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Check out this week’s Levy Senior Center e-News featuring the COVID-19 Vaccination Interest form, the Spanish Flu lecture, the Fran Randall Concert, and more!
As a reminder, the Levy Senior Center will be closed on Monday, January 18 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
City Encourages Evanston Residents, Workers to Complete COVID-19 Vaccination Interest Form
 Help the City of Evanston better understand local vaccine demand and support ongoing planning and distribution efforts by completing Evanston’s Vaccination Interest Form. (View Spanish form.)
All individuals 16 years and older who live OR work in Evanston are encouraged to complete the form to receive regular updates on the vaccine process and when and where the vaccine will be available to them. This is not a vaccine registration form. For more information, please contact the City of Evanston 311 call center at 847-448-4311 or simply by dialing 311 within Evanston.
Science with Seniors
Each month, graduate students from Northwestern University “visit” the Levy Senior Center to discuss different science topics. This month, we will be discussing the topic of pain management and the opioid epidemic on Thursday, Jan. 21 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Join via Zoom.
Spanish Flu Epidemic - America's New Fight
 Jim Gibbons returns to the Levy Senior Center for another captivating history lesson. The year is 1918. Thousands of United States troops are involved in World War I and millions will die. In the United States, an additional war is forming. It is called “influenza” and it will take between 40-100 million more lives. President Wilson must make a choice. He needs to decide to either quarantine the troops as the war rages on; or to send the troops over to win the war and hope for the best. Gibbons will take you on the rollercoaster ride of your life: the 1918 Spanish flu pandemic, the decade of the 1910’s and World War I. Gibbons will describe all the ups and downs, twists and turns, fear, mourning and joy of the 1910’s that will take you into the excitement of the roaring 20’s! Register online or by calling the Levy Senior Center at 847-448-8250. This program will be hosted virtually via zoom. Zoom links will be emailed on January 28.
Date: January 29, 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.
Fee: $4 Member / $6 Non-Member
Code: 544604A1
Fran Randall Memorial Concert Series
 The Levy Senior Center Foundation is proud to bring the talents of young, award-winning classical musicians to the Levy Senior Center. The outstanding lineup continues to honor the memory of Fran Randall who loved classical music and played an important role in opening the current center. The concert will be pre-recorded and the video link will be released on Friday, January 29 at 1:30 p.m. View the program.
January Home Organizing Series
Join Amy Novick, professional organizer, in this exciting 4-part series. Attend one or attend them all! All are welcome. Call the Levy Senior Center at 847-448-8250 to register. This program will be held virtually. Zoom links will be emailed. Steps 0 to 3 will be held over the winter months. Call the Levy Senior Center to register at 847-448-8250. Learn more.
Rules of the Road
 This class, offered by the Illinois Secretary of State’s office, includes safe driving techniques and review of Illinois driving laws to prepare for the written driver’s test. This class will be offered virtual only. To register, call the Levy Senior Center at 847-448-8250.
Date: Thursday, January 28, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Fee: Free, registration required
Finance Series
Topic: What Happens after the Paychecks Stop? A Retirement Income Primer. All 50+ are welcome to attend. This seminar is sponsored and led by Neil Gardner of Edward Jones Financial in Skokie. This program will be offered via Zoom. To register, please call the Levy Senior Center at 847-448-8250.
Date: Wednesday, January 20, 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Fee: Free, registration required
AARP Tax-Aide Preparation Update (1/11)
The Levy Senior Center is continuing communications with AARP in hopes to offer a modified income tax preparation service this year. At this time, the Levy Senior Center is not accepting any appointments. More information will be forthcoming towards mid-February. We appreciate your patience as we work with AARP Foundation headquarters and volunteers to return this service in a safe manner. Learn more about AARP Tax-Aide.
 The Levy Senior Center Foundation is proud to sponsor the Levy Lecture Series, an educational program for residents 55+ years who are passionate about learning. Additional support is provided by Avidor Evanston. The series is free, but registration is required. Lectures through March will be presented on Zoom. Register and you will be receive an email with easy-to-follow steps.
Heaven Can Wait
 The Heaven Can Wait program is designed to honor our most experienced community members. The Levy Senior Center Foundation is proud to sponsor Heaven Can Wait, a program that provides free annual Levy Senior Center memberships to community members age 90 and older. To qualify, registrants need to show an official ID with proof of date of birth when registering at the Levy Senior Center. For more information, please call the Levy Senior Center front desk at 847-448-8250.
Levy Senior Center Foundation photo contest
Have you entered your favorite 2020 photo into the LSCF Photo Contest? Former Life/People Magazine photographer and past Levy Lecture speaker Michael Mauney will help select the winning entries. There is no cost to enter the contest and it’s open to all levels of photographers. Candid photos of friends, family, and places featuring adults 55 plus in our community can win you prizes sponsored by Symphony of Evanston. For more information or to enter your photo visit: lscfevanston.org.
Senior Congregate Meal Program
 The City of Evanston offers a senior lunch program through a grant administered by AgeOptions. Currently, the Levy Senior Center is distributing 5-pack frozen meals for seniors age 60 and better. Pick-up is conducted weekly on Tuesdays in the Levy Senior Center parking lot from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. No individual will be denied participation because of an inability to contribute. The suggested donation is $12 per box. For more information, please call the Levy Senior Center at 847-448-8250. To apply for the meal program, please fill out this application.
Additionally, the Producemobile returns to the Levy Senior Center parking lot on Tuesday, January 12 from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. More information.
Stay active this winter
Family gym rentals are open to adults and seniors who are apart of the same family unit. For more information contact Bob Russo at 847-448-8283 or rrusso@cityofevanston.org.
From our partners at AgeOptions
This program seeks to combat the social isolation of LGBT+ older adults and seniors and encourage meaningful conversations between generations. Register here.
If you have any questions, please contact Kate Spelman, Aging with Pride Program Specialist at kate.spelman@ageoptions.org.
Take charge of your health by AgeOptions
Take Charge workshops are designed to help older adults gain
self-confidence in their ability to control their symptoms and learn how their health problems affect their lives. Studies show improved communication with doctors, increased medication compliance and a decrease in hospitalizations and emergency department visits for participation in a Take Charge workshop. For more information or to register, please contact peggy.tully@ageoptions.org.
Winter fitness and art classes began last week. Please call the front desk at 847-448-8250 for availability and registration.
Finally, do you need to renew your Levy Senior Center membership? Renew now.
Thanks for reading. Have a great week!
The Levy Senior Center Team
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