News & Events

Join us in Bobby’s Room at the Levy Senior Center or online via Zoom on Tuesday, December 2, at 3:30 pm for the hybrid Levy Lecture: Don’t Believe Everything You Read with Xandi Wright. We probably all know that you can’t trust everything you read online… but how do you know what you CAN trust? And what makes us more or less likely to be taken in by biased, inaccurate, or deliberately misleading information? Sharpen your fact-checking skills and learn tools to navigate online information confidently with Xandi Wright. This hybrid lecture is free to attend in person or via Zoom, but advance registration is required. Click here for registration.

The LSCF’s Health Hub Levy Longevity: Integrative Approaches to Brain Health with Dr. Geeta Maker-Clark is now available to watch on the Levy Senior Center Foundation’s YouTube channel. Keep your mind sharp and spirit strong! Watch Dr. Geeta Maker-Clark discuss how to support your brain health using simple, evidence-based strategies that go beyond medication. Click here to watch the lecture.​​​​​

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.

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Enjoy a free Jamming Jean Concert featuring Midnight Sun on Friday, December 5. With a dynamic rhythm section and versatile vocalists, the band transports audiences through time with hits from the ‘60s to contemporary faves. Their mastery extends beyond the hits; they effortlessly recreate even obscure B-sides with a deep knowledge of soul music. This concert takes place from 5:00 – 7:00 pm inside the Levy Senior Center. Enjoy drinks and dinner from Hecky’s Barbecue. Registration is not required.​

Enter our lottery for a chance to join this fun, stimulating, and social journey into the world of Mahjongg! Over five engaging sessions, you’ll learn the rules, strategies, and rhythms of this classic tile game. Each class builds on the last, so it’s essential to attend all five—especially the first one, when we cover the fundamentals. You will enjoy lively play, friendly conversation, and plenty of mental challenge. The classes will be held at the Levy Senior Center on the following Thursdays: Oct. 30, Nov. 6, Nov. 13, Nov. 20, and Dec. 4 from 1:00-3 pm. Registration is FULL.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

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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 in Bobby's Room on Wednesday, December 10, at 3:30 pm for another unique Levy Lecture: Antiques and Heirlooms Appraisal with Professional Appraiser Gary Piattoni! You’re invited to bring one item to have appraised. Gary Piattoni will tell you about the origin and value of an item you cherish and/or are curious to learn more about. Please note: firearms, jewelry, coins, and stamps will not be evaluated or appraised for value. This program is free to attend, but advance registration is required. Space is limited, with priority given to members of the Levy Senior Center. Click here for registration.

Are you interested in talking with young people? Talking Benches, an opportunity to engage in intergenerational conversations, is returning! The program will be held at the Levy Senior Center in the Elm Room on the following Tuesdays: Oct. 14, 28, Nov. 18, and Dec. 9, from 4:15 to 5:30 pm. Older adults will be paired with high school students who will come prepared with a list of questions; be prepared with your own list as well! Each conversation will last about 30 minutes before participants rotate. The students are eager to hear about your life! Registration is FULL.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

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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.