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
Stop by the Levy Senior Center on Friday, June 12, at 5:00 pm for a free Jamming Jean concert featuring Horizon, an 8-piece band of seasoned musicians who have entertained audiences throughout Chicagoland and the Midwest for decades. Featuring three horns, a full rhythm section, and an engaging frontman, the band delivers a lively blend of Soul, R&B, Motown, Funk, and Rock favorites. This concert will be held outside the Levy Senior Center from 5:00 - 7:00 pm. Gather your family and friends, bring your lawn chairs, and enjoy an evening of music. Dinner will be available for cash purchase from Tacos 606. All ages are welcome! Click here for more information.
The LSCF is welcoming Lana Berry back for a new four-week workshop! Do you have a glass object at home that you'd like to transform into something new? In this decoupage workshop, you'll create a one-of-a-kind jar, vase, or other decorative glass piece. Bring your own glass object or choose from the recycled glass items provided by Lana. Meeting every Monday from June 15 through July 6, participants will gather in Craft Room B from 2:00 - 3:30 pm to learn the decoupage process while exploring ideas and techniques. No experience is necessary! This workshop is free to attend, but registration is required. Space is limited. Click here for registration.
Join us in welcoming back Professional Appraiser Gary Piattoni for another Antiques & Heirlooms appraisal! On Thursday, June 25, from 3:00 - 4:30 pm in Bobby’s Room at the Levy Senior Center, attendees are invited to bring one treasured antique or heirloom and discover its history, origin, and estimated value. Gary will share his expertise and provide insight into the story behind your item. Please note that firearms, jewelry, coins, and stamps will not be evaluated or appraised for value. The program will conclude with a brief Q&A session. Attendance is free, but registration is required. Click here for registration.
Join us for Courtyard Games, an afternoon of connection, laughter, and friendly fun at the Levy Senior Center. The event will be held on Fridays, June 5 through November 6, from 1:00–3:00 pm. We'll have a variety of games available. Feel free to BYOB (Bring Your Own Board Game) and introduce it to fellow participants! Levy Senior Center Foundation interns will be on hand to play, teach, and help explain the rules as needed. Please note: Courtyard Games will not be held on June 19 or July 3. Weather permitting, this event will take place in the Rothschild Gardens and will move indoors if necessary. Check with the front desk for the event location upon arrival. No registration is required. Click here for more information.
The LSCF is offering a six-week theater workshop for aspiring older adult actors! Taught by college students, this workshop will take place at the Levy Senior Center on Tuesdays and Thursdays from May 26 through July 2. Participants are invited to explore, or reconnect with, theater in a collaborative and welcoming environment. Working alongside young performers and directors, older adults will rehearse and perform scenes from a play of their choosing. Prior experience is not required; just bring your passion! This workshop is free to attend, but registration is required. Space is limited, with priority given to Levy Senior Center members. For more information, including a full schedule of class dates and locations, please click here.
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!
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. Note: There will be no Farm Stand on June 19 and July 3. The stand will be staffed with a friendly team of interns and volunteers. Evanston's Curt's Café will be on site bright and early to provide delicious decaf and regular coffee for up to 50 people. 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 five-week Fiber Arts Group is a weekly gathering for anyone who enjoys sewing, embroidery, crochet, or knitting. Bring your current project or start something new. Hosted by Olivia Ohlson, each session allows participants to work at their own pace while exchanging ideas and techniques with others. Project inspiration and assistance will be available. Participants are required to bring their own materials and a project to work on. The group will meet on Wednesdays, June 17 through July 15, from 2:00 - 3:30 pm in the Elm Room at the Levy Senior Center. Participation is free, but registration is required. Space is limited. Click here for registration.
In partnership with Wright to Learn, the LSCF is presenting the hybrid Levy Lecture: Click Wisely: How to Spot Credible Information with Candace Browdy on Monday, June 29, from 3:00 - 4:00 pm. Join us in Bobby’s Room at the Levy Senior Center or online via Zoom to learn how to evaluate online content using the SIFT method and other simple fact-checking strategies. Additionally, you’ll explore how to read signals in articles, websites, and social media posts that can help you decide whether to trust, verify, or move on. This hybrid Levy Lecture is free to attend, but registration is required. Click here for registration.
The Levy Senior Center Foundation is proud to partner with Northlight Theatre for the 8th Ward edition of Savor Evanston at the Levy Senior Center on Tuesday, June 16, from 4:00 - 6:00 pm. Enjoy appetizers and wine in the Rothschild Gardens while connecting with members of the Northlight Theatre community as they prepare for their return to their hometown of Evanston. You'll also have the opportunity to enjoy a sneak peek of upcoming theatrical performances by participants in the LSCF's Intergenerational Theater program. Attendees are encouraged to bring a new or gently used cookbook to donate to visitors of the Free Levy Farm Stand, held every Friday through November 6. Admission is free, but registration is required. Registration is closed.
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.
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.
Test your knowledge in this five-week series of Jeopardy-style trivia hosted by Olivia Ohlson! You'll enjoy exciting trivia games featuring a variety of topics. Each session offers an opportunity to challenge your mind and enjoy friendly competition with fellow participants. No materials or preparation are needed. Gather on Mondays, June 15 through July 13, from 2:00 - 3:30 pm in the Elm Room at the Levy Senior Center and see if you have what it takes to come out on top! Participation is free, but registration is required. Space is limited. Click here for registration.
The LSCF is proud to welcome back Endeavor Health for the new Levy Longevity, Sweet & Savory: Diabetes & Diet Demystified, featuring Registered Dietitian Nadia Khambati. Managing diabetes doesn't have to mean giving up the foods you love. Through an approachable, science-backed presentation, Nadia Khambati will discuss how to build balanced meals, regulate blood sugar, and use smart nutrition strategies to support energy and overall well-being. This hybrid Levy Longevity will take place on Thursday, June 18, from 2:00 - 3:30 pm, online via Zoom and in person in Bobby's Room at the Levy Senior Center. Attendance is free, but registration is required. Click here for registration.
The LSCF invites you to a special showcase of the Intergenerational Theater program! After six weeks of connection, collaboration, and rehearsal, participants will present selected scenes they've been developing alongside student actors and directors. The showcase offers family, friends, and community members an opportunity to enjoy live theater while supporting the cast’s work throughout the program. The performance will take place on Tuesday, June 30, from 5:00 - 6:30 pm in Bobby's Room at the Levy Senior Center. Admission is free, but registration is required. Click here for registration.
The LSCF is welcoming back mosaic artist Kristin Dann Conneely for a Garden Mosaic Totem Pole Project! Join us every Wednesday from June 3 through July 8, from 3:30 – 5:30 pm in Craft Room B at the Levy Senior Center, to experience a small, hands-on class where art meets community. In this six-week workshop, you will design and create your own mosaic totem pole that will become a year-round installation in the LSC’s Rothschild Gardens as a lasting, public work of art. Come leave your mark in the garden! This workshop is free to attend, but registration is required. Space is limited to 10 participants and will be awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, with priority given to LSC members. Registration is closed.
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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.
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.