JonesLet’s get to know each other as we discuss currentevents, the economy, and investing in a relaxed set-ting. The coffee is on us!

Monday, July 221:00 p.m. Medicaid & Low-Income-SubsidyMeridian Care Representatives Join us for an informativediscussion that will lay outdifferent ways to save.

Wednesday, August 72:00 p.m. Volunteer atMather’s—More Than a Café Learn about the great opportunities we have to offer.

Wednesday, August 211:00 p.m. Mather ConnectionsVolunteer MeetingCalling all current volunteers!Let’s meet at Mather’s—More Than a Café in PortagePark to learn what’s new.

Monday, August 261:00–3:30 p.m. How toDraft a Power of Attorney & Living Will, Part 1Center of Disability & Elder LawIf you’re not sure what apower of attorney or livingwill can do for you, thispresentation explains it all in easy-to-understand

language. After the presen-tation, sign up for a free, 45-minute session held onSeptember 10 with a probono lawyer.

Tuesday, August 271:00–2:30 p.m. EmergencyPreparednessCenter for Healthy Living, CJE SeniorLifeThis program will teach you how to be ready foremergencies.

Friday, September 61:00–2:30 p.m. Medicare 101Robin Dawson & David Wyllie, Medicare SolutionsNetworkGet up to speed onMedicare supplements, ad-vantage plans, prescriptioncoverage, and cost-savingstrategies.

Tuesday, September 101:00–3:30 p.m. How toDraft a Power of Attorney &Living Will, Part 2

CDEL Senior Legal Assistance ClinicThe Center for Disability & Elder Law (CDEL) provides free legal services to low-income

older adults and people with disabilities throughout Cook County. Each month Mather’s—

More Than a Café in Portage Park hosts a Senior Legal Assistance Clinic, allowing

prospective clients the opportunity to meet with a CDEL representative close to home.

CDEL’s primary areas of practice include real property, landlord/tenant, power of attorney

documents, simple wills, elder financial abuse, collections defense, and simple divorces.

The Clinic operates by appointment only and those interested must call CDEL at

(312) 600.6407 to complete a brief eligibility screening.

JUST FOR FUN

Classic Movie Showcase

Tuesday, July 2 1:00 p.m. Movies with the Grandkids: Big Hero 6Come watch a film on your own or with yourgrandkids. Free popcornand lemonade! FREE

Tuesdays, July 16, August 13 & September 1712:30 p.m. Classic MovieShowcase

Thursdays, July 18, August 1 & 15, and September 5, 12 & 191:00 p.m. Wii Bowling

Friday, August 9 1:00 p.m. Movies with the Grandkids: Disney’sRobin Hood

Friday, August 161:00 p.m. Pixar Shorts!Popcorn included! FREE

Tuesday, September 3 1:00 p.m. Movies with the Grandkids: Kung FuPanda

Power of Attorney


FITNESS


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

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

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

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

Mather Possibilities1603 Orrington AvenueSuite 1800Evanston, IL 60201

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

MONDAY9:30 a.m. Total Body Fit This total body workout is made forthose who want a little challenge. Get energized with some vigorous cardio moves, build muscle strength,and tone up. A great way to stay healthyand exercise to music! Cost $3

TUESDAY9:00 a.m. ZumbaTry the dancing fitness craze that isZumba! We’ll follow along as an instruc-tor on DVD shows us the moves. FREE

10:00 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, comfortable

clothing. Bring a towelor mat. We recom-mend not eatingone hour before

class. Cost $5

WEDNESDAY9:30 a.m. Worth the Weight Try concentrated sessions for improvingcardiovascular fitness, balance, andflexibility—increasing overall strengthwhile having fun. Cost $3

10:30 a.m. Tai Chi Tai chi is non-impact and will move you slowly and gently while promotingstrength, stamina, and flexibility. 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 on improving 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 designedfor everyone, with seated and standing

exercises. Start with somelight cardio moves, then

work your muscles, at yourpace, to strengthen and tone.

Cost $3

FREE FITNESS CLASS!Try your first fitness class for free! See the receptionist for details.

ALL CLASSES ARE 45 MINUTES OR 1 HOUR LONGOur Fitness Center is FREE. Sign up for a free orientation. See page 12 for details.

