What We Do
The LSCF helps to support outstanding programs and services for older adults in our community by providing supplemental funding to the Levy Senior Center. The foundation also extends its impact by offering programs and events designed to enrich the lives of older adults in the Evanston area, ensuring they remain active, connected, and engaged.
News & Events
On Friday, June 13, Judy Newton, Chair of the Levy Senior Center Foundation, received recognition by the Evanston community. Ms. Newton was presented with the 2025 Aging Well Award at the June 13th Jamming Jean concert for her and the Foundation’s work to enhance the lives of older adults! To read more, visit this Evanston RoundTable article here!
Save the date for the LSCF’s weekly Farm Stand Friday beginning June 6 through October 31 from 10 - 11:30 am. This community-focused event is here to support those who may be facing food insecurity or finding it challenging to afford fresh produce. Through August, Curt’s Café will be on site to serve coffee for up to 50, with decaf and regular options available. The Farm Stand is a collaboration of the LSCF, Garden Club of Evanston, Evanston Grows, and the City of Evanston. Please remember to bring your tote bag to carry fresh, nutritious produce. We look forward to seeing you there!
Come Enjoy the Rothschild Courtyard Gardens
The Rothschild Courtyard 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 Levy Senior Center Foundation was thrilled to co-host the 4th annual Hoops for the Ages basketball tournament. This lively, fun-filled day brought together over 350 players, ages 40 to 95+, for some friendly 3-on-3 action. Held at ETHS, the tournament was a great warm-up for the 2025 National Senior Games and a celebration of community, movement, and the joy of playing the game, no matter your age! To read more, visit this Evanston RoundTable article.
Mark your calendar! The Midwest’s hottest horn band, Brass From The Past, is returning to the Levy Senior Center for a special pop-up Jamming Jean concert! Join us outside the Levy Senior Center in James Park on Friday, September 5, at 5:00 pm for another electrifying performance from one of Chicago’s biggest cover bands. Get ready to dance to the biggest hits of the ‘60s, '70s, and ‘80s. Bring family and friends. Hecky’s Barbeque will be available for purchase—no registration required for this free concert.
Free Tech Support
Every Tuesday!
Do you struggle with aspects of your smartphone, tablet, or laptop? Would you like to learn about using QR codes, organizing and sharing your photos, downloading apps, sending emails, or something else? 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.
The LSCF welcomed back storyteller ‘Momma Kemba’ for another Levy Lecture: ‘Momma Kemba’ Portrays Ida B. Wells last week in celebration of Juneteenth! A recording of this special lecture is now available to watch on our LSCF YouTube Channel. To watch, click here to be directed to our channel, where you’ll find the video. Stay tuned for our next Levy Lecture: Meet Irena Sendler with Paddy Lynn in September!
Save the date! South Boulevard Band returns to the Levy Senior Center on September 26 for a Jamming Jean Concert. SBB, the dynamic seven-piece horn band, has entertained thousands with its eclectic mix of rockin’ soul and old school R&B tunes. Join us outside the Levy Senior Center in James Park on Friday, September 26, at 5:00 pm. Tacos 606 will be on site with food available for purchase—registration is not required for this free concert. Bring family and friends to enjoy dinner and the music!
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.