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Friday, July 7
1:002:00 p.m. A Conversa-
tion with Jonathan Jackson A Conversation with
Jonathan Jackson, Activist, Jonathan Jackson
Entrepreneur & Professor
As spokesman for the Friday, July 14
The Life & Legacy of Gwendolyn Brooks
Rainbow PUSH Coalition, 1:002:00 p.m. The Life &
Jonathan is a powerful Legacy of Gwendolyn Brooks
advocate for social justice. Angela Jackson, Author Wednesday, July 26 Friday, August 4
Hear him speak about issues AUTHOR 9:0011:00 a.m. Book Club 1:002:00 p.m. The Story
in which he has been deeply PRESENTATION This month well discuss of Camp Douglas
involved, including education, A prize-winning novelist An Invisible Thread by Bernard Turner, Bronzeville
those wrongfully convicted, and poet in her own right, Laura Schro and Alex Historical Society
and the economically Angela tells us about her Tresniowski. FREE During the Civil War, the
marginalized. Suggested powerful new book com- US Army built a recruit-
Donation $5 memorating the life and work 9:0011:00 a.m. Writers ment and training camp
of Pulitzer Prize-winning Guild Workshop, Session 1 on Chicagos South Side.
Wednesday, July 12 poet Gwendolyn Brooks. Lets take steps to becoming Learn the story of this
9:3010:30 a.m. Superflex Suggested Donation $5 writers. Learn how to get notorious camp, the fate
Powered Clothing your work published. FREE of those who trained and
Tiffany Shubert & Friday, July 21 were housed there, and its
Avery Herron, Superflex 1:002:00 p.m. Getting Friday, July 28 enduring legacy for Chicago.
Learn about Powered Engaged: Civics for Adults 1:002:00 p.m. Carter G. Suggested Donation $5
ClothingTM, a technology Ted Williams, Professor, Woodson & Black History
Chicago State University Charmaine Jefferson, Former Wednesday, August 9
designed to keep adults as
Recent developments have Director, California African 9:0010:00 a.m.
active and mobile as they
made some people realize American Museum Try Something New!
want to be. In this session,
how little they know about An expert on Food Injustice
youll learn about opportu-
our political system. Learn African American history Sharon Smith, Possibilities
nitiesfrom focus groups
how the government works and a relative of Carter G. Coach, Mather LifeWays
to product testingfor you
at dierent levels, find out Woodson, Charmaine will Learn about healthy food
to make contributions to
what you can do to create join us by Skype to discuss as a human right and how
the design of this innovative
change, and get answers the life and work of the accessing healthy food is
product. FREE
to questions about politics Father of Black History determined by affordability,
and civic engagement! Month. Suggested location, and cultural
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Donation $6
Wednesday, September 6
9:0010:00 a.m. Mather Connections
Sign-Up for Pay-It-Forward Week
Volunteer Meeting
Join us to find out about volunteering
Monday, July 3 on how to avoid becoming a victim and its benefits. Call (773) 488.2801.
9:0010:00 a.m. Kicko for of todays most prevalent scams.
Pay-It-Forward Week Thursday September 7
Rev. Princella Lee, Presenter Monday, July 17 1:002:00 p.m. Healthy Living for
Learn about the psychological impact 9:3010:30 a.m. Seniors & Bankruptcy Your Brain & Body
of paying it forward, then sign up for Atty. Michelle Weinberg, Phillip Bennett, Alzheimers Association
Pay-It-Forward Week, this week at Consumer Practice Group Join us to learn about Alzheimers
Mathers. Get the truths and myths about research in the areas of diet and
bankruptcy from an attorney, and nutrition, exercise, cognitive activity,
10:00 a.m.3:00 p.m. Sign-Up for learn about your options if youre and social engagement, and use
Pay-It-Forward Week having financial diculties. hands-on tools to help you incorporate
these recommendations into a plan
Thursday, July 6 Tuesday, July 18 for healthy aging.
10:0011:00 a.m. What the Cook 2:303:30 p.m. Cook County Assessors
County Elder Justice Center Can Do Oce Senior Tax Exemption Monday September 18
for You Theresa Chandler, Cook County 9:3010:30 a.m. Life Matters, Part 2
Representative, Cook County Assessors Oce
Elder Justice Center See if youre eligible for any of these Thursday, September 21
Discover the many valuable benefits exemptions: homeowners, senior, 10:0011:00 a.m. This Place Seems
and services oered by our countys senior freeze, longtime homeowner, Nice: Adult Day Care Services
Elder Justice Center. home improvement, returning veterans, Cook County Elder Justice Center
disabled veterans, or disabled person. Curious about adult day care?
Friday, July 7 Get information on what they oer,
10:0011:30 a.m. Fraud & Scams Thursday, August 10 what to look for, costs, and more.
Skip Gonsoulin, Illinois Attorney 10:0011:00 a.m. Determining When
Generals Oce Mental Illness Requires Protective Care
Get an overview of the services Representative, Cook County
available through the Illinois Attorney Elder Justice Center
Generals Oce to prevent fraud Get information about this important
targeting older adults, as well as tips issue from experts who care.