Zumba


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

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

2:00 p.m. Women’s Discussion GroupJUST FOR FUNJoin us to discuss topics significant towomen, from health to politics, andfrom personal to global. FREE

TUESDAY9:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. Senior Health Insurance Program (SHIP)FREE RESOURCESMeet 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 GroupJUST FOR FUNBowl with us at Classic Bowl, 8530 Waukegan Road, Morton Grove. Free shoe rental. Cost $8 for threegames, payable at the lanes

12:30 p.m. PinochleJUST FOR FUNLearn or play the game. FREE

2:30 p.m. Mather’s Music EnsembleMUSIC & ENTERTAINMENTSinging with others fills the soul. Come fill yours with song each week.FREE

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

11:00 a.m. Fitness Center OrientationHEALTH & WELLNESS Attention all current and prospectiveFitness Center users. Stop by to getyour questions answered, learn to use the equipment, or just see whatthe center has to offer. Enter to win afitness-related giveaway! Takes place1st Wednesday of each month. FREE

1:00 p.m. Social WorkerFREE RESOURCESAppointment required. FREE

1:00 p.m. Crochet/Knitting ClassARTS & CREATIVITYLearn basic to advanced crochet andknitting techniques with Connie Schulz.Suggested Donation $2 per class

THURSDAY10:45 a.m. Scrabble FREEJUST FOR FUN

11:00 a.m. RTA PassesFREE RESOURCESApply for or renew your reduced farecards, subject to pre-approval. Takesplace 1st & 4th Thursday of each month.FREE

1:00 p.m. Tea Time JUST FOR FUNRich Lang, Discussion Facilitator Join Rich and friends for a welcoming,nonjudgmental chat on life, personalexploration, and more. Takes place 2nd& 4th Thursday of each month. All arewelcome! FREE

1:00 p.m. Red Hat SocietyJUST FOR FUNTakes place 2nd Thursday of each month.

FRIDAY11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. Blood Pressure Screening FREEHEALTH & WELLNESS

12:00–1:00 p.m. Live Music with Ben MercadoMUSIC & ENTERTAINMENTTakes place 4th Friday of each month.FREE

12:00–4:00 p.m. Dancing Fridays with “Jivan” IvanMUSIC & ENTERTAINMENTIvan 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 OvieJUST FOR FUNJoin Señor Ovie for a cup of café tolearn more about the programming atMather’s—More Than a Café or brushup on your Español. Takes place 3rd Friday of each month. FREE

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Monday, July 11:00 p.m. Food of Chicago: A DeliciousHistory with Geoffrey Baer . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Tuesday, July 211:00 a.m. Flower Arranging: July 4th . . . 91:00 p.m. Movies with the Grandkids: Big Hero 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Wednesday, July 3Lunch Special: Hot Dogs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211:00 a.m. Fitness Center Orientation. . 121:00 p.m. The Great Courses: The Skeptic’s Guide to American History. . . . 6

Thursday, July 4CAFÉ CLOSED – Happy Independence Day!

Friday, July 512:00–4:00 p.m. Dancing Fridays with “Jivan” Ivan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Monday, July 811:00 a.m. Drawing for Everyone . . . . . . . 9 11:00 a.m. Chair Massage . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Tuesday, July 91:00 p.m. Intro to Xi Gong. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Wednesday, July 1012:30–2:30 p.m. Mather’s Luncheon:Klezmer! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31:00 p.m. The Great Courses: The Skeptic’s Guide to American History. . . . 6

Thursday, July 1110:00 a.m. The Technology Dictionary . . 811:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Open Tech Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 811:00 a.m. Watercolor Workshop: Plants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91:00 p.m. Tea Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121:00 p.m. Red Hat Society. . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Friday, July 1212:00–4:00 p.m. Dancing Fridays with “Jivan” Ivan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121:00 p.m. Explore Exercises That Are Right for You . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Monday, July 1511:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Bone DensityScreenings & Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 1:00 p.m. Card-Making with Carole. . . . . 9

