Enjoy an evening at James Park on Friday, September 18, with a Jamming Jean concert featuring Soul 2 The Bone! Their lively performances are all about creating a fun, memorable experience for audiences. As the band says, “Great music comes from the Soul!” This concert will take place from 5:00 - 7:00 pm outside the LSC. Gather your family and friends, bring your lawn chairs and blankets, and enjoy the music. Food from Tacos 606 will be available for purchase. All ages are welcome to this free, family-friendly, community event! Registration is not required. Click here for more information.

In the 1950s, comedienne Lucille Ball captured the hearts of television audiences across the nation with her wacky hijinks and fearless enthusiasm. But what happened when the on-screen legend clashed with her off-screen reality? Join historian and actress Leslie Goddard, Ph.D., on Tuesday, September 29, at 3:00 pm, in Bobby’s Room or online via Zoom to learn more! Explore the life of Lucille Ball with this entertaining and educational portrayal that pays tribute to both the true comic legend and the real woman behind the myth. This hybrid program is free to attend, but registration is required. Click here for registration.

The Levy Senior Center Foundation's Levy Longevity: Probiotics: Hype, Hope, or Helpful? is now available to watch on our LSCF YouTube channel! Probiotics are everywhere, from yogurt and kombucha to supplements claiming to improve everything from digestion to immunity. But what does science really say? Join Nadia Khambati, RDN, LDN, for an evidence-based discussion on what probiotics are, who may benefit from them, and how to choose products wisely. Click here to watch the video on our YouTube channel.

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Endeavor Health and the LSCF are partnering to offer Yoga for the Heart, a four-part series led by Claire Mark! Join us in the Locust Room at the LSC on Tuesdays, Sept. 1, Sept. 8, Sept. 15, and Sept. 29, from 4:30 - 5:30 pm. Sessions will combine gentle breath awareness, warm-ups, and yoga postures to support strength, flexibility, and cardiovascular health. These exercises can be performed standing or seated. Equipment will be provided. Stay after class on Sept. 15 for a special Q&A with Endeavor Health doctors! Click here more information. Registration is CLOSED.

The Levy Senior Center vegetable gardens offer an ideal opportunity for gardening enthusiasts to volunteer, make friends, and learn from fellow volunteers and master gardeners. Join other volunteers from the Center and Garden Club of Evanston in planting, watering, weeding, and harvesting plants. You decide your time commitment—as much or as little as you like! By participating, you'll get to socialize with other passionate gardeners, gain knowledge and skills, and contribute to your community’s beautification. Don’t miss out on this chance to be a part of a community-focused project and enjoy the therapeutic benefits of gardening! Click here to volunteer.

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Every movement counts, and it’s never too late to start! Join Dr. Clayton Vesperman, MD, on Thursday, September 24, at 1:30 pm in the Library at the LSC for Levy Longevity: Movement and Aging. Discover how staying active can help you reduce fall risks, stay independent, steady, and feeling your best at any age. Learn about the four essential types of movement-walking, strength, balance, and flexibility-as well as simple ways to move more throughout the day and practical tips for moving safely, even from a chair or wheelchair. This in-person program is free to attend, but registration is required. Space is limited! Click here for registration.

The LSCF’s Garden Mosaic Totem Pole Project, created in partnership with mosaic artist Kristin Dann Conneely and the City of Evanston, was recently featured in the Evanston RoundTable! The article highlights the project where 10 seniors spent seven weeks designing, gluing, grouting, cleaning, and polishing 11 colorful mosaic totem poles, including a communal piece they created together. The finished works are now permanently installed in the Rothchild Gardens at the LSC. To read the article, click here or visit our news page here.

The Levy Senior Center Foundation's Levy Lecture: Train Your Brain Online is now available to watch on our LSCF YouTube channel! Many apps and games claim to “train your brain” or even prevent dementia and memory loss. But do they actually work? What tools can you use online (and offline) to keep your brain healthy and active over time? Hear what Xandi Wright has to say! Click here to watch the video on our YouTube channel.

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Mahjongg for Beginners returns! Enter our lottery for a chance to join this fun, stimulating, and social journey into the world of Mahjongg. Over six 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 six, 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 Thursdays, August 20 through September 24, from 1:00 - 3:00 pm. Space is limited. Registration is CLOSED.

 

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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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Discover how movement and breathing techniques can help you feel calmer, stronger, and more confident! Join Master Trainer and fitness author Shaun Zetlin online via Zoom on Thursday, September 24, at 2:30 pm for the Levy Longevity: Calm Your Body, Strengthen Your Mind: Simple Vagus Nerve Exercises for Everyday Life. Explore the mind-body connection while learning easy-to-follow strength exercises, breathing techniques, and practical strategies to calm the nervous system, manage everyday stress, and build emotional resilience. This virtual Levy Longevity is free to attend, but registration is required. Click here for registration.

As we reach the halfway point of the Free Levy Farm Stand season, we’d like to share our heartfelt appreciation for everyone who makes this initiative possible, including our attendees, dedicated partners, volunteers, and interns. Your hard work, generosity, and commitment have helped us continue providing fresh, organic produce to individuals in need. We’re especially grateful for the intergenerational connections that have grown through the Farm Stand. It has been wonderful to see community members of all ages come together, share their time, and build connections along the way. Thank you for helping the Farm Stand thrive!

Stop by the Levy Senior Center's Free Levy Farm Stand every Friday, starting June 5 and continuing through November 6, from 10:00 - 11:30 am. The Farm Stand offers free, organic produce to individuals experiencing food insecurity. Arrive early for the best selection, and remember to bring a tote bag for the vegetables. The stand will be staffed with a friendly team of interns and volunteers from the LSCF and Evanston Grows. We look forward to seeing you there! Please share this information with anyone you know who may be experiencing food insecurity. Click here for more information.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

The LSCF is seeking a summer intern from high school or college who enjoys engaging with the senior population! Responsibilities of this paid position include managing the weekly Friday Farm Stand, which entails setting up, welcoming visitors, and distributing produce. The Farm Stand will run every Friday from June 5, 2026, through November 6, 2026, from 10:00 - 11:30 am. Additionally, interns will assist in maintaining vegetable gardens and contribute to various projects as needed. We encourage interns to pursue projects aligning with their unique talents and interests. Art skills are a plus! Click here to contact us.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

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.