News & Events
Join us online via Zoom on Tuesday, January 27, from 1:30 – 3:00 pm for the virtual Levy Lecture: Debating Independence: The American Revolution in 1776 with Joyce Haworth. In January 1776, many Americans thought independence was a terrible idea. It seemed impossible that 13 weak, far-flung colonies could become a nation. Most people favored reconciling with Great Britain. Yet just a few months later, those same Americans believed independence was worth fighting for. How did popular opinion change so fast? This virtual lecture is free to attend, but registration is required. Click here for registration.
The LSCF’s Levy Lecture: Don't Believe Everything You Read with Xandi Wright is now available to watch on the Levy Senior Center Foundation’s YouTube channel. 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. Click here to watch the lecture.
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.
Join Dr. Leslie Mendoza Temple and Dr. Wanda Cruz-Knight in either cohort 1 (held exclusively in person) or cohort 2 (held exclusively online) to explore how to navigate the healthcare system with the intention of advocating for yourself and setting personal health goals. This Levy Longevity is free to attend, but advance registration is required. Registration is a commitment to attend both Part 1 and Part 2 of your chosen cohort. Space is limited, and will be awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, with priority given to Levy Senior Center members. Registration is closed.
The LSCF’s Levy Longevity: Self-Advocacy & Palliative vs. Hospice Care with Sarah Mitchell Chen is now available to watch on the Levy Senior Center Foundation’s YouTube channel. Learn how to use self-advocacy to navigate the complexities of the healthcare system! Licensed Clinical Social Worker Sarah Chen will teach you practical tips and techniques for clear and empathetic communication with your care team. You’ll also discover how palliative care may be a helpful untapped resource on your healthcare team and understand the difference between palliative and hospice. Click here to watch the lecture.
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.
Do you enjoy word games in a fun and collaborative setting? The LSCF is continuing Bring Back Scrabble with 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 – no expertise is needed!. 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. This program is free to participate in, but registration is required. Space is limited and will be awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, with priority given to LSC members. Registration is closed.
Interested in learning Mahjongg? 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. The classes will be held at the Levy Senior Center on the following Thursdays: 1/8, 1/15, 1/22, 1/29, and 2/12 from 1:00 - 3:00 pm. Registration is a commitment to participate in all five class dates. Please note, these five classes are for new participants only. 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.
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.