Tuesday, July 1612:30 p.m. Classic Movie Showcase . . . 10

Wednesday, July 17National Hot Dog Day Special . . . . . . . . . . 210:00 a.m. Roundtable Discussion . . . . 1012:30–3:30 p.m. Save a Life—Learn CPR! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61:00 p.m. The Great Courses: The Skeptic’s Guide to American History. . . . 6

Thursday, July 181:00 p.m. Chicago Treasure & Children’s Book Illustration . . . . . . . . . . . . 61:00 p.m. Wii Bowling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Friday, July 1912:00–4:00 p.m. Dancing Fridays with “Jivan” Ivan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121:00 p.m. Chocolate Taste Test!. . . . . . . . . 21:30–3:00 p.m. Café con Ovie . . . . . . . . . 12

Monday, July 2211:00 a.m. Chair Massage . . . . . . . . . . . . 1211:00 a.m. Paint with Val . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 1:00 p.m. Medicaid & Low-Income-Subsidy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Tuesday, July 23Meal Special: Jeff in the Kitchen. . . . . . . . 2 1:00 p.m. COPD Awareness . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Wednesday, July 241:00 p.m. Fun with Tasty ChineseDumplings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21:00 p.m. The Great Courses: The Skeptic’s Guide to American History. . . . 6

Thursday, July 2510:00 a.m. Computer Basics . . . . . . . . . . . 811:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Open Tech Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 811:00 a.m. RTA Passes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121:00 p.m. Tea Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121:00 p.m. History of the Handkerchief . . 7

JULY

July | August | September At-a-Glance

WEEKLY EVENTSMonday9:30 a.m. Total Body Fit. . . . . . . . 111:00 p.m. Rummikub . . . . . . . . . 122:00 p.m. Women’s DiscussionGroup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Tuesday9:00 a.m. Zumba . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119:00 a.m. Bowling Group . . . . . .129:00 a.m. Senior Health Insurance Program (SHIP) . . . . .1210:00 a.m. Chair Yoga . . . . . . . . . 1111:00 a.m. Yoga . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1112:30 p.m. Pinochle . . . . . . . . . . . 122:30 p.m. Mather’s MusicEnsemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

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

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

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


Friday, July 2612:00–1:00 p.m. Live Music with Ben Mercado. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121:00 p.m. All about Snapchat. . . . . . . . . . . 8

Monday, July 29TRIP: Mather’s Mystery Tour. . . . . . . . . . . . 51:00 p.m. A City Built on Booze . . . . . . . . . 7

Wednesday, July 314:30–6:30 p.m. Wednesday Nights atMather’s: Blues, Brews & BBQ. . . . . . . . . . 31:00 p.m. The Great Courses: The Skeptic’s Guide to American History. . . . 6

Month of August: $1 Ice Cream NoveltiesThursday, August 1Meal Special: Angelita’s Favorite: Empanadas Platter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211:00 a.m. RTA Passes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121:00 p.m. Wii Bowling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101:00 p.m. What’s Unique about Chicago? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Friday, August 212:00–4:00 p.m. Dancing Fridays with “Jivan” Ivan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121:00 p.m. Documentary & Discussion:Addicted to Plastic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Monday, August 5 11:00 a.m. Drawing for Everyone . . . . . . . 9 1:00–2:30 p.m. A Talk with Dick Cavett . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Tuesday, August 61:00 p.m. Sentimental Journey with Nora Drysch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Wednesday, August 711:00 a.m. Fitness Center Orientation. . 121:00 p.m. The Culinary Delighters Present: Edible or Alien? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21:00 p.m. The Great Courses: The Skeptic’s Guide to American History. . . . 62:00 p.m. Volunteer at Mather’s—More Than a Café . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Thursday, August 810:00 a.m. iPhone Series: Basics & Photos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Open Tech Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 811:00 a.m. Watercolor Workshop: Animals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

1:00 p.m. Red Hat Society. . . . . . . . . . . . . 121:00 p.m. Tea Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121:00 p.m. Ted Bundy: Conversations with a Killer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Friday, August 912:00–4:00 p.m. Dancing Fridays with “Jivan” Ivan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121:00 p.m. Movies with the Grandkids:Disney’s Robin Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Monday, August 1211:00 a.m. Chair Massage . . . . . . . . . . . . 121:00 p.m. Card-Making with Carole. . . . . 9