MONDAY 10:0011:00 a.m. Urban Chi 12:00 p.m. Meditation & Relaxation
7:30 a.m. 10K Walkers Wendell Williams, Instructor Sharon Smith, Possibilities Coach
Sharon Smith, Possibilities Coach Urban Chi takes a fun yet gentle An accessible approach to meditation.
Improve your health by starting with approach to tai chi that will help you Simple yoga breathing techniques will
small changes. The group walks every maintain balance, improve coordination be covered. Cost $4.75
Monday and Wednesday from May 1 and range of motion, andmanage
through October 28, weather permitting. stress. No class on the first Monday 1:00 p.m. Steppers Step Out
FREE of the month. Cost $5.75 Maurice Coes, Instructor
The moves of this popular dance are
1:00 p.m. Group Exercise fun and easy to learn! Cost $5.25
LaGretta Ambrose, Instructor
Classes focus on cardiovascular 2:30 p.m. Mens Strength Training
fitness, strength training, flexibility, LaGretta Ambrose, Instructor
and balance. Cost $4.25 Train with a professional exercise
instructor and bodybuilder. Cost $5
TUESDAY
7:308:50 a.m. Worth the Weight THURSDAY
10K Walkers Sharon Smith, Possibilities Coach 7:308:50 a.m. Worth the Weight
Attend strength training classes See Tuesday.
two days per week to improve your
everyday functioning with the 9:00 a.m. Try Something New!
use of weights and bands. Please Tai Chi Movement
preregister before the first class of Anthony Guerrero, Instructor
the month. Cost $28 per month Learn the low-impact and non-strenuous
movements associated with the tradi-
10:3011:15 a.m. Moving Easy tional tai chi long form. Cost $6
LaGretta Ambrose, Instructor
If you have arthritis, join us for a 10:30 a.m. African Movement
unique class that will help you & Dance
improve flexibility and range of Toni Hector, Instructor
motion, as well as manage joint A low-impact workout designed to
pain without weights. Cost $5.25 tone and strengthen in a structured
per class or $8 for 2/week way. Cost $4.50
Be an early bird and get the how you may qualify. Appointment required.
important information
FREE TRIPS: Full payment is due at time of regis-
inside scoop on all the great tration. After the trip deadline has passed,
no refunds will be issued unless your
programs found at Mathers 12:302:00 p.m. reservation can be filled.
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place the first Monday of each month. Appointment required. FREE MathersMore Than a Caf implemented
Membership is at capacity at this time. a members-only process for all its fitness
programs in order to comply with City of
Chicago licensing rules. Mathers fitness
THURSDAY programs will be available only to Mathers
11:00 a.m.12:30 p.m. 12:002:00 p.m. Learn about RTA members. There is no charge for this mem-
Prime Time Sister Circle II Free Transit
bership, no paperwork for you to complete,
and no ID card or badge. The next time you
Currently accepting participants who have Sign up for free rides on the RTA. FREE check in with the Caf receptionist, simply
confirm your fitness membership. If you
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Call Sharon Smith at (773) 488.2805 2:004:00 p.m. membership at the front desk. At any time if
you do not wish to be enrolled, please contact
for more information. Open Bridge/Whist/Scrabble Chess Club the Caf Manager or receptionist.
Join other card sharks or enjoy the game LESSONS & LECTURES DISCLAIMER
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In order to comply with City of Chicago
licensing rules, lessons and lectures other
MathersMore Than a Caf Chorus may bring their own boards. Suggested than computer classes and fitness programs
will have a suggested donation. We hope you
The Chorus performs year-round concerts. Donation $1.30 will make the suggested voluntary donations
Waiting list. FREE so we may continue to bring high-quality
programs to Mathers. Any donations are
FRIDAY purely voluntary and can even be deducted
TUESDAY 11:30 a.m.1:30 p.m.
from your income taxes!
SIDES $2.59
Bacon Hash browns
Sausage Hand-cut golden fries
Ham Sweet potato fries
Side salad
BRUNCH SPECIALS
Two-Two-Two
BEVERAGES
Two pancakes, two eggs & two pieces
Smoothie of the day, 14 oz. $ 2.69
of bacon or sausage $ 5.39
Orange or cranberry juice $ 1.35
Omelet with Hash Browns & Toast
Fountain drinks or
Two eggs, cheese & up to three of the
fresh-brewed iced tea $ 1.35
following: sausage, ham, bacon, spinach,
Milk $ .99
onion, tomato, fresh mushroom,
green pepper $ 5.69 Bottomless cup of coee $ .95
Tea: regular or decaeinated (per bag) $ .75
Shrimp & Cheese Grits
Served with two eggs & toast $ 7.69 Hot cocoa $ 1.00
Salmon Croquettes
With two eggs, potatoes, rice or grits
& toast $ 7.69 SUNDAY SUPPER
Mathers Classic Cheeseburger
Choose beef or turkey. Beef is gluten-free.
Comes with cheddar, bacon, bread & butter
pickles, red onion, lettuce & remoulade
sauce. Served with 1 side. $ 6.49
Cobb Salad
Seasonal greens, roasted turkey breast,
tomato, bacon, scallion, hard-boiled
Ask your server whats for todays Sunday Supper.
egg & blue cheese. Served with
We have a rotating menu of delicious entres, each
corn bread. $ 5.89
freshly prepared with a special Southern flair and
Dessert served with corn bread and two sides.
Ask your server. Items and prices will vary.
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