Bring Back Scrabble is back! Join fellow word game enthusiasts for Scrabble, Bananagrams, and other word games that challenge your vocabulary and strategy skills. All skill levels are welcome! The club meets in the Marx Family Game Room at the Levy Senior Center from 3:00 – 4:30 pm on Tuesdays, November 17, November 24, December 1, and December 8. Participation is free, and registration is not required — just drop in and join the fun!

This three-part series invites participants to explore the many dimensions of grief and healing through discussion, reflection, storytelling, remembrance, and creative expression. Together, we'll discover that while grief changes us, it can also deepen our connections, reveal our resilience, and help us carry forward love and memories. This series will be held on Mondays, November 2, 9, and 16, from 4:00 – 5:30 pm in the Library at the LSC. Attendance is free, but registration is required. Note: These sessions are intended for new participants. Registration is CLOSED.

Fall into playwriting with a free 6-week High Lights Playwriting Workshop! This workshop welcomes older adults of all writing levels and offers a supportive space to develop ideas through writing prompts, discussion, and peer feedback. You’ll explore creating characters, developing conflict, and building the world of a play, with the opportunity to submit one piece for the High Lights booklet. This workshop will meet virtually on Thursdays from 11:00 am – 12:30 pm on October 15, 22, 29, November 5, and 12, with an extended final class on November 19 from 11:00 am – 1:00 pm. Registration is required. Space is limited. Registration is CLOSED.

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.

As another Chicago winter approaches, it's a great time to consider how we can maintain and improve our physical, mental, and social well-being throughout the colder months. Join Dr. Isra Hasnain in the Library at the Levy Senior Center on Thursday, November 19, at 1:30 pm for Levy Longevity: Preparing for Winter Wellness. Explore important topics for staying healthy and well this winter, including fall prevention, managing common illnesses, maintaining social health, and more! This Levy Longevity is free to attend, but registration is required. Space is limited, with priority given to LSC members. Click here for registration.

Enjoy a new two-week holiday card workshop with Lana Berry! Make your own holiday cards using construction paper, stamps, and collage. Learn what makes a greeting card effective and practice incorporating these techniques into your own handmade cards. On Wednesdays, November 4 and November 11, participants will meet in Craft Room B at the LSC from 1:00 – 2:30 pm to create one-of-a-kind holiday cards that will make the perfect gift for loved ones this holiday season! No prior experience is needed. These workshops are free to attend, but registration is required. Space is limited, with priority given to LSC members. Registration is CLOSED.

Mahjongg for Beginners returns! Enter our lottery for a chance to join this fun, stimulating, and social journey into the world of Mahjongg. Over six 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 six, 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 Thursdays, October  8 through November 12, from 1:00 - 3:00 pm. Space is limited. Registration is CLOSED.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

​Join us next Friday, November 20, at 1:30 pm for a Fran Randall Classical Concert at the Levy Senior Center! Enjoy an afternoon of beautiful classical music featuring talented young musicians: pianist Zhen Liang, pianist Xingyao (Cherry) Li, and violinist Hyeon Grace Hong, accompanied by pianist Cameron Akioka. Don't miss the chance to experience performances by these accomplished young musicians! Admission is free, and registration is not required. Click here for more information about the performers.

Bring your stories to life with a free 6-week High Lights Creative Writing Workshop! This workshop encourages older adults of all writing levels to explore personal narrative, voice, memory, and sensory recollection through weekly writing prompts and discussion. You’ll also have the opportunity to submit one piece for inclusion in the High Lights booklet. This workshop will meet virtually on Wednesdays from 11:00 am – 12:30 pm on October 14, 21, 28, November 4, and 11, with an extended final class on November 18 from 11:00 am – 1:00 pm. Registration is required. Space is limited. Registration is CLOSED.

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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