Tuesday, August 1311:00 a.m. Flower Arranging: Summer Fun . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 12:30 p.m. Classic Movie Showcase . . . 101:00 p.m. The Myths of Mental Health . . 4

Wednesday, August 1410:00 a.m. Roundtable Discussion . . . . 1012:30–2:30 p.m. Mather’s Luncheon:Luau! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31:00 p.m. The Great Courses: The Skeptic’s Guide to American History. . . . 6

Thursday, August 151:00 p.m. Wii Bowling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Friday, August 1612:00–4:00 p.m. Dancing Fridays with “Jivan” Ivan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121:00 p.m. Pixar Shorts! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101:30–3:00 p.m. Café con Ovie . . . . . . . . . 12

Monday, August 191:00 p.m. The Way of the Coyote . . . . . . . . 7

Tuesday, August 201:00 p.m. The Aging Eye. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42:00 p.m. Mather’s Music Ensemble Summer Fun Show . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Wednesday, August 2112:30 p.m. Strange & Unusual Tales of the Civil War . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71:00 p.m. Mather Connections Volunteer Meeting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101:00 p.m. The Great Courses: The Skeptic’s Guide to American History. . . . 6

Thursday, August 2210:00 a.m. iPhone Series: Calendars, Contacts & Email . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 811:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Open Tech Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

11:00 a.m. RTA Passes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121:00 p.m. Tea Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121:00 p.m. History of the Bookmark . . . . . 9

Friday, August 2312:00 p.m. Live Music with Ben Mercado. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121:00 p.m. All about Cleveland with Jeff & Mary Beth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Monday, August 2611:00 a.m. Chair Massage . . . . . . . . . . . . 1211:00 a.m. Paint with Val . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91:00–3:30 p.m. How to Draft a Power of Attorney & Living Will, Part 1. . . . . . . 10

Tuesday, August 271:00–2:30 p.m. Emergency Preparedness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Wednesday, August 281:00 p.m. Don’t Squash That Bug! . . . . . . 71:00 p.m. The Great Courses: The Skeptic’s Guide to American History. . . . 64:30–6:30 p.m. Wednesday Nights at Mather’s: The Mather Jammers. . . . . . 3

Thursday, August 2910:00 a.m. iPhone Series: Maps & Directions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 811:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Open Tech Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

1:00 p.m. Wii Bowling

Monday, September 2CAFÉ CLOSED – Happy Labor Day!

Tuesday, September 31:00 p.m. Movies with the Grandkids:Kung Fu Panda . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Wednesday, September 411:00 a.m. Fitness Center Orientation. . 121:00 p.m. The Great Courses: The Skeptic’s Guide to American History. . . . 6

Thursday, September 510:00 a.m. Twitter 101 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 811:00 a.m. RTA Passes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1211:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Open Tech Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81:00 p.m. Wii Bowling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Friday, September 6Magazine Release Party! 1:00–2:30 p.m. Medicare 101 . . . . . . . . . 10

AUGUST

SEPTEMBER



12:00–4:00 p.m. Dancing Fridays with “Jivan” Ivan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Monday, September 911:00 a.m. Chair Massage . . . . . . . . . . . . 1211:00 a.m. Drawing for Everyone . . . . . . . 9 1:00 p.m. The Fox River Valley & Chain O’ Lakes with Geoffrey Baer . . . . . . 7

Tuesday, September 1011:00 a.m. Flower Arranging: Autumn Leaves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 1:00–3:30 p.m. How to Draft a Power of Attorney & Living Will, Part 2. . . . . . . 10

Wednesday, September 1112:30–2:30 p.m. Mather’s Luncheon: Patriot’s Day. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31:00 p.m. The Great Courses: The Skeptic’s Guide to American History. . . . 6

Thursday, September 1210:00 a.m. Buying & Selling on eBay . . . 811:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Open Tech Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 811:00 a.m. Watercolor Workshop:Cityscapes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91:00 p.m. Tea Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121:00 p.m. Red Hat Society. . . . . . . . . . . . . 121:00 p.m. Florence Nightingale . . . . . . . . . 81:00 p.m. Wii Bowling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Friday, September 1312:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m. Dancing Fridayswith “Jivan” Ivan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121:00 p.m. Documentary & Discussion:Twin Sisters: A World Apart . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Monday, September 161:00 p.m. Card-Making with Carole. . . . . 9

