Join us for these fun and educational experiences that promote community, artistry, intergenerational connections, and more! These events are free of charge, but registration is necessary.
Note: Registration space is often 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 promote an active lifestyle for older adults while fostering connections and igniting passions within our community.
Thursdays, 2/19, 2/26, 3/5, 3/12 and 3/19 from 1:00 - 3:00 pm
Mahjongg for Beginners Lottery
Interested in learning Mahjongg?
Enter our lottery for a chance to join this fun, stimulating, and social journey into the world of Mahjongg with Arlene Steele!
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: February 19, February 26, March 5, March 12, and March 19 from 1:00 - 3:00 pm. Registration is a commitment to participate in all five Mahjongg for Beginners Lottery dates.
Please note, these five Mahjongg for Beginners Lottery classes are for new participants only. Space is limited; only four participants will be selected, with priority given to LSC members.
Tuesdays, 2/24, 3/10, 3/24, 4/21 from 4:15 - 5:30 pm
Talking Benches: Engage in Intergenerational Conversations
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: Feb. 24, March 10, March 24, and April 21, 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!
This program is free to attend, but registration is required. Registration is a commitment to participate in all Talking Benches dates. Space is limited with priority given to LSC members.
Thursday, February 26 from 3:00 - 4:30 pm
Alice's Ordinary People Film Screening & Discussion with the Filmmaker
In celebration of Black History Month, the LSCF is proud to present Alice’s Ordinary People, a documentary by Evanston filmmaker Craig Dudnick. Join us in person in Bobby’s Room on Thursday, February 26, at 3:00 pm for a special film screening and discussion with the filmmaker.
The film tells the story of Chicago-area activist Alice Tregay and her refusal to stand still in the face of injustice. From her time fighting against overcrowding in Chicago’s schools, marching with Martin Luther King, and offering Political Education classes, her life story reads like a history of the Civil Rights Movement. This documentary honors and emphasizes the essential work of Alice and her story of "ordinary people" affecting extraordinary change for human rights.
This in-person program is free to attend, but registration is required. Space is limited and will be awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, with priority given to LSC members.
Every Thursday, beginning Jan. 29 from 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Open Games
Love card games, classic word games, and spending time with others in a relaxed, social setting? Stop by for one game or stay for the morning to enjoy Open Games.
Open Games will take place every Thursday, beginning January 29, from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm in the Elm Room at the Levy Senior Center. Drop in to enjoy a variety of games, including Scrabble, Uno, Mahjongg (don’t forget to bring your own cards), and other card games. Whether you come with a favorite game in mind or want to try something new, all experience levels and games are welcome!
No registration is required—drop in and join the fun.
Thursdays, Feb. 19 - March 26, from 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
High Lights Playwriting Workshop
Spring into playwriting with a free High Lights Playwriting Workshop. This virtual 6-week program is designed for older adults at all writing levels and is a collaboration between Northlight Theatre and the Levy Senior Center Foundation.
In this workshop, you'll explore the technique of writing dialogue, stage directions, and a fictional or fantastical narrative for the stage. At the end, you'll have the opportunity to submit a piece of your writing to the seasonal High Lights Booklet!
Playwriting Workshop (Virtual, All Levels)
Dates: Thursdays, February 19, 26 March 5, 12, 19, & 26
Times: 11:00 am - 12:30 pm/11:00 am - 1:00 pm (final session)
Teacher: Matt Farabee
Class size is limited and will be awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, with priority given to LSC members.
Registration is closed.
Tuesdays, Feb. 17 - March 24, from 1:00 - 2:30 pm
High Lights Creative Writing Workshop
Spring into creative and narrative writing with a free High Lights Writing Workshop. This virtual 6-week program is designed for older adults at all writing levels and is a collaboration between Northlight Theatre and the Levy Senior Center Foundation.
Whether you're a retired columnist, an expert greeting card writer, or have never explored writing but would love to try, this workshop is for you. In this workshop, you'll explore a variety of exercises from poetry to personal narrative. At the end, you'll have the opportunity to submit a piece of your writing to the seasonal High Lights Booklet!
Creative Writing Workshop (Virtual, All Levels)
Dates: Tuesdays, February 17, 24, March 3, 10, 17, & 24
Times: 1:00 - 2:30 pm/1:00 - 3:00 pm (final session)
Teacher: Mady McCabe
Class size is limited and will be awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, with priority given to LSC members.
Registration is closed.
Fridays, beginning Jan. 9 from 1:30 - 3:00 pm
Bring Back Scrabble
Do you enjoy word games in a fun and collaborative setting?
The LSCF is continuing Bring Back Scrabble with Northwestern Student, Sarah Serota. 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 in Craft Room B at the Levy Senior Center on Fridays from 1:30 – 3:00 pm, with the first session beginning on January 9 - end date to be determined. Please note that no class will be held on February 20, 2026. Bring Back Scrabble is a collaborative club for word game enthusiasts looking to have fun and sharpen their skills – no expertise is needed!
This program is free to participate in, but registration is required. Registration is a commitment for consistent participation. Space is limited and will be awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, with priority given to LSC members.
Registration is closed.
