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The LSCF is proud to sponsor the free Levy Longevity Series designed to inform seniors on topics related to aging well.

Note: To register for a virtual Levy Longevity/Lecture, you’ll need a free Zoom account. Sign up at zoom.us using your email. Be sure to register with the email linked to your Zoom account. After registering, you’ll receive an email with the program link.

In-person registration space is limited and will be awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, with priority given to Levy Senior Center members.

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The LSCF aims to help older adults live well by providing the latest in health information.

Wednesday, October 8 at 1:30 - 3:00 pm

Food as Medicine: Discover the Healing Power of Your Plate

In partnership with Endeavor Health, the LSCF is presenting the Levy Longevity: Food as Medicine: Discover the Healing Power of Your Plate.

Join us on Wednesday, October 8, at 1:30 pm in person in the Locust Room or online via Zoom for a Longevity lecture with Integrative Family Physician, Dr. Geeta Maker-Clark. Explore how everyday foods can prevent and even help manage chronic conditions like high blood pressure, diabetes, arthritis, and more. You’ll learn how to build a nourishing pantry, how to choose anti-inflammatory ingredients, and how to make small changes that lead to big improvements in energy, digestion, and overall health.

Whether you're new to the idea of food as medicine or ready to deepen your knowledge, this lecture will provide recipes, shopping tips, and plenty of time for questions and conversation. Come hungry to learn—leave nourished and inspired.

This hybrid program is free to attend, but advance registration is required.

In-Person Registration

Zoom Registration

Wednesdays, October 8, 15 & 22 at 4:00 - 5:30 pm

Journey's End Series

The LSCF’s Journey’s End, End of Life Series, with certified end-of-life doula, Shay Springer, is returning with three additional classes. In each class, you’ll explore love, loss, and grief through a new lens.

Join us on Wednesdays, October 8, 15, and 22, at 4:00 pm in the Library at the Levy Senior Center for the following classes:

Wednesday, October 8

Exploring Life, Loss, and Love Through Robin Williams’ Timeless Journey
In this class, attendees will view the 1998 film What Dreams May Come with Robin Williams. Without discussion, those attending will reflect and journal their thoughts.

Wednesday, October 15

Exploring Grief, Love, and the Afterlife Through Robin Williams’ Beautiful Story
In an open forum, attendees will discuss and share their thoughts, feelings, and takeaways from the film.

Wednesday, October 22

Grief Isn’t a Straight Line: Lessons from the Heart
In this class, attendees will explore different ways to heal through the process of grief.

This program will be held in person and is free to attend, but registration is required. Space is limited; Level 1 and Level 2 participants from previous sessions will have priority registration, and must be an active LSC member.

Registration is a commitment to participate in all three Journey’s End classes.

In-Person Registration

Tuesday, October 14, from 1:30 - 3:00 pm

A Guide to Strength Training

Are you interested in strength training, but unsure where to start? Are you worried you might get hurt without proper guidance? Do you have a fear of falling and want to feel more stabilized as you move?

Shaun Zetlin will take your fears away with an easy-to-follow fitness program that includes stability, strength, and power exercises. Join us on Tuesday, October 14, from 1:30 – 3:00 pm via Zoom to learn a series of gentle bodyweight exercises (using free weights is optional and not required) that can be increased with strength progression and can be conveniently performed in your own home!

Feeling strong is a fantastic feeling! Join Shaun on your road to more strength and physical empowerment for all of us!

This virtual program is free to attend, but registration is required.

About the Presenter:

Shaun Zetlin is a Master Fitness Trainer, author, motivational speaker, and CEU provider for fitness professionals. For over 21 years, he has run a successful health and fitness business in the NYC metro area and is a four-time Best of Brooklyn Best Personal Trainer winner. He earned his bachelor’s degree from the University of Delaware and holds multiple certifications from the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) and the International Sports Sciences Association (ISSA), including Corrective Exercise Specialist, Performance Enhancement Specialist, Senior Citizen Specialist, and Strength & Conditioning Specialist. Shaun is the author of the Push-up Progression book series and Emotional Fitness, which he is currently touring throughout the Northeast. Since 2015, he has also taught the NASM continuing education course, Push-up Progression Specialist, based on his book series.

