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SUMMARY:Mather Gather at IMSS
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a program for folks 55 and better where we’ll explore the Museum and aromatherapy!\n\n\nMather Gather \nNovember 19\, 2025\n1:00-3:00pm\nDoors at 12:45pm \nFree\, RSVP Required \n\n\nAnyone age 55 and better is invited to get inspired\, connect with others\, and get creative with Mather\, a not-for-profit dedicated to creating Ways to Age Well at the International Museum of Surgical Science. \nWe’ll gather in the Museum for the following: \n\nEnjoy an exclusive tour of the Museum galleries.\nJoin us for light refreshments & discussion in the Hall of Immortals.\nExplore the wellness benefits of seasonal spices and create your own mulling spice blend to take home. We will sample mulled cider and learn more about the art and application of aromatherapy.\n\nThis program is designed for older adults 55 and better. It is provided free or charge\, but space is limited. Please register today.\n\n\n\nAbout the Teaching Artist:  \nRuthe Guerry is an art therapist and practicing artist who develops and leads inquiry-based\, creative programming. Her passion is informed by her training in dementia care\, Master’s degree in Art Therapy and Counseling\, and years of experience working with older adults as a caregiver and clinician. Ruthe is an herbalist\, meditator\, and maker. \n\n\n\nAbout Mather:  \nMather is a non-denominational not-for-profit organization dedicated to creating Ways to Age Well.SM Founded in 1941\, Mather provides unique senior living residences\, inspiring community programs\, and innovative research through Mather Institute. Mather’s community initiatives center creative engagement\, brain health and lifelong learning through virtual and in-person programs specifically designed to meet the wellness goals of adults 55 and better. The vision of Community Initiatives at Mather is an equitable society in which all older adults find wellness opportunities and resources to thrive within their communities. All programs are free and accessible online or through our community partners.
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LOCATION:International Museum of Surgical Science\, 1524 North Lake Shore Drive\, Chicago\, IL\, 60610\, United States
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SUMMARY:IMSS Candlelite Historic Home Tour
DESCRIPTION:✨ History\, architecture\, and curiosity—like you’ve never seen them before.\n\n\nDiscover Chicago’s Hidden Gem—By Candlelight \nExperience a different side of Chicago’s lakefront with the International Museum of Surgical Science’s candlelit tours; an immersive evening exploration of one of the city’s most unique historic mansions. \nStep inside the historic Eleanor Countiss House for a rare\, after-hours experience at the International Museum of Surgical Science. Built in 1917\, the Eleanor Countiss House at 1524 N. Lakeshore Drive was once the private residence of its namesake\, who lived in the home until her passing in 1931. Today\, the mansion is home to the Museum\, and these special after-hours tours invite guests to step back in time and explore its richly detailed architecture\, extensive history\, and the layered stories held within its walls. \nExplore elegant architecture\, hear the stories of its original residents\, and view highlights from the Museum’s medical collection—all guided by the warm glow of candlelight. \nA complimentary reception follows the tour and lite fare will be served \nThese are hour-long walking tours and guests will be asked to summit 4 flights of stairs. For accessible tour accomodations\, please see FAQs below.
URL:https://imss.org/program/imss-candlelite-historic-home-tour/
LOCATION:International Museum of Surgical Science\, 1524 North Lake Shore Drive\, Chicago\, IL\, 60610\, United States
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