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& TRY NEW THINGS
All programs are free!
AGE WELL IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD
Mather is proud to offer unique opportunities and resources throughout Chicagoland that support those 55 and better in Aging Well.
Explore an interactive calendar of our wide range of complimentary hands-on projects, guided wellness classes, and more happening right in your neighborhood.
To register for programs with the help of a team member, please call (888) 600.2560.
FEATURED EVENTS
CHICAGO’S SOUTH SIDE
Wellness Programs at The Cov
Drop in any time and join us for free creative arts and wellness programs at The Cov in Chatham.
New Covenant Missionary Baptist Church
754 E. 77th Street, Chicago 60619
To register for programs at The Cov, click here.
CHICAGO’S WEST SIDE
Viva la Vida
Tour the gallery, savor local treats, and be inspired to create art of your own.
National Museum of Mexican Art
1852 W. 19th Street, Chicago 60608
Register for morning or afternoon session:
Thursday, October 22 | 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Thursday, October 22 | 1:30–3:30 p.m.
EVANSTON
Creativity Toolbox at The AUX
Spark your creativity with playful experiments—ink, charcoal, graphite, watercolor, collage, and more. Join anytime every Monday!
The AUX
2223 Washington Street, Evanston 60202
CHICAGO’S WEST SIDE
Click on the dates to register for each program.
Mather at Yollocalli Arts Reach
Join Mather for an exciting new art workshop series centering community, creativity, and heritage.
Yollocalli Arts Reach
2358 S Whipple St, Chicago 60623
Move & Mingle
Share in movement, music, and food that feeds your spirit.
Kehrein Center for the Arts
5628 W. Washington Boulevard, Chicago 60644
Viva la Vida
Tour the gallery, savor local treats, and be inspired to create art of your own.
National Museum of Mexican Art
1852 W. 19th Street, Chicago 60608
Choose from morning or afternoon session:
Mather Gather: National Museum of Puerto Rican Arts and Culture
Join Mather for a tour and making art inspired by the exhibit Island of Our Treasures: Puerto Rican Voices from Indiana.
National Museum of Puerto Rican Arts and Culture
3015 W. Division Street, Chicago 60622
Walking & Wellness Club
Enjoy some of your favorite tunes while we walk together indoors.
Salvation Army Freedom Center
825 N. Christiana Avenue, Chicago 60651
Fridays | 8:30–10:00 a.m.
To register for this program, click here.
CHICAGO’S SOUTH SIDE
Click on the dates to register for each program.
Mather + Silver Fox Café Pop-Up
Join us in Bronzeville for free food and fun.
Martin Luther King Community Center
4314 S. Cottage Grove Avenue, Chicago 60653
Friday, October 9 | 12:00 p.m.
To register for this program, call (773) 548.7500.
Mather at Griffin Museum of Science and Industry
Explore the power of water at Griffin MSI with a morning of learning, community and an exhibit tour.
Griffin Museum of Science and Industry
5700 South DuSable Lake Shore Drive, Chicago 60651
Mather at San Miguel
Join in an afternoon of wellness, lunch, fellowship, and live music for older adults in the Back of the Yards neighborhood. Note: This program is provided in Spanish.
San Miguel Community Center
1936 W. 48th Street, Chicago, 60609
Tuesday, October 20 | 12:00-2:00 p.m.
To register, please stop in at San Miguel Community Center or call (773) 890-8330.
Golden Star Club
Enjoy fun and fellowship as we gather for movement and a light meal provided by Alderman Coleman’s office.
Lindblom Park
6054 S. Damen Avenue, Chicago 60636
Feed Your Mind, Body & Soul
Learn new wellness techniques that nourish you inside and out.
AKARAMA Foundation
6220 S. Ingleside Avenue, Chicago 60637
Mather at DuSable
Explore the art and uses of Kente cloth including creating jewelry and other adornments in this new program.
The DuSable Black History Museum and Education Center
740 E. 56th Place, Chicago 60637
Wellness Programs at the Cov
Join us for free creative arts and wellness programs at The Cov in Chatham.
New Covenant Missionary Baptist Church
754 E. 77th Street, Chicago 60619
To register for programs at The Cov, click here.
DOWNTOWN CHICAGO, EVANSTON, & NEAR NORTH SIDE
Click on the dates to register for each program.
Mather Gather at the International Museum of Surgical Science
Explore the wellness benefits of aromatherapy plus enjoy light refreshments and discussion as we trace the history of the science of care.
International Museum of Surgical Science
1524 N. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago 60610
Explore the Natural World
Be inspired by the natural world, learn from the featured exhibits and create art together.
Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum
2430 N. Cannon Drive, Chicago 60614
Mindful Yoga
Join us for an inclusive yoga class, incorporating breath awareness, movement, and meditation.
CPL Near-North Branch
310 W. Division Street, Chicago 60610
Aging Well at The AUX
Join us weekly for mindful movement and creativity programs that explore a variety of wellness benefits.
The AUX
2223 Washington Street, Evanston 60202
Creativity Toolbox
Spark your creativity with playful experiments — ink, charcoal, graphite, watercolor, collage, and more.
Dance Cardio
Let dancercise get your heart pumping and your feet moving. No experience is necessary. Join anytime!
Mather at the Library
Join us for a nature-inspired stamp printing workshop in the garden.
Evanston Public Library – Robert Crown Branch Library
1801 Main Street, Evanston 60202
Stay tuned for upcoming programs!
VIRTUAL PROGRAMS FOR EVERY INTEREST
Learn something new and connect with peers in our free online programs. Explore a variety of topics like screenwriting, the history of tea, nutrition, watercolor painting, and many more.
GET CREATIVE WITH OUR D.I.T. ART KITS
Sign up to receive a complimentary Do-It-Together (D.I.T.) Art Kit in the mail, and join weekly Zoom sessions to complete each unique creative project step-by-step with an instructor.
Sign Up for a Free D.I.T. Art Kit