Tuesday, September 1712:30 p.m. Classic Movie Showcase . . . 10

Wednesday, September 18TRIP: Reflections Festival at the Art Institute . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. Free Flu Shots . . . . . 4 10:00 a.m. Roundtable Discussion . . . . 10 11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. Mather’s—MoreThan a Café Wellness Fair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Thursday, September 1912:00–4:00 p.m. AARP Safe DrivingCourse, Part 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

1:00 p.m. Wii Bowling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Friday, September 20TRIP: Cubs vs. St. Louis Cardinals . . . . . . . 510:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. First Day of Fall Celebration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 412:00–4:00 p.m. Dancing Fridays with “Jivan” Ivan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1212:00–4:00 p.m. AARP Safe DrivingCourse, Part 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 1:30–3:00 p.m. Café con Ovie . . . . . . . . . 12

Monday, September 2311:00 a.m. Chair Massage . . . . . . . . . . . . 1211:00 a.m. Paint with Val . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91:00 p.m. Hidden Chicago 2 with Geoffrey Baer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Tuesday, September 241:00 p.m. Great Lakes Rendezvous. . . . . . 8

Wednesday, September 251:00 p.m. The Great Courses: The Skeptic’s Guide to American History. . . . 64:30–6:30 p.m. Wednesday Nights atMather’s: “Jivan” Ivan’s Fall Ball . . . . . . . . 3

Thursday, September 2610:00 a.m. Spam: How to Spot It . . . . . . . 8 11:00 a.m. RTA Passes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1211:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Open Tech Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81:00 p.m. Tea Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Friday, September 2712:00 p.m. Live Music with Ben Mercado. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121:00 p.m. Simple & Practical Self-Defense . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Monday, September 3012:30 p.m. The Wizard of Song: Harold Arlen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

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 2019. No refunds will be issued unlessyour reservation can be replaced.

WAIVERS: Participants registering for any programs involving physical activity and trips/tours must sign the Waiver of Liability available at the Café prior to participation.

SPECIAL ACCOMMODATION: When registering for anevent, please notify the Café of any special accommoda-tions needed.

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

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

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

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

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

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

For general questions or input,

contact Café manager Jeff Rose

at (773) 205.3307 or

[email protected].

0519KC 3065

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

We’ve got all kinds of “eatertainment” planned. . . plus a tasty offer for you. When you buy any fivemeals for $9 or more at our special luncheon or dinner events, you’ll get a sixth meal free!

Note that this offer does not apply to entertainmentat events. You can buy five meals in advance, orpurchase as you go. You’ll receive a punch card for

five meals—the sixth is free!

Here are some terrific upcoming events where you can start using this deal:

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REAL MEAL DEAL CARD

Buy 5 luncheons or dinners, get the 6th FREE!

Applies only to $9-$

11.50 meals with entertain

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location. No refunds

, and never expires.

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3235 N. Central Avenue

(773) 205.3300

A REAL MEAL DEAL!Buy 5 Meals, Get the 6th FREE

We are not responsible for lost punch cards and cannot offer refunds on prepaid meals.

LUNCHEONSJoin us from 12:30–2:30 p.m.$9 Meal Cost

Wednesday, July 10Klezmer!Feast on chopped salad and pound cake. Entertainment Suggested Donation $5

Wednesday, August 14Luau! Enjoy Hawaiian salad, coconut rice, and more.Entertainment Suggested Donation $5

Wednesday, September 11Patriot’s Day Featuring meat loaf and mashed potatoes. Entertainment Suggested Donation $5

DINNERSJoin us for dinner from 4:30–6:30 p.m.$5 Entertainment Suggested Donation

Wednesday, July 31Blues, Brews & BBQ Dine on a rib dinner. Meal Cost $9

Wednesday, August 28The Mather JammersEnjoy a shrimp fajita dinner. Meal Cost $9

Wednesday, June 26“Jivan” Ivan’s Fall BallEnjoy skillet pork chops and mashed potatoes. Meal Cost $9

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