News & Events
The City of Evanston’s Fall Program Guide is now available here to view! From youth sports and arts classes to fitness programs, special events, after-school activities, and school day off programs, they’ve got something for every age and ability this season. Registration begins next week. Key dates include August 11: Registration opens for Evanston residents, and August 18: Registration opens for nonresidents. Activities for older adults start on page 61.
Join fellow Levy Senior Center member Sharon Meyers for the Levy Special Event: How Living and Learning in Kyoto Can Inspire Us All, where she’ll share highlights from her inspiring journey studying under master sensei in Kyoto earlier this year and how this journey led to the creation of her two published books. This event takes place on Thursday, August 28, at 1:30 pm in the Levy Senior Center Library. Sharon will reflect on how her immersive experience enhanced her creative skills and interests in this stage of life, including a return to Kyoto for further studies this September. The afternoon will conclude with a modified traditional tea ceremony and a guided meditation. Registration is full.
Do you enjoy word games in a fun collaborative setting? The LSCF is launching a pilot program with Northwestern Student, Sarah Serota, called Bring Back Scrabble, where Levy Senior Center members will bond through games of speed, strategy, and skill with tile-based word games such as Scrabble and Bananagrams. The program will be held at the Levy Senior Center on the following Fridays: September 26, October 3, 10, and 17, from 1:30 – 3:00 pm. Bring Back Scrabble is a collaborative club for word game enthusiasts looking to have fun and sharpen their skills – no expertise is needed! Stay tuned for registration.
Come Enjoy the
Rothschild Gardens
The Rothschild Gardens are in full bloom and look as beautiful as ever! You’ll find the Gardens nestled inside the Levy Senior Center with an abundance of perennial flowers, a water feature, and patio seating. Bring your favorite games and come relax in the courtyard! The Gardens are open during the Levy Senior Center’s hours: weekdays from 8:30 am - 8:00 pm and weekends from 8:30 am - 3:00 pm.
Join us for the second Health Hub Levy Longevity: Gut Health & Muscle Loss: What Aging Adults Need to Know. Your gut and muscles may seem unrelated, but they work hand-in-hand as you age. Join us in the Locust Room at the Levy Senior Center or online via Zoom on Wednesday, September 3, from 1:30-3:00 pm for a presentation with Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Nadia Khambati on the surprising connection between digestion, nutrient absorption, inflammation, and muscle maintenance. Click here for registration.
The LSCF is partnering with the Ecology Center for the program: Build Your Own Terrarium: A Mini-Earth in a Jar! In this one-time class, you’ll learn how living things interact within their environments while designing your very own self-contained ecosystem. No experience is necessary! The Ecology Center staff will guide you step-by-step. All materials will be provided. This class will take place at the Levy Senior Center on Friday, August 29, from 10:00 – 11:30 am. At the end of the class, you’ll get to take home your personalized terrarium! Space is limited, with priority given to LSC members. Registration is full.
Save the date! South Boulevard Band returns to the Levy Senior Center on September 26 for a Jamming Jean Concert. SBB, the dynamic seven-piece horn band, has entertained thousands with its eclectic mix of rockin’ soul and old school R&B tunes. Join us outside the Levy Senior Center in James Park on Friday, September 26, at 5:00 pm. Tacos 606 will be on site with food available for purchase—registration is not required for this free concert. Bring family and friends to enjoy dinner and the music!
Free Tech Support
Every Tuesday!
Do you struggle with aspects of your smartphone, tablet, or laptop? Need help utilizing FaceTime or Zoom, scanning QR codes, organizing and sharing your photos, downloading apps, sending emails, or even navigating patient care portals and hospital websites? Tech Tuesdays can help you with a variety of issues you may be experiencing. The Levy Senior Center, in partnership with the LSCF, continues to offer appointments for free tech support and training to help you feel more comfortable with your devices. To make an appointment for a 30-minute session in the Levy Senior Center library, call the front desk at (847) 448-8250 today. Appointments are available Tuesdays 1:00 - 3:00 pm.
Mark your calendar! The Midwest’s hottest horn band, Brass From The Past, is returning to the Levy Senior Center for a special pop-up Jamming Jean concert! Join us outside the Levy Senior Center in James Park on Friday, September 5, at 5:00 pm for another electrifying performance from one of Chicago’s biggest cover bands. Get ready to dance to the biggest hits of the ‘60s, '70s, and ‘80s. Bring family and friends. Hecky’s Barbeque will be available for purchase—no registration required for this free concert.
Endeavor Health and the LSCF are partnering to bring you the fourth Health Hub Levy Longevity: Eating for Energy: Fueling Your Body as You Age. Feel like you hit a slump in the afternoon or wake up already tired? Join us in the Locust Room at the Levy Senior Center or via Zoom on Wednesday, September 24, from 1:30-3:00 pm. Nadia Khambati, RDN, will teach you how food choices, hydration, and meal timing can make a big difference in your energy, focus, and mood — especially as your metabolism changes with age. Ideal for older adults who want to feel more energized and avoid the daily ups and downs of fatigue or brain fog. Stay tuned for registration.
Save the date for the LSCF’s weekly Farm Stand Friday beginning June 6 through October 31 from 10 - 11:30 am. This community-focused event is here to support those who may be facing food insecurity or finding it challenging to afford fresh produce. Through August, Curt’s Café will be on site to serve coffee for up to 50, with decaf and regular options available. The Farm Stand is a collaboration of the LSCF, Garden Club of Evanston, Evanston Grows, and the City of Evanston. Please remember to bring your tote bag to carry fresh, nutritious produce. We look forward to seeing you there!
Featuring acclaimed speakers, the LSCF's YouTube channel presents previous Levy Lectures and Longevity presentations. The series engages our community on a range of subjects, including improv, storytelling, the politics of Indian removal, and integrative approaches to aging well, among others. Visit our YouTube channel to explore.
The Levy Senior Center Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization, operates to improve the quality of life
for Evanston Seniors by soliciting monies to supplement the Levy Senior Center’s operating budget.
In partnership with the City of Evanston, we seek to improve the Center, its programs and resources.