Connect, HAVE FUN
& 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 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.

CHICAGO’S WEST SIDE

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Lunch & Community

Share in movement, food, and music that feeds your spirit.

Kehrein Center for the Arts
5628 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

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 Walking & Wellness programs, text or email us.

CHICAGO’S SOUTH SIDE

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Feed Your Mind, Body & Soul

Learn new wellness techniques that nourish you inside and out. 

AKARAMA Foundation
6220 S. Ingleside Avenue, Chicago 60637

Golden Star Club

Join us for a morning of mosaic making, and explore a new form of art.

Lindblom Park
6054 S. Damen Avenue, Chicago 60636

April 2

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

Tuesday, April 10 | 12:00–3:00 p.m.

To register for this program, call (773) 548.7500.

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

Mondays–Thursdays | 9:30 a.m.–2:00 p.m.

To register for The Cov programs, click here.

Morning Movement & Creative Arts

Connect with friends and jump-start your creativity with movement.

Auburn-Gresham Healthy Lifestyle Hub
839 W. 79th Street, Chicago 60620

 

Stay tuned for upcoming dates!

DOWNTOWN CHICAGO & NEAR NORTH SIDE

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Introduction to Herbalism

Each session we will explore the many benefits of herbalism to overall health, through discussions and creating and sampling varieties of teas, and exploring the world of herbal honeys, oils, and tinctures. We will look at the many ways plants can support us in our daily lives and be allies to our health and wellness. 

Rennaissance Court (Located in the Chicago Cultural Center)
78 E. Washinton Street, Chicago 60602

March 10, April 14 | 10:30–11:30 a.m.

To register, call (312) 744.4550.

Museum Tour & Art Making

Explore the natural world. Make art together inspired by the Museum’s collections.

Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum
2430 N. Cannon Drive, Chicago 60614

Writers Workshop & Gallery Tour

Join us for a guided hands-on session ranging from book binding to creative writing inspired by authors featured in the Museum’s collection. Plus, explore the galleries during your exclusive visit!

American Writers Museum
180 N. Michigan Avenue, Chicago 60601

May 7

Yoga For all

Join us for an inclusive yoga class, incorporating breath awareness, movement, and meditation.

CPL Near-North Branch
310 W. Division Street, Chicago 60610

Tuesdays | 10:30–11:15 a.m.

To register for Yoga For All programs, click here.

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.

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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