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Shaun Zetlin

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Wednesday, October 15 at 1:30 - 3:00 pm

Integrative Approaches to Brain Health

Keep your mind sharp and spirit strong with Endeavor Health and the LSCF's Levy Longevity: Integrative Approaches to Brain Health. Join us on Wednesday, October 15, at 1:30 pm in person in the Locust Room or online via Zoom for a Longevity lecture with Integrative Family Physician, Dr. Geeta Maker-Clark.

Dr. Maker-Clark will discuss how to support your brain health using simple, evidence-based strategies that go beyond medication. You’ll explore how nutrition, movement, quality sleep, mindfulness, connection, and purpose can protect memory and cognition at every age. By the end of the lecture, you’ll walk away with practical tools to boost mental clarity, reduce your risk of dementia, and feel more connected to your daily life.

Your brain is a living garden—come learn how to nourish it!

This hybrid program is free to attend, but registration is required.

In-Person Registration

Zoom Registration

Thursday, October 16, from 3:30 - 5:00 pm

Movement Disorders & Parkinsonism

Join us for Endeavor Health and the LSCF’s seventh Health Hub Levy Longevity: Integrative Approaches to Movement Disorders and Parkinsonism.

Dr. Debjani Roy is returning for another Levy Longevity, where she’ll explain integrative medicine options for Parkinson’s disease, with emphasis on mind-body modalities, expressive arts- such as music, dance, and evidence-based natural products.

This virtual program will be held online via Zoom on Thursday, October 16, at 3:30 pm; it's free to attend, but registration is required.

About the Presenter:

Dr. Roy is dedicated to a salutogenic approach, emphasizing overall well-being alongside managing chronic health issues. She believes "food is medicine" and specializes in herbal medicine, pain management, and autoimmunity. Dr. Roy is committed to holistic patient care, tailoring treatments to what matters most for each individual. In addition to her clinical practice, Dr. Roy teaches at the University of Chicago and Rosalind Franklin University. She completed her medical education in India and a three-year residency in Internal Medicine at Chicago Medical School/Rosalind Franklin University. Furthering her expertise, she completed a two-year fellowship in Integrative Medicine at the Academy of Integrative Health & Medicine (AIHM) in San Diego.

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Dr. Debjani Roy

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Tuesdays, Oct. 7, Oct. 14, Oct. 21, Oct. 28, Nov. 4, Nov. 11, & Nov. 18

3:30 - 4:30 pm

Yoga for the Heart

Registration is FULL.

Endeavor Health and the LSCF are partnering to bring you the Yoga for the Heart series with Claire Mark!

Join us in the Locust Room at the Levy Senior Center for this 7-session class on Tuesdays Oct. 7 – Nov. 18 from 3:30-4:30 pm.

Each session will include emphasis on gentle breath awareness to soothe the nervous system, gentle warm-ups to mobilize joints, boost circulation, and connect movement to breath. Furthermore, gentle standing and lying postures will be covered to build strength, flexibility, and cardiovascular support, as well as guided relaxation focused on deep rest, nervous system regulation, and cardiac recovery.

The class can be done standing or seated (chair yoga). Chairs, blocks, blankets and bolsters will be provided.

About the Instructor:

Claire Mark has been a full time yoga instructor for over 20 years and in that time she has worked with many survivors of sexual violence. Claire believes yoga is a wonderful way to get people back in touch with their bodies. When a physical violation occurs, a disconnect can happen and yoga is a beautiful way to re-enter and re-claim one’s body. Claire is also the co-founder of Chill Chicago, a modern meditation studio in the heart of Chicago’s River North.