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 & Entertainment

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

October 24
November 21

Boost Your Brain & Memory

We are thrilled to partner with Chicago Public Library to offer evidence-based programs that can improve your brain health and reduce risk of dementia.

CPL Humboldt Park Branch 
1605 N. Troy Street, Chicago 60647

Thursdays | 1:00–2:00 p.m. | Register here

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, email us or text (847) 316.1365.

CHICAGO’S SOUTH SIDE

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Mather at The Cov

Mather is proud to join 6th Ward Alderman William Hall and The Cov in Chatham to offer a variety of FREE wellness programs. 

Fall Session Begins September 23!

New Covenant Missionary Baptist Church
754 E. 77th Street, Chicago 60619

Feed your wellness

Lift your spirits and embrace your journey to mind, body, and soul wellness.

AKARAMA Foundation
6220 S. Ingleside Avenue, Chicago 60637

October 24
November 21

Gather in the Garden: Walking Meditation

Join us for a calming afternoon stroll through the library walking paths followed by a seated guided meditation in the gardens.

CPL West Englewood Branch 
1745 W. 63rd Street, Chicago 60636

Morning Movement & Creative Arts

Start your morning with hands-on arts projects and exercises to nourish your body.

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

October 10

Boost Your Brain & Memory

We are thrilled to partner with Chicago Public Library to offer evidence-based programs that can improve your brain health and reduce risk of dementia.

CPL King Branch 
3436 S. King Drive, Chicago 60616

Thursdays | 1:00–2:00 p.m. | Register here

 

CPL Woodson Branch
9525 S. Halsted Street, Chicago 60628

Tuesdays | 2:00–3:00 p.m. | Register here

DOWNTOWN CHICAGO & NEAR NORTH SIDE

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Museum Tour & Writing Workshop

Tour followed by a poetry writing workshop with special guest C.T. Salazar, a Latinx poet and librarian.

American Writers Museum
180 N. Michigan Avenue, Chicago 60601

Poetry Circle with C.T. Salazar

Join us for a discussion and explore the people and things in your lives you find invaluable, and how writing a poem is the act of giving attention to these things. 

Women & Children First Bookstore 
5233 N. Clark Street, Chicago 60640

Boost Your Brain & Memory

We are thrilled to partner with Chicago Public Library to offer evidence-based programs that can improve your brain health and reduce risk of dementia.

CPL Roden Branch 
6083 N. Northwest Highway, Chicago 60631

Mondays | 11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. | Register here

 

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