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Join us in Bobby's Room on Wednesday, December 10, at 4:00 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 This program is FULL and registration is no longer active. Stay tuned for more Levy Lectures!

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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Join us via Zoom on Tuesday, December 9, at 1:30 pm as we learn how to use self-advocacy to navigate the complexities of the healthcare system with the Levy Longevity: Self-Advocacy & Palliative vs. Hospice Care. 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. This virtual Levy Longevity is free to attend, but advance registration is required. Click here for registration.

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.

The LSCF’s Levy Lecture: Memories & Memoirs with Emily Stone in conversation with Shane DuBow is now available to watch on the Levy Senior Center Foundation’s YouTube channel for a limited time only! This recording will be removed from our channel on December 15.Explore how to bring your memories to life on the page. Through simple guided writing prompts and short examples from books and memoirs, you’ll look at how small details—like a smell, a sound, or a texture—can help unlock powerful personal stories. Click here to watch the lecture.​​​​​